October 2007 Archives

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10.31.07 ROHAN'S TRUE GHOST STORY

Rock / Psychedelic / Folk

Official message: "Listen to the True Horror Story that everyones talking about! Last year I wrote my freaky true story for the Babble & Beat music zine, and it scared the pants off of people!!

This year I've recorded it!! With sound effects and all! Check it out below if you dare." - Rohan
www.associatedcontent.com/audio/1125/rohan_presents_t

10.31.07 MARILLION

Rock / Alternative / Progressive

Official message: "Well, the cycle has started once again.. We're back in the Racket Club oiling up the Marillion machine (or strange engine..) for the erratic journey to ALBUM FIFTEEN (!) and the ideas are really flowing now. We're here jamming and experimenting with new ideas while Mike Hunter runs around trying to record it all and feed back his own suggestions and enthusiasm. We're pleased to report some very interesting music is still emerging. This should see the light of day next Summer.. AND it will be another double album!

It's an inspired and exciting time for the five of us as artists, but also - with our "Intact" record company hats on - a time to reflect on the successes and failures of the last album release. We have had a lot of feedback about the lack of a "pre-order" or any kind of special packaging, extra material, or the popular "my name in the credits" versions of the last album. We thought you might have got tired of the idea, but the majority of you told us we were wrong!

So here's what we've decided to do..

You're going get what you asked for: We are planning to create an exclusive Special Edition of Album 15 which we are making available as a PRE-ORDER directly from us. Based on the success of the 'Marbles' pre-order, we plan to make 2 different versions available: a 'Deluxe Campaign 2CD Edition' in super-sexy packaging with YOUR NAMES in the album credits - this will be priced at £29.99 and only available to pre-order; and also the Standard Release - the double album split into Volumes 1 & 2 available separately as 'normal' 1CD-in-a-box releases priced at £9.99 each.

When will it be released? What will be on it? Will there be extra music? When can I order? What about a tour?

Yes, you have questions, and we already have (some) answers. Just like previous pre-orders, we have set up a page on our website to answer all of these, and will continue to add to the list as we get feedback from you by email and on our Forums.

What we CAN tell you, though, is that we expect the album to be ready some time between July and September 2008 (but are not setting a firm release date as with previous pre-orders!) with an extensive tour to follow starting in September 2008 (more information about the tour on the website, but the album WILL be out before the tour).

You are able to pre-order the album NOW, and each pre-order for the Deluxe Campaign 2CD Edition will enter you in to a variety of prize draws - including sound check/front row passes to the Snow-where Else tour, a visit to the Racket Club studio, gift vouchers, meet-and-greets, MORE sound check/front row passes to the Album 15 tour, and the STAR PRIZE (wooo..!) of an all expenses paid trip to the Marillion Weekend 2009.. PLUS more as we think of them - phew!

Why do we want your money so far in advance? Many of you may be aware that the writing sessions for 'Somewhere Else' were prolific, but there came a point where we had to decide which ideas to follow through for the album, and which to put to one side to develop to their full potential later on. Well, even though we do have several songs "on the shelf" which are close to completion, we've also recently hit something of a creative streak and have a lot of exciting new ideas that we're developing, and these inevitably entail a few months locked away in the studio. Once ready, we need to let people know about the album and the tour with advertising, posters, interviews.. and of course we have the small task of manufacturing one hundred thousand albums, too.. (!)

By being part of the Album 15 Pre-Order Campaign you will once again be acting as our "global family record company" by contributing to the recording, manufacture and marketing of the album without us having to resort to the inevitable headaches which happen when we get into bed with "blokes in suits". Frankly we'd rather make this album with you. We did it before, and it felt good. It also inspired a few other tasty bands to "a better way of life" too..

So there you go - your pre-order is back! If you have any QUESTIONS, please, PLEASE go to www.marillion.com/preorder (where most issues will already be addressed) before writing to us. It'll be quicker, and you can also join the discussions on the Marillion Online Forums if you have any outstanding queries.

As we said earlier, things are going really well in the studio and there's much excitement here over the music we're making, so we'd better get on with it. We'll see you very soon - perhaps on the "Snow-where Else" tour at Christmas.. Good luck with the draw - we hope you win a prize or two!

One love, One family, One Better Way Of Life." Toodleooh, Ian, Mark, Pete, Steve
www.myspace.com/marillion

10.30.07 NICHOLAS MEGALIS

Alternative / Pop

Partial official message: "You covered my music in your blog a while back, and I wanted to give you a heads up about some new stuff happening with me.

I am in the new November 2007 issue of SPIN magazine, on shelves now. And I was featured on NPR's All Things Considered:
www.npr.org/templates/topics/
topic.php?topicid=1094

I am working on a full length LP with producer Michael Seifert in Cleveland. It is due out in January.

I respect what you are doing." Love, Nicholas Megalis
www.myspace.com/nicholasmegalis

10.30.07 THE SOUND OF ANIMALS FIGHTING

Alternative / Rock / Experimental

"We're proud to announce the newest addition to the Epitaph family, The Sound of Animals Fighting!

We're stoked to work with the popular experimental and mysterious rock band with members from bands like Circa Survive and RX Bandits. Keep an eye out for a 2008 release." - Epitaph
www.myspace.com/thesoundofanimalsfighting

10.29.07 THE UNKNOWNN - LOOKING FOR GIGS

Trip Hop / Down-tempo / Electronica

Official message: "Hey Guys, We're looking to get some bookings for dates in the UK. Just let us know if you have any slots available, or know of any promoters or venues that do.

Get back to us here on Myspace (www.myspace.com/theunknownn) or better yet, email us at bookings@theunknownn.com." Kind regards, The Unknownn

10.29.07 NEW FROM BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB

Indie / Alternative / Rock

Official message: "'How We Are' out today!!!

Hello, our new EP, 'How We Are', is in shops today! Go buy!!" - Love BBC XXX (Bombay Bicycle Club
www.myspace.com/bombaybicycleclub

10.26.07 LEO CAPONE OF PACKABASTARDS

Down the Bird

Straight away, you saw your chance
Saved the day with necroman-cy(See)-
-You just had to do your dance (Vs.)
Reel her in and then advance

You’re past and you’re primed
At last you have her behind-
-The glass of your mind- (Ch.)
Will crack and shard- fall and grind

Stare into those lonely eyes
Paired in blue, they have to die
Bring the girl unto her knee (Vs.)
Flesh and pearl is all you need

The Soul that you steal
Is the soul that you’ll never heal (Ch.)
The words that they feel
Are like birds you crush under heel.

Please yourself and no one else
Feed the beast yea, born in hell
Put the bitches on the shelf (Vs.)
Pave the way for naked wealth

No You will not bear
To see- to feel- nor to care
The burden they share (ch)
Is all you left everywhere.

Fertilize the very ground
That you walk in every town
Take the tears that shower down (Vs.)
Your seed will stir and grow your crown

You’re fast as your word
The task, to you, so absurd
The last thing you heard, (Ch)
The blast that shot down the bird.

10.25.07 THE METROS

Pop / Funk / Visual

We don't know to much about The Metros yet but we sure like them. They're signed to 1965 Records and have recently been featured on Steve Lamacq's Radio 1. We love their songs, 'Talk About It' and 'Missing in Action'. Check their music out by visiting www.myspace.com/themetrosband.

10.25.07 ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

Hip Hop / Soul / Rap

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPEECH! Today (October 25) is Speech's (Arrested Development) 39th Birthday. The whole Life Music Family wishes him a truly happy birthday. If you have been encouraged and/or strengthened by him personally or the songs that he has written, please return the love and encouragement posting (myspace.com/arresteddevelopmentmusic) birthday wishes and emails. We will make sure to pass them along to him. You can also leave comments on our Lifemusic Community Board." Peace - LifeMusic Fam
www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/index.
cfm?CFID=47048492&CFTOKEN=18517001

10.24.07 SARAH BORGES AND THE BROKEN SINGLES

Rock / Country / Rockabilly

Upcoming Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles Shows:

Oct 26 2007 9:30P
Johnny D’s Somerville, MA

Oct 31 2007 10:00P
The Basement@Grimey’s Nashville, TN

Nov 2 2007 7:30P
The Rudyard Kipling Louisville, KY

Nov 4 2007 6:00P
Mountain Stage-State Capitol Complex Charleston, WV

Nov 7 2007 9:00P
Fitzgeralds Berwyn, IL

Nov 8 2007 9:00P
Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH

Nov 9 2007 8:00P
Grounds for Thought Bowling Green, OH

Nov 10 2007 8:00P
Pinnacle Center-Benefit Hudsonville, MI

Nov 11 2007 8:00P
Cafe Montmartre w/ The Blueheels! Madison, WI

Nov 13 2007 8:00P
Mick’s Music Bar Omaha, NE

Nov 14 2007 7:00P
The Zoo Bar Lincoln, NE

Nov 16 2007 8:00P
Knuckleheads Kansas City, MO

Nov 18 2007 8:00P
Thirsty Parrot Colorado Springs, CO

Nov 23 2007 8:00P
Bank Street Cafe New London, CT

Nov 24 2007 8:00P
Narrows Center Fall River, MA

Dec 20 2007 9:00P
Iota Arlington, VA

Dec 21 2007 8:00P
8 x 10 Baltimore, MD

Dec 22 2007 9:00P
World Cafe Live upstairs Philadelphia, PA
myspace.com/borgesrocks

10.24.07 HUMANWINE

2-step / Punk / Classical

Call me crazy but I hear a fairly equal mix of Patti Smith, Siouxsie Sioux, Dolores O'Riordan and Paula Cole in Humanwine's female vocals. Especially on their song, 'Pique'.

Visit www.myspace.com/humanwine to listen to 'Pique' and other tracks now. Free downloads there!

10.23.07 CARBON/SILICON - MICK JONES & TONY JAMES

Punk / Rock / Experimental

Official message: "'The Last Post' is officially released in the US today, on Caroline Records (cat num 100672D).

"Order the new CD, 'The Last Post' by Carbon/Silicon and get a limited* autographed CD Booklet with purchase!" - Newbury Comics
www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_home.
php?storenr=103&deptnr=316&affnr=794

10.23.07 ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE

Punk

Upcoming Anti-Nowhere League Gigs:

Oct 25 2007 8:00P
Hastings - The Crypt ANWL

Oct 26 2007 8:00P
London - Underworld ANWL

Oct 28 2007 8:00P
Southampton - The Brook ANWL

Nov 8 2007 8:00P
Leeds - Rios ANWL

Nov 9 2007 8:00P
Stoke - The Glebe ANWL

Nov 10 2007 8:00P
Great Yarmouth - Speedfreaks Ball ANWL

Nov 19 2007 8:00P
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR ANWL

Nov 22 2007 8:00P
Brisbane - Rosies ANWL

Nov 23 2007 8:00P
Sunshine Coast - Sands Tavern ANWL

Nov 24 2007 8:00P
Gold Coast - Shed 5 ANWL

Nov 25 2007 8:00P
Byron Bay - Great Northeren Hotel ANWL

Nov 28 2007 8:00P
Auckland - Galatos ANWL

Nov 29 2007 8:00P
Christchurch - The Civic ANWL

Nov 30 2007 8:00P
Newcastle(AUS) - Lucky Country Hotel ANWL

Dec 1 2007 8:00P
Sydney - Empire Hotel ANWL

Dec 2 2007 8:00P
Wollongong - Oxford Tavern ANWL

Dec 5 2007 8:00P
TBC ANWL

Dec 6 2007 8:00P
Adelaide - The Gov ANWL

Dec 7 2007 8:00P
Geelong - Barwon Club ANWL

Dec 8 2007 8:00P
Melbourne - The Arthouse ANWL

Dec 9 2007 8:00P
Melbourne - TBC ANWL

Dec 13 2007 8:00P
Brixton - Jamm Club ANWL

Dec 14 2007 8:00P
Sunderland - The Independant ANWL

Dec 15 2007 8:00P
Brighton - TBC ANWL

Dec 22 2007 8:00P
Tunbridge Wells - The Forum (END OF TOUR/X-MAS PARTY)
www.antinowhereleague.com

10.22.07 GUSTER - WATCH ADAM TESTIFY TO CONGRESS WEDNESDAY!

Official message: "Adam has been asked to testify in a hearing about BioDiesel to the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. This hearing on Capitol Hill is open to the public. If you live in the DC area, come watch him wear a suit and see if he sweats as much during this gig as he does when playing on stage. You can also watch him live on line at globalwarming.house.gov .

Here are the details:

WHEN: This Wednesday, October 24, 9:30 AM EDT

WHERE: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building
(come early if you plan on attending)

WHO: Adam Gardner, Guster/Reverb
Nathanael Greene, Natural Resources Defense Council
Don Endres, CEO, VeraSun
Steve Gatto, CEO Bioenergy LLC

ALSO: Adam will stick around afterwards to say hi to anyone who comes and we'll take a group photo in front of the Capitol Steps."
www.myspace.com/guster

10.22.07 THE ALARM

Alternative / Acoustic / Rock

Official message: "It's official! They did it! Via a scrambled few seconds phone call between Mike Peters and Jules, Mike shouted via his satellite phone, "We have just played the highest gig in the world!"

"Mike sounded elated and breathless," said Jules. "I'm so delighted for Mike and the Everest Rocks Team. I didn't have a chance to speak at length. Within seconds, the line was dead and I haven't heard anything further."" - The Alarm camp
www.lovehopestrength.org/main.php

10.19.07 OUR BABBLE - COMPUTER VIRUS

Well, after a 2 1/2 day battle we've fixed our computer here at Babble and Beat. Seems we picked up a naughty computer virus. So, just got back on and am working on catching up on news, our Musician Ghost Stories feature that's to launch tomorrow and the posting of our interviews with Stone Walters and The Gravetones. Should have the SW interview done by Sunday night. Thanks! - Stacy

UPDATE 10.21.07: We have been asked by the Stone Walters camp to wait until 10.23 or 10.24 to put the interview up. So, watch for it sometime next week now.

10.19.07 WIRE – READ & BURN 03

Official message: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Read & Burn 03—the latest in Wire's series of 'research and development' vehicles—will be delivered to an unsuspecting world's door on November 12, 2007.

With a running time of over 25 minutes, 'Read & Burn 03' is a substantial chunk of audio and offers significant signposting in the third reactivation of Wire as a recording entity.

Having spent the four-and-a-half years since the May 2003 release of 'Send', their last full length studio album, consolidating and reappraising their back catalogue (by means of CD and DVD releases and re-releases of their '70s material) and for the most part remaining out of the public eye, Wire have nonetheless not been creatively idle. Although drawing on a resource pool of material developed over the entire post-Send period, 'Read & Burn 03' benefits substantially from a concentrated creative effort and newly defined aesthetic sense developed since mid-2006. Wire, ever multi-layered, ever redefined, is evolving yet again. No greater indication of the seismic shift in Wire's intentions can be given than the very fact that the first track on the band's first utterance for almost five years is nearly 10 minutes long!

