Category: News

Posted on: March 23, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 1

GQ Mag names the Felice Brothers the #2 Must See band in their 08 SXSW Survival Guide

The Felice Brothers add more shows to their never ending tour New festival dates announced including dates with DRIVE BY TRUCKERS, MAN MAN and JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE & McCARTHY TRENCHING Currently out on the road with the Drive By Truckers, the boys from upstate will make a stop at the Langerado Festival in early March only to trek across the south just in time for MANY shows at this years…

Posted on: March 22, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Spring Publishing Schedule Released by Omnibus Press

Wailing Blues: The Story of Bob Marley’s Wailers by John Masouri – The story of The Wailers is a litany of betrayal and greed that’s rarely been reported elsewhere. Written in collaboration with Family Man and other surviving members, The Wailers’ Story reveals the truth behind the Marley legacy. Traces the early lives of the Barrett brothers before they joined Marley in the ‘60s and discusses how reggae artists like…

Posted on: March 22, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

First Book on Amy Winehouse Released by Omnibus Press

Omnibus Press, the world’s leading publisher of rock and pop books has announced the release of the first biography on troubled retro soul diva Amy Winehouse, the recent winner of 5 Grammy Awards. “Amy Amy Amy: The Amy Winehouse Story” (Omnibus Press; April 1, 2008; 146 pages; $17.95) delves into the life and career of one of today’s most brilliant and troubled stars – from her early bouts with depression…

Posted on: March 22, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Guide to web hosting.

Kaushal Sheth is a web site that will ensure that individuals that have started up their own WordPress accounts will be able to take the newest and best tips to heart. For individuals that do not see something that they can fully get behind on the other WordPress sites, Kaushal will create an impressively-detailed and interactive WordPress account for anyone. The current post on his site gives individuals a listing…

Posted on: March 22, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Yakuza front man recently joins Cephalic Carnage onstage in Chicago; photos available

YAKUZA front man Bruce Lamont recently joined Denver’s Cephalic Carnage Sunday Feb. 24  at Reggie’s Rock Club in his hometown of Chicago to join up and perform two cuts – the first being “Observer To The Obliteration Of Planet Earth” from Cephalic Carnage’s 2002 album ‘Exploiting Disfunction’ and “Global Overhaul Device” from 2007’s ‘Xeonsapien.’

Posted on: March 22, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Compost Records Set To Release Marbert Rocel’s “Speed Emotions”

Sunny sound dots appeared all over the wide valley of Thuringia, Germany – the place where lush moving meadows outshines the ways of masters and servants. Everything began with two upright guys and a fly girl, who had a cup of milk and honey at the late club. By every slug they spread a warm and cosy beat over the folks hearts. Beats like birds flap their wings in the…

Posted on: March 21, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Charlotte Sometimes’ S/T EP Released To The Public

Full-length album Waves And The Both Of Us set for release on Geffen Records Spring ‘08   Who knew murder and sedatives could make for such brisk, lovely music? There’s something to be said for Charlotte Sometimes’ uncanny ability to brighten life’s darker corners on her much-anticipated, self-titled debut EP. A lush, infectious, and beat-ridden teaser that both soars and falls quietly at moments, this three-song exposé on all things ephemeral culls from jazz, electro,…

Posted on: March 21, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Stress Eraser

The Stresseraser is a biofeedback tool that will bring sleep to individuals that have not felt its warm embrace for too long. After purchasing the Stress Eraser and using it for 30 days, individuals will feel reinvigorated. Whether it is having more energy in the morning or even having a more vibrant disposition, The Stresseraser is something that individuals should pick up.

