Rihanna and Eminem Part Deux (Song Review)

Posted by Kafia Mohamud ON Nov 18, 2012 IN hip-hop / R&B
If you asked me to tell you what this song was about, the only answer I could give you is the song's title. The beat, and Eminem are about the only things I like from the track, and I honestly was confused as all hell when it ended.  "Numb" is a midtempo track .. READ MORE >

Maus Haus - Light Noise EP (Album Review)

Posted by Nathania Wreh ON Nov 18, 2012 IN Alternative
It is in a terrific fantasy world of washed-out voices, semi-industrial beats, a seamless clash of synthesizers and heavy bass, that San Francisco electronic group Maus Haus welcome us in their latest EP Light Noise. I had quite a fun time losing myself in it from beginning to end, the darkened texture lightened by an e.. READ MORE >
One summer day, I took out the old stereo player that I keep in my basement along with all the other things I haven't touched in a while, and popped in this Sampler CD I received. One of the tracks was from this band named Twenty|One|Pilots.. READ MORE >

Electronic Music: Whether Bigger is Better?

Posted by Aziz Yilmazkaya ON Nov 17, 2012 IN Electronic / Dance
Thirty years ago it was inconceivable that “electronic” bands, driven by the sounds of MIDI controllers, sequencers, synthesizers and distorted vocals would be breaking into the mainstream and playing major slots at festivals like Reading and Lollapalooza. But lo and behold, in the twenty-first century, bands like .. READ MORE >

The Young and Talented Neonfaith (interview)

Posted by Nelanthi Hewa ON Nov 17, 2012 IN Interviews
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Neonfaith, an extremely promising three-piece band based in Queens, New York City. We’ve mentioned them a few times on IX because, despite having only three singles out, the.. READ MORE >
If you haven't heard of Riverbeds, I suggest you begin paying close attention to them. Founded back in 2010, the Montreal-based alternative/post-rock band have brought together the talent, dynamism and pure dedication of four young men backed up by over 25 years of experience in the Quebec music scene. Influenced by bands such as Thrice, .. READ MORE >