Prepare to be mesmerized by rock duo Mediocre’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in my New Noise interview with the Dangerbird Records artist.
Rock Duo Mediocre’s Dog Stevie Is a Wonder to Behold
Posted in Interviews with tags Mediocre on 11/06/2024 by Kurt OrzeckSupergroup Cemetery Skyline Has Super Pets
Posted in Interviews with tags Cemetery Skyline on 11/04/2024 by Kurt OrzeckCemetery Skyline, a new goth/rock/metal band that hails from Scandinavia, probably won’t scare you. The band’s rad pets see to that. Read this recent interview on New Noise‘s website as part of our ongoing Pet Sounds series.
Planes Mistaken for Stars’ ‘Do You Still Love Me?’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Planes Mistaken for Stars on 11/04/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
The fifth and final record by Colorado heavy rockers Planes Mistaken for Stars exhibits their broadest sense of appeal, ranging from aggressive noise rock to catchy post-hardcore hooks. Read my full review on FLOOD‘s website.
Leaving Time’s ‘Angel in the Sand’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Leaving Time on 11/02/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
At various turns haunting, alluring, catchy and confident, Florida’s Leaving Time deliver a well-considered debut, Angel in the Sand (Sunday Drive), that introduces the shoegazers with aplomb. Go to FLOOD to read my review in full.
Locust Bassist’s Cocker Spaniel Is Out of this World
Posted in Interviews with tags Locust on 11/01/2024 by Kurt OrzeckJustin Pearson of The Locust, Deaf Club, Planet B and more bands has a special place in New Noise‘s heart. Little did we know that, when Pearson asked to participate in our ongoing Pet Sounds series, his 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Captain, would work his way into our hearts too. Read our interview with Pearson on New Noise‘s website.
Gaerea’s ‘Coma’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Gaerea on 11/01/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
Climbing out of the black-metal pigeonhole, Portugal’s Gaerea sound more confident and creatively unrestrained on their fourth album rather than merely louder. Read my review of Coma on FLOOD‘s website. (While you’re at it, check out my interview with the band’s mysterious vocalist on New Noise‘s website.)
Deaf Club Drummer Practices on His Cat’s Butt
Posted in Interviews on 10/31/2024 by Kurt OrzeckScott Osment, drummer for Deaf Club, is the definition of a loving, caring pet owner. Which, in turn, makes his “young 11-year-old” tabby cat one hell of a lucky pet. Read this New Noise interview (with Osment, not his cat) right here.
‘Bands Don’t Make a Living Off Record Sales’: Mike Patton, Greg Werckman Reflect on Ipecac
Posted in Interviews with tags Greg Werckman, Ipecac Recordings, Mike Patton on 10/31/2024 by Kurt OrzeckMedia-averse Mike Patton reflects on his label’s lasting power: “The most challenging (period or obstacle) in Ipecac’s history was the same for us as it was for all labels: the rise of digital music. To deal with it, we refocused on our fanbase, (which) still prefers physical releases.” Read the full profile on New Noise‘s website.
Happy Halloween: The Bad Penny’s Top 10 Favorite Masked Bands
Posted in Lists with tags Batushka, Cult of Fire, Gaerea, Ghost, Magic Sword, Slipknot, Sunn 0))), The Locust, The Residents, UADA on 10/31/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
ADULT.’s Crush on Eyeliner the Wild Cat
Posted in Interviews on 10/30/2024 by Kurt OrzeckEven hard-core ADULT. aficionados may not know that the musicians’ immediately family also includes a to-die-for 5-ish-year-old cat named Eyeliner. Read our chat with the band on New Noise‘s website.
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