Dead Leaf Echo: Pale Fire (Ulrich Schnauss mix)
May 31, 2008
A wave of sound has emerged in New York, slowly swelling and sweeping you into the beautiful dreamscape created by nu-gaze three piece Dead Leaf Echo.
LG, Mike DiLalla, and Liza B have manged to mirror the epic sonic wash-out created by such pioneers as Lush and Swervedriver on their new EP, Pale Fire. The title track from the EP featured here was the sole entry mixed by Ulrich Schnauss, German musician and producer (Depeche Mode, Coldplay, Mojave 3), and released on Dead Leaf Echo’s own label, Year of the Gallon Records.
Clocking in around seven minutes, this track is not to be missed. Be sure to get a copy at CD Baby or part of a hand-numbered limited run at their website above. Also, if you can check out their live shows you are in for a visual treat, as they apparently utilize pieces from their film catalog (as seen above). [cs]
IR: 155 - Taking Flight
May 30, 2008
Following on from Charles’ successful marine adventure last Episode 154 of Insomnia Radio, this time we take to the air for a short flight, the duration of which will be around 45 minutes, and during which the In Flight Entertainment will be some of The Best Music You’ve Never heard. So please make sure that your seat back is in the upright position, and your seatbelt is fastened.
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Low of the Low: Reduce to Zero
May 30, 2008
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Chicago based “Low of the Low” isn’t interested in being just any average, ordinary American rock band like most out today - that’s obvious at first listen. Their gritty, groove driven guitar work and attitude scream through the speakers as you listen to any song off of the band’s debut album “Land of Lincoln.” (Coming in the SUMMER!) |
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The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V4
May 29, 2008
Anchor Down: Word War I
May 29, 2008
Attention all pastors, church leaders, and acolytes! Oh wait…S*#t. Wrong Anchordown.
Out of Portland, Oregon sails a more fiery version of Anchor Down; swilling beer, belting out anthemic punk rock cannonfire as they bear down on your city, and providing a fresh outtake on the rigors of DIY culture - touring, self made albums, record label dysfunction, and the quest to see all the hard work come together in the end.
Earlier this year they finished up this song ‘Word War I’ which was part of the first few songs songs recorded at Castle bITCHIN studios. WWI is currently free for download at the link above along with another called ‘El Radio’.
Also, Anchor Down has a load of updates, including photos, band member news, and some wicked tour posters created by bandmember Lucas Andrews. Check their blog as well as a choice poster further below.
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“Were gonna wage a war
on everything we’ve ever known”
The Modern Fighting Vehicles: Robot
May 28, 2008
“The HardcorePostpunkElectricIndieShockRock Scene..”
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The MFV are a four piece indie/alternative band from the South East [UK]. They formed in 2005 and have been promoting themselves heavily since the release of their first E.P (ROBOT) in 2007.
“We formed in school because we thought being in a band would make us irresistible to the fairer sex. We were wrong” James Knaggs – The MFV Since the beginning of 2007 The MFV have performed at over one hundred live events from Southampton to Edinburgh and are now showcasing themselves to the nation as part of the BBC’s “Introducing” program. Without doubt, a competent and impressive live act. “Stylistically, The MFV go big on guitars and straddle both dance/electronica and rock, and are working on developing a sound that no-one else has.” Phil Jackson – BBC South Live |
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Pic Vicious: L.A. Dreamer
May 27, 2008
Lurking in our latest Southern California musical carousel comes Pic Vicious, a sinister local duo backed by the synth beats of Devcon Industries, and whom have roots in the local hip-hop scene.
We definitely have a few select electro-favorites in the LA area, and Pic Vicious have vaulted to the top. The sound on L.A. Dreamer contains the raw 80’s inspired energy of the Bay area’s Von Iva, and the soul and passion of LA local Sam Sparro. You might also hear some similar vocal patterns of a luminary from the 80s in this track, but that’s entirely for you to place.
We believe Pic Vicious are currently working on a debut album, as they have several tracks up on their social site that we can’t seem to find on sale anywhere. We also noticed that those who’ve heard the tracks seem to be clamoring to get their hands on them, so… from the sound and look of things, their forthcoming release should prove to be quite promising!
A video for another new track, ‘Systematik’, directed by Craig Proffitt was released earlier this month, and can be found farther down on this page below the player.
For the latest SoCal session including Pic Vicious, click on this link brother! [cs]
Black Chapel: Sands of Time
May 26, 2008
Hailing from Cudahy, CA, Black Chapel was formed in 2002 by lead singer/guitarist Jose P., bass player, Chris C., and drummer, Vinnie V. Black Chapel’s music had undergone a number of musical styles before the band realized that whatever they tried sounded and felt like everyone else and everything else.
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After the inclusion of keyboardist, Ben P., the band’s sound started to emerge as a force that no one was quite prepared for. With Ben’s eerie keyboards surrounding the band’s already intense thrash sound, the organic growth was almost complete. Each song the band has written, from the dynamic “Alone” to the epic title track, “Sands of Time” to their single, “Frozen”, brings together the band’s influences of thrash and epic progressive metal and fuses it with catchy melodies to create a new hybrid of metal. “Our goal is to create a sound that has room for imagination and vision. Music that in reality has no boundaries,” states drummer Vinnie V. |
| Call it what you will, progressive thrash, post-thrash, or whatever name you can come up that helps you understand it. No matter how you try to categorize it, Black Chapel has created an epic style of metal music that encompasses a world of brutal intensity and originality. Black Chapel is here. There is hope for metal. |
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The Milwaukees: Save Me
May 25, 2008
Complimented as “charmingly arrogant” by some and “hard working showmen” by others - The Milwaukees make music for the masses: engaging, raw and instantly approachable.
Sonically they live between the Foo Fighters and the Faces, while influences like the Who and the Clash permeate the band’s explosive live sound.
With their third full length, American Anthems Vol. 1, the boys from Jersey focused on writing durable songs and memorable melodies while creating an accessible collection of rock gems.
The Milwaukees just re-released the American Anthems Vol. 1 album this last month and have made it ALL available for FREE at the following site!! Perfect for a roadtrip…