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 June 2007 Archives - We have removed all clickable links from our archives - The archives house only a selection from each of our 6.29.07 ATTENTION: WE'RE ON BREAK! There will be NO news & replies to e-mails Friday through Monday... We are officially taking a break today (Friday). Looking forward to a few days of much-needed peace, boating and pine-scented air. Thanks for understanding; all will be back to normal on Tuesday (July 3rd). 6.28.07 THE CHILDREN Rock / Indie / Garage We finally got a listen of The Children, an unsigned group from Manchester, England. We really like their sound and especially recommend their songs, 'Mad Hatter', 'Rose of Love', and 'Set Me Free'!
6.28.07 CRASHED OUT Punk / Rock / Pop Punk Official message: "Brand new CD from us...
Hello folks, we have just had our best of album released through SOS records in the USA. The CD is called 'The One And Only' and is a best of our previous 3 albums and it also includes 3 'live' never before released tracks. Comes with 12 page booklet. We have limited amounts, (50) for sale from us, for £9 including p/p UK only, or 15 Euro includng p/p Europe, $20 including p/p USA: Ok people thats it for now keep an eye on our spce for more gig updates and news." CHEEEAZZZ (Crashed Out) 6.28.07 JILLIAN ANN Electronica / Alternative / Trip Hop Official message: "'Inner Stimulation' is a new song on my player (myspace.com/jillianann33)... it's from the upcoming album 'Punk Meditations' which will be released on Champion Nation Recordings. Check it out;)." - J (Jillian Ann) 'Somewhere' is also on her music player and well-worth checking out. 6.27.07 OUR BABBLE Larry King really called Ringo Starr "George" at one point last night? Larry had Paul, Ringo, and Yoko on together as guests. Nice to know that even the big guys make boo-boos. Autographs... my whole life I have ignored countless opportunities to obtain autographs. I have a few now but for the most part the Babble and Beat office walls are bare. I'm not sure why but I've always felt bad asking for them. I think it all started with a bad experience I had yearrrrs ago (July 7th, 1989 @ Chicago's Cabaret Metro) with a band I'll always love, Clan of Xymox (then going by Xymox). The opening band, Moev, couldn't have been any cooler though. I never want to impose or treat someone like they aren't human - especially when I've already been granted an interview or backstage pass (isn't that enough?). However, it would be a lot more fun, and appropriate, to be surrounded by such framed gems. Mind you, this is my own personal hang-up. Musicians are use to being asked for autographs! I'm likely one of very few who have any issues with it. I definitely need to change my thinking. - Stacy Here's an unlikely way to help solve the problem, but what the hell... if you're a musician with lots of time to waste, feel free to make my day by mailing me an autograph for the office (Babble and Beat, PO Box 327, Oconomowoc, WI 53066-0327)! - Stacy 6.27.07 DAVE GAHAN UPDATE Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) - 'Hourglass': Official news: "It has a title! Dave's second solo album, slated for a late October release, will be titled 'Hourglass'.
Check out the press release for some
insight into the recording process, upcoming song titles, and the crew
behind the album!" 6.27.07 THE WATERBOYS Official message: "Waterboys' new album 'Book of Lightning' receives its USA release on August 21st on W14 / Decca through Universal Records. Catalogue number is: 0-06025-1741433-4. The album's tracklist remains the same as the European version, but a new remix of 'Crash Of Angel Wings' by engineer Ren Swan (also featuring an additional electric guitar part by Mike) replaces the original mix. The band plan to play some dates in the US this fall, and will also be doing interviews etc."
One of those interviews will be with Babble and Beat! 6.26.07 STIFF LITTLE FINGERS AUCTION - HELP PAUL OF THE RUTS Official message: "This Epiphone PR5-E guitar owned and played by Stiff Little Fingers' Jake Burns is being auctioned online, starting today. Visit Ebay.com to track and participate in this auction. This guitar is being auctioned to help an old friend, Paul Fox from The Ruts, who is sadly terminally ill with cancer. While Paul is continuing to work at the moment, this will obviously become harder as time goes on. Therefore, some friends are trying to help him as much as possible. This guitar was played by Jake on the Stiff Little Fingers albums: 'Get a Life', 'Tinderbox' and 'Hope Street'. The guitar will be signed by Jake, personalized to the winning bidder. This was very much a working instrument and as such its electrics will need some attention." 6.26.07 UPCOMING LOVE&REVERIE SHOWS Indie / Alt Rock Official message: "Tour starts tomorrow!!! Check out our tour dates (myspace.com/91614698) and see if we're coming to your town! This weekend we're playing in Wilson, Burlington, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Raleigh, NC!!! Check out the info and come hang out with us! We love you." :) - Love&Reverie
These guys remind us a little bit of a more rockin' Death Cab For Cutie. 6.26.07 NEW MARC ALMOND The new Marc Almond (Soft Cell) CD is released in the U.S. today! Official news: "My new album, 'Stardom Road', is finally released. The album makes reference to all the different musical genres I've worked in, from the 50's and 60's (Bobby Darin, Gene Pitney and David Bowie), 70's and 80's ('Memorabilia' and T Rex in Kitsch), orchestral pop and torch songs. The only way to describe it is as a musical based on my life starring a version of me.
It was produced by Tris Penna and Marius de Vries and arranged by Mike Smith. It contains one new song, an optimistic ballad, the self explanatory 'Redeem Me' (Beauty Will Redeem The World...)."
