San Diego punk act Feisty Piranhas took it upon themselves to cover “I Won’t Be Home From Christmas” by Blink 182 and “Stickin’ In My Eye” by NOFX. You can check out the Blink cover here and NOFX here.
San Diego punk act Feisty Piranhas took it upon themselves to cover “I Won’t Be Home From Christmas” by Blink 182 and “Stickin’ In My Eye” by NOFX.
The free music just won’t stop coming! In celebration of its 12 years running, GC Records is offering a free download of a 25 song comp. It features tracks from bands such as Toys That Kill, Jack Killed Jill, Intro5pect, Peelander-Z, Four Letter Words and more. Go get it here.
The free music just won’t stop coming! In celebration of its 12 years running, GC Records is offering a free download of a 25 song comp. It features tracks from bands such as Toys That Kill, Jack Killed Jill, Intro5pect, Peelander-Z, Four Letter Words and more.
Go get it here.
Southern California melodic punk act, Sic Waiting, are offering a free download/stream of the only B side track off their most recent release, “Anchors Astray.” The song is titled “Last Line Of Defense” and you can grab it here.
Southern California melodic punk act, Sic Waiting, are offering a free download/stream of the only B side track off their most recent release, “Anchors Astray.” The song is titled “Last Line Of Defense” and you can grab it here.
Escape The Fate have premiered the video for their song “City Of Sin” and you can check it out here. The track appears on the bands self-titled, full-length, released November 2nd on DGC/Interscope Records. Nothing says Christmas like a music video about sin and is packed with T & A. . .
Escape The Fate have premiered the video for their song “City Of Sin” and you can check it out here. The track appears on the bands self-titled, full-length, released November 2nd on DGC/Interscope Records.
Nothing says Christmas like a music video about sin and is packed with T & A.
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As a Christmas present to fans, Michigan’s La Dispute are giving away a free download of all 8 of their releases right here.
As a Christmas present to fans, Michigan’s La Dispute are giving away a free download of all 8 of their releases right here.
New Year’s Eve here in the States. A lot of you are surfing the web to avoid crazy relatives and for you, here’s a video of Tatiana from TAT doing “Santa Baby.” My crush on this chick deepens. Tat released their debut full-length, “Soho Lights,” in October 2008 and are reportedly working on a new […]
New Year’s Eve here in the States. A lot of you are surfing the web to avoid crazy relatives and for you, here’s a video of Tatiana from TAT doing “Santa Baby.” My crush on this chick deepens.
Tat released their debut full-length, “Soho Lights,” in October 2008 and are reportedly working on a new full-length.
Florida’s We Are Defiance are streaming a brand new song on their MySpace page. It’s titled “The Weight Of The Sea” and it will appear on their upcoming album “Trust In Few,” which is due out March 15th on Tragic Hero Records.
Florida’s We Are Defiance are streaming a brand new song on their MySpace page. It’s titled “The Weight Of The Sea” and it will appear on their upcoming album “Trust In Few,” which is due out March 15th on Tragic Hero Records.
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You don’t have to be into ska to enjoy this album. Not at all. You just need to be prepared for your face to be rocked off by what is, in my opinion, one of the most epic records of all time. And by epic, I don’t mean in the internet-meme-speak way. I mean it in the majestic-destroying-everything-in-its-path-awesome way.
Of course, I am biased. Being a long-time Streetlight Manifesto fan, I eagerly awaited the release of Somewhere In The Between from the day it was announced. But that doesn’t change that fact that it is truly a masterpiece. In the way that NOFX’s Punk In Drublic is legendary in the punk scene, this album should become legend in whatever genre Streetlight is calling themselves these days.
Anyway, I’ve built it up enough. Let’s get to this review.
I couldn’t ask for a better opener. We Will Fall Together is a brassy in-your-face power tune that is sure to get your attention. It is also one of three, count ’em three, religion-bashing songs in the album. Some say they might be beating a dead horse with that, but somehow, they find a way to be pretty original every time. Such is the genius of singer/songwriter Tomas Kalnoky.
Next, we mellow off a bit (but only for a bit) with Down, Down, Down to Mephisto’s Cafe (Religion-bashing-song #2) which is a little reminiscent of Streetlight’s days from Everything Goes Numb.
Would You Be Impressed? is a catchy number that highlights the band’s musical prowess. With themes of macabre, guilt, and shame, it’s definitely an interesting tune.
One Foot On The Gas, One Foot In The Grave takes an old cliche and hammers something completely new out of it. A melodic intro quickly transitions to a fast-pace run through the meaningful lyrics.
Watch It Crash, the darkest tune of the album, is also arguably the most powerful. With an almost metal-like breakdown towards the end, it truly stands out as a resounding anthem.
This is followed by the happier title track, another catchy tune. It’s got a great solo section followed by a nifty little horn trio featuring trombonist Mike Soprano playing lead. i would go on to say that lyrically and musically, this is among the band’s best songs. You should also check out an acoustic version sung by Tomas, which can be found on Youtube. Simply beautiful.
The next two tracks definitely ring out as the most ska-ish songs on the album, and I’ll be the first to say that there’s nothing wrong with that. Forty Days is a slower almost reggae-influenced tune, and The Blond Lead The Blind (Religion-basher #3) is a fast-pace race ending in the highest trumpet note I’ve ever heard.
The Receiving End Of It All goes back to the darker tone of the album, but does not fall short musically or lyrically.
Finally, we end with a great closer, the defiant What A Wicked Gang Are We. A fantastic way to end the album.
If you haven’t heard this album, you need to. Get yourself ready for the emotional and musical journey that is Somewhere In The Between.
Well, another year is drawing to a close. People are gearing up for the holidays and it’s almost time to start creating your New Year’s resolution list. But before we begin looking to the future, let’s employ a different kind of list to help us appreciate the past. You know what I’m talking about. Yep, […]
Well, another year is drawing to a close. People are gearing up for the holidays and it’s almost time to start creating your New Year’s resolution list. But before we begin looking to the future, let’s employ a different kind of list to help us appreciate the past. You know what I’m talking about. Yep, a Top Ten list! Each day I’m going to publish a different editor’s Top 10 albums of 2010 list for you to praise, completely disagree with, or just outright ignore.
Today’s list comes from Dying Scene’s own Lauren Mills. You can check out her picks for the 10 Best Albums of 2010 right here.
Punky hip-hop artist, Rafael Vigilantics, has released a new 5 song digital EP titled “A Snake With Shaky Hands.” You can stream the entire thing and purchase it on the group’s bandcamp page. Vigilantic’s debut LP, Bury Me Standing, came out last May on Horns Up Records.
Punky hip-hop artist, Rafael Vigilantics, has released a new 5 song digital EP titled “A Snake With Shaky Hands.” You can stream the entire thing and purchase it on the group’s bandcamp page.
Vigilantic’s debut LP, Bury Me Standing, came out last May on Horns Up Records.