Stellar Debut Album off Maura Kennedy’s “To Do” List
Maura Kennedy, one-half of the folk-pop mavens, The Kennedys, released her first solo album on Planned Effervescence Recordings on January 19, 2010. Parade of Echoes is a thirteen-song soliloquy to the light and dark sides of pop, cast in the brilliant sheen of her carillon harmonies and bell-like lead vocals.
The Bravery Come For Blood in 2010
There was a new sense of vigor and excitement. We’d never felt more excited to be making music. I wrote songs frantically, all the time. I would go out and come home in the morning with my pockets full of napkins that I’d written lyrics on. The songs were darker, stranger.
They Rally ‘Round your TV, With a Pocket Full of Shells
I couldn't believe there was such a thing as Disney Jail until March 7th, when Disney, the parent company for ABC, stripped the Academy Awards signal from 3.1 million New Yorkers because of cash dispute.
Becca: Empowering Rock Chicks Around The World
Becca has the gift to express, through contagious rock melodies and intuitive lyrics, the everyday struggle of her generation and her message and voice are heard loud and clear on her US debut full length CD ALIVE!! out on SonyMusic Independent Network.
Behave Yourself with the Cold War Kids
The Cold War Kids' boss Nathan Willett had more than enough of his own toxic-guitar to go around on the band's latest EP, Behave Yourself, a slight dip in consistency from 2006's Robbers & Cowards and 2008's Loyalty to Loyalty. The EP opener, "Audience", has a chorus you can sing all the way into oblivion while "Santa Ana Winds" takes the band back to their SoCal roots. Like their first albums, while outstanding, this EP doesn't even match up to the 3D rampage of their live shows.
Headbang your pain away with Adelitas Way
It was the Adelita Bar. “There were a bunch of young, really pretty girls and I realized it was basically a brothel,” explains Rick. “I chatted with one girl, questioning why she was living this life? And I wrote a song about it. The band name emerged from the sad stories behind the ‘Way’ they lived at the Adelita—Adelitas Way.
Songwriter’s Workshop in Manhattan’s East Village
Edward Rogers is a singer-songwriter, the East Village's man about town and has a weekly radio show, Atlantic Tunnel, on East Village Radio. He has released two solo albums, working with George Usher; his new CD, "Sparkle Lane," comes out on February 2, 2010. In fact, Pete, Don and Joe, the other comrades on this gig, all appear on "Sparkle Lane."
Hackers Charged in Ticketmaster Fraud
If you're a music lover who has tried buying concert tickets from Ticketmaster and Live Nation, you've probably noticed how ridiculously difficult it is to find good seats. Blame hackers like the "Wise Guys", who were charged today with fraud, among other things.
Spring Break 2010 gets underway with Miguel Migs
The Sunny weather has come back to Gotham, and what better way to kick off spring break 2010 than partying with Miguel Migs at New York City's premier underground nightspot Sullivan Room.
Carl Cox’s Burning Man Inspired Audio Journey
Taken from a storming 2 hour set at [Burning Man's] Opulent Temple in the Black Rock Desert this past summer, Carl Cox released his debut Global Underground mix album, ‘Black Rock Desert,' on January 25th, 2010.
The Musical Amalgamation that is AM
You might say that AM is an artist who brings together the best of all possible musical worlds, rippling through classic roots sounds — AM pop and rock, obviously, and English Invasion stuff, or steamy soul/R&B persuasives and more and more of late the aerified melodic athletics of Brazil’s post- bossa nova tropicalistas. Yes, you might say that, but putting it that way, one risks sounding kinda corny.
A Toast to the Irish -Welcome Home:Music of Ireland
Music of Ireland traces the origins of Irish music, and features exclusive interviews with U2's Bono and Adam Clayton, Michael Flatley and Bill Whelan of Riverdance, Live Aid and Band Aid founder Bob Geldof of The Boomtown Rats, Sinéad O'Connor, Pete Seeger, The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney, etc.
Fine Dining with Children
The general belief is that we in the Western World live in a civilized society. To keep it civilized we have all sorts of rules; some are legal and others are just forms of behavior we call common courtesy. This brings me to a pet peeve I have developed over the past few years. I believe that young children do not belong in upscale restaurants where patrons pay large sums to enjoy fine dining.
Music Video Shoot: At Sea’s “Low Light”
AT SEA’s captivating audio presence can be likened to a conglomeration of Jeff Buckley meets Muse meets Pink Floyd. In the spirit of fun — the band is unafraid to explore new territory in all directions, creating both walls of sound and quiet ballads, and performing in various configurations.
Audio Sheep
Now that MP3s are standardized the CD, like vinyl, 8-track, and cassette before it, is slowly being phased out, but is losing this medium really worth it for music fans?
Vampire Weekend’s “Contra”
Vampire Weekend is back with their sophomore album, Contra. The four-piece indie rock band met at Columbia University before producing their debut album in 2008. The band has said that their influences are drawn from popular African music and western classical music. Give one of their songs a listen and you'll quickly realize how true this is – and indeed, how great it sounds.
Spring Break 2010 gets underway with Miguel Migs
Finally, The Sunny weather has come back to Gotham, and what better way to kick off spring break 2010 than partying with Miguel Migs at New York City’s premier underground nightspot Sullivan Room. The beats were pumping, people on the floor were dancing, and the alcohol kept a flowing. The pictures in this gallery speak for themselves. If you’re looking to cut loose and enjoy the beautiful... [Read more]
A Toast to the Irish -Welcome Home:Music of Ireland
Kermit the frog once said, “It ain’t easy being green,” and for the people of Ireland nothing could have been closer to the truth. As potato famine spread across the land millions of Irish families, with little or no money, were forced to settle in the cities that ships landed in. Despite their unfortunate predicament the Irish not only found the strength to survive, but played a... [Read more]
They Rally ‘Round your TV, With a Pocket Full of Shells
As a college student at the University of Florida I often visited Orlando, Florida, home of the famous Disney World, also colorfully referred to by most locals as the “Evil Empire.” They spoke of Disney Jail and how the land Disney World was built on is technically not America, so you can even be tried in Disney court. I couldn’t believe there was such a thing as Disney Jail until... [Read more]
Hackers Charged in Ticketmaster Fraud
By Lindsay Wallace If you’re a music lover who has tried buying concert tickets from Ticketmaster and Live Nation, you’ve probably noticed how ridiculously difficult it is to find good seats. Blame hackers like the “Wise Guys”, who were charged today with fraud, among other things. These hackers are behind the elaborate scheme to buy out the best seats and resell the tickets... [Read more]
The Musical Amalgamation that is AM
You might say that AM is an artist who brings together the best of all possible musical worlds, rippling through classic roots sounds — AM pop and rock, obviously, and English Invasion stuff, or steamy soul/R&B persuasives and more and more of late the aerified melodic athletics of Brazil’s post- bossa nova tropicalistas. Yes, you might say that, but putting it that way, one risks sounding... [Read more]
Becca: Empowering Rock Chicks Around The World
Becca is the newest American Import to conquer Japan’s eclectic music scene. Just days before the biggest gig of her life, a festival in Japan where she performed before 20,000 fans, UnRated NYC caught up with this shining bright new star to chat about how she got into the business, school life on the road, making friends, and of course, her love of Japan. She has been in the game for most of... [Read more]
Carl Cox’s Burning Man Inspired Audio Journey
Taken from a storming 2 hour set at [Burning Man's] Opulent Temple in the Black Rock Desert this past summer, Carl Cox released his debut Global Underground mix album, ‘Black Rock Desert,’ on January 25th, 2010. Both CDs are bursting with exclusives. CD1 includes the whacked out groove of Tiefschwarz’s ‘Trust’ and Onionz’s ‘Spacebass’ (Original Mix), with its rocket... [Read more]
Fine Dining with Children
The general belief is that we in the Western World live in a civilized society. To keep it civilized we have all sorts of rules; some are legal and others are just forms of behavior we call common courtesy. This brings me to a pet peeve I have developed over the past few years. I believe that young children do not belong in upscale restaurants where patrons pay large sums to enjoy fine dining. A... [Read more]
