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5.14.08 Searching 4 Charlie Alternative / Indie / Rock Chicago's Searching 4 Charlie has a special something that makes us keep listening. The vocals are imperfect but have character, and the music itself is really good. S4C is currently offering the fantastic 'Resolution' as a free download, as well as 'Breakdown' - both are live versions.
5.13.08 Rock Kills Kid - Attention L.A. Bands! Rock / Alternative / Electronica Official message: "Hey guys and gals! We just wrapped up our new record so we have open time in our studio (in Los Angeles, CA). If any of you bands out there wanna come do some songs let me know. I'll get back to you about details and costs...
We love working with other artists so let us know before we go away on tour forever and ever." -Shawn (Rock Kills Kid) 5.12.08 The Mooney Suzuki Garage / Rock / Classic Rock Official message: "The Mooney Suzuki is proud to present the brand new TheMooneySuzuki.com! New design! New interface! New content galore! We’ve sifted through the archives to unearth some choice forgotten unforgettable moments. Dig into TONS of never-before-seen photos and rare video footage - ALL available to download directly into your brain (or iPod...)!" 5.9.08 No News Friday We're out of the office today! So, there will be no news today. Until Monday, B&B 5.8.08 Gang of Four Post-Punk / Funk-Rock / Other Official news: "Gang of Four minus two: Original rhythm section Allen and Burnham depart.
The original and best-loved line-up of famed post-punk icons Gang of Four reunited in 2005 to great acclaim and success, unfortunately all good things must come to an end. Bassist Dave Allen and drummer Hugo Burnham are moving on, although singer Jon King and guitar-player Andy Gill will continue, focusing on writing and recording new music as Gang of Four..." 5.7.08 The Wedding Present Alternative / Indie Official news: "The new Wedding Present single is out now! 'The Thing I Like Best About Him Is His Girlfriend' - The Wedding Present's first ever 'download only' single - comes in four different versions and is out now on Vibrant Records [Catalogue No. VIBD01] and Manifesto Records.
Please note that there will not be a CD or vinyl release of this
single, so the only way to obtain a copy is via sites like iTunes, 7digital &
Emusic." 5.6.08 Firewater Folk / Indie /Punk Out today: Firewater's 'The Golden Hour' (enchanced CD). "Blistering and excoriating, a rousing set of rootsy world-punk. Beautiful, absurd, acerbic and desperate. Explores klezmer, ska, banda and a dozen other sounds that turn into a brew that is 100% Firewater." - Bloodshot RecordsListen & buy 5.5.08 You Say Party! We Say Die! New Wave / Indie / Rock Official message: "Free 'Like I Give a Care' Remix MP3!
Who doesn't like remixes? Who doesn't like free mp3s? Who doesn't like it when they're combined? This is a remix by the (RAC MIX) Group. The same people who made the 'Monster' remix last spring. It has to be one of my favorites. Enjoy it, love it, dance to it, marvel at its glory." - sos (You Say Party! We Say Die!) 5.2.08 Yazoo Pop / Electro
Official message: "Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet discuss the formation of Yazoo in a video
clip taken from the forthcoming Yazoo 'In Your Room' 4 disc boxset." 5.1.08 Haale Alternative / Psychedelic / Other "Haale (as in halle-lujah), is a downtown New Yorker of Iranian descent whose name means ‘the halo around the moon.’ On her breathtaking full-length debut, 'No Ceiling', she draws on that heritage freely, but filters it through a contemporary prism. That is, she extracts the Persian influence of her bloodline and the Sufi trance tradition, while weaving in her fondness for Hendrix, Dylan, Radiohead, and psychedelia." - Taken from bio We especially dig the title song, 'No Ceiling'. Check it out by clicking here. 4.30.08 Truth In Fiction - Free L.A. Show! Pop / Powerpop / Rock Official message: "Free Show in Los Angeles (CA) next Wed.!!
Wednesday, May 7th
P Diddy rented the club for the 6th so we had to move it!!
