spOOOnful.com » Hard Rock http://www.spooonful.com A Taste of New Music Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The Bronx http://www.spooonful.com/uncategorized/the-bronx http://www.spooonful.com/uncategorized/the-bronx#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:00:17 +0000 stacyamos http://www.spooonful.com/?p=645 Similar Artists:]]> Artist: The Bronx  The Bronx

Hails From: Los Angeles, CA

Musical Style: Punk, Hardcore, Metal

For Fans Of: New Bomb Turks, Queens of the Stone Age, Rocket From The Crypt, Turbonegro

Slave Labor

Why You Should Check Them Out:

The Bronx – ironically not from New York – are one of the hottest and rocking-est acts to come out of LA in years. Known for their punishing sounds and kinetic live shows, the band can know add acting to their resume, as they perform a cameo as the legendary Black Flag in the impending biopic of Germ’s lead singer Darby Crash.

Background Check:

The Bronx are sort of like George Foreman: they insist on uniformity when naming their offspring. Whereas Foreman named each of his sons ‘George,’ The Bronx dubbed each of their three albums The Bronx. This propensity for eponymous titles varied – slightly – with the release of 2009’s mariachi-themed album, Mariachi El Bronx.

The band’s stock and trade is an aggressive brand of hardcore punk mastered by bands like Drive Like Jehu: adrenaline-fueled bombast and high-voltage, in-your-face vocals. Each subsequent release retains the group’s energy while adding ever more catchy choruses and hooks to the high-octane mix.

The Bronx are now back where they began on their own White Drugs label after a foray on a major. And as they approach almost a full decade of existence as a band, there’s no better time to catch them perform in either their original incarnation or as their alter-egos, Mariachi El Bronx. One word of advice: if you go see the former, bring some earplugs.

–Matthew Dube

Where You Can Find Them In Cyberspace:

myspace

thebronx.com

On Tour:

jambase: The Bronx

jambase: El Mariachi Bronx




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Hails From: New York, NY

Musical Style: Rock, HardCore, Indie Punk

For Fans of: Sleater Kinney, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ida Maria

Why you should check them out:

The stunningly aggressive Demander is creating a riotous following with their exceptionally moody and gritty new tracks. Their abrasive punk rock, strong female vocals, and indulgent indie metal have made them a venerable force to be reckoned with.

Background Check:

Singer/bassist Karen Correa and drummer Sivan Harlap were playing together in New York’s the Hissyfits when they first decided to venture out on their own. While opening for acts across the nation had introduced them to music’s manic lifestyle, their current lineup wasn’t quite enough. With a shared desire to make music that was a little rougher around the edges, they formed Demander in 2004 with guitarist Jared Scott, quickly unleashing brash and raucous battle cries amidst chaotically searing punk rock dissonance.Their debut full length, The Unkindness of Ravens, is a smart and tight collection of aggressive jams and darkly themed tones. Their standout single, “Hollis”, features Harlap’s sharply fractured beats, Scott’s screaming guitar cacophony, and Correa’s rumbling bass and dangerously sweet vocals. It was this album that first propelled Demander into supporting posts alongside the Hold Steady and New Model Army, showcasing their playful take on such heavy music. Recently, David Kurutz, who was also Sivan’s old high school pal from California replaced Scott.

After a bout of touring, the band released their Books 7″ in 2008 and have just completed their sophomore LP, Future Brite (release date TBD) which was mixed by luminaries like John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, Screaming Trees) and features guests such as The Hold Steady’s Franz Nicolay.With the early track “Math”, signifying a progressive step towards a new found indie rock lightness and pop punk straightforwardness. Not that Demander is easing up, they’re still packing all of the aggressive punch of the debut. Demander has always been a band on the verge of true breakout status, and Future Brite may be the most aptly titled prediction possible.
 
 

 

Where you can find them in Cyberspace:

MySpace

Demandermusic.com

On Tour:

JamBase 

 

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