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FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Asking Alexandria: Stand Up and Scream

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:45:27 -0400

It’s not often a band that plays in the U.S. has its roots in the United Arab Emirates; let alone one that hails from the metalcore genre....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: 'Pink' indie pair offers a very colorful debut

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:26:08 -0400

Duet uses recorded sound to produce a refreshing take on today's music

United Kingdom shoegaze duo The Big Pink recently released its debut album, “A Brief History of Love,” on Sept. 14 to much worldwide admiration and intrigue. The performing pair is Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell, who take the synthesized guitar...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: The Destro delivers a heavy amount of metal

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:24:19 -0400

Band's sophomore album continues trend of blazing riffs and vocals

For Texas-based metal band, The Destro, its years of relentless touring may have finally paid off....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Oh, Sleeper & Showbread

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 01:28:45 -0400

Fort Worth, Texas metalcore band Oh, Sleeper is steadily climbing the ranks of its music category. The band released its sophomore album, a follow up to 2007’s “When I Am God,” on Aug. 25. It’s latest album, “Son of the Morni...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Taking Back Sunday: "New Again"

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:04:28 -0400

Taking Back Sunday attempts to lay claim to a new sound in its latest album “New Again.” In the three-year gap between “New Again” and its 2006 album “Louder Now,” new lead guitarist Matt Fazzi shifted the band’s ...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: We Shot The Moon: "A Silver Lining"

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:02:34 -0400

San Diego-based band We Shot the Moon is primed and ready to ride the success its new album, “A Silver Lining,” promises to provide....

SNEAK PEEK: Pink Floyd recreated with a 'good on ya' feel

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:58:27 -0400

Eye-catching lights and soaring sounds from an unbeatable music troupe recreates one of the most memorable acts from the ‘60s: Pink Floyd. Since its 1988 formation in Adelaide, Australia, The Australian Pink Floyd Show proves it has other things in ...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Gallows delivers in a dark tone

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:59:39 -0400

The hardcore punk rock scene has a new mainstream hero in the U.K. band Gallows. And with the recent release of the band’s second full-length album “Grey Britain,” the band is continuing its tradition of brutal tone and lyrics....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Far from 'dread'ful

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:54:48 -0400

Enter Shikari's latest album combines genres to create a new sound.

It’s not often that a band can successfully mesh two seemingly unmarriageable music genres such as post-hardcore and electronic. But in the case of British newcomer Enter Shikari and its recently dropped album, “Common Dreads,” the union...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Alexisonfire: "Old Crows / Young Cardinals"

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:03:32 -0400

Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks obviously didn’t see Alexisonfire’s latest release, “Old Crows / Young Cardinals” coming....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Wilco: 'Wilco (The Album)'

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:01:29 -0400

The craftsmanship and innovation has been gathered for Wilco’s seventh studio creation, titled “Wilco (The Album).” The clarity of Jeff Tweedy’s unmistakable voice and lyrics is mended with (what seems to be) a stable roster ...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Dredg: "The Pariah, the Parrot, the Delusion"

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:58:40 -0400

The fourth full-length album by experimental rock group Dredg deserves an in-depth listen. More than well-crafted music, this album poses esoteric questions of forgiveness, rebirth, loneliness and sacrifice....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Closure in Moscow: 'First Temple'

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:24:22 -0400

Rock from Australia is not something that most people would call common. Other than the legendary AC/DC, it’s quite difficult to name notable bands from the former prison-island. However, this hasn’t stopped bands from The Land Down Under from...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: The Feelings Mutual

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:22:59 -0400

Local quartet The Feelings Mutual is surprisingly unsigned. Listening to its self-titled debut EP album reminds one of the successful commercialization of pop-infused rock and its profitability through today’s younger audiences — all of which ...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Black Kids: 'Partie Traumatic'

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:21:50 -0400

With a Hot Hot Heat meets ‘80s legend Duran Duran sound, the band Black Kids presents a set of synth-pop tunes that hearken back to the days of sparkly scrunchies and acid wash jeans....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Asher Roth

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:53:15 -0400

If they made nursery rhyme CDs for stoners or people who have either never gone to college or are in high school getting all pumped up about going to college, Asher Roth’s “Asleep in the Bread Aisle” is perfect for you....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Neil Young

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:51:39 -0400

Never a man of neutrality, Neil Young heaves out his signature, unapologetic guitar storytelling in his latest 10-track disc compilation, “Fork In The Road.”...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Say it loud, 'It’s Blitz!'

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:20:40 -0400

On the second track of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ newest album, “It’s Blitz!,” the band’s frontwoman Karen O commands us to “dance ‘till you’re dead.” That’s right, the trio made a dance album this tim...

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Feel these 'Tentacles'

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 01:29:57 -0400

When listening to “Tentacles,” the latest album by Crystal Antlers, one is instantly reminded of The Mars Volta. It makes sense, as Isaiah “Ikey” Owens (who has worked with Volta) produced the collection of upbeat numbers....

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Give this artist time

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 01:28:19 -0400

On her debut album, Molly Jenson couples her acoustic guitar with raspy vocals to create an indie pop sound. Using this somewhat generic formula of poppy vocals and acoustic riffs that has been used so many times before, Jenson seems to get it right, addi...