Archive for June, 2009

Billy Corgan “finds” drummer, returns October…

By on June 10th, 2009

What does a 19-year-old drummer have in common with a former relevant musician? Find out inside!

At The Drive-In reunion is a possibility, says Cedric Bixler Zavala

By on June 10th, 2009

It’s time for the annual At The Drive-In reunion rumor.

Want to be on American Idol?

By on June 9th, 2009

Well, all you have to do is go to Burning Man, have a “drug-fueled” epiphany, and your game.

CoS at Wakarusa 2009: Day 3 & 4

By on June 9th, 2009

Part two of Consequence of Sound’s recap of the scene that was this year’s Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.

Album Review: Kasabian – West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum

By on June 9th, 2009

★★★½☆

Five years later, Kasabian return with its third album proper, the ludicrously titled West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum (a local lunatic asylum, for those interested). In case the title didn’t give things away, it’s a concept album. Still not convinced? Take a closer look at the art work — it’s clear to see how far they have come.

How thoughtful! Oasis & Radiohead scrounge up even more stuff for us to buy!

By on June 9th, 2009

Today, two of the U.K.’s biggest bands, Oasis and Radiohead, announced plans for the release of items most any fan of Oasis and Radiohead already have. So, why should we care?

St. Vincent shreds at Chicago’s Metro (6/7)

By on June 9th, 2009

If the crowd at St. Vincent’s show at the Metro learned anything on Sunday night it was that: a) Cheerful people can make startlingly dark music and b) some of the year’s best music is in fact startlingly dark.

Rothbury shares 2009 schedule

By on June 9th, 2009

Because it’s not like there aren’t any other major music festivals on our minds this weekend…

Webcastaroo ’09

By on June 9th, 2009

As was the case for Coachella earlier this year, the newly launched AT&T Music will again be providing the poor, the lazy, and the germophobic the opportunity to watch one of the summer’s biggest music festivals from the comfort of their office chair. Beginning Friday, AT&T will be webcasting select performances from this weekend’s Bonnaroo [...]

A.A. Bondy readies When The Devil’s Loose

By on June 9th, 2009

After spending last year signing a record contract with Fat Possum and reissuing his debut album, American Hearts, A.A. Bondy will use 2009 to unveil some brand new material. On September 1st, the former Verbena frontman turned solo artist will unveil his much-anticipated sophomore effort, a 10-track work entitled When The Devil’s Loose. Recorded primarily [...]