October 2008
35 posts
Song Obsession of the Week
Rise Against’s “Hero of War” (DGC/Interscope Records)
This week’s song obsession comes from Rise Against’s third album Appeal To Reason in stores next Tuesday. The Chicago based punk band is definitely known for it’s politically charged songs, and the song “Hero Of War” is no exception. However, it is an acoustic ballad with lyrics taken from the perspective of a soldier in battle. The...
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September 2008
24 posts
Song Obsession of the Week
The Stills’ “Being Here” (Arts & Crafts)
This week’s Song Obsession comes from the four piece Canadian rock band, The Stills. I feel in love with these guys after buying their 2003 debut record, Logic Will Break Your Heart. I’m not sure what really made these guys stand out from similar sounding acts such as The Walkmen, British Sea Power, or Interpol, but the infectious single “Still in...
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Song Obsession of the Week
HoneyHoney’s “Not For Long” (Ironworks Records)
This week’s song obsession of the week will be an interesting one for the mere fact you can’t buy it. Before you scroll down to another article hold up, just hold on one second. I stumbled upon this band and their single “Little Toy Gun” off their Loose Boots EP. I thought the single was catchy so I checked out their myspace page. Found out ...
Song Obsession of the Week
Paper Route’s “Are We All Forgotten” (Low Altitude Records/Universal Records)
This week’s band, Paper Route, comes highly recommended from last week’s obsession, Shiny Toy Guns. Paper Route hails from Nashville, TN and has the same rock / electronic sound that I love about Mute Math (who are un-effin-believable) but with a more ambient-indie feel. Lead band member Chad Howat explains...
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WatchTravis Barker has some insane energy. Love watching him drum.
Watch Swift Kids for Truth: I’m dying laughing wathcing all their videos.
Song Obsession Of The Week
Shiny Toy Guns’ “Ricochet!” (Universal Motown Records)
This week’s Song Obsession is a feisty little tormented tune from Shiny Toys Gun’s upcoming release, Season of Poison, instores November, 4th. The bands Grammy nominated debut album We Are Pilots was one of my favorite albums of 2006 and still gets major “airplay” in my car stereo. Not that I have any issue with rotating band...
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