September 10, 2012

John Connolly Steps Out Solo (INTERVIEW)

Leslie Michele Derrough September 10, 2012 No Comments

After 15 years with Sevendust, guitar player John Connolly has finally stepped out of his comfort zone to take his vocal chords for a test drive on their own. Along with his longtime friends – bandmate Vince Hornsby, Alter Bridge/Creed drummer Scott Phillips and Creed touring guitarist/vocalist Eric “Erock” Friedman – Connolly took what was supposed to be something more solo yet found the energy and chemistry too strong to keep under wraps in his Florida recording studio.

My Darling Clementine: How Do You Plead?

Shawn Donohue September 10, 2012 No Comments

The husband and wife team of Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish have crafted a classic country duet album in How Do You Plead? that should have Americana experts step up and take instant notice. With a top of the line backing band which has played with everyone from Elvis Costello to Van Morrison, the duo pour sawdust and tears into every honky-tonkin’ sad song they present here.

Tycho, The Album Leaf: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ 9/2/12

Jack Cavanaugh September 10, 2012 No Comments

While Tycho's songs sounded faithful to the album versions to someone who has listened to Dive several times, there seems to be a touch of improvisation to the performance. Surely, Scott Hansen is meticulous in his approach, but the songs feel more organic than those of someone standing at a laptop, and live bass and drums take the show far beyond typical ambient music, especially with the bass turned up so high. Tycho creates a euphoric atmosphere using organic rhythms, warm tones from vintage synths and ethereal visuals.

Refused Playing Final U.S. Reunion Show In LA

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Swedish hardcore band Refused have announced that they will play their final US reunion show on November 5th, 2012 at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, concluding a series of

My Morning Jacket Plan Boston New Years Eve Show

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My Morning Jacket will take the stage of the historic Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY for three consecutive nights in continuation of their Spontaneous Curation Series. To keep with

Green Day Announce Large Scale North American Tour – Large & Small Venues

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Reprise Records’ Green Day have announced the first leg of their ¡UNO!, ¡DOS!, ¡TRÉ! TOUR. The full-scale North American tour will kick off in intimate venues this November and December,

Mudhoney “Live In Berlin, 1988” Coming to DVD

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On November 13th, !K7 Records will release Mudhoney: Live In Berlin, 1988 on DVD. The footage, filmed by a professional camera crew at 1988’s Berlin Independent Days festival and only

Niki & The Dove: Instinct

Chris Calarco September 10, 2012 No Comments

Niki and the Dove are an electro-pop trio from Stockholm, Sweden. Their first full length, Instinct, was recently released on Seattle’s legendary Sub Pop Records. The band generated significant blog hype last year with their first single “DJ, Ease My Mind”, a piece of jack-nugget ear candy that makes a lush and ominous case for the healing power of the dance floor.