The fertile creative seam hit over the latter part of 2006 continues to be mined, and although 'Read & Burn 03' stands as a body of work in its own right, it is but the finished part of the larger set of material from which Wire will draw the next album. Note, however, that no material from 'Read & Burn 03' will be included on the next Wire album. 'Read & Burn 03' is NOT a part instalment: it stands in its own right."
www.pinkflag.com

10.18.07 SEETHER

Rock / Alternative / Metal

Official message: "The Seether album is coming out this Tuesday (10/23). To mark this exciting moment, we're launching the first ever fan hosted video premiere! Seether wants the video for their smash hit 'Fake It' to be debuted by fans to fans!

All you have to do is click here (www.seether.com/fakeit/) to get your Seether 'Fake It' Video Premiere Widget. Paste it on your myspace, blog, facebook, etc. Then on Tuesday October 23rd, the 'Fake It' video will be streamed directly to you! Go to Seether.com/fakeit to get started right now!" - Wind-up

10.18.07 LEXICON

Hip Hop / Rock / Indie

Official news: "We keep telling you all that the new record was pretty much finished, but where is it? Since you probably all think we're a bunch of no-good, lying bastards, we're going to prove it by posting a brand new song today called 'Ordinary!'

If you've been checking us out for awhile, you may have heard an early demo version of the song on our page last year. Well now it's been re-worked, re-recorded and it's re-amazing haha! More new music coming as the year comes to a close and the full album will be following shortly! Really." - Oak and Nick (Lexicon)
www.myspace.com/lexicon

10.17.07 LONESOME SPURS DATES

Rockabilly / Country / Garage

Nov 8 2007 9:00P
Studenterhuset - Copenhagen

Nov 9 2007 8:00P
Klubb Bakersfield - Malmo

Nov 10 2007 9:00P
CountryGala - Gotheburg

Dec 31 2007 8:00P
Oneida Casino - New Year's Eve!!!
Green Bay, WI

Mar 16 2008 9:00P
Oneida Casino - Three Nights!!!
Green Bay, WI

Mar 17 2008 9:00P
Oneida Casino - Three Nights!!!
Green Bay, WI

Mar 18 2008 9:00P
Oneida Casino - Three Nights!!!
Green Bay, WI

May 17 2008 8:00P
Stubbs BBQ - Austin, TX

Sep 30 2008 12:00P
Corcoran Prison - Corcoran, CA
www.lonesomespurs.com

10.17.07 ALIEN SEX FIEND

Gothic / Alternative / Rock

Official news: "We have also been working on new material.... including the song 'One Way Ticket To Venus' which has come on in leaps & bounds since we first premiered it in its VERY raw state at 2 of the live shows back in January. It's sounding f***ing fantastic. We're working on other song ideas & we're very excited at the prospect of unleashing them in your direction BUT it's gonna take a while...

...we're not gonna put a release date on ANYTHING - we made THAT mistake before!! AND with the way things have been lately we have no idea what life is gonna throw at us next!! Plus, we'll have to fit any writing / recording in between the other stuff BUT we will keep ya informed as to what's what & what's going on here. More news on all this as it happens... stay tuned (myspace.com/aliensexfiend)." - Nik & Mrs Fiend (Alien Sex Fiend)

10.16.07 LIVE EARTH COMING TO CD/DVD

Official message: "Warner Bros. Records to Release CD/DVD of Performances From July 2007 Live Earth Concert on November 20th.

CD and 2-DVD Package Features Linkin Park, Metallica, Madonna, Smashing Pumpkins, The Police, Kelly Clarkson, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Beastie Boys, Keith Urban, Rihanna and Many More! Live Earth Net Proceeds Go to Benefit the Alliance for Climate Protection.

BURBANK, CA - On July 7, 2007, 150 musical acts performed at a series of worldwide concerts called Live Earth to raise awareness for the climate crisis and deliver a solutions-based message to a global audience. On November 20th, Warner Bros. Records will release 'LIVE EARTH - THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS' -- a CD and 2-DVD package that brings together the most popular artists, best performances, and the solutions-based messaging showcased at this truly global musical event staged in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Hamburg, with special events broadcast from Antarctica, Kyoto, and Washington, DC.

The CD/2-DVD package includes performances from such artists as Linkin Park, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Rihanna and many more. The first single from 'LIVE EARTH - THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS' will be 'Bleed It Out,' performed by Linkin Park at Maduhari Messe in Japan. The digital bundle of tracks will be available on iTunes, Zune and from other digital retailers on November 6th.

In addition to the live performances, the "LIVE EARTH" DVD will also include six short films from the Live Earth Film Series and a documentary on the making of Live Earth shot by award-winning filmmakers Nick Wickham and Emer Patten. The short films, some of which premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, were commissioned by Live Earth to utilize the power of film to educate a global audience through entertainment.

The digital album will become available globally for purchase via iTunes and all other participating digital retail outlets on November 6th. iTunes was the first to launch a pre-order campaign which began in earnest less than 24 hours after the actual July 7th event with an available for purchase instant download of John Mayer's compelling performance of 'Waiting On The World To Change.'

Live Earth's net proceeds from the sale of 'LIVE EARTH - THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS' will go to benefit the Alliance for Climate Protection, whose mission is to persuade the public about the importance and urgency of adopting and implementing effective and comprehensive solutions for the climate crisis.

