Hey guys! Vikki here with this week's Indie music update!
Christmas is a little over two weeks away, so, in proper spirit, we're going to countdown some of my favorite Christmas jams; from indie to not-so-indie and both original songs and covers of everyone's favorites! Here we go!
10. Merry Christmas, Baby - Brighten (ft. The Maine)
9. It's Christmas So We'll Stop - Frightened Rabbit
8. Believe In Me - Fun.
7. She's a Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas! - Patent Pending
6. Angels We Have Heard On High - Relient K
5. Carol of the Bells - Bird and the Bee
4. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Carrie Underwood
3. Last Christmas - Taylor Swift
2. Baby, It's Cold Outside - The Hush Sound (ft. Thomas Dutton)
1. The Christmas Song - Raveonettes
If you only get your hands on one track off this list, any of the first three will make your Christmas season ten times better, guaranteed. Not going to lie, I listen to number 1 all year round. It's just that good.
The majority of these songs can be found here, most with a free download!
Merry Christmas, everyone! :)
December 8, 2010
December 6, 2010
Pop Hits
Hey guys, Tyler here with the newest pop songs!
“Back To December” Taylor Swift
After selling over one million copies in one week of her sophomore album Speak Now, Taylor is now onto her second single “Back To December.” It is a typical song from Taylor Swift as she yet again sings about a guy. But this time around, Taylor is putting the blame on herself instead of the guy. It slow ballad with both a pop and country sound mixed but overall, the song is average. Expect it to be yet another country-pop crossover hit for Taylor.
“Hold My Hand” Michael Jackson & Akon
While you would expect a song released after Michael’s death to blow you out of the water, “Hold My Hand” doesn’t quite do that. However, while it is a simple pop song, it is a meaningful song that has everything in it that Michael’s fans loved about him. The song basically emphasizes that you shouldn’t fight the love, but go along with it because it will bring happiness in the end. While Michael’s vocals are not what they use to be, they are still very effective to listeners. Add Akon to the song and “Hold My Hand” is a guaranteed hit.
“Coming Home” Diddy-Dirty Money
Diddy and his two ladies, know as Dirty Money, have a surprise hit on their hands. A lot of it has to do with the chorus, which is sung by Skylar Grey. Grey not only wrote this song, but wrote one of the biggest hits of this year, “Love The Way You Lie.” With Grey as the songwriter and Jay-Z as the producer of the song, you automatically know it will be a hit before you even listen to it. Diddy’s raps are nothing special, but good enough to keep you listening. It’s about time Diddy has a hit!
“Rocketeer” Far*East Movement f/ Ryan Tedder
Everyone was dancing to their hit “Like A G6” this fall, now Far*East Movement are slowing things down with their second single, “Rocketeer.” As the four members of Far*East Movement rap about professing their romantic devotion to a lucky lady by asking her to join them on the ride of a lifetime, the chorus makes me the song so much better with guest vocals from OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder. Not to mention, it samples the beat to Justin Bieber’s hit “Somebody To Love.” While “Rocketeer” is no G6, it has the potential to rocket to the top of the charts.
December 5, 2010
WPNR Mosh News!
What's good all you moshers and stage-divers? Zach here, with your WPNR Mosh News!
As promised, I have your show news for this December, along with some exciting news about Summer Festivals!
Hometown Heroes Polar Bear Club are coming back to 'Cuse after a run on the AP Tour with BMTH and ABR! They'll be at Lost Horizon on Friday, December 10th along with Another Breath, Make Do And Mend, The Curl and Drag and Current. I'll be there myself! So come down, say hi, and rage the night away!
Armor For The Broken will be at Valentines in Albany Sunday December 12th. Should be a good one. AFTB will be supported by Lions Tigers and Bears. (oh my?)
MADBALL!!!!! is coming to Bogies in Albany on December 17th! And yes, all those extra exclamation points were necessary to properly show how stoked I am for this one. You can bet these NYHC legends are going to tear the venue apart, along with Bitter End and Lionheart! No rhyme intended.
The "Ghosts of Hardcore Past" will be at Valentines in Albany Saturday, December 18th. The show features Pointblank, Cancer, After The Fall, Slackjaw, Infidels and more! Don't be a scrooge, this isn't a show you'll want to miss!
Job For A Cowboy will also be playing on the 18th at Clifton Park Northern Lights but I don't care about that.
The Acacia Strain is scheduled to play at Bogies in Albany on December 19th according to Bogies' myspace. I couldn't find a flyer however, and it isn't listed on the band's myspace. So, do some research for yourselves and let me know what you can find out!
Stillborn Fest 2010 is also coming to Lost Horizon on December 27th! The show features Hatebreed, who are being supported by: A Life Once Lost, Thy Will Be Done, The World We Knew, Hate Your Guts, Ghost Ship, and Nine Round. Sounds like a total rager!
