All posts tagged: rock n roll

ColoRising Interview with Mise en Scene

Somewhere in between bursting indie pop and raw, pumping garage punk is where Canada's Mise en Scene sit, finely sewing all sounds flawlessly together. Hailing from Winnipeg, the group was established by members Stefanie Blondal Johnson and Jodi Dunlop who originally came together through their love of visual arts and of course music itself. The result was gorgeous sound, accessible to the masses yet true to their roots.

Tricot ‘Tokyo Vampire Hotel’ Video

Japanese trio Tricot have been making big moves considering that their have the official soundtrack to the Amazon Prime series 'Tokyo Vampire Hotel'. Presenting the video for the title track, the lovely ladies jam out whilst in a fancy hotel setting. They have kept it pretty straight forward which is definitely not a bad thing.

Check Out The Baby Shakes’ Punk-Driven Track ‘Turn It Up’

Having flown the flag for NYC rock & roll for 12 years now, The Baby Shakes released their third studio album 'Turn It Up' earlier this month. Fusing the sounds of classic punk and garage with a notch of power pop, the group have unveiled the title track taken from the LP. Keeping it stripped and raw with the meat and potatoes of punk, the tune is perfect for a day time drive with the top down.

The So So Glos Interview

Whilst Ann Arbor and Detroit acts such as The Stooges and the MC5 were precursors to what would inspire bands to create a sound known as punk rock, the proper formation of the movement took place in New York City in the early 70s. Groups like The New York Dolls and The Velvet Underground went on to further lay a foundation for the scene with bands like Television, The Ramones and Patti Smith elevating the culture to new heights, eventually creating an international buzz. This legacy of the grit and grind, the hustle and the New York DIY ethic is one that Brooklyn band The So So Glos know oh so well. They are the now generation of rockers proudly flying the flag for NYC with a spirit and sound that is energetic and resonant.

ColoRising Interview with The So So Glos

Whilst Ann Arbor and Detroit acts such as The Stooges and the MC5 were precursors to what would inspire bands to create a sound known as punk rock, the proper formation of the movement took place in New York City in the early 70s. Groups like The New York Dolls and The Velvet Underground went on to further lay a foundation for the scene with bands like Television, The Ramones and Patti Smith elevating the culture to new heights, eventually creating an international buzz. This legacy of the grit and grind, the hustle and the New York DIY ethic is one that Brooklyn band The So So Glos know oh so well. They are the now generation of rockers proudly flying the flag for NYC with a spirit and sound that is energetic and resonant.

Hotei ft. Iggy Pop ‘Walking Through The Night’ Video

Japan's Hotei teams up with rock and roll giant Iggy Pop for the track 'Walking Through The Night', which is taken from the LP 'Strangers'. Unveiling the video for the track, clips of a guy strolling the streets of Tokyo seeming to be fighting a temptation of sorts are interwoven between scenes of sword-swinging master and posters of Iggy Pop plastered throughout city walls.