Category Archives: Check ’em Out!

September 23, 2009 · 11:40 am

Debut Historics Album

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Strategies for Apprehension is the Historics new debut album. The band includes many a musicians, including Mickey Madden of Maroon 5. If that doesn’t amuse you, let me ask you to forget I just said that and give the Historics a listen, anyway. Their track “Skin Orders” has nothing Maroon 5-ish about it.

The album is as eclectic as it is distinct, featuring art-rock soundcapes and bittersweet melodies. It’s experimental, catchy, and never boring or similar. For instance, after hearing “Skin Orders” you think you’ve got an idea of the band’s sound. Then, you hear “Two Tons” and most everything you previously thought gets thrown out the window. It’s full of rock with an electronic twinge you didn’t hear in the other song.

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Click on the banner above, and if you’re a member of Amie Street — preview the album (particularly “Fanfare” and “Taverns” and DOWNLOAD IT!!!! I am!

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September 18, 2009 · 3:53 pm

Shwayze Next Month

This month, new artist Anjulie has began her tour with Shwayze. Her music video for her smash dance hit “Boom” was up for nomination for “Breakout Video” at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her songs have also been featured on shows like “The Hills” and “The City”.

But, I’m more excited to share that Shwayze (Aaron Smith) will be performing with Anjulie in Pittsburgh on October 3rd, at Diesel in the Southside.

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Did you hear his hits “Buzzin” and “Corona and Lime” last summer? I did, and I immediately liked this California chill-hop rapper. He works a lot with Cisco Adler, too, who you may (or may not) remember as being an old flame of Mischa Barton’s.

In March 2009, Shwayze released a non-album track called “Rock n’ Roll” for free download on his MySpace page. They also released a music video on YouTube. The new album, Let it Beat, will be released November 3rd.

Anjulie / Shwayze Tour Dates:
9/15: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
9/16: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
9/17: Lawrence, KS @ Grenada Theatre 
9/22: Milwaukee, WI @ TBD
9/23: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
9/24: East Lansing, MI @ The Small Planet
9/25: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s Concert Club
9/26: Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theatre
9/28: Norwalk, VA @ Norva
9/29: Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
9/30: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place 
10/1: Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
10/2: South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
10/4: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
10/6: Providence, RI @ Lupo’s
10/7: Boston, MA @ Harper’s Ferry
10/9: Buffalo, NY @ Frightworld Buffalo

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September 9, 2009 · 10:57 am

Dancehall


Going to see him Saturday (the 12th) at Brillobox! Tickets available through TicketWeb if anyone else is interested!

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June 25, 2009 · 3:10 pm

The Sunstreak Even Has a Sweet Logo!

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From Rochester, NY, The Sunstreak are the biggest up and comers. Already in Cleveland’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. The rockers are the 2nd group to make it to the Billboards (on 3 charts) with out distribution. Now, they’re gearing up for the 2nd full length album release for later this year. Check ’em out and impress your friends before they get hotter than the sun!

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June 2, 2009 · 3:17 pm

Cage The Elephant

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Brothers Brad and Matt Shultz along with three of their friends make up Cage The Elephant, are here with their self-titled debut album, which was released last month. After much success with their single, “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” they are ready for everyone to have a listen to “Tiny Little Robots”.

The Shultz bros, drummer Jared Champion, guitarist Lincoln Parish, and Daniel Tichenor on bass, are hitting up all the cool festivals this summer, too. Check out their tour schedule:

06/14: Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo
08/01: Jersey City, NJ @ All Points West Festival
08/09: Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

(Check their website (which is v. cool and colorful btw) for more info.)

-terrorizing, amp-jumping, accidental vomiting and shambolic, Southern-fried riffs — like if the Kings of Leon loved Iggy Pop and didn’t care about their hair.”
Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly, April 2009

Click here to have a listen to “Tiny Little Robots”

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May 18, 2009 · 11:28 am

Say Hi…To Whoever You Want

Say Hi, formerly named Say Hi to Your Mom, came out with their 6th album in March this year. Yet, Oohs & Aahs is their first album with Barsuk Records, who they signed with last year.  

Say Hi is mostly the work of one man, though. Eric Elbogen started the project in Brooklyn back in 2002. Usually his songs are recorded at home on his Mac.

From Wikipedia:

On tour, friends accompany Elbogen as a band but occasionally he performs solo with the help of synthesizers and drum machines, which he refers to as “his robots”.

In 2005 Elbogen enlisted Chris Egan III as drummer and Jeff Sheinkopf as keyboardist. Say Hi’s record company Euphobia Records was created for the band to start to produce its own records.

With the release of their fifth album The Wishes and the Glitch, the band shortened their name to “Say Hi”. This was done because the earlier name reflected an aesthetic that no longer matched the band’s tastes.

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Anyways, my favorite song from his latest album is “Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh”. I can listen to it non-stop…that’s why I thought I’d tell ya about it. I haven’t checked out the rest of the album yet…but it’s on my list. If anyone’s diggin’ it, or not, let me know.

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April 16, 2009 · 2:30 pm

I Keep the Lights On, Too

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Have you heard of  Wave Machines? Yeah, I hadn’t either. But, you’ll be glad you did.

Click here to access their MySpace page, and DOWNLOAD for FREE their track “Keep the Lights On”. It is amazing. I love it. These Liverpool lads aren’t gonna know what’s hit them once everyone finds out about ’em.

I am quite glad I downloaded it without even knowing what it was, which is rare. Hmmm…now I just need to find out when their album is going to come out.

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April 7, 2009 · 2:50 pm

Perez Likes It

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Eight years ago, Miss Kittin & The Hacker electrified with their track, “Frank Sinatra” which had fans ranging from Marilyn Manson to Elton John! After one album they both moved along in separate directions pursuing solo careers. But, now they are back with a new album called TWO that’s set to come out next month.

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This collaboration is said to be more mature electronica with a poppiness glint to it. The video for their new single “1000 Dreams” is posted on Perez Hilton’s site, which you can watch by clicking here. Though Perez likes it, it seems that a lot of his readers would rather go with out. But, you of course are your own judge. So “dream on”!

The new album also features a cover of Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds”*. You can check out that video on YouTube by clicking here.

Even if it seems like something you’re not into, check them out anyways. I mean, Miss Kittin & The Hacker ARE predicted to be one of THE great electronic music events of 2009. You’ll want to know what everyone’s talking about.

 

*Might I mention that “Suspicious Minds” seems to be hot on the cover list again as of late. Rusted Root has their version on their new album Stereo Rodeo, too.

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April 1, 2009 · 3:49 pm

Storytime with Chase Pagan

When I first read a short description of Chase Pagan’s music, I wasn’t sure if this Arkansas guy would be anything I’d want to listen to very much. But, after hearing his single “Gun and the Sword” from Bells & Whistles, I realized I judged too quickly.

The beginning of the song is great! It really captures your attention. All of Pagan’s songs tell a story, and from listening to “Gun and the Sword” you can hear that these songs intrigue the listener. He changes up the tunes in the middle, almost making all the critical points stand out musically like plots do in a book. Not only that, but he plays all kinds of instruments. There’s the piano, which is definitely one of my favorites. Then, there’s also guitar, drums, a banjo, an accordion, and…wouldn’tyaknowit, bells & whistles!

Have a listen by clicking here, and enjoy a 3 minute and 47 second long vacation.

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Chase Pagan’s newest album Bells & Whistles will be out June 9th, you’ll be able to get the rest of it then!

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March 25, 2009 · 3:00 pm

Magic Arm

I was reading UK magazine Clash the other day, and I wrote a list of some of the bands so I’d remember to check them out. One of these is Magic Arm.

What initially caught my eye about Magic Arm was that they did a cover of LCD Soundsystem’s “Daft Punk is Playing at my House”, which is a great song. So, I figured they’re definitely worth the look-up.

And guess what? I like them so much, I had to get on here and tell you about it! Their debut album Make Lists, Do Something doesn’t come out until May…BUT you can go to their MySpace page and have a listen for now.

The LCD Soundsystem cover is there, and another song I really enjoy called “Bootsy Bootsy” and NOT just because I think the word “Bootsy” is really funny. Let me know what ya think!

Also, if you’ve been searching for a different cool music magazine, and you haven’t picked up Clash…you should. I’m glad I did.

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