Taking Rock Noir to London
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There are so many bands out there nowadays: good and bad bands, underground and commercial bands, one hit wonders and evergreens, classic and trendy. But how many do you know who actually INVENTED a new genre?
Belladonna, the “pyromantic” creators of what is now known as Rock Noir, did ju  Last chatter by Cristina M | 6 Comments  |
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In previous episodes of this historical tale we’ve talked about Junk Culture the ‘early days,’ in fact the days were so early they were before Junk Culture formed. We examined the motivation behind a young lad with the world ahead of him, a head of fluffy blonde hair and a keen interest in fema Last chatter by Andrew_Culture | 3 Comments | "I'd draw pictures of me in a band, though I think the name of my imaginary band in 1986 was "Bad Dudes" or something equally horrible
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What does Christmas mean to you?
To me, Christmas means some time off to spend more time with family. For me, it's also a time to reflect on the role that Jesus Christ plays in my life.
Are you buying your band mates presents this year?
Probably not. I don't really buy Christmas presents f | Canada's Music Round-up
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This summer showcased so many bands, the music was never ending and that was the sunshine amongst the rain - literally. It rained almost every day! I am not friends with the rain myself but we get along better than snow. If it’s warm outside I don’t mind rain. Enough about the rain and the drama Last chatter by altsounds | 2 Comments | "What's meant to be is meant to be and la de da."
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Note to readers: Jon Anderson has a great accent. I tried to copy this down as he said it and edit as little as possible so you can read it in his voice. Enjoy!
Altsounds: It's always so hard for new bands. They're broke and they have to work their asses off to get ahead. That was a long time a Last chatter by Heron | 8 Comments | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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I waited around for a good couple of hours, until Fake Problems arrived. Apologising, more than fashionably late, and a little drunk. They were pretty funny and sweet though, so it wasn’t all bad.
Altsounds: OK so Fake Problems are…
Sean: Sean.
Casey Lee: Casey Lee.
Derrick: And I'm Derri Last chatter by catshoe | 6 Comments | The Altsounds Concentrate | Tuesday 3rd November 2009
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Well, that's another years Halloween festivities over. I'm not sure about you, but I did absolutely sweet F.A. to celebrate it. Halloween isn't a scary occasion anymore but the Christmas adverts are the freakiest. I mean come on, it's only just November! We know what you are all buying each oth Last chatter by Heron | 13 Comments | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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Whilst crouching down packing my camcorder away, I saw a luminious sticker with Billy Talent scrawled across it stuck on the leg on of their tour manager. Heart pumping, I approached him to persuade - or beg - for five minutes of their time. So I began talking like an excitable, star-stru Last chatter by jack s | 1 Comments | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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On Sunday, the weather turned nasty, so I stood at the press tent door and offered shelter to passing musicans, a very damp guitarist from Brighton based Ghost of A Thousand traipsed in from the cold in exchange for a two minute interview.
Andy: Hi I’m Andy from Ghost of A Thousand Last chatter by jack s | 1 Comments | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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It was tipping it down on Sunday so I offered shelter to wandering bands in exchange for a quick interview. I grabbed a very wet Jay, Jonno and Oliver of A Place to Bury Strangers.
Altsounds: So you guys are from New York, if I were to go to New York, where would I go to rock out?
Olive Last chatter by Heron | 1 Comments | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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Barrie from Milk White White Teeth was relaxing on the sofa interviewing with the BBC until I dragged him onto the floor for a rock and roll interview . Barrie, who plays keyboard, glockenspiel, electric guitar, harmonica and adds some vocals to the textured sound of his eight piece band, w Last chatter by Heron | 1 Comments | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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I approached Middleman as they've built themselves an impressive fan base in Leeds, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Apparently it's about raving, turning 30 and waking up in trees.
Altsounds: Let's do some introductions.
Slurpy: Hello I’m Slurpy and its my 30th birthd |
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It was tipping it down on Sunday so I offered shelter to wandering bands in exchange for a quick interview. I grabbed a very wet Jay, Jonno and Oliver of A Place to Bury Strangers.
Altsounds: So you guys are from New York, if I were to go to New York, where would I go to rock out?
Olive | Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest
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I just walked into the room when someone grabbed me and plonked me down next to Andy from Manchester Orchestra. My hearing had taken a bit of a beating throughout the weekend and I didn't hear who they said it was. A bit flustered, I started recording as I was told I’d only have a few minutes | "It's obsessive and it's weird and it's so incredible."
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Altsounds: For a few years there, you guys dominated the airwaves. You were all over radio and television and Dashboard was unavoidable. You've been rather low key more recently. Have you been taking some time off?
Chris Carrabba: We've been doing stuff. I never take time off of the music. Last chatter by GlockMeAmadeus | 4 Comments | "Playing metal and drinking Jager goes hand in hand these days"
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Altsounds were lucky enough to catch a quick chat with Uearth bassist John “Slo” Maggard before their recent show at the Electric Ballroom in Camden. Here’s how it went down.
Altsounds: So, tell us about the tour so far?
John Unearth: Well it’s almost done. It’s the last show here tonight | "I had the doctor set this giant guitar pick into the cast on my hand."
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Everyone has heard Carl Verheyen, whether they're aware of it or not. Through music and television soundtracks, a long list of studio session credits, as a member of Supertramp and leading his own group, Carl Verheyen makes regular appearances in our lives. Now with his 10th studio album, Tradi | "...it makes you want to drink more than being in a band does!"
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Trash Metal/Hardcore Punk band Municipal Waste has been crawling out from the underground in recent years and now with their 4th studio album, Massive Aggressive, they are demanding the attention of the mainstream. I spoke with Municipal Waste guitarist, Ryan Waste, recently to discuss black fac | Face to face at Hammersmith Apollo, London, October 14th 2009
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Ben Wells, 23 years old, guitar player in Black Stone Cherry, also known as “the looks of the band,” appears behind the PR ready to be grilled by Altsounds. His charismatic stage personality, so dominant and explosive, lies with his guitar in its case, waiting to be unleashed in all its power Last chatter by Cristina M | 16 Comments | Weird and wonderful
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On my way to London Bridge, challenging the capital’s coldest night so far this year, I look forward to what will be no doubt a special night out. Just as the blazoned magazine organising and sponsoring the event, the second Bizarre Ball is an occasion to celebrate everything that is “different Last chatter by Heron | 8 Comments | Face to face in London, October 19th 2009
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It’s been all very last minute, London Underground wasn’t on my side today, but I’m finally here, on a tour bus with Andy Cairns, Michael McKeegan and Neil Cooper from Therapy?
Last time I saw these guys was 2004 at Hammersmith Palais (RIP), McCarrick had just left the band and Therapy? were le Last chatter by Cristina M | 6 Comments | By email on September 8th 2009
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When I twitted to Ginger the URL to my “Chutzpah!” review his direct reply took me by surprise. Normally, you get a “thanks” when the review is good and an eloquent silence when it’s not. This time, I found myself in a Twitter exchange about different views on the topic of moving on a Last chatter by Cristina M | 8 Comments |
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