Archive for February, 2009

Sasquatch! emerges with 2009 lineup

By on February 17th, 2009

After establishing itself as one of the premier music events in North American, the Sasquatch! Music Festival will soon return for another go around, this time featuring a lineup that should cater to a wide array of tastes. Nine Inch Nails in what will be one of their final shows, Jane’s Addiction (featuring all four [...]

Trent Reznor waves goodbye, announces tour with Jane’s Addiction

By on February 17th, 2009

9:00 a.m. Update: And we now know show #1… Later this year, October 20th to be exact, Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pretty Hate Machine, a release that not only marked the band’s first full-length endeavor, but the start of what would ultimately of something very special. 20 [...]

Late Night Lobotomy (Week of 2/16)

By on February 16th, 2009

Okay, I know the de facto mode of blogs is Snarkus Maximus, but looking at this week’s roster of musical acts I’m hard pressed to complain. It’s a big week and you would be wise to bring all your TVs into one room and buy a case of Mountain Dew so that you don’t miss [...]

Watch: Dan Auerbach redefines going solo on Conan

By on February 16th, 2009

Most know the name Dan Auerbach for his work in the garage blues duo The Black Keys. With that outfit, the 29-year-old plays lead, rhythm, and provides vocals alongside drummer Pat Carney.  Though Auerbach has some extra help on his recently released solo debut, Keep It Hid, his do-it-all approach nonetheless remains. And as we [...]

Europeans take over FestivalOutlook.com!

By on February 16th, 2009

Hey, it’s President’s Day! What better way to celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday than by spending the day updating FestivalOutlook.com, particularly on the European side of things. Yes, we’re finally giving our friends across the Atlantic some much deserved attention. We spent most of the afternoon creating and updating Outlook pages for several European based summer music [...]

Album Review: Asa – Asa

By on February 16th, 2009

★★★★★

I might as well state right away that there are bound to be quite a few people left disappointed after listening to this album. Hold on! They’ll only be disappointed for not finding it earlier. It’s not your fault though. While Asa‘s eponymous debut was released in 2007, it wasn’t until January 27th of this year that it was made available [...]

Gallows brace for Grey Britain

By on February 16th, 2009

In an interview with Kerrang! back in January, Gallows frontman Frank Carter put it simply: “Britain is fucked!” Sure, it may sound like just another cranky English outfit rebelling against the man, but Carter and Co. are apparently fed up enough to to incorporate the belief into their long-awaited sophomore studio album. “It’s all about [...]

Gui Boratto plans to leave you breathless

By on February 16th, 2009

With a title like Take My Breath Away, Brazil’s Gui Boratto is setting some pretty lofty expectations for his forthcoming studio album. Then again, with the amount of styles and sounds that will be resonating from the 11-track endeavor when it officially hit stores on March 3rd, you’ll probably be breathless just trying to take [...]

The Roots announce late night residency

By on February 16th, 2009

Perhaps it only irony that just days after rumors surfaced that The Roots had been tapped to serve as Jimmy Fallon’s house band and consequently, would take a break from touring, the Philadelphia outfit was involved in a bus crash as they traveled to one of few remaining scheduled dates. But the whole ordeal sure [...]

What Is?! King Khan and The Shrines

By on February 16th, 2009

What Is King Khan and The Shrines, you ask? Well, first and foremost, it is the name of twenty-two year-old King Khan, formerly of The Spaceshits, and his eight-piece band of misfits. Not to be confused with Khan’s other musical endeavor, The King Khan & BBQ Show, The Shrines bring an eclectic mix of sounds, [...]