Archive for August, 2009

Robin Guthrie makes you wish it was June again

By on August 31st, 2009

The man, the myth, and the legend that is Robin Guthrie has something he wants you to hear, and trust me, it’s worth it.

Late Night Lobotomy (Week of 8/31)

By on August 31st, 2009

Many Americans are hoping this week goes quickly, so we can get to the three-day weekend awaiting us. And while I am one of those Americans, I also am eager to savor the good music gracing my TV this week. Way to bring your A-game, talk show hosts. If I were handing out gold stars [...]

Album Review: Arctic Monkeys – Humbug

By on August 31st, 2009

★★★★½

The hype machine has drowned more than one promising career, but the band’s latest album, Humbug, proves that not only are the Arctic Monkeys treading water, they’re almost walking on it.

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2009: A Report

By on August 31st, 2009

Richard Branson may in fact be the man. There are usually several different “men,” however, after witnessing what was the best damn free music festival I’ve ever been to, Branson may take the cake.

Reverend Horton Heat scorches; Motörhead torches the House of Blues (8/30)

By on August 31st, 2009

Chicago gets a heavier than hell performance compliments Texas’ very own Reverend Horton Heat and the English legends themselves, Motörhead.

Gogol Bordello announces Live From Axis Mundi

By on August 31st, 2009

Live CD/DVD due October 6th.

Red Collar sails into Snug Harbor (8/29)

By on August 31st, 2009

It wasn’t Jason Kutchma’s combat boots with spurs. It wasn’t the duct tape on Mike Jackson’s guitar, or the count offs: “1, 2, 3, GO!” Neither was it that Kutchma’s guitar strap came unsecured on the first track from jumping around. It wasn’t the head down, off to the races drumming or the constant smile [...]

Matt Sorum to drum for Motörhead

By on August 31st, 2009

While he’s not too busy editing his school’s magazine, heavy metal giant Lemmy and the rest of Motörhead are out dominating the world. According to Classic Rock Magazine, former Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum will replace longtime drummer Mikkey Dee for the band’s upcoming tour. The reason? Dee will be appearing [...]

Sublime confirms another reunion gig

By on August 31st, 2009

The reincarnated outfit will join Slipknot, Pennywise, Goodie Mob, The Geto Boys at the Smoke Out Festival this October.

3OH!3 & Katy Perry team up to create OMFG!!! song of 2009

By on August 31st, 2009

Move over Drake, Weezy, Slim, and Kanye… there’s a new high-profile collaboration of note!