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...]
Mercury Rising: Bloc Party @ Terminal 5
All the photos in this gallery are of Bloc Party at New York City's Terminal 5 on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. No pictures may be reproduced without written consent from the owner, all pictures are copyrighted. Photos by Sam Frank (c) UnRated NYC 2009 … [Read more...]
DJ Behrouz Up Close
San Francisco-based producer and DJ Behrouz, is difficult to label as he is like the music he creates and spins: a combination of really good music that can consist of deep house, tribal, a touch of electro, progressive and minimal techno. A veteran DJ recognized worldwide for his long running … [Read more...]
Do The Evolution: Pearl Jam @ Madison Sq. Garden
"I'm still Alive!" growled a rugged Eddie Vedder during a sold out Pearl Jam show at Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden Arena in support of their, uh, wait a minute, do these guy's even have an album their touring behind? Well, yes and no would be my answer. The "no" part comes from the fact … [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...]
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...]