Idol’s David Cook Set To Release Debut Album in Fall 2008
American Idol winner David Cook has been signed to 19 Recordings / RCA Records and is preparing to start recording his debut album which is due for release in fall 2008.
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ROK LOK RECORDS ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEST
Formed in 1998 with the intention of documenting and distributing the music of friends’ bands, Long Island based ROK LOK RECORDS has entered its tenth year of operation. Continually maintaining an emphasis on ethics, artistic expression and means of DIY networking over any sort of business practices ROK LOK RECORDS has cemented its place within the landscape of the international DIY scene, and is pleased to announce details of its…
Shortandqueer #3
Shortandqueer #3 / :20 / 20M / shortandqueer@yahoo.com / This is a novel premise for a ‘zine, with Kelly showing the best things that happened during 101 of eir days. Where the zine itself is not the most interesting of layouts (pretty much just a normal font with pictures interspersed in random intervals, the material inside provides all the interest that one needs. In fact, the different days really begin…
“Free Your Mind And Win A Pony”, released 25th August 2008 on HappyParts Recordings
People will and do often ask “where exactly are the Golden Animals from?” when hearing their distinctive sound from their debut album FREE YOUR MIND AND WIN A PONY, out on HAPPYPARTS RECORDINGS on AUGUST 25TH 2008. In a nutshell, Linda grew up in Northern Sweden and Tommy in Baltimore, Maryland, they met in Europe, eloped to Brooklyn then ventured west to the desert.
KYLESA scheduled to enter the studio
An update from Savannah, Ga.’s KYLESA: “It’s been a while since our last update so here you go: We’ve been writing a new record over the past few months and we’re about to head to the Jam Room studio on Monday [July 21] to begin tracking. We’re excited to record a new album since it’s been two years since we recorded ‘Time Will Fuse its Worth.’ It’s hard to believe…
Joan As Police Woman – “To Be Loved” Video/ Press Falls In Love With Joan! To Survive Out On Cheap Lullaby Records
Check Out Joan As Police Woman‘s “To Be Loved†Video Here Joan heads to Europe for club and festival dates this summer. US dates announced soon!
Land of Talk signs to Saddle Creek!
Saddle Creek have announced the signing of Montreal trio Land of Talk in the United States and are set to release their debut full-length, Some Are Lakes October 7. The album was recorded in Montreal with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and is the follow up to their acclaimed 2006 EP, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, which found Land Of Talk featured in publications such as Paste Magazine, and receiving glowing reviews…
Society 1 Signs With MDI Distribution
Society 1 has just signed with MDI Distribution to release new material completely independent from an established record label. With this decision the band will take on all responsibilities of recording and promotion while utilizing the distribution network of MDI to make product available.
Sheer Immanence: Ethical Affirmation and the Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt
Sheer Immanence: Ethical Affirmation and the Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt / :10 / 16M / gregg@riseup.net / In our second piece dealing with animation as the purveyor of philosophy, Gregg Jashnani’s piece about “Mystery of the Human Thunderboltâ€, a piece from the Secret Origins #2 Annual is very deep, almost unreadable to the layperson of philosophy. The piece (which does not have a good explanation given to it by…
Head Like A Kite Continue to Work “There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere”
“A brilliant compilation of atmospheric samples that pays tribute to the past within the context of the present… An innovative piece, framing scrapbook memories of childhood into a musical re-emergence.” – THE TRIPWIRE 5 out of 5. “Gorgeous pop melodies with electronica bleeps.” – ALTERNATIVE PRESS “Sonic Youth guitar treatments upon Stereolab keyboards on top of Primal Scream-style vocal loops….a well-edited scrapbook of retro-futurism.” – MAGNET
Bodies of Water – A Certain Feeling (CD)
