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| Posted: 12 Mar 2009 11:20 AM PDT Check out the new video from AM for “Hear Me Sing”. Popwrecker Tatum caught AM live at Deli Magazine’s issue #3 release party. Read about here.
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| Posted: 12 Mar 2009 10:45 AM PDT From London, England, Razorlight has released its third album, Slipway Fires, in the United States. Although they are not very well known here in the States, they are quite renowned across the pond in England and the rest of Europe. Though accused of selling out on their last album, I believe that this record is proof that they are still true to their raw-edgy rock roots. The music that can be found on Slipway Fires has a wide range: from soulful-gospel love songs to rock ballads to just plain good old rock n’ roll. Having been one of the bands who opened for the Who at the Live 8 music festival, they have quite the growing reputation. The lead singer Johnny Borrell is quite the diverse singer whose vocals have a wide range, evident in all of their songs. Borrell has a similar sound to that of John Frusciante and what could be a hint of English spice that only makes it that much sweeter. Of course the band would be nothing with out the rest of the band members: Björn Sten Ågren on the guitar, Carl Gustaf Dalemo on the bass and Andy Burrows on the drums. Razorlight’s “Wire to Wire” has such a church-gospel sound that makes me want to actually pay attention at church. But I would imagine they would have started their own church: The Church of Love. All the while their song “Stinger” preaches of love lost and a broken heart. The lyrics, with the outstanding vocals and the phenomenal combination of instruments, create this powerful song that has the power to hit you deep. Out of London, Razorlight is becoming the next big thing. Slipaway Fires is available now. Tracklisting:  Related Posts |
| The Airborne Toxic Event @ The Note, West Chester PA Posted: 12 Mar 2009 08:45 AM PDT With a tour schedule like The Airborne Toxic Event’s (see: non-stop), a band every once in a while needs to take a turn off the beaten path. Having teamed up with Radio 104.5, The Airborne Toxic Event did just that by detouring its current tour from Philadelphia 45 minutes west to the suburbs in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This past Monday, March 9th, that California five piece played West Chester’s The Note to a sold out, all ages crowd. While West Chester gets a big thumbs down, the Airborne Toxic Event along with Henry Clay People and Alberta Cross, all get two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Alberta Cross impressed with their dynamic range. They spanned genres in a single set, keeping the audience on their toes and rocking out along. The sold out venue went wild as The Airborne Toxic Event’s drummer Daren Taylor began assembling his kit and tech guy started setting up the stage for the rest of the band. As the lights were dimmed so just a solitary spotlight shone on the drum kit, the roar of the crowd became deafening and the band took stage. The Airborne Toxic Event kicked off their high energy set with the first four songs of their self-titled debut in album order. Front man Mike Jollett’s sexy vocals growled out lyrics as violinist and keyboardist Anna Bulbrook stomped around stage and got lost in her own violin playing. TATE peppered the set with songs that didn’t make the record and with a new song, “Echo Park”, that featured a warm, beautiful and entrancing violin. The Airborne Toxic Event is a high energy show full of tight musicianship and raging beats and riffs that needs to be heard danced around to. Catch The Airborne Toxic Event as they continue to make their way around the US, with a stop through South By Southwest, before heading over to the UK for a two off stint before touring the West Coast. Check the band’s MySpace page for dates and venues.           Set List: The Airborne Toxic Event: website | myspace | @ download: philadelphia 2008 | The Airborne Toxic Event review | @ the tla | @ monolith 2008 | @ the night the buzz stoel christmas  Related Posts |
| Deli Magazine Issue #3 Release Party @ The Roxy, LA Posted: 12 Mar 2009 07:45 AM PDT
Deli Magazine, an indie music ‘zine based in New York City, has dedicated its time and efforts to bringing indie artists into the limelight, while leaving their music untouched. Although its initial inception focused on NYC based indie acts, they have expanded to include Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago, and Nashville. Last Wednesday, Deli mag celebrated their third Los Angeles issue with a release party at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood. After skimming through some of the issues situated at my table, I discovered that Deli is truly a fine replica of what an indie-zine should be. Although not a full-blown magazine as of yet, the printed version is informative and creative, giving the audience a brief peek into the mindset, musings, and description of the bands they intend to surface. The live performances, at least the ones that I could stay long enough to witness, were very mellow and sophisticated. The first performers were Angela Correa (from the band Correatown) and Daniel Ahearn (an indie/electronica solo artist). Their performance together, even though very simplistic (merely the two of them and an acoustic guitar apiece), was amazing. Their duets welded beautifully and their individual performances were even more astounding. Angela played a rendition of an old country song entitled “Saturday Night” that revealed the power and skill in her vocals. Her voice is sultry with an accent of angst, and an ample amount of emotion. Although Daniel’s MySpace page incorporates more of his recorded tracks that involve aspects of electronica, his set was merely acoustic, but he had a wonderful voice, and swept you off your feet with his meaningful lyrics and delicate strumming. The following act was AM, an indie/alternative/pop band, whose music has been used in a variety of television shows and films. The band is named after lead singer/electric and acoustic guitarist AM, who also plays in another indie/psychadelic rock band known as Mondo Domingo (as featured in the third issue of Deli Magazine: Los Angeles). AM’s band, which included a variety of instruments and musicians, had a soulful synchronicity. Their music was, oh I know I shouldn’t say it but, groovy. AM even referred to his music as being influenced by “his soul records.” The release party was fairly entertaining, and for a good cause, too.                 Deli Magazine: website Most Commented Posts |
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