One of the most iconic and influential pop acts in the world, Pet Shop Boys return with their tenth album and first for Astralwerks on April 21, 2009. In a career spanning over 2 decades, the duo of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe have created some of the most beloved and recognizable hits in the world … [Read more...]
“Scream” is just another brick on the wall
"I just want to have fun with music and do what I'm inspired by and ... if I'm inspired by it, then someone else will be," Chris Cornell said in a recent interview. "If you get into a kind of comfortable corner, where you're doing what you're used to — you're doing what you know how to do — you can … [Read more...]
Honor By August earning NYC props in February
Anyone whose never hear of the band Honor By August should be kicking themselves in the ass. Bassist Chris Rafetto, drummer Brian Shanley, guitarist Evan Field, and lead vocalist Michael Pearsall make up the band that got its first big break opening up for Hanson (yeah, the guys who sang “MMMBop”) … [Read more...]
Seattle-based Outtasite Bring Back The Rawkus
Over two decades have passed since Rock and Rap music first collided when a young Run DMC covered Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” off their 1975 album, Toys In The Attic. At the time, Rock music was flourishing; whereas, Rap music was still trying to make a name for itself in the music industry. The two … [Read more...]
I’m Comin For That #1 Spot
Is Luda a top five emcee? If you disagree, he wants to change your opinion with "Theater Of The Mind". He's a 10 year veteran who's released platinum albums, "Back For The First Time", "Word Of Mouf", "Chicken & Beer" and "Red Light District". But the term "lyricist" isn't attached to his name. … [Read more...]
Mos Def sparks that fire on The Ecstatic
source: Wiki The Ecstatic is the fourth solo album from New York MC, Mos Def. The album was released on June 9, 2009. In live shows Mos Def performed new songs from the album before its release. Crowds had heard tracks produced by Madlib and Oh No (Madlib’s younger brother). The album features … [Read more...]