Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Music Junkies are on Hiatus
We keep thinking that we'll be back to do more posts, mixes, artist spotlights, and such soon, but we keep running into obstacles in the real world that's taking all of our time up for the site. So until further notice, we are on hiatus. We hope to be back soon, but until then, check out our past posts and mixes.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Mix Tape: Stage Show Vol. 02
Stage Show: Ahhh, concerts... the best part of being alive. This mix is nothing but fantastic live recordings. Some of these songs are from arena filled stadiums while others are from intimate club settings.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Mix Tape: 5th Free Download Promo Mix is Here!!!! - Junkiemobile
1st we had Junkie Vision
2nd came Junkie Island
3rd Junkie Wonderland developed
4th was Junkie Iniquity
Now we can add Junkiemobile to our list
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Artist Spotlight: Super Hairy
Genre: Jamtronica, Electronic Rock
Junkies' Description:
First off, we love when bands have a name that doesn't fit their sound at all. When we hear that a band’s named Super Hairy, we would originally think it’s bluegrass or southern rock. But no, actually it’s a jamtronica band...a very good jamtronica band at that. If you’re not familiar with this genre, jamtronica, also known as livetronica, is newer emerging genre that sounds like it travelled from the future to your eardrums. This genre puts a band’s talent to the test because they have to be able to adapt to the emerging technology that’s used for electronic music, yet be extremely talented with the instruments that puts any successful jam band on the map. Super Hairy has passed with flying colors. Flying colors because that’s what you’ll see before your eyes when you listen to their trippy electronic tweaks layered over their catchy grooves. Their music is like taking an LSD trip through the universe, but you’re still sober. Not only that, they're a duo, yet it sounds like ten guys. The Disco Biscuits, Lotus, and STS9 may be the well known jamtronica bands at the moment, but Super Hairy will be at their level soon if they keep these beautiful mind licking tracks coming.
Album: Super Hairy EP
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Links:
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Official Bio:
Super Hairy band members Jonny Swift and Zack Tomlinson are just as hairy as the Electronic Rock music they make.
Jonny and Zack have been successfully creating music together since 2005 when they founded and performed in Empire, a Rock band with melodic bass lines, heavy drums, and wailing guitar solos. While always staying true to their Rock and Roll roots, both members realized that music was moving forward into an Electronic era. Using this knowledge, their mastery of music, and their overall amount of body hair, Zack and Jonny evolved into Super Hairy. Super Hairy bridges the gap between Rock and Roll and the future of music: Electronic. They call this genre "the New Rock and Roll." Drawing on influences from artists such as Pretty Lights, Ratatat, and The Glitch Mob, Super Hairy blends electronic synths, sick beats, and samples with overdrive guitar and heavy bass lines, creating a euphonic sound that will shake the house and melt your face off!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Mix Tape: Night Cruise Vol 04
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Night Cruise: A mix that compliments the mysterious atmosphere of the night. All of the songs are mostly downtempo, empty, and perfect for a dark drive. Listen to this mix while driving home from a concert or party, or just sitting on the back deck late at night to unwind.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Mix Tape: Sunny Drive Vol. 04
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Sunny Drive: A mix for road trips and adventures on a bright clear day.
Pack up the car, van, or bus and burn yourself a copy of Sunny Drive. There’s nothing but good vibes here.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Mix Tape: Psybient-Trip Vol. 01
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Psybient-Trip: This mix is dedicated to the absolute trippiest of trippy genres of music known as Psybient. This electronic genre has been tweaked and manipulated so much that the beautiful yet bizarre noises literally paint a moving picture in front of you that’s so complex that... well no one’s mind can quite wrap around how complex it is.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mix Tape: The Music Junkies Mix Vol. 14
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The Music Junkies Mix: This mix has no rules. It includes anything and everything we’re listening to at the moment.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
New Free Tunes 4 All
http://themusicjunkies.com/Free_Music.html
New artists giving away their tracks include:
Super Hairy - Jamtronica
Brett Detar: Alternative Country, Folk, Blues
Ryan Helsing: Chill/Lounge Electronic
Gomez Addams: Folk
+ the other artists and our personal promo mix tapes you have failed to download thus far...but that's ok, you can now :)
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Mix Tape: Re-Raved Vol. 03
CLICK HERE is you want to hear remixes of Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kid Cud, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Linkin Park, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Artist Spotlight: Starnes & Shah
Genre: Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Junkies' Description:
Dania Abu Shaheen (Shah) & Zilpha Starnes (Starnes) are two folk musicians from the opposite ends of the Earth. We don’t know how a girl from Texas and a girl from Lebanon started a group, but lets be glad they did because their interesting spin on the folk genre is bliss. Normally, the keyboard has to sit on the sidelines during many of history’s folk songs, but it’s a refreshing twist to hear it to be front and center in many of their newer tracks thanks to Starnes. Then we have Shah’s guitar work. Their early material is much more on the acoustic side while their later material needs an outlet or two. Unplugged material is the most vulnerable while the electric guitar gets your blood pumping. Shah does a great job playing in both instances. Their poetic lyrics spill out onto the mike quite nicely as they sing most of their songs together in harmony. All of this together, you have yourself two ladies that are sensational singer/songwriters.
Lucinda from Starnes&Shah on Vimeo.
Links:
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Official Bio:
Starnes&Shah, featuring vocal duo Dania Abu-Shaheen (guitar/vocals) and Zilpha Starnes (keyboards/vocals), was formed in Astoria, NY in 2005. Bring a poet/songwriter from Lebanon together with a choirgirl from Dallas, Texas, and you get a unique musical counterpoint.
The songs range from pared down acoustic ballads to rock anthems complete with choral arrangements and layered guitar effects. They are stories rendered with Dania’s poetry and music. Zilpha’s harmonies play between exchange and tension to produce a signature sound.
On November 12, 2011 Starnes&Shah will release "Red Brick Tide," their third full-length album. "Red Brick Tide" packs a rock'n'roll punch with vocal and compositional complexity. Quirky synthesizers and hard-driving guitars augment the duo's trademark harmonies to conjure up nuanced narratives.
Starnes&Shah have released an acoustic EP titled "Here Again on the Island" (2006) and two full-length albums, "Summer in the Woodshed" (2007), and "Pink White Blue Green" (2009), featuring full band arrangements.
S&S have played shows in Northeastern cities including Burlington, Portland, Boston, Philadelphia, and their current home city, New York. They continue to play regular shows in New England and New York, and will be touring to promote "Red Brick Tide" in the spring and summer of 2012.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Mix Tape: Original Vs. Cover Vol. 07
http://themusicjunkies.com/Mix_Tapes_Original_Vs._Cover-Vol.07.html
In this corner... we have The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, The Who, Nirvana, The Ramones, R.L. Burnside, Elton John, & Dead Or Alive
& in this corner...we have Brandi Carlile, Rob Zombie, The Wailing Souls, Kamchatka, Puddle Of Mudd, North Mississippi Allstars, John Mayer, Ill Nino, & Dope
Let the battle between original vs. cover begin!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Artist Spotlight: Poynte
Genre: Hard Rock
Junkies' Description:
For hard rock fans, you may find this spotlight a Poynte of interest. OK, forget the lame joke; we have an amazing band for you. Years ago, we went to see Drowning Pool live and got there early. We're glad we did because we got to witness Poynte's performance. It was full of passion, yet their heavy guitar riffs were like a teeth shattering kick to the mouth. Years later, their January 2012 EP “One More Day” shows the same passion and power as that live show we were lucky to see. For example, their song “Forever” has beautiful yet somewhat bleak lyrics surrounded by a tornado of earthshaking bass, drums, and guitar. Also, if you like a band with solos (and who doesn’t), then there are plenty to be heard in their tracks. Originally, the band came up with their name as a play-on acronym. POYNTE: Persons Of Young Nature Torturing the Elderly, but we don’t know if they kept the acronym idea anymore. As mentioned in their bio, Poynte’s shared the stage with bands that include 10 Years, Drowning Pool, Saliva, Pop Evil, Taproot, Fuel, and many more. As you would expect, if you like those bands, then Poynte is one to add to the collection.
Links:
myspace
Reverbnation
Official Bio:
POYNTE was formed in early 2007. Band members Matt Bryant, Chris Nichols, Jeremy Dok, Bryan Poss, Kenny Hathorne have all been part of the Atlanta music scene for over 15 years. Their hard work and dedication to making great music is beginning to pay off. For the last three years, the hard rock band has left audiences speechless across Georgia with their tremendous energy and their proven ability to entertain audiences of all ages. POYNTE writes music that is a solid mix of individual influences that uniquely combine to provide driving rhythms, solid bass lines, and rocking guitars, all topped off with melodic vocals and harmonies. The band is without a doubt on the industry radar and creating a buzz across the world. POYNTE has shared the stage with such artists as: (SALIVA, DROWNING POOL, FUEL, TAPROOT, FLAW, SHAMANS HARVEST, POPEVIL and the legendary PARLIAMENT FUNKIDELIC) as well as members of: (RATT, LA GUNS, PUDDLE OF MUDD, ALICE COOPER, and GUNS AND ROSES)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Artist Spotlight: Mike And Cody
Genre: Dancepop, Electronic, Synthpop
Junkies' Description:
Whenever we hear dancepop that has somewhat of an 80s vibe, our first thought is usually, “that’s pretty corny...but, it’s pretty catchy.” After a few more listens, it goes from, “that’s pretty catchy” to “that’s pretty damn good.” Electronic music about dancing, partying, and sexual attraction just grows on you in that way. This was the case for this spotlight. Mike & Cody have composed some catchy tunes in this fun and energetic genre. I swear as we’re writing this review, their title track “Let’s Go!” from their first EP is lodged in our heads as a catchy dance track should. Just a funny sidenote, it’s quite ironic that the EP’s called “Let’s Go!,” yet the album art's them chilling on top of a roof watching the sunset (and a random Citgo sign). Anyway, their tracks are groovy and filled with synths with a hint of guitar weaving in and out of their house style beats. Their lighthearted auto-tuned lyrics would have Daft Punk fans givin' them a thumbs up. In their bio, they mentioned that they played jazz growing up, and you can hear that influence in a few of their tracks like “Everything You Do.” In a nutshell, if you’ve jumped on the Chromeo or Cut Copy fan train, then you need to get a ticket for Mike & Cody’s. We’ve got ourselves a seat.
Album: Let's Go!
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Links:
Bandcamp
Myspace
Last.FM
Official Bio:
Mike and Cody are old pals. We used to play jazz together in D.C., then we started making pop in Boston late last year.
We like lots of music - we really like nice grooves, nice chord changes, and yup melodies. We like making songs that make people move their booties.
We put out a few random tunes last year, got a nice response, then spent this past summer working our booties off on writing, recording, and mixing this E.P. We're really proud of it, so we hope you like it and pass on to people you think might like it!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Mix Tape: Hookah Chill Vol. 03
Hookah Chill: This a mix of downtempo electronic and trip-hop that is perfect for a laid back restaurant, relaxing on a beach or veranda, or just sitting back smoking the hookah.
So Relax & CLICK RIGHT HERE to listen to this mix.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Gypsy George & The Open Road Love Affair
Genre: Folk
Junkies' Description:
George Mihalopoulos, aka Gypsy George, is a Greek American folk musician. He and his band, The Open Road Love Affair, have a joyful, lighthearted sound that would be a good soundtrack for your next road trip. We like George’s motto, ‘if ya played with us once, you're a lifetime member!’ Those members play quite a few instruments including a violin, cello, banjo, harmonica, marimba, clarinet, and more. Elvis Costello fans will definitely enjoy the music that George is composing. On a side note, the cover for his album, Loneliest Man In New York, puts a big smile on our faces. You’re supposed to be looking at the couple, but instead, we just can’t help but stare at George because it looked like he rolled his ankle right when the photo was taken. But I doubt a hurt leg would stop him during a show.
Album: Loneliest Man In New York
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Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Official Bio:
Gypsy George & the Open Road Love Affair attempt to take the mood, sounds, air of a random road trip and recreate it though music. Based around multi-instrumentalist Gypsy George and a revolving door of musicians from all different walks of life, the band's motto is, 'if ya played with us once, you're a lifetime member!'
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Mix Tape: Stage Show Vol. 01
Stage Show: Ahhh, concerts... the best part of being alive. This mix is nothing but fantastic live recordings. Some of these songs are from arena filled stadiums while others are from intimate club settings.
http://www.themusicjunkies.com/Mix_Tapes_Stage_Show-Vol.01.html <------- Click That to experience a concert in your living room.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Mix Tape: Audio Overkill Vol. 02
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Audio Overkill: This is a mix for rock fans that like
their music to be on the heavy side.
