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The Dillinger Escape Plan On Prog-Rock

Wed, May 22 2013 11:21am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Since the late-1990s, New Jersey's The Dillinger Escape Plan has operated at the forefront of inventive, uncompromising metal, their technically precise sounds termed mathcore, art-rock or even jazz-fusion, depending on the ears in question.

Pat Metheny – Tap: John Zorn’s Book of Angels, Vol. 20 (2013)

Wed, May 22 2013 10:38am - Source: Something Else!

Metheny constructs compositions spun from gorgeous and seemingly endless long-form melodies.

Re-Ranking SPIN’s Top 100 Drummers In Alternative Music

Wed, May 22 2013 7:03am - Source: Swan Fungus

Guys, I think we need to have a quick discussion about something.

Pub Landlord: Movie’s in the pipeline

Wed, May 22 2013 1:54am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

ALMOST 20 years since the Pub Landlord made his stage debut, Al Murray's beer-swilling barman is heading for the big screen.

The Cool Blue Halo Still Glows: A Conversation With Richard Barone

Mon, May 20 2013 4:15pm - Source: Pop Dose

Richard Barone has been many things over the course of his now-thirty year music career : singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, arranger, concert director, teacher, author and frontman, both with Hoboken legends the Bongos and as a solo performer.

Modern Worship

Mon, May 20 2013 12:47pm - Source: XLR8R

Broadcast , the debut album from Bristol's David Corney (a.k.a Hyetal ), linked its producer to a specific sound, a template which has stuck with him for better or worse.

Ranking The Studio Albums Of Low

Sat, May 18 2013 5:52am - Source: Swan Fungus

There I was, somewhere on the 134 heading West, trying in vain (again) to get all the way through The Invisible Way, when I started to wonder, "This is easily the WORST studio album Low has released, right? I mean…it has to be. What's worse than this?"

A User's Guide To The New Psychedelia

Fri, May 17 2013 11:39am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Psychedelia is all peace and love, LSD and second hand weed, sitars and protests against the Vietnam War. It's supposed to be as dead as Jim Morrison, as relevant as Harold Wilson's pirate radio policy and as naff as Austin Powers' underwear.

Dark Hemyspheres: May 2013

Fri, May 17 2013 5:15am - Source: The Music Mix

With the summer ales and Pimms out in force, we had that rare beast indeed: a hot and sunny bank holiday.

Man’s Gin – “Inspiration” (Stereogum Premiere)

Thu, May 16 2013 6:34pm - Source: Stereogum

2005′s War Metal , 2007′s Eater Of Birds , and 2009′s Gin. ( Gin placed at No. 2 on Stereogum's list of 2009′s best metal albums , and I had it at No. 3 on my Pazz & Jop ballot that year.)

Planet Gear: Mat Riviere on his Casio SK1 & Yamaha SU200 sampler

Thu, May 16 2013 8:14am - Source: Drowned In Sound

'Planet Gear' is an irregular feature on DiS, in which we ask musicians to get a bit geeky and talk us through the equipment that makes the 'magic' happen...

Something Else! Interview: Steve Morse of Deep Purple

Wed, May 15 2013 3:22pm - Source: Something Else!

Guitarist Steve Morse joined us as Deep Purple released both deluxe and vinyl editions of their new album Now What?!, a comeback which has already topped the charts in four countries — and gone Top 20 in 13 more.

Interview: TeamMate

Tue, May 14 2013 11:20pm - Source: ArtistDirect

TeamMate 's cinematic swagger definitely makes good on the implications of their new release's title, The Sequel EP.

Q&A: Judas Priest on New DVD, Album Sessions and Aging Metalhead Injuries

Tue, May 14 2013 3:43pm - Source: Rolling Stone

British metal greats Judas Priest have released quite a few live home videos and DVDs over the years.

New Wave Of Dutch Heavy Jazz: Dead Neanderthals Interviewed

Tue, May 14 2013 10:00am - Source: The Quietus

'FUCK conventions and FUCK expectations', declaims the website of Dutch heavy jazz brutes Dead Neanderthals.

Stereoboard Talk To Delphic Ahead Of Their Relentless House Party Show In Manchester (Interview)

Mon, May 13 2013 1:16pm - Source: Stereoboard

You perhaps may not have heard of Delphic, but I'll be surprised if you haven't heard their music.

Matt Parker – Worlds Put Together (2013)

Mon, May 13 2013 12:18pm - Source: Something Else!

Matt Parker's debut album Worlds Put Together is appealing, but in an odd way.

Forgotten series: Shotgun Messiah – Violent New Breed (1993)

Sat, May 11 2013 2:44pm - Source: Something Else!

In 1993, I had little to no interest in Shotgun Messiah.

Editors' Picks: Our Favourite Albums And Tracks

Fri, May 10 2013 4:53pm - Source: The Quietus

The worst aspect of music journalism, in some respects, is its tendency to encourage lists.

Exclusive: Munky, Head, Fieldy, and Ray Talk Korn's "Best" Album, Reunion, Tour, and More

Thu, May 09 2013 3:40pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"That looked like it did 15 years ago," smiled Ray Luzier from behind his drum kit.

