Scumzine, is the newest addition to the Seshn blog network and man is it a good read. It’s written by our O.G. contributor, SirJorge. This guy has been a music fan for a real long time and now he has a place to spit honest game in the form of an online zine that is witty and creative. Check it out if you want the real scoop in what’s going on in the music scene.
Also, don’t miss the Mannerist Blog which is full of useful music reviews for you to check out. I am sure you will find some new stuff you’ve never even heard of on here to add to your ipod playlist.
If you are into metal and you like to skate, you need to check out Black Tide. These kids skate just like you and they are all 20 or younger. Did I mention they can rock as hard as anyone out there?
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Mixel Pixel
Let’s Be Friends
Mental Monkey
Mixel Pixel has enjoyed success since ten years ago when they formed in Delaware. After four albums, the band has come across a proven formula for greatness. Blending hollow distant vocals from both Rob Corradetti and Kaia Wong, Atari-inspired sound effects and samples, electronic beats, bluesy organ, and hollow echoing guitar, Let’s Be Friends casts a soft vibe into your ears. Like a sun emitting its morning glow, the album immediately initiates your friendship. Rob, visual artist and founding member of the band, drew the artwork on the cover depicting subjects as diverse as the album’s lyrics and sonic utterances. Sure. It deals with cats, sweaters, death, drugs, fashion, lightning, loneliness, New York City, rebirth, and sex. But the success of the album lies in the lover/friend dilemma. Released on Mental Monkey records, Let’s Be Friends will either be an album to fall in love with instantly, or merely one to comfort you in times of loneliness. On “Distant Station”, the last track and also my favorite, lyrics about heartbreak, warm guitar and mellow keyboard exude warmness. Kaia explains “my love for you is like a secret potion”, proving the album would like to love you. Please do the same. – Jonathan Mendick, Mannerist Zine
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