And now some Summer Festival News!
A Day To Remember has announced in an interview that they will be playing WARPED TOUR 2011, and judging by the success of their last album its safe to say they'll be on the Main Stage. Yay? Kevin Lyman, founder of Warped Tour has announced that they will be announcing bands officially starting This Wednesday, December 8th!
*The Entire Line up or Bamboozle has been announced*
A Loss For Words, Born of Osiris, Senses Fail, Vanna, Texas In July, New Found Glory Featuring MARKY RAMONE! Circa Survive, Transit, Oceano, Chelsea Grin, Streetlight Manifesto, and more.
And the big headliner: A Day To Remember. Can't say I'm surprised, to be honest.
If you have any information on other shows happening in the Central New York region be sure to let me know and I'll add them in on next week's blog!
Until then: Mosh hard, or not at all!
As promised, I have your show news for this December, along with some exciting news about Summer Festivals!
Hometown Heroes Polar Bear Club are coming back to 'Cuse after a run on the AP Tour with BMTH and ABR! They'll be at Lost Horizon on Friday, December 10th along with Another Breath, Make Do And Mend, The Curl and Drag and Current. I'll be there myself! So come down, say hi, and rage the night away!
Armor For The Broken will be at Valentines in Albany Sunday December 12th. Should be a good one. AFTB will be supported by Lions Tigers and Bears. (oh my?)
MADBALL!!!!! is coming to Bogies in Albany on December 17th! And yes, all those extra exclamation points were necessary to properly show how stoked I am for this one. You can bet these NYHC legends are going to tear the venue apart, along with Bitter End and Lionheart! No rhyme intended.
The "Ghosts of Hardcore Past" will be at Valentines in Albany Saturday, December 18th. The show features Pointblank, Cancer, After The Fall, Slackjaw, Infidels and more! Don't be a scrooge, this isn't a show you'll want to miss!
Job For A Cowboy will also be playing on the 18th at Clifton Park Northern Lights but I don't care about that.
The Acacia Strain is scheduled to play at Bogies in Albany on December 19th according to Bogies' myspace. I couldn't find a flyer however, and it isn't listed on the band's myspace. So, do some research for yourselves and let me know what you can find out!
Stillborn Fest 2010 is also coming to Lost Horizon on December 27th! The show features Hatebreed, who are being supported by: A Life Once Lost, Thy Will Be Done, The World We Knew, Hate Your Guts, Ghost Ship, and Nine Round. Sounds like a total rager!
And now some Summer Festival News!
A Day To Remember has announced in an interview that they will be playing WARPED TOUR 2011, and judging by the success of their last album its safe to say they'll be on the Main Stage. Yay? Kevin Lyman, founder of Warped Tour has announced that they will be announcing bands officially starting This Wednesday, December 8th!
*The Entire Line up or Bamboozle has been announced*
A Loss For Words, Born of Osiris, Senses Fail, Vanna, Texas In July, New Found Glory Featuring MARKY RAMONE! Circa Survive, Transit, Oceano, Chelsea Grin, Streetlight Manifesto, and more.
And the big headliner: A Day To Remember. Can't say I'm surprised, to be honest.
If you have any information on other shows happening in the Central New York region be sure to let me know and I'll add them in on next week's blog!
Until then: Mosh hard, or not at all!
November 27, 2010
Indie!
Hey everyone! Vikki here with this week’s Indie blog post!
We got a few pretty great CDs sent to the studio this week, so I’m going to give you all a short little review of the highlights, along with a rating. Here we go!
Clea Roddick – Songs of the Year: Vol. 1
The first in a collection of four seasonal EPs, the Songs of the Year set is an interesting attempt at a concept album. Clea Roddick showcases her vocal range on this EP, but keeps it in her typical mellow style, causing it to lack the “oomph” that could have really pushed the CD above and beyond.
Rating: 2.5/5
Recommended track: 4
Similar Artists: Rachael Yamagata, Dawn Landes, Jaymay
Bear Arms – Burning Bush Supper Club
The album as a whole is a perfect blend of quirkiness and talent. The four boys who make up Bear Hands have outdone themselves; this album showcases the instrumental and vocal ability of all the members. And the witty lyrics (Dark circles or light eyes / I eat cats for their nine lives) only help to solidify the album as an all-around winner.
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommended track: 1
Similar Artists: Foals, Title Track, Young the Giant
Justin Kline – Triangle/Six Songs
If you’re looking for some good-natured, simple and fun pop music, Justin Kline is your man. The album, heavily based in acoustic guitar, bells and whistles and such, is a great record to bop around to; even the sadder songs have a happy tempo! This album is a definite winner as well.
Rating: 4/5
Recommended track: 3
Similar Artists: Motion City Soundtrack, The Morning Light, NeverShoutNever!
Until next week!
