The best albums of the first half of 2012

To recognize that this list weekly, monthly, etc. .. not my thing. But today I owed ​​it. It agglutinated which I think are the best albums that have been published between January and February 2012. They range from folk singer (Damien Jurado, Jack Savoretti, Matthew Perryman Jones) to alternative rock (Japandroids, Jack White, Blood Red Shoes), electrorock (Metric) or little quirks that will delight those with the most refined palate (Howth).
ALABAMA SHAKES - BOYS & GIRLS:
With a race unfit for a new group like this, Alabama Shakes have combined correctly soul and swamp rock emerged in the southern United States. The key to safe hits as 'Hold On', 'You Is not Alone' (beautiful theme) and 'Be Mine' lies in the purity and spirit of the quartet emerged from Athens to found his musical flag in the voice of a singer - Brittany Howard - that shines with personality. At times sin to be somewhat linear sound but its formula, which is why, I think that this "Boys & Girls" is just the tip of the iceberg of the greatness of what lies ahead.Read our review of "Boys & Girls"
BEACH HOUSE - BLOOM
Catatonic atmospheres that knocked out the meaning and insight. White chiffon dresses. Houses on the beach. The calm after the intense heat wave in the middle of the day. The quiet of the night waiting to get his smooth black sky and the air refreshing goodness. Ten songs to renew and extend a proposal that would dignify the stylistic of the hottest season. Where not all plastic flip flops and bathing suits with flowers. With another summer Beach House is possible.
Read our full review of "Bloom".
BLOOD RED SHOES - IN TIME TO VOICES:
With a clean production and millimeter Laura and Steven have managed to create a personality that has definitely moved away from the labeling that stood as a mere group of "guitar-drums." There is a crushing feeling, brutal and shocking in the single 'Cold', 'Stop Kicking' or 'Je Me Perds' (fireworks go cut!) That is capable of creating, by itself, true sandstorms.
Read our full review of "In Time To Voices"
Damien Jurado - MARAQOPA:
It is entirely laudable see every couple of years enjoyed a record that fully realized the expectations of what we expected of Mr. Jury. With "Caught By The Trees", for example, he did. And with "Saint Bartlett" also. I think that we could not was that "Maraqopa," the second album produced by Jury with Richard Swift, might become the beauty that is all folk bowed to wood and stone, howling, crying and stands as the best that Jurado has made in recent years.
Read our full review of "Maraqopa"
FATHER JOHN MISTY - FEAR FUN:
"Fear Fun" is a delight. That folk so meticulous and transparent Joshua Tillman has peaked over the past years has managed to merge with a rock vocation dirtier and brighter than of yore. Hypnotically "Funtimes in Babylon" get captivated from the start with a halo as "western" we just convincing - at least temporarily - the current and neglected look of the singer was born as a consequence and not as an end.
Read our full review of "Fear Fun".
FIRST AID KIT - LION'S ROAR:
It seems that the Söderberg sisters have managed to go a step further when a proposal to channel more personal and more proper to view "The Big Black and The Blue" or "Drunken Trees EP". Their voices are entangled in a natural and spontaneous. The sound of the dirty and dusty acoustic guitar weaves seamlessly with the raucous slide guitar line. Everything seems to occur seamlessly in the desert world of these girls who seem to be born in the heart of Arizona instead of his native Enskede.
FUN. - SOME NIGHTS:
The second LP from Nate Ruess (formerly of The Format) is acojonantemente monumental. The sound makes "Some Nights" makes it sound easy a very complex mixture pass through the blender of hip hop, pop and sparkle worthy of Queen indie pop art. The two most pretentious album hits - the mammoth 'Some Nights' or first single' We Are Young "in which collaborates Janelle Monáe - are the most obvious reflection of the" clash "style which is the latest entry in the protected Fueled By Ramen.
Read our full review of "Some Nights".
GOOD OLD WAR - COME BACK AS RAIN:
Something of this record I have, at least relatively, spellbound. Clearly this is an LP manners, yes. The Philadelphia have continued with the good folk and distilled in their previous two LPs - "Good Old War," "Only Way To Be Alone" - and that seems to find its total hatching time of the "Come Back As Rain" that have real pearls of less than four minutes. One is 'Amazing Eyes', the third song on the album which despite being very sencillito has a delicious aura that makes him a special court.
Read our full review of "Come Back As Rain"
HOWTH - Newkirk:
There are moments for everything. For a powerful indie rock reminiscent of Guster (that gay anthem entitled 'Only Right Turns "). For a pop of deep land bill that makes the feeling of Oliver Tank ('A Lie "). Or even for a piece that rescues the class and style that is festering in the melodies of the 60 ('Grand Marais'). Variety is what characterizes an album, with 'Snowbank' spearhead (whiplash go more addictive!) Reminds some of the great works of The Shins for a compositional credit as immaculate.
Read our full review of "Newkirk"
Jack Savoretti - BEFORE THE STORM:
The young composer now displays an impressive safety reaffirmed through a band loudly seconded and it keeps him warm, caring and mimándolo even the most intimate moments. If old Jack was lost in the harshness of his compositions now enjoy a treasured Savoretti sound more catchy and pop afrutadamente which finds its highest expression in pieces like 'Not Worthy', 'Vagabond', 'Knock Knock' and 'Take Me Home '.
Read our full review of "Before The Storm"
JACK WHITE - blunderbuss:
No doubt "blunderbuss" has been one of the releases of the year. The best part? Jack White has achieved with this solo album expectations that many fans of The White Stripes and The Dead Weather had placed in him. There are times for everything from the most frantically rock 'Sixteen Saltines' to the minutes of pure melodic delight ('Love Interruption'). All well-defined and framed in a remarkable LP will be playing over and over again in the alternative rock fans more neat and noble.
