Dosh
Dosh Wolves And Wishes [4.5/5]
To accurately describe Dosh’s avalanche of sounds is like trying to forge a fire with no flint. On his latest release, the Minneapolis-based multi-instrumentalist infuses deep jazz oeuvres-strategically plotted via tight, cutting drum work-with spacious, syncopated prog-synth to round out the vibe, like the soundtrack to an art-house melodrama. “Bury...
Eels premiere two songs from Hombre Lobo
Eels premiered their song "Tremendous Dynamite" on the "Making of Hombre Lobo" trailer. Set to release June 2nd on Vagrant, Hombre Lobo is their first in four years.
"Fresh Blood", the first single from the record, is available for streaming on Spinner.com. The track will be available on iTunes April 28th.
Bad Dudes
Bad Dudes Eat Drugs [3.5/5]
It’s rare when a primarily instrumental crew can combine so many unhinged elements to create something so seamless, but Los Angeles’ Bad Dudes fill the mold nicely on their sophomore album, Eat Drugs. Mildly dance-y, space-age freakouts open the album on the blistering “Heterosaucer.” It isn’t until the third track,...
Wolftron
Wolftron Flesh & Fears [3.5/5]
Sure, advances in technology has made home recording as easy and affordable as scoring a late-night cheeseburger, but one always has to remain in awe of those able to make recording in their cramped apartments sound like they’re shelling out exorbitant per-hour rates and working with big-name knob-twiddlers-or, in the...
The Watson Twins
The Watson Twins Fire Songs [2.5/5]
Fire Songs makes a good case that, just as you can take the girls out of Kentucky, you can blanche almost all traces of Kentucky out of the girls. While the Watson Twins-identical sisters Chandra and Leigh-were raised in Louisville on old-time gospel and country, they bolted the Bluegrass...
Web Exclusive: A conversation with Derek Bloom of the Color Of Violence
From First To Last members Derek Bloom and Travis Richter have been dabbling on the side since 2002 in THE COLOR OF VIOLENCE, but only recently did the duo finally release the proper, tangible musical evidence: Youthanize. Issued this past Tuesday on Epitaph, the pair’s debut full-length is loaded with the screamy, grinding discordance that...
Blink-182 and Weezer to tour together this summer
It’s been rumored for weeks now, but "an informed source" has spilled the beans that Blink-182 will be touring with Weezer this summer. Last night, representatives for Weezer were unable to confirm the news. We’ll let you know as soon as an official announcement is made. But in the meantime, who do you think should...