http://www.unratednyc.com Where Artists Come To Shine Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:49:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/11/the-worlds-first-virtual-pop-diva-hatsune-miku/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/11/the-worlds-first-virtual-pop-diva-hatsune-miku/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:27:32 +0000 Sam http://www.unratednyc.com/?p=16795 Live Viewing Japan, a distribution company focused on bringing Japanese entertainment media to an international audience, has announced that it will stage a very special one-night-only Hatsune Miku event simultaneously in nine major U.S. cities on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7:00pm (local time). Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 39′s LIVE in SAPPORO (originally organized [...]]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/11/the-worlds-first-virtual-pop-diva-hatsune-miku/feed/ 1 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/11/radio-silence-nyc-urge-youth-to-do-something-about-bullying/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/11/radio-silence-nyc-urge-youth-to-do-something-about-bullying/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:29:22 +0000 Staff http://www.unratednyc.com/?p=15489 The video for their song “Renegade” opens with the sad reminder that 6 out of 10 American teens witness bullying at least once a day. With all of the recent instances of cruelty being reported in the media, the band’s goal with their first song is to rally teens around a message of tolerance and acceptance.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/11/radio-silence-nyc-urge-youth-to-do-something-about-bullying/feed/ 5 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/09/move-over-rover-and-let-jimi-take-over/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/09/move-over-rover-and-let-jimi-take-over/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:14:23 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=15213 Hendrix had just taken London by storm with a BBC session that rocked the music world, cementing him as one of the most influential musicians from his era and Gered Mankowitz captured this historical moment at his legendary Masons Yard Studio.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/09/move-over-rover-and-let-jimi-take-over/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/09/everybody-should-stand-up-2-cancer/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/09/everybody-should-stand-up-2-cancer/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:36:38 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=15158 Stand Up To Cancer is a new initiative created to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. SU2C's goal is to bring together the best and the brightest in the cancer community, encouraging collaboration instead of competition. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C creates awareness and builds broad public support for this effort.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/09/everybody-should-stand-up-2-cancer/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/06/new-york-citys-enigmatic-linfinity/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/06/new-york-citys-enigmatic-linfinity/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:14:52 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=14438 Linfinity are a New York City based group of musicians who helped form a band around enigmatic front man Dylan Von Wagner. The initial impetus behind the endeavor could best be described as a spark, or the clicking on of a light bulb. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/06/new-york-citys-enigmatic-linfinity/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/05/metallica-vs-megadeth-the-great-debate/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/05/metallica-vs-megadeth-the-great-debate/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 20:57:24 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=14501 Alright, we all know the story about Dave Mustaine being kicked out of Metallica before the band recorded its first album, 1983’s Kill’Em All, and the how Mustaine was so pissed after his departure that he created the band Megadeth, which he deemed harder and faster than Metallica. But this didn’t settle anything.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/05/metallica-vs-megadeth-the-great-debate/feed/ 4 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/05/jace-everett-bleeds-intensity-red-revelation/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/05/jace-everett-bleeds-intensity-red-revelation/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 21:41:31 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6802 Although “Bad Things” is the song that took off, Red Revelations is filled with heavy music that grabs at the soul with unbelievable precision. “Burn For You,” is a riveting song that emphasizes how hot the feeling can be when two people are madly in love.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/05/jace-everett-bleeds-intensity-red-revelation/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/turkish-superstars-rock-the-hiro/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/turkish-superstars-rock-the-hiro/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:31:51 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=13809 Painted On Water, the duo of star Turkish performers, whose current self-titled album project by the vocalist Sertab Erener and composer/guitarist Demir Demirkan, recently performed at the Hiro Ballroom in New York City. A highlight of their show, “Love” features a powerfully haunting and mesmerizing vocal by Erener with a rare background vocal by Demirkan.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/turkish-superstars-rock-the-hiro/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/new-amerykah-from-the-window-seat/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/new-amerykah-from-the-window-seat/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:00:03 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=14152 New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) incorporates sampling and live instrumentation, while its more personal lyrics focus on themes of romance and relationships. Badu has described its sound as "very analog". Recording during 2006 to 2009, a portion of the album was recorded at New York City's Electric Lady Studios.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/new-amerykah-from-the-window-seat/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/knebworth-concert-revisited-01/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/knebworth-concert-revisited-01/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:27:54 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=13702 The year was 1990, and the location was Hertfordshire, England, the same location where some of rock’s most historic events took place: Led Zeppelin’s final British show & Queen's final performance headed by Freddie Mercury. Approximately 120,000 people descended upon Knebworth Park for the massive all-star concert benefiting the Nordof-Robbins Music Charity Centre and the Brit School for Performing Arts. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/knebworth-concert-revisited-01/feed/ 1 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/the-bravery-come-for-blood-in-201/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/the-bravery-come-for-blood-in-201/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:58:05 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=12846 There was a new sense of vigor and excitement. We’d never felt more excited to be making music. I wrote songs frantically, all the time. I would go out and come home in the morning with my pockets full of napkins that I’d written lyrics on. The songs were darker, stranger.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/04/the-bravery-come-for-blood-in-201/feed/ 1 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/air-lights-up-the-people-in-new-york-city/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/air-lights-up-the-people-in-new-york-city/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:59:59 +0000 sfrank115 http://unratednyc.com/?p=13428 Love 2 is a dynamic collection of songs demonstrating the band’s sonic range, and when performed live becomes one part of the kaleidoscopic laser show which continues to amaze audiences around the world. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/air-lights-up-the-people-in-new-york-city/feed/ 1 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/chatmonchys-maiden-voyage-to-america/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/chatmonchys-maiden-voyage-to-america/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:46:46 +0000 sfrank115 http://unratednyc.com/?p=13616 Playing raw, energy-infused melodic rock music, Eriko (guitar and vocals), Akiko (bass), and Kumiko (drums) have been making a buzz all across Japan since their 2005 major label debut. Now, with their latest Oricon chart-topping album “Kokuhaku” (Confession), they're ready to infect North American fans with their catchy take on girl-rock power.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/chatmonchys-maiden-voyage-to-america/feed/ 8 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/beyonce-gives-vegas-something-to-remember/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/beyonce-gives-vegas-something-to-remember/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:42:50 +0000 sfrank115 http://unratednyc.com/?p=13533 Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, this extraordinary concert features performances of over 30 songs from Beyoncé’s three multi-platinum solo releases, Destiny’s Child catalog and a few surprises.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/beyonce-gives-vegas-something-to-remember/feed/ 1 http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/the-constellations-shine-bright-over-new-york-city/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/the-constellations-shine-bright-over-new-york-city/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:19:49 +0000 sfrank115 http://unratednyc.com/?p=13344 The record is all about what happens in Atlanta from 2 AM until noon. Your tour guide on this madcap adventure is the magnetic frontman and vocalist Elijah Jones, the ringleader of the twisted circus that is The Constellations, who spent two years writing and recording the album with producer Ben H. Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley), along with some storied cronies from the local scene.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2010/03/the-constellations-shine-bright-over-new-york-city/feed/ 0