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 May 2007 Archives - We have removed all clickable links from our archives - The archives house only a selection from each of our 5.31.07 THIS GUY CHOSE VALIENT THORR OVER THE HOSPITAL Psychedelic / Rock / Other Partial official blog: "This is the story of James S., a 20 year old dude from Milwaukee. Back last year some time, I'm assuming around December judging from the stickers on the x-rays, we played in Beer City. I call it Beer City, 'cause that's what ya do there. It dawns on me now, that there might already be a real "Beer City," and I don't want to offend anyone. Anyway... this kid comes up to us and he's hatin' it real bad... he tells us he's been hiding since the day before because there was no fucking way he was gonna miss Valient Thorr playin' this fucking theatre. And his buddies are all hyped, and it turns out that he fucking totally shattered his spine skateboarding... It was all crooked out, and just looked terrible. He was in bad shape. He definitely needed medical attention. He was hiding from cops, school, friends, family... his mom was calling him off the hook. His phone was goin' off right in front of us... Cause they all knew he was hatin' it, and they wanted him to go to the goddamned hospital, but he was NOT fucking missing this show..."
Read the rest: 5.31.07 MAR Ambient / Alternative / Experimental Official message: "For those of you that haven't heard, Kyle and the rest of the new Mar are going into the studio in 5 weeks to record Mar's second album! Once again, this record will be released on Kyle's very own Ring Road Records... meaning they're getting no financing whatsoever to make this record, they're remaining completely independent! We're not asking for donations or anything like that (unless you want to donate, then just let us know!). Instead we're just asking for help by encouraging you to either:
1. Purchase the $5 B-sides EP that is now for sale from the Mar Myspace page (at the very top of the page) and this cd is free shipping around the world! Or 2. Purchase Mar's debut album that was recorded in Iceland in 2005, which is still selling more and more copies every month!! It is now $9 and free shipping from the Mar myspace page. All of this profit will be going towards the new Mar record, which will be recorded this July, featuring members of Bright Eyes, Rasputina, Unwed Sailor, Soular, Bear Colony, Lovedrug, and more!!!!! Thank you so much in advance to those of you who choose to help, and a huge thank you to those that already have!!! The new music sounds phenomenally beautiful... I can't even begin to describe... " E, management 5.31.07 GIRLY GIRL & MISC. BABBLE I have to stay the hell away from Sephora.com! I am so use to spending money on bills, music and stuff for the house that I forgot what it's like to have girly things (like nice makeup and perfumes). I have enjoyed my last few visits to the mentioned website but I now see that it's becoming an addiction... I must highly recommend the Fresh Sugar Lemon eau de parfum they peddle. It's marvelous!
For the girls, lastly, check out this cute video clipof George Clooney being interviewed by Little Ant and Dec. I am freaking out... Got great seats for the upcoming Milwaukee Crowded House show! I cannot wait. There are still decent seats left btw. I'm hoping I'll have the same luck for the July Interpol / Calla show. Are you into music like The Killers or The Bravery? You MUST check out Apartment. Visit www.myspace.com/apartment to listen to some music clips. Are you into Wilco or Guster? Check out Prosser! Go to www.myspace.com/prossr to give 'em a listen. Love Pearl Jam or Nirvana? You'll dig West Coast Sleeping - they're an amazing band that shouldn't be missed. Listen to WCS now: myspace.com/westcoastsleeping. -Stacy 5.30.07 SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM Experimental / Rock Official message: "The website (sleepytimegorillamuseum.com) is back up and running. This is a work in progress. It's now run by the label. Enjoy! Feel free to leave comments. XOXO, Museum." AND... Sleepytime Gorilla Museum's new release, 'In Glorious Times', hits stores today. Label: The End Records. 5.30.07 EMMA POLLACK Alternative / Showtunes / Melodramatic Popular Song "Emma Pollock this week releases her debut solo single 'Adrenaline' through 4AD: a powerful and striking introduction to her work as a solo artist. A vibrant and dynamic track brimming with confidence, 'Adrenaline' showcases Emma's effortless voice and superior song writing ability and her progression as a musician.
Backed with b-side 'A Glorious Day', a reworking of a poem by Brendan Cleary, the single reveals Emma at her best - highlighting her inspirations for writing and the organic nature of her songs. 'Adrenaline' is a gorgeous insight into what is to come from Emma Pollock. As one of the most inspirational and revered songwriters of our time with her band The Delgados, Emma has continued to write and record since the band called it a day and will release her full debut album, 'Watch the Fireworks' later in the year." - 4AD 5.30.07 NEW FROM BLUE AEROPLANES Indie / Folk Rock / Rock Out now! 'Harvester' by Blue Aeroplanes. "Featuring Bristol art-rockers the Blue Aeroplanes interpretations of ten fantastic Harvest songs, such as Fireball (Deep Purple), Outdoor Mine (Wire), Free Four (Pink Floyd), It Didn't Work Out (Michael Chapman) and more." 5.29.07 MARK RONSON Rock / Hip Hop / Soul Mark Ronson caught our attention when we heard his version of 'Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before' by The Smiths. Vocals are by Daniel Merriweather. Of course you can't compare anything to the magnificence of The Smiths... you'll appreciate it more if you don't compare the two and just take it as a completely different interpretation. The near-end of the song melts into 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' (you know, the one originally recorded by The Supremes). Mark's album, 'Version', is scheduled for a July 10th release.
5.29.07 THE RANDIES TOUR SCHEDULE Rock / Powerpop / Indie The Randies Dates: May 30 KOK Safari Sams Jun 5 Key Club Jun 6 Jumping Turtle Jun 7 Alex's Bar Jun 10 LA Pride (2PM) Jun 10 The Coach House Jun 11 2007 The Scene Jun 12 Muddy Waters Jun 13 Pizza Land Jul 27 Vans Warped Tour Jul 28 Vans Warped Tour Jul 29 Vans Warped Tour Jul 31 Vans Warped Tour Aug 1 Vans Warped Tour Aug 2 Vans Warped Tour
Aug 3 Vans Warped Tour Aug 4 Vans Warped Tour Aug 5 Vans Warped Tour Aug 7 Vans Warped Tour Aug 8 Vans Warped Tour Aug 9 Vans Warped Tour Aug 10 Vans Warped Tour Aug 19 Milhill Basement Sep 2 Power Box Fest 5.29.07 SKA IS DEAD COMPILATION "This July, Ska Is Dead is co-releasing a compilation CD of 23 of the best bands currently performing today. This promises to be the best Ska compilation CD in years and features many as yet unreleased and hard to find tracks. What's more, Ska Is Dead will have the pleasure of working with two of our favorite labels, Stomp Records who is releasing it in Canada and Asian Man who is releasing it in the U.S. What follows is an alphabetical track listing:
Against All Authority - Silence is Golden but Duct Tape is Silver For more info check out www.skaisdead.com ." Hell yeah, The Flatliners 5.25.07 ANGELS ON ACID Industrial / Trance / Metal Partial official description: "Angels On Acid was founded by Michael Banks in 2003 with a heavy influence in Metal, Psychedelic Trance, EBM, Gabber, and Industrial. The creative vision was to merge all of the dark, aggressive styles of the last 20 years into a new genre of music that he calls Psybercore or Neurometal." Official message: "Angels On Acid's first full length album 'Eyes Behind The Curtain' is now available for purchase using PayPal through our website (www.angelsonacid.com) .
The last year has been a long strange journey. 'Eyes Behind The Curtain' is my journal of of all the painful, dark, and beautiful times I have endured over the last 28 years that I hold so dear to my heart. Now it's my turn to share them with you..."
5.25.07 AM CONSPIRACY Rock / Alternative / Metal
Official message: "Hey Conspirators, our CD release date has been pushed back to Aug. 7th. This gives our label more time for marketing and promotions. Single still hits on June 5th." - AM Conspiracy 5.24.07 THE CASUAL LEAN Indie / Pop / Rock
The Casual Lean was signed to Orange Peal Records earlier this year and will be releasing their new album, 'Swears', this July. We've heard a few of the new clips and really like the songs, 'The Bride Of Kirkenstein' and 'Keep It On'. Also, check out their recent, self-released EP through iTunes. 5.24.07 THE REDLINE Rock / Pop / Powerpop Partial official description: "In between the rockstars too cool for everyone and the rockstars not cool enough for anyone comes The RedLine, a Chicago-based quartet that fuses elements of hard rock and pop to create a style all its own. Joining musical forces in February 2002 in hopes of creating powerful music appealing to both pop savants and rock fanatics, Kevin, Steve, Conor, and Andy have been able to do just that by valuing simplicity over complexity and relying on emotion rather than technique. They are currently in the process of promoting their first full-length EP titled 'North & South'. The album will serve as a catalyst for the band to increase its visibility in and around Chicago, and then the country. The RedLine looks to play live any chance it gets in order to accomplish this task." We saw these guys open for Kings of Leon last week and they were great. Lots of energy and great songs! We'll have a review for that show up later today. Check out their music by visiting www.myspace.com/theredlineil . 5.23.07 U.T. RAS Reggae / Rap / Hip Hop We stumbled upon some U.T. Ras music clips and have really enjoyed playing them here today. The song 'Ancient Warrior' is better than any energy drink and 'Blessed' is smooth and relaxing. 5.23.07 INTERPOL UPDATE Partial official message: "...Interpol is very excited and gearing up for their third release, 'Our Love to Admire'.
Here's an exclusive first look at the album artwork, featuring a scene in which a lion and lioness take down a gazelle in an act of synchronized predation. The album cover was shot by photographer Seth Smoot and designed by David Calderley. The first single to be released from the album is the twisted love song/ode to Cali 'The Heinrich Maneuver'. Interpol is teaming up with Elias Merhige --best known for his work with Shadow of the Vampire and the cult-classic Nosferatu-- to shoot the video for this single.
'Our Love to Admire' will be available on Capitol on July 10th in the US and on July 9th internationally." 5.23.07 HANDSOME FURS NEW ALBUM, CANCELLED TOUR Alternative / Other Handsome Furs' new release, 'Plague Park' (Sub Pop), hit stores yesterday. Official message: "Alexei here. I want to extend my whole-hearted regrets to those who were planning on coming to our US shows this week. We are so wholly disappointed that we could not play for you. Dan and I have both been wildly excited for this tour. Really. We are already working on scheduling shows south of the border for the near future. We cannot wait until it works out. I am very sorry for all who lost out on this. I assure you we feel equal measures of disappointment and loss.
In this last six months, the fists of the US Border Protection Services and The Department of Homeland Security have come down pummelling; making it extremely difficult for touring bands to enter the country. Our record label and booking agent are working hard to get us different visas that will allow us to reschedule the East Coast tour and perform dates out to the Mid-West in July.
Again, we are really upset. We were really looking forward to performing these songs in front of a US audience." 5.22.07 DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA Rock / Classical / Jazz Official message: "Diablo Swing Orchestra signs licensing deal with Candlelight Records... Candlelight Records will release 'The Butcher's Ballroom' in Europe. Release date is set to the 13th of August." Cool sound! Make sure to read about the fascinating history of DSO while you're listening to the music clips. 5.22.07 THE CRIBS Indie / Punk Official message: "Hey, The Cribs' new album 'Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever' is available for download WORLDWIDE starting today. Click right here to get it through iTunes." - Fenway Recordings We love their new songs 'Men's Needs' and 'Mirror Kisses'! 5.22.07 AIMEE MANN TOUR Pop / Acoustic Official message: "Summer Dates and Beatles Tribute Concert: Aimee (Mann) is only playing a few dates this summer, but they really pack a punch. Aimee will be playing a few intimate east coast dates before playing her first show ever in Portugal, then she'll play the new Indigo2 Theater in London and wrap up her Europe leg playing with The Waterboys and Kris Kristofferson at the Midlands festival in Ireland. And if that isn't enough, in August Aimee will join Cheap Trick, and Joan Osborne for 2 nights of Beatles covers for "Sgt. Pepper's at 40... a Beatles Celebration" at the Hollywood Bowl. These will probably be Aimee's only summer shows, so don't miss 'em." Tour:
- July 19 Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD 5.21.07 CARINA ROUND Alternative / Indie / Rock Partial official description: "No one could rightly accuse Carina Round of playing it safe. Listen to her first two dark, defiant albums. Hear that voice—that whisper to a wail to a wallop of a voice. Yet chances are you haven’t had the privilege—and that’s the point. There’s safety in obscurity, but with 'Slow Motion Addict', Carina Round is ready to tear it up into tiny pieces. "I had the chance to make a lot of self-indulgent music—I threw my toys out of my cot for ten years,” Carina explains. “Now it’s time to articulate what I want to say." We love what we've heard so far from her new release, 'Slow Motion Addict'. Pre-order available through Amazon.com. It will hit stores across the U.S on June 5th.
5.21.07 IT’S DANGEROUS OUT THERE, OUR BABBLE Went to Kings of Leon Friday night at The Rave, Milwaukee. Review to come Wednesday or thereabouts. Great show, great supporting acts. However, in the hundreds of shows I have attended I can honestly say that I have never gotten so pissed off at the crowd. I got burned by cigarettes 3 different times, by three different men, who pounded their ways through the swarms of people. Don't even get me started about the drinks I was covered in. I remained in the very back of the crowd the whole time mind you. Anyway, what really set me off were men who elbowed me several times in the boobs, shoulder blades, my sides, and my back, as they danced like they were standing barefoot on a raging fire - all of these men had forgotten there was no room to lift your arm to cover a sneeze. Didn't matter where I went in the room, these jackasses were everywhere. Hey, don't think I'm not about having fun but what ever happened to being a gentleman, or hell, just trying to be a little considerate? 5.21.07 BEN + VESPER Pop / Folk / Other Official description: "Ben + Vesper beckon the weary and wary listener towards a rich spread and surround them with a faithful and talented party of players, making music that strikes hard at any heart that has ever loved and lost. They are the pure extract of marital bliss you've always wanted but were afraid to ask for." 'All This Could Kill You' is now available. To listen to some music clips visit www.myspace.com/benandvesper. 5.18.07 ADAM & THE ANTS FEST FOR FANS Official message: "Antfest 2007 - This is THE ANT event of the year. In fact THE ANT event since The Ants. You can't afford not to go! A celebration of all things Ant. Featuring new punk, the best Ant tribute acts, and special guests."
Hosted By: Alexa International
Antfest site: www.myspace.com/antfestofficialpage 5.18.07 THE OCEAN UPDATE Metal / Progressive / Experimental Official message: "NEW ALBUM recording progress - all the drums and most of the guitars for our new album have been recorded. We just got back from a barn in remote Northern Finland, where Torge, Matt and Robin spent the last 3 weeks in complete isolation, recording in shifts, day and night...
We are extremely satisfied with the result thus far, and we can assure you that our new album will get closer than ever before to capturing our real sound. Even without much editing, the drums sound huge! Still a long way to got though. The next months will be spent recording more guitars, bass, vocals, celloes, piano and other instruments. We're also working on an artwork concept." - The Ocean 5.18.07 CROWDED HOUSE
Official message: "The wait is over. Listen to the brand new single from Crowded House, 'Don't Stop Now' now: The new single from the reunited Crowded House is 'Don't Stop Now'. Produced by Steve Lillywhite (U2, Morrissey) 'Don't Stop Now' features the new Crowded House line-up - Neil Finn on guitars and vocals, Nick Seymour on bass guitar, Mark Hart on piano and harmony, and new recruit Matt Sherrod on drums - plus a guest appearance on guitar by the legendary Johnny Marr. As befits the 'Don't Stop Now' is a melodic tour de force, a hook-filled gem that gets better with every listen... 'Don't Stop Now' will be available to download on the 18th June and on CD/DVD 25th June. The new Crowded House album 'Time On Earth' is released on July 10 through ATO Records." 5.17.07 CHECK OUT THESE BANDS Mothboy Cold by Winter Love Ends Disaster! 5.17.07 DANIELLE DAX Experimental / Psychedelic / Gothic Our beloved Danielle Dax is apparently quite ill. We certainly wish her a quick recovery. Partial official message: "Thanks to those of you who enquired after Dax health - there is still much more hospital treatment to come. She is managing to stay cheerful for the most part, and looks forward to being able to resume her life again. Unfortunately professional estimates say it will be a longish time before being so."
Keep updated on the situation by watching this official site: 5.17.07 SPARTA'S U.S. TOUR DATES Alternative / Rock / Indie Official message: "Summer Tour w/ Straylight Run On Sale! Some shows are still on sale at a reduced service charge at http://sparta.ducatking.com...
May 28: Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse 5.16.07 DELAYS Indie / Pop / Psychedelic The Delays' sound is completely contagious... world-epidemic-contagious like Abba is. They are currently recording new music for their follow-up album to last year's 'You See Colors' (Rough Trade). If you are not familiar with them, visit www.myspace.com/delays to listen to great songs like 'Valentine' and 'You And Me'. 5.16.07 GITHEAD (FEATURING COLIN OF WIRE) Indie / Shoegaze / Pop Official message: "'Art Pop', our new album, is here and now available via posteverything.com and in conjunction there is a combination special offer on the newly minted ART GIT t-shirts.
The album has been receiving some very nice reviews... You can now stream the album through Last FM's radio." - Githead
We love their new songs, 'On Your Own' and 'Space Life'! Listen to them now and learn more about Githead by visiting their official MySpace: 5.16.07 A BAD MOTHER F***ER This prompted a few chuckles from us today so we thought we'd spread the love. If you learn something from this please only use your new skills for self defense. Seriously. How to Street Fight: 5.15.07 IDIOM OF SAD Ambient / Down-tempo / Trip Hop Official description: "Elastic beats, ethereal vocals and down-tempo soundscapes fused together forming an atmospheric and haunting sound. Idiom of Sad is lead by Devi Gottschlich who demonstrates consistent beauty and emotion with her angelic vocal delivery and ability to create profound lyrics. The man behind the music is Nathan Reiner, creator of the Darkwave project Third Realm .With influences such as Portishead and Massive Attack in mind, this duo add their own ingredients mending elements of trip-hop, shoegaze, ethereal and ambient music. This darkly sensual project is continuing to make it's presence heard backed by the soulful melodies and epic moods it demonstrates." These guys have a great sound! Their tracks 'Cry To Angels', 'Pieces of Past Days', and 'Going Under' are unconventionally beautiful. 5.15.07 NEW MAYHEM Black Metal "Mayhem: This is Black Metal’s founding, longest running and most legendary band! After a three year absence, the world’s most evil, infamous and important black metal band summons up the highly anticipated 'Ordo Ad Chao' (translation: Order from Chaos).
Featuring the return of vocalist Attila Csihar, who appeared on the band’s pivotal album 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas', this album will serve to strengthen the band’s legacy as they emerge more vicious and vital then ever. The weak bands currently plaguing the Black Metal scene are sure to be exposed and exterminated as 'Ordo Ad Chao' not only crowns 2007’s “Best of” lists but the “Best of All Time” lists as well." - Plastic Head 5.15.07 NEW ELVIS COSTELLO DVD "Among rock's most versatile singer-songwriters, Elvis Costello has also won fans in the classical world, beginning with his 1993 album with 'The Brodsky Quartet, The Juliet Letters'.
This month brings a DVD version of the chamber pop gem, and you can get yours now." - Rhino 5.14.07 WE’RE LOVIN’ THE CEDARS Indie / Pop / Ambient Partial official description: "In the short history of Cedars, the band has built an impressive resume, gaining more and more recognition at each step... Cedars has recently completed its second EP, 'Another Season'... 'Another Season' is a mature recording with the band becoming better songwriters and performers. With this new offering, past accomplishments, and growth in stature and confidence, the future is bright for this young band." Our favorite tracks from the 'Another Season' EP are, 'This Century' and 'Holiday For The City'. 5.14.07 FRESH BAD RELIGION SINGLE Punk / Rock / Indie "Bad Religion single: The next few months are looking great for punk rock vets BR. Their 1st single 'Honest Goodbye' will be available digitally May 22nd. Watch them perform live at KROQ's Weenie Roast! If you don't live in LA, then see BR this summer on the Warped Tour and most importantly, 'New Maps Of Hell' will be hitting the streets on July 10th." - Epitaph 5.14.07 WHAT'S NEW WITH STEREOPHONICS Indie / Rock The new Stereophonics single, 'Bank Holiday Monday' got it's first airplay on BBC Radio 1 on May 1st. It will be available as a digital download on May 28th.
Official statement: "The forthcoming album consisting of 12 tracks is going to be released later this year. It will be called..... 'Pull The Pin'!" 5.11.07 NEW ANTI-FLAG MUSIC COMING Punk / Rock / Alternative Official statement: "We've begun work on the songs that will become our next album. The mantra is to challenge ourselves, challenge anyone who has ever heard Anti-Flag. Challenge the idea of defining punk rock and political activism, while documenting our belief of what it and this community really are. On "For Blood and Empire" we planned every detail. This process will be about the moment. NO schedules, NO deadlines, just write every song we can and stir up as much shit inside and outside of us that we possibly can." - Chris #2 and Anti-Flag 5.11.07 NEW YORK ALCOHOLIC ANXIETY ATTACK Rock / Alternative / Punk What the hell are we doing here in the states? Those lucky Brits: New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (NYAAA) - ‘We Are The Chosen’ Tour Summer 2007
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www.nyaaa.co.uk 5.10.07 BOOING - OUR BABBLE Earlier this week I was talking with some friends about booing at concerts. We all agreed that it is a horrible and cruel thing to do. Yet, we witness it far to often. I recall a Violent Femmes show (yearrrrs ago) at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago where the crowd went flippin' ballistic when the opening band started to play. Foul words and extreme booing came from like 60% of the crowd, no joke. We were stunned! We didn't like the band either but we, even being teenagers, would never participate in such utter meanness. The opening band was Dwight Yokum, not exactly the kind of band that the VF crowd was hoping for. It didn't take long for the band to leave the stage and fight, yes fight, with the crowd. I distinctly remember the overall-clad fiddler going apeshit with his fists. Security quickly got things under control. But, can you imagine what that must feel like? To be rejected by not just one person but rather a crowd of hundreds? I tried to find articles on the subject and came across a disciplinary but beautiful, heartfelt letter that John Frusciante (RHCP) wrote in response to a booing incident that took place at one of their shows - to an opening act of theirs. I'm not going to name the musician because there's no need to rub it in (I have to note that we totally dig his work too). John pretty much feels the same way, that it is completely cruel to do that to someone. So, keep that in mind when you attend your next show. Recall what it was like to stand up in front of the whole class in high school for a presentation, or to sing that solo in church. We are all human and have feelings! If you don't like what you're hearing take a potty break or a walk around the building. - Stacy 5.10.07 THE ONLY CHILDREN Rock / Indie / Roots Music "What were The Only Children to do after a hellish six-week U.S. tour that featured a dysfunctional school bus and rendered frontman Josh Berwanger thousands of dollars in the hole? For the guitarist, vocalist, and founder of the Lawrence, Kansas-based outfit, he did the only thing he could: Berwanger cut his losses and mothballed the shop, boarding up the band’s metaphorical doors and windows. The release of The Only Children’s striking sophomore effort, 'Keeper of Youth', finds Berwanger with hammer in hand, prying off the nails and re-opening for business." - Official website
We're totally diggin' their music and looking forward to the new album, 'Keeper Of Youth', which drops on May 22nd. In the meantime, check out great new songs like 'Tired Of This Town' and 'Amen Amen' by visiting: 5.10.07 DOLORES O'RIORDAN (CRANBERRIES) Dolores O'Riordan's solo debut, 'Are You Listening?', hits stores May 15th (May 7th UK/Europe). You can pre-order the album and a limited edition t-shirt by visiting:
http://dolores.sanctuaryrecords.com.
5.9.07 SCREAMING BALLERINAS Pop Punk / Pop / Indie Official description: "A Disco-Punk-Pop explosion!!!! Screaming Ballerinas are set to break your heart and set the dancefloor alight with their infectious Disco Punk Pop with sublime melodies and a glamorous, jaw droppping stage show... Brace yourselves."
We really dig their songs 'Crucify' and 'Over Now'! Listen to them now by visting: 5.9.07 MICKEY AVALON SHOWS Hip Hop / Punk / Rap Mickey Avalon gigs:
5/10 Young Avenue Deli
5/11 Southern Comfort Music
5/17 Key Club
5/18 Galaxy Concert Theatre
5/21 Mirage Casino - Hotel 5.9.07 APARTMENT Alternative / Indie / Classical - Opera and Vocal Thank the Heavens above (or rather Lena at Chilen Music)! We've been introduced to Apartment! We've just listened to some gems from their most recent album, 'The Dreamer Evasive' ('07, Fleet Street Rec.)! We highly recommend checking out the tracks 'Pressures', 'Fall Into Place' (original and remix), 'My Brother Chris', '10000 Times', 'Ghost Of An Unforgivable Past', 'Everyone Says I'm Paranoid', 'Tokyo For Milo', and 'Beyond My Control'. Hell, who are we fooling? We recommend the whole dang album. We just ordered ourselves a copy of 'The Dreamer Evasive'. You can too by visiting: 5.8.07 WHAT'S NEW WITH THE ALARM Official message: "... the band and I have just recorded the first EP for the Counter Attack album project and it sounds just like I imagined / hoped it would when I was conjuring up the songs. The first of the Counter Attack EP's is called 'Three Sevens Clash' and features seven brand new tracks that will literally explode from your speakers when the audio files launch in your disc drives........ The track listing is as follows:
