PRIZE COUNTRY, regular nights

I wanted to see this band so bad while I was living in Vancouver. Thank god they made a stop in Las Vegas in 2010. They just released, With Love, in late 2009. Shortly after their tour, they kind of disbanded, but later a couple members would form Jr. Worship. Four dudes with lots of gear and loud noise.

DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, when i lost my bet

Music video for the track, When I Lost my Bet, from Dillinger Escape Plan. The new album, One of Us is the Killer, drops next month. This song is intense and so is the video. I'm still trying to figure it out...

STOLAS, medusa

This is the music video from Stolas, who released their debut record, Living Creatures, last month through Blue Swan Records. The album is amazing. The video is tight, artwork is awesome and it even has lyrics to sing along to. The song is titled, Medusa, and features Kurt Travis. Visuals are a trip. Pick up this record. Now.

Taking the Lead - Episode #62

Welcome to the second episode of 2013! Episode 62 of the Taking the Lead Podcast features some heavier tunes. On this show are tracks by Anchors, Ultima Victima, A Victory at Sea, Canyons, and No Contest. 

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SENSES FAIL, mi amor

The new album from Senses Fail, Renacer, is definitely one of my favorites of 2013 so far. The album is all sorts of heavy and includes the best opening track in the Senses Fail discography (the title track, Renacer). Digging this track, Mi Amor. Watch it. And then watch it again and again and again...

STRFKR, beach monster

Recently picked up STRFKR's new album, Miracle Mile, from Polyvinyl. They have a knack of writing really deliciously flavored pop tunes layered with mass effects and flawless vocals. Their Reptilians record is fantastic too, Bury Us Alive, is such a tight track.
 I use to see local show flyers with STRFKR on the bill during my time in the pacific northwest. The show would be on a working night for me a majority of the time though. Nice to see they're doing good for themselves. Their new video for the track, Beach Monster, is pretty off-key, once you're toward the ending though. Creepy video, delightful tune.

THE ACTION DESIGN, landmines

Super glad this band happened, but I never had the chance to see them live. Thank god Zia records had a copy of their full length, Never Say. This song is sooo good. For real.

THE THERMALS, born to kill

The Thermals have a music video out for the song, Born to Kill, from their new album Desperate Ground. Been listening to the new album. It pretty much rocks my socks off. Pick it up, it's on Saddle Creek.

Taking the Lead - Episode #61

Welcome to the first episode of 2013! Yes, it's been a little while, a liitle more than four months or so? Yes, but I haven't gone away. Just took some time to work on other stuff. So with this episode, I'm just picking up where I left off. This was supposed to be released sometime after Thanksgiving. I think I was still full from dinner lol. But thanks for sticking around and being patient with me :-D 

This is another electronica-pop type show. A couple instrumental based tunes, lots of effects and dreamy melodies. I think you'll enjoy this episode. For Episode 61 I play tunes from Clones of the Queen, Man Eating Sloth, Silian Rail, Bedroom and Negative Pegasus. These are still pretty new tunes as they were all released sometime last year. But of course, like the mad writers that some of these projects are, they all ready have some new material out! Be sure to visit this podcast's website (www.takingtheleadmedia.com) to check out more links and info on these bands. Please enjoy these tunes on the episode. Thanks again for stopping by and checking it out! As always, thank you too, for listening. 

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