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Family Force 5 - Dance or Die With A Vengeance 2009

2009-05-08T11:59:00.003+07:00

Artist : Family Force 5
Genre : Christian / Crunk / Rock
Album : Dance or Die With A Vengeance
Location : Atlanta, GA
Website : www.myspace.com/familyforce5
Label : Tooth & Nail Records
Releases : May 19, 2009
Available Format : CD, Digital Download

Description :

Family Force 5 has continued to work hard and make waves and the music keeps it going with "Dance or Die with a Vengeance." Joined by many of the friends such as 3Oh3!, Cobra Starship, Relient K, Red, Crowder and more this release puts the twist on Family Force 5 that the fans are looking for. With new versions of some of the favorite tracks from Dance or Die along with a new remix of each track and one new track, "Dance or Die with a Vengeance" is destined to keep us all dancing!

Track Listing :

1. "Dance Or Die (The Secret Handshake Han Valen Remix)"
2. "Get Your Back Off the Wall (Sean from 3OH!3 Remix)"
3. "Rip it Up (The Pragmatic Remix)"
4. "How in the World (Alex Suarez FANGS UP! Remix)"
5. "Fever (Toxic Avenger Remix)"
6. "Party Foul (Sami D's UVS Remix)l"
7. "D-I-E 4 Y-O-U (RAC Remix)"
8. "Share It With Me (Smile Future Remix)"
9. "The First Time (Matt Thiessen from Reliant K Remix)" - 4:31
10. "Wake the Dead (Lalilpop Remix)"
11. "Radiator (Jasen Rauch Remix)"
12. "Ghostride the Whip"
13. "Rip It Up (Croul-Glo-Activaton Version)"
14. "How In The World (David Crowder Remix)"

Line Up :

Soul Glow Activatur - Vocals, Guitar
Fatty - Bass, Vocals
Crouton - Drums, Vocals
Nadaddy - Keyboards, Vocals
Chap Stique - Guitar

Press Release

Bigraphy 2009 :

There’s a delicate balance between the intertwining worlds of artistry, entertainment and humor, but for dance-derived alternative rockers Family Force 5, it’s an ecstatic equilibrium that remarkably illustrates all three elements. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the Atlanta-based five-some are just as likely to get the party started as they are to escort audiences into an alternate reality. Even so, the band never compromises album creativity, while simultaneously hearkening back to the days of massive spectacles on tour.

The group’s sophomore release, Dance Or Die, oozes with over-the-top illustrations, charging out of the gate with funky rhythms, percolating club grooves, undeniably infectious hooks and instantaneous sing-a-longs. Imagine an inventive evolution of the band’s eye-opening debut, Business Up Front, Party in the Back, blended with Prince getting down at a Daft Punk concert where Michael Jackson busts out the moonwalk in the center of the dance floor.

“Listening to Family Force 5 is like lighting a cluster of firecrackers in your mouth,” offers guitarist Derek Mount (known to fans as Chap Stique), recommending a spin of Dance Or Die over that daredevil antic. “This album provides a connection and an escape, and it's guaranteed to make your booty shake and your head bang. It's greasy, slimy and soupy, yet still very slick and shiny at the same time.”

Indeed, the disc is replete with rippling rhythms, assaulting electronics and a raucous rock ‘n roll underpinning, but beyond these sonic elements, there’s also an all-encompassing futuristic vibe. From the sci-fi synth textures of “Fever” to the thrash-tinged robotic rocker “Radiator” to the ultra contagious title track, consider this project to be the musical version of Mad Max meets 2001: A Space Odyssey.

“The last record was a straight-up party, but we always said the second would be sweaty rock n’ roll music,” stresses front-man/guitarist Solomon Olds (Soul Glow Activatur), who co-produced the project with Joe Baldridge (Beck, Jewel). “The album title and imagery transport the listener into a dire life-or-death situation. Each song unites that urgency with a danceable beat, so get to steppin,' or you'll be extinct.”

Fans will have to fight to survive during the band’s live show, an unrelenting rush of delightfully uncontainable madness that has become Family Force 5’s bread and butter. “We encourage fans to dress up in costumes, whether it be a killer whale, a big chicken or a Skeletor outfit,“ urges Chap Stique. “Family Force 5 realizes that most people think rock n’ roll is about trying to be cool, but to us, there’s nothing cooler than when people let go and end up stealing the show by break dancing in helmets or body-slamming each other in Lucha Libre masks.”

