Here we are, right back to rerun land. I know the Olympics are the cause. There is virtually nothing worth watching on any major network due to the games. The thought being that the world is glued to the battle dome of idiots looking for medals. Truth is there is a fair amount of folks in each country who couldn’t care less about the Olympics
I think it’s great, but once a song has been featured on Glee it’s no longer right for True Blood end credits.’ Luckily, there was an easy ‘plan B’: ‘I knew this great song by Elliott Smith with the same title. We gave it a try and it worked beautifully.’
My feeling about seeing the popular electronic French band M83 in an open air setting is one of expectation. I’ve yet to see the band live and feel it will be a straight drag seen from a million miles away (well, it is summerstage, a thousand miles away), On the other hand… Hurry Up, I’m Dreaming live on stage??? What’s not to like this Wednesday?
I haven’t heard the Conor album yet but I love both singles so… maybe it deserves its big big sales. As for Mike Oldfield: my only question is why aren’t Arctic Monkeys and Underworld not joining him?
No, not that “Heatwave” but it is pretty good any way. I like Wiley I lot, I always thought it would be Wiley and not Tinie Temper that nailed down the US first, but maybe there is something a little too English about the man.
America Is My Home Pts 1 And 2 – At the height of Black Power in the 1960s, with the States at War, Brown released this spoken word tribute: “Now dig this, you tell me if I’m wrong, America is still the best country without a doubt…” Er, not gonna make many friends with the Black Panther preaching conciliation… Grade: B+
Coldplay managed to muster some energy somewhere in the middle of a years long tour, they went through the motions with the best of them. And if you were a fan who, as Helen Bach noted, had gone to Pizza Uno for a pizza and a beer and who thought of this as big night out, perhaps you bought in.
Mixing hard rock, world music, metal lines, and spiced up by a delivery which goes from a Clash-style to a plain hip hop, the tracks are fireballs unleashing a ferocious energy, driven by rocking guitars and aggressive riffs
“You remind me of the babe”, and people were instantly liking the status and commenting with the next few lines of “ ‘What babe?’ ‘The babe with the power.’ ‘What power?’ ‘The power of voodoo’ ‘Who do?’ ‘You do’ ‘Do what?’ ‘Remind me of the babe!’”.
Outdoor outfitter Patagonia has decided that the funkafied neighborhood of New York needed a bit of mountain lovin’. Proof positive that we can kiss that area goodbye as the next wave of sterilization occurs. Lets face it, it’s been a slow burn.
‘Black lips headed to chick fil a! Can’t decide what’s gonna taste better, A chicken sandwich, or Jared’s tongue shoved down my throat’. The band posted the photo on their Facebook wall and received thousands of likes! I thought it was funny and we can only hope that other artists will follow them.
So check out this brilliant commercial that ad team over at Fed Ex came up with. A death core band who enjoy golf and an angry manager who thinks that gentlemen’s game will ruin their image.
Elton John was the director of music for the Olympics! But Bellamy also continued by saying Elton John had a fall out with the organizers so the project never went anywhere. However, the Olympic committee still wanted the song and shamefully made it the official theme
It is time for new material and I suggest you hop to it. We as society forget pretty fast and next thing you know you’re picture isn’t on teenaged girls walls anymore and your back on the small stage circuit.
Copper Blue – Bob Mould – It isn’t just “Hoover Damn” but a truckload of this alt fave celebrating its 20th anniversary is not as good as the hit single. It is such a weighty album it seems to sink, and when it bobbles up it doesn’t bobble up high enough. So why do we love it? The guitars – Grade: B+
A Commotion – Mastadon and Feist – Ever since Crack In The Sky, I’ve had no problems with considering Mastadon the best metal metal band this side of the Devil Wears Prada. But this is even better. A roiling guitar, sound effects mess of a song that more than lives up to its name. I’ve never liked Feist much more than this either – Grade: A
The King was magical He still is actually. I have witnessed many a Tribute Week and I can tell you right up and honest it is the freakiest freak show of all time.
‘we fucked up.. No one is gettin in till 9:30 unless youre on a list but we dont play till 10! Basically all of you fucks get in when we play! There needs to be room for people to skate first.. Sorry for the mix up’… ‘Show up at 9!!!!! 1337 e 6th St’
This scares me buncha creepy old men in space suits what the hell. KISS is every boys first rock band but they’re so very old and so very over done is anyone excited? There has been gobs of hype and now- well the wait is over.
Go buy this alternate version of ‘Alameda’ here, and if you sign up for the Kill Rock Stars email newsletter here, you will also receive a free unreleased track, the alternate version of ‘Needle in the Hay’ with trumpets.
When you’re a legend your birthday isn’t just ‘a day’ and when you’re a legend with a century done- hell you get to celebrate for a year. The concerts are part of a year-long celebration made up of performances, conferences, festival tributes and programs
Shake My Head – Spider Bags – The best rock and roll album of the year is also the most straightforward rock and roll. Recorded in Memphis, with some great local rockers, it is as thrilling as music gets.
I going to The Town Hall on Saturday, October 27th, 2012? Because she has either been in Brooklyn or performing Christmas shows he last couple of years and I am ready for a full length Aimee Mann concert and now I’ve got it. Because I’m gonna put some hope in the bottom of the box
I am still getting a handle on the album but it may well be the best album of the year, it is almost definitely the best rock album of the year. From punk to country, drunker revved up blues jams to garage trashed ravers to. Plus a James Brown cover. And an instrumental. And is all rock and roll genius.