Live Earth was a 7-continent, 24-hour music event that broke records on July 7, 2007. Recognized as the largest global entertainment event ever held, Live Earth secured 500 media partners from TV, radio, Internet and live audiences to broadcast the live concerts over the course of 24 hours, generating media attention and discussion in every corner of the globe to engage an estimated audience of 2 billion people on the issue of the climate crisis. Live Earth was founded by Kevin Wall, an Executive Producer of Live 8, an event that brought together one of the largest audiences in history to combat poverty. Wall formed a partnership with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the Alliance for Climate Protection to ensure that Live Earth inspires behavioral changes long after July 7, 2007.

Complete Track-listing for 'LIVE EARTH - THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS' is as follows:

CD:
1. Madonna "Hey You"
2. Foo Fighters "Times Like These"
3. The Police "Driven To Tears"
4. John Mayer "Gravity"
5. Roger Waters "Another Brick In The Wall Part II"
6. Linkin Park "Bleed It Out"
7. Keane "Bedshaped"
8. Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead Or Alive"
9. James Blunt "Wisemen"
10. Chris Cornell "Black Hole Sun"
11. Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
12. Beastie Boys "Intergalactic"
13. KT Tunstall "Suddenly I See"
14. Corinne Bailey Rae & John Legend "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)"
15. Damien Rice & David Gray "Que Sera, Sera"

DVD 1:
1. SOS Allstars "Live Earth: London Opening"
2. Genesis "Invisible Touch"
3. Snow Patrol "Shut Your Eyes"
4. Damien Rice & David Gray "Que Sera, Sera"
5. KT Tunstall "Suddenly I See"
6. Taking Back Sunday "My Blue Heaven"
7. Paolo Nutini "What A Wonderful World"
8. Black Eyed Peas "Where Is The Love"
9. Duran Duran "Planet Earth"
10. AFI "Miss Murder"
11. John Mayer "Gravity"
12. Corinne Bailey Rae & John Legend "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)"
13. Keane "Bedshaped"
14. Metallica "Sad But True"
15. Melissa Etheridge "I Need To Wake Up"
16. Dave Matthews Band "Too Much"
17. Kelly Clarkson "Sober"
18. Angelique Kidjo "Tumba"
19. Joss Stone "Right To Be Wrong"
20. James Blunt "Wisemen"
21. Beastie Boys "Intergalactic"

DVD 2:
22. Keith Urban & Alicia Keys "Gimme Shelter"
23. Enrique Iglesias "Bailamos"
24. Missy Higgins "Steer"
25. Wolfmother "Woman"
26. Chris Cornell "Black Hole Sun"
27. Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead Or Alive"
28. Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
29. Smashing Pumpkins "United States"
30. Roger Waters "Another Brick In The Wall Part II"
31. The Police "Driven To Tears"
32. Crowded House "Better Be Home Soon"
33. Rihanna "Umbrella"
34. Linkin Park "Bleed It Out"
35. Foo Fighters "Times Like These"
36. Madonna feat. Gogol Bordello "La Isla Bonita"

Track-listing for 'LIVE EARTH - THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS' Digital album is as follows:

1. Madonna "Hey You"
2. Foo Fighters "Times Like These"
3. The Police "Driven To Tears"
4. John Mayer "Gravity"
5. Roger Waters "Another Brick In The Wall Part II"
6. Linkin Park "Bleed It Out"
7. Keane "Bedshaped"
8. Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead Or Alive"
9. James Blunt "Wisemen"
10. Chris Cornell "Black Hole Sun"
11. Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way"
12. Beastie Boys "Intergalactic"
13. KT Tunstall "Suddenly I See"
14. Corinne Bailey Rae & John Legend "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)"
15. Damien Rice & David Gray "Que Sera, Sera"
16. John Mayer "Waiting On The World To Change" PRE-ORDER ONLY
    (via iTunes)
www.liveearth.org."

10.16.07 GODHEAD

Rock / Indie / Industrial

Official message: "Godhead to tour with Jonathan Davis of Korn:

Godhead will be opening for Jonathan Davis of Korn on an acoustic tour starting in early November and continuing into mid December. There will also be some selected Godhead headlining shows as well. Please check back here (www.myspace.com/godhead) daily for the tour dates as they will be posted soon!"

10.15.07 BELLA

Indie / Pop

Official news: "New song up! 'Unless You're Golden'. This song is a special treat! It features Will on guitar (Imperial Teen) and John on bass (New Pornographers)." - Bella
www.myspace.com/bella

10.15.07 OUR BABBLE

Layne Staley... You DO know who that is, right? Of Alice in Chains. I was thinking about him a lot last night. I have a very vivid memory of seeing his last interview on MTV or something. He was in his apartment, broke, skinny, and obviously deteriorating. He knew he was dying; it was really sad.

Am I nuts? I cannot locate this video clip for the life of me. Did anyone else see this video interview a few years ago?

I went out to dinner last night with some good friends. My husband and our friend, Leo, ordered this fantastic beer, Weihenstephan. Some of the best beer I have tasted in a long time. Try it!

