The theme of this week’s Contrast Podcast compiled by Tim Young is “Kings and Queens”. Lots of cool songs were submitted by web celebrities such as Heather (I Am Fuel, You Are Friends), Ross (Just Gimme Indie Rock), and The Duke of Straw (The Late Greats). I would, of course, …
I overlooked a new release this week in the “What are you buying?” post. Priestbird (the artists formerly known as Tarantula AD) released the trippy In Your Time today. If you can, imagine mid-70s Pink Floyd recording an album of metal tunes out in the California desert with Josh Homme …
On my radar … Elk City – New Believers (Friendly Fire Recordings) – My wife was a big fan of The Melting Hopefuls of whick Elk City’s Renee LoBue and Ray Ketchem were a part of. Luna guitarist Sean Eden joins Elk City on this throwback to ’50s and ’60s …
I caught Def Leppard a few years ago when they toured with Cheap Trick and I’ve got to admit the British hard rockers sounded nearly as good in 2005 as they must have back in 1983. With a lineup that has been in tact since 1992 when Vivian Campbell (Dio/Whitesnake) …
Gruff Rhys – Candylion (Team Love Records) By Eric Rottmayer I would never claim to be a Super Furry Animals fan. In fact, you might say that I passed quick judgement on the Welsh superstars after only hearing a couple of songs here and there. Unfortunately, I missed out on …