Tibi PuiuNew rave UK band [tag]New Young Pony Club[/tag], released what we believe to be one of the best electronica album with Fantastic Playroom, brining back the ’80s in a post-punk revivalist masterpiece. “Get Lucky,” one of the tracks from the band’s debut LP, is built around the whole band’s feel good and disco concept; it’ll undoubtedly provoke some groovy dancing from behalf of the listeners. The LP’s name, Fantastic Playroom, does well to describe the…
Download: Apes – ‘Beat of the Double’
Washingtion DC noise rock Apes quartet are preparing to release their forth full length album in the form of “Ghost Games,” scheduled to be released February 19, 2008. One of the tracks off the band’s upcoming effort is the synth infused “Beat of the Double.” It’s certainly feels a little different from their previous material, most likely because of new lead singer Breck Bunson refreshing vocals. [tag]Liars[/tag] influences can be felt through out the song….
Iglesias croons on ‘Y&R’
Andrei Mihai
The singer wants to spread his music far and wide, including the make-believe world of daytime television. More and more singers try to put their music out there using every bit of broadcast they can; but you could ask yourself what is Y&R. This is CBS’ “The Young and the Restless.”. That is using every outlet. The 32-year-old Latin heartthrob will sing “Somebody’s Me” from his new CD, “Insomniac,” on the Nov. 7 episode. “Music…
New Holy Fuck video: ‘Milkshake’
“Toronto’s evil supergroup” has their familiarly known in their icy homelands of Canada, Holy Fuck has recently come to our attention with a mind blowing animated music video, for their lo-fi electro infused “Milkshake.” Video director’s take, Chad Van Gaalen, is a surreal world of constant shape shifting and morphing. Hungry underwater raccoons, cheesburger eating clams, walking plants, a cameo of a nude woman giving birth and a whole lot of other bizarre things, often…
Jennifer Lopez: ‘Brave’
Artist name: Jennifer Lopez Album name: Brave Label: Epic Gender: Pop Release date: October 8, 2007 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: http://www.jenniferlopez.com/ This is the fifth English language studio album recorded by [tag]Jennifer Lopez[/tag] and beyond any predetermined ideas it is not that bad. Her previous release which was named Rebirth lacked many things and the R&B act was not that good. She goes for a 70s/80s pop sound and manages to keep you listening to it….
LeAnn Rimes: ‘Family’
Artist name: LeAnn Rimes Album name: Family Label: Curb Records Gender: Pop/Country Release date: October 9th, 2007 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: http://www.leannrimesworld.com With this release she shows that she has grown up into a true artist that can sing loud and soulful. She has made the difference from a great voice and a great vocalist. She also shows that she is a true songwriter. Co-writing everything but the two bonus cuts previously released duets with Reba…
Radiohead: ‘In Rainbows’
Artist name: Radiohead Album name: In Rainbows Label: None :) Gender: Alternative Rock Release date: 10 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.radiohead.com Got up earlier then usual this morning, but the sudden lack of sleep has been complemented by the explosion of energy with which “In Rainbows” hit me. I received [tag]Radiohead[/tag]’s latest gem in my mailbox at around 6 AM, for a fair fee (??$), and was immediately hooked by the 10 track marvel….
Vanessa Carlton: ‘Heroes & Thieves’
Artist name: Vanessa Carlton Album name: Heroes & Thieves Label: The Inc Records/Universal Motown Gender: Pop Release date: 9 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: http://www.vanessacarlton.com/ According to her this is “the best patch of songs I’ve ever written”. She also describes it as “pretty uplifting” and as having “a lot of layers … [There are] very complex arrangements but everything just makes me feel good and not in a simplistic way.”. She also says that…
New Dave Gahan song: ‘Deeper And Deeper’ (Stream)
The [tag]Depeche Mode[/tag] frontman sophomore release, Hourglass, is fast approaching and as a teaser for things to come Dave has released yet another single. After the first melancholic synth infused single from Gahan’s new album, “Kingdom,” it’s time for a more thrilling track and “Deeper and Deeper” does well to lighten up the mood. It’s sound reminisces the golden years of Depeche Mode, same aggressive sampling and excellent synthesizers toped by what seems somewhat Dave…
Katie Melua: ‘Pictures’
Artist name: Katie Melua Album name: Pictures Label: Dramatico Gender: Acoustic/Jazz/Blues Release date: 1 Oct 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.katiemelua.com/ There are those who admire and find great rewards in listening to Katie Melua and there are others who find that her music is just for your grandmother. But most listeners are just not understanding her. Her songs are not just sung, but emoted. They bind naivety, innocence, loss or hope and many other feelings…