Prisoner of Conscious. This is what people think of Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli, and he wanted to break out of this box. This album is more personal which was his intention but his conscious focus and brilliant lyricism remain. With Prisoner of Conscious he wanted to create an album that would stand the test of time … Continue reading »
The Boy Least Likely To is like a tale of two bands. They are at their happiest and the saddest on their new disc, The Great Perhaps. Would you expect anything different from this dynamic that twee pop duo? The band is comprised of singer and lyricist, Jof Owen and multi-instrumentalist, Pete Dobbs. The band is supplemented … Continue reading »
“I only plugged in to Save Rock and Roll” What a poignant statement. We were all wondering what brought one of rock music’s most intriguing quartets out of their self imposed retirement and they explained it all with one simple statement. As a fan I was crushed that Fall Out Boy took a break. I … Continue reading »
Coheed and Cambria from Nyack, NY are a really unique and amazing band. I hated them at first. When I first heard their jam, “Delirium Trigger”, I turned to my buddy that I was hanging with and said, “Who is this band? This chick’s vocals suck.” I have since grown to rue those words. I absolutely love … Continue reading »
There was a lot of new music out today so I figured I would bundle it all together here to let you know about it. Enjoy. Today, rumors that I had been highly anticipated were confirmed. One of my all time favorite bands returned from hiatus. I am a huge Fall Out Boy since the first … Continue reading »
HATEBREED. I know what you’re thinking. Angry, hate music. You would be completely wrong. This band isn’t a hate group and the majority of their lyrics are uplifting and encouraging. Surprised right? I know I was. When I first heard of them that is what I assumed. I am so glad I looked further. This … Continue reading »
I had the pleasure of attending the Beta Love tour featuring Ra Ra Riot and Guards at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on January 24, 2013. It was a great show. The Union Transfer is increasingly becoming one of my favorite venues. If you haven’t seen a show there do yourself a favor visit their website, pick and show … Continue reading »
Reading early buzz and fan comments over at last.fm and other places on the internet make it seem as though this album isn’t being received well. On one hand I can kinda understand why. With the departure cellist Alexandra Lawn, prior to this album, the sound of this band is most definitely changed. To me, the heart … Continue reading »
I had the pleasure of attending the Farewell tour featuring UnderOath, Mewithout you, As Cities Burn, and letlive at Union Transer in Philadelphia on January 13, 2013. It was a great show. I have seen them many times, most recently headlining over Thursday and this is probably the best Underoath performance I have ever seen. Sadly … Continue reading »
The following are my top 5 most anticipated albums releasing this year, 2013, as well as some honorable mentions that I am anticipating as well. These albums were either confirmed with titles and release dates or just confirmed because artists and record labels confirming that new material would be out this year, or released details about studio … Continue reading »