Placing their lives and relationships at risk, the members have committed themselves to an arduous touring schedule, averaging 250 to 300 days on the road per year. The band is in the midst of a full-fledged summer run on the Vans Warped Tour, and will follow with a solo headlining trek, both equipped to supersede any prior concert experiences. In addition to members thrashing the stage wearing matching futuristic spacesuits, expect to see the Family Force 5000, a massive drum machine they personally invented that, at first glance, looks more like the next NASA launch computer than it does a musical instrument.

“It is the only fully-functional giant drum machine in the universe. It's a six-and-a-half-foot tall, 760-pound juggernaut of pads, knobs, and switches that inhales electricity and exhales lightning,” announces Soul Glow Activatur. “The Family Force 5000 started as a joke three years ago. Then we mentioned it to a friend, who happens to be a wizard in electronics, and he was able to bring our sci-fi idea to life. The fact that we have a huge, light-up, chunky machine on stage is pretty cool, and it adds to the robotic rock element of this season.”

Outside of their industrial explorations, members continue offering fans content in a variety of entertainment mediums as an additional means of appreciation for listeners’ unwavering support. Take, for instance, the steady stream of audio blogs, recently issued as the iTunes compilation Blingin’ Blogs Volume 1 (which finds the players offering a series of ghetto shout-outs and poking fun at pirates, to name a few). There’s also the ever-expanding online collection of The Really Real Show, a Spinal Tap-esque video library of stories from the road, spanning a broad comedic spectrum from bus brawls to single men's support groups.

Even with all the joyous insanity stemming from Family Force 5’s camp during the two years between projects (which also included first place in Yahoo’s “Who’s Next?,” several Energizer-sponsored extended slots on last summer’s Warped outing and countless reader’s choice awards), the eclectic quintet also persevered and endured through many adversities. Amidst tough financial times, the toil of the road, and label limbo, the band's grassroots fan base and determined work ethic fueled its highly storied course.

Armed with a do-it-yourself paradigm and a diversified entertainment enterprise, Family Force 5 is primed for intergalactic conquest. “'Dance or Die' is an unconventional arsenal of ultimate dance floor anthems,” declares Family Force 5000 player/keyboardist Nathan Currin (Nadaddy). “We're at war. Dancing is our weapon, and our party is ready to pull the trigger.”
http://www.myspace.com/familyforce5

The Promise Hero - Interview 2009

2009-05-02T11:38:00.007+07:00

Hei Everybody, I’m proud to post this. A simple interview with new member of TDR records, THE PROMISE HERO, from Cleveland, Ohio, United States. In the wake of 2008's lauded self-titled CD/EP, “Wait For The Sun.”. Pop Punk band like a We The Kings, Boys Like Girls And Northstar.

Here They Are The Promise Hero

Line Up :

Daniel Weiss (Guitar)
Bobby Vaughn (Vocals)
Jeff DiLorenzo (Bass)
Frank Fini (Drums)

What’s the name of your band? What’s the origin of that name? Have you changed the band’s name before?

We call ourselves the Promise Hero. The name was donated from a close friend of the band while we were stumped on a name. we've never changed it because we couldn't think of anything else!

How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?

I've know Bobby since I was 15 and he was 16, 6 years ago. We met our drummer Frank a year after that when he was only 14 (14!). He was awesome at drums then, too. I finally met Jeff when he and I worked at Guitar center together 3 1/2 years ago.

When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?

Since I've been playing in bands with Bobby since I was 15, I'd say that's a good place to say we started, even though the Promise Hero didn't technically form until about 3 years after that. I thought Bobby was a really great singer and songwriter and that he was very charming, that inspired me to make music with him.

What can you tell me about your instruments? Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/color preference?

We've all saved up to buy professional instruments, and I've got certain preferences in the way I set up my guitar that is hard to compromise on. I think we all bought the instruments we have for their model and brand, but at that point you can pretty much pick any cool color or style you would prefer.

Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?

We've performed all over the US, and our favorite place is certainly our home base of the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. We've always got upcoming shows!

Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?

We play most of the songs off of our newest album. We never have played a cover before, but there are always ones I'd like to try. The trick is to not bastardize any 'sacred' or loved pop songs.

Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?

Me and Bobby write all the songs, sometimes together or sometimes individually. The songs are normally about relationships, or introspection. I can't imagine they'll change for the most part.

Could you briefly describe the music-making process?

Bobby or myself will write a song, then we'll demo it at my house and send the mp3 file to the guys to learn. Then we'll get together during practice and collaborate on it.

What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?

We usually practice before shows, but not a set time that we do consistently. We haven't even been practicing all that much lately. We've gotten to a point where we play together pretty well together.

How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?

We used to write songs based on influences, whereas now our influence is just to write good songs, if that makes sense.

What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

The biggest challenge is working hard to take the band in a direction that will bring us success. We've overcome certain aspects of it, but there are always other hurdles. It is hard, but rewarding work!

What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?

Fortune seems to be an unlikely goal in any endeavor anymore, and always shallow. I would like us to be able to successfully tour.

What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

Do it because you have to do it, not because it's a cool thing to do.

How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?

Yes, thepromisehero.com which re-directs to myspace. Our albums are also available on iTunes.
Check out the video and check out the album. If you do love our band’s music or any band’s music, go out and pick up the record.

For More : http://www.myspace.com/thepromisehero
Record Label : http://www.myspace.com/tdrrecords

By Ben

Callisto - Providence 2009

2009-05-02T11:23:00.005+07:00

Artist : Callisto
Genre : Metal / Progressive / Rock
Album : Providence
Location : Turku, Finland
Website : http://www.myspace.com/callistochaos
Label : Fullsteam Records
Releases : May 26th, 2009
Available Format : CD/DVD, Digital Download

Description :

Callisto is a post-metal band from Turku, Finland. The band was formed in 2001 in Kokkola. Whilst their early works are HC/metalcore, their first album True Nature Unfolds has a strong sludge metal and doom influence and their second album Noir is more influenced by progressive and more dynamic sound. Apart from featuring female vocals on some songs, they have used unexpected instruments, for example saxophone, cello, flute and English horn. Callisto's short and cryptic lyrics contain Christian themes and references.

Track Listing :

1. In Session (6:35)
2. Rule The Blood (6:43)
3. Covenant Colours (7:46)
4. Eastern Era (5:39)
5. New Canaan (6:56)
6. Stasis (7:38)
7. Where The Spirits Tread (6:28)
8. Dead Weight (6:10)
9. Drying Mouths (In A Gasping Land) (7:09)
10. Providence (7:28)

Line Up :

Jani Ala-Hukkala - vocals
Markus Myllykangas – guitar, backing vocals
Johannes Nygård – guitar
Juho Niemelä – bass
Ariel Björklund – drums
Arto Karvonen – keyboards

Press Release :

Biography 2009

Callisto - Providence

Words will easily fail when one attempts to come up with a comprehensive description of the sonic worlds created by the Turku-based sextet Callisto, as no language can adequately convey the feelings of pathos and elegance this music evokes. Their sound is deeply rooted in the somewhat somber atmosphere so characteristic of the northern landscape they inhabit, but instead of toying with suicidal themes they seek the beauty in melancholy, and manage to make it sound strangely uplifting.

Callisto began their musical exploration in 2001 inspired by such ’post-hardcore’ bands as Neurosis and Breach. In mere eight years they have progressed far past any genre boundaries, from the godly racket of their early days and their first album True Nature Unfolds to the dark cinematic sophistication of Noir and ultimately to their adventurous masterpiece Providence, set to be released in spring 2009.

Not willing to stagnate and release a similar sounding record after record after record, Callisto have taken a bold creative step away from their earlier, more instrumental material and composed a vocal record. The songs on Providence is built upon layers of melodies, but this is far from pop music, this is progressive music in its truest form. The band colours their aural approach with mellotrons, prog rock overtones, some jazzy bits and other stylish influences drawn from the seventies, and wrap everything up with vocals that range from screams of anguish to solemn melodies and beyond.

