O.T.C. 13 Music Meets Film

Hey again everyone, I've got to make this short because I'm currently writing from my tablet (my computer has taken an aggravating turn for the worse). Anyway, a few days ago Dave Hause of the Philly Punk group The Loved Ones released his music video for his debut single off of his first solo record Resolutions. The video for the track Time Will Tell shows Dave himself re-enacting Martin Scorsese's short film The Big Shave as he sings directly to the viewer. The video tries to convey the same sense of dealing with daily monotony as the short it references, and uses that to compliment the similar sentiment the song shares. While some might find the use of simulated blood off putting, the video uses the stark visuals to amazing affect (at least in my opinion). But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself (if you feel the above mentioned visuals won't bother you, that is).

*Please Note* I'm posting the direct link at the moment only because the ability to embed is currently unavailable to me. I will embed the actual vide as well as The Big Shave film it references when I can get to a functioning PC*

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=zd8E4xRheZA

O.T.C 12 The Break Results!

Hey everyone sorry for the lag in posts (it's been a pretty rough past couple of weeks), but here I am finally with the results of The Break Contest's final rounds. These five bands will go on to represent their respective regions in a FREE winner-takes-all show at the Gramercey Theatre in New York, NY on April 23rd. So here you have it, the final five:

     Wordspit Theillest

     Mazmyth

     Breathing Blue

     I Am Fighting

     (TBA)

Well there you have it! These five groups will play it out for the title of Break Contest Champions, and the numerous prizes and privileges that come with it.

O.T.C. 11 part 1 "We've Got To Hold On To What We've Got"

Well today is the day dear readers; The Break Contest comes to it's conclusion tonight at 10pm, and brings with it the names of the final winners of the whole contest.  Heading up to The Stone Pony this fine Sunday, I got the amazing opportunity to watch each of the best bands around play for the top spot at The Bamboozle Festival. Some amazing surprises from some of the youngest bands, and the explosive performances of the elder groups shook the Stone Pony to it's foundation! I will post the winners of the contest tonight on this very blog as soon as I receive them, so come on back at 10 pm!

O.T.C. 10: A Six String Sampler

Sorry everyone I've got to make this one a little sparse (life's always about playing catch up as they say), but I have a few new local bands for you all to listen in on and spread the love to.  Some great sounds coming from these fine folks so please give each your ear, even for a second. You'll be glad you did!


1. Collisions of Southern NJ
       Rock / Alternative / Indie

2. This Time Around of Philadelphia, PA
       Pop-Punk / Rock

3. Mike Reisman of Cherry Hill, NJ
       Singer/Songwriter

4. Andrej The Giant of Laurel Springs, NJ
       Rock

5. Sounds From Atlantis of Westville, NJ
       Americana / Indie / Rock

6. Joe Wilson of Bergen County, NJ
       Acoustic / Folk / Rock

7. Val Emmich of Manalapin Township, NJ
       Alternative / Indie / Rock

8. A Balance Between of Bergen County, NJ
       Experimental / Hardcore / Rock

9. The Death of Me of Montclair, NJ
       Indie / Post punk / Rock

10. Waking Lights of Northern NJ
       Folk Rock / Punk / Soul

11. Khaled Dajani of New York City, NY
       Alternative/ World/ Fusion

12. Roland Ramos of Hoboken, NJ
       Reggae / Ska / Soul

13. Readymade Breakup of Asbury Park/Jersey City, NJ
       Classic Rock / Powerpop / Rock