- Vikki
November 18, 2010
Loud Rock! (Better late then never, right?)
Hey guys it’s Zach with some Loud Rock news! Sorry I’ve been so late with the blogs, busy times here at UC.
So basically, this is what’s going on in:
ADTR’s new album “What Separates Me From You” is out. My greatest fears for that record have indeed been realized. There are 2 solid songs on the album, you can hear them played on my show, The Moose Mosh, and all the rest you can probably hear on KROQ by now. That’s my way of saying they’re not good.
On a much lighter note- some exciting news regarding Thursday! The band announced that they will be doing a “Full Collapse” 10 year anniversary tour which should be hitting Buffalo this winter! I’ll let you know when as soon as I can find the dates!
And in brief: Underoath has a new record out. Earth Crisis is set to enter the studio for a new record in January, Every Time I Die’s new DVD is out, Suicidal Tendencies has postponed their current tour, And Attack! Attack!’s guitarist/vocalist has quit the band. (Unfortunately though, they aren’t breaking up)
Some upcoming shows to get stoked on!
November 20th- Bring Me The Horizon, August Burns Red, Emarosa, Polar Bear Club, This Is Hell @ Club Infinity in Williamsville!
November 24th- Cruel Hand, Backtrack, Ghost Ship, Atlas @ Lost Horizon in Syracuse!
November 27th- Rat-A-Tat 5 Featuring Underdog and Murphy’s Law with Stigma, Divinity Theory and more! @ Northern Lights in Clifton Park
That’s all I have for this week, yall. Be sure to tune in to my show every Sunday and Monday night from 8-10! And remember: Mosh hard, or not at all!
October 28, 2010
Loud Rock!
What's going on guys? Zach here with this week's Loud Rock blog.
Some recent album news: Check out the new release from After the Fall, a hardcore/punk band out of Albany, NY! The album is titled "Eradication" check it out on the band's myspace: www.myspace.com/afterthefall518
Senses Fail and Your Demise both have new albums out! Both are great! Be sure to give them a listen. The new EP from Alexisonfire will be out November 2nd, check out the title track "Dog's Blood" on the bands myspace now!
Some upcoming shows to get stoked on:
The Acacia Strain is bringing the "To Catch a Predatour" to Northern Lights on October 29. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionsit.
Blessthefall and Architects will be at Lost Horizon in Syracuse Sunday November 7th!
Asking Alexandria, Born of Osiris, and All That Remains will be at Lost Horizon the next day, Monday November 8th, and that same tour will be at Northern Lights Wednesday November 10th, minus All That Remains. Restless Streets will be on the bill for the NL show though!
A Day To Remember with Underoath, The Word Alive and Close your eyes will be at Northern Lights Monday, November 8th!
That's all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard or not at all!
Some recent album news: Check out the new release from After the Fall, a hardcore/punk band out of Albany, NY! The album is titled "Eradication" check it out on the band's myspace: www.myspace.com/afterthefall518
Senses Fail and Your Demise both have new albums out! Both are great! Be sure to give them a listen. The new EP from Alexisonfire will be out November 2nd, check out the title track "Dog's Blood" on the bands myspace now!
Some upcoming shows to get stoked on:
The Acacia Strain is bringing the "To Catch a Predatour" to Northern Lights on October 29. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionsit.
Blessthefall and Architects will be at Lost Horizon in Syracuse Sunday November 7th!
Asking Alexandria, Born of Osiris, and All That Remains will be at Lost Horizon the next day, Monday November 8th, and that same tour will be at Northern Lights Wednesday November 10th, minus All That Remains. Restless Streets will be on the bill for the NL show though!
A Day To Remember with Underoath, The Word Alive and Close your eyes will be at Northern Lights Monday, November 8th!
That's all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard or not at all!
October 22, 2010
The Latest Pop Hits!
Hey everyone, it’s Tyler with this week’s hottest new hits!
P!nk “Raise Your Glass”
Off of her soon to be released greatest hits album “Greatest Hits…So Far!!!”, “Raise Your Glass” is as mainstream as a song can get. It is a pop anthem that many people will be able to relate to as it celebrates being an underog and being unique. Add a catchy sing a long rock chorus and your all set to raise your glass with P!nk!
Ke$ha “We R Who We R”
Ke$ha is back with a brand new single from her upcoming nine track EP Cannibal. “We R Who We R” is basically Tik Tok 2.0, but filled with more auto-tune. However, the chorus will still make you want to get up and dance whether you love or hate her. Get ready for Ke$ha and her slurred auto-tune voice to continue to rule the airwaves into next year.