Japandroids - ROCK CELEBRATION:
My thing with this album was love at first sight. And you can not say anything an LP entitled "Celebration Rock" in which we are just exactly that: rock alternative high degree Richter scale. The guitarrazos sound so ubiquitous, soil and burns our shoes without stopping jump. This sounds 'Adrenaline Nightshift', 'Fire's Highway "or" Younger Us', where you can see more clearly the spirit that punkero the Canadian duo. "Celebration Rock" is pure, and effervescence, rock for the times.
Matthew Perryman Jones - LAND OF THE LIVING:
"Until The Dawn Appears" was not a bad album, but was far from the capacity that Matthew had shown in "Swallow The Sea", probably his best work to date. Fortunately this lovely singer in this 2012 released an LP - "Land Of The Living" - that resurfaced again this damaged soul that so many nights we had come to thrill. With 'O Theo' (head one of the best songs of the year) and "Poisoning The Well ', this latest album features a refined production, and instrumentation that entangles the core sound beautifully sung by Matthew.
METRIC - Synthetica:
The shift of sound that has come Metric "Synthetica" on "Fantasies" is not overwhelming, but if considerable. Of those cyclical melodies power bases we have moved to more powerful rhythm reminiscent of a hard and ripped version of beats explosive view of "Supernature" by Goldfrapp. Is it more curious about it? This stage we are enjoying the peak of maturity of a band and began to war with its rhythms more "upbeat" in early 2001. The first single 'Youth Without Youth' is a reflection of this new left hook that since the absolute experience is propinando electrorock the media training. Read our full review of "Synthetica"
The Neighbourhood - I'M SORRY ...:
The Cali quintet has found the right balance between hip hop and indie rock. Great merit of this is organic paragraph have both the instrumental and the work of frontman Jesse James Rutherford who can adapt like a chameleon to noticeable changes in perceived rate at various times, mainly from those exhibited at the future hit titled "Sweater Weather '. If you will touch the pop mainstream with a dressing to the hip hop you can not miss the opportunity to hear them. The idea that sticking strong to the end of 2012 is not far from an idea out of place. Talent these Americans have for a while.
NOW, NOW - THREADS:
Puberty lived with "Cars" topped the end of his time teen with "Neighbors" and now, with "Threads", we can say that Cacie, Bradley and Jess have reached absolute maturity. Continue flying an alternative rock emo cut (the similarities with Tegan & Sara are more than logical) but Now, Now more than ever yours. Maybe that's why they decided to shorten its name in the past, now the trio is more dynamic, more vibrant and more nostalgic than ever. It is these points combined, we do see in songs like 'School Friends' the most peak of the career of these cute guys in Minneapolis.
RYAN MONROE - A PAINTING OF A PAINTING IN FIRE:
I am surprised to see the ease with which this artist has been launched to try to compose an album as complex, cool and well defined like this. Try to hear and see the experience that is fun to listen to the melody of ever-changing cuts like 'Turning Leaves Over' or the part that names the compact. For no longer speak of the great vocal ability that is emerging in other songs like 'Blame The Daylight'. Not afraid to play the guitar, try using the keyboard, singing, tuning, acoustic pull ... This man does it all and well!.
Read our full review of "A Painting Of A Painting In Fire".
SHARON Van Etten - TRAMP:
I still remember the time when Sharon Van Etten looked up at the main stage at Primavera Sound 2012 and fearlessly said that this "was the ugliest landscape had ever seen." The singer and guitarist is one of those that are not going with nonsense, you either love or hate. There is no middle. And with "Tramp" of Brooklyn has managed to sign a record even more complete than that "Epic" which enjoyed a couple of years ago. There are many little hidden gems on this LP. 'Leonard', 'Ask' or 'Serpents' are good examples of that world in which Van Etten lyrics, melody and voice instrumental unity in a perfectly directed. Even so we are left with the most dark and dense album, like 'In Line', where Sharon discovered a sad and melancholy able to carve a few minutes gently eternal.
SLEIGH BELLS - REIGN OF TERROR:
With "Treats" Sleigh Bells free up the international independent sector. Through a highly electrifying tremor, the Brooklyn duo rose to fame by getting to perform a hybrid of indie rock and hard rock as sugarcane. "Reign of Terror" is nothing more and nothing less than the logical sequel to this great album of 2010. The return of leather jackets, the whips and furtive glances. And with great songs like 'Crush' or 'Demons' back to see us under the character and Alexis Krauss liderazo a year by year becomes more and more relentless.
ST. LUCIA - ST. LUCIA:
Just need to give some listening to 'We Got It Wrong' to understand the multi-instrumentalist from New York knows how to get to finger some of the most critical moments of one of the greatest of the genre: M83. Jean seems to have no limits: despite the riskiness of its proposal or 'Before The Dive' (born to be the greatest single of all EP) or 'Closer Than This "are imperfect moments. And mention should be 'All Eyes On You', an extremely addictive tribute to the 80 that have a conspicuously inesperadísimo - sweet! - Jazz solo in the end.
Read our full review of "St. Lucia ".
SUGAR & THE LOWS HI - HI SUGAR & THE LOWS:
The nine issues of "Sugar & The Hi Lows" have a special magic. And the really funny thing is that retro style so distinctive and so soul is born from the hearts of two artists who have always seemed to be unequivocally linked to the current pop scene. Good campion was the Trent and Amy we have stuck to that effect!. From the moment he starts to sound 'Show & Tell' the truth lies in that classic style which refers to large and Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and The Temptations, perhaps the most obvious reference this delightful album.