The Bravery Come For Blood in 2010
We finished touring last summer and immediately returned to the world of writing and recording. There was a new sense of vigor and excitement. We’d never felt more excited to be making music. I wrote songs frantically, all the time. I would go out and come home in the morning with my pockets full of napkins that I’d written lyrics on. The songs were darker, stranger. I have often written about... [Read more]
Behave Yourself with the Cold War Kids
By Lindsay Wallace The Cold War Kids’ boss Nathan Willett had more than enough of his own toxic-guitar to go around on the band’s latest EP, Behave Yourself, a slight dip in consistency from 2006’s Robbers & Cowards and 2008’s Loyalty to Loyalty. The EP opener, “Audience”, has a chorus you can sing all the way into oblivion while “Santa Ana Winds”... [Read more]
Stellar Debut Album off Maura Kennedy’s “To Do” List
Maura Kennedy, one-half of the folk-pop mavens, The Kennedys, released her first solo album on Planned Effervescence Recordings on January 19, 2010. Parade of Echoes is a thirteen-song soliloquy to the light and dark sides of pop, cast in the brilliant sheen of her carillon harmonies and bell-like lead vocals. Renaissance-woman Maura (she’s also a busy actress in NY) played most of the instruments,... [Read more]
Vampire Weekend’s “Contra”
By Lindsay Wallace Vampire Weekend is back with their sophomore album, Contra. The four-piece indie rock band met at Columbia University before producing their debut album in 2008. The band has said that their influences are drawn from popular African music and western classical music. Give one of their songs a listen and you’ll quickly realize how true this is – and indeed, how great it sounds.... [Read more]
Epic All-Star Remake of “We Are the World”
By Lindsay Wallace Today, the charity song “We Are the World” originally written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson is being remade to benefit the Haiti relief efforts. Just as the original song included the biggest super stars of the time in 1985, the 2010 edition will include the biggest stars of this generation. With producer Quincy Jones, the all-stars reportedly recording the track include... [Read more]
Music Video Shoot: At Sea’s “Low Light”
AT SEA’s captivating audio presence can be likened to a conglomeration of Jeff Buckley meets Muse meets Pink Floyd. In the spirit of fun — the band is unafraid to explore new territory in all directions, creating both walls of sound and quiet ballads, and performing in various configurations, stemming from an intimate one-man unplugged gig to shows housing a full–band-with- occasional special-guests... [Read more]
Songwriter’s Workshop in Manhattan’s East Village
Edward Rogers is a singer-songwriter, the East Village’s man about town and has a weekly radio show, Atlantic Tunnel, on East Village Radio. He has released two solo albums, working with George Usher; his new CD, “Sparkle Lane,” comes out on February 2, 2010. In fact, Pete, Don and Joe, the other comrades on this gig, all appear on “Sparkle Lane.” Guitarist/composer/producer... [Read more]
Welcoming 2010 with PVD and a New York State of Mind
How one welcomes the New Year varies in significance depending on who you ask. For some people it’s just another day on the calendar; whereas, others may view it as a precursor to how one plans on spending the rest of the year. Everyone at Roseland Ballroom on New Years Eve brought in 2010 with a monstrous countdown followed by a pounding set from none other than New York favorite, Paul Van Dyk.... [Read more]
Headbang your pain away with Adelitas Way
“‘Invincible,’ the edgy, empowering rocker that kicks off the self-titled debut from Adelitas Way is also an apt description for singer Rick DeJesus’ undaunted focus and determination. Born and raised in a rough Philly neighborhood, he saw family members in jail and on drugs, and a friend shot in the head and killed by drug dealers. Rick’s future was likewise bleak — “my... [Read more]
Filo & Peri re-invent trance music on Nightplay
A defining beacon of U.S. trance since their earliest volley of hit releases, Filo & Peri, have been shaking loose the floor tiles of the world’s dancefloors since 2003. Through an initial convoy of tracks (including ‘Ordinary Moment’ and ‘Shine On’), their sound has become indelibly engrained in the consciousness of electronic dance music lovers everywhere. Two years ago ‘Anthem’... [Read more]