Free free free free!!" - Truth in Fiction 4.29.08 HIM See HIM's 'Kiss Of Dawn (live)' video, from the brand new 'Digital Versatile Doom' DVD, now. Note: you must have at least Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 to view. 4.28.08 Ben Sollee = Amazing Acoustic / Alternative / Folk
Wow. We are blown away by Ben Sollee! His music is right-out-of- Ben's 'If You're Gonna Lead My Country' EP comes out May 13th and his new full-length release, 'Learning To Bend', hits stores on June 10th. Ben is currently on a serious tour of the U.S., and Canada not so far off. We can't do him justice with our words, so please click here to check out his music now. 4.25.08 Holy Fuck Experimental / Electronica / Rock Upcoming Holy Fuck Shows:
Apr 27 - Coachella Valley Music
Apr 28 - 4th and B
May 1 - La Zona Rosa
May 2 - Palladium Ballroom
May 5 - City Hall
May 8 - Fillmore
May 9 - Aragon Ballroom
May 29 - Primavera Sound
Jun 2 - Sound Academy
Jun 3 - Metropolis
Jun 6 - McCarren Park Pool
Jun 13 - Synch Festival
Jun 28 - Glastonbury Festival 4.24.08 The Happy Hollows Rock / Indie / Experimental Official message: "We recently were invited to play Adam McKay's (director of Anchorman, Talladega Nights and upcoming movie, Step Brothers) birthday party! He invited us and Deerhoof! It was so amazing, and a dream come true, to play with Deerhoof! They are the loveliest, most talented, sweetest band ever!! It was such an honor to play Adam McKay's birthday. He is truly the coolest, most hilarious, most loveable man in show biz. It was one of the greatest experiences ever. I posted pics of it in our pictures... - Sarah ( The Happy Hollows) 4.23.08 Tom Tom Club Pop / Nu-Funk / New Wave Official message: "What better way to jump-start the summer than with a dance party? Join rhythm masters Tom Tom Club at a few select venues in June that include two dates as Devo's "Special Guest" and a co-headline appearance with Gang of Four.
June 17 Fairfield Theater Company
June 20 Massive Attack's Meltdown
June 26 McCarren Park Pool
June 27 Bank Of America Boston
The band includes: We hope to see you at one of the shows." -
Chris and Tina 4.22.08 Sleepercar Rock / Alternative Official message: "Sleepercar (featuring Jim Ward of Sparta) has a new album in stores today! If you haven't checked out Sleepercar yet, go to the Myspace page and listen to some tunes! 'West Texas' hits stores TODAY so stop by your favorite record store (support the independents!) or don't even leave that seat you're in and purchase from iTunes!" 4.21.08 MxPx Punk / Pop Punk Upcoming MxPx Shows:
Apr 22 @ The Shelter, Detroit, MI 4.18.08 Our Babble The other day a musician asked me what I consider to be "original" nowadays. I haven't given my answer yet, but in the meantime I'll say a person who declares themself to dislike the taste of bacon. Is there anyone else out there that has a guest room dedicated to housing plastic food storage containers? So many shapes and sizes, and different lids... Granted, we cannot keep them organized so their bits are scattered throughout the room. We try to reuse them for the Earth's sake, but really. - Stacy 4.17.08 Razrez Tropical / Glam / Rock Official news: "Our first album is recorded and mastered... currently we are contacting labels for a summer release." - Razrez Until their debut comes out, you can check out great tracks like 'Horses' and 'Rock N Roll City' by visiting HERE. |
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What we listen to is dictated by our ever-changing moods. Hence, we cover Goth, Pop, Punk, Folk, Experimental, New Wave, Industrial, Electronic, Ambient, Glam, Rock, Indie, Metal, Alternative, Rockabilly, and more.
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5.14.08 Bon Iver
Neo-soul / Acoustic / Indie
"Every record comes out of a specific time and place, but that's more true of this one than most. At the end of 2006, Justin Vernon spent three months alone in a log cabin in Northern Wisconsin, seeking silence, simplicity and solitude...
The intention was to fill the time with physical chores - splitting wood, gathering food - but out of this period of isolation and contemplation, music started to emerge...
The unexpected, triumphant result was an album of singular beauty, 'For Emma, Forever Ago', released under his adopted nom-de-plume Bon Iver (a deliberate mis-spelling / adaptation of Bon Hiver, French for Good Winter)." - 4AD
More info & music clips
5.13.08 Ari Shine
Rock / Acoustic / Powerpop
Official message: "New songs up and FREE download! In honor of my album release I have posted 6 songs from 'A Force of One' and am giving away 'Deep Pockets/Led Wallets' from the album for free! Come by and partake!" - Ari Shine
We especially love his songs 'Force of One', 'Deep Pockets/Led Wallets' and 'Beat U'!! Click here to listen to these songs now, and to get your free download.