1. The Opening In the next few weeks we will be announcing detailed information about 'Counter Attack' and how and when you will be able to get the music into your domain. While we were recording, The Alarm MMVII were offered the chance to join a coast to coast tour of the USA with the Psychedelic Furs from July 1st to the 22nd. The tour is billed as 'Rockin The Colonies' and will also feature our old touring friends The Fixx. The tour will play to big audiences and take us to some prestigious US venues. The tour also gives the band and I the chance to replay the shows in Dallas, Austin and Houston, Texas that had to be cancelled when my son Dylan came into the world early in 2004 (see dates below). The 'Rockin The Colonies' tour of the USA also provides the opportunity forour US fans to have a chance to see the band in concert which has not happened in North America for a very long time, (Twist has just taken up my invitation to make a guest appearance with The Alarm MMVII in San Francisco on July 15th). It will also be an opportunity to promote the soon to be reissued 'Spirit Of '86' UCLA Concert DVD which has been held back to accommodate audio commentary from all of the original members. An official release date will be set in the coming weeks once production has been completed. I would also like to thank everyone who took part in Empire State Building Rocks. It was a momentous day in New York under the most difficult circumstances caused by the worst storm New York has experienced in one hundred years. The video (directed by Alex Coletti), has been watched literally thousands and thousands of times on You Tube and the audio track that features myself with Billy Duffy, Dave Wakeling and Slim Jim Phantom, was mixed by the legendary Tony Visconti (Bowie, T-Rex, Morrissey) who I last worked with on the 'Change' album sessions. All of this has really helped to raise awareness for the Love Hope Strength Foundation. A day or so after I got back from New York, I was invited by BBC Radio 4 to record a new 'updated' version of 'Bells Of Rhymney' with brand new lyrics by Welsh poet - Patrick Jones [Brother of the Manic Street Preachers' Nicky Wire] at St. David's Church in Rhymney. The performance will appear in a radio programme dedicated to the anniversary of the song's first ever recording by Pete Seeger (the broadcast date will be announced on thealarm.com just as soon as we have it). The new lyric is every bit as good as the original Idris Davies poem, and I've got a sneaky feeling that a recording of the new version will appear on one of the Counter Attack EP's in the very near future. I would also like to thank everyone who keeps writing in and asking, not only after my health, but in response to the national media coverage of the struggles that Jules and I went through to have children. it is great to know how much all of you care for me and my family. I'm glad to say that I am feeling fit and healthy in every way and my remission is holding firm. I am having a maintenance treatment of Rituximab (this was one of the drugs included in my chemotherapy regime), which I have administered every couple of months. The aim of the treatment is based on new papers that have been published in America recently which claim that continued exposure to Rituximab over a two to three year period just may lead to the eradication of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia completely. On the home front, my new son Evan is four months old now and Dylan is three, I can't believe how fast life keeps on changing and how different the circumstances are for these upcoming concerts. At this time last year I was literally under attack, fighting for my life. Now I'm on the counter, moving forward and making the most of every new day. I look forward to sharing in all our new adventures together. See you very soon." Love Hope and Strength, Mike Peters
02 July NAPERVILLE, IL Festival (Outdoors) 5.8.07 BLUR TO HIT THE STUDIO! Blur will be recording at a studio based in London late this summer! It has been stated that Graham Coxon will be involved and that there will be a new album if this repaired relationship continues to go well. A related side note: David Rowntree celebrates his birthday today. 5.8.07 NEW MAPS SINGLE Alternative / Electronica / Indie Official message: "Maps' single is out today!! 'It Will Find You' is released on Mute Records, backed with 2 b-sides (on the CD), 'I Was Born Twice' and 'We're Not In Kansas Anymore', and also an awesome remix by Mock And Toof on the vinyl.
You can order it from Amazon by using the links below. Thanks as ever for your support!!" 5.7.07 LATTERMAN Pop Punk / Experimental Partial official description: "Latterman 'We Are Still Alive' Color Vinyl LP - Available Now! 'We Are Still Alive' will strike a resounding chord with the legions of fans who recognize Latterman's dedication to building something real. "If you think punk's dead / you haven't met our friends / they're always at it again and again" sings Latterman, reaffirming their hope about punk rock and its power to create community. It's this search for a "home where we won't die alone," whether it lie in our hearts, in our hands or within our friends, that's the main theme on Latterman's third record. They never want to sing these songs alone... and with all the spirited anthems, thought provoking lyrics and fist-pumping choruses on 'We Are Still Alive', Latterman doesn't have a fucking thing to worry about. Bands like this don't exist anymore... so wake up, pay attention and feel alive." - Deep Elm Records
Order: www.deepelm.com/454/ 5.7.07 ALWAYS IN FASHION: HANOI ROCKS
Official message: "The brand new Hanoi Rocks video 'Fashion' is now on-line at Hanoi Rocks' official MySpace profile! Check it out now! Hanoi's MySpace profile also offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Making of the 'Fashion' video.
The single 'Fashion' will be released on May 16th in Europe and June 21st in Japan. It'll also include the song 'Trouble Boys' (which will not be on the forthcoming album), the promo video for 'Fashion' + a live video 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams' from Hanoi's gig at Nosturi, Helsinki in March." 5.7.07 THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS UPDATE Alternative / Electronica / Emotronic Official message: "'Do It Again' is the first single from the new album 'We Are The Night'. Featuring the vocals of Ali Love, its release on 4th June 2007."
You can pre-order the upcoming full album, 'We Are The Night'. Is is due for release on June 21st. 5.4.07 NO NAME TRAVIS Official message: "Travis' 'The Boy With No Name': The new album, released on May 7th in the UK and May 8th in the US.
Having long been regarded as the trailblazers for the emotionally engaging pop anthem, they can truly claim, on their fifth album 'The Boy With No Name', to have re-discovered what made us love them in the first place. From the warm ambience of 'Closer' to the menacing harmony of 'Big Chair', the songs here carry a direct lineage from 'The Man Who' through to their present day contemporaries." 5.4.07 OUR BABBLE - WHINE, WHINE, WHINE I'm sorry but I have given up on Milwaukee's 102.1 radio. When they changed their format last year it became way better! However, they've seem to have lost their spark. Stop playing 'How Soon Is Now' and start playing the gazillion other great Smiths songs out there! I use to love that song until it was covered and became the damn Charmed (TV show) theme and a 102.1 favorite. And so what if you play a song that isn't/wasn't a "single", if it's a good song all will be just fine! So, I got satellite radio and although I am much happier now they too suffer from repetition. Especially Sirius' "First Wave" channel - I enjoyed that... for 2 days. Not related... You will absolutely not believe this but: 1) I have never used or owned an iPod / MP3 player. I know. 2) Lately I have been buying albums again - despite having nothing to play them on. 3) All the speakers in my nice car are blown - for over a year now. 4) Yet, all I think about is how bad I want an ATV. I thought I was a 37 year old female who's obsessed with music. - Stacy 5.3.07 A FAREWELL FIRE - NEW ALBUM UPDATE & 2ND GUITARIST SEARCH Metal / Alternative / Rock Watch for a new album this June from A Farewell Fire:
Official message: "A little about the album: Taking chances, pushing boundarys, and breaking new ground,this album will leave no one unsatisfied. We have worked long and hard to put forward our best new material and we know our friends and fans will enjoy it as much as we do."
