Steve LampirisSo on the heels of hearing about a reunited At The Drive-In, we hear that fellow ’90s punk icons Refused are getting back together and are schedule to play at music festival giant Coachella in April. As for the explanation behind the reunion, there’s a wordy explanation (just like the explanation for the break-up back in ’98) on their official site. Besides personal reasons, they claim: We never did “The shape of punk to come”…
Two big pieces of Mars Volta-related news
First: After two and a half years – an eternity within TMV’s world – we will finally have a new record this year, their first since 2009’s Octahedron. (Which I loved, by the way). They have yet to make a bad record, so this is something to get excited for. Second: Even while TMV are prepping a new album, At The Drive-In are GETTING BACK TOGETHER. The announcement came in the form of a Tweet:…
“Sexy and I Know It” is the number one song in the U.S. (Or, how LMFAO created the biggest troll in Billboard history)
Americans like stuff, right? They like capitalism and democracy and friends and love and fast food and coffee. Right? Polls show that Americans like stuff, so they must like stuff. It’s simple logic. And it further stands to reason that because they like stuff, they know what kinds of stuff they like. So here’s the thing: If Americans, as a friend put it, “want cake, give them cake,” then you’ve effectively given Americans exactly what…
Matthew Beer’s Stunning Tribute
Alice Smith
Since her sudden death of July 23rd 2011, Amy Winehouse has been the focus of more tributes than can be counted. From Bruno Mars at the VMAs to Green Day at their secret show, quite a few high profile artists have thrown their musical hats into the ring of Amy tributes. Not to say all of these aren’t sincere, but the truth of the matter is that most of these artists had most likely never been…
Not-so-silent San Pedro: an interview with KiLR
Hailie Hay
Left to Right: Chris Hudson (drums), Wade MaVv (lead vocals/guitar), and Chuck Holiday (bass.).
KiLR new music video – “Crazzzy” (ZME Music exclusive)
Tibi Puiu
California based four piece KilR are prepping to hit the mainstream and finally make it big, or at least that’s what they’re hoping for, once with the release of their first official music video for “Crazzzy”. Frankly, with their current attitude and work ethic, I don’t see why they can’t move in on the radio guitar rock niche in the close future as a dominant force. The video itself, works around the same radio motif…
Quickie album review: The Black Keys, “El Camino”
The album probably shoulda been called “Tighten Up,” considering that’s what Danger Mouse helped the Keys do for the songwriting of this record. Funny thing “Tighten Up,” too: If that was the band’s attempt at a pop song (within a retro-soul record), El Camino, and especially lead single “Lonely Boy,” is their attempt at a pop record. And, of course, since it’s Danger Mouse and it’s on a major label, the hooks aren’t happenstance like…
The Black Keys and the Arctic Monkeys pair up for winter-to-spring tour
The Black Keys performing in an iTunes Session, mid October, 2010.
Moore and Gordon’s split brands future grim for Sonic Youth
Live on From The Basement.
Album Review: The Dead Milkmen, “The King In Yellow”
Drew MorganEveryone’s favorite obnoxious punk band is back, after only 16 years! That’s right, I’m talking about The Dead Milkmen, who have an all-new album recorded and ready to go. The Milkmen broke up in 1995, but got back together in 2008 after playing a few shows that went well for them. After composing new songs and touring for a few years, they began recording The King In Yellow in 2010, and released the hard copy…