The epitome of the 21st century band, Blitzen Trapper self-released their first three albums. Among the three was the 2007 L.P., Wild Mountain Nation, which was praised by critics and introduced the band to the nation through the blog-driven independent music scene.  Wild Mountain Nation is the musical equivalent to a kid with ADHD, a deep affinity for Americana, and a tinge of schizophrenia.  The effect the album has on the listener is like a cool mountain breeze that travels the respiratory system, exits out the mouth, only to leave the breather full of energy and happy for the sake of being happy.  Each song on Wild Mountain Nation stands on its own while contributing to the collective identity of the album.  With guitar squeals-a-plenty, indeterminate background sounds, powerful drumming, and a slew of other instruments popping up periodically, Blitzen Trapper mashes euphony with cacophony to create a raw and genuine record. Continue Reading

Rolling Stone reports that even light country-rocker, Jon Bon Jovi wants the McCain/Palin campaign who have been using the Bon Jovi song “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” at rallies, to lay off of their music! Says RS:

The McCain campaign maintains that they have made the necessary clearances for use of songs by Foo Fighters, Heart and others…

But the point is none of these rockers have any respect for your campaign, so clearance or not, they’re gonna speak up for their songs so their fans don’t think they’re as douchey as you and Palin. Especially after that huffy-puffy whiny performance at the final debate last night, John. You’re a sad, lying, grumpy old man.

I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again…Republicans don’t rock in any way, shape, or form…so please stop trying. It’s embarassing. Want to prove that you still have a little bit of your soul intact…vote for Obama on November 4th!

There’s a great piece over at the Rolling Stone blog today that talks about all the recent artists who took umbrage to Republicans using their music for their campaigns…primarily McCain/Palin.

The best part of the piece though is the commenters who are upset with Rolling Stone being “the liberal media” that wonders why Rolling Stone isn’t “attacking” the Obama campaign for using someone’s music. Duuuuurrrrrrrr!!!!!! And they’re also telling RS to “stick to music” and “stay out of politics”, which is hilarious since Rolling Stone has always written about politics since its inception during the Vietnam War, and made no bones about their leftist stance. Be sure to check out all the comments…they’re sad and hilarious all at the same time…as is life. Here’s a fun little sampling though… Continue Reading