by Mood Media | Apr 26, 2012 | Sound, Uncategorized |
In the 90’s, before “Indie” was a genre, Drag City was putting out music from the weird Alternative Rock artists that laid the foundation for it. Stange lyrics, obscure influences and, for the most part, a complete disregard for musical convention... by Mood Media | Mar 22, 2012 | Sound, Uncategorized |
Kemado was founded in NYC in 2002. The label has released music from a range of genres, but its 2006 compilation, Invaders, helped to solidify a reputation for Rock. The compilation placed artists from the label’s roster next to other reputable Rock and Stoner Metal... by Mood Media | Mar 19, 2012 | Concert Recaps, Sound, Uncategorized |
A couple lessons learned from the week-long festival that was SXSW: 1) Obnox is the coolest band in the world. 2) Free all-you-can-eat chili dogs is not necessarily a good idea. Aside from seeing a set from The Jesus and Mary Chain at the Belmont, I stuck mostly to... by Mood Media | Dec 22, 2011 | Sound, Uncategorized |
Creation Records was one of the pioneering UK indie labels of the 80s and 90s. It closed its doors in 1999, but look no further than bands like The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and The Horrors to see that it’s influence is alive and well. Among the bands that signed... by Mood Media | Nov 7, 2011 | Sound, Uncategorized |
I guess there’s nothing wrong with dorm room musicians making indulgent pop on their laptops, but you have to admit that any artist is going to hit a brick wall if they can’t put on a good show. With FunFunFun Fest wrapping up here in Austin less than 24 hours ago,...