Those with a fondness of Neurosis and their ilk will still find a lot to digest in these majestic compositions, and also those into progressive heavyweights such as King Crimson and Opeth are in for a real treat. Providence was produced, engineered and mixed by Jonas Olsson and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. The artwork is contributed by Martin Kvamme of Unit Delta Plus (Fantomas, Satyricon, Turbonegro). The album will be available on CD by Fullsteam Records and on limited double vinyl by Svart Records.
http://www.myspace.com/callistochaos

Sleep For Sleepers - The Clearing 2009

2009-05-02T11:19:00.004+07:00

Artist : Sleep For Sleepers
Genre : Indie / Rock / Christian
Album : The Clearing
Location : Whittier, California, United States
Website : http://www.myspace.com/sleepforsleepers
Label : Dreamt Music / Facedown Records
Releases : May 12th, 2009
Available Format : CD/DVD, Digital Download

Description :

The sound of Sleep For Sleepers is best described as a hybrid of the grace and poise of Copeland with the energy and charisma of Number One Gun.

Track Listing :

01. Bravery (4:21)
02. Thieves & Bones (3:34)
03. Foreign (4:17)
04. Keep Your Voices (3:26)
05. Statelines (4:20)
06. The Harbor (2:55)
07. The Fearless (4:38)
08. Twilight (3:18)
09. The Distance (4:53)
10. The Sea (3:28)
11. Love is for the Foolish (3:43)
12. The Clearing (4:39)

Line Up :

Jamey Price - Vocals , Guitar
Chris Kellog - Guitar

Press Release :

Bigraphy 2009 :
SLEEP FOR SLEEPERS - The Clearing

The sound of Sleep For Sleepers is best described as a hybrid of the grace and poise of Copeland with the energy and charisma of Number One Gun. This three piece from Wittier, CA is a refreshing new face in the industry, and with their debut release, "The Clearing", Sleep For Sleepers is poised to make a big impression in 2009. They have shared the stage with bands such as Quietdrive, The White Tie Affair, Last Tuesday, Future of Forestry, The Fold, We Shot the Moon, and The Summer Set. The band has been described as "poetic and challenging", a fitting description of their ability to both grab listeners and keep them listening. Sleep For Sleepers is building a strong foundation of ever growing fans all across the country with "The Clearing" backed by an expanding tour history and highly engaging live show. SInger Jamie Price delivers live vocals as seamless as the recording, and with all the momentum Sleep For Sleepers has gained they are ready and willing to take advantage of their success in the coming year.
http://www.myspace.com/sleepforsleepers

Burden Of A Day - OneOneThousand 2009

2009-05-02T11:14:00.003+07:00

Artist : Burden Of A Day
Genre : Screamo / Hardcore / Christian
Album : One One Thousand
Location : Sarasota, Florida, United States
Website : http://www.myspace.com/burdenofaday
Label : Rise Records
Releases : May 12th, 2009
Available Format : CD/DVD, Digital Download

Description :

Burden of a Day will stake their reputation on their ability to perform. They’ve exhibited an energy and a presence seldom paralleled by even their more accomplished peers. Hailing from Sarasota, Florida - a retired people’s town with a music scene as cold and unforgiving as the winters most move there to escape - they’ve managed to accumulate a following that keeps even their smallest shows well populated.

Track Listing :

01. Remember
02. Fool Me Once
03. The Mason
04. Oceans
05. The Shame In Shedding Wool
06. Sly Foxes
07. Isadora Duncan
08. One One Thousand
09. Modern Gentleman
10. My Forfeit

Line Up :

Josh Sommers (guitar)
Mike Sommers (guitar)
Kyle Tamosaitis (vocals)
Terry Clark (bass)

Press Release :

Biography 2009

Burden of a Day will stake their reputation on their ability to perform. They’ve exhibited an energy and a presence seldom paralleled by even their more accomplished peers. Hailing from Sarasota, Florida - a retired people’s town with a music scene as cold and unforgiving as the winters most move there to escape - they’ve managed to accumulate a following that keeps even their smallest shows well populated.

