Archive for June, 2009

CoS is having a party! A Sled Island party!

By on June 17th, 2009

Well, if you call a Consequence of Sound presented show a party, then, yes, a party indeed!

Aerosmith to dust off more albums…

By on June 17th, 2009

Raise your hand if you’re sick and tired of reading about Aerosmith! Yeah, thought so. Surely, it’s been a long six months of press. They’re in the studio, they’re out of the studio. They plan a potential globe trotting tour, they team up with friends ZZ Top. Despite being on the road, about three shows [...]

Album Review: Isis – Wavering Radiant

By on June 17th, 2009

★★★★☆

Without a doubt, six months into 2009, it’s proving to be quite a year for the modern world of post-metal. Following in the footsteps of their contemporaries Mastodon and Lamb Of God, Los Angeles, CA’s own Isis have put together an incredibly mind-boggling and sinister album. From start to finish, Wavering Radiant is a brutal [...]

The Airborne Toxic Event rolls out world tour…

By on June 17th, 2009

Not one for the harsh sun? Partial to mood lighting? Depressed? Well, Los Angeles-based The Airborne Toxic Event has you covered. This summer, continuing into the fall, the band will be hauling their moody eclecticism all across the world, hitting just about every market. From Asia to Europe, the Americas and Australia, they have just [...]

Modest Mouse maps out fall tour

By on June 17th, 2009

Johnny Marr not included.

Patrick Wolf brings his battle to Chicago’s Bottom Lounge (6/15)

By on June 17th, 2009

Depending on how you look at Monday night’s Patrick Wolf show, it was either a bargain or a test of endurance. For a moderate ticket price, the evening, sponsored by Nylon magazine’s new record label, boasted three openers and then Wolf as the headliner. From the time the first note sounded through the Bottom Lounge [...]

Mute Math is all about teamwork; celebrate with new album and tour

By on June 17th, 2009

In war terminology, “armistice” refers to a time where the warring parties agree to stop fighting. When it comes to the title of Mute Math‘s forthcoming studio album, the word is said to refer to the battles the band members fought to create something they were all proud of and the ultimate “cease fire” achieved [...]

Lollapalooza unveils 2009 schedule

By on June 17th, 2009

With Bonnaroo out of the way, the next major festival on the agenda is none other than Mr. Farrell’s Lollapalooza. Today, the Chicago based festival, which is scheduled to take place between August 7th and 9th in Grant Park, made sure you knew that with the release of its 2009 schedule.