Rihanna feat. Drake “What’s My Name”
It will only take you ten seconds to be instantly hooked to this island-tinged single. With a little less of a dance feel than her current single “Only Girl (In the World)”, it proves that RiRi can pull of a non-dance song. Drake throws in a flirty verse at the start of the song as Rihanna responds to him singing “You’re so amazing/You took the time to figure me out.” From her latest two singles, it seems Rihanna has a hit album on her hands as Loud will be released on November 12, 2010.
Music Video: “Whip My Hair” Willow Smith
Willow Smith, nine-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, shatters all expectations in her debut video for “Whip My Hair.” She shows off a sassy yet mature side and for only being nine years old, Willow is on her way to becoming the world’s next biggest pop star! Rihanna and Beyonce better watch out! Check out her video below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymKLymvwD2U
October 21, 2010
Album Review: Young the Giant - S/T
Artist: Young the Giant
The album boasts typical pop lyrics (My body tells me no / But I won't quit, 'cause I want more), but backs it, not with auto-tuning, but with guitar heavy, catchy melodies. The first single off the album, I Got, is vocal-heavy, with extra harmonies. The vocals themselves take on a blues-feel, adding even more depth to the track. To promote hype for the record, the band has been touring constantly, most recently on a nationwide tour with Marina and the Diamonds and will continue to tour even after the album's release with the Futureheads.
As far as debut records go, this is definitely one of the better ones out there.
Album: Young the Giant
Label: Roadrunner
Genre: Indie Rock
Release Date: October 26th, 2010
If you like Jonezetta, Matt and Kim, or the Futureheads, definitely check out this album!
Over the course of the past year, Young the Giant have been vigorously working on their debut album. And the extra time spent has certainly paid off.
The album boasts typical pop lyrics (My body tells me no / But I won't quit, 'cause I want more), but backs it, not with auto-tuning, but with guitar heavy, catchy melodies. The first single off the album, I Got, is vocal-heavy, with extra harmonies. The vocals themselves take on a blues-feel, adding even more depth to the track. To promote hype for the record, the band has been touring constantly, most recently on a nationwide tour with Marina and the Diamonds and will continue to tour even after the album's release with the Futureheads.
As far as debut records go, this is definitely one of the better ones out there.
Rating: four out of five stars
Recommended tracks: My Body, Apartment, Cough Syrup, I Got, Guns Out
- Vikki
Recommended tracks: My Body, Apartment, Cough Syrup, I Got, Guns Out
- Vikki
Loud Rock!
What's going on guys? Zach here with this week's Loud Rock blog.
Some recent album news: Madball's newest album "Empire" is out, if you haven't yet be sure to check that one out. More album news; All That Remains newest album "For We Are Many" is out now. Your Demise and Senses Fail have new albums dropping very soon! Oct. 25th for YD and Oct. 26th for SF.
Some upcoming October shows to get stoked on:
Defeater, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions and All Teeth will be hitting Valentines in Albany on October 23.
The Acacia Strain is bringing the "To Catch a Predatour" to Northern Lights on October 29. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionsit.
*I'll have news regarding November shows in next week's blog!*
That's all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard or not at all!
Some recent album news: Madball's newest album "Empire" is out, if you haven't yet be sure to check that one out. More album news; All That Remains newest album "For We Are Many" is out now. Your Demise and Senses Fail have new albums dropping very soon! Oct. 25th for YD and Oct. 26th for SF.
Some upcoming October shows to get stoked on:
Defeater, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions and All Teeth will be hitting Valentines in Albany on October 23.
The Acacia Strain is bringing the "To Catch a Predatour" to Northern Lights on October 29. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionsit.
*I'll have news regarding November shows in next week's blog!*
That's all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard or not at all!
October 18, 2010
Album Review: Bring Me The Horizon "There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret"
Zach here with a review of "There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret."
Bring Me The Horizon, of course being infamous for their following of br00tal 14 and 15 year old scenesters, have truly come a long way from the Count Your Blessings days. Following up their second full studio album “Suicide Season” BMTH proves they can do more than just play breakdowns and straighten their hair.
BMTH’s improvement as musicians is truly apparent in this album. They stretch the boundaries as far as incorporating electronics, clean vocals, several guest vocalists (a few of them female) and other instruments including the violin and acoustic guitars into their music. Singer Oli Sykes’ vocal style has really come a long way from the ear piercing screech that was Count Your Blessings, making every song on that album straight up unlistenable in my opinion.
These guys are still a long ways from making an album that I can say I love, however. Some of the songs are just plain corny (Don’t Go actually made me laugh) And overall, all of the songs sound the same in a way. I have to give them some credit though, for making an album that I could get through in it’s entirety. For this, I’ll give BMTH and their ridiculously long titled record 3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Recommended Tracks: It Never Ends, The Fox And The Wolf
Album Review: Terror "Keepers of Faith"
Hey it's Zach with a review of Terror's new album "Keepers of Faith."
Ever-hyped front man Scott Vogel and the crew are back with their 5th studio album “Keepers of the Faith.”
