Refused

 

Refused are fucking dead. or at least that's what the headline of their myspace reads. this innovative punk band was from Umeå, Sweden and survived from 1991-1998, and went through bass players like a fat kid on pizza slices. they released a self titled demo, a couple singles/EP's, and 3 studio albums; the last being their most forward, progressive, and definitive release- The Shape Of Punk To Come: A Chemerical Bombination In 12 Bursts- the name of which is derived from an old jazz album "The Shape Of Jazz To Come".

I was introduced to Refused through the soundtrack on Tony Hawk's Underground (T.H.U.G.) which featured the song "New Noise" off of their final album- so I went out of my way to find that album. I dare say, Refused got me into punk and kept my interest better than anyone has been able to. I still sit down and listen to that album all the way through some mornings while I'm getting ready for work or whatever I'm doing.

anyway,

enjoy :)

Refused website

Refused myspace

Refused facebook

The Shape Of Punk To Come: A Chemerical Bombination In 12 Bursts

no!se.05

bomb the sound waves.

kill pop-culture.

destroy the industry.

SOHNS

SOHNS. WE ARE SOHNS. this is my all-time favourite San Antonio local band, no doubts about this in my mind at all. they just had their comeback show last night (Black Friday); I took along a few friends and my girlfriend- it's an agreed conclusion, it was fucking EPIC. this band is so full of life and love for music and their fans because "without you guys, we would be no one." (Dunn, bass). pulling together forward drumming, rich hooks, and staccato vocals SOHNS has been going at it since 2006 and dammit they've been doing a damn good job.

they'll be releasing their full LP "To Ward It Off And Drown It Out" hopefully by the end of the year, but things get pushed back sometimes, that's just the way it works. I have their split with another local band, The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, called Werewolf.

support these guys if you dig 'em and check out their pages.
enjoy.

SOHNS' myspace
SOHNS' twitter
SOHNS' reverbnation
wearesohns.com
Werewolf EP (sohns/tglh)

Robotosaurus

this troupe of awesome hails from the wonderful world of Australia, where hardcore has evolved past good and into over9000. seriously, this band is so full of endless energy with songs like Black Hate Devils, Muddy Water Is Muddy Water, and Double Edged Sword. when I was first introduced to Robotosaurus I thought they would just be another band with the same metalcore generic bullshit, but I was taken aback and pleasantly suprised when I gave them a chance.

I would love to see these guys live :)
here's their first official lp

Amazon their shit if you digs!

Robotosaurus myspace
lp: Manhater

no!se.04

she used a soft and comforting voice
I enjoyed every last second of it

letting it build itself up inside of me
I basked in the glory of its warmth

each embrace felt pure
every kiss was pure bliss

if only this could last forever
this crowded local show.

Does It Offend You, Yeah?

since 2006, alongside some line-up changes, this outrageous band produces some wicked music filled with a variety of sounds. hailing from Reading, UK DIOYY? has released a freshman album (2008) with a sophomore album to be released (2011?). they've done lots of touring since '08, doing bills with Nine Inch Nails, The Ting Tings, Bloc Party, and The Prodigy.

I have their freshman release- You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into. there are some pretty interesting tracks on here: Attack of the 60 Foot Lesbian Octopus, We Are Rockstars, Epic Last Song, Weird Science, and Let's Make Out. but you can decide that yourself I suppose.

enjoy.

dioyy?'s myspace
official website
lp: you have no idea what you're getting yourself into