who: Attack Attack!
why: because frontman and screaming vocalist Nick Barham has "non-explosively" left the band. This sucks, because I hate when bands breakup... it seems like the music never comes out the same. Bands like Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance, A Skylit Drive just to name a few off the top of my head have suffered because of lost members. On the other hand, bands like Blessthefall and The Fall of Troy have been able to overcome losses like these with new gains and in some instances, an improved sound.
The main thing that I'm not really feeling with this change is that instead of replacing Nick with someone new, Caleb (keys/programming) is gonna take the frontman posish and replace the performance of live keys with an iPod (sampled). I'm personally hoping it'll just be a temporary sacrifice and they find someone new, because I love the fact that there are six of them making such layered, aggressive music.
Stream: Attack Attack! - Someday Came Suddenly
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
New Release Tuesday - October 27, 2009
who: Eh...
why: Nothing particularly intriguing for me came out this week, although I know there are a few releases deserving the attention from their die-hard fans. Click on the album artwork for a Lala.com stream.
Between the Buried and Me - The Great Misdirect
The Lawrence Arms - Buttsweat and Tears
Tegan & Sara - Sainthood
Notables: Atreyu | John Nolan (of Straylight Run) | Pelican
why: Nothing particularly intriguing for me came out this week, although I know there are a few releases deserving the attention from their die-hard fans. Click on the album artwork for a Lala.com stream.
Between the Buried and Me - The Great Misdirect
The Lawrence Arms - Buttsweat and Tears
Tegan & Sara - Sainthood
Notables: Atreyu | John Nolan (of Straylight Run) | Pelican
Monday, October 26, 2009
Attention! - Weezer ft. Lil Wayne
who: Weezer ft. Lil Wayne
why: uh... because it's awesome. I've been waiting for genre collisions like these forever, and I can't wait to see who's next to follow in their footsteps. The song's embedded below (not a video), so go listen!
Weezer ft. Lil Wayne - Can't Stop Partying
why: uh... because it's awesome. I've been waiting for genre collisions like these forever, and I can't wait to see who's next to follow in their footsteps. The song's embedded below (not a video), so go listen!
Weezer ft. Lil Wayne - Can't Stop Partying
Saturday, October 24, 2009
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - The Fall of Troy
who: The Fall of Troy
why: are my favorite band of all time... They just are. Here they are discussing the band, touring, and the new record - 'In the Unlikely Event'.
why: are my favorite band of all time... They just are. Here they are discussing the band, touring, and the new record - 'In the Unlikely Event'.
Friday, October 23, 2009
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Jason Mraz
who: Jason Mraz
why: cuz you don't have to listen to "I'm Yours" on the radio anymore (even he's sick of it) and Elton John is my boy.
why: cuz you don't have to listen to "I'm Yours" on the radio anymore (even he's sick of it) and Elton John is my boy.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Premature Infatuation - Circa Survive
who: Circa Survive
why: because I just now got the November edition of Alternative Press
and am excited to see that they're reporting Circa Survive is currently in the studio working on a new LP. I'm little skeptical after reading the article, though because:
1) it's being recorded by Atlantic Records
2) produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Muse)
3) Anthony Green says, "I feel like I'm screaming more on this album - not Brokencyde screaming, but Led Zeppelin-style screaming. Some of the songs are really weird and non-traditionally structured. They're just movements without repeating parts, without a chorus or a verse... some very straightforward, old-school rock 'n' roll."
so it's clear that they're trying to achieve a different un-Circa Survivish sound, that I'm not sure they'll pull off.
As of now the album is untitled and there is no definitive release date - just slated for sometime next year. Be on the look out!
I had no idea these were being filmed until now, but you can go to circasurvive.com to view their TEN studio updates. Here's the latest:
why: because I just now got the November edition of Alternative Press
and am excited to see that they're reporting Circa Survive is currently in the studio working on a new LP. I'm little skeptical after reading the article, though because:
1) it's being recorded by Atlantic Records
2) produced by David Bottrill (Tool, Muse)
3) Anthony Green says, "I feel like I'm screaming more on this album - not Brokencyde screaming, but Led Zeppelin-style screaming. Some of the songs are really weird and non-traditionally structured. They're just movements without repeating parts, without a chorus or a verse... some very straightforward, old-school rock 'n' roll."
so it's clear that they're trying to achieve a different un-Circa Survivish sound, that I'm not sure they'll pull off.
As of now the album is untitled and there is no definitive release date - just slated for sometime next year. Be on the look out!
