http://theaudioperv.com Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Blending elements of folk, jazz, indie pop and cabaret, Shayna Zaid's melodically-inclined lyrical work leaves traces of solace, reflection and affection. The combination of Zaid's dynamic stage presence, her powerful smokey voice and her playful jazzy swagger lends an enchanting display. Shayna Zaid & The Catch's live shows have been packing ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/15/sxsw-spotlight-shayna-zaid-and-the-catch-manic-fest-destiny-party/ SEVENDUST--Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals), John Connolly (guitar/vocals)--are set to release their eight studio album, COLD DAY MEMORY, April 20 on their own 7Bros. Records, through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. COLD DAY MEMORY—produced by Grammy® Award winner Johnny K (Disturbed, ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/15/sevendust-return-with-new-album-cold-day-memory-april-20/ Formed in Orange County, CA, but based in Los Angeles, indie rock group Voxhaul Broadcast feature David Dennis (vocals, guitar), Anthony Aguiar (guitar, keyboards), Phillip Munset II (bass), and Kurt Allen (drums). Compared by some to Kings of Leon, the band performed at the 2008 SXSW festival and released its ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/15/sxsw-spotlight-voxhaul-broadcast-manic-fest-destiny-party/ Left Lane Cruiser's "Bring Yo Ass To The Table" is some pretty raw stuff by the duo of guitarist/vocalist Freddy J IV and Drummer Brenn "Sausage Paw" Beck. The resophonic guitar work by Freddy J IV is commanding and his vocals probably obscene (if we could tell for sure). But ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/15/sxsw-spotlight-left-lane-cruiser-manic-fest-destiny-party/ Here's another amazing band playing our awesome Manic Fest Destiny Party, Saint Bernadette. On fourth outing, “Cover Thy Neighbor,” the ethereal, old-soul rock group’s missive goes beyond engaging the masses. Saint Bernadette is also intent on embracing the local artistic community: to plug and plug-in as many brethren as it can ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/14/sxsw-spotlight-saint-bernadette-manic-fest-destiny-party/ Joe Roberto (Vocals, Harmonica, Lap Steel, Guitar, Keyboards) is a captivating front man who brings a catalog of over 300 songs for the band to draw from. His career in the NY/CT area has brought more than a hundred recorded tracks in 25 years. He has been in bands ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/14/sxsw-spotlight-joe-roberto-and-poverty-hash-manic-fest-destiny-party/ Born of root and muddy-clay, Dirty Sweet was conceived by Mark Murino and Chris Mendez-Vanacore after their mutual but taboo love for bluesy boogie-rock led to an intense musical affair. The two had been together in Jejune and Lovelight Shine, but it had never been like this. This was sick, ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/14/sxsw-spotlight-dirty-sweet-manic-fest-destiny-party/ Silversun Pickups are on tour right now supporting Muse. Last Friday, the show came to MSG. Check out our interview with SSPU drummer Chris Guanlao here and some photos of Silversun Pickups below: [gallery link="file" columns="5"] http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/14/silversun-pickups-msg-nyc-35-photos/ Last Friday, Muse came into the area and played a sold out show at Madison Square Garden. Here are some cool photos from the show: (Click on the pics to enlarge) [gallery link="file" columns="5"] http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/14/muse-msg-nyc-35-photos/ AM Taxi's a rock band out of Chicago who recently signed with EMI/Virgin. With their major label debut due out June 8th, the band's been on tour with Company Of Thieves. This past Monday, the tour came through New York City for a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom. AM ... http://theaudioperv.com/2010/03/14/am-taxi-bowery-ballroom-nyc-38-reviewpics/