The Alternate Routes – A Sucker’s Dream
The Alternate Routes, a five piece band from Bridgeport, Connecticut, stopped by the studio to play us some songs and talk about their latest album, A Sucker’s Dream, their 2nd release with Vanguard Records. Here’s what they had to say about the curious title to their record:
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Chris Isaak – Mr. Lucky
Like he said to Jay Leno when he performed on the Tonight Show last week, Chris Isaak isn’t exactly a lucky guy. Mr. Lucky is really about a lovable loser who – sometimes – ends up lucky in love. Isaak’s first new album in seven years comes on the 20th anniversary of his biggest hit, Wicked Game, and it’s got fans feeling fine.
Black Lips – 200 Million Thousand
A band notorious for their antics on stage attempt to bottle that lightening for their second album, and emerge from the studio with a major rock record.
Kinky – Barracuda
A rowdy mix of dance, rock and electronic sounds combine with the Latin influence, producing Kinky – Mexico’s most rocking musical export. After listening to Barracuda you’ll be searching their tour page with baited breath.
Jonas Brothers – Music from the 3D Concert Experience
Say what you will about the Jonas Brothers (it’s all been said already anyway), the guys are nothing if not committed. Determined to put the “band” back in “boyband,” the brothers have been out on the road nonstop since 2007, and sent back this 3D film and soundtrack disk.
Music Director’s Blog – Vol. 4
Greg Kurstin and Inara George are The Bird And The Bee. Greg is a producer and musician who has worked with Lily Allen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck and The Flaming Lips. Inara George is a vocalist who has had 2 solo records as well as earlier stints with the groups Lode and Merrick. Ray [...]
…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead – The Century of Self
By their name alone, …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead are often mistaken for a hard core death-metal band, perhaps with good reason. But death metal wasn’t on the menu when the guys set up to play an exclusive set in the Street Date studio last week.
Conrad, Jason and Kevin took [...]
Living Things – Habeus Corpus
If they sound familiar it’s probably because you’ve been watching too much TV. Bom Bom Bom provided the soundtrack to a Cingular commercial and provided the world with our introduction to Living Things. Since then they’ve toured the country, played from the big stage at Lollapalooza, and come to revel in the rock n roll lifestyle.
Sam Roberts Band – Love At The End Of The Earth
Back with their third major full-length release Love At The End Of The World finds the Sam Roberts Band far from the Canadian wilderness and psychedelic sounds that characterized the previous albums.
Morrissey – Years of Refusal
A true musical icon, Morrissey is a sometimes controversial figure but ultimately dependable when it comes to creating great music. His latest solo effort Years of Refusal should please fans of his post-2000 work.
