Trans Am's quirky synth-driven rock has led to album after critically acclaimed album. Their success began with their self-titled debut in 1996 and has continued with their most recent release, Sex Change, which hit stores in February.
El-P, or El Producto, has been one of the top producers in underground rap since the mid-'90s; he has worked with Blackalicious, Mos Def and Dilated Peoples among others, establishing a nearly flawless reputation for his production work.
Explosions in the Sky was becoming rapidly popular by word of mouth about their scorching live shows, but after the band composed the soundtrack of "Friday Night Lights," the 2004 film about high school football in the band's native Texas, the band's popularity exploded. The quartet of Mark Smith and Munaf Rayani (guitars), Michael James (bass) and Christopher Hrasky has justified critics' frenetic praise and their tag as an indie phenomenon with their fourth album All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone. All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone continues the band's emotive approach to songwriting.
And The Good, the Bad & the Queen was born. The band is comprised of British musical icons Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash) and Simon Tong (The Verve). Tony Allen, who worked with Fela Kuti, the pioneer of Afro-beat, provides the drumming. The Good, the Bad & the Queen is produced by the deft Danger Mouse, who previously worked with Albarn on the production of the Gorillaz's second album, Demon Days.
Bring your bags of sawdust Oct. 14 to Satellite Ballroom and celebrate the coming of Islands. While you're there, feel free to insult Winston Churchill; no one will care.
"Shinshi-Shinshi" is defined as a sexual act involving the male genitalia and its penetration of the ear canal.
Since the 2002 release of their self-titled debut album, Audioslave has been an effective personal defense system for anyone attempting to avoid annoying Rage Against the Machine fans.
