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The Loving Dead, Brutally Frank and Koffin Kats @ The Machine Shop 1/20/2012
Flint’s The Machine Shop hosted an exceptional psychobilly-charged show for the Koffin Kats CD Release Throwdown this past Friday, January 20th. The bands made sure that the journey through horrible weather and snow-coated roads was worth coming to see them perform. The Loving Dead Brutally Frank Koffin Kats To clarify a few things about psychobilly: it is basically a sped-up version of rockabilly that blends in certain genres of music like punk, rhythm and blues. Part of what makes it its own music genre is the specific usage of an upright bass, which ensures solid, dark beats. Also, the subject of the songs (girls, gore, death, sci-fi, and socially unacceptable topics) are expressed…
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Song of the Moment: Madonna “Promise To Try”
Ten years ago today I lost my Mom so I figured Madonna’s beautiful song, “Promise To Try” would make a fitting “Song of the Moment” to share with others who might have also lost someone at a young age…
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Paper Diamond @iLounge 1/21/11 (Photos)
www.paper-diamond.com www.facebook.com/paperdiamond www.twitter.com/paper_diamond http://elmandoak.com/ Fans of electronic music, Rastas, party kids and lots of pretty girls showed up to see Paper Diamond at the iLounge inside of Pontiac’s Clutch Cargo’s this past Saturday. We were there to check out what all the BUZZ was about. Paper Diamond is a part of the Pretty Lights Music label as well as his own label, Elm and Oak. Elm and Oak is actually a conglomerate of of a record label, design firm, art gallery, blog, management company, and clothing line based out of Boulder, Colorado. Paper Diamond’s performance was impressive. He has developed quite a sizable following in the Detroit electronic music scene. For…
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Album Review: First Aid Kit “The Lion’s Roar” 1/19/11 (Score 82%)
By Alexis Simpson It’s interesting how Noize favorites, Jack White and Conor Oberst, both chose to work with First Aid Kit this year. Conor Oberst toured with them, and Jack White produced and released a 7″ record featuring First Aid Kit on Third Man Records. Jack and Conor were obviously on to something! First Aid Kit put out a great first album, and their second effort just as good. The duo is made up of Swedish singers, Klara and Johanna Söderberg. The girls are known for their song writing, blended melodies, simple/pure sound, and rich vocals. The album could have used a few more standout ethereal-type tracks and elimination of some…
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Song of the Moment: Two Gallants “Nothing To You”
www.twogallants.com I love love love the band, Two Gallants. They are on Conor Oberst’s label, Saddle Creek, and have a slew full of wonderful songs. So, have a listen and dedicate the song to whichever jerk you’d like to dedicate this song to. Ha! Below you’ll find the live and studio versions of this song. Lyrics to Nothing To You : Well my kind’s been around forever And I claim to be one of the few But the lost cause of words walks away with my nerves ‘Cause I’m gay as a choir boy for you You got hair that recalls me of rivers Runs softly while you dream of…
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Justin Townes Earle: Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now Trailer (New Album Due 3/27/11)
We can’t wait for Justin’s new album! Check out this short glimpse into the recording of his new album:) And for those of you that missed these-check out our photos from Justin’s performance at Orlando Calling: http://www.noizenews.com/archives/4502
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Song of the Moment: Lana Del Rey “Video Games”
http://www.lanadelrey.com/ In case you’ve been living under a rock the past few months and have missed the BUZZ about Lana Del Ray-this week’s Song of the Moment is Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games.” Her album comes out at the end of the month and it’s gonna be huge. She’s been taking a bit of a beating due to a recent image change to better fit in with the industry. Others can’t handle that she looks/sounds like sex and has a rich daddy. Haters gonna hate…Regardless, the girl has skills and it’ll be interesting to watch her emerge. She performed last Saturday on SNL and has been receiving some harsh criticism,…
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Album Review: Steve Aoki “Wonderland” 1/10/12 (Score 81%)
http://www.steveaoki.com http://www.dimmak.com I adore Steve Aoki. I got the chance to see him live this summer at the Identity Fest and loved his presence. He’s a star-the hippest of the hip. I also am a fan of several of his well-known tracks such as: “Misfits” “Wake Up Call” and “New Noise.” I’m excited to see him finally release a full-length album. Other than a few songs that failed, it’s an interesting album in the genre I like to refer to as pop-techno. His music is so damn likable and catchy, even if it’s a ‘lil heavy on the dubstep. 01. Steve Jobs (feat. Angerr Dimas)-Love the build-up! Bouncy. Video-gameISH. Aoki’s…
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Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced!
We are excited that Coachella has announced their new lineup for this year. The same lineup is performing April 13-15 and April 20-22. What do you think of the lineup? Should we go to this festival? 🙂 Friday, April 13 & 20 The Black Keys, Swedish House Mafia, Pulp, Refused, Arctic Monkeys, Mazzy Star, Afrojack, Explosions in the Sky, M83, Amon Tobin, Cat Power, Madness, Jimmy Cliff & Tim Armstrong, GIRLS, The Rapture, Madeon, M. Ward, The Horrors, Frank Ocean, Horrors, James Alesso, Sebastien, Yuck, Neon Indian, Dawes, Black Angels, Deathgrips, Wu Lyf, Breakbot, Atari Teenage Riot, Feed Me, Givers, Other Lives, Band of Skulls, R3hab, Wolfgang, Midnight Beast, EMA, Ximena…
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Dead Throne Tour 2011:The Devil Wears Prada, Whitechapel, Enter Shikari (Photos & Concert Review)
There is nothing like hardcore metal music to relieve the stresses of the week. I walked into the Royal Oak Music Theatre feeling tired and stressed out, but left feeling fresh and new. The Devil Wears Prada, Whitechapel, and Enter Shikari are on the forefront of the metal scene. Enter Shikari is a British band that mixes electronic music with metal in the most interesting way. Whitechapel is a heavy-hitting death metal group out of Knoxville, TN that are insanely good live. Lastly, The Devil Wears Prada is a revolutionary Christian metealcore band out of nearby Dayton, Ohio. Things got so lively during the performance of TDWP, that security kicked…
