Something a little different this week; the UK band Slow Club. Comprised of Sheffield, England natives Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor this uniquely mellow and decidedly understated band
possesses a whimsically haunting harmony that belies their alternative folk oriented sound and pays homage so many great folk artists who have come before.
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Artist of the Week: Slow Club
Artist of the Week: The Kooks
A self-described “pop” band, their music is primarily influenced by the 1960s British Invasion movement and post-punk revival of the new millennium. With songs described as “catchy as hell”, The Kooks have experimented in several genres including rock, Britpop, pop, reggae, and ska, at times being described as “a less severe Arctic Monkeys”.
Evanescence Prepares for October 11th Album Release
On Tuesday October 11th, just a little over 2 months from now we will finally have a new album from Evanescence. It’s been 5 years since the drama-plagued band released their sophomoric mainstream effort; 2006′s “The Open Door” and the hauntingly complex lyrics, vocals and melodies of Amy Lee and crew have been sorely missed…
Hugo’s “99 Problems”
Hot Right Now – The Steelwells
Described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “Big, dreamy pop from SoCal guitar romantics,” The Steelwells are indeed something of an anomalous band; a cross between more traditional “indie” artists and louder more mainstream alternative acts. The result is quite simply unique, a band that couples harmonies with soaring vocals and upbeat echoing guitar riffs with just the right mix of bass and drums to keep you unconsciously tapping your toe along to the beat. Read the rest of this entry »
Hot Right Now – Airborne Toxic Event
The Airborne Toxic Event have released two new music videos for their new singles “Changing” and “Numb” from their upcoming album, All At Once, which is out on April 25th. The band also recently sold out eight shows in New York City and Los Angeles for their Origins Tour. All season tickets for the tour sold out in under seven minutes and crashed the band’s servers as fans scrambled to get their chance to see this one-of-a-kind touring force. Read the rest of this entry »

