Impression of Jakobidult 2011

Last Saturday, the Jakobidult (Sommerdult) on Mariahilfplatz with the "summer (at night) fixed" started. Until 08/05/2012 Dultgäste are invited join daily 10-22 clock for strolling, shopping, and spectator. The program ranges from presentations on tours to music, singing and dancing. The Jakobidult is in addition to the May Dult (Frühjahrsdult) and Kirchweihdult (Herbstdult) each one of the 9-day Dulten Munich, which take place all at Mariahilfplatz. About 300,000 people visit each year, the three Auer Dulten.
A trip to the Jakobidult is particularly worthwhile on Tuesday, 31.07.2012, on the last day of school before summer vacation, which is also the family day at the Jakobidult. The Showmen offer rides in their stores that day at a reduced price and hope to be able to attract as many young visitors to the Dult. But for all adults is Jakobidult like every year, an experience that you should take in any case, for a summer in Munich without a visitor at the Auer Dulten is no real summer. That would be like without the Oktoberfest in October! (Yes, we are aware that the Oktoberfest takes place mainly in September.) Speaking of which, in October 2012 is the Auer Dult triathlon in the last round, because at 20.10. the Herbstdult opened. Schonmal diary!
The name "Dult" has its original meaning in the way a church festival. During a feast was in honor of a saint by the Church mostly built up stalls to deliver goods. Over time the word changed its meaning, however slowly. From the church festival increasingly became a carnival who enjoyed spectacular attractions with its increasing popularity among the population. The Jakobidult was first mentioned in 1310, namely in the statute book of the city of Munich. She was back in Anger, instead of today's St. James Square. Hence the name "Jakobidult".
Come and visit Jakobidult during the period from 28.07. until 05.08.2012 at Mariahilfplatz in Munich. 

