City And Colour- 'Fragile Bird'
So, everyone excited for the new City and Colour release 'Little Hell'? I sure am. 'Fragile Bird' sounds like Dallas and co. are taking the band in a slightly different direction, with the scuzzy guitars and all, but there is still that Green heartbeat throbbing under all the new stuff and that's what counts. On first listen 'Fragile Bird' feels like a relatively unassuming track, with Dallas is playing it cool on the vocals. It's a grower though, and will no doubt fit well with the other tracks on the upcoming album. Also, why not check out 'O Sister' on Youtube, another great track by C and C with a little more intensity. I literally cannot wait to get my hands on 'Little Hell' on June 7th, make a date! :D
Monday, 25 April 2011
Monday, 18 April 2011
Song of the Week 18/04/11
The Xcerts- 'Slackerpop'
I read about The Xcerts a while ago; gig reviews and such, but it was only yesterday that I first heard some of their music. I'm reviewing their new EP 'Stairs To Noise' for Dead Press so I don't want to say too much about them here but, quite frankly, I think they're awesome. I had no expectations and I was absolutely amazed at how much they got under my skin. 'Slackerpop' is a 2-and-a-half-minute attack of hooks and beats, with an infectious chorus and a pretty awesome video too.
Also! Look out for my review of their latest EP 'Stairs To Noise' appearing soon on Dead Press :D
I read about The Xcerts a while ago; gig reviews and such, but it was only yesterday that I first heard some of their music. I'm reviewing their new EP 'Stairs To Noise' for Dead Press so I don't want to say too much about them here but, quite frankly, I think they're awesome. I had no expectations and I was absolutely amazed at how much they got under my skin. 'Slackerpop' is a 2-and-a-half-minute attack of hooks and beats, with an infectious chorus and a pretty awesome video too.
Also! Look out for my review of their latest EP 'Stairs To Noise' appearing soon on Dead Press :D
Sunday, 10 April 2011
Song of the Week 11/04/11
The Distillers- 'Drain The Blood'
I've been having a Brody Dalle week. It started with some casual Spinnerette, a bit of 'Geeking' and 'Sex Bomb', and developed into a full blown Distillers binge. I bought this album ('Coral Fang') maybe 3 years ago on the strength of one song, 'The Hunger', and instantly fell in love. It's acerbic punk rock with LA-swagger and 50-a-day vocals. It's fun, it's fast, it's a classic, and you owe it to yourself to hear the whole thing with a beer in your hand and a sneer on your face.
I've been having a Brody Dalle week. It started with some casual Spinnerette, a bit of 'Geeking' and 'Sex Bomb', and developed into a full blown Distillers binge. I bought this album ('Coral Fang') maybe 3 years ago on the strength of one song, 'The Hunger', and instantly fell in love. It's acerbic punk rock with LA-swagger and 50-a-day vocals. It's fun, it's fast, it's a classic, and you owe it to yourself to hear the whole thing with a beer in your hand and a sneer on your face.
Sunday, 3 April 2011
Song of the Week 04/04/11
A Day To Remember- 'You Should Have Killed Me When You Had The Chance'
I really didn't want to like ADTR in the past, I genuinely tried really hard. Right now for the life of me I can't remember why I resisted them. Clearly past me was a bit of an idiot, because this song and the majority of albums' 'For Those Who Have Heart' and 'Homesick' are great. It's simple, predictable metalcore, but that's also why it's so satisfying. Plus they've got that distictive metal-pop punk thing going on, like if New Found Glory had a really bad day at the office and decided to downtune their guitars for a major chug session. Here's the live version which you can find on the special edition of 'Homesick'.
I really didn't want to like ADTR in the past, I genuinely tried really hard. Right now for the life of me I can't remember why I resisted them. Clearly past me was a bit of an idiot, because this song and the majority of albums' 'For Those Who Have Heart' and 'Homesick' are great. It's simple, predictable metalcore, but that's also why it's so satisfying. Plus they've got that distictive metal-pop punk thing going on, like if New Found Glory had a really bad day at the office and decided to downtune their guitars for a major chug session. Here's the live version which you can find on the special edition of 'Homesick'.
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