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 March 2007 Archives - We have removed all clickable links from our archives - The archives house only a selection from each of our 3.30.07 KRAFTWERK TRIBUTE ALBUM '8-Bit Operators - The Music of Kraftwerk', Various Artists: Official message: "A labor of love, many years in the making, Astralwerks is pleased to present a various artist covers compilation, featuring interpretations of classic Kraftwerk songs, arranged primarily on lo-bit handheld gaming devices, vintage video game consoles and obsolete 8 bit home computers, revered for the rich and distinctive sound of their lo-bit microchips.
This video game-influenced branch of electronic music sometimes referred to as ‘chiptune’, ‘bitpop’ or just ‘8-bit’, has developed a flourishing international live scene, and is one of the first new genres of music to use the internet to its fullest advantage, with the advent of home-brewed synth cartridges and hacker influenced musical tools." 3.30.07 'TEARWAVE' ALBUM BY TEARWAVE IS AVAILABLE NOW Shoegaze / Ambient / Indie Official message: "Shoegaze is alive and well in Tearwave. A decade after bands like Lush, Slowdive and Ride rose and fell into obscurity, Tearwave comes to fill the void. Jenn Manganiello’s luscious vocals dig deep into the listener's subconscious soul with her red-wine melodies and the distant warmth of her lyrics. Doug White’s guitars and keyboards soothe and drive with melodic darkness. John Stephanski's arsenal of rare vintage drums and percussive instruments lay a pounding foundation while Joe Villella's solid bass battens down the hatches to round out Tearwave's monumental sound. Propelled by these driving songs, Tearwave creates a whole new supernova of sound for a current generation of listeners.
Listen to MP3s and order a copy." - Projekt 3.30.07 OPEN ROAD LOVE AFFAIR Folk Rock / Indie / Funk Official description: "It began upon the burning ashes of a freak show melt down... all that was left? A donkey, some carnies, a busted guitar, and... Gypsy George. From that point forward, the road trip ensued and has not stopped since. In the immortal words of the great Gypsy, "Driving all alone on the open road and my car knows where to go. The Mississippi glows like a one night show as the wind begins to blow. People twist like clouds through my mind, oh why? I say, I hope that their smiles will never fade away! My, my! I hope I never die..." Not completely sure what it is exactly about Open Road Love Affair but we rather like them. Imagine They Might Be Giants meets Wall of Voodoo and then throw in a crack pipe!
3.30.07 TECHNICA PROJECTIONS Electronic Official description: "Technica Projections is the creative force currently driving digital music production to a new level. While establishing a key element within the electronica popular culture in the journey that will define and inspire music lovers everywhere. The distinctive impact of Technica Projections artistry and craftsmanship is already imprinted across the globe through our own musical explorations. While progressing well ahead of the curve in digital sound composition and programming." Visit www.myspace.com/technicaprojectionsmusic to listen to their music clips. BTW - their cd is offered for a very reasonable $5 at CD Baby 3.29.07 NEW ALBUM FROM THE TOSSERS Punk / Folk / Other Partial official description: "Raised on the South Side of Chicago which is known for its huge Irish Catholic community, The Tossers emerged in the early 90s with their own brew of Celtic music fueled by a love of traditional folk songs and punk rock fury.
They named themselves a pejorative term that some trace back to Shakespeare; depending on who you ask, it means commode, drunk, or the currency of Britain rejected when the Irish established their independence in the 1920s. After twelve years and four albums, The Tossers are back with their follow up to 'The Valley of the Shadow of Death', called 'Agony'. It is a collection of songs that run the gamut, from slow to fast, sweet to angry and back again." 3.29.07 HALEY BONAR'S ON TOUR Indie / Alternative / Country Official statements: "As for touring, we're going east in a few weeks for a short trip, and then to the west coast and down through Texas in May." "Andrew Bird's new record is out this week, and I have the honor of singing on 4 songs on it!! Also, Chris Morrissey plays bass... we're both very happy with it. Check it out." - Haley Bonar Current Tour Dates:
04/04 09:00 PM
04/06 08:00 PM
04/07 08:00 PM
04/10 08:00 PM
04/17 08:00 PM
04/21 08:00 PM
05/31 08:00 PM 3.29.07 CHECK OUT THE PHENOMENAUTS Rockabilly / New Wave / Punk Official partial description: "The Phenomenauts are contacting you from the future. To make a long story short, Professor Greg has been practicing his video gaming skills on the Timewasterator. After beating the 1981 Capcom game "GALAGA", the screen went black and then red and then black again. That's when we were sucked into the Timewaisterator and transported into the future..." Their songs 'Mission' and 'I Am Robot' are especially kick ass. Call me crazy but when I hear 'I Am Robot' I think of the Screaming Blue Messiahs mixed with The Doors.
3.28.07 SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS CONTEST Rock / Garage / Surf "Win a Danelectro pinstriped just like Rick's! No foolin'! Click here (http://www.scots.com) for details!" Southern Culture On The Skids is quite entertaining on their recent album, 'Countrypolitan Favorites'. Their versions of 'Rose Garden' and 'Oh, Lonesome Me' are especially fun and fabulous. 3.28.07 MASON PROPER Pop / Experimental / Indie "In a musical landscape that’s more defined by geography and its accompanying aesthetics, Mason Proper are undoubtedly black sheep. While Detroit’s renown is undeniable and connotatively defiant and eccentric, the area of Northern Michigan where more than half the band is from resembles a vast, frigid expanse of rural America. The groups’ shrill layers of barren, beautiful white sonic indulgences might give you some idea of the home territory, but their compulsively unhinged backbeat, ecstatic guitars, and beautifully charming and surprising pop arrangements recall a more blissful and sharp disposition." - Dovecoat Records These guys are fantastic! We listened to a few
Their debut album, 'There Is A Moth In Your Chest' is out now. 3.28.07 THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
Official message: "The Smashing Pumpkins are excited to announce their first live performance since December 2, 2000 - a very special and intimate theatre show to take place May 22 in Paris, France at the historic and elegantly appointed Grand Rex. Tickets will go on sale April 11. This marks the first time The Smashing Pumpkins will unveil songs from the upcoming 'Zeitgeist' (Martha's Music/Reprise), their sixth album and first of new material since 2000's 'Machina/The Machines of God' and the free, digital-only release 'Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music'. 'Zeitgeist' was produced by Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin, with Roy Thomas Baker and Terry Date working separately on various tracks, and represents the culmination of two years of work.
After the Paris show, The Smashing Pumpkins will headline major European festivals from May 28 at Holland’s Pinkpop festival through June 17 at Switzerland’s Greenfield Festival, returning to England August 24 (Leeds Festival) and August 26 (Reading Festival). Stay tuned for more information about North American tour dates beyond the V Festivals confirmed in Washington, DC (August 5) and Toronto, ONT (September 8)."
Initial Tour Dates:
Tue 5/22 Paris, France Grand Rex 3.27.07 BLIND DIVINE Electronica / Down-tempo / Trip Hop
Official message: "You can catch the music of Blind Divine in the History Channel's, 'Last
Stand of the 300,' which dramatically recreates the most famous last stand
in history next to Custer, the last stand of 300 Spartans at the Battle of
Thermopylae."
Airs on March 30th. 3.27.07 BLACK STROBE Electro / Techno
Official message: "It will come as no surprise that Black Strobe recently completed their debut album with producers Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, The Rapture) and Alan Moulder (NIN, My Bloody Valentine) at the helm.
Fans will be able to hear 'Shining Bright Star', the first single to be taken from this album when it is released world wide on April 16th. Available on CD, 2x12" and download this single will come with 2 exclusive B-side and remixes from Oliver Huntemann, Zongamin and Black Strobe themselves." 3.27.07 BOWIE COVER TO COVER
From EMI: "In 2007, the year of David Bowie’s 60th birthday, it seems fitting to take a look at some of the fellow artists his music has touched – enough for them to record their own interpretations! From ‘All The Young Dudes’ to ‘Ziggy Stardust’, this exclusive digital bundle provides an A-Z of amazing artists covering amazing tracks.
Bowie is a legend, as this exclusive quote from Boy George, whose Culture Club cover of ‘Starman’ features on the bundle, explains…
“It was the beginning of an obsession that has lasted since I begged my father to buy me tickets to see Ziggy & The Spiders From Mars at Lewisham Odeon. I was just eleven and after that gig, I floated home by foot in my sad embroidered matadors jacket and my pathetic attempt at a ‘Ziggy’ haircut, that was more ‘Dave Hill’ than Bowie, singing his songs into an empty beer can. I have remained a loyal fan since and will continue to be one because Bowie is the commander and I’m just a space cadet. I could go one and on but in simple terms, David Bowie is a genius and a living legend."
As well as covers from artists as diverse as Skids and The Dandy Warhols, this exclusive bundle also included the rare Peter Noone track ‘Right On Mother.’ Although never released by Bowie himself, this was demoed at the same time as ‘Oh You Pretty Things’ and is done great justice here by Peter Noone - a brilliant addition to round off an electric tracklist.” 3.26.07 DEPECHE MODE'S DAVE GAHAN
Official message: "Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) will perform at the 3rd annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit
Concert on Friday, May 11 in Hollywood.
Performing with Dave will be
Victor Indrizzo, Vincent Jones and Martyn LeNoble. The benefit is honoring
Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell and independent
concert promoter Jeff McClusky.
Other performers include Army of Anyone
featuring Richard Patrick from Filter, Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone
Temple Pilots and Ray Luzier; Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart); and Kenny
Wayne Shepherd with Double Trouble's Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon and a
special performance by Cornell." 3.26.07 RUNNING MERCH SHOPS - OUR BABBLE Many bands are selling their merchandise themselves these days. For example, thousands of official band websites and MySpace pages offer a Paypal link for making purchases or a street address to send payment. This is a fantastic idea of course, if the band is organized and has the time to deal the sale (which also includes the important step of shipping to the customer). Most often we've purchased merch this way quite successfully! However, we've also been waiting for loads of cds we paid for to arrive. In one case, we made a donation to a musician that promised that "everyone who makes a donation will get a signed cd when it's available." We sent a check and it's long been cashed. The cd has been out for several months, yet no signed cd, no cd period! In another case we purchased $50 worth of merch from a band offering limited edition, signed items. That was August 2006 - nothing has been received. Not to mention, their Paypal account is now closed. Sadly, there are a few more examples but you get the idea.
What do all of our merchandise issues have in common? No response to emails inquiring on the status (we had no problems getting responses to questions prior to sending the money) AND no refunds. Can you buy merch from a band? Yes! Just be wise and know that there may be a time where you take a loss.
On a related note. I wanted to mention that bands should be aware of their Paypal status too. For example, a fairly well-known musician's website has a online merch shop with a Paypal link. When you click to purchase it says, "This recipient is currently unable to receive money." So, because he's not as involved as he should be (with the merch shop he's running) he's losing sales and would likely be horrified to know that people are getting that message. -Stacy 3.26.07 MYSTERY JETS UPDATE Pop / Powerpop Partial official message: "Hello hello... it is now time, the recording studio beckons us and then we descend into the land of late night music making and cheap takeaways (unless anyone on the ether net fancies popping in and making us pack lunches???).
So what have we been doing these two weeks past....its all been a bit of a blur really, up early everyday, sharing the tubes with grumpy commuters and old newspapers, arriving bug eyed at our rehearsal space, saying a passing hello to the family of Eastenders who run the place whilst trying desperately to avoid their salivating bulldog. Coffee breaks at the local caff, where we giggle about so and so's misadventures of the night before and haggle over who's paying for the tea round, and then of course we make our music.
We have written about 17 songs now, most of which are complete and ready in soundbyte form on Kai's laptop, and there are other lyrics and fragments of music too that will hopefully come to life in the studio.
We are touring America in a couple of months too (end of May) to promote the release of our American album (out on Dim Mak records) and say hello to all the people across the pond who might be into our music. The tour dates are up on our Myspace page (myspace.com/mysteryjets) and the album that we are releasing has a different tracklisting to the English one and different songs and artwork too... even a different album title, it's called 'Zoo Time'." Lots and lots of love from us, Mystery Jets
3.23.07 ROME Gothic / Folk / Experimental "ROME songs are full of citations, abstractions and ideals. The marching and counter-marching of doubtful armies luring our love away, with licit grace, icy and bitter irony. Gentle phantasms of desire. The reversal of sympathies. The aspects of eternity, spiritual hunger, treachery and corruption, shame and honour - being more than mere traps for the unsophisticated. These are some of ROME's interlocking themes in a world scorched by the wastefulness and cruelty of war." - CMI (per band's website) There are elements in ROME's music that bring bands like Xymox and Swans of Avon to mind. Their songs are often stunningly gorgeous! 3.23.07 THE WATERBOYS ON WIKIPEDIA Official message: "Mike Scott has written an article on his experience with The Waterboys'
wikipedia page for the Guardian newspaper in the UK. It is published in today's (Friday 23 March) Film and Music supplement."
Mike attempted (and succeeded in the end) to edit some false Waterboys information on Wikipedia and, well, it got interesting. A very interesting read!
3.23.07 NEW MODEST MOUSE
Official message: "Just a reminder 'We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank' came out Tuesday, March 20th and is available on double 180-gram vinyl, CD, & limited edition CD with deluxe slipcase and 32-page booklet." - Modest Mouse
Deluxe Limited Edition CD, Double gatefold 180-gram Vinyl, and Regular edition CD: www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog
Download the Album: iTunes (also @ Real, Rhapsody, Napster, & Connect) 3.22.07 JOOLZ DENBY & NEW YORK ALCOHOLIC ANXIETY ATTACK @ GLASTONBURY
Official message: "We are very proud to announce that the Joolz & New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (NYAAA) Project, featuring original music created by NYAAA and spoken-word by Joolz Denby has 3 shows - one daily - in the Belle Époque Marquee at this year's Glastonbury.
Joolz Denby: 'Stunningly original, this is amphetamine fiction – crazy, fast and addictive.' - Entertainment Weekly USA ‘Joolz’ poems mark her out as distinctly as any tattoo or piercing as a woman of great strength and conviction, of compassion and heart. She’s a gem.’ - Billy Bragg 'For years I have enjoyed Joolz in performance, and in performance you cannot fail to be mesmerised by her presence.' - Benjamin Zephaniah New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack: ‘NYAAA - beautiful.' - The Fly ‘NYAAA - putting the glamour back into rock n’ roll.' - Bugbear London 'New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (NYAAA) were the live band, and were monumental. Best new band I’ve heard in a long time.' - Hebdeneye The Project: 'The sort of Beat Happening that hasn't been seen since the last San Francisco hipster hung up his bongos and beret.' - Telegraph & Argus 'True outlaw artists - they do what they feel like doing on the night - real Bohemia.' - Yorkshire Post 'The UK's undisputed Queen Of Spoken Word - with music!' - Harrogate Advertiser ."
LINKS: 3.22.07 NEW KAMELOT Fantasy / Metal / Rock Kamelot's new release, 'Ghost Opera', is up for release in the U.S. on June 5th (Europe on June 4th)! Official message: "'Ghost Opera' was recorded and mixed at Gate Studios and Pathway Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro. Artwork was handled by Mattias Norén with contributions by Alexandra V. Bach, Liliana Sanchez and Derek Gores. A limited-edition digipack version of the CD will include the bonus cut 'The Pendulous Fall' along with a bonus DVD containing the video for the album's title track, 'Ghost Opera', shot by director Ivan Colic of Serbia's ICode Team as well as the making of the 'Ghost Opera' video. The Limited Edition will contain a special extended booklet as well.
SPV records will release a strictly limited single CD of 'Ghost Opera' to be handed out to fans attending the European Tour in March, April and May 2007." 3.22.07 A COUPLE OF BANDS TO CHECK OUT Pinback Their songs 'Fortress' and 'Loro' are absolutely gorgeous! Wednesday 13 These guys totally rock and they are definitely a little disturbed - which we totally love about them! Check out their tunes and make sure to at least listen to 'Bad Things'. 3.21.07 OUR BABBLE - PARODY & ELEVATORS Political / Apple Computers parody (introducing, the 'iRack'):
Opposed to the war? You'll enjoy. Not opposed? Ignore the link below. I'm just curious, many don't seem to agree with me... Isn't it much more productive to allow people to get off of an elevator before you get on? Of course, I've been wrong before... 3.21.07 MOROS EROS = AMAZING! Indie / Rock / Experimental Oh my God! How have we lived without Moros Eros in our lives??? These 4 guys from Georgia put out some awesome tunes! Check out our favorites songs: 'Insane And Speechless', 'Today Is The Day', and 'Madness Seems So Normal' - all from their 2006 release, 'I Saw The Devil Last Night And Now The Sun Shines Bright' (Victory Records). Upcoming Shows:
05/05/2007 07:00 PM
05/24/2007 07:00 PM
05/26/2007 08:00 PM
05/28/2007 08:00 PM
05/29/2007 07:00 PM
05/30/2007 08:00 PM 3.21.07 MINUS THE BEAR NEWS Experimental / Rock / Indie Official message: "Already Day 47. Hey! We're living Day 4 of mixing here at the Planet of Ice. Days 39 - 43 were spent finishing up overdubs at Red Room Recording.... mostly vocals and last minute guitars/bass/keyboard touchups. Cameron took his Wii back so we were forced to watch TV and DVD's or Cory fighting Nazis in World War II. The days still flew by since there was still quite a bit of work to do. Erin and I made a habit of going to Dragonfish for happy hour (remember Hella Tofu Pillows?) ... and everyone begrudgingly went to the nearby convenient store several times a day (we got very sick of that place) and somehow nobody bought the Jeff Foxworthy Jerky. Since we hadn't had enough emergencies during the making of this album, Matt decided to get a severe stomach flu (it was thought to be food poisoning at first) on the last day of tracking which kept him up into the wee hours of the night. So on the first day of mixing, we moved our things to the mixing studio, Matt recorded Jake's final vocals on the first song to be mixed, and then, feeling weak, Matt decided to go to the hospital as to not take any chances with the remaining 12 days of mixing. Turns out they gave him three full bags of IV fluids as he desperately needed it after... well... let's not mention what the flu did to him..." - A (Minus The Bear)
Read the rest here: 3.20.07 LACUNA COIL'S CHRISTINA & MEGADETH Official message: "Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) recently collaborated with Megadeth for an updated version of their song 'A Tout Le Monde' and we caught some behind the scenes footage on the set of the video shoot!
Photos from the Megadeth video shoot for "A Tout Le Monde 2007" featuring Cristina Scabbia posted on our BLOG!!!" 3.20.07 CONCRETE, BULLETPROOF, INVISIBLE & FRIED Official message: "Well, it's finally happened, I decided to write a book about my experinces in the Revolting Cocks, Ministry and other collaborations I was involved with a while back, it is being published by SAF publishing in June, worldwide.
Right now there is a Myspace page for the book where you can check out the sleeve, and as the weeks roll by, other things, readings, where to get it, blah blah blah." - Chris Connelly 3.20.07 NEW MODEL ARMY IN STUDIO This is Stacy's (Babble and Beat) absolute favorite band of all time! Partial official statements: "On Tuesday 6th March the band entered the recording studio to start work on the follow up to 'Carnival'. The new material is being recorded by producer Chris Kimsey who re-mixed 'BD3' for the single release and was the producer of New Model Army's collaboration with Tom Jones on the charity single 'Gimme Shelter'." "We expect to have the album ready for world-wide release at the end of the summer with an extensive tour to follow it up. Current plans for that period will put us in the US and Canada from mid September on (with Brazil - yes, we are still working on it - hopefully immediately beforehand) and Europe following on through October."
"So far no title has been confirmed." 3.19.07 MUSIC TO CHECK OUT
The Electric Guitars Julian Shome 3.19.07 A DECADE OF STEREOPHONICS Official message: "'Rewind – The First 10 Years' chronicles the rise of the Stereophonics from their earliest pre signed performances to their latest sell out stadium tours. This is the definitive account of the unique rags to riches story of one of Britain’s best loved, and biggest bands. Produced by the Stereophonics, this 2 disc set contains a 100 minute documentary featuring insightful interviews with amongst others Ronnie Wood, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Bono, Jools Holland, Roger Daltrey, the Black Crows and Tom Jones. The disc also features extended interviews and an exclusive preview of the band’s next studio album. Disc 2 contains over 2 ½ hours of live performances from 1997 to 2006 and includes rare recordings, plus a never before seen 60 minute acoustic preview film of 'Just Enough Education To Perform'.
'Rewind' is released in a limited edition steel book complete with 36 page colour booklet packed with rare and never seen before photos from the Stereophonics personal archive." - V2 Records
Rewind - The First 10 Years 3.19.07 THE RAKES RELEASE TEN NEW MESSAGES Official message: "The Rakes' new album 'Ten New Messages' is out today! The album includes the single 'We Danced Together'. It's available to buy in all good shops, or online at www.amazon.co.uk or www.play.com." Official statement: "We've been really chuffed with the response our live shows and album have been getting (even the pint glass), really appreciate everyone's support - couldnt of done it without you guys!!! so thanks alot!!! Big love going out there. We're really having a ball now - feels like things are taking off after all our hard work - v gratifying. Schweetas.... bo! I'm off to bed now - seeya!" Alan Rake 3.16.07 BLACK LIGHT BURNS Alternative / Gothic / Industrial
Black Light Burns has signed with the new label, I Am: Wolfpack. Watch for their album, 'Cruel Melody' in June! Fans of bands like Nitzer Ebb and Nine Inch Nails will definitely dig BLB. Listen to some of their music clips now: Official statement: "We're rehearsing now, and will be trying to make it over to Europe for some of the festivals this summer as well as North American touring. It's going to be loud, violent, really wet, and weird to be sure. This has been a REALLY long time coming, and I can't wait to see all of your faces." -WB Are you our neighbor? They're scheduled to play Buddy Guy's Chicago on April 30th.
