A Space For Music LiberationA Space For Music LiberationThis is a blog about my passion for new and old music. I will endeaver to post as reguarly as I can about the music that is doing it for me. I have wide ranging tastes from rock, electronica, metal, punk, drum and bass, hardcore, ska, house and anyth Articles
Speaker Pleasure
2007-08-17 22:17:00 Here's the latest collection of new tracks i've come across. Enjoy!Download: Foo Fighters - The PretenderCategory: Rock/Indie/PunkFrom: New album "Echoes Silence Patience & Grace" released 24/09/07More: http://www.foofighters.com/ Download: Gogol Bordello - Wonderlust KingCategory: Alternative/Folk/PunkFrom: New album "Super Taranta" (2007) Out Now.More: http://www.gogolbordello.com/Download: The Neon Plastix - Gentlemens GoldCategory: New Rave/Electro/IndieMore: http://www.theneonplastix.com/Download: High Contrast - Brief EncounterCategory: Drum and Bass/BreakbeatFrom: Album "High Society" (2004)More: www.myspace.com/highcontrastukDownload: Jakobinarina - Sleeping In SeattleCategory: Pop/Rock/PunkMore: www.myspace.com/jakobinarinaDownload: The Editors - An End Has A StartCategory: Indie/Alternative/RockFrom: Album "An End Has A Start" (2007)More: http://www.editorsofficial.com/Download: Jose Gonzalez - Down The LineCategory: AcousticFrom: Forthcoming album "In Our Nature" releas... More About: Speaker , The Sunshine Underground , Pleasure
We'll Live and Die in These Towns
2007-08-14 20:39:00 This evening I wanted to talk about a young British band called, The Enemy.The Enemy come from Coventry in the West Midlands, and formed in 2005. They consist of Tom Clarke on Lead Vocals and Guitar, Liam Watts on Drums, and Andy Hopkins on Bass Guitar. The band play a mixture of attitude filled Rock and Roll, high energy Punk , and Pop hooks. They have swiftly risen to a position of being one of the UK's brightest young bands who look set to be the next big thing. The band are very proud of their home city, Coventry, dedicated their debut to the people of coventry, and signing it with the phrase "While we sing together, we will never lose".The Enemy's debut album is entitled "We'll Live and Die in These Towns" and has just recently been released in July 2007. The album has received rave reviews, even going to number 1 in the official UK album charts. Although being young, the band sound well beyond their years, with a really confident sound. The band will be on tour during Septem... More About: Indie
This is the New Shit
2007-08-09 23:00:00 Yo! No messing around, lets get into it, here's some awesome bits and pieces from newcomers and old timers that i'm really into at the moment.Download: The Chemical Brothers - The Salmon Dance (Feat. Fatlip)Category: Electronica/ChilloutFrom: "We Are The Night: (2007)More: www.myspace.com/thechemicalbrothersDownlo ad: The Pigeon Detectives - Romantic TypeCategory: Rock/Indie/New WaveFrom: "Wait For Me" (2007)More: www.myspace.com/thepigeondetectivesDownlo ad: The Cribs - Men's NeedsCategory: Rock/Indie/ElectronicaFrom: "Mens Needs Womens Needs Whatever" (2007)More: www.myspace.com/thecribsDownload: Jack Penate - Second, Minute, or HourCategory: Chill/Alternative/AcousticMore: www.myspace.com/jackpenateDownload: The Ghost Frequency - Money On The FireCategory: New Rave/Indie/ElectroMore: www.myspace.com/theghostfrequencyDownload : PJ Harvey - When Under EtherCategory: Alternative/Chill/IndieFrom: "White Chalk" Released 24/09/2007More: www.myspace.com/pjharveyDownload: Example - You C... More About: Shit
2 For 1:CSS & The Wombats
2007-08-05 21:28:00 I thought i'd tell you about two different bands in one post. I'm really breaking boundaries here aren't I?!First up its CSS.CSS are one of the best new artists to have emerged during the past year. FACT. They come from Brazil, South America, and for the past year or two have been religiously playing tours and festivals across the world, usually to rave reviews. This year has seen the release of their debut album entitled "Cansei De Ser Sexy". It is blend of many genres, ranging from Pop, Synths, Electronica, Punk, Indie , and Electro-Rock. Its inspiring music, quite unbelievable that its their first album. They are currently doing the Summer festival circuit and will then be heading out on a European tour. (Check their Myspace for details).Checkout these two tracks.Download: CSS - Let's Make Love and Listen To Death From AboveDownload: CSS - Off The HookThe second band I want to draw your attention to is The Wombats . The Wombats formed in 2005 and come from Liverpool in the UK. ...
Get Involved, Get Inspired.
2007-08-02 15:05:00 Hey, there's so much good music around at the moment, it's wicked!Here's a few tracks for your listening pleasure!Download: Blood Red Shoes - Its Getting Boring By The Sea Category: Rock/New RaveComment: A man and a woman play some foot tapping rock, which could rival that other famous twosome.Find: Debut album currently being made.Download: Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are RockstarsCategory: Electro/Punk/IndieComment: Heavy piece of electronic fused rock.Find: Check them out on their forthcoming UK Tour in September.Download: The Envy Corps - RhinemaidensCategory: Indie/Rock/ChilloutComment: Cool, passioniate, chilled out, harmonious, Rock. (phew!)Find: On the forthcoming album "Dwell" released on the 27/08/07.Download: Goose - Bring It On (JFK MSTRKRFT Remix)Category: Electro/House/IndieComment: The original was strong, but with MSTRKRFT on the remix, this track is awesome.Find: Goose have an album out called "Bring It On".Download: Kissy Sell Out - HerCategory: Electro/House... More About: The White Stripes , Linkin Park , Inspire , Inspired
In Your Face
2007-07-30 22:15:00 Hey, sorry for the lack of updates recently, been away for a few days.Whilst away I picked up a couple of Drum and Bass releases, a Drumsound & Simon Bassline Smith album titled "Nature of The Beast", and a compilation from RAM Records ("15X15"), that features artists such as Andy C, Concept 2, Moving Fusion, and Sub Focus. And it Sub Focus who I want to draw your attention to today.For many young aspiring producers, Nick aka Sub Focus, has realised the dream. Through his childhood he spent many hours in his room playing with his computer, making beats, samples and songs. Then one day, a friend of his gave a demo cd to Andy C, boss at RAM Records. He liked what he heard so much, he put out a Sub Focus release straight away. Since then he has come on leaps and bounds, releasing brilliant track after brilliant track. Its heavy drum and bass, with catchy hooks that draw you in. Be sure to check out the tracks below to see what I mean.Download: Sub Focus - Druggy SourDownload: Sub Focus... More About: Face , In Your Face
Musical Swamp
2007-07-25 18:20:00 I have literally been swamped with good new music lately, so the good citizen I am, and going to share my findings with you. (I've also got some mp3's of tracks i've suggested before, but didnt have download links for them).Download: Aesop Rock - None Shall PassCategory: Hip Hop/ ChilloutComment: A really cool track, wicked beat to chill out to.Find on: Forthcoming album "None Shall Pass" (28/08/07)Download: Operator Please - Get What You WantCategory: Punk/IndieComment: Barely out of school, these guys do pop punk with attitude.Find on: "Cement Cement" E.PDownload: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - BerlinCategory: Rock/IndieComment: Powerful, groovy Rock and RollFind on: Released as a single on 30/07/07. From the album "Baby 81" Download: Kano feat Kate Nash - Me and My MicrophoneCategory: Hip Hop/ChillComment: Interesting collaberation, works well though.Find on: New album "London Town" released 03/09/07Download: Bromheads Jacket - Whats Ifs and Maybe'sCategory: Rock/PunkComment: ... More About: Musical , Swamp
Single Review
2007-07-24 16:02:00 Will this be a regular feature? Who knows! But this will be the first review of a single that a band has sent me. Exciting aint it!? Anyway, if you want me to review and promote any upcoming singles, then you can reach me at musicliberation@hotmail.co.uk This weeks single comes from a band called Heroes of Switzerland and the song is called "Wish It Away".Heroes of Switzerland formed in 2004, and hail from Nottingham, which for those who don't know is in the UK. They have toured across the country, and have also released an E.P entitled "Disposable Fiction". And in September this year, they will release their debut album, "Comfort In Fear". Single - "Wish It Away". This track is really impressive, and demonstrates how the band have grown since previous releases. There is such depth to this track, one minute the guitars and drums are soft, then the chorus kicks in and everything is turned up a notch. There is a real sense of energy and passion in this track. It is released via Club ... More About: Review , Indie
The Shape of Punk to Come
2007-07-21 23:25:00 I wanted to bring your attention to a band that is no longer together. They had a major effect on the music scene around the late nineties, and are a band that many current artists and bands list as having a big influence on their musical output. This band is called Refused.Refused were a Swedish Hardcore Punk band who came together in the early nineties. They had an edge to them which was born out of their political thoughts, as well as their desire to create music which had intent; a purpose or meaning if you will. They released several E.Ps, and three albums, entitled "This Just Might be the Truth (1994)", "Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent (1996), and the final release which was "The Shape of Punk to Come (1998)". And it was this final album that really captured the essence of what Refused were all about, and ultimately led to their demise. It is an album full of references to their musical heroes as well as their political attitudes. The music is spell bounding; all members...
Get your ears around these!
2007-07-20 21:04:00 Hey,Today I thought I would demonstrate how diverse I want this blog to be in terms of the music genres that I will cover. It is also a significant moment in that this post will contain the first mp3's that I will be hosting for download. (Remember if you want them taken down then let me know and it will be done) {Songs will remain available for 7 days} It's something that I have wanted to do for a while and a few people have also recommended it to me.So here we go!Drumsound and Simon Bassline Smith - Cape Fear - This is an awesome Drum and Bass track. Heavy!Queens Of The Stone Age - Sick Sick Sick - These American guys play some mean Rock tunes. This track is taken from their current album.Hadouken! - That Boy That Girl - This is your New Rave track. Much better than Klaxons!Bodyrox - Yeah Yeah (D. Ramirez Remix) - A wicked Dance House track.Saul Williams - Grippo - This track has a kind of urban Hip Hop feel to it.Bring Me The Horizon - A Lot Like Vegas - Something heavy for you... More About: Round , Ears
Towers of London
2007-07-19 21:32:00 Slightly behind everyone else, I only found out today that The Rev and Snell (Lead Guitarist and Drummer respectively) have departed from Punk Rock band The Towers of London . Friends of the band have filled in for the departed duo on the current tour which started in Newcastle on the 16th. Not really sure what to make of it at the moment, I guess it should be about the "music" and not whos in the band, but those two, particuarly the Rev, were really quite talented musicans and added to the live performances that i've seen. The Rev has swiftly moved, playing with the Prodigy on their recent dates. (apparently Snell had an audition but didnt get in because he didnt learn all the songs he needed to, plum lol)Only time will tell if the Towers of London will now crumble...
Brand New Music
2007-07-18 21:14:00 Greetings one and all,Here are some brand new tracks for you to hunt down and get your ears around! Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe [Wasn't totally blown over by this song the first time I heard it, but its a grower, so give it time. Find it on the album "Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release"] {Dance}Kaiser Chiefs - The Angry Mob [Not as commercial sounding as the previous singles off the new album, this track promises to keep the Kaisers grounded. Find it on the album "Yours Truly Angry Mob"] {Indie}High Contrast - If We Ever [Cool chillout D+B] {Drum and Bass}The White Stripes - You Don't Know [Quirky song from the siblings. Find it on the album "Icky Thump"] {Rock}Late of the Pier - Bathroom Gurgle [Don't know much about them, this track is really random, lots going on, reminds me in places of The Horrors] {Indie}Foals - Mathletics [Again don't know too much here, but this is a wicked track] {New Rave}Lethal Bizzle - Babylon's Burning The Ghetto [Proving how diverse Bizzle is (H... More About: Music , Brand
For Screening Purposes Only
2007-07-17 17:35:00 If you like The Klaxons, Hadouken!, Shitdisco, or any of the other bands who are currently riding the new rave bandwagon, then you should like a band called Test Icicles.Fusing a wide variety of influences from Punk, Indie, Hip Hop, Industrial, Dance, and Hardcore, Test Icicles formed in 2004, with founding members Rory Atwell and Sam Mehran later being joined by Devonte Hynes. The band played a host of uncompromising gigs that took the indie scene by storm, and led to the band releasing their one and only album "For Screening Purposes Only" in 2005. After extensively touring the album, both across the US and Europe, the band came to what many felt was a premature end in early 2006.Details of what the band members are upto now can be found at the bands website.If you like your music to be aggressive, technical, passionate, and full of attitude then check this band out! More About: Pose , Cree
Something Old, Something New
2007-07-17 12:29:00 First off to a band who I first got into many years ago when I was still at school. This is an American Metal band called Otep. I first got into them when I heard the track "Possession" on the Radio 1 Rock Show. After listening to that song on repeat on my Sony Cassette player, I bought the album it was off which was titled "Sevas Tra". Since then they have released another album "House of Secrets", and a third release "The Ascension" is on the way. Otep is fronted by a lady called Otep Shamaya, who is as much a poet as she is a frontwoman.The lyrics are deeply emotional and personal, aswell as being quite political, and are sung with such venom and passion that it really strikes a chord. Combined with some brutal drumming and heavy guitars, Otep produce a sound that is unique. Checkout their myspace page www.myspace.com/otepSome new tracks now which you should hunt down for your listening pleasure...Black Rebel Motorcyle Club - Berlin {Real stripped down dirty Rock and Roll}Rage Ag... More About: Thing
Coma America
2007-07-15 20:35:00 Good Evening,One of my favourite bands of all time were recently on the Henry Rollins Show over in the US (Friday night - 13/07/07). This band is Amen. And we still have hope. Casey Chaos is a living legend. The man lives and breaths the true punk rock ethic. He gives people a hope that music can mean something, namely through his band Amen. The band have had over a 100 musicians over the ten year period since they began, with the current line up seemingly a return to the good old days of pure aggression and destruction. Check the link below for what I feel is one of the greatest Amen performances of all time.The fight is on again and their coming for you...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTTy NuQEkiQSiD. More About: America
Where's My Money...
2007-07-12 20:22:00 Greetings...If you like your Drum and Bass then you should check out an artist called TC and the new single "Where 's My Money ". Its an explosive mix of D+B and Breaks, which merges into a deep bassline and a strong vocal. Check it out.I was really impressed with the first single off the new Dizzee Rascal album, which was titled "Sirens". And the latest release "Pussyole (Old Skool)" is equally impressive track. Its aggressive but at the same time you feel like you could move to it. Find it on the album "Maths and English"Following on with the Beats theme of this entry, try and track down these new releases -Example - So Many RoadsKano - Fluff The ChorusDans Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - The Beat That My Heart SkippedChemical Brothers - We Are The Night Finally, check out a new mix from Craig Duranti (Resident of Moda in Lincoln). Its a refreshing mix of Electro and House from an up and coming DJ who clearly has big things ahead of him.Craig Duranti - selectronica
Neglect
2007-06-26 12:08:00 So yes im afraid to say that i've been neglecting this blog...this is in part due to my computer being out of action and so therefore im unable to download much new music, which isn't good.However, this has allowed me to re-connect with a whole host of albums that I have on CD.This ranges from...Metallica - "Black" AlbumAmen - We Have Come For Your ParentsAC/DC - If You Want Blood, You've Got ItEnter Shikari - Take To The SkiesThe Haunted - One Kill WonderNirvana - NevermindRage Against The Machine - The Battle Of Los AngelesTest Icicles - For Screening Purposes OnlyBring Me The Horizon - Count Your BlessingsWolfmother - "Self Titled"Queens Of The Stone Age - Rated "R"In particular i've really got back into Nirvana.There was a programme on BBC 2 about thewhole seattle scene, focusing on bands such as REM and Mudhoney, and of course Nirvana.The passion and "real-ness" of Kirt's songs really struck a cord with me, and it just made some of the bands and artists that are around tod... More About: Neglect
New Stuff
2007-05-20 14:49:00 So i've finished university for good now, so that will hopefully mean i'll be able to update this wonderful music blog a bit more reguarly. Anyway on with the music...Heard a few tracks from the new From Autumn To Ashes album entitled "Holding A Wolf By The Ears". Sounds pretty brutal to be honest! Listen to the opening track "Deth Kult Social Club" and you'll get the idea.The new Funeral For A Friend album "Tales Don't Tell Themselves" is equally impressive from the brief listen ive had of the album. The single out at the moment is called "Into Oblivion (Reunion) is pretty much similar stuff to what they had with "Hours" but the band sound more mature this time. Looking forward to giving it some proper attention when i get the whole album.Other Tracks that i'm enjoying at the moment:Anything by DeerhoofGoose - Modern VisionKaiser Chiefs - Heat Dies DownRhythmicru - Instinct To HustleShy Child - Technicrats More About: Stuff
New Music
2007-04-27 19:17:00 Check out some new tunes from the following:- Dizzee Rascal: Sirens- Groove Armada: Love Sweet Sound- Shakes: DisneylandReally enjoying my D + B at the moment, particuarly Noisia, Drumsound and Simon Bassline Smith, Subfocus, TC, and Pendulum.Last week I bought The Horrors album "Strange House". I really like it, it sounds as if its been recorded in a haunted house or something, lots of weird sounds and vocals. Stand out tarcks so far are Gloves, Count In Fives, and Jack The Ripper. There are some others on the album which will take a little longer to get into, but it is a very good debut album. Catch me on the Radio tonight from 7pm till 9pm on The Weekend Mashup, listen to the show by going to www.sirenonline.co.uk More About: Music
Tunes to Check Out
2007-04-13 12:09:00 Current Tunes that im Rocking To -SHITDISCO - OkArctic Monkeys - BrianstormDeftones - MeinCSS - Lets Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (Spank Rock Remix)Enter Shikari - MothershipSimian Mobile Disco - Its The Beat (The Teenagers Remix)Marilyn Manson - Rock Is DeadDaft Punk - Robot Rock More About: Check
SHITDISCO
2007-04-13 11:53:00 Sorry for the lack of updates recently, been away for Easter.Really enjoying Shitdisco at the moment. Particular favourites are 72 Virgins, I Know Kung Fu, and the new single, "Ok" which is released on the 23rd of April. It is taken from the forthcoming debut album titled "Kingdom of Fear" which is out next week (16th April) on FiercePanda Records. The band play a kind of mix between the current new rave sound, rock, punk, and House/Dance beats, creating tunes that you can really party to. Its impressive stuff which you should definatley check out. More About: Disc
Bullet For My Valentine + Arctic Monkeys
2007-03-24 20:56:00 Just learnt that Bullet For My Valentine will be supporting Metallica for their show at the new Wembley stadium on 8th July. Thats pretty awesome news for the boyos from Wales, to not only be supporting Hetfield and Co. but to also be playing Wembley is pretty wicked and reward for their hard work in recent months putting the new album together, which I think is out this year so i am eagerly awaiting that.LINKI have heard and now own a copy of the new Artic Monkeys song - "Brianstorm" from the forthcoming album "Favourite Worst Nightmare" which is released on the 23rd of April. It's cool, pretty much as you'd expect from them, with the wicked guitar work and vocals. Its got a real punchy feel to it, especially near the end of the song where you think the song has ended but it cuts back in with a venom. Very good. More About: Arctic Monkeys , Arctic
Ozzfest and Rock AM ring festival news
2007-03-22 13:28:00 It has been announced that Lamb of God, Hatebreed, and Lordi will headline this years Ozzfest in the USA. This years Ozzfest is free due to Sharon feeling that other festivals are overpricing. Something which is pretty cool for her to do. The festival will start on the 12th of July, going to 24 cities along the way. Click here to read the full article on NME .The Full lineup for the Rock AM Ring festival in Germany has been annouced -Die Ärzte, Arctic Monkeys, Beatsteaks, Billy Talent, Dave Matthews Band, Evanescence, The Hives, Jan Delay & Disko No. 1, Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, Korn, Linkin Park, Mando Diao, MIA., Muse, My Chemical Romance, Rafael Weber, Slayer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Sour, 30 Seconds To Mars, Travis, The White Stripes, Wir Sind Helden, Velvet Revolver, Wolfmother, As I Lay Dying, Bloodsimple, Breed 77, Chimaira, Disco Ensemble, Enter Shikari, Funeral For A Friend, Ghosts, Gogol Bordello, Good Charlotte, The Higher, Hinder, Killswitch Engage, Lamb Of God, Mac... More About: News , Festival , Rock Am Ring
Metalheads = Dummies? NOT!
2007-03-22 13:13:00 Found this interesting article by The Independant's Jonathan Brown who confirms what we all knew already, that people into metal are not stupid braindead idiots as is portrayed in mainstream media. Check this LINK to read the full article. More About: Dummies , Heads
Chimaira
2007-03-20 15:02:00 Just put on the new Chimaira album "Resurrection" which I bought a couple of weeks ago. ahhhh man its so brutal! big huge mental riffs and breakdowns, and lyrics that just scream metal. The title track ' Resurrection' is a monster, aswell as the epic eight minute odd "Six". Can't wait to take this beauty home with me at easter so that I can listen to it on my proper soundsystem as opposed to the crappy thing i have up here at uni. anyway use your usual sources and listen to some tracks off the album, you'll bloody love it. More About: Metal
Enter Shikari and Machine Head
More articles from this author:2007-03-19 21:26:00 Bought the new Enter Shikari album "Take To The Skies" today. and it is good.Nice mix of hardcore metal and kind of rave type samples and beats.Stand out tracks so far are Mothership, Return To Energiser, and Ok, Time for plan B.The band have been announced as playing on the Radio 1/NME stage at this years Reading and Leeds festivals, which is pretty cool.The new Machine Head album "The Blackening" has been receiving rave reviews, so i think im gonna get that as soon as ive got enough money. Ive heard the track "Aesthetics of Hate" from the album which was brutal, so cant wait to hear it in full . Apparently out of the 8 songs on the album, only one is under 5 minutes which is pretty mental. Seems like Flynn and boys will be right up there with the likes of Chimaira and Lamb Of God, which is definatly where they belong.Tracks that ive found lately or rediscovered that are making me move are - The Virgins - Rich GirlsThe Vines - Get FreeSwitches - Drama QueenThe Resistors - Defaulter... More About: Machine Head , Enter Shikari 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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