Sheppard - "Geronimo"
Some of us never get tired of playing in cardboard boxes.
Pairing boldly atmospheric instrumentation with dynamic vocals, the music of the Australian band Sheppard lends itself to fond comparisons to Canada's Walk Off the Earth. Their debut album Bombs Away, released this last summer, saw quick advancement in the Australian music charts. While their latest single Geronimo has gained international attention through network television spots.
Currently finishing off a European tour, the band will be taking a short break only to start 2015 with a run of US dates in support of Meghan Trainor who's All About That Bass has surly drilled its way deep into your Psyche.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Quick Pick: Thundering Asteroids! (CD Release) @ The Sandy Hut 11/07
Thundering Asteroids!
The Decliners /The Vacillators / The Googins
The Sandy Hut
1430 Northeast Sandy Blvd
Cover: $3-5
Doors: 8pm
21 & Over
The overlords of Portland Nerd punk; the Thundering Asteroids will be rocking The Sandy Hut this Friday night to celebrate of the arrival of their shinny silicon child. Conceived in throws of long passionate studio sessions and blessed with a musical genetic code that has the power of punk rock and the fun of a comic convention, The Nerd Punk Guide to the Galaxy is sure to be the musical masterpiece we've all been waiting for.
Rounding out the night will be sets by an A-list of NW Punk Rock bands primed to help celebrate this joyful event .
If you haven't taken a chance to catch this band onstage, you're truly missing out on one of the funnest live acts in town. So take this opportunity and pick-up a copy of the new CD so that great local music like this can continue to thrive.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Cure for the Mondays: The Family Rain - "We Are In Love"
The Family Rain - "We Are In Love"
When your case of the Mondays last all week, you need a cure bad.
Layering melodic pop vocals over crunchy guitar rock is the simplistic genius of the UK trio The Family Rain. Hailing from the town of Bath these three gents have been spending copious amounts of time on the road, racking up a tour count of over 200 shows. Like so many great bands before them The Family Rain are chiseling a name for themselves not in the studio but in the more grueling arena of the public eye. Luckily they've received the thumbs up.
With the up coming release of their Hunger Sauce EP set for July 29th, this up and coming new band will have a ware tested product to share with all the hearts they've won. Check 'em out now. You don't want to be left in the dust, because when the rain comes, all you'll have is mud in your face.
When your case of the Mondays last all week, you need a cure bad.
Layering melodic pop vocals over crunchy guitar rock is the simplistic genius of the UK trio The Family Rain. Hailing from the town of Bath these three gents have been spending copious amounts of time on the road, racking up a tour count of over 200 shows. Like so many great bands before them The Family Rain are chiseling a name for themselves not in the studio but in the more grueling arena of the public eye. Luckily they've received the thumbs up.
With the up coming release of their Hunger Sauce EP set for July 29th, this up and coming new band will have a ware tested product to share with all the hearts they've won. Check 'em out now. You don't want to be left in the dust, because when the rain comes, all you'll have is mud in your face.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Cure for the Mondays: Little Earthquakes - "Brightside"
Little Earthquakes - "Brightside"
We all need a poppy theme song to dispose of the bodies to.
The latest release from Austrailian siblings Mathew and Justin Hyland, Little Earthquakes mixes the better parts of indie pop, rock & electronic and acoustic instrumentation in order to animate their quirky pop-rock melodies.
With the recent release of their Brightside EP the boys are gearing up to hit the road in support. I'm not sure when they'll make it to the states, but I'm certin that their fun energy will be well recieved. Until then just remember, that even if you have dirty deeds to do, it's alright to do them with a little extra bounce in your step.
We all need a poppy theme song to dispose of the bodies to.
The latest release from Austrailian siblings Mathew and Justin Hyland, Little Earthquakes mixes the better parts of indie pop, rock & electronic and acoustic instrumentation in order to animate their quirky pop-rock melodies.
With the recent release of their Brightside EP the boys are gearing up to hit the road in support. I'm not sure when they'll make it to the states, but I'm certin that their fun energy will be well recieved. Until then just remember, that even if you have dirty deeds to do, it's alright to do them with a little extra bounce in your step.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Cure for the Mondays: Concord America - "So Gay"
Concord America - "So Gay"
This ones for the crappy jobs we've all had, and the odd love affairs they inspire.
