Archive for March, 2009

Lil Wayne offers rockin’ “Prom Queen”

By on March 5th, 2009

It’s not that we recommend checking out Lil Wayne‘s new video because it’s good. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the video for “Prom Queen”, the first single of Weezy’s upcoming rock album, Rebirth, may be the worst thing ever to be posted onto the Internet, and no, I don’t think I’m [...]

Melvins to relive Houdini

By on March 5th, 2009

Seeing as that the Melvins are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, it only makes sense that the Washington based outfit plans to make the most out of the next nine months. First up on the itinerary? Well, how about we let the Melvins tell you… To kick off the festivities, the boys are doing [...]

Update: Depeche Mode tours the universe…and Lolla?

By on March 5th, 2009

Update: Venues for U.S. tour dates have been announced. Scroll down… Oh boy, us Americans are in for a treat. One of New Wave’s most influential and important acts is heading here from overseas to deliver some of the best synth-pop that’s ever been conceived. Cat got your tongue? Well, let me spell it out [...]

Phish celebrates Hampton with free downloads

By on March 5th, 2009

In case you’ve been hiding off in Africa hoping to avoid a government investigation over illegal tour during the last few months (a Jack Bauer reference for all you non-24 fans), you probably know that Phish will officially reunite this weekend in Hampton, Virginia. However, until now, the only way non-ticket holding Phishanatics could gain [...]

Album Review: The Answer – Everyday Demons

By on March 5th, 2009

★★☆☆☆

The Answer is the U.K.’s answer to artists like Ted Nugent or Unboxed-era Sammy Hagar about a decade too late. The group most recently made news in Kerrang! and Classic Rock Magazine as being the latest blues rock talent of the new millennium. While this could amount to great things like 300,000 records sold (and [...]

New York Dolls have something to say…

By on March 5th, 2009

New York Dolls certainly appear to be back for good. How do we know? Cause I Sez So. No, I don’t have unhealthy confidence in the legendary New York outfit, nor I am the band’s new publicist. In fact, Cause I Sez So is just the name of the the band’s forth studio outfit. As [...]

U2 really like seeing U2 in the headlines

By on March 4th, 2009

Ok, I’m officially convinced. U2 is this year’s Radiohead. But don’t going getting too revved up for a debate over who’s the better outfit, because that not what I’m talking about. No, it’s actually the headline grabbing characteristics that has Bono following in the footsteps of Thom Yorke – after all, as was the case [...]

Festivals in Brief: 80/35, Rothbury, Outside Lands, Voodoo!

By on March 4th, 2009

Lots going on in the world of music festival land these days. An overwhelming amount in fact. So how about a quick brief, or summary of all the latest goings-on, straight and to the point… 80/35 Iowa’s 80/35 Music Festival has announced plans for a second go around, only this time at a different location. [...]

Interview: Jason Stollsteimer (of The Von Bondies)

By on March 4th, 2009

After the release of 2009s’ Love Hate and Then There’s You, The Von Bondies set out on their first tour in some time. Playing new songs was like a fresh breath of air for a band that had been released from the grasp of a major label. However, having the freedom to produce an album [...]

SXSW 2009: Full Metal Texas!

By on March 4th, 2009

Consequence of Sound is pleased to announce our second event for South by Southwest 2009. This year, CoS has teamed up with Yeah Management, Branch Marketing Collective, Tee Pee Records, and Big Machine Media, along with sponsors No Fear Energy Drink and Maximum 10 for the first annual Full Metal Texas. Yes ladies and gentlemen, [...]