PiL is set to release a single off it’s new record What the World Needs Now on August 21st titled “Double Trouble” on 10” vinyl. The legendary post-punk group centered around John Lydon, former Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten, is giving the listening public a taste off their new record that is set to come out
National pride, like any personal relationship, is an equipoise of like and dislike, using the words “like” or “dislike” to suffice for the extremes of the two is staid, but logical. We can yammer about what we enjoy or detest about the United States of America till the cows come home. Be you an intransigent
Refused are a hardcore punk band from Umea, Sweden that started in 1991 originally. They played for the better part of the 90s before splitting up in 1998 after releasing their magnum opus, “The Shape of Punk to Come”. Their new album certainly echoes the sound of that era. They could easily have fit on
This has probably been my greatest and most cringeworthy find of this entire year. Outside of Fartbarf. The one and only PPL MVR are three dudes dressed up in primitive Chewbacca-esque outfits, playing hard rock and constantly tweaking with autotune. They came out of nowhere from a planet far far away and are making people
Last night (July 1, 2015), the LA based electronic act LEX put on an incredible showcase at the Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC). A fully realized performance, it included a thematic arc with lights, costumes and super tight musicianship. Rather than just running through songs at random, the set-list was impeccably designed to draw you
Ryan Lott, otherwise known by his musical moniker, Son Lux, has been a burgeoning jack of all trades. Throwing in a hat into film score, advertising music and a slew of great collaborations; including work with Lorde, Beyonce producer Boots and Sufjan Stevens. Here with his original music in his third studio album, “Bones”, it
While everyone is getting their 4th of July plans together, here I am getting pumped for July 1st, when the new all girl, all analog electronic act LEX will be putting on what promises to be an absolutely killer show at the Los Angeles Theater Center. The girls blend the classic sounds of vintage synths,
It’s no secret that Killer Mike of popular hip hop group, Run The Jewels is a very politically involved person. So, when the shooting in the South Carolina church happened this past week, and the controversy of the Confederate flag came up, Killer Mike definitely made sure everyone heard his two cents. In a piece
The saxophone is the way to the heart, period. No other instrument has such an alluring sound nor as many cool points for it’s presence, whether it is the main melodic element or just a portion of a song, if played right, it leaves the listener besotted and wanting. Jazz Sax, especially used by wunderkind
Forgot a gift for Father’s Day? Here are 10 Dad Rock tracks he’s sure to love. Over the past few years, rock writers have found a new favorite way to deride and instantly dismiss an artist, album or song in two words–Dad Rock. It sparks images of khaki shorts and crocs, the perfect way to