‘Music’ Archives
CM Punk Talks Punk Music
WWE wrestler, CM Punk, recently spoke with FUSE about his take on punk music and which bands are punk and which aren't. He talks about Green Day, Good Charlotte, Bad Religion, Rancid and H20 but fails to mention one of the greatest punk bands of all time in the Misfits. I'm assuming that was because there isn't any shadow of a doubt as to [...]
Album Review: Mak (Self-titled)
A subdued Radiohead is probably the best to describe the Montreal band, Mak. They are the latest in a slew talented bands coming out of the Canadian city. Their debut album is only nine tracks long but it speaks volumes as to how far the band can go. A lot bands that create a hallucinogenic experience often can't deliver live, but that's [...]
Bunny West Covers Iron Maiden
You gotta have some real big balls to be new to the game and try to cover Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills.” That’s what Bunny West did. There was no way I couldn’t play this video and see what she has. What she has is loads of talent. While her version of the Iron Maiden classic is nowhere near what you might expect, she made [...]
New Video From Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds
Just a day after their new album, Pound of Dirt, released, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds have all ready released a new music video, their second for the album. They've redone their first video for "Make it Rain" and added rapper Maino in a guest spot. thumbnail photo cred: rankun76
Elton John Explains Why He Made ‘The Union,’ Album and Film
THE UNION premiered last week on HBO. Directed by Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) and produced by T Bone Burnett, the film covers the musical relationship between Elton John and Leon Russell during their time when they made the album with same name as movie. In the clip above, John, talks about how his father didn't want him to [...]
Album Review: Unemployed by The Employees
The band name got me to open the email, the message behind the music got me to listen, the album left me desiring something else vocally. Or at least so I thought. The first go around on any album is like an awkward first date. You just need to have one more to see if its a good fit. And it was. The key to listening to The Employees is [...]
Chicago Band Back in Studio
For the first time since 2008, Local H, is back in the studio working on a new album. This time around the legendary indie rock band is working with Sanford Parker, a renowned heavy metal producer. He’s work with such bands like Bloodiest, Pelican and Yakuza. The record is due out this summer and currently named Hallelujah! I’m A [...]
THE HEAD & THE HEART ANNOUNCE NEW 2012 TOUR DATES
The Head & The Heart 2012 Tour Dates Mar 03 Snowball Music Festival, Avon, CO Mar 04 Granada Theater, Lawrence, KS Mar 05 Canopy Club, Urbana, IL Mar 06 Headliner's Music Hall, Louisville, KY Mar 08 Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL Mar 09 Vogue, The, Indianapolis, IN Mar 10 Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH Mar 11 Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, [...]
A Dating Site Based on Music Taste
Music is more than just the dream of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Music lovers can find love too! There is an actual dating website that pairs you up with another based solely on your music taste. It’s called tastebuds. An interesting concept for sure, it’s garnered the attention of fuse, BBC, and USA Today among many other notable [...]
Interview: Mr. Pianoman Brings the Noise
Independent Media Magazine recently caught up with Wayne Brown, Mr. Pianoman, via email. He talks about his group The Notorious Band, being the house band on BET's 106 and Park, how he got his moniker and much more. Indie Media Mag: What made you wanna jump on board as the house band for 106 and Park? Wayne Brown: It was an opportunity [...]
