Staff Recommendations: July 24th

[Jason Tate]

I'm going to spend my Sunday listening to Thursday (http://www.thursday.net), Lorene Drive (http://www.lorenedrive.com), The Spill Canvas (http://www.thespillcanvas.com), and Emery (http://www.emery.com). I recommend you do the same.

Caleb - You should all listen to Lowercase (http://www.purevolume.com/lowercasestl), Westcott (http://www.purevolume.com/westcott)(recording their first full length soon), Lorene Drive (http://www.purevolume.com/lorenedrive)(new album is AMAZING), and give ME recommendations on what I should review next. God Bless you guys.

Rohan: Here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=1514880#post151488 0) are my recommendations. Check em out, let me know what you think, and let me know what you've been listening to in the replies. Also, as Caleb said, recommend some CDs for me to review.

Brandon Herbel - So, I have had no internet for the last month from moving into a new apartment and not having enough money, but just got it back friday so I am so excited to do the sunday recomendations again. I seriously have been listening to nothing but Minus The Bear (http://www.minusthebear.com). Everything that this band has out is amazing and well written. If you haven't checked it out, please do.

Garett Press - For this beautifully sunny weekend, I'll just throw out some really good pop rock recs. Check out A Hero From a Thousand Pieces (http://www.purevolume.com/aherofromathousandpaces) (thank you Brian of Sleepwell (http://www.purevolume.com/sleepwell)), and State Unfair (http://www.purevolume.com/stateunfair).

Pat - Listen to my new radio show - www.idobi.com .. listen to All Time Low www.purevolume.com/alltimelow. Listen to The Waiting Room www.purevolume.com/thewaitingroom. Listen to The Morning Of www.purevolume.com/themorningof.

Brandon A. - Lately i've found myself listening to a whole lot of the Cheap Suits (http://www.cheapsuits.ca). Go check them out and hopefully you'll hear something you enjoy. Have a great week!

[sean omerta]

I think I will have to take you up on this reccomendation.

[xearlynovemberx]

ill spend it listening 2 nada surf nightmare of you spill canvas and idk wht else!

[Vinnie Pocket]

hot damn you guys at this site are full of yourselfs. chill the fuck out YOU RUN A WEBSITE

[druck]

hot damn you guys at this site are full of yourselfs. chill the fuck out YOU RUN A WEBSITEBecause they post recommendations? The main reason for this website is to give people recommendations so they can discover new bands, jackass.

[BIGDeVriendt]

thursday, W00T. I NEED TO HEAR THEIR DEMOS!

[infmoe]

Actually it hasn't. I've been listening to Thursday this past weeka nd Emery earlier this month. I'm ahead of you Jason. lol

[Brand New Shoe]

I've Been listening to Gatsby's American Dream, Rx Bandits, Interpol, Mewithoutyou, Minus The Bear, and Streetlight Manifesto/Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution.

I suggest you all do the same.

[Jason Tate]

hot damn you guys at this site are full of yourselfs. chill the fuck out YOU RUN A WEBSITE

Welcome to something we've done every Sunday for like 2 years.

[maledixtion]

Welcome to something we've done every Sunday for like 2 years.
I think he was referring to the fact that you meant you will be listening to material from those bands that has yet to be released. Which is funny considering your recent crusade against downloaders. Now I realize these bands have previous released works we ca listen to and that you probably didn't download the new ones but were sent legit copies, but not everyone else is that fortunate, and we all know that you meant you'd be listening to the new stuff.

[Brand New Shoe]

If bands send him shit that means they are chill with the fact he's hearing it.

[Jason Tate]

I think he was referring to the fact that you meant you will be listening to material from those bands that has yet to be released. Which is funny considering your recent crusade against downloaders. Now I realize these bands have previous released works we ca listen to and that you probably didn't download the new ones but were sent legit copies, but not everyone else is that fortunate, and we all know that you meant you'd be listening to the new stuff.
I never said anything about it being the "new" stuff. In fact, as far as I know, only 2 of the things I named above are even available to downloaders. And, for maybe the upteenth time: I am not, nor have I ever been, against downloading when it's handled the right way. While lastly, I don't get where you drew your assumptions because I think the guy was just being an ass...

[Bruycker]

i'm going to listen to Making april,silverstein, and yeah emery and thursday :)
ok i admit i have discovering the waterfront but i'll surely buy it ...

[teebs41]

good stuff.. i really hope the new emery cd turns out to be as good as the songs on thier purevolume.. the way toby writes his melodies tho im sure it will be without a doubt.. . .good recommendations

[I Shoot Bands]

i'm going to spend my whole day with the new coheed song on repeat.

[guthriePC]

haters.

[byebyebeautiful]

here are my recommendations:

yann tiersen - he's the guy who did the amelie soundtrack. amazing, amazing, amazing. you will not be disappointed by anything he's done.

kind of like spitting - probably my favorite band ever. no, definitely my favorite band ever. ben is just an amazing singer/songwriter/musician. unbelievably honest.

love of everything - this guy has a voice like tim kinsella. he doesn't sing in tune at all; but, somehowe, it works for him.

the city on film - it's bob nanna. need i say more?

wilco - pick up yankee hotel foxtrot. it's amazing.

xoxo conor

[OveriseFan]

Caleb, review the morning of EP, "Welcome Change, Goodbye Gravity" it's on pureVOLUME, if it's something you think you're interested in I have MP3's for you.

That's what I'll be listening to today, and probably some TREOS, I can make a mess...(cause I haven't in forever), and Say Anything.

[bostonHxC]

im sorry. I'll be listening to 311 every day until the new cd comes out. and then some more...plus death before dishonor.

[1000shadesofred]

im gonna take this sunday to listen to spill canvas, silverstein, and cartel

[Gleebo]

im sorry. I'll be listening to 311 every day until the new cd comes out. and then some more...plus death before dishonor.

I feel bad being that 311 was one of the bands that got me into music on a more involved level that I don't really feel all that excited for this new album. I mean I have heard absolutely nothing from it and know it will be solid but judging from their last two outings I will probably find it less than spectacular and probably listen to it for a couple weeks and forget about it until someone else asks me about it. Guess im just not as hardcore into them as I was 10 years ago or even 5 years ago when I feel that my love for them reached its zenith on Soundsystem.

[Rufio21]

Pelican , Pelican , Pelican

im sorry. I'll be listening to 311 every day until the new cd comes out. and then some more...plus death before dishonor.


I liked the new DBD at first.. I cant really stand it anymore.. I guess I grew out of my tough guy street hxc.. The new MDLIW and Blacklisted on the other hand are fantastic.

[johnarc]

tate - no thanks

mills - pysched!

[FrancesdaMute]

someone.....review trophy scars. maybe some as cities burn....much thanks

[Gleebo]

Pelican , Pelican , Pelican




I liked the new DBD at first.. I cant really stand it anymore.. I guess I grew out of my tough guy street hxc.. The new MDLIW and Blacklisted on the other hand are fantastic.

If you are looking to regain some tough guy street cred might I suggest the My Little Pony DVD box set. This and or an autographed photo of Wilfred Brimley is what I suggest to any one searching to reach their inner badass. Results may vary in direct correlation to how seriously you take snark.

[tambo41187]

wilco - pick up yankee hotel foxtrot. it's amazing.

xoxo conor
Wilco is a must, its great summer music. The song Jesus, Etc. is easily one of my favorites ever.

I recommend:
Bell X1- Damien Rice's old band (Juniper), they changed their name after he left to Bell X1. They are a must listen.

Owen + Nightmare of you have been in my cd player all week as well.

[byebyebeautiful]

Bell X1- Damien Rice's old band (Juniper), they changed their name after he left to Bell X1. They are a must listen.

i've only heard a few songs by juniper, but "weatherman" is absolutely wonderful.

[tambo41187]

i've only heard a few songs by juniper, but "weatherman" is absolutely wonderful.

Obviously they have changed their sound since Damien left, but they are really good still. Juniper actually never released a cd with rice, but weatherman was their single, and i agree amazing song.

[themookillman]

Because they post recommendations? The main reason for this website is to give people recommendations so they can discover new bands, jackass.
amen

i'm going to spend my whole day with the new coheed song on repeat.
ditto

gah, im still going to stick by noonblue... they are working on a full length album, and their myspace has three of the songs off of their six-track, six-dollar EP...

seriously, that album was the best $6 i have ever spent...

welp, thats my recommendation

Welcome to something we've done every Sunday for like 2 years.
pwned

[InaGreendase]

Nada Surf (http://www.nadasurf.com) - The new album is pretty good; seriously.

Mustangs And Madras (http://www.mustangsandmadras.com/) - At The Drive-In mixed with guitars stolen from Texas Is The Reason's S/T EP. Good stuff.

Suicide Machines (http://www.suicide-machines.com) - New album rules, but that's to be expected.

The new MDLIW (http://www.modernlifeiswar.net) [is] fantastic.

Agreed. Where the fuck has coverage been for this? Or Deathwish in general (who I really only like two bands on [them and Sex Positions], but still...)?

[311evan311]

im sorry. I'll be listening to 311 every day until the new cd comes out. and then some more...plus death before dishonor.

me too... minus the death before dishonor...

[Brianfarg]

Listen to In Pieces and Lifetime.

[I Miss Weezer]

here are my recommendations:

yann tiersen - he's the guy who did the amelie soundtrack. amazing, amazing, amazing. you will not be disappointed by anything he's done.

kind of like spitting - probably my favorite band ever. no, definitely my favorite band ever. ben is just an amazing singer/songwriter/musician. unbelievably honest.

love of everything - this guy has a voice like tim kinsella. he doesn't sing in tune at all; but, somehowe, it works for him.

the city on film - it's bob nanna. need i say more?

wilco - pick up yankee hotel foxtrot. it's amazing.

xoxo conor

Aw, work for this site! Educate the masses, your recs are all gold.

[ShoeSh1ne]

One small problem. I don't have legal access to those CDs.

[Badgers08]

does the singer of Nightmare of You remind anyone else of Matt Skiba? besides those high pitched, i guess you could call 'em, "screams" I think their singing style and voice are kind of similar. maybe im way off here...

listen to:
Nightmare of You

Boys Night Out - surprise album of the year for me

Kyle Riabko (http://www.myspace.com/kyleriabko) - different genre but this kid is only 17 and is so muscially talented its ridiculous. think of a "bluesier" John Mayer with the same sort of "pop" sound

The Early November - everyday until the new album comes out

[whatthechris]

lorene driveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Lifetime ASO]

i think all of you should check out www.PureVolume.com/AllstarOtis in the vein of Old Saves The Day, Lifetime, A Wilhelm Scream, and Midtown..fuck it...make your own decision on what it sounds like...let me get some feedback thanks

[poppa Q]

here are my recommendations:



kind of like spitting - probably my favorite band ever. no, definitely my favorite band ever. ben is just an amazing singer/songwriter/musician. unbelievably honest.


xoxo conor

Pretty much the greatest band EVER.

[Rufio21]

Agreed. Where the fuck has coverage been for this? Or Deathwish in general (who I really only like two bands on [them and Sex Positions], but still...)?

You need to check out the new Doom Riders for good tunes..one of the best releases by deathwish in awhile.

.... oh and Disappearer is going to be released by Deathwish... That is ex there were wires band, instrumental stoner music... I love it

If you are looking to regain some tough guy street cred might I suggest the My Little Pony DVD box set. This and or an autographed photo of Wilfred Brimley is what I suggest to any one searching to reach their inner badass. Results may vary in direct correlation to how seriously you take snark.

was that supposed to be funny?

