It all started with a phone call (or, in this case, a text message) . . . “would you want to do Freeze at the Hollywood Bowl?” Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow jumped at the chance to be the first-ever headlining turntablists at the legendary 16,500 capacity venue, the site of infamous concerts by everyone … [Read more...]
Oasis Pounds the Rapture at Madison Square Garden
All the photos in this gallery are from Oasis' New York City performance to a throbbing Madison Square Garden in December of 2008. No pictures or material may be reproduced or rebroadcast without written consent from the owner. CLICK HERE to read about Oasis' psychedelic ride at The Garden … [Read more...]
My Favorite Highway rides the High Line
Virgin Records pop-rock quartet MY FAVORITE HIGHWAY is clearly kicking into top gear -- online, on stage, in several of cable television’s most popular series, and in digital sales. The band’s debut album, HOW TO CALL A BLUFF, was released on May 5th 2009. All signs point to a major take-off in … [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...]
Full Metal HYDE
Hyde is the singer for the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. Hyde keeps his personal information secret. He confirmed his birthdate in an interview for the 2002 March issue of Rockin On Japan. He joined L'Arc~en~Ciel in 1991 after having another band called Jerusalem's Rod where he was the … [Read more...]