Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: January 27, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Ky-Mani Marley’s “The March” Tops Singles Charts

New Single is #1 in Soundscan Rap Sales and Top 5 on Billboard Sales Charts Further Touring with Van Halen as BET J Renews His Reality TV Show Radio Continues Play on Multiple Formats And Holds Steady at #3 on Reggae Chart (Los Angeles) The triumphant, across-the-board rise of Ky-Mani Marley with Vox Music Group album Radio grows even stronger in 2008 as the son of global musical icon Bob…

Posted on: January 27, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Adam Gilbert – Fishing For Water

Adam Gilbert – Fishing For Water / 2008 Self / 13 Tracks / http://www.gilbertmusic.net / “Fishing For Water” is Gilbert’s second foray into independent music. His first album, “K-16”, provided an introduction to the styles and influences that shaped Gilbert’s sound. “Fishing For Water”, his latest album, expands upon themes first heard on “K-16”. “Break Through Today” starts out the disc with an interesting blend of vocal and piano, with…

Posted on: January 27, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The spirit of African Music lives on!

Bay Area-based independent label MansMark Africa is proud to announce a very special upcoming release featuring the final studio work of legendary world music icon Babatunde Olatunji. In 2000, Baba began recording his final studio project, initially titled “Safari to Musical Africa, “on the MansMark Africa label. The exuberance and joyfulness he infused into these recordings shines through in every aspect of the finished tracks, leaving little room for doubt…

Posted on: January 27, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Fat City #9

Fat City #9 / $4.50 / 80M / :45 / [email protected] /  Okay, I understand that its cool to have pride for Boston, but can we please stop with the played-out Irish bands? This issue features a double-shot of Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphies, along with enough Red Sox features to make individuals scream. The layoput is strong but there is a minor problem in regards to it in the…

Posted on: January 26, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Jesse Rubenfeld – Let It Go

Jesse Rubenfeld – Let It Go / 2007 Self / 4 Tracks / http://www.jesserubenfeld.com / This EP begins with “Nose to the Grindstone”, a track that showcases the diverse array of influences present in Rubenfeld’s life. The vocals will remind listeners of individuals such as Neil Young and James Taylor, while the instrumentation has hints of Chicago, The Eagles, and Cat Stevens.

Posted on: January 26, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Chick Corea and Gary Burton Create Double Album

    “The performing we have done over the past year has been our best in 35 years, and we are very pleased to make it available on these CDs.” – Gary Burton “The way we were approaching the music during our 35th anniversary concert tour was so different that I thought it warranted documentation.” – Chick Corea

Posted on: January 26, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Peter Bloom Band – Random Thoughts (From A Paralyzed Mind)

Peter Bloom Band – Random Thoughts (From A Paralyzed Mind) / 2008 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.peterbloomband.com / By the time individuals get through the 10 tracks on “Random Thoughts”, individuals will understand why the Peter Bloom Band has received accolades from places like the Ontario Independent Music Awards. The disc starts off with “Afraid”, a track that shows a confidence in the Peter Bloom Band that is rarely…

Posted on: January 26, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

White Hinterland Offers First Taste of “Phylactery Factory”

We are excited to share “Dreaming of the Plum Trees,” an MP3 from White Hinterland’s debut album, “Phylactery Factory,” which will be released on CD, LP and digital formats on March 4th, 2008 via Dead Oceans. “Dreaming of Plum Trees” has already made an appearance on a few blogs thus far; read below and find out what the excitement is all about.

Posted on: January 26, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Ghostland Observatory Announce Tour Dates; Ready Robotique Majestique

Raunchy, energetic electro-soul duo map out the beginnings of their year-round tour plans in support of latest LP MP3: Heavy Heart from Robotique Majestique: http://terrorbird.alphapupserver.com/music/02HeavyHeart.mp3 A landmark year for the Ghostland camp, 2007 found the group gaining notoriety for both their electrifying live shows and their acclaimed albums delete.delete.i.eat.meat. and Paparazzi Lightning, both self-released on their Trashy Moped imprint. What began as a challenge between two friends has developed into…