Something Beautiful, Oleander’s first release in over a decade, finds the band sounding all things rejuvenated and reenergized, and, in so many words, this is the best the band has ever sounded. If you’re of the close minded camp that thought Oleander hit their apex at the turn of the century with February Son and/or Unwind, then literally, you haven’t seen nothing yet. It’s evident that the bands self-imposed hiatus was time away well spent, as Something Beautiful offers something for fan of all shapes, sizes and tastes, from penetrating aggro-rockers driven by unrestrained riffs (“Fight,”...

After taking a few years off to sow their wild oats as their mariachi band alter ego Mariachi El Bronx, hardcore punkers The Bronx are back with The Bronx (IV), their supposed return to form. The Bronx (IV) blazes out of the gates with opening salvo “The Unholy Land,” a massive cut replete with killer hooks and scorching riffs, though that initial luster wears off by the next track “Along for the Ride,” which falls flat on the heels of such a sweet opener. Now, there are good tracks throughout The Bronx (IV), but the unfortunately thing is that they are all too far and too few, nestled with...

If you can count on anything in the ever-changing music industry, you can count on the fact that Clutch is going to be Clutch, and any time they release a new album, you know this band is going to sit back and do their own thing. This is a trend that continues for sure on the bands tenth studio album Earth Rocker, which proves that the Southern rockers have plenty left in the tank. For the most part, the album is what you’d expect from the stoner rock vets, one that fires off one ripping outing after another (“Mr. Freedom,” “Cyborg Bette”). With Earth Rocker serving as Clutch’s first album ...

Its Wednesday, the middle of the week, so here is a little pick me up if you need it. Granted, its only three videos to hold you over until Sunday, but these three pack a punch. So grab a cup of coffee or a tall cold one and spend a few minutes enriching your day with some new tunes.

Crash Boom Bang - "Save Me" (www.facebook.com/crashboombang)

File Under: Pop-Rock

Oleander - "Something Beautiful" (www.oleander.net)

File Under: Hard Rock

The Holydrug Couple - "Follow Your Way" (theholydrugcouple.bandcamp.com)

File Under: Lo-Fi/Indie/Shoegaze

Some time off well spent in attemtping to streamline The New MTV - straight, no chaser and all killer, no filler. Minus the fluff so we can get right down to business - watching these videos. Take a look - if you see a genre that peaks your interest, by all means, enjoy.

Autumnblaze - "Invisible Fields" (www.autumnblaze-kingdom.com)

File Under: Rock/Alt-Rock

The Amity Affliction - "Open Letter" - [Live In Melbourne] (www.theamityaffliction.net)

File Under: Metalcore

The Dirty Heads - "Cabin By the Sea" (www.dirtyheads.com)

File Under: Indie/Folk

Sad Robot - "God Damn the Man" (...

Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing pleasure, Get exposed music is proud to bring to you the premiere of the latest visual accomplishment, "Why You Wanna Say Goodnight?" The new clip was directed by Saybn Mayfield and stars Kelly Thiebaud of General Hospital and Hostel fame as the female lead.

Go Behind the Camera with Space Capone:

Tell me a little about the song, "Why You Wanna Say Goodnight." What's it about, and what inspired its writing?

I was going through a Prince phase when I wrote this song. I wanted the song to be slow but still maintain a poppy-ness to it, just like a Princ...

When asked about The Divinity of Purpose, Hatebreed’s sixth studio album, Frontman Jamey Jasta said it is ‘all pit, no shit.’ Hey, when you’re right, you’re right. It’s grimy, it’s guttural, it’s shattering – it’s Hatebreed. The Divinity of Purpose showcases Hatebreed as a band that knows their skills, and lives within them. This album is a curb-stomping, one nearly devoid any and all things melodic, though it’s not lacking anything in the intense groove department (“Honor Never Dies,” “The Language,” “Before The Fight Ends You”). Unfortunately for Hatebreed, the problem that persists with ...

The Ambersons

The Magnificent Ambersons

With this (almost) self-titled EP, The Ambersons announce their arrival on the scene with a subtle blend of indie music foundations surrounded by an overlaid mixture of roots and electronica. The unusual amalgamation of genres means that the word 'Magnificent' added to the title isn't too far from the truth.

Opener “A Little Love” is an excellent scene-setter, building to a layered ending replete with a full sounding 'whoa' backing chorus. “The New Adventures of Superman” follows, bringing together a sound reminiscent of The Magic Numbers and the ...

There’s something charming about Tilman Hartley’s debut album. It feels thrown together, messy, and unfinished even. But it’s precisely this lack of discipline that makes To Basics unlike any album we’ve heard yet this year.

It takes the usual elements of indie – guitars, melodies, instrumentation, arrangements – and structures songs in a familiar way, but there’s a feel of self-production to this that makes it stand out. It’s a distinctive approach, and one that might wear over a long period, but as a standalone release it makes the album one worth hearing.

There no doubt that opinion wi...

Let this quick hitting trio of hot and tasty music videos serve as a bridge until next time when The New MTV and Starpulse bring you five additional music videos for your visual and aural consumption. No, you don't have to thank us - you're doing more than enough by reading this right now and watching these fine, fine clips.

Sky Ferreira - "Lost In My Bedroom"

Check out Sky Ferreira's trippy new video for her track "Lost In My Bedroom," an ecclectic video that could potentially cause you have a seizure and lose control of your faculties.

http://skyferreira.com 

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