Celebrating 25 groundbreaking years, FISHBONE has been trailblazing their way through the history of American Ska, Funk, Punk, Rock Fusion and (so-called) Black Rock since starting their professional career in
Having established themselves in record time as one of the earth’s premier rock bands with their Gold-certified self-titled debut, Chickenfoot will be re-releasing their self-titled, "Chickenfoot," as a deluxe double
Cary Goldstein, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Twelve, announced today the acquisition of two books by legendary singer and songwriter Steve Earle. The first book will be a memoir and the
Austin-‐‑based folk-‐‑rock band Wheeler Brothers have announced a fall headlining tour kicking off on August 31 at The GranadaTheater in Dallas, TX. Having formed back in early 2011, the Wheeler
eOne Music is excited to announce the release of The Bad Plus’s new album, Made Possible, on September 25, 2012. Recorded in upstate New York, it is The Bad Plus’
On an unusually pleasant August night, Perpetual Groove returned to Raleigh's Lincoln Theater for their second visit of 2012. With school not yet in session, the show was somewhat sparsely attended, but about 100 spirited fans still soaked up the band's dependable jam-rock sounds and blazing light show.
Blackberry Light is a moody collection of abstract sound that captures a wide spectrum of life. Mars delves into the darker parts of his nature, embracing melancholic tones as much as the fun, warm vibes. The spacious songs give the music room to breathe, with unspoken words and un-played notes telling much of the story. Though the album has some misfires, Blackberry Light succeeds as a singular entity that, just like life, features various moods and experiences, some of which are more exciting and memorable than others.
When you look at the entirety of the Blur catalog, however, as you can upon the release of this exhaustive reissue celebrating the group's 21st year, you will rediscover why Blur should always be considered–pound for pound–the best London rock band of the last two decades. And for those who cannot afford the $150 for the 18-CD, 3-DVD super deluxe shebang online or at your finer local record shop, obtaining it piecemeal is just as noble, if not more so in the fortunate event you have enough spare cash to invest in new music altogether let alone upgrades of your favorite records growing up.
