Los Angeles electroclash-funk-rockers A.i. live up to the title of their latest album, Sex & Robots, bringing you futuresque party music packed with libido. Singer Nick Young has gotten quite a few references to The Artist Currently Known As Prince, so you know you're in for a sweaty good time!
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Artist Spotlight: A.i.
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Interview: Jim Boggia
by Staff (more posts) in today, Rock, Folk
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Jim Boggia is a Philadelphia-based musician who's a big fan of the Kinks and Stevie Wonder. In this series he shares his boredom with "band rituals," some sobering thoughts on the state of the Union, and why he's happy not to be signed to a major label. Check it out after the break! |
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Interview: Benzos
by Staff (more posts) in today, Rock, Alternative, Electronic
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Benzos is a New York quartet that plays "very strong pop," according to PopMatters, and will likely appeal to fans of Keane, U2, and Coldplay. In this session with Uncensored Interview, they address their musical influences (Jerry Garcia and John McLaughlin), why MTV has become "a channel for 11 year old girls," and a burning question about Back To The Future. Check it out after the break! |
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The iconic grunge rockers that brought you "No Rain" back in '92 finally returned this year! Blind Melon's new lead vocalist proves his ability to produce the kind of sound the band's fans have come to love, but adds his own fresh twist for their first studio record in over a decade. |
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Artist Spotlight: Tu Fawning
by kwyszyn (more posts) in today, Pop, Rock
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Continuing the Oregonian theme, today we're featuring the debut EP from Polyvinyl's Tu Fawning, a mix of classic rock and electronic pop from four Portland musicians. Find our selected tracks from Secession after the jump! |
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Brooklyn, NY's In Flight Radio is soaring towards success in first class. Their second album, The Sound Inside, combines sweeping alt-rock guitars with the folk-influenced voice of lead singer Peira, producing a sound that's been approvingly compared to a female-fronted Coldplay or U2. |
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Interview: South
by Staff (more posts) in today, Rock
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This latest Uncensored Interview is with South, the British alternative band featured on The O.C. who've been compared to Doves, Keane, and even the Beatles. In these clips, the members discuss their favorite tracks from You Are Here, their thoughts on George W. Bush (hint: not super positive), and why you should definitely go to a South show. |
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Interview: Raine Maida
by Staff (more posts) in today, Rock, Alternative, Interview
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Today's Uncensored Interview is with Raine Maida, the frontman of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. Find his thoughts on writing songs for pop stars, why he engineered his solo debut on his own, and his biggest musical influences after the break! |
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New Music Tuesday
by Staff (more posts) in today, Rock, Indie Rock, Acoustic, Folk, Soul, Experimental, Electro
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Ed Rec Vol. III features new tracks from the French electro label Ed Banger's biggest artists, including Justice, DJ Mehdi, Uffie, SebastiAn, and more! What else can we say but RRREC'D! |
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Artist Spotlight: Memo
by Staff (more posts) in today, Rock, Acoustic
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Last year, two-man British alternative band Memo was voted "Best Contemporary Artist" by the Torbay ArtsBase, a forum for promoting literature, arts, and music around the Torbay area (southwest UK). This year they've added a drummer and bassist and are working hard on new material as a full band, adding their debut EP to Amie Street in anticipation of their upcoming full-length! |
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