New Rock n Roll From Kinski

Sometimes I don’t get enough credit around here for liking to rock just as much as everyone else.  Sure I tend to have tastes that jump all over the place, but I also can appreciate a great rock n roll number when I hear one.  This new song “Conflict Free Diamonds” from underrated veteran rock outfit Kinski is definitely worthy of receiving that great rock song tag.  Me gusta mucho.

After a long 6 year delay, the band have a new album entitled Cosy Moments due out April 2nd via Kill Rock Stars.

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Even More New Music from Bare Wires

Are you tired of me raving about the Bare Wires just yet?  Since SXSW I’ve been digging their solid rock n’ roll records, and with the release  of their record Cheap Perfume just a few weeks from release, I’ll gladly drop a little more knowledge on you.  This track is not as powerful as the earlier tracks the band has released, but I dig the subdued attitude here, demonstrating the band’s ability to just throw good old rock n’ roll right in your face.  There’s no tricks, there’s no hype, just good old fashioned rock.  Sometimes that’s the best kind; actually, it’s always the best kind.

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Download: Bare Wires – Back on the Road [MP3]

ACL Spotlight: Death From Above 1979

It’s that time of year folks! Hopefully the heat will subside, even if for a few days, and we can get full-on into our celebration of Austin City Limits, free of heat stroke. We’ll be bringing you interviews and more over the next couple of weeks, highlighting bands we think you should check out over the festival, so read on for info on our first spotlight, Death From Above 1979. Read more

New Music from Woozy Viper

I’ve been jamming to this sweet new track from NYC group Woozy Viper.  The band is self-releasing their latest batch of hits, titled Rock n’ Roll, which you can still grab for free from their web site, but we encourage the usual donation.  They’ve got this Cramps feel, but with a little bit less of a horror approach, exchanging it for a nice little modern spin, making it catchy enough for everyone to enjoy.  We dig it, and we hope you do too.

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Download: Woozy Viper – Dirty

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