Power Pop

"Hard-On Rockïn Roll! New Orleans based garage punk / power pop legends M.O.T.O. are back with their tenth full length album. The Record is co-released by Airiston punk-levyt, Blast of Silence records and Svart records - all hailing from Turku, Finland. T Record Label: Svart Style: Punk'n'Roll

We realize every couple months that after close to thirty years we are still and always will be a band. Still playing the "live" shows, thinking of ridiculous song titles, and speaking our own language in front of other people who could never quite understand. amusing each other, which is more important than any of the rest of it. So, sticking to the process that had worked for us all along, and lifted us to the lofty heights which we had scaled, we convened half-heartedly in Kurt's basement with no plan or idea of what, if anything, we hoped to accomplish in the 12 hours we'd made available to each other. Most importantly, we just wanted to hang out, and by hang out, I mean being in the same room together except for the times when personal lives decreed some of us must vacate the premises. As with our last record, the impossible-to-overrate I THINK THIS IS, Kurt managed to record the damn thing and play lead guitar at the same time, without compromising his integrity or ability. We learned the songs on the spot, which we combined with finishing the actual writing of the compositions, played them a couple times, and moved on. No alcohol or drugs were involved with the making of this record. Really, we couldn't be bothered. We had stuff to do. And we did it CD, Album

Red vinyl! "(Redd Kross) are definitely one of the most important bands in America" - Thurston Moore (SONIC YOUTH) Music critics and fans agree, REDD KROSS is back and delivering their signature brand of genuine rock 'n roll with a vengeance. Founded 34 years ago in Los Angeles during the first wave of LA punk rock by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (then respectively 15 and 11 years old), REDD KROSS cut their teeth opening for Black Flag at a middle school graduation party. Their debut recordings caught the attention of Rodney Bingenheimer, who quickly became a fan as he spun their Ramones inspired songs like "Annette's Got The Hits" and "I Hate My School" on the world famous KROQ. Their following releases maintained roots still firmly planted in punk, but the band started to experiment with different musical elements and band members. REDD KROSS boldly broke new ground by intuitively and inventively mixing their eclectic inspirations in song and performance. They understand and embrace the esoteric commonalities between the Partridge Family and the Manson Family; the Beatles and Black Sabbath; The Osmonds and the New York Dolls. The result was a band that was ahead of their time - daringly original, artistic and uncontrived. Records like "Teen Babes from Monsanto", "Born Innocent" and "Neurotica" became precursors to the Seattle bands of the 90's, as well as becoming an inspiration to many indie and alternative rock bands worldwide. In 1990 the band released their major label debut, "Third Eye". Taking their obsession with late 60's bubblegum to a new level, the song writing matured with more complex arrangements, harmonies and lush production. REDD KROSS had their first single chart "Annie's Gone"(#16 billboard modern rock), and began to tour with notable artists such as Sonic Youth, The Go-Go's, The Posies, Jellyfish, The Lemonheads, and the Hoodoo Gurus. Robert Hecker took leave as lead guitarist and the McDonald brothers were joined by Eddie Kurdziel (guitar), Brian Reitzell (drums), and Gere Fennelly (keyboards). They released the critically acclaimed "Phaseshifter" album in 1993 featuring the hit songs "Jimmy's Fantasy", "Lady In The Front Row", and a raucous cover of Frightwig's "Crazy World". In 1997, Redd Kross released one of their most polished albums, "Show World" featuring the perfectly crafted pop single, "Mess Around". After supporting the album by touring with Sloan and the Presidents of the United States, the band went on a much needed hiatus. Fans wondered when they would return, and things seemed more uncertain after the untimely passing of guitarist Eddie Kurdziel in 1999. The McDonald brothers launched www.ReddKross.com and began to reconnect with their fans and make new ones. They experimented with the new medium just as innovatively as they do with their music - Steven McDonald released an online only mashup album called "Redd Blood Cells" by adding bass tracks to the White Stripes album, Jeff McDonald began podcasting ("Hit It!") before iPods or podcasts were invented, and also released a web based video series ("Bitchin' Ass") far ahead of YouTube. REDD KROSS reissued their classic "Neurotica" album as they worked on a variety of other projects including Ze Malibu Kids, The Steven McDonald Group, and worked in various capacities with other bands on stage and in the studio such as the Donnas, Turbonegro, Imperial Teen, Anna Waronker, Be Your Own Pet, Fun., Sparks, Tenacious D, Beck and OFF!. In 2006, Jeff and Steven announced their reunion with the classic "Neurotica" line up - and were joined once again by guitarist Robert Hecker (It's Ok) and drummer Roy McDonald (The Muffs). REDD KROSS have been playing to enthusiastic audiences at sold out select shows and festivals such as the Azkena Festival, Coachella, The HooDoo Gurus' Invitational - "Dig It Up", All Tomorrow's Parties, and Pop Montréal. "Researching the Blues" is the highly anticipated new record. It is their first new album in 15 years and is released on Sweet Nothing. Vinyl, LP, Album, Red

