Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five taught us that clever wordplay backed by head bobbin rhythmic beats can incite revolution throughout the masses. Mele Mel's lyrics about his neighborhood resonated with listeners because he was talking about problems that every listener could relate to such as … [Read more...]
Found At Sea
The last few years have seen a lot of changes for Jason Brody. Hired gun, solo artist, leader of The Death of Jason Brody, the talented singer/guitarist/songwriter has played many roles as he’s navigated the New York City musical landscape. On the heels of TDoJB’s successes (critically acclaimed EP, … [Read more...]
The Fire & Reason heat up the industry
"The band has the potential to break electro-rock in the mainstream—they could give the Ting Tings a run for their money."- Time Out Chicago “Firey, but not entirely reasonable; sexy music you can dance to” – NY Remezcla “Hot, sweaty dance songs with hard basslines” - Batanga It’s no … [Read more...]
Metallica comes full circle with Death Magnetic
When Metallica released their sixth studio album, Load, back in 1996, Drummer Lars Ulrich described Metallica as a band ”exploring different things.” This was Ulrich’s way of justifying what appeared to be a “sell-out” career makeover. With new hair styles, sophisticated clothing, and a more … [Read more...]
Yoshida Brothers Shred Through NYC
All the photos in this gallery are of The Yoshida Brothers at Highline Ballroom, NYC in late May 2008. No pictures or material may be reproduced without written consent from the owner, all pictures and video are copyrighted. Thanks for visiting UnRated, NYC. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO INITIATE … [Read more...]
Goldfrapp showers Radio City Music Hall with happiness
Goldfrapp is a British electronic music group known for their visual theatrics and contribution to the popularization of electronic dance music. The band was formed in 1999 in London, England, and consists of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals/synthesizer) and Will Gregory (synthesizer). Despite favourable … [Read more...]