Arising from the overcrowded jumble of Philly bands, this quartet has quickly ascended into a league few can claim as home. Think along the lines of a young Cure, Radiohead, Depeche Mode or Tortoise.
Led by lead singer Ashlin Phillips, who immediately evokes comparisons to Rilo Kiley
While Permission to Land’s overall awesomeness is questionable, their new album One Way Ticket to Hell
Where the first Castanets record Cathedral was a true Americana record, First Light
In 2001, Yngwie Malmsteen joined the new Japan Philharmonic Orchestra to play a Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar. Malmsteen wrote the concerto in e flat minor and the results are astounding. His playing is lightning-quick throughout this unique presentation of rock meets classical. Although the blend of rock music with classical is well documented over the years in many progressive and art rock albums, this is an exception to what you may have heard before. I have to say that this is not your ordinary recording and to see it happen before your eyes is a real treat.
Photos by Susan J. Weiand of The Benevento-Russo Duo with Mike Gordon at the Independent in San Francisco, CA 10.6.05
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When it comes to Brit-pop, Supergrass remains unique in their execution.
Here are fifteen Brit Rock bands focusing on quality versus quantity and thus may get lost in the clutter of bigger hyped bands, but they
Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek are thriving touring veterans. Before their most recent concert at The Pageant in St. Louis, this was squarely on my mind
The Peacemakers have yet to gain much deserving national attention. Hopefully Believer will do the trick, as it offers something for just about everyone. Beliver