It’s been a little less than two years since “The Damned, The Shamed” and as a die hard Terror fan, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t getting impatient. This record was worth the wait. Terror truly captures the scene itself in this one: the gang vocals are done by 30 Terror fans (I envy them all) The riffs are heavier, and the solo’s are more numerous and every song delivers a chorus that’s going to give every fan in the venue the uncontrollable urge to walk across countless heads to scream into the mic.
If Terror graces a town near you with their presence, you make it your first priority to go. This album is going to bring about even more stage dives and pits than you would find at a Terror show before. In case it’s not clear, I’m still stoked off it. 5 well earned stars for this one.
It’s been a little less than two years since “The Damned, The Shamed” and as a die hard Terror fan, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t getting impatient. This record was worth the wait. Terror truly captures the scene itself in this one: the gang vocals are done by 30 Terror fans (I envy them all) The riffs are heavier, and the solo’s are more numerous and every song delivers a chorus that’s going to give every fan in the venue the uncontrollable urge to walk across countless heads to scream into the mic.
If Terror graces a town near you with their presence, you make it your first priority to go. This album is going to bring about even more stage dives and pits than you would find at a Terror show before. In case it’s not clear, I’m still stoked off it. 5 well earned stars for this one.
October 17, 2010
Album Review: Maroon 5 "Hands All Over"
Hey guys! Tyler here with a review of Maroon 5's newest album!
Maroon 5 is back after a three year hiatus with their third studio album titled “Hands All Over.” Not only is the band’s pop/rock funk sound back with a vengeance on this album, but there is also a hint of some new sounds as well.
“Misery”, having already peaked in the top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, was a perfect way to start the album off. It’s a fun, upbeat danceable song which is somewhat unusual for a typical Maroon 5 song.
The second single to be released from the album, “Give A Little More”, features an even funkier beat than the first single. It has more of a guitar hook but leaves you somewhat bored by the middle of the song.
“Stutter” is one of the standout tracks on the album. It’s an up-tempo love ballad that is about Adam wanting to be with a certain someone all the time and making him feel so good that he stutters. It is a very radio friendly song that will soon be all over the airwaves.
While the album bounces back and forth between different sounds, overall it has many possible hits which is what Maroon 5 needs after their last album underperformed. Will your hands soon be all over the album?
Maroon 5 is back after a three year hiatus with their third studio album titled “Hands All Over.” Not only is the band’s pop/rock funk sound back with a vengeance on this album, but there is also a hint of some new sounds as well.
“Misery”, having already peaked in the top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, was a perfect way to start the album off. It’s a fun, upbeat danceable song which is somewhat unusual for a typical Maroon 5 song.
The second single to be released from the album, “Give A Little More”, features an even funkier beat than the first single. It has more of a guitar hook but leaves you somewhat bored by the middle of the song.
“Stutter” is one of the standout tracks on the album. It’s an up-tempo love ballad that is about Adam wanting to be with a certain someone all the time and making him feel so good that he stutters. It is a very radio friendly song that will soon be all over the airwaves.
While the album bounces back and forth between different sounds, overall it has many possible hits which is what Maroon 5 needs after their last album underperformed. Will your hands soon be all over the album?
October 14, 2010
INDIE THURSDAY
Hey guys! Vikki here with some Indie news.
Last week on Pion-Indie, I played Hey Monday.
The Band: The band, which formed in West Palm Beach, Florida in 2007, is composed of three members, Cassadee Pope (lead vocals), Alex Lipshaw (rhythm guitar) and Mike Gentile (lead guitar). After undergoing many line-up changes this year, the band has pulled through and secured their indie-pop sound, despite the changes, and released a new, six song EP entitled "Beneath it All" and are preparing in the studio to put out their third album in 2011.
The Sound: Although the band has reached a more mainstream following lately, their sound still has the same poppy feel as always. They rely heavily on guitar and heart-felt vocals to propel them from song to song. Their new single, "I Don't Wanna Dance," has a fun vibe, but still showcases Pope's vocal range and includes pumping bass and a chugging guitar rhythm that can get even the biggest Hey Monday hater up and dancing.
Most recently, they were featured on the Warped Tour. They'll be kicking off a new, currently unnamed, tour on October 20 with Cartel, The Ready Set, We Are the In-Crowd and This Century. They currently have two records out, "Hold On Tight" (2008), featuring their debut single "Homecoming," and "Beneath it All," both out now on Decaydance Records.
Check back next Thursday for more Indie news!
Last week on Pion-Indie, I played Hey Monday.
The Band: The band, which formed in West Palm Beach, Florida in 2007, is composed of three members, Cassadee Pope (lead vocals), Alex Lipshaw (rhythm guitar) and Mike Gentile (lead guitar). After undergoing many line-up changes this year, the band has pulled through and secured their indie-pop sound, despite the changes, and released a new, six song EP entitled "Beneath it All" and are preparing in the studio to put out their third album in 2011.
The Sound: Although the band has reached a more mainstream following lately, their sound still has the same poppy feel as always. They rely heavily on guitar and heart-felt vocals to propel them from song to song. Their new single, "I Don't Wanna Dance," has a fun vibe, but still showcases Pope's vocal range and includes pumping bass and a chugging guitar rhythm that can get even the biggest Hey Monday hater up and dancing.
Most recently, they were featured on the Warped Tour. They'll be kicking off a new, currently unnamed, tour on October 20 with Cartel, The Ready Set, We Are the In-Crowd and This Century. They currently have two records out, "Hold On Tight" (2008), featuring their debut single "Homecoming," and "Beneath it All," both out now on Decaydance Records.
Check back next Thursday for more Indie news!
October 13, 2010
Active Rock
Hey Its Brian and I have got some great news about active rock in this weeks blog.
New Albums: My Chemical Romance who is a huge influence in the active rock culture will be coming out with a new album on November 22nd of this year. In the days leading up to this date though they will be doing some exciting things. They are going to present a music video for their new single "Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na" on October 14th. They are also going to open for an NFL Football game between The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers on October 31st to a crowd of an estimated 85,000.
Also The Dear & Departed have a new album coming and are recording it in the studio right now. They just came out with an ep called Chapters. A few of their songs have been played quite a bit on our station and also had a video made for their song Matter of time that came out quite recently. They have A.F.I. and Alkaline Trio influences in their songs, I encourage you to give them a listen if you enjoy those two bands.
You can hear My Chemical Romances new single playing on our station.
That is all I have to say about Active Rock this week. Check in for a new blog on Active Rock next week
New Albums: My Chemical Romance who is a huge influence in the active rock culture will be coming out with a new album on November 22nd of this year. In the days leading up to this date though they will be doing some exciting things. They are going to present a music video for their new single "Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na" on October 14th. They are also going to open for an NFL Football game between The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers on October 31st to a crowd of an estimated 85,000.
Also The Dear & Departed have a new album coming and are recording it in the studio right now. They just came out with an ep called Chapters. A few of their songs have been played quite a bit on our station and also had a video made for their song Matter of time that came out quite recently. They have A.F.I. and Alkaline Trio influences in their songs, I encourage you to give them a listen if you enjoy those two bands.
You can hear My Chemical Romances new single playing on our station.
That is all I have to say about Active Rock this week. Check in for a new blog on Active Rock next week
Loud Rock (better late than never!)
What's going on guys? Zach here with this week's Loud Rock blog.
Some recent album news: Bring Me the Horizon released their 3rd full studio album recently. I wasn't overly impressed with it. You can read my recent review on the album on WPNR-FM's Music Reviews page on our website. Madball's new album "Empire" drops the 12th. Words can't describe how stoked I am for that one.
Some upcoming October shows to get stoked on:
Whitechapel, Impending Doom, Miss May I and several more will be making an appearance at Lost Horizon in Syracuse on Thursday, October 14.
Strife, Death Before Dishonor, Cruel Hand, Born Low and one or two more are making a small East Coast run that's set to hit Albany, NY at Valentines on October 19. Cro Mags, Rhinoceros and more at Bogies in Albany on October 22.
Defeater, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions and All Teeth will be hitting Valentines in Albany as well on October 23.
The Acacia Strain is bringing the "To Catch a Predatour" to Northern Lights on October 29. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionsit.
Also coming to Northern Lights:
Gwar with The Casualties- October 15
Bad Religion, Bouncing Souls, Off With Their Heads- October 16
And last but not least, The Misfits- October 20
That's all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard or not at all!
Some recent album news: Bring Me the Horizon released their 3rd full studio album recently. I wasn't overly impressed with it. You can read my recent review on the album on WPNR-FM's Music Reviews page on our website. Madball's new album "Empire" drops the 12th. Words can't describe how stoked I am for that one.
Some upcoming October shows to get stoked on:
Whitechapel, Impending Doom, Miss May I and several more will be making an appearance at Lost Horizon in Syracuse on Thursday, October 14.
Strife, Death Before Dishonor, Cruel Hand, Born Low and one or two more are making a small East Coast run that's set to hit Albany, NY at Valentines on October 19. Cro Mags, Rhinoceros and more at Bogies in Albany on October 22.
Defeater, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions and All Teeth will be hitting Valentines in Albany as well on October 23.
The Acacia Strain is bringing the "To Catch a Predatour" to Northern Lights on October 29. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionsit.
Also coming to Northern Lights:
Gwar with The Casualties- October 15
Bad Religion, Bouncing Souls, Off With Their Heads- October 16
And last but not least, The Misfits- October 20
That's all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard or not at all!
October 12, 2010
Current Radio Hits!
Hey everyone, Tyler here for an update on all of the newest pop hits, albums, and concerts.
Songs:
While Katy Perry currently has the most played song in the country right now with “Teenage Dream”, she is already set for her third single off of the album titled “Firework.” The song is similar to “Teenage Dream” with its slow pop-dance feel and very catchy chorus, which will surely help “Firework” to become Katy’s next top ten hit.
Chris Brown is finally back with a soon to be hit single called “Yeah 3x.” Ever since the Rihanna incident, his songs have been pretty disappointing and have failed to have much success. But get ready for this song to be all over the radio in the next few months as this dance song is sure to shoot straight to the top of the charts!
Coming off of his two number one hits “Break Your Heart” and “Dynamite”, Taio Cruz is onto his third single “Dirty Picture.” The song features fellow pop star Ke$ha who adds her usual slurred, drunk sounding vocals. But besides Ke$ha and the song being repetitive about sending X-rated pictures, it does have a good beat for the clubs. However, it falls short to Taio’s last two hits.
Albums:
Both Zac Brown Band and Maroon 5 released albums last week, with Zac Brown Band’s album “You Get What You Give” debuting at number one this week ahead of Maroon 5’s “Hands All Over” which debuted at number 2.
Eminem’s “Recovery” is still holding strong in the top 10 as well as Justin Bieber’s “My World 2.0.” Other notable top ten albums this week are Linkin Park’s “A Thousand Suns”, Selena Gomez & The Scene’s “A Year Without Rain”, and Trey Songz’s “Passion, Pain & Pleasure.”
Upcoming albums for the month of October include:
October 5th:
Bruno Mars “Doo-Woops & Hooligans”
David Archuleta “The Other Side of Down”
October 12th:
Lil’ Wayne “I Am Not A Human Being”
October 19th:
Sugarland “Incredible Machine”
Kings of Leon “Come Around Sundown”
October 25th:
Taylor Swift “Speak Now”
Concerts:
Lady GaGa is still on the road with her Monster Ball Tour which started in November of last year and doesn’t plan on ending anytime soon. Just this past week, GaGa released even more tour dates that go into June of next year. I highly recommend this tour as I went to see it in the spring and it was an amazing show. You can check out the tour dates on her official website of www.ladygaga.com.
American Idol winner and R&B star Fantasia is set to go on her first headlining tour ever this year starting in November. The tour is in support of her latest album “Back To Me” which recently debuted at number two on Billboard’s album chart. Go to www.fantasiaofficial.com to check out all of the tour dates.
Songs:
While Katy Perry currently has the most played song in the country right now with “Teenage Dream”, she is already set for her third single off of the album titled “Firework.” The song is similar to “Teenage Dream” with its slow pop-dance feel and very catchy chorus, which will surely help “Firework” to become Katy’s next top ten hit.
Chris Brown is finally back with a soon to be hit single called “Yeah 3x.” Ever since the Rihanna incident, his songs have been pretty disappointing and have failed to have much success. But get ready for this song to be all over the radio in the next few months as this dance song is sure to shoot straight to the top of the charts!
Coming off of his two number one hits “Break Your Heart” and “Dynamite”, Taio Cruz is onto his third single “Dirty Picture.” The song features fellow pop star Ke$ha who adds her usual slurred, drunk sounding vocals. But besides Ke$ha and the song being repetitive about sending X-rated pictures, it does have a good beat for the clubs. However, it falls short to Taio’s last two hits.
Albums:
Both Zac Brown Band and Maroon 5 released albums last week, with Zac Brown Band’s album “You Get What You Give” debuting at number one this week ahead of Maroon 5’s “Hands All Over” which debuted at number 2.
Eminem’s “Recovery” is still holding strong in the top 10 as well as Justin Bieber’s “My World 2.0.” Other notable top ten albums this week are Linkin Park’s “A Thousand Suns”, Selena Gomez & The Scene’s “A Year Without Rain”, and Trey Songz’s “Passion, Pain & Pleasure.”
Upcoming albums for the month of October include:
October 5th:
Bruno Mars “Doo-Woops & Hooligans”
David Archuleta “The Other Side of Down”
October 12th:
Lil’ Wayne “I Am Not A Human Being”
October 19th:
Sugarland “Incredible Machine”
Kings of Leon “Come Around Sundown”
October 25th:
Taylor Swift “Speak Now”
Concerts:
Lady GaGa is still on the road with her Monster Ball Tour which started in November of last year and doesn’t plan on ending anytime soon. Just this past week, GaGa released even more tour dates that go into June of next year. I highly recommend this tour as I went to see it in the spring and it was an amazing show. You can check out the tour dates on her official website of www.ladygaga.com.
American Idol winner and R&B star Fantasia is set to go on her first headlining tour ever this year starting in November. The tour is in support of her latest album “Back To Me” which recently debuted at number two on Billboard’s album chart. Go to www.fantasiaofficial.com to check out all of the tour dates.
September 30, 2010
Indie Thursday!
Hey guys it's Rachel!
This week on my show I played Ra Ra Riot.
The band: They are from Syracuse, NY and formed in 2006. Ra Ra Riot consists of Wes Miles, Mathieu Santos, Milo Bonacci, Alexandra Lawn, Rebecca Zeller and Gabriel Duquette.
They have started to gain a lot of recognition recently. Last week they played in Brooklyn and New York City and all four shows sold out. According to the band’s site http://www.rarariot.com/shows.php they will be on tour until December 16 where they will end the tour in Mexico City.
The Sound: The band relies on heavy instrumental beats which are the focus of each song. Check out their new album “The Orchard.” It sounds a bit more polished than their previous album “The Rhumb Line.” One song that stands out is the haunting vocals which are held together by the constant driving drum beats found in “You and I Know.”
If you like Arcade Fire you’ll probably enjoy this band.
PS: The video for the song uses quick cuts that emphasis those powerful beats. The alternations of singing fans, nature shots, long car drives and pops of bright colors gives fans a glimpse into the life of Ra Ra Riot.
This week on my show I played Ra Ra Riot.
The band: They are from Syracuse, NY and formed in 2006. Ra Ra Riot consists of Wes Miles, Mathieu Santos, Milo Bonacci, Alexandra Lawn, Rebecca Zeller and Gabriel Duquette.
They have started to gain a lot of recognition recently. Last week they played in Brooklyn and New York City and all four shows sold out. According to the band’s site http://www.rarariot.com/shows.php they will be on tour until December 16 where they will end the tour in Mexico City.
The Sound: The band relies on heavy instrumental beats which are the focus of each song. Check out their new album “The Orchard.” It sounds a bit more polished than their previous album “The Rhumb Line.” One song that stands out is the haunting vocals which are held together by the constant driving drum beats found in “You and I Know.”
If you like Arcade Fire you’ll probably enjoy this band.
PS: The video for the song uses quick cuts that emphasis those powerful beats. The alternations of singing fans, nature shots, long car drives and pops of bright colors gives fans a glimpse into the life of Ra Ra Riot.
September 28, 2010
Loud Rock!
What’s going on guys? Zach here with this week’s Loud Rock blog.
Some recent album news: Terror’s new album “Keepers of the Faith” dropped last week: which I’ve been anticipating for some time now. It did not disappoint. WIth LIfe In Mind also recently released “Grievances” and Beneath the Massacre just dropped the “Maree Noise” EP. Bad Religion, Mother of Mercy, and Protagonist all have new albums dropping tomorrow!
Some upcoming October shows to get stoked on:
Strife, Death Before Dishonor, Cruel Hand, Born Low and 1 or 2 more are making a small East Coast run that’s set to hit Albany NY @ Valentines October 19th
Defeater, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions and All Teeth will be hitting Valentines in Albany as well on October 23rd.
The Acacia Strain is bringing the “To Catch a Predatour” to Northern Lights on October 29th. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionist.
Also coming to Northern Lights:
Bullet For My Valentine- October 2nd
Gwar with The Casualties- October 15th
and last but not least: The Misfits- October 20th
That’s all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard, or not at all!
Some recent album news: Terror’s new album “Keepers of the Faith” dropped last week: which I’ve been anticipating for some time now. It did not disappoint. WIth LIfe In Mind also recently released “Grievances” and Beneath the Massacre just dropped the “Maree Noise” EP. Bad Religion, Mother of Mercy, and Protagonist all have new albums dropping tomorrow!
Some upcoming October shows to get stoked on:
Strife, Death Before Dishonor, Cruel Hand, Born Low and 1 or 2 more are making a small East Coast run that’s set to hit Albany NY @ Valentines October 19th
Defeater, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions and All Teeth will be hitting Valentines in Albany as well on October 23rd.
The Acacia Strain is bringing the “To Catch a Predatour” to Northern Lights on October 29th. The tour also features The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza (pffft) and The Contortionist.
Also coming to Northern Lights:
Bullet For My Valentine- October 2nd
Gwar with The Casualties- October 15th
and last but not least: The Misfits- October 20th
That’s all I have for this week, check the blog again next Monday for more loud rock news!
And remember: Mosh hard, or not at all!
September 21, 2010
WELCOME TO UTICA COLLEGE PIONEER RADIO!
Welcome to WPNR FM's music blog! WPNR 90.7 FM is a student-operated radio station, broadcasting from the Utica College campus. Each day, a blog about different music genres will be posted by one of our staff members! Please feel free to comment on posts, offer your opinion, and let us know what's going on with your favorite music genres!
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