One more thing! Black Light Burns features Wes Borland, formerly of Limp Bizkit. Wes, if you don't already know, can also paint a killer picture. Check out his artwork here: 3.16.07 MOTOR NEWS Techno / Alternative / Electro Official message: "Mr. Nô and Bryan Black have chrome-plated the engine and re-fuelled on nitrous as their single 'Bleep#1' and artist album 'Unhuman' are wheeled out for a new adventure. Their new material has taken this mutant disco hybrid and coerced it into a sleeker and more mature sound that smoothes the edges yet retains the attitude of their previous clubland destroying singles. The first example of this is new single 'Bleep#1', which as its name suggests builds around a incessant computer bleep groove and rolling bass synth, creating a dynamic and pulsating bionic bontempi rhythm. Already road tested to great effect 'Bleep#1' has fast become a live show fave. Next up, one of the hottest producers around, Whitey strips down the beat to a more organic live sound with his unique production stamp. And if that wasn't enough to whet your appetite then there's exclusive to www.beatport.com download only track 'Buzzslut' which as the title suggests scuzzes its way through the night's detritus like a busted jet engine. The twisted sound of Motor is back." - Mute Motor video: http://www.din9.com/dev/html/bleep.htm 3.16.07 AS TALL AS LIONS Indie / Ambient / Rock
Official message: "As Tall As Lions are excited to play these shows -- we think they will be some of our best performances to date, hopefully you can join us: If you live in Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Pomona, or San Francisco, you need to BUY TICKETS NOW, they are very close to selling out already. We will also be doing autograph signings at select shows. **Marks the shows we will be doing autograph signings, so bring your babies so we can hit em with a sharpie." Hmmm, I wonder what they mean by "babies!" 3.15.07 THEO AND THE SKYSCRAPERS PRESENT: SCREEN TEST Ambient / Experimental / Rock Official message: "In Screen Test rock show collides with video installation. Conceived and directed by Rob Roth with Theo Kogan and her band Theo and the Skyscrapers, the performance blends haunting romantic imagery and modern apocalyptic paranoia with the gritty sensibility of underground NYC. Theo and the Skyscrapers premiere a slew of original songs written specifically for this show. The music flows from melodic to assaulting while lyrically echoing themes of loneliness and longing, playing out on a 1940s Hollywood soundstage. Anger and humor combine to ask: What is artificial? What is real? and What role does fantasy play in survival?"
We love their song 'Dove'! 3.15.07 PROSSER Indie / Down-tempo / Acoustic Official description: "Prosser is a band from Seattle, WA, fronted by Eric Woodruff (formerly of Bellingham spacerock band Delay). The self-titled debut CD was originally released October 2006 on Clickpop Records, and will be re-released March 13th, 2007 on Clickpop/SpinART." We especially love their songs 'Today' and 'Met A Girl'. Also check out 'A Worthy Seed' and 'Get Gone' by visiting: www.myspace.com/prossr . 3.15.07 MODERN SKIRTS Indie / Pop Partial official description: "Modern Skirts are an Athens, Georgia pop band with a relentless focus on melody and song structure. Above all else, the songs compiled in their two years of existence beg to be hummed. The boys of Modern Skirts own strong convictions towards lyrical weight, lush instrumentation, and righteous harmonies." The outcome of their efforts are brilliant songs like 'Four More Years' and 'Yugo'. We're really digging them so check out their music clips.
3.14.07 MORE AIR TRAFFIC Indie / Rock / Punk Official message: "Hello, how's things? You'd make us very happy if you pre-ordered our new single 'Charlotte' at recordstore.co.uk: £4 gets you the CD, both limited edition 7" vinyls, an exclusive download, and a free poster. This will seriously help us get into the charts on March 26th!
Check out the video we made for the song 'Charlotte'. Hope you like! Hopefully see you at a gig soon!" Love, Air Traffic xx 3.14.07 TAB-D Punk / Acoustic "Songs about: diseases, madness, mind control, capitalist conspiracies, funny stuff... life, the universe, everything..." TAB-D rocks, tots!!! It's no wonder 'cuz you got Rob Haynes from Goldblade (and we all love Goldblade!), Bill Marten - formerly of Inca Babies, and Boz Hayward - formerly of Flea and The Incinerators (later known as The Violators). Oh, and all these guys were in Houndgod, or was it Houndgod with a Tumor, too. Check out their songs, 'It's Better Not Too...', the killer 'Russian Spy', and the hysterical 'English Eccentric' by visiting www.myspace.com/tabde .
The short and tragic life of Boz's cousin inspired their song 'Failure To Thrive'. Watch the video: 3.14.07 SINEAD O'CONNOR'S BABY & OTHER NEWS Official message: "Hello everyone... I'm just getting back to abnormal now after having my baby Yeshua in December. I'm still slightly fat but my boyfriend says he likes my "curves"... so that's ok... unless he's just being nice... I'm getting ready now for my album 'Theology' to come out on June 4th. Doing photos and such... putting a band together for touring... this starts with a Dublin show on May 6th. I'm very excited about working again as I really haven't worked at all since the end of May last year as I was pregnant. I did do three shows in Italy in July... but that didn't seem like work. So I've been out of my mind with boredom hangin' round the house for a year so I really can't wait to get going. I just had my fortieth birthday in December too... so I'm an old hag now... but I can still party on the crew bus with the best of them... so... I'll see u all at the shows and I hope u all like 'Theology'. I made it a double record because I noticed at shows the audience liked it when I did some stuff just me and acoustic guitar so 'Theology' has one side which is just acoustic guitar and voice for the hardcore fans and the other side is a full on stadium hip hop feel, with loads of classical strings and loads of distortion on the guitars... which reminds me... I went to see Stiff Little Fingers the other night... they were evilly brilliant... Their singer also plays guitar and he has a serious distortion set up... he's an incredible player... he made me wanna get my fuzzbox out... an' deafen my kids... so I'm off to do that now... see u all in the summer.
Have a listen to both versions of '33' from 'Theology' here: 3.13.07 HAVE YOU HEARD COLORAMA? Alternative / Folk / Pop Partial official description: "Colorama aka Carwyn Ellis is a Welsh artist who has performed or collaborated with, among others, Oasis, Edwyn Collins, UNKLE, Shane MacGowan and the North Mississippi Allstars. Colorama's music represents a cross-cultural collage of musical stylings, combining intimate, uplifting song writing with inspired and often eclectic arrangements, informed by a diverse array of musical genres." We love their fresh style! We're especially enjoying their songs, 'The Sound', 'The Inevitable', and 'Stations'. Listen to these tunes now by visiting www.myspace.com/coloramasound . 3.13.07 NEW THROBBING GRISTLE Industrial / Experimental / Other
Official message: "It's true, Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson, Genesis P. Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti have come together to record their first new album in over 25 years, called 'PART TWO.THE ENDLESS NOT.' Listen to sound here:
Initial pressings will be as the Special Edition Totemic Gift CD. Each CD will include one of a series of four different TG Totemic Gifts in either copper, bone, rubber or wood. Each one, an edition of 1000, was handmade in Thailand under Peter Christopherson's supervision."
3.13.07 MOON MAAN SOON TO HIT EARTH Rock / Alternative / Experimental Moon Maan is the new band of Rick McCollum, formerly of Afghan Whigs. We're completely digging their soulful and rockin' tunes, 'Be Good To Me', 'Chain Yr Soul', and 'Hard To Believe'.
Official message: "Pre-sale of the the much anticipated debut release from Rick McCollum’s Moon Maan begins online on Tuesday March 13th. The actual street date release for Moon Maan’s self titled CD is Tuesday June 5th."
