Y-Rock Philly Local update 2.17.08
So this is it, the blog is up and running.
I’m excited, to finally have a method to read the thoughts of the staff and listeners of WXPN and Y-Rock On XPN.
My postings are for the most part going to reflect what’s happening in Philadelphia’s music scene.
If you are a musician and would like to hear your music on my show The Y- Rock On XPN Philly Local feel free to contact me at jake@yrockonxpn.org .
You can also send your music and a brief bio to:
The Y-Rock On XPN Philly Local
Attn: Jake
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Throughout each week check the blog for my Local Band Show of the Week, Local Band’s CD of The Week, New Local Music Reviews, Philly Local Playlist Postings, and more…
And if you have any additional opinions on my posts, comment back and tell me what you think….
So this weeks posting will be a little lengthly since I am going to do an all in one for this initial post.
LOCAL MUSIC REVIEWS FOR THE WEEK
THE MIDNIGHT BOTTLE CLUB -
These guys were a staple at the Grape Street for a while.
They are a bluesy rock group from the Manyunk section of Philly. They have a extremely catchy
pop meets rock sound. A collision of big rock sounds with similarities to Velvet Revolver, Stone
Temple Pilots, Bush, Live, & Fuel. Ten years ago a band with this sound would have been huge
BEST TRACKS: #2 “One More Mile”, #1 “Be My Everything”, #3 “Hand”
JAKE’S RATING: 3 of 5
BOSCO & PECK - ” The Burden Of A Healthy Mind”
To put it simply, this is a whole lot of fun although I think is more WXPN sounding than it is Y-
Rock. Soulful funk rock from Philly with a hip-hop vibe.
Sounds like, Sharon Jones, The Roots, Fathead, Alicia Keys, and a little Ben Harper. Really great
stuff.
BEST TRACKS: #10 “Ain’t It Strange”, #5 Lie To Me,#3 Last Time,#2 Every Night,#7 She Don’t
Know,#1 I Can’t Help, #8 I’m Not Right ,& #11 Cold
JAKE’S RATING: 4 1/2 of 5
PERSONA - “International Gems (Sampler)”
More impressive experimental electronic meets indie prog rock from Philly. Sounds like post
Velvet Underground Lou Reed, meets Odelay era Beck, meets Mars Volta. In other words, its
really good and there isn’t much you have heard like this before.
BEST TRACKS: #2 Republicans for Education, #1 My Best Weight,….and # 3 Sweet Condoleesa is
amazing but it drops f-bombs left and right, so give it a listen but don’t play it.
JAKE’S RATING: 5 of 5
A. GAMMARINO 111 - “Rock N Roll Chicks Rule”
Stripped down indie rock meets the blues from Springfield PA.
This album is basically re-cut tracks of all the stuff he sent in before that I reviewed and gave a good rating, You might say this CD is custom made for the Y-Rock Philly Local.
Anyway sounds like R.E.M. Guided By Voices, Tom Petty, & Beck.
BEST TRACKS: #12″Angel Girl”,#3 ” 145 Heaven”,#7″ Rainy Wednesday”, #2 Landscapers
Blues”,#17″Think Its Love” ,#8 Art’s Blues”,#1 ” M”,#5 ” Red Shoes On”,& #14 ” No More”
Look Out Next week for reviews from the following:
- McRad
- Brass
-Selkow
-Chancellorpark
-& more!
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LOCAL BAND SHOW OF THE WEEK
WONKAVISION MAGAZINE PRESENTS
THE LOVED ONES
w/Amateur Party, & The Ergs
Sunday February 24th @7:30pm
At The First Unitarian Church
Why is this the local show of the week? Well….
WONKAVISION MAGAZINE PRESENTS R5productions.com
WonkavisionMagazine.com
Y-ROCK PHILLY LOCAL PLAYLIST 2.17.08
8pm
Milton And The Devils Party - Coward Of Conscience
G Love - Astronaut
Buzz Zeemer - Live Next Door
The Trolleyvox - Jean Jacket
The Cobbs - When The Morning Comes
The Bee Team - Boots
Sean Lee & The Masquerades - Backroom Lullabies
Marah - Float Away - Float Away With The Friday Night Gods
The Swimmers - We Love To Build
The Teeth - Molly Make Him Pay
Hail Social - Get In The Car - Hail Social
Blood Feathers - Big Hearts
Dragon City - I Saw The Light
Eastern Conference Champions - Yuppy Hipster
9pm
Bosco & Peck - Ain’t It Strange - The Burden Of A Healthy Mind
The A-sides - Sorry Cloud - Hello Hello
The Midnight Bottle Club - Be My Everything - Midnight Bottle Club
Persona - Republicans For Public Education - International Gems
Be Careful Little Hands - Unravel
Except After Sea - Down In The City
Like A Fox - Kingdom Come - Lix A Fox
Cabin Dogs - Together Again
The Reds - Little Cisco - Fugitives From The Laughing House
Brass - The Optimist - Set & Drift
Brass - The Optimist - Set & Drift
Public Record - Fake Rain
Jotto - Backyard Circus - Jotto
Prowler - World Domination - Communizzle
A. Gammarino 111 - Angel Girl - Rock N Roll Chicks Rule
Hong Kong Stingray - I Hear They Smoke The Barbecue
That’s all for now.
Thanks again for supporting Local Philadelphia Music and Y-Rock On XPN
- Jake
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