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Jan222007

Indie Labels join forces

From Punknews.org

A number of independent labels have joined together in a move which could have far reaching consequences for the music industry. Labels including heavyweights like Epitaph, Beggars Group have formed Merlin, a collective licensing agency which would allow independents to establish the same kind of market power and negotiating ability currently enjoyed by just four major labels. The organization will represent the labels in negotations with major digital retailers like iTunes, and the result has been likened to a “fifth major.” Merlin will allow online stores and other digital platforms to access its members’ music in one deal, rather than the thousands of separate contracts they would otherwise have to negotiate. Labels will also be able to continue selling independently through their existing distribution networks. The move is also remarkable because it stands to allow the indies to break the major’s stranglehold over distribution channels. The stranglehold has been the subject of frequent antitrust concerns, and has allowed the majors to account for 70% of the entire music industry, despite releasing only 20% of albums.

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Jan222007

Rage Against the Machine reunite

Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports that RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, the seminal L.A. band that made heavy music into political manifesto, will reunite after a seven-year lull for one show as the headliners at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Dec312006

Die Hunns going on tour

The Hunns have announced that they will be touring to support “You Rot Me” in 2007. We will be following them around for a few dates and posting photos and reviews of each show here on MusicFilter.

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Dec142006

The Bloody Hollies


The Bloody Hollies newest disc, “Who to Trust, Who to Kill, Who to Love” out on Alive Records is blistering. I could stop there and that would sum it up for this review but I couldn’t stop without telling you how raw yet refined these guys come across. Guitars that makes your guts twist, vocals that will make your brain tighten, drums and bass that push and pull your toes as the music hits your existence.

“Mona” starts off where “Watch your head” from the bands prior album “If footmen tire you” left off. Damn I like ALL the songs on this disc. Very diverse throughout but it always remains ROCK. I’ve only listened to this cd twice but you will surely here more from us here at MusicFilter as it will get lots more playtime here at the Punk Rock House.

If you don’t know who the Bloody Hollies are or have never heard them check out “Satanic Satellite” from the new disc over at Alive Records. Trust me when I say you should really just go here and buy this disc and their other one while your at it and enjoy some awesome ROCK! These guys embody no frills ROCK.

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Nov212006

Flipper gets new bassist

Former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic is coming out of retirement to play bass on the first tour in more than a decade by influential punk group FLIPPER.

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Oct242006

The Unsatisfied – The Way to the Crumbs

MusicFilter Album Review

The Unsatisfied – The Way to the Crumbs

October 24th, 2006 by BMF

First off, before you read this go BUY(download) THIS CD HERE. I’m not trying to sell this CD I’m only trying to save you a step before you read this long ass rant about how fucking awesome this band is. (2011 update)

Anyone who knows us here at MusicFilter knows we LOVE the Unsatisfied already. There is plenty to read about our past with the Unsatisfied but long story short: Imagine the ultimate punk/rock lead with the ultimate rock/punk band. That is the Unsatisfied and they do not disappoint.

It has been a while since they put anything fresh in our brains but finally “The Way to the Crumbs” has been released online and soon will come out in your local record store. On first listen it is classic Unsatisfied. Listen some more and you will hear some suprises. Listen some more and you will begin to FEEL it in your guts. Listen some more and you will begin to do rock star poses and play air guitar.

The record begins with “The Bitten Hand” …..driving guitar…driving vocals….”do you remember when you fucked up?”….cool cool song…cooler chorus. Next song up is “The Dominant Divinity”…the fucking music on the disc will blow any punker’s mind any metal heads mind…any music lovers mind. It is TIGHT, HARD, GROOVIN’, and RELENTLESS. Eric is the perfect Himalayan salt on the cucumber.

Miss Chicky says that “Lora Tab” is absolutly the BEST SONG TITLE EVER….I agree. Once again the band is fucking rocking and fucking rolling here. But this is ERIC’s song. His time. Very cool and Very good.

“My Eutopia (is turning to shit)” is MY FAVE of this CD. Spelled wrong? or Spelled on purpose it DOES NOT MATTER…this is FUCKING ROCK AND ROLL and this song FUCKING rocks and rolls your ass off. Great hooks. Great lyrics. Great feel. Eric’s voice is incredible and band follows his lead. This song alone is worth the price of the whole CD.

I’m not sure what “Across the Rubicon” means and I don’t really give a crap. I do know what fucking Rock means and this song helps define it. This is punk rock man.

I’ve said it before in reviews of past stuff but this band is a fucking TRAIN that will not stop.

I could go on and fucking on about how cool these guys are. I know they are cool. I’m trying convince YOU they are cool. I love music. I love punk rock. I love rock and roll. I love Jerry lee lewis and the king. I love Johnny Cash and Johnny Rotten. The Unsatisfied will SATISFY all your needs if they come close to what mine are in music. 5 stars. A+. Recommended.

I can’t wait to see them play live AGAIN. The Unsatisfied always SATISFY.

The Unsatisfied

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