Hype is a funny thing: young bands need it to grow their fanbase, but it can also lead to their demise by creating ridiculously high expectations that they fail to rise above. Jersey punk n’ rollers The Gaslight Anthem have faced a steadily-expanding amount of hype stemming from the near-universal praise of their first two […]
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Many would question how it could be possible for a band to move in a new direction while, at the same time, finding a way to re-embrace their roots. Against Me! has an answer for that question in the form of their latest effort, White Crosses. Sonically, the album can be seen as Against Me!
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Band: Lucero Where Are They From? Memphis, Tennessee When Did They Start? 1998 Who Are They? Over the last 12 years, Lucero’s sound has moved from straight-ahead punk towards some amalgam of alt-country, southern rock, and punk. In that time, the band has released seven albums under a few different labels, and has toured extensively
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Band: Wolfmother Where Are They From? Sydney, Australia When Did They Start? 2000 Who Are They? Wolfmother is a band on the cusp of mainstream stardom. They’ve recorded two critically-acclaimed albums of riff-filled hard rock with a bit of a psychedelic twist thrown in, and have launched several successful international tours. Why Should You Care?
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Band: J Roddy Walston and The Business Where Are They From? Baltimore, Maryland When Did They Start? 2007 Who Are They? J Roddy Walston and The Business is a straight-ahead rock band from Baltimore with one LP (Hail Mega Boys) under their belt. They recently signed with Vagrant Records, and have toured with fellow Vagrant
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