What a way to celebrate St. Patricks Day! The Script – an Irish trio who have expeditiously become the biggest breaking new band of 2008 in the UK and their native Ireland – celebrated the release of their highly anticipated self-titled debut album, THE SCRIPT, which became available in stores, … [Read more...]
Sweet Cyanide Strikes Again..this time its personal.
New York (SF) - "What's the name of your band," one onlooker yelled while others just danced in a mindless frenzy as the animalistic rage known as Sweet Cyanide overran a local grocery store in Manhattan's Bowery area. (pull)It appears that Arlene's Grocery fell victim to a pumping rock show that … [Read more...]
The Faces of Chester French
"When I first heard Chester French, I felt like I had stumbled upon two geniuses," says Pharrell Williams, who signed the duo to Star Trak / Interscope records in the Spring of 2007. (pull)"It's been a long time since I've heard a project teeming with this sort of musicality and originality," he … [Read more...]
Turkish Superstars Expanding like the Universe
Painted on Water is the title of both the band and the ambitious new recording project featuring Sertab Erener, one of the most eminent voices in Turkish pop music, and Turkish rock star, Demir Demirkan, her producer, arranger and songwriting partner. The album, with lyrics in English, combines … [Read more...]
Lounging with Reni Lane
In a clear, alluring voice that pulls you into the driving beat, Reni Lane sings,“There's a time, there's a place for us…” It is a fitting beginning to her debut album, and a strong step into the ring by a heavyweight pop contender, a musical powerhouse, whose time is now. Powerhouse? (pull)With her … [Read more...]
Sounds from the Underground
Global Underground is a music label founded in 1996 by Andy Horsfield and James Todd. The label symbolizes the international explosion of dance music during the 1990s and first manifesto for high-end DJs such as Sasha, Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Nick Warren, Dave Seaman and Darren … [Read more...]