Month: August 2008

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

Exclusive “Bust A Move” Remix Stream / RMXXOLOGY Now Available Digitally / Teaser Video

First, we’ve got an exclusive stream of Don Rimini’s “Bust A Move Remix.”It’s a crazy reimagining of the classic song we all know. The frisky Frenchman has been lighting up the ghetto clubs of Paris since he was a teenager with sweaty-assed DJ sets combining the best of hip-hop, electro, and upstart rock’n’roll. In 2008, hot off the release of his esteemed Absolutely Rad EP, Rimini turned his attention to…

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

Scary Kids Scaring Kids / Finch Contest

Finch and Scary Kids Scaring Kids are embarking on a U.S. co-headlining tour. Along for the ride on various dates are Foxy Shazam, From First To Last, Tickle Me Pink and Our Last Night. For our local (Cleveland-area) readers, check them out on 8/30 at the House of Blues.

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

Skyscraper #13

Skyscraper #13 ($4.99 , PO Box 1595, NY, NY 10276) First off, if anyone tells you that $4.99 is too much to spend on any zine, they have obviously never seen a copy of Skyscraper. While I received a copy of Skyscraper back a few years ago (and still read it to this day), I don’t even think I was ready to see #13, which shows a music zine that…

Posted on: August 1, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Swedish Troubadour Tobias Froberg Just Completed His Widely Loved US Tour With Peter Morén of Peter, Bjorn and John

“Writing about this song a few weeks ago, Stephen M. Deusner called it “a rather visual folk-rock ballad, so much so that you an almost watch it as it happens: it begins with Fröberg singing and playing piano, alone on stage. Halfway through the first verse, the house lights rise to show a bluesy guitar and Morén in the background, singing along. Blue gels color the soaring chorus, casting a…

Posted on: August 1, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Passion Pit Release Debut Single “Sleepyhead”/ Play Pop Montreal & Monolith Festivals

Passion Pit Release Debut Single “Sleepyhead”/ Play Pop Montreal & Monolith Festivals/ NYC August Pianos Residencies/ “Chuck Of Change” EP Out September 14th On Frenchkiss Records Pop Montreal Oct. 4th & Monolith Festival Sept 13th /NYC Piano’s August Residency, Aug. 13th, 20th, 27th – 9 PM Outerland Martha’s Vineyard, MA Aug. 14th

Posted on: August 1, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

MMP Set To Re-release “Brechen” and “Schmerz” in September for U.S. Audiences

Drecksau always defined their musical inspirations very precisely – just take a hint of the muddy sound of the American south and mix it with the violent German attitude, then you’ll pretty much get the idea what these guys are all about. But the best part is that this band perfectly blends both cultures – American and German – delivering a prime example of doomcore madness with a handful of…

Posted on: August 1, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The exclusive re-edition of “Hymn To Life” by Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius)

Most people associate Timo Tolkki only with Startovarius – the legendary power metal group, known from such breathtaking releases as “Fourth Dimension”, “Visions” and “Destiny”. Not all know that Tolkki released three fascinating solo albums, with each venturing into totally different musical realms. Timo’s second work – “Hymn To Life” – shows the emotional and delicate side of one of the most talented power metal shredders ever.

Posted on: August 1, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

ONE Joins Music Builds Tour as Major Sponsor and Advocacy Partner

The ONE Campaign is excited to announce its sponsorship of the ONE Music Builds Tour a benefit for Hollywood’s Habitat for Humanity, featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Jars of Clay. The tour will kick off in Detroit on August 21st and wrap-up in Denver on October 12 and include 23 stops around the country. The tour will feature video presentations from the ONE Campaign…