3.12.07 SQUEEZE REUNION TOUR ABSOLUTELY CONFIRMED! Official message: "Dear Music Lovers, Who'd have thought it? This year sees the start of the re-release campaign by Universal and Warners of the entire Squeeze back catalogue. These releases are something that Chris (Difford) and I are really proud of and so in support of this, we have decided to do a limited amount of shows as Squeeze." - Glenn (Tilbrook) "The UK shows go on sale on Friday the 16th March to the general public. A US tour is being put together now, dates will be posted as soon as they are all confirmed. Line up is still in discussion, we will also post this information as soon as we have it." - Quixotic Records
Watch for dates here: 3.12.07 GET A NEW LETTERS & COLOURS SONG FOR FREE - New Wave / Alternative / Indie Official message: "Getting 'Where Cynics Prosper' for free: To receive your free download email lettersandcolours@gmail.com with 'Where Cynics Prosper' in the title and the town/city you go to watch gigs so we can notify you when we next play in your area." L + C (Letters & Colours) 'Where Cynics Prosper' is a great song!! Check it out! Also, "The (new) single is a double a side 'Gaunt' / 'Plan A'. "You can hear side aa ‘Plan A’ on our label's Myspace (www.myspace.com/mothertongueuk)." 'Plan A' is also a great tune; we just love these guys! 3.9.07 NEW STUFF FROM THE NATIONAL "New York-via-Ohio quintet, The National, have announced the release of their new album, 'Boxer', out worldwide May 21st and in the US May 22nd (BBQ CD252/DL252/LP252).
Boxer:
A single precedes the album: 'Mistaken For Strangers' (BBQ 405/CD/DL) is out in the UK 30th April on CD, download and 7", backed with 'Blank Slate' and 'Santa Clara'." - Beggars Banquet 3.9.07 JAMES NEWS Official message: "James are pleased to announce they will be playing at the T In The Park and V Festivals this summer: The band will play the main stage at T In The Park, Balado, Scotland on Saturday 7th July. The first set of tickets for the event have already sold out, but another batch go on sale Friday 9th March at 9am. Full details are available at tinthepark.com. The V Festival takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August, and James play the main stage at Weston Park, Staffordshire on the Saturday and Hylands Park, Chelmsford on the Sunday. A limited number of tickets for these events are still available through gigsandtours.com and full information is available at vfestival.com." Where have James been? Visit www.wearejames.com to read a message from Jim explaining. 3.9.07 LITTLE KITTEN SPACE GIRL Alternative / Rock / Electronica Yeah, yeah, yeah. Little Kitten Space Girl's Kim has the looks of Angelina Jolie... but guess what? Her voice is even prettier (if you can imagine that). Hey, sometimes life just isn't fair. 'Lovescene' is a lush, velvety tune that grabs tightly ahold of your soul. 'Who Are You' is equally beautiful and emotions are bared for all to see. There's something about LKSG that feels so French, sexy, sophisticated, wise, and worldly. They make a noble attempt at a cover of Radiohead's 'Planet Telex'. It was 60% on and 40% off for me. They've got spunk and that's good. Not many would be able to pull off a Radiohead cover. Thank you to Lena of Chilen Music for reminding me that we already have LKSG as a MySpace friend. We have been meaning to feature her work but hadn't yet and your friend's list reminded us! 3.8.07 CATHERINE ANNE DAVIES Folk / Indie / Gothic Partial official description: "Catherine Anne Davies is a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for the darker side of folk, writing dark and twisted songs about breaking people into pieces and having your heart stamped on. Repeatedly." This year she released 'The Piano' EP. She has been compared to Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, and many other fantastic musicians - although she does have her own voice! We listened to a few songs and found them to be absolutely beautiful, dark, deep, intimate, and captivating. 3.8.07 GREAT BANDS TO CHECK OUT
THe NeAT
The Battle Royale
The Hussy's 3.8.07 THE DREAMING WELCOMES DEADSY MEMBER Punk / Metal / New Wave Official statement: "I've been dying to announce this for a week but I was waiting for some pictures. But here it is. Carlton Bost, guitarist for Deadsy, has joined The Dreaming!!! Yay. We have been working on some new songs with him and he has already learned all the songs live. Carlton and Jinxx make an amazing guitar ummm... what's a good word... section? No, too band camp... duo? No, that leaves out the rest of us. Couple? Ummm... no. Anyway, they rock together. It sound sick huge. So, can't wait for our first show with him. It's gonna be bad ass." The Dreaming's debut release, 'Etched in Blood' is scheduled to hit the scene this Spring. 3.7.07 THE GOTHIC ARCHIES Pop / Alternative / Comedy "The Gothic Archies, a musical project of Stephin Merritt, the songwriter best known for the band The Magnetic Fields, has released a full-length CD featuring the music from A Series of Unfortunate Events audiobooks. All music is performed by The Gothic Archies." Check out some of the songs from the 'Tragic Treasury' album (Nonesuch, 2006), like 'Shipwrecked', 'Scream and Run Away', and 'Dreary Dreary' by visiting myspace.com/gothicarchies. 3.7.07 STACY'S BABBLE - I HAD A TICKET BUT... Oh my God. I had a great day yesterday until about 1pm. I dealt with way too many unpleasant and stupid people during the last half of my work day (at my day job). So, that got me in a bad mood. Then a crazy wave of depression hit me out of nowhere. I started feeling extremely down about bills and not having made real friends out here in Wisconsin, the kind I can talk music with over coffee, go to concerts with, shop with, etc. I started to miss Illinois, my friends and family there, very much. It's hard to make new friends when you're 36 years old, living in the sticks, married, don't drink, don't smoke, don't go to dance clubs, have limited extra time... all I do is work, work, work it seems! I'm also either too weird for other women my age or not weird enough. Dave, my husband, will rarely attend concerts with me. He despises all of the music I love, as I do his (Grateful Dead and various bluegrass). Why am I telling you this? This is "Babble" and Beat you know! Ugg, I just remembered that I'll be 37 in April. So, I had all these feelings going on at the very time I was suppose to make my way into the city to see Cold War Kids and Tokyo Police Club. I went home instead and played Playstation 2 (Gauntlet)! What the hell? I am sure I missed a great show but I just didn't want to go alone, and especially when feeling so ridiculously emotional.
3/8 UPDATE: 3.7.07 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: LILY FROST Gothic / Lounge / Jazz There's just something about Lily Frost (Aporia label) that makes us forget all of our troubles!
