Archive for June 14th, 2013

STREAM: RX Bandits – “Surf Wax America” (Weezer Cover)

We all know RX Bandits have an EP of covers coming up. They did a cover of one of those songs at Skate & Surf, and that song was “Surf Wax America,” originally by Weezer. Our friends and brothers at fellow AbsoluteVoices website AbsolutePunk have now posted a stream of the studio version of this […]

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Chief Keef Premieres “No Reason”

Chief Keef has remained in the headlines for virtually everything but his music recently, so it was refreshing to see the underage rapper return with a new track called “No Reason.” Unfortunately, these positive sentiments were rather short-lived for this admitted Chief Keef fan as the release isn’t exactly what one would expect from one […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Toasted Plastic – ‘June Highs’ (Album)

Toasted Plastic are an up and coming emo/math rock band from New Jersey working largely on the DIY circuit. (Their booking information even says “We will try to play any show.”) The weird rockers have released a full length today called June Highs on the new Bandcamp. It isn’t the band’s first album, but it […]

WATCH: Karnivool – “We Are”

Karnivool have released a brand new single entitled “We Are” with an accompanying music video which includes intriguing visuals ranging from children drawing mysterious shapes to deceased birds raining upon the earth. The track comes from the Australian progressive rock group’s forthcoming full-length, Asymmetry, which is set to drop July 19. Pre-order options for the […]

WATCH: Strawberry Girls’ Documentary Teaser

California’s Strawberry Girls recently got signed to Tragic Hero Records. While it’s still unknown when they will have a new release out on the label, we now know they have a documentary in the works. The documentary will be done by Ted Maider, and be primarily about the Girls’ first tour. The video on Zachary Garren’s […]

Darkest Hour Sign With Sumerian Records

D.C. metal veterans Darkest Hour have announced they are now signed to Sumerian Records and are in the process of writing a follow-up to their 2011 release, The Human Romance. The group are also currently in the midst of touring alongside Killswitch Engage, Miss May I, The Word Alive, and Affiance, so check out the […]

MOVIE REVIEW: My Best Day

Movie: My Best Day Director: Erin Greenwell Writer: Erin Greenwell Studio: Smithy Productions My Best Day is a drawn out indie drama with interesting characters and LGBT passion. Usually I find myself either loving or hating indie dramas. I either walk away feeling lots of emotion or I end up bored to tears wishing I could have my 90 […]

MOVIE REVIEW: Man Of Steel

Movie: Man Of Steel Director: Zack Snyder Studio: Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, Syncopy A year after wrapping production, Zack Snyder’s take on Superman has finally arrived in theaters with hopes of becoming the next comic book movie to shatter records. It’s the second time in a decade the caped hero has been brought to the screen, and fortunately […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Bruno Mars – “Treasure”

Bruno Mars has revealed a very flashy music video for his single, “Treasure.” The song is taken from his album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which was released in December of last year. You can watch the video by taking a look below the jump. Mr. Mars has a number of tour dates coming up, starting later this […]

MOVIE REVIEW: This Is The End

Film: This Is The End Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel Directed by: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen The hysteria surrounding the ‘end times’ that was so present in the last half of 2012 proves to be alive and well at the box office this week with the release of This Is The End. The inaugural directorial […]

Rick Rubin Discusses Working With Kanye West On New Album, ‘Yeezus’

There’s been a ton of news and hype lately leading up to Kanye West’s new album, Yeezus. During his album’s listening party in New York this earlier week, West made the announcement that Rick Rubin is indeed the executive producer on the upcoming album. Kanye West is even on record telling The New York Times, […]

BOOKWORMS REJOICE: First ‘Salinger’ Trailer Is A Treat

J.D. Salinger is one of the greatest literary minds to ever bless the world with his gift for words. Probably most well known for The Catcher In Rye, his work has changed countless lives around the world, but to this day much about the man behind the books is largely unknown. A new documentary aims […]