Happy New Year everyone! Times Square is the place to be tonight. Be sure to check out performances by Fall Out Boy, The Pussycat Dolls, The Jonas Brothers, The Veronicas, and The Academy Is.
Cheers to 2009!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Calling all bands!
Hello friends of Barricade Buzz.!
We're are excited to announce that we will be assisting in the planning of a benefit concert in Washington DC. The show will raise money and awareness of the autoimmune disease called lupus with the help of the Lupus Foundation of America - Greater Washington Chapter (http://www. lupus. org).
We are hoping to have the event on the evening of May 9, 2009 (the night before World Lupus Day - May 10)!
We are looking for bands to donate their time to perform at this event for a good cause. If any band is willing to travel to DC for this, we are looking into providing some sort accommodations.
We're really excited about this and it's for a great cause, so if you're a band, label, or company reading this, and would like to be apart of this event either as a performer or sponsor, please email us at BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com, subject: "Benefit Concert."
Thank you very much!
Barricade Buzz Staff
We're are excited to announce that we will be assisting in the planning of a benefit concert in Washington DC. The show will raise money and awareness of the autoimmune disease called lupus with the help of the Lupus Foundation of America - Greater Washington Chapter (http://www. lupus. org).
We are hoping to have the event on the evening of May 9, 2009 (the night before World Lupus Day - May 10)!
We are looking for bands to donate their time to perform at this event for a good cause. If any band is willing to travel to DC for this, we are looking into providing some sort accommodations.
We're really excited about this and it's for a great cause, so if you're a band, label, or company reading this, and would like to be apart of this event either as a performer or sponsor, please email us at BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com, subject: "Benefit Concert."
Thank you very much!
Barricade Buzz Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Holidays Everyone!
All of us here at Barricade Buzz would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays!
All American Rejects make comeback with long awaited release
By Sarah Rutz
It’s been three years since the world has heard any new music by Oklahoma’s The All-American Rejects, and for diehard fans of the band, the wait was well worth it. When The World Comes Down, AAR’s third studio album, has the band rocketing back onto the scene with as much power and vigor as they did with 2005’s Move Along. It’s a good, easy listen, and worth the extra few weeks of waiting that listeners had to endure for it to be released.
The first single off the CD and quite obvious as the standout track, “Gives You Hell,” is a pop-rock infusion that is probably the only song on the entire disc that somewhat reminds listeners of what the Rejects’ old stuff sounded like. In itself, it’s a high-energy track that really establishes this Oklahoma quartet as a band. The rest of the songs on the CD, like “Fallin’ Apart,” incorporate the piano and string ensembles with guitar, bass and drums to give listeners something new to experience, while Catherine and Allison Pierce appear as guest vocalists on “Another Heart Calls,” giving the song even more expression.
Compared with some of The All American Reject’s older recordings, When The World Comes Down may not be able to produce hit singles like their previous release. This time around, however, they do deliver a full-length CD with all of the elements that people look for—a few sappy songs, some rather edgy, and a couple that we’re not quite sure how to absorb, but still enjoy. Regardless, When The World Comes Down is AAR’s homecoming for the music scene, and it’s proven to be a hit with their fans, and the single has won over a new group of listeners.
It’s a good effort at combining their old sound while dabbling with something new. The All-American Rejects is the same band that they’ve always been, and they’ve stayed true to the music that their fans adore in addition to throwing in some experimental, but successful new sounds out to the crowd.
It’s been three years since the world has heard any new music by Oklahoma’s The All-American Rejects, and for diehard fans of the band, the wait was well worth it. When The World Comes Down, AAR’s third studio album, has the band rocketing back onto the scene with as much power and vigor as they did with 2005’s Move Along. It’s a good, easy listen, and worth the extra few weeks of waiting that listeners had to endure for it to be released.
The first single off the CD and quite obvious as the standout track, “Gives You Hell,” is a pop-rock infusion that is probably the only song on the entire disc that somewhat reminds listeners of what the Rejects’ old stuff sounded like. In itself, it’s a high-energy track that really establishes this Oklahoma quartet as a band. The rest of the songs on the CD, like “Fallin’ Apart,” incorporate the piano and string ensembles with guitar, bass and drums to give listeners something new to experience, while Catherine and Allison Pierce appear as guest vocalists on “Another Heart Calls,” giving the song even more expression.
Compared with some of The All American Reject’s older recordings, When The World Comes Down may not be able to produce hit singles like their previous release. This time around, however, they do deliver a full-length CD with all of the elements that people look for—a few sappy songs, some rather edgy, and a couple that we’re not quite sure how to absorb, but still enjoy. Regardless, When The World Comes Down is AAR’s homecoming for the music scene, and it’s proven to be a hit with their fans, and the single has won over a new group of listeners.
It’s a good effort at combining their old sound while dabbling with something new. The All-American Rejects is the same band that they’ve always been, and they’ve stayed true to the music that their fans adore in addition to throwing in some experimental, but successful new sounds out to the crowd.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Is your holiday going to be complete?
Perhaps you should pick up Relient K's "Let It Snow Baby... Let It Reindeer" which features holiday music like you've never heard before.
Cover of the Week
The All American Rejects cover Britney Spears "Womanizer."
This is not to be missed.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Fall Out Boy pleases with "double madness" in 5th release
By Sarah Rutz
photo by Amy Willard
Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC.
After delaying the release due to Election Day conflicts, Folie A Deux, Fall Out Boy’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, has left little to be desired from fans who have been there from the beginning, and those who maybe have just started listening to the Illinois quartet. Even for people who haven’t had the opportunity to go out and purchase the CD yet, chances are they’ve already heard the catchy single, “I Don’t Care,” a high energy anthem with lyrics to match, which gives a little taste of what else Folie has to offer to listeners.
The entire disc demonstrates Fall Out Boy’s dedication to their music and need to develop each CD as individual and maybe even better than the one before it. In this case, Folie a Deux supercedes 2007’s Infinity On High, showing how the band has matured musically in just a little over a year, and as a band in general. Produced by Neal Avron and Pharrell Williams, the thirteen track effort is a little different from what most people would probably expect from Fall Out Boy, but still distinctly carries their name and a somewhat signature sound that the band has managed to create over the years.
The opening track, “Disloyal Order Of Water Buffaloes,” echoes the achievements made by 2007’s Infinity with a mix of organ, powerful guitar, and of course, Patrick Stump’s distinctive vocals as well as gang vocals in the background shouting a catchy mantra of “detox just to retox.” As an introduction into Fall Out Boy’s latest conquest on the music world, the premiere track blends both their old sound with something new and unexpected from the band— almost an infusion of all of their previous albums, creating something both new and exciting. Following the first track come other strong sounds, including the danceable "Ameica’s Suitehearts” and “The (Shipped) Gold Standard,” with creatively strong lyrics and distinct messages.
Several tracks on Folie A Deux are backed by an all-star cast: Fall Out Boy brought in acts like labelmates William Beckett (The Academy Is…), Brendon Urie (Panic at the Disco), Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship) and Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes), and also Lil Wayne and Elvis Costello to assist with songs like “What a Catch, Donnie” and “Tiffany Blews,” giving the CD even more vigor and power than it already had. If that’s not enough, there are several remixes out there of both hit tracks “I Don’t Care” and “America’s Suitehearts,” and the latter is soon to be followed up by a music video featuring Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope.
Fall Out Boy has certainly put all of their effort into this album and everything that went along with it--from relentless promotion and letting listeners stream the album via MySpace, to the Citizens For Our Betterment phenomenon that went along with all the album’s hype. And all of the buzz surrounding this release is completely worth it—Fall Out Boy’s Folie A Deux is one that is worth picking up, listening to, and is a great addition to any pop/punk music collection.
After delaying the release due to Election Day conflicts, Folie A Deux, Fall Out Boy’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, has left little to be desired from fans who have been there from the beginning, and those who maybe have just started listening to the Illinois quartet. Even for people who haven’t had the opportunity to go out and purchase the CD yet, chances are they’ve already heard the catchy single, “I Don’t Care,” a high energy anthem with lyrics to match, which gives a little taste of what else Folie has to offer to listeners.
The entire disc demonstrates Fall Out Boy’s dedication to their music and need to develop each CD as individual and maybe even better than the one before it. In this case, Folie a Deux supercedes 2007’s Infinity On High, showing how the band has matured musically in just a little over a year, and as a band in general. Produced by Neal Avron and Pharrell Williams, the thirteen track effort is a little different from what most people would probably expect from Fall Out Boy, but still distinctly carries their name and a somewhat signature sound that the band has managed to create over the years.
The opening track, “Disloyal Order Of Water Buffaloes,” echoes the achievements made by 2007’s Infinity with a mix of organ, powerful guitar, and of course, Patrick Stump’s distinctive vocals as well as gang vocals in the background shouting a catchy mantra of “detox just to retox.” As an introduction into Fall Out Boy’s latest conquest on the music world, the premiere track blends both their old sound with something new and unexpected from the band— almost an infusion of all of their previous albums, creating something both new and exciting. Following the first track come other strong sounds, including the danceable "Ameica’s Suitehearts” and “The (Shipped) Gold Standard,” with creatively strong lyrics and distinct messages.
Several tracks on Folie A Deux are backed by an all-star cast: Fall Out Boy brought in acts like labelmates William Beckett (The Academy Is…), Brendon Urie (Panic at the Disco), Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship) and Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes), and also Lil Wayne and Elvis Costello to assist with songs like “What a Catch, Donnie” and “Tiffany Blews,” giving the CD even more vigor and power than it already had. If that’s not enough, there are several remixes out there of both hit tracks “I Don’t Care” and “America’s Suitehearts,” and the latter is soon to be followed up by a music video featuring Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope.
Fall Out Boy has certainly put all of their effort into this album and everything that went along with it--from relentless promotion and letting listeners stream the album via MySpace, to the Citizens For Our Betterment phenomenon that went along with all the album’s hype. And all of the buzz surrounding this release is completely worth it—Fall Out Boy’s Folie A Deux is one that is worth picking up, listening to, and is a great addition to any pop/punk music collection.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
playlist
long overdue.
"In Fear and Faith" by Circa Survive
"Erase It Again" by Sparta
"Why Do I" by The Dares
"Life Goes On" by Run Doris Run
"Shake My Hand" by The Jakes
"Integers" by The Sea of Cortez
Friday, December 19, 2008
What to buy this holiday season
Albums to buy this holiday season: (click to purchase)
"When the World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects
"Folie à Deux" by Fall Out Boy
"The Silver Chord" by The Classic Crime
"Changes" by Vanilla Sky
"Ode to J. Smith" by Travis
"Modern Guilt" by Beck
"One of the Boys" Katy Perry
"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
"When the World Comes Down" by The All American Rejects
"Folie à Deux" by Fall Out Boy
"The Silver Chord" by The Classic Crime
"Changes" by Vanilla Sky
"Ode to J. Smith" by Travis
"Modern Guilt" by Beck
"One of the Boys" Katy Perry
"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Hanson: Take the Walk
More about Hanson's Take the Walk efforts during their tour this past fall.
Hanson Walks The Walk on Causecast
Hanson Walks The Walk on Causecast
We're Not Friends Anymore wows audience
By Kevin Cortopassi
Mid-way through 2007, We're Not Friends Anymore started as a side-project of the and My Unsaid Everything members.
As My Unsaid Everything split up, We're Not Friends Anymore took on the main focus. In January of this year they recorded their first three songs at Light-ning Studios and put them on their MySpace page.
"I remember the first day we ended up getting like 3,500 plays, it was freaking crazy. I think its funny that those three songs still carry us on till this day," said Mike Çast, a former vocalist of the band, in an email interview.
We're Not Friends Anymore is a band based out of Stockton, California, consisting of: Mariano Lopez, vocalist, Alex Casillas, guitarist, Dom Sacco, guitarist, Ethan Layton, bassist, and Anthony Hampton, drummer.
The style the group has is "happy positive music with raw breakdowns and r&b style vocals," described Casillas. "We've succeeded so much and we've only been a band since February. Also, Mariano's voice is pretty unique," wrote Hampton.
They have a large fan base in the 209, and are starting to expand out of the local area. "It's the most amazing feeling ever when people recognize you and want to take pictures," said Layton.
Right now they are working very hard at Castle Ultimate studios on their self debut EP. "We're putting a lot of work into this and we hope to see it done and pressed soon at the turn of the year. So far it's coming out very well. Five new songs that we would like to share with everyone," Casillas said.
The band is planning on having a tour in spring of 2009 to promote the EP.
"For the readers, listeners, and fans, expect to have more fun, because that's what we are planning. We feel responsible as sending a message out to everyone we know who listens to us because that is what our music really describes. Life and how it continues and how to deal with it. So we're happy to get people's attention," explained Casillas.
The style the group has is "happy positive music with raw breakdowns and r&b style vocals," described Casillas. "We've succeeded so much and we've only been a band since February. Also, Mariano's voice is pretty unique," wrote Hampton.
They have a large fan base in the 209, and are starting to expand out of the local area. "It's the most amazing feeling ever when people recognize you and want to take pictures," said Layton.
Right now they are working very hard at Castle Ultimate studios on their self debut EP. "We're putting a lot of work into this and we hope to see it done and pressed soon at the turn of the year. So far it's coming out very well. Five new songs that we would like to share with everyone," Casillas said.
The band is planning on having a tour in spring of 2009 to promote the EP.
"For the readers, listeners, and fans, expect to have more fun, because that's what we are planning. We feel responsible as sending a message out to everyone we know who listens to us because that is what our music really describes. Life and how it continues and how to deal with it. So we're happy to get people's attention," explained Casillas.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Myspace Secret Show: The Cure
Myspace Secret Shows presents:
THE CURE
FREE! ALL AGES!
Doors @ 8:00 PM
@ The Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA
(310) 276-1158
PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no line ups allowed before noon on Saturday.
If you line up before then, you will be asked to leave.
As always, this show is first come first served.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
It's Britney, bitch... kind of
Our cover this week comes from A Static Lullaby.
They have taken Britney Spears's "Toxic" and given it that edge it really needs.
Check it out on their MySpace: MySpace.com/AStaticLullaby
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Collaboration with a Cause
Barricade Buzz is very excited to share with you a new collaboration from Rome, Italy called the Roman's Do It Better Project. Daniele Autore of Vanilla Sky brought many of the bands from the Rome scene together this holiday season to produce a cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."
Along with the cover, the bands participating in this project will volunteer their time and give back to their communities through a series of events. This year's Romans Do It Better Project will serve as a foundation for something greater, as it looks to develop a network of musicians and music affiliates worldwide to host other events with a similar cause.
THE BANDS:
Vanilla Sky, Your Hero, Hopes Die Last, The Electric Diorama, The Jersey Line, Autoreverse, The Union, My Last Fall, Doomsday, Dungeon Elite, Red Summer Tape, Broken Heart College, The New Hope, Something Of Value, The Gaia Corporation, A Perfect Tragedy, A Fallen Star, Blaise, The Beauty, Jet Market.
For more information, please visit the official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/romansdoitbetterproject
Here is the official video:
THE BANDS:
Vanilla Sky, Your Hero, Hopes Die Last, The Electric Diorama, The Jersey Line, Autoreverse, The Union, My Last Fall, Doomsday, Dungeon Elite, Red Summer Tape, Broken Heart College, The New Hope, Something Of Value, The Gaia Corporation, A Perfect Tragedy, A Fallen Star, Blaise, The Beauty, Jet Market.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Coming to the 9:30 Club
Hello fellow DC/MD/VA music lovers! Some shows to tell you about coming to the 9:30 Club here in DC (ps. they have a new website, check it out at 930.com)
December 5 - Nada Surf
December 14 - GWAR
December 21 - Darkest Hour
tickets are still available. click here for more information
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