This just came in, so I’m as surprised as everybody else about it. Seems like Bob Dylan is yet again widening his extensive discography with a new full length album, the follow-up to his previous, very well received 2006 “Modern Times.” Since then a somewhat revivalist cult movement has sprung out around him, with Bob Dylan being in the center of the modern music scene…again. As so, we’ve been granted to see a Bob Dylan…
U2: ‘No Line on the Horizon’
Artist name: U2 Album name: No Line on the Horizon Label: Interscope Genre: Rock Release date: 27 February, 2009 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: www.u2.com Now, if I were to describe my feelings towards No Line on the Horizon, before spinning it, I’d definitely disapprove of anticipation and call for skepticism. Few albums were given in the past years, that promised to become huge slumps, only to transcend to classic LP status. I almost was prepared to…
New Röyksopp video: ‘Happy Up Here’
Röyksopp’s new video for its latest single “Happy Up Here” is quite the coolest thing to drop off the internets in the last couple of… minutes. Hey, the internet is a very cool place, so don’t be fooled – this is definitely an awesome visual experience. Imagine this, high end graphics + space invaders + a city in distres = Röyksopp madness! Check out the video bellow. “Happy Up Here” is out as a single…
Wilco new album out in June!
Wilco, one of the most prolific acts of the last past decade, are apparently back on schedule new material-wise, with a new album, their eight, in the works. Our very lucky fellow journalists from Rolling Stone had the chance to catch the band working in their home-town Chicago studio, where they sampled no less than seven new tracks off the new, yet untitled, album, currently scheduled for a June release. The fine RS gentleman diagnosted…
Download: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – ‘Heads Will Roll’
Just one week after we posted the latest Yeah Yeah Yeahs single, titled “Zero,” in MP3 format, it now seems we’re yet again treated with another MP3, this time for the ecstatic “Heads Will Roll.” Sound-wise, nothing much to difference it from Zero. Same double layered synths, Karen O highly commanding vocals and vintage garage vibe. Off the, upcoming new YYYs LP, “It’s Blitz!” out April 14th. P.S. Oh, yeah. Forgot to mention that “Heads…
Download: Phoenix – ‘1901’
Wearing the French banner high and loud around the world, as one of its nation’s most prolific alt rock bands, Phoenix is prepping the release of, what’s now, its forth full length installment, curiously dubbed “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.” Judging by the album’s first, smoking single, “1901,” seems like WAP is going to be, most likely, a very welcomed addition to Phoenix’s already solid discography. Catchy hooks, a loud chorus and free fall guitar lines make…
New Music Monday: 23 February
What’s one of the most intriguing metal figures in the United States, Richmond natives Lamb of God are back after a three years absence with their sixth installment, “Wranth.” The album continues more or less in the same directions, with very few subtle differences. But, hey, why fix something if it ain’t broken? Swamp rockers the Black Lips are also back with a new LP, “200 Million Thousand,” one which continues in the same care-free,…
Download: Vivian Girls – ‘Lake House’
The all girl trio’s last year self titled debut was nothing short of amazing! It was raw, up beat, fun, catchy and more, all wrapped up in a beautiful indie package. Currently, the Vivian Girls are touring the US a bit, after a pretty long stint in Europe, so keep your eyes pealed for gigs. What I have for you today, however, is a new VG track I’m prepared to share, curtesy of the oh-so…
U2’s No Line on the Horizon leaked all over the web [first impressions]
For the last couple of days I’ve been away on a short stray to the mountain side, far from any means of communications – I didn’t even have any signal on my phone, let alone internet. That’s why, when I came home a few hours ago, I kinda felt like the last person in the world who has yet to hear the new U2 LP (if there’s someone who hasn’t, yet, listened to the new…
New Anthony and the Johnson video: ‘Aeon’ (live @ David Letterman)
“The Crying Light”, the latest LP signed Anthony and The Johnsons, is a beautiful 10 track set, that lifts you up and transcends the mind to distant, carefree lands. It’s truly a magical experience. Aeon is quite possibly the most impressive song off The Crying Light, a song that Anthony and co. performed recently at the Late Show with David Letterman, now available bellow. The live tune doesn’t affect its flavor one bit, although the…