Monthly Archives: June 2012

Review: “Little Sun” – Alphanaut

Electronic-art group Alphanaut’s new album Little Sun is a concept album with a slight twist: it tells the story of frontman Mark Alan’s dog Dingo who passed away in 2009.  It’s a mostly moody affair – a slow burner of … Continue reading

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{Contest}: Maren Parusel & Hills Like Elephants Giveway

In conjunction with The Musebox, Hills like Elephants and Maren Parusel, Leading Us Absurd has put together its first official contests.  About Hills like Elephants:  Hills like Elephants are ready to make themselves visible to you. The band, which has … Continue reading

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Song of the Week: “Pressure Drop” – Toots and the Maytals

(This post is bound to make my brother happy, I’m sure.) Summer time is the perfect time to listen to reggae, and Toots and the Maytals’ “Pressure Drop” is one of my all-time favorite reggae songs. What sets Toots and … Continue reading

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Album of the Week: “Pet Sounds” – The Beach Boys {Happy 70th Birthday Brian Wilson}

Pet Sounds is one of those albums that deserves every single accolade it receives, and perhaps more. Brian Wilson is one of rock’s certifiable geniuses, and it doesn’t sound that far fetched to suggest he is the closest thing that … Continue reading

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Video Premiere: “Frankie” – Keaira LaShae

Courtesy of the Musebox: With a dash of electrifying vocals, a smidgen of gravity defying choreography and a whole lot of Superhero Swag, newcomer R&B/Pop superstar Keaira LaShae is the epitome of all-encompassing talent. Having a natural flair for music, fitness and … Continue reading

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Exclusive Interview With Dust Engineers’ Zachary Meyer

Originally conceived to create the fictional home recordings of a nonexistent South Dakotan teenager, The Dust Engineers are in reality a new Brooklyn/Queens-based band. “Ask Bobby Zimmerman about inventing a persona,” laughs Zachary Meyer, singer and guitarist. “Sometimes romanticization is better than … Continue reading

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Album of the Week: “No Code” – Pearl Jam

From about 92-95 Pearl Jam was perhaps the biggest band on the planet.  Their second album, Vs. set the record for most copies sold in a week, until the record was broke by Garth Brooks in 1998. Eddie Vedder was … Continue reading

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Song of the Week: “You Can Call Me Al” – Paul Simon

  For the longest time, I always associated Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” with Sesame Street. How that happened, I’m not quite sure. I’m assuming one of my older brothers must have turned the channel to MTV when … Continue reading

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New Music: “Walk Away” – The Bolts

If you’re looking for a new band that truly rocks, then you would be wise to check out California’s Bolts. With its loud and crunchy guitar sound and sing-along chorus, “Walk Away” seems destined to be played in arenas. Both … Continue reading

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New Music: “Snot Nosed Dweeb” – Dust Engineers (Free MP3)

The title might seem like a joke, but The Dust Engineers’ “Snot Nosed Dweeb” would fit in perfectly with mid-90s alternative rock.  The guitar tone sounds like Dinosaur Jr.’s classic “Feel the Pain”, but with a slightly twangy feel.  The … Continue reading

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