The Blue Runes - EP (2011)

[Rock/Blues]

Puerto Rico has always had it's share of shitty bands. In fact, I'd be more than inclined to say that 80% of them are. There's this custom of rehashing the same old formula, and never venturing forward.
Or... Even backwards?

That being said, this is not the case with The Blue Runes, because what they bring to the table is the sounds of the 60's and 70's, kicked out with some modern rock in a nice little package.

The guys put out their new EP by themselves. (DIY is how it should be nowadays, In my opinion) Recorded at guitarist and vocalist Gabriel Albelo's own home, with help from family and friends, this guys have managed to pull off a very fucking nice release.

Obvious influences are Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Beatles and the like, and it shows. The record sounds like it time travelled all the way from 1974. A very solid Blues rock release from some really nice guys. Check it out, and if you can buy the EP and go see them live soon.

Hit em up at their FB page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Blue-Runes/301050469911289

And check out the EP here: http://thebluerunes.bandcamp.com/

Campo Formio - EP (2009)

[punk/indie/other?]


Puertorrican band week, Episode 2 (Electric Boogaloo)

Campo Formio's first musical contribution is a self-released 7 track EP recorded, three months after the band was formed, live from 6:00pm-11:00pm on November 28, 2008 at Monopolio Records recording studio. It was released on June 13, 2009.

What you've got here is pure, unadulterated, raw energy. Campo Formio rip through these 7 songs like nobody's business. Creating a torrent of a bunch of different styles, feels and tempo changes, and it never feels forced, or unnecessary.
Their style draws a little from all sides, you got some clear influences here that range from Garage Rock, to Psychedelia, to Surf, to some Indie Rock... You name it.
This is, in my opinion, one of the best things to come out of the island in a while.

I also hear some Dino Jr. and Sonic Youth influences somewhere around there, so it makes me happy in the pants.

Give them a taste why don't you?

check em at: http://www.myspace.com/campoformio

And download the EP here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zeny4mtnmq4

Ha!

Juventud Crasa - Amor en el Zafacón (2009)

[Punk Rock]

My first post of the promised "local band week" And what a post it is...

I'm starting off with one of my favorite local bands, Juventud Crasa.

With notches under their belts, and an impressive tour record (especially for a Puertorrican DIY punk band) These guys bring the energy, especially on "Amor en el Zafacon", a 6 song EP from the puertorrican Punk rock extraordinaire. From the start, it's a relentless assault on the senses, filling you up with excitement, and pumping you up to the point where you can't help but sing (or scream) along. The guitar riffage is excelent, as are the basslines. The drumming is excellent as well (really standing out on tracks like "Borracho en el Cairo") and the vocals, being a guy+girl combo really set these guys apart from everyone else.

It's melodic, agressive, and catchy as hell (Especially on my personal favorite, the classic "No Funciona")
Simply put, Juventud Crasa don't really sound like anyone but Juventud Crasa.

Check 'em out at http://www.myspace.com/juventudcrasa


Straightforward, good ol' Punk rock for your life.

http://www.mediafire.com/?mytw2mz41fj

Anti Sociales - No Nos Esperen (2009)

[Pop punk/rock]

Anti Sociales are one of the perfect examples of the mixture of pop melodies, and punk rock, and are one of the best and most recognizable purveyors of Pop-Punk on the island of Puerto Rico.

With countless member changes, and switch ups, the band arrived at their most consistent and strong formation with the release of 2009's "No Nos Esperen"
With memorable pop hooks, riffing guitars and a perfect blend of aggressiveness and melody, this album is a pop punk must have and a perfect introduction to the band.

Check out the rest of their catalog in their blog:
antisocialespuertorico.blogspot.com

And their myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/antisociales


And just download the album, "No nos esperen" here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FJYG86GG