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JOE HEDGES: Curvature
An intensely creative debut. Dark and uplifting all at once, Curvature weaves cello, piano, synth, and the occasional crushing guitar around Hedges’ soulful voice for one of the most powerful, eclectic modern rock records of the year.
Recommended if you like Imogen Heap, Arcade Fire.CD price: $9.97
THE UPSET VICTORY: Between the Walls and the Worlds that Sleep
"It's like Thrice and Iron maiden had a bastard child with Motley Crue. They really have developed into a band that forces you to step back and take notice", states Warren Cooke (Co-owner, Take Over Records) about the band's new record.
CD price: $7.00
ALIAS GRACE: When I Close My Eyes
"Cleveland quintet [Alias Grace] has crossover appeal written all over it, rocking just hard enough for active rock radio and sounding nonthreatening enough for adult-contemporary formats."
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
DISHWATER PSYCHICS: Grave Country Fondle
Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock.
Recommended if you like Guided by Voices, Sebadoh.CD price: $8.49
ROSEHIPS: Rosehips
An all-girl rock quartet hailing from Columbus, OH. Melodious pretty rock infuses with heavy riffs, guitar leads, and sweet-sounding vocals to form the sound.
Recommended if you like Dinosaur Jr., Hum.CD price: $12.00
UPSTATE: Bitter Grin
Crisp drumming, dense guitars, and melodic vocals hit hard on their latest release. Dark, textured Midwestern indie rock for the thunderstorm enthusiasts in us all.
CD price: $5.99 / MP3 price: $5.99
CHURCH OF THE RED MUSEUM: Church of the Red Museum
The Murder City Devils meet Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen in a dark bar, fistfights and drunken hugs ensue.
MP3 price: $9.99
TWOORTHREE: The Arrows EP
TWOorTHREE. New wave rock and roll music for the jaded.
Recommended if you like Killers, David Crowder*Band.MP3 price: $6.97
WAKE THE BEAR: Woe Is Meat
Melodic layers of indie guitars, keys, rhythms and scotch-soaked vocals with an occasional dog bark.
CD price: $10.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
WOOSLEY BAND: Event Failure Vibrations
In the vein of Exile-era Rolling Stones, Woosley Band plays ragged, rootsy rock and roll. It's like a viagra/vicodin cocktail the morning after...
CD price: $9.99
MOTH: Drop Deaf
Hard hitting, stripped down garage rock, with huge chords and unique melodic vocals.
MP3 price: $9.99
GREEN SKY GREY: The Fading Light
A refreshing combination of crunching rock riffs, hook-laden melodies, and memorable lyrics.
CD price: $10.00
WOOSLEY: Higher Than Caruso
Lo-fi, stream-of-consciousness, songwriting experiment. Lots of solo/acoustic numbers from Woosley band's frontman with some drums amd keys.
CD price: $8.99
MICHAEL JANTZ: Michael Jantz
Singer/songwriter--- acoustic guitar based songs in a lush narcotic pop setting. in the vein of buckley/radiohead/coldplay.
MP3 price: $9.99
SINDUST: ...Not Trust Mirrors
Rock/Hard Pop that sticks in your head like a giant sized Laffy Taffy.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
CYDONA RISE: Interpretation Of Ego
An eclectic mix of Alternative Rock music. Said to be the next big band from the United States, excited and ready to make an impact on the current music industry.
CD price: $11.00
THE NU-TONES: Presenting The Nu-Tones
British invasion
Recommended if you like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE HOST: Transmit
The Host blends flavors of Alternative, Progressive and Hard Rock into their own original sound.
CD price: $8.00
QUICKENING: Crisis Or Catharsis
A beacon of light on a sea of pop crap and force-fed Timbaland productions.
CD price: $10.00
BROTHER BELIEVE ME: Things Change
No-nonsense modern rock with a hint of southern rock/metal and intelligent lyrics meant to rock your body and your mind.
Recommended if you like Foo Fighters, Breaking Benjamin.CD price: $9.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
THUNDERWEAR: This One's for Bucyrus
Vintage Midwestern guitar rock and power pop.
CD price: $5.99 / MP3 price: $4.99
BLUEKARMA: The Friction, The Pain
Sonic guitar, emotionally charged with thought provoking lyrics for those who aspire melody as well as deep meaning. "The Friction, The Pain" places you inside the mind of someone who has come to the end of the line in order to
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE ENDING UP: Ep
With catchy riffs and strong vocals this debut ep showcases the strengths of this rock/powerpop band.
MP3 price: $6.00
ATTACKED BY WOLVES: Ohio
Melodic power-pop driven by a wall of harmonizing guitars, clean harmonizing vocals, thick bass and crisp, steady beats.
CD price: $7.00 / MP3 price: $7.00
MODENA VOX: Strange Nights EP
Modern British Influenced Rock n' Roll Band
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
STRIP THE IMAGE: Unknown
Modern ROCK with an alternative edge, full of catchy melodies, meaningful lyrics, and rockin' guitar hooks.
MP3 price: $9.99
FRIENDLY PSYCHICS MUSIC: FPM Comp Volume 1
Midwestern folk and indie rock with a subtly twisted mind
CD price: $6.99 / MP3 price: $6.99
JADED ERA: Study of the Human Race
JE's homegrown rocknroll has survived stereotypes of female fronted rock bands for 10 years. This record proves they are still making big strides, hitting you with a bit of classic rock fueled by sophisticated songwriting and Kira's powerful vocals.
Recommended if you like No Doubt, The Pretenders.MP3 price: $9.99
XZIBIT-A: Waiting For Yesterday
Alternative metal combining a striking blend of heavy grooves, melodic rhythms, vocal harmonies and, introspective lyrics.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
