Frantzeska is a three piece punk/alternative rock band from Bilbao, Spain. ‘BesauriOn!’ is their second release and although it may be half the length of their prior record, stylistically, they branch out twice as far. In just five numbers and with the help of four friends, they show off a multitude of styles and influences, from pure punk, to ska/reggae, funk, with touches of pop and even lounge jazz.
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Iron Maiden announce US dates with Megadeth
Metal legends Iron Maiden have announced a run of US dates with Megadeth as part of their ongoing ‘Maiden England 2013’ tour.
Maiden will be joined by Megadeth at the following shows in September:
Bouncing Souls: Euro tour dates
US punks The Bouncing Souls have confirmed a run of European live dates for early summer. Following the bands recent UK visit in March, The Bouncing Souls hit the following European cities in June:
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS – Nanobots
They Might Be Giants have never been known for churning out hits, and yet, have often found themselves with a loyal cult audience and record company support. It’s also hard to believe that – taking on board their sideline in making albums for children – 2013’s ‘Nanobots’ is their sixteenth album. Their first to be released on the power pop label Lojinx in the UK/Europe, does such an association mean the music has shifted farther towards the kind of music often released via that label? No. Is there an obvious hit single among its staggering twenty five tracks? As with most TMBG releases there are a couple of contenders, though as always, the most commercial moments aren’t necessarily the most captivating.
Stream Rilo Kiley’s ‘RKives’
In February 2012, it was announced that Rilo Kiley would be releasing a new album. Fans rejoiced. The news came in that the new record was indeed not new, but a collection of leftovers and oddities. Fans still rejoiced.