The Audiophile

Whats up guys?

It's Ashley here with your active rock/alternative update!Today, I thought I'd start you guys off with a little musical teaser. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones just released an in studio video during the making of their new album The Magic Youth which will be released on December 6. Be sure to put it on your Christmas list, because from what I've heard on the video alone, it sounds like its going to be a great record. You can check out the video here.

Albums
Thomas Kalnoky of Streetlight Manifesto just released a new album Streetlight Lullabies under his side project's street name Toh Kay. I was a bit shocked when I first heard it, only because it completely reverses the upbeat melodic ska sound of Streetlight Manifesto. He replaces horns, sax, drums and hard skanking with his voice and an acoustic, and serenades you with a quiet croon, and dark lyrics. Don't get me wrong, its great music to relax to, but I'm definitely partial to Streetlight.

Listening to the new Post Teens album Post Teens EP was like striking a gold mine. They are the closest i've heard a band come to reviving the old-school punk sound, and I was impressed to say the least. You'll get through the album quite fast, but with hard hitting tracks like When I'm Wasted, it will leave you wanting more.

We are the Union just released a four track EP titled Graveyard Grins Ep which proved that the old "You can't judge a book by it's cover, but you can an album" assumption may not always be accurate. I was pleasantly surprised after being a bit uneasy after seeing the corny cover, but these guys actually have it together. It isn't my usual cup of tea, but since this is an active rock blog, i'll let you guys know anyway. They're classified as ska-punk, but I would compare them to a watered down version of A Day To Remember. You can stream the album for free here, and I'll leave it up to you to decide what you think of it.

Shows
 Since everyone is most likely going home this week for Thanksgiving, I though i'd let you know that Gallows will be in New York City on Tuesday, November 22. I realize it's probably a little too late, but they deserve to be mentioned (with or without Frank) especially for you city people. Also, The Ready Set will be in Clifton Park on the 23rd.

Thats about all I have for today. I'll post again sometime early next week, but until then tune into my show, The Hipster 100 on Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. See you next week!