Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: August 30, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Ingrid Michaelson Releases “Girls & Boys” 9/18

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – August 23, 2007 – New York independent artist Ingrid Michaelson will release her debut Girls & Boys on September 18 on Cabin 24 Records with distribution through RED / Original Signal. The disc is currently available digitally on iTunes (top rank #11 Pop Album, #53 for all genres). Ingrid will join Matt Nathanson during the month of October on his U.S. tour.

Posted on: August 30, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Anarchism in America

Anarchism in America / 2006 MVD / 132 Minutes / http://www.mvdb2b.com / Reviewed 22 August 2006 I can understand if you are trying to fight an anarchist revolution against the Imperial dogs of the American government, but do you really need to fight an anarchist revolution against aesthetics? I mean, the opening menu screen for “Anarchism in America” is perhaps one of the ugliest things I’ve seen since 1996 Geocities…

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Anathema – A Moment In Time

Anathema – A Moment In Time / 2006 MVD / 120 Minutes / http://www.anathema.ws / http://www.mvdb2b.com / Reviewed 15 August 2006 When I saw that a band called Anathema was doing a DVD, I was expecting hard and brutal things to be hitting me from all sides. The DVD “A Moment In Time” starts out with a classical orchestra that play in the band during “Shroud of False”. One can…

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Einstürzende Neubauten Release “Alles wieder offen” 10/23

The bold history written by Einstürzende Neubauten over the last 27 years now has a dramatic new chapter with the release of their new album Alles wieder offen (“All open again”) which is being released October 23rd on their own Potomak label, distributed in the U.S. by Ryko Distribution. Working outside normal record business market mechanisms, Einstürzende Neubauten recorded the CD over some 200 days in their own studio funded…

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Bernard Allison – Energized: Live In Europe

Bernard Allison – Energized: Live In Europe / 2006 MVD / 130 Minutes / http://www.bernardallison.com / http://www.mvdb2b.com / Reviewed 19 April 2006 In much the same vein as Santana, the guitar work of Bernard Allison is distinct through all of the tracks on the disc. However, Allison distinguishes eirself from Santana at practically every other juncture. This is shown by a more seventies and funk sound to tracks like “Another…

Posted on: August 30, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Last Goodnight Tour With Elliot Yamin

Connecticut buzz band, The Last Goodnight, have just announced a fall tour with American Idol’s Elliot Yamin. The band will release their debut album, Poison Kiss, through Virgin Records on August 28. Their current tour opening for Rocco DeLuca & The Burden has been a triumphant run of shows where the band is winning over audiences nightly. “We poured our hearts and souls into making this album and love being…

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GG Allin and The Murder Junkies – Terror in America: Live 1993

GG Allin and The Murder Junkies – Terror in America: Live 1993 / 2006 MVD / http://www.musicvideodistributors.com / http://www.ggallin.com / Reviewed 09 March 2006 Three different sets await watchers of Terror In America; shows in New Jersey, Texas and Georgia all show the genius of Allin and the rest of the Terror Junkies. From the first track on the DVD (a version of “Bite It You Slut” in Jersey), the…

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James Blunt – Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions

James Blunt – Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions / 2006 Atlantic / 70 Minutes / http://www.jamesblunt.com / http://www.atlanticrecords.com / Reviewed 17 August 2006 Everyone knows who James Blunt is. This is due to the fact that eir song “You’re Beautiful” has been used in a number of commercials and been shown countless time on VH1 and other stations of that ilk. There are a number of reasons why individuals should…

Posted on: August 29, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Sleeping Film Video for “Don’t Hold Back”

Watch “Don’t Hold Back” now!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvUrl-IzeWg “Everybody was kung fu fighting!” THE SLEEPING unveils an extraordinary new video for their break-through single “Don’t Hold Back” from their critically acclaimed record, Questions and Answers. Combining guerilla tactics, stealth filming and an urge for anarchy, the stage was set for the DIY video of the year! “Don’t Hold Back” blends 1970s Kung-fu action with the film noir of cult classic The Warriors and…

Posted on: August 29, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

X:144 Gains Top Honors At Scribble Jam 2007 As First Producer Battle Champion

Easily the largest public display of underground hip-hop in the US, Scribble Jam is viewed by many in the community as the gold standard in showcasing only the freshest, most innovative new emcees and producers. Founded by Scribble Jam Magazine and Mr. Dibbs (of Atmosphere), the event has called Cincinatti, OH its home, with tens of thousand hip-hop heads across the country making the trek annually. Growing almost exponentially every…