Showing posts with label SXSW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SXSW. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Cruiserweight


Several years ago on a trip to SXSW i happened upon a kick ass rockin' group fronted by a feisty singer. A quick chat resulted in a self produced EP and several beers. On my return to the London i added a couple of tracks to the database at my workplace and featured one track, "Cautionary Tale" in an unsigned show. The track got more positive responses than anything else had before it and for a long time afterwards. I occasionally exchanged email with the guys but gradually lost touch and didn't see too much of their name around.
As it turns out they had joined with Doghouse records and have since released two EPs, they have an album due out at some point this summer with an internet only EP ahead of that in mid June, things are looking good.

check out a sample from the album here

Through near constant touring and a ton of hard work they look about to burst out, not a moment too soon either. Do yourself a favor and check out their tunes, catch them live next time they pass through your town and buy a t-shirt.
I myself will try to track down "Cautionary Tale" on some kind of official or legit site.

I did what i said i would and thanks to the band here you go - Cautionary Tale
In the meantime this is the video for "Balboa" the lead track off their upcoming EP "Rocks The Moon"

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Fluff My Boner


Sweet news from Warped HQ that Chiodos have been added to this year's tour, unfortunately it is only one date but it is in Detroit, also added is Matisyahu who will be on for 3/4 days in July.

Chiodos is a band i have liked for a fair while but never seemed to have given them attention they deserve, that changed recently after SXSW where i caught them at Emo's, there was also some Craig Owens shenanigans with Anthony Green both of which made me dive deep into the two Chiodos albums that i own. For that stuff with Anthony Green then i am sure a swift youtube search will reap rewards.

Chiodos is shit hot rock music, a sextet whose vocalist has a distinct and powerful delivery that perfectly captures their tuneage, check them out and make your own opinions.

Lexington is currently getting airplay on all good radio stations, and some bad ones too.


Photo Credit: Dave Hill from the Equal Vision website