Kamran
11-27-2006, 02:54 PM
John Lintz culls Easton
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Site (http://www.eastonrock.com/) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/eastonrock)
Exploding onto the scene is an understatement for the teen indie pop-rock band Easton. The West Palm Beach, Florida-based band began captivating audiences in the summer of 2005, practically coming out of nowhere to build a substantial following in the South Florida area. Now, the band tours regularly throughout the south and southeast, and my money says as soon as they graduate high school, they will be snatched up in a hurry. As far as sound goes, think Rocket Summer and Relient K with a hint of Melee. If you are into pop-rock, get hip to these boys soon.
Chris Conlan opts for The Radio Fix
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/theradiofix.jpg
Site (http://www.myspace.com/theradiofix) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/theradiofix)
I've been following The Radio Fix for awhile now since their latest EP, Of Hyancith and Jasmine. Their up-tempo style of pop-rock is what caught my attention and still has to this day. I'll find myself going back to their EP to get my fix, but now the guys have two newly recorded songs with producer Steve Wilson (Jonezetta, The Class of 98). From these two new tracks, you can see a vast improvement in their music, with a more tight knit sound. The new tunes remind me very much of The Juliana Theory in their prime.
What's to come of this band – I can't really say; but I hope they soon find themselves a new home so they can unleash their music to the masses. The Radio Fix has the ability to take over the pop-rock scene by storm.
Scott Miller plugs Sure Juror
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/surejuror.jpg
Site (http://www.fageater.com/) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/surejuror)
Hailing from the, uh - "sunny" state of New Jersey, this dynamic five-piece indie-rock outfit is defined by their synergistic musical approach. Combining a number of instruments and styles - from the more typical but well-implemented guitars and drums to eclectic electronica and symphonic flourishes – Sure Juror display an obvious grasp of energetic pop rhythms as well as a flair for articulating the slow and dramatic. With all these skills in tow, these guys craft a brand of experimental pop that's truly their own and fully deserve every iota of underground hype they've generated so far on various music blogs.
Earlier this year they made their entire self-titled debut available for download via the Sure Juror blog, giving away one track at a time (along with a brief explanation of each song), in a unique gesture towards their fans. The blog is now phased out in favor of the band's website, so check the album out in the site's music section because it's good AND free. Sure Juror's sophomore album, SMUT, has recently been finished and will hopefully be available for purchase soon. I, for one, can't wait to hear it.
Alex Davies humps Enter Shikari
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Site (http://www.entershikari.com/) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/entershikari)
Heavy music, in general, is going through a rather stagnant period. You've got your guys in eyeliner caring more about the tightness of their jeans than their riffs; those that think referencing Guns 'n' Roses and Jack Daniel’s on their bio's will somehow amount to a record deal; and the geniuses who think 12 songs of crunch-crunch-squeal-chugga-chugga is somehow groundbreaking. Yes, “original” is starting to become the Dodo of descriptive terms used in this genre. So, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to grab your glow sticks and hail Enter Shikari as your new leaders.
Marrying metal and hardcore with the exhilarating electro of trance and euphoria, the Herefordshire collective bring fun and frolics back to a genre predominantly bereft of the qualities, whilst matching any of the current bands “de jour” in intensity and talent. Even though the band releases their music themselves, they recently stormed to the top of the MTV2 rock chart in the UK with the single “Sorry, You're Not A Winner,” proving their grassroots sensibilities and loyal fan base. The single – the bastard child of the Sega Megadrive generation and extra crunchy metalcore – is a perfect introduction to the band. As likely to evoke fond memories of the Golden Axe soundtrack as sonically kick you in the face, the band mix gang vocals, screams and clean singing, to great effect. Also, refreshingly, all in an English accent, a thing of rarity in bands of this ilk from this side of the pond.
So give Enter Shikari a spin today. Or for your visual stimulation, why not check out the videos (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1191695521) for "Sorry, You're Not A Winner" and the excellent "Mothership" at the videos (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1191695521) link.
Aaron Yarborough picks The Holly Springs Disaster
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/thehollyspringsdisaster.jpg
Site (http://www.myspace.com/thehollyspringsdisaster) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/thehollyspringsdisaster)
Formed from some ashes of the most promising young bands in the Regina, SK area (Away From Here, Short Story, Prevail), the Holly Springs Disaster are destined for great things. Drawing strong influences from hardcore and southern rock, their blend is definitely one that can satisfy the ears of many music fans across the world. The band are heading down to Oakland, CA in February 2007 to record a new demo, and from there they'll be ready to bring their music to the masses.
Kamran Rouzpay taps Darla Farmer
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/darlafarmer.jpg
Site (http://www.myspace.com/darlafarmer) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/darlafarmer)
Darla Farmer is one awesome band in the early stages of their promising musical career. Coming together in Nashville, Tennessee at Belmont University, this six-sometimes-seven-piece act blends a wide range of influences for a genuine and special musical experience. Featuring guitar, bass, drums, piano, violin, trumpet, and trombone as its musical backbone, Darla Farmer takes a unique twist on Tom Waits/Nick Cave-inspired Americana. Mix equal parts Beatles, Radiohead, and the Blood Brothers into the equation for something wild, dark, violent, and simultaneously heart-wrenchingly beautiful, not too dissimilar from A Whisper In The Noise.
Frontman Clinton Wilson’s lyrics are chilling, provocative, and thoughtful while maintaining a level of accessibility for listeners. As phenomenal as Darla Farmer’s music really is, Wilson’s lyrics are the focal point, as the music comfortably wraps around the lyrical themes.
Darla Farmer are in the process of picking and choosing final album material before heading into the studio for (hopefully) a 2007 debut LP release; the demos will have to hold you off for now, but trust me, it’ll be worth the wait.
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/easton.jpg
Site (http://www.eastonrock.com/) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/eastonrock)
Exploding onto the scene is an understatement for the teen indie pop-rock band Easton. The West Palm Beach, Florida-based band began captivating audiences in the summer of 2005, practically coming out of nowhere to build a substantial following in the South Florida area. Now, the band tours regularly throughout the south and southeast, and my money says as soon as they graduate high school, they will be snatched up in a hurry. As far as sound goes, think Rocket Summer and Relient K with a hint of Melee. If you are into pop-rock, get hip to these boys soon.
Chris Conlan opts for The Radio Fix
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/theradiofix.jpg
Site (http://www.myspace.com/theradiofix) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/theradiofix)
I've been following The Radio Fix for awhile now since their latest EP, Of Hyancith and Jasmine. Their up-tempo style of pop-rock is what caught my attention and still has to this day. I'll find myself going back to their EP to get my fix, but now the guys have two newly recorded songs with producer Steve Wilson (Jonezetta, The Class of 98). From these two new tracks, you can see a vast improvement in their music, with a more tight knit sound. The new tunes remind me very much of The Juliana Theory in their prime.
What's to come of this band – I can't really say; but I hope they soon find themselves a new home so they can unleash their music to the masses. The Radio Fix has the ability to take over the pop-rock scene by storm.
Scott Miller plugs Sure Juror
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/surejuror.jpg
Site (http://www.fageater.com/) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/surejuror)
Hailing from the, uh - "sunny" state of New Jersey, this dynamic five-piece indie-rock outfit is defined by their synergistic musical approach. Combining a number of instruments and styles - from the more typical but well-implemented guitars and drums to eclectic electronica and symphonic flourishes – Sure Juror display an obvious grasp of energetic pop rhythms as well as a flair for articulating the slow and dramatic. With all these skills in tow, these guys craft a brand of experimental pop that's truly their own and fully deserve every iota of underground hype they've generated so far on various music blogs.
Earlier this year they made their entire self-titled debut available for download via the Sure Juror blog, giving away one track at a time (along with a brief explanation of each song), in a unique gesture towards their fans. The blog is now phased out in favor of the band's website, so check the album out in the site's music section because it's good AND free. Sure Juror's sophomore album, SMUT, has recently been finished and will hopefully be available for purchase soon. I, for one, can't wait to hear it.
Alex Davies humps Enter Shikari
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/entershikari.jpg
Site (http://www.entershikari.com/) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/entershikari)
Heavy music, in general, is going through a rather stagnant period. You've got your guys in eyeliner caring more about the tightness of their jeans than their riffs; those that think referencing Guns 'n' Roses and Jack Daniel’s on their bio's will somehow amount to a record deal; and the geniuses who think 12 songs of crunch-crunch-squeal-chugga-chugga is somehow groundbreaking. Yes, “original” is starting to become the Dodo of descriptive terms used in this genre. So, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to grab your glow sticks and hail Enter Shikari as your new leaders.
Marrying metal and hardcore with the exhilarating electro of trance and euphoria, the Herefordshire collective bring fun and frolics back to a genre predominantly bereft of the qualities, whilst matching any of the current bands “de jour” in intensity and talent. Even though the band releases their music themselves, they recently stormed to the top of the MTV2 rock chart in the UK with the single “Sorry, You're Not A Winner,” proving their grassroots sensibilities and loyal fan base. The single – the bastard child of the Sega Megadrive generation and extra crunchy metalcore – is a perfect introduction to the band. As likely to evoke fond memories of the Golden Axe soundtrack as sonically kick you in the face, the band mix gang vocals, screams and clean singing, to great effect. Also, refreshingly, all in an English accent, a thing of rarity in bands of this ilk from this side of the pond.
So give Enter Shikari a spin today. Or for your visual stimulation, why not check out the videos (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1191695521) for "Sorry, You're Not A Winner" and the excellent "Mothership" at the videos (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1191695521) link.
Aaron Yarborough picks The Holly Springs Disaster
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/thehollyspringsdisaster.jpg
Site (http://www.myspace.com/thehollyspringsdisaster) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/thehollyspringsdisaster)
Formed from some ashes of the most promising young bands in the Regina, SK area (Away From Here, Short Story, Prevail), the Holly Springs Disaster are destined for great things. Drawing strong influences from hardcore and southern rock, their blend is definitely one that can satisfy the ears of many music fans across the world. The band are heading down to Oakland, CA in February 2007 to record a new demo, and from there they'll be ready to bring their music to the masses.
Kamran Rouzpay taps Darla Farmer
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/articles/unsignedfeature/darlafarmer.jpg
Site (http://www.myspace.com/darlafarmer) | Listen (http://www.myspace.com/darlafarmer)
Darla Farmer is one awesome band in the early stages of their promising musical career. Coming together in Nashville, Tennessee at Belmont University, this six-sometimes-seven-piece act blends a wide range of influences for a genuine and special musical experience. Featuring guitar, bass, drums, piano, violin, trumpet, and trombone as its musical backbone, Darla Farmer takes a unique twist on Tom Waits/Nick Cave-inspired Americana. Mix equal parts Beatles, Radiohead, and the Blood Brothers into the equation for something wild, dark, violent, and simultaneously heart-wrenchingly beautiful, not too dissimilar from A Whisper In The Noise.
Frontman Clinton Wilson’s lyrics are chilling, provocative, and thoughtful while maintaining a level of accessibility for listeners. As phenomenal as Darla Farmer’s music really is, Wilson’s lyrics are the focal point, as the music comfortably wraps around the lyrical themes.
Darla Farmer are in the process of picking and choosing final album material before heading into the studio for (hopefully) a 2007 debut LP release; the demos will have to hold you off for now, but trust me, it’ll be worth the wait.