I’m going back to 1984 with this classic gem from Slade. This is perhaps one of my favorite songs from my childhood. When this song came on the radio, it created an instant dance party in my room. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikMiQZF-mAY?rel=0] Continue reading THROWBACK THURSDAY: “Run Runaway”
I am a fan of covers and of the “Punk Goes…” The 90’s gave us many one hit wonders and bands that have become iconic in the world of music. Some of those hits and bands are covered by current artists in Fearless Records’ “Punk Goes 90s Volume 2”. Here is our track by track break down: 1. Get Scared – “My Own Worst Enemy” originally … Continue reading REVIEW: Punk Goes 90s Volume 2
I am a sucker for a set of baby blues and I will without shame say that is what made me go listen to Matt Goss. 1. Matt has baby blues. 2. Matt is from London – accent. 3. Matt is tattooed. Holy trifecta of hotness. Matt does have the talent in a voice that is dreamlike that of of Bing Crosby to back all … Continue reading EARGASM OF THE WEEK: Matt Goss
Dear Jake Evans, You are easy on our soul and our ears and we love you. That is all. Love, 16 Clefs In all seriousness, we are digging the single from Macclesfield’s native Jake Evans. (Macclesfield is in England, we checked.) A small, very small part of Jake’s vocal style reminds me of Chris Martin, but I refer to it as Chris Martin with balls. (No … Continue reading NEW ARTIST: Jake Evans
Nashville band, Stop Motion Radio, released their debut in March (on the 25th to be exact) and it is absolutely fantastic. SMR has a distinct vibe, but I catch glimpses of 80’s synth fun (“I Was Born a Liar” and “Follow You Down”) and pieces of vocals that would be Ben Gibbard+Matt Devine’s love child. This album is ranking up there as the discovery of … Continue reading NEW ARTIST: Stop Motion Radio
Check out this cover of Depeche Mode’s “Stripped” from Miami’s Message to Venus and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/131754929″ params=”color=00aabb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Continue reading COVER: “Stripped”
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sharon Needles rocks out another stunning video with her song “Dressed to Kill.” And kill she does. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAxY5l2213g] Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race on Logo TV at 9 PM EST. Continue reading DRAG MONDAY: “Dressed to Kill”
I love the Scottish band, Twin Atlantic, and I am ecstatic over their new single “Heart and Soul” from their forthcoming album of the same name. The album will be out on May 25th on Red Bull Records, but you can listen and watch the lyric video below. Twin Atlantic: Facebook | Twitter | Website [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FxoAUXtNQo?rel=0] Continue reading NEW TRACK: “Heart and Soul”
Springtime puts us in the mood for one of our favorite tours: Vans Warped Tour and the band Shout London is in the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 18 contest. You can vote for them HERE. Upon hearing Shout London, we instantly thought Vans Warped Tour and they made us instantly crave sweltering summer heat, the stench of black top pavements of venues, and the insanity that only Vans … Continue reading NEW ARTIST: Shout London
We found Vienna through Twitter. (We actually do listen to every band that DM’s us a link to their music.) Vienne is based in Minneapolis and is a “progressive dance rock group” (their words) and is made up of Shawn Vaughan (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Synth), Ben Fearnside (Guitar, Backing Vocals), and Brent Wassell (Bass, Backing Vocals). They have interesting sound. Though they call themselves a progressive dance … Continue reading NEW ARTIST: Vienna