Q&A: House Of Black Lanterns

Thu, May 09 2013 11:12am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Dylan Richards, who has previously released music under the names of King Cannibal and Zilla for labels including Ninja Tune and Warp, last year announced a new project called House Of Black Lanterns.

Stone Gossard Talks "Moonlander", Books, New Pearl Jam, and More

Wed, May 08 2013 4:17pm - Source: ArtistDirect

In some ways, Moonlander feels like the best way to get to know Stone Gossard.

The Matt ‘N’ Jeff Radio Hour, Episode 17: Danny Seraphine

Wed, May 08 2013 2:20pm - Source: Pop Dose

In the rock milieu, drummers are hardly ever famous in their own right; unless you happen to sing while you're swinging the sticks, like Phil Collins or Don Henley (or, around Popdose, Andy Sturmer), it's exceedingly unlikely that the garden-variety fan will ever have any idea who you are (or notice when you're fired).

Rainbow – Live in Munich 1977 (2013)

Wed, May 08 2013 1:37pm - Source: Something Else!

If you have any doubt who the greatest singer in the history of metal, heck, maybe in the history of rock 'n' roll is, just pop this DVD into your player and fast forward to the second song.

COSMO SHELDRAKE

Tue, May 07 2013 11:31pm - Source: The Recommender

Today's recommendation is so fine that he had us questioning what music itself actually is.

Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of The City

Tue, May 07 2013 7:18am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

What do we talk about when we talk about Vampire Weekend ?

Mainliner - Revelation Space

Tue, May 07 2013 12:06am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Kawabata Makoto, as those of you know your Japanese noise underground will be aware, is the guitarist and main man of the legendary Acid Mother's Temple, and Mainliner is one of his off-shoot bands.

Mike Pride’s Bacteria To Boys – Birthing Days (2013)

Mon, May 06 2013 12:03pm - Source: Something Else!

The follow-up to 2010s' Betweenwhile by Bacteria To Boys involved a transition from Darius Jones to Jon Irabagon in the sax role, but also a transition for its chief, Mike Pride, too.

Tegan and Sara

Mon, May 06 2013 6:11am - Source: Music-News.com

Canadian twins Tegan and Sara Quin have returned to Australia.

Rid Of Me Turns 20

Fri, May 03 2013 8:36pm - Source: Stereogum

I couldn't presume to say that there's a right way or a wrong way to hear PJ Harvey for the first time, but I like the way that I did it.

Welcome Center – Different Joys EP

Fri, May 03 2013 6:04pm - Source: All Things Go

Jesse Smith and Aaron Sternick have been making music together for years and under their latest moniker, Welcome Center , they've put together an EP called Different Joys comprised of five lo-fi rock tunes filled with dance grooves, fuzzy guitars, and miles and miles of heart.

Fred Armisen Takes Punk Alter-Ego Live

Fri, May 03 2013 3:58pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Last Saturday, fans packed into Vampire Weekend's sold-out show directed by Steve Buscemi at New York City's Roseland Ballroom to see the band make their triumphant return.

Album Review: Savages - Silence Yourself

Fri, May 03 2013 1:57pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

There is a short monologue printed on the front cover of the Savages debut LP Silence Yourself.

Album Review: Guided By Voices – English Little League

Thu, May 02 2013 4:22am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Robert Pollard is like the William Carlos Williams of alternative rock.

First listen: Daft Punk's Random Access Memories

Wed, May 01 2013 10:23am - Source: Drowned In Sound

You know the facts by now: the roll call of discerning collaborators, the listening party in the arse end of Australia, the fake Glastonbury appearance, the glittering robots kitted out in Saint Laurent – and that it's Daft Punk first new artist album in six years.

Interview: Paul Noonan of Bell X1 (Part 2)

Wed, May 01 2013 10:20am - Source: There Goes the Fear

If you haven't caught up yet and read the first half of Carrie's wonderful interview with Paul Noonan of Bell X1 , go here.

Phish: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 6/20/95

Tue, April 30 2013 2:00pm - Source: Here Comes The Flood

Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 6/20/95.

One Track Mind: David’s Angels, “Rid Of You,” from What It Seems (2013)

Tue, April 30 2013 12:20pm - Source: Something Else!

The allure of Danish-Swedish quartet David's Angels comes from their uneasy truce among chanteuse jazz, avant-Prog and indie rock, and the tension that creates.

The 405 meets Dawn Richard

Tue, April 30 2013 7:20am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Very few contemporary R&B musicians succeed in carving out a bold and daring sound, let alone keeping it clean and consistent throughout an entire album.

Melissa Webster: Green Day at Berkeley, With Exclusive Slideshow by Natalie Nesser

Sat, April 27 2013 2:24am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

"It's been a long time since I've been able to say this. Berkeley, California!" shouted Billie Joe Armstrong to his screaming hometown crowd at The Greek Theater on April 16th, blowing kisses to the audience as a green-haired Tre Cool ran up to the drums, bassist Mike Dirnt took command of the spot to his left, and a stoic Jason White stood to his right... and the energy only escalated from there.

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