Archive for August, 2009

DJ /Rupture keeps it local with Solar Life Raft

By on August 4th, 2009

If you’re familiar with Jace Clayton, aka DJ /Rupture, then by now you’re well aware of his incredible career. Truth be told, the guy gets around. When he’s not DJing in the 30 or so countries he frequents, he’s either “slumming” it in Barcelona, or working in radio (a la John Peel) and magazines (The [...]

Mountain Goats hit the road with Final Fantasy for winter tour

By on August 4th, 2009

If you read last week’s news about the new Mountain Goats album, you’d know that it is titled The Life of the World to Come, is due for release on October 6th, and features the talents of Final Fantasy mastermind Owen Pallett. So, it makes sense that in support of the release, the John Darnielle-led [...]

Watch: Modest Mouse – “King Rat” (Directed by Heath Ledger)

By on August 4th, 2009

The much-anticipated, Heath Ledger directed Modest Mouse video is finally here. And it was worth the wait!

The Raveonettes kill on latest single, “Suicide”

By on August 4th, 2009

Hear a brand new song from the duo’s forthcoming album!

Well, someone doesn’t like the Blink-182 reunion!

By on August 4th, 2009

All The Small Things? Please! Tom DeLonge is about to change the music world!

Reading Music Festival bans flags

By on August 4th, 2009

Apparently, they restrict the view of people behind…

Rock History 101: CBGB’s

By on August 4th, 2009

Where punk rock used to live…

Listen: The Innocent

By on August 3rd, 2009

Interested in singer/songwriters? Visit Uncommon Ground in Chicago often to revel in the caffeine dampened acoustic guitar playing troubadours? The Innocent might be right up your alley, then.

Late Night Lobotomy (Week of 8/3)

By on August 3rd, 2009

Hard to believe it, but August has arrived. For poor youngsters, that means the first day of school is getting nearer and nearer. However, for music lovers, all eyes are on this weekend, when Lollapalooza returns and so do our sunburns. Speaking of Lolla, tune in to Late Show with Craig Ferguson this week to [...]

Album Review: Those Darlins – Those Darlins

By on August 3rd, 2009

★★★★☆

With songs that are both catchy and fun, Those Darlins snarl like the sassy offspring of Johnny Cash and Joan Jett, and while they may not be enough rock and roll for some, and maybe too much rock and roll for others, they’re content in their own skin and appear headed for greater horizons.