Archive for August, 2009

Kristina Train doesn’t cry over Spilt Milk

By on August 16th, 2009

Blue Note Records, a label whose roster includes jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Dr. John, has announced the debut album Spilt Milk by artist Kristina Train. Now, prior to this announcement, there has been virtually no media attention or even online presence for the singer/songwriter, making her a complete blogosphere unknown (like a rolling stone). So, let’s [...]

Fish, Supervillains, and some English beats attack St. Louis (8/13)

By on August 15th, 2009

Do you remember how to skank? St. Louis does.

The Black Heart Procession tours Six

By on August 15th, 2009

As Brooklyn Vegan so awesomely points out, San Diego’s Black Heart Procession is hitting the road throughout October and November in support of its forthcoming seventh latest LP, the aptly titled Six. As previously reported, the 13-track affair is due out on October 6th and is said to be full of the band’s “trademark hauntingly [...]

By the Time I Get to Woodstock: Peace & Love in Retrospect

By on August 15th, 2009

Matt Melis takes a long and strange trip back, way back, to the festival that “started it all”…

On Sale: August 15th, 2009

By on August 14th, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning August 15, 2009…

Red Collar to release Pilgrim on limited edition vinyl

By on August 14th, 2009

We thought Pilgrim was pretty good for a freshman release. Following up the initial release of that album earlier this year, blue collar rockers Red Collar are set to release the obligatory vinyl version of the record via Loose Charm Records. Keeping with the band’s do-it-yourself roots, all the sleeves of the records did time in a [...]

mp3 Mixtape: Friday Mixtape LXVIII

By on August 14th, 2009

So, it’s been a pretty crazy week, what with our recaps of all that was Lollapalooza 2009, interview with Trivium & Slayer, and that new Radiohead song. What better way to cap all this off then with another edition of our uber fabulous Friday Mixtape! As always, you’ll find a mix of the week’s best [...]

The Membranes get together for the holidays!

By on August 14th, 2009

“Like King Arthur’s knights buried beneath the soil of Merrie Englande we are ready to be called on in the country’s hour of peril,” Membranes frontman John Robb recently proclaimed to The Quietus. ‘We were called. And we will play … Only noise and confusion can save us from the apocalypse … the thunder of [...]

Paramore unveils brand new eyes on new tour, video

By on August 14th, 2009

Hayley Williams and the boys of Paramore are growing up right in front of our very eyes. It seems like it was only yesterday when they wore neon clothing, donned odd haircuts, and sang about crushes and letting one’s heart win. Now Paramore is back and darker (and more nu metal) than ever.

Album Review: Willie Nelson – American Classic

By on August 14th, 2009

★★★★☆

Nelson takes the ol’ hits around the block or two…