5.12.08 Très Bien
Garage / Powerpop / Soul
Très Bien offers extremely addictive, slightly sixties-reminiscent tunes. We highly recommend checking out the tracks 'How I Feel' and 'The Way We Know How' from their recent 'Tree' EP.
Listen here
5.8.08 NineYears
Trip Hop / Down-tempo / Electronica
We like what we're hearing from NineYears in regards to their recent release, 'Duality' (BDM Records). We especially dig 'Free is Your Mind', 'You Can Get it Right', and 'Envie de Toi'.
Music clips
5.7.08 Munk
Alternative / Rock / Pop
"The long awaited follow-up to 2003's 'Severed', 'Modest Among The Living' showcases the breadth of Boston based Singer / Songwriter / Producer Munk's ability to blend the sonically alluring qualities of Radiohead with the pop sensibility of The Beatles. - Official website
We really like the tracks 'Grave', 'Brush Against Me' and 'Sometimes'.
Music clips & info
5.6.08 Lit - Sad News
Rock / Alternative / Powerpop
Official news: "We are sad to have to be writing you all this letter. Our brother, Allen Shellenberger, is currently in the hospital undergoing testing and treatment for a brain tumor that was just discovered. We are still not sure what his prognosis is and we are all standing by and waiting for test results to come in. Please say a prayer and keep him in your thoughts.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to make the shows this week in the UK and Europe. We were all so excited to come. At this point we have to just stay put and be by Allen while he goes through this difficult time. We will make it up to you as soon as we can. We know some fans who made travel plans from other countries to see us and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Our West Coast dates right now are on hold until we know what is going on. We will post another update soon. Allen sends his thanks for the well wishes and he's sorry we had to cancel these shows. We'll be showing Allen the Lit Myspace page with your comments of support. Thanks for your understanding." -Lit
5.5.08 The Dandy Warhols
Rock / Total Coolness
Official news: "Beginning today, May 05, 2008, '...Earth To The Dandy Warhols...' will be available for free play in over 10,000 AMI Jukeboxes. We're also relaunching dandywarhols.com, where you will be treated to a download of the opening track of ETTDW, 'The World The People Together (Come On)'...
On May 19, 2008, you will be able to buy and download the whole enchilada, '...Earth To The Dandy Warhols...', as part of our new subscription service that will include exclusive digital audio content for one (Earth) year, including NEW b-sides and live tracks." - The Dandy Warhols
5.2.08 Digby
Indie / Rock / Pop
Official message: "For the next 5 weeks, we'll post a new song from our upcoming EP, 'The Complicated Futility'. This is the second EP of the eventual trilogy - 'A Wake In The Street'.
Head over to our Myspace page now to hear track number one, 'Gravity', and please leave us a message letting us know what ya think." - Digby
5.1.08 Bess Rogers
Folk / Indie / Pop
Official message: "Some very nice people at a bunch of radio stations around the country have been kind enough to add 'Decisions Based on Information' into rotation. Woohoo!...
But to help ensure that my record STAYS in rotation, it would be great if you could call your local station and request one of my songs! More stations will be added to this list as they come in. But if you live in one of these areas, please call and request me! Every spin helps.
Anchorage, AK - KRUA: (907)
786-6805
West Lafayette, IN - Purdue
Student Radio: (765) 496-
9797
Boston, MA - WTBU: (617) 353-
6400
Worcester, MA - WCHC: (508)
793-2474
Marquette, MI - WUPX: (906) 227-
2948
Rochester, MI - WXOU: (248)
370-4274
Fredonia, NY - WCVF: (716) 673-
3428
Thunder Bay, ONT - CILU: (807)
766-7207
Providence, RI - WDOM: (401)
865-2091
Sweet Briar, VA - WNRS: (315)
866-9200
Tacoma, WA - KUPS: (253) 879-
3267
Thank yoooooou!" - Bess Rogers
Music clips
4.30.08 American Buffalo
Psychedelic / Southern Rock / Blues
American Buffalo's website sure doesn't tell you much about them, but we do love their songs 'Stallions', 'Iron Engine' and 'New Company in Mississippi'.
Listen here
4.29.08 Bella Noir
Psychedelic / Indie / Electro
"Combining experimental arrangements with an electonica aftertouch, pushing visual boundaries and delivering their mixed personal experiences is both abrasive and understated. The diversity of NYC is their obvious spiritual home." - Official website
We really dig Bella Noir's debut EP, 'Premonitions' (Avow Records). Click here to check out some of the tracks, and be sure to listen to 'Try', 'Stand Closer', 'On The Floor', and 'Distraction.'
