Stills from Underoath's 'Paper Lung' music video
4.27.2011
Futurish
Incubus - If Not Now, When?
We Are The Ocean - Go Now And Live
Enter Shikari - Live From Planet Earth DVD
The Strokes
August Burns Red - Leveler
Fresh Ink
Young Guns
This is melodic rock music, for people who like rock and roll bands. Young Guns deliver straight ahead messages and driving guitars, within radio friendly confines. These tunes have given the band slots on the main stage at Reading Festival in fornt of a shit ton of people. A vocally driven band by singer Gustav Wood, you get a voice needed in today's 'scene', which can be heard on their Mirrors EP
These young Brits will undoubtedly expand their sound similar to the above video, a new single from early this year. A bit of a Lostprophets incarnate, they will have to fight hard to make mainstream waves. Similar to their countrymen and other acts like Anberlin, it has not always been easy to get open ears for this type of rock. However with some roadways paved by their predecessors they could follow suit. They're myspace is playing some of their new tunes which are checking out.
RIYL - Anberlin, Lostprophets, Kids In Glass Houses
4.26.2011
Fresh Ink
Lower Than Atlantis
Out of a random myspace friends search I came across this band, and I'm fucking glad I did. An advance copy of Lower Than Atlantis' World Record played about 3 straight times last night alone. A British rock band that offers more then their contemporary countrymen, as the lean more towards American punk. Mike Duce's scratchy voice and mid level range carry a British tinge and something a bit different in this genre.
While they are not a game changing band, offering something you've never heard; they are quite good. Their witty catchy lyrics, and sensible guitar parts make the future of this band something worth watching.
RIYL - Four Year Strong, Alexisonfire, Young Guns
4.04.2011
Pressed to Impress
Thursday - No Devolucion
A first listen to what is to be Thursday's 5th official release left me a bit confused. This is because I have no idea how to really feel about it. It's good, the songs are solid and what could be expected after "Common Existence", in that it is not much like it at all. It expands on the spacey, echoey sound Thursday has been toying around with for years.
However, with that being said it is just missing something. Granted these are two of the latter tracks, but coupled with another stream of "Past and Future Ruins"there is a glaring difference form previous efforts. There is just no urgency in the music, no in your face aggression this group has been known for. So on one hand you have so far a few good sounding songs, but on the other where's my Thursday? Maybe the rest of No Devolucion will provide us with satisfaction. Although does the world need another typical Thursday record? Is this change needed for this 'scene'? This has thrown me for a loop and I hope it is resolved soon enough.
1. Turnpike Divides
2. Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart
sjs
4.03.2011
Fresh Ink
We Barbarians
With such a profound moniker you'd expect some life destroying tunes but Long Beach, California trio We Barbarians, is in simple terms an indie rock band. They'll have you move and groove along to some of their catchy tunes but it kind of ends there. We Barbarians is a good band but do not stand out amongst the countless other bands similar sounding acts. They have the memorable choruses, croony singer, and spacey guitars all which has been done to death.
Regardless check them out, they are still worthy of some listens and new fans. Perhaps their new EP will change my mind but for now this is not doing it for me.
RIYL - Kings of Leon, Mona, Abandon Kansas
Myspacesjs
4.01.2011
Pressed to Impress
North Korea - Basement Tapes vol. 1
Short but sweet review since it's late... Great little release by these four guys, heavier the what I anticipated in a good sort of way. Solid four songs that aren't really boring and repetitive, which is easy with a few tracks so another release will tell if they indeed are really likable. Singer Ryan Hunter's qualms about writing music for the industry and slave driving and not being able to be free are the contradictory point here. Similar to his former band, Envy On The Coast, North Korea's song structure seem rather structured and marketable. So really all the complaining was for naught? Old EOTC fans beware this is opposite of their original EP.
Enjoy Yer' Time With - "My God Can Beat Up Your God"
RIYL - Envy On The Coast - Lowcountry, Incubus - Make Yourself,
Glassjaw - Worship & Tribute
sjs
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