The Dillinger Escape Plan has premiered the third song off their upcoming full-length album, One of Us Is the Killer, due out May 14th on the band’s own record label, Party Smasher Inc, in partnership with Sumerian Records. The song strikes the perfect balance between pure aggressiveness and beautiful melodies, an enormous feat for such a relentless band as DEP, and is enough to add on to the already high level of anticipation felt…
Macklemore: Bringing More to Hip Hop
From theberry.com. There’s something about the rapping style of Ben Haggerty, otherwise known as Macklemore, which is so story-like that it makes it so ear-worthy. Even with his hit Thrift Shop, you can’t help but love it because it’s such a story, and a funny one at that. The American rapper seems to be taking the Hip Hop scene…
Single On Repeat at the Moment
Cut Your Hair – Mad Love Now this is possibly the strangest but catchiest song I’ve heard for a while. Opening with the lyrics “Raveee…” does make me think “what is this”? But I’m soon over that when I hear the wonderfully soothing guitar strings combine with the melodic piano riffs and vocals that may remind you of something from the 90’s . At first I assumed this was a generic indie pop band from…
Vampire Weekend Share New Song “Ya Hey”
Vampire Weekend have revealed another song from their upcoming third LP, Modern Vampires of the City. The track, entitled “Ya Hey,” is accompanied by a video containing lyrics and footage of people bursting wine bottles open. Modern Vampires of the City is due to be released on March 14th in the US. You can watch the video for “Ya Hey” below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=i-BznQE6B8U
Small artists to see at Live at Leeds Festival 2013
Not sure who to see? Here a few artists to check out on the Saturday of Live at Leeds Festival! Man Like Me Do you remember that quirky IKEA advert that went on about parties in kitchens? Well, you may recognise these guys and their vocals from precisely that. Man Like Me are a North London trio of absolutely wacky music and although it sounds like they can’t really be bothered, their mix of…
Your Global Music Guide
Who today listens to just domestic music? With Australia cranking out catchy indie rock tunes and the U.K. turning out its usual steady stream of musical exports, exotic music is on the rise. However, with such easy access to foreign and domestic music, it is sometimes difficult to sift through all of the bands and new tracks. This calls for a musical Sacagawea. Here are some new songs that will hopefully ease your way through…
Fall Out Boy: “Save Rock and Roll”
Album name: Save Rock and Roll Artist name: Fall Out Boy Genre: Dance-Pop/Rock Released: April 16, 2013 Label: Island ZME Rating: 8/10 Website: falloutboyrock.com Fall Out Boy have had an odd transition in the last decade. They went cult act to left-field success story when “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “Dance, Dance” blew up on MTV propelling 2005’s From Under the Cork Tree to sell three million copies. When Infinity on High dropped less than two…
Listen to the New Black Sabbath Single “God Is Dead?”
Black Sabbath have released the first single from their upcoming studio album, 13. The song is called “God Is Dead?” and it clocks in at nearly nine minutes in length. 13 will be released on June 11th, but “God Is Dead?” is available now as an instant download on iTunes with a pre-order of the album. You can listen to the new track below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVfUimq2KeI
The Good Natured – Lovers
So pop it’s like fairy liquid gone mad Lovers is a pretty good introduction to The Good Natured and their debut album Prism. Recorded with producers who also have played a part in recording with Robyn, Santigold, Ellie Goulding and Sugababes, that dash of urban pop and sweet knowing is all apparent. Slicing and dicing its way through emotions and eccentricities the album is set for a summer release, off the back of an April tour, including…
Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies at 42
There is no doubt that alternative rock fans are in mourning after hearing of Chi Cheng’s passing. The former Deftones bassist passed away today of currently unknown causes. Cheng was in a very serious car accident in November 2008 and sustained nearly fatal injuries. Four and a half years later, Cheng never fully recovered. He has remained in a semi conscious state for years and has fought through many complications. While he was able to emerge from his…