So, somehow I got caught up in watching 2 movies in a row today. First I watched The Family Stone. Then The Lake House. Keanu Reeves sure is easy to look at... but I should know better than to watch emotional movies like this. My face is all blotchy-red and puffy from constant crying episodes. I look like a 16-weeks-dead-alcoholic-Scotsman. - Stacy

10.12.07 HEAR LIVE STREAM OF LORE

Gothic / Electro / Trip Hop

Show Time: Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 7:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Address: STREAMING "LOPSIDED WORLD OF L"
www.98kupd.com
For time-zones: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

City: Live from Phoenix, Arizona (USA)

"LORE is honored to be a guest on 'The Lopsided World of L' hosted by Jonathan L (myspace.com/jonathanlradio) on 98 KUPD-FM Radio (97.9 FM) LIVE from Phoenix, Arizona. You can hear this special performance anywhere in the world LIVE by going to www.98kupd.com. Sign in and register, then listen!

This will be LORE's first-ever LIVE acoustic performance and conversation on worldwide radio. Acoustic performance accompanied by Harry Scary (myspace.com/harryscary). Stay tuned after the LORE segment as Jonathan L reveals NEW London After Midnight music - maybe even a surprise caller... whomever could it be?

Don't miss this rare event! Mark your calendar!"
www.myspace.com/lore

10.12.07 THE FAST CAMELS

Indie / Psychedelic / Alternative

"The Fast Camels explosive blend of 60's psychedelia has been turning heads and opening minds in their native Glasgow since their formation in early 2005." - Official website

We really like their songs, 'Like a Magic Optician' and 'Big Daddy Smyth' - both off of their 2007 album, 'Like a Magic Optician' (Neon Tetra).
www.myspace.com/thefastcamels

10.11.07 THE BLOG OF ROBIN GUTHRIE (COCTEAU TWINS)

Electronica / Alternative / Ambient

Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins has a web blog. An interesting one in fact. He talks about his airport mishaps, an invitation to join the Mormons, his computer's ‘blue screen of death’, Harold Budd, his clothes being stolen, his teenage daughter, a band called Heligoland, and well, you'll have to find out the rest yerself.
http://pulp.orangephotography.com/robin

10.11.07 HOLY CHRISTMAS CRAP!

Heather Pahl's 'Yo, It's Christmas!':

Oh my God. I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER, heard such a crap album. 'St. Nick Rocks', 'Feliz Navidad', 'Merry Christmas', 'Heathersong 13'... actually all tracks, are unbelievably awful. Have a listen for yourself.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/heathersong

10.10.07 SAD NEWS FROM O.M.D.

Official message: "It is with great regret that we have to announce that OMD will not be able to appear at the Night of the Proms concerts in Belgium and Holland this autumn.

Andy McCluskey's wife Toni has been diagnosed with cancer and will be undergoing surgery followed by chemotherapy. She is expected to make a full recovery, but will be unwell for some time. Andy is very sorry for those who have bought tickets and made travel arrangements, but hopes that you will understand the serious nature of the circumstances.

Unfortunately, this also means that other OMD projects will be temporarily affected whilst Andy spends time looking after his wife and children. We are sure that all OMD fans and visitors to the OMD Website will wish Toni well.

OMD will however be recording The Ultimate Chart Show again for RTL in Koln on 15th October. The Ultimate Chart Show is the same one that OMD appeared on back in May 2005 which led to the band reforming.

More details via www.omd.uk.com."

10.10.07 THE MICRAGIRLS

Garage / Punk / Rock

The Micragirls are hypnotic and addictive! These gals from Kuopio, Finland released 'Feeling Dizzy Honey?!' earlier this year. We love the tracks, 'White Devil of the Yellowstone' and 'Queen of the Cavemen'. Some free downloads are offered at the site below.
www.myspace.com/micragirls

10.9.07 REMY ZERO

Alternative / Rock / Experimental

"We formed in Birmingham, AL in 1989. We took a break in 2003. We thought momentarily that we might start making music again, but now... who knows. We'll keep you posted here (www.myspace.com/remyzero) on whatever we're doing - together or separately - as much as we can. Stay tuned..." - Remy Zero

We wanted them to make more music and it looks like they have!!! A new song is up, 'Anger', and we love it! It's also a free download.
www.myspace.com/remyzero

10.9.07 APOLLO HEIGHTS

Alternative / Shoegaze / Indie

Oh my God, Apollo Heights knows how to funk us up! We've especially been enjoying their songs 'Disco Lights' (w/ guests TV on the Radio), 'Everlasting Gobbstopper', and 'Christine', all off of their just-released debut.

Official message: "Look for the debut CD/LP on Manimal Vinyl Records this October 2007 titled 'White Music for Black People'. It will be distributed worldwide through Red Eye USA."

