MP3: Sunny Day Sets Fire, “The Rescue”

Multi-national band and fellow Gummo enthusiasts Sunny Day Sets Fire recently released their new album, Summer Palace, in a physical format to stores on July 8. The digital version has been available on iTunes for a while longer, but fans can now get their hands on a copy to show all of their friends. The [...]

MP3: Jihae, “Simple Man”

Jihae (pronounced “jee-heh” according to her MySpace) is another artist whose work appeared in my inbox recently. Those of you fortunate enough to live in New York City have the opportunity to check out her local live shows as she doesn’t seem to travel much. After a successful release of her first album, My Heart [...]

NEWS: The Crüxshadows’ “Immortal” Single Out Now!

The Crüxshadows, “Immortal” Yesterday Europe saw the release of The Crüxshadows’ latest single, “Immortal”. Ironically, it was also Rogue’s birthday. So a day late happy birthday to him! For some reason, here in the states we have to wait until July 8 for the release of the single (unless you’re awesome like me, har har!). [...]

MP3: Gackt, “Mizerable”

Today is Japanese pop God Gackt’s birthday, so 誕生日おめでとう to You Sound Like A Robot’s favorite Japanese fellow! Gackt has been making music for a long time. He grew up in a musical family and was taught piano by the time he was three years old. In 1995 he first entered the spotlight as the [...]

MP3: Love Psychedelico, “Standing Bird”

I love discovering new bands. Have I said that enough? Because I don’t think I have. Keep the e-mails flowing in! Even better, donate some discs so I can throw a contest up on the blog. That’s good for every one! Love Psychedelico, or ラブ・サイケデリコ for my Japanese readers, is a duo originating from Tokyo, [...]

YSLAR Updates: July ’08

June was a steady month in You Sound Like A Robot-ville. I scored my first interview with mc chris here after I made a return to the reviewing game with an article on his album, mc chris is dead, in this post. The last portion of the Ego Likeness/Ayria/The Crüxshadows concert from the DNA Lounge [...]

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