November 2007 Archives

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11.30.07 MUSIC TO CHECK OUT

Here are the last 7 songs we've played in the office:

7) The Exotics
Hail from: Wisconsin
Surf / Rockabilly / Garage
'Jetsetter'
www.myspace.com/theexotics

6) Gomez
Hail from: The U.K.
Indie / Alternative / Blues
'How We Operate'
www.myspace.com/gomez

5) Pink Noise
Hail from: New York
Indie / Art Rock
'Unsomnia'
www.myspace.com/pinknoiseny

4) Kruder and Dorfmeister
Hail from: Another planet
Electronica / Dub / Drum & Bass
'Rollin on Chrome'
myspace.com/kruderanddorfmeister

3) White Rabbits
Hail from: New York
Tropical / Indie / Rock
'The Plot'
www.myspace.com/whiterabbits

2) Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
Hail from: California
Progressive / Folk / Classic Rock
'Street Fighter'
www.myspace.com/dustyrhodes

1) Barcelona
Hail from: Virginia
Indie / New Wave / Pop
'Studio Hair Gel'
www.myspace.com/barcelonadc

11.30.07 THIEVES IN SUITS

Pop / Indie / Other

"...Thieves In Suits are one of Scotland's newest bands. Formed in the summer of 2007 through a love of great pop music, the 3-piece write dark, edgy pop songs full of hooks, great dynamics and tense atmospherics." - Official website

We really like their song, 'To The Bone' and look forward to hearing more from them.
www.myspace.com/thievesinsuits

11.29.07 GOSLING

Rock / Experimental / Powerpop

If you are not already familiar with Gosling, we highly recommend giving a listen to their songs, 'Mr. Skeleton Wings' and 'Stealing Stars'. Both tracks appear on their first full-length album, 'Here Is...' (V2 Records).
www.myspace.com/gosling

11.29.07 OPPRESSED LOGIC

Punk / Hardcore / Punk

"Been pissing off the pc punk scene for over 13 years now!" - Official website

No better time than now to suggest a listen to Oppressed Logic's 'Get the Fuck Off' and 'US Attacked'. Click below to hear them now.
www.myspace.com/oppressedlogic

11.28.07 CORE

Rock / Progressive / Alternative

We don't know much about L.A.'s Core yet but we love what we're hearing. There are moments while listening to 'Venomous' that we hear some Korn and Dog Fashion Disco qualities. 'Wounded' is another great song that has a slight NIN feel. Listen to these tunes now by visiting myspace.com/thecentercore.

11.28.07 LITTLEHORSE - LIVE ON WORLD AIDS DAY

Rock / Pop / Latin

Official message: "Just wanted to quickly remind you that LittleHorse is appearing LIVE on Sirius Satellite Radio on OUTQ (Sirius 109) this Saturday, Dec. 1st, for WORLD AIDS DAY 2007. We are very excited, as it should be a great concert with some other really cool performers, and of course, a very important day of awareness. The concert starts at 12pm EST. Here's the blurb and a link to find out more:

www.sirius.com/outq

WORLD AIDS DAY 2007: OutQ In The Morning with Larry Flick presents its second annual "celebration of life and hope" on World AIDS Day 2007 – Saturday, December 1. Beginning at 12 pm ET, tune in for a day-long special featuring discussions with medical experts and pioneering activists, listener calls and experiences. Plus, you'll also hear an interview with Madonna and exclusive performances by some of pop music's top artists including Cyndi Lauper, Indigo Girls, Travis, Joss Stone, Erasure's Andy Bell, Jimmy Somerville, Marc Cohn, Leann Rimes, LittleHorse and more!"

If you don't have Sirius, you can go to www.sirius.com to download a web player. Tune in!"

We love LittleHorse's songs, 'The Final Problem' & 'I Want Your Love'. Click below to listen to them now.
www.myspace.com/littlehorseband

11.28.07 THE WILDBIRDS

Rock / Classic Rock / Blues

"In the backwoods of Wisconsin, in a small cabin 20 miles from even the nearest logging road, 4 lads found a way to escape the city. Unsatisfied with any prior attempts of creating the music that stirred them, they finally found it here." - Official website

The Wildbirds are in our backyard and we couldn't be happier. There's just a pinch of Kings of Leon in their style. You'll love their songs 'Suzanna' and 'Shake Shake' too. Click below to listen to them now.
www.myspace.com/thewildbirds

11.27.07 GANG OF FOUR

Post-Punk / Funk-Rock / Other

Partial official message: "The Gang of Four are back in the studio working on new songs and recordings for release in 2008.

Dave Allen is posting about the process of writing and recording and also posting rough takes of the new songs to his blog as the band work their way through all the ideas on the table. At the end of the message is a link to a MP3 of the first rough recording."
www.pampelmoose.com/mspeaks/?p=1171

11.27.07 MONOCLE

Pop / Electro

Official message: "New Album Out! The proud members of your favorite auditory-lotion lathering mystery sensual cinema pop unit are thrilled to announce the release of our new album and impassioned debut full-length, 'Outer Sunset'; featuring eleven pop arrangements setting about a moonlight requisition to capture and cradle your acute desire to fly.

'Outer Sunset', to be officially released on November 27th with Hidden Shoal Recordings, will be available for download primarily at www.music.hiddenshoal.com, as well as Amazon digital, eMusic, Rhapsody, and Itunes." - Monocle
www.myspace.com/monoclemusic

11.27.07 OUR BABBLE

I don't know what it is about infomercial / commercial jackass Billy Mays but he completely gets under my skin. He is everywhere and selling everything. Oddly, my "miracle" bottle of OxiClean won't get rid of him.

Would love to get out to South x Southwest this next year but doubt it'll happen. Trying to plan a trip to England for September 2008 though. I pretty much say this every year though.

Have you seen the new Morrissey Christmas ornament (http://morrissey.shop.bravadousa.com)? Well, I HAD to get one. Yes, some may gasp at its message, 'I have forgiven Jesus', others may think it needed to be said. Either way, it's a Morrissey ornament!!! - Stacy

11.26.07 ROSETTA STONE - FREE DOWNLOADS

Gothic / Alternative / Industrial

Official message: "Free downloads (myspace.com/undertherosettastone). All songs on Rosetta (Stone) profile available for free download...

Sick of record labels... can't keep track of royalties - and they make your songs available all over the internet and don't inform you." - porl

* That's very cool of them to be giving away many songs for free but as a token of your appreciation, perhaps you can purchase one or two songs off of their SnoCap shop located at:
myspace.com/undertherosettastone

11.26.07 CHRIS SQUIRE

Classic Rock / Progressive / Rock

Release date: 3rd December 2007
Chris Squire's 'Swiss Choir'

Official message: "In the pre Pop Idol era, where instant opportunities for fame were few, one young boy found his first musical inspiration singing in a church choir. This choirboy’s love of ecclesiastical music harmony would change the face of music... unlike today’s shooting star wannabes he would go on to achieve 18 Gold Albums, 9 Platinum Albums and 3 Multi Platinum Albums, a Grammy and provide his distinctive vocals and bass playing for the legendary band Yes – Stadiums would no longer be just sporting venues, the Ford Transit would be replaced by the fleet of articulated trucks and you could knit a sweater in the time it took to play one track.

It is 2007 and Chris has decided to come full circle and release this unique album reworking classic baroque Xmas carols. He is joined by the influential former guitarist of Genesis, Steve Hackett, who is no stranger to worldwide success himself and the sublime vocal beauty of The English Baroque Choir.

The 13 tracks on this new Album steer from the darkly Gothic cinematic Medieval German of 'Personent Hodie' to joyous takes on 'Ding Dong Merrily On High' and 'I Saw Three Ships'. The bonus track is his 1981 Christmas classic - 'Run With The Fox'.

The only member of Yes who has appeared in all of their line ups, performing on their hits 'Roundabout' and 'Owner of a Lonely Heart', winning many “best bass player in the world” awards over the years, he also had huge success with his solo album 'Fish Out Of Water' and formed the band XYZ with Jimmy Page when Led Zeppelin disbanded.

Chris is appearing in a super group of Rick Wakeman, Paul Rogers and Keith Emerson as support to Led Zeppelin at the London 02 on December 10th and a much talked about classic line up Yes world tour is likely to be announced soon.

Though no actual Swiss choirs were used or harmed in the making of this album, don’t try saying “Chris Squire’s Swiss Choir” three times!"
www.chrissquire.net

11.26.07 REMIX FOR TO MY BOY

Powerpop / Electro / Showtunes

Official message: "If anyone would like to remix our song 'I Am Xray' - we have made the vocal available to download... if we like what you do we'll put it on our player (myspace.com/tomyboy) and big you up." -Vitesse xxx (To My Boy)
www.zshare.net/download/5179712666d4fa/

11.23.07 DANNY MICHEL

Folk Rock / Experimental / Pop

We just heard Danny Michel's music for the first time an hour ago and had to write about him right away! This Canadian genius has completely cold-cocked us with his charm and song. You must in the very least have a listen to 'White Lightning' (currently a free download!) and 'Black Tornados'.
www.myspace.com/dannymichel

11.23.07 CHAPEL OF THIEVES

Rock / Gothic / Punk

We really like 'Swamp' and 'Minus You', off of the new Chapel of Thieves album, 'Haunted Hearts'. Click below for music samples and purchase information. More music clips can also be found on their official MySpace (myspace.com/chapelofthieves).
http://cdbaby.com/cd/chapelofthieves

11.23.07 SQUEEZE & GLENN TILBROOK

Pop / Indie

Official message: "Squeeze have formed their own record label 'Love Records'. Their first release is 'Five Live', a live performance CD recorded during their summer 2007 USA tour.

This is available from all the shows starting on Saturday 24th November, in the shops from 26th November, and from the shops at quixoticrecords.com and glenntilbrook.com from NOW! Catalogue number is LVRCD001.

From next Monday you will also be able to download additional free tracks from squeezeofficial.com.

Glenn's 2nd demo CD, 'In The Sky Above/The Demo Tapes 1993-1998' will also be available soon. Hopefully by Monday 3rd December from the shows, in the shops and from our online shops. Confirmation of definate release date to follow shortly." - Quixotic

11.22.07 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Wishing you and yours a very nice Thanksgiving day. We're taking a break today (no news).

11.21.07 THE VERA VIOLETS

Rock / Psychedelic / Shoegaze

Tonevendor calls The Vera Violets "Florida's premier shoegaze trio." We completely love the handful of songs we've heard from them so far! There's a dash of Dandy Warhols, Love & Rockets, and Jesus & Mary Chain, among others, sprinkled in with their own style.

A couple of our favorite tunes are 'Lights Out' and 'Lighthead Crash'. Listen to them now by visiting myspace.com/theveraviolets.

11.21.07 AM-BOY

Other / Ambient / Experimental

Official message: "Attacknine Records is proud to present Am-boy's 'Horrible Oracle Blessedness', 16 tracks of addictive Technicolor synth-tunes, and the latest dose from a body of work that has earned him the title of "Walt Disney on Acid". Am-boy is coastal NJ's Forrest Wolf, and ‘Horrible Oracle Blessedness’ is his third full-length release.

Perhaps more so than ever before, ‘Horrible Oracle Blessedness’ is filled with his trademark sugary hooks and pristine production that will leave you with a smile on your face and a head full of melodies you won’t stop humming. Forrest grew up on a steady dose of his father's scratched and worn to perfection record collection that paved the way for his future musical endeavors." - Tonevendor
http://tonevendor.com/cart.php?add=27649
http://www.myspace.com/amboy

11.21.07 BENEFIT FOR STRUMMERVILLE

A Tribute to Joe Strummer and Benefit for Strummerville (The Joe Strummer Foundation For New Music):

Saturday, December 22nd 2007
The Key Club
9039 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
www.keyclub.com
(310) 274-5800

Doors: 8pm
Show: 9pm
$25
15+

Love And Rockets
La Plebe
Zander Schloss & The Wilderness Years
Three Bad Jacks
David J
Hellride (featuring Mike Watt, Steven Perkins & Peter Distefano)
The Devildolls Rock 'n' Roll Street Gang

Tickets on sale now!!!
myspace.com/endlessstrummer

11.20.07 ELECTRIC COLONY

Shoegaze / Industrial / New Wave

Official message: "The album is out now!!! Click on the album link (www.indiepool.com/) to proceed to Indie Pool's online store! Stay tuned for more details!" - Electric Colony
www.myspace.com/electriccolony

11.20.07 GHOSTS OF TELEVISION

Trance / Zouk

We love the new single by Ghosts of Television, 'City of Painless Childbirth!' The song will be featured on their upcoming EP, 'Furthest Village From The Sun.'

Unfortunately for all of us, we have to wait to buy. "That (EP) will NOT be out until next year sometime." Visit myspace.com/ghostsoftelevision to listen to the track now.

11.20.07 THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE - BE IN THEIR VIDEO (NY)

Alternative / Electronica / Industrial

Official message: "Open casting call for extras in TBM's next music video!

We will be shooting a music video for a song from the new The Birthday Massacre album in NYC on December 8th and 9th. The video will be directed by Dan Ouellette who did the music video for the song 'Blue.' The video is set in a school with students and a teacher. We need to fill our classroom with students.

All extras will be wearing strange scary face masks with large numbers on the front of them during the scenes. All extras will be wearing student uniforms which the production will provide. Some specific clothing items may be required (for instance, plain black pants.) Extras will be asked to act during scenes as directed.

Each shoot day will be 12 hours long. Food will be provided for the duration. There is the possibility that a shoot day may be shorter than 12 hours once exact scheduling has been determined. For the time being, however, the producers need a commitment of 12 hours on both days, 8th and 9th. TBM will be present throughout the weekend shoot.

Additional information, including location address, directions, etc. will be sent to you as it becomes available. Some transportation may be provided.

To qualify please send:

Name
Photo (keep it simple, one clear photo under 100k)
Age
Email address
Gender
Exact sizes (shirt size, waist size, pants size, shoe size, height and weight for the costume department.)

Send all of the above info to: tbmcasting@yahoo.com .

All extras must be in the NYC area or be staying in the NYC during that weekend.

Please remember: The producers need a commitment of 12 hours (all day) on both Dec. 8th and 9th.

TBM will be happy to do pictures with you in costume and on set so that you have a souvenir of the shoot. This should be fun!!!"
www.TheBirthdayMassacre.com

11.19.07 PUDDLE OF MUDD CONTEST

Rock / Alternative / Other

Official message: "Hey everyone, here is a chance to win a CD of ours. Our amazing management company Indegoot is giving away a prize pack!

PLEASE READ ALL RULES!

Here at Indegoot we are having an awesome post-Thanksgiving themed contest. We are giving away Indegoot prize packs with CDs from Puddle of Mudd, Chevelle, Saliva, Deepfield, Operator, Halestorm, Robert Fortune, God or Julie, God Fires Man, and other Indegoot goodies...

Click below for all the info, and also don't forget to add Indegoot as a friend to find out about other give aways, more CDs, tickets,and who knows what else!" - Puddle of Mudd
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=
60022366&blogID=330407691

11.19.07 J0HNNY (THE MEDIC DROID)

Pop / Electronic / Other

Official message: "J0hnny Droid, now just J0hnny, (an ex-member of The Medic Droid), after leaving The Medic Droid in late October '07 under irreconcilable differences, is working on a solo album effort for summer of 2008.

The music will be a variety of styles between pop / dance / & electro rock. Expect music to be heard on the artist's Myspace (myspace.com/j0hnnymusic) in early 2008. The artist releases statments saying he will go on tour as a solo artist along with taking on positions of recording & producing, vocals and all other instruments for the album."

11.19.07 STEEL TRAIN

Indie / Rock

Official message: "Hey guys, next week we will be doing two special in-store performances.

The first one is December 1st at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ. We play at 3:30 PM sharp, so get in early!!

51 Lafayette Rd.
Fords, NJ 08863
732-225-7717

Then join us on December 4th at Looney Tunes CD Store in Long Island, NY. We'll be kicking off the grand re-opening of the store and we go on at 7 PM sharp!

Looney Tunes CD Store
31 Brookvale Ave.
West Babylon, NY 11704

See you all there!" - ST (Steel Train)
www.myspace.com/steeltrain

11.16.07 THROBBING GRISTLE 7-DVD BOX SET

Industrial / Experimental / Other

Partial official message: "Throbbing Gristle (Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson, Genesis P. Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti) finally release the much talked about live DVD box set on Christmas Eve 2007.

Featuring 10 full shows, most never-before-seen, ranging from the fascinating beginnings in 1979, by way of the classic videos of Oundle and Heathen Earth, and including the notorious RE~TG 're-grouping' 23 years later at London's Astoria Theatre in Spring 2004, as well as three more recent remarkable concerts, now available with a variety of newly mastered audio tracks including 5.1, binaural and conventional stereo. TGV comes packaged in a deluxe box with a 64-page book, all designed by Peter Christopherson.

The DVD set, numbered & limited to 2000 copies is initially only available from the TG store. If pre-ordered directly from the band, deliveries should be in time for Christmas.

Pre-order:
www.throbbing-gristle.com."

11.16.07 RAMMSTEIN & FEELING B

Partial official news: "Transport and arrangement problems should no longer be a problem with your new Rammstein bag! Depending on your mood, the turntable pocket flip, which has two different styles, can be switched. 2 styles...

18 years after the fall of the "Mauer," the probably most interesting and extensive booklet of all ages is going to be released with 'Grün & Blau'. On 150 pages the old Feeling B – the punk band in which Flake and Paul wrote music history in Eastern Germany already – is going to be evoked, including a lot of entertaining time documents and stories. Fresh baked, digitised and mastered, a retrospect including seven rediscovered, until now unreleased songs, is going to be published. A nice piece of History for the personal use and to give away!"
www.rammsteinshop.de/catalog

11.15.07 DEEPSKY SHOW DATES

Electronica / Progressive / Trance

"For 15 years, Los Angeles-based Jason Blum has wielded this magic, working under the moniker Deepsky to transcend the boundaries of electronic music with an impeccable blend of heart-stopping melody and rhythmic intensity that fuels headphones, car stereos and massive PA systems with equal effectiveness." - Official website

Upcoming Shows:

Nov. 16th 10:00P, FunXion @
Forbidden City - Los Angeles, CA

Nov. 23rd 10:00P, Club Eden
Charlotte, North Carolina

Dec. 1st 10:00P, Honey
Salt Lake City, Utah
myspace.com/deepskymusic

11.15.07 THE STERNS

Pop / Other

"Boston based quintet The Sterns exemplify the knack for masterful song craft, strapping studio work ethic and a get-in-the-van-and-go DIY mentality." - Official website

The Sterns state Elvis Costello, among many others, has been an influence. This especially comes across in their song, 'Papa, You're in Your Prime'. Despite, our favorites are 'Buffer Zone' and 'All Saints'. These songs appear on their 'Sinners Stick Together' release (2007, Omnirox). Visit www.myspace.com/thesterns to listen to these tracks now.

