In 2012, New Jersey anti-folk/punk outfit Crazy & The Brains released a handful of songs as part of a split EP with The Disconnects. While C&tB’s xylophone heavy take on the Ramones’ ‘Oh Oh I Love Her So’ was their best track on that particular release, the band’s self-penned material had its own ragged charm, similar to ‘Don’t Need Snacks’, their own EP containing odes to Lindsay Lohan and Saturday Night Live. 2013’s ‘Let Me Go’ recycles a few numbers from those previous releases – including a couple of the band’s best – but the unheard tunes within the sixteen tracks certainly aren’t without their enjoyable moments.
New video from Swedish hard rock/stoner band The Quill
Taken from their eighth album ‘Tiger Blood’, Swedish hard rockers The Quill have released a new video for their track ‘Freak Show’, which can now be seen below.
Hear new track from upcoming Booker T. Jones album
On August 12th 2013, Booker T. Jones unleashes his new album ‘Sound The Alarm’. Featuring collaborations with Estelle, Gary Clark Jr. and others, reports suggest the album marks a return to the gritty sound with which the legendary Stax musician originally made his mark.
As part of the launch for the album, Mr Jones is set to play a four night residency at London’s Ronnie Scott’s between August 14th and 17th.
JUSTIN KLINE – Doormat EP
Justin Kline’s first full length album ‘Cabin Fever Songs’ marked a departure from his earlier EPs, shifting from sun-filled power pop to introspective, mostly acoustic songs with a home recorded quality. While the introspective songs undoubtedly helped exorcise a few demons, he received mixed reactions for the record.
Motorhead & Saxon to join for UK double-header this November
No strangers to touring together, Motorhead and Saxon have announced a UK double headline UK tour for November 2013.
Motorhead are set to play seven shows, with Saxon joining them for six. Support at all shows comes from Skew Siskin. The dates are as follows: