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Archive for February, 2009
Black History Month Spotlight: Chuck, Richard, and Some Guy Named Jimi
When my editor asked me to write a piece about black musicians and their influence on rock and roll, I advised myself to use caution. Don’t let me do it, I thought to myself. Don’t let me fall into the trap. He wants an article on all the innovative black artists who helped to shape [...]
Dinosaur Jr. still kick ass; tours to prove it…
As if my ears weren’t still bleeding from last summer, Dinosaur Jr. has decided to hit the road again. This time around, they’re going everywhere. So, grab the ear plugs, scuff up that flannel, and grow out the hair, the Amherst, MA trio – J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and the lovable Murph – are coming [...]
Listen! Showcase Spotlight: Future Clouds and Radar
On Friday, March 20, 2009, Consequence of Sound will host its first annual South by Southwest showcase. Entitled simply as Listen!, this year’s event is designed to highlight six of music’s most talented up-and-comers in one night, under one roof. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll be taking a closer look at [...]
Dead Milkmen decide to keep going; plan more touring, new album
Chalk up another reason to love the Austin based Fun Fun Fun Fest. Not only did last year’s edition leave attendees with a smile, but apparently the acts as well. Take Dead Milkmen for example. The Philadelphia based punk outfit has so much “fun” during its recent reunion performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest that [...]
Beastie Boys bring bizarre beats to new record
Yep, the oh-so-clever alliteration says it all. Fresh off a reissued Paul’s Boutique, everybody’s favorite Jewish rappers are at it again. This time, in the form of Tadlock’s Glasses, their forthcoming 8th longplayer. Yes, as Adam “MCA” Yauch recently divulged to the to BB6music, the Beastie Boys have settled on a name for the followup [...]
No Doubt rolls out dates; no Coachella or Lolla?
Those that have been spinning Tragic Kingdom or Rock Steady (shudders) lately, your time has paid off! No Doubt is back (duh) and just this morning, the California based band unveiled what will be one of the summer’s biggest tours. What’s the catch? Did they finish the new album that fast? Via a video blog, [...]
The Murder City Devils bring reunion to Coachella, Sasquatch!
Fresh off their west coast reunion run, a nine date tour, which aside from a few previous one-offs marked the band’s first live shows in nearly six years, The Murder City Devils have announced plans to bring themselves to two of the summer’s biggest events. In support of the recently released reissues of their three [...]
Album Review: Say Hi – Oohs & Aahs
Some bands make an unpolished masterpiece of an album and then go on to make more or less decent polished records – like Weezer. Some bands make so-so indie albums and then go on to make a slick masterpiece – like Jimmy Eat World and Bleed American. Some bands make great records, one right after [...]
Atmosphere feels ugly, hits Paid Dues Festival
Seriously, does anyone come up with better names for their tours than Slug and Ant? After spending last summer sharing the sounds of When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold as part of “Paint the Nation” tour, the stellar hip-hop duo better better known as Atmosphere will return this spring for another [...]
The Code Kids, Hammerhead invade Midwest!
Get ready, because the two greatest musical outfits to ever feature Consequence of Sound staff members will soon embark on a mid-west tour of epic proportions! Yes, Michael Roffman, Jay Ziegler, and the rest of The Code Kids will join forces with Chris De Salvo’s Hammerhead for what is being called the “20,000 Leagues Over [...]
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