11.15.07 MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE

Alternative / Punk / Electronica

Official message: "Metropolis Records is set to release the Expanded & Remastered version of 'You'll Rebel To Anything' in North America on January 22nd, 2008.

Metropolis has added the album to their site (www.metropolis-mailorder.com) so that you can order the CD now (as a holiday gift, perhaps), and it will ship to you as soon as it becomes available (which to be exact, is the end of January 2008). As an added bonus, they are offering the album plus a shirt for just $16.98..." - Mindless Self Indulgence

11.14.07 OFFICIAL MIKA DVD

Pop / Rock / Powerpop

Official message: "'Live in Cartoon Motion' is now out in the shops to buy.

This is MIKA's first official DVD release and captures his show at the L'Olympia venue in Paris in front of 4000 fans. It was made by Matt Askem, who has previously worked with Muse, Paul Weller, Lenny Kravitz and David Bowie. It was shot in high definition using 10 cameras with 5.1 surround sound.

It includes 13 tracks as below as well as 52 minutes of a previously unseen documentary that captures MIKA's antics around the world over the last year. The tracks are:

1. Relax, Take It easy
2. Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)
3. My Interpretation
4. Billy Brown
5. Any Other World
6. Stuck In The Middle
7. Ring Ring
8. Sweet Dreams
9. Holy Johnny
10. Happy Ending
11. I Want You Back
12. Love Today
13. Lollipop

Enjoy." Love, Mikasounds
www.mikasounds.com

11.14.07 MINISTRY'S FINAL WORLD TOUR

Industrial / Metal / Rock

Official message: "Ministry announces their final world tour, 'C U LaTouR', with Special Guests Meshuggah and opening act Hemlock. Ministry kicks off the North American leg of 'C U LaTouR' in Vancouver on March 28, 2008, stopping in a limited engagement 33 major market cities through mid-May, ending the U.S. leg in Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen's hometown of Chicago in early May. Ministry then heads off to play the principal European festivals as well as choice club dates beginning late May stretching through to July.

Exclusive limited-time pre-sale tickets for the North American 'C U LaTouR,' offered by Music Today (www.ministry.tickets.musictoday.com), go on sale this Thursday, November 15. Exclusive Special Limited Access VIP tickets will also be available for purchase during the pre-sale, offering advance doors, seating, meet & greets and souvenir 13th Planet gift bags. More details regarding the pre-sale will be announced shortly.

The 'C U LaTouR' touring line-up features Ministry's founder Al Jourgensen joined onstage by guitarists Tommy Victor (Prong) and Sin Quirin (Revolting Cocks), keyboardist John Bechdel (AoTW, False Icons, ex-Prong), and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ex-Megadeth, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, ex-Alice Cooper). Static X's Tony Campos has recently stepped in to fulfill bass duties on behalf of the recently departed Ministry / Killing Joke bassist Paul Raven. Joining the Ministry clan as a Special Featured Artist will be Fear Factory / Ascension of The Watchers vocalist Burton C. Bell. Main support is Swedish experimental metal band Meshuggah and the opening act is the U.S.-based Hemlock.

For its spectacular two-and-a-half-hour 'C U LaTouR' set, Ministry will perform tracks from 'The Last Sucker' as well as songs that revisit the band's rich and provocative 30-year musical history. Archival Ministry videos plus other visual elements of alchemy, Christianity, politics and other topics aligned with Ministry will be incorporated into a special video presentation, produced by Ministry music video and Wicked Lake feature film director Zach Passero that will change night to night.

As is expected from a Ministry show, you just never know what surprise guests will jump on stage for a song or two. "A Ministry tour is a traveling circus," states Jourgensen. "When we roll into town, everyone hides their daughters, but the freaks roll out the red carpet and a friend or two pops up on stage to add some spice and mayhem to the show. We never know who's gonna walk through the dressing room door at sound check. We rehearse a bunch of 'extra' songs just in case so-and-so shows up..."

Confirmed dates for Ministry's 2008 'C U LaTouR' are available on the Ministry Myspace Page (myspace.com/ministrymusic), the Thirteenth Planet Myspace Page (myspace.com/13thplanetrecords) and the C U La TouR Page (thirteenthplanet.com/ministry/tour/). Additional dates and cities are yet to be announced. The C U La TouR Page will be updated with more official tour information as things are confirmed so check it often."

11.14.07 SUGARHILL & KURTIS BLOW

Cool Hip Hop

Official message: "Sugarhill and Kurtis Blow on Tour!

