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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 ( 5802 )
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Two Out Rally - Digging For Highs
Just when I thought I got rid of Jack there was a knock on the door. Foolishly, I opened it and there he was just when I thought our visit was over.I looked... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Black Magician – Nature is the Devil’s Church
A dark, oppressive mist is slowly, very slowly snaking from the waters of the Mersey River and twisting through the streets of Liverpool; a gloomy, gothic fog... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Punk Me, Punk You! Featuring Wolves at Bay, The Scrutches, and Kite Party
Wolves at Bay - Only a MirrorCombining full-on spittle-faced hardcore fury with a post-hardcore/angular rock sensitivity, Wolves at Bay get this punk rock colum... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Ripple Theater - Last Days Here DVD; The History of Pentagram
If you have any interest in developing an addiction to crack and/or heroin, please watch this documentary about Pentagram mainman Bobby Liebling. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Wodensthrone - Curse
Have to admit that I'm not well-versed in the field of black metal. Of course, the genre was "born" around the time I hit my twenties and I did listen to it... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
It Came From ReverbNation #5
From April 4th to June 4th The Ripple Effect ran a campaign on the excellent online music website ReverbNation (www.reverbnation.com). Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Forgjord – Sielunvihollinen
We’re in the midst of what passes for a heat wave in the Seattle area as I write this. I know, we’re wusses of the highest order around here. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Wolfshead - S/T
I was overjoyed when Racer posted a Bandcamp link to Wolfshead a few days back. Not that I was particularly waiting for the link or anything, it was just . . .... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Occupy This Album - Various Artists
“Occupy This Album” is what every liberal political junkie should have on hand. I realize that’s a bold statement. But “Occupy This Album” truly shows, just lik... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Late Show - Portable Pop
"They don't make music like they used to." That's how dinner started. My friend Jack was about ten years older than me and was traveling through on his... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Cult Premiere New Film Clip "honey from a Knife" on Vevo Today
NEW ALBUM CHOICE OF WEAPON OUT NOW The Cult premiere their new film clip for the track, "Honey From A Knife" on VEVO today. "Honey From A Knife" is the latest... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Helmet - Meantime
Pre-1992, they reportedly blew out CBGB's PA system.They were allegedly the subject of a 22-label bidding war.This... was all my teenage self needed to know. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Forsaken - Beyond Redemption
How the hell can you go wrong when the first song of your new album starts with the singer belting out motherfuuuuuucker??? You can't! Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Prollhead! - Prall!
It's always exciting getting a package from Germany. I've become friendly with a Mighty High fan in Hamburg who's seen some amazing shows, most notably Scorpion... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
It Came From ReverbNation #4
From April 4th to June 4th The Ripple Effect ran a campaign on the excellent online music website ReverbNation (www.reverbnation.com). Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Doro - Under My Skin
2 cds 30 tracks As for me I would tell you that this is still not enough of the great and legendary Doro Pesch! This release will feature some... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Fen - Of Losing Interest
Was gonna go a totally different direction with this.I was going to tell you all about how Fen's mind-blowing music helped shape a small part of my life for... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Phantom Pack Of Black Hounds – APPOBH
Something strange happened to the Pope on the way to . . . well, wherever the hell it was he was going. Really not sure if this story is as strange as Pope... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Miasm - The Dark Roads
Sometimes, music manages to go beyond being just sounds. It paints a picture in the listener’s mind, connecting them to the artist and sharing with them all of... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Sunday Conversation with Mike Southworth
In a few weeks, Ripple Music artists, Fen, will be releasing their fifth full-length album and eagerly awaited follow up to Trails Out Of Gloom. Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC