For years, Dave Navarro has been one of my favorite guitarists. He’s got such a unique tone and sound that when he plays, you know it’s him. Here are a few select songs he has guested on over the years.
Nine Inch Nails- Burning Bright:
Marilyn Manson- I Don’t Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me):
Alanis Morissette- You Outta Know:
Nine Inch Nails- Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now):
Guns N Roses- Oh My God:
Christina Aguilera- Fighter:
Choirs have a new single out called “Insight.” This song has a very early Saosin/Circa Survive vibe going on. It’s really quite good! The song was mixed by Scott Evans of Kowloon Walled City, so you know it sounds extra good!!! Enjoy it!!!
https://www.facebook.com/choirsofficial
The letters keep on coming… Here are the top ten bands with the letter D. Again these are in no particular order!
1. The Doors
2. Deftones
3. Depeche Mode
4. Bob Dylan
5. Down
6. Def Leppard
7. Dio
8. Danzig
9. Dead Kennedys
10. Dredg
A while back I made the band Moving Structures the band of the week. During that time they were in the midst of working on their debut full length. Well it’s now out and it is tremendous. When you are an instrumental band, the ability to connect with listeners and invoke feeling without vocals and lyrics is not easy, but Moving Structures are one of the few bands I’ve heard to be able to do just that and then some. There is something truly remarkable about the melodies and tones that they use to get you to feel something more than usual. The power of not having vocals makes you think and delve deeper into your senses. The twelve songs on Moving Structures’s debut Awake, take you on a journey that allows the listener to grasp their intentions all the while making it something that transcends the genre. With bits of prog, ambience, and rock, Moving Structures have released an album that can become a new blueprint for instrumental bands to learn and expand upon.
iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awake/id1121348813
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2o2DkwFqaMIay5KEq43rP8?platform=hootsuite
From The Band:
http://www.movingstructuresband.com/merch/vne40w8ilppyimcs9qdfoeq8no0o9e
By: Brian Lacy
We continue now with the letter C. Again these are in no particular order. And I’m always looking to add to the list so feel free to leave suggestions!
1. Cream
2. The Cure
3. The Cult
4. The Clash
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival
6. Crosby Stills Nash & Young
7. Cave In
8. Converge
9. Corrosion Of Conformity
10. Cold
We continue on with the letter B. Again this is in no particular order. Add to the list!
1. Black Flag
2. The Beatles
3. The Beach Boys
4. Black Sabbath
5. Bon Jovi
6. David Bowie
7. Beastie Boys
8. Brand New
9. Blind Faith
10.
I’m on vacation in Seattle. And since I’m in a place with a lush musical history I had an idea. I’m going to make a list of the ten best bands of each letter of the alphabet. This list is in no particular order. I just think this is fun. Add to the list, tell me what you agree and disagree with. Let’s begin.
A:
1. Alice In Chains
2. The Animals
3. AC/DC
4. Aerosmith
5. The Allman Brothers Band
6. Audioslave
7. At The Drive In
8
9
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One of the coolest things about doing Audioeclectica is when I get emails from bands asking me to check them out. I always take the time to listen since they took the time to write me. Every so often, I come across a band that peaks my attention enough. Recently I got a note from a band from Toronto asking me to check them out, and when I did I was very intrigued by what I heard. The band is Kink. They are a duo that bares similarities to the likes of Tegan and Sara, in that they are both females. But the music speaks for itself. With influences ranging from dark pop, Blink 182 (their self titled album), Brand New and a touch of harmony, you get Kink. There is a darkness to their pop sound that makes it stand out. Singers and guitarists Dani Gagnon and Erica Schiopu have a way with melodies that while soothing, can haunt you in a good way. Kink will be playing the Viper Room in Hollywood at the end of June, so check them out!
Fine Lines:
In My Eyes:
Keep Me Away:
Eyelids:
Antidote:
Millstone (By Brand New):
https://www.facebook.com/kinktheband
The other day I fell into the trap of youtube and started clicking around different Eddie Vedder songs and came across this. Eddie does a wonderful job with it. Take a listen for yourself.
Eddie Vedder- Hurt:
When you go to see a “big” band there are lots of expectations. You hope they will play for a long time, sound good and of course play the songs you want to hear. When it was announced last year that The Cure would be touring, I told my wife we need to go and that they are one of those bands you should see before they or you die. So naturally she agreed and we got tickets. After many months of waiting, the day arrived for us to go to the show. Armed with the criteria mentioned above, The Cure didn’t disappoint at all. We got to see the third and final night of their stay at the Hollywood Bowl and boy was it a show.
Taking the stage a couple minutes after 8pm and continuing on till a little after 11pm, The Cure played through 33 songs spanning their entire career in three hours. Lucky for us, my wife and I happen to be big fans of the albums Disintegration and Bloodflowers, and this evening they played a large chunk of songs from those albums. Songs like “Lullaby,” “Pictures Of You,” “Closedown,” and my all time favorite “Fascination Street” were played from Disintegration. And from Bloodflowers “39,” “Watching Me Fall,” “The Last Day Of Summer,” “Out Of This World,” and the title track. Those songs from those albums alone made this one hell of a spectacular night. Other highlights include “A Night Like This,” “In Between Days” “Just Like Heaven,” “Friday I’m In Love,” “Us Or Them,” “Want” “Burn (another one of my all time favorite songs by The Cure),” and not one, not two but three encores.
Robert Smith sounded amazing and was hitting every note beautifully. I had chills up and down my arms and spine during certain moments when he would sing. Robert was even joking around with the audience and dancing around a bit, really enjoying the night. Bassist Simon Gallup was extremely into playing. His tone alone is legendary. He’s got a presence that really invokes the spirit of the band. On drums Jason Cooper played with great prowess and precision. As did guitarist Reeves Gabrels and keyboardist Roget O’Donnell.
This is the second time I’ve seen The Cure, and it was truly magical. There is something to be said for a band that is 40 years into their career and can pull off a show like this. The crowd was beyond into it. You could tell who were real fans that knew the deep cuts and rarities. And of course there were those who just knew the hits. But it all made for a night of great music and memories.
Setlist:
1. Out Of This World
2. Watching Me Fall
3. Pictures Of You
4. Closedown
5. A Night Like This
6. Push
7. In Between Days
8. Doing The Unstuck
9. Lullaby
10. Fascination Street
11. (I Don’t Know What’s Going) On
12. The Walk
13. Lovesong
14. Just Like Heaven
15. The Last Day Of Summer
16. Want
17. 39
18. Bloodflowers
Encore 1:
19. It Can Never Be The Same
20. Shake Dog Shake
21. Burn
22. A Forest
Encore 2:
23. Step Into The Light
24. Us Or Them
25. Never Enough
26. Wrong Number
Encore 3:
27. The Perfect Girl
28. Hot Hot Hot!!!
29. Friday I’m In Love
30. Freakshow
31. Close To Me
32. Why Can’t I Be You?
33. Boys Don’t Cry
By: Brian Lacy
Photos: Alisa Lacy