Yes, That is right folks - First time in 20 years. Sugarhill and Kurtis Blow have joined forces and plan to tour Feb. and March of 2008 in Europe. The Hip Hop Anniversary Tour with Grand Wizard Theadore. Get your dates now!" - Kurtis Blow camp
myspace.com/mastergeenwondermike

11.13.07 DEAD 50S

Rock / Rockabilly / Punk

"The Dead 50s is an original punk rock ensemble from central Pennsylvania who is not out to win a Grammy, rather to have a good time and influence the young adult audience to do the same and appreciate who they are while still being aware of the issues surrounding them." - Official website

We totally dig what we've heard from these guys so far. Songs like 'This is the Life' and 'Ray Holiday' are favorites here.
www.myspace.com/dead50scw

11.13.07 THE DOGBONES

Grunge / Punk / Rock

"The Dogbones are looking for bones...

I'm always hunting for bones because they're beautiful and I think you can make amazing art out of them... this time I'm trying to collect as many as I can to cover the drum kit/s (tastefully done of course). So, if you're a meat eater (unlike me) bring me your bones! Anyone who brings me bones will get a free beer on The Dogbones (or anyone wanting to donate / sell bones to the band can do so by contacting us via www.myspace.com/thedogbonesuk!

Bringing us your Sunday roast bones that you would have chucked in the bin is cool but obviously we don't want you to kill stuff. Thanx." n.b.

11.13.07 DAVE STEPHENS - FREE ALBUM DOWNLOADS

Rock / Alternative / Powerpop

"In an effort to spread the word about his music, Dave (Stephens) is offering these free downloads of his two albums." - Official website

Download here: www.davestephens.ca/
Music clips: www.myspace.com/davestephensmusic

11.12.07 STOLEN GEAR - SPOONER

Progressive / Funk / Rock

Earlier this week, THREE of my guitars were stolen from my band's rehearsal space in the Rothrock building (10th and Peach, PA). They were:

- Fender Telecaster (vintage sunburst, white pickguard, maple neck)
- Alvarez AJ90 jumbo acoustic (blonde, w/ built-in electronics)
- Epiphone Thunderbird bass guitar (dark sunburst w/ rosewood fretboard)

Apparently it happened sometime between Monday at 3pm and Wednesday at 7 when I showed up to find our door open and my things gone. Needless to say, we've already moved out.

Luckily, I have insurance on my instruments (the policy just cleared this week, amazingly). However, these were some of my very first guitars... my dad bought me one, and the other I used in my very first professional band and played over 200 shows with it. They have a lot of sentimental value to me.

If you know of ANYTHING - a rumor, a whisper in the air, a suspicion, a theory - please let me know. I have the serial numbers of all the instruments, and also, they each have distinguishing characteristics - I can tell it's them from 100 feet away. Also, if one of your friends or someone you see happens to have a brand-new guitar matching any described above, let me know... it may or may not be mine, but at this point, I'm suspicious of just about anyone and everyone.

Again, these mean A LOT to me, and I want nothing more than their safe return. Thank you for anything you can do, even if it's just emotional support." - Rick (Spooner)
www.myspace.com/spoonerband

11.12.07 THE ANIX

Alternative / Pop / Electro

Official message: "New demo - 'If Time Were My Device'. Check it out people!" - The Anix

Watch for their new CD in March of 2008. I really like the few songs I've heard so far! Favorites? Hard to pick. Right now I'd say 'Nothing Forever', 'Long Way Out', and 'A Reason to Lust'. Not only will I be getting the CD, I'll also have to pick up a poster - these 4 fellas are VERY handsome. Unbelievably.
www.myspace.com/theanix

11.12.07 BLIND BEFORE DAWN

Industrial / Gothic / New Wave

Official message: "For those people who wish to order our debut album 'Distance' online (limited only to 500 copies-no more are planned for sale), you can now order the CD at the following link: www.demonicarts.co.uk ." - Blind Before Dawn

Official MySpace:
myspace.com/blindbeforedawnofficialreadd

11.8.07 THE PIGEON DETECTIVES - NEW SINGLE

Rock / New Wave / Alternative

Official message: "'I Found Out' is coming out on November 12th. We re-recorded the track with Stephen Street of Blur / The Smiths and more recently Babyshambles fame last month.

The single comes out on 2 vinyls, CD and digital formats with exclusive brand new b-sides." - The Pigeon Detectives
www.myspace.com/thepigeondetectives

11.8.07 WE GHOSTS

Acoustic / Indie / Ambient

Official message: "Added a whole bunch of new shows -including the first one of our UK tour '08. Check 'em out (www.myspace.com/weghosts)!"