Her song 'Enchantment' is ethereal, calming and sounds like it's from a different era. 'Pacha Mama' is a contagious song that features sexy cool vocals layered over a tribal beat. 'Flint and Flower' is youthful, optimistic and earthy. 3.6.07 NEW OFFICIAL ADAM & THE ANTS MERCH! Official message: "adam-ant.net and Solid State Authentics present the first official Ants merchandise for over a decade: 'The Vintage Collection' - authentic designs remastered for the 21st century. Launching with four prints available in vintage white or charcoal 'ringer' garments with exclusive Adam + The Ants woven sleeve labeling. Each design has been personally approved by Adam and is, of course, the only official merchandise available. In addition to the Limited Edition Vintage Collection, we will be launching a range of classic 'pop' era Antswear later in the year..." - adam-ant.net 3.6.07 OUR BABBLE - WHY DO BANDS SKIP WISCONSIN? ATTN: BANDS, May we suggest adding Wisconsin to your upcoming tour? God, the heartbreak of seeing that Mew is coming to Michigan and Illinois, but not Wisconsin! WTF?! Plus, three shows in Austin? Throws tantrum: Austin, Austin, Austin! Ok, Milwaukee (and Madison) will never be as cool as Austin but we're not that far off! This skipping WI thing is not an uncommon occurence as far as bands in general go. I am curious what factors determine WI isn't a worthwhile stop - and I am sure someone can point them out to me since I am obviously unaware. We have many fantastic venues, like the smaller and quaint Shank Hall to the large and popular The Rave. We have legions of, musically speaking, well-educated and open-minded folks right here in beer and steeple city, really. All the shows I have been to have had great turnouts. So, I can't imagine profit is the major problem - but what do I know? Nothing. That's why I'm asking you bands! So we were home to Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein. Don't forget the good stuff, like our beloved Senator Russ Feingold, those little heaven nuggets called cheese curds, and the world's largest (last I heard) music festival, Summerfest. - Stacy 3.6.07 BRIGHT EYES - FOUR WINDS Indie Bright Eyes' new 6-song cd single, 'Four Winds' was released today. Their upcoming album, 'Cassadaga' is scheduled for an April 10th release. Saddle Creek (label) has created a mini site for these releases. Visit www.saddle-creek.com/cassadaga for music clips, 'Four Winds' video, news, photos, and tour schedule. The 2007 Bright Eyes tour hits Milwaukee, WI on April 22nd at the Pabst Theater:
Pre-Sale Starts Mon., 3/12 @ Noon 3.5.07 THE SVENGALIS Indie / Soul / Punk Official message: "The Svengalis are going to hypnotise each and every one of you. Formed in the summer of 2006 they have been enthralling the country with their mix of new wave Modern Lovers and Costello-esque tales of heartbreak with Beach Boys harmonies. A busy few months have seen them have gigs with Jack Penate, Cajun Dance Party, Bombay Bicycle Club and Late of the Pier, to name but a few. Their first recordings, although not released, led to UK national radio play and subsequently The Svengalis have been featured in session on Steve Lamacq's "In New Music We Trust" show on Radio 1. The Svengalis debut single 'Sting In The Tale' has been produced by Junk Scientist (who has worked with The Rakes, Larrikin Love) and will be released via their own Villains and Rogues label in early March." Their single, 'Sting in the Tale' will be released March 12th in the UK. We can't wait! It's an absolutely infectious little tune... and it appears to have stung us in the smackers with Botox as generous smiles have appeared on our faces as we "dance" around the room!
Hear it now: 3.5.07 LIFE'S DECAY Industrial / Classical / Experimental Official message: "Life's Decay is a sounds and design project from France, created in the first quarter of the year 2003. The music is deep and dark. Life's Decay explores a personal universe inspired by many kinds of music: classical music and dark martial industrial... The project combines music and design." This French duo's song 'Gloria' is hauntingly gorgeous! Gives us chills! 'Sensitive', 'Else', and 'Errklass' are more mellow than 'Gloria' but just as complex, unique, and beautiful. Visit www.myspace.com/abstraktsens to listen to them.
3/8 UPDATE: The Projekt site is probably better than this one, that's why people usually order from us via Email from (www.lifesdecay.com). Our prices are cheaper then any other mailorder because all other mailorder buy from us and then resells." 3.5.07 THE OCTOBER Alternative / Indie / New Wave Partial official description: "With the overwhelming fog of global media that has emerged in the past few years, it is no wonder that our senses have become dulled and generally unexcited about music. The October is a refuge. Prided by rich melodic guitars, soaring vocals, and a danceable drum/bass attack, the October will truly leave you faceless as they will continue to birth timeless passion in their music." This band is fantastic! They're tight and ready for cool radio stations and clubs statewide (no more excuses!). Hell, they're being played overseas, Germany for one. Make sure to check out their heavenly songs 'Bedroom Girls', 'Kings and Queens', and 'Gravity' - all from their 2006 album 'Bye Bye Beautiful' (on Spark Gun).
Music clips: www.myspace.com/theoctober 3.2.07 DISTURBING AND ODD SIGHTINGS, OUR BABBLE *Please do not read this article unless you are 18 or older. All the more enticing now, right? Don't do it, thank you. I witnessed a very strange site today. Sitting at work (my day job), I glanced out the window at the little blizzard we're having and across the road I saw a man get out of a tan colored van in only boots. Yes, he was naked (no doubts here), and on top of that it's a blizzard. He didn't even cup his privates for protection. He casually walked around to the other side and then came back to the driver's side and drove off. I have seen so many strange things in my life that I fear no one believes me anymore. I seriously, in the same town (a suburb of Milwaukee, WI), saw a monkey run across the road about 6 months ago. Obviously a loose pet. 2 years ago I saw a grown man running down a nearby road in a Spider Man suit (and it wasn't even close to October). Just some of my other sightings in general: About 3 or 4 months ago I saw a bobcat run across the road in front of my car (in WI). I once found a severed penis sitting on top of a snow-covered curb in Chicago when I was walking to Columbia College from the train station. I called the police and it was real. When I was a teenager, my friends and I were driving in or near Arlington Heights, IL. We were at a traffic light and saw a man shouting at a woman. He then grabbed the baby she was holding and threw it on the ground head-first. I will never get that site out of my head. I saw a UFO in Crivitz, WI in the early 1980s. It was saucer-shaped and zig-zagged at great speed and in all directions while the orange sunset highlighted it. Again in WI, I had a bear in my face, growling and looking really pissed, as I mountain-biked right next to him. That was a fun mile or so of pedaling for my life. Ladies, don't go into the woods when you have your period. That gets the bears nuts. - Stacy 3.2.07 GHETTOBILLIES Alternative / Rock / Pop Punk / Other / Other / Other Partial official description: "...the band Ghettobillies know no musical boundaries and in the words of one famous writer from Rolling Stone magazine, "...Those guys play whatever the hell they want!...It's ridiculous." And so it is. Ridiculous that a band might play 2 songs that don't sound exactly the same. And ridiculous that they make a conscious effort not to gear their entire image, lyrics and sound towards 1 specific microcosm of teenage subculture. Ridiculous that they refuse to bow to the obvious might and glory that is the magnificent recording industry. Utterly ridiculous that they continue on their hopeless quest of recognition, quality, and artistic integrity." Although they've been around a few years, we're new to them. We just got back from visiting their website and urge you to check out their songs 'Bishop Don Magic Juan', 'Big Black Jet', and 'Hiding Out'. 3.2.07 KNOW NARCOTOURIST Experimental / Electronica / House Partial official description: "Literal musical landscapers, Narcotourist lives through the interpretation of technicians Brandon Burnside, John Tague, and Cari Golden. Digital savvy combines with seasoned musicianship and chameleonic vocals, and the result is a flight through the human psyche. Though Narcotourist is a new endeavor, its members have all sparred musically on past projects. The chemistry of the trio became undeniable when proximity became possible, and Narcotourist evolved."
They've been back in the studio working on their debut album 'Moderate Stimulation'. We're really looking forward to it! Please take a few minutes to listen to their songs 'Waiting', 'Pleasure', 'Touch Me', and 'Digital' by
visiting: 3.1.07 CHECK OUT THESE TWO BANDS
Ashtray Boy Ashtray Boy has some great stuff here, kids! Listen to some of their music clips by visiting www.myspace.com/theashtrayboy. In the very least, make sure to listen to 'Northern Lights'.
