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by Aaron Rajala Art of Change represents what usually turns me off, like a fat girl in a fast food uniform, screamo and religion. However, if done right, I’ll listen to pretty much anything. That’s exactly what Art of Change says to me. They’re pretty much like, “Yeah, you’re anti-religion and screamo, but we’re so good that you’ll forget about all that.” “Our approach to music is different because we come in with an open mind,” they said. “All of our songs sound different. One might be hardcore and heavy and another might be pop punk. It just depends on what sounds good and what we like rather than trying to fit a style.” Forgive my categorization; it’s really for the purpose of simplicity and space constraints. “Influences range greatly, we all have our own, but major influences in all of our lives would be, from first to last, Mxpx, Underoath, Silverstein, Senses Fail and many other hardcore/punk/screamo groups.” They’re better. Until recently, I’ve been under the impression that artists screaming about religion are missing the point. These lads have made me change my opinion and I’m down with people screaming about whatever the fuck hits their emotions. “[At live shows] people can expect a heart stopping, high energy appearance, with different styles and influences all mixed in,” they said. July 23 at the Hayloft in Mt. Clemens. Maybe they’ll change your mind too. | RDW
by Tom Matich One of Detroit’s most positive movers and shakers in the rap community has been fucked over by the bullshit legal system. My man Crane Novacane, rapper, manger of Stretch Money and CEO of Hot Lava Records caught a case recently. According to the law books, if one is charged with possession of marijuana while exercising their right to a Concealed Carry, then the charge is upgraded to a felony. I spoke with Crane the night before he reported to jail — he was sentenced with 18 months, but since he’s been an upstanding citizen with no priors, word is he’ll most likely be released early. Despite this, Crane is still the same optimistic guy focused on fulfilling his dream. Crane’s lockdown comes on the cusp of Stretch Money’s single, “Takes Money To Make Money” becoming a juggernaut on the radio. Detroiters and our often lax, latecomer, lame media outlets are starting to pay attention and it’s about damn time. Crane knows this well, and on “Kick It Wit The D,” a cut on his new mixtape, The Bossman, he raps “I won’t stop though / Stretch Money gonna blow / Industry or not / ‘Cause the Bossman said so.” More info: myspace.com/cranenovacane. | RDW
by Jean Johnson Everything comes in threes, right? This week, three good things combine forces for an amazing night: an Ectomorph live set, Family at the Works and an awesome date. “The Friday the 13th set at Family will focus on the context of the Works' backroom: an anonymous dark (square) room,” said Ectomorph’s Brendan M Gillen and Erika Sherman. We will perform from the DJ booth on a level above the turntables. The framing of the DJ booth is a typical 16 x 9 ratio and will focus the attention on the interaction between the synthesizers, the sequencers and human hands (we have four). The musical focus will lean towards the vibe that Carlos Souffront and Patrick Russell have cultivated for that room: dark, abstract, jacking, heavy riffs and mesmerizing rhythms. This will be the melted-mind — Ectomorph’s take on that classic, Midwest Party — only somehow more anonymous, seedier and freakier.” Stop by the Buzz Bar on Saturday and say good bye to Nathan Rapport. An all around nice guy, Nathan’s leaving for San Fran. “I’ll miss the city for sure, but family and friends mostly,” Nathan said. “It’s been real.” Some awesome artists were booked, so even if you don’t know this gent of Sass and Record Time, you’ll be assured of great tunes. | RDW
by Keith N. Dusenberry “Salford Lads Club — which featured on the cover of The Smiths’ 1986 album ‘The Queen Is Dead' — has been dealt a severe blow after thieves stole ... the roof.” — NME.com 7/5/07 Detroit, what? | RDW © Copyright by RealDetroitWeekly.com |
