The shores of Long Island, NY are known for producing some of the most influential names in rock. Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, Straylight Run, and many others have been born into notoriety out of the Long Island scene. Just as… (Read More)
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Occasionally a band comes along that inadvertently casts a shadow on music fans and fellow musicians that lingers long after they have played their last show. Smoking Popes are that band, possessing a legion of fans (many of whom are too… (Read More)
A warning to passive concert goers everywhere. “We are all about the 100% attack. We never want to give the audience room to think. That can happen afterwards,” says bassist Johan Bengtsson. "This is all about dancing and having a good… (Read More)
The Spill Canvas is the brainchild of 19 year old Nick Thomas, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His songs stem from emotion and transform late youth angst into brutally honest anthems…with acoustic guitar in hand, he is speaking for… (Read More)
Billy Lunn – guitar/vocals Charlotte Cooper – bass/vocals Josh Morgan – drums Hailed by NME as “the sexiest thing to sweep rock ‘n’ roll off its feet in years,” the Subways have quickly established themselves as one of Britain’s most undeniably… (Read More)
The first time Josh Sickels met Mark Solomich, things didn’t go so well. “I couldn’t stand him”, says Sickels, the drummer for The Takeover UK. “I don’t really remember when we met, but I probably didn’t like him either,” recalls vocalist/guitarist… (Read More)
Why is it such a big deal that the Toadies are back? The band rose to fame in the 90’s when their debut album, Rubberneck, went platinum on the strength of two smash singles “Possum Kingdom” and “Tyler.” It then took… (Read More)
Since the 2002 release of The Walkmen’s debut, Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me is Gone, fans and critics have often described them as having the sound of two different bands: one with a chaotic, soaring, and unique live rock sound… (Read More)
The Zincs are from Chicago via London, England making them the first official non-native Chicago act on Ohio Gold. The Zincs play a form of somber pop music that, while coming from a Brit, is decidedly rooted in the arcane music… (Read More)
Seattle’s These Arms are Snakes, formed from the ashes of seminal art thrashers Botch and Minneapolis hardcore heroes Kill Sadie, are fast-becoming an integral part of the Pacific Northwest’s dynamic musical fabric. Once the band’s demo leaked into the scene’s sinewy… (Read More)
Tickle Me Pink is an indie band based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. Over the last years TMP has massively impacted the Colorado music scene. After releasing their debut cd, “If Only We Were 21 and Up,” at the Aggie Theatre… (Read More)
we will sing pretty songs about love / and we will fight if that’s what it takes and we won’t back down / no we won’t shut our eyes and go to sleep and we will write all over your walls… (Read More)
International superstars Tokio Hotel are taking the music world by storm. After scoring four number one singles, two number one albums, and selling nearly 3 million CDs and DVDs in their homeland, they’ve become the biggest act to come out of… (Read More)
The Brooklyn-based group TV on the Radio mixes post-punk, electronic and other atmoshperic elements in such a creative way that it only makes sense that its core duo, vocalist Tunde Adebimpe and multi-instrumentalist/producer David Andrew Sitek, are both visual artists as… (Read More)
Under A Blood Red Sky – The U2 Tribute
UABRS is an acclaimed U2 tribute band that passionately recreates authentic U2 concerts. Covering the War tour in 1983 to present day, each show has amazed fans with our ability to recreate famous U2 shows and has solidified our reputation for… (Read More)
Only a year into their existence, Veda has not only built a fervid underground following, but they’ve crafted a wholly unique sound that is as equally rapturous as it is leveling. Kristen May’s charmingly colossal voice navigates a musical ship riveted… (Read More)
Vega4 is four individuals with wildly different backgrounds. They are Irishman Johnny McDaid (Vocals, Guitar), Canadian Bryan McLellan (drums), New Zealander Bruce Gainsford (guitar) and Englishman Simon Walker (bass). Brought together whilst living in London through mutual friends, they built a… (Read More)
As one of Chicago’s breakthrough bands of the early 90’s post — Nirvana alternative rock scene, Veruca Salt quickly became a word of mouth sensation, and one of the most harshly criticized bands of the era. Led by Louise Post and… (Read More)
Michael William had been in a couple Austin bands (bands that now hold legend status in the underground) when he met a musical soul mate of sorts in Joshua Garrett. As the two became close, Michael taught Josh how to play… (Read More)
Anita and Kevin Robinson recently moved from the tightass South to ass-loose Portland, OR, and it shows on their new LP, Lovers, Lead the Way (Asthmatic Kitty/Amore!Phonics). Once a fairly straightforward guitar fuzz driven modern rock band a la Mazzy Star… (Read More)
At a Glance We Are Scientists, a.k.a. “the We Are Scientists”, a.k.a. “W.A.S”., sometimes written “tW.A.S.”, Comprises Keith Murray, guitar and lead vocals; Chris Cain, bass guitar and backing vocals; Michael Tapper, drums and backing vocals Generating rock music of the… (Read More)
Preston Lovinggood: vocals, guitar Chip Kilpatrick: drums Taylor Shaw: guitar Garret Kelly: bass On its self-released Nervous Blood Records EP, “THE WHALE,” Wild Sweet Orange cast a hauntingly powerful and naturalistic spell that is simultaneously widescreen and intimate, contemplative and rousing… (Read More)
As the leader of critically acclaimed indie rock band, Centro-matic, and it’s country-ish cousin, South San Gabriel, prolific singer/songwriter Will Johnson has spent the last few years building an extensive catalog of original and remarkable records; six full-length records, a couple… (Read More)
Cordova is 32 yrs old and has been playing for over 15 yrs. Hes been in and out of the Death Metal scene for over 15 yrs. He enjoys all sorts of music and has collaborated with many musicians most recently… (Read More)
People unite for the Wolfies have returned from the canyons of L.A with a fusion of freaked out jamming, delicate melodies and gallant rock riffage that shall be known collectively as “Wolfmother”. Myles Heskett, Chris Ross and Andrew Stockdale are the… (Read More)
One of Australia’s most quietly adored bands, Youth Group stand ready to roar. Youth Group are at the forefront of an exciting new era in Australian alternative music. They have the pop of The Posies, the articulate desire of The Red… (Read More)
Austin quintet Zykos follows a similar playbook as their fellow Texans The Gloria Record (and their dear departed predecessor, Mineral), stretching thick layers of moody atmosphere over a rock solid framework of anthemic and intelligent emotional indie rock. Mike Booher’s lead… (Read More)
