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Music: The Bronx
"Young Bloods"listen
THE BRONX harness punk's classic fire and bend it to their whim, mixing rock n' roll swagger with hardcore grit, while churning out raw riffs and hooks. After amicably parting ways with Island/Def Jam, the L.A. quintet chose to release its new album The Bronx (III) on their own label, White Drugs, taking the independent route to focus on what matters most: the music.
www.myspace.com/thebronx www.whitedrugs.com
Music: The Von Bondies
"Pale Bride"listen
Love, Hate, and Then There's You is THE VON BONDIES' long-awaited third studio album. Picking up from the tighter, more nuanced sound of the band's huge 2004 hit single "C'mon C'mon," the new record also offers a dash of something new. Singer-guitarist Jason Stollsteimer and drummer Don Blum - the two remaining original members - clearly haven't run out of steam, while new recruits Leann Banks and Christy Hunt bring an obvious infusion of enthusiasm.
www.myspace.com/vonbondies www.majordomorecords.com
Music: Band Collaboration Tees
Check out the new limited edition band collaboration tees featuring rock icons The Von Bondies and punk rock savants The Bronx. These tees are only available at the bands' shows or at Quiksilver.com.
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...Trail Of Dead
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Austin, Texas-based ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD are known for their heavy, anthemic music and for their tendency to destroy their equipment at the end of their performances. On their latest release, The Century Of Self, they take their sprawling, epic compositions to new heights.
www.myspace.com/trailofdead www.justicerecords.comThe Whitsundays
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"Antisocial"listen
Alberta's THE WHITSUNDAYS have a knack for writing yellowed, reverb-wrapped pop music, borrowing from the grand tradition of English psychedelia, garage, and vintage organ rock. With reverent nods to the flower-picking whimsy of the Zombies, the red-faced bluster of the Animals, and the delightful inanity of Syd Barrett, the band's self-titled debut is a vintage-sounding gem.
www.myspace.com/thewhitsundays www.friendlyfirerecordings.comPlus Move
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"Boss"listen
PLUS MOVE got everyone's attention when they leaked their bootleg remix of Justice's funk-squelch anthem "D.A.N.C.E" to some of their favorite music blogs back in the summer of 2007. Now recording for Expansion Team Records, their most recent foray into futuristic dance punk is the 2099 EP.
www.myspace.com/plusmove www.expansionteamrecords.comMen Without Pants
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"And The Girls Go"listen
MEN WITHOUT PANTS is the brainchild of long-time friends Russell Simins (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Butter08) and Dan The Automator (Dr. Octagon, Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School). Their latest release, Naturally, contains a series of kick-ass, beat-driven rock songs with pop and hip-hop influences.
www.myspace.com/menwithoutpants www.expansionteamrecords.comLady Sovereign
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"Pennies (Kill The Noise Remix)"listen
Standing tall at an even 5 feet, LADY SOVEREIGN has gone from rapping on pirate radio in London to being discovered and signed to Def Jam by Jay Z, to leaving to form her own EMI-distributed imprint, Midget Records. She's sold more than a million units of her single, "Love me or Hate Me," toured with Gwen Stefani and recorded with Pharrell and The Beastie Boys. Her latest album is entitled Jigsaw.
www.myspace.com/ladysovereign www.emigroup.comDavey Rockit
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"As Things Get Darker"listen
LA-based DJ DAVEY ROCKIT is a pretty mysterious guy. This is from his MySpace page: "Born and raised in Nashville, TN. DJ for Pigeon John, Flynn Adam, & Rootbeer. Produced the album Ozark Empire with Ds5'r the Listener under the name (EQ) in 2005 and the instrumental album Broken Heart Beats in 2008. I can also rock your party!"
www.myspace.com/handmademusic www.cornerstoneras.comBeef Wellington
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"Magnetic"listen
Orlando, Florida's BEEF WELLINGTON has hardly laid low since the release of his previous album, the acclaimed Feel Fantabulous. His most recent activities include remixing Swamburger's underground hit "Sun-Vibes" and participating in the Youssou N'Dour "Wake Up" charity music project to help improve African nations' healthcare.
www.myspace.com/fantabulous www.eighthdimension.comSugar Knives
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"My War"listen
SUGAR KNIVES is a high-energy, greasy rock 'n' roll fry-up of Paul Stinson from SF/LA-based The Radishes and Leo K of Canadian skate punk fame, drawing comparisons to hi-wattage acts like Thin Lizzy, The Stooges, X, and The Raconteurs, with some good ol' 80's punk thrown in for kicks. Their self-titled debut is out now.
www.myspace.com/sugarknives+/- (Plus Minus)
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"Snowblind"listen
NYC act +/- (pronounced "plus minus") was originally conceived in 2001 as a vehicle for the songs of Versus guitarist James Baluyut, but the act quickly evolved into a full-fledged band, with the addition of fellow Versus guitarist/vocalist Patrick Ramos and drummer Chris Deaner. The band's latest album (for Absolutely Kosher Records) is Xs On Your Eyes.
www.myspace.com/plusminusband www.absolutelykosher.com