Screaming Females - "Boyfriend"
The Hideout
Chicago, Illinois
2014
Sometime there truly is nothing better than a punk rock show. The power,the energy, the raw emotions; the Screaming Females have all these in spades. As this clip reveals, this band is ballisticly charged. Hailing from the same sessions that produced their Live at the Hideout album this performance is one for the records.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Cassidy's Picks: May 10th / Hot Chelle Rae, Usher, Shakira
I know; music this mainstream isn't the usual BLS fair, but what can I say I love my daughter Cassidy.
Cass is 13 and her musical tastes are much more commercial-radio than my own, but I love that she is passionate about music. So of all the PR requests that I recently received , these are the artists that she wants me to cover. So Cass,this feature is for you.
Hot Chelle Rae - "Don't Say Goodnight"
The golden child of the 2011 AMA's, Hot Chelle Rae has been riding the fast track to stradom. Since releaseing their award-winning sophomore album Whatever these boys have been busy. Having spent most of 2012 and 2013 in the studio and on the road with a international headlining tour and supporting dates with Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber. The band has been making headway, bolstered by heavy radio play and high profile network TV appearances, this band is one of the hottest tickets around.
Usher - "Good Kisser"
A pop radio staple for years now, Usher is a less damaged Micheal Jackson for the 21st century. Highly respected by member of most genera in the music world and with a trail of hits behind him Usher is easily recognized as a leader in the industry. Busy, with his stint on the hit show The Voice and the release of his 8th studio album later this fall Usher is continuing to secure his place among musical royalty.
Shakira - "Dare(La,La,La)"
Multinational musical sensation Shakira is an accomplished artist in two languages. Hailing from Columbia, Shakira has raised to great heights in her adopted home with countless rewards and fans among both English and Spanish speakers. Having just released her latest, Self-titled, album to raze reviews this artist is a whirl wind of activity, from her appearances on The Voice, to the work with her non-profit. A phenomenally talented artist and a decent human being, Shikira is the whole package.
Cass is 13 and her musical tastes are much more commercial-radio than my own, but I love that she is passionate about music. So of all the PR requests that I recently received , these are the artists that she wants me to cover. So Cass,this feature is for you.
Hot Chelle Rae - "Don't Say Goodnight"
The golden child of the 2011 AMA's, Hot Chelle Rae has been riding the fast track to stradom. Since releaseing their award-winning sophomore album Whatever these boys have been busy. Having spent most of 2012 and 2013 in the studio and on the road with a international headlining tour and supporting dates with Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber. The band has been making headway, bolstered by heavy radio play and high profile network TV appearances, this band is one of the hottest tickets around.
Usher - "Good Kisser"
A pop radio staple for years now, Usher is a less damaged Micheal Jackson for the 21st century. Highly respected by member of most genera in the music world and with a trail of hits behind him Usher is easily recognized as a leader in the industry. Busy, with his stint on the hit show The Voice and the release of his 8th studio album later this fall Usher is continuing to secure his place among musical royalty.
Shakira - "Dare(La,La,La)"
Multinational musical sensation Shakira is an accomplished artist in two languages. Hailing from Columbia, Shakira has raised to great heights in her adopted home with countless rewards and fans among both English and Spanish speakers. Having just released her latest, Self-titled, album to raze reviews this artist is a whirl wind of activity, from her appearances on The Voice, to the work with her non-profit. A phenomenally talented artist and a decent human being, Shikira is the whole package.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tuesday Double Feature: Mr.Little Jeans "Good Mistake" & Kongos "Come With Me Now"
This week's Tuesday Double Feature is just unique enough to catch your interest, so take a second and enjoy.
Mr. Little Jeans - "Good Mistake"
Monica Birkenes, aka Mr. Little Jeans is celebrating the fresh release of her debut album Pocketknife on Harvest Records just this last month. The Norwegian singer creates a tangled syth-pop that's rich with hypnotically danceable groove-beats. Like an 80's inspired new wave dream this artist is sure to be quick to make a name for herself.
Kongos - "Come With Me Now"
The energetic rock of the Kongos is powerfully aggressive and ripe with the unique accents of according and slide guitar. Quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with, the band has seen recent wide spread exposure with radio attention, spots on network and cable TV, highlight in the Rolling Stones February feature "10 New Artists You Need to Know About" and with a song in the coveted slot of ITunes 'Single of the Week'. Spring and summer will see them continuing to support their Epic Records release Lunatic with a supporting slot with Alice and Chains and several festival dates including our own Sasquatch Festival.
Mr. Little Jeans - "Good Mistake"
Monica Birkenes, aka Mr. Little Jeans is celebrating the fresh release of her debut album Pocketknife on Harvest Records just this last month. The Norwegian singer creates a tangled syth-pop that's rich with hypnotically danceable groove-beats. Like an 80's inspired new wave dream this artist is sure to be quick to make a name for herself.
