You really liked The Datsuns sampler? I thought it was pretty vapid, but different strokes I suppose.

I saw Calla play with Interpol back in Dec.

I also have the Joseph Arthur album in front of me to review. I'll have to see what I think of it.

To tell you the truth, I really don't like the Datsuns. Pretty bland ACDC crap. That Joseph Arthur is good if you liked some of his previous work. I saw Calla just a few weeks ago actually.

here's a shameless plug for my band in brooklyn.....

1. TEAR US APART
2. Post-Hardcore / Emo
3. Rival Schools, Quicksand, Husker Du, Jawbreaker
4. CD comes out beginning of March - www.tearusapart.com

Name: Atari Champ
Sounds Like: Weezer

They're from California...download 'Life Was Easy' or 'He was an Astronaut'. I believe they're on MP3.com. Good ****.

Band: Dog Fashion Disco
Album:Anarchists of Good Taste
Type: Heavy Metal/Death Metal/Nu Metal
Who they sound like: early Metallica/bands that can scream alot

You listen to Shai Hulud? Rock on. Their current drummer (Tony Tintari) is kinda a buddy of mine.

Name: The Mountain Goats
Type: Lo-fi, Folk
Sounds like: Sorta like Gordon Gano from the Violent Femmes - but only sorta.
Listen to: The Best Ever Death Metal Band In Denton, Going To Georgia

Name: Death on Wednesday
Type: rock / punk / or something
Sounds like : Smoking Popes, kind of
Listen to: If You Want, Stare

I guess if its ok to throw out shameless plugs, then I can have you guys check out my friend's band: 9 Litre

Name: 9 Litre
Type: Punk, Emo-core, Metal-Punk
Sounds like: Thrice...??
Listen to: Pennies

They're not signed and all the stuff they've done is self-produced.

Self promotion is welcomed!

Name: Drive-By Truckers
Type: Southern Rock
Sounds Like: Kind of like Skynrd
Listen to: Southern Rock Opera, their last cd.

Name: Steve Burns (yep, that guy from Blue's Clues)
Type: Rock, techno (depending on the song)
Who he sounds like: Can't really say, but his favourite group is Radiohead, and he is being produced by one of the members of the Flaming Lips.
Anything Else: He hasn't got a contract yet, but you can check out a sample of his music at http://www.steve-burns.com, or download some of his stuff off Kazaa. His best songs include Mighty Man (2 versions, both good), My Eyes Are Full, and What I Do On Saturday. Really hope he gets a record deal soon.

The Pimps....formerly The Good Year Pimps.

From Rockford, IL. They appeared on the Mission Impossible 2 soundtrack, as well as in the trailer for Crazy/Beautiful. (not sure if they were on the soundtrack or not)
They've got that rock/rap hybrid that's so common nowadays, but they're awesome live. Even better than in their early-90's incarnation, as Sarkoma.

Briefly signed to Hollywood Records, but refused to edit their tracks on the second go-round, and consequently ended back in the minors.

1. Name: Deadboy and the Elephantmen
2. Type: Rock
3. Sound Like: ???
4. Listen here, http://www.deadboyandtheelephantmen.com/

1. Name: American Pearl
2. Type: Hard Rock / Metal
3. Sound Like: AC/DC meets Tesla but heavier
4. Straight Up Heavy Hard Rock with actual singing (no mumble at the floor Staind/Creed Grunge stuff) and actual Guitar solos (remember those?) A must for REAL Rock fans who hates todays rock radio all that awful depressing no-talent Grunge and Alternative.

http://www.americanpearlnet.com/

1. KJ-52
2. Type - Rap
3. Sounds Like - Eminem
4. http://www.kj52.com

sounds like braille
semi-progressive, post-rock instrumental
a few other instrumental bands
sounds check out 'looking for old records'

pelican
slow, heavy, groove, instrumental
few other instrumental bands
album = australia

turing machine
post-rock instrumental
post-rock instrumental
albums = s/t, zwei. check out 'got my rock pants on'

i'll be back with more later.....

1. Matt G. & Justin Bardic
2. Hip-Hop
3. Family & Friends lp

Matt G. & Justin Bardic

Give me a break, you know what this post means your just being too logical.

I wouldn't count on a response, he wrote that original reply over two years ago

1. The Dick Nixons
2. Rockabilly/punk
3. Um...maybe Rev Horton Heat but not too much
4. As far as I Know, they've released one album--Paint the White House Black. They are a very small subset of the 'humor rock' genre, the 'political humor rock' genre. Most of their songs relate to Richard Nixon, and as such, were of course more relevant when he was, like, alive, and are likely to appeal to those who have a slight understanding of history. But they do do a fun couple of covers [Knock Three Times, Lucille.]

1) Paragon
2) Heavy Metal
3) In the tradition of Maiden, Priest, NWOBHM, Accept, etc.
4) Their first album was released in 1995. Several full length tracks available for download at http://www.paragon-legions.com/

Band: Powderfinger
Genre: Aussie Rock, Blues Rock, Alternative Pop-Rock
Similar Artists: The Wallflowers, Crowded House, Cowboy Junkies

My friend from Australia sent me some mp3s by them and I was hooked. My favorite songs of theirs are "Sunsets", "Since You've Been Gone", "Stumblin", "(Baby, I've Got You) On My Mind", "Passenger", and "My Happiness". I can't see how Jet are so big over here and Powderfinger are still complete unknowns in America. Jet are probably more punk-influenced and have a sloppier garage-rock sound, but Powderfinger remind a lot of them and are 10x better in my opinion. If you're into the genres I listed, I would definitely recommend their album Vulture Street. Death/speed metal fans, stay away.

I'm also really into The Magnetic Fields at the moment. I have no idea how well-known they are, but I got the album 69 Love Songs, Pt. 1 as a gift and have been playing it constantly. Apparently they're more of a one-man group led by a guy named Stephin Merritt. I can't really describe their sound. I can hear influences of everything from Abba and The Beach Boys to Joy Division and Roxy Music. Here's their AMG page.

1. The Breakfast (official site | fan site)
2. JamFunkRock
3. Frank Zappa meets the Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. Formerly known as 'Psychedelic Breakfast.
- Tons of live shows available on the Live Music Archive.
- 2004 Jammy Award winners for Best New Groove.
- New album 'Real Radio' hits stores nationally on March 15th.
- Hop on this current BitTorrent for a great taste of their live stuff (CD Release Party from last friday night).

1. Name: The Decemberists
2. Type: Folk rock mixed in with drunken sea shantys
3. Who They Sound Like: Unsure. They are ather unique.
4. Anything else: Best song: My Mother Was a Chinese Trapeze Artist

1. name: miles of wire
2. type: tough to categorize -- ? alt country
3. sounds like: UT, son volt
4. decide for yourself -- you can hear their entire first album at www.milesofwire.com