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 July 2006 Archives - We have removed all clickable links from our archives - The archives house only a selection from each of our 7.31.06 NEW RACONTEURS SINGLE Official message: "The Raconteurs' new single 'Hands' is out NOW. The single is available across two different 7"s and a cd, tracklistings are as follows...
CD
7" One 7" Two If you can't make it to the shops, you can mail order all three formats
for Ł3 for this week only at 7.30.06 PIG REFUNDS FOR HOUSTON Industrial / Rock / Other Official message: "Houston Piglets - We have been informed by a few of you that Ticketmaster is not officially honouring refunds for the Houston date. It seems neither the venue or promoter's official word will do, so we'll give them yet another version of the offical word so that Ticketmaster's officially able to give you your official money back, officially. Thanks for your patience. Keep the hog pits hot. We'll see you next year." Love, PIG 7.29.06 SLOVAK REPUBLIC Electronica / Pop / Techno We really like the music we've heard from Slovak Republic so far. What we don't like is their main website. It lacks information and is not user-friendly (although it looks cute as all heck). So, we recommend checking out their MySpace site instead - where you can listen to some great clips. May we suggest giving a listen to 'Stockholm Exchange' and 'French Kiss Theory'? According to the band's blog, despite these songs being listed as being part of a release named 'I Eat Your Cereal' (2006), these songs aren't new (and were recorded in a living room!). 7.29.06 LANDLORD IS STILL AUDITIONING GUITARISTS Rock / Alternative / Indie Official message: "We are pleased to announce a lead/rhythm guitar opening for Landlord. If you are interested in auditioning, please email andres@landlordmusic.com and leave us your contact info, influences and anything else that you see fit. Take a listen to our tunes to give you an idea of our sound and what we are looking for. Landlord are currently comprised of Andres (vocals/bass) and Title (drums). Looking forward!" Landlord's tracks 'Senator' & '10 Bells' came out earlier this year, on the full-length album 'Glitterati', and kick ass. There's an ever so slight Arcade Fire flavor to them. Check out the music clips here: www.myspace.com/landlord . 7.29.06 GUILD OF FUNERARY VIOLINISTS & THE ROHAN THEATRE BAND All we can say about the Guild of Funerary Violinists and The Rohan Theatre Band is "fabulous!" For those of you with a dark side, read on... Guild of Funerary Violinists: Official description: "Dedicated to the promotion and execution of the art of Funerary Violin, a tradition once placed at the very heart of our notions of mortality but now sadly neglected if not forgotten altogether; the Guild of Funerary Violinists works tirelessly to raise awareness of both the great wealth of music composed to accompany the laying to rest of a tragically departed soul and also the profundity of ritual and symbolism associated with mortality and the Funerary Aesthetic, that seems to be so lacking in the culture of today, where Death is pushed to one side and hidden like some embarrassing family secret. It is only by staring Death in the face that you can truly say you have known Life; it is only by losing that which you hold most dear that you can truly say you have known Love; such is the Art of the Funerary Violinist: NULLUS FUNUS SINE FIDULA." The Rohan Theatre Band:
Rohan Kriwaczek is the current President of the Guild and is also the founder of The Rohan Theatre Band. He describes his music as Alternative / Folk / Gothic. We highly recommend checking out the songs 'When I'm Gone', 'Snow In Whitechapel', and 'Big Shot'. 7.28.06 STUDENT FILM SHINES Student Film is an Indie / Pop band that hails from Oklahoma City. Here's an official partial description: "Herald of heralds, creeper of creepers, the Christ child coos majestically above the inane twitters of barn mice. Since 2003, Student Film has bedazzled local and regional audiences with its atrocious refinement and relentless understatement, combining what is good with what is better: answers with questions, politics with activism, entertainment with art, the theatrical with the cinematic." We kept replaying their songs 'Crows In Action' and 'Oxycontinental Breakfast'. Bet you'll dig 'em too. 7.27.06 THE KOTTONMOUTH KINGS WANT YOUR SHOW REVIEWS Psychedelic / Hip Hop / Punk The new album by the Kottonmouth Kings, 'Koast II Koast' is out now. Official message: "Calling all heads that hit this tour! We're workin on a little somethin' somethin' for that ass and we want YOU to have a part in it!!! If you could throw us a review of the show(s) you hit on THIS TOUR ONLY... we'd be more than pumped! We're lookin' for a short paragraph about it... no need to speak on yer opinion of us as a band... but the SHOW. Please include your first name, city/venue of show, and date. If you don't include all this info we can't include you.. sorry! Also, any live shots you've taken on this tour, throw 'em our way! The larger they are the better!!!!!!! *We're only lookin' for stuff on this current tour, the Flyin' High Koast II Koast Tour (started June 23rd). Please submit everything to: reviews@suburbannoizerecords.com. Much love and respect friends!! -one love" 7.26.06 GOOD GOD. THE POEBALL IS GONE! "POEBALL HAS GONE MISSING!!!!! While all was quiet in POEland, POEBALL (the magnificent Red Soccer Ball with the POE logo on it) continued its travels (albeit-covertly). For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about: A while back, fans decided to send the POEBALL on a world tour, replacing Poe until she's free. The Ball has befriended fans from many walks of life from celebrities and firemen, to Cirque de Soliel characters and cartoonists, to Burning Man hedonists and suburban teens looking for the meaning of life and all have contributed stories and pix to the journal that POEBALL travels with. Well, all was well until about month ago when POEBALL disappeared in Austin, Texas!!!!!! The Ballz last host, PJ, victimized by Hurricane Katrina, re-located to Austin and asked us whether POEBALL would hang out with him as he got to know his new home. On Mon, 5 Jun 2006 at 11:19:28, PJ e-mailed us confirming POEBALLz safely arrived and that was the last time we heard from him. PJ has POEBALL and its journal in his custody and (in essence) all that remains from the last chapter of Psycho/RePoe history. We need it back!!!!! At this point it is unclear whether this is a kidnapping or whether PJ ran into trouble. As I see it, possible scenarios could be: PJ lost the ball (and is afraid to tell us) in which case we need to help him find it or; PJ was robbed, in which case we need to help him find the perpetrators and retrieve the ball or; he drank too much and forgot he was supposed to send it back (in which case we need to caffeinate him); or he actually kidnapped Poeball! Either way, we must get to the bottom of this and we need your help!! FYI. This is NOT (I repeat) this is NOT some sort of POEBALL publicity stunt. This is real!!!!!!!!" - Trigger Poe had a US hit with 'Angry Johnny' in the mid '90s. This message comes from a MySpace page for Poe. Poe does leave messages on it for her fans from time to time. The original message wanted to give out this PJ guy's email but we'd prefer you to just contact Trigger on MySpace if you can help find the Poeball. Listen to 'Angry Johnny' here too. 7.26.06 WANT TO WORK FOR FILTER MAGAZINE? Official message: "Filter currently has positions available as Field Marketing Representatives. Field Marketing Reps play an integral part in the breakthrough and promotion of artists. Among the myriad of functions and responsibilities, FMRs organize club nights and listening parties, they also interact closely with record stores and life style accounts (skate shops, coffee shops, clothing stores) in their markets. Reps are alsoencouraged to setup instore appearances and meet-n-greets. The rep position is a great way to learn about the music business, gain marketing experience and get your foot in the door via a reputable entertainment marketing company. Requirements:
A car Perks:
Free CDs If you meet the requirements listed and live in or near the following markets, please email your resume to vizion@filtermmm.com.
-San Diego, CA Thanks and best of luck!" 7.26.06 WIN LOLLAPALOOZA 3-DAY PASSES Official message: "On Thursday, July 27, the Chicago Reader is taking over the Lion Head Pub for a One Night Stand, featuring half-price drinks and prizes, including 3-day passes to Lollapalooza. The music of Lollapalooza and prize giveaways all night long."
Lion Head Pub
www.chicagoreader.com 7.26.06 ABOUT PHILO & THEIR UPCOMING DEBUT Experimental / Alternative / Progressive Watch for Philo's debut album, 'Self Destructive In Dark', due out Fall 2006. Official partial description: "The word PHILO originates from the Greek word philein whos definition is to love This prefix became household name when the originating members of PHILO: Corbin Thomas, Shawn Huff, and Ryan Butcher agreed that there was a lack of true love for music apparent in todays popular industry, artists, and their fans. Something was wrong. Music was no longer about the human experience of a connection. It had become a labeled stamped product and as a product is capable failing to yield a true spiritual connection from artist to fan through music. The popular industry serves music on a silver platter of fabricated lies, and egocentric imagery, in an attempt to raise quick capital at the expense of our youths dreams." 7.26.06 HERE'S A LIVE WARREN ZEVON STREAM TO START YOUR DAY
Warren Zevon Set List:
01. Detox Mansion 7.25.06 THE WEDDING PRESENT TO AUCTION OFF RARE ITEMS Official message: "In an effort to reduce the clutter in his office, David Gedge wants to reduce the size of his personal Wedding Present CD collection, so Scopitones have decided to offer some of the more rare and interesting recordings up for sale by silent auction. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the http://sacca.org.uk.
For full details of how to take part in this
auction please visit the 'forum' section of the Scopitones web site and
click on 'General'." 7.25.06 OASIS COLLECTION Official message: "Oasis have been at the helm of the worlds music scene for over ten years and, on November 20th 2006 the first ever Oasis retrospective will draw together the years of multi platinum albums, Number One singles and, unique to Oasis, instantly familiar B sides into one 18 track double album entitled 'Stop the Clocks'. Furthermore, this collection has been chosen by the band themselves - the songs they believe encapsulate their remarkable career to date. Oasis are widely regarded as the defining rock n roll band of the last decade, bestriding the music world since the release of debut single, 'Supersonic' in 1994 to the current day whilst claiming a host of records for their own. Second album, 'What's The Story, (Morning Glory)', from which several of the tracks here are drawn, remains the highest ever certified album at 14 x platinum whilst their combined album sales total close to, a remarkable 40 million sales worldwide. Unlike most albums of this nature, Oasis have sat down and undertaken the almost impossible job of picking what they consider to be their finest moments ever. So 'Stop The Clocks' is imbued with the sort of wilfulness that has helped make Oasis the favourite band of millions of people worldwide and its running order will no doubt provoke equal parts adulation and bar discussions from the millions of Oasis fans worldwide. Could it ever be any other way? 'Stop The Clocks' includes the definitive greatest B side ever, 'Acquiesce', evoking memories of the White Room performance that so many regard as Oasis greatest music television moment. Also present is 'Half The World Away', another B side that became instantly recognisable to all in the UK for its use as the theme music of TVs The Royle Family. Then come the singles, a stream of contemporary classics starting with 'Supersonic' and moving on to anthems such as 'Wonderwall', as well as more recent moments such as 'The Importance of Being Idle'. These songs explain in an instant why Oasis remain cover stars worldwide as well as being continuously name checked by contemporary bands as their greatest influence. Having spent 10 months on the road in support of the 2 million selling 'Don't Believe The Truth', 'Stop the Clocks' is released as Oasis take a well earned sabbatical prior to starting work on new material, destined for similar levels of success in the future. As such, this is not a full stop, but merely a time out; a dream set list, and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution that Oasis have made and continue to make to rock n roll. 'Stop The Clocks' - the definitive collection, chosen by the band. What's your definitive collection?" 7.24.06 THOM YORKE UP FOR MERCURY AWARD Official message: "And finally a huge congratulations to Thom Yorke who has been shortlisted for the Mercury Award 2006. This year's shortlist is about the art of the songwriter, if you want to know what life is like in Britain today, listen to the country's musicians. Amongst them and the nominees were The Arctic Monkeys, Hot Chip, Guillemots, Editors, I Campbell & M Lanegan, Lou Rhodes, Muse, Richard Hawley, Scritti Politti, Sway, and Zoe Rahman. The winner will be announced on the 5th September, so fingers crossed." - XL Recordings For more Info on the Thom Yorke and The Mercury's: 7.24.06 THE EMOTRON / THE SITUATIONALS / SETH BOULTON
"Sexy Dance Party" Official message: "Charlotte's (NC) most buzzed-about new venue, The Spot on Pecan (in the location formerly occupied by The Steeple), will present a night of the regions hottest live acts on Friday, July 28th. The bill will consist of The Seth Boulton Band, The Emotron, and The Situationals. This diverse line-up promises to be the most memorable night of music and fun of the summer. The Emotron is like nothing you've ever seen before. This one-man Spaz Rock genius will have the room losing it in minutes. With music reminiscent of Devo, lyrics reminiscent of The Violent Femmes, and a stage presence reminiscent of absolutely no one, The Emotron brings one of the highest energy shows you've ever seen. Expect crazy costume changes, weirdly wonderful songs, feats of prestidigitation, and perhaps a flaming Speedo. The Emotron is going to be your new favorite. The Situationals rock it like Blondie getting it on with Talking Heads while Cheap Trick snaps Polaroids. Their Sexy Dance Parties have quickly gained a reputation as Charlotte's hottest shows. Creative Loafings Tim Davis calls them, "an equal mix of pop, post-punk, and college-rock coloring, heavy on the indie-go blue." Amps 11 magazine says, "The Situationals hit the stage with a high energy set that was a mix between present day power pop and early new wave. Fronted by the vivacious Candice Bassett, The Situationals will bring a set of fiery originals including songs from their new EP, 'Heaven is High and The Emperor is Far Away'. Seth Boulton is a singer-songwriter. Not the folksy kind though. Sounding like David Bowie by way of The Psychedelic Furs, Boulton's songs catch the imagination and rivet the listeners attention. Between the Lines News said, What sets Boulton apart from other sensitive dudes strumming an acoustic guitar is his pairing with North Carolina cellist Nicolette Emanuelle. Her accompaniment adds just the right touch to each piece, often acting as counterweight to Boulton's up-tempo strumming. Newly added percussionist, Laura Witkowski propels the set with her insistent yet quirky rhythms. As their recent jaw dropping set at The Milestone showed, Seth Boulton & The Dream Machine is not to be missed. With such an exciting roster of talent, the latest Sexy Dance Party will be the most fun you can have. Put on your sexiest outfit, come out to The Spot, and dance the night away." 7.23.06 JORDIS TALKS ABOUT ROCK STAR: SUPERNOVA Official blog: "I'm guessing a lot of you have been curious as to what I have to say about the new season (Supernova)... I saw the first show and I think they found some really talented people. I missed the second one... although I might have to look for it because I've been hearing that someone did 'Heart Shaped Box' and my curiousity is killing me. In all honesty, it is really weird for me to watch. It brings back all those feelings of unbelievable stress and excitement... it's hard to explain. I do sort of find it amusing to watch from the outside now, knowing how the whole thing works. Well, that's it really... I guess I don't really have too much to say about it, maybe eventually I will, but right now that's all I've got." - Jordis Jordis was a favorite on the competition show 'Rock Star: Inxs'. 7.23.06 SEEKING HEAVY BANDS FOR COMPILATION CD Official message: "In a heavy band and want to get maximum exposure for not a lot of money? Get on our next worldwide extreme music compilation!!! It's an awesome way to get notice worldwide!!! You'll get copies of the CD's to help spread the word as well as exposure in a ton of zines, web sites, radio stations, and of course distributed through Turkey Vulture Records through our web site as well as tours and shows through the bands on the compilations!!! Go to www.turkeyvulturerecords.com for more info on getting on our next compilation, 'The Harder, The Better: Volume 12'!!!" 7.22.06 HALOU Electronica / Alternative / Down-tempo
Official message: *Halou hits the stage early so be sure to come at 9pm!
111 Minna Gallery 7.21.06 PEEPING TOM'S MIKE PATTON ON LOVELINE TUESDAY! Official message: "Now this makes ALL the sense in the world. Feeling lonely? Having relationship problems? Curious about your body? Time to call "Loveline"! Our very own Mike Patton (Peeping Tom) wil be the guest on the US nationally syndicated radio call in advice show, Loveline on Tuesday night July 25th! It usually airs at midnight, and they take calls so check your local affiliate listed below. Dr Drew and Mike are here to help you!!!!!!!" For real?! This is going to be very entertaining! -Stacy, Babble & Beat
KROQ (Los Angeles) "OR listen on the internet. Try it here: www.RadioMat.com." 7.20.06 SUGARCULT MESSAGE Official message: "Hello Rock-n-Roll Deviants!!... Tim here. I am glad to announce that I am writing this e-mail from the bowels of an Airport in Maui, Hawaii and when I finish I'll be 30,000 feet above the water. After five years of road tear, studio funk, and bad behavior, I decided to take a vacation and pray for forgiveness in the middle of the Pacific. I lounged at beaches, snorkled with turtles, rode a bike down a huge volcano and chickened-out diving off a waterfall (scared of heights). I also watched some 40 thousand people listen to our single 'Do it Alone' on our Myspace player in a matter of hours!! It's good to know that when I'm gone the Sugarcult machine still continues to take over your brain, one cell at a time! This week we embark on some serious marathon band practices. Band practice; the ritual in which we see who can turn up the loudest takes place in a rehearsal room south of the Los Angeles skyline. Even Kenny has joined in on the loudness by setting up microphones inside his bass drum. It is in this magical cave where we explore the infinite space, tighten up old songs, new songs, no songs and sing alongs. The challenge at practice right now is deciding which sounds were going to re-create using studio techniques live and which ones were gonna rock out like knuckle heads chugging six packs at the county dump. We really look forward to putting the new show together and seeing all of you animals at the shows! In other news (beep-beep-beep) we just finished shooting a video for 'Do it Alone'. It's being edited as we speak! This process takes awhile. Airbrushing five thousand frames of my chest hair is no easy task. We shot it with a great guy named Brett Simon. He directed some awesome videos for The Killers, Sum 41, The Walkmen, etc. I just got the rough-cut of it yesterday online and it looks really cool. We shot it in the same building where they filmed the movie Saw. It was a really dark somewhat creepy old run-down space with very ornate wallpaper, tile and fixtures and dirty toilets. There were two wild beat-up alley cats on the property meowing and giving free stare downs. It lasted all day and the end result should be nothing short of entertaining. Who wouldn't want to stare at Marko in tight trousers for three minutes! We will be posting more news as lazy is no longer an option. See you at my BBQ." Sincerely, Tim
*New single now playing on MySpace page. New album out 9/12. Tour tickets now going on sale. 7.20.06 TICKET FIASCO MESSAGE FROM THE CARDIGANS Official message: "Hello everyone! I don't think the other guys have mentioned it here, but the U.S. tour is not yet completely planned. People have already been purchasing tickets and we're not sure why tour dates are popping up. If you've bought tickets, we're truly sorry! At this moment, there is nothing finalized. A great deal of people think this is MY band. I'm very disappointed at this assumption! Everything we've done was always a collaborative effort and I can't see any one above the other. If all goes well, we'll have a new single out in the near future." - Nina (The Cardigans) 7.19.06 THE PADDINGTONS Indie / Punk / Garage
Check out the songs 'You And I' and 'Broken Man' from this UK band.
Official message: "Sorry to those of you that have already messaged us asking why we aren't playing in your home town/city, but unless we're told different these are the tour dates we are doing for this upcoming tour. Here are the dates:
Oct 23 - Leadmill - Sheffield
Nov 01 - Anson Rooms - Bristol Tickets from 24 CC Hotline 08712200260 or www.gigsandtours.com. See you there!" - The Paddingtons 7.19.06 KEANE TO PLAY US VIRGIN FESTIVAL Official message: "We're pleased to announce that Keane are playing the brand new Virgin Festival which will take place on Sept 23rd at Pimlico race course, Baltimore, MD (the new event is inspired by the long-running V Festival in the UK). Keane play on a one-day bill that also includes The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Who, Flaming Lips, The Killers and Scissor Sisters. Click www.virginfestival.com to visit the festival's website.
Tickets go onsale on Saturday July 22 (priced $97.50), but there's a special fans' presale taking place from 10am to 10pm EDT on Friday (July 21). To access the presale, click 7.18.06 DEPECHE MODE FORCED TO CANCEL LISBON SHOW Official message: "The Depeche Mode concert scheduled for Lisbon's Alvalade Stadium on July 28 is cancelled, due to the serious financial difficulties of the promoter Jose Araujo's company Brand New Day. Unfortunately this promoter's failure makes it impossible for Depeche Mode to perform this Lisbon concert. The Band apologize to disappointed fans. Ticket holders are advised to seek advice on refunds from the point of purchase.
www.depechemode.com/news/ 7.17.06 WE LOVE EDITORS! Indie / Alternative / Rock Editors have already released their debut album, 'The Back Room' (Fader). They have a new single out for 'Blood'. Check out their music clips for 'Blood', 'All Sparks', and 'Munich' (see link all the way at bottom). Official message: "On their upcoming trip to America, Editors will be appear on the following TV Shows:
CD USA
THE LATE LATE SHOW W/ CRAIG
CONCERT
CURRENT TV
Editors links:
www.recordstore.co.uk/home. 7.15.06 SUIT OF LIGHTS Rock / Indie / Alternative Just when you think you've done all your research, heard as much as you can, .. some band sneaks by you and you end up wondering if you know a damn thing at all. Well, Suit Of Lights is one of those bands that are extremely good but very sneaky. 'Waking Up Is Good', 'Goodbye Silk City', & 'Out Of The Running' are fantastic songs. They are also completely different from each other. Call us nuts, seems like there is a "dying" theme to their debut album, 'Suit Of Lights' (Visiting Hours, 2005).
They are going to be your new favorite band!
7.15.06 YOU MUST FAMLIARIZE YOURSELF WITH JG VELLUM Rock / Indie All we gotta say is thank God we check all of our e-mail! It may take some time but we do get to it. The point? That's how we found out about her! JG Vellum describes her music as "full of rage but with good manners." It's some of the best stuff we've heard this year. 'Stalemate' - At one point we were reminded of Mazzy Star. We hear this polite fury she speaks of with 'Make It Hurt' and 'I'm On Fire', which are especially great tracks.
Leo Ross (Korn, Error) produced her music. 7.14.06 NEW SNOW PATROL VIDEO Official message: "The second single to be released from Snow Patrol's new album 'Eyes Open', will be the anthemic 'Chasing Cars'. The track has already reached Number 8 in the US iTunes download chart, after it featured on the season finale of the hit ABC show Grey's Anatomy and now looks set to storm radio stations all over the US. Originally written as a love song, 'Chasing Cars' took on new meaning as the soundtrack to the tangled web of relationships in the last scene of the Grey's Anatomy series finale. There is a new video for 'Chasing Cars' that features scenes from Grey's Anatomy. Watch it now at music.yahoo.com/video/default.asp? 7.14.06 JAMES FIGURINE'S NEW RELEASE Alternative / Electronica / Techno
Official message: " 7.11 - 'Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake' -- In stores today! If you can't make it to the store to purchase the record this week, AOL Music is streaming the album for a week at
http://music.aol.com/ Thanks everyone for your support." - James Figurine
James Figurine is one third of the techno-pop group Figurine. He also plays in The Postal Service and Dntel. His new album features contributions from Jenny Lewis, Geoff McFetridge, Morgan Nagler, Erlend Řye, John Tejada, and Sonya Westcott. 7.13.06 SHE WANTS REVENGE NY AFTER PARTY
Official message: "She Wants Revenge Siren Fest Afterparty in NYC this Saturday, July 15th. Please present your invitation at the door and pay only $5 to get in. Hope to see you there!" 7.13.06 SCARLING. (FEATURES JESSICKA OF JACK OFF JILL FAME) Official message: "Hello, Another month passes and another batch of tour dates are scheduled. Yes, yes... We know- we've been avoiding the United States like the plague recently but until our current "president" is impeached - it's safer overseas for people like us. How the hell are we going to get our gay marriage on.. huh? ( we kid -we kid - but not really!) But enough of our piratical political ramblings- we're here to talk about something important. Depeche Mode!!!! That's right you heard it here first (or perhaps you read our myspace a few weeks ago- either way NOW you KNOW). Scarling. will be opening two of the Depeche Mode dates..... That's right it's true!" - Scarling.
"Scarling. make dark, desperate, chaotic, gorgeous pop music, the sound of the end of the world. And I love it." - Robert Smith, the Cure
7.13.06 MUTE MATH BLOG Official message: "Don't Rorget to Femember. We in Mute Math are an awfully sentimental lot, always talking about where we were one, two, three years ago at this time in the year. I went to the Wal-Mart in Marshfield, Missouri for the last time yesterday. My Mom bought me some generic neosporin because I cut my fingers up while playing at the Cornerstone Festival (seriously Darren, use sticks). Next week they are moving to a bigger building out by where I use to take bowling lessons. What's the big deal, all Wal-Marts are the same right? No, you don't understand. This is my Wal-Mart. It was the 74th Wal-Mart in the franchise. It's the Wal-Mart where my grandpa Dewey used to go talk and smoke with his friends and where my babysitter Amber worked. Amber, I am very sorry about all of the times I locked you out of the house, and if you still have that large crescent shape scar on your forehead from when I threw one of my American Gladiators toys at you, well I'm really sorry about that as well. I walked around my old school late at night under a full moon, home to some treasured memories from kindergarten all the way through high-school, just remembering. Some of the worst and best things that ever happened to me happened right there, right across the street from my Mom's house. I got picked on a bunch, but I picked on other kids as well. So while I'm apologizing, sorry "Dan, Dan, Muffin Man" as I called you, your military Mom was way too mean to be a cub scout leader but I shouldn't have taken it out on you, and Garrett I'm sorry that I laughed when they stuffed you in a locker, and Donald I'm sorry for perpetuating the rumor that your Mom stopped by every recess to breastfeed you, that was uncalled for. And to all of you that might have ever kicked, punched, slapped, kneed, or set aflame to me: I'm okay, don't worry. I think I'm okay. It's just that now 24 years old, I have a hard time admitting that this much of my life actually has happened and much of it without my permission. Sometimes, when I walk around Springfield these days, I get recognized by people I don't know. I even saw a Mute Math bumper sticker on a car at the movie theater. I was amazed. I have to admit that all the attention feels good. So thanks, Springfieldians for being so kind to me. Mom, Dad, Clint, Kristi, Murlene, Merlin, Jill, my nieces and nephews, Chris and Lauren, Ingalls Family, Cornerstone, Jeremy, Jeff, and Grandma, you are my family and friends. Warped tour starts tomorrow, wish us well. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:18 "Remember the former things, those of long ago." Isaiah 46:9 For a better consideration of what it feels like to go home and remember getting picked on listen to the song 'Another Sweet Summer's Night On Hammer Hill' by Jens Lekman (from the album,'Oh You're So Silent Jens'). It's a wonderful song so go swoop it up alright? Also, Danielson played a spectacular show in Springfield at Randy Bacon's photography studio. It was pretty great of he and his family to do a show in our little city. He has a new album out, always good. "Always something there to remind me." thubba du dum dum ba doom (in my mind 80's drums go "thubba do dum dum"). Anyhows, I hope to see all of you in your respective cities as soon as possible." - Darren
7.13.06 JAMIE KENNEDY ON 'BLOWIN' UP' Official message: "Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who is helping the CD Blow Up! We are number 3 in iTunes Hip Hop album sales, and the number 1 Album in Canadian Hip Hop! Special thanks to all our fans up north for making that happen!
A lot of people are having trouble finiding it in stores, so if that's the case, you can go to
http://www.amazon.com/ or
www.towerrecords.com/ or just grab it from iTunes. More stock is on it's way to the major stores. Thanks again for all your support, you guys are great! Couldn't be here without you!" Love, JFK At first I didn't "get" the show. Then I thought it was hysterical. I was shocked when I heard the cd was getting some great reviews (some not). I am ordering the cd today. - Stacy, Babble and Beat 7.12.06 SEABOUND FORCED TO CANCEL US TOUR Official message: "We deeply regret to inform you that Seabound will not be able to join Covenant on their Skyshaper North America tour scheduled for this fall. The reason for this unfortunate turn of events first and foremost lies in the responsibility of the booking agency in the US. A series of organizational failures and miscommunication led to the point when a change of booking agents became the only reasonable action. The inevitable consequence is that the tour is now being postponed, maybe for just a couple of weeks, maybe for longer. As a result, Martin and Frank are no longer able to be part of the tour, because of obligations in their day jobs.
This was devastating news for the band, too, because Seabound were very committed to play this tour and were eager to present their latest as well as brand-new material to their North American fans and friends. Hopefully, there will be another possibility to come over soon. We are already discussing new options and will inform you once the new developments take shape. For the time being, stay tuned for news about Covenant's Skyshaper tour that will eventually take place with a substitution for Seabound in the support line-up."
7.12.06 ASTRA HEIGHTS MESSAGE Official message: "For all of you who came to one or more of our three shows this weekend with The Lovemakers, thank YOU! They were all so fun and it was great to see everyone again. It's been a while hasn't it?! If you want more.... Our next charade:
July 14th (this Friday night) This is going to be a party. Closing the night is a pretty popular punk band, Agent Orange. Password for discount before and during Astra's set is: "Good Problems". Be safe everyone, take care!" - Your Astra Boys
I love Astra Heights and Agent Orange! I highly recommend going to this show if you are in that area. - Stacy, Babble & Beat 7.12.06 UPCOMING PSYCHEDELIC FURS & DEVO SHOWS
Aug 17 2006 8:00P
Aug 18 2006 8:00P
Aug 19 2006 8:00P
Aug 24 2006 8:00P
Aug 25 2006 8:00P
Aug 26 2006 8:00P 7.12.06 BOW WOW WOW WORKS ON SMITHS TRIBUTE ALBUM Official message: "Bow Wow Wow have ventured back into the studio to record a track for an upcoming Smiths tribute album. The band have made 'I Started Something' their own. Working with Morrissey on 'Irish Blood, English Heart' was an honor and a privilege, says Leigh Gorman, so I jumped at the opportunity to rework a Smiths song in our style. You can preview the track at www.myspace.com/bowwowwow." 7.12.06 TOAD THE WET SPROCKET TOUR DATES Official message: "Hope summer is treating you all well. Here's what's left of the shows for this summer. It's been fun seeing everyone out on the road."
7.12.06 Innsbrook Pavillion, Glen Allen VA. w/Big Head Todd "Also, Glen is having a few solo shows before heading off to Europe":
7.25.06 Soho, Santa Barbara CA
"Thanks again for listening." - Toad The Wet Sprocket 7.11.06 VERUCA SALT SHOWS & NEW ALBUM Official message: "So we're going to play a few shows this month to try out a few of the new songs from our forthcoming album, 'VSIV' (in stores everywhere September 2006). Only one show has been confirmed so far, but there are several more in the works. Check our MySpace page for updates as each show is confirmed.
Hope to see all you MySpacers soon!" - SF ( of Veruca Salt) 7.11.06 NEW CRUXSHADOWS RELEASES Official message: "On September 5th, the band will release both a new single as well as a much-demanded older item. First, the single: 'Sophia' will be the first single from the band's first new album since the breakthrough success of 'Ethernaut' in 2003. This 5 track disc features 3 versions of the new song, 'Sophia', as well as two exclusive new B-sides. Track Listing:
1. Sophia (Album version) On the same date, 'The Mystery of The Whisper', one of the most popular albums ever released by The Cruxshadows, will once again be available after being long out of print. Always keen to give their fans as much as possible, CXS have sweetened the pot by adding the most highly sought-after CXS collectible, the extremely limited edition EP, 'Until The Voices Fade'. Sold out almost as soon as it was released, this EP has been unavailable for over seven years. Features expanded CD booklet with all new art and liner notes. We will be shipping both of these titles before their official release date. Pre-ordering will ensure that you receive them before anyone else. Additionally, there is an exclusive track from The Cruxshadows called 'Wake the White Queen' on the just-released Neil Gaiman compilation, 'Where's Neil When You Need Him?' More information on this disc, which also contains exclusive tracks from Tori Amos, Voltaire, Rasputina and others, is available on our website. Finally, the Conjure One remix of 'Dragonfly' can be found on the recently released $4.99 compilation, 'Dancing in the Dark 2006'. To order / pre-order these releases simply visit our website at www.isotank.com These titles can be found in either the Upcoming Releases or Recent Arrivals sections, as well as by using the Search function. Thank You." - Staff @ IsoTank 7.10.06 SOUL ASYLUM'S WEST COAST SHOWS & UPCOMING RELEASE Official message: "Soul Asylum is heading to the west coast for the first time in, well, a long time. We will be celebrating the release of our new album, 'The Silver Lining'. " 'The Silver Lining' (Legacy Recordings) has a July 11th release date in the U.S. 7/9 - Belly Up in Solana Beach (San Diego), CA 7/10 - Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno...set your TiVos! 7/11 - Instore acoustic performance and signing by Dan and Dave at Tower Records on Sunset in Hollywood, *followed by a full rock set at The Troubadour in West Hollywood
Check out their new song, 'Crazy Mixed Up World' at myspace.com/soulasylumofficial. 7.10.06 NEW DANDY WARHOLS SINGLE Official message: "Hey hey hey, Our news single, 'Have A Kick Ass Summer', will be available for download on iTunes starting July 17th. Just look at the cover: 
Now, doesn't that look like something you have to have? Answer: yes!
Lotsa love ta youse alls," - The Warhols (Dandy)
7.9.06 ARMY OF FRESHMEN BENEFIT MESSAGE Official message: "Friends of the Freshmen! The Get Happy Tour has been simply incredible so far. Despite having our RV and tralier vandalized in Chicago- all is well. Summerfest on the 4th of July was one of the coolest shows AOF has ever played. Hopefully you've been enjoying the video updates here on MYSPACE. We've got a new one coming any day now. So check back soon. But on to the news of the day!
The final dates of the Get Happy Tour have been announced.
El Paso, TX August 7 @ Texas Ave. For info on these shows check out our tour dates page and the official MySpace at myspace.com/gethappytour and be sure to add it if you haven't already. Tickets for all shows are now on sale so get yours in advance and show up early as AOF is first every night. OK- so next Friday, July 14 is Chris' big hometown show in Cape May, New Jersey. It's a benefit concert for Chris' high school's music department. AOF is putting the show on themselves and all the bands on the tour will be there! Cape May is at the bottom of Jersey and is an easy trip for anyone in the NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, DC area. It's resort town beach town and the show is gonna be at the school in their new performing arts center- pretty snazzy. After the show there will be an official after party for anyone over 21 at the Ugly Mug in Cape May- all the bands should be stopping by for it. So we know what you're thinking- sounds awesome but I live in (fill in the blank)... Here's the deal even if you can't attend the show- please help the cause and buy a ticket or make a donation online at www.mrjsmusicshop.com. If you purchase a ticket but cant make the show - email chris@armyoffreshmen.com with your name and address and he'll make sure it goes to a less fortunate kid who otherwise couldn't attend the show. *** Besides helping a great cause- we'll throw in an autographed postcard from the road. *** Thanks in advance for your help on this and please visit WWW.MRJSMUSICSHOP.COM for more info on the show, the cause, directions, hotels and to purchase tickets." Your putting on a benefit homies, Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike (Army Of Freshman) 7.9.06 OMD TOUR ON HOLD 'TIL 2007 Official message: "Due to unforseen circumstances, the planned Autumn Architecture & Morality gigs have been put back to next year. Apologies to all those that have eagerly waited to attend, but the rescheduled dates will now take place early in 2007. More details on dates and venues will be posted up in due course. Meanwhile, the band will be rehearsing again in the Summer for the 2007 shows. You can keep up to date via the official OMD site at www.omd.uk.com." 7.9.06 CHECK OUT WIRED ALL WRONG Official message: "Hey Everybody! I just finished mixing this awesome new band called Wired All Wrong. The band is Jeff Turzo from God Lives Underwater and Matt Mahaffey from Self. These 2 geniuses have put together the most rockin breakbeats, heavy gtrs and crazy vocals (think Beck meets Failure with the BeeGees singing background vocals). They are absolutely my favorite rock band right now. So if your looking for the new and fresh get on it. I feel like I'm at McDonalds cause I'm lovin' it!" - Sean Beavan 8mm
We checked them out and especially think the track, 'Nothing At All' is awesome. We heard a tiny smidgen of MSI in it, a mellow MSI, and we adore MSI! Hey, don't foget to visit the 8mm page too. They're very worthy as well! -Babble and Beat 7.9.06 FREE ALARM SHOW IN NYC 7/12! Official message: "As the band continues in it's 25th Year celebrations, We cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday July 12th, at NYC's Virgin Records Union Square at 1pm for an intimate live acoustic performance by The Alarm. Pick up the new c.d. 'Under Attack' and have it signed by the band. And don't miss the Alarm later in the evening for their only U.S. east Coast tour date at the Bowery Ballroom NYC. We look forward to seeing you there!"
Virgin Megastore
Trains: N, R, 4, 5 or 6
Take train to the "14th St. Union Square" Station and exit toward 14th Street. 7.8.06 VOLTAIRE CREATOR QEE FIGURES! Official message: "I've talked about them in my most recent blog ("Voltaire in San Diego") and now, the "Voltaire Creator Qee Series" figures are in and ready to be sold! Whoo Hoo! You can see these little buggers in my latest blog. They are about 3 inches tall, have 7 points of articulation (8 if you count the hair coming off! lol!) and um.. they look like me. Well, at least one of them does ("Voltaire Creator Qee-Original Color"), the rest of them (from left to right in the photo) are weird variations called Undead, Evil, Devil, Mecha and Toxic. I will be signing these at San Diego Comic Con, but if you are not going to be anywhere near there you can still pick up at least a few of these directly from me. Here's the deal. The original color version and the Devil version (that's the one with black clothes and red skin) are the only ones that come in bulk and those are $10 each. The rest of them are much harder to find and will be "Blind Packed" at Comic Con meaning that you won't see what you're buying until you buy it, open up the package and look inside. I have plenty of the Original Color and Devil figures to sell, but far less of the variants. TOXIC (actually a white glow in the dark plastic rather than that weird translucent green material shown in the photo) and EVIL ( red clothes, white skin) are short-packed (only a few per case) so I have very few of those. Those are $20 each. And the other two, UNDEAD (purple skin) and MECHA (silver skin) are nearly impossible to find (only one per case!) so I can't sell those at all! So, what do you do if you want one of these little suckers? 1) Go to www.paypal.com 2) Hit SEND MONEY and send me the correct amount of funds for what you are ordering. 3) Again, here are the prices: Creator Qee Original Color: $10, DEVIL version- $10, TOXIC Glow in the Dark Version- $20, and EVIL version- $20. 4) Shipping is included in the prices. 5) My paypal account is voltaire(AT)voltaire.net. Replace the (AT) with the usual symbol. 6) Make sure you tell me which figures you are ordering in the note section and make sure you give me your shipping address. 7) ALL FIGURES COME SIGNED and with a free 4x5inch Voltaire sticker! You can see the picture of these figures in my latest blog. If you have any questions, post them in my San Diego blog and I will reply directly to you. Cheers!" -Voltaire 7.8.06 BLACKPOOL LIGHTS UPDATES Official message: "On the road again... Hello friends, We are gearing up to hit the road this week in support of our new record, 'This Town's Disaster', so we wanted to let you all know where and when you can come out to see us play. This tour is five weeks long and covers most of the US. We will be playing with some great bands like The Working Title, House of Heroes, New Atlantic, Rookie of the Year, and Days Away. We had to cancel a couple of shows in the South East to make room for a trip to Japan. We will be playing the UDO festival in Tokyo both Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of July. Our record comes out in Japan in August so we are all very excited to get over to play some shows and do some press. For our friends and fans in Florida, Atlanta, and Nashville, we promise to make it up to you next time we hit the road. Thanks again for all your support and we look forward to seeing you all very soon." xoxoxo, Blackpool Lights Tour Dates:
07/08 The Shelter Detroit, MI
07/09 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
07/10 The Note Chicago, IL
07/11 Headliners Toledo, OH
07/12 The Buffalo Icon Buffalo, NY
07/14 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA
07/15 Webster Underground Hartford, CT
07/16 The Ottobar Baltimore, MD
07/17 North Six Brooklyn, NY
07/18 Peppermint Beach Club Virginia Beach, VA 07/19 Greene Street Greensboro, NC 07/22 UDO Festival Warped Tour Stage Tokyo, Japan
07/26 The Parish New Orleans, LA
07/27 Walter's on Washington Houston, TX
07/28 Emo's Austin, TX
07/29 Gypsy Tea Room Dallas, TX
07/31 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
08/01 Skrappy's Tucson, AZ
08/02 Modified Phoenix, AZ
08/03 Chain Reaction Anaheim, CA
08/04 Spaceland Los Angeles, CA
08/06 Loveland Portland, OR
08/08 El Corazon Seattle, WA
08/09 Neurolux Boise, ID
08/10 Club Valore Provo, UT
08/11 The Marquis Theater Denver, CO
myspace.com/blackpoollights 7.8.06 HEDGPETH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL (WI)
Hedgpeth Alternative Music & Camping Festival
4 STAGES : 50 ARTISTS : OVER 2 HUGE DAYS!!!
In order to camp you must be 21 years of age * Tickets are set to increase after July 14th, 2006 *
Who is coming : You ask??? Primus, Hot Hot Heat, Rusted Root, Blue October, Phantom Planet, Minus the Bear, Slightly Stoopid, Rock Kills Kid, Jackopierce, Rocco Deluca & The Burden, Living Things, Los Amigos Invisibles, Copeland, Anberlin, The Whigs, Murder by Death, The Go! Team, The Black Angels, Luna Halo, Hello Dave, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, The Flaming Lips, Bottle of Justus, June, Peeping Tom featuring Mike Patton, Trampled by Turtles, Pomeroy, Domestic Problems, Kings of Leon, Sunday Runners, Devotchka, Red Letter Agent, Aberdeen City, The Apparitions, Cloud Cult, They Might Be Giants, Ludo, theBIV, The Dog & Everything, Trevor Hall, Ultra Sonic Edukators, Freshwater Collins, and Braided Funk. All acts and times are subject to change.
Get off the beaten path: 7.8.06 SERENA MANEESH Rock / Psychedelic / Gothic Part of official description: "Norwegian Serena Maneesh present their self-titled, full-length debut 'Serena Maneesh' with eleven songs that slide down a razor’s edge of distortion and pop whimsy, raucous guitar work and underwater static, angelic voices and primal screams. The strange melodies are strikingly original, yet they strike to the heart of something familiar: a classic rock guitar lick, a wound, a kiss. Inspired by everything from Southern blues via Neu! to Gershwin, 'Serena Maneesh' is as much about exploring sound as crafting song. Working in both horizontal and vertical layers, head musician Emil Nikolaisen creates tuneful paradoxes, infinite yet time-bound. His meticulous compositions balance whispery female vocals and underlying violin with driving guitar rock, distorted samples, and chant-like repetition. Tracks such as 'Sapphire Eyes' begin and end in liquid noise; in between guitars shriek and shatter, angels sing, and a snare beats along in cinque-pace time.
'Serena Maneesh' was completed in half a year in various cities such as Chicago, (at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio), Oslo, New York City and Stockholm. For the album, mixed by, among others, Martin Bisi (Swans, Sonic Youth), Nikolaisen employed several of his sisters (Elvira and Hilma), friends (Sufjan Stevens and Daniel Smith of the Danielson Famile), and solid Serena musicians Lina Holström on female vocals, Eivind Schou on violin, Sondre Tristan Midttun on guitar, and Tommy Akerholdt on drums, among others." -Melissa Riches 7.8.06 THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARE COMING TO WA FOR 1 SHOW
Official message: "July 22, PUSA plays Clarkston, Washington. This our only Northwest show for the summer so make the trip and hang out on the river with us." - PUSA
07/22/06 Clarkston, WA Rockin on The River $12/$25. 7.8.06 GET THE FRAY TICKETS FIRST Official message: "The Fray are back this fall with a new tour and want you to get your tickets first! Starting Monday, July 10th at 10am local time you can get your tickets to see The Fray before anybody else.
visit www.ticketmaster.com/ Presale starts Monday, July 10th for:
10/06 Madison, WI, Orpheum Presale starts Monday, July 17th for:
10/05 Minneapolis, MN, Northrop Presale starts Monday, July 24th for: 10/17 Chicago, IL, Aragon Ballroom Be sure to get your tickets during the presale as all shows are expected to sell out quickly! 7.8.06 PLAY THE HARP? YOU COULD BE THE NEW MEMBER OF BELLE AND SEBASTIAN! Official message: "Want to be the new member of Belle and Sebastian? Yes, tonight Stuart mentioned that he wants a harpist for Belle and Sebastian. Which... geez I can't even imagine how amazing that would sound. But please do not try to contact this myspace account to fill the position. Although this is the official MySpace, it is not viewed by any members (not while they're on tour at least). So if you want to go for the position, find contacts on www.belleandsebastian.com. GOOD LUCK! If I could play the harp, I know I'd be going out of my way as much as I could. As of now, I'm not sure if it's a temporary, or a full time thing... Either way, go for it." - B&S 7.7.06 COHEED AND CAMBRIA TIX FOR CA SHOWS ON SALE TODAY Official message: "Cali here we come! Coheed and Cambria will be performing at the Glass House in Pomona, CA for TWO nights in August! Both shows go on sale today July, 7th at 10AM PST. For more information go to www.theglasshouse.us. Facing New York will support, check them out at www.myspace.com/facingnewyork." Aug 12th & 13th 2006 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House - www.ticketmaster.com/venue/73886 7.7.06 BUZZCOCKS TO BE ON THE LATE LATE SHOW
Official message: "We just wanted to let you know that we'll be appearing on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson when we're in LA on Monday, July 24th! If you're in the area and want tickets to the taping that afternoon, see
www.ocatv.com/latelate/
Otherwise, it will be on that night (so really Tuesday) following David Letterman at about 12:35am, nationwide on CBS television. Cheers for now."
- Buzzcocks 7.7.06 PEOPLE IN PLANES AFTER PARTY & MORE Official message: "Join People In Planes at their after party at The Annex in NYC following their performance at the Bowery Ballroom:
The Annex Atlantic recording artist Army Of Me will open for PIP at the party." Check them out on www.myspace.com/armyofme or www.armyofmeonline.com. Current PIP Tour:
7/07- Amo's South End, Charlotte, NC Check out PIP's imovie www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxLjHewG_OQ. 7.6.06 CANDLEBOX VIP TREATMENT Official description: "Candlebox has partnered with StubHub for the first time ever, to offer special VIP Packages for the upcoming shows. The VIP Packages cost $75 and get you: - VIP Seating Within First 5 Rows where reserved seating is available - Meet & Greet with the Band - 'The Best of Candlebox' CD autographed by the band - Commemorative VIP laminate (designed by Candlebox singer Kevin Martin) To see if VIP Packages are available for the show in your area, check out www.stubhub.com. Click
www.candleboxrocks.com/ 7.6.06 HANZEL & GRETYL OKTÖTENFEST TOUR DATES ACHTUNG! ACHTUNG! +OKTÖTENFEST 2006+ Hanzel und Gretyl w/special guest Bella Morte
OCT 08 STERLING ROCK ROOM - Allentown, Pa Watch their official website for more upcoming dates. 7.6.06 WIN TIX TO DURAN DURAN IN NEW ORLEANS
Official description: "As we countdown to Voodoo, here's another chance for you to BE THERE! Enter Below to win two (2) tickets to see Duran Duran perform at the Voodoo Music Experience on October 29th, 2006, in New Orleans, LA. This contest is open to ALL Duran Duran Fans, so SPREAD THE WORD!" 7.6.06 AIR'S SIDE PROJECT Official message: "Hello/Bonjour/Guten Tag/Hola, JB's forthcoming solo project DARKEL now has a MySpace page. There are already a couple of audio samples to check out.
Spread the word and enjoy the music. A Darkel website is due to launch sometime soon." - Airstrike (MySpace team) 7.5.06 BLACKHEART RECORDS SEEKS INTERN Official message: "Do you live in the New York area? Are you seeking to get a job in the record industry? Blackheart Records is seeking a full time intern to assist with daily office responsibilties. This is a great opportunity for a young, energetic and responsible person who is trying to find their way into the music business. If interested, please email blackheartjobs@aol.com with the subject heading written as INTERN. Please email resume as well as all related skills and information. Thank you." -Blackheart Records 7.5.06 MAR NEWS Official message: "Hello Friends...For those of you that don't know, Mar is now working with Junketboy as far as distribution goes. So we're now in just about every independent record store in America!!!! www.thinkindie.com. The album is also being carried in other random record stores across the country, such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, Tower Records, etc. Mar is also making new plans for a follow-up to 'The Silence'. We're talking with some very sweet artists (which names cannot be released at this time) to work with us on album number 2!! This record isn't expected to be finished until sometime in 2007. But the good news is that 'The Silence' is doing very well all over the country right now!! So we're very thankful for that. Remember that you can also purchase the Mar album straight from the Mar myspace page for $10 + $2 for shipping. You don't need a paypal account, but just scroll down past the tour dates and you'll see the info. Thank you everyone for your support. Don't hesitate to send us a message or a comment, we're generally good about getting back to people!! Good day....." ~Kyle Reidy
FYI: Mar's album, 'The Silence' features Jimmy LaValle Of The Album Leaf and Samuli Kosminen Of Mum! 7.5.06 OL SKOOL PUNK BANDS WANTED Official message from the myspace.com/nycpunkwebsite: "ActionCatNYC / Creamy Fist Magazine are putting on shows at CBBG's lounge. If interested contact ActionCatnyc@yahoo.com or (201) 984-2019. Backline will be provided as well as promotion. Their promotion and your lack of people does not guarantee you any money.
July 23rd - Sunday for ol skool punk Only serious inquiries apply." 7.5.06 PRE-ORDER ROTATING LESLIE'S NEW SINGLE
Rotating Leslie's new single, 'Fire!Fire!' is set for a August 14th release. "It will be available as a limited edition, signed, white vinyl 7"! The b-side is our very own acid house remix of 'Piss In The Wind'; 'Piss In The Disco' (Deep in the Ju-Ju Re-Edit) already causing a stir on a few dancefloors."
7.5.06 FREE SHE WANTS REVENGE SHIRT WITH CD PURCHASE Official She Wants Revenge message: "Friends, if you are kind enough to purchase our CD at any of the music stores (listed below) you will receive a free SWR t-shirt (until they run out). The shirts have a brand-new design, only available at these stores..."
Lou's Records - Encinitas, CA 7.5.06 BUTCH WALKER SPEAKS Official message: "Here it comes! No not God and the Apocalypse, or another Bobby Brown publicity stunt. It's time for my new record and tour! 'The Rise And Fall Of Butch Walker And The Let's Go Out Tonites' is coming out in stores, and itunes (with a digital booklet containing a short video clip called 'How To Make A Record In Two Weeks'), on July 11th and me and the band are super pumped to go out and play it for you this year. The 1st thing we are gonna do on the 11th at 6pm is play a few songs for you in my very own hometown of Atl at my favorite record store Criminal Records (www.criminal.com) in Little 5 Points. Hell, I think we will even do it right in the parking lot so that you can hear us from your car as you drive by looking for a place to park! So come help us make it a fine spectacle of a parking lot mini-rockshow.. I mean hell.. It's free. And I will be there hanging out with y'all afterwards with a shitload of copies of my new record for you to pick up. I will have a live Bengal tiger, jugglers, and a dunking tank too... I can't even lie good. That last part was not true. I am laughing really hard right now...
We will also be doing an instore at Vintage Vinyl in New Jersey on July 27th at 7pm (www.vvinyl.com/). There will be a couple more announced shortly." -Butch 7.5.06 AU4 CD RELEASE PARTY
Au4 'On: Audio'
Guests Include:
Location:
Doors: 8pm Official message: "We are excited about the fantastic lineup that has come together for this show! The first band, Phontaine, will kick of the show with a blend of funky breaks and acoustic instruments - to produce a warm, smooth, electronic sound that is nostalgic, fresh and down-tempo. Following Phontaine will be Sinewave: trippy, progressive space lounge, with melodic songwriting sophistication. After Sinewave comes the beautiful sounds of Genika - moving the evening into a mood that is ethereal and haunting, emotional and optimistic, yet dark and cathartic; a perfect transition for Au4 to step in right after. The night will round out with James 'Trek-e' Smith with a 'sure to be fantastic' DJ set. Be sure to make it to Sonar by 8:30 pm - as these are sets that you won't want to miss! Tickets will be sold at the door, but we recommend that you purchase tickets at the Au4 Store until midnight tonight, as each band has been pre-selling tickets and Au4 wants to make sure that all their fans have the chance to be at this exciting event. Tickets purchased online will be available at will-call with purchaser's photo ID only. For more information contact IMU Productions or phone: 604 683-6695.
This CD Release Party promises deliver a live show of greater magnitude than Au4's last - with refined visuals and new stage décor provided by En4. Drummer/brother Nathan Wylie has finally returned from a two-month tour - glad to have him back for his first show with Au4! To get a taste of what you missed at the Au4 debut show at the Plaza in April, be sure to check out the photos in the "...shows..." section of the official Au4 website." 7.5.06 DEADSY'S NEW ALBUM & TOUR SCHEDULE Deadsy's new album, 'Phantasmagore' will be released on August 22nd (Elementree Records)!
Jul 27 -
Virginia Beach, VA 7.4.06 NEW CRACKER CD & TOUR SCHEDULE Official message: "Hello friend. Don't forget the new Cracker CD 'Greenland' is now out. Look for it in your local store or buy online at www.pitchatent.com. Also here are our tourdates."
NOTE:
7-14, Washington, DC 9:30 Club w/
8-16, San Diego, CA Belly Up w/ BS
9-01, Chicago, IL Cubby Bear w/ tba
*More dates to be announced later on official website. 7.4.06 JOE STRUMMER FILM OUT ON DVD NOW 'Let's Rock Again!' is now available on DVD! Official description: "'Let's Rock Again!' is a one-hour music documentary following rock icon Joe Strummer as he tours across America and Japan with his band The Mescaleros. After a montage of Strummer's glorious past with the seminal rock band The Clash, we are treated to a slice of life eleven years later on the comeback trail. Strummer's main objective is simple -- to get his music out to the people and break his record even so that he can have another chance to rock again. This is achieved through photo shoots, magazine interviews and press appearances. In his humble quest, we even see Joe handing out flyers on the boardwalk and making a blind visit to a radio station in order to get his latest cd on the air and attract fans to his concert. Live performances feature songs from The Clash as well as material written with his new band, The Mescaleros. Part of the daily excitement of life on the road includes hanging out with celebrities backstage and taking the time to give every fan his due respect. A live studio recording is also featured in the mix. As the film unfolds we begin to see that Strummer's goal is being met. This is complimented by his philosophical waxing on life, music and the lessons he has learned along the way. More importantly, however, is the intimate portrait depicted. For all of his fame, the life of Strummer has always been that of a genuine working-man. He is a salt of the earth guy following his passion with 100% effort, and this above all, makes him the true hero he is.
'Let's Rock Again!' was produced by Strummer and director Dick Rude who is also responsible for the seminal work Repo Man. His 17 year friendship with Strummer, and Los Angeles upbringing create the crossroads where London and LA punk meet. Strummer's cooperation and comfort with Rude opened the door to an exclusive view of the legendary man never before seen. At the close of 2002, the world lost Joe to a congenital heart condition. 'Let's Rock Again!' is his final message, a story about never giving up."
www.amazon.com/gp/product/ 7.3.06 CURT KIRKWOOD (MEAT PUPPETS) JULY TOUR SCHEDULE Official message: "Here is a complete list of all the Curt Kirkwood shows coming up this month. These will be awesome shows because Curt's son, Elmo Kirkwood, will be his special guest. Hope to see you all out there!"
07/10/2006 Minneapolis, MN 7.3.06 NEW TV ON THE RADIO OUT TODAY Official 4AD message: TV On The Radio's kaleidoscopic and addictive new album 'Return To Cookie Mountain' is released today. 'Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes', which came out in 2004 - established TVOTR as one of the most exciting and genuinely innovative bands to have emerged from the American musical underground in years. That record earned them the Shortlist Prize - the US equivalent of the Mercury Music Prize - and a devoted global fanbase thrilled by the band's unique sound - a dizzying blend of post-rock, soul, New York new wave and deep dub. And if 'Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes' - with its moody textures and refusenik lyrics - was a monochrome question mark, the follow-up is an technicolour exclamation mark. Recorded at the band's own Stay Gold studio in Brooklyn, it's a thrilling sugar-rush - colourful, inventive, wildly ambitious and genuinely celebratory. It's packed with the kind of intuitive moves that few other bands could even imagine, never mind pull off, from the psychedelic, sample-drenched 'I Was A Lover', to the radiant ascent of 'Province', to the euphoric break-down and build-up of the truly feral single-to-be 'Wolf Like Me'. 'Return To Cookie Mountain' features a guest appearance from self-confessed TVOTR fan David Bowie as well as labelmates Kazu Makino (Blonde Redhead) and Katrina Ford (Celebration), not to mention contributions from much of Brooklyn's musical community. And the reviews in the UK have been overwhelmingly positive : "a delight - an experimental album with a pop heart" The Guardian (4/5) "spellbinding ... wonderful" Observer Music Monthly (4/5) "evidence of fearless imaginations at play, Cookie Mountain is a triumph of psychedelic melody, drone and eerie groove" Mojo (4/5) "more than deserving of your worshipful attention. Hallelujah !" Time Out (5/6) "excellent ... an album full of playful daring" Q (4/5) "ceaselessly inventive and tuneful" The Observer "underlying it all is a glorious pop sensibility" Independent On Sunday (4/5)
TV On The Radio will be back in Europe in August, playing at festivals
all over the continent. 7.2.06 THE PRETENDERS, IGGY POP, SHIRLEY MANSON, KINGS OF LEON, & INCUBUS TAKE STAGE
Vh1 Classic Presents:
The show will feature The Pretenders and friends reworking their most famous tunes.
7.2.06 MESSAGE FROM STAN RIDGWAY Official message: "Hello Folks! We get letters. People ask us, "Hey Stan? Where can we buy the cds, the dvds? All the stuff, ya know?"
Well...right here at www.stanridgway.com/ Listen to music samples, read the blab, remember your youth and knock yourself out! AND in honor of our national holiday... A BIG SUMMER SALE OF SOUND is on NOW! Gee..... So Folks, have a great and grand 4th Of July everyone! And watch those sparklers! They're sharp and on fire! Your friend in cyberspace." - Stan Ridgway (formerly of Wall Of Voodoo) 7.1.06 DOWNLOAD RECENT METALLICA SHOWS Official message: "All 9 Metallica shows from the 'European Escape' tour are now available at vemetallica.com/stash.asp. Check out Berlin with the first ever performance of 'The New Song' or maybe Donington, which includes a performance of 'Die, Die My Darling' with Trivium and others on vocals, or maybe Dublin, which includes a performance of 'Nothing Else Matters' with Jerry Cantrell on vocals, or Nickelsdorf, which includes a performance of 'Damage Case' with Lemmy Kilmister on vocals and bass! All nine shows have the complete 'Master of Puppets' album played live and of course each show has its own unique vibe and local flavor. And don't forget, you can buy any four shows in the same format and get a discount!" Pre-order the rest of August Escape tour at livemetallica.com/stash.asp. Download the following shows here: livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=119 06/03/06 Rock Am Ring Festival, Nurburgring, GER livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=120 06/04/06 Rock Im Park, Nurnberg, GER livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=121 06/06/06 Waldbuhne, Berlin, GER livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=122 06/08/06 Gelredome, Arnhem, HOL livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=123 06/10/06 Download Festival, Donington, ENG livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=124 06/11/06 Download Festival, Dublin, IRE LiveMetallica.com/show.asp?show=130 06/13/06 Song Festival Grounds, Tallin, EST LiveMetallica.com/show.asp?show=125 06/15/06 Novarock Festival, Nickelsdorf, AUT LiveMetallica.com/show.asp?show=133 06/17/06 Heineken Jammin Festival, Imola, ITA 7.1.06 SCOTT WALKER: 30 CENTURY MAN n Official description of this Scott Walker film: "'Scott Walker: 30 Century Man' is a long-overdue look at one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in rock history. The film will explore his music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip, to mega-stardom in Britain’s swinging 60’s pop scene as lead singer of The Walker Brothers, to his evolution into one of the most astonishing soundmakers of the last few decades. He’s 63 years old and has just released his first album in over 10 years, 'The Drift' on 4 A.D. Records. The film will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the album as well as interviews with friends, collaborators, and fans ....."
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An Interview With AU4: Canada's up and coming band! Click image to view interview. 
An Interview With THE WOLFMEN: Marco Pirroni & Chris Constantinou talk about their project, Adam Ant, girls, and more. Click image to view interview.
www.industrial-music. com/product.php?prodn um=ESP+94085 7.28.06 Aimee Mann Updates: Aimee Mann's 'Today Is The Day' will be featured in the upcoming film, The Last Kiss. The film stars Zach Braff. Aimee has recently completed the recording of a Christmas album. "It features Aimee's unique perspective on classic holiday songs as well as an original Aimee Christmas song, so plan on keeping your Kleenex under the tree." The album is scheduled for a fall 2006 release. www.aimeemann.com 7.27.06 New Zutons Single, Appropriately Titled 'Oh Stacey (Look What You've Done!)': Alternative / Rock / Soul Official message: "The Zutons, release a new single 'Oh Stacey (Look What You've Done!) through Deltasonic on Monday, Sept. 18th. The third single to be taken from their album 'Tired Of Hanging Around'. 'Oh Stacey (Look What You've Done!)' will be available on two CD singles and 7" vinyl. You can pre-order the single now by visiting www.recordstore.co.uk/ sonymusic/home.jsp? Affiliate=SBMG06150& Sortby=RELEASEDATE& Search=stacey ." 7.27.06 Audioslave & Chris Cornell Updates: 'Revelations' will be the 3rd studio release by Audioslave and it is scheduled to drop Sept. 5th. In related news, the title track will be featured on the 2007 Madden NFL videogame (available in August). Chris Cornell will be recording the theme song for the new James Bond film, 'Casino Royale' (out in November). www.audioslavemusic.com 7.27.06 Psychedelic Sex Panther: Psychedelic / Garage / R&B Sounds so wrong, yet sounds so right. Not sure exactly why I love these guys but I do. - Stacy, Babble and Beat Looking for a new band to love? Check out Psychedelic Sex Panther. We don't know much about this band, 'cept they're from Arizona and make great music. We recommend their songs 'Kiss The Glass', 'Let's Casually Fornicate', and 'Something To Satisfy'. www.myspace.com/ psychedelicsexpanther 7.27.06 We Like Gripweed: Electro / Rock / New Wave This 3-man group from Italy has an interesting sound! Initially, you may need to listen to them a couple of times - but they will grow on you fast. They have just released an ep called 'Thrice'. It's a preview to their upcoming, and first, full-length album 'Later, That Day'. We really love Gripweed's tracks 'Trigger' and 'Cruel Lullaby' from the 'Thrice' ep (2006). Also, check out 'Burst' from their 'Unexpected' ep (2005). myspace.com/gripweed 7.26.06 Nick Rhodes Talks Magazines: Official message: "Check out an article Nick (Duran Duran) wrote for 200%: Bookazine About Passionate People about his love of magazines. Visit the 200% website at www.200-percent.com, and also be sure to scroll through the online magazine to the '200% Meets Nick Rhodes' feature." Update 3.21.07 - 200% has contacted us in regards to our mention of the Duran Duran camp's statement, correcting that they are a PRINT magazine. 7.26.06 25 Questions With Natalie Merchant: I enjoyed an interview I read today (from earlier this year) on the official Natalie Merchant website. It's called '25 Questions With Natalie Merchant'. If you haven't seen it, give it a read. www.nataliemerchant.com 7.25.06 North American Rolling Stones Tour Announced: Official message: "The Stones have just announced their plans to bring their 'A Bigger Bang' Tour back to North America in the Fall with new shows on-sale in New Jersey, Boston, Chicago, Regina and Halifax!" https://tickets. rollingstones.com/ index.php?location=na 7.25.06 New Flogging Molly In Stores Today: 'Whiskey On A Sunday', the new release by Flogging Molly is available at all fine records stores today. Per the band's official bulletin, Target stores will have it on sale for under $10! www.floggingmolly.com 7.25.06 Check Out Kiev: Rock / Alternative This 4 piece band out of Orange, California has a unique and infectious sound! We love their songs 'Track 2', '3rd Track', & 'Puerto Rico'. They have a 7-song ep, 'Kiev' (2005) available for sale at their shows. www.myspace.com/kiev Upcoming Kiev shows: Aug 11 8:30P Spaceland Los Angeles, CA Aug 17 7:30P Chain Reaction Anaheim, CA 7.23.06 Happy Birthday To Martin Of Depeche Mode: Today is Martin's birthday. You can send a birthday wish to him at the following address until Thursday: martin@depechemode.com An important (& official) note: "These greetings are actually being sent to the Depeche Mode dot com webmaster. I will then collect the emails, and send them over to Martin. This is not Martin's normal email account. This link will stay live until Thursday night (Los Angeles time)." 7.23.06 The Metro Turns 24: I can't believe it. The Metro (Cabaret Metro) in Chicago is 24 years old! That means it was only 5 years old when I started going there! - Stacy, Babble & Beat 7.23.06 New Outkast Video: Official message: "OK people - it's finally time - the brand new Outkast video for 'Morris Brown' has arrived over on Yahoo! Music. Check it out and also look for it on BET." http://music.yahoo. com/ar-260306- videos--Outkast 7.23.06 Upcoming New Found Glory Release: Pop Punk / Rock / Hardcore New Found Glory's upcoming album, 'Coming Home' (Geffen Records) is scheduled for a September 19th release. www.newfoundglory.com 7.23.06 James Blunt Parody, 'My Cubicle': I've battled my conscience on whether to put this up here or not. The devil won this one. Let's blame the overplay of James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful'. I much prefer this version, 'My Cubicle' (NOT by James Blunt). You will need Real Player for this music clip. www.babbleandbeat.com/ clips/My_Cubicle_0001.wmv We apologize, James, and remember that "ridicule is nothing to be scared of." - Adam & The Ants 7.22.06 Upcoming Album By The Killers: Watch for the 2nd Killers album in early October. It is named 'Sam's Club' (as in the casino in their hometown of Las Vegas). www.islandrecords.com/ thekillers/site.html Sam's Town has been good to me! Won some big bucks there a decade ago (God, more like 17 years ago)! - Stacy, Babble and Beat 7.22.06 Chris Connelly Message & News: Folk Rock / Rock / Gothic Official message: "Here is a myspace page up for my wife's feature film 'LEFTOVER VOICES' - check it out... It's an excellent film, indeed, a labour of love, I did the incidental music and am featured on most of the songs in the soundtrack." - Chris Connelly myspace.com/ leftovervoices www.myspace.com/ christopherconnelly 7.22.06 Tom Waits Tix Rumors: There's a lot of talk out there that Tom Waits tickets for the upcoming, and brief, U.S. tour will not be honored if they were purchased online by a broker or via auction. The official www.tomwaits.com site for Tom is under construction, so we couldn't confirm. So, a heads-up. 7.21.06 Extras Needed for Joy Division Movie 'Control': According to the BBC, hundreds of extras are needed for the new Ian Curtis film, 'Control'. The scenes for the extras will be shot in England for the rest of July & August. Interested? E-mail controlfilm@leftlion.co.uk . 7.21.06 Matchbook Romance's Jacksonville Show Cancelled: Official message: "We are sorry to confirm that our Jacksonville (FL) show has been cancelled." www.matchbookromance.com 7.21.06 You're Gonna Adore The Mystery Jets: Pop / Pop Punk / Powerpop Their song 'Diamonds In The Dark' was an instant hit with us! This is also the name of their upcoming album (which is due for an August 14th release). We also recommend listening to 'Inside Four Walls' and 'Little Bag Of Hair'. There are moments when you hear a bit of The Cure's newer stuff, and even Arcade Fire. myspace.com/mysteryjets 7.21.06 Got Get Back Loretta?: Indie / Alternative Official partial description: "Get Back Loretta surprised everyone in 2005 when they won "Best New Artist" at the San Diego Music Awards. Forming almost overnight, the band quickly found the sound they wanted and began to win over fans. Their on stage antics and mind blowing performances won them respect among musicians and venues alike. Get Back Loretta is often described as upbeat and refreshingly soulful. Their engaging stage presence, unique songwriting abilities, and powerful vocals are what set them apart from the generic mainstream. You must check out their songs 'As I Lay' and '95'. Their new album, 'Over The Wall' is scheduled for an August 5th release. myspace.com/getbackloretta 7.21.06 Public Image Ltd. Introduced The Metal Box Again: Official message: "The vinyl replica of 'Metal Box' by PiL is now available in the USA. The album is released via RUNT Distribution, and their 4 Men With Beards label (4MBLP500)." Official description: "Like the 1979 original it will be 3x45rpm, housed in a metal can, even including the insert. John has been overseeing the release for sometime, making sure the sound quality and packaging are as close to the original as possible. It's taken over 25 years but you will finally be able to buy 'Metal Box' – as it was meant to be – in the USA. The album is released via RUNT Distribution, and their 4 Men With Beards label (4MBLP500). Scheduled UK release date June 20th." www.runtdistribution.com 7.20.06 Joe DeVita's Music & Musicians Needed: Lounge / Dub / Down-tempo Have a couple minutes? Check out Joe DeVita's music clips. We listened to, and enjoyed, 'Madman', 'Horror Movie Soundtrack', and 'Mixtape Confessions'. myspace.com/joedevita Official statement: "Musicians Needed - Upright/Electric Bass, Keyboard, Horns, Percussionist (Not Drumset). I am looking for dialogue and spoken word .wav's as well as .mp3's . If you have something you would like to contribute, please email me at joedevit@joedevita.com. That is the correct address, not a typo. Remember, the files must be .wav or .mp3 or I cannot use it." 7.20.06 The Hermit Crabs: Indie / Folk / Pop The Hermit Crabs hail from Glasgow, Scotland. We love Melanie Whittle's vocals! We hear a little of The Organ in them (& we love them too!). We especially recommend their tracks 'Goodbye My Friend', 'Feel Good Factor', and 'Third Time Lucky'. Official statement: "Presently the Crabs have lots of songs recorded, the most recent had Francis MacDonald of Teenage Fanclub helping out with production. We are gonna release an album, very soon, we promise." myspace.com/ thehermitcrabsband 7.20.06 The Vicious Martinis: Rock / Emo / Alternative Our favorite tracks from The Vicious Martinis are 'Revenge' and 'A Song Named Sue'. We heard a tiny bit of Everclear in 'A Song Named Sue'. Their debut album, 'The Vicious Martinis' is available now for just $10! myspace.com/ viciousmartinis theviciousmartinis.com 7.19.06 NOFX Featured In Video Game: Punk / Rock Official message: "Check it out! Fat Mike is starring in an online video game that Fuse TV put together." http://fuse.tv/warped/ game/index.php www.myspace.com/nofx 7.19.06 Starlight Mints TONIGHT: Official message: "Austin, TX - Come hang out with us tonight at the Beauty Bar. We are going to give away tickets to our show tomorrow night at EMO's with Ryan Lindsey and Midlake. Should be a great time!" - Starlight Mints The Starlight Mints categorize themselves as Indie / Pop. We love their songs 'Eyes Of The Night', 'The Bandit', and 'Inside Of Me'. Check out some of their music clips at myspace.com/ starlightmints. 7.19.06 Mors In Tabula: Metal / Industrial / Electro Official partial description: "Futuristic music. The sound of things to come !!! Mors In Tabula was formed in December 2003 (in Greece) by George Julius, wanting to create something new and original, including all forms of extreme music using the eerie atmosphere of a horror movie soundtrack. Heavy guitars, chilling industrial sounds, raw and demonic vocals and of course totally eerie feeling." Official message: "The official european release date of our upcoming album 'Blemish' is the 31st of July. It will be released by Sleaszy Rider records and it will be distributed worldwide by EMI." We love their sound! It sometimes freaks us out but it's really great, interesting stuff! - Babble & Beat Check out some music clips at myspace.com/ morsintabula. 7.18.06 AFI In San Francisco: AFI 9/9 - San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Support: Tiger Army & Saosin All Ages - Doors: TBD Tickets available at www.Livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets including Tower Records, Wherehouse Music, Ritmo Latino, select Save Mart and select FYE stores, and Tix Bay Area in Union Square. Charge by phone: (415) 421-TIXS, (408) 998-TIXS, (510) 625-TIXS, (209) 551-TIXS or (707) 528-TIXS. www.afireinside.net 7.17.06 Simon LeBon Is A Book Connoisseur: Official message: "As many of you know, Simon is an avid reader. For the past few years, he's had a feature on duranduran.com called Simon's Reader, in which he reviews and suggests books he's read. All you fellow book lovers can check it out by visiting the 'READER' page on www.duranduran.com." - Duran Duran MySpace 7.17.06 The Good Luck Joes From Milwaukee: Rock / Pop / Indie We really like what we've been hearing from The Good Luck Joes. We especially love their song, 'Butterflies' - it's their new single. They released their 2nd album recently, 'What Do You Think of That Noise?'. It's available on iTunes and from CDBaby. http://cdbaby.com/ cd/goodluckjoes3 thegoodluckjoes.com 7.16.06 Joy Division Tribute Band Concert: Joy Revision is a Joy Division tribute band. They are scheduled to play on July 23rd at the Club London, Hollywood, CA. Visit http://clublondonla. com/flyers/ July23.gif for a discounted $5 admission flyer. 7.16.06 Analog Sway: New Wave / Pop / Rock Official partial description: "Blending '80s pop with modern rock riffs Analog Sway has captured a new sound that you can't help but move to." We're really digging Analog Sway from Pasadena, CA. Check out their music clips for 'Sleep Walking', 'Welcome To November', and 'The Flood'. We heard a little bit of OMD and Duran Duran in their song 'Robots Ruin Lives'. www.myspace.com/ analogsway 7.14.06 Mars Volta's New Song: Official message: "Click one of the following links to listen to our newest song, 'Viscera Eyes', from our soon to be released new full length 'Amputechture'!" - The Mars Volta http://boss.streamos.com /wmedia/labels/ universalmotown/ themarsvolta/audio/viscera_ eyes.asx http://boss.streamos.com /real/labels/ universalmotown/ themarsvolta/audio/viscera_ eyes.ram 7.13.06 Black Wire's Lost Pictures: Official message: "In between trips to the studio to work on new songs I found a film lurking in the bottom of my drawer. On it were some pictures of a tour last year... I wish I could remember where and when exactly." http://i44.photobucket. com/albums/f36/ danblackwire/snaps .jpg "I hope you enjoyed that little trip down memory lane. The new songs are sounding ACE by the way but I'll tell you more soon." - Love, Dan (Black Wire) 7.13.06 Nothing To Do In IL Tonight? Kill Hannah & MSI Are Playing: TONIGHT! Kill Hannah show July, 13 2006 at Pop's ALL AGES with Mindless Self Indulgence Sauget, IL www.killhannah.com 7.12.06 Rocco DeLuca & The Burden Invite You: Official message: "Join Rocco DeLuca & The Burden at Amoeba Music on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. This Thursday the 13th @ 7 pm." - rdb www.roccodeluca.com/ 7.12.06 Mike Patton & Danny DeVito: The fabulous Mike Patton and Danny DeVito talk about music and tv on 'Artist On Artist'. Yeah, it's on the MySpace homepage today but have you watched it yet? http://vids.myspace.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction= vids.individual&videoid =883924443&n=2 Check out Mike's project, Peeping Tom http://ipecac.com/ bio.php?id=44. 7.12.06 Wonder Stuff Tomorrow In Stourbridge: Official message: "Just in case you missed it, we're playing tomorrow night at the Rock Cafe 2000 in Stourbridge. See you there." - TWS.x (The Wonder Stuff) thewonderstuff.co.uk 7.11.06 Deftones In Tallahassee, FL: Official message: "The Deftones will be headlining Floyd's Music Store | |