Bodies of Water have been around since 2005, and have released (before “A Certain Feelingâ€) an EP (2005’s “Bodies of Waterâ€) and an LP (“Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blinkâ€). “A Certain Feeling†is the first full-length released after they have signed with Bloomington, Indiana’s Secretly Canadian. The disc itself begins with “Gold, Tan, Peach, and Greyâ€, giving listeners a blast of sixties singer-songwriter that eventually opens up into…
Painkiller: Triple Dose (PC)
“Triple Dose†contains the original Painkiller game, “Battle Out of Hellâ€, and “Overdoseâ€. The game itself is a first-person shooter that is along the lines of an Unreal Tournament, Quake, or Doom; while it has been given awards by Computer Gaming World, Computer Games Magazine, Game Informer and GameSpy in the past, we here at NeuFutur missed the original release of the title. After playing the constituent parts in Painkiller:…
VOETSEK sign to Selfmadegod Records
San Francisco thrashers Voetsek (Athena Dread/bass, Ami Lawless/vocals, Jef Leppard/guitar, Scotty Karate/drums, Ben Reduction/guitar) have signed an album deal with Selfmadegod Records to release their brand-new full length entitled Infernal Command. The album consists of 17 fast tracks mixing Bay Area Fastcore/Power violence (Spazz, Capitalist Casualities) and Bay Area Thrash Metal (Vio-lence, Death Angel).
Futurama: Beast With A Billion Backs (DVD)
“Beast With A Billion Backs†is the second of four different movie-length shows that are to be released by Fox in the next year or so. The movie starts off with Bender tearing a hole in the universe, to which the crew of the Planet Express move on with their lives. This means that Kif and Amy are finally married, and Fry is able to move beyond Leela and get…
Santogold: Free mp3 “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)”
Check out the below mp3 from the Santogold/Diplo mixtape – “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)” mp3: http://www.thefader.com/articles/2008/7/17/freeload-santogold-diplo-guns-of-brooklyn-doc-and-jon-hill-dub And incase you missed it… “Creator” video: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589798&vid=251884 “My Drive Thru” video featuring Santogold, Pharrell, and Julian Casablancas: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=37985
Confide Tour Throughout Summer on Success of “Shout the Truth”
Southern California post hardcore outfit Confide is all about winning over fans and making friends. Armed with the goods to enthrall the masses, i.e. aggressive, bone-crushing vocals infused with chugging guitar riffs and eloquent lyrics, the band will take their songs on the road this summer on the Vans Warped Tour where they will pummel the Smartpunk Stage on a daily basis.
Slug #234
It has been a while since we have had the chance to review an issue of Slug Mag. This time out, the entire issue is about beer. As individuals may know, Slug is the magazine that deals with anything having to do with Salt Lake City, Utah and the surrounding areas. Saying that, I thought that the beer in Utah was limited to the 3.2% cap. The number of pieces…
NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Jonny Rumble
Seeing the worst of the social injustices and political fiascos of our time unfolding and flashing right in front of them, Jonny Rumble has created an anthemic album of expression. Addressing both the superficial veils in rock as well as the major issues that surround the implied decline of our political and economic states, Almost Dead is a sharp, gritty manifesto that beckons for attention and action. Their music is…
Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation (DVD)
The Blue Collar Comedy Tour was one of the biggest comedy phenomenons of the last decade, and Bill Engvall was a part of it. Ey has realized that to keep the franchise viable, that there needs to be an injection of young blend. Thus, Jamie Kaler, Reno Collier, Juston McKinney and John Caparulo have bee tapped to go forth and keep the Blue Collar Comedy name strong. What results during…
Sex, Death, and Ronald McDonald Volume 3, Issue 22 (Fall 2002)
Sex, Death, and Ronald McDonald Volume 3, Issue 22 (Fall 2002) / $1 / Full-Sized / 12 Pages / Vermicious Knid, Lupine Ladies Press, PO Box 543 / Accokeek, MD 20607 Yet another issue of SDRM by my buddy, Vermicious Knid! This issue, the focus has completely shifted from the number of other SDRM issues that I have read, to what VK called flash fiction – what I assume is…