All of the songs are like a hard punch to the mouth.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Lefty Williams
Genre: Southern Rock, Blues Rock, Jam
Junkies' Description:
If you love going to Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic, and Gov’t Mule shows, then you need to pencil in a Lefty Williams Band show. What makes Lefty so unique? Well..It could be he’s missing half of his right arm! Let that sink in for a second, and then take a listen to one of his songs. You’ll quickly realize that his music stands up against the southern rock/blues rock legends, and those artists have a full set of working limbs. How does he do it, you might ask. Lefty built a unique pick that straps on the end of his arm. On his site, he even teaches you how to build one for yourself. Lefty is quickly building an impressive resume by opening for artists such as Derek Trucks, and playing at festivals such as Bear Creek and Floyd Fest. Find him at one of these fests because watching him play is just something that needs to be added to you bucket list whether it’s his solo show or when it’s with his incredible full band. As stated in his bio, Lefty’s “not just a great one-armed guitar player, a great guitar player.”
Album: Snake Oil
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Official Bio:
Not just a great one-armed guitar player, a great guitar player.
A skilled guitarist with over two decades of experience, Lefty Williams holds songcraft and musicianship at a premium. By emphasizing each equally on his ironically titled sophomore album Snake Oil, he engages and enlightens the listener. In turn, we fall for Williams’ powerful guitar licks and candid songs, often long before the origin of his nickname—he was born without a right hand—is clear. And by then, it’s just another dimension to his talent.
“I definitely don’t wanna shy away from my arm,” says the Atlanta born-and-bred songwriter/musician, who’s been playing guitar since age 4. He started out strumming with the end of his “nubb,” and fashioned his first prosthetic pick at 6. “I was just using the skin on my arm—the same way a fingerstyle player would use his thumb. Then I wanted to play faster.” On his grandfather’s hunch, Lefty approached his prosthetician who devised a sock-like leather wrap. “It didn’t work at all,” he laughs, saying he finally “tore apart my prosthetic arm,” using the strap and part of the harness to fashion something that worked.
Henceforth a self-taught musician, Lefty refined his skills by listening. “After my dad taught me basic chords, he showed me how to figure it out on my own. I remember we were listening to the guitar solo part of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and my dad pointing out all the guitar parts that were going on in the background and saying, ‘That’s the kinda stuff you gotta listen for. If you can figure all those out and how to play ‘em at the same time, you can make it sound like the record.’”
Soon Lefty was transcribing songs by Steppenwolf, Led Zeppelin and Yes before moving on to more difficult material. By 11, he was playing in bands. “Death metal!” he laughs. While playing upright bass in the school orchestra he learned how to read music, and in 1998 he made his way to the Atlanta Institute of Music to hone his guitar skills. There he found that his condition put him on equal—if not higher—footing than his peers and instructors at the Atlanta Institute of Music, who envied his “perfect” picking technique. “A lot of guitar players change between moving their wrists and their elbow and their fingers,” he says. “Mine never really changes.”
After graduating with honors, Lefty was offered a teaching position at AIM. During that time, he gravitated from metal to grunge bands learning valuable lessons from each. “I can shred if I want to,” he says, “but I get really bored with that. The one thing I took from grunge music was not soloing, just taking your time and making your songs as good as you can possibly make them.”
This knowledge served him well as he grew into the bluesy, jazzy style he plays today, which nods to Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Miles Davis, Stevie Ray Vaughn and early Led Zeppelin—all artists that understand the importance of a great song. Lefty also heeded their performances, and worked to construct a combustible live show with the Lefty Williams Band, which quickly became a big draw at local and regional clubs like Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta), Murphy’s (Boone, North Carolina) and The Dunedin Brewery (Dunedin, Florida). The LWB has also opened for the likes of Gov’t Mule, Tim Reynolds, Little Feat, Jimbo Mathus, Col. Bruce and the Quark Alliance and the Chris Duarte Group.
In 2006, Lefty recorded his debut album, Big Plans, produced by John Keane (REM, Widespread Panic). It brought a dynamic range of music to the table, from high energy like “Shine Begins to Fade” to soulful tracks like “Sunny,” in which Lefty's innate sense of groove and melody, coupled with an expressive, visceral guitar sound, coalesce. Big Plans received raves from Relix, Hittin’ the Note, and Jambase.com, and Williams toured for 18 months behind it, all the while writing like a fiend. By the end of 2007, he got the itch to return to the studio.
Once again teaming with Keane, who says "Lefty's sound is a compelling combination of honest, heartfelt lyrics and masterful rhythm and blues muscle," Lefty reaches deep into personal experience on Snake Oil. “There’s a lot more honesty in these songs,” Lefty says. The dirty, groovin’ title track refers to two-faced industry types, specifically “a guy who promised me the world and then kinda hosed me.” His divorce fuels the funky “Thank You,” where he acknowledges the silver lining, and thanks his ex for kicking him out. “We’re both better off now.” And the sweet, tender “A Little Bit of Faith” (featured on the Relix CD sampler for June 2008) is written for “my current wife. It’s just a promise to her that I’m not gonna goof around on her.”
Musically, Lefty soars on Snake Oil, ratcheting up the earthy yet sophisticated sound of Big Plans. He achieves a coolly smoldering burn—merging King’s world with Davis’s—with “On the Prowl;” suffers through his slide guitar on the gospel-tinged “In the Valley;” channels playful lust on the jumpin’ “Hey Mama;” and creates a taut, stinging three-minute guitar feast with “Salt Stained Moment.” The LWB’s taut grooves are augmented by two guests: Todd Smallie (The Derek Trucks Band) plays bass on “Why Didn’t You Call,” and “On the Prowl” and “Hey Mama” feature blues luminary and fellow Atlanta resident Tinsley Ellis.
Says Ellis, “I was knocked out by Lefty the first time I heard his music on MySpace. I just knew that I had to seek him out and hear more of his stuff. He is a veritable triple threat on certainly guitar but also as a soulful vocalist and clever songwriter. The fact that he is out there winning over fans one at a time with his nonstop touring schedule is definitely something that I can relate to. I was thrilled when he asked me to guest on his new album.”
Having already given many of the songs on Snake Oil a live test drive, Lefty looks forward to presenting them fully realized on another lengthy tour in 2008. Mostly, though, he’s chomping at the bit to play live, electrifying audiences with his musical virtuosity and heartworn songs. “Let’s just make some cool music,” he says. “That’s all I’ve ever really cared about.”
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Mix Tape: The Music Junkies Mix Vol. 12
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12th volume includes artists such as Gov't Mule, Thievery Corporation, Stabbing Westward, Frank Zappa, Disco Biscuits, Cults, The Black Angels, and so much more.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Comanche
Genre: Electronic, Chill Wave, House
Junkies Description:
Comanche is the name of an electronic DJ/Producer from Minnesota. The original tracks that sucked us in are part of the fast growing chill wave craze. The track, Alexandria, sounds like a dance party in the middle of the Sahara Desert that’s now been completely submerged underwater. Then Comanche’s got another handful of tracks that fall more in a laid-back house genre. The jazzy upbeat compositions aren't quite energizing enough for a rave, but they aren't quite chill enough for the lounge either. We’re starting a new exciting trend here folks...raving in the lounge!
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Monahan
Genre: Alternative Rock, Folk
Junkies' Description:
Monahan is an alternative rock/folk band named after the lead member...Ryan Monahan. We don’t know if Ryan Monahan is a schizophrenic, but the music that spawns from his imagination sure is. On one hand, he has tracks that are bright and full of life, whether they have a singer/songwriter vibe like Moving Targets or a have an upbeat bluesy feel like Dirty Talk. On the other hand, he has composed tracks that are much darker which suck you into a void of mystery and wonder. His song, The Pendulum’s Heart, sounds like it could be a 1st cousin to Radiohead’s Karma Police. We had a chance to see Ryan and his band perform live at the 40 Watt club, and you can immediately tell that the passion and talent is there for an artist and his band that people would get excited about seeing live over and over again.
Album: Stop Saying I
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Myspace
Bandcamp
Last.FM
Youtube
Monahan- Moving Targets from Brett Vaughn on Vimeo.
Official Bio:
"Ryan Monahan opens his mouth to sing, but it's the jaws of the audience members that drop," says Flagpole since his short residency in Athens, GA...
After years of contemplation and plan-B abandonment, singer-songwriter Ryan Monahan conceived Monahan out of the ashes of two successful CT-based indie-rock outfits, Eschellon, and Shadowgraphs. And while previous groups focused on balls-to-the wall atmospherics, Monahan’s solo effort has chosen to forgo theatrics in favor of carefully thought out, studio-constructed soundscapes. Monahan’s melancholy-tinged pop songs have garnered comparisons as wide as Roy Orbison, Andrew Bird, Beck, Jeff Buckley, Elvis Costello, and Travis. "…Think Jimmy Gnecco of Ours without all the overbearing darkness," mentions Flagpole.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Rebel Control
Genre: Reggae
Junkies Description:
When you think of the United Kingdom, you don’t usually think about reggae, but you will once you hear the British reggae band Rebel Control. The group is masterminded by singer Andy Baron and producer/musician Concrete Johnson. The biography section on the band's website intrigued us. Rebel Control evolved from reggae jams held by Baron and Johnson "in a derelict shop in West London" that Johnson had set up as his studio. Word spread, attracting the attention of British based reggae musicians who had worked with some big names such as Shaggy, Primal Scream, Gorillaz, and Jamiroquai. In addition to reggae and dub, Rebel Control ventures into dancehall, hip hop, and electronica. They sent us two songs. One song, Hoodie, has the classic roots reggae vibe we all know and love. The other, Whine Ya Body Down, has a more modern, dancehall-influenced style. We feel like we’re watching a breakdance circle in the middle of Kingston while listening to the energizing track. We look forward to hearing the progression of Rebel Control's sound.
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Soundcloud
Myspace
Official Bio:
Rebel Control are vocalist Andy Baron and musician/producer Concrete Johnson along with a collective of studio and live musicians.
Andy Baron kick-started his musical career as a youth MC'ing with sound systems in London, he was a natural but never one to stand still he bought himself a guitar and started to develop singing and song writing skills as well.
In 2001 he was invited to Jamaica to record his debut album "Believe In Yourself."
He performed as a solo artist and with his then band (The Believers) throughout England, France, Czech Republic and Jamaica.
Andy has graced major festival stages alongside many reggae greats including Steel Pulse, Morgan Heritage and Culture, whilst developing a burgeoning reputation as a major league frontman and vocalist.
Concrete Johnson started borrowing his eldest brothers bass at the tender age of thirteen and has been involved in a myriad of ventures ever since, from major label sessions and touring to writing with artists including N'Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies) and Boy George and composing music for t.v.
He has also worked as a sound engineer with acts including Sophie Eliis Bextor and Groove Armada.
In 2005 he set up his studio in a derelict shop in West London .
Andy and Concrete started holding writing and jam sessions at the new studio which attracted some of the finest British based reggae musicians including Richie Stevens, Jeff Scantlebury, Winston Rollins, Tim Cansfield and Milton Myrie whom have performed and recorded with the likes of Aswad , Horace Andy, Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Eddy Grant, Soul 2 Soul. They also started to perform live.
2007 saw the first release from these sessions - a lovers rock version of the John Legend hit Ordinary People .
By 2009 they had written a huge amount of original material and had taken on the name Rebel Control.
A chance meeting with producer Mike Pelanconi (Lily Allen/Gregory Isaacs ) led to him mixing a selection of tracks later released as the album “Jammin At Rebel H.Q.”
A further single "Hold On To Love" taken from the old shop jams was released in 2010.
By now the band were playing festival and club dates in the U.K. and Europe.
Andy and Concrete had always been keen to carve out their own musical niche and not be a purely retro outfit and had been experimenting with some new tracks, pushing up the tempos and incorporating elements of dance, dancehall, hip hop etc into the set.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Artist Spotlight Update: PWEST's New Album
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Album: The Nightkeeper's Sabbatical
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Mix Tape: A Junkie Halloween - Vol. 02
The 2nd junkies' halloween party mix is here. Artists like Rob Zombie, Ozzy, and more will make your party howlrific. I know that was lame, but you need to hear our mix nonetheless - http://themusicjunkies.com/Mix_Tapes_A_Junkie_Halloween-Vol.02.html Don't forget to hear last years volume too http://themusicjunkies.com/Mix_Tapes_A_Junkie_Halloween-Vol.01.html
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