Mind Equals Blown

2012 is on its way.  We at Mind Equals Blown have an idea of some bright young bands rearing to make their mark on the scene in 2012. Below is a list of bands that each staff member feels has what it takes to make it big in 2012, but only time will tell who

SOPA and PIPA may have been shut down (for now at least), but the fight is not over. ACTA (the Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement) is currently in the process of being signed by countries that are willing to follow along with its laws and values. In a nutshell, this is a proposed plurilateral agreement that will

After a somewhat lackluster Week 5, it’s a brand new week with seven new acts being announced, ranging everywhere from pop-rock to ravecore, and reggae to hardcore. Get ready, readers. You’re in for a treat this week. Band: The Green (All Dates) Check Out: “Love & Affection” from Ways & Means Similar To: Common Kings, The Aggrolites, The

With the fifth week of band announcements, it seems that the festival mainly tailored to those who are into either metal or reggae and ska. Could the reason be that these bands in particular stand above in the rest? Band: After The Burial (All Dates) Check Out: “Your Troubles Will Cease and Fortune Will Smile Upon You”

For what many may think is a dead format, the fact is that sales of vinyl records are increasing year after year. Nielsen SoundScan projects vinyl in 2011 to have a 25 percent increase in sales from the previous year. But how much is really sold, who buys it, and why? For perspective, Nielsen has

Lana Del Rey: perhaps one of the most controversial hipsters in pop culture today. Some love her, most hate her, and I am certainly a member of the latter. After this weekend’s crash and burn performance on Saturday Night Live, more and more people are coming to agree with me. People think she is awful

You’ve already heard the brilliance that is A Lot Like Birds‘ 2011 record Conversation Piece. We can all agree that producer Kris Crummett did a hell of a job putting together one of the year’s most eclectic records. But maybe you can do better. We at MEB are proud to team up with Doghouse Records

Last Wednesday, seven more acts were announced to be playing this coming summer’s installment of Warped Tour. However, with this week providing a large variation of bands playing select dates, will this week live up to the hype of the last three weeks? Band: Funeral Party (All Dates) Check Out: “Giant” from The Golden Age