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THE COUNTERCULTURE WILL BE TELEVISED: A Story About the Vans...
The Vans Warped Tour has become somewhat of a traveling punch in the face to underground and independent punk music. With a slew of corporate sponsors, Clear Channel Broadcasting support and extended MTV coverage, some may say the tour has nothing to do with punk rock at all. All opinions aside, the tour goes across
Localized – July 2005
Localized is a monthly showcase of local bands at the Urban Lounge on the second Friday of each month. Horns and Bronco are playing, and this month’s opening band is The Breaks. … read more
Local Review: The Awesome Possum Band – Blendn’ In
The Awesome Possum Band Blendn’ In The Awesome Possum Band = Willie Nelson + Tenacious D + The Frogs Quirky alt-country with deep redneck roots sounds like it came straight from the heart of Alabama moonshine country. Songs are about Blue, the hound dog, corndogs, crawdads, prison and the office. Covers include the Southern-accented “Wish
Review: Meat Beat Manifesto – At the Center
Meat Beat Manifesto At the Center Thirsty Ear Out Now Jack Dangers will always keep you guessing with what he is going to do next. In the two decades that he has been making music, the consistencies are exhibited in his brilliance for music writing, reinvention and really doing something that has never been done
Review: Heimataerde – Gotteskrieger
Heimataerde Gotteskrieger Metropolis Out Now One word: Bagpipes. As one of the latest acts to sign to Metropolis, Heimataerde is going to drop explosions with the four-on-the-floor beats and interesting choice of instruments. The chanting and whispered German in the intro, “Non Nobis,” along with sword sharpening and horses, sets the mood for Gotteskrieger—a follow-up
Review: Various Artists – A.L.P.H.A
Various Artists A.L.P.H.A Geska Records Out Now It’s hard enough to keep up on the new music coming out, but then you pick up something like the double-disc A.L.P.H.A. compilation and suddenly there’s a plethora of new talent to discover. The Geska label provides more than a music service, but also a bank full of
Review: Various Artists – Soundwave Assassins 2
Various Artists Soundwave Assassins 2 Backscatter Out Now With so many talented Salt Lake acts producing new music all over the place, it’s always welcoming to have a single disc that showcases the variety of their efforts. The second volume in the Soundwave Assassin series offers 13 compelling tracks balancing experimental, noise, harsh electronics and
Review: CeCe Rogers – It’s Alright
CeCe Rogers It’s Alright Swing City Ahhhhhh. The GN is back! After the recent success of “Come On & Dance,” the living legend CeCe Rogers returns with a song that will stay in your head as well as in your record box. This features three mixes from “Gee’s Classic Club Mix,” a heavy vocal number
Review: Cerrone – Not too Shabby
Cerrone Not too Shabby Purple Music Here comes another great Cerrone classic after 26 years of life. Purple Music gives it another round of life with Jamie Lewis assigned to remix duty. Following up Jamie’s “Be Thankful” featuring Michelle Weeks (the Miami WMC top tune), this latest soulful disco gem from Switzerland’s finest shows what
Review: Cricco Castelli – La Casa del Jazz
Cricco Castelli La Casa del Jazz Soulfuric Deep Smooooooooth. Producer Cricco Castelli debuts on this classic label with a hot fiery number set and jet for summer. After 15 years in the house music scene and over 50 releases on labels including Defected, MN2S and Catch 22, the man with the Latin love presents his