Course of Empire

I don't know if this is the same Course of Empire that used to play industrial-tinged pop metal in Dallas back in the '90s, but that'd be cool if it is.  Anyway, check out the sprawling and droning "Off on the Horizon" from the now New York based Course of Empire and download the self-titled new album here.

Daily Jam (Covers Week) - Blue Moon

In 1996, a compilation album of Dallas area bands covering the "Grease" soundtrack, cheekily called "Sandy Does Dallas!" was released.  It featured acts like The Toadies, and UFOFU, and a whole bunch of other artists that folks outside the region have never heard of.  It's got its ups and downs as a whole, but it's still pretty fun.  And one of the highlights is alt-rock and quasi-industrial band Course of Empire's take on the Billie Holiday penned "Blue Moon."  It's kind of hypnotic.  Check it out below.