"ALSO the search for a second guitarist continous, so check the 2nd guitarist blog for all the info:
Contact us if you think you have what it takes!!" 5.3.07 PISTOLERO EP, 'PISTOLERO' Rock / Punk / Metal Official bulletin: "Finally finished our debut EP... Our EP will be released at our next show @ The Detroit Bar (5/12) when we open up for Supernova (the originals)." - Pistolero Upcoming shows:
05/12 08:00 PM
06/08 10:00 PM
We really like the music clips we've heard, check them out!
5.3.07 BRAND NEW GOON MOON 'Licker's Last Leg', the 2nd album by Goon Moon, will be released May 8th in the states! Goon Moon is Jeordie White ("Twiggy" of Marilyn Manson) and Chris Goss (Masters of Reality).
Early reviews have stated that this release isn't quite as unusual as their first one, 'I Got a Brand New Egg Layin' Machine', but is rather good - just in a different way.
5.2.07 LE CHAT NOIR ROCKS! Rock / Blues / Garage Partial official message: "In the next month or so we will release our second album, 'Deadwood', through Garage Sale Records. It will feature 13 brand new tracks, including some that you will have heard in demo form on our Myspace: 'Wedding Dress', 'Down By The River', 'Green Eyed Josephine', 'The Bone Collector' and 'The Scarlet Mistress'. The overall feeling of the album is darker and more "mature" than 'Tales From Silver City', featuring a mix of the passionate garage rock that was a staple of our first album with more brooding, complex arrangements. Overall, if you enjoyed TFSS we think you'll love the new stuff!
Thanks to everyone for your support - it's the people who listen to our music who drive us to keep making it!" Teddy & Eileen -x- (Le Chat Noir) 5.2.07 NEW DRAKES HOTEL MUSIC Indie / Rock / Alternative Omaha, Nebraska's Drakes Hotel is a husband and wife team that are signed with Reverb Records. They just released their new album, 'Tell Me Everything'. Listen to an awesome new track from it, 'Broadcast to the Addicted', by visiting www.myspace.com/drakeshotel. 5.2.07 NEW GLENN TILBROOK & SQUEEZE RELEASES Official message: "Glenn (Tilbrook) finally has his first Demos CD 'The Past Has Been Bottled / East Side Story Demos' available to buy through the quixoticrecords.com and glenntilbrook.com websites. Also available to buy is a limited edition EP called 'Aussie P' which was on sale only in Australia during Glenn's recent tour. They are all individually numbered and there are only a limited amount left. We are also going to be selling the new Squeeze compilations 'Essential Squeeze' CD and DVD from our websites from tomorrow onwards." - Quixotic 5.1.07 DOGS Indie / Rock / Punk Partial official description: " 'Tall Stories From Under The Table’ was recorded with Steve Musters (PJ Harvey, Tricky, Tom Vek) at The Garden (Miloco Studios), with long-time fan Paul Weller guesting on ‘Let It Lay’. Musters worked with Dogs to get the right individual sound for each track. “We were trying to get away from the punky and raw sound of the first album,” explains Rikki. “We didn’t want to make an album that had the same sound throughout. We have grown as a band and as people. The second album reflects that lyrically and musically, an expression of many different experiences both good and bad.” "
'Tall Stories From Under The Table' is set for a June 2007 release. 5.1.07 THE MUSIC OF ROBIN FOSTER IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Ambient / Rock Partial official description: "English born guitarist / songwriter, I started writing imaginary filmscores on my grandmother's piano as soon as the age of 5, realising I would never have the patience to learn the piano my mother bought me an electric guitar, which ever since I try to play like a piano... At 16 I started gigging with various bands around the northwest, disillusioned and frustrated I went to university to study modern languages and moved to Brest, France for my year out - that was in '97, I'm still there!" We stumbled upon Robin Foster's website and cannot put into words just how beautiful his music is! Interestingly, we read that he has supported many well-known acts, including New Model Army! Despite us being hardcore NMA fans, we had no idea of the connection BUT are aware that NMA has great taste! So, please take a few minutes to listen to some of Robin's music. 5.1.07 MAD CADDIES NEW ALBUM RELEASED TODAY Reggae / Punk / Ska The new album, 'Keep It Going' by Mad Caddies was released today. According to their website, a free poster comes with this cd while supplies last. Order here: www.madcaddies.com.
"After a year of tirelessly crafting the new album 'Keep It Going', the Mad Caddies are ready to take this show on the road. They kick it off with a full two-month US tour with Pepper, immediately followed by six weeks in Europe. The Mad Caddies will be on the road the majority of the next 12 months, looking for new audiences everywhere from Mexico and South America to South Africa and Moscow!!" -Fat Wreck Chords |
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An Interview With ZERO 1 / HAL SPARKS: Hal talked with us about his debut album, his part as Tak (Nickelodeon), how he organizes his music collection, ghosts, his guitar heroes, and much more! Click image to view interview.
NARCOTOURIST: Cari, John and Brandon of the hot new band Narcotourist talked with us about the status of their upcoming debut album, their love of Win's Thai, what they think of the L.A. music scene, and lots more! Click image to view interview.
