Archive for June, 2009

The Jesus Lizard consummates reunion with reissues

By on June 10th, 2009

Back in November, when we first detailed The Jesus Lizard‘s return, our own Michael Roffman asked, “Now, where are those reissues?” Well, Michael, and world, they’ll be here on September 22nd. On that day, the always awesome Touch and Go Records will reissue the band’s first four albums, Head, Goat, Liar, and Down respectively, on [...]

The Buzz of Bonnaroo: From the Eye of the Artist

By on June 10th, 2009

Consequence of Sound recently sat down with a few of Bonnaroo’s hottest artists to get their perspective…

Holdin’ out for a DJ Hero

By on June 10th, 2009

As someone whose idea of “gaming” remains stuck in 1987 — I thumb quarters into Ms. Pac-Man and Paperboy at dive bars; that’s about it — it was with reluctance that I attempted a game of Wii Tennis at my friend’s place a couple months ago. I had already crashed and burned (literally *pffftttt*) at [...]

wallpaper. details Doodoo Face

By on June 10th, 2009

On September 22nd, California’s favorite band named after home decor, wallpaper., will finally unveil its much-anticipated, couldn’t be more maturely titled debut LP. Called Doodoo Face (I kid you not), the 11-track effort comes in the wake of Eric Frederic and Arjun Singh’s three acclaimed EPs and slew of remixes for everyone from Passion Pit [...]

Megadeth hyped about new album

By on June 10th, 2009

Do you have any Megadeth? Coming right up, Garth!

Album Review: Peaches – I Feel Cream

By on June 10th, 2009

★★★★☆

With great production and track to track consistency, I Feel Cream is a solid album front to back.

BLK JKS announces After Robots

By on June 10th, 2009

If you haven’t heard of the BLK JKS yet, don’t worry, you will soon enough. Actually, you will starting right now. Hot off several months of blogosphere praise following the release of their debut EP, Mystrey, and an appearance at South by Southwest, the Johannesburg quartet of Lindani Buthelezi, Mpumi Mcata, Molefi Makananise, and Tshepang [...]

Enter Shikari promises Common Dreads

By on June 10th, 2009

On June 16th, after three months locked away at Arreton Manor studios with producer Andy Gray (U2, Tori Amos), Britain’s Enter Shikari will return with its latest studio effort, Common Dreads. Or should I say the album the hardcore quartet promises that will “unite the tribes, divide the critics and thoroughly satisfy anyone who has [...]

Bob Mould takes Life and Times on the road

By on June 10th, 2009

Bob Mould wants to tell you about his Life and Times so much that come October, he will soon be touring again in support of his latest studio album. Beginning October 5th, the Hüsker Dü figurehead turned solo artist will hit the road with a full band for a quick 10-date North American tour. Joining [...]

Album Review: Sonic Youth – The Eternal

By on June 10th, 2009

★★★☆☆

But, for better and for worse, The Eternal has moments that sound like they were plucked from a few of the band’s recent catalog and assembled rather than created anew.