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/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/2010/03/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/2009/10/sir-paul-citi-field-shows-cd-dvd/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/10/sir-paul-citi-field-shows-cd-dvd/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:02:05 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=7021 Good Evening New York City is a forthcoming CD/DVD double live album by Paul McCartney consisting of material performed over three nights as the inaugural concert at New York City's Citi Field, July 17, 18 and 21, 2009, part of his Summer Live '09 concert tour.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/10/sir-paul-citi-field-shows-cd-dvd/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/kasabian-incites-lunatic-fringe-on-new-album/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/kasabian-incites-lunatic-fringe-on-new-album/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:45:15 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6245 UK powerhouse Kasabian released their third record The West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum on June 9th, 2009 in the United States, on RCA Records. Produced by Serge Pizzorno and Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, DJ Shadow), it is a follow up to their second albumEmpire which debuted at #1 on the UK charts and was rewarded 9 of out 10 stars by the NME.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/kasabian-incites-lunatic-fringe-on-new-album/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/dangerous-mcees-redman-methodman-blackout2-review/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/dangerous-mcees-redman-methodman-blackout2-review/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:36:11 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6392 In the classic song "How High", Redman says "I get it on like Smif-N-Wess, who cliques the best." He answers the question on the BO2 intro with "talk that greasy, on and off tv, even pigs love the bosshogg's cd, what you find hard, I do it easy, I could see why the next guy want to be me." ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/dangerous-mcees-redman-methodman-blackout2-review/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/having-a-one-track-mind-at-the-right-time/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/having-a-one-track-mind-at-the-right-time/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:28:53 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=3998 Kelly Slater says in interview footage: “A one tracked mind is a good thing to have, at the right time.” The young guns featured in the movie seem to have taken that statement to heart, a point subtly made by Malloy and his team.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/having-a-one-track-mind-at-the-right-time/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/shontelle-unratednyc-star-shining-bright/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/shontelle-unratednyc-star-shining-bright/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:30:33 +0000 Sam http://misovibrations.com/?p=1665 The eleven captivating songs on Shontelligence were recorded over a two year period. Co-written with producers Sturken and Rogers, the album presents an array of songs which display Shontelle’s depth and versatility; like the motivational anthem, “Battle Cry,” also featured on a compilation album inspired by President-Elect Barack Obama’s campaign called Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement, and “Life Is Not An Easy Road,” a reggae-influenced track that encourages strength in the face of adversity.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/shontelle-unratednyc-star-shining-bright/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/do-the-evolution-pearl-jam-madison-sq-garden/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/do-the-evolution-pearl-jam-madison-sq-garden/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:38:23 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=4558 Being fan friendly has been Pearl Jam's strong suite since the early 90's when Eddie Vedder made it a point to exploit and challenge Ticketmaster's unfair monopolistic practices. Despite a valiant fight, fans only saved a few cents, but nobody seemed to mind spending hours waiting on the phone to buy tickets for the No Code tour.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/08/do-the-evolution-pearl-jam-madison-sq-garden/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/to-be-where-theres-oasis/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/to-be-where-theres-oasis/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:28:36 +0000 Sam http://misovibrations.com/?p=1830 “I think the band is without a fucking doubt a million times the best it’s ever been. As long as people get off on coming to the concerts, I’ll forgive them for not buying the records.” Liam’s cheeky arrogance may seem disproportionate to the band’s success stateside, but to the 500 thousand people who immediately bought tickets for their concerts the day they went on sale, Oasis is still the dog’s bollocks. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/to-be-where-theres-oasis/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/at-sea-unrated-new-york-nyc-jasonbrody/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/at-sea-unrated-new-york-nyc-jasonbrody/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:12:44 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6607 “In the end, it’s about taking the listener on a ride,” says Jason. “That speechless, awestruck thrill ride that you go on when a piece of music seems to hone in on that point in your chest and just plays right into it—you know, when you feel connected to it. When it speaks to you. That’s when it’s most fun, for us and for the listener.”]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/at-sea-unrated-new-york-nyc-jasonbrody/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/the-fire-reason-heat-up-the-industry/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/the-fire-reason-heat-up-the-industry/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:31:28 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6441 Forming less then three years ago, The Fire and Reason features Brazil's Bella Saona and Ecuador's Steve Narvaez who joined forces to create some of the dirtiest rock, baille-funk-electro-pop dance music blasting out of New York City.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/the-fire-reason-heat-up-the-industry/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/buying-the-hard-sell-in-brooklyn/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/buying-the-hard-sell-in-brooklyn/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:02:40 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=4607 Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow jumped at the chance to be the first-ever headlining turntablists at the legendary 16,500 capacity venue, the site of infamous concerts by everyone from John Williams to the Beatles to the Doors.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/buying-the-hard-sell-in-brooklyn/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/oasis-pounds-the-rapture-at-madison-square-garden/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/oasis-pounds-the-rapture-at-madison-square-garden/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:33:46 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=7940 All the photos in this gallery are from Oasis' New York City performance to a throbbing Madison Square Garden in December of 2008. No pictures or material may be reproduced or rebroadcast without written consent from the owner. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/oasis-pounds-the-rapture-at-madison-square-garden/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/my-favorite-highway-rides-the-high-line/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/my-favorite-highway-rides-the-high-line/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:52:50 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6913 All signs point to a major take-off in progress for the suburban Washington, DC-based group, comprised of David Cook (vocals, piano, guitar), Will Cook (bass), Bobby Morgenthaler (drums), Pat Jenkins (guitar, vocals), as several tracks from their album make noise, attracting fans to My Favorite Highway’s outposts on the web...]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/my-favorite-highway-rides-the-high-line/feed/ 0 http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/honor-by-august/ http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/honor-by-august/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=2961 Anyone whose never hear of the band Honor By August should be kicking themselves in the ass. Bassist Chris Rafetto, drummer Brian Shanley, guitarist Evan Field, and lead vocalist Michael Pearsall make up the band that got its first big break opening up for Hanson (yeah, the guys who sang “MMMBop”)]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2009/07/honor-by-august/feed/ 0