Month: June 2008

Posted on: June 4, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Breathe Carolina Sign With Rise Records

  Electronic Techno Pop Dynamic Duo To Release Debut CD It’s Classy, Not Classic On September 16   Breathe Carolina, the Denver-based electronic techno pop dynamic duo, Kyle and Dave have signed with Oregon-based record label, Rise Records and will release their debut CD, It’s Classy, Not Classic on September 16.

Posted on: June 4, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Filipino-American Pop-Folk with a jazzy side of soul – CONCHITA CAMPOS’ debut EP, So It Goes

“Norah Jones fans will feel right at home. … But she traffics in the same musical style as Laura Nyro, and she does it very well. These songs have sinuous rhythms that Campos negotiates with ease, playing with the grooves as well as the romantic messages of the lyrics, and ably backed by her fellow musicians. FOUR STARS ««««”

Posted on: June 4, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Prometheus #5

Prometheus #5 / :30 / 36M / [email protected] / Another of the zines that I picked up at AMC 2004, Prometheus is a communal zine that is written and laid out by a group of people, instead of having all material being done by one individual. Thus, we have different styles, different layouts, and thus, the continual dynamism of the zine means that individuals will not necessarily get as bored…

Posted on: June 4, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Hamburger Hill – 20th Anniversary Edition

Hamburger Hill celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. For those individuals that were not cognizant or knowledgeable about the film when it first came out, it discusses the attack that the U.S. Army’s 187th Infantry (part of the Screaming Eagles) made against the Vietnamese army on the Ap Bia Mountain (which is close to Vietnam’s border with Laos). The film itself features both Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) and Dylan McDermott…

Posted on: June 4, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set

This is essentially the collection that anyone that considers themselves to be a fan of Rambo need. This means that “First Blood”, “Rambo First Blood Part II”, “Rambo III” and “Rambo (Special Edition)” are all present. Furthermore, individuals that want to put a copy of the newest Rambo movie on their iTunes or Zune will be able to without having to resize and otherwise modify the film. This is due…

Posted on: June 4, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up

The Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up / 2008 Interscope / 2 Tracks / http://www.pcdmusic.com / http://www.interscope.com / “When I Grow Up” is the new single by The Pussycat Dolls. The track will undoubtedly be the big hit of the summer, but why? The track is a high-energy romp that blends equal parts Gwen Stefani (“Wind Me Up), later Britney Spears, and throws in some newer styles – the…

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

The Madison Project (Burlington, Vermont)

The Madison Project has been around since 2006, after Forrest (drummer) and Ryan (vocalist/guitars) ended their tenure with a previous band and wanted to create something new, something that would change the face of music as they knew it. The two spun their feels until the later months of 2006 when Ben (bass) joined up, forming the Madison Project. Each member of the Madison Project provides a diverse set of…

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

Ryan MacNeill of Madison Project Sets Out On “I Am The Target- Acoustic Tour 2008”

Ryan MacNeill of Madison Project will be supporting The NightBirds on tour with his “I Am The Target – Acoustic Tour 2008” starting June 7th at Mezzanote Lounge in Syracuse, NY and bringing him straight across country, further fueling the buzz being generated by this one of a kind performer. Ryan’s acoustic tour comes at a great time, having recently been reviewed in AllMusicGuide, Aural Fix, TheCelebrityCafe, Good Times and…