Posts Tagged ‘Music’
We Used To Wait #1: Intro
Oswald Hobbes stops downloading music. What will happen?
Video: Brandon Flowers – Crossfire
Looks like Vevo is posting mad music videos again and advertising them all over YouTube. This particular advervideo is one that I stumbled across and actually enjoyed. (Who wouldn’t enjoy Charlize Theron killing terrorists with samurai swords and ninja starsin hopes of saving The Killers front man Brandon Flowers!?)
Live: Direct Hit! at Ronny’s in Chicago
40 minutes of rock block at Ronny’s and 38 photos to show for it. Check out pictures of Direct Hit’s last live show in Chicago.
A Very Brief Glimpse Into New Trent Reznor Project
Trent Reznor has a new side project, and it looks like he’s going into the business of destroying angels. Count me in.
Cypress Rise Up Album Giveaway Just for Following @assault!
We’ve been lucky enough to commandeer a copy of Cypress Hill’s new album Rise Up that we’ve decided to give away to one of our Twitter followers!
Listen To The New You Me At Six Album For FREE!
Today, we have a special treat for our readers: you can stream the new You Me At Six album, Hold Me Down, for free, right here. Yes, you heard correctly: it’s free. So click the little mp3-player there and start jamming. And then buy Hold Me Down so you can hear it the way it’s [...]
Where’s Your Precious First Love NOW?! #1: The Offspring
Jere begins to examine his record collection, starting at the beginning with The Offspring.
Google’s “Don’t be evil” slogan is a pile of shit
Google’s slogan isn’t just a pile of regular shit, but full on bullshit. (I believe I’m paraphrasing Steve Jobs when I say that.)
Download: Cypress Hill – It Ain’t Nothin’
Cypress Hill have jumped on the bandwagon, and started offering up songs for free! Get it while you can.
The Grammys Will Never Be As Good As The Academy Awards
When it comes to awards shows, I’ll be the first to tell you I don’t mind watching to get inspired, and to watch people be rewarded for all their hard work–but I’ve finally had enough of The Grammys. I tuned in for a portion of this year’s awards and after seeing the selection of nominees for the particular awards that I know most about, (Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative) I decided I’d never watch The Grammys again.
Deflected!: Great Ways To Insult Your Fans.
Third World Timmy received an email. It made him so angry that he had no choice but to spew 2,000 words of pure vitriol, aiming the spray at record execs, arrogant bands, and inept managers. Put on some safety goggles!
Cartel CD Giveaway! Just One Tweet Gets You In!
We have a free Cartel CD that we want to give to one of our loyal Twitter friends!
10 Songs Scientifically Proven To Improve Your Mood
Our resident musicologist Oswald Hobbes has donned his white lab coat and performed a series of experiments to create a comprehensive list of ultimate happy-making jams. Behold the glory!
The Only Guaranteed Way To Win Over More Fans
What is your only guaranteed shot at a chance to win over strangers as a fan?
Video: Slipknot – Snuff
One of the first hardcore heavy metal bands I ever became a die-hard fan of has just released their newest video featuring front man Corey Taylor. If you’ve never heard of Slipknot, punch yourself in the face.
Audio: Social Media for Musicians
Chicago Music Commission’s panel on using social media to market yourself as a musician. The panel covers what sites you can use to upload music to for sale on iTunes, Twitter, Facebook, Reverb Nation, Cd Baby, Tune Core, and more.
LIVE! – The Swellers @ Metro (11/24/09)
Michigan’s finest punk band brought the thunder to Chicago; Oswald Hobbes and Third World Timmy were there.
Top 10 Fall Out Boy Songs Not On “Believers Never Die”
Ten songs that better represent Fall Out Boy’s pop-punk dominance.
Review: Editors – In This Light And On This Evening
Good news: Editors are back with their third album, and they’ve got a brand new sound. Bad news: They still suck (mostly).
Rise Against Is Coming to Chicago – 10th Anniversary Show
It’s been almost a year since I last had a chance to see Rise Against, but they’re finally coming back to my favorite venue in Chicago, The Metro.
