I’ve recently become engrossed in the popular adventure-rpg game Terraria. After hours upon hours of mindless play, I finally realized something — the game has a soundtrack! Now, obviously I knew it existed, but as time quickly passed – it became unnoticeable. Like the dull hum of fluorescent lights, our mind tends to filter out noise. Many times, this noise is actually legitimate music. The great thing about humanity is that we love music. Especially in our western culture it’s unavoidable no matter who you are. It’s in our malls, our cars, our homes, and for the many with MP3 players — virtually...
Cashing in on Christmas – Bieber, Boyz, Bubl...
posted by James
This site has been inactive for around six months, so I’m going to break the silence. We will just use this to post randomly and spontaneously. Professionalism is out the door. Thanks for the run you guys gave us, hope you stick with us as we transition into the murky world of lazy blogging. Well, it’s two days until Christmas and my head is about to explode from all the festive albums. Christmas music is great, I’m always quick to pull it out. I’m even guilty of bringing out the Frank Sinatra Christmas tunes early in October. So yes, I’m as bad as anyone in my indulgent Christmas ways. But, I refuse...
Manchester Orchestra...
posted by Myriah Christine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaMiVDZu_T4 Just a couple days after releasing their May 10th album, Manchester Orchestra was welcomed on the stage of David Letterman’s Late Night Show. Accompanied by The Brooklyn Youth Chorus, the Atlanta based band rendered a dramatic performance of...
From the Underground...
posted by Myriah Christine
Do you believe? Inward Dwelling is how a five piece pop rock band wrestles with this fundamental question. To Light A Fire alternates between pensive reflection and determined resolve in regards to the faith essential for living. Melodic and easily likeable, To Light A Fire features Ben...
Robert Johnson turns...
posted by Jon
Blues has always had a huge influence over multiple genres of the music industry. From its early slave roots to its more modern styling, found in everything from metal to country, blues is the musical constant. And on this day, one hundred years ago, a baby was born whom, unknowingly to...
A New-Age British In...
posted by Jon
Back in the early sixties the Beatles made an impact on US shores in a way no other band had before. With months of hype backing the band, western fans were all but foaming at the mouth waiting for the fab four to cross the pond. So why, in more recent years, hasn’t a band been able to...
Classic Albums Revis...
posted by Myriah Christine
Twenty years ago there was no alternative music on mainstream radio. The likes of Madonna, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Michael Bolton ruled the airwaves. Rock & roll was heavily declining. No rock band had reached No. 1 on the Top Album charts throughout the previous year, 1990. In...
From The Underground...
posted by Myriah Christine
I Was Totally Destroying It is a five-piece power-pop band who releasd their third LP April 12th. The album is out through Portland based indie label, Greyday Records. Aptly titled Preludes, the release was originally intended as a possible single or EP to act as a precursor to another...
New Weird Al Parodie...
posted by Jon
I’ve always been a huge Weird Al Yankovic fan and supporter, even going so far as signing petitions that would see the star inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. The man is a hard working mastermind and since releasing his 2006 album Straight Outta Lynwood has been...
Jane’s Addicti...
posted by Rob Johnson
After another long hiatus, alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction are finally about to release their 4th studio album in their 20+ year career. The Great Escape Artist is set for release sometime this summer, with Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro and Stephen Perkins all back for the fourth...
Career Retrospective...
posted by James
There are not very many musicians that could be considered as prolific as Johnny Cash. Born J.R Cash (later changed to John R. Cash) in 1932, his music has transcended several generations, cementing him as one of the most influential and recognizable characters in pop culture. His life,...
Social Distortion to...
posted by Jon
Punk rock alumni Social Distortion’s newest album Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, released back in January, has yet to have a music video. This is something the band plans to remedy this Thursday. Like their most recent album, Social Distortion plans to do this video premier a...