New Music and Video

Reviews of new music, video, concerts and music festivals.

UK Punks Shame Open up About New LP, ‘Songs of Praise’

Shame: UK Punks Tackle Frenzied Stage Shows, Social Media & Hygiene on the Road UK’s Shame has been building a buzz based their frenzied, can’t miss live shows since their inception a few years back, even racking up NPR’s Bob Boilen’s nod for the most authentic...
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Record Review: Elemental Zazen

by | Jul 7, 2011 |

Elemental Zazen Nothing To Lose But Change Boston, MA “Ferociously reflective independent hip-hop” Nothing To Lose But Change opens a new chapter for Boston's furiously polemic lyricist Elemental...

Record Review: Dead Rabbits

by | Jul 6, 2011 |

Dead Rabbits A Record to Break Atlanta, GA “Psychedelic swamp duo brings stage presence to the studio” Dead Rabbits are a duo comprised of vocalist/guitarist Joshua DeRosa and drummer/vocalist Lucas...

Record Review: The Bynars

by | Jul 6, 2011 |

The Bynars The Bynars Boston, MA “Contagious danceable rock” The Bynars is a catalog of visceral, yet playful lyrics.  Lyrics that lasso themselves around your heart, making you remember every crush...

Record Review: Baby Baby

by | Jul 5, 2011 |

Baby Baby Money Carrollton, GA “They’ll do this all night long” “You must not know who you’re dealing with,” Fontez Brooks whispers on Money’s tent pole track “Fire.” Then Baby Baby combusts into a...

Record Review: Bodies of Water

by | Jul 5, 2011 |

Bodies of Water Twist Again Los Angeles, CA “An atmospheric and sincere pop masterpiece” This album is phenomenal and is a summery, atmospheric pageant. It might be hasty to heavily praise the album...

Record Review: Buxter Hoot’n

by | Jul 5, 2011 |

Buxter Hoot’n Buxter Hoot’n San Francisco, CA “More than just unabashed Americana rock” While some bands might wait three to four years before releasing their next record, Buxter Hoot’n waste no...