The new album from Rodrigo y Gabriela, 11:11 is schedule to be released on September 8th. Their experience from playing together for so many years is an impressive sight to see. Their live shows have a powerful energy that their 2006 self’titled release managed to capture. If 11:11 is even half as good as Rodrigo [...] Read More…
A brand new track from The Knux‘ upcoming album was leaked a little over a week ago. I don’t think the album has been announced yet but this new track makes me very anxious to hear some more. Unfortunately, the debut album, Remind Me In 3 Days, didn’t really live up to all the hype for a [...] Read More…
A little over a week ago, I heard a great, new Thom Yorke track on the radio. The song Yorke’s version of Miracle Legion’s “All For The Best” that he recorded and contributed to the album Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy. The album is a tribute to Mark Mulcahy who lost [...] Read More…
Gritty, grimey, rough rock feels good. ”60 Feet Tall,” the first track on The Dead Weather‘s new album, Horehound (July 2009), is the perfect intro to an album filled with that kind of edgy, authentic rock. Definitely one of the best albums this year, check it out if you haven’t already… MP3: The Dead Weather [...] Read More…
Le Tane put out an awesome summer mix called “The Thrill Of It” and I must say, it is pretty thrilling. It’s an hour long set of hand picked electronic synth-rock and hipster pop, 80′s style dance tracks for the summer of 2009. It really is great, check it out on his blog at KenyaDig.com. [...] Read More…
Band of Skulls‘ debut album Baby Darling Doll Face Honey ias released in April on iTunes. My friend got me a copy last week and I now can’t stop playing the 2nd and 3rd tracks, “Death By Diamonds and Pearls” and ”I Know What I Am.” The songs combine the qualities of the White Stripes and [...] Read More…
The Black Crowes posted a brand new track for free download on their website, BlackCrowes.com. The song, “I Ain’t Hiding” is off the upcoming album, Before The Frost, due September 2009. MP3: The Black Crowes – “I Ain’t Hiding” – Little Dragon‘s upcoming sophomore album, Berlinmaster, is due in August 2009. I’ve always thought there [...] Read More…
Everyone loves covers, remixes, and mash ups. Here are some of my recent favorites and some I just haven’t posted until now… MP3: Radiohead VS Dave Brubeck – Five Step MP3: Kings of Leon – Use Somebody (RAC Remix) MP3: Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls (Trentmoller Remix) MP3: Phoenix – 1901 (Build Remix) MP3: [...] Read More…
Matisyahu‘s new single “One Day” is the first release from his upcoming album, Light due in August. I think it’s obvious when you listen to this song that it’s going to be a big hit. Most people know Matisyahu for ”King Without A Crown” his first hit song. ”One Day” might be bigger. I’m not saying it’s [...] Read More…