rock nyc

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+

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

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.

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.

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.

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,”

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

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.’

Yaselame Lalo – Mahmoud Ahmed -here’s an oversimplification South African music is folky, West African soulful and East African Mahmoud being a master of, and who brought Summerstage to its knees in awe Tuesday night, is soulful. This is off Live In Paris, and worth it just to hear him go “brrrrr-eh”. Grade: B+