Month: March 2008

Posted on: March 3, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Quiet Life – Act Natural

Quiet Life – Act Natural / 2008 Safety Meeting / 11 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/quietlife / The bluesy rock style that Quiet Life starts off their “Act Natural” with is something that could easily break the band big as soon as the right individuals find the album. It is not only the catchiness of the act that will sell listeners on this album, but their ability to create order in chaos…

Posted on: March 3, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Kadion “Omeil” Lewis

Kadion “Omeil” Lewis better known as Omeil the Lava Lady is hailing from Kingston , Jamaica . Omeil is no stranger to the music business having Release her Single “FRET” that Gained tremendous radio adds that lead to her BillBoard Compilation appearance of her single “Hot Girls” featured on her Debut Album “Reggae Sweetheart”. She ‘s a Star and a tremendous perform er for those who have had the privilege…

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Miwa Gemini – This Is How I Found You

Miwa Gemini – This Is How I Found You / 2008 Rock Park / 9 Tracks / http://www.miwagemini.com / “Picnic” is the first track on “This Is How I Found You”, and it shows Miwa Gemini as an individual that really wants to take eir path in light. There is little present on this introductory track that will establish eir as following in a specific musical tradition. If anything, the…

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Dear and the Headlights Open for Paramore, To Release New Album in 2008

 Equal Vision Record’s own DEAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS have been hand picked as the sole opener of the highly anticipated Paramore/Jimmy Eat World co-headlining spring tour.  The tour kicks off April 1st in San Antonio, TX and wraps up May 2nd in Atlantic City, NJ.  The tour also makes a stop at Bamboozle Left in Irvine, CA on April 5th.

Posted on: March 3, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Heartattack #45

Heartattack #45 / .50 / 64M / 1:00 / PO Box 848, Goleta, CA 93116 / Heartattack has the best value for the amount of content for practically any zine that I’ve ever laid my hands on, and they have some of the best bands interviewed with each and every issue. #43 has a one-two assault with Bloomington, Indiana’s own Ghost Mice and DC favorites 1905. Everything is laid out…

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Barry Adamson Releases “Back to the Cat” on 4/22

“Delivered with a bravura that makes it work a treat” The Independent A chaotic jazz-funk shuffle . . . brass-backed, sixties-style soul . . . breezy country-and-western . . . swampy Southern States blues – [Adamson’s] new songs shone brightest” The Times of London

Posted on: March 2, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Lady Tigra – Please Mr. Boom Box

The Lady Tigra – Please Mr. Boom Box / 2007 High Score / 12 Tracks / http://www.theladytigra.com / I really didn’t know what to expect from “Please Mr. Boom Box”, but after hearing it, I would have to say that The Lady Tigra will be the next big rap thing. This means that “I’m Back” plays on the styles of rappers like Lil’ Mama, Gravy Train, and even Fergie. The…

Posted on: March 2, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Health and Safety at Militant Actions

Health and Safety at Militant Actions / :15 / Free / 16M / [email protected] / http://www.action-medical.net /  Health and Safety at Militant Actions is a great introduction to the world of protests and the proper way to maintain one’s safety while at events. While the version I have is old (March of 2001), the information is of a general enough nature to still be valid. What seemed most informative to…

Posted on: March 2, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

BYO Records News For March

“Let Them Know: The Story of Youth Brigade and BYO” teaser posted! Finally an update on the long anticipated BYO DVD! We screened it for the folks that attended our 10th Annual Punk Rock Bowling Tournament, so for those of you who were not able to be there, here’s a sneak peek of the movie!