6.26.07 BANDS TO CHECK OUT
Anima Mundi
Love Cursed 6.25.07 CLIENT PHOTO BOX Electronica / Alternative / Pop Official message: "Dear Clients and Clienteles, We have a very special limited edition Art Photo Box set in the shop and you can also order the prints individually. Each are handprinted and signed and numbered by Client and the box set is signed." Love, Client 6.25.07 NASSAU CHAINSAW - NEW EP & GUITARIST NEEDED Hardcore / Hip Hop / Metal Official news: "Right now we are working on an EP to be released before the end of this year. It will be fully produced by Coma from the NYHC band Candiria. Expect some of the best beats / screams / lyrics & flows on this EP... We are also in the process of filming a few videos...
We are also looking for a guitar player / screamer. Only get back at us if u r serious and have experience." - Nassau Chainsaw 6.25.07 VICIOUS CABARET Rock / Punk / Alternative Official message: "We are pleased to announce our debut album - 'The Next Utopia Will Be Better' - is in the can. Recorded with producer Mark Cawthra (founder member of London's seminal The Cardiacs), it'll be available as a ten track CD on Borderline / Imprint Records (with distribution in the UK via Cargo) later this year. Tracks are currently being previewed on our MySpace page, as well as on our main site." - Vicious Cabaret
myspace.com/viciouscabaret 6.22.07 I HEAR SIRENS Ambient / Indie / Rock Utah's I Hear Sirens is mostly an instrumental band but some scattered vocals are offered. We especially like their songs, 'September Isn't Too Far', 'Everything Was Black', and 'Ashes Fall Like Snow'.
Fans of Canada's Au4 (and other like bands) will especially love these guys!
6.22.07 POP NOIR Indie / Electro / New Wave "We will become your favorite band. You will love us, and we will love you back." - Pop Noir L.A.'s currently unsigned Pop Noir are busy working on a new album. Some tracks that we love and will likely appear on that album are: 'Don't Fool Yourself' (new version), 'Bang The Drum', and 'DIY' (new version). 6.22.07 EGO LIKENESS, NEW ARTWORK Gothic / Alternative / Electronica Official message: "New artwork up on Ego Likeness LJ (Live Journal)... For those of you who don't know, there is a shop here in Baltimore called Millagro.
They sell unique Mexican-Kitch stuff, its a cool store.
Every so often I do a bunch of Day of the Dead stuff for them." - Steven Archer
6.21.07 THE WOLFMEN - NEW SINGLE Rock / Experimental / Punk Official news: "The latest Wolfmen single release - CECILIE - is going to be bigger and better than ever. Following 2006's now extremely sought-after vinyl-only limited editions, 'Cecilie' will be a full single release, with a DVD/CD single, a 7" vinyl limited edition, and a special download package. There will be a brand new video - shot by feature film director Paul Hills - and the 'making of' the Cecilie video will air on UK TV in August, and in the US in October."
Townsend Records will be taking pre-orders for 'Cecilie' soon. In case you have been living under a rock, The Wolfmen are
Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou - both are fantastic musicians and have ties to our beloved Adam Ant (and other greats)! 6.21.07 LEAVES' EYES Gothic / Metal / Rock Official news on 6.17.07: "Last weekend was a little bit turbulent. After the successful Viruta Rock festival in Spain Liv and Alex flew to the Metal Hammer UK Awards in London. "We'd never thought we would ever play in a bullfight arena; we are all vegetarians... The Spanish fans were great, and the concerts of Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes turned out fantastic although we struggled with some technical problems. However, our journey back from Malaga via Zurich to Stuttgart was not that easy at all. After our stop in Zurich our flight back to Stuttgart was cancelled due to a big thunderstorm. In the middle of the night we had to return to Germany by bus. In the very next morning we had to fly to London," Liv tells.
Read the rest by visiting: myspace.com/leaveseyesusa 6.21.07 DE/VISION Electro / Alternative / Pop Official message: "The waiting gradually comes to an end and the work on the new album 'NOOB' has been finished. Steffen and Thomas present 12 brand new songs and the already known 'Love Will Find A Way' in a new version.
The new album is going to be released on August 24, 2007, but you can download the first song 'Flavour Of The Week' completely and for free at depechemode.de now. Do not miss this opportunity!" - De/Vision
6.20.07 THE KNIFE Electronic / Pop / Other Official message from The Knife: 'Silent Shout' Deluxe Edition is released on 2nd July. You can preorder it amazon.co.uk."
