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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 ( 5791 )
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Aaron Williams And The Hoodoo - 10:49
Many years ago I loaded my VW to the roof with gear and headed out to explore the National Parks of the Western United States. I visited Zion, Bryce, Capitol... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Gideon Smith & the Dixie Damned - 30 Weight
Through the mist . . . hiding at the end of the alley. Moonlight reflecting off the rain-soaked streets, illuminating dark corners of the gothic southern night. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Revenge of the Quick Ripple Bursts - Vinyl Punk Edition; Featuring Fonzarelli,...
Fonzarelli – Last Chance Summer Dance Tsurumi Records keeps on expanding and keeps on releasing one quality punk release after the next. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Cicatriz' Six Pack – October 2011
Ahhh!! October, one of my favorite months in the year. Why you ask? Well first off, I live in Texas. When October hits, it means the weather if finally getting... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lerix- Audio Arcade
Usually the moment that and form of hip hop or rap starts playing in my ears I immediately stop listening, delete the album and pretend it never happened. I hat... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Free Music of the Day! - ESCAPING THE ORDINARY Vol II
ESCAPING THE ORDINARY is back with Volume Two featuring music from 23 bands that must be heard. The second installment of the ETO compilation series is... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
MonstrO - S/T
MonstrO are an exhilarating breath of fresh air. For real. I'm inhaling deeply. This one-of-a-kind, rock/metal/ambient band out of Atlanta, Ga. Read more
Posted on 30 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Yob - Atma - Two Reviews by Two Ripplers
An album that struck our writers so hard we had to review it twice! I’m glad the new Yob album is finally out so I can go on a doom metal diet. Read more
Posted on 29 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Grifter's Critically-Hailed Self-Titled Album Out Now!
Captain Zen Beyond has called them "the best classic rock band around" and the album "brilliant without any weak points." The Obelisk says they "sound like... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Ghost Robot Ninja Bear - S/T
“Ah Vegas. There is nothing like the Strip when it comes to staging extravagant events or promotions. Welcome everyone! We’re coming to you live from inside... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
An Eclectic Collection of Major Artists Pay Homage to Zz Top on New Album out...
The music and legacy of ZZ TOP - “That Little ol’ Band from Texas,” that has been part of the world’s musical landscape for over 40 years - will be celebrated... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A non-Sunday Conversation with Ogen
When I was a kid, growing up in a house with Cat Stevens, Neil Diamond, and Simon and Garfunkel, the first time I ever heard Kiss's "Detroit Rock City," it was ... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Only Living Boy - Hide Nothing
Who the hell do these guys think they are? First they hit me with the damnedest Deep Purple sound with “Lonely Puppy Blues.” Then, they make me wrap my mind... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Grand Atlantic - Constellations
Does environment stimulate inspiration or does inspiration dictate the environment? That’s a question that can be asked over and over regarding Brisbane-based... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Brutal Truth - End Time
Brutal Truth has always been one of my favorite Grind bands. Since the first time I heard Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, I was hooked. I heard tha... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Julius Pittman & The Revival - Live Tonite
I was hoping I wouldn’t like this album. I didn’t even want to listen to it. It says on the cover, just below Live Tonite, “funky southern soul!”. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Concrete Sun - Sky is High
This gig is the greatest and one thing I'm learning fast is that my kinda music knows no boundaries or borders whatsoever. I'm listening to awesome tunes... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Valley of the Sun -The Saying of the Seers EP
When I was visiting family in Kentucky earlier this summer I had no idea I was so close to such noteworthy new stoner rock. Cincinnati was just a hop, skip and ... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Grifter - S/T
If Grifter didn’t exist I would have had to make them up. Three hairy, over the hill guys from Plymouth, England playing no frills heavy rock and living in a... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Two Faces Of Gookin Feat. D. Gookin and 2 Ton Bug
I stormed into the claustrophobic room and slammed my hands palm down onto the table situated in front of the suspect. “Listen up Gookin! I’ve had enough of you... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC