Month: November 2009

The Mary Onettes, Islands

Sweden’s The Mary Onettes created a small buzz two years ago when it released its debut self-titled disc. That was mostly due to its 80s new wave sound of shimmering guitars and lush, dreamlike synthesizers. To many that loved the cd, it brought back many fond memories when Echo and the Bunnymen and New Order…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2009

MILEY STALKER UPDATE Mark McLeod may not have been charged with stalking Miley Cyrus, but he’s not off scot-free.   According to PerezHilton.com, McLeod pleaded guilty to “obstruction of police and disorderly conduct.”   The 53-year-old got two years of probation, has to go to mental health treatment, and cannot use a computer during that…

RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, NOVEMBER 2009

The Antikaroshi, Crushed Neocons (Fonatana Universal Records) Bordering the three musical states of Black Sabbath, Kings of Leon and Lou Reed, this German trio threaten math rock nonsense at the beginning (“Downtown”) before settling in to a found groove that weds the Paranoid guitar sound to an addictive little figure that would have fit in…

Mojo Rising, Feel What You Feel

Mojo Rising has taken the land down under by storm as they now set out to take over the states.   Making the move from their home-land of Australia to the sunset strip of Los Angeles hopes to be a beneficial one for the band.   They hope to create a brand new fan-base by…

Alexandra Celano, I’m Overcome

This singer/songwriter from Southern California is bringing her highly spiritual & inspirational music to the forefront.   Alexandra Celano blends a joyful mix of Christian, country, rock, pop and Americana to make up one uplifting sound.   Celano invites you to come along on her celestial life journey.   The eleven tracks on I’m Overcome…

Morning Fuzz, Self-Titled

This Morning Fuzz will without a doubt get your motor running from the early morning to the midnight hour.   Morning Fuzz are a Brooklyn-based band with ROCK at the core of everything!   The group is made up of front man, Frank Fussa on vocals & guitar, Chris Johanidesz on bass & vocals and…

The Peace, The Peace

The Peace is led by Bobby Kendes who wrote all the songs for this debut release while also taking care of vocal & acoustic guitar assignments.   One other key figure on this record is Aaron Z. Katz who is responsible for producing, arranging, recording, co-engineering & mixing this entire project.   Katz also played…