Carlos Ramirez is a former editor at AOL Music. His writing has appeared on IGN, Bullz-Eye, Ultimate-Guitar, MetalSucks, PopDose, TheGauntlet and many other music destinations. Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Ramirez resides in Los Angeles with his wife and baby daughter.
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A Lot Like Birds, ‘No Place’ – Exclusive Album Premiere
Hailing from Sacramento, Calif., and playing a progressively minded brand of post-hardcore, A Lot Like Birds are getting set to release 'No Place,' their third album and first for the Equal Vision label. Produced by Kris Crummett (Closure in Moscow, Sleeping With Sirens), the 10-song collection showcases the band's impressive control over dynamics, as they pad each track with tempo-shifting arrang
See the Cast of ‘The Doors’ Then and Now
Even before 'The Doors' was filmed, the mere news Oliver Stone would be directing a biopic on Jim Morrison and his legendary band had fans up in arms. Many felt the movie should have been directed by someone younger, and one of Stone’s biggest detractors happened to a former member of the Doors. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek wasn’t happy with the direction Stone was taking and refused to give his bless
’90s Emo Heroes Knapsack Discuss Upcoming Reunion Tour
This Thursday (Oct. 24), ‘90s emo heroes Knapsack kick off a string of tour dates, their first live appearances since breaking up in early 1999. The shows mark the 15th anniversary of the influential California band’s final U.S. tour, which featured openers At the Drive-In.
Stukenberg, ‘Accomplice’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Stükenberg’s wild songwriting style reveals inspiration from a diverse range of sources -- everything from vintage Fleetwood Mac and Appalachian music to hard rock. Stükenberg, the Austin-based rock outfit David fronts, release ‘Novella,’ their third studio album, on Nov. 12. The album features anecdotes from the musician’s past and present, coming togeth
Courtney Love Autobiography Due Out in December
Her outspoken interviews are almost as famous as her songwriting with Hole, so it’s no surprise Courtney Love is releasing a memoir before year’s end. ‘Courtney Love: My Story’ hits stores in the U.K. on Dec. 15, and according to a description on Amazon, the book will take the reader on a journey from “her rocky relationship with her hippie parents and her days spent stripping to make ends meet to
Whores., ‘Baby Bird’ – Free MP3 Download
Whores. dish out some truly ugly music. The Atlanta-based power trio are often -- and rightfully -- compared to the noise dealers that inhabited the late, great Amphetamine Reptile label in the ‘90s. We're talking goups like the Cows, Tar and Unsane.
Northern Faces, ‘Under My Skin (Live in Chicago)’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
Hailing from Albany, N.Y., atmospheric rockers Northern Faces came together in 2012, and earlier this year, they released the EP 'Southern Places,' written in an isolated cabin in Vermont.
Viv and the Revival, ‘I Want It’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
Viv and the Revival is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Viv Peyrat. The Philly-based musician knocks out hyper-melodic tunes that appeal to modern rock and pop fans alike, and although he's not yet a household name, viewers of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ might already be familiar with Viv’s music, since the hit singing competition used six of his songs on the show's second season and several others on se
Little Bombs, ‘My Oxygen’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
With a sound that brings to mind ‘90s greats Failure and the jagged yet melodic hooks of ‘Antenna’ era Cave In, Little Bombs is getting a whole lotta love in Diffuser.fm HQ.
Jensen Sportag, ‘Six Senses’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
Comprising musicians Austin Wilkinson and Elvis Craig, Jensen Sportag create music that straddles the lines between synth-pop, disco, R&B and the blue-eyed soul of early-‘80s American FM radio. Besides writing and releasing their own compositions, the Nashville-based duo has brought their lush production style to remixes for such artists as Solar Year, Erika Spring and Blood Diamonds.
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