This week’s Throwback Thursday is “The Pretender” as covered by EVA PLAYS DEAD from the UK. Composed of Tiggy Dockerty (Vocals), Matt Gascoyne (Guitar), Zach Shannon (Bass) and Seb Boyse (Drums). The foursome are not strangers to hard work and relaunched under EVA PLAYS DEAD in January 2013 to suit who they are now. Check out their cover of “The Pretender” by FOO FIGHTERS that they recorded … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: “The Pretender”
Grunge returns in the form of LA’s DIRTY CAKES BAND. Part grunge, part psychedelic, part rock rock & roll, and all Los Angeles are the only words that can describe the sound of DIRTY CAKES BAND. Their three song EP NEVER ALONE (released May 2014) is available on Bandcamp. Check out the title track below. It’s reminds us of early grunge mixed with late 90’s post-grunge rock. DIRTY CAKES BAND: Bandcamp | Facebook … Continue reading LISTEN: “Never Alone” by Dirty Cakes Band
I have to thank my friend Wilson (@WilsonWorld) for bringing BANDITO REY to my attention yesterday. After a bit of a research into the band, the internet revealed that BANDITO REY includes former members of Liverpool’s SUPER CANNES. The band is Ioan Llewelyn, David Murphy, Jams Ward, and David Copley. I can’t share more with you as a bio and website aren’t currently to be found, … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Laag” by Bandito Rey
With a band name like CABBAGES & KINGS, I am of course going to give the band at least four minutes or so of my listening time. Add in a seemingly naked man covered in what appears to be blood while the rest of his bandmates are fully clothed, I’m going to further investigate on the shenanigans of this band because I am intrigued! Meet … Continue reading Meet Cabbages & Kings
I discovered MISHKA from a JIMMY BUFFETT tweet about two years ago. Jimmy congratulated MISHKA for having the number one reggae album on iTunes and I gave OCEAN IS MY POTION a listen and fell in love with MISHKA‘s sound and vibe. For those who like background story’s on artist, MISHKA, has a great one, involving JIMMY BUFFETT. Jimmy’s song “Chanson pour les petits enfants” … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Riddim For Your Rights” by Mishka
ARTIST: Queensrÿche SONG: “I Don’t Believe in Love” ALBUM: OPERATION: MINDCRIME, available now Queensrÿche might have put concept albums and rock opera albums on the “metal” map with OPERATION: MINDCRIME. It was their 3rd studio release and gave us the story of a recovering drug addict who becomes disillusioned with the corrupt society of his time and reluctantly becomes involved with a revolutionary group as an assassin … Continue reading Music Brought to You By the Letter: “Q” – Queensrÿche
Today’s “Track of the Day” is actually TWO tracks from Aussie duo, KAKARIKO. Their seventh release in almost two years, INDIA 45, features “Is This Your World” and “Outer Rings”. Jess and Simon worked with Guy Tyzack for the video of “Is This Your World” on location at Altona Beach (video below). If you dig the tracks, you can download them for FREE on KAKARIKO’s Soundcloud page. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172089292″ … Continue reading Track of the Day: 2 songs from Kakariko
ARTIST: Portishead SONG: “Sour Times” ALBUM: DUMMY, available now This artist was actually chosen by a reader/follower on Twitter and I’m bummed their account is no longer active because I had kind of forgotten how much I dug DUMMY by PORTISHEAD and how much I loved “Sour Times.” I want to say thanks to them, so a shout to the PORTISHEAD fan! PORTISHEAD: Facebook | Twitter | Website … Continue reading Music Brought to You by the Letter: “P” – Portishead
To be honest, I can’t remember how I stumbled onto Brisbane’s ROLLS BAYCE, but I do remember seeing the band name and thinking to myself, “you can’t suck with a name like that.” ROLLS BOYCE does not suck. Listen to their song “Don’t Get Me Wrong” below. It’s a fun and catchy tune. It makes me want to double fist martinis and dance around the … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Don’t Get Me Wrong” by Rolls Bayce
ARTIST: Our Lady Peace SONG: Hope ALBUM: NAVEED, available now Oct 10th marked the 20th anniversary for OUR LADY PEACE’s single “Hope” from their debut album NAVEED. 20 years!! I remember when this album came out! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO9Km2Nx_Z0?rel=0] Continue reading Music Brought to You By the Letter: “O” – Our Lady Peace