So I'm listening to Mutemath's killer self-titled EP at work this morning and, being the nerd I am, perusing the liner notes, and I discover that the raddest song, 'Peculiar People', was apparently co-written with Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman, making a great song that much greater. If this band doesn't bust out of the Christian-music ghetto, I'll be furious. You don't want to risk my wrath, listening public!!
Speaking of such things, another post-Cornerstone Fest discovery has been a song by Last Page First...the title escapes me and I'm too lazy to go find the CD, but it really reminds me of New Found Glory, and that's a Real Big Plus. Go listen to them over here. 'Song For You'! That's the one. Yaaay pop punk.
I can't say I'm familiar with any of the bands or the organization behind it, but my father and aunt deal with multiple sclerosis, so pay attention and support if you're so led. I'll excerpt the statement found at pastepunk:
"SOLID PR PRESENTS, Volume 1: A Benefit For the National Multiple Sclerosis Society(OTR). Already being called the best mixtape of '05 by CMJ and receiving numerous accolades from Pitchfork, PunkNews, the Asscoiated Press, and more, we are very pleased to finally have this record on the shelves today. Featuring some of the finest artists from the Solid PR roster over the past year, including The Unicorns, Hella, Man Man, Year Future, Jesu, and tons more, this compilation's proceeds will go to benefit the nmss.org - thank you so much for everyone's support and for more info, check out myspace.com/solidprpresents."
At the risk of sounding really not oldschool, there's news that legendary band Turmoil are reuniting to play Hellfest in Jersey next month - and I've never heard Turmoil in my life. Ever. So there!!
Posted by mike at July 15, 2005 08:55 AM