According to someone (the LA Times is even saying this mysterious person was not authorized to talk about it publicly) the movie will be ‘a mix of music and personal study, blending concert footage with confessional interview’.
His Eye Is On The Sparrow – Whitney Houston – If there is nothing else in the vaults, better this Gospel vamp than the godawful Jordin Sparks duet! Her voice certainly wasn’t what it was, but it has a rasp in its undercurrent that is very powerful – Grade: B+
Blythe had been arrested in the Czech Republic for manslaughter stemming from a fan death two years ago. Bylthe was repeatedly asked to make bail and denied. The Czech Republic has a ‘pay now and we’ll think about It’ legal system.
While many of us get ourselves caught up in the culture of partying, it is nice to step back, take a deep breath and allow yourself to get caught up in the trance environment and let your body and mind become deeply moved.
His hair hold in a short ponytail, with a short mustache (may be a way to blur the resemblance with his father) Dhani Harrison looked younger than his age (he is 34) and totally unassuming with his ‘Boneshakers’ t-shirt,… a fan in the front offered him a garland of flowers that he immediately put around his mic.
Mr. Woldemariam is a world class musician but equally a world class man. Through a life filled with revolution and reversals, he has maintained the highest levels of integrity
These two are making hip-hop, but are producing filthier breakdowns than most Dubstep djs right now. They are pushing into this live music industry quickly and with their combined talent I think and hope they will be headlining and selling out venues
This story pretty much made my day. I adore the sexist “woman driver” and more than that I love that he felt the need to Tweet it and that he would seek medical attention after his flight. Thats pathetic, if you were really that injured you’d tend to it immediately
I have heard enough to know that decades have unique sound and I’m confident this is not dance hall 2012. But if its a retro vibe you’re looking for look no further. The lyrics are simplistic and somewhat amusing, the trouble is I don’t think its supposed to be funny. I think these are real emotions but for some reason they’re so cliche’ they are laughable
‘I’ll never understand how destroying families through deportation benefits our society. How we treat the undocumented says a great deal about us as a people and whether or not we’ll continue to fulfill the fundamental American promise of equality and opportunity for all. Considering our history, I can think of nothing more American than an immigrant.’
Ok, truth is he is appearing as part of a nonpartisan organization Got Your 6. This cutesy little name is yet another military veteran support group. Named after the military expression that means “I’ve got your back,”
Coachella, Cruise-Coachella, and now Colbchella? No it’s a sort of joke of course. Stephen Colbert announced during his Tuesday edition of the Colbert Report that he will organize a super concert aboard the Intrepide Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City on August 10.
How did Ellie get back on the charts? I never much liked “Lights” but even if I did I’d be over it by now. Quick caveat: she was pretty good opening for Katy Perry last year.
Now is the summer of our disconnect, with every major player holding out for the Autumn before unleashing their latest album. Particularly No Doubt’s return! Till then, these look like also rans, with Zac at # 1 and a measly 48,000 units sold.
. Laura – Bats For Lashes – In the girls at the piano sonic reduced mood music scene, here comes Bats For Lashes bringing up the rear with yet another song that probably owes more to Kate Bush than it should. It is still pretty good and the sleeve of the upcoming album is hysterical – Grade: B
‘This record is about being confused, having lust, greed, and searching for…something’… and their music was effectively searching for a right balance between distinct rock rhythms and the haze of the background.
Between Black Jesus, modern dance interpretation, East African soul music, and one of the most devastating denunciations of power and religion, a performance of “The Power Of Trilogy” wowed Summerstage, Tuesday evening.
Then there would be a problem with the dressing room and witnessing The Cult charge the fans $200 per head for a Meet & Greet.
Lastly, all their songs suck! They clearly have no integrity (they refer to their hometown as L.A.)…
The eight-piece band is obviously not afraid of the grandiose and soaring choruses, with three keyboards, guitars, trumpet, violin and a large rhythm section, their songs coming from albums inspired by the four seasons, can be some big tempestuous numbers
Imagine you are a twenty something woman getting drunk at a bar when this tall swarthy Italian with gold chains and hair chest tries to pick you up. the intensity of his approach, mixed with your buzzedness and horniness and you can’t resist it, the next thing you know you’re in the back of his Benz with your panties round your ankles.
14. Dirty Projectors at MHOW, July 9th, 2012 – A revelatory concert introducing a great album.
The rapper, known as “Mr. Worldwide,” told the audience he would put Kodiak into a future song. ‘Kodiak aint talkin back?” “kodiak women got big ol booties?’, wonder what he will say.
40,000 people will revel in two days’ worth of iconic 80s music performed by a staggering line-up
Lydon has remained an icon of pop culture and actively keeps his name in the press. From writing books to selling butter he simply wont burn out or fade away.
Train Station – The Moms – The spirit of rock and roll lives on and if you read their tour diary you will know exactly what I mean: between the days without showers and the nights without gigs, they released a killer EP. This is the best song.
‘They made us the offer we couldn’t refuse ‘ for all the right reasons. It is a win-win for all of us, but mostly for Frank Zappa. Long may his baton wave. We are so ready to go.’
