Thursday, April 21, 2011

Culture Cry Wolf

Hey. I'm about to get infomercial, so prepare yourself. (Imagine a shouting voice and angry people montages) Are you sick and tired of the same old industry fueled, mainstream maintained bullsh*t some call "today's music"? Well I've got great news! You're not alone, and boom, I've got a solution for you! No, not heroin. It's Minneapolis band Culture Cry Wolf. I recently purchase their 6 song EP The Wesely Opus Sessions, and whammy- I was hooked.



 Their "Hip hop, Reggae, Punk and Ska" sound has hints of 311 and Sublime, which explains why I am so drawn to them. All the genres come together easily to form a bizarre, yet perfect combination. The smooth flow of reggae-ska and a one-two punch with punk and hip hop... Such a beautfiul idea. And Culture Cry Wolf has truly mastered meshing it all together to create an upbeat, complex sound unique to them.

And on the performance side- "Their lively music neatly captures the energy and atmosphere of a sunny summer afternoon in Minneapolis; their live shows could melt the ice off the roof of any venue."
-Tyler Hakes (abovethegroundmagazine.com) Damn! Sounds like a performance worth going to.











Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Live and Direct from the Soulcrate

Let's talk about Soulcrate Music. I'm going to their concert tonight and I'm pretty damn pumped about the show for a few reasons.

1. It may be true that any live music is fun... But Soulcrate puts on a craaazy show. Elbows from every direction and you can only hope that the girl in front of you isn't wearing heels when he stomps backwards on top of your toes.

2. Soulcrate is definitely one of my favorite bands... And the fact that they're a great live band is major plus. I've seen them close to 10 times and I'm still coming back for more. 
 
 3. They just make feel good music for a good time. Show's gonna be dope.
 



                                                                                                                          
                             


ATMOSPHERE



Atmosphere, the hip hop group from Minneapolis, returns with their 7th official studio album. "The Family Sign comes from a place well refined and firmly planted, from a universal perspective. It's about being okay with losing friends and strengthening your bonds with others, celebrating the person who's been the most positive in your life, your kids, your homies, leaving the people you need to behind, and bringing the ones you love with you. It's about your family, your time and the time you have with them. It's about living and dying. It's the truth about family, that it comes from loyalty as much as biology. It's about breaking down your perceptions of family and really appreciating the people who've made you who you are and continue doing so." -Rhymesayers Entertainment


Big Promises from Rhymesayers... luckily Atmosphere has the chops to deliver. Must buy album. So, do it.






Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Winner winner chicken dinner

The costumes, the attitude, the lyrical content. Well it's all weird, but at the same time awesome. Watch Yes Man, and learn to looove Munchausen By Proxy.



Although Munchausen By Proxy is a fictional band in the movie Yes Man, they still deserve some recognition. Plus, I'm feeling a bit aloof, so best not dive into any real music today. The song is Uh-Huh and it is HILARIOUS. Not to mention the amazing Zooey Deschanel is in it... So enough said?





Monday, April 18, 2011

Song of the day

Well, it's the beginning of the week... I'm a bit tired at the moment... and a cheesy song that's been on my mind lately takes the cake. It comes from the crazy party girl who I believe may be made of glitter and leather, has a dollar sign in her name, and supposedly has an IQ of 140. Still don't know? Haha of course you do. KE$HA. And the song is SLEAZY.











*Check out the parody by the Kloons on youtube!

Soulcrate Sucka!

Soulcrate Music-- Sioux Falls, SD based. Amazing lyricists and performers. New summer tour dates are up and new album is out May 23rd. So pumped--check these boys out!






The upcoming album--May 23