We Ghosts is soothing but with some attitude. 'The Healer' - the vocals on this song sound a bit like what you'd get if you mixed Dido's and Melissa Etheridge's together. Hear 'The Healer' now by clicking below:
www.myspace.com/weghosts

11.8.07 NEW FROM :GOLGATHA:

Gothic / Electronic / Ambient

Offical message: "Founded in 2004 by Christoph Donarski and S. Marleni, :Golgatha: began in the dark realms of ambient-drones and continually developed their use of acoustic instruments to create a unique mixture of organic and electronic elements. After two acclaimed albums on the subject of heroism, 'Tales of Transgression & Sacrifice' marks a certain change of course in the music of :Golgatha: in a psychonautic trip from ritual-drumming via multi-textured soundscapes up to catchy folk-songs this album appears even more sensual, erotic and fascinating than before.

Due to the very exclusive artwork this CD is a little bit more expensive than our standards." - Cold Meat Industry
www.coldmeat.se/mailorderitem.asp?id=2173

11.7.07 DEAD DISCO VIDEO & UPDATE

Indie / Psychobilly / Emo

"We have some brand new merch online... we have new t-shirts, bags, badges and even limited edition necklaces, check them out (www.deaddisco.co.uk)!" - Dead Disco
www.myspace.com/deaddiscohq

11.7.07 THE MARCH VIOLETS - HOMECOMING SHOW!!

Gothic / Punk / Other

The March Violets
Saturday, Dec. 8 2007
Doors 7pm
Leeds (UK) Metropolitan University

Partial official message: "A very special one off gig, featuring '80's Leeds' dark / gothic / punk drum machine band, The March Violets.

Simon [vox], Rosie [vox] and Tom [guitar] have decided to return to the source for this show only [and who knows, it could all implode again if they stretched it too far] but they have recorded their first new material in decades and will be hurling it out at the gig... along with the old favourites of course.

These new tracks are available to buy on limited edition CD from the band's Myspace page (myspace.com/officialmarchviolets) but can only be collected at the gig itself. Later this week the band will release an exclusive preview mix of new track, ‘Better Looking,’ on their Myspace.

Buy your ticket at myspace.com/officialmarchviolets THEN tell your friends. This is the cheapest online option and in addition, fans can also purchase the new Violets CD at a discount along with their tickets.

To Avoid Confusion... there are rumours that we are doing other shows. We have no plans to do any more, just this one. This is it."

11.7.07 ANOTHER BABBLE

Finger Eleven's song 'Paralyzer' - I swear that they are knowingly paying tribute to Air Supply on that song. The very beginning of 'Paralyzer' sounds very similar to the 'Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh' that appears 14 or 15 seconds into Air Supply's 'Lost in Love'. Is this them showing a little humor or am I way off?

What is it with the Sci-Fi Channel? Everytime I record something from that channel on DVR the last 5 minutes are cut off. What the heck's the point of watching something if the ending is never learned? Well, I've finally smartened up. Now every time I record a Twilight Zone or something, I have to record the next program as well in order to get the last 5 minutes of the previous program. I may have babbled about this before - it's been under my skin, for some ridiculous reason, for a long time.

Is Prince really looking to sue his fan sites too (for using photos - including those of album covers and such)? That's the talk on the radio today. I cannot imagine it but if so, I have to wonder what on earth he is thinking. It's free promotion - and you are nothing without your fans. It just can't be true.

I cannot watch enough Gordon Ramsay (in regards to Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares)! I'm just curious as to why they show Gordon changing his shirt in (seemingly) every episode of RKN? Is it to make us girls sick with lust or does he have "Oprah Syndrome" (where, in her case, she can't help but want to appear on every cover of her magazine)? - Stacy

11.6.07 CURSIVE

Indie / Rock / Punk

Official message: "Hey y'all. We just released a 'Bad Sects' Remix today. It is available (http://store.saddle-creek.com) on 180 gram vinyl with a free download card. Our new friend Camm was kind of enough to put together an amazing design for 'Bad Sects' which you can see here (www.cursivearmy.com/03/images/BSCover.jpg).

The music is also available digitally on iTunes etc.. but the vinyl is way cooler and you get the music digitally with it anyway." - Cursive
www.myspace.com/cursive

11.6.07 NEW SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES BOOK

Official message: "An in depth, chronological look at every song that the Siouxsie & The Banshees released or performed, as recorded by the press and the band themselves. Includes artwork, photographs, release dates, chart positions, reviews, tour dates and much more.

Learn more at the Songs: From The Edge Of The World MySpace page (www.myspace.com/247748102) or order your copy direct exclusively through lulu.com ."

11.6.07 LATEXXX TEENS LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT

Industrial / Metal / Rock

Official message: "Special Filth & Fury pre-order...

Latexxx Teens Filth & Fury t-shirt available now! Click here (www.myspace.com/latexxxteens) & you will be redirected to LXT myspace page, where you can choose your size (From xs to xl) and get your t-shirt!!! Pack will be delivered after 20th November. Remember, Filth & Fury t-shirt is a limited edition!!! Dressed to Kill, Dressed by LXT.

