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Posted on: August 19, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Woolworthy Interview (NeuFutur Vintage Pieces)

Conducted by JMCQ 1)Who are the members of the band and what do they play? Rudy (lead vocals, guitar), Rick (bass, phone calls), Dave (guitar, backing vocals), and TBA (We just played with a few drummers and we haven’t decided on one yet. Our old one is in Not Rebecca now). 2) How old are each of you? We have an average age of 27, but we’re by no means…

Posted on: August 19, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 1

Mystery Jets Announce New US Tour Dates

~And join forces with old pals Klaxons on a marvelous and mind bending psychedelic sci-fi adventure~ TOUR DATES Sep 18 – Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub Sep 19 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Sep 20 – Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo Club Sep 22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Wiliiamsburg Sep 23 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club w/ Klaxons Sep 24 – New York, NY…

Posted on: August 19, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Tumor Rumors #2

Tumor Rumors #2 / Free / :45 / 20M / http://tumor-rumors.blogspot.com / This is a zine that I unearthed from a pile of shit hat I had in my room. It is from 2005, so it has needed a review for a while now. This is the second, and I believe last, issue of Tumor Rumors to be released. This is a zine that was created by a former Kent…

Posted on: August 19, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 1

Bear Hands Announce Golden EP Out November 13th

Debut TV Performance on Fearless TV (Fox Network) – Airing Saturday, August 25th Pianos Residency All September Long Pianos Residency, September 11th, 18th and 25th “Riveting, devil-may-care rock” –Spin.com “This is a melodic, guitar driven band that sounds perhaps like a less spastic Detachment Kit. Anyway, I’m putting these guys on my “band to watch” list. I want to hear and see more, for sure.” –ohmyrockness.com

Posted on: August 19, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Sentinent Interview (NeuFutur Vintage Pieces)

1. Who are the members of the band and what do they play? The Sentient line-up as from june 1999 is: Rob – Drums G’deon – Lead Guitar David – Rhythm Guitar Vincent – Bass Richard – Keys and Screams Sander – Vocals (Sander was asked to join Sentient in februari 1999)

Posted on: August 18, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Acclaimed Songwriter/Producer Sean ‘The Pen’ Garrett Readies Debut Solo Album For Interscope Records

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Sean “The Pen” Garrett, one of the most sought after songwriters and producers in music, is about to take center stage as a performing artist.  The six-time Grammy Award nominated Garrett recently inked a label deal with Interscope Records, it was announced today by Jimmy Iovine, Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M, a unit of Universal Music Group, the global music leader. Garrett will be…

Posted on: August 18, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 2

Restricted: Voices on Disability and Sexuality #1

Restricted: Voices on Disability and Sexuality #1 / 24M 1:00 / JKBeal, 920 E. Wooster #4, Bowling Green, OH 43402 / As one could very well expect from the subtitle of “Restricted”, this zine has to do with empowering the previously marginalized voices of members possessing a different level of ability and sexuality. The works present in this issue of the zine were culled together by one Jeanette K Beal,…

Posted on: August 18, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

XM and MySpace Launch ‘Show Us What Ya Got!’ Search For Unsigned New Hip-Hop Music Talent

Aspiring Hip-Hop and R&B Artists to Compete to Perform at The Power Summit, an On-air XM Appearance and More WASHINGTON and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — XM and MySpace today announced the launch of “Show Us What Ya Got!,” a coast-to-coast online search for the hottest unsigned hip-hop and R&B music talent, beginning now.  Aspiring hip-hop and/or R&B artists are encouraged to submit their original song for the opportunity…

Posted on: August 18, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Book of Billy

The Book of Billy / ? / 12M / http://www.iknowbilly.com / The Book of Billy is a bit of philosophy that as one can guess, very philosophical in tone. Billy Roberts, the zine’s creator, calls it a “book of religion”. Essentially, these are Billy’s musings about art, fame, baby dolls, expression, sleep deprivation, punk rock, pirates, money, orgasms, and inspiration. The layout of this zine is very simple and looks…