Pretty Noir
We're really digging Pretty Noir's song 'Why'. We wish there were more music clips but it's worth the trip for just this one! 3.1.07 TREMBLING BLUE STARS Indie / Pop / Alternative "'The Last Holy Writer' is the sixth album by Trembling Blue Stars, the second one released worldwide through Elefant Records. This album is dark, intimate, melancholic and cloudy, but every now and then there are rays of sunshine coming through the clouds, riding sunny melodic breezes." - Elefant Records
We especially love their new track, 'This Once Was An Island'. We also heard just a little sprinkle of New Order in that one.
3.1.07 TWISTED COVERS PAJAMA PARTY (CHICAGO) The Twisted Covers Pajama Party: Official message: "All industrial, goth & rockabilly covers all night! Featuring DJ Brianne plus introducing Cristos (our very own "goth driver" and pirate-in-residence), as well as Angi (one of our friends w/ good taste in music!) $5.00 COVER (ha ha!) or wear pajamas for $2.00 off! Come lounge, dance, listen to fun tunes, watch horror flicks on a large screen, and drink with us!"
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An Interview With VICIOUS CABARET: The fellas of Vicious Cabaret share career highlights, thoughts on reality TV & love, and lots more. Click image to view interview.
THE SOMNAMBULANTS: Joseph and Channing of The Somnambulants chatted with us about their upcoming album and tour, pig figurines, California's wine country, and lots more. Click image to view interview.
CONTESTClick image to enter. *3/26 CONTEST OVER*
"The Southside Slashers are made up of Murda 1 of Psycho Killaz and Karnage from The Backwoods Butcherz. A sick combination of underground skills." myspace.com/ southsideslashers 3.30.07 Talk Talk: Talk Talk's 'Natural History (The Very Best of Talk Talk)' has been reissued and includes a bonus DVD of music videos! www.amazon.co.uk 3.29.07 Deftones Pre-sale: Metal / Rock / Experimental Official message: "Check out pre-sale and on-sale information HERE!" - Deftones www.deftones.com 3.28.07 The Stranglers Are Not On MySpace: "I categorically do not have or intend to have a MySpace site. All such sites claiming to represent me are phoney. It should be noted also that there is no official Stranglers MySpace site either. So, any views expressed on any MySpace sites that claim to belong to the band are not necessarily those of the Stranglers." - JJ 3.28.07 Krylls: Per the Krylls website they are "down and out purveyors of the stoner punk." Visit myspace.com/krylls to hear great tunes - make sure to listen to 'Son Of A Pig Farmer'! 3.27.07 Donita Sparks Update: Official message: "Donita (Sparks) has finished recording her solo record!!!! New stuff soon!! Fight the power and keep the faith from The People In Charge." 3.27.07 Billy Bragg Tea Towels & More: Official message: "Tea towels featuring artwork from the Billy Bragg boxed sets, and four new sets of badges are available in the Billy Bragg Shop. We've also got stock of the popular Brewing Up With Billy Bragg tea mugs." billybragg.co.uk 3.26.07 Kaiser Chiefs on Black Wire: Per the official Black Wire website, Nick Hodgson of Kaiser Chiefs stated this: "An interesting fact concerning Black Wire is that the lyrics to our song 'I Predict A Riot' were inspired by one of their gigs in a club in Leeds, where the crowd, band and security were all battling for space on the stage." 3.26.07 The Wedding Present's Complete John Peel Sessions: Official message: "Sanctuary Records will be releasing all of The Wedding Present's sessions for the late John Peel on Monday 26 March 2007." scopitones.co.uk 3.23.07 New Pimentola: Industrial / Experimental / Ambient On Pimentola's new realease, 'Misantropolis': "An end of times sound-work ranging from martial neoclassical to drum n' bass and tripjazz. Paralyzing absinthe nightmares morphed with opiatic tunes of the orient." -Projekt myspace.com/ pimentola 3.23.07 New Atrium Carceri: Ambient / IDM / Industrial On Atrium Carceri's new release, 'Ptahil': "This is a place where steel rusts and is forgotten, where flesh and the fleeting forms it inhabits are forever changed." - Projekt Music clips: myspace.com/ atriumcarceri Order / info: www.projekt.com 3.22.07 Andrew Bird Has Flown The Coop: I couldn't resist, sorry! Rock / Folk / Indie Official message: "Andrew Bird's new album, 'Armchair Apocrypha' is out now! You can get it at your favorite local record store, online outlet, or order the album from Fat Possum (North America only) and from Fargo Records (Europe). We'll have it for sale on the website (andrewbird.net) next week. Here's an MP3 from the new album called 'Heretics': http://ekonomiskmgmt. com/audio/andrew_bird/ heretics.mp3 ." 3.22.07 The Ponys: Rock / Indie / Punk 'Turn the Lights Out', the new release from the Chicago band, The Ponys is available at fine record stores now. myspace.com/ theponys 3.21.07 The Mint Chicks: Powerpop (per their website) We love New Zealand's The Mint Chicks! Make sure to check out their songs 'Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!' and 'Walking Off A Cliff'. Click below for their music samples and current tour schedule: myspace.com/ themintchicks 3.21.07 New Sopor Aeternus: The new Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows album, 'Les Fleurs du Mal', is scheduled for release this April. Watch teaser: youtube.com/watch? v=N4M4lKdV3Ec Pay attention or you'll miss a scandalous image flash. 3.20.07 Franz Ferdinand: Alexander Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand celebrates his Birthday today. 3.20.07 Phantom Birthday: The great Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats, Dead Men Walking) celebrates his Birthday today. 3.19.07 Ricky Wilson: Ricky Wilson, formerly of the B-52's, was born on this day in 1953. Very sadly, he passed away in 1985. 3.19.07 Arctic Monkeys: You can pre-order the upcoming new Arctic Monkeys album, 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' now through Amazon.com UK. It will be released on April 23rd in the UK. www.amazon.co.uk 3.16.07 Is It Just Me....: ...or are the Residents kicking out the music big time lately? Official message: The latest Residents Obscure Instrumentals release, 'Best Left Unspoken Vol. 3' is now available for presale. We expect to be shipping by 1st week in April. This one features the extremely rare 'For Elsie', plus a few other unreleased pieces." ralphamerica.com 3.16.07 Mute Math Tour: Alternative / Rock / Experimental Official message: "We are excited to kick off the 2007 Spring Tour, with over 40 dates across the USA & Canada and joined by special guests The Cinematics and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. We look forward to seeing you soon! Visit mutemath.com/tickets to get your tickets now!" - Mute Math 3.16.07 Starlit Birthday: Industrial / Alternative / Other Simara Rose of Starlit celebrates her birthday today. Leave her a Birthday wish here: myspace.com/starlit 3.15.07 Monomania Calls It Quits (1999-2007): Official message: "Monomania split in March 2007. Thank you for all your support over the last few years. Glaz and Alex Redhead will continue to make music together..." Cheers, Rick & Alex It sure sucks when a great band calls it quits. Did we get the very last Monomania interview? Click here to read our interview from Jan. 22nd of this year. 3.15.07 Fountains of Wayne: Official message: "Fountains of Wayne's new album, 'Traffic And Weather', has been completed and will be released April 3rd by Virgin Records worldwide. Pre-order and listen to clips at fastatmosphere.com." 3.14.07 Apples in Stereo: 'New Magnetic Wonder', the fresh release by Apples in Stereo hits stores in the U.S. tomorrow. We completely dislike their song 'Can You Feel It?'