On Zola Jesus’s third and newest album, “Conatus,” the haunting croon of Russian American singer Nika Roza Danilova encases the listener in a lush and gorgeously dark soundscape from start to finish.  Danilova’s stands distinct and powerful; somewhere at the crossroads  between the soulful passion of Florence Welch, the haze and husky tone of Beach [...]

The sixth-annual Fun Fun Fun Fest, held in Austin, Tx in scenic Auditorium Shores, took place this weekend on November 4, 5, 6.  My initial reaction?  Small.  Smaller than the city’s famed Austin City Limits Music Festival, or “The Coachella of the South” as I like to call it.  Fun Fun Fun Fest won points [...]

Hailing from Washington D.C., Ted Leo and the Pharmacists once again rocked the Spanish Moon last Friday, Nov. 4.  Having roots in the hardcore scene when formed in 1999, Ted Leo has branched out to different genres, touching base on both indie and reggae influences. Their album “Tyranny of Distance” was met with critical acclaim, [...]

On Friday, October 21 DJ Third World Prophecy sat down with San Diego based reggae band, Tribal Seeds, for an interview.  Tribal Seeds is on tour promoting their new EP titled Soundwaves.  Heavily influenced by Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Midnite, and the Police, Tribal Seeds puts out a unique reggae sound that is loved by many. [...]

Voodoo Experience is the new Halloween tradition amongst music lovers in New Orleans.  With headliners like Soundgarden, Blink-182 and Fatboy Slim, thousands of costumed attendees indulged in a festive experience full of 90s nostalgia. Jump to Friday’s Reviews Jump to Saturday’s Reviews Jump to Sunday’s Reviews Friday, October 28th 2011 The Wombats by: Churchmouth It’s [...]

“Umphrey’s McGee stand revealed as consummate musical alchemists, deftly reconfiguring sounds from rock’s vast panoply of styles.” (Entertainment Weekly). Exactly. I’ve seen Umphrey’s in the festival setting several times – Wakarusa, Bonnaroo and Hang out. But I had never seen them in a venue and was quite curious to see how it would compare. I’ll [...]

Murs is back with a new solo album on BluRoc Records: Love and Rockets, Volume 1: The Transformation. Murs was recently a guest on Underground Sounds and the Butcher spoke to him about the new album, his new haircut, recent collaborations, future projects and more. To listen to the interview, CLICK HERE!

It has been quite some time now since 2003, the year New York’s the Rapture broke onto the music scene, opening our hearts with their disco-infused, post-punk sincerity and genre-merging agenda. With the release of their latest album, In the Grace of Your Love, the band shows that even after a five years break from [...]

When the stress burns my brain just like acid raindrops, Mary Jane is the only thing that makes the pain stop. You may recognize these lyrics as the 2002 hit single from underground hip-hop group People Under the Stairs. Almost 10 years later members Thes One and Double K drop their ninth full length album [...]

Friday by: Selfaware Beautiful Pensacola, Florida is home to more than just blue waves, sandy beaches and geriatrics. Now the region can lay claim to a genuine music festival, the likes of which rival Hangout and, dare I say it, our own beloved VOODOO Fest. Your humble narrator, Selfaware, was lucky enough to receive a [...]