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A Band You Should Know – Young Guns

16. July 2010

Fresh from opening for Bon Jovi at the 02 Arena London, which only comes around once in a lifetime. The UK band Young Guns are set to be the next up and coming successful band with their mix of heavy riffs, catchy guitar hooks and emotive lyrics. The five piece hailing from High Wycombe have just released in the UK their first full length album ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’. Young Guns have previously only released one other small EP and two singles so for the band this first album has to make an impression, and it definitely does.

Band You Should Know: Futures

18. June 2010

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Formed from the ashes of the band Tonight Is Goodbye, I present you Futures. This British pop-rock quartet based in London came together in 2009 and are already exceeding expectations with their debut album release "The Holiday". This band can only get bigger.

Pendulum Immersion CD Review

13. June 2010

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Immersion is the next album and installment of the Australian dance outfit that is the mighty Pendulum. With the bands last album 'In Silico' being such a big hit with the summer anthem "Propane Nightmares" the band are back again with another injection of dance filled tunes.

Know Them Before They’re Famous: The Playdates

11. June 2010

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Straight out of Canada, this powerpop band is starting to find its way onto the radars of people everywhere. I recently came across this band on Purevolume.com while searching for new music to listen to. Once I stared listening to them, I just became hooked.

Band You Should Know: Reverie Sound Revue

17. May 2010

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What do you get when you cross the ruminative, lullaby hum of your most intimate daydreams, and the whirlwind sensation of being lost in a place unknown? Reverie Sound Revue, of course. Canadian bands have a reputation for being underrated, and frankly, Reverie Sound Revue is no exception. The quintet formed in 2002 in Calgary, Alberta and have only recently released their first full-length self-titled album last summer. Headed by lead vocalist Lisa Lobsinger – best known for her collaborations with Broken Social Scene – and backed by the talented John-Marcel de Waal (drums), Patrick Walls (guitar), Bryce Gracey (bass), and Marc De Pape (guitar), Reverie Sound Revue have created a unique indie sound that can only be described as magical.

Band You Should Know: Anais Mitchell

17. May 2010

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It’s no surprise that Anais Mitchell is able to stand out among the vast sea of singer/songwriters. Since her humble beginnings in the farmlands of Addison County, Virginia, she has gained a modest but dedicated following who admire the passion and sincerity in her folk songs. She was signed to Waterbug Records until 2007, when she signed with Ani DiFranco’s label called Righteous Babe Records.

Band You Should Know: Lydia

30. April 2010

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For a band signed to Universal, Lydia is certainly able to retain their indie-band persona. It’s a good thing too, because you won’t hear their ambient rock on the radio too often, so they might as well stay loyal to their small but devoted fanbase. They gained considerable popularity in their hometown, Gilbert, Arizona before [...]

Know Them Before They’re Famous: The Alibi District

21. April 2010

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In Boston, it seems that many local bands are popping up all over the place. Recently, new talent has been appearing every where. Some bands have been around together longer than others and some are just starting out. Many of these bands that I have seen and met are currently attending Berklee College, which makes me wonder how many more bands this college will produce. The Alibi District is just one of the talented bands from Berklee.

I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody’s Business Interview

18. April 2010

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Shred News editor Craig Johnson checks in with Ace Enders from I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business in Nashville, TN at Rocketown while they're on Copeland's farewell tour. He talks to him about things like how the tour is going, upcoming plans, how I Can Make A Mess will effect his other project, and much more!

Band You Should Know: Akudama

5. April 2010

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The bio on their website tells the story of the band formation as a veritable fruit salad of events (the roles played by a banana, a guava, and an avocado) but Akudama’s music sounds less like the produce section of a grocery store and more like your grandmother’s record player on the back porch in summer, if the records were chosen by that cool older cousin you’ve always looked up to.

Ten Artists To Watch In 2010 Part 2

26. March 2010

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After a fantastic year of music in 2009 – bringing us the likes of Florence + the machine, Temper Trap and Lady Gaga – it’s time to look forward and predict which artists will be grooving and shaking down your ipod headphones in 2010. Here we countdown the final 5 artists: Marina & The Diamonds, Lights, Paper Route, Versaemerge and Conditions.

The Sophomore Beat Hi, Technology Album Review

26. March 2010

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The Sophomore Beat, now a five-piece band from Maine has finally released their freshmen album. Released at the being of this month, the band is hoping to finally set things off with Hi, Technology. After already releasing their EP For The Time Being in 2007 the band has progressed with forming their signature sound. After listening to this album all I have to say is that I’m proud of them for completing such a great album.

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