Archive for August, 2009
What I’m Listening To: Owl City
First off, I need to apologize to those of you that come around and read my articles throughout the week, I haven’t been able to put out quite as many articles recently. This should be changing pretty soon, I apologized again if it takes longer than expected. Anyway, down to business. Lately, I have been [...]
Matt & Kim on Jimmy Kimmel
Just recently, Matt & Kim were on Kimmel, playing, to no one’s surprise, “Daylight,” a fan favorite. They gave an excellent show in my opinion, as they have a kind of sound and style that is even better when they are performing live. It’s always going to be one of my goals to make it [...]
What I’m Listening To: Ghostland Observatory
Lately I have been listening to Ghostland Observatory, a two man electro-rock group from Texas. They released their first album in 2005, titled “delete.delete.i.eat.meat,” an interesting name for interesting music. Ghostland Observatory has a style similar to The Bravery, with excellent guitar melodies and electronic beats. Personally, my favorite song is Sad Sad City, one [...]
Seventh Weezer Album Named
“Raditude.” The first thing that jumps into my head when I hear that is a failed hair-metal band from the 80’s, trying to make a comeback. I couldn’t be further from the true meaning. When Rivers Cuomo was searching for a name for Weezer’s upcoming album, he went to his friend Rainn Wilson. It has [...]
Album Review of “Because of The Times” by Kings of Leon
The quartet from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee are sweeping the international charts one single at a time to promise substantial lyrics, well produced tones, and an unforgettable image. It is undeniable that the masses have succumbed to what Caleb, Matthew, Nathan, and Jared Followill bring to the table; Only By The Night is definitely responsible [...]
Debut album from Memory Tapes
Dayve Hawk, the man behind Weird Tapes and Memory Cassettes, has his debut album coming out for his newest project, Memory Tapes. The album is entitled “Seek Magic,” and will be released on September 29th, through Acephale Records. The album is being released mainly on vinyl, with only 1000 being printed. The will be light [...]
What I’m Listening To: CAKE
Recently I have picked up on listening to CAKE again, something I have not done for nearly a year. CAKE has a unique style, with monotone vocals and the use of brass instruments as well as guitar, drums, and bass. My current favorite song of theirs is “Shadow Stabbing,” one of their many songs in [...]
New Zomby
Zomby has released a new track from their upcoming EP, One Foot Ahead Of The Other. The track is entitled “Helter Skelter,” which is a fast-paced electronic tune that would feel right at home in the soundtrack for Chuck or any other “action” show that doesn’t take itself too seriously. With a frantic, almost nervous [...]
New Acid Girls
Acid Girls is made up of Gregory Bowler and Jamie McNiel, who work most with electronica and dance music. They have just recently released a new single “The Numbers Song,” comprised of a good drum beat with trippy, short sweeps, and chopped vocals that provide another beat for the track. You can listen to the [...]
What I’m Listening To: Matt & Kim
This week, I have been listening mainly to Matt & Kim. If you haven’t listened to them, I highly recommend it. Matt has a very different vocal style than most other singers out there today, which is one of the aspects that I like about this band, though it may not appeal to some people. [...]
New Taken By Trees
“Watch The Waves” is a new song taken from Taken By Trees’ soon to be released album, East of Eden, which is produced by Dan Lissvik. The song has a very relaxing feel to it, as does much of the other music I discuss. This song has a great guitar part, which is what initially [...]
New Artist: Elizabeth & the Catapults
Taking comparisons from Feist is by no means a bad thing, and Elizabeth & the Catapults know that more than anyone. Tight, indie pop that’s endlessly catchy and absolutely heartfelt, this is a combination of Lily Allen with an innocent flair and Feist covered in candy. It’s uplifting, lush, and, quite honestly, some of the [...]
Tyler Clarke in Television Personalities covers Killers
Isaac Gonzalez in OLIWA
Taylor Lewis in Television Personalities covers Killers