For the Queens native, the title was a no-brainer. He had just seen the Johnny Depp film “Public Enemies” when someone gave him a crime encyclopedia. So Yayo has learned a lot about John Dillinger lately. Somebody who Tony didn’t need to research for his mixtape was former Firm member Cormega. “I had to bring […]
Archive for July, 2009
Madlib and Guilty Simpson are O.J. Simpson!
July 23rd, 2009 
Brandon Here is some really exciting news. I was caught off guard when i heard this this morning. Hopefully the album lives up to my exepectations and sounds as good as Madvillainy. Today it was revealed that the Oxnard, California producer/emcee and the Detroit veteran emcee are uniting to form O.J. Simpson, with a forthcoming album […]
50 Cent and Eminem album in the works?
July 23rd, 2009 Brandon An Eminem and 50 Cent collaboration is just a rumor at this point, but at least one of the pair has gone on the record saying he’d be interested in doing it. 50 Cent told MTV last week that he’d “love to” work on an album with the Detroit rapper. The two rappers have featured […]
Four Year Strong – Explains It All
July 23rd, 2009 James Shotwell Artist: Four Year Strong Album: Explains it All Genre: Pop Punkcore Label: Decaydance Fans of Four Year Strong’s debut label release, Rise or Die Trying have spent over a year feverishly awaiting new material from the group and the pickings have been slim. Now, about a month before the two year anniversary of that release, […]
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Comments Off on Four Year Strong – Explains It AllUTG Time Capsule 7/22 [With Mark Rose!]
July 22nd, 2009 James Shotwell UTG Time Capsule is a weekly feature in which we showcase a classic music video that we feel left a mark on the music world. When possible, the choices for each week [and the reasoning behind it], will come from a member of the music industry [artists, label people, publicists, journalists, etc] so that we […]
Posted in Features, Interviews Tags: falshback, i love the way she said l.a., mark rose, music video, new feature, punk rock, spitalfield, utg time capsule, Victory Comments Off on UTG Time Capsule 7/22 [With Mark Rose!]Thrice responds to leak
July 22nd, 2009 James Shotwell We last brought you an announcement from Vagrant Recors regarding the extremely early leak of the new Thrice album, but this time, the band has something to say: Hey guys, By now, we’re sure you’re aware of what happened yesterday/late Monday night, and we’re sorry we weren’t able to comment until now, but we didn’t […]
More VIDEOS from the Chemical Beats LP
July 22nd, 2009 Brandon Van Ark – “Return” (produced by Van Ark) Van Ark – “The Gift” (featuring Oz the Arc Raider) (Produced by Van Ark) Van Ark passed me a few more links of his videos. This time around it is two videos for songs from the Chemical Beats LP. Check Van Ark out at www.myspace.com/vanarkmusic
Some more songs that’ll be featured on Guitar Hero 5
July 22nd, 2009 Brandon AFI – “Medicate” A Perfect Circle – “Judith” Billy Idol – “Dancing With Myself” Brand New – “Sowing Season (Yeah)” Bush – “Comedown” The Derek Trucks Band – “Younk Funk” Duran Duran – “Hungry Like The Wolf” Eagles Of Death Metal – “Wannabe In L.A.” Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc.” Gov’t Mule – “Streamline Woman” […]
Posted in News Tags: Guitar Hero 5 Comments Off on Some more songs that’ll be featured on Guitar Hero 5Nas denied access to see the birth of his child
July 22nd, 2009 Brandon Queens rapper and Rock The Bells co-headliner Nas will reportedly miss the birth of his son from ex-wife and singer Kelis. While the estranged couple was expected to attend a court hearing Tuesday morning over child and spousal support, plans changed as Kelis went into labor at 10:30 a.m. According to TMZ, Nas’ lawyer Mark […]
The AP Fallball Tour Line-up announced!
July 22nd, 2009 James Shotwell Alternative Press Magazine is giving readers a double dose f live music this year by introducing the AP Fallball Tour! Much like the annual spring tour, this eclectic line-up will cover America from coast to coast with some of the hottest bands in the scene. This fall’s line-up: Mayday Parade [Co-headlining] The Academy Is… [Co-headling] […]
Posted in News Tags: alternative press magaznine, ap, fall ball tour, fallball, mayday parade, secret handshake, set your goals, the academy is, you me at six Comments Off on The AP Fallball Tour Line-up announced!Colbie Caillat is about to have a “Breakthrough”
July 22nd, 2009 James Shotwell Colbie Caillat has announced her new album, Breakthrough, will be available everywhere on August 25. The tracklist can be seen below. Track list: 1. I Won’t 2. Begin Again 3. You Got Me 4. Fallin’ for You 5. Rainbow 6. Droplets 7. I Never Told You 8. Fearless 9. Runnin’ Around 10. It Stops Today […]
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