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- La Roux – La Roux
- As Tall As Lions Prize Pack Contest
- MP3 Minute: Nathan C. “Vangazi”
- The Airborne Toxic Event’s Acoustic Cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down”
- Popwreckoning Exclusive: 96.5 The Buzz Halloweenie Roast
| Photo Essay: Blink-182 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Maryland Heights, MO Posted: 01 Oct 2009 10:00 AM PDT After rescheduling and a shuffling of the original lineup (Weezer, Taking Back Sunday and Chester French out, The Academy Is… and Fall Out Boy in) Blink-182 took the stage on a chilly evening in St. Louis to thousands of screaming fans and filled the evening with their catalogue of hits and humor.
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| Posted: 01 Oct 2009 09:10 AM PDT I used to listen to my mom’s old 80s cassette tapes and records, merely because I hadn’t developed my own taste in music. Even if I was born in the latter half of 1989, I can still say that I’m a child of the 80s. Elly Jackson is a fellow child of the 80s, but listening to he Sure, electro-pop has gotten its second wind in 2009 with Lady GaGa and Little Boots sending everyone into a tizzy, but La Roux’s sound takes advantage of the distinctly 80s synth they’ve adopted. Starting off the record, "In For The Kill" sends us straight into Jackson’s falsetto and a complete track void of bass, giving a youthful, tinny introduction to a outstanding debut. Most artists wouldn’t have the cojones to sing falsetto on the first song, but Jackson succeeds her age in most aspects on the record. Both the second song on the record, "Tigerlily," and the second single released in the UK months ago, "Bulletproof," surely show another side of Jackson’s voice, and another attitude. "Tigerlily" is both sassy and sexy, with a killer beat on Langmaid’s part. And as upbeat and danceable as "Bulletproof" is, it’s essentially Jackson telling a gent that she’s not going fall for his crap anymore. It’s modern-day girl power, even if Jackson’s persona is indisputably androgynous. From there, La Roux dives into tracks featuring synthed steel drums, so reminiscent of Yazoo and Erasure, you almost forget you’re listening to someone who’s 21 years old right now. The lyrics are the one giveaway that Jackson is still young – but not immature. The ideas aren’t dated, or clichéd, and relatable without being pedestrian. The one thing, musically, that La Roux does differently than their much older influences is the vocal layering – especially on "In For The Kill," "I’m Not Your Toy" and "Reflections are Protection." Those songs – as well as the rest of the album – are best when listening to them on large, doughy headphones that cover your ears completely. It’s just too bad La Roux isn’t coming anywhere near Seattle on their next tour, as I’d like to hear how to these songs sound live. It seems that this "red-haired one" and her partner have become the new leaders of the 80s comeback. If you haven’t realized that yet, I highly recommend finding their album. British magazine The Fly says: “With this superb self-titled debut, which is every bit as good as the hype hinted at, the flame-haired Brixtonite has managed to paint sublime pictures of love and loss with squelchy synths, clipped beats and shimmering electronics.” Tracklisting: La Roux: website | myspace Related Posts |
| As Tall As Lions Prize Pack Contest Posted: 01 Oct 2009 08:15 AM PDT Today, Oct. 1, New York ’s alternative rock group As Tall As Lions embarks on tour with MUTEMATH. As part of a special treat in celebration of this tour, we have an As Tall As Lions prize pack to giveaway. To enter, simply comment and tell us your favorite As Tall As Lions lyrics by next Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 at 10 a.m. EST. We’ll pick a lucky winner then. Prize pack includes: a poster, a vinyl and autographed CD copy of their latest release You Can’t Take It With You. You must live in the U.S. to be eligible. Tour dates: As Tall As Lions: website | myspace Related Posts |
| MP3 Minute: Nathan C. “Vangazi” Posted: 01 Oct 2009 07:15 AM PDT UK producer Nathan C. has teamed up with Danny Dove to produce “Vangazi” which has been building momentum since the start of 2009 with it’s first airing on Pete Tong’s Essential Selection on BBC Radio 1 (as a bootleg of “Unbelievable” by EMF). Nathan C. has now replaced the sample (for legal reasons) and the track has built-up support from a host of DJ heavyweights including: Pete Tong, Funkagenda, Deepgroove, and Tristan Ingram, among many. “Vangazi” is an energetic, hard hitting club track that gets you moving almost instantly. If you dig what you hear, head over to Beatport and support Nathan C by purchasing “Vangazi.” Nathan C.: myspace Related PostsThis posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Airborne Toxic Event’s Acoustic Cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” Posted: 01 Oct 2009 02:19 AM PDT At KRBZ 96.5 the Buzz’s “Kegs and Eggs” on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the Firefly Lounge in Westport in Kansas City, MO, the Airborne Toxic Event perform an acoustic cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down.” Related Posts |
| Popwreckoning Exclusive: 96.5 The Buzz Halloweenie Roast Posted: 30 Sep 2009 06:22 PM PDT It’s that time of year again. What time, you ask? Time for Kansas City’s 96.5 The Buzz’s Halloweenie Roast. Spooktacular! Enjoy nine bands at the Beaumont, and partake in the Freaks Tattoo Costume Contest to get your goulish Halloween spirits in full swing before the 31st. The show is all ages and doors are at 5 p.m on Wednesday, October, 28. Four local bands will play inside while this crazy line-up rocks it hard outside: Start out the evening by giving a listen to frenzied NY punk indie-rockers, White Rabbits. Listen to what the Rabbits have to offer by listening to It’s Frightening on iTunes. Take in the cool, smooth blues and soul of the Austin-based group Black Joe Lewis (& the Honeybears). I predict that these fellas will get the crowd moving to their gritty, swing tunes. Seriously. You can’t sit still during a tune like “Bitch, I Love You.” Next up are Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo of The Raveonettes. The Everly Brothers, Cramps, Bowie (the list goes on) inspired musicians should deliver a set full of fun songs and awesome melodies. Expect to hear n The the 80s synth-pop rockers whose hairstyles were as memorable as their albums, A Flock of Seagulls, will be next on the bill. Jet, the Australian loves who brought you “Are You Going To Be My Girl,” will be headlining the show outside. Catch up with these rockers by giving their album, Shaka Rock, a listen. Buzz Halloweenie Roast: tickets Related Posts |
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