Formed in January of 2004, they’ve fast developed a natural chemistry, allowing them to constantly evolve as musicians, aiming beyond the simple, straight-forward songwriting that plagues a lot of bands in their genre. Genre is a bit of a tricky subject... When asked, they’d probably tell you Post Hardcore/ Screamo or something along those lines. Although watching them play, one might be prone to question the ’Post’ part of that description. These boys are hard. Heartfelt and melodic, but not afraid to throw in a breakdown or two... which is more than occasionally. Influences include the likes of Thrice, The Bled, Life in Your Way, Saosin, New Found Glory, and many more. While staying true to the music they love and grew up with, Burden of a Day is ready and able to progress forward and pass the message on to the next generation.
http://www.myspace.com/burdenofaday

ZAO - Awake? 2009

2009-05-02T10:50:00.007+07:00

Artist : ZAO
Genre : Metal / Hardcore
Album : Awake?
Location : Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Website : http://www.myspace.com/zao
Label : Ferret Music
Releases : May 5, 2009
Available Format : CD/DVD, Digital Download

Description :

AWAKE? is the tenth studio album by metalcore band Zao. It is scheduled to be released on May 5, 2009, on Ferret Records. It contains 9 previously unreleased tracks and a re-recording of the track Romance of the Southern Spirit. Only 8,000 physical copies of the album are being made. Each copy is numbered and has 6 different cover artwork.

Track Listing :

01. 1,000,000 Outstretched Arms Of Nothing
02. Entropica
03. The Eyes Behind The Throne
04. Human Cattle Masses Marching Forward
05. Romance Of The Southern Spirit
06. What Will You Find?
07. Awake?
08. Quiet Passenger Pt. 1
09. Reveal
10. Quiet Passenger Pt. 2 / The World Caved In

Line Up :

* Daniel Weyandt (1997–) – Lead vocals
* Scott Mellinger (1999–) – Guitar/backup vocals
* Marty Lunn (2005–) – Bass guitar
* Jeff Gretz (2005–) – Drums

Press Release :

ZAO - "Awake?" - Biography 2009

"If the melodic end of the kingdom has been taken by Killswitch Engage then the extreme end belongs to Zao. No question." - Metal Hammer Magazine

Awake? will sound immediately familiar to anyone who has followed Zao’s convoluted, controversial and altogether exciting career, with its signature all-out heaviness and beautifully simple memorability. Awake? stands easily beside the best and brightest of the Zao catalog, with the kind of production (courtesy of guitarist Scott Mellinger himself together with As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castleman) that Zao has always deserved.

Thunderous, epic, and full of passion, Zao (Greek for “alive”) is driven by vocals that exorcise singer Daniel Weyandt’s demons as if his life depended on the songs. His words reshape a personal history wrought with tragedy, suicide and death into beautiful musings that connected with their brutal honesty and naked self-observation. Mellinger, the band’s primary songwriter, adds melodic vocals as well.

Zao’s storied career was documented on the two-disc The Lesser Lights Of Heaven DVD and the luminaries of today’s heavy music scene are well aware of their debt to the band. Underoath and Unearth opened for Zao. Thrice, As I Lay Dying and Demon Hunter love Zao. Matt Heafy from Trivium joined the band onstage during a tour together.

Zao’s hometown of Greensburg, Pennsylvania isn’t known for many things besides being in close proximity to the mall where George A. Romero filmed Dawn Of The Dead. And that isolation has allowed the band to steer clear of trends.

Zao’s original incarnation formed in the mid-90s with evangelical zeal. When that version of the band fell apart, Zao as it would come to change the course of heavy music was born. Recently hailed by Alternative Press as “one of the most important albums of 1998, Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest took the conventions of hardcore and heavy metal and turned them upside down.

When Scott Mellinger joined Zao for the following year’s Liberate te ex Inferis, it began a song-writing partnership with Weyandt that persists to this day. Self-Titled was written and recorded by Dan, Scott and Jesse Smith (the only remaining holdover from the pre-Blood&Fire days) and featured a vast amount of experimentation with electronics, dark soundscapes, and melodic interludes. “Five Year Winter” continues to be one of Zao’s most popular songs in the live setting. The trio created Parade Of Chaos together as well, pushing the envelope even further.

Zao’s first album for Ferret Music, The Funeral of God, was recorded as a five-piece with producer Eric Rachel (Atreyu, Every Time I Die). The album became Zao’s biggest selling record and saw them receive their first airplay on MTV2 and Fuse and major press accolades.

After tours with bands like Bleeding Through and Dillinger Escape Plan, the band – now Dan, Scott, Marty Lunn (bass) and Jeff Gretz (drums) – recorded The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here with Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, Neurosis) manning the reel-to-reel. Next they hit the road with In Flames, Trivium, Demon Hunter & Throwdown.

Dan, Scott, Marty and Jeff reconvened for Awake?, their first album of new material in three years. The record was produced and engineered almost entirely by Scott in Pennsylvania, with Daniel Castleman and As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis producing drums in Southern California and handling the mixing. Longtime friend and Grammy nominated graphic designer Ryan Clark returned to handle the packaging, with some artwork from Dan’s close friend, Gabe Felice.

Zao’s latest album wants to step into your consciousness, unnerve you, make you think. Are you truly… Awake?
http://www.myspace.com/zao

SX GG1K BK Black Electric Guitar Package w/Amp Carry Bag, Strap and Instructional DVD

2009-05-02T10:42:00.004+07:00

Product Features
* Power and performance in an awesome guitar package!
* Package includes guitar, amp, instructional DVD, strap, cord and carry bag!
* Guitar features Single cutaway arch top body made from solid Alder (not plywood!)
* High quality humbucker pickups help reduce hum and noise and offer superior performance by giving a thicker fuller sound than single coils
* Amp features 10 Watts of power through a specially design 5.5" speaker

Product Description
This great package from SX fincludes guitar, amp, instructional DVD, strap, cord and carry bag! The guitar features are: Single cutaway arch top body made from solid Alder. Bolt on Maple neck with an adjustable truss rod Bound Rosewood fretboard with 22 jumbo (2.7mm) frets and trapezoidal inlays, High quality humbucker pickups help reduce hum and noise and offer superior performance by giving a thicker fuller sound than single coils, Humbuckers also create a much larger magnetic field, which helps eliminate dead spots and increases overall power of the pickup, Two volume and two tone controls plus a 3-way pickup selector switch tailor your sound Stop Bar Tailpiece help transfer string vibration to the body for great sound and sustain. The angled headstock helps increase the tension of the string on the nut and therefore also helps transfer the vibrations of the string to the guitar All chrome hardware (including diecast sealed tuners and a stop-bar tailpiece), vintage cream body binding and pick guard compliments the guitar's beautiful vintage appearance Included Guitar Amp Features: 10 Watts of power through a specially design 5.5" speaker Master Volume Control Two Band EQ with Bass and Treble controls Headphone jack for quiet practice Weight of amp: 6.5lbs Overall dimentions: 9 3/4" wide x 10 5/8" high x 5" deep Guitar Specs: Actual Weight is only 8lbs. Bridge studs are 3" apart. Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8"; at the 22st fret: 2 3/16" Overall length, including the strap button: 40"; Scale length: 24.75" Width at the widest point: 13". Bridge studs are 3" apart

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SX PJB SC Scorpion Bass Guitar

2009-05-02T10:37:00.002+07:00

Product Features

* Special Edition Black Scorpion Bass
* Includes matching GIG BAG & STRAP
* Black finish with black pickguard and all black hardware
* Special Scorpion Mother-of-Pearl inlay at 12th fret and on headstock
* Dual cutaway solid Alder body; it is lightweight yet produces a full range of colorful tones

Product Description
The bass also features: J-Style pickups offer superior output and two volume and one tone controls let you tailor your individual sound, and Truss rod adjustable Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard. Scale length is 34". Width of the neck at the nut: 1 9/16" at the 20st fret: 2 9/16" (yes it's a full size bass). Overall length 45". Width at the widest point: 13" Actual Weight is only 9 lbs

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BOSS GT-10 Multiple Effects Guitar Pedal

2009-05-02T10:32:00.002+07:00

Product Features

* Massive tone, advanced effects, and a more natural and musical response
* EZ Tone - easy-to-use, intuitive approach to sound creation based on graphic icons
* Parallel effects chain offers 2 separate effects paths, including COSM amp models
* Create sound-on-sound loops with onboard Phrase Loop function
* Large LCD and bright LED visible in bright sunlight and difficult lighting conditions

