Sound In the Signals

Re-Direct Here

2010-07-27T18:06:00.000-07:00

We no longer update this site. Please go here for music news & reviews:

www.soundinthesignals.tk

New Site Will Launch On Monday

2010-07-01T19:18:00.000-07:00

Well it's been a good long while with this layout, but the time has come to move up in the world. The site will have no updates until Monday.

On Monday we will launch a brand new much improved layout with new features, it will be easier to use, and have an improved look.

There will also be a big announcement made on Monday!!!

The Young Veins - Change (Official Video)

2010-06-30T14:26:00.001-07:00

The Cool Kids - Interview W/ daNkideas.com

2010-06-30T00:27:00.000-07:00

Nick-N-Beans - Parties- Hoes- & Dope Clothes Vol. 22 (MIXTAPE)

2010-06-29T01:35:00.000-07:00

Get it free here:

http://nick-n-beans.bandcamp.com/track/parties-hoes-dope-clothes-produced-by-qbeans

Product Placement?

2010-06-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

A recent twitpic of one of the guys in Wavves buying a ton of Mountain Dew has me questioning his motives. Does he have a love for Mountain Dew? Or does he love Mountain Dew's money?

In Case You Didn't Know...

2010-06-25T15:06:00.000-07:00

John Wall was drafted by the Washington Wizards Yesterday. Making him the first player in UK history to be drafted at number 1.

Positive note for a team that had a ton of guns toting drama last year.

N.E.R.D - Press Conference In Paris (VIDEO)

2010-06-25T15:04:00.001-07:00

N.E.R.D Press Conference In Paris from USRapNews TV on Vimeo.

Eminem - Billboard Magazine

2010-06-25T15:01:00.000-07:00

Read the feature here:

http://www.billboard.com/news/eminem-the-billboard-cover-story-1004100816.story#/news/eminem-the-billboard-cover-story-1004100816.story

Wavves - King Of The Beach (VIDEO)

2010-06-24T04:07:00.000-07:00

Yourstru.ly Presents: Wavves "King of the Beach" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

King Fantastic - Finger Snaps & Gun Claps (Free Album Download)

2010-06-23T01:17:00.000-07:00

Grab the new King Fantastic album for Free here:

http://thekingfantastic.com/#album-download

Man Overboard - Battle Album Leak With An Album Release

2010-06-23T01:14:00.001-07:00

Statement from the band long read, but I wanted to post it on here and make it available to read without clicking anywhere because the band handled it in a cool way:
You might be asking yourself, "Is it July 20th? Was I asleep for the past month? How is it the release date for Man Overboard's Real Talk?" You haven't been asleep. As many of you may know our record has slipped through the cracks and leaked its way onto to the Internet. MOB and Run For Cover are huge music fans and we know how much it sucks when you want to support a band and buy their music, but some jerk who doesn't love the band half as much as you, is listening to their illegally downloaded copy of a record you want so bad and the only way you can get it, is to illegally download it. Rather than have our fans experience that pain that we go through all the time, we figured we should get it out to those of you who are cool enough to want to support us ASAP. SO! The album is now available for download at our Bandcamp for $9 with an exclusive bandcamp bonus track (not available on the CD/LP or leaked version) titled, "Again." The album will also soon be available on iTunes (it may be there right now, go check!) without the bonus track and of course for more money.

If you want a taste of the record you can get our new single "Fantasy Girl" in exchange for your email or a Tweet from the little widget on www.defendpoppunk.com.

We put our record into a select number of hands that we not only trusted, but who swore they would protect the album until its proper release date. A certain person was either trying to get some n00dz, or pick up a few scene points. To those who we sent the record to and you held it close - thanks a million and we seriously appreciate your dedication, hard work and anything that you have done to help our band. Seriously. And to the person who sent it out to people - Cmon son, you fucked up.

You can pre-order a physical copy of the CD or Vinyl fromBandcamp with an immediate digital download and the exclusive track download. Physical copies and the rest of our merch is also available in our merch store and at Run For Cover's store.

Thank you to those of you who are cool enough to support us and Run For Cover. We literally could not do it without you. No thanks to the asshole who leaked the record. Leave the underage girls for the underage boys and get "sucks at life" tattooed on which ever hand you write with.

TO THOSE WHO HAVE PRE-ORDERED: Run For Cover will be mailing you a download of the album! In the next 24 hours.

UPCOMING TOURS: please check the myspace - www.myspace.com/manoverboardnj for current tour dates!

Thank you again for your love and support. We appreciate it more than you know.
<3 Justin & Man Overboard

Big Boi – Mixtape For Dummies (Artwork)

2010-06-23T01:12:00.000-07:00

Should be out this week!

Big Sean – What U Doin (Bullsh*ttin’) (Preview) (VIDEO)

2010-06-21T15:52:00.001-07:00

Donnis – Fashionably Late (Preview) (VIDEO)

2010-06-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

Donnis - Fashionably Late Trailer from Adam Saewitz on Vimeo.

Rufio - Anybody Out There (NEW ALBUM ART)

2010-06-19T14:49:00.001-07:00

Donnis – GWHH Interview (Video)

2010-06-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

The Pack - New Single & Album Release

2010-06-18T13:22:00.001-07:00

The Pack are preparing to release their sophomore album in August. It's been a long time since these guys released their debut album "Based Boys." Since then they've lost some hype, Lil B has become both enjoyed and disliked by tons of internet fans, and Young L started a clothing line. I'm interested to see what interest this release generates. The new album will be titled WolfPack Party and will be released through a new label.

808's & Fastbreak...Lakers Win. Does It Beat An MC Hammer Cartoon?

2010-06-17T22:01:00.001-07:00

The Lakers won it again. I know somewhere Lebron is grinding his teeth waiting for his turn.

I guess it's now time to roll out the 808's & Fastbreak Lakers win post.

Whether you hate them or love them they got the job done tonight.

Kid Cudi - RevOfEv

2010-06-17T15:41:00.001-07:00

Download Kid Cudi's new track "RevOfEv" from his official site:

http://www.kidcudi.com/

or grab it here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?indkwjmowwb

HelloGoodbye - hellagoodbuys.net

2010-06-17T15:37:00.000-07:00

From Hellogoodbye's Myspace:

hellagoodbuys.net

hey dudes. big news! as some of you may know, we recently had sloppy break up with our former label and merch company. with this newfound contractual freedom, we decided to start and run our very own merch store. we found ourselves missing the hand-packed, homemade, band-to-fan vibe that our favorite bands stores used to have. we also had a hankering for the control of being able to set our own prices, create limited handmade items, and just give things away if we want to (like below).

set your address bar to www.hellagoodbuys.net and check out our brand new store, filled with our girlfriends, fiances, and friends as incredibly apt models. and to celebrate the grand opening, we are running a special where with just about any order, you'll get a free shirt from our "mystery zone!" expect killer awesome rad specials all the time from here on out, like a weekly hella good buy.

were really happy to have something so truly diy (i even coded the PHP myself... so don't get mad if its busted), this is the way it shoulda' been all along!

thanks guys!
forrest

The Niceguys Feat. Jack Freeman - Not At All (VIDEO)

2010-06-17T13:09:00.001-07:00

The Niceguys Feat. Jack Freeman "Not At All" from Evesborough Films on Vimeo.

Wavves - Making Of (VIDEO)

2010-06-15T23:20:00.001-07:00

T.I. - Uncaged (Album Art)

2010-06-14T22:15:00.001-07:00

I like T.I. but this cover is meh.

Skrillex - My Name Is Skrillex

2010-06-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

Download Sonny Moore's (Skrillex) new EP for free here:

http://www.bloodcompany.net/skrillexep/

Fashawn - Ode To Illmatic (MIXTAPE)

2010-06-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

This is the kind of mixtape that makes people's album of the year list. Definitely a cool tribute to a cool album. I've been interested, like most, about this project since I first heard about it. It is cool to see & hear it come to fruition. Get this!

Download it for free here:

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=82261

FRESH ESPRESSO - [SASQUATCH 2010] (VIDEO)

2010-06-11T03:26:00.001-07:00

Rhymefest – Talk My Sh*t (Video)

2010-06-10T13:57:00.001-07:00

Dum Dum Girls - Bhang Bhnng, I'm A Burnout (VIDEO)

2010-06-10T13:55:00.000-07:00

The Royal Heist - Interview (CLICK HERE TO READ)

2010-06-09T22:52:00.000-07:00

I recently had the chance to interview The Royal Heist. Click above to check it out. Fun read!

Your album Midnight In The Garden Of Evil just came out. Can you tell me a little about the recording process of the album and why you chose to title it Midnight in the garden of Evil?
Well, we recorded the album at Sunset Sound, which was quite amazing in itself. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to record an album in the same studio as legends such as The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Prince, just to name a few. To record and create in such a environment really made the recording process special for us!
The Recording Process itself was very quick, the majority of the time we spent on the album was in pre-production. We took a lot of time writing the songs, then we would demo them, then we would get together with Mykul Lee (executive producer) and really dissect and re-structure the songs until we were happy with a final version.
As far as the album title goes, apart from being a line from the 7th track on the album, we felt it tied together all of the subject matter of the songs. The album touches on a lot of different issues, sex, drugs, lies, even love, but all reference real life situations, whether our own, or others we have observed. Midnight in the Garden of Evil is about decisions people make in their lives, and the consequences of those situations.

You worked with Mykul Lee and max Coane on the new album. Can you tell me how that cam about and what the experience was like?
We have been great friends with Mykul Lee and Oh No Not Stereo for a long-time now. We have shared many tour vans and many bottles of whiskey together! When it came time for The Royal Heist to start recording a record, Mykul Lee was the man who made that happen. Mykul had worked with Max on Oh No Not Stereo latest record 003, and Mykul introduced Max to us, all along intending for him to engineer our record. Once all the pre-production was done, we went in to the studio and the rest is history. Working with Mykul Lee and Max Coane on this record was more than we could have asked for, both of them helped tremendously in all aspects of making this record!

When I listen to the music it all sounds really well put together but something about the way the bass works with the vocals adds something extra to the music. How did you guys go about defining our sound and what are some of your biggest influences?
When we started the band we were all switching instruments in a way, Collin was a drummer now singing, Everett was a guitar player now playing bass, Our old guitar player had never played guitar before, and Charlie had never played that style of drumming before. So needless to say we were pretty rough around the edges, but the change of positions in the band helped to create the unique sound we have created over the years. The bass is always prominent and driving and locked in with the drums, with riff driven indie style guitar work.
We all have different influences as musicians, coming from very different musical backgrounds. We feel that the diversity of our musical interested helps us to create a unique style of music. When it came to aiming at a style we really found comfort in bands like Bloc Party, and Arctic Monkeys, who seemed to have that high energy 4 on the floor style of music that we were also creating. Though we really like to think we don’t sound anything like the bands people compare us to, and have the ability to stand alone.

The music business has been drowned in bands over the last few years. As artists how do you stay ahead of the pack and find a away to create something original enough to draw fans to your band?
We feel that the trick to creating something original, is to make sure not to be influenced by anything other than the sounds of your own music. If you create based on the music of others than you will always lack originality. Though a smart artist must know the marketplace, as well as who is achieving success, you can never let that influence the decisions you make creatively, this is the downfall of the average band!

Who are you guys currently listening to that are up and coming that people should check out?
If you have not already, you most definitely need to check out Oh No Not Stereo, also we love a North Hollywood local band called Murph and The Blackouts, also check out The Photo Atlas, and The Epilogues, both Denver bands who you will be hearing about soon!

What are the plans with the album just dropping as far as music video and tours?
We just toured in March, to Austin for SXSW and back. Now we are concentrating on playing Los Angeles in support of the record for the next couple months, most likely hitting the road again at the end of the summer! We have some video shoots lined up, so keep an eye out for those.

You guys are unsigned which seems to be a going trend with a lot of bands these days with the record industry kind of failing artists and 360 deals taking money out of their pockets. Why did you guys decide to release the album and would you consider signing to a label?
Well were a band, and releasing albums is what bands do, with or without label representation. As far as signing with a label, of course we would consider it, who wouldn’t consider the idea? But without specifics it’s impossible to say what we would do in a label signing situation.

I guess that wraps it up. Do you guys have any closing comments?
Thanks for taking the time to pick our brain, and thanks to anyone who took the time to read this interview. Our album is available on I-tunes, and amazon.com. For more info on The Royal Heist , check us out at www.theroyalheistmusic.com . Thanks for your support!
The Royal Heist

Best Coast - Crazy For You (Album Art)

2010-06-09T22:36:00.000-07:00

Sound In The Signals had a chance to interview Best Coast a while back and we discussed the new album. Well it's almost that time. Here is the new album's artwork. The album itself is due out July 27.

Head here for more details:

Pitchfork

Wavves - Post Acid

2010-06-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

Mountain Dew's Green Label Sound just released the official single of Wavves new album King Of The Beach.

The album is out in August and if this is any indication of the album as a whole I'm looking forward to it. I've been critical of Wavves "studio"( and I use that term loosely) albums, but have enjoyed live versions of the songs. This track features cleaner production which is supposed to be found on the majority of the album according to an interview Wavves did with Pitchfork not to long ago.

Fader Issue #68 Featuring Wavves, Ariel Pink, MIA, The-Dream

2010-06-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

Read more about this issue here:

http://www.thefader.com/2010/06/08/premiere-the-fader-issue-68-featuring-mia-wavves-ariel-pink-and-the-dream/

Jive Gives The Royal Flush To Andre 3000 Guest Spots On New Big Boi Album

2010-06-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

I was reading a post about the new Big Boi album over @ 2Dopeboyz and it seems as though Jive is not allowing any Andre 3000 tracks on Sir Lucious Left Foot. Tracklist proves it as well as this tweet from Big Boi himself:

http://twitter.com/Therealbigboi/status/15645379485:

Jive Records is trying to block 3 Stacks from being on the album. Boi Stop!!!!

Tracklist

Feel Me (Intro)
Daddy Fat Sax
Turns Me On feat. Sleepy Brown & Joi
Follow Us feat. Vonnegutt
Shutterbugg feat. Cutty
General Patton
Tangerine feat. T.I. & Khujo Goodie
You Ain’t No DJ feat. Yelawolf
Hustle Blood feat. Jamie Foxx
Be Still feat. Janelle Monáe
Fo Yo Sorrows feat. George Clinton, Too Short & Sam Chris
Night Night feat. B.o.B & Joi
Shine Blockas feat. Gucci Mane
The Train Pt. 2 (Sir Lucious Left Foot Saves The Day) feat. Sam Chris
Back Up Plan

Rhymefest feat. Phonte – Say Whassup (3D Video)

2010-06-07T15:56:00.000-07:00

Donnis - The Invitation Out Tommorow

2010-06-07T15:55:00.000-07:00

Eminem - Interview With Zane Lowe (VIDEO)

2010-06-04T14:05:00.000-07:00

Tanya Morgan – SpineTV Interview (Video)

2010-06-04T14:04:00.000-07:00

Rick Ross Album Art

2010-06-04T14:02:00.000-07:00

Rick Ross's new album art. Could be a cool album we'll see.

Aaron Gillespie interview with TVU's Most Wanted

2010-06-04T14:01:00.000-07:00

Steven Smith (Interview) (CLICK HERE TO READ)

2010-06-02T21:53:00.000-07:00

I recently had the chance to interview VJ Steven Smith (Fuse/Steven's Untitled Rock Show). Click above to check it out.

First off thanks for the interview.
You're very welcome.

IMX filmed at street level and fans could watch the artists from the windows during filming. Was there ever any crazy TRL-like fandom for any of the artists who stopped by?
Yes, the first time Taking Back Sunday stopped by it was like Beatlemania. The same thing happened for Linkin Park, Eminem, and Avenged Sevenfold. It was always fun to see fans go crazy. I think Daniel Radcliffe was the best. Soooo many people.

Throughout all of the different shows and specials you have done so far, what was the craziest experience or the best experience when you realized this is the right job for me?
I kind of always knew this was what I wanted to do, even when I didn't know it. I've always been interested in talking with people, sharing and conversing. I like the talk show format and finding a way to get interesting stories out of people without being intrusive. As for best experience, when you have an interview where everything just clicks you know it's right. My favorite of last year was with Brad Paisley. We just talked and halfway through he asked when the interview was starting. That's how I like things to go. No inhibitions, no on the spot questions, just hanging.

If you could ask anyone one question, what would it be?
What time is it. My favorite question ever. And nobody has a problem answering. I'm also a big fan of "What's new?" Catches people off guard in a good way and sets the tone.

Your biography on Fuse mentions such interviews as when you were "kissed by Gwen Stefani...was wacked in the privates by Marilyn Manson, downloaded tracks with Metallica...and talked rock with Hollywood heavy-hitters such as...Sir Ben Kingsley." Which of these experiences resonates with you the most?
The nut whacking resonated for a good two minutes. I also liked talking with Manson. He's a smart dude who gets where he is in the pop culture pantheon. Basically just a dude who likes wearing make-up. And absinthe. The man likes his absinthe.

You served as executive producer on Steven's Untitled Rock Show. What was the difference in working behind the scenes as well as interviewing? Would you like to do more behind the scenes work in the future?
I really enjoyed producing but mainly what I did was come up with ideas and have my team implement them. The whole battle with producing is hiring people who are waaaay smarter and more experienced than you. My producer and writer were top notch and I knew I was always in good hands.
I like behind the scenes but my home is in front of the camera.

You sung background on Paramore's album. First, what was it like to be asked to sing on the album? Second, what other band would you love to sing with or be involved in the process of their album?
It was terrifying! I am not a singer! Not in the slightest. They surprised me by asking and I was honored and horrified to do so.
That was it for me. I'm a host not a rock star.

The Foo Fighters canceled all of their press for a day besides Steven's Untitled Rock Show. Unfortunately, some bands are not what they seem. Do you have an experience where it was difficult to work with a band?
Luckily for me those instances are few and far between.
Most people are really cool. And artists are smart, they have their managers or labels be the bad guys.
I would have that too. A lot of journalists like to ask questions that have nothing to do with their music or movie or whatever and to me, that's not the point.

When talking about alternative music and mainstream music now you said, "There really is no underground anymore." What do you think is next for music?
The internet. We're already there. I sincerely hope Myspace becomes what record labels used to be but on a more community based level.
The record industry attacked fans for sharing music when they should have evolved with the new technology and not scapegoated the very people who paid their salaries.

About underground music, can you remember any particular artist that you were excited to get through the old ways of tape-trading?
Tape-trading is a weird thing. We used to use it for bootlegs. It was a big Grateful Dead phenomena and I really only got one cassette through tape-trading.
It was a bootleg of the first time I saw Jawbreaker. I still have it. As far as tape-trading goes all we ever did growing up was trade cassettes of albums we had.
We didn't have the money for all the music so everyone would share what they had. Which is legal by the way. If I buy an album, make a copy of it and give it to that's totally within the law.
But if I sell it to you, that's illegal and thus not sharing.

How do you feel about the way people discover music now? Do you think it has changed for the better or worse?
People still discover bands by word of mouth. They always have and always will. Now the mouth is online and you can find out about bands and listen to them immediately.
I heard about this band the Menzingers from the Gaslight Anthem's twitter posts and I can't get enough of them. It's definitely gotten better as you can hear new music with the click of a button.

In my opinion, Carson Daly was probably one of the biggest VJs of the 90s and you were arguably one of the biggest VJs of the last ten years. Did you ever think this would happen when you started out? Do you think you will ever reach Riki Rachtman’s status?
You're very kind to say so. You're forgetting Damien Fahey who took over for Carson on TRL. I never think of myself as huge, as a matter of fact, I feel like I'm just starting out. I had a great following on SURS which I feel was cut off in it's prime but that's how those things go. As for Riki Rachtman status, he and I used to have the same manager if you believe that. He hosted Headbanger's Ball. My show was way more 120 Minutes.

During the time of Steven’s Untitled Rock Show many styles went in and out, which is common in music. What did you think of the style of music during the show and what do you think about it now?
Which style in particular? Emo? SURS played a lot of that but we also showcased many indie bands, indie meaning independent label, which went on to become huge stars. I liked to think we were multi-genre playing roots rock to screamo to metal and sometimes folk. I don't think styles come and go but I do think trends do. It's hard for bands to stay together despite their style. That's half the battle.

You were the first person to interview Taking Back Sunday on national television and at that time it was the Tell All Your Friends line-up. You’ve interviewed them quite a few times throughout the years, what do you think about the Tell All Your Friends line-up getting back together?
That's a tough question, I really like the Tell All Your Friends line-up and love that album. Having said that I feel the strongest song-writing was with Fred Mascherino and Matt Rubano. Matt co-wrote "Makedamnsure" which is their biggest hit while Fred really upped the musicianship of the band.
I am curious to hear what will come of this new album.

What is one thing people do not know about Steven Smith?
I like ballet dancing. True.

I guess that about wraps it up. Thanks again for taking the time to answer the questions.
You're very welcome. Thanks for having me.

The Cool Kids - Tacklebox (Review) (CLICK HERE TO READ)

2010-06-01T23:39:00.000-07:00

Click above to read my review of The Cool Kids - Tacklebox mixtape.

I decided to post a review for The Cool Kids - Tacklebox Mixtape after starting a lengthy post on another site about how I felt about this mixtape or The Cool Kids as a group. First off, I have enjoyed The Cool Kids since long before The Bake Sale hit shelves, as most of those tracks had been around a minute, I enjoyed the cleaned-up version of the songs on the groups debut EP. That's Stupid mixtape followed and continued the groups' ability to create fresh tracks with good lyrics. Most people were down with The Cool Kids at this point, and that's when an entire gang of copycats started rocking what The Cool Kids were rocking like a year ago. This over-saturation of the market in groups with stylish street wear clothes and rhymes that mirrored The Cool Kids followed for about a year and was referred to as "Hipster Rap" in the mainstream market.

Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks in the meantime were working on their debut album When Fish Ride Bicycles, a long delayed album that has fans believing they might actually get it when fish do ride bicycles. However, the group soldiered on despite claimed label troubles that delayed their debut and instead released a few mixtapes. One of these is Tacklebox, the others being Gone Fishing and Merry Christmas. Between Tacklebox and Gone Fishing the group released much of what was originally reportedly heard from Andrew Barber (Fakeshore Drive) during a listening session. So in many ways the fans may have heard most of what the debut would have been originally.

So here’s the ultimate question. Does Tacklebox keep the party going for Chuck and Mikey or are they the last two dudes at their own party? I think the answer is simple and complicated. The Cool Kids may have left their original party and started another one down the block. Tacklebox in many ways redefines some things about The Cool Kids. The beats have a different vibe to them as many are laid-back and great for driving and the lyrical content although somewhat similar from The Bake Sale era, is almost delivered in a different manner than The Bake Sale. Cited by critics of the mixtape, which plays more like an album, as dope beats with weak lyrics is a little off-base in my opinion. I think the lyrics may be different and the delivery may be different, but they are far from weak. I think this release sounds more like a group finding what they would like to accomplish with their music and starting to realize that goal.

The time and work put into these songs and the fact that this is an all original mixtape mostly produced by Inglish (with limited DJ Drops unlike Gone Fishing) says something about the quality of this group and their work ethic. The duo doesn’t unleash a series of guest stars. They almost always handle 95% of the lyrical output with limited guest stars. On this mixtape, Tenille who was also on Gone Fishing, makes an appearance or two and does a great job.

When I listen to this mixtape I do feel that it lacks some things The Bake Sale had, and I miss those things, but in many ways I see new ideas developing and coming to fruition that make this group an undeniable force in hip hop. Nobody wants to hear the same thing twice and if there are hundreds of copycat groups, the best way to combat that is staying creative and I definitely won’t take down a group for experimenting with ideas and trying to create a unique product.

As for the claims Pac Div are better, the hype train has de-railed, or The Cool Kids missed their chance I'm going to say this:

I think in some ways album delays definitely affect the popularity of a group or trend and the buzz. I also think the product and timing affect things. The Cool Kids came out and were doing something kind of unique. A lot of artists from Chicago starting getting buzz like Hollywood Holt, Kid Sister, Flosstradamus, Kidz In The Hall, DJ Mano, and He Say/She Say. Most of those artists have been less productive than The Cool Kids. All of those artists, other than Kid Sister who released her debut to mostly crickets after a super long wait, just haven't produced much music. The West Coast produced artists have really just been more productive than a lot of the Chicago artists that emerged with the "hipster" rap tag. Kidz In The Hall is the exception and they've done really well building a good following outside of the "hipster" tag. So as far as the Chicago scene goes you can’t say The Cool Kids don’t have material out. They released two all original mixtapes last year alone and one this year for a total of = 41 original tracks in two years that is a solid number of original material.

I mean I was really looking forward to a Hollywood Holt album a year or two ago and I still am, but the dude hasn't released a new song in like 2 or 3 years not one full new track. That kind of delay kills buzz.

With The Cool Kids they've been active but the album is what a lot of people are waiting on to determine whether or not they can repeat the success of The Bake Sale. The worst thing any artist can do is set around and let the trend jumpers make more money off the trend and ruin what that artist set out to do...make something original. For The Cool Kids they may weather the storm and Tacklebox is definitely a good determining factor that this duo has a lot left in the tank.

Standout tracks:

- Volume II
- Strawberry Girl
- Summer Nights
- Freak City
- Fishing Lessons

The Cool Kids - Talk 'Tacklebox' (VIDEO)

2010-05-30T13:27:00.001-07:00

The Cool Kids Talk 'Tacklebox' from illRoots.com on Vimeo.

Big Boi - Shutterbug (VIDEO)

2010-05-28T01:59:00.001-07:00

Big Boi Cover Art Revealed

2010-05-28T01:57:00.000-07:00

Kid Sister - "Big N Bad" BTS

2010-05-26T02:16:00.001-07:00

2010-05-24T13:27:00.000-07:00

M.I.A will be on the cover of Complex Magazine. In stores June 8.

Rock The Bells 2010: Lauryn Hill & A Tribe Called Quest

2010-05-24T13:24:00.001-07:00

From URB:

The official press conference isn’t until, but we’re ready to call this one like FOX News. Hip-hop enigma Lauryn Hill will be headlining this year’s Rock The Bells tour. The ex-Fugees songstress will be performing her classic solo album, The Miseduction of Lauryn Hill, as part of a complete album format that has become an increasingly popular way for legendary acts to draw attention to current tours. Also rumored to be performing a full-length at RTB2010 is A Tribe Called Quest. Perhaps they’ll join Ms. Hill in a rendition of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly,” The Fugees’ most infamous hit, which sampled ATCQ’s “Bonita Applebum.”

URB spoke to representative of Rock The Bells who would not confirm…or deny the booking. The official Rock the Bells press conference takes place tonight at The Key Club in West Hollywood.

The Cool Kids - First Look At Tacklebox

2010-05-21T16:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a pic Chuck from The Cool Kids posted via his twitter for the cover of The Cool Kids new mixtape Tacklebox dropping memorial day. For anyone who's been sleeping on the kids lately I feel like this could be the project that wakes you up a little. Fingers crossed.

I also got word via twitter from Mikey saying Gone Fishing (without tags) will be released before the album.

808's & Fastbreak (Dunking On NBA Athletes)

2010-05-20T16:44:00.000-07:00

Now that the section has come together and I've got everything finalized with the way I'm wanting it to look I've decided to bring back a couple of my earlier post with the new look. These were posted shortly after Lebron & The CAVS were dealt a spanking by the Celtics. The post also included a little jab at Kobe's very interesting all white photo shoot (when you take photos like those you open yourself up for a few shots).

808's & Fastbreak (Dunking On NBA Athletes)

2010-05-20T16:16:00.000-07:00

Once again it's that time:

Mark Hoppus - Talks Secret Projects (VIDEO)

2010-05-20T16:09:00.001-07:00

Maniac - Die Rad (VIDEO)

2010-05-19T13:00:00.002-07:00

Ruby Hornet Charles Hamilton Interview (VIDEO)

2010-05-19T13:00:00.001-07:00

TAZ ARNOLD AKA TISA, SOUTHSIDE BLOOD CUZN, FT. MAJOR (VIDEO)

2010-05-19T12:59:00.000-07:00

TAZ ARNOLD AKA TISA, SOUTHSIDE BLOOD CUZN, FT. MAJOR from Creative Control on Vimeo.

The Vibe.com Cover Story: J. Cole - "[The Girls] Scream And Go Crazy Like I'm Drake"

2010-05-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

Read the article here:

Vibe Article

Site Changes & Some Additional Features Added

2010-05-18T20:11:00.000-07:00

I've updated the site with a few minor changes. The look of the site has changed slightly and I've added a graphics link as well as a link in the content to the new sports section 808's & Fastbreak. Just a couple slight upgrades to the look of the site to keep it fresh.

Fashawn – The Mash Up Interview (Video)

2010-05-18T16:47:00.001-07:00

Fashawn x TheMashUp.Net from themashup916 on Vimeo.

Diddy & Rick Ross Speak On Partnership (Video)

2010-05-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

808's & Fastbreak

2010-05-18T16:21:00.000-07:00

The section that I've been testing on here I've decided to make permanent with this official graphic.

It will be somewhat of a commentary on basketball VS hip hop and the styles that blend. Sometimes it will just be about style in basketball.

To be the King you must first learn how to get some air. What better way than in parachute pants.

808's & Fastbreak

2010-05-17T15:38:00.000-07:00

With Lebron official out (and I'm bummed about it...although the CAVS played about like a trip to the restroom). I decided it's time to throw-up a post on my newest section here at Sound In The Signals. 808's & Fastbreak a quick look at why the King and Kanye are stylish voices of a generation.

Don't think we forgot about you Kobe...

Didn't This Guy Overstay His Welcome On A Jay Electronica Song?

2010-05-17T15:33:00.000-07:00

Best Coast & Japandroids Release Free Split Through Saucony

2010-05-17T15:30:00.001-07:00

Saucony presents the Perfect Pairs digital 45 with rare tracks from Japandroids and Best Coast. Both artists played at the Perfect Pairs party at this year's South By Southwest, presented by Saucony, Death+Taxes, and RSM. Japandroids new record No Singles released May 11. The free download is available for a limited time only, and comes with a special gift offer from Saucony.

You can grab it here:

Download It Free

Adrian Grey - Murder It Out (VIDEO)

2010-05-15T13:07:00.001-07:00

Khalifa Went Ruffin

2010-05-15T02:58:00.000-07:00

This mixtape came out a while back, but a lot of people aren't familiar with the origin of the cover. The Wiz got the idea from Temptation's main man David Ruffin. Just a need to know fact about the mixtape in my opinion...or maybe me being a Ruffin fan I just needed a reason to post something up on the site. So for those who didn't now you know:

Slik D - Pass The Tea (VIDEO)

2010-05-14T18:47:00.000-07:00

Slik Dizzle dropped this video off in my inbox the other day and it's hype. Don't sleep on this guy and get his album Midnight Vibes.

Pass The Tea from Rahkeem Supreme on Vimeo.

Asher Roth - Muddy Swim Trunks (Directed by BBGUN) (VIDEO)

2010-05-14T15:43:00.001-07:00

Asher Roth - Muddy Swim Trunks (Directed by BBGUN) from bbgun on Vimeo.

Big Boi - Ear Cnady Morning Show (Video)

2010-05-13T16:40:00.000-07:00

Lil Wayne Could Serve More Time (Audio)

2010-05-13T16:39:00.001-07:00

MTV Shows

Fashawn - Samsonite Man Feat. Blu (VIDEO)

2010-05-12T19:18:00.000-07:00

Charles Hamilton - Digiwaxx Music Meeting (Video)

2010-05-11T16:50:00.000-07:00

Charles Hamilton Music Meeting @ Digiwaxx (Part 1 of 3) from Digiwaxx TV on Vimeo.

Download Adrian Grey's Album's Presented By Sound In The Signals

2010-05-11T14:51:00.000-07:00

You can grab both of Adrian Grey's albums for free presented by Sound In The Signals. Click links below to download both albums:

Download The Hippity Hoppity Doo Dance: http://www.mediafire.com/?kjnflzknnjl

Download I'm Your Best Ever Bi-Polar Lover Album Here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?m2rotmtm1zz

Adrian Grey - Owensboro's Indie Connection (VIDEO)

2010-05-11T14:50:00.000-07:00

Asher Roth - Behind The Scenes of Muddy Swim Trunks (VIDEO)

2010-05-10T15:31:00.001-07:00

The Ataris - New Interview (VIDEO)

2010-05-10T15:30:00.000-07:00

XXL’s Freshmen ’10 Live Concert Highlights Reel (Video)

2010-05-06T23:23:00.002-07:00

Rick Ross: The Untouchable Teflon Don (Video)

2010-05-06T23:23:00.001-07:00

Pitchfork Interviews Wavves About New Album King Of The Beach

2010-05-04T16:10:00.000-07:00

Pitchfork just posted a new interview with Nathan Williams of Wavves. He discusses his new album King Of The Beach.

Still haven't been sold on the recorded version of Wavves. We'll see about this new one.

Check out the interview here:

Pitchfork Wavves Interview

Best Coast – “Far Away” (Stereogum Premiere)

2010-05-03T16:47:00.002-07:00

Stereogum just premiered a new Best Coast song "Far Away" for free download.

Click the link below to download the track:

Get it here: Stereogum

Slik d - SupaNova (VIDEO)

2010-05-03T16:47:00.001-07:00

2 Dope Boyz VS Lupe Fiasco

2010-05-03T12:43:00.000-07:00

I enjoy reading 2dopeboyz so this isn't in any way posted to cause any trouble with that site. Just an interesting story brewing up on the internet about Shake one of the guys who runs that site and his recent issue while trying to interview Lupe Fiasco.

Lupe has always let the internet world know he dislikes leakers so we'll see how this plays out.

Hiphopsite is the site that posted this. As well as writing up an interesting article to go along with it. Go check it out and either agree or disagree:

http://www.hiphopsite.com/2010/05/03/lupe-fiasco-upsets-fan-sticky/

Hollywood Holt - Live @ Purdue University (VIDEO)

2010-05-01T23:21:00.000-07:00

Ice Cube – I Rep That West (Preview)

2010-05-01T15:38:00.001-07:00

808's & Fastbreak

2010-05-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

I'm a huge Lebron fan and a huge Kanye fan.

With their powers combined...

McFly Dunks & The Hoverboard

2010-05-01T15:22:00.001-07:00

The greatest holiday gift never actually invented the hoverboard.

If they made it now it probably would have to have an iPod dock or download digital movies.

They actually made the sneakers though.

According to this site:

http://www.marqueesole.com/php/client/product.php?id=124

a few pairs sold for $1999.99

The Future is expensive.

Tree House Club - Red Eye Flights (EP)

2010-04-30T14:44:00.000-07:00

I've known both DNEZ & El Prez for a while I always support their releases. This came out 10 days ago, but I waited to post on it until I heard back from DNEZ. Plus late promotion helps things stay out there and relevant longer.

Get It Here:
http://treehouseclub.bandcamp.com/

Werewolf scary to get bitten by...or quickest way to become a van surfing version of Laird Hamilton?

2010-04-30T14:36:00.000-07:00

If you have to be a Werewolf do it with style.

Full Moon's have never looked cooler.

Time Travel Is Fashionable

2010-04-30T14:32:00.001-07:00

If you have to travel through time do it in style.

The Fanny Pack Now In Silver For Club Raving

2010-04-30T14:27:00.000-07:00

Sticking with the Street Boners book theme of the day. I figured I'd throw up this picture.

I never understood why the fanny pack never caught on for men. I mean it beats a wallet right? It also looks great with glasses minus the lenses.

Gavin McInnes Jokes For Hipsters

2010-04-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin' (VIDEO)

2010-04-29T12:25:00.000-07:00

Adrian Grey - Making The Video For Murder It Out (VIDEO)

2010-04-26T22:29:00.001-07:00

Theophilus London – Life Of A Lover (Video)

2010-04-26T22:28:00.001-07:00

Adrian Grey - The Hippity Hoppity Doo Dance (Free Album Download)

2010-04-20T12:09:00.000-07:00

Sound In The Signals is working with Adrian Grey to release his new album The Hippity Hoppity Doo Dance.

Download the album, artwork, and liner notes, for free, here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?kjnflzknnjl

The Republic Of Wolves Interview (CLICK HERE TO READ)

2010-04-19T22:05:00.000-07:00

I recently had the chance to interview The Republic Of Wolves whose debut EP is currently available on iTunes and pre-order for the physical copy. Check these guys out and click above to read the interview!

-First off thanks for the interview

Thanks for taking the time to interview us.

-You guys really gained a large following last year after the Brand New Daisy Demos (which turned out to be your songs). I know by now it’s one of your most talked about things, but if you could kind of let our readers know what went down and how that whole situation came about?

In the summer of 2009 we started working on a project that would eventually become known as "The Republic of Wolves." After recording a few demos we sent them out to some friends to see what they thought. One of these friends took it upon themselves to post the songs on YouTube as "Brand New Demo Leaks." We didn't even know about this until a couple weeks later, and by then the pages had started to explode with feedback. Some people thought it was Brand New, some thought it was a hoax, but needless to say we were pretty shocked at the reaction. We were even more surprised to find out that a lot of people on Absolutepunk.net were talking about our songs, including the CEO, Jason Tate. So we contacted him personally in order to let everyone know that the songs they were hearing were actually ours.

-You often times here about bands getting lucky on viral promotion or just by a random series of events (similar to the youtube daisy demo story you guys have). Did the friend who uploaded the demos ever think he would actually thrust you guys into the limelight and did him actually doing this upset you guys at all or is he now one of your best friends for doing it?

I don't think he could have ever imagined the outcome of those posts becoming what it did. If anything he was just trying to be funny and cause a stir. And yeah, we were a little upset when it first happened, for a few reasons. Partly we felt kind of cheap about it, like our music was being used to trick people even though it wasn't actually our own doing. But also the last thing a new band wants is to be forever seen in the shadow of something else, and we all realized the Brand New thing was going to stick for a while. But I think after we released our EP and the vinyl people were able to hear that we did have our own unique sound, and we plan on continuing to develop that sound as we write and record our first LP. At the same time it's impossible for us to stay angry about the whole YouTube fiasco, since it's done such amazing things for us as a band. It's a strange turn of events to say the least, but we consider ourselves very lucky.

-You released your first EP His Old Branches last year and it was very well received. You guys are currently working on releasing the EP in physical format. What will come with the physical version of the album, in terms of artwork, special packaging, etc.?

The physical release of the EP will come with a download card which allows you to download a demo of a song entitled "Sea Smoke," the full version of which will be on our full length. The packaging will have the same album cover that comes with the digital version of "His Old Branches," with artwork by Ben Kehoe, but the actual layout of the packaging is more detailed and will include the lyrics to all the songs. The layout was done by graphic artist and friend of the band Nick Cuomo. The physical release will be distributed by Vintage Hustle Records and is available now for pre-order on their web site.

-You also just released the Cardinals 7” vinyl. A lot of bands are releasing stuff on vinyl these days and it offers something limited and exclusive to fans. In a digital era why was it important to you guys to put something out on vinyl?

Well just like you said, it offers something limited and exclusive to fans whether they can actually play the vinyl or not. We know plenty of people who bought one just to collect the record and the artwork itself, which we're really proud of. Though we are in a digital era people definitely still enjoy tangible merchandise, and it's just a great feeling to produce something you can actually hold. We're also really grateful to Simple Stereo and we love what they've done with the vinyl. We sincerely hope everyone will buy one.

- One thing I like about the presentation of the EP and the 7” is the artwork. Who did the artwork for both of those releases and what made you guys decide on those particular covers?

For the EP the cover was a piece done by an artist named Ben Kehoe. We stumbled onto his work while recording the EP and really felt like the tone of his work went well with the songs we were writing. The layout of the EP was done by a graphic artist named Nick Cuomo, a good friend of ours. For the vinyl we went in a different direction, using literal representation and a simple color scheme. Artist and band member Gregg Andrew, along with Nick Cuomo, came up with something that we felt flowed really well with the songs. But art in general is an important facet in this project and we plan on keeping it that way for future releases.

- I think something that interest people in your music is you seem to draw inspiration from more bands found in the early part of the 2000’s (mostly from your area of Long Island). Is that a true statement? What bands currently inspire or have inspired you? And why?

Well there's definitely some truth to that, but we actually have a lot of diverse influences that we've drawn from. But in terms of older stuff there aren't many direct ones, except for some lyrical inspirations like Bob Dylan. Some more current influences are Bright Eyes, Radiohead, Sigur Ros and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. And there's no denying that Brand New is an influence of ours, and given the circumstances I guess that's the one that shines through most clearly to a lot of listeners. But from our point of view Brand New is just one of many artists that we've been inspired by.

-After you release the physical EP do you plan on following it up with a full length?

We're actually working on the full length now, and we're aiming for a fall release. Since we have our own studio we're always writing and recording here and there, and at the moment we're working on a couple of different projects (the Wolves LP being one of them).

-You guys seem to handle stuff in a somewhat DIY fashion. At this point have any labels shown you a lot of interest to the point where you might look at releasing your full length on a larger label?

We're having a great time doing pretty much everything ourselves right now, primarily for creative reasons. We've definitely attracted attention from quite a few labels, but we've more or less stayed away from the idea of a contract or commitment for the time being. But if a situation presented itself that looked like it could really be good for us in the long run, I'm sure we'd consider it. Right now the DIY method seems to be working out great, though, and the help we've received from Vintage Hustle Records has also been great. They've done a lot for us and it's a pleasure to release our EP physically through them.

- You are currently running a cover contest. Can you give our readers the details on the contest? The contest sounds like a really fun one how have the submissions so far sounded?

The contest is just what it sounds like: record or film a cover of any one of our songs and send it to INFO@VINTAGEHUSTLE.COM. The first place winner gets a signed vinyl, a signed physical EP, and a shirt from 410 B.C clothing; but the best part of the prize is that they get to choose any song they want for us (the Republic of Wolves) to cover, and we'll cover it. There's also some prizes for second and third place. All the details are laid out here on the flyer: http://www.greggandrew.com/flyr.jpg The submissions have been great so far, but we'd really love to hear some more. The contest ends on April 26th, so there's still time. Everyone submit a cover!

-Some of the members of The Republic Of Wolves are also members of Tigers On Trains. Can you tell me a little about Tigers On Trains and what differs from the two groups?

Well two of us (Mason and Christian) make up Tigers on Trains, but we're all kind of involved in that project in one way or another. So in terms of group dynamics and such it's very similar, just a simplified version. Musically it's really different though, since it's almost all acoustic and the style is more folk than rock. The songwriting process is different as well since the songs are all pretty simple and straightforward, and with two members there's less variables involved and it's a more linear process. But alot of the main musical elements are common to both projects, such as the emphasis on harmony, metaphorical lyrics, and emotion in the music.

-I guess that about wraps it up. Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions. Do you have any closing comments?

No problem, thanks so much for the interview. I guess in terms of closing comments we'd just like to tell everyone to please support us by buying our vinyl, pre-ordering our EP, participating in our contest, and just spreading the word! We really need people to keep supporting us and telling their friends about us, especially because that's how we got to where we are now. And we're so grateful to all our fans for that. It really means a lot to us.

I Wish I Knew What I Know Now...When I Was Younger

2010-04-16T14:04:00.001-07:00

Jay Electronica – HHO Interview (Video)

2010-04-15T19:36:00.000-07:00

Best Coast - "When I'm With You" (VIDEO)

2010-04-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

Bill McShane (Ultimate Fakebook) (CLICK HERE TO READ)

2010-04-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

I recently had the chance to interview Bill McShane of Ultimate Fakebook fame. I've been a big fan of Ultimate Fakebook for a long time and this interview came out great.

First off thanks for the interview
No problem, it's my pleasure man!

For those who don’t know you, you used to be the singer and guitarists in Ultimate Fakebook. The other members of Ultimate Fakebook have started a new band. I was wondering what you’ve been up to?
After UFB broke up, I moved out to Los Angeles which is where I live now. I needed a change of pace from pursuing music, so being a big movie fan, I got into film and video editing. I work now as a trailer editor.

Over the last year or so Ultimate Fakebook have gotten together for a couple reunion shows is there a possibility you’d ever like to record a new Ultimate Fakebook album (or some new songs)? Or the possibility you’d ever release a solo album or start a new band?
I'd say anything is possible. Nick, Eric and I are all still great friends, and we basically do UFB stuff now just for fun when we can make time. Will that mean new tunes...maybe, who knows! We definitely don't suffer from an absence of ideas when the three of us get together. As for me doing something else musically, it's not really something I'm seeking out actively. But I do still love music obviously, so if the right situation comes up, you never know. I actually just sang on a song with Stephen Egerton (guitarist of the Descendants, and ALL) for his upcoming project, so that was really cool and fun to do. And my favorite musician of all time is Bob Pollard, who got big with Guided by Voices while he was in his forties. So as far as I'm concerned, it's never too late to rock!

You seem to still be on good terms with the previous members of Ultimate Fakebook who are now in The Dead Girls. What do you think of their new band?
I love the Dead Girls! Recently with their live show, and also with their latest album "Out of Earshot" they have really come into their own. The musicianship and songwriting they've got going on is pretty badass. But hands down the thing I love about them the most is that at this point in their lives as band dudes, they absolutely could care less about getting big. They are so over all that crap! They aren't trying to fit in with any kind of scene or sound that's popular. They just wanna rock. And that attitude really comes across when you see them live, and it's really contagious and refreshing.

The way to get music out has rapidly been changing and evolving over the last couple of years. Do you think the changes are positive or negative? Do you think the way artists operate now is better or worse than it was a few years ago?
That's a big one. I mean sure, it's cool that more and more music is out there due to it basically being free and easy to get, but I personally feel that what has happened is the quality has suffered. There aren't as many hurdles to go through and struggles for new bands or musicians putting stuff out. Now you can write a song and post it immediately that day to the entire world. I guess I prefer the long way. So this way of working and operating I feel is just not as cool as it was back when you had to really fight just to get a demo made, and then to get it heard, and to build up a following by actually entertaining people live, not by just being the cool kid with pro tools in his basement. All of that struggling is what gives you experience to say something meaningful and get deeper into what makes you stand out as an artist in the first place.

I read on your twitter you recently participated in a walk to end kidney disease. Can you tell me how that went and maybe way you decided to get involved?
Yeah my wife works for the national PKD foundation, whose goal is to fund research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease. She's worked for them for a long time and has been seriously kicking ass. She's done an awesome job at getting me, and tons of people involved.

Ultimate Fakebook’s music seems to still have a large fan base and the music has really been long lasting for listeners. What do you think it is about those songs that keeps people interested and listening?
Well that's really cool of you to say. I am super flattered that the music means something to some people. In fact that's by far been the best thing about the entire UFB experience, and it's something I'd never considered or expected when we started writing songs. I think while we definitely were interested in musically crafting a great pop song at all times, our lyrics were really honest. I just didn't feel right about singing lyrics that didn't come from a personal place. And for me that was basically writing songs about being a nerdy kid with big dreams, always pining for some girl from afar. You know, the basics!

New fans that are just discovering the band and can’t really find any information on what happened to end the band as the sites hosting the information have been taken down. Can you kind of give our readers a little insight into why the group ended?
Well it was obviously not an easy decision because I love the other guys and was really, really proud of our records. But I just got really burned out from touring non-stop, and just felt I needed to try some different things. Even if I was to return to music someday, I knew I needed to get out of my comfort zone.

Also I remember back a couple years ago you where in a Guns’n’roses (I think it was Guns) tribute band whatever happened to that band and what about that band in particular made you want to start a tribute band?
Yes! We are called Sweet Band O'Mine. It's still together, and we have a revolving door of musicians who play in it. Why do a GN'R tribute band? Duh?!?! Well for one thing we only play "Appetite for Destruction" songs, so I guess the reason is because that record is the most balls out expression of the rock and roll lifestyle ever recorded! Great songs from start to finish. Our shows are insane, we dress up and the crowd is way into it, it's pretty much the most fun thing ever. I haven't played with them for s while since I moved, but someday I'm sure I will again.

I guess I’ll close this interview out with this question which is kind of a few questions (haha). How did you get involved in the music scene? What are some of your favorite early memories of music and being in bands? What artists inspired you to get into music?
Nick and I started out in the Manhattan KS music scene just by going to all the shows around town and forcing our way into that world. There were a lot of great bands there and especially in Lawrence KS, so our band at the time played open mic nights and just begged clubs to let us open for people. We worked crappy day jobs on purpose so we would never lose sight of the real goal - getting to rock for a living! Which eventually we made happen, pretty much by sheer willpower. As far as favorite early memories, I'd say when we recorded "Electric Kissing Parties". We'd just became a three piece, and had no idea if we could make things work that way, but we just went for it. When we heard it back we were pretty excited. The artists that inspired me to get into music early on were just random bands we'd see live in super small towns in KS. There was a band called Zwarte that we thought were awesome. Ha...that's going back for ya. Anyway, Nick and I would see these types of bands when we were young and we knew that's what we were gonna do.

Thanks for taking the time to answer the questions I appreciate it. Anything else you’d like to let our readers know?
No problem man, thanks for your interest! If anyone out there happens to be a UFB fan - make some noise, and maybe we'll come rock your town again sometime!

Leslie Mosier - Single Moment (Album Review) (CLICK HERE TO READ)

2010-04-12T14:52:00.001-07:00

Debuts of any kind mean a lot to an artist. They always establish what to expect in the future or help gauge your future interest in the artist on their next release. Any artist wants to release a strong debut and strength is exactly what is found on Leslie Mosier’s new EP Single Moment.

The songs found on the EP have strong pop sensibilities and vocally Mosier can hold up to and often perform better than the vast majority of female singers found in the pop/rock community.

The EP also has a strong cast of backing musicians and guests. Dave Melillo from Cute Is What We Aim For fame lends vocals to the track “Butterfly” and helps craft a great duet over crisp acoustic guitars as the two trade lines throughout the song. This track is also strong lyrically and holds one of my favorite lines of the entire EP: “they cut you from the fabric to elegant for me and I could try to capture you but butterflies are meant to be free.” The heart on your sleeve mentality of this song would make Dashboard Confessional jealous. Mosier seems to have landed the jackpot as other members of Nocturnal Me show up to add the backdrop. The title track fits the album perfectly and shows off why Mosier titled the EP Single Moment. Lyrically Mosier comes strong on this track and vocally you couldn’t ask more of a performer.

The title of the album is Single Moment and after listening to it you can kind of understand why. These songs have a fleeting sense of no return. There is a nice mix of acoustic and electric guitars throughout the album. I like the pace of the EP. The listener feels like trying to hold onto those moments that seem to be flying by so fast. As the weather warms you this EP is no doubt a welcomed friend. It invokes sunshine drenched feelings and the want to pop it in your car’s CD player (or iPOD dock) and just drive.