Archive for May, 2008

Adventure signs to Carpark

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

This just in - Wham City is still kicking ass and taking names. Hot off the heels of the announcement of Whartscape 2008's initial line-up, we find news in the inbox that recent Wham City/Bmore-by-way-of-North Carolina resident Adventure (aka Benny Boeldt) just signed up with Carpark Records and will issue ...

Mates of State @ Toad’s Place (New Haven, CT)

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

With a "play anywhere, anytime" approach to live shows, Mates of State (MOS) made their way over to Toad's Place in New Haven, CT this past Friday (May 16) to put on one heck of an amazing performance.

BSO plays weekend of Gershwin

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

This weeekend, the Baltimore Symphony pays tribute to the celebrated American composer George Gershwin. Marin Alsop will lead the programs with guest pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.  On Thursday and Friday, the program consists of Gershwin's first major classical work, Rhapsody in Blue, along with his Concerto in F and Ravel's Le Tombeau ...

Whartscape 2008 will eat your children…with awesomeness.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Oh boy, get your armor on. This is gonna be intense in the best way. I am going to Bonnaroo, but honestly, I will probably have a much better time when Whartscape rolls around. I personally cannot wait. From Myspace bulletin this morning:

Cut Copy @ Sonar

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Cut Copy rounded out our drunken, sweaty Saturday evening at Sonar–– finishing up what seemed to be a pretty solid evening with Ponytail and Black Kids (see previous post). After arriving late and catching the last two songs by Black Kids, I must say I was mad at my ...

Sound Off!: Concrete Prophet

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Baltimore - meet Concrete Prophet (if you haven't encountered them in a previous incarnation). They will be pummeling your head in now. Born out of a network of connections and friendships at Towson's music department, since 2005 they have been playing the area, showcasing their take on progressive rock.  Their ...

The Presets Apocalypso Tour Giveaway

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

The kind folks over at Modular want you to have free shit. And they want you to celebrate the Presets new album Apocalypso and the associated tour. Therefore, it is only logical they host a giveaway with Aural States. The winner nets this swag: A Presets-autographed ...

The Presets Interview (w/ Julian Hamilton)

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Julian Hamilton (lead vox, keys) is one-half of the Sydney, AU duo the Presets. His pedigree is rather impressive, including a formal education in classical and even having a 2-year stint with acclaimed Aussie rock band Silverchair. A few weeks ago Julian was kind enough to get on the horn ...

The Presets - Apocalypso (Modular)

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Stay tuned for a Presets prize pack giveaway later this week as well as part 1 of our 2-part exclusive interview! Sydney's most notable electro-export in recent years is undoubtedly the Presets. Their debut LP Beams in 2005 is still one of the most convincing testaments to the infinite power ...

Sound Off!: Small Sur

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Small Sur is yet another testament to the talent that resides in our fair charmed city. Beyond the bizarre and the novelty, there is a massive well of traditional folk/Americana that rarely gets the attention it deserves (thanks to the focus on the more spastic and brightly-colored portions of ...

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