Product Description
Rock out live with amazing effects using the BOSS GT-10 Multiple Effects Guitar Pedal. The GT-10, driven by BOSS' latest custom-made DSP and proprietary sound-modeling COSM engine, is a floorboard powerhouse that offers natural and musical response. The innovative user interface, so lets you get the exact sound you want in the most intuitive way.USB capability accommodates streaming audio and MIDI data in real time 6 dedicated footswitches plus built-in expression pedal AD Conversion - 24-bit + AF method DA Conversion - 24-bit Sampling Frequency - 44.1 kHz 400 Program Memories - 200 user + 200 preset Nominal Input Level - INPUT - -10 dBu, RETURN - -10 dBu Input Impedance - INPUT - 1 M ohm, RETURN - 22 k ohms Nominal Output Level - OUTPUT - -10 dBu / +4 dBu, SEND - -10 dBu Output Impedance - OUTPUT - 2 k ohms, SEND - 3 k ohms Dynamic Range - 100 dB or greater (IHF-A) Digital Output - Coaxial type (conforms to IEC60958) Display - 132 x 64 dots graphic LCD with backlit, 7 segments, 3 characters LED INPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type) OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), EXT LOOP jacks SEND, RETURN (1/4 inch phone type), AMP CONTROL jack (1/4 inch phone type), EXP PEDAL 2/CTL3, 4 jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), USB connector, DIGITAL OUT jack, MIDI connectors IN, OUT, DC IN jack Current Draw - 800 mA Included - DC 9 V AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-1U) Width x Depth x Height - 21-3/8 (542 mm) x 10-3/4 (272 mm) x 3-1/16 (77 mm) Weight - 4.9 kg; 10 lbs. 13 oz.

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Behringer Ultra-Compact 15-Watt Bass Amp BT108

2009-05-02T10:23:00.002+07:00

Product Features

* Extremely versatile bass amplifier
* Powerful 20-Watt, 8" speaker
* VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry for tube-like sound
* Dedicated 4-band EQ for ultimate sound shaping
* CD input allows you to play along to your favorite music

Product Description
If you're looking for great, classic tube-like sounds in a small package, the Behringer Ultrabass BT108 Amp is for you. This awesome, super-compact 2-channel, 15-Watt bass amp has been designed to match the sonic needs of bass guitarists. It lends itself to a wide variety of applications in which you need to keep the size down without compromising on the quality. Its revolutionary VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry gives the BT108 truly tube-like sound. Rely on its powerful 20-Watt 8" speaker for deep bass without distortion, using a dedicated 4-band EQ for the ultimate in easy sound shaping. For those times when you need to keep it quiet, there is a separate headphone output.

Separate headphone output perfect for quiet practicing High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

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Equal Vision Records Signs We Came As Romans!

2009-04-18T18:42:00.001+07:00

Equal Vision Records is proud to welcome Detroit, MI's We Came As Romans to its roster! The band was recently featured in Alternative Press' "Hometown Heroes" special (AP #247), having been voted #1 by the magazine's readers.

The band -- vocalists David Stephens and Kyle Pavone, guitarists Joshua Moore and Lou Cotton, bassist Andrew Glass, and drummer Eric Choi -- have been extremely active since the release of their breakout EP, Dreams, on tours with the likes of Our Last Night, Gwen Stacy, and The Number 12 Looks Like You. The sextet is continuing their busy streak, hitting the road with A Plea For Purging and Burden Of A Day on April 24th. The forthcoming full US trek will conclude May 22nd in Minnesota, just before the band heads to the studio to record their debut LP.After his work on Dreams, We Came As Romans has decided to once again record with producer Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Emarosa, Before Their Eyes) at his Foundation Recording Studio in Connersville, IN this June. Currently putting the final touches on the new material, Cotton promises "the full length will be similar to the EP but with a new edge to it." The album is planned a Fall 2009 release on Equal Vision Records. http://www.equalvision.com

Depeche Mode - Sounds Of The Universe 2009

2009-04-18T18:27:00.005+07:00

Artist : Depeche Mode
Genre : Rock / Alternatif
Album : Sounds Of The Universe
Location : Basildon, United Kingdom
Website : www.myspace.com/depechemode
Label : Mute, EMI, Capitol records
Releases : April 20th, 2009
Available Format : CD, Digital Download, Vinyl LP (plus bonus audio CD), Special Edition CD+DVD Combo

Desription :

Sounds of the Universe is the twelfth full-length album by Depeche Mode, released in Europe on 20 April, and on 21 April in the US and Canada. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York, 'Sