If you are anything like me, you need some rebel music to inject some enthusiasm into your freedom-fighting days . Usually that means playing some rage against the machine or looking up some old ‘The Clash’ or ‘Sex Pistols’ anthems on spotify, but isn’t there any new stuff? Some new rebel juice just jumped into my sound-cloud drop box courtesy of The Class War Kids and Rebel Time Records.

Have a listen to one of their tracks ‘One last Struggle’.

TheClassWarKids-OneLastStruggle by rebel time records

This is all that I expect from anarchist punk-rock. Manic, bonkers, politically-charged energy (the likes of which I always expect from bands like green day but never quite feels enough).

This reminded me that I have been trying to put together a public Spotify Play-list of Rebel Anthems, which I will link to from here. I have a few on the list, but I need your help for the rest… Please leave your suggestions in the comments…

Oh, and what do you think about The Class War Kids?

One last Struggle for Rebel Music [The Class War Kids] is a post from: evenflowdave.com

Who doesn’t like a bit of classic American Rock?

I have to say, easy-listening rock is not really my thing, but I can see myself chilling to The Telephones with a beer this summer more than once.

The Telephones are a four man indie-rock band from New York. They started out with just Jesse Adelman (guitar + vocals) and Bradley Albert (keyboards), who in 2002 released their first EP entitled “Music for Babies”, following it up in 2005 with the full-length album “Fight Night at Rodeo Dodo” before Anton Kreisl (bass) and Mike Reed (drums) joined the band.

Their latest work, Volume 1 (EP), 2009, includes the tracks: ‘Libertine’, which is the EP’s leading track, and ‘Life is Great’. The Latter of which I just cannot stop listening to

Here they are…

“Life Is Great” -The Telephones Vol. 1 by Vintage Hustle Inc.

“Libertine” – The Telephones Vol. 1 by Vintage Hustle Inc.

Some of their tracks are a bit of a throwback to old American Rock, particularly “Libertine”, which has a very bluesy, almost southern-style sound.

That might not be absolutely every-one’s cup-of-tea, but what no one can deny is the quality of Jesse’s song writing and, for an unsigned band, the quality of the production of their tracks.

If that isn’t enough reason to look them out, take a look at one of their live performances, which are obviously very well practiced. A very accomplished live sound…

Definitely one of those bands that are worth going to see live. Even if easy-listening American Rock isn’t really your thing.

What do you think?

Rocking on the Telephone to NYC. is a post from: evenflowdave.com

When I think about Greek Gods, I imagine them observing their meager human followers from fluffy white clouds, throwing down the occasional thunder storm..

Handling angelic rebellions and wars…

Throwing wild parties and orgies…

All to a soundtrack of Psychedelic Rock!

That’s the way I would have done it if I was Zeus

‘Sleepin Pillow’ are a Greek alternative Rock band whose atmospheric sound would fit the part.  And I am sure that Apollo, the God of Music, would approve.

They are certainly worth a listen, especially if you like instrumental music.

Their songs do include English lyrics – softly sung by Nomik in a Greek accent – but these  merely add another kaleidoscopic layer to the sound. Think Tool meets Enigma.

The band has been quite successful in Greece, where their album “Apples on an Orange Tree” (Published by Shift Records) was included in the Top Five Greek Albums release in 2008, while the video for ‘Amplifier in my heart’ received significant airtime in local tv stations.

And their live shows sound pretty special…

“Supported by a light show and visual projection crew, Sleepin Pillow’s live performance is a unique experience as the 6 members appear on stage under a disguise that gives a flavour of drama to each concert.”

I would certainly go to see them if they came to the UK. I have asked their PR company to let me know of any planned shows in the UK or elsewhere in Europe and will update this post with their response.

In the meantime you can listen to some of their tracks here…

10 – Sleepin Pillow – Masterpiece by Sleepin Pillow

04 – Sleepin Pillow – An Idiot’s Point Of View by Sleepin Pillow

02 – Sleepin Pillow – Silicone by Sleepin Pillow

What do you think? Will you be adding a bit of Greek Goth to your parties?

Greek Gods of Psychedelic Rock – Sleepin Pillow (band). is a post from: evenflowdave.com

It was a great set. I love that soft, moody grunge sound, and these two guys are so good at it. Nothing against the Screaming Metal stuff that I know you’re also quite good at Johnny, but this IMHO is the style for you two.

Very impressed with the ambiance and sound at Tolbooth too. If you have a chance to go to one of their live Acoustic Sessions, don’t pass it.

Acoustic Session at the Tolbooth, Stirling. Gez ‘n’ Jay: Cold Morning.

Live Acoustic Session at the Tolbooth, Stirling. Gez ‘n’ Jay: A Million Miles.

I Have more Videos to upload when I get a chance… You can see them on >> my Youtube Channel

Acoustic Session by Gez ‘n’ Jay at the Tolbooth 12/02/10 is a post from: evenflowdave.com

Hitler Reaction to Oasis split is a post from: evenflowdave.com