Kongos - "Come With Me Now"
The energetic rock of the Kongos is powerfully aggressive and ripe with the unique accents of according and slide guitar. Quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with, the band has seen recent wide spread exposure with radio attention, spots on network and cable TV, highlight in the Rolling Stones February feature "10 New Artists You Need to Know About" and with a song in the coveted slot of ITunes 'Single of the Week'. Spring and summer will see them continuing to support their Epic Records release Lunatic with a supporting slot with Alice and Chains and several festival dates including our own Sasquatch Festival.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Cure for the Mondays: Five Finger Death Punch - "House of The Riseing Sun"
Five Finger Death Punch - "House of The Rising Sun"
"Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves!"
Still riding high from last years highly successful double album release of The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell ─ Volume 1 and 2, the hard rocking band Five Finger Death Punch is having fun living out cinematic dreams in the high deserts of Nevada. One step closer to a full-length 5FDP movie this video for their rocked-up cover of the classic "House of the Rising Sun" is part The Gambler, part The Road Warrior all wrapped up with a Tarantino feel. This is certain to cure you of your Mondays "Raggedy Man".
"Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves!"
Still riding high from last years highly successful double album release of The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell ─ Volume 1 and 2, the hard rocking band Five Finger Death Punch is having fun living out cinematic dreams in the high deserts of Nevada. One step closer to a full-length 5FDP movie this video for their rocked-up cover of the classic "House of the Rising Sun" is part The Gambler, part The Road Warrior all wrapped up with a Tarantino feel. This is certain to cure you of your Mondays "Raggedy Man".
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Living Room Performance: Best Coast - "Baby I'm Crying"
Best Coast - "Baby I'm Crying"
Southern California based Best Coast offers up this soulful ballad from their latest Fade Away EP. A wonderful contrast to their more guitar pop tunes, this track reveals a sweet vulnerability and further fleshes out this band.
A LiveAudio recording, this session was captured with a binauarl microphones set up for an immersive 360 degree field of sound. Developed to provide listeners with a more authentic live sound experience, the microphones are built into the heads of human dummies and factor in the way sound travels at different rates of speed to each ear. The result is a three-dementional sound best experienced through head phones of a Jambox speaker and offers the audience a true audio picture.
Southern California based Best Coast offers up this soulful ballad from their latest Fade Away EP. A wonderful contrast to their more guitar pop tunes, this track reveals a sweet vulnerability and further fleshes out this band.
A LiveAudio recording, this session was captured with a binauarl microphones set up for an immersive 360 degree field of sound. Developed to provide listeners with a more authentic live sound experience, the microphones are built into the heads of human dummies and factor in the way sound travels at different rates of speed to each ear. The result is a three-dementional sound best experienced through head phones of a Jambox speaker and offers the audience a true audio picture.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Living Room Performance: Paolo Nutini - "Iorn Sky"
Paolo Nutini - "Iorn Sky"
Abbey Road
London, England
2014
Returning from a 5 year absence Paolo Nutini is ready to grace the limelight once again with his forth coming album Caustic Love set for release later this year. His sweet little tunes are grandly orchestrated instrumentation wrapped around the aching resonance of Nutini's soulfully powerful voice. With a preemptive US Ep set for release in April, its sure to be a great return of an amazing artist.
Abbey Road
London, England
2014
Returning from a 5 year absence Paolo Nutini is ready to grace the limelight once again with his forth coming album Caustic Love set for release later this year. His sweet little tunes are grandly orchestrated instrumentation wrapped around the aching resonance of Nutini's soulfully powerful voice. With a preemptive US Ep set for release in April, its sure to be a great return of an amazing artist.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Cure for the Mondays: Jessica Childress - "I Quit"
Jessica Childress - "I Quit"
It's Monday, I know we're all thinking it.
LA soulstress Jessica Childress has a voice like the soul queens of old. Combining rock 'n' roll pinaz with traditional R&B into her own sassy style Childress is taking the industry by force with her awesome talent. Riding the wave of exposure from her time on the show The Voice, she has recently released her debut EP Don't Forget My Name and is playing sold out show in her native California. With any luck this will all translate into a full-lengthed album and more extensive touring.
It's Monday, I know we're all thinking it.
LA soulstress Jessica Childress has a voice like the soul queens of old. Combining rock 'n' roll pinaz with traditional R&B into her own sassy style Childress is taking the industry by force with her awesome talent. Riding the wave of exposure from her time on the show The Voice, she has recently released her debut EP Don't Forget My Name and is playing sold out show in her native California. With any luck this will all translate into a full-lengthed album and more extensive touring.
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