Certainly not a beach boy-influenced West Coast beach scene, the latest from the Virginmarys is all killer riffs, crap weather and dangerous vibes. Stay tuned for a tour with Ugly Kid Joe and an upcoming record.
Video of the Day: Jeremy Albino – Rolling Down The 405
Another stellar artist from the Easy Eye sound stable of artists. This one is from his scheduled November release, Jeremy Albino is driving what might be the driving tune of the year as well as a top summer jam.
Song of the Day: Creeping Jean – Always At My Door
The spirit of Hare Krishna era Beatles is prominent on the latest from Brighton rockers Creeping Jean.
Video of the Day: Massive Wagons – Missing on TV
Fresh kutbof Lancaster Massive Wagons supply a blast of AC/DC via the Struts swagger on their latest single.
Song of the Day: Kissin’ Dynamite – Back With A Bang
Whitesnake devotees Kissin’ Dynamite are out this week with their latest banger of a record, Back With A Bang
Video of the Day: Thee Marloes – Mungjin Saja
Coming to you from Surabaya, Indonesia, the Three Marloes, think Khurangbin with more vocals, delivers on a cloud of old-school soul. The new record, Perak will be released later this year.
Video of the Day: Bright Eyes – Bells & Whistles
Bright Eyes, Aka Conor Oberst’s record Five Dice, All Threes is set to see the light of ear later in the year. In the meantime here is the first single, “Bells & Whistles.”
Live Video of the Day: Dave Alvin- Death Of The Last Stripper
A brilliant Dave Alvin cover of a classic Terry Allen Song. Live from the Mucky Duck, Houston Tx.
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The Georgia Thunderbolts – Stand Up
With this backwoods barn burner, it looks like the upcoming Georgia Thunderbolts record is going to continue its ascent to the top of the Southern rock mountain.
Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge – Tell Me Why U Do that
Now under the tutelage of John Osbourne (Brothers Osbourne), Grace Bowers has transplanted herself to Nashville and assembled a hot pocket new band in advance of her new record. The latest single is Bootsy worthy wit the essence of Sly Stone wafting in the air.
Remedy – Moon Has the Night
big hooks, brilliant choruses, everything you would want in an unapologetic AOR band. Think of a night ranger riding a Def Leppard on this one.
Redd Kross – I’ll Take Your Word For It
Influencing everyone from Nirvana to the Lemon Twigs, Power Pop titans Redd Kross are back and better than ever with this gem.
The Loyal Cheaters – Dynamite
With a belter of a singer, The Loyal Cheaters Lena McFrison slinks the stage like I the devil-spawn of Doro and Suzi Quatro. The Glam stomp record of the year is written all over this one.
Video of the Day: Battlesnake – Motorsteeple
Don’t let the witches and wizards imagery scare you away, these Aussie rockers would have fit in quite nicely between Queen I and Queen II on your vinyl shelf. If your pistil-and-mortar mixology creations run aground on the islands of Queen, Judas Priest, and Uriah Heep, this one might be your jam.
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