Atlanta based trio Concord America are pulling out of the gates with the high-energy of their dirty sweet garage-rock sound. Consisting of brothers John and Vinny Restivo and friend Ben Presley, Concord America is following up their 2013 debut Shag Nasty LP with the recent release of the Suns Out Guns Out EP on the Post-Echo label.
This video for their latest single captures the irrevernt joy of this band in all its tounge-in-cheek glory. May its crazy highjinks make your Monday a bit easier to bare.
*Featuring this video has no bareing on BLS's veiws of Alternative lifestyles but infact, like all things we do here,is about the music; its sound, its structure, and the artist that make it.
This ones for the crappy jobs we've all had, and the odd love affairs they inspire.
Atlanta based trio Concord America are pulling out of the gates with the high-energy of their dirty sweet garage-rock sound. Consisting of brothers John and Vinny Restivo and friend Ben Presley, Concord America is following up their 2013 debut Shag Nasty LP with the recent release of the Suns Out Guns Out EP on the Post-Echo label.
This video for their latest single captures the irrevernt joy of this band in all its tounge-in-cheek glory. May its crazy highjinks make your Monday a bit easier to bare.
*Featuring this video has no bareing on BLS's veiws of Alternative lifestyles but infact, like all things we do here,is about the music; its sound, its structure, and the artist that make it.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Living Room Performance: The Feed - "Rex"
The Feed - "Rex"
The Chevy Music Showcase: St. Louis
Venice Cafe
St.Louis, Missouri
2012
Saint Louis's swinging rock four-piece The Feed, have some how found that sweet spot between soulful blues and catchy pop. Preping for the August 5th release of their sophomore album Outsider. Returning from a 3 year hiatus, the band is armed with awesome new material and brimming with new found energy.
Influenced by the band member's eclectic tastes and talents The Feed are creating some perfectly weird and eccentric melodies. With the impending release of the new album we can only asume there's a tour soon to follow.
The Chevy Music Showcase: St. Louis
Venice Cafe
St.Louis, Missouri
2012
Saint Louis's swinging rock four-piece The Feed, have some how found that sweet spot between soulful blues and catchy pop. Preping for the August 5th release of their sophomore album Outsider. Returning from a 3 year hiatus, the band is armed with awesome new material and brimming with new found energy.
Influenced by the band member's eclectic tastes and talents The Feed are creating some perfectly weird and eccentric melodies. With the impending release of the new album we can only asume there's a tour soon to follow.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Cure for the Mondays: Wrongchilde - "Gold Blooded"
Wrongchilde - "Gold Blooded"
For us in the older crowd it's like a journey through our childhood.
It's funny how all things come back around, and in the last few years the sounds of the 80's have been slipping their way into musical stream. Case-in-point, this new wave-synth infused pop gem from New York based Wrongchilde. The solo project of Kill Hannah's Mat Devine, Wrongechilde has launched a PledgeMusic Campaign in order to self-finance the independent release of his albume Gold Blooded due for release on August 19.
Through the PledgeMusic Campaign fans can pre-order a signed copy of the album, nab an exclusive limited edition Gold Blooded ring, or if they're feeling more generous, they can pledge for the more exclusive Burn Notice or Procreation Packages. Check it out, because the only way good independent music can continue to be created is through the support of the people that love it.
For us in the older crowd it's like a journey through our childhood.
It's funny how all things come back around, and in the last few years the sounds of the 80's have been slipping their way into musical stream. Case-in-point, this new wave-synth infused pop gem from New York based Wrongchilde. The solo project of Kill Hannah's Mat Devine, Wrongechilde has launched a PledgeMusic Campaign in order to self-finance the independent release of his albume Gold Blooded due for release on August 19.
Through the PledgeMusic Campaign fans can pre-order a signed copy of the album, nab an exclusive limited edition Gold Blooded ring, or if they're feeling more generous, they can pledge for the more exclusive Burn Notice or Procreation Packages. Check it out, because the only way good independent music can continue to be created is through the support of the people that love it.
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