ATTENTION BOOKING AGENTS - Daniel told us they are looking for one. Contact them through their MySpace.
www.myspace.com/apolloheights
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10.8.07 MORRISSEY ON GIRL IN A COMA

Morrissey showed up at L.A.'s Viper Room on September 17th to see the Girl in a Coma show:

"We were, though, nervous wrecks knowing he was out there. After our show we got to meet him and were told that his favorite songs were 'Clumsy Sky' and 'Say'. He said a lot of things that meant a lot to us. So now we are breaking up. We kid." - Girl in a Coma
www.myspace.com/girlsinacoma

10.8.07 NEW WEEN

Rock / Experimental / Comedy

Official message: "Get Ween's new CD, 'La Cucaracha' before anyone else and beat the rush. Pre-order by visiting:
www.rounder.com/index.php?id=album.
php&catalog_id=7045

While you're at it, order the exclusive tee shirt, too!" Love, Ween

10.5.07 A WAKE-UP FOR COMBICHRIST

Techno / Industrial / Electronica

"The last 2 years of touring has really pushed me to the edge of self destruction. I've been touring non-stop and been more or less drunk and behaving like a jackass at all times. I've disrespected my wife, and my band members wives and girlfriends with my behavior. I've cheated on my wife and acted like a fool. I do think that bad karma will hunt you down in the end, and bite you in the ass, so I've decided to change my life.

This does not mean that I will stop making music, or stop working on Combichrist, but I will change the way I live my life. I want a better life for myself and my family. I don't want to end up like a burned out rock-star before I become 40, all alone and without my wife on my side.

You will see a lot more of us, working together, in the future. I will work hard on making this work. I will also work harder on the music, and on my other passions in life, such as movies and video production.

If you cant be there to support me in my decisions, please don't be there at all. To everyone that I've hurt, most of all my wife, I am truly sorry." - Andy
www.myspace.com/combichrist

I wasn't sure whether to share such personal news or not but I found it to be a really important message. Perhaps it will make a difference to someone out there. - Stacy

10.5.07 RANCID COVERS SOCIAL DISTORTION

Punk

www.rancidrancid.com

10.4.07 THE TRUCKS HIT THE PAVEMENT

Electro / Pop / Punk

Official message: "Long Awaited Badass Tour! Yes, the long awaited national tour of these fine four ladies of the Pacific Northwest has begun. Come out and see The Trucks! Hear new songs! Sing along to your favorite songs from the Trucks first CD! Get a chance to buy Trucks T-shirts and the Titties EP. Watch Lindy beat the living hell out of some cymbals!

The tour starts Oct 4th at the Crocodile cade in Seattle. Here is a list of dates and cities:

Oct 4 - The Crocodile Cafe, Seattle, WA
Oct 5 - Caterina Winery, Spokane, WA
Oct 6 - The Crystal Theater, Missoula, MT
Oct 7 - Holidays, Billings, MT
Oct 10 - Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN
Oct 11 - Ronny’s, Chicago, IL
Oct 12 - Artbar, Milwaukee, WI
Oct 13 - The Davenport, Parma Heights, OH
Oct 16 - The Middle East, Cambridge, MA
Oct 18 - Death By Audio, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 19 - Sugarland, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 20 - Lo-Fi Social Club Baltimore, MD
Oct 23 - The Map Room, Charleston, SC
Oct 24 - The Camel Richmond, VA
Oct 30 - 3 Kings Tavern, Denver Co
Oct 31 - Atomic Cantina, Albuquerque, NM
Nov 1 - The Rogue Bar, Scottsdale, AZ
Nov 2 - Hotel Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge, Flagstaff, AZ
Nov 6 - XOXO Bar, Reno, NV
Nov 7 - Off-Limits, Chico, Ca
Nov 8 - Indigo District, Eugene, OR
Nov 9 - Rotture, Portland, OR
Nov 10 - The High Dive, Seattle, WA

For all the details go to www.clickpoprecords.com/artists/thetrucks and www.thetrucks.net."

10.4.07 SCREAMING FOR EMILY

Gothic / Alternative / Other

Official news: "'The Sea' represents the first new songs from Screaming For Emily since 1990!!! It seems like it took a lifetime to finally record the songs we heard in our heads back in 1986 when we started the group! This is our fate...

Here are songs full of grace, hope and yes; darkness. These four songs are the most emotional and important songs we have ever written. Over the past 20 years we have remained the best of friends and when we recorded these new songs we knew they were definitely something special.

'The Sea' - 4 song EP is digital download only! Please visit iTunes, Snocap, CDBaby, or your favorite download site!

We are currently finishing the other new songs for a full length album; 'An Act of Providence' - coming soon."

The new music we've heard is stunningly beautiful! It's great to have them back!
www.myspace.com/screamingforemily

10.3.07 THE SILENCE INDUSTRY OFFER FREE DOWNLOADS

Psychedelic / Experimental / Gothic

The Silence Industry is a band out of Canada that we've playing here at the office today. We really like their style. We recommend listening to, 'Rags of Clay' and 'This Chain of Flowers' - visit www.myspace.com/thesilenceindustry.

"All our music is available for free under creative commons lisencing. Feel free to podcast, play on internet radio, college radio, share on p2p, burn cds and give them to your friends, or sample for use in your own music (God only knows why you would choose to sample *this*, but whatever). For any other purpose it's probably best if you contact me (www.myspace.com/thesilenceindustry)." - Official website

10.3.07 COVENANT

Official message: "Along with the work on the new album the band would like to invite the fans to the creative process by sharing a demo every month. Obviously these are not the top-produced hit singles, rather than outtakes and strange stuff we hope that fans will find interesting to listen to and sometimes maybe even enjoyable!

