Music
Local CD Reviews – January 2011
Reviews of new and recent releases from The American Shakes, Bearcats, The CJB, The Direction, Idyll Rigamarole, Illegal Beagle, Mechanical Skies, Philosofist, Replica Mine, Small Town Sinners, Spoken For, Theta Naught, Tupelo Moan, YZE and the Music at Main compilation. … read more
How the Grouch Stole X-mas @ Urban Lounge 12/07
On Dec. 7, Danksquad put it down for a sold out crowd of hip hop heads at Urban Lounge—all eager to see some of hip hop’s living legends and possible future legends. Los Raka’s took the stage first and began their set. These dudes were pretty sick despite a language barrier
Napalm Flesh – Hammering the Hate Down: Label Spotlight
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }This week we have another mostly review based blog, with reviews from Finnish black metal record label, Hammer of Hate Records. Definitely all killer, no filler, no frills or fancy keyboard crap either. Hammer of Hate offers straight forward pure black metal atrocities. Also, is the usual rundown of a slew of local shows going down this week as well as a review of the Elitist, Cough, Subrosa show last week at Burts. Enjoy!
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National CD Reviews – December 2010
Check out the reviews of new albums from bands like Pepper Rabbit and TV Buddhas. … read more
Top 5: Touche Amore/La Dispute
When the Internet shit-talking regarding new bands reaches unprecedented levels, it usually means they’re about to get huge. As part of the weirdly wide-reaching post-hardcore and emo revival of the last few years, Touché Amoré and La Dispute have become the regular targets of many a cro-magnon keyboard attack in recent months, and both seem poised for greatness. … read more
Top 5: Sleigh Bells
Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller make up the raw, loud and addictive Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells, but you should already know that. Chances are you were at their face-punching, sold-out show in October. Have you heard the story of the initial meeting of this pair? It plays out like the Brady Bunch. A chick named Alexis, who was once an elementary teacher, met Derek, a former Poison the Well member, while he was her waiter in a Brooklyn restaurant. … read more
Top 5: S.L.F.M
S.L.F.M.’s Jessica Davis may have scored the opening slot for Sonic Youth’s SLC tour in September, but busking on Broadway‘s street corner during Gallery Stroll or jamming-out at house parties are the gigs she really likes to play. Davis also likes secrets, mysteries and disguises—topics that inspire her lyrics and motivate her to sometimes wear the moustache of an English gentleman. … read more
Top 5: Pretty Lights
Derek Vincent Smith of Pretty Lights made it his mission to release three EPs this year. Each song on these three EPs are beautifully crafted, with intricate layers, complex breakdowns and groovy riffs that work together to create something to get genuinely excited about. It’s not just dance music. It’s honest and meaningful. … read more
Top 5: Nephi Beh LLC
Karaoke is not only a great time, it’s an actual interactive song and dance party brought directly to your musical intake device by Nephi Beh LLC. Armed with nothing more than a couple of amps, a microphone, some ideas and a beat machine, Nephi Beh has taken karaoke to the next level over the last few years by allowing friends to make their own songs to be showcased on nights of Care E Oakey. … read more
Top 5: Murs & 9th Wonder
Murs & 9th Wonder’s album Fornever was an exception to what I felt was a rather disappointing release year. The album was exactly what I wanted: consistent. Murs is always stable with his lyrical content, delivering quality product with every release. With Murs, I don’t have to hope it’s going to be good, ‘cause I know it will be. … read more