www.myspace.com/ ghostigital 5.31.07 Out Now - The Get Quick: Powerpop / Glam / Psychedelic "The Get Quick, a four-piece guitar based band from Philadelphia has joined the Rainbow Quartz roster with an eclectic new debut album produced by Mike Musmanno (Lilys). The album is filled with melodic rock and pop with wicked beats and killer guitar work. 'How The Story Goes' sounds like Urge Overkill and Roxy Music with snippets of BTO-like guitar runs and clever Talking Heads-like song structures. The record is full of hooks and horns, which come at you from all sides. Available online from the Rainbow Quartz Store." - RQ www.myspace.com/ thegetquick 5.30.07 Juliana Hatfield and Frank Smith: Alternative / Indie / Rock Juliana Hatfield and Frank Smith have just released their EP, 'Sittin In A Tree'. It's available now through Ye Olde Records. yeolderecords.com 5.30.07 Nick Rhodes Introduces Guitar: Official message: "Nick Rhodes, keyboardist with Duran Duran, has designed the world's first ever prototype video guitar, which will be auctioned for charity in London on Thursday, May 31, 2007." See it now: www.youtube.com/watch? v=ApiHLaZ6S0k&eurl= http%3A%2F%2Fblog% 2Emyspace%2Ecom%2 Fduranduran 5.29.07 Empusa: Industrial / Electro / Trance Check out their new song, 'Surrender'. www.myspace.com/empusa 5.29.07 Murder Capitol of the World: Rock / Powerpop / Alternative "Greg's new band is Murder Capitol of the World... the album, 'St. Jude's Revenge,' is scheduled for release in May '07." - Letters To Cleo www.myspace.com/ murdercapitoloftheworld 5.28.07 Memorial Day Update: Hey, we hope you all are having a nice Memorial Day weekend. There won't be any news today. Taking a break with families & friends. We are also working on finishing some music reviews we've started. All will be back to normal tomorrow. In the meantime, please have a fun AND safe day! 5.25.07 Making April: Alternative / Acoustic / Rock If you like Ben Folds Five and Michelle Branch, these guys are for you... Official message: "After an amazing two months of touring, we're back at home in New York writing our debut album. Over the next couple of weeks we are going to finally launch our Online Store as well as some footage we shot from the road. After selling out of our debut EP, we had a second batch pressed with the addition of 'Hurry Up & Wait' and 'Runaway World' - Acoustic." - Making April www.myspace.com/ makingapril 5.25.07 Uncut: Indie / Alternative / Rock Uncut hails from Toronto, Canada. Their song 'Kiss Me', from their most recent album 'Modern Currencies', "features the suave vocal stylings of Sammy K. Goldberg, with a special guest appearance by the lovely & talented Melissa Auf der Maur." www.myspace.com/ uncutband 5.25.07 Noirsable: Industrial / Electronica / Techno California's Noirsable describes their music as "sinosuidal sexyness." Check out their song 'Lucifer's Bargain'. It's like Goth elevator music! 'Destructive Interfe...' would be the perfect music for a dark video game, like Guantlet. www.myspace.com/ noirsable 5.24.07 The Bees: Indie / Alternative / Rock You can now pre-order the upcoming release from The Bees, 'High Society', by visiting awarestore.com. The new album hits U.S. stores on July 31st. www.myspace.com/ thebeesofficial 5.24.07 Mary Lee's Corvette: Pop / Rock / Folk Rock Official message: "A collection of MLC (Mary Lee's Corvette) songs from various cd's is being used to teach English in Taiwan! Most astonishing, 'The Status With Gladys' is being spotlighted to teach about discrimination. Never saw that one coming." maryleescorvette.com 5.24.07 Philpot: Rock / Indie / Alternative 'Hate Writes Better Than Love' is the new album from Philpot. It drops on June 19th. However, you can download it now from iTunes. www.philpotmusic.com 5.23.07 Societys Parasites: Punk Societys Parasites have been on the scene since 1997 but have just released their self-titled, debut album on Hellcat Records. Check 'em out! www.hell-cat.com/ artists/album/495 5.23.07 Bermuda Triangle: Electronica / Alternative / Electro Partial official decription: "Bermuda Triangle are a great live band, with their own unique mix of electronic and acoustic elements. Counting 5 members (including 2 vocalists on stage), their energetic live show has taken them to everything from small clubs to big festival scenes all over Europe." This Norwegian group produces some fantastic music! Visit their MySpace to hear them now. www.myspace.com/ norwegianbermuda 5.22.07 Loudon Wainwright III: 'Strange Weirdos: Music from and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up' was released today. www.lwiii.com 5.22.07 Every Move A Picture: Indie / Rock Every Move A Picture released 'Heart=Weapon' last year on V2 Records but we're new to them. If you are unfamiliar, may we suggest checking out their songs, 'Signs of Life' and 'Simple Lessons In Love And Secession'? They're quite good! www.myspace.com/ everymoveapicture 5.21.07 New From Battles: Electronic / Other 'Mirrored' is the 3rd Battles full-length release and it hits stores today! www.myspace.com/ battlestheband 5.21.07 New Maroon 5: Pop / Rock / Alternative Maroon 5's new release, 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' is out now. www.maroon5.com 5.18.07 Happy Birthday: Jack Johnson celebrates his birthday today. 5.18.07 Three 4 Tens: Psychedelic / Garage / Rock The new record by Three 4 Tens, 'Down The Way' (Rainbow Quartz), is out now! We love the new songs, 'I am the King' and 'Gold Medal Moment'! www.myspace.com/ three4tensmusic 5.17.07 Cajun Dance Party: Rock / Indie / Pop Official message: "Cajun website launched. Watch it grow over the next couple of weeks!" xxxx (Cajun Dance Party) www.cajundanceparty.com 5.17.07 Happy Birthday: Trent Reznor (NIN) celebrates his birthday today. 5.16.07 Anna Ternheim: Acoustic / Indie / Folk GORGEOUS! Oh my God, we love Anna Ternheim's music! Her song 'Lovers Dream' in particular is beyond stunning! Visit her MySpace to have a listen right now: myspace.com/ annaternheim Watch the lusciously dark and romantic video for 'Lovers Dream' by visiting: youtube.com/watch?v=zeb ZVO0Xo3g&eurl=http%3A% 2F%2Fprofile%2Emyspace %2Ecom%2Findex%2Ecfm %3Ffuseaction%3Duser% 2Eviewprofile%26friend ID%3D4103847 Her recent EP 'Lovers Dream & More Music for Psycotic Lovers' (Universal Music) is a must and can be purchased here: www.bengans.se/popup/ ternheim_lovers/popup_ mall_int.asp 5.16.07 Dandy Warhols Teaser: Official statement: "Be prepared for something amazing we're brewing here at The Oddy to pop up in the next couple of weeks... stay tuned." - The General (Dandy Warhols Watch here for that news in the near future: www.myspace.com/ thedandywarhols 5.16.07 The 88: Rock / Pop Official message: "The 88 (www.the88.net) have confirmed the inclusion of their song 'Coming Home' in retail giant Sears' upcoming television campaign, which kicked off May 13. The track hails from The 88's latest release, 'Over and Over'." www.myspace.com/the88 5.15.07 New Killing Joke: The new Killing Joke re-issues and unreleased tracks collection sets, 'Bootleg Vinyl Archive, Vol. 1' and 'Bootleg Vinyl Archive, Vol. 2', hit U.S. stores on May 22nd. 5.15.07 Confirmed Summerfest Highlights: These bands, that we're especially excited about, are confirmed to play Milwaukee's (WI) famous Summerfest Music Festival. Tickets and info: www.summerfest.com Steely Dan, Violent Femmes, and Wolfmother on June 28th. Shiny Toy Guns, Styx, and