The folk/lo-fi duo from The Mountain Goats just recently released a new record last week, gaining a lot of praise and recognition from major publications and critics, but from fans and first time listeners alike. The album is called “Heretic Pride” and how the title may suggest, it’s a much deeper album, dwelling into the profane world and as always with John Darnielle’s work, very strong lyrically. “Sax Rohmer #1” is Heretic Pride’s opener and…
Well mates, concerning this record I’ve heard pretty much anything that could be imagined, and even more. It seems to be just an illusion, closing in on you and making promises only to dissapear again in the shadow of Axl’s dark robe. His children, led by Buckethead, seem ready to continue the music, but the dark man himself is not ready. Will it be good? Will it be bad? Those answers don’t make sense anymore….
Quick history lesson, if there’s somebody who doesn’t know what the band was about: The Kinks were an English pop/rock group formed in 1963, and categorised as a British Invasion band, along with the other members of the so-called Big Four (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who). Now despite the fact that they haven’t made it big in the way that the other three bands have, they are still viewed as one of…
Just months after releasing his latest record, Memory Almost Full, ex-fab four Paul McCartney is making plans for a new album. New material has already been written in vast majority and actual recordings have also started, as detailed by Paul’s publicist: “Paul started recording last week, but he has been writing for a while. It should be ready by the summer.” Rumors have it, Paul’s working with producer Youth, famous for prodicing Guns N’ Roses’…
Were pretty fun. Wasn’t able to watch the event live, because of the whole time frame and stuff, it was something like 4 AM here when the Oscars aired. But I somehow managed to refrain myself from finding out the winners, as I find the element of surprise to create suspense and I love suspense; anyway I watched a rerun of the Academy Awards, a few hours ago. My general impression was somewhat favorable, maybe…
One of my favorite electronica group, the duo of Goldfrapp are releasing their forth studio effort, titled “Seventh Tree;” a record that’s somewhat strayed a bit from their more conventional work, but in my opinion, in a better direction. It’s more soulful and alive, qualities that will definitely enlarge their already packed fan base tenfold. Having stayed, almost all of her professional life, in the shadow of his iconic brother, Janet Jackson will also release…
If you’re among those who are waiting for a SOAD reunion, an album, or even a show…well it’s probably not going to happen. It’s unpleasant to talk about this, it’s even more unpleasant to think that one of the best modern metal bands has permanently dismantled. In fact, former guitarist Daron Malakian has warned optimistic fans the band will never reunite. After taking a break in 2006 to focus on other projects – frontman Serj…
This is just one of those things that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Not because of the act itself, but rather because the man who made the sale is Paul Mawhinney, a 68-year-old man who is legally blind after having suffered a couple of strokes. The Pennsylvania man says he can finally retire because someone has bought his massive collection of vinyl albums, singles and CDs on EBay for the price he…
For those complaining about the lack of decent east side festivals, the Jersey located All Points West Festival, will undoubtedly quench the thirst for good live music. The Jersey fest is at its first edition and It’s already managed to gather some big names, as its headliners, including Radiohead and Jack Johnson (the man is everywhere). Radiohead are set to play two consecutive nights (Friday, Saturday), marking “the first time that a cutting-edge band will…
The danish synth pop duo The Raveonettes are at the center of the indie/electronica scene this week, once with the release of their latest record “Lust Lust Lust”; a return to their roots, reminiscing the dirtier sound of their 2002 debut Whip It On. Fuzzy, darkish, simmering, shimmering and reclusive, Lustx3 brings back the retro girl groups from a few decades ago and surf guitar outfits, in rock’n’roll. Lust Lust Lust is out now via…
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