EventsAdam Tensta
The man is of Norwegian descent and is making a true mark in the hip hop world. Especially in Europe. He’s been nominated for Best Swedish Act at the European MTV Awards, his album “It’s A Tensta Thing” was awarded the Swedish equivalent to the Grammy’s for best Hip Hop and Soul album, and his single “My Cool” has been a chart topping single around the hip hop scene.
Salival | Tool
Yes. We all know who Tool is. Yes. We know Dan loves Tool. Yes. We know Dan is in fact a tool himself. No. Dan didn’t know that Salival (2000) was a limited edition. If you want to find a brand new copy of this box set, you’ll have to fork out at least a couple hundred bucks or settle for a used copy for about $60. Is it worth it? You’re damn right it is. Let me tell you why.
Constance | Mr. J Medeiros
Here are some artists who keep it conscious with their lyrics about random thoughts and ideas. And then there are artists who keep it conscious and tell a full story. If you have heard of “I Used To Love Her” by Common Sense, then you’ll see what I’m getting at. But what happens when you keep it conscious, tell a story, and then have the story be so empowering that it starts a real movement?
Death Metal with Talent | Opeth
Opeth released a new album on June 3rd entitled Watershed (2008). And let me tell you, it is one of the strongest rock/metal albums I’ve heard in a very long time. I will even go as far as to say since the release of 10,000 Days by Tool. Their latest single entitled “Porcelain Heart” summarizes the depth.
God is an Astronaut
Our first set of music videos focus on a band from Ireland that goes by the name of God Is An Astronaut. We started listening to them about 9 months back when they released their latest album Far From Refuge (2007). They are an amazing instrumental-only band which you can jam out to without ever feeling the need for lyrics. I love bands like that. Though lyrics wouldn’t hurt, they can do without them and still produce quality music.
Artist Profile | Tool
Over the last several years, Tool has grown to become that band that other bands look up to. Though not always popular due to their scary/haunting music videos and very descriptive/honest lyrics, they’ve grown their fan base through their quality of music rather than pop-based singles or crazy marketing schemes. It just takes an unattached/unbiased listening to any one of their songs to get hooked. It’s hard for first time listeners to appreciate at first, but once you hear the intricacies and the meaning behind the lyrics - you can’t help but to appreciate the quality.
