Rock n Roll

Music and fashion have long made for an explosive, potent twosome. After one look and listen to the UK's The Noisettes, it's obvious that when met harmoniously in the middle, the twosome can be mind-blowing. The trio consisting of guitarist Dan Smith, drummer James Morrison and singer and bassist Shingai (shin-guy, "persevere" in the Zimbabwean Shona language) Shoniwa blend psychedelic, indie-rock, jazz, electro punk, blues and pop influences to create a sound that is uniquely their own.  

"None of us surf." Despite the violent image the band's name conjures up and their denial of any surfing ability whatsoever, the sound of its debut album Astro Coast leads one to believe these four members have spent a lifetime living on the waves. Numerous music Web sites and magazines have touted the West Palm Beach, Fla., Surfer Blood as the next indie rock band with potential to make it big.  

Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. A good album, like those long lasting cold remedies, is filled with tiny time capsules which burst open at their own speed. Cuts that astound at first fade as subtle ballads emerge.  

Leicester indie giants Kasabian have launched England's new away top at a show in Paris. Football and music have enjoyed a close relationship. From fans singing at stadiums to players releasing novelty hits, pop and the beautiful game have long been linked.

I'm the first person to wear it which is crazy   -Tom Meighan

 

Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project from The Fratellis' Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will release their self-titled US debut April 6th on Dangerbird Records. The collaboration began when Lawler, taking a break from whirlwind touring and recording with The Fratellis, teamed up with Hickey to work on a track - the jazz-noir, big-band duet titled "Vanity Kills" - for her record. The song inspired the duo to embark on a full-fledged project together.  

SongVest, the company that reinvented music memorabilia by auctioning song rights directly to fans, has announced their next online auction will offer alternative rock fans the opportunity to bid on the royalty stream of two new books, 'Alice in Chains: in the Studio' and 'Jane's Addiction: in the Studio'. The auction will take place exclusively at songvest.com from March 13-20 in advance of each book's retail release later this year. SongVest has partnered with book publisher Rock 'N' Roll Books to offer a 30% ownership share in the book's master rights of each title.  

Dundee is about to show the world how to lay it down…The Law, that is…With howling vocals, pummeling guitars, and juggernaut drumming, The Law is the latest force to be reckoned with coming out of Scotland's indie music scene. The young quartet delivers triumphant melodies with aggressive arena-scale rock that brings to mind a concoction of Queens of the Stone Age, The Libertines, and the White Stripes. The Law's buzz-worthy debut album, A MEASURE OF WEALTH, was recorded at Sawmills Studios (the ...  

If you are a member of the baby boom generation and are also a rock music fan, you may recognize the band name 'Child'. Along with bands like Bighorn, Jr. Cadillac and the Bean Barry Delights, Child lived and played fruitively along with literally hundreds of other bands that have come out of the Northwest region during the years between 1970 and 1980. This was the decade when Led Zeppelin ruled local rock radio airwaves and every bell-bottomed, blow-dried, limo-riding, platform-shoe-and leather-jacket-wearing ...  

Experience as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, illustrator and graphic designer is not something everyone can put on their CV, especially not before they reach thirty. Jamie Lenman , former frontman of the rock band Reuben, is currently illustrating for The Guardian, as well as working on additional projects, such as cartoon strips in Rocksound and Doctor Who magazine, and being the voice of the fireman on a children's educational website . Jamie lives and works in London.