Written on a Bathroom Wall

Okay, by this point you all know Apocalyptica–Metal with cello’s instead of guitars.  But, how about metal with no guitars, no cello, no bass, no keyboards, no violin, no mandolin, shall I go on?

Enter Van Canto, German A Cappella metal.  They’ve been described as “Five singers, one drummer. No guitars, no bass, no keyboards but nevertheless an unbelievable melodic metal experience.”  They’re playing a bunch of Eurpoean festivals this summer including Wacken Open Air.  Van Canto are signed to Germany’s Gun Records and the word is they’ve recently finished recording their new album.  Guitars?  We don’t need no stinking guitars!

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I’m not sure why Gabriella Cilmi isn’t a house hold name in the U.S. yet, or at least as popular as Duffy (as other famous blogs like to make reference to when mentioning new artists). Listen for yourself, instant classic & jam of the week:

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New Chromeo video— Mama’s Boy

If you haven’t heard of She & Him, an indie music endeavor from M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel, then you’ve probably been living under a rock for the last few months. Lucky for you, they’ve just released a video for the track “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?” in which Deschanel is just as cute as a button

If you want more where that came from check out She & Him on tour this summer:

July 23 - Toronto, ON - Opera House

July 24 - Northampton, MA - Academy of Music

July 25 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero

July 26 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

July 28 - Carrboro, NC - Cats Cradle

July 29 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

July 30 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge

July 31 - Ashevlle, NC - Orange Peel

August 2 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival

August 4 - Columbus OH- Wexner Center for the Arts

August 5 - Chicago, IL - Park West

August 7 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue

August 8 - Madison, WI - Barrymore

August 10 - Baltimore, MD - V Fest

Tiger:

Tyga:

Tyga- “Coconut Juice”

Here is the brand spankin’ new video for “Alex In Wonderland” by This Time Next Year.  It is currently being premeired on the Alternative Press website.  Their new EP, The Longest Way Home comes out on July 22, via Run For Cover Records.

This Time Next Year - Alex In Wonderland (AltPress.com exclusive) from Alternative Press on Vimeo.