Archive for September, 2009

Kanye West and Lady Gaga will tour together this winter

By on September 11th, 2009

“Fame Kills” will be here before you know it.

New Soft Shoe fits The Subjects

By on September 10th, 2009

The origins of The Subjects goes like this: Guitarist Joe Smith and singer/bassist Dave Sheinkopf were teachers at a Manhattan school with clichéd rock star dreams. Enter their students, drummer Matt Iwanusa and guitarist Jimmy Carbonetti. Take a few rehearsals and you have a rising band with a poppy, minimalist sound. Makes you wish you [...]

Juliette Lewis maps out global tour, releases new video

By on September 10th, 2009

Terra Incognita literally means “unknown land.”  So, perhaps it’s only appropriate that in support of her brand new studio album, Juliette Lewis will be exploring lands all across the globe in the coming months. Beginning tomorrow, the actress turned musician will kick of a three month headlining endeavor that will take her to two continents [...]

Audio Archaeology: Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme (1990)

By on September 10th, 2009

Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme is one of those rare experiences in children’s programming that is so weird and unique, that despite its many dated qualities and failings, it withstands the test of time where it counts.

Mark Ruffalo taps The Besnard Lakes to score his directorial debut

By on September 10th, 2009

Hey, look, another indie band is scoring a film!

Ryan Adams confirms new record label

By on September 10th, 2009

“Pax Am is here.”

Album Review: Jack Peñate – Everything Is New

By on September 10th, 2009

★★★★½

If everything is new, what of substance is there to be found? Does renewal for the sake of renewal possess any value? What has been lost and what will we miss? Jack Peñate sets out for an audacious audio adventure which leaves the listener more confused than enlightened.

Tech N9ne teams up with Slaughterhouse for U.S. tour

By on September 10th, 2009

Hip-hopalooza!

Minus the Bear announces road testing, first single

By on September 10th, 2009

Looking for an early taste of Minus the Bear’s upcoming endeavors? Well, you’re in luck…

Taking Back Sunday, All-American Rejects continue touring into the fall

By on September 10th, 2009

It turns out Blink-182′s summer reunion did more than just help us all remember the ’90s. The trek also apparently inspired two of the openers, Taking Back Sunday and The All-American Rejects, to keep the road trip going long after Blink calls it a summer.