Silversun Pickups on June 29th. Rise Against on June 30th. Built to Spill and Local H on July 1st. Roger Waters and Social Distortion on July 2nd. Buddy Guy on July 3rd. Tool and on July 4th. Spoon!!!!, B.B. King, and Umphrey's McGee on July 5th Morris Day & The Time on July 6th. Guster, Collective Soul, Son volt, and Old 97s on July 7th. 5.14.07 Genitorturers: Metal / Industrial / Gothic Official message: "Genitorturers have completed tracking and are currently underway mixing the new CD... The majority of the album was recorded in the Genitorturers own Compound Studios with additional drum tracking at Tampa's Redroom studios. For more info please visit www.genitorturers.com!" 5.14.07 Zero 1 (featuring Hal Sparks): Metal / Rock / Powerpop Zero 1's album is now on iTunes. If you are not familiar, the amazingly talented Hal Sparks sings with them and plays lead guitar. www.myspace.com/ zero1band 5.11.07 New L7 News: Alternative / Rock / Grunge Official message: "Exciting news! L7 has a new official Myspace page. Come on by and be our "friend"!" myspace.com/l7official 5.11.07 New The The Single: Official message: "The new single from The The available now ONLY via download from the official site." www.thethe.com 5.11.07 New Air Traffic Single: Alternative / Pop / Rock We love these guys! They recently released a great single called, 'Charlotte' and a fantastic EP, 'Never Even Told Me Her Name'. Well, they've gotten our attention again with their new single, 'Shooting Star'. It's really, really good so give it a listen: myspace.com/airtraffic Their 'Shooting Star' single hits stores June 18th. Watch for their debut (full-length) album July 2nd! 5.10.07 Tim Ten Yen: Pop / Surf / Lounge Official message: "Tim Ten Yen's debut single 'Girl Number One' has nearly been released. You can download it now on itunes, or you can preorder the CD of 7" from Roughtrade Records." Love, Team Ten Yen We love the song, it's fantastic! You can hear it now by visiting: www.myspace.com/ timtenyen 5.10.07 Wilco's New Album: Rock / Acoustic / Folk Rock Watch on May 15th for Wilco's new release, 'Sky Blue Sky'. More info on amazon.com. 5.9.07 New Thrill Kill Kult Video: Official message: "Hey ya'll, We just posted the new video for 'TV Sista'... Check it out! It was done by none other than Groovie Mann himself. You can view a hi-rez version here: www.grooviemann.com . The audio is a remix by Buzz McCoy. You can download the full 9+ minute club version here: www.myspace.com/ buzzmccoy666 ." - My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult 5.9.07 New Mooney Suzuki: Garage / Rock / Classic Rock Official message: "The Mooney Suzuki's long-awaited 4th studio album 'Have Mercy' will be released June 19th on Elixia Records!!! And there will be MUCH touring to follow!!! If you want to know tour dates or when we are coming to your town / venue / country / continent / etc... please join our mailing list - there's a form on our profile page - we will send you all up-to-date touring info and you will be first to know!!! OK, thank you so much for all of your support and we will see you soon!" - The Mooney Suzuki! www.myspace.com/ themooneysuzuki 5.8.07 Sia (of Zero 7): Pop / Down-tempo / Electronica Sia's Live release, 'Lady Croissant' (recorded at The Bowery Ballroom, NY) was released in the UK today (on cd) and worldwide digitally. Count us lucky in the U.S. for getting it last month. It is awesome by the way!!! Visit the link below for music snips from the new release. www.myspace.com/ siamusic 5.8.07 Happy Birthday To...: Happy Birthday to Chris Frantz of Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club fame. 5.7.07 Depeche Mode Prank: The rumors are totally incorrect. Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode is NOT opening a restaurant. It was an official DM April Fools Day joke that's still causing confusion over a month later. Visit www.thebitterapple.com to view the fake restaurant's (The Bitter Apple) website (they even created a menu!). 5.7.07 New Fugitiv Song: Rock / Alternative / Pop Check out Fugitiv's new song, 'Crucify' by visiting: www.myspace.com/ fugitivonline 5.4.07 Bjork's 'Volta' Hits Monday: We're all very excited here about Bjork's upcoming release, 'Volta' (May 7th). Check out this official special page dedicated to it: http://unit.bjork.com/ specials/albums/volta 5.4.07 The White Stripes Pre-order: The new White Stripes single, 'Icky Thump', is due out June 19th but you can pre-order it now by visiting amazon.com. Check out the single's artwork by visiting: www.whitestripes.com/ IckyThump/single_art/ 5.4.07 New! Greatest HIM: H.I.M.'s 'And Love Said No: Greatest Hits 1997-2004' will be released May 8th. 5.3.07 Today Is World Press Freedom Day: "World Press Freedom Day is a day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights." - Wikipedia.org 5.3.07 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Indie Official message: "The new album is out worldwide now! Both the UK edition and the US iTunes version of 'Baby 81' include the bonus track, 'The Likes Of You'." - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club myspace.com/black rebelmotorcycleclub 5.3.07 Violent Femmes and Horns of Dilemma: Alternative / Punk / Emo Violent Femmes and Horns of Dilemma will be playing Milwaukee's Summerfest on June 28th. To see all of their upcoming tour dates visit: www.myspace.com/ pleasedonotgo 5.2.07 The Decemberists: Indie / Folk Rock Official message: "The Decemberists will be performing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC, Monday, July 9th! Please check local listings for more info." It's a long ways away - so crank out that calendar and make a note! www.decemberists.com 5.2.07 Creature Feature Is Totally Up Our Alley: Rock / Electro / Gothic Official message: "Hello Boils and Ghouls, we just put up another new song from our album... This one is called 'Six Foot Deep'. If you have some spare time, come by the page and give it a listen. Please leave us a comment too and let us know what you think of it." Have A Good One, ~CURTIS Rx~ (Creature Feature) Listen to & comment here: myspace.com/ creaturefeaturemusic 5.1.07 MC5 Biography: 'MC5, Sonically Speaking: A Tale of Revolution and Rock 'n' Roll' by Brett Callwood is available through Amazon UK. U.S. release date is unknown. UPDATE: "We're working on it. There are US publishers interested in putting it out, so it's just a matter of a deal being struck with my UK publisher. Hopefully it'll happen this year." Cheers, Brett Brett’s MySpace: www.myspace.com/ brettcallwood 5.1.07 Gwen Stefani Parody: Someone mailed this to us this morning. It's one of the most ridiculous things we have seen. It's so completely stupid - and that alone will make you laugh... or not. www.flowgo.com/index. cfm?action=view& id=12236&scid=0 5.1.07 Goldblade To Hit The Studio: Punk / Rockabilly / Ska Official message: "We are heading into the studio sometime in May to record the next album - expect a few tracks to appear here (myspace.com/goldblade) first." - Goldblade  ELECTRONIC Electronic Bernard Sumner (New Order, Joy Division) and Johnny Marr (Smiths, Modest Mouse) were Electronic. We loved their 1991 release, also called 'Electronic'! Highlights on this album are: 'Getting Away With It' (w/ Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys), 'Get The Message', 'Tighten Up', 'Reality', and 'Gangster'. |
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