Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: December 5, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Kris Racer – Has A Banner Year

Kris Racer – Has A Banner Year / 2007 Self / 6 Tracks / http://www.krisracer.com / The name Kris Racer may not ring many bells. A few bells might be rung if individuals are told that the performer behind “Has A Banner Year” was the former lead singer for Tagline. However, fans of Tagline may not like the stylistic change that Kris Racer has taken over the last few years.…

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Gob Returns to the Punk Forefront with “Muertos Vivos”

After a four year absence established punk band Gob is set to return with their new album ‘Muertos Vivos’, due out November 27th through Aquarius/Cobraside. Comprised of founding members Theo Goutsinakis and Tom Thacker plus Gabe Mantle and Tyson Maiko, Gob has earned its reputation based in equal parts on a great live performance and truly smart songs that leave a lasting imprint. There are plenty of tracks on ‘Muertos…

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News and Praise for Michael Hurley’s 20th Album, 1st on Gnomonsong

The Ancestral Swamp is the recently released 20th full length album by legendary rambler, cartoonist, and “outsider” folk singer, guitarist Michael Hurley and his label debut for Devendra Banhart and Andy Cabic’s Gnomonsong label. It was primarily produced by Hurley, compiled at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR, mixed by Jim Brunberg. It comes in just in the nick of time for the rabid Snockophile. A batch of new vittles and…

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Mostly Harmless #2

Mostly Harmless #2 / $? / 32M / 1:00 / http://www.mostlyharmlessmagazine.com / So, I have bad news. Mostly Harmless Magazine is no more. I had thought I reviewed this zine when I first received it back in February or March of 2006, but I stuck it in a pile after reading it and forgot about it. This issue has a tremendous amount of writing, and this amount increases dramatically when…

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Leona Lewis’ Debut Album Spirit Slated For Release In The U.S. March 18th

On Sunday, November 18, Leona Lewis’ debut album Spirit went straight to number one as well as becoming the UK’s fastest-selling debut album of all time. The previous UK record was set by the Arctic Monkeys, who sold 363,735 copies of Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not in January 2006. This week Spirit sold a phenomenal 375,872 copies.

Posted on: December 4, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Rosewood Thieves – Lonesome

The Rosewood Thieves – Lonesome / 2007 Self / 6 Tracks / http://www.therosewoodthieves.com / It seemed almost like The Rosewood Thieves would never get their “From The Decker House” released, last year. Originally signed to V2, the disc was only released after legal allowed them to. 2007 marked a new year, and an EP that was in no way held back or otherwise modified in regard to the context that…

Posted on: December 4, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Ask A Ninja Live Celebrating International Day of the Ninja 12/5

This year the guys of Ask A Ninja have given a destination point for ninjas worldwide! On Wednesday, December 5th Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine will host the official “International Day of the Ninja” party at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles. In addition to the Ask A Ninja.com “Ninja” answering LIVE questions from the crowd, there will be special guest performances by geek-cult comedian Patton Oswalt and musical…

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Blurt #4 / Gullible #27

Blurt #4 / Gullible #27 / $1 ($2PPD) / 48M / Lew Houston, 135 Wapwallopen Rd, Nescopeck, PA 18635 / The split is about traveling and drinking. I am familiar with the work of Lew (Blurt!), but I have not familiarized myself with Chris (Gullible). Chris is linked more with the whole band dynamic, where Lew comes off as an individual that has been afflicted with wanderlust. I must say…

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BURNSIDE PROJECT Digitally Re-Releases Self-Titled Debut Remixes Radiohead’s Cover of Björk to Acclaim

Known for their seamless melding of indie rock musicianship with a beat-heavy electronic pulse, BURNSIDE PROJECT have digitally re-released their out-of-print self-titled debut on Fraga Music. With five added bonus tracks, the album has been remixed and remastered for a digital release and is available on iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody and the Other Music website. Vocalist Richard Jankovich’s underground alterego, Pocket, quietly released a remix of Radiohead’s cover of Björk’s “Unravel”,…

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Gil Mantera’s Party Dream Announces Winter Tour/ Live DVD Live Video Archive Volume 1 out in Time for Christmas

Check out these two guys, Ultimate Donny and Gil Mantera. They’re from Youngstown, Ohio. They’re brothers. They’re blonde, handsome, and strapping. They play rock-style music mixed with alternative-style. They’re Gil Mantera’s Party Dream. The duo started rocking shows back and forth between the Youngstown and Columbus, Ohio scenes back in 2000, sharing stages with a variety of bands of different genres and dominating all. On the strength of their incredible…