"(Redd Kross) are definitely one of the most important bands in America" - Thurston Moore (SONIC YOUTH) Music critics and fans agree, REDD KROSS is back and delivering their signature brand of genuine rock 'n roll with a vengeance. Founded 34 years ago in Los Angeles during the first wave of LA punk rock by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (then respectively 15 and 11 years old), REDD KROSS cut their teeth opening for Black Flag at a middle school graduation party. Their debut recordings caught the attention of Rodney Bingenheimer, who quickly became a fan as he spun their Ramones inspired songs like "Annette's Got The Hits" and "I Hate My School" on the world famous KROQ. Their following releases maintained roots still firmly planted in punk, but the band started to experiment with different musical elements and band members. REDD KROSS boldly broke new ground by intuitively and inventively mixing their eclectic inspirations in song and performance. They understand and embrace the esoteric commonalities between the Partridge Family and the Manson Family; the Beatles and Black Sabbath; The Osmonds and the New York Dolls. The result was a band that was ahead of their time - daringly original, artistic and uncontrived. Records like "Teen Babes from Monsanto", "Born Innocent" and "Neurotica" became precursors to the Seattle bands of the 90's, as well as becoming an inspiration to many indie and alternative rock bands worldwide. In 1990 the band released their major label debut, "Third Eye". Taking their obsession with late 60's bubblegum to a new level, the song writing matured with more complex arrangements, harmonies and lush production. REDD KROSS had their first single chart "Annie's Gone"(#16 billboard modern rock), and began to tour with notable artists such as Sonic Youth, The Go-Go's, The Posies, Jellyfish, The Lemonheads, and the Hoodoo Gurus. Robert Hecker took leave as lead guitarist and the McDonald brothers were joined by Eddie Kurdziel (guitar), Brian Reitzell (drums), and Gere Fennelly (keyboards). They released the critically acclaimed "Phaseshifter" album in 1993 featuring the hit songs "Jimmy's Fantasy", "Lady In The Front Row", and a raucous cover of Frightwig's "Crazy World". In 1997, Redd Kross released one of their most polished albums, "Show World" featuring the perfectly crafted pop single, "Mess Around". After supporting the album by touring with Sloan and the Presidents of the United States, the band went on a much needed hiatus. Fans wondered when they would return, and things seemed more uncertain after the untimely passing of guitarist Eddie Kurdziel in 1999. The McDonald brothers launched www.ReddKross.com and began to reconnect with their fans and make new ones. They experimented with the new medium just as innovatively as they do with their music - Steven McDonald released an online only mashup album called "Redd Blood Cells" by adding bass tracks to the White Stripes album, Jeff McDonald began podcasting ("Hit It!") before iPods or podcasts were invented, and also released a web based video series ("Bitchin' Ass") far ahead of YouTube. REDD KROSS reissued their classic "Neurotica" album as they worked on a variety of other projects including Ze Malibu Kids, The Steven McDonald Group, and worked in various capacities with other bands on stage and in the studio such as the Donnas, Turbonegro, Imperial Teen, Anna Waronker, Be Your Own Pet, Fun., Sparks, Tenacious D, Beck and OFF!. In 2006, Jeff and Steven announced their reunion with the classic "Neurotica" line up - and were joined once again by guitarist Robert Hecker (It's Ok) and drummer Roy McDonald (The Muffs). REDD KROSS have been playing to enthusiastic audiences at sold out select shows and festivals such as the Azkena Festival, Coachella, The HooDoo Gurus' Invitational - "Dig It Up", All Tomorrow's Parties, and Pop Montréal. "Researching the Blues" is the highly anticipated new record. It is their first new album in 15 years and is released on Sweet Nothing. CD, Album

Record Label: Detour Records Style: Rock/Metal/Punk

Style: Rock/Metal/Punk

Record Label: Detour Records Style: Rock/Metal/Punk

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Record Label: Detour Records Style: Rock/Metal/Punk

King Tuff" is the new record from KING TUFF - his first for Sub Pop and his second album overall. "Was Dead", KING TUFF's 2008 debut, captured the attention of the rock underground and quickly blew through its limited pressing (it now resides on ebay, being snatched up for hearty sums). His gem of a new album was produced by Bobby Harlow, of THE GO and CONSPIRACY OF OWLS, and recorded during a furious two-week run in Detroit. And Bobby has the following, among a great many other things, to say about it: "After investigating Was Dead I realized that, with his latest offering, King Tuff's songwriting was stretching far beyond the thrill of the immediate dance-floor reflex and now revealed a songwriter with a keen eye inside everyone. That was the stuff that I was interested in. Embarrass me! I don't give a fuck about your ex-girlfriend. We've created something here. King Tuff should not be inspected or even listened to with critical ears. Cut your ears off. Rock & Roll is meant to be bl CD, Album

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brandnew album from the innovative and legendary dutch indie-rock outfit CD, Album, Digipak

Style: Gothic Metal

digipack.Providing more of that organic and shifting sound required to scratch the prog itch, A Liquid Landscape’s “Nightingale” is a worthy foray into the realm where rock meets metal, and can potentially appeal to either crowd. Laid back and unhurried, “Nightingale” is a mostly calm and soothing album there for those times when extreme speed and brutality have gotten old and a little respite is called for. Record Label: Glassville Records Style: Progressive Rock

PACKED WITH 28 TRAX/ BOOKLET WITH AUTHORITATIVE & EXTENSIVE LINER NOTES/ BY RESPECTED AUTHOR & ARCHIVIST JOHN TRACY./ EXPERTLY REMASTERED - SUPERB SOUND. Style: Pop