Vibrating with "Octopus Kool Aid", the latest craze of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez

There are few musical careers that are as prolific as that of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. The Puerto Rican, known for his work in The Mars Volta and At The Drive-In, has collaborated with countless artists. From Startled Calf, De Facto and The Butcherettes to Hour of the Monarchy, Coaxial or John Frusciante has been supported by guitarist / singer / songwriter. Not to mention the lengthy number of solo albums he has released, among which includes "Octopus Kool Aid," Omar's new album can be listened to and purchased from now through its official Bandcamp (see attached player at the end of this post).

Although published at the end of July of 2012, this LP was recorded and completed in February 2011. Mixing by Jon DeBaun and mastered by Pete Lyman, Omar is back in command of synthesizers, guitar lines, loops and sequences sound you hear in the album's songs. Is the difference with everything posted above? Vowels. Teri Gender Bender Butcherettes I was on this occasion the singer who has contributed his voice to the issues convoluted and labyrinthine half songs written by The Mars Volta.

What this man is scary. How soon will surprise us? How much new material is stored in its memory lane?

Jack White, live in Barcelona and Madrid

Attention to the great news that we read today on the ABC website: One of the most beloved guitarists of the last decade (Jack White) will come soon to Spain to live in society present his solo album "blunderbuss". These anticipated musical events take place on 1 September in Madrid (Sala La Riviera) and 2 September at the Sant Jordi Club room of the city. Tickets for both events will go on sale from Friday 20 July. We will soon publish the web where you can buy, and at what price.

None of us expected so great surprise. When most ardent fans of former The White Stripes began to think of approaching the UK to see him live, he goes and reveals this bombaza. Now that we have to do? Nothing, expect to July 20 with some eurillos in our stream and start listening like crazy the remarkable record that can be heard for some months through Spotify.

Yesterday we published the last frenetic music video 'Freedom At 21'. What will direct this behemoth of rock & roll? The answer will unfold in a matter of only six weeks.

Confirmed: Evanescence in Lima on October 25

After much waiting and many broken dreams and illusions, Evanescence finally confirmed its presence in Lima and the agreed date is 25 October in the Northern Tribune San Marcos Stadium.

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Months ago the lead singer Amy Lee wrote in his Twitter that he would like to come to Peru to promote his new album and touring her previous albums and now, everything becomes reality for many of the fans and Latinazos.net be in the front row for sure.

Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday 18 at Teleticket of Wong and Metro.

Justin Bieber sued for making too much noise

Singer Justin Bieber was sued by a woman who said the noise in one of his concerts permanently damaged his hearing.

The affected, identified with the name of Betts and Stacey Wilson came two years ago to show in Portland (Oregon) to accompany her daughter, demanded 9.23 million dollars in damages.

"Justin created the effect of wave of screams his way to the different sections of the enclosure. And the cries of the public encouraged waving their arms from a mechanized contraption, "she said. ¿It will come from the demand?