Posted on: August 18, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Metal Mind Productions Releases Discography of Cerebral Fix

Metal Mind Productions proudly presents “Products of Disgust” by Cerebral Fix: a complete discography of this English thrash/death metal band. The band split up in 1993 but in 2006 announced its reformation. They have an album’s worth of new material, but for now they are waiting for the reception of the new songs. Frank claims that they are interested only in having fun, as they did in the beginning of…

Posted on: August 18, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

2007.08.18 Top Ten List (JMcQ; Theme: Christian)

10. Casting Pearls – Alright 09. Reliant K – Must Have Done Something Right 08. Big Daddy Weave – Every Time I Breathe 07. John Reuben – Word of Mouth 06. Project 86 – My Will Be A Dead Man 05. Bleach – Child of Sod 04. Skillet – Rebirthing 03. David Browder Band – Forever and Ever Etc 02. Reliant K – Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been…

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Hurley and Converse Create Radio Rebellion Tour with JFAC, Behemoth

Hurley and Converse unite to present the 2007 “Radio Rebellion” Tour, a massive, twenty eight city North American trek that will showcase the cream of the crop of heavy music’s rising stars from points across the globe.  Co-headlining the tour will be Glendale, AZ extreme metal unit JOB FOR A COWBOY and Polish death metal troupe BEHEMOTH.

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Self_Titled #2

Self_Titled #2 / Free / 16M / :30 / [email protected] / This is another casualty of my room, being stuck in random places since I got it a few years back. The date on this issue is March 2005. The layout is interesting and provides a lot in the way of distractions, and the different fonts used will more than keep people interesting. However, the writing style does not seem…

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Nanny Diaries Soundtrack out 8/21

  Lily Allen, Jill Scott, Simply Red, OdysseyÂ’s “Native New Yorker,” The Hold SteadyÂ’s “Stuck Between Stations,” Urban DelightsÂ’ “WonÂ’t Let You Down” Recall Annie BraddockÂ’s Adventure Among Tribes of Upper East Side     LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2007 — The Nanny Diaries Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (due August 21, 2007, on ArtistsÂ’ Addiction Records) is the eclectic, upbeat musical accompaniment to the comedy “The Nanny Diaries,” starring Scarlett…

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Vote Quimby Interview (NeuFutur Vintage Pieces)

1. Who are the members of the band and what do they play?2. How old are each of you? biscuits on bass and vocals – 19yrs old Joey Warbucks on guitar – 19 yrs old The Artist Formerly known as Z – 21yrs old Threat on drums – 18yrs old

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Earlimart To Release Mentor Tormentor August 21st on Majordomo Records

Los Angeles-based band Earlimart are set to release their fifth album, Mentor Tormentor, August 21st. Mentor Tormentor is the follow-up to the band’s critically-acclaimed 2004 release Treble & Tremble, which garnered considerable praise from Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Interview Magazine, among many others, while the band went on to play sold-out shows across the U.S.

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Twenty-Eight Pages Lovingly Bound With Twine #12

Twenty-Eight Pages Lovingly Bound With Twine #12 / $2 / 28M / :30 / Christoph Meyer, Post Office Box 106, Danville, OH 43014 Christoph and I have known each other for a few years. I think we first met at the AMC, and traded quite a few issues. Both of us have taken long times to review the other’s zines, and I think I have taken the cake for “length…

Posted on: August 17, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Dan Wilson (Trip Shakesphere) Releases “Free Life” 8/16.

Dan Wilson is poised for the release of his solo debut Free Life. Produced by Wilson, a Grammy® winning songwriter and former member of cult band Trip Shakespeare and the critically acclaimed group Semisonic, the album will be available October 16 on American Recordings. Executive produced by label head Rick Rubin, Free Life features contributions from Sheryl Crow, Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) and Eric Fawcett (N.E.R.D.), among others.