Of the influences for Holy Fire, Foals vocalist and guitarist Yannis Philippakis lists “The Delta, voodoo, the swamp, sexuality, Byzantine iconography and music, syrupy rhythms, the mountains, the abyss, the decline of the bee populations, hip hop, and stoner rock” along with the folk music of the Deep South in the United States. Continue reading »
North Wales’ The Joy Formidable seems to have the knack for kicking off new years with panache. In January 2011, they released The Big Roar to considerable acclaim. In 2013, Wolf’s Law made its way into the public consciousness. Continue reading »
If there’s any model that has been done to death in the domain of rock and roll in 2012, it’s the 1970’s revival. It seems that a new band has been trying on the blurred guitars, vast riffs and chic facial hair each and every week. The latest ensemble to cross my desk wears the … Continue reading »
Sludge metal titans Kylesa have presented their own gift for the holidays with From the Vaults, Vol. 1, a tantalizing record. The rarities and B-sides take hold immediately, with the Savannah-based band’s tenacious and dirty love of dirty rock and dirtier metal pushing its way through. There’s also a new song, “End Truth,” that speaks … Continue reading »
The seventh full length from Sacramento’s Deftones exemplifies the energetic blend of the atmospheric and the heavy over the course of 11 tracks. It features extensive riffing, haphazard tempo shifts and Chino Moreno’s emotionally full vocals — all mashed into a California-tinged sunset. Koi No Yokan, which means “Love’s Premonition,” is dreamlike. It is an enthralling … Continue reading »
With a mighty swarm of guitar riffs and funky-as-hell vocals, Indian Handcrafts takes to Civil Disobedience for Losers with an attitude that is all too rare in today’s cookie-cutter rock scene. To make matters more impressive, this Barrie, Ontario-based outfit is just a duo. Brandyn James Aiken (drums, vocals) and Daniel Brandon Allen (guitars, vocals) bring a force … Continue reading »
I figured I would start a feature to highlight exactly what it is I’m rocking out to on whatever day it is. It’s really just an excuse to share YouTube clips and other items that may come up. On Black Friday in 2008, Jdimytai Damour, a temporary worker at a Wal-Mart in Valley Stream, New York, … Continue reading »
I figured I would start a feature to highlight exactly what it is I’m rocking out to on whatever day it is. It’s really just an excuse to share YouTube clips and other items that may come up. For this round, I’m checking out Pearl Jam’s complete MTV Unplugged show from 1992. It’s just a … Continue reading »
Presented by Eagle Rock Entertainment, FCA! 35 Tour: An Evening with Peter Frampton includes footage from the icon’s 2011-2012 world tour in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the legendary Frampton Comes Alive! record. The release is available in a two-DVD set and on Blu-ray, while a three CD set entitled The Best of FCA! 35 Tour is also out. This … Continue reading »
