Category: ALBUM NEWS

New Album: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad  "Live UP"

New Album: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad “Live UP”

One of our favorite bands G.P.G.D.S. has just released their 2nd album. This “best of” live album from select shows in 2008 and 2009 features original songs that fans from Maine to California have grown to love over the years. The production on this album which blends soundboard and audience recordings gives an intense live sound that [...]

Review: Built To Spill - There is No Enemy

Review: Built To Spill – There is No Enemy

Built to Spill
There Is No Enemy
Warner Bros
Released: October 6, 2009
Built to Spill’s seventh full length album, There Is No Enemy, finds the Boise, ID indie rock stalwarts refining the direction they established with their two previous releases, 2001’s Ancient Melodies of the Future and 2006’s You In Reverse. The album’s tone and production style offer [...]

SOJA  New Album  "Born in Babylon" 2009

SOJA New Album “Born in Babylon” 2009

Hailing from Washington D.C. – reggae band SOJA is on the forefront of the reggae revolution.  SOJA embodies musicians unlike any other band in any genre of music, to date.  Their first album “Soldiers of Jah Army EP” was recorded independently with renowned sound engineer Jim Fox and released at the beginning of 2000.
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 The Motet  FREE Album Download "Dig Deep"

The Motet FREE Album Download “Dig Deep”

With its 6th release, Dig Deep, The Motet once again proves that it is a group committed to exploring and pushing the sonic envelope, while still remaining dedicated to the musical traditions that have defined their sound.
A heavy-horned afrobeat influence countered with a textural blanket of electronica, this album showcases the talents and strengths of [...]

Vinyl Giveaway: 10ft Ganja Plant's  "Bush Rock"

Vinyl Giveaway: 10ft Ganja Plant’s “Bush Rock”

In celebration of their latest LP we are giving away a FREE copy of 10ft Ganja Plants new album “Bush Rock” on 12″ vinyl.
The bands latest album just released today continues their tradition of mind blowing roots reggae. Influenced by the sounds of 70’s reggae legends such as the Gladiators, 10 Ft Ganja Plant [...]

Album Preview: 10 Ft. Ganja Plant "Bush Rock"

Album Preview: 10 Ft. Ganja Plant “Bush Rock”

Available worldwide on CD & LP July 28th 2009
** Pre-Orders Available Now ** at ROIR Records
ROIR’s fifth album with 10Ft. Ganja Plant, “Bush Rock”, is their most inspired and accomplished to date. Includes vocals by Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid & features the core crew of 10 Ft. including members of John Brown’s Body such [...]

Rebelution's New Album Drops 08.2009

Rebelution’s New Album Drops 08.2009

Award winning Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution announces their long awaited full-length album “Bright Side of Life” will be released on August 4, 2009.
Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution announced today that their long awaited sophomore full-length album “Bright Side of Life” will be released in stores nationwide and digital worldwide on August 4, 2009.
The album [...]

Ben Harper & Relentless 7  | Preview "White Lies For Dark Times"

Ben Harper & Relentless 7 | Preview “White Lies For Dark Times”

Coming off an incredible showing at this year’s SXSW including a headlining
performance at Stubb’s, an over-capacity crowd at DirecTV’s “SXSW Live,” and a
legendary taping of Austin City Limits, BEN HARPER AND RELENTELSS7 proudly announce the release of their debut record, White Lies For Dark Times on May 5 on Virgin Records.
The album will be available [...]

Umphrey's McGee: Mantis LP 12" Vinyl Review

Umphrey’s McGee: Mantis LP 12″ Vinyl Review

Listen to live version of Cemetary Walk [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Vinyl is on the rise. According to Nielson SoundScan there were 1.8 million vinyl albums sold in 2008. That’s a 90% increase over the same number of sales in the previous years.

Umphrey’s McGee continues to support this classic medium with their latest [...]

Album Review: Pete Francis - Iron Sea & The Calvary

Album Review: Pete Francis – Iron Sea & The Calvary

In his fifth solo effort since leaving Dispatch, Pete Francis drives an eclectic ride thru 10 tracks on his newly released album Iron Sea & The Cavalry.
Johnny Ocho’s Lullaby opens the album w/ a nice hook & country feel reminiscent of Drive-by Truckers. It then picks up the electric (both guitar & organ) in Armies [...]

moe. Releases New Live Album - Warts & All, vol. 5

moe. Releases New Live Album – Warts & All, vol. 5

moe. has released it’s 5th installment of their live shows titled “Wart & All.” These live performances capture the raw energy of the band without any of the refinements and polishing of a studio album. This recording of the three time Jammy winner feautures a 2nd time played “She” as well as band favorites “Spine [...]

New Monsoon Announces New Album

New Monsoon Announces New Album

New Monsoon announced that they will be releasing their fith album in late August titled “New Monsoon V.” This San Francisco based Jam Band is currently out on the west coast in the middle of their summer tour. To find out when these guys playing near you check out the bands website.
New Monsoon [...]

OAR - New DVD and Album | Live at Madison Square Garden

OAR – New DVD and Album | Live at Madison Square Garden

Back in January O.A.R. performed for a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden. The band had so much fun they’ve released a DVD and Album titled “OAR Live at Madison Square Garden.” You can pick it up at Amazon.com