You voted Rival Sons your BeatCrave Fav of the month of November! These four rockers from Long Beach, California just finished a Euopean Tour, and already have some more tour dates readied for early 2012. Their latest album Pressure and Time has a mixture of sounds that verge upon rock, funk, and a great feeling of freedom that exudes the album. They have garnered international attention for a reason: they seem to have fun doing what they do best! We caught up with lead vocalist Jay Buchanan to talk about touring, advice, and his favorite food. Check it out in our exclusive interview below!

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Hopefully you’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of these albums as much as we have, as it’s a promising week for new releases. The new full-lengths from The Black Keys, Chevelle, and even Dia Frampton have been pretty intriguing, so regardless of the “bad” or “good” review, check out what we’ve collected in new releases this week: Continue Reading

Your votes have been counted, and the  BeatCrave Fav Artist of November is Rival Sons!  Congratulations!  Thanks to all of the diehard fans out there!

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Cassiopeia started off as the side project of Missing Bricks, having since branched off from a primarily alternative rock sensibility to old-school rock n’ roll with pop and folk influences. They bring forth a sound that American Bandstand would have loved – but that’s not all. It is worth mentioning that reflective view back towards 1988 coupled with an overall essence of longing and heartache for a loved one is a message being able to transcend the decades, sure; but the Bellingham, Washington-based band’s strength lies in the art of variety. A banjo here, a slightly different rhythm there, the same honey-dripping vocals that help carry each song – all comprise a unique take on a familiar genre, relevant and welcome to the 21st century music scene. Due to their production (as well as putting out music that sticks with you), their following is strong, verifying the resilience, integrity, and welcome intimacy of the indie scene. They will soon release a full-length album later this month; until then, check them out in our BeatCrave Fav series below.

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Hailing from Big Stone Gap, Virginia is the folk trio If Birds Could Fly. Here is a group that loves to write their own music and perform acoustically, along with a guitar, a bass and a harmonica. Leading woman Brittany Ashley is the band’s soulful and dramatic voice, and she’s backed by Andrew Carter’s guitar and Casey Cockrum’s bass. If Birds Could Fly started up as a duo (Ashley and Carter) in 2010. Together they played everywhere, from street corners to dive bars. Earlier this year, the folk group released their debut album “No Place to Roam.” Their sound is very heartwarming, mostly due to Ashley’s amazing vocals and simple approach. Be sure to check them out now in our BeatCrave Fav series below.
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If Andy Warhol was alive today, Jihae and Wallace Meek of Neverever would surely be part of his entourage. That’s because this duo has formed a band that looks like and sounds like 60s pop. Based in L.A., Neverever is lead by Jihae’s dramatic voice, and backed by classic pop melodies. In 2010, they put out their debut album “Angelic Swells,” a brilliant first effort. Now, they’re about to start a month-long residency at The Echo in Echo Park, CA. Another thing you should know about this duo is that they are a couple, and that’s obvious when listening to their puppy love-themed songs. Whether or not you get the chance to see Neverever at The Echo this December, be sure to check them out now in our BeatCrave Fav series below!

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You voted Beijing your BeatCrave Fav of the month of October! The four rockers from New Haven, Connecticut whose sound is unique: a 90s grunge runs throughout their debut release, It’s Not So Simple, blending that same hardcore noise with a lighter, more fluid sound.  The instrumental section can hold its own; indeed, there’s a certain beauty to the angsty fast pace and tightness of the band alone. But the lyrics, kicked out by skidding vocals across their noise rock base are truly the icing on the cake.  Beijing is currently working on two full-length albums due out in Spring of 2011.  Want to know more? Check out our exclusive interview with Thom Smith, who talked to us about the forming of Beijing, their two full-length upcoming releases, and the 60 songs they’re currently working on (yes, 60!)…

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Four rockers hailiing from Long Beach, California who call themselves Rival Sons are four crazy musicians with a great sense of style and some serious talent.  Heavy guitar shredding, funky beats, and catchy vocals are their trademark, so it’s no wonder they’ve garnered some international attention recently. They’re latest album Pressure and Time has a mixture of sounds that verge upon rock, funk, and a great feeling of freedom that exudes the album. It feels like they’re having fun recording this, which is all the more intriguing. And they’re known for being edgy; even their video for “All Over the Road” took some editing to get it to an “R” rating. Right now, the band really is ‘all over the road,’ as they’re currently touring through Europe and the United Kingdom. Can’t make it to one of their sets? No worries; you can still check out Rival Sons right here in our BeatCrave Fav series below!

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Justin Bieber, U2, and Slipknot aren’t the only bands releasing new albums this week. In fact, there was a slew of new music released for the first of the month. So put aside your copy of Ceremonials (by Florence and the Machine), Low Roar (self-titled), and Without You (by King Midas Sound)–all full-lengths we applaud–and give one of the albums we’ve picked out below a listen. We sorted through the new albums this week to determine what was good, what was bad, and what you couldn’t possibly miss out on. Check it out–maybe one of the albums in our roundup will be just the sound you’ve been searching for recently…

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