CD Review: Oleander - "Something Beautiful"
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,”...
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The New MTV Episode 20.5: Crash Boom Bang, Oleander, The Holydrug Couple
Review: Phoenix Bankrupt! - A Record You Won't Want To Miss
Before the release of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Phoenix were the best kept secret in music. The band had already released three fantastic albums, and with their third, It’s Never Been Like That being the most radio friendly of the bunch, it seemed like Wolfgang would finally be the album to break the group into the mainstream, and it in fact was. Singles “Lisztomania” and “1901” were huge hits, and the group secured spots headlining various music festivals and numerous late night television show appearances.
Four years after the release of Wolfgang, the follow up Bankrupt! is now out and i...
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Upcoming Albums Spring 2013: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Iggy & The Stooges & More
Former Dresden Dolls Singer Amanda Palmer Writes Puzzling Poem For Boston Marathon Bomber
The tragic outcome of last week's Boston Marathon bombings is still fresh in the minds of many who are suffering, yet there are some individuals ready to capitalize on it by shocking an already vulnerable populace into a state of confusion.
Amanda Palmer, former member of the Dresden Dolls, a two-man group hailing from Boston, is not known for her ability to fade gracefully into obscurity. In an interview with SPIN, she said "I hate being ignored" though she isn't lacking in publicity, unless you exclude the negative kind. She's been criticized most recently for hosting a crowd-sourced, mi...
READ MOREAmanda Palmer, former member of the Dresden Dolls, a two-man group hailing from Boston, is not known for her ability to fade gracefully into obscurity. In an interview with SPIN, she said "I hate being ignored" though she isn't lacking in publicity, unless you exclude the negative kind. She's been criticized most recently for hosting a crowd-sourced, mi...
Amanda Palmer Raises $1 Million To Fund Her New Album
CD Review: The Bronx - 'The Bronx (IV)'
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...
READ MOREUpcoming Albums Spring 2013: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Iggy & The Stooges & More
Albums you should be looking forward to this spring: Are you looking for something new and different to listen to? Let us help you weed through all the new music that is scheduled to come out. Here's our take on what is worth giving a listen to.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Mosquito” April 16
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have had a few brushes with mainstream success in the form of singles like “Maps” and “Heads Will Roll,” but on their latest release they sound more edgy and experimental than ever, yet manage to also be completely entertaining and engrossing at the same time. It’s clear from this record th...
READ MOREYeah Yeah Yeahs “Mosquito” April 16
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have had a few brushes with mainstream success in the form of singles like “Maps” and “Heads Will Roll,” but on their latest release they sound more edgy and experimental than ever, yet manage to also be completely entertaining and engrossing at the same time. It’s clear from this record th...
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10 Songs That Should Never Be Sung At Karaoke
The idea of singing in front of a large group of strangers is often a terrifying one, but luckily karaoke exists to allow for this with little or no pressure on the singer. Alcohol is also usually a contributing factor to the lack of pressure, but still it gives the chance for those who can't normally sing or are afraid of performing the chance to get up in front of others (who may or may not be intoxicated) and sing and perform. There are plenty of great songs to sing at karaoke, but there are a few particular ones that should be avoided at all cost. Here are ten of those songs.
10. "Wh...
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The Postal Service 'Give Up' Ten Year Anniversary Edition Review
The landscape of music has changed drastically in the last ten years; the internet has allowed countless bedroom producers to become big name recording artists (i.e. M83), indie bands like Modest Mouse, Wilco, and the Flaming Lips are all stars in their own right, and groups like Fun. have broken completely into the mainstream.
“Give Up” may not be the genesis of this shift, but it certainly marks one of the most important releases of the last ten years, and perhaps the most influential one.
The Postal Service was the side project of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello ...
READ MORE“Give Up” may not be the genesis of this shift, but it certainly marks one of the most important releases of the last ten years, and perhaps the most influential one.
The Postal Service was the side project of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello ...
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7 Bands At Coachella You Don't Want to Miss
The Coachella Festival has an awesome lineup this year. With so many great artists to hear, you need a plan to help you plot your day. Make sure you catch these musicians on this list, which covers some of the latest must-see groups as well as some legends.
1.) Blur
Blur led the second British Invasion during the 1990s. While American bands like Nirvana were trying to avoid musical excess, Blur indulged liberally to create a new form of pop music that melded the best aspects of rock, funk, and noise.
They came onto the scene around the same time that Oasis hit the international stage. An...
READ MORE1.) Blur
Blur led the second British Invasion during the 1990s. While American bands like Nirvana were trying to avoid musical excess, Blur indulged liberally to create a new form of pop music that melded the best aspects of rock, funk, and noise.
They came onto the scene around the same time that Oasis hit the international stage. An...
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Review 'Overgrown': James Blake Delivers Solid Second Record
There was cause for concern when James Blake announced that his second album was titled "Overgrown." Blake has always been famous for his sparse sound, with layers of sound existing so far apart that the distance can practically be measured with a yard stick. Despite the album title, though, Blake has retained his signature sound, and only really minimally expands on it here; delivering a very solid second record that may lack surprises, but makes up for it in terms of overall sound quality.
Blake has always straddled the lines between dubstep and R&B, and his fragile voice brings to mind ...
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The New MTV Episode 20.5: Crash Boom Bang, Oleander, The Holydrug Couple
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
READ MORECrash 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
CD Review: Oleander - "Something Beautiful"
