Is this news?

So earlier this week I was watching some random news show in the morning and up came some news that Taylor Swift was writing songs about "Old boyfriends" again.   Now don't get me wrong, I understand people write about what they know, what bothers me most about this is, is that it was considered newsworthy?  This was on an actual news program.  What do you think peeps?  Should this be interrupting the many political, social  and world events happening?  Thoughts?

Rival Sons "Pressure and Time"

I love this song.  I love this band.  I love that it is just a good rock album.  Who says Rock is dead?

Parlor Mob "Into The Sun"

Parlor Mob was named Itunes Rock album of the year.  Do you agree? I do likey, oh yes, I do likey....

Joe Bonamassa wins award from Guitar International

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/slash-bonamassa-0111-2012/

Red Wanting Blue "Where You Wanna Go"

Is it country? Is it rock? Pop?  Not sure. But the singer has a pretty good voice.  Check them out.....

Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa

One of the best blues guitarists on the planet and a chick who can flat out sing doing a smoking cover of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind".   You are very, very welcome.  No go share this with all your friends. Please and Thank You.

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - 'Not Enough Words'

My man trades in the spatula for a microphone. This dude definitely SHOULD quit his day job. I know, I know, the first thing that comes to mind is 'dude sounds like Ghostface Killah' but once you get past that, you'll see that this is one talented MC. Give it a shot.
-Jay Cortez
e-mail: stereogasm@yahoo.com

Luke James - I Want You

Good day mates! I was just passed this by one of my comrades from back in the day. This is retro-new & the boy can sang!!! Song has simple message. I'm done with one-night stands. I just want you. Luke James delivers this ballad with a range that is unmatched. Dig it

A$AP Rocky

Good morning all! Free download. Free download. Free download.
A$AP Rocky the young Brooklyn rapper is one to watch out for next year.Syrup smooth flow over energetic bass filled beats. Featured in Rolling Stone & spin.com. Dont sleep. For free download follow the link. Happy Holidays!

http://www.mediafire.com/?id7kc7ob6bimx30

Singles of the Year - Rolling Stone Magazine

That time of year again where you get a shit load of "best of" and year in review shit. I've decided to share mine, welp, Rolling Stone's top 5 singles of the year hahaaaaa! Here we go:

5. Paul Simon - Rewrite

4. Foo Fighters - These Days

3. Britney Spears - Till the World Ends

2. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris

1. Adele - Rolling in the Deep

Agree? Disagree? Thoughts?

One more thing. After listening to Adele's album, I do believe that her ex-boyfriend deserves the Grammy. That is all...

80's Babies

Artist: 80's Babies

Album: Sonic Music
Release: 5/18/2010

One my boys put me up on  this. I was impressed from the first trak on. I would best describe this as Murs  meets The Roots. This very soulful hip-hop that can very easily be accompanied by a live band at a show. This is definitely not the run of the mill sheeeit that you hear on he radio. See for yourself:

80's Babies

E-mail me: kojak@stereogasm.com

Nightwish and Within Temptation

Ok, I am totally cheating here and lumping two bands into one review.  Why? Cause I can.  And cause they are essentially the same band doing the same kind of music.  Both of them have female singers who can and do trade verses with a male vocalist in the band.  Both are similar to what Evanescence used to be, but if they were juiced on steroids.  Both are foreign.  Both write pretty damn good songs.  I like to listen to them when I run.  I like lamp.  Oh, and both female lead singers are easy on the eyes.  So that's kinda nice.

Nightwish "Bye Bye Beautiful"

Within Temptation "The Howling"

Can you dig it?

Shaft@stereogasm.com

Anders Osborne "Got Your Heart"

Do you like Jack Johnson?  I don't.  This guy is better.   And it's nice to hear a unique voice every once in awhile.  Although the creepy beard should really go.   "Got Your Heart" 

shaft@stereogasm.com

Trombone Shorty "Something Beautiful"

Don't worry.  I will get back to rockin' it out in a few minutes.  But first, a shout out to an awesome musician from Nawlin's.  Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (who may have one of the best non hip-hop nicknames I have heard in quite some time) is a trumpet and trombone musician who has toured with the likes of Lenny Kravitz (feat. in this song) and performed with U2 and Green Day.  If you like a lot of jazz mixed with some hip-hop doused with some funk and soul then you will love this cat.  Good stuff.  Here is an in-store performance of his......."Something Beautiful"

Shaft@stereogasm.com

Midnight to Twelve

Another unknown band that I stumbled upon on Itunes is called Midnight to Twelve.  Solid rock and roll.  I see women loving this band. I see them opening for Nickelback.  I see them being the better part of the concert.  I see you pressing the following links....."Good Morning Again" and "How Bad".   I see them getting in a fight with Nickelback.  I see Shaft coyly smiling knowing that Chad Kroeger got punched in the face.  Ahhh....dare to dream.... 

Did you like it?  Lemme know.....shaft@stereogasm.com

Shaman's Harvest "Devil's Gift"

Shaman's Harvest is a metal band out of Jefferson City, Mo that I stumbled upon while downloading some music from Itunes.  It seems that I was going through a bit of rock phase---which you will most certainly see coming from a flurry of posts today.  Anyway, this particular band stuck out to me.  I dig the southern feel to their song "Devil's Gift".   Jump in your pick-up and take a listen........

What do you think??

Shaft@stereogasm.com

Cysion

Picked this up while outside Wrigley Field after a Cubs game. You can tell by the way that he was pushing his product on the streeet that this Detroit native is a str8 hustla. He posseses a baritone flow with a nice delivery placed over slick azz beats. Check out some of his music : http://www.cysion.net/

E-mail me kojak@stereogasm.com

Therion "O'Fortuna"

You have all heard this song.  Maybe not done like this but you've heard it.  The original is a piece of classical music heaven.  You need to get ready to go to war?  Put this on while you apply the warpaint.  In fact, this song has been added to my playlist when I run  cause it just will not let me get tired.  

"O'Fortuna"

Bo Burnham

We here at Stereogasm love to laugh.  And we are certainly not the most straight-laced group of individuals.  Occasionally we come across an artist that combines both comedy and music.  Bo is hysterical.  Listen to his take on "The Perfect Woman".

Jedi Mind Tricks "Razorblade Salvation"

A hip-hop song with some depth to it......."Razorblade Salvation".  And another by them....."I Against I"