Also available on LXT digital store: 'Moloko & Ultra-Violence' special edition, including cd, sticker, pin & signed poster."

11.5.07 STEREO MCS

Hip Hop / Electronica / Alternative

Official message: "Everything you ever wanted to know about Stereo MCs.....

Some time ago we asked you to get in touch with questions of whatever you wanted to know about us. We picked the best questions and you can now see our part 1 of our answers on a video clip on our Myspace page (myspace.com/stereomcsofficial).

Part 2 to come soon so stay tuned. Enjoy. Peace!" - Nick and Rob
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUIqoemqEqA

11.5.07 NEW VON BONDIES

Indie / Alternative / Rock

Official message: "NEW EP - The only place to get our new EP is at one of these shows." - The Von Bondies

11/7 Boston, Mass. - Middle East
  (downstairs)
11/8 Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw @ The
  Polish
11/9 New York, NY - The Filmore
  NY
11/11 Toronto, Canada - Phoenix
  Concert Theatre
11/14 Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
www.myspace.com/vonbondies

11.5.07 JULIETTE'S BLOG (JULIETTE & THE LICKS)

Rock / Alternative / Other

"Brazil Brazil Brazil! It was everything people say it is. We played 2 amazing shows, the first in Rio which had such an amazing energy I was totally blown away by the Licks Love from the crowd. It already was a special occasion considering Brazil was one of the first places I'd always hoped to go since starting the band. And there we were 4 years later. We made it. I felt like it was a real milestone for us..."

Read the rest of Juliette's blog by visiting:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=244
7021&blogID=325954337

11.2.07 OTEP THANKS THEIR FANS

Metal / Rock / Experimental

"In times like these, when artists are so often caught in the shadow of some megaton industry-generated celeb-utard who doesn't write or necessarily perform their own music, we are overwhelmed and ecstatic by the response to 'The Ascension'.

Personally, this is one of the most fulfilling times in my entire life made even more special by sharing it with all of you. Thank you for supporting our music, message, and music." - In art, Otep Shamaya
www.myspace.com/otep

11.2.07 DOMIANA

Gothic / Psychobilly / New Wave

"Domiana is 21st century grand guignol Whorrorshow Cabaret. Faust-Wave subliminal theatre, Retrofuture decadence. Cinematic and dramatic, It is the soundtrack for the decline and fall." - Official website

What a purple velvet carpet ride Domiana is! I mean, it's just fantastically mystical, raw, sexy, and odd. 'Whorrorshow' is a favorite. Click below to listen to them now:
www.myspace.com/domiana

11.2.07 FINALLY, AN ASTRA HEIGHTS ALBUM!

Rock / Indie / Pop

Official message: "Astra Heights' major label debut album 'Good Problems' will be released on iTunes, Tuesday, November 13th."

Until then, check out their songs, 'The March' and 'Choices' by clicking below:
www.myspace.com/astraheights

11.1.07 THE RINSE

Rock / Indie / Pop

"Brazen pop. Cheeky Baroque. Rude Love. The Rinse are a tug-of-war between London and Brooklyn, dance and rock, brains and loins. But you'll forget to worry about just what their deal is the minute you join them on the dance floor." - Official website

We're totally digging The Rinse! Just in crazy-psycho love with the songs we've heard so far... especially 'Beware the Moon' and 'Sea of Life'. Click on the link below to have a listen. Some of their songs are available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and emusic.
www.myspace.com/therinse

11.1.07 LENNY KRAVITZ

Rock

"My fellow Love Revolutionaries! I've been busy hitting the streets spreading the Good Word! Just wanted you to know my first 2 singles - 'I'll Be Waiting' and 'Bring It On' will be at radio! I want to make sure you all have a chance to experience the Love Revolution so listen for it. Thanks for the Love!" Love, Lenny (Kravitz)
www.lennykravitz.com
www.lennykravitz.com/banners/lenny_k_300.jpg

11.1.07 CHARLIE LOUVIN - SCHUBAS (CHICAGO) VISIT & GIVEAWAYS

Country / Gospel / Other

Official message: "Charlie Louvin will be stopping by Schubas on the 16th of December, and we're so excited about it we just had to give away his new self-titled and well-reviewed album (featuring a bevy of guests including Jeff Tweedy, Elvis Costello, Will Oldham and George Jones) to our best friends (read: you guys)!

Two copies are up for grabs, and you can enter to get one by sending an email to contest@schubas.com with the subject line "I'm Louvin It!", your name, address, and phone number. Don't worry, we won't use it for anything other than giving you this album for free. Check the jukebox for a couple of Charlie's tracks, along with a plethora from other upcoming Schubas artists." - Schubas
www.schubas.com/jukebox
www.myspace.com/officialcharlielouvin