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Montreal, QC // September 18th // #TurnBlue
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Our friends in cagetheelephantofficial are going on tour with us starting tomorrow, here is their new video
- Patrick
Really freaking out right now.
USA: Visit your local independent record store and buy the exclusive 2 track CD single featuring “Fever” and title song from the forthcoming album “Turn Blue” and get $2 off the full length album.
Find your local participating record store here.
Pre-order TURN BLUE from iTunes to receive instant downloads of “Fever” and “Turn Blue” here.
Artwork by Michael Carney
A Final Goodbye to My Chemical Romance.
This clothing maker is very good in their quality and really good designs. I really enjoy their clothing, and it is perfect for most occasions. Their name is Whole Hearted clothing, and they have really awesome designs and styles. Go check them out, just click on the pic.
This album by Shapist is really good, and you should listen to it. Listen to “Cancer”.
Artist Recommendation: Shapist
Just go listen to them, okay? They sound really good, and if you like the Used then you may like them. They have a rock sound that sounds like Bring Me The Horizon's Sempiternal. Go listen to them, especially their song "Cancer".
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8z2M_hpoPwk
Sex Pistols- God Save The Queen
Rocky Horror Picture Show, 1975 Film
Here is the link to Radkey's website if you are interested.
Artist Recommendation: Radkey
So, this band is very, very talented, and makes very good music. Their sound is similar to Misfits, and their punk sound really pulls you in from the first listen. They have just released a new EP, Devil Fruit, and I really recommend listening, especially if you really like original punk, and are looking for a band with that sound.
Classic Sex Pistols, just swearing and being outrageous on TV.
Artist Spotlight: Sex Pistols
They say that John Lyndon, nicknamed "Johnny Rotten" first came to the Sex Pistols wearing a homemade "I Hate Pink Floyd" t-shirt and had green hair, and after playing with them, he joined the band, and their career officially took off. With new clothing designed by band member Malcolm McLaren's clothing store the Sex, the band began attracting all sorts of followers, many of which who went to start their own bands. After performing at Saint Martins College, where member John Matlock was attending school, and after that, the band began playing gigs alt other colleges and art schools. Their career was taking off.
The Sex Pistols were creating a national stir as their violence and general outrageousness creating a big stir. One of their better known incidents was dubbed "The Grundy Incident", where the drunk Sex Pistols members went on air on Thames Television's Today program, where their swore and bantered with the host, Bill Grundy. The group was looked down upon by the British government and higher ups, especially the queen. But this also marked a turning point in the band. In 1977, John Matlock left the band, and was replaced by John Beverly, nicknamed "Sid Vicious". He had no experience with the guitar, but had a reputation in the punk scene. He brought the already anarchist, anti-christ band to a new level, with their release "God Save the Queen" in 1977. This release really pushed the Sex Pistols to fame and lead to their arrest by police during their mockery of the Queen's procession on a boat. They were dropped by their record label, A&M, and yet still continued to release songs on their own. The band went on tour soon after, and then the violent attacks against the band and punk fans began to be more widespread. Their final official album, Never Mind the Bollocks: Here Come the Sex Pistols, was released October 1977, and then they went on their final tour, the US Tour. Rotten and the band began becoming disgsted with Vicious and his outrageous behavior. Vicious was addicted to heroin, and was being, essentially, brought to his heroin addict girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, who the band had tried to get rid of for fear of Vicious's health, but had stuck around. The band began becoming more and more distant, and after Malcolm and the band abandoned Rotten in California, who was sick, with no money or transportation, the band's break-up was announced January 18, 1978. The band never reunited, and Sid Vicious died of a drug overdose.
This band was very influential in the punk rock movement, and popularized the idea of independent, underground producing and music. They paved the way for other bands, such as Black Flag, to go on the path of punk rock, and shock people beyond belief. The band also popularized punk rock lifestyle and clothing, and left a mark still evident today.
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I really recommend this song, as really is one of Lions Among Us's best songs.
Lions Among Us:
(Left to Right) Nick Rupert - Guitar, Nick Dewar - Vocals, Joe Burek- Drums, Mason Kemmerer - Bass
Interview: Nick Dewar, Lions Among Us
Hello. So I conducted an email interview with vocalist Nick Dewar, from the Christian Post-Hardcore band Lions Among Us. I asked him about his music and his influences, and here is what he said.
1. How did you get your start in music?
Nick: Well, I started playing music in 4th grade. My mom is a musician and a music teacher so it has always been around. I played in the school band and all of that as well. Then, I started taking lessons along with teaching myself. I started playing in bands when I was 15 or 16 and haven’t really stopped since.
2. What influences the music you make?
Nick: Literally everything influences us. We take inspiration from everything. My biggest inspiration is actually the pain I see around me. I know this might sound a little weird but let me explain. I have seen some very dark places in life. I never want to go back to feeling that way. And I see so many other people hurting and dying. They are the reason that I do this. It is my mission to help them get out of those situations. We are a band to show people that there is hope and there is love in the world. They are my biggest influence and reason that I do this.
3. How did you all meet, and how did the formation of the band occur? Nick: I was in a band before this one. We ended up breaking up for numerous reasons. So, I went into the studio and the engineer and I wrote and recorded the first EP. I then started putting together the right guys to fill the spots in the rest of the band. I met Nick (guitar) on craigslist actually. And through mutual other friends in bands or other bands that had broken up etc., the rest of us joined up.
4. Who are your inspirations, music-wise?
Nick: Musically, we all listen to very many different groups, everything ranging from Jazz and orchestral to pop and punk to hardcore and metal. So we bring a lot to the table honestly. We pull inspiration from many different kinds of music so it is hard to nail down just a few.
5. Have you experienced any difficulties or obstacles in your music career? If so, could you name some?
Nick: Yes. The music industry is FULL of difficulties and obstacles that most people don’t realize or know. There are the obstacles that you face from the musical band standpoint. The biggest one being money. Just to record a solid record costs thousands and thousands of dollars not to mention the hundreds of hours that are put into writing and perfecting it. Then after all is said and done, you only make a few dollars per record sold. Sometimes, you never even break even let alone make money on a release. Especially with how easily one can download music for free, many bands never make money on music alone. That also doesn’t count the cost of printing merchandise etc. as well. Which to make quality merch, is expensive. Then you think about the difficulties while on the road. Many of those include money issues as well. Van payments/repairs, insurance, food and other travel costs (which many bands members live on $10 a day for food or less). There are also the issues that many bands are on the road for 300 days a year. This means that they are away from home for birthdays, holidays weddings, not to mention deaths, funerals, hospital visits. I was 600 miles away when I got the call that my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Then there are the internal struggles like fights among band members or even finding the perfect band members to fit the band. You will be trapped in a van with them for hours and hours a day for 300 days a year; tensions will rise. It is not the glamorous life that many think it is. It is a very hard life. But there is nothing I would rather do.
6. Do you have any interesting encounters or stories of experiences that you have had while on the road?
Nick:There are so many crazy things that have happened on tour. Honestly though, the most amazing encounters we have on the road are with our fans. I know it might sound cliche or something but it is the truth. The fans are the reason we do this and it is awesome to meet them, talk with them and hang out. It truly is.
7. What are your plans for the future, music-wise? Do you have any particular direction that you plan to take your music?
Nick: The future honestly looks very bright. We have a ton of plans and really cool things in the works. We are writing a new record as we speak and hopefully that will be out this summer. The direction will be a mix of what we have done in the past and more. Our first record was quite electronic and pop like then our second record was much heavier and did not have much of an electronic element. This next record is going to be a mix of both and more. We will be releasing more information about all of this very soon!
Artist Spotlight: Jimi Hendrix
Purple Haze. Angel. Along the Watchtower. Heard of any of these songs? Well, they were written by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, whose lead singer was none other than Jimi himself. Born in Seattle, Washington, he was raised by his father, with his brother. His first instrument was a one-string ukelele, which he used to learn songs by Elvis. His father bought him his first guitar at age 15, an acoustic guitar, but then at, age 16, his father bought him a white Supro Ozark electric, and after that was stolen, his father bought him a Silvertone Danelectro. He played in many bands before The Jimi Hendrix Experience, including the Velvetones, Curtis Knight and the Squires, and the King Kasuals, and in the Isley Brothers backing band. Hendrix met Linda Keith, Keith Richards Girlfriend, after playing a show in NYC, and soon after met the rest of the experience: Mitch Mitchell and Eric Clapton. They played at the 1967 Monterey Pop festival, and many of their singles, including their cover do Hey Joe, became popular worldwide. The Experience broke up in 1969, but Hendrix went on to perform at Woodstock and become the highest paid rock musician in 1969. Hendrix was one of the most influential guitarist of the 20th century.