Children and Youth Festival "Juki" on the cult-site factory

Juki - the new Children's and Youth Festival in the cult factory in MünchenAm Saturday, 7/28/2012 loads the new children's and youth theaters "Juki" Children and young people from all over Munich to celebrate the cult of factory site at Ostbahnhof perfect Autakt the summer holidays . From 11 to 18 clock are offered plenty of hands-on opportunities. Overall, more than 120 suppliers of gaming, sports, music, art, science and technology at the start and turn the cult factory for a day into a fascinating adventure park. The participation of children, adolescents and their parents as well as the exhibitors is free. Very appropriately, therefore, is the motto of the event: "Juki - I want to go!"
The plan is an adventure with lots of games and sports facilities, a 2,500-square-foot sandy beach, several musical, theatrical and musical theaters, creative workshops and about 70 information booths, where information about healthy eating, reading activities, neighborhood family support and much more may be.
The festival is organized by the Foundation Eckart Otto, directed the Castringius Children and Youth Foundation, Munich, BayWa Foundation and the cult factory together. The patronage of "Juki" takes over Munich's deputy mayor Christine Strobl. "Munich offers children and young people tremendous variety of recreational and educational support services. The activities are largely provided by volunteers with support from private foundations to his feet. On this day we want to make this offer visible and tangible, "the foundation director, Martin Schütz explained by the Foundation Eckart Otto, Frank Enzmann Castringius of Children and Youth Foundation and the Mary Thon BayWa Foundation.
The factory provides cult because of their convenient location close to Ostbahnhof an ideal venue for this festival on. Moreover, even the existing, varied daily menu for families at this location is a big plus, because there in the Kultfabrik it including the children's paradise "sophisticated kids 'climbing gym, fitness trail, crafts, inventor's workshop, photo and film studios, artists' studios and various social services and counseling centers. The summer festival is meant for children and young people up to about 16 years and aims to encourage families from all neighborhoods and all walks of life to participate.
Also visit the "Juki" on 07.28.2012 on the railing of the Kultfabrik am Ostbahnhof in Munich.

Free and very good: Jazz by Special Quartet

When I was younger (yeah, I'm now at an age where I've used such formulations # musicmondayernsthaft completely, without even realizing it), I always looked after the "great art", it always had the best rock album of all time, the his best jazz album of all time, best classical album of all time. Underneath it was simply not in my claims. Disillusioned Accordingly, you then at some point: At some point, you know just his version of the best rock, jazz and classical albums, and you are on a search and decide for yourself that you have the "best album of all time" has long since found. Does that mean you can stop listening to new music, because you've already heard it all before and since has enabled music stand enhancement is not in the closet? Isteskuatsch of course, there's so much to discover, even if nothing is "unique" new or substantially connected. Sometimes the sound implementation of cherished traditions is more than enough., A 'little masterpiece', so to speak.
A good example of such a 'small masterpiece' is the debut album "Namouche" of Spanish Jazz Quartet Special Quartet. Without claiming the wheel (of jazz) reinvented to have to play the four musicians of the main cast Narciso González, Javier Alcantara, Pablo Romero  and Pepin Muñoz and their guests Alexis Cuadrado , Perico Sambeat and Hugo Alves a good, relaxed and inspired urban jazz with unmistakable bonds of the great jazz bands of the 1960s by John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus.
The ten compositions seem to quote sometimes one or two classical pieces (plugged in "concept" not a bit of Coltrane's "Naima" theme?), Do it, but the entertainment factor of the album does not stop, because "Namouche" (the name of the studio where the pictures were taken) is quite independent enough and also a good example of how high-class jazz does not necessarily need big names in the United States must come and must be included in the 1960's. Sure, all this new right is not what you'll hear there, but it's still a lot of fun. God knows I've heard a lot weaker, duller commercial jazz albums with big names. The contrast here is really good, entertaining and a hint of jazz friends and supporters. And if the boys should ever play in the area, I would not hesitate to look at me.

Listen to 'Knock Knock', the new single from Band Of Horses

 
At five o'clock (Spanish time) the fantastic Band Of Horses have risen to the network the video for 'Knock Knock', first single from an album that will be released on September 18 and was eventually titled "Mirage Rock. "Looking at various reports I have seen that it is possible to do with 'Knock Knock' (+ the request of an exclusive piece called 'Ego Nightmare' if the LP is responsible through the iTunes Store Spanish.

When we interviewed told us Ryan Monroe that the LP would be focused on the direct sound energy from the BOH. Far reaching baste something produced, Glyn Johns wanted to take the best moments rockers Ben Bridwell & Co. and that is precisely what we found in 'Knock Knock'. In turn, and reviewing what has been published today, we can recheck the photographer / filmmaker Christopher Wilson has been the figure who has been behind this new video that resembles that of "Northwest Apartment".

Building on this announcement Band of Horses have confirmed an upcoming European tour, surprise, it will not pass through Spain. For more information on buy / sell tickets Turn to the official Facebook page of the band.

November 4 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
November 5 - Paris, France - Le Trianon
November 6 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Vredenburg
November 7 - Berlin, Germany - Admiralpalast
November 9 - Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet
Nov. 10 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum
Nov. 11 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Falkoner
November 15 - Birmingham, UK - HMV Institute
November 16 - Glasgow, UK - Glasgow Academy
November 17 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia
November 19 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
November 20 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo

The White Giant

Miller is a Big Mac. Although it measures just 1.70 meters, but on stage he is the White Giant. On Thursday evening, Miller was a guest at the Tonhalle in Munich, for the penultimate concert of its "Macadelic" tour in Germany.
 




Mac Miller is a rapper with a passion. Not because he is from the street. Not because hip hop was his last resort. As a teenager he fell in love with this music and its heroes. A Tribe Called Quest. Beastie Boys. Outkast. Even today, on stage he looks like a young, white suburban hipsters who nachrappt the songs of his idols.
But Miller is now even some of these rappers. Several mixtapes ("Best Day Ever", "Macadelic," "I Love Life, Thank You" and more), he has published, which can be found still available for free download on the Internet. Last year came his long awaited debut album "Blue Slide Park".A Best Of from all of his publications, he offered the not entirely sold-out concert hall in Munich, had been in the Edgar heats water as a pre-Act is already a lot. On stage is from this small, pot-smoking all-rounder a real stage hog. Surrounded by his two Spezln stage, a DJ, a cameraman and huge bass speakers as usual at the Tonhalle in fact were not providing the best sound, jumps, bounces, Miller raps and sings like an adult.
His articles are widely-until bland, sometimes breaking the beats dirty-südstaatlerisch in upon one, that the whole hall like crazy Cripwalken the beginning, sometimes they are rather smooth, almost jazzy with simpelverspielten piano, guitar or synth beats. Sometimes he completely avoids background noises and freestylt into the blue.
The hall celebrates everything that delivers just the 20-year-old. You are here because of him, each one, it shows. His lyrics can mitmurmeln almost everyone. Mac is no longer a debutant. But he is just too good and too precious to commercial in the pop business to play a role.They love him, even if the phases of Hall Middle finger pointing "Fuck You" roars forward. Subtly, he has since asked to forward ("Say Fuuuuuuuck Youuuu").
After an hour, that's the only thing you can accuse him of the show is over. It is time to assess just so hard when you're stoned to under the eyelids. Many of his songs, he played more quickly, some after he finished the first verse. But the audience was relatively unimportant. It was wet. Then the lights went on, the Beastie Boys screamed out, people screaming in the rain. And on the stage of small white Mac Miller disappeared after a big show in the fog.

Electro-Rock'n'Soul

It's that time again ... THIS IS THE ARRIVAL play again in Munich. On Friday, the stage is rocked in amperes. We are giving away 2 x 2 tickets! Simply send an email to goodluck@mucbook.de Tagged with "Friday the concert" write.

On 10 February the second album from THIS IS THE ARRIVAL. With "A Million Kicks" manages the four early twenties sympathetic playing from what others only dream of Munich. With new music and new style you want to win the heart of her fans and those who should become one for itself. They exchange their guitars to electro beats and surprise you with new ideas.

"I think it's a little soulful, especially when it comes to the vocals. But above all, it has become more courageous and I think, therefore, independent, "says the singer Mario Clement to the question how the second album is different from the first.

And what he wants for the concert? "That there is not another unforgettable show how our last at the Atomic Café, is. With many people who stand to have a great evening and our songs. "

Rancid in July 2012 at the Tonhalle in Munich

For the first time in years in Germany! Rancid at the Tonhalle

The two band leaders Tim and Lars - Photo: www.rancidrancid.com
This month the legendary Californian ska-punk band Rancid, for the first time in years, finally returning to Germany. The mini-tour of Germany, led by the two singers and guitarists Tim Armstrong and Lars Frediksen band consists of only two gigs - one on 20/07/2012 at the Tonhalle in Munich. In the opening act, also from California street punk band Rat City Riot is seen.

Rancid in 1992 in Berkeley, California, founded by two former members of the band Operation Ivy, namely Tim Armstrong (who is also the well-known punk label Hellcat Records directs) and bassist Matt Freeman. The completed by drummer Lars Frederiksen and Branden Steineckert quartet belongs alongside NOFX, Green Day and The Offspring with the seminal acts of the punk-revival in the '90s, even if said bands commercially viable. Above all, her masterpiece, "... And Out Comes The Wolves" from 1995 is one of the absolute classics of the genre. Was published in 2009 with "Let The Dominoes Fall" the last album the band.

Also visit the Rancid concert on 7/20/2012 at the Tonhalle in Munich. The team from Munich Blog wishes much fun.

Exclusive headlining show at the Theatre Factory: The All-American Rejects

All-American Rejects - Kids in the Street CoverDie catchy single "Gives You Hell" by the U.S. power-pop band The All-American Rejects is also three years after the publication always on the radio up and down. In the U.S. alone has sold four million copies worldwide hit of stood there for four weeks at No. 1 on the airplay charts and cavorted in Germany in the Top 15 A few weeks ago with "Kids In The Street" and finally the new album by the All-American Rejects appeared. On 07/15/2012, the quartet at an exclusive headlining show at the Theatre factory in Munich is to be admired. Nowhere else in Germany, there is a chance this summer, the All-American Rejects Allende to live on stage!
In autumn 2009, the All-American Rejects were already visible in the theater factory. At that time they rocked the sold-out hall and presented themselves as a strong, compelling live band, whose pithy songs between pop punk and alternative rock are to settle. "Mischief-pop" the magazine "Visions" once the thrilling, self-titled debut in the U.S. All-Amercian Rejects had called. About her latest creation, the fourth album, "Kids In The Street", one could say the same thing. The songs just so froth of positive energy. Regardless of whether the new single "Someday` s Gone, "the epic" Heartbeat Slowing Down "and" Fast & Slow. "
In 1999, the school friends Tyson Ritter (vocals and bass) and Nick Wheeler (guitar) the band Stillwater in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. 2002 were added guitarist and drummer Chris Gaylor Mike Kennerty. Even her self-titled debut album was awarded platinum in 2003. In 2005 followed the album "Move Along" (double platinum), then followed until 2008 with "When The World Comes Down 'album number three.
The new book "Kids In The Street" is a boisterous work, with lyrics that openly illuminate the past two years, when knights themes like regret, nostalgia and finally executes its own excesses, and they presented to the kind of tapestry of sound, the we now expect from this band with catchy songs and crystal clear qualities harmonies, coupled with a good dose of pressure. "I go to the album all the subjects on which I formerly lacked the courage to address them," he says. "And even if I did not always come across sympathetically, it was just too important to all of openly and honestly to address and show you what I've been through."
They also visit the The All-American Rejects concert on 15.07.2012 in the theater factory in Munich.

The documentary on the paternal side of punk icons

By November of last year we told you that was released in the U.S. "The Other F Word", a fun documentary that showed the paternal side of some of the icons in the world of punk and rock. Artists like Fat Mike (NOFX), Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle), Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), Duane Peters (U.S. Bombs) and Mark Hoppus (Blink-182 ) open the door of their homes to show how their lives changed when you start to live with their offspring. Now, thanks to an anonymous user, we can enjoy the documentary subtitled in Spanish on YouTube. To view it you only have to play the embed is in this post.

This is a film that can be enjoyed by all audiences. In the situations presented in "The Other F Word" caught my attention by Ron Reyes, second singer in the history of Black Flag had to leave the scene after starting a family. In his own words "violence of that scene made ​​me have to withdraw." Logical, and watching the footage which sees the beloved Reyes stating that lived in a closet for 16 dollars a month.

Do not miss the documentary! The thing has substance.

Round One night in Paris with Chris Cornell

And it's time to comment on the Chris Cornell concert I lived in Paris last Friday. Perhaps many of you are somewhat surprised. "Why will not put it on [Chronic] in the title of the post?" - You must be wondering. The answer to this question is very simple: this is not a mere chronicle of lived experience in the French capital, is a totally subjective view of the concert more special than I have experienced in my 27 years of age. Because what I lived among the four walls of the legendary Le Trianon was so significant to me that I could not help play in an intimate and personal.
From the fifteen years I've imagined every year as it could be my perfect concert. When you ask me that question always came to the conclusion that it must be 1) a bolus of Chris Cornell 2) in an acoustic field and 3) in a mystical space and special. Magically these three points came together when I learned through my friend Iñaki that the leader of Soundgarden was to make a bolus of her "Songbook" in the renovated theater Le Trianon in Paris. He and I were quick to get tickets for and that led us to achieve the unimaginable: tickets for show in the middle size, and in the front row. The excitement has since blossomed to the point in my body than a month I was nervous, waiting for that big moment that would lead me to live on 22 June a sweet catharsis of feelings and emotions.
Then came the big day. Flight from Barcelona, ​​arriving at the station of Antwerp and, after a rest at the hotel, played close to the number 80 boulevard de Rochechouart. Does the appearance of the premises? Awe.
The organization worked immaculately. We, after a minimal wait, get comfortable in our seats blessed. Within a few minutes took the stage Paul Freeman, a US-based Welch was going to interpret us some issues on several of its EPS, including the "Throwing Stones." By then our mind was only focused on Chris. And Paul finished playing, the lights went out and did the miracle. The angel appeared, El Salvador, the titan of titans. Chris Cornell was there in front of us shaking hands with everyone in the front rows of the theater. I stood almost motionless. They had broken the long distances that existed in the Soundgarden concert in 2007, or even in the show room of Cornell Vega (Copenhagen) 2007. Feet, was only two feet from me. And I felt like a lifelong friend. That's the feeling of "Songbook" that I had heard so much. And there was not a hoax.
Without much delay, the singer began with the passionate performance of 'A Scar On The Sky', an issue that directly improves a lot as heard in "Carry On". He then pulled so emotional repertoire 'As Hope and Promise Fades' or 'Wide Awake'. Also 'Ground Zero', one of the semi courts disposed of that failed "Scream". And it was when I felt I had to make one of my dreams. It came in the form of double-sided banner. In one of them showed two simple words: "Disappearing Act". For you may not mean anything, but for me they are a world of sensations that Chris had for years and years without exploring live. And Cornell saw my sign, stopped its pitch and immediately delivered a speech that came to me inside. I was going to play it. There, after so long without testing. "Probably the shit" - said the master of grunge. But he did, though he did not.
At the end of the subject sensed a presence on the left side of the stage. It was women, children and the mother of Chris, expectant, still second to second the interpretation of Chris. The family scene was most touching, especially as lived 'Finally Forever', the Seattle theme composed for his wife and he played in the Trianon looking into the eyes of the beautiful Vicky Cornell. This gave us great live good times, one of those was that in which Cornell played a vinyl with the instrumental sound of 'When I'm Down'. The version was kind of strange but fable rang and I proved once again that the voice of Cornell forties is perfect for these songs. Also shined version of 'Imagine' which was preceded by a funny comment at Cornell in which he stated that he was unable to whistle:

People bonded on site kept asking all kinds of issues Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog or "Euphoria Morning" or "Carry On". But Cornell was also the obligation (at least moral) to interpret a 'Scream' which gave us time for framing. That was the one who was to see Chris and his son playing in the background, doing air guitar. Present and future? in the same perspective. It was very curious scene.
After playing about 24 songs, and even invited on stage a couple of the public, Cornell left the stage to perform a single ba. That climax came in the forms sound of 'I Am The Highway', the perfect part-time in Audioslave released their eponymous debut album. It was at that moment, leaving me, I came to realize the significance it had for me all. He had lived a dream that even going to finish properly: with a double signing my vinyl Cornell "Songbook" and at the entrance of the concert.
Today it is June 27, and spent five long days of these incredible two-hour concert. Even so I have the strength to know that what I experienced at the Trianon'll remember forever. Wherever you go listen to Cornell closer to the microphone to the public to sing the first lines of 'When I'm Down'. And last in my mind that look that stuck in my banner, I hinted that this dream of listening to 'Disappearing Act' live was to be realized.
"Life is a dream, and dreams, dreams are." But well, with closed eyes and a wide smile on my face sketching, I love you be here forever. Thank you for Paris, Cornell. I will carry this with me forever.
Setlist:
Scar on the SkyAs Hope and Promise FadesGround ZeroWide AwakeDisappearing ActCan not Change MeBe YourselfWooden JesusCall Me A DogHunger StrikeSunshowerFell On Black DaysBurden In My HandWhen I'm DownScreamSweet EuphoriaSeasonsImagineThank YouFinally ForeverLike A StoneDoes not Remind MeBlow Up The Outside WorldI Am The Highway