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5.8.08 Gang of Four Post-Punk / Funk-Rock / Other Official news: "Gang of Four minus two: Original rhythm section Allen and Burnham depart.
The original and best-loved line-up of famed post-punk icons Gang of Four reunited in 2005 to great acclaim and success, unfortunately all good things must come to an end. Bassist Dave Allen and drummer Hugo Burnham are moving on, although singer Jon King and guitar-player Andy Gill will continue, focusing on writing and recording new music as Gang of Four..." 5.7.08 The Wedding Present Alternative / Indie Official news: "The new Wedding Present single is out now! 'The Thing I Like Best About Him Is His Girlfriend' - The Wedding Present's first ever 'download only' single - comes in four different versions and is out now on Vibrant Records [Catalogue No. VIBD01] and Manifesto Records.
Please note that there will not be a CD or vinyl release of this
single, so the only way to obtain a copy is via sites like iTunes, 7digital &
Emusic." 5.6.08 Firewater Folk / Indie /Punk Out today: Firewater's 'The Golden Hour' (enchanced CD). "Blistering and excoriating, a rousing set of rootsy world-punk. Beautiful, absurd, acerbic and desperate. Explores klezmer, ska, banda and a dozen other sounds that turn into a brew that is 100% Firewater." - Bloodshot RecordsListen & buy 5.5.08 You Say Party! We Say Die! New Wave / Indie / Rock Official message: "Free 'Like I Give a Care' Remix MP3!
Who doesn't like remixes? Who doesn't like free mp3s? Who doesn't like it when they're combined? This is a remix by the (RAC MIX) Group. The same people who made the 'Monster' remix last spring. It has to be one of my favorites. Enjoy it, love it, dance to it, marvel at its glory." - sos (You Say Party! We Say Die!) 5.2.08 Yazoo Pop / Electro
Official message: "Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet discuss the formation of Yazoo in a video
clip taken from the forthcoming Yazoo 'In Your Room' 4 disc boxset." 5.1.08 Haale Alternative / Psychedelic / Other "Haale (as in halle-lujah), is a downtown New Yorker of Iranian descent whose name means ‘the halo around the moon.’ On her breathtaking full-length debut, 'No Ceiling', she draws on that heritage freely, but filters it through a contemporary prism. That is, she extracts the Persian influence of her bloodline and the Sufi trance tradition, while weaving in her fondness for Hendrix, Dylan, Radiohead, and psychedelia." - Taken from bio We especially dig the title song, 'No Ceiling'. Check it out by clicking here. 4.30.08 Truth In Fiction - Free L.A. Show! Pop / Powerpop / Rock Official message: "Free Show in Los Angeles (CA) next Wed.!!
Wednesday, May 7th
P Diddy rented the club for the 6th so we had to move it!!
Free free free free!!" - Truth in Fiction 4.29.08 HIM See HIM's 'Kiss Of Dawn (live)' video, from the brand new 'Digital Versatile Doom' DVD, now. Note: you must have at least Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 to view. 4.28.08 Ben Sollee = Amazing Acoustic / Alternative / Folk
Wow. We are blown away by Ben Sollee! His music is right-out-of- Ben's 'If You're Gonna Lead My Country' EP comes out May 13th and his new full-length release, 'Learning To Bend', hits stores on June 10th. Ben is currently on a serious tour of the U.S., and Canada not so far off. We can't do him justice with our words, so please click here to check out his music now. 4.25.08 Holy Fuck Experimental / Electronica / Rock Upcoming Holy Fuck Shows:
Apr 27 - Coachella Valley Music
Apr 28 - 4th and B
May 1 - La Zona Rosa
May 2 - Palladium Ballroom
May 5 - City Hall
May 8 - Fillmore
May 9 - Aragon Ballroom
May 29 - Primavera Sound
Jun 2 - Sound Academy
Jun 3 - Metropolis
Jun 6 - McCarren Park Pool
Jun 13 - Synch Festival
Jun 28 - Glastonbury Festival 4.24.08 The Happy Hollows Rock / Indie / Experimental Official message: "We recently were invited to play Adam McKay's (director of Anchorman, Talladega Nights and upcoming movie, Step Brothers) birthday party! He invited us and Deerhoof! It was so amazing, and a dream come true, to play with Deerhoof! They are the loveliest, most talented, sweetest band ever!! It was such an honor to play Adam McKay's birthday. He is truly the coolest, most hilarious, most loveable man in show biz. It was one of the greatest experiences ever. I posted pics of it in our pictures... - Sarah ( The Happy Hollows) 4.23.08 Tom Tom Club Pop / Nu-Funk / New Wave Official message: "What better way to jump-start the summer than with a dance party? Join rhythm masters Tom Tom Club at a few select venues in June that include two dates as Devo's "Special Guest" and a co-headline appearance with Gang of Four.
June 17 Fairfield Theater Company
June 20 Massive Attack's Meltdown
June 26 McCarren Park Pool
June 27 Bank Of America Boston
The band includes: We hope to see you at one of the shows." -
Chris and Tina 4.22.08 Sleepercar Rock / Alternative Official message: "Sleepercar (featuring Jim Ward of Sparta) has a new album in stores today! If you haven't checked out Sleepercar yet, go to the Myspace page and listen to some tunes! 'West Texas' hits stores TODAY so stop by your favorite record store (support the independents!) or don't even leave that seat you're in and purchase from iTunes!" 4.21.08 MxPx Punk / Pop Punk Upcoming MxPx Shows:
Apr 22 @ The Shelter, Detroit, MI 4.18.08 Our Babble The other day a musician asked me what I consider to be "original" nowadays. I haven't given my answer yet, but in the meantime I'll say a person who declares themself to dislike the taste of bacon. Is there anyone else out there that has a guest room dedicated to housing plastic food storage containers? So many shapes and sizes, and different lids... Granted, we cannot keep them organized so their bits are scattered throughout the room. We try to reuse them for the Earth's sake, but really. - Stacy 4.17.08 Razrez Tropical / Glam / Rock Official news: "Our first album is recorded and mastered... currently we are contacting labels for a summer release." - Razrez Until their debut comes out, you can check out great tracks like 'Horses' and 'Rock N Roll City' by visiting HERE. 4.16.08 Hybrasil Indie / Electronica / Pop Hybrasil's debut release, 'The Monkey Pole' (Manazo Records), is out now. A few of our most loved tracks are 'We Got Music', 'Heads Up' and 'A Million Moments'. Click here to listen to these songs now. Here's what they had to say about one of our all-time fave bands: "Saw The Waterboys up on your top friends. We toured with them last year and had a blast. Mike Scott is one of the nicest people we've had the pleasure of meeting in music." 4.15.08 New Death In June Dark Ambient / Folk / Neofolk It's been three years since Death in June have released a new studio album. The new release, 'The Rule of Thirds', is available now! For more information, click here. 4.14.08 Simply Red's Mick Hucknall There's a new, and official, Mick Hucknall website up! Official news: "You can now listen to clips of all the new tracks from the forthcoming new solo album ‘Tribute To Bobby’ at mickhucknall.com. You will also find loads of information about the album and tour there (new tour dates have been added) and you can watch a short documentary all about the album." 4.10.08 Wild Light Rock / Pop / Indie Earlier this year Wild Light was "rehearsing for the studio - writing new stuff, going over old stuff, playing the best we've ever played." In the meantime, we'd like you to check out their songs 'Dark Fire' and 'Red House', both from last year's EP, 'Wild Light'.
4.9.08 Pretty Good Dance Moves Indie / Lounge / Electronica "...this is an electronic band that uses computers as little as possible- they are able to incorporate acoustic elements like the violin, pianet, and xylophone into the mix without anything sounding out of place." - Official website We especially love the songs 'Demons Dancing' and 'State of Mind' from the recent Pretty Good Dance Moves 'PGDM' EP. Click here to listen to them now, and for more info. 4.8.08 M83 Rock / Pop / Shoegaze "Today, Mute/EMI release 'Graveyard Girl' as a digital single. The single features an exclusive remix by Yuksek." M83's 'Saturdays = Youth', their fifth studio album, will available April 15th. 4.7.08 Lil Beck's Babble Rock "I'm just not in the mood for jokes today. I'm pretty depressed about Chuck Heston kicking the bucket. I'm not sad because some gun-loving nutcase is dead, although he was cool in those 70s sci-fi flix. But I never saw Soylent Green... And I just learned from his obit that all the food people in the future will have to eat will be made out of PEOPLE! I'm pretty bummed about this. There are many people (other than Heston) who I like quite a bit. But I do not want to eat thems." Peace, Greg (Lil Beck) May we suggest a listen to Lil Beck's 'Life After Hip Hop'? Click here. 4.4.08 Gates of Light Rock / Progressive  "Gates of Light is an evolving project based in the Bay Area. Our mission is to create and perform music that evokes the mystery and power of divine union." - Official website Stephanie Shira, our West Coast Correspondent, checked them out at San Fran's Bottom of the Hill on March 25th. Stephanie told Stacy, "Great call... I loved the whole set." Click here to view our concert review and photos. 4.3.08 Gift Culture Down-tempo / IDM / Breakbeat "The Gift Culture project is based on sounds, imagery, and art derived from DSP technology, analogue synthesis, and computer-based non-linear editing. As Gift Culture maestro Michael Hale explains, "In this day and age, it is possible to sculpt light and sound as if they were clay. Any possible sound you can imagine can be created." " - Official website We enjoyed GC's music clips and especially recommend the songs, 'Chrysalis' and 'Kung Fu Hustle'. Click here to listen. 4.2.08 Ferras Pop / Rock Official news: "Ferras’ debut album 'Aliens & Rainbows' available now!" We really like the tracks 'Liberation' and 'Aliens and Rainbows'. Click here to listen to them now and for more album info. 4.1.08 Remix Radiohead Official news: "Radiohead, iTunes and GarageBand are giving you the opportunity to remix the band's new single 'Nude'. To make remixing easy, the separate 'stems' from the song are available to purchase from iTunes here. The 'stems' available are bass, voice, guitar, strings/fx and drums. You can mix them in any way you like, either by adding your own beats and instrumentation, or just remixing the original parts.
If you purchase all five 'stems' from iTunes during the first week they're available, you'll be sent an access code to a GarageBand file ready to open in GarageBand or Logic. However, you don't need GarageBand to do a remix, all the stems are in iTunes Plus format and compatible with several music software platforms." |
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5.8.08 NineYears
Trip Hop / Down-tempo / Electronica
We like what we're hearing from NineYears in regards to their recent release, 'Duality' (BDM Records). We especially dig 'Free is Your Mind', 'You Can Get it Right', and 'Envie de Toi'.
Music clips
5.7.08 Munk
Alternative / Rock / Pop
"The long awaited follow-up to 2003's 'Severed', 'Modest Among The Living' showcases the breadth of Boston based Singer / Songwriter / Producer Munk's ability to blend the sonically alluring qualities of Radiohead with the pop sensibility of The Beatles. - Official website
We really like the tracks 'Grave', 'Brush Against Me' and 'Sometimes'.
Music clips & info
5.6.08 Lit - Sad News
Rock / Alternative / Powerpop
Official news: "We are sad to have to be writing you all this letter. Our brother, Allen Shellenberger, is currently in the hospital undergoing testing and treatment for a brain tumor that was just discovered. We are still not sure what his prognosis is and we are all standing by and waiting for test results to come in. Please say a prayer and keep him in your thoughts.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to make the shows this week in the UK and Europe. We were all so excited to come. At this point we have to just stay put and be by Allen while he goes through this difficult time. We will make it up to you as soon as we can. We know some fans who made travel plans from other countries to see us and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Our West Coast dates right now are on hold until we know what is going on. We will post another update soon. Allen sends his thanks for the well wishes and he's sorry we had to cancel these shows. We'll be showing Allen the Lit Myspace page with your comments of support. Thanks for your understanding." -Lit
5.5.08 The Dandy Warhols
Rock / Total Coolness
Official news: "Beginning today, May 05, 2008, '...Earth To The Dandy Warhols...' will be available for free play in over 10,000 AMI Jukeboxes. We're also relaunching dandywarhols.com, where you will be treated to a download of the opening track of ETTDW, 'The World The People Together (Come On)'...
On May 19, 2008, you will be able to buy and download the whole enchilada, '...Earth To The Dandy Warhols...', as part of our new subscription service that will include exclusive digital audio content for one (Earth) year, including NEW b-sides and live tracks." - The Dandy Warhols
5.2.08 Digby
Indie / Rock / Pop
Official message: "For the next 5 weeks, we'll post a new song from our upcoming EP, 'The Complicated Futility'. This is the second EP of the eventual trilogy - 'A Wake In The Street'.
Head over to our Myspace page now to hear track number one, 'Gravity', and please leave us a message letting us know what ya think." - Digby
5.1.08 Bess Rogers
Folk / Indie / Pop
Official message: "Some very nice people at a bunch of radio stations around the country have been kind enough to add 'Decisions Based on Information' into rotation. Woohoo!...
But to help ensure that my record STAYS in rotation, it would be great if you could call your local station and request one of my songs! More stations will be added to this list as they come in. But if you live in one of these areas, please call and request me! Every spin helps.
Anchorage, AK - KRUA: (907)
786-6805
West Lafayette, IN - Purdue
Student Radio: (765) 496-
9797
Boston, MA - WTBU: (617) 353-
6400
Worcester, MA - WCHC: (508)
793-2474
Marquette, MI - WUPX: (906) 227-
2948
Rochester, MI - WXOU: (248)
370-4274
Fredonia, NY - WCVF: (716) 673-
3428
Thunder Bay, ONT - CILU: (807)
766-7207
Providence, RI - WDOM: (401)
865-2091
Sweet Briar, VA - WNRS: (315)
866-9200
Tacoma, WA - KUPS: (253) 879-
3267
Thank yoooooou!" - Bess Rogers
Music clips
4.30.08 American Buffalo
Psychedelic / Southern Rock / Blues
American Buffalo's website sure doesn't tell you much about them, but we do love their songs 'Stallions', 'Iron Engine' and 'New Company in Mississippi'.
Listen here
4.29.08 Bella Noir
Psychedelic / Indie / Electro
"Combining experimental arrangements with an electonica aftertouch, pushing visual boundaries and delivering their mixed personal experiences is both abrasive and understated. The diversity of NYC is their obvious spiritual home." - Official website
We really dig Bella Noir's debut EP, 'Premonitions' (Avow Records). Click here to check out some of the tracks, and be sure to listen to 'Try', 'Stand Closer', 'On The Floor', and 'Distraction.'
4.28.08 VHS Or Beta
Rock / New Wave / Pop
Official message: "New Videos from the road and Facebook!!!
What's up people?! We got some great footage from the road on our YouTube page. Be sure to check that out. Click the link and watch exclusive acoustic performances and other videos we shot ourself!!!
Check us out on Facebook too!!!" - VHS or Beta
4.25.08 The Clientele
Indie / Psychedelic / Pop
If you haven't heard 'Bookshop Casanova' from The Clientele's most recent release, 'God Save The Clientele', we highly recommend you have a listen now.
Official news: "The first ever Clientele forum is now open; it's run by people independent of the band, but band members will probably be flitting in and out to answer any questions about guitars, chords, songs, drums, the good old days, the future, tour stories, Florentine Renaissance medallions, slap bass techniques, Mel's pesto recipes, or anything else that you may want to know...
You can also talk among yourselves, as long as you do so standing to attention, with a look of groveling servitude on your faces. In any case, you can sign up HERE."
4.24.08 Apollo Heights
Alternative / Shoegaze / Indie
A new Apollo Heights video, 'Shallow by Shallow', was released today. It was directed by Delano Franklin, visuals by Yuko Sueta. The song 'Shallow by Shallow' appears on their most recent release, 'White Music for Black People'.
4.23.08 Sparks
Rock / Pop / Other
Official news: "We can now reveal the title of the exclusive CD that Golden Ticket holders will receive. Written by Sparks especially for the occasion the song is called 'Islington N1'.
Here is a sneak preview of one of the verses:
Hey it's only 20 nights
We'll return to former heights
Pianissimo again
Even this we will transcend
Then you'll see those open arms
And again the lovely charms of
Islington N1
Remember that this CD is only available to Golden Ticket holders."
More information
4.22.08 Sum 41
Rock / Alternative
Official news: "Sum 41's video for the song 'With Me' will be making its TRL debut this Thursday (4/24).
TRL is on at 3:30PM (EST) and the video will be the "First Look" video of the day."
Official website
4.21.08 Nicholas Megalis
Indie / Pop / Rock
Official message: "I just released my new studio album, 'Praise Be, Hype Machine'." - Nicholas Megalis
We love the tracks we've heard thus far, 'The Holder', 'Drunk With Glory', and 'The Phase'! Visit HERE to hear these tracks now, and for more album info.
4.18.08 Head of Skulls!
Rock / Punk / Post punk
'The Liquid Ball' is the "debut EP from the hot & heavy Chicago trio that is the Head of Skulls!." It's out now, and we gotta say we especially like the track 'Ghost of a Wreck'.
Music clips & info
4.17.08 Last Falling
Progressive / Indie / Rock
We've just been introduced to the music of L.A.'s Last Falling. If you are not yet familiar with them, we highly recommend having a listen to the songs 'Heroin No. 1', 'One Point Six One Eight' and 'Buried in Bloom'. Acoustic versions of 2 of these songs are currently being offered as free downloads.
Music clips
4.16.08 Omar Torrez Band
Rock / Funk / Latin
Our Wednesday night is starting to feel like Friday night thanks to the music of the Omar Torrez Band! Songs like 'The Beat Outside', 'We Are' and 'Sunshine' are highlights that we've heard so far on their most recent release, 'The Beat Outside'.
Click here to listen to the above mentioned tracks and for upcoming California tour dates.
4.15.08 Paper Rival
Indie / Rock / Alternative
Official message: "Paper Rival is happy to announce the release of their debut full-length record. Produced by Patrick Damphier, 'Dialog' will be in stores May 20, 2008."
They will be embarking on a fairly thorough US tour starting May 4th. Click here for tour dates and new music clips.
4.14.08 TSOL News
Punk / Rock
Official message: "Our Midwest tour has been cancelled. Sorry, but we couldn't leave our jobs at that time. Doing shows has always been just fun for us, and we can't survive by playing punk rock. Jack is on a business trip and that's why he's in all those different towns.
If you want to have a cup of coffee with him, write him here. He will be in: Dallas, Okla City, Fargo, Des Moines, Nashville, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale.
He perfers his coffee black and without spit."
Official TSOL
4.10.08 Neva Dinova
Indie / Folk Rock / Other
Neva Dinova's 'You May Already Be Dreaming':
"From the spacious guitar washes of 'A Man and His Dream' to the sweeping, dusty strength of 'Clouds', this is the band’s most fluid and realized effort to date. 'You May Already Be Dreaming' was self-recorded in the corner of a friend’s warehouse space in Omaha, NE, and later mixed with the help of Ian Aiello at Presto!, Mike Mogis’ recording studio, in the fall of 2007." - Official website
You can download one of our favoritre tracks, 'Clouds', for free! Click here to download, to listen to music clips and for more album information.
4.9.08 Ohio's The Atomic Atoms
Rock / Alternative
"The album’s finished, and we twiddle our thumbs waiting for April 12th to roll around." - The Atomic Atoms
You can purchase the new album, 'Electrophile' (Indicity Records), here. Make sure to listen to one of the new tracks, 'Shoot to Kill', while you're there!
4.8.08 Midge Ure (Ultravox)
Official news: "A preview of Midge Ure's long-awaited covers album will be released as a 2-track promo single, to German radio for the tour there in April. This limited edition CD (1000 copies), entitled simply 'Two', will also be sold at the German shows and online in the midgeure.com shop, shipping from April 28th.
Track listing:
01. Man Of The World
02. Alfie
The full CD, entitled 'Ten', is to follow later this year."
In addition, a new 'Intimate Moments' live CD and DVD set has just been released.
More information
4.7.08 Renfue
Alternative / Rock
"Fronted by a powerful female vocalist, Renfue is taking the Indie scene by storm. With all the help of their loyal and loved fans, they have been able to put on very successful and energetic shows all across Southern California." - Official website
We really dig their songs 'I've Said Too Much' and 'What You Wanted'. Click here to hear them now.
4.4.08 Televandals
Indie / Electronica / Punk
Official message: "Just wanted to let you know that our debut EP is now available... If you have a chance check out our stuff, and if you totally dig it and it causes you to break into uncontrolled fits of shameless dancing, grab yourself a copy of the album.
BTW, we'll be coming up to Maine and NH soon, so keep an eye out." Cheers, Televandals
The EP, 'Madison Avenue Reality', is available through CD Baby, iTunes, and other fine stores. Click here for more information and music clips. Make sure to listen to 'Downpour' and 'Dirty Lovers'.
4.3.08 Alex Romero
Pop / Electronica / Alternative
"Hailed as Björk’s male heir by his fans, innovative electronica musician Alex Romero has single-handedly crafted his own brand of music. His unique sound is a fusion of various genres ranging from trip-hop to Afro-Cuban music, incorporating mashed samples, prepared guitars and more traditional instruments." - Official website
We really like his songs 'Moving On' and 'Bite of Apple'.
Music clips
4.2.08 Des Roar
Rock / Garage / Other
NY's Des Roar's been creating a stir with their infectious style that features a soulful '60s rock 'n roll side, and other times showcases more of a '50s feel.
We like their sense of humor too. Turns out we're actually in love with a song about Ted Bundy (the serial killer), 'Ted Bundy Was A Ladies Man'. We also really dig 'When in Rome'. Click here to check these songs out now.
4.1.08 Drive By
Rock / Alternative / Indie
Official message: "The other day, I was given the new Drive By record by my dear friend Todd Price. For those of you who are unfamiliar, he sings and plays guitar in the band. I had been eagerly awaiting this record quite some time. Their initial release floored me. It's everything about music that I love. Amazing and honest rock songs. Todd has the uncanny knack to write the kind of chorus that I'm jealous...
Upon listening to their record 'A Delicate Situation' I was knocked on my ass once again, and I expected nothing less. If this band isn't gigantic by the end of the year, then there's no justice in the world... On April 8th, 'A Delicate Situation' is released and I recommend you all make a B line to the record store and grab one. The songs are sure to be ingrained in your skull for quite some time." - Regards, Mikeyway (My Chemical Romance)
Drive By is on tour with My Chemical Romance. For more information and music clips, click here.
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Win official Stacy Bugg merchandise. 4 winners will be chosen! Contest ends May 4th, 2008 @ midnight CST. Contest has ended 5.8.08 Bo Bice: Rock / Southern Rock When you hear the name Bo Bice you instantly think of American Idol, don't you? Well, Bo's much more than that. His new album, 'See The Light', is really rockin'! I actually tuned in to American Idol last night just to see his performance as a special guest. I'll be talking with him next Tuesday, so watch for an interview soon. Oh, and check out his new music HERE. - Stacy 5.7.08 Dogs: Punk / Rock Dogs are currently offering a free download of the fab song, 'Clean Yourself Up Boy'! Click here 5.6.08 Red Knife Lottery: Rock / Soul / Indie Official message: "You can now order our 7" ('Hip Bruisers') at the new Init Records Webstore." - Red Knife Lottery Music clips 5.5.08 Wolf Parade: Indie / Rock Official news: "A tour... and an album in June. We figured it was about time." - Wolf Parade Tour dates 5.2.08 Motus Tenebrae: Metal / Gothic Italy's Motus Tenebrae sure picked a killer song to cover, The Cult's 'Rain'. You can download it for free, along with other tunes, by clicking here. 5.1.08 Tragic Black: Gothic / Rock / Punk Official news: "New pic, free download and rock!! Yes, that's right, I added a new picture, made 'Mad Hatter' a free download and wanted to say, by this time next week we will be partying in Germany for the Wave Gotik Treffen! Hell yeah!" - Vision (Tragic Black) Click here 4.30.08 Screaming Mechanical Brain: Metal / Industrial / Punk Official message: "Hold onto yer britches. 'The Protracted Failure', track 4 from 'In Defiance of Science' has just been posted to our profile. It's only going to be up for about a week, so listen to your hearts content. Sky from Foxy Shazam said that this song was the most terrifying thing he's ever heard. We agree." New Screaming Mechanical Brain EP May 27th! 4.29.08 Bayard Russell: Indie / Pop / Acoustic We especially like 'A Candle That's Burning' and 'Living At My Mom's' off of Bayard Russell's self-titled release. Listen to these tracks now, and download them for free, by clicking here. 4.28.08 The Pink Spiders: Punk / Soul / Pop Official message: "We have posted a new song called '(there ain't no soul in yer) Digital Jive' on our page. We thought as a way of piquing your interest, that rather than posting another song from the album we'd post the only song that didn't make the album. We have in effect posted the worst song we recorded. So if you like it, then mathematically speaking (transitive property?) you'll probably like the whole album. If you don't like it, it's ok. The rest of the album is better." - The Pink Spiders 4.25.08 Justice: Electronic / Christian / Club Have ya heard 'DVNO' by Justice yet? It's off of their last release, 'Cross'. Listen here 4.24.08 Drongos for Europe: Punk Because Drongos for Europe are cool, they are currently offering 2 free downloads: 'Punk Rock Radio' and 'Wake Up Call'. Click here for your copies, and a fake five finger discount rush. 4.23.08 The Cool And Deadly: Reggae / Dub / Rock We've been playing Brooklyn's The Cool and Deadly in the office today. We especially love their tune 'Tonight', from their 2008 'Deadly' EP. Click here to listen to the song and to acquire the EP. 4.22.08 Does It Offend You, Yeah?: Electro / Punk / Indie Want to make the first move but too shy? Pop 'Let's Make Out' into your car stereo... it should all fall into place. Click here to listen to it now, and for more info. 4.21.08 Check Out Douyé: Jazz / Soul / R&B We've been hearing some great music by the Nigerian born singer / songwriter, Douyé! There is a very slight Everything But The Girl feel to her song 'Still Hurting'. 'Journey' and 'Walk Away' are other favorites here. Click here to listen to these songs and others now. We look forward to the release of Douyé's debut, 'Journey', this June. 4.18.08 Milwaukee's The Lackloves: Powerpop / Indie / Rock A couple of highlights from The Lackloves' new release, 'Cathedral Square Park', are 'Bended Knees' and 'Hallmark Stars'. Click here to download these 2 songs for free, and for more album info. 4.17.08 Jeffree Star: Electro / Pop Official news: "'Beauty Killer' - my new CD coming out after summer." - Jeffree Star Visit HERE to watch for updates, for tour information, and to listen to music clips. 4.16.08 They Came From The Stars, I Saw Them: Experimental / Pop / Other The more we listen to 'Down On The Dancefloor' by They Came From The Stars, I Saw Them, the more we love it! We're going on like the 6th time in a row here... Click here to hear it for yourself. 4.15.08 Port City Music: Indie / Rock / Other How about 2 great songs for free? We really like Port City Music's songs 'Sitting Beast' and 'You Should Care' - and they are currently being offered for free download. Click here 4.14.08 The Zutons: Alternative / Rock / Soul Official message: "'Always Right Behind You' will be featured on Chris Evans' BBC Radio 2 show as part of Juke Box Jury. On air at around 6:25pm tonight (UK), text in to 88291 and show your support!" - The Zutons Zutons website 4.10.08 Leerone: Indie / Folk Rock / Experimental "For a free 3-song sampler of my debut album, email myspace@leerone.com and include your Myspace url, real name, mailing address and email address." - Leerone 4.9.08 The Meltdowns: Post punk / Rock / Indie We've heard that the East Coast's The Meltdowns are a great live band. We haven't had the pleasure of seeing them play yet but we sure like their songs 'Club Sedition' and 'Tonight We Dine'. Click here for music clips and tour dates. 4.8.08 Young @ Heart: 'Young @ Heart' (movie) opens tomorrow. Per IMDb it's "a documentary on a chorus of senior citizens from Massachusetts who cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and other unexpected musicians." 4.7.08 Temple Scene: Pop / Rock / Alternative We highly recommend checking out the songs 'Breathing' and 'Somewhere In This City' - both off of Temple Scene's new 'Another City' EP. Click here to listen to them now, and for more Temple Scene info. 4.4.08 Services: Indie / Electro / Experimental Official message: "New single & video out now!" - Services Services has been a fave here at B&B for some time now. Click the play button below to watch the new (and awesome!) 'Presenter' video. Music clips & info 4.3.08 The Experimental Tropic Blues Band: Rock / Blues / Punk The Experimental Tropic Blues Band's 'Hallelujah' will, without doubt, get the party going. Another favorite of ours, though more for mid-party, is 'Evil Can't Be Done'. Click here to hear them now and to download them free of charge! 4.2.08 The States: Rock / Indie / Alternative Official message: "Our single 'Charm Offensive' will be played on ESPN's Baseball on April 6 (that's this Sunday) at 1am." - The States Hear it now 4.1.08 Depeche Mode's Yearly Prank: On March 31st, the official Depeche Mode website indicated a new album was ready for release, 'Toast Hawaii'. It turned out to be one of their annual April Fool's jokes. Click here for more information. 3.31.08 Biirdie: Indie / Electroacoustic / Pop California's Biirdie has just released their new album, 'Catherine Avenue' (Love Minus Zero Recordings). We love their cover of 'Who Were You Thinkin’ Of' (Texas Tornados hit)! Click here to have a listen. 3.28.08 Nik Freitas: Official news: "Nik Freitas’ Team Love debut 'Sun Down' — equal parts wry, warm and sonorous — is the end product of several years of ups and downs. Freitas writes, plays, engineers and produces every note on his records. Not that he’s got a lot of expensive gear. A visit to his Poppy Peak studio/shed reveals that Nik is working low-budget minor miracles, the kind of miracles one receives via hundreds of hours on Craigslist." - Team Love 'Sun Down' is scheduled for a May 8th release. Music clips |
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