This monthās legend released their eighth full-length album (seventh studio) after a 12 year break from new material, and if I may say so myself, thank goodness for it!Ā Bass driven band Primus have returned with more of their humorous, difficult to label music, and that (along with their years of service providing the world …
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Artist of the Week-The Kooks
A few years ago my brother told me to check out this band that heād been digging for a little while.Ā Given my usual distrust in my brotherās recommendations on anything in the media, I shrugged it off and said Iād check it out later and didnāt really think of it.Ā It was shortly thereafter …
Artist of the Week-Rancid
This weekās artist (as guessed correctly in-studio by Gary Vail of Ultramunx; congratulations!) is none other than the 20 year veterans of skatepunk, Rancid.Ā Currently on tour (but not for long) and in Los Angeles, this band hasnāt given up the fight for fast-paced, fun music.Ā Today we bring you the noise and find out …
Artist of the Week-Cold War Kids
This week we have a band, started in 2004, that has since been quickly rising in the indie charts and gaining popularity worldwide.Ā You might catch a glimpse of these up and coming sensations with their passion-filled tunes and great live performances along with the likes of bands like Broken Social Scene, Explosions in the …
Artist of the Week (Legend Series)-Red Hot Chili Peppers
Here at Enter the Shell the end of August can mean two things:Ā Back to school, and the EtS birthday.Ā Weāre not too concerned about the school part, though enrollment in the EtS School of Cool is at an all time high.Ā So for our third birthday, itās time to rock out with our (insert …
Artist of the Week-Everclear
Growing up in the 90ās I had the benefit of getting several different musical styles thrown at me.Ā Whether it was going to get a hair cut and listening to oldies and classic rock (not that the two were mutually exclusive, but it always seemed to be on), or hanging out with my schoolyard chums …
Artist of the Week-Joe Jackson
Our artist this week celebrated his birthday yesterday and it is only appropriate that the musician get recognition for over 30 years in the business.Ā Many may know him as āthat guy who wrote that song, āIs She Really Going Out With Him?ā.āĀ The name is Joe Jackson, and no, thereās no relation to Michael …
Artist of the Week-Beirut
Two months ago we featured the band A Hawk and a Hacksaw as one of our artists of the week.Ā If you remember the article, you might remember a band mentioned that A Hawk and a Hacksaw helped come to being.Ā That band, Beirut, is our artist of the week. Getting their official start in …
Artist of the Week (Legend Series)-Creedence Clearwater Revival
Forty-four years ago a band was formed that would make timeless music for generations to come.Ā Forty-three years ago they released their first album.Ā That band and album?Ā Creedence Clearwater Revival. Though all the boys of CCR were Northern California natives, their sound and lyrics often made them sound as though they were from the …
Artist of the Week-The Clutters
Nashville has oft been labeled the rock-free music city.Ā Both last week and this weekās artists are proving that to be dead wrong.Ā Six years ago the Clutters broke into the music scene with their 60ās inspired garage rock and with the release of their latest album Breaking Bones it sounds like theyāre still ready …