The Decemberists – The Rake’s Song

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

The Decemberists are a band that I should talk about more. They're an amazing group of musicians that really know how to tell a story within song. Which is why everyone should pick up their album The Hazards of Love… Read More

RiO!B episode – October 12, 2009

Monday, October 12th, 2009

New Moon soundtrack leaks Read More

New Moon soundtrack leaks

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The album that you really want to buy but don't want anyone to know that you own has leaked onto the interwebs. I'm talking about the soundtrack for the film New Moon.
Chalk full of original songs by indie-rock royalty, the soundtrack is this year's equivalent to the Garden State soundtrack except instead of Natalie Portman and a good movie you get Kristen Stewart and an awful movie. But the music is still damn good.
Bands like Muse, The… Read More

RiO! Band of the Week – Taikes

Friday, October 9th, 2009

When you think of rock music from Sweden your mind usually drifts to images of evil, black, death metal with horrifying lyrics and heavy sounds attached to it. However our brand new RiO! Band of the Week defies all those thoughts.
Taikes is a Swedish band that takes on the sound reminiscent of bands like Nirvana and Chevelle. Their alternative/grunge sound is a nice break from the usual Swedish fare. So go and show them some love and support by heading over… Read More

RiO!B episode – October 9, 2009

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Rosemary's Garden
Blood Command
Hollerado
Remedy… Read More

U2 wants a Rock Band game

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

OK who has their own video game? The Beatles? Check. AC/DC? Check. Van Halen? Check. Now who are we missing from this list? Hmmm? Oh that's right! The guys that are apparently in the biggest band in the world. Of course I'm talking about U2.
The Irish rockers had talks with Harmonix back in 2008 about creating a U2 Rock Band game but talks fell through. Now, one year later, the option is up for discussion again. Bassist Adam Clayton spoke to USA… Read More

RiO!B episode – October 8, 2009

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Radiohead recording new album
Temple of the Dog reunite
"Meet Me On The… Read More

Liam Gallagher says Oasis is done

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Liam Gallagher has confirmed what a lot of people don't want to hear. "Oasis is no longer," he said in an interview with the Times Online (via NME.com).
If you don't know the backstory then you're a bit behind everyone else. Liam and his guitarist brother Noel were about to play a show in Paris a few months ago when an altercation… Read More

Death Cab For Cutie – Meet Me On The Equinox

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Death Cab For Cutie's new song "Meet Me On The Equinox" gets the Twilight treatment in the brand new music video that you can… Read More

Temple of the Dog reunite to play “Hunger Strike”

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Wow! Why the hell was I not at this show? Last night Pearl Jam played at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles, CA and the gave the audience a huge surprise. Eddie Vedder invited Chris Cornell to come… Read More