Mastodon bassist/lead singer Troy Sanders
“Mastodon is currently listening to the new Neurosis record Given to The Rising. The Gods of Thunder have answered all prayers and delivered another incredible dose of raw and pure beauty in their signature style of relentless, dark and powerful heaviness. Neurosis embody all things of brutal and epic proportions. Those that do not get it should be very, very scared. This shit is real and this shit is amazing!”

Secret Machines drummer Josh Garza
“Grinderman, the new Nick Cave project really is inspiring. There is plenty of good music today but good rock and roll is hard to find. I feel like this album took me back to school and did a whooping.”

Hot Hot Heat singer/keyboardist Steve Bays
“I’ve really been excited about the new Deadly Syndrome. We’re taking DS on tour ’cause live they’re really fun. I also just got my hands on a catalogue of everything Quincy Jones produced in the 70’s and 80’s. Lately I’ve been obsessed with figuring out all his production tricks.”

Oohlas frontwoman Ollie Stone
“I enjoy Carina Round’s third record, Slow Motion Addict. She’s just all over the place with her super dark dirty yet cheeky pop songs. You’re guaranteed to be touched in your special spots if you see her live, too.”

Hoobastank frontman Doug Robb
“I’m listening to lots of Soundgarden, one of my favorite bands of all time. Chris Cornell was built to sing, he has one of the greatest rock voices ever. Their music had a haunting, unpredictable yet beautiful and powerful sound. Soundgarden is timeless.”

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