... but other songs like 'Energy', 'Same Old Drag', and 'Radiation' are far better. Music clips: www.amazon.com/New- Magnetic-Wonder-Apples -Stereo/dp/B000JRY O9C/ref=pd_bbs_sr_ 1/102-3078143-77 62569?ie=UTF8&s= music&qid=11739 10809&sr=8-1 3.14.07 A Scruffy John Doe: Rock / Folk / Alternative Official message: "On June 12 Yep Roc Records will release John Doe's much anticipated 'A Year in the Wilderness', the follow-up to 2005's acclaimed 'Forever Hasn't Happened Yet'." Some of the guests on the album include Aimee Mann, Kathleen Edwards and Jill Sobule. theejohndoe.com 3.13.07 Sleep Museum: Electronica / Industrial / Gothic I love what I am hearing, especially the song 'Static', from Sleep Museum; haunting, gorgeous synth music! Check 'em out by visiting: myspace.com/ sleepmuseum 3.13.07 Goldfrapp On The L Word: Electronica / Indie / Pop Official message: "Goldfrapp recorded a performance of the live favorite 'Ride a White Horse' for this weekend's episode of the Showtime drama THE L WORD - airs Sunday March 18 on Showtime!" 3.13.07 Blacklist - Our New Favorite: Rock Partial official description: "Blacklist is the residual effect of the Lisbon Earthquake. For a captive audience to the horrors of peace, this is all out war. Blacklist is part of the thrust of that First Explosion. We're four corners of the Bang, listening to its echoes, mimicking itself. It seems to us lately that nobodys got an ear to the ground or an eye to the sky and this Brave Real World shines in a revolting shade of yellow. Were just documenting the sound of shaking it off without skyhooks." Amazing! A little Killing Joke ('Adorations' - style) meets the Mission and Lucy Show at times. They're way more complex than that, however. I have to have their cd NOW! Listen to 'Ghost Ritual', 'Language of the Living', and 'Julie Speaks' by visiting: www.myspace.com/ blacklistmusic 3.12.07 Love Of Diagrams: Pop / Experimental Australia's Love of Diagrams are the "main support" for Ted Leo and the Pharmacists' US / Canada tour (March 28 - May 5). www.myspace.com/ 10642647 3.12.07 New Codebreaker: Alternative / Electronica / Funk Official message: "Here's a trailer we made for the new Codebreaker record ('Exiled!') coming out in about 2 weeks..." Best to you, -Steven Trailer: www.babbleandbeat .com/free/Codebreaker _Trailer.mp3 Official site: codebreakermusic.com Music clips: myspace.com/codebreaker 3.12.07 Upcoming Three Bad Jacks Shows: Punk / Psychobilly / Rockabilly Official message: "We have a ton of shows coming up, so be sure to check our calendar to see if we're playing near you. You can find our schedule in two spots: threebadjacks.com myspace.com/threebadjacks A few of the upcoming shows are even free!" 3.9.07 R.E.M. Update: Official message: "REMHQ is very pleased to announce that R.E.M. and two-time Grammy Award winning producer Jacknife Lee will work together on the band's next record. The band and Lee plan to begin recording this spring." 3.9.07 Erasure Does ABBA: Erasure's 'ABBA-esque' EP is now available as a digital release. Official statement: "The 5 song digital release of 'ABBA-esque' was released this week and is now available from various digital download stores." Songs: 1) Lay All Your Love On Me 2) S.O.S. 3) Take A Chance On Me 4) Voulez Vous 5) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Available through iTunes: http://phobos.apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore .woa/wa/viewAlbum? id=217026714&s= 143444 3.8.07 New Nine Inch Nails: As many of you already know, the new Nine Inch Nails album, 'Year Zero' is scheduled to hit stores April 17th. What you may not know: "Interscope Records is hosting 'Year Zero' listening parties in select cities across the United States. Hear the entire new album weeks before its release, and get a limited edition 'Year Zero' lithograph when you pre-order the album at the event. All events are free to attend and open to all ages. Space will be limited. No recording devices or cell phones allowed." Listening party schedule: http://yearzero.nin .com/listen/ 3.8.07 New Big Business: Rock / Metal Big Business (includes a couple members of the Melvins) just released their 2nd album, 'Here Come The Waterworks'. Here's what they had to say a couple of weeks ago about it: "Our new album 'Here Come The Waterworks' is out on March 6th... If you buy four copies and play them simultaneously, we'd love to hear if it was worth it." xo Big Biz www.bigbigbusiness.com 3.8.07 New RJD2: Hip Hop / Pop / Other RJD2's new album, 'The Third Hand' has hit stores! www.rjd2site.com 3.7.07 Exclusive The Bees TONIGHT: Indie / Alternative / Rock Official message: "The Bees are due to play an exclusive Zane Lowe session for Radio 1 on Wednesday (March 7th) evening sometime after 8pm. They'll be playing two tracks live as well as having a chat with Zane." www.bbc.co.uk/radio/ aod/radio1.shtml 3.7.07 This Is No Laughing Matter...: New bathroom signs: 
3.6.07 Atreyu Update:
Metal / Rock
Official message: "For all of you wondering where Atreyu has been, the answer is simple: Writing new music for you to enjoy. So sit tight, because the wait will be worth it. Talk to you all soon."
- That Guy (Official spokesperson)myspace.com/atreyurock 3.6.07 Albert Hammond, Jr.: Official message: "'Yours To Keep', The debut solo album from Albert Hammond, Jr. (The Strokes) is now available on Scratchie / New Line Records in the United States! It features 2 bonus tracks, and also includes the '101' video." www.myspace.com/ alberthammondjr 3.5.07 The Wolfmen News: Official message: "The Wolfmen have recorded new soundtracks for two turn of the century fetish films, which will be screened on Sunday, March 18 as part of the festival's 'Shoes, Eroticism, and Fetish' strand. The first is Amor Pedestre, directed by Italian Marcel Fabre in 1914 at the height of the futurist movement and is described by futurism.org.uk as “an exquisite essay in modern stylistic experiment”. The second is The Gay Shoe Clerk by American Edwin S. Porter from 1903. The MoMI programme runs on two weekends from 17- 25 March (New York) and presents a wide-ranging film series including lectures, personal appearances, and screenings of features, documentaries, silent films, video art, and newsreels." Official website: www.thewolfmen.net MoMI site: www.movingimage.us /site/site.php 3.5.07 Charlotte Gray: Alternative / Electronica / Punk Charlotte Gray says she sounds like: "Cicadas raping songbirds amid the vortex of sensuality." www.myspace.com/ charlottegray 3.5.07 Adrian James: "'Das Gift' (The Poison) is a dark and elaborate 14-year endeavor by Adrian James, the former violinist and designer of Evanescence." - Projekt www.projekt.com/ projekt/product. asp?sku=DGC00001 3.2.07 KMFDM Is 23 Years Old!: Ok. I feel soooo old after reading this: Official message: "Happy Birthday to . . . US !!! KMFDM is officially 23 years old today (March 1st). The Ultra Heavy Beat began with a live show in Paris, France, back in 1984 and is still going strong thanks to each and every one of you! Raise a glass for KMFDM!"  ALEX CHILTON High Priest Alex Chilton's 'High Priest' was originally released in 1987. The whole album is full of great songs! Do you remember 'Take It Off', 'Guantanamerika', 'Dalai Lama', 'Don't Be A Drag', or 'Volare'? Alex's sense of humor and style will grow on you quickly! http://www.artistdirect. com/nad/store/artist/ album/0,,1608807,00.html |
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