Buzzin Music Blog

Using deceptively simple instrumentation (bass, drums, vocals), Baltimore trio Double Dagger make a cacophonous wall of sound that has been occasionally described as ‘very loud’ or ‘angry’ pop.
Part Fugazi, part No Age, part Shellac, their sound is aggressive, minimalist punk, that still maintains an underlying pop melodiousness.
You can catch one of their intense live shows [...]

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Lostprophets – It’s Not the End of the World, But I Can See It from Here
Since forming in 1997 Lostprophets have sold over one million albums and built a loyal following in the UK.  Their music blends powerful driving heavy rock / nu metal guitars and vocals with a lively and commerical sounding pop sensibility.
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Jesu at The Luminaire Kilburn, London 18th September
With high expectations, the second trek to Kilburn in just over a week, this time to see Jesu starts badly as the two worst support bands I have had the displeasure to witness start off proceedings.
The opening duo Caino were so spectacularly bad people were openly laughing. [...]

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Silversun Pickups Flyaway Contest
If you swoon for SSPU, then you’re going to be over the moon with this contest that will send you and a friend to the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco for four days and three nights! The Grand Prize includes round trip airfare for two, hotel accommodations, and two VIP [...]

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Latitude Festival Music Stages
There were four main music stages at this year’s festival: Obelisk (main stage) Arena and The Lake Stage were open air, while the Uncut and Sunrise Arenas were in tents.
Latitude Festival Highlights – Saturday 25th July
Band Of Skulls – Sunrise Arena
After surviving a thunder & lightning worthy of building an ark, let [...]

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