Rock Opera: Jesus Christ Superstar
Everything's Alright in this famous rock opera. With the music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics written by Tim Rice, this was one of the most well-known plays of its time. It follows the story of Jesus and his disciples on the last week of Jesus's life. This play was originally just a recording released in 1970, but developed into a play in 1971, and eventually a movie in 1973. The play has been performed over 50 times from even before it was authorized to be performed in 1971. It has won many awards over its span, including the Drama Desk award for Most Promising Composer in 1972, and was nominated for even more awards, including a Tony for Best Original Score. This play has been seen by people all over the world, and continues to remain a favorite in many people's hearts today.
![Green Day - East Jesus Nowhere [Music Video] Road To Nowhere](https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_n39xckmTSt1tq6rub_og.jpg)
"Road To Nowhere is inspired by Green Day’s song "East Jesus Nowhere". Its 1932- The Devil comes to a ramshackle town to peddle sin and vice, and the people must find the strength to resist temptation. ”
2nd Album Review: 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day
Green Day's rock opera and concept album 21st Century Breakdown won a Grammy for Best Rock Album, at the 52nd Grammy Awards, and I can really see why. The album expresses the discontent and struggles of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong's life, and the band's view of the 21st century. It is full of references from the band's lives, and the punk tones mixed with rock riffs and influences really brings this concept album together. Armstrong's one of a kind voice really supports this albums message and feelings, and it explores political and social aspects of the 21st century. From the softer,slower tones of 21 Guns to the punk-rock explosion in East Jesus Nowhere, this album breaks down the century we live in through the riffs and vocals of Billie Joe, Mike, and Jason and the drumming of Tre. Five well earned stars.
If haven't heard any of the album, go listen to East Jesus Nowhere. Great song.
Music video by Soundgarden performing Spoonman. (C) 1994 A&M Records
1st Album Review: Superunknown - Soundgarden
I listen to a lot of radio, and I am always looking for more music and artists to listen to, and more albums to listen to on repeat. So when I heard Chris Cornell's slightly rusted and twangy voice belting out Spoonman and Black Hole Sun, I knew I had to listen to the full album. The energetic, brisk pace of Let Me Drown to the heavier, darker sound of 4th Of July really shows the range of the album. One of Soundgarden's heaviest albums, this definitely did not disappoint, and now is one of Soundgarden's most iconic albums. If you haven't listened, go listen to Spoonman, and you'll understand the 4 and 1/2 rating of this album.
It's hard to believe That there's nobody out there It's hard to believe That I'm all alone At least I have her love The city she loves me Lonely as I am Together we cry I don't ever want to feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way I don't ever want to feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way (yeah yeah) Ooh no (no no yeah yeah) Love me I say yeah yeah Under the bridge downtown Is were I drew some blood Under the bridge downtown I could not get enough Under the bridge downtown Forgot about my love Under the bridge downtown I gave my life away (yeah yeah) Ooh no (no no yeah yeah) Here I stay yeah yeah Here I stay
Under The Bridge- Red Hot Chili Peppers
This song came off of the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik , and this particular song is about Anthony's struggles with the drug Mario, and how he used to take it under a bridge in LA. He felt really alone at the time, and, as it says in the song, he felt that the city was his only friend. He wrote this as he was walking along.
You can have my isolation You can have the hate that it brings You can have my absence of faith You can have my everything Help me Tear down my reason Help me It's your sex I can smell Help me You make me perfect Help me become somebody else
Closer- Nine Inch Nails
This song is from the album The Downward Spiral, which is about a man's descent into madness and ending in suicide. This particular song is centered around how this man hates himself and escapes his insecurities through "love-making". He is obsessed with the person he is singing to, and views the person as their only connection to life. The album is full of songs with under-lying meanings and darker themes. The way Trent twists the lyrics to create these themes is amazing and improved his music all the more.
Rock Operas: Rocky Horror Show
So "Over at the Frankenstein Place", we find Richard O'Brien, the creator of The Rocky Horror Show. This rock musical with hits including Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me, and I Can Make You A Man has been a crowd favorite ever since it's first appearance as a musical in Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square, in Chelsea, London. After only two performances, record producer Jonathan King signed the actors to make a cast recording. From then on, it had 2.960 other performances at the theatre, before branching out to have over 30 productions worldwide. A movie rendition, called The Rocky Horror Picture Show, really gained popularity for the show, with thousands of people going to see the movie worldwide. Over 30 cast recordings of were produced, and the musical won the 1973 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, and the 2001 Theatre World Award for Best Musical. It was nominated for other awards, such as the 1975 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design and the 2001 for the Best Revival of a Musical.
First Post
Hello people. So I will be posting a lot of rock stuff on my blog, and you guys can give me suggestions on what I should do.