Posted on: March 21, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Ink Tank PR News and Blurbs

The beautiful people who write cinematic pop lullabies, otherwise known as GREAT NORTHERN, are setting out to join the illustrious Gutter Twins for their first tour. Fellow Silver Lakers SILVERSUN PICKUPS’ third single “Little Lovers So Polite” is at radio and picking up steam weekly. Both “Lazy Eye” and “Well Thought Out Twinkles” hit the Top 10 on the Alternative charts and we feel confident this will too. Office pool…

Posted on: March 21, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Mochipet Presents Microphonepet

Versatile beat maker breaks necks and takes names…all while wearing a purple dinosaur suit. Gets reworked by 40 piece orchestra at Carnegie Hall along with Aphex Twin. Microphonepet out on Daly City April 1st. Born in Taiwan to a rocket scientist and kindergarten teacher, prolific electronics maestro David Wang (Mochipet) did not get his musical start until the ripe age of 15 when the urge of heavy metal overtook him…

Posted on: March 21, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

“Secret Love 4” To Be Released on Sonar Kollectiv

Many new talents in the field of folk and neo-folk such FINDLAY BROWN with Losing the Will to Survive or JAMIE WOON and his Wayfairing Stranger are here gathered to refresh our ears alongside with more experimented artists such as multi-instrumentalist and singer ANDREW BIRD with Imitosis taken from his critically acclaimed album Armchair Apocrypha or the 5-piece American neo-folk band MIDLAKE.

Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Introducing The Teenage Prayers

It’s a risky business to meet your musical heroes. They can shatter your illusions in a word. Or they can turn out to be the people you dream them to be. So far, The Teenage Prayers are two-for-two on the winning side of that equation. In 2005, Grammy-winning soul legend Solomon Burke offered to produce a final track for their first album, Ten Songs, flew the New York group to…

Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Secretly Canadian is pleased to announce another sparkling, but rough cut gem from Richard Swift! Richard Swift As Onasis hits record stores April 8, 2008.

The double EP “Richard Swift As Onasis” is as creatively fortifying as it is unhinged and unpolished, a primal slab thrown into the fire for dancing and merriment during the chilly months while we await Richard Swift’s second full-length, and proper follow-up to last year’s colossal “Dressed Up For The Letdown”. Not long ago, the idea of a record was to capture a performance. Before the studio trickery of our…

Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Fancy Tour, Work with Justice Throughout March

FANCY, co-writers of Justice’s hit song “D.A.N.C.E.,” has been setting France on fire with its hedonistic glam-filled rock and have been handpicked by their Parisian pals to spread the flame across North America on the upcoming MYSPACE MUSIC TOUR. The month-plus journey also features Ed Banger Records’ Busy P and DJ Mehdi, and Philadelphia-based party starter Diplo on select dates.

Posted on: March 20, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Salvador Santana Band’s Debut Album, SSB, Out Now

The Salvador Santana Band (SSB), featuring bandleader, vocalist, composer & keyboardist Salvador Santana, will release its debut full-length album SSB on February 26. Salvador also served as Album Producer, and the disc comes out on the artist’s VBE imprint with distribution through Tsunami Label Group. The band will celebrated with an album release party at Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday, February 23. The date also kicked off…

Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Nonesuch Records To Release Black Keys’ “Attack & Release” 4/1

“…rock of this caliber is really timeless.”–Rolling Stone On April 1, Nonesuch Records will release The Black Keys’ fifth full-length LP, Attack & Release. The album follows their 2006 critically acclaimed Nonesuch debut Magic Potion, which the Chicago Tribune proclaimed, “a gritty, wild, minimalist masterpiece.”

Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

More Press Kudos for Fire on Fire’s debut EP

New England’s Fire on Fire released their debut recording with very little upfront fanfare but almost immediately music journalists began singing their praise and the press kudos and excitement CONTINUES to build.

Posted on: March 19, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Marty Stuart Works Grand Ole Opry Through 2008

Country music icon and longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry Marty Stuart kicked off 2008 with six Opry appearances in just six weeks and continues to make country music’s most famous stage a priority with more upcoming performances than ever. Opry fans can catch Stuart making unforgettable Opry moments happen on Feb. 29, March 1, March 7, March 8, and March 22 before he heads out on the road…