Spence

"God, help me make it through this night, I've been smothered with lies." 

-Walk Away

Let me explain how I came across this little band from Los Angeles before I get into the nitty gritty. Yes, it's important. I'm all about a band that's real, and a band that's made up of down-to-earth members who like to get to know the people who listen to their music. I received a rather quirky, but warm message on facebook from Spence's vocalist, and he asked me to check out the band but not before we had a nice conversation about Papa Roach and small town venues. I'm not the only future fan he's stopped to talk to before introducing to his band either. This made me extremely happy, because it's rare to find someone as friendly and personable as one mister Daniel David. It helped that the music was awesome, too. I won't lie.

Spence is made up of Daniel David (as previously mentioned) on mic and guitar, John Huldt on guitar, Kelly Mead on bass, and Michael Laylee on drums. This is a band that's very involved with their fans, and that's key to success of course. A band is it's live show, and without devoted fans there's no show. Their modest fan base is full of most obviously devoted people, and I'm definitely one of those people.

Their sound is very guitar driven like a nice, typical rock band but is accented with just the right amount of synthesizers and electronic reverb. Daniel has a strong but oddly gentle voice that is powerful but never overbearing, he brings just the right energy to the music, just enough grunge to tease.

Check out Spence on Facebook! 

 

Get Your Freak On

            I am part a minor, part a major chord, 

                       I am one huge ambivalent smorgasbord

Freak Kitchen, in simple terms, is a heavy metal-rock conglomeration that hails from Sweden. Look a little deeper, and you find that their music (in the band's own words) is a “corny little heavy-pop-rock-latin-world-jazz-avant-garde-metal-blues-record straight from hell.”  How could you not love a group that proudly proclaim I am a Viking straight from hell? Freak Kitchen has seven albums to their name, with their most recent release being Land of the Freaks in 2010. They are currently wrapping up their first-ever North American tour, which will end on September 11th at The Hangout in Florence, SC. Check out their stats below.

Band Members

Mattias “IA” Eklundh - Vocals & Guitar

Christer Örtefors - Bass Guitar & Vocals

Björn Fryklund - Drums

Albums

Land of the Freaks - 2010

 

Organic - 2005

Move - 2002

Dead Soul Men - 2000

Freak Kitchen - 1998 

Spanking Hour - 1996

Appetizer - 1994 

(My Personally) Favorite Songs 

Hateful Little People (Live at Turku 2010) 

                               

Some Kind of Love Song (with the Linkoping Jazz Orchestra)
 

Chest Pain Waltz (with the Linkoping Jazz Orchestra) 

Forgive Me, I’m Swedish 

Check out Freak Kitchen’s Web Site and their pages on Facebook and MySpace for more information and music. 

The V-Roys

The V-Roys is a Americana rock band located in Knoxville.  It was voted the best band in Knoxville on Metro Pulse.  (metropulse.com)  The V-Roys feature Scott Miller on the guitar and vocals, Mic Harrison on the guitar and vocals, Paxton Sellers on the bass, and Jeff Bills on the drums.

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No Resolve

 

"Even though it's been awhile, I forgot how much we'd moved on." - Bleed

 

No Resolve is an alternative rock band out of Detroit. It is made up of members Oscar Pegorraro on the mic, Jason Hatmaker with rhythm, Johnny Luv on lead guitar, Derek Bjornson on drums, and bassist Dennis Patterson. This band is made up of all extremely talented musicians, but what seems to keep me listening is their ability to have a 'new' sound with every song, while maintaining what makes them unique to start with.

Most bands you come across have that signature preference, they have the ability to move you in one way more than another. These guys though? I can’t decide what they’re better at!  Every song brings something new to the table, though you can still hear a new song and say “That’s No Resolve, no doubt”.

Of course, that also makes it difficult for me to pick just one song to demonstrate the level of awesomeness these five guys bring to the music scene. I picked my personal favorite for good measure, but I highly suggest you add them on facebook and check out the rest of their music. They currently have no upcoming shows listed on their website, which is all the more reason to add them and keep your eyes open for a good show!

Check out No Resolve's Facebook! | Listen to Their Music on Myspace

Like the Music Versus Gasoline’s blog page on FACEBOOK to hear “Control You” by No Resolve!

Absolute Power

Absolute Power is a hardcore metal band with a unique melody.  The group displays legitimate ability.  Kris Hawkins is on the guitar and vocals, Jason Alley is on the bass and vocals, and Mikey Rogers is on the drums.  I am not aware of any upcoming shows.  If you want to listen to their music click here.  If you want to go to their Myspace page click here.

Fine Peduncle

Behold the insect obsessed love child of Prince and Beck. Fine Peduncle is a neo-soul performer from Knoxville, TN who loops electronics, samples, and live vocals to build psychedelic sex jams. Cole Murphy first formed this project in 2010 with the release of GLEN, an extended EP including 10 songs rich with 90’s pop culture references. His newest release, Obtect Pupa, is a 5 song EP consisting of R&B, IDM, Hip Hop, and Progressive Rock influences. With soulful singing over heavy beats, Fine Peduncle confronts issues of Sexuality, Spirituality, and Entomology. Basically, Fine Peduncle is making insects sexy.

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