Aw, work for this site! Educate the masses, your recs are all gold.


Dude, I saw Decemberits last week at Intonation.. they were incredible.. Go see them when they hit Northhampton you will not be dissapointed.

I also recommend


The Mobius Band
Do Make Say Think
Isis
Red Sparrows
Russian Futurists

New Sufjan Stevens isnt that great.. I was dissapointed

[bnizzle182]

It's sunny out so I have to play some Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer.

I also can't stop listening to the new Coheed song, the new Free New Amsterdams EP, and I busted out some Texas Is the Reason this weekend...

[Rufio21]

It's sunny out so I have to play some Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer.

I also can't stop listening to the new Coheed song, the new Free New Amsterdams EP, and I busted out some Texas Is the Reason this weekend...

TITR is great

[byebyebeautiful]

Aw, work for this site! Educate the masses, your recs are all gold.

wow. thanks. a lot. for serious.

[Cato11087]

thursday demos...where?

I just checked out kind of like spitting, its defeinitly pretty good.

[Sureshot182]

hmm, let's see. the junior varsity (amazing, definitely pick up their new cd WIDE EYED), spitalfield, sleepwell. that's all i have..so much amazing music. i really want to hear new minus the bear. shall do that soon. :love:

[resUrectMe617]

good recs there...

i've been listening to boys night out (new album drops THIS TUESDAY!), damien rice (b-sides), nightmare of you (old&new EP), and some houston calls.

[byebyebeautiful]

hmm, let's see. the junior varsity (amazing, definitely pick up their new cd WIDE EYED), spitalfield, sleepwell. that's all i have..so much amazing music. i really want to hear new minus the bear. shall do that soon. :love:

i love wide eyed. i thought their old stuff was awful, but they really pulled it together.
i mean, these guys can not only make a great pop record, but they are musicians.
what i mean is, they have a song in 7/4. and i've been told they have a song in
(don't quote me) 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 9/4, and 11/4.

oh, and for everyone who likes minus the bear: they're doing a split 7"
with the city on film on polyvinyl records.

[stay_18_forever]

jacks manneqin, acceptance, and lux courageous will be coming out of my speakers

[Rufio21]

i love wide eyed. i thought their old stuff was awful, but they really pulled it together.
i mean, these guys can not only make a great pop record, but they are musicians.
what i mean is, they have a song in 7/4. and i've been told they have a song in
(don't quote me) 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 9/4, and 11/4.

oh, and for everyone who likes minus the bear: they're doing a split 7"
with the city on film on polyvinyl records.


dillinger escape plan.. now those are musicians hah

City on Film doesnt do anything for me.. braid was really the only thing of Nannas that I really liked.. Some HM wasnt bad, but I couldnt listen to the whole cd.

Six Organs is where its at

[TylerDurden911]

I recommend that everyone check out the new Choke album called "Slow Fade or: How I Learned To Question Infinity". I believe this band never got the recognition they deserved, and they've really outdone themselves with their fourth album. Fans of insanely technical indie punk, meet your new favorite band!

[oh.um.gee]

damn those lorene drive songs are good
i'll be picking up their new album for sure.

[Everiggs]

Yeah, State Unfair. Listen to this band.

[As Derrick Rust]

I saw Sleepwell this week. WORST BAND EVER~! Thank god Lock and Key was there.

[eversosweetTEN]

State Unfair is fantastic - go listen to them on their myspace immediately


www.myspace.com/stateunfair

[bleed me bleu]

praise the lord for paramore, chiodos, daphne, and lorene drive

[knux]

I saw Emery live yesterday and it was awesome! I loved how they were all dressed up and stuff. Very cool!!

[Everiggs]

I am wearing out that Jack's Mannequin E-Card.

[MikeAL4W]

Everyone here should check out A Loss For Words and buy their new E.P cuz we rule.

www.purevolume.com/alossforwordsmass

And yes I did say best nad, even though I meant band, but both work well enough.