UK powerhouse Kasabian released their third record The West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum on June 9th, 2009 in the United States, on RCA Records. Produced by Serge Pizzorno and Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, DJ Shadow), it is a follow up to their second albumEmpire which debuted at #1 on the UK charts … [Read more...]
The Star is Shining Bright, Better Wear Shades
With the cool mid-October air showing signs of a early winter in Manhattan a Caribbean breeze swept through the city as Universal Motown’s charismatic new singer/songwriter, Shontelle Layne, performed her hit single, “T-Shirt” to a packed crowd at Club Twelve 21. A month before the release of her … [Read more...]
To Be Where There’s Oasis
New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but in mid-December it could have easily been deemed the land of lame excuses. “I’m drinking with my friend that night,” “I got called into work and am not in a position to refuse,” and the classic, “I’m filming with my theatre group that night,” … [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...]
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...]
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...]