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The Decemberists light up Columbus (6/1)
People looked bat-shit happy while the band exited stage left, and the entire crowd wore shit-eating-grins as they shuffled out the venue.
Sade gears up for new release
Now here’s something you don’t hear everyday: Sade is recording a new studio album.
Album Review: Rancid – Let the Dominoes Fall
For those not like this reviewer, and the millions of others who have eagerly been anticipating this release since Tim Armstrong, Lars Frederiksen, Matt Freeman and Brett Reed began “working” on this effort, shortly following the release of 2003’s Indestructible, Let the Dominoes Fall can be best described as punk rock’s version of Chinese Democracy. Anticipation? Long-awaited? Words that sound good, but don’t truly illustrate the angst and restlessness that have besieged all Rancid fans over the last five years.
Social Distortion’s Wet Hot American Summer…tour
While they won’t be supporting a new album (yet), legendary punk act Social Distortion returns to North America this summer, following its current stint through Europe. The upcoming summer road trip takes the Fullerton natives from Seattle to Ontario, with some festivals to kick around too, including Canada’s sports-infused, Wakestock. Not too bad for a [...]
Finally…a fun. debut record!
What is fun. in music? Well, if you want to go the most literal route, it would be the name of the recently formed indie-pop super group consisting of Nate Ruess, formerly the frontman of The Format; Jack Antonoff, currently the frontman of Steel Train and ex-Anathallo member and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Dost. Fun indeed. Hot [...]
Album Review: Black Moth Super Rainbow – Eating Us
There’s a disgusting image that readily comes to mind every time a new piece of news about or music by Black Moth Super Rainbow comes out. The group has an affinity for candy (2007′s Dandelion Gum, “Lollipopsichord”, Bubblegum Animals), but the frontman’s stage name is Tobacco. It consistently conjures pictures of chewing gum bubbles popping [...]
Check Out: Ancient Astronauts – “Everybody” (CoS Premiere)
On June 9th, the German duo better known as Ancient Astronauts will unveil their much-anticipated debut LP, We are to Answer, via ESL Music. Kabanjak and Dogu describe their 13-track effort as a melting pot of pot of funk, dub reggae, and pure unadulterated hip-hop, the result of thousands of years of interstellar travel – [...]
The Cave Singers Welcome Joy
On August 18th, we’ll all be getting a little more joy in our life. That’s because on that day, The Cave Singers will unleash their sophomore studio effort, Welcome Joy, via Matador Records. Recorded at The Hive in Vancouver, the 10-track effort is said to add “a world of color and nuance to the already [...]
Los Campesinos! lose un campesino, forge ahead with new album & tour
In what is certainly one of only a few down moments experienced by Los Campesinos! since forming three years ago, the Welsh outfit has announced the departure of founding member/the yin to frontman Gareth’s yang, at least from a vocal standpoint, Aleksandra Campesinos!. According to a blog posting on the band’s website, Aleks has chosen [...]
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