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Grab Bag (News & Misc.) 5.8.08 MUDHONEY Grunge / Alternative / Garage Mudhoney has a new album, 'The Lucky Ones', and it is scheduled for a May 20th release. This will be their 8th full-length album.
"Recorded in a scant 3.5 days (including overdubs) with Tucker Martine (who also recorded four songs on the previous album, 'Under a Billion Suns'), Mudhoney went in armed with a batch of new material expecting to spend a fair amount of time getting it right. Bang — and bang again after some mixing — and a new album was birthed in record time, faster than anything else the band’s done to date." - Sub Pop Records 5.7.08 UNDEROATH Screamo / Rock / Alternative Official message: "Our new live CD/DVD 'Survive, Kaleidoscope' hits stores on May 27th! The DVD features a full live set from the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA presented in 16:9 widescreen featuring tracks from 'Define The Great Line' and 'They’re Only Chasing Safety', plus more! The CD features twelve songs from different tour dates across the country. Listen to a brand new live version of 'In Regards To Myself' from the CD now at myspace.com/underoath... Don't miss your chance to pre order 'Survive Kaleidoscope' live CD/DVD; go to underoathmerch.com to check out the three different pre order options.
1) Survive Kaleidoscope DVD for $15.00. 5.6.08 HAIRCUT 100S Electronica / Punk / Pop "Hellooooooo! I just got my hair cut and coloured by the most brilliant ...... ta-da!..... Charlie Le Mindu and it looks the bomb. Never mind that the long silver flick covers my one good eye - who needs to see when you've got a great haircut! ;) Anyway, Charlie just moved to London from Berlin and he's BRILLIANT and is looking for new clients - go and get your haircut just like Robots In Disguise, and Peaches, who has the best QUIFF - saw it on Saturday night in Paris - she looked ah may zing! He also transformed James Nemo's barnet into a curly quiff creation only yesterday and will be doing mine and Dee's for a trailer for the Fashion in Film festival at the ICA we're shooting tomorrow... So boys and girls, wot're you waiting for! Find Charlie here - www.charlielemindu.com / www.myspace.com/charlielemindu." Lots of luv, SUE Denim 5.5.08 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - NEW CD/DVD WITH SPECIAL MASKS MADE BY THE BAND
Official news: "We have all been anxiously waiting for June 24th. On this day, the DVD/CD entitled 'The Black Parade is Dead' hits stores, online outlets, and other avenues. Starting today, you'll be able to preorder said DVD/CD directly from theblackparadeisdead.com. It depicts the final 'Black Parade' show in all of its arena-rock glory, live from Mexico City this past Fall. We also decided to include a video of the intimate show we had at New Jersey's legendary club, Maxwells, this past October. We played one of our very first shows on that stage, and it was amazing to be on it once again. These shows were some of the most memorable and fun we've ever had onstage. The kids at the Mexico City show actually overpowered the PA, and their voices were deafening. The Maxwells show was complete pandemonium, and the video captures the feeling of and old school MCR show, the way it was way back when. I want to apologize for the wait, as we wanted to make sure that it was absolutely perfect for your viewing pleasure. With the pre-order, you are entitled to 3 DRM-free download of select tracks from the Mexico City show ('Mama', 'Dead', and 'Welcome to the Black Parade'). Inside the special edition, you'll find the DVD tucked inside of a collectible pinewood coffin box with our logo burned into the top. Also, inside, you will receive 1 of 5 Day of The Dead-esque masks we each designed. We had a blast designing them, and hope you have a blast wearing them, (or whatever else you choose to do with them). The special edition also contains a death certificate of authenticity with our signatures printed on it. This edition if extremely limited, so if you want one, pre-order sooner than later. We are almost finished with our special intimate theater tour and it's been insane. Some of venues we haven't played in many years, and flood my head with fond memories. It's amazing to be able to share with all of our fans old and new. We love each and every one of you, and hope you have as much fun watching it as we had making it." Regards, Mikeyway 5.1.08 TIME AGAIN Punk / Rock Watch the new Time Again video, 'Lines Are Faded': 4.30.08 LAMB OF GOD Metal Official message: "'Walk With Me In Hell' double DVD Trailer up NOW!! Check out the first trailer for our upcoming double DVD 'Walk With Me In Hell,' out July 1st, right Here!!! It features almost 5 hours of never before seen footage from 2 years of tour!" - Lamb of God 4.29.08 HELOISE & THE SAVOIR FAIRE Electro / Rock / Visual Heloise & the Savoir Faire's 'Trash, Rats and Microphones' in stores today! Official message: "Buy the Trash, Rats and Microphones CD at the Yep Roc Web Shop and get the digital album in your stash while you wait for the mail! The DRM-free MP3s will be available in your stash as soon as you place your order." Click here to listen to the full album! 4.28.08 CHIBA-KEN SEEKS GUITARIST Rock / Metal / Alternative Official message: "Audition to play guitar in Chiba-Ken!
We are looking to add a second guitarist to Chiba-Ken. So, if you or someone you know lives in the NYC area and has what it takes to be in a touring band, hit us up!" 4.25.08 SIX MISTAKES BANDS MAKE ON MYSPACE I realize musicians aren't always business minded, but I think you have to try to become business minded in order to up your chances of success. There are so many small things you can do to help yourselves.
1) Unless you're last name is Morrissey, Van Halen, Jagger,... 2) When someone, like our music magazine, asks for a band's friendship, either accept it or deny it - it's that simple. Sending the following message instead is ridiculous: "Thanks for the add request. But I won't accept FR (friend requests) without message because I believe every single relationship begins with saying "Hi." Here is more of my thought. If you agree, drop me a line. I'm OK with any single word even like "Fxxkoffstopplayingthatshit!!!!!!" Sorry if this message makes you feel uncomfortable. If you don't want to take your time, just leave it and I'll deny it after a week." It's great to reach out to people/fans, but to require it is a lot to ask. 3) If your MySpace page says something like, "Buy our new album," make it easy for people to purchase it. State what outlets are selling it and/or place a link on your site. The easier you make it, the less likely you are to lose sales. 4) Place a bio, large or small (and small is better than nothing), on your page. Not only will this create more of a connection with your current or future fans, it will also provide band information to publications who wish to write about you. 5) Your MySpace music player: Each track should be labeled properly. For example, with the song title AND the name of the album it appears on. If there is no song title or album yet, may we suggest something like "demo" for the song title and "upcoming 2009 album" for the album info? 6) Keep in mind that MySpace users have the option to have all music players auto start. If they have that option chosen and you have a video (or in many cases we've seen, several videos) auto starting, your music player and videos will all be playing at the same time. It's not only unpleasant, it also makes your visitors physically stop them, or perhaps just leave your page. - Stacy 4.24.08 THE GUTTER TWINS Rock / Gothic / Alternative
Official news: "The Gutter Twins will be one of musical guests on Later With Jools Holland during their LIVE broadcast April 29th on BBC2 at 10:00PM. The band will share the stage with James, Mable John, Operator Please, Pentangle and Melody Gardot. The full show will then air on Friday May 2nd at 11:35PM on BBC2 as well." 4.23.08 APOSTLE OF HUSTLE Indie / Tropical / Folk Rock We've been enjoying the music of Apostle of Hustle. We especially love their song 'Chances Are'. Click here for an official free version that was remixed by Spoon's Jim Eno. Want another free download? Click here to get their version of 'I Want a New Drug' by Huey Lewis and the News. 4.22.08 NICOLE ATKINS & THE SEA Psychedelic / Alternative / Folk Rock Nicole of Nicole Atkins & the Sea - the female Morrissey? Well, that's what comes to mind when we hear 'Maybe Tonight'. We also love 'The Way It Is'! Click here to listen to them now. Upcoming Shows:
Apr 24 2008 8:00P
Stacken Stockholm 4.21.08 SENSER Alternative / Rock / Electronica Expect a new album from Senser this summer... "'End Of The World Show' is a stream of consciousness, a multi-themed cut & paste with the central idea that it's part of human nature to always think that the end of the world is imminent. And of course it has come many times before for various civilizations throughout human history. Post 9/11, end-times paranoia, social isolation and constant distraction-caused consumer culture. The holographic nature of the body and the universe, modern warfare as a kind of showbiz porn. The sexy side of the apocalypse. These are all themes running through 'End Of The World Show'. Senser were a key part of the early 90’s music scene: having released a truly seminal and mould-breaking album ‘Stacked Up’ which achieved No 4 in the UK album chart and worldwide sales of over 250,000." - Planetary We love the title song, 'End Of The World Show'!!! Click here to listen to it now! 4.18.08 TESCO VEE (THE MEATMEN) Hardcore / Punk Years ago I use to listen to The Meatmen a lot, but I don't recall ever seeing this show, Way USA, that was hosted by Tesco Vee. I think, 'think' being the key word here, that it aired on MTV back in the day. This clip is entertaining after all these years. BTW - I feel compelled to announce that I always liked TSOL. - Stacy
4.17.08 NYC'S NEW PROFESSIONALS Rock / Pop / Rock Official news: "New Professionals FREE downloads!!!! Go to our page for free downloads of 'Coffee & Medication' and 'Wonderin’ About You' off our new record, 'Coffee & Medication'!" 4.16.08 ENTER SHIKARI Hardcore / Trance / Rock Here are the current upcoming show dates for Enter Shikari:
Apr 18 2008 2:00P
Apr 26 2008 12:00P
Jun 13 2008 12:00P
Jun 14 2008 2:00P Jun 20 2008 1:00P Hurricane Festival Scheeßel
Jun 21 2008 1:00P
Jun 29 2008 12:00P
Jul 4 2008 6:00P
Jul 5 2008 12:00P 4.15.08 STACY'S NEW FAVORITE: UNEXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN Post punk / Minimalist / Gothic "We've created the Unextraordinary Gentlemen (UXG) to explore our love for post-punk, synth-pop, industrial & experimental music combined with the literary genre of Victorian fantasy." - Official website There's a very sexy, and sometimes a slightly unnerving, side to the beautiful music the Unextraordinary Gentlemen make. 'Black Iron Road', 'Open Arms Empty Air' and 'Mr. Soot's Little Black Book' are a few of our favorites. Visit HERE to listen to these songs now. 4.14.08 NICK LOWE Official message: "Nick Lowe on tour in April with Ron Sexsmith! Catch Nick Lowe on tour this month:
14-Apr Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern We're excited to announce that Ron Sexsmith has signed to Yep Roc and will be touring with Nick for the dates listed above. Ron will be releasing his new album, 'Exit Strategy For The Soul', this June! Sign up for our Ron Sexsmith mailing list to be kept up-to-date. You'll be the first to stream the full album and find out when it is available for preorder." 4.10.08 WANT TO ASK BRAD OF 3 DOORS DOWN A QUESTION? Rock / Alternative We're going to be interviewing Brad of 3 Doors Down and thought we'd give 2 lucky people the opportunity to ask him a question IF we get 2 really good questions. Note: If we use your question, you give us the right to use your full name, and to list the state you reside in, in the interview. Submit your question for Brad to interviews@babbleandbeat.com by 10PM CST tonight (April 10th, 2008). Be sure to include your full name, state, and question in your email. Also, you must put 'Question for Brad' on the subject line. 4.9.08 EVIL MARIA Garage / Rock / Indie Official news: "Neo-sixties garage band Evil Maria release first album. Self titled album, 'Evil Maria', released through Spill Records: Los Angeles, Summer 2008 -- After releasing and touring behind three CDs on his Spill Records label, singer / songwriter and guitarist Evren Goknar named his rock band Evil Maria for his fourth release. Their music is best characterized as neo-sixties garage pop, infusing edgy rock elements with pop and early new wave. Bands such as Elvis Costello and The Attractions, The Kinks, The Pixies, and Nirvana influence their music..." For music clips and more album info, visit their MySpace site. We ADORE the tracks 'Along The Way' and 'California' - make sure to check them out! 4.8.08 BEST OF DREAM THEATER: 'GREATEST HIT' Metal / Progressive Rock Official news: "Dream Theater's first-ever best-of spans 1991-2005 and features 22 tracks split evenly between two discs spotlighting the quintet's metallic and melodic sides. Along with their radio hit 'Pull Me Under', the “21 other pretty cool songs” include rare single edits, B-sides, and revelatory new remixes. Available now." - Rhino 4.7.08 HOWL Indie / Rock / Alternative "We blend pop sensible melodies with intelligent lyrics and instrumental hooks to create an indie rock experience that hits you in the head, the heart, and the feet." - Howl We thoroughly enjoyed listening to their self-titled EP! Our very favorite tracks are 'Vanishing Act' and 'World Wars'. Click here to listen to some of their music (free downloads available currently), and to obtain more information on Howl. 4.4.08 MORPHO - NEW (& FREE) EP Dub / Electronica "Morpho, a French artist from Paris, inspired by ethnical and mystical dub suggestions, presents 'Maracudja' EP, an oniric and exotic voyage into a fabulous and imaginary land... floating slowly on the waves of a quiet sea." - A Quiet Bump.
You can download the 'Maracudja' EP for free HERE. 4.3.08 FINGER ELEVEN VIDEO Alternative / Rock Official news: "'I’ll Keep Your Memory Vague' is now available online. Add it to your favorites on YouTube, add to your Yahoo! Music Playlist or check it out on AOL Popeater’s Video of the Day!" - Finger Eleven
4.2.08 MASON BROTHERS Acoustic / Folk / Rock The new, and first full-length, album by Mason Brothers, 'The Sun, the Moon and the Sea', is available now. "It showcases the brothers' acoustic leanings, with
elaborate finger-picked guitars, splashes of lap steel, percussion, and piano.
Also featured on this record are the brothers' stark, imagistic, yet
hopeful lyrics." 4.1.08 MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO Electronica / Dub / Concrete Meat Beat Manifesto - 'Autoimmune', April 8th: "Now after many years of silence, Meat Beat Manifesto is back! With this tenth album, 'Autoimmune', the seminal electronic band is pushing the musical boundaries even further than they've gone before. Focusing on the type of music he likes to create, mastermind Jack Dangers has created a tour de force of electronic genius which is sure to spark renewed interest in the dubstep and electronic music scenes." - Metropolis 3.31.08 OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN ART & MUSIC EVENT "The Algoma Club, located at 103 Algoma Blvd., above the Water City Grill, will host this celebration of creativity, featuring artists throughout the Paper Valley. On April 5th, in conjunction with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk, some of the best fashion designers, musicians, visual artists, and performance artists from the Valley will come together to share their creativity and raise money for the Winnebago Peace & Justice Center... The event is FREE and open to the public from 4pm – 7:30pm and $7 after 7:30pm." Click the banner below for more information.
 3.28.08 ILLINOIS ROBBERY Roscoe Antique Mall, South Beloit, Illinois robbery: Especially being in a family of hard-working antique dealers, and even being one myself in the past, I would like to call to your attention a robbery, caught on the video below, at the Rosco Antique Mall. Unfortunately, the footage was seen after the fact and the robbers got away. If you know anything about the robbery or recognize any of these 3 men, please let them know - click here for contact information. Thanks, Stacy
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5.8.08 17 Hippies: Pop / Acoustic / Folk Germany's 17 Hippies have a very interesting style - "Our idea from the word go was to mix traditional music from Eastern Europe, France and America with our own Berlin background. Against the backdrop of anglo-american pop music we started looking for our own traditions. As time went by, more and more original compositions and various songs with texts in German, English and French were written." - Official website Click here to check out some music clips from their latest release, 'Heimlich' (Hipster Records). 5.7.08 Mates of State: Indie / Pop / Rock "We made a music video in Brooklyn this weekend and we had the baby with us." - Mates of State Click here to read more. Music clips 5.6.08 Silverstein: Emo / Hardcore / Screamo Official news: "Silverstein Europe tour starts Friday! We are playing 14 countries! Come see a show!" Tour dates 5.5.08 Via Audio: Pop / Indie / Experimental Click here to read what Jason Collett (solo artist & member of Broken Social Scene) thinks of Via Audio... we think they're pretty great too. Music clips 5.2.08 Fields: Psychedelic / Rock / Alternative Fields talks about eating hamburgers whilst on tour, and have taken pictures of their fave burgers HERE. Music clips 5.1.08 3 Doors Down: Rock / Alternative The new and self-titled 3 Doors Down release is coming May 20th! More information 4.30.08 Barenaked Ladies: Pop / Rock / Alternative 'Snack Time' (Label: Desperation), the new Barenaked Ladies release, drops May 6th. Pre-order & music clips 4.29.08 Man and Machines: Industrial / Gothic / Punk Official news: "Man and Machines debut album August 2008!" Music clips & info 4.28.08 Eat Cake With Interpol (NY): "A few days ago I was at La Valetta the Mexican bakery. Alberto, the owner, keeps decrepit rotting wedding cakes in the window to scare off the gringos. But a few of us local hipsters have gotten hip to fact that their food is awesome and they charge almost nothing. Occasionally I'll see a character like Larry Tee in there or Cindy Sherman or three quarters of Interpol." - Roger Greenawalt, Record Producer Roger writes a very interesting blog that can be found HERE. 4.25.08 U2: Rock / Alternative Official news: "The band (U2) are back in the studio continuing to work up new material with Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. It's going well, is what we hear, fingers crossed for a new record in 2008." - U2.com 4.24.08 Nightingales: Alternative / Glam / Rock "The Nightingales was formed by former members of Birmingham’s original punk group The Prefects." - Official website 'Wot No Blog' and 'The Lodger' are a couple of great Nightingales songs. Click here to check 'em out. 4.23.08 Strange Magic: Psychedelic / Rock / Pop Canada's Strange Magic is currently offering a few free downloads. We love '12 in the Mirror' and 'Bonavista'. 4.22.08 Ringo Deathstarr: Ambient / Shoegaze / Pop Texas sure cranks out some great bands, and pageant girls. Ringo Deathstarr is one of those bands. Their sound isn't overly original though; there is a strong Jesus and Mary Chain influence. They are currently giving away free downloads of their songs 'Some Kind of Sad' and 'Your Town'. Click here 4.21.08 Islands: Indie / Rock 'Arm's Way', the new release from Islands, will be available from Rough Trade on May 19th and from Anti- on May 20th. Click here for music clips - make sure to listen to 'Creeper'! 4.18.08 The Delicious: Pop / Indie Official news: "Joyful Noise Recordings is releasing our new five song EP, 'Postcard to my Sewing Circle', on June 10th." - The Delicious We recommend checking out the tracks 'Hokusai' (from the upcoming EP) and 'Corn Syrup' (from their self-titled 2007 debut). Click here 4.17.08 Luxxury: Electro / Gothic / Pop May we suggest grabbing your free downloads of 'Something Going On' and 'Dirty Girls Need Love Too' by Luxxury? Click here to download these songs from their official MySpace. 4.16.08 Hip Hop At Glastonbury?: Here's an interesting Yahoo article about Jay-Z being added as a Glastonbury Festival headliner, and what Noel Gallagher of Oasis had to say about it... He's got a point. Click here 4.15.08 The Threes: Rock / Indie / Pop Missouri's The Threes are offering a fun version of '16 Tons' for free download here. You do know the song '16 Tons', right? Does "I owe my soul to the company store" ring any bells? 4.14.08 Oppenheimer: Indie / Pop / Electronica Official news: "'Look Up' / 'The Never Never' 7" single / download available on Fantastic Plastic Records May 5th." - Oppenheimer Hear 'Look Up' now by clicking here. 4.10.08 Norway: Electro / New Wave / Pop "Norway is pushing forward musically by creating timeless pop songs without bowing to any current popular music trends or resorting to using computers to make sounds or sequence songs." - Official website 'A Future' sounds like the brilliant 80s. Click here to listen to it now. 4.9.08 The Spinto Band: Indie / Pop / Powerpop We've just been introduced to the music of The Spinto Band. If you're not familiar with them, we recommend checking out their songs 'Oh Mandy', 'Direct to Helmet', and 'Crack the Whip'. Click here. 4.8.08 So Ladycat: Click here to listen to 'The KKK Took My Baby Away' (Ramones) by So Ladycat, a French pin up model, Suicide Girl and singer. 4.7.08 David Andrew Wiebe: Rock / Funk / Electroacoustic Are you special? 'Cuz David Andrew Wiebe's gonna give you a fab funky tune to you for free. Click here to download 'Too Late', a contagious, ray-of-sunshine kind of song. 4.4.08 Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society: Alternative / Rock / Powerpop We really dig the song 'Rated R' by Puerto Rico's Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society! Click here to have a listen. 4.3.08 New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack: Official news: "New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (NYAAA) are to sign to REBCO RECORDS (London, UK) & DEVIL DOLL RECORDS (Los Angeles, USA) for their debut album, 'The Man With Four Tears' - now up on iTunes. We are well chuffed, I can tell you." Music clips & info 4.2.08 Our Babble - Press Kits: I must say that I am continually surprised at what I find in press kits. Most recently, thank you kindly for the vibrator, the melted chocolate bar, and the selection of in-date coupons... you all know who you are! - Stacy 4.1.08 Interesting Chicago Venue: We've just heard about a little venue for traveling musicians to play called The Radish Patch (2122 N. Maplewood Ave., Chicago, Illinois). We love their MySpace photo album of carved radish people. For more information and to view photos, click here. 3.31.08 Guttercat & The Milkmen: Rock / Glam Official message: "We just released 2 singles... 7" 'Ballad of a Drunk Man' / 'Rock n Roll Lingers' (Wishing Well Records - WISH001) & 7" 'Lonely Tears in the Dark' / 'Love is Better in a Dream' (Wishing Well Records - WISH002)." - Guttercat & The Milkmen Music clips & info 3.28.08 Seeking Drummer (NY): Indie / New Wave / Alternative Official news: "Searching for new permanent Drummer: Dead Leaf Echo is searcing for a new full time Drummer. Anyone that feels they would fit our style of music and would like to try out should contact us HERE." Music clips |
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