I had no idea these were being filmed until now, but you can go to circasurvive.com to view their TEN studio updates. Here's the latest:
Q&A - Dustin Kensrue of Thrice
who: Dustin Kensrue of Thrice
why: sat down for an interview with Punknews.org to talk about the new album 'Beggars', past albums, evolving musically and auto-tune.
Check out the full interview here if you're interested.
why: sat down for an interview with Punknews.org to talk about the new album 'Beggars', past albums, evolving musically and auto-tune.
Check out the full interview here if you're interested.
Watch Out - Weezer
who: Weezer
why: has released the video for their single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on the interwebs.
why: has released the video for their single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" on the interwebs.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Waffle Fries - This Time Next Year
who: This Time Next Year
why: because they're smart. They understand what's going on right now, and I appreciate sensible people. Following in the steps of Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' release, This Time Next Year has released their debut album 'Road Maps & Heart Attacks' through what they're calling the "Pay What You Want" program. This gives YOU the ability to download their album for whatever price you want: you can pay anything from $0 - $100,000 for it. Radiohead made millions off of this promotion and literally everyone and their mother has that CD - granted: they're Radiohead.
But I think what's most important is that they're getting there music out there LEGALLY and people don't have to feel like thieves because they want to listen to some new tunes. I'm a broke college student, and if I bought every album I wanted - I'd have to do illegal things to come up with the money anyway.
Bands put up a few singles on their myspace for you to stream for free, but if you don't like the rest of the album once you're swayed into buying it, you just wasted 10 bucks! So I think these guys have the right idea. Most bands don't make that much money through their CD sales anyways (which is why I'm surprised Equal Vision went along with it), but this way people will here the music, go to shows, buy merch and anticipate new releases, so for this I thank This Time Next Year for not being driven by the dollar and instead focusing on what's really important - the music.
These guys are a pretty solid pop-punk band and you should definitely go donate even $1 to these guys for doing something bold. Maybe in the future some of your favorite bands will follow suit. DOWNLOAD HERE!
why: because they're smart. They understand what's going on right now, and I appreciate sensible people. Following in the steps of Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' release, This Time Next Year has released their debut album 'Road Maps & Heart Attacks' through what they're calling the "Pay What You Want" program. This gives YOU the ability to download their album for whatever price you want: you can pay anything from $0 - $100,000 for it. Radiohead made millions off of this promotion and literally everyone and their mother has that CD - granted: they're Radiohead.
But I think what's most important is that they're getting there music out there LEGALLY and people don't have to feel like thieves because they want to listen to some new tunes. I'm a broke college student, and if I bought every album I wanted - I'd have to do illegal things to come up with the money anyway.
Bands put up a few singles on their myspace for you to stream for free, but if you don't like the rest of the album once you're swayed into buying it, you just wasted 10 bucks! So I think these guys have the right idea. Most bands don't make that much money through their CD sales anyways (which is why I'm surprised Equal Vision went along with it), but this way people will here the music, go to shows, buy merch and anticipate new releases, so for this I thank This Time Next Year for not being driven by the dollar and instead focusing on what's really important - the music.
These guys are a pretty solid pop-punk band and you should definitely go donate even $1 to these guys for doing something bold. Maybe in the future some of your favorite bands will follow suit. DOWNLOAD HERE!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New Release Tuesday - October 20, 2009
who: Converge | Russian Circles
why: because this week, if you want something hard and angry or melodic and soothing you can pretty much take your pick. Converge are hardcore veterans who have withstood the rapidly evolving industry and are trying desperately to make your ears bleed in today's release 'Axe to Fall'.
| Buy MP3s
Russian Circles are one of about three instrumental bands I actually care about. These dudes are musicians and they know what they're doing. 'Geneva', their third full-length release is musical expression to the T, you need to check it out.
Buy: CD | Vinyl | Merch
Noteables: Cartel, This Time Next Year, Flight of the Conchords
why: because this week, if you want something hard and angry or melodic and soothing you can pretty much take your pick. Converge are hardcore veterans who have withstood the rapidly evolving industry and are trying desperately to make your ears bleed in today's release 'Axe to Fall'.
| Buy MP3sRussian Circles are one of about three instrumental bands I actually care about. These dudes are musicians and they know what they're doing. 'Geneva', their third full-length release is musical expression to the T, you need to check it out.
Buy: CD | Vinyl | Merch
Noteables: Cartel, This Time Next Year, Flight of the Conchords
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