KONGOS - Take It From Me

1.    So the KONGOS aye?

KONGOS are an alternative rock and that fight out of Paradise Valley, Arizona, by way of South Africa and England. Playing since 2007 they have three long players on their roll of honor. Take It From Me (April'16) is the lead single from the third album Egomaniac (June'16).


2. What are they touting?

Take It From Me is more of the same clamoring, drum heavy rocking goodness with the infectious accordion we have all come to know and love. Sound as a pound and with a solid streak of taking the piss out of others and themselves.


3. Who do KONGOS sound like?

Cage The Elephant's retro-vibe with a side of AWOLNATION's big noise and Ben Harper's guitar.

4. What have the muppets in the press said about Take It From Me?

“An anthemic hook fueled by a clever call-and-response” – Ground Sounds.

“Signature accordion and slide guitar” – Best New Bands.“

“The song is a hit!” – Populove.

 

 

5. Which bands have had a hand in KONGOS creation?

Some of KONGOS influences are Jackson Browne, Dire Straits, The Prodigy, Pink Floyd and The Police.

6. Why should I give Take It From Me a fair crack of the whip?

Take It From Me is a radio-friendly melange of sounds and some snarkiness.

 

7. Do KONGOS have any more bangers?

Number one hit Come With Me Now is worth the kudos and Hey I Don't Know is no slouch neither.

8. Any more words?

KONGOS are four brothers, who's pops made tunes too, who produce and record their own music and are nice guys.

 

 

“It’s kinda like a cigarette smokin’ you”

 

 

 

The Steve Miller Band formed in 1966 and have eighteen albums that are an integral part of what we consider today the sound of classic seventies rock. Steve Miller is the god son of Les Paul the man who made the sound of rock'n'roll possible. In April 2016 Steve Miller was inducted into the Rock'N'Roll Hall Of Fame and tore them a new one, creating a controversy that destroyed what little credibility The Black Keys had. Jet Airliner was one of three singles from Book Of Dreams (1977) an album All Music said “is a highlight of the ‘70’s classic rock era and one of Miller’s finest releases.”
 

“Somebody's tryin’ to make me stay

You know I’ve got to be movin’ on”

 

 

 

  

Basement - Aquasun

1.    Who are these young chargers?

Basement are an alternative rock band who hail from Ispwich, England. Aquasun (Jan'16) is the lead single from the album Promise Everything (Jan'15).

2. What kind of track is on the turntable?

Aquasun is strongly reminiscent of the best 90's grunge. Dense noisy guitar rock that never neglects the melody and with a simple, strong chorus.

3. Who do these young gods Basement sound like?

Basement describe themselves as like Jimmy Eat World.

4. What do the cut and paste merchants have to say about Aquasun?

“A ready made anthem, with swirling riffs and an echoing choruses showcasing the band at their most stratospheric” – The Line Of Best Fit.

“Huge guitar strums reverberate out waves of sound while singer Andrew Fisher hits multiple registers” – Noisy Vice.

“Heavy guitars, rolling basslines and huge drum sounds pave the way”  – What We Are Talking About.

 

 

 

 5. Which bands put the powder in Basements artillery?

Basement are influenced by Jimmy Eat World, Jets To Brazil, The Promise Ring, Piebald, Man Overboard andTigers Jaw.

For more music the band love check out a record hunt Basement went on posted to You Tube.


6. Why should I crank up Aquasun on the stereo?

Aquasun is grungy goodness that you can't quite place the band. Therein lies the fun.


7. Do Basement have any more bangers?

Aquasun is the nugget of gold but Covet is a cracker too.


8. Any more news to drop on Basement?

The band called it quits after their first album but popular reaction prompted them to get together and give it another crack.

“Dive into me,

I’ll meet you on the water there some time”

 

 

 

 

Slippery seconds is served by the South African alternative rock band KONGOS. Playing together since 2007 KONGOS have two long players in their honor roll and Come With Me Now (2011) was the break out hit on the second Lunatic (2012). The single Come With Me Now sold over a million copies in the US alone and is a song The Guardian described as a “thumpy stomp-fest.”

 

“I've wasted time, I've wasted breath,
I think I've thought myself to death’