Surrogate “Popular Mechanics”

Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by Author in Chico Music

Surrogate
Popular Mechanics
Tooth & Nail
Decorated with likable melodies, carefully laid textures and a wide range of shifting moods, the second effort from Chico’s Surrogate is quite worth it’s share of attention. Popular Mechanics is a shimmering example of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Chris Keene’s understanding of what makes a good song. All 11 tracks seem not too busy, not too empty, not complacent, not progressive—just super-clean indie with intriguing lyrics. The nuanced yet stellar drumming of Jordan Mallory really contorts to the needs of each individual song, allowing the mood swings to be very [...]

Synthesis Weekly Reviews: “White Lies for Dark Times” by Ben Harper and Relentless7

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Author in Album Review, Music

Ben Harper and Relentless7
White Lies for Dark Times
Virgin
Ben Harper’s musical career has been filled with much praise and prestige. Whether it be his certified gold solo album Fight for Your Mind or his groundbreaking Live From Mars with the Innocent Criminals, Harper has enjoyed the luxury of much-deserved critical acclaim. His new album, White Lies For Dark Times, with Texas-based backing band Relentless7 should be received with similar enthusiasm to prior efforts. “Number with No Name” kicks the album off with a danceable bluesy swagger led by crafty guitar work [...]

Surrogate “Popular Mechanics” In Stores July 14th.

Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by Daniel Taylor in Chico, Music

So anyone who still reads this blog-which is probably limited to people who work at Synthesis, people used to work at Synthesis, and their immediate family-already knows that the rock band known as Surrogate is the best fucking band in the whole world. OBVS.

Underoath Hitting the Studio in March

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Daniel Taylor in Music

Godcore luminaries, and one of my personal favorite bands, Underoath announced yesterday that they are currently finishing up the writing for the follow up to 2006’s Define the Great Line, and are planning on entering the studio next month to begin tracking:
So we’re less than a month away from going into the studio! It feels just like it was yesterday when we recorded Define the Great Line. I’m having a lot of fun writing this record. It’s one of our heaviest things we’ve ever done, and at the same time [...]

Happy Valentines Day, To: Rich People, Love: Pharrell, Camille Miceli, and Louis Vuitton

Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by Ms. Nickels in Fashion, Lifestyle

Here is the new line of jewelry designed by Pharrell and Camille Miceli for Louis Vuitton…

IMHO, ugly. Don’t dig the baby colors and that cherub is creepy.