The first demo out, see 'Demo - Right Here Right Now', is a late night live jam session in the studio with Eskil and Joakim from the Skyshaper sessions 2005. New stuff will follow as it is being produced." - Covenant
www.myspace.com/covenant

10.2.07 JULIEN-K

Alternative / Electronica / Club

Official news: "New Dates and Confirmed/Updated Venues for Fall Tour:

Here's a list of the confirmed venues for each show of the fall tour with Evanescence and Sick Puppies, and some of the updated times Julien-K goes on stage - keep checking back (www.myspace.com/julienk) for time changes. There are also some new shows listed so be sure to give it a look! -Lanie

Oct 23 - 7:30PM @ Bank United Center: Miami, FL
Oct 25 - 7:30PM @ Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena: Jacksonville, FL
Oct 27 - 8:00PM @ The Ampitheater at Wharf: Orange Beach, AL
Oct 28 - 8:00PM @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: Houston, TX
Oct 30 - 8:00PM @Nokia Theatre: Dallas, TX
Oct 31 - 7:00PM @ Dodge Arena: Hidalgo, TX
Nov 3 - 8:00PM @ Nat'l Auditorium: Mexico City
Nov 5 - 8:00PM @ Auditorio Metropolitano: Guadalajara
Nov 7 - 8:00PM @ Arena: Monterrey
Nov 10 - 6:30PM @ Greek Theatre: Los Angeles, CA
Nov 11 - 6:30P @ Santa Barbara Bowl: Santa Barbara, CA
Nov 14 - 7:30P @ Event Center at San Jose: San Jose, CA
Nov 15 - 7:30PM @ Reno Event Center: Reno, NV
Nov 16 - 7:30PM @ McKay Events Center: Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 18 - 8:00PM @ Theatre of the Clouds @ Rose Garden: Portland, OR
Nov 20 - 7:00PM @ Qwest Arena: Boise, ID
Nov 21 - 8:00PM @ WaMu Theatre: Seattle, WA
Nov 24 - 8:00PM @ Casper Events Center: Casper, WY
Nov 25 - 7:30PM @ World Arena: Colorado Springs, CO
Nov 27 - 8:00PM @ Pershing Auditorium: Lincoln, NE
Nov 28 - 7:30PM @ Assembly Hall University of Illinois: Champagne, IL
Nov 29 - 7:30PM @ I Wireless Center: Moline, IL
Dec 1 - 8:00PM @ Chevrolet Centre: Youngstown, OH
Dec 2 - 8:00PM @ Wachovia Arena: Wilkes Barre, PA
Dec 4 - 7:30PM @ Continental Airlines Arena: East Rutherford, NJ
Dec 5 - 8:00PM @ Verizon Wireless Arena: Manchester, NH
Dec 7 - 8:00PM @ Mullins Center: Amherst, MA
Dec 8 - 8:00PM @ Ryan Ctr/University of Rhode Island: Kingston, RI

Note: Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster!"

10.2.07 LAB PARTNERS

Rock / Psychedelic / Shoegaze

Two songs by Lab Partners are featured in The Speed of Life, a new film by Ed Radtke. The songs are 'Sold Your Soul' (album: 'Keep Quiet') and 'Love Don't Care' (album: 'Wicked Branches').

We love their song, 'Keep Quiet' from this year's 'Keep Quiet' EP (Reverb Records).
www.myspace.com/labpartners

10.1.07 THE ANSION

Instrumental / Ambient / Electronica

"The Ansion is Jon Innes, a 10 year veteran of the U.K. music scene. His blending live instrumentation and ambient space with programmed electronica gives the recordings a new organic feel to digitally made music." - Official website

It's been very pleasant playing The Ansion in the background here at the office! His music is great for keeping our stress levels down. It also keeps us in a creative state and keeps us awake - without distracting us as we work.
www.myspace.com/theansion

10.1.07 PIPETTES

Pop / Powerpop / Pop Punk

Official message: "First and foremost we're excited to tell you that 'We Are The Pipettes' is released across North America today! You can click here (http://search.insound.com/) to order a copy or click here (http://www.apple.com/itunes/) to download it.

Also, we'd like to apologize for the postponement in tour dates. Dates have now been re-scheduled and full details are on the MySpace and Website. Philly fans, we're doing our best to confirm the new date, bare with us and we'll let you know... We're also hopefully going to add 1 or 2 other shows and will bring you news on that as soon as we can.

For those shows that have not been re-scheduled we're really sorry. You'll be able to get refunds from your point of purchase.

Those of you holding tickets for the re-scheduled dates below will also have to seek a refund for the original ticket and purchase a new one for the new venue and date. Many apologies for the inconvenience, this is out of our control.

- Los Angeles
- Baltimore

If you hold a ticket for re-scheduled dates in cities listed below, your original ticket will be valid for the new show.

- Denver
- Austin
- Atlanta
- New York
- Boston
- Montreal
- Toronto
- Pittsburgh
- Cleveland
- Chicago

To celebrate the album release you'll see a brand new MySpace page check it out (www.myspace.com/thepipettes) and let us know what you think. There are new promo pictures up there too.

For those of you in the street team, you can now download your desktop and print copies of the October calendar sourtesy of Mark Standbrook (www.misterlion.com). If you're not in the St Team and want to be, then head over to ThePipettes.com and sign up in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Thanks again for you patience..." - The Pipettes