Archive for April, 2007

We recently spoke to Keeley Davis, the former frontman of Engine Down, bass/synth player for Denali and current member of Sparta. Keeley talked to us about his new side project Glos (or “Glös”) and answered some questions about the new project as well as reuniting with longtime collaborator Cornbread Compton and his sister, Maura Davis.

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ABSOLUTExclusive: Powerspace

Can’t wait to get a taste of Powerspace’s new record The Kicks Of Passion? Wait no longer. Head to the band’s AP profile where we have an ABSOLUTExclusive of the new song "Prologue: Adam Beckett."

Original post by Joe DeAndrea

New Goldfinger Track Posted

Goldfinger have posted a new song on myspace titled "Free Kevin Kjonaas."
Original post by Jason Tate

The Takeover UK Signs with Ryko

The Takeover UK has signed with Ryko Records.
Original post by Jason Tate

Recover Knows Everyone

Recover will be playing their first show in two years when they perform at this year’s Everyone Knows Everyone.
Message from the BandYou read it right. The next party installment from the EKE Austin family is gonna be a blow out with yours truly.
RECOVER will be playing a set for the first time in 2 years [...]

Kanye West Opens for Sherwood

During the Cal State Fullerton’s Ultimate Summer Concert (for students only) featuring Sherwood, the opening hip hop artist Consequence (who is signed to Kanye West label Good Music) brought Kanye West on stage half-way through his set. The two then performed five Kanye songs. Who would have thought Kanye West would open for Sherwood?
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Bright Eyes on AOL

Watch Bright Eyes performing on AOL Music Sessions.
Submitted by enterbackspace6
Original post by Jason Tate

The Guardian has a story about a new novel dealing with a fictitious Muslim punk scene in the US. The notion has spawned an actual movement that is being driven forward by young Muslims worldwide.

According to the story:

A lot of Muslim kids are tired of being told what to do, how to think, what to [...]

Alkaline Trio Member Blog

Derek Grant of Alkaline Trio has decided to start a forum on his myspace blog titled "The Number of the Beats."
Submitted by daniellee
Original post by Jason Tate

Fox Trotsky and Die Benny Split

Alaska Records has posted the artwork, tracklist, two free MP3s and a pre-order for “Escape To Millers Cave,” the split CD from Fox Trotsky and Die Benny. The record will be released May 15, but all pre-orders will start shipping this week.
Submitted by Zac_Hobbs
Original post by Jason Tate