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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
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Saosin
In the middle of a big tour with fellow acts, Forgive Durden, Mikoto, The Outline, Envy on The Coast, Saosin ready their new single "Voices". Soon after this tour they will head off with AFI on a tour through September. The post-hardcore group have created quite a stir despite their mere three years of existence with their debut full-length set to land in late September. Be sure to check out their MySpace for additional tour happenings.
Posted on 08.25.2006 by J-Sin

Jim Reid formerly of Jesus and Mary Chain
Jesus and the Mary Chain former singer Jim Reid has recently put out an album under the moniker Freeheat which was a gulping dose of desert indie rock dashed with elements of psych rock and post-punk. Recently he recorded some sessions on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 6 along with Phil King. His signature vocals and sparse instrumentation on his single "Dead End Kids shows a man finding his mark time and time again. "Stranded" was recorded live at the 12 Bar Club while Vegetable Man" was recorded live as a tribute to Syd Barrett with a full band at The Bar Academy Islington in mid-July. Be sure you also check out Freeheat's "The Story So Far" to compare and contrast his stark stripped down sound of his solo material with his new outfit.
Posted on 08.18.2006 by J-Sin

The Thermals
Sub Pop Records burst into the limelight when Nirvana's major label debut produced a rabid fanbase who raided the highly influential grunge band's past discography. Flash forward to 2006 and their new group The Thermals. Filled with a wall of distorted college rock ala Guided By Voices and Pavement, their latest album "The Body, The Blood, The Machine" is a concept themed around the United States being run by a Christian fascist theocracy, which is scaringly close to reality. Check out "Test Pattern", for a good injection of Orwellian indie rock.
Posted on 08.18.2006 by J-Sin

Jet
"Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" [Real Audio]
"Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" [Windows Media]
Posted on 08.11.2006 by J-Sin

Dead Prez and Outlawz
Posted on 08.11.2006 by J-Sin

Buckcherry
Posted on 06.16.2006 by J-Sin

Art Brut
"Good Weekend" [Windows Media]
Posted on 06.16.2006 by J-Sin

Keane
"Is It Any Wonder?" [Windows Media]
"Is It Any Wonder?" [Real Audio]
Posted on 06.06.2006 by J-Sin

The Scourge of the Sea
Posted on 06.06.2006 by J-Sin

Asobi Seksu
Posted on 05.04.2006 by J-Sin
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