Label: self-released (distributed by Fontana North/Universal) Released: April 28, 2009 Terms like lo-fi and DIY have become quite commonplace these days. Unfortunately, these terms are often applied to music that could also be described as contrived or just rotten. The Weather Station is certainly the epitome of both of those common terms, but not of the descriptions which often destroy… Read more »
Label: Jump Start Records Released: February 16, 2009 Hardcore has struggled on and off for years with the concept of melody. When bands in late 70s and early 80s first decided to abandon traditional songwriting and simply go for broke at near light speed, a lot was lost despite the opening of a new avenue. Over time, bands began to… Read more »
Label: Lujo Records Released: April 14, 2009 It’s not unusual to hear a new record and think, “Here’s a band to keep an eye on. This is really good, but the next one could be amazing.” What is unusual is for that potential to actually pan out. Considering the frequency of this scenario, there is surely a lot of ground… Read more »
Here’s the first video from Anarbor’s forthcoming Free Your Mind EP which comes out tomorrow. You can pre-order it at iTunes or Smartpunk.
Label: Magnetic Air Released: January 20, 2009 I didn’t pay close attention to Exciter back in the 80s, but looking back, I’ve wondered why they weren’t considered at least in that second tier of speedmetal bands with the likes of Overkill, Testament, etc. They were early adopters of that happy marriage between speed and heaviness…and yet they’re so often forgotten…. Read more »
On March 24, 2009, Epic/Legacy Recordings will release re-issues of Pearl Jam’s Ten in four different packages, including a double LP with the album remastered on one record and remixed by Brendan O’Brien on the other. In gearing up for the release, they’ve created a game that allows you to preview some of the material. It’s a little tough to… Read more »
Label: PR (or that’s what it looks like on the back) Released: unknown I picked this bootleg EP up on ebay and thought, “Who is J Adams? I wonder if it’s the skater? Nah…” When the record came, I found the following dedication: Dedicated to: Tony Alva, Shogo Kugo, Jimmy Plummer, Jim Muir & the “Z” boys.” So, what do… Read more »