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 April 2008 Archives - We have removed all clickable links from our archives - The archives house only a selection from each of our 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 4.30.08 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'. 4.30.08 LAMB OF GOD Metal Official message: "'Walk With Me In Hell' double DVD Trailer up NOW!!
Check out the first trailer for our upcoming double DVD 'Walk With Me In Hell,' out July 1st, right here!!! It features almost 5 hours of never before seen footage from 2 years of tour!" - Lamb of God 4.29.08 HELOISE & THE SAVOIR FAIRE Electro / Rock / Visual Heloise & the Savoir Faire's 'Trash, Rats and Microphones' in stores today! Official message: "Buy the Trash, Rats and Microphones CD at the Yep Roc Web Shop (http://store.yeproc.com) and get the digital album in your stash while you wait for the mail! The DRM-free MP3s will be available in your stash as soon as you place your order."
Click here to listen to the full album: 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. 4.29.08 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 (www.myspace.com/bellanoirmusic) 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 (www.youtube.com/user/VHSorBetaMusic). 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 4.28.08 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 (myspace.com/bensollee) to check out his music now. 4.28.08 CHIBA-KEN SEEKS GUITARIST Rock / Metal / Alternative Official message: "Audition to play guitar in Chiba-Ken!
We are looking to add a second guitarist to Chiba-Ken. So, if you or someone you know lives in the NYC area and has what it takes to be in a touring band, hit us up!" 4.25.08 SIX MISTAKES BANDS MAKE ON MYSPACE I realize musicians aren't always business minded, but I think you have to try to become business minded in order to up your chances of success. There are so many small things you can do to help yourselves.
1) Unless you're last name is Morrissey, Van Halen, Jagger,... 2) When someone, like our music magazine, asks for a band's friendship, either accept it or deny it - it's that simple. Sending the following message instead is ridiculous: "Thanks for the add request. But I won't accept FR (friend requests) without message because I believe every single relationship begins with saying "Hi." Here is more of my thought. If you agree, drop me a line. I'm OK with any single word even like "Fxxkoffstopplayingthatshit!!!!!!" Sorry if this message makes you feel uncomfortable. If you don't want to take your time, just leave it and I'll deny it after a week." It's great to reach out to people/fans, but to require it is a lot to ask. 3) If your MySpace page says something like, "Buy our new album," make it easy for people to purchase it. State what outlets are selling it and/or place a link on your site. The easier you make it, the less likely you are to lose sales. 4) Place a bio, large or small (and small is better than nothing), on your page. Not only will this create more of a connection with your current or future fans, it will also provide band information to publications who wish to write about you. 5) Your MySpace music player: Each track should be labeled properly. For example, with the song title AND the name of the album it appears on. If there is no song title or album yet, may we suggest something like "demo" for the song title and "upcoming 2009 album" for the album info? 6) Keep in mind that MySpace users have the option to have all music players auto start. If they have that option chosen and you have a video (or in many cases we've seen, several videos) auto starting, your music player and videos will all be playing at the same time. It's not only unpleasant, it also makes your visitors physically stop them, or perhaps just leave your page. - Stacy 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 4.25.08 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 (myspace.com/theclienteleofficial). 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 (www.theclienteleforum.co.uk)." 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'.
4.24.08 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) 4.24.08 THE GUTTER TWINS Rock / Gothic / Alternative
Official news: "The Gutter Twins will be one of musical guests on Later With Jools Holland during their LIVE broadcast April 29th on BBC2 at 10:00PM. The band will share the stage with James, Mable John, Operator Please, Pentangle and Melody Gardot. The full show will then air on Friday May 2nd at 11:35PM on BBC2 as well." 4.23.08 APOSTLE OF HUSTLE Indie / Tropical / Folk Rock We've been enjoying the music of Apostle of Hustle. We especially love their song 'Chances Are'. Click below for an official free version that was remixed by Spoon's Jim Eno. Want another free download? Click here (myspace.com/apostleofhustle) to get their version of 'I Want a New Drug' by Huey Lewis and the News. 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 4.23.08 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
Remember that this CD is only available to Golden Ticket holders." 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." 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 (myspace.com/sleepercarwesttexas) 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!" 4.22.08 NICOLE ATKINS & THE SEA Psychedelic / Alternative / Folk Rock Nicole of Nicole Atkins & the Sea - the female Morrissey? Well, that's what comes to mind when we hear 'Maybe Tonight'. We also love 'The Way It Is'! www.myspace.com/nicoleatkins Upcoming Shows:
Apr 24 2008 8:00P
Stacken Stockholm 4.21.08 SENSER Alternative / Rock / Electronica Expect a new album from Senser this summer... "'End Of The World Show' is a stream of consciousness, a multi-themed cut & paste with the central idea that it's part of human nature to always think that the end of the world is imminent. And of course it has come many times before for various civilizations throughout human history. Post 9/11, end-times paranoia, social isolation and constant distraction-caused consumer culture. The holographic nature of the body and the universe, modern warfare as a kind of showbiz porn. The sexy side of the apocalypse. These are all themes running through 'End Of The World Show'. Senser were a key part of the early 90’s music scene: having released a truly seminal and mould-breaking album ‘Stacked Up’ which achieved No 4 in the UK album chart and worldwide sales of over 250,000." - Planetary We love the title song, 'End Of The World Show'!!! Click here (myspace.com/senserband) to listen to it now! 4.21.08 MXPX Punk / Pop Punk Upcoming MxPx Shows:
Apr 22 @ The Shelter, Detroit, MI 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 the link below 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'.
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 4.18.08 TESCO VEE (THE MEATMEN) Hardcore / Punk Years ago I use to listen to The Meatmen a lot, but I don't recall ever seeing this show, Way USA, that was hosted by Tesco Vee. I think, 'think' being the key word here, that it aired on MTV back in the day. This clip is entertaining after all these years. BTW - I feel compelled to announce that I always liked TSOL. - Stacy
4.17.08 NYC'S NEW PROFESSIONALS Rock / Pop / Rock Official news: "New Professionals FREE downloads!!!! Go to our page (myspace.com/newprofessionals) for free downloads of 'Coffee & Medication' and 'Wonderin’ About You' off our new record, 'Coffee & Medication'!" 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 www.myspace.com/razrez. 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.
4.16.08 ENTER SHIKARI Hardcore / Trance / Rock Here are the current upcoming show dates for Enter Shikari:
Apr 18 2008 2:00P
Apr 26 2008 12:00P
Jun 13 2008 12:00P
Jun 14 2008 2:00P Jun 20 2008 1:00P Hurricane Festival Scheeßel
Jun 21 2008 1:00P
Jun 29 2008 12:00P
Jul 4 2008 6:00P
Jul 5 2008 12:00P 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 (www.myspace.com/omartorrez) to listen to the above mentioned tracks and for upcoming California tour dates. 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'. Visit myspace.com/hybrasil 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, please visit the link below. 4.15.08 STACY'S NEW FAVORITE: UNEXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN Post punk / Minimalist / Gothic "We've created the Unextraordinary Gentlemen (UXG) to explore our love for post-punk, synth-pop, industrial & experimental music combined with the literary genre of Victorian fantasy." - Official website There's a very sexy, and sometimes a slightly unnerving, side to the beautiful music the Unextraordinary Gentlemen make. 'Black Iron Road', 'Open Arms Empty Air' and 'Mr. Soot's Little Black Book' are a few of our favorites. Visit myspace.com/unextraordinarygentlemen to listen to these songs now. 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. Visit www.myspace.com/paperrival 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 at jackloydjones@verizon.net. 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." 4.14.08 NICK LOWE Official message: "Nick Lowe on tour in April with Ron Sexsmith! Catch Nick Lowe on tour this month:
14-Apr Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern We're excited to announce that Ron Sexsmith has signed to Yep Roc and will be touring with Nick for the dates listed above.
Ron will be releasing his new album, 'Exit Strategy For The Soul', this June! Sign up for our Ron Sexsmith mailing list to be kept up-to-date. You'll be the first to stream the full album and find out when it is available for preorder." 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'.
4.10.08 WANT TO ASK BRAD OF 3 DOORS DOWN A QUESTION? Rock / Alternative We're going to be interviewing Brad of 3 Doors Down and thought we'd give 2 lucky people the opportunity to ask him a question IF we get 2 really good questions. Note: If we use your question, you give us the right to use your full name, and to list the state you reside in, in the interview. Submit your question for Brad to interviews@babbleandbeat.com by 10PM CST tonight (April 10th, 2008). Be sure to include your full name, state, and question in your email. Also, you must put 'Question for Brad' on the subject line. 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! Visit www.myspace.com/nevadinova 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), at the link below. Make sure to listen to one of the new tracks, 'Shoot to Kill', while you're there! 4.9.08 EVIL MARIA Garage / Rock / Indie Official news: "Neo-sixties garage band Evil Maria release first album. Self titled album, 'Evil Maria', released through Spill Records: Los Angeles, Summer 2008 -- After releasing and touring behind three CDs on his Spill Records label, singer / songwriter and guitarist Evren Goknar named his rock band Evil Maria for his fourth release. Their music is best characterized as neo-sixties garage pop, infusing edgy rock elements with pop and early new wave. Bands such as Elvis Costello and The Attractions, The Kinks, The Pixies, and Nirvana influence their music..." For music clips and more album info, visit their MySpace site (myspace.com/evilmariatheband). We ADORE the tracks 'Along The Way' and 'California' - make sure to check them out! 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 below 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. 4.8.08 BEST OF DREAM THEATER: 'GREATEST HIT' Metal / Progressive Rock
Official news: "Dream Theater's first-ever best-of spans 1991-2005 and features 22 tracks split evenly between two discs spotlighting the quintet's metallic and melodic sides. Along with their radio hit 'Pull Me Under', the “21 other pretty cool songs” include rare single edits, B-sides, and revelatory new remixes. Available now." - Rhino 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: 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. 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'. Visit www.myspace.com/renfue to hear them now. 4.7.08 HOWL Indie / Rock / Alternative "We blend pop sensible melodies with intelligent lyrics and instrumental hooks to create an indie rock experience that hits you in the head, the heart, and the feet." - Howl We thoroughly enjoyed listening to their self-titled EP! Our very favorite tracks are 'Vanishing Act' and 'World Wars'. Visit www.myspace.com/howlonline to listen to some of their music (free downloads available currently), and to obtain more information on Howl. 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'? myspace.com/gregocarman8lilbeck 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. 4.4.08 MORPHO - NEW (& FREE) EP Dub / Electronica "Morpho, a French artist from Paris, inspired by ethnical and mystical dub suggestions, presents 'Maracudja' EP, an oniric and exotic voyage into a fabulous and imaginary land... floating slowly on the waves of a quiet sea." - A Quiet Bump.
You can download the 'Maracudja' EP for free at www.aquietbump.com/aqbmp013.html. 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 below 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'. 4.3.08 FINGER ELEVEN VIDEO Alternative / Rock Official news: "'I’ll Keep Your Memory Vague' is now available online. Add it to your favorites on YouTube, add to your Yahoo! Music Playlist or check it out on AOL Popeater’s Video of the Day!" - Finger Eleven
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'. Visit myspace.com/giftculturemusic 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 below to listen to them now, and for more album info. 4.2.08 MASON BROTHERS Acoustic / Folk / Rock The new, and first full-length, album by Mason Brothers, 'The Sun, the Moon and the Sea', is available now. "It showcases the brothers' acoustic leanings, with
elaborate finger-picked guitars, splashes of lap steel, percussion, and piano.
Also featured on this record are the brothers' stark, imagistic, yet
hopeful lyrics." 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 below 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 below. 4.1.08 MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO Electronica / Dub / Concrete Meat Beat Manifesto - 'Autoimmune', April 8th: "Now after many years of silence, Meat Beat Manifesto is back! With this tenth album, 'Autoimmune', the seminal electronic band is pushing the musical boundaries even further than they've gone before. Focusing on the type of music he likes to create, mastermind Jack Dangers has created a tour de force of electronic genius which is sure to spark renewed interest in the dubstep and electronic music scenes." - Metropolis 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 (www.radioheadremix.com/buy). 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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An Interview With 2ND DAY CRUSH 2nd Day Crush discusses their new album, our culture of vanity and fear, Prince, where they crash on tour, & more. Click image to view interview. 
CONTEST
Win official Stacy Bugg merchandise. 4 winners will be chosen! Contest ends May 4th, 2008 @ midnight CST. Contest has ended 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 (myspace.com/smb). 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! 4.30.08 Barenaked Ladies: Pop / Rock / Alternative 'Snack Time' (Label: Desperation), the new Barenaked Ladies release, drops May 6th. www.amazon.com 4.29.08 Man and Machines: Industrial / Gothic / Punk Official news: "Man and Machines debut album August 2008!" myspace.com/ manandmachines 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: www.myspace.com/ bayardrussell 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. myspace.com/ thepinkspiders 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 4.28.08 Eat Cake With Interpol (NY): "A few days ago I was at La Valetta the Mexican bakery. Alberto, the owner, keeps decrepit rotting wedding cakes in the window to scare off the gringos. But a few of us local hipsters have gotten hip to fact that their food is awesome and they charge almost nothing. Occasionally I'll see a character like Larry Tee in there or Cindy Sherman or three quarters of Interpol." - Roger Greenawalt, Record Producer Roger writes a very interesting blog that can be found here: http://blog.myspace.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction= blog.view&friendID= 85716612&blogID= 385635638&Mytoken= E4C9C2EF-273C-494D -B12C39820A7EA99E 49763196 4.25.08 U2: Rock / Alternative Official news: "The band (U2) are back in the studio continuing to work up new material with Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. It's going well, is what we hear, fingers crossed for a new record in 2008." - U2.com 4.25.08 Justice: Electronic / Christian / Club Have ya heard 'DVNO' by Justice yet? It's off of their last release, 'Cross'. myspace.com/et justicepourtous 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'. Visit the link below for your copies, and a fake five finger discount rush. myspace.com/ drongosforeurope 4.24.08 Nightingales: Alternative / Glam / Rock "The Nightingales was formed by former members of Birmingham’s original punk group The Prefects." - Official website 'Wot No Blog' and 'The Lodger' are a couple of great Nightingales songs. Click below to check 'em out. myspace.com/ nightingalesmusic 4.23.08 Strange Magic: Psychedelic / Rock / Pop Canada's Strange Magic is currently offering a few free downloads. We love '12 in the Mirror' and 'Bonavista'. myspace.com/the radiowaves 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 on the link below to listen to the song and to acquire the EP. http://cdbaby.com/ cd/cooldeadly2 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 below to listen to it now, and for more info. myspace.com/does itoffendyou 4.22.08 Ringo Deathstarr: Ambient / Shoegaze / Pop Texas sure cranks out some great bands, and pageant girls. Ringo Deathstarr is one of those bands. Their sound isn't overly original though; there is a strong Jesus and Mary Chain influence. They are currently giving away free downloads of their songs 'Some Kind of Sad' and 'Your Town'. myspace.com/ ringodeathstarr 4.21.08 Islands: Indie / Rock 'Arm's Way', the new release from Islands, will be available from Rough Trade on May 19th and from Anti- on May 20th. Click below for music clips - make sure to listen to 'Creeper'! www.myspace.com/ islands 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 below to listen to these songs and others now. myspace.com/douye theartist 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 below to download these 2 songs for free, and for more album info. myspace.com/ thelackloves 4.18.08 The Delicious: Pop / Indie Official news: "Joyful Noise Recordings is releasing our new five song EP, 'Postcard to my Sewing Circle', on June 10th." - The Delicious We recommend checking out the tracks 'Hokusai' (from the upcoming EP) and 'Corn Syrup' (from their self-titled 2007 debut). myspace.com/ thedelicious 4.17.08 Luxxury: Electro / Gothic / Pop May we suggest grabbing your free downloads of 'Something Going On' and 'Dirty Girls Need Love Too' by Luxxury? Click below to download these songs from their official MySpace. www.myspace.com/ luxxury 4.17.08 Jeffree Star: Electro / Pop Official news: "'Beauty Killer' - my new CD coming out after summer." - Jeffree Star Visit the link below to watch for updates, for tour information, and to listen to music clips. myspace.com/ jeffreestar 4.16.08 Hip Hop At Glastonbury?: Here's an interesting Yahoo article about Jay-Z being added as a Glastonbury Festival headliner, and what Noel Gallagher of Oasis had to say about it... He's got a point. http://music.yahoo.com /read/news/12176721 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 below to hear it for yourself. myspace.com/they camefromthestars isawthem 4.15.08 The Threes: Rock / Indie / Pop Missouri's The Threes are offering a fun version of '16 Tons' for free download. You do know the song '16 Tons', right? Does "I owe my soul to the company store" ring any bells? myspace.com/ thethreeskc 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. myspace.com/ sauriandream 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 myspace.com/ thezutons 4.14.08 Oppenheimer: Indie / Pop / Electronica Official news: "'Look Up' / 'The Never Never' 7" single / download available on Fantastic Plastic Records May 5th." - Oppenheimer Hear 'Look Up' now by visiting: myspace.com/ oppenheimer 4.10.08 Norway: Electro / New Wave / Pop "Norway is pushing forward musically by creating timeless pop songs without bowing to any current popular music trends or resorting to using computers to make sounds or sequence songs." - Official website 'A Future' sounds like the brilliant 80s. myspace.com/ norway2 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'. myspace.com/ themeltdowns 4.9.08 The Spinto Band: Indie / Pop / Powerpop We've just been introduced to the music of The Spinto Band. If you're not familiar with them, we recommend checking out their songs 'Oh Mandy', 'Direct to Helmet', and 'Crack the Whip'. myspace.com/ thespintoband 4.8.08 So Ladycat: Click below to listen to 'The KKK Took My Baby Away' (Ramones) by So Ladycat, a French pin up model, Suicide Girl and singer. myspace.com/ soladycat 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. Visit below link to listen to them now, and for more Temple Scene info. myspace.com/ templescene 4.7.08 David Andrew Wiebe: Rock / Funk / Electroacoustic Are you special? 'Cuz David Andrew Wiebe's gonna give you a fab funky tune to you for free. Click below to download 'Too Late', a contagious, ray-of-sunshine kind of song. myspace.com/ davidandrewwiebe 4.4.08 Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society: Alternative / Rock / Powerpop We really dig the song 'Rated R' by Puerto Rico's Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society! Visit the link below to have a listen. myspace.com/ jeancabbieiv 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. myspace.com/ services 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 below to hear them now and to download them free of charge! myspace.com/the experimentaltropic bluesband 4.3.08 New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack: Official news: "New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (NYAAA) are to sign to REBCO RECORDS (London, UK) & DEVIL DOLL RECORDS (Los Angeles, USA) for their debut album, 'The Man With Four Tears' - now up on iTunes. We are well chuffed, I can tell you." myspace.com/newyork alcoholicanxietyattack 4.2.08 Our Babble - Press Kits: I must say that I am continually surprised at what I find in press kits. Most recently, thank you kindly for the vibrator, the melted chocolate bar, and the selection of in-date coupons... you all know who you are! - Stacy 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 myspace.com/the statesonline 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 below for more information. www.depechemode.com/ news/index.html 4.1.08 Interesting Chicago Venue: We've just heard about a little venue for traveling musicians to play called The Radish Patch (2122 N. Maplewood Ave., Chicago, Illinois). We love their MySpace photo album of carved radish people. For more information and to view photos, click below. myspace.com/ theradishpatch |
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