If you’re longing for the days when QOTSA was an indie band and still had that post-Kyuss fresh from the desert scent then Purple Suns is band you should definitely be paying attention to. On their latest EP, MINES, the band from Neptune (New Jersey, not the planet although their music could most certainly be classified as out of this world) lay on the rawk, pile on the grooves, and create something truly unique and wonderful. Opener “Naked Eyes” lays the groundwork [...]
The Singles Bar: The Faint “Evil Voices”
The only bad thing about being a fan of The Faint in recent years is the lack of new music. The band’s last album, Fasciination, came out in August of 2008 and nothing has been heard from the band after the initial touring cycle was complete. It seems like the oncoming apocalypse has spurned Omaha’s resident electro geeks to step back into action. Not only have they just reissued their classic Danse Macabre as a fancy anniversary edition (The vinyl [...]
Metal Monday Volume 87 (9.10.12)
Two great tastes that taste great together. Obviously I’m talking about the UK’s earthtone9 covering Entombed’s “Wolverine Blues”. For those of you not already aware, the mighty earthtone9 have returned and are set to record the appropriately titled IV (It’s their fourth album!) full-length album next month. In the interim, they’ve decided to release a cover of the legendary Swedish metallers Entombed’s crossover hit “Wolverine Blues” While not indicative of the e9 sound, “Wolverine Blues” is still a hefty slab of [...]
Spin Cycle: Raine Maida, Pachamama
Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida previews his upcoming second solo album with a free 3-song EP entitled “Pachamama.” Check out our review!
The Singles Bar: Men Without Hats, “This War”
Pop goes the world!! Men Without Hats announce their winter headlining tour with the release of “This War” as a free download.
Cody ChesnuTT Announces New Album, KickStarter Project
Singer/songwriter Cody ChesnuTT returns after a ten year absence with a new album called “Landing On A Hundred” as well as a new single which you can check out here!
Spin Cycle: Childish Gambino, R O Y A L T Y
Childish Gambino has a new mixtape you should really listen to. It’s called R O Y A L T Y and it’s free.
The Singles Bar: The Fades, “Foot In Your Mouth”
The anticipation is building for The Fades next album Ragnarok but in the meantime fans are treated to another teaser in the form of “Foot In Your Mouth”.
The Singles Bar: Dead Can Dance, “Amnesia”
Dead Can Dance unveil the title of their first album in almost 16 years in a grand celebration by releasing first single “Amnesia”.
The Viewfinder: Wot Gorilla?, “Snow White”
The UK’s Wot Gorilla? have a song called “Snow White” and an accompanying video they’d like you to check out.
Spin Cycle: Melvins Lite, Freak Puke
The Melvins – Big Business + Trevor Dunn=Melvins Lite!?! Whatever they’re called, the result is Freak Puke and we’re reviewing it!
The Singles Bar: American Head Charge “Sugars Of Someday”
American Head Charge are back with “Sugars Of Someday” off the upcoming Interstice EP!! Check their new song out.
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