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The Ripple Effect
http://www.ripplemusic.blogspot.com/
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 ( 5804 )
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Monsterworks - Album Of Man
Excerpts from the journal of Dr. Penfold, "Mad" Scientist:...They told me I was "mad". They told me that it couldn't be done. They told me it was wrong. They... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Tunguska Mammoth - S/T
Upon first listen, you might think Montreal’s Tunguska Mammoth were the French-Canadian, stonery-sludge answer to Mastodon or Baroness. But that doesn’t tell th... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Protest - The Corruption Code
Normally, I’m a pretty happy guy. Very little gets me down and I can generally look at the world from a balanced perspective. Today is not one of those days. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Folks Behind the Music - Featuring Tony Conley - Rock Guitar Daily
A true rock n roll stalwart, Tony Conley runs the excellent Rock Guitar Daily which is an amazing resource for lovers of rock music everywhere. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Independent Record Label - Interview with Shadow Kingdom Records
Heavy Underground metal. That's the world of Shadow Kingdom Records How did you get started running an independent record label? Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Fundraiser for the Family of Mike Boone, Bassist for SourVein
Michael "Boonedoom" Boone was liked by all who met him, loved by all who knew him. He left this world this past Sunday, way too soon. He leaves behind a... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Mental Killing Spree - Centrifuge Of Man
Have you heard Mental Killing Spree’s new one, Centrifuge of Man? Good chance the answer is negatory; as of this writing they are seeking distribution for this... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
My Favorite Sunday AM Album
I don't have a "go to" Sunday morning album. Ordinarily, my Sunday mornings are sedate. My wife is asleep when I shower, dress, go downstairs, feed the dogs,... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Daily Bandcamp Album; The Beast by Swamp Devil
"Swamp Devil is a rock band from Portland Oregon. Although pulling from many modern influences, its core sound is rooted in the power and depth of early heavy... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Polaris Rose - The Moon & Its Secrets EP
Truth be told I love metal, classical and heavy rock lead guitar. On the other hand, I love the vocals of smooth jazz. What would happen if the two were... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Record Store Review - Kantar Cafe - Internet Service DVD CD Players - Nassau,...
The start of a new occaisional column today. We spend so much time writing about the great bands and labels out there, how about some love for the record... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Dillinger Escape Plan - One Of Us Is The Killer
“I’m sure you’re all quite curious as to why I’ve asked you here this evening. Looking around I see five stunningly blank stares on five perfectly tranquil... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Daily Bandcamp Album; Weekend Treasures, Monday's Trash by Motel Glory
"With an ex-members-of genealogy that goes back to Clinton’s first term, and long-issued threats of “we will be in a band together at some point”, Motel Glory... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Days of Wine and Vinyl: Featuring Winterlong, Lives of the Obscure
Desk is crowded. Turntable is spinning. Time for a quick rundown on some of the latest vinyl to drop into the Ripple Office Winterlong - Five Songs One thing w... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Daily Bandcamp Album; Thee Open Sex by Thee Open Sex
"OPEN SEX IS WILD N RAUCOUS MIDWESTERN STONER DRONERS" This is female fronted heavy psych music. Lots of psychedelics (obviously), garage rock, heavy psych,... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Satyricon – Satyricon
As much as I love all the good new metal bands that come along every day, there is just something about the veteran bands. It's great to see them live, watch... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Daily Bandcamp Album; Cropduster by Giant Monster Attack
"Edinburgh based Stoner Metal 3 piece with hints of psychedelia, grunge and noise." This is some raw and dirty music. Heavy as shit too. Lots of noise coming... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Oberon & Grel Announce Star Stuff Tour
Grel and Oberon will be embarking on tour this November. The route will take them through New England on their way to Stoner Hands of Doom. The tour, named... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Sasquatch - IV
The Grime checking in again. Today, I have some wonderful news for you. There is a KICK ASS record to talk about. Up for review today is Sasquatch’s brand... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Daily Bandcamp Album; We're A Heavy Psychedelic Boogie Band by Libido Fuzz
"Libido Fuzz is a heavy tuned hard rocking psychedelic boogie band. The three piece out of Bordeaux/France, Nick Blazy (Bass), Thibault Guezennec (Drums) and... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC