The relevance of KoRn is questionable these days. Fans that bought the eponymous debut in the mid ’90s have all grown up, the band itself is down to three of its original members, and one of ‘em even left to find God only to return with a lackluster solo career. So, naturally it only makes [...]
Here’s a question for you: what singer/songwriter’s new album recently debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest opening in 2009 by an independent release on Billboard’s main album chart? Neko Case of course! The Vancouver based musician’s new fifth full-length effort, Middle Cyclone, sold 44,000 copies in its first week, debuting right [...]
As if you there weren’t enough reasons to be excited for Limp Bizkit‘s upcoming reunion – why wouldn’t you be? – Fred Durst and company recently shared some recent rehearsal footage, which at the very least, provides some idea as to what to expect from the band hits the road later this spring. So, what [...]
So maybe it’s not as big as some of the other possible reunions out there, but hey, for the sake that the band at hand is actually backing up the talk and playing a show, it’s well worth the excitement. The Pixies are set to return this summer with a headlining appearance at the Isle [...]
Cursive has been appearing on CoS quite a bit lately, and for good reason. After all, in just the last two weeks, the Omaha based outfit has offered up its brand new studio album, Mama, I’m Swollen, unveiled a free new tracks, and helped save us a few bucks. Next up on the agenda? How’s [...]
Attention attendees of South by Southwest 2009: Hopefully you haven’t finalized your Friday night scheduled just yet, because if you believe the Austin Powell of the Austin Chronicle, there will be one more event to consider, one of astronomical, incredible, yet intimate proportions. Powell has reportedly received confirmation that Metallica, yes Metallica, yes thee Metallica, [...]
Never have more insincere words been uttered than, “That bitch ain’t a part of me.” Hearing them come out of Chris Cornell’s mouth, however — now that hurts. It’s hard to recall a more recent, drastic departure than from the bleeding sincerity of “Black Hole Sun” to the opening track here on Cornell’s third solo [...]
A new days, a new slew of festival news. Let’s round up all the important info in today’s edition of CoS’ Festivals in Brief: Sunfest: It certainly appears as if West Palm Beach’s Sunfest is giving Beale Street a run for its money for the summer’s most eclectic lineup. Thanks to its most recent additions, [...]
Last we heard from Coldplay, they were sweeping the Grammys, still wearing those crazy uniforms(?), and unleashing a set of of dates that would last from early February until late September. At first, there was a break in those dates between March and July, giving the lads four months to sit back, watch their record [...]
With all this talk about Depeche Mode and The Chemical Brothers of late, it’s easy to forget some of Europe’s other heavy-hitting electro acts. Take The Prodigy for example. Just last month, the English outfit released its fifth studio album, Invaders Must Die, and only now is starting to tour in support of it. Yes, [...]