These guys are fantastic! Check out 'Heartbeats Live', 'Marble House', and
'Silent Shout' by clicking below: 6.20.07 R.E.M. Official message: "The countdown to Dublin is on! To coincide with R.E.M.'s upcoming shows at the Olympia Theatre, we've just launched a new Blog / Info site: remdublin.com. At remdublin.com you'll find information on the Olympia Theatre, a history section with reviews of previous shows, postcards from remhq.com, videos, tips on what to do in Dublin, bios, and much more. We would love for you to comment, add photos, videos, reviews of shows, and give us your impressions of things to do in Dublin, so please visit now and login! E-mail your pictures for remdublin.com to deal32behind@photos.flickr.com." - R.E.M HQ 6.20.07 THE FUTURE FOR THE FUTUREHEADS Alternative / Indie / Rock
Official message: "Apart from working hard writing and rehearsing in the studio, the band will be playing a few one off dates, and DJing around the country. As you’re receiving this the band will be flying out to Germany to play some shows with Pearl Jam and a headlining date in Moscow, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates from the road and, fingers crossed, some new music in the near future." - The Futureheads 6.19.07 ATTENTION WISCONSIN MUSICIANS: MADISON BAND LOOKING FOR DRUMMER & LEAD GUITARIST Rock / Acoustic / Alternative Pearl Snap Saturday needs 2 new members - a drummer & a lead guitarist... Official message: "The band, Pearl Snap Saturday, recently parted ways with their lead guitarist and their drummer. The band is looking for a drummer and a lead guitarist, both being hard-working, dedicated, and talented and who can help out this band in the long-term. We have been playing the downtown Madison area and we have gigs lined up into July and will be adding more dates in the future as well. We have some great opportunities this Fall including playing at The Union a few times in September (on the Terrace & the Rathskeller). We practice on the west side of Madison in a great facility (free of charge) a few times a week and play on the weekends. We own great equipment - pretty much Mackie everything (speakers, monitors, mixer) and are ready to rock again as soon as we put the final pieces of this band back together. We play a mix of rock, pop, classic rock, oldies, and mix in some hip hop as well (influential bands include O.A.R., The Killers, U2, Dave Matthews Band, Guster, etc...). We have originals we play as well, and ideally would like to play only originals at some point. We are all in our early 20s, but we are not set on an age requirement. We would like you to be within a few years of us though (older or younger). To learn more about our band, check out our websites:
www.pearlsnapsaturday.com Please contact Matt at matt@pearlsnapsaturday.com." 6.19.07 GO-BETWEENS / ROBERT & GRANT Out now! 'Intermission - The Best Of The Solo Recordings', Robert Forster and Grant McLennan ... Official partial message: "The best solo recordings from the founding members of the Go-Betweens on 2 individual CD sets. 26 tracks recorded between 1990 and 1997. Contains special 28 page lyric book. After The Go-Betweens disbanded in 1989, founding members and songwriters Robert Forster and Grant McLennan recorded four albums each. Here their radically different writing styles were showcased; Robert arch and dramatic, Grant earnest and romantic. It is important to remember that throughout the 80s The Go-Betweens were a cult band and their solo outings would sadly court only a rarified audience. But for those who took a punt on such magical albums as Horsebreaker Star and Danger In The Past the rewards were plentiful and contained some of their best work. It was a reminder of how great these two songwriters were - Forster's isolated vignettes of longing and McLennan's great outpourings of sublime pop music were thrown into relief." - Beggars Banquet
6.19.07 CHECK OUT THESE BANDS
Running With Scissors
The Grit
Vernian Process 6.18.07 PETER HIMMELMAN Folk Rock / Rock Peter Himmelman's new album, 'The Pigeons Couldn't Sleep' is scheduled for a July 24th release... Partial official message: "Free feature length documentary DVD included with the CD release! Peter's tenth studio album is titled The Pigeons Couldn’t Sleep. "The pigeons are different things to different people," says Peter. "Old ghosts, bad politics, broken expectations, wars of all shapes and sizes... It’s a restless world out there; nobody can sleep — even the birds feel the vibrations." The Pigeons Couldn't Sleep’s 13 tracks range from blistering and bluesy house-shakers to ballads of tender urgency. The album begins with a haunted slide-guitar passage by Peter and ends with the gospel tinged 'If We Could Hold Each Other’s Hunger', about the power of empathy. In between, Peter proffers such powerful songs as 'Gratitude', 'War of Words' and 'The Ship of Last Hope'. Sample some of the music from The Pigeons Couldn’t Sleep here: (peterhimmelman.com). See the trailer from the companion DVD Rock God here: (peterhimmelman.com/videos.html#rockgod). Thanks!" 6.18.07 FREEZER BURN Alternative / Indie / Experimental Partial official message: "We, Freezer Burn are releasing our debut album ‘Love’s Executioner’ very soon through Skribble Records UK. Skribble released our debut single ‘Dealing With Your Mental Illness’ last year." We listened to 4 of the new tracks. We really enjoyed the songs 'Soon' and '1st I Check 4 a Pulse'. Listen to them by clicking link below.
6.18.07 DEMOB'S ANDY NEEDS A LIFT (UK) Punk Official message: "I have to get from Gloucester to Heathrow airport this Wednesday by 10:30AM and I'm offering a weekend ticket for Rebellion and the Hurricane festival in Gloucester on the 30th of this month. I just need to get to Heatrow with 2 guitars and one bag of luggage... can anyone help please?" Cheers, Andy K (Demob) Message Andy here: myspace.com/demobpunk 6.15.07 SUTCLIFFE JUGEND Experimental / Industrial / Alternative Official message: "The first Sutcliffe Jugend studio album in eight years - 'This Is The Truth' quite possibly stands as one of the most original and perfectly balanced noise compositions of the last 10 years. It references and uses classic Sutcliffe Jugend of old while bringing in an entirely unique and fresh element one does not hear in noise. This album is a brilliant blend of foreboding tension and anxiety while using the most lively, disturbing, and textual elements of noise. All of which are brought together with the phenomenal detail and balance of an accomplished electronic composer. Songs that you think will explode leave you hanging with tension, while others erupt with violence out of nowhere. It's an absolutely brilliant album that was worth the wait." - Cold Meat Industry This stuff is off the hook bizarro! Unfortunately, we couldn't find any new music clips but we did find a couple of older ones. The song 'Fear and Anticipation', from 'The Victim As Beauty' release, brought the Eraserhead film to mind.
Listen to 'Fear and Anticipation':
Order here: 6.15.07 RENTOKILL Punk Official message: "Rentokill's 'Antichorus' CD - For fans of NOFX, Rancid and Against Me!... Blasting intense Punk Rock with a political and powerful message, Austria's very own Rentokill have been almost constantly on tour since their inception. There is always a tasty note of individuality and progression in their music, outlined by fast and exact drumming, striking melodies and hard driven guitars which flow aggressively along under the well thought out socio-political lyrics and the vocalist's characteristic rasping voice.
Nothing but raw emotion and catchy punk rock, and their fifteen-song studio album "Antichorus" captures it perfectly. Straight forward politically charged punk rock!" - Plastic Head 6.15.07 COLOUR KANE Down-tempo / Pop / Indie Partial official message: "Fade the World and Hidden Shoal Recordings jointly announced the official release of the album, 'A Taste Of' by Belgian dream pop outfit Colour Kane. Featuring a collaboration with Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins fame, 'A Taste Of' is laden with honey coated, magisterial guitars, sweeping electronics and lush vocals." The few tracks we've heard from 'A Taste Of' are beautiful - as expected! Be sure to give a listen to these tracks: 'Share My Ease' and 'A Taste Of'.
6.14.07 theSTART Electronica / New Wave / Glam Official message: "Formed in 1998, theStart has graced the rosters of many record labels including 143 Records / Atlantic Records, The Label / Geffen Records and Nitro Records. Credited as one of the first bands of the new wave revival, the punk/synth rock band gained notoriety with their albums 'Shakedown!' and 'Initiation'.
Now poised to release their newest album 'Ciao, Baby' on Metropolis, theStart have refined and nurtured their sound into a dancier version of their former selves. However, the punk and new wave elements are still visible through the pop sensibilities that they have incorporated. Tracks like 'Wartime' and 'Master Plan' exhibit the new evolution, while songs such as 'Blood On My Hands' and 'Runaway' show the signature style that fans have come to know and love. The "Dance Revolution" for punk and new new wave has begun and theStart are just the beginning." - Metropolis 6.14.07 CONCERT REVIEWS, OUR BABBLE So far I have a pretty heavy concert schedule in the Milwaukee area coming up. Don't forget to get your tickets! Watch for these upcoming concert reviews:
July 12th Robbers on High Street / The Redwalls
There will likely be more added. 6.14.07 TAB-D Punk / Acoustic Official message: "We have a rare gig at the Star and Garter in Manchester (UK) on 21st June. We're playing with Goldblade Pete's GORGEOUS and Pure Sound (a project I'm also involved in). Also, the band demo version of 'Failure to Thrive' is uploaded now so have a listen!" Take care, Boz TAB-D is a fave here so be sure to check 'em out! Listen to 'Failure to Thrive' and other tunes here: myspace.com/tabde. 6.13.07 SOHODOLLS NEED HELP THIS WEEKEND (UK) Alternative / Electro / Glam Official message: "Brethren, Are there any preacher types among you? Are you available this Saturday in London or this Sunday in Leeds (16,17 June) to spread our propaganda to other festival-goers? You will need to give out thousands of fliers to people on the festival grounds. We will secure your entrance and you will report back and replenish your stock to our tour manager every hour. In return you will get a free Sohodolls T-shirt of your choice as well as a box set of our very own dominos and possibly other bits and pieces of merchandise as soon as they fly off the production line. And you'll be able to enjoy the sounds of live music in the air from the likes of Sohodolls, Daft Punk, Klaxons, and stuff. Any takers? You must be serious about actually doing the job! Please reply to Chris our tour manager at thesohodollsmanagement@hotmail.com." Cheerio, Sohodolls 6.13.07 NEW RECOIL Electro / Trip Hop / Experimental Recoil 'subHuman', Mute Records: Official message: "After a 6 year break from recording, musician / producer Alan Wilder returns with Recoil's 5th studio album. Entitled 'subHuman', it has been provisionally set for release on July 9th, 2007.
'subHuman' will be available on CD and limited edition gatefold vinyl. A special collector's DVD package will also be issued to include an enhanced stereo CD, a 5.1 Surround Sound version and an exclusive ambient re-working of the entire album. The DVD will also include all the Recoil videos to date." 6.13.07 GALLOWS Punk / Rock " UK band Gallows have been creating nothing but stir and buzz around the world. Check out what all the fuss is about by downloading the Gallows' digital single 'Abandon Ship' here: http://phobos.apple.com. Gallows US debut, 'Orchestra of Wolves' will hit the streets July 10th. See them on Warped Tour all summer!" - Epitaph
You'll also want to check out their song, 'Orchestra of Wolves': 6.12.07 AARON OF MATCHBOOK ROMANCE FINDS NEW HOME Official message: "Today is a big day for me. I am officially announcing that I am joining forces with New York rock band, God or Julie. After Matchbook Romance broke up, it really hit home how difficult it is to find individuals who all share a similar elevated vision of music. When I was introduced to God or Julie, my hopes to continue the artistic progress and musical success that I had with Matchbook Romance were restored.
Go to any of the links below to check us out, add us as a myspace friend and join us at some of our soon to be announced shows."
Much love,
-Aaron Stern 6.12.07 TIGER FORCE Indie / Acousmatic / Tape music / Hardcore Partial official description: "Tiger Force is named after a troop of US soldiers who went insane and committed horrible wrong crimes during the Vietnam War. But don't be afraid." We totally dig their songs 'Syntax Error', 'Hey Yo Square Eyes' and 'Beat This'. They have an interesting sound that we can't seem to get enough of. Listen to them now: www.myspace.com/tigerforce. 6.12.07 FALSE START Powerpop / Rock / Gothic We've gotten a few requests to feature these guys. We stumbled across the following bulletin (partial shown) and thought it was a really nice message... so we're sharing it with you. Partial official bulletin: "Our fans mean the world to us. We wouldn't be here without you and we sincerely care about what's going on in your lives. Music is about reaching out (in my opinion), that's what I've choosen to use this shit to do. To take my own experiences and maybe make a change in someone else's life.
Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the last 3 weeks by purchasing our record. Your support means the world to us. Never in our wildest dreams would I have imagined the stuff that's happening for us now, two years ago when me and Jim started this band in my garage with only dreams ahead of us." - Andrew (False Start) 6.11.07 A SHORELINE DREAM Alternative / Shoegaze / Rock Out now! 'Avoiding the Consequences' from A Shoreline Dream. The few tracks we've heard are gorgeous! Official message: "The debut LP from A Shoreline Dream, mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Matt Sandoski of Airshow, featuring an hour long journey of lush soundscapes, ethereal vocals and electronic nuances.
Receiving much acclaim from writers worldwide for it’s unique approach to the
shoegaze and post rock genres while retaining a sound all it’s own. Highly
recommended for those wanting to zone out in a haze of guitar melodies
and harmonic vocals spewing from the clouds." - Tonevendor 6.11.07 WHY 24/7 SUNGLASSES? OUR BABBLE I've never understood the whole sunglasses thing with musicians. Perhaps because I am not one! Honestly, I don't think that even Bono quite pulls it off, and if anyone could it would be him. I wonder what the MAIN motivation is behind wearing sunglasses throughout the day and night, during interviews, etc. Thoughts? Update 6.12.07: Mary G. of Milwaukee suggests that sunglasses may be used to hide signs of drug or alcohol use. Steve Z. of Detroit says it may be due to the lights and glare they see from the stage. Geist of Los Angeles states that shades are important image wise and can't imagine why I can't see that. Lastly, Yara of Atlanta suggests that since they are such public figures they prefer to keep unshaded eye contact to friends and family. That it is more personal and one of the only things left that the press can't have. All points are good and appreciated. Thanks, guys! 6.11.07 THE END OF THE CLERKS Indie / Pop Punk Official message: "The ClerKs is no more but did not leave us quietly. Before they split, they recorded two exclusive tracks: 'Alarms and Bells' and 'Summer Sun'. A revolution of some kind in The ClerKs' creative world. A spin, a fall, a metronomic tempo that lead them to the end of a formidable era, individually and as a whole. MauDite Dance will play these songs live, because they're ace songs and needn't die because The ClerKs is dead. You can listen to them on both myspaces, MauDite Dance's (myspace.com/mauditedance) and The ClerKs' (myspace.com/theclerks). Thanks for your interest and support of both bands. Please, do leave us your comments on one or the other profile. Much Love. The ClerKs : Alex, Max, Cam & Gasp." 6.8.07 DEAD CITY SHAKERS NEED A DRUMMER Punk / Rock / Garage Dead City Shakers are currently looking for a drummer... Official message: "Clint is moving away for school and personal reasons. We will be playing our last show with Clint on July 14th at Warped Tour in Dallas . We will miss him and we support him in his decision! =) We're interested in any drummer who loves and plays punk rock / rock n' roll type stuff. Must be local to Dallas. Must have a flexible work schedule to hit the road a lot. A sense of humor about life and an easy going attitude are a good thing to have as well. We will need the position filled by the end of the summer. We will be recording an EP shortly thereafter. Hit us up (myspace.com/deadcityshakers)!" -DCS- 6.8.07 FUTURE OF THE LEFT Official message from Too Pure: "Future of the Left's debut album, 'Curses', will be out later in the year... Catch the video for 'Adeadenemy' on YouTube (youtube.com/watch?v=xu6wJveSWRU). All footage involved was recorded by FotL fans at the 100 Club in January earlier this year. 7" vinyl (piccadillyrecords.com) & download (phobos.apple.com) out now on Too Pure."
We stumbled upon an older piece FotL's Falco wrote called, "Re-Reviewing The Reviewers". We were going to do a little write-up on them but after reading this I think that would be a bad idea: 6.7.07 OUR BABBLE ON MAGAZINES – PRINT VS ONLINE I am really aggravated and perplexed that online music magazines often get immediately dismissed by the suits and other industry folk. A few months ago a certain popular DJ named Rodney B. wouldn't answer one question for us because, according to his assistant, "he doesn't speak to webzines." Our contributing photographer in NY, Mark, couldn't successfully get a press pass the other day to take photos at a show. He said, "Amanda from Warner Bros. (Deftones) said that management denied my press pass because it was for a website. I've never had that happen before." Well, it may be a first time for Mark but this has happened to us before, but it's rare in our overall experience. It didn't matter in the end though, the show has since been cancelled. There are a handful of other artists & management who won't give us a chance, of course. Oddly, it's mostly been from eighties New Wave bands... who could use a little press. Hey, they have the right but I find it extremely narrow-minded and ridiculous. This is a free magazine. Free! Sending something off to a printer doesn't make the content different. Except of course, you'd have to add lots of ads to offset the costs. Even so, it's likely that you'd still need to charge something for the publication. Not to mention, you can't click a link and hear instant music clips from a printed magazine. It wouldn't hurt to save a few trees either. There are benefits to both print and online zines! As you know, the suits at some labels are use to stickin' it to the musicians by making all the money themselves. Is the idea of something being free to their audiences threatening? Whatever it is, who benefits from this discrimination? Not the musicians! - Stacy 6.7.07 EXENE CERVENKA'S L.A. GALLERY SHOWING Exene (X) is having a June gallery showing in Los Angeles , CA ... June 9 – July 14, 2007
Opening Reception:
www.western-project.com/cervenka/cervenka.html 6.7.07 VIVA MACHINE BEGS, GIVE OUR ROADIE A LIFT! ( UK )
Official message: "Yo peeps! This crazy nutter is called Dave Miles. He's hitchiking, yes that's right, hitchiking all the way up to the Rockness festival, next to Loch Ness in Scotland. From where he lives, that is 10 and 1/2 hours in a car: So, if anyone is travelling in the Northern direction on Friday 8th June he would appreciate your help! Add him up at this address: myspace.com/bumblesnee." - Viva Machine While you're here, check out Viva Machine's song 'Robot Bodyrox' by visiting myspace.com/vivamachine. 6.6.07 PRESENTING YOUR NEW ADDICTION: NUCULTURES Down-tempo Artist: Nucultures Official message: "At a time when artists and labels are downsizing, this group of Philadelphia artists have ramped it up and released an ambitious 2 CD set — 'Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams' on 1k recordings. This adventurous collection of music is a kaleidoscope of songs and sound blending shapes and hues with vocals, horns, strings, piano, drum machines, vocal loops, guitars, bass, and left-field electronics into a brilliant textured soundscape of modern pop music. From three perspectives, lyrically and vocally, 'Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams' delves into questions of love, war, darkness, despair, light, and hope. Musically it’s an eclectic 21 song journey with acoustic guitars ruminating over electronic and tabla beats; the shimmering vocal downtempo tone-poems of Ellie Perez; the dark foreboding jazz of 'Babylon Is Crying'; upright pianos floating over languid grooves of 'Think I’m Losin’ It' and the wind swept desert guitar musings of 'Mind Dunes'.
'Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams' features stellar guest contributions from trumpeter John Swana, cellist Helena Espvall, and Brooklyn drummer Jeremy Carlstedt, among many others."
6.6.07 THE EMERGENCY Tropical / Psychedelic / Concrete We love The Emergency's song 'Spending Time' from their new 7" release, 'Spending Time' / 'Switch Me' (Metal Postcard). The band describes the 7" as "two new songs featuring a lot of homemade and store-bought hand percussion... wasabi pea shakers, half empty bottles of beer, etc. Revolutionary new sound! Can you diggit!?"
6.6.07 OBSOLTETE MACHINES Other / Indie / Electronica Partial official description: "Obsolete Machines is a project formed by the members of the Shattercell project. With four years of performing experience, Obsolete Machines has a wide range of emotions and energy levels. Techno/hip hop rhythms and groove oriented rhythmic bass lines are the emphasis of this project surrounded by ambient effects, electronic wave-forms, raw distorted guitar lines, and chunky piano chords.
We really like their songs 'Isolated' and 'Waiting to Collapse'. The vocals have a slight Adam Levine (Maroon 5) quality, but with more edge.
6.5.07 THE MAMA TRASH COLLECTIVE Official message: "JGS Promotions, Inc. – A Mama Trash Company based in Delaware is proud to present The Mama Trash Family Artists: Volume 1 compilation CD featuring an incredible collection of rock artists from around the globe. MT Family Artists are selected by Mama Trash based on their appeal, talent and commitment to their fans. Once chosen bands are featured as a Family Artist on mamatrash.com and supported by her worldwide promotional network.
Title: Mama Trash Family Artists: Volume 1 Track Listing:
01. A Perfect Mess - Maryslim Volume 2 is planned for a Fall 2007 release." 6.5.07 ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI Melodramatic Popular Song / Ghettotech / Jungle 'Heart It Races', the new EP by Architecture In Helsinki, is out now. It features 5 versions of the title song. Their new website is coming soon; they are still under construction. However, keep checking www.architectureinhelsinki.com as it could be completed any day now. 6.5.07 RAMMSTEIN ARE WELL RESTED Industrial
Official message: "After more than a year break the band has returned in good spirits – the gentlemen have started writing new songs! Unfortunately, due to the current album production, Rammstein will not play any shows this year." 6.4.07 LOVING THE GRAVETONES! Rock / Punk / Surf The Gravetones are one of my favorite new-to-me bands! I just reviewed their 2006 release, 'Dig It!'. Read the review.
Great news for fellow Wisconsiners - The Gravetones are scheduled to play at Hatrix in Kenosha on July 13th! I'm totally there. - Stacy 6.4.07 GIANTS THIS JULY Pop / Rock / Comedy Official message: "They Might Be Giants new album 'The Else' (Idlewild) in stores July 10...
13 new songs produced by the Dust Brothers, Pat Dillett and They Might Be Giants! Deluxe package includes original photographs by Marcel Dzama! First run of CDs includes a full length bonus disc."
6.4.07 STAN RIDGWAY IS COMING TO MILWAUKEE Stan Ridgway (Wall of Voodoo) is scheduled to play Milwaukee's Shank Hall on August 12th @ 8PM. Visit www.shankhall.com for more information.
Rest of tour schedule: 6.1.07 OCTOBER FILE UPDATES Hardcore / Punk Official message: "We are happy to announce we have a new drummer in the shape of John Watt - John likes animals, watching movies, does charity work, and wants world peace... Subject to availability, Jaz Coleman (Killing Joke) will be doing guest vocals on the album.
We are currently working on the new album, entitled 'Holy Armour From The Jaws Of God'. All going to plan it will be released on the 16th July 2007 via Candlelight Records." - October File 6.1.07 NEW ALBUM FROM SHADEGROWN Gothic / Folk Rock / Metal Shadegrown - "An artist from Russian Federation presenting a spectacular release, made of intense musical moments, dark and solitaire, picturing life from a point of view you've never experienced before." - Ekleipsi Records Official message: "I'm happy to announce that the 'Songs of Despair' album has been released today by Ekleipsi Netlabel. I keep my music free because I want it to be available to everyone, even those who cannot afford yet another CD... If you like my music and have possibility to pay for it, please consider making a donation (myspace.com/shadegrownspace). This will help me to improve the sound and spend more time making music." - Shadegrown
Listen / download free: 6.1.07 THE POLYPHONIC SPREE Pop / Rock / Psychedelic Partial official message: "The Polyphonic Spree are back with the album 'The Fragile Army,' coming June 19th.
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A limited number of special edition CD/DVD versions are also available, which feature a 51 minute movie on the making of the album, a unique music video for the song 'The Fragile Army' and an embroidered patch. If you pre-order online, you will also receive an autographed poster! You can also order the gatefold/180 gram vinyl, which includes an access card for a free digital download -- pre-order online now. Preview the album and download the album mashup. The Polyphonic Spree have produced and eight-minute mash up containing sections of each track from The Fragile Army. Download it now! Send the e-card for the single 'Running Away' and be on the lookout for the video, coming soon! Go to www.thepolyphonicspree.com for The Polyphonic Spree for more news, info and more. |
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An Interview With JUSTIN SULLIVAN of NEW MODEL ARMY: Justin spoke with us about the making of 'High', New Model Army's upcoming album. It's scheduled for an August 20th release. Click image to view interview.
myspace.com/tat 6.28.07 Moving Units: Indie / Pop / Other Official message: "There will be some very exciting news in the next few days regarding the new album, so stay tuned!!" - Moving Units myspace.com/ movingunits 6.27.07 Luscious Jackson's Gabby: Gabby Glaser (Luscious Jackson) has just released, 'Gimme Splash', her debut solo effort. Official message: "FINALLY putting something out there... Can't wait to get out and tour again! Hope ya dig it." myspace.com/ gabbyglaser 6.27.07 Happy Mondays: Alternative / Pop / Rock The new Happy Mondays album, 'Uncle Dysfunktional' is scheduled for a July 9th release in the U.S. myspace.com/happy mondaysonline 6.26.07 The Wombats: Indie / Pop Punk / Alternative Official message: "You can download 'Kill the Director' now from itunes or buy all 3 formats from HMV - which include exclusive B sides on all formats including the CSS remix." -The 'bats x (The Wombats) myspace.com/ thewombatsuk 6.26.07 New Ryan Adams Today: Rock / Alternative / Country Ryan Adams' new album, 'Easy Tiger' hits stores today! ryan-adams.com 6.25.07 Nick Lowe: Pop / New Wave / Powerpop Nick Lowe has a new CD coming out tomorrow, 'At My Age' (Yep Roc Records). Nick, of course, did the fab song, 'Cruel To Be Kind'. He's also produced records for The Damned, Elvis Costello, John Hiatt, The Pretenders, and many others. www.amazon.com 6.25.07 New Beastie Boys: The new Beastie Boys CD, 'The Mix-Up' hits stores tomorrow. So far there are mixed reviews. No pun intended. www.amazon.com 6.22.07 Qwiksand: Funk / Reggae / Rock Official message: "Our new album 'Liquid Dream' is now on sale @ AppleiTunes.com. More tour dates are on the way so let us know what's your favorite song!" - Qwiksand myspace.com/ qwiksand 6.22.07 Demons Alley: Rock / Glam / Punk Partial official description: "Brand-new band Demons Alley may be young, but they're certainly not naive, already having kicked ass with their traveling glam-punk-rock n roll show all around New England. Fans have described them as “Guns N Roses meets the Ramones”." We only see the comparison ever-so-slightly BUT we kind of dig them regardless! myspace.com/ demonsalley 6.21.07 The Wiggins: Garage / Pop / Glam Check out The Wiggins. They're fun, in a raw way! They're signed with GirlGang Records and are currently working on a new release. Their 'Greatest Apes' EP was released in 2005 and is still creating a reasonable stir. myspace.com/ thewigginsrox 6.21.07 Kids In Glass Houses: Powerpop / Rock / Pop Official message: "Extremely limited edition 7 inch, 500 signed and numbered: 'Me Me Me' is the first official release from hotly tipped Cardiff quintet Kids In Glass Houses. Released on 500 signed and numbered 7” vinyls, the release isn’t expected to be on sale long and is likely to become an immediate collectors item. It is released the day following their performance at this years Download Festival at Donington Park. Pre-order to secure your order...extremely limited release." - Plastic Head plastichead.com 6.20.07 Paul van Dyk: Trance / Techno / Electronica Official message: "Paul van Dyk set to release new album 'In Between' on August 14th. First single 'White Lies' to be released July 31st." myspace.com/ paulvandyk 6.20.07 Chromeo: 2-Step / Electronic / Funk Chromeo's new release, 'Fancy Footwork' is out now! If you visit their main website (chromeo.net) and choose the pop-up version you will get lots and lots of what you asked for. Music clips - includes a Feist remix. www.myspace.com/ chromeo 6.19.07 The Aliens: Psychedelic / Rock / Electronica The Aliens feature 2 members of The Beta Band and have just released (in the U.S.) the album, 'Astronomy For Dogs' (Astralwerks). myspace.com/ thealiens1 6.19.07 Have You Heard Sondre Lerche?: Pop / Indie / Jazz We love what we've heard from Sondre Lerche! Click below to hear great songs like 'Say It All' and 'Airport Taxi Reception' (both from the 2007 album, 'Phantom Punch'). myspace.com/ sondrelerche 6.18.07 Sinking Spells: Punk / Rock Partial official description: "The Sinking Spells, hailing from Salem, MA, are devoted to 3 ideas: evolution, emotion, and intensity." We like their softer vocals against the harder rock. 'Bleeding Out' and 'Sirens' are favorites of ours. myspace.com/ sinkingspells 6.18.07 Bad Brains: Punk / Hardcore 'Build A Nation', the upcoming release from Bad Brains, drops June 26th. It was produced by Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys. www.amazon.com 6.15.07 New Young Pony Club: New Wave / Electronica / Alternative Official message: "New Young Pony Club - Fantastic Playroom - out August 28... That's right! New Young Pony Club's debut full length is coming out in late August. In the meantime, they've posted some new tracks on their MySpace to check out and they'll be playing loads and loads of UK and European festival dates. Sit tight... and keep your fingers crossed for some US dates this Fall!" - Modular People myspace.com/ newyoungponyclub 6.15.07 Fair To Midland: Alternative / Rock / Progressive Fair To Midland's 'Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True' is out now. This effort was produced by David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp) and is getting some outstanding reviews. myspace.com/ fairtomidland 6.14.07 Queens Of The Stone Age: Rock / Alternative Out now! 'Era Vulgaris', the new release from Queens of the Stone Age. www.amazon.com 6.14.07 Danzig: Metal / Other Coming July 10th, 'The Lost Tracks of Danzig' by Danzig. This is a 2-disc set! ALSO Danzig's Drukija book will be out in late June... Partial official message: "Get ready for Danzig's brutal Drukija, Contessa of Blood later this month. Contessa Drukija brutalizes and tortures young virgins, drinking and bathing in their blood. This short story by Glenn Danzig is a cross between narrative and free verse and is illustrated by long time collaborator Simon Bisley." 6.13.07 Exclusive From Information Society: Electro / Pop Official message: "For a very limited time, The InSoc EP is available on vinyl. Just a few copies remain of Information Society's very first record released in 1983 and are signed by Paul (Schwitters) Robb, James (Richter) Cassidy, and Kurt (Valaquen) Larson. Tracks: 1. Bacchanale 2. Fall In Line 3. Growing Up With Shiva 4. Get Up Away From That Thing 5. Can You Live As Fast As Me Visit the INSOC SHOP for more details. Get it before it's gone!" www.informationsociety. us/insoc-shop 6.13.07 Kontour: Electronica / Industrial / Experimental Official message: "The new 'Scanners' album should be released in September 2007. Available from Some Bizzare Records." - Kontour myspace.com/ kontour2 6.12.07 The Foundry Field Recordings: Pop / Rock / Shoegaze The 'Fallout Stations' EP is out now! "This limited edition, companion EP to their debut full-length 'Prompts/Miscues' contains new songs, rarities, and highlights directly relating back to the concept album." -Insound.com myspace.com/ thefoundry fieldrecordings 6.12.07 New From UberByte: Industrial / Gothic / Electro Visit myspace.com/uberbyte to listen to UberByte's new track, 'Mein Untergang'. It's "a new song with German lyrics which hopefully doesn't sound too ridiculous." 6.11.07 Check Out Bloodshot Revival: Indie / Rock We just listened to some of Bloodshot Revival's music clips and really like 'Storyboard' and 'Naive Allure'. www.myspace.com/ bloodshotrevival 6.11.07 New Good Shoes Single: Pop / New Wave / Rock Official message: "Good Shoes - 'Morden'. Limited Edition 7" single out now. Features Metronomy remix and exclusive set of Morden postcards." banquetrecords.com 6.8.07 Man and Machines: Like Techno, Punk, and Industrial? Check out the music of Man and Machines by visiting: myspace.com/ manandmachines 6.8.07 Matthew Dear: Indie / Techno / Electronica Matthew Dear's upcoming release, 'Asa Breed' (Ghostly Int.), hits cooler stores July 17th." www.myspace.com/ matthewdear 6.7.07 Happy Birthday: Today is Tom Jones' birthday. Some of his hits were: 'It's Not Unusual', 'She's A Lady', 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again', and 'What's New, Pussycat?'. Then there's his collaboration with New Model Army covering The Rolling Stones song 'Gimme Shelter'. You gotta love the guy! 6.7.07 New Tiger Army: Pop / Punk / Alternative 'Music From Regions Beyond', the new release from Tiger Army is out now. It's available on both CD and limited edition, colored vinyl. myspace.com/ tigerarmy 6.6.07 The Dears' New Video: Check out the new video for 'You and I Are a Gang of Losers' by The Dears. youtube.com/watch? v=VppnteRfb-s 6.6.07 Velvet Revolver: Official message: "'Libertad', Velvet Revolver's new album, comes out July 3rd!" www.velvetrevolver.com 6.5.07 Beale Street Love: 2-step / Alternative Check out some great music clips from Beale Street Love's recent EP: myspace.com/ bealestreetlovemusic 6.5.07 New Chris Cornell: Chris Cornell's new release, 'Carry On', has dropped. This effort features an interpretation of Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'! The amazing Steve Lillywhite produced it as well. chriscornell.com 6.4.07 Aaron Acosta Music: Electro / Ambient / Experimental "Aaron Acosta is involved with electro acoustic composition as well as more traditional composition and currently resides in Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada ." myspace.com/ aaronacostamusic 6.4.07 CeLeSTTiaNi: What the f*&%? Celesttiani's has got to be the most popular profile on MySpace. 6 out of every 10 band profiles we go to have her in the top friends section. You try it for yourself; it's really bizarre. www.myspace.com/ celesttianni 6.1.07 Mordacious: Industrial / Gothic / Electronica 'Torture Tactics', the new album by Mordacious, is out now! www.myspace.com/ 3933556 6.1.07 Interpol & Calla: Yippie! Interpol and Calla are scheduled to play here in Milwaukee on July 30th. www.therave.com  THE PRESETS Beams Electro / Indie / Pop The Presets hail from Australia and are signed with Modular / International Deejay Gigolo Records. We adore their 2006 release, 'Beams'! Highlights on this album are: 'I Go Hard I Go Home', 'Girl And The Sea', 'Are You The One?', and 'Down Down Down'. Super contagious stuff... if only we knew how to dance. www.myspace.com/ thepresets |
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