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The Ripple Effect
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The best music you're not listening to.™ Reviews of lost classics and obscure titles. Unheralded bands and songwriters. New bands deserving of greater attention. The site for the music omnivore. It's all here, on the Ripple Effect
LATEST ARTICLES ( 5806 )
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Wild Throne - Blood Maker EP
Hello waveriders. Allow me to introduce you to Wild Throne. This powerful trio hails from Bellingham, Washington and they recently released an EP entitled... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Angels Frontman Doc Neeson Dead
Seems all too often these days, the Ripple is a place for people to go to write their memories of a recently passed star. And it seems too often these days we... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Ripple Conversation with Strange Karma
I spoke with Australia’s latest hard rock machine, Strange Karma. They specialize in creating atmospheric hard rock akin to Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Sabbath and... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: North Carolina Crossover Icons Premiere New Tune Via...
With the official unveiling of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's IX full-length now less than three weeks away, mammoth music portal, Loudwire, hurls forth an... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Mos Generator - Electric Mountain Majesty
Ohhhh maaaannn, Tony and the boys have done it again. If you haven’t heard by now (first, shame on you), Mos Generator’s newest offering, Electric Mountain... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Ripple Conversation with Jon Gomm; DIY and How Music Helps Him Communicate
I first discovered Jon Gomm a few years ago when I stumbled across his breathtaking cover of Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody” on one of my many YouTube binges. I’ve... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
DEVILLE: Swedish Stoner Rock Hellions Announce US Tour
Swedish stoner rock hellions, DEVILLE, will bring their hazy hymns to US shores this week. The seventeen-date journey will commence on June 5th in Madison,... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Ripple Conversation with Switchblade Jesus
They came from out of nowhere and dominated my musical radar. Reviewed their first album, which blew me away. Got them on the Ripple Effect Volume II free... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Man Must Die – Peace Was Never An Option
So I put this album on to give it a listen and my ears immediately perked up. I didn't think bands were putting out music like this anymore, and I mean that in ... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Matt Stevens - Lucid
About four years ago I was at winter NAMM in Anaheim, CA. Winter NAMM is the biggest private music industry trade show in the world. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Ivan Appelrouth - Blues and Instrumental!
Some artists and albums grow on me. Initially, I may not care for a work, but, I will occasionally put it in the digital rotation until something else comes... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
WO FAT: Dallas Swampadelic Fuzz Faction Premieres New Track At Revolver; Europea...
Dallas swampadelic fuzz faction, WO-FAT, today drops a brand new resin-coated canticle for your bong-ripping enjoyment. Titled "The Conjuring," the... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
BL'AST!: First East Coast US Shows In Over Two Decades Confirmed
In addition to their upcoming European tour and stateside performance at This Is Hardcore Fest, reformed Santa Cruz hardcore act BL'AST has just confirmed... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Ancient Warlocks - S/T
Sometimes I feel like Sabbath planted a sapling way back in 1970 and ever since then that tree has grown into a gnarled, giant banyan full of character and... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
German Classic Rockers Zodiac Debut New Music Video
New album 'Sonic Child' due in September After the successful release of “A Hiding Place” in 2013 and an intense touring campaign all over Europe in its support... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
WITCHBURN Premiere New Music Video "Der Hexenhammer" on Revolvermag.com
Sophomore Album BATHED IN BLOOD Out Now. Band To Tour With WILD THRONE And APE MACHINE This Summer. The wait is over! The saga of Seattle sludge rockers... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Ripple Conversation with Unable Records
Q: How did you get started running an independent record label? A: I started Unable Records in May 2007, with the encouragement of my wife, because I had starte... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Sturgill Simpson - Metamodern Sounds In Country Music
Let’s talk about Sturgill Simpson. If you ask me, which you didn’t, but if you did I’d tell you that Sturgill has just saved country music. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Blueprint - Respect The Architect
Waveriders! I am writing to you today with a clear purpose. What purpose might that be? Why, to extol the virtues of the latest release from Blueprint. He's... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Do You Like Mudding? Do You Know What Mudding Is? It's a ...
Do you like mudding? Do you know what mudding is? It's a redneck sport, really. Growing up in Oklahoma, it became a regular event in the spring (you know, when... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC