Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: November 25, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Les Savy Fav Return From The UK With A Slew of US Shows… And We Couldn’t Be More Happy!

Let’s Stay Friends Receives Universal Praise & Reaches CMJ Top 10/ Out Now on Frenchkiss Records Tim Harrington & VH1 Sponsor PSA For Africa (Truly Bugged Up!) http://www.nothingbutnets.net/ Click Here To View Debut “Patty Lee” Video and Sold Out Bowery Ballroom Performance http://www.mediafire.com/?cyejqxtbd0l

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Selfish Gene – The Grand Masquerade

The Selfish Gene – The Grand Masquerade / 2007 Ruff Road / 12 Tracks / http://www.theselfishgene.com / The Selfish Gene’s “The Grand Masquerade” starts out with brooding and dark strings, the title track giving a blend of goth and classical styles to individuals that are ensure of what the band sounds like. The chaos increases considerably, explodes, and a timid, shoegazing style of indie rock ultimately comes forth. “Weight of…

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

A Dream Too Late “Intermission to the Moon” in Stores Now

Intermission to the Moon, the debut release from Tooth and Nail Record’s artist A Dream Too Late, appears in stores and online today. Produced by Steve Wilson (Jonezetta, Hawk Nelson), Intermission to the Moon draws from the band’s multi-faceted sonic strengths while drawing on lyrics that challenge the listener to dream their own big dreams. With the release of Intermission to the Moon, A Dream Too Late is allowing the…

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

V/A – Fictional: A Tribute To The Cure [ADB]

Fictonal- A tribute to the cure Finally, a good tribute album. 99% of the the tribute albums suck, but this one is really good. This is a Swedish Import that i got for $7 at NRM, and it was money well spent. Most of the covers are dance songs, and as a oddity, they have some substance behind them. I guess it is only Brit and American dance that is…

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Silent Majority Group – News and Signings

Candlebox, who have sold six million records worldwide is scheduled to enter the studio in December to begin work on their fourth studio album and first for Silent Majority Group. The band featuring original members Kevin Martin, Peter Klett, and Scott Mercado will also announce a new bass player soon. The new album is scheduled for a late Spring release and the band is planning to tour throughout the year.…

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Leiana – No Going Back

Leiana – No Going Back / 2006 Page / 10 Tracks / http://www.leiana.com / Female fronted rock with a tinge of punk. Leiana comes forth on “No Going Back” with a style that Lennon did a few years back and that Avril wishes that ey could do. “2 B Unkind” is the first track, and while it shows the intensity of eir vocals, the limp guitar work during the track…

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

V/A – Death Metal is Dead [ADB]

This compilation CD is great, because punk bands cover 80`s metal songs,. These are real metal songs, like Metallica`s “Motorbreath” and “Running Free” by Iron Maiden. There are a few hair band covers, which serious add to an already strong album. This album has 19 tracks. I really recommend picking this album up since, this has a lot of amazingly good sounding bands on teeny tiny labels. Great original shit.…

Posted on: November 24, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Kirk Franklin’s New CD THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE in Stores December 18

Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/Zomba Gospel recording artist KIRK FRANKLIN, the top-selling Contemporary Gospel artist in Soundscan history, will add another tour de force to his vast discography with the forthcoming release of his seventh CD, THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE. Franklin, who is credited with revolutionizing gospel music, will release this exceptional collection of all new material on December 18.

Posted on: November 23, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Blakes – S/T

The Blakes – S/T / 2007 Light in the Attic / 13 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/theblakes / http://www.lightintheattic.net / Light in the Attic have really came into the public eye in the last few months. Whether it be through the Summer Records Anthology or the countless reissues of older (forgotten) music, Light in the Attic are doing their own part to marry the current and past of music. The Blakes are…