4.28.08 VHS Or Beta
Rock / New Wave / Pop
Official message: "New Videos from the road and Facebook!!!
What's up people?! We got some great footage from the road on our YouTube page. Be sure to check that out. Click the link and watch exclusive acoustic performances and other videos we shot ourself!!!
Check us out on Facebook too!!!" - VHS or Beta
4.25.08 The Clientele
Indie / Psychedelic / Pop
If you haven't heard 'Bookshop Casanova' from The Clientele's most recent release, 'God Save The Clientele', we highly recommend you have a listen now.
Official news: "The first ever Clientele forum is now open; it's run by people independent of the band, but band members will probably be flitting in and out to answer any questions about guitars, chords, songs, drums, the good old days, the future, tour stories, Florentine Renaissance medallions, slap bass techniques, Mel's pesto recipes, or anything else that you may want to know...
You can also talk among yourselves, as long as you do so standing to attention, with a look of groveling servitude on your faces. In any case, you can sign up HERE."
4.24.08 Apollo Heights
Alternative / Shoegaze / Indie
A new Apollo Heights video, 'Shallow by Shallow', was released today. It was directed by Delano Franklin, visuals by Yuko Sueta. The song 'Shallow by Shallow' appears on their most recent release, 'White Music for Black People'.
4.23.08 Sparks
Rock / Pop / Other
Official news: "We can now reveal the title of the exclusive CD that Golden Ticket holders will receive. Written by Sparks especially for the occasion the song is called 'Islington N1'.
Here is a sneak preview of one of the verses:
Hey it's only 20 nights
We'll return to former heights
Pianissimo again
Even this we will transcend
Then you'll see those open arms
And again the lovely charms of
Islington N1
Remember that this CD is only available to Golden Ticket holders."
More information
4.22.08 Sum 41
Rock / Alternative
Official news: "Sum 41's video for the song 'With Me' will be making its TRL debut this Thursday (4/24).
TRL is on at 3:30PM (EST) and the video will be the "First Look" video of the day."
Official website
4.21.08 Nicholas Megalis
Indie / Pop / Rock
Official message: "I just released my new studio album, 'Praise Be, Hype Machine'." - Nicholas Megalis
We love the tracks we've heard thus far, 'The Holder', 'Drunk With Glory', and 'The Phase'! Visit HERE to hear these tracks now, and for more album info.
4.18.08 Head of Skulls!
Rock / Punk / Post punk
'The Liquid Ball' is the "debut EP from the hot & heavy Chicago trio that is the Head of Skulls!." It's out now, and we gotta say we especially like the track 'Ghost of a Wreck'.
Music clips & info
4.17.08 Last Falling
Progressive / Indie / Rock
We've just been introduced to the music of L.A.'s Last Falling. If you are not yet familiar with them, we highly recommend having a listen to the songs 'Heroin No. 1', 'One Point Six One Eight' and 'Buried in Bloom'. Acoustic versions of 2 of these songs are currently being offered as free downloads.
Music clips
4.16.08 Omar Torrez Band
Rock / Funk / Latin
Our Wednesday night is starting to feel like Friday night thanks to the music of the Omar Torrez Band! Songs like 'The Beat Outside', 'We Are' and 'Sunshine' are highlights that we've heard so far on their most recent release, 'The Beat Outside'.
Click here to listen to the above mentioned tracks and for upcoming California tour dates.
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5.14.08 Codebreaker:
Funk / Electro / R&B
Official message: "DDR recording artists, Codebreaker, are offering their underground hit, 'Are You Ready 2 Love?' for FREE DOWNLOAD on their MySpace page for a limited time (24 hours)."Click here 5.13.08 The Von Ehrics: Country / Punk / Rock The Von Ehrics - The Texas trio's "tour is starting... on our way to SC, NC, PA, MA, VT, NY, OH, KY, TN, TX." Music clips & tour info 5.12.08 Cake: Alternative / Rock Official message: "Coming in September... Value Added 'Motorcade of Generosity' compact disc. Features previously unavailable filmed Cake live performances plus a limited edition Motorcade decal." Official website 5.8.08 Bo Bice: Rock / Southern Rock When you hear the name Bo Bice you instantly think of American Idol, don't you? Well, Bo's much more than that. His new album, 'See The Light', is really rockin'! I actually tuned in to American Idol last night just to see his performance as a special guest. I'll be talking with him next Tuesday, so watch for an interview soon. Oh, and check out his new music HERE. - Stacy 5.7.08 Dogs: Punk / Rock Dogs are currently offering a free download of the fab song, 'Clean Yourself Up Boy'! Click here 5.6.08 Red Knife Lottery: Rock / Soul / Indie Official message: "You can now order our 7" ('Hip Bruisers') at the new Init Records Webstore." - Red Knife Lottery Music clips 5.5.08 Wolf Parade: Indie / Rock Official news: "A tour... and an album in June. We figured it was about time." - Wolf Parade Tour dates 5.2.08 Motus Tenebrae: Metal / Gothic Italy's Motus Tenebrae sure picked a killer song to cover, The Cult's 'Rain'. You can download it for free, along with other tunes, by clicking here. 5.1.08 Tragic Black: Gothic / Rock / Punk Official news: "New pic, free download and rock!! Yes, that's right, I added a new picture, made 'Mad Hatter' a free download and wanted to say, by this time next week we will be partying in Germany for the Wave Gotik Treffen! Hell yeah!" - Vision (Tragic Black) Click here 4.30.08 Screaming Mechanical Brain: Metal / Industrial / Punk Official message: "Hold onto yer britches. 'The Protracted Failure', track 4 from 'In Defiance of Science' has just been posted to our profile. It's only going to be up for about a week, so listen to your hearts content. Sky from Foxy Shazam said that this song was the most terrifying thing he's ever heard. We agree." New Screaming Mechanical Brain EP May 27th! 4.29.08 Bayard Russell: Indie / Pop / Acoustic We especially like 'A Candle That's Burning' and 'Living At My Mom's' off of Bayard Russell's self-titled release. Listen to these tracks now, and download them for free, by clicking here. 4.28.08 The Pink Spiders: Punk / Soul / Pop Official message: "We have posted a new song called '(there ain't no soul in yer) Digital Jive' on our page. We thought as a way of piquing your interest, that rather than posting another song from the album we'd post the only song that didn't make the album. We have in effect posted the worst song we recorded. So if you like it, then mathematically speaking (transitive property?) you'll probably like the whole album. If you don't like it, it's ok. The rest of the album is better." - The Pink Spiders 4.25.08 Justice: Electronic / Christian / Club Have ya heard 'DVNO' by Justice yet? It's off of their last release, 'Cross'. Listen here 4.24.08 Drongos for Europe: Punk Because Drongos for Europe are cool, they are currently offering 2 free downloads: 'Punk Rock Radio' and 'Wake Up Call'. Click here for your copies, and a fake five finger discount rush. 4.23.08 The Cool And Deadly: Reggae / Dub / Rock We've been playing Brooklyn's The Cool and Deadly in the office today. We especially love their tune 'Tonight', from their 2008 'Deadly' EP. Click here to listen to the song and to acquire the EP. 4.22.08 Does It Offend You, Yeah?: Electro / Punk / Indie Want to make the first move but too shy? Pop 'Let's Make Out' into your car stereo... it should all fall into place. Click here to listen to it now, and for more info. 4.21.08 Check Out Douyé: Jazz / Soul / R&B We've been hearing some great music by the Nigerian born singer / songwriter, Douyé! There is a very slight Everything But The Girl feel to her song 'Still Hurting'. 'Journey' and 'Walk Away' are other favorites here. Click here to listen to these songs and others now. We look forward to the release of Douyé's debut, 'Journey', this June. 4.18.08 Milwaukee's The Lackloves: Powerpop / Indie / Rock A couple of highlights from The Lackloves' new release, 'Cathedral Square Park', are 'Bended Knees' and 'Hallmark Stars'. Click here to download these 2 songs for free, and for more album info. 4.17.08 Jeffree Star: Electro / Pop Official news: "'Beauty Killer' - my new CD coming out after summer." - Jeffree Star Visit HERE to watch for updates, for tour information, and to listen to music clips. 4.16.08 They Came From The Stars, I Saw Them: Experimental / Pop / Other The more we listen to 'Down On The Dancefloor' by They Came From The Stars, I Saw Them, the more we love it! We're going on like the 6th time in a row here... Click here to hear it for yourself. |
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