Posts Tagged ‘band’

Denki Groove: The iPhone/iPod Touch Band

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

A Japanese band called Denki Groove has used some musical instrument apps on jailbroken phones & ipods to do a fantastic version of the song “Smoky Bubbles”. The instruments include virtual guitar (with strumming!), bass, keyword and drums. Video Included.

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Black Kids Are Having The Best Week Ever!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Soundtrack? is a new recurring feature in which we tell you more about the music heard in each episode of Best Week Ever. This week, were talkin about Partie Traumatic, the debut album from the adorable indie rock band Black Kids.

Okay, everybody just calm down. Soundtrack is a feature that talks about music that played during Friday night’s episode of BWE. So obviously I’m aware of the fact that this is a year/weeks/however long on your hipster calendar…

Uncompromising and Unforgettable: John Lennon’s Best Album

Friday, September 12th, 2008

For his first proper solo album, John Lennon easily could have rested on his Beatles laurels and put out a safe, nostalgic collection of songs that borrowed heavily from the sound of his old band. But that wouldnt have been John Lennon, now, would it?

God: **** Listen First of all, how about the clever use of gospel piano (provided by Billy Preston) to back up a song denouncing religion? And imagine the shock waves this must have sent through Beatles fans when they first heard it, as…

Shirley Manson Says She was Scared in Taking on Sarah Connor

Friday, September 12th, 2008

After a successful career in the music world as the front-girl of Garbage, singer Shirley Manson has now made the leap to the acting world, having appeared in the second season premiere of The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Although it was reported that Manson would be playing corporate honcho Catherine Weaver, we had no clue she would be a T-1001.

“Some terminator action; I don?t know, they don?t really tell us much about what?s going to happen from episode to episode, we really learn on a need to know basis, unfortunately, so I?ve not seen an idea for where it?s going to go. With…

Cake Builds 100% Solar Recording Studio For New Album

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

The rock band Cake has adopted solar panels to record their upcoming album with 100% solar power.

The band has a?page on their site?dedicated to the endeavor, which includes a short video and facts about solar power. It's clear that the band not only wants to make a more sustainable album, but that they want to spread awareness as well….

Led Zepplin Back in the Studio

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Led Zeppelin could be on the brink of a 10th studio album after musicians Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham said they had been working on new songs.

“Whatever it ends up as, to ever get a chance to jam with two people like that, it is a phenomenal thing for me. It's my life. It's what I've dreamed about doing.”

Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist, LeRoi Moore, Has Passed Away

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

RIP!

@6. Two guys that were 19 years old from Mashpee Mass died on the same day a few days ago in Iraq. One by small arms fire, the other by roadside bomb. Maybe we should never speak again..ever. To die is different than anyone supposed and luckier….

Guitarist collapses at Rockin’ the Riverfront concert

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

The free Rockin’ the Riverfront concert hit a scary note Friday evening when one of the guitarists for opening band Spitting Nickels collapsed on stage mid-way through the group’s set. According to the band’s website, the guitarist’s name is Tom Gunne. The band was opening up for classic rock headliners Blue Oyster Cult.

Medics and police jumped on stage immediately and began administering first aid. A woman in the front row asked for everyone's prayers. The members of the large crowd was quiet and polite — aside from a few shouts of encouraging words…

System Of A Down To Reunite At Eurovision 2009?!?!

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

World renowned Armenian-American rock band System Of A Down has expressed interest in representing Armenia in next years Eurovision song contest to be hosted in Russia.

System Of A Down, which has been advocating for Armenian Genocide recognition since its early garage band days is noted for the liberal political views expressed in their songs. The band’s music tackles a myriad subjects including War,…

Top 10 American Bands

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

A well written and insightful countdown of the top 10 American Bands.

A lot of my friends are Ween fans that I can not talk to about Ween. The die-hard have taken silly inside jokes and twisted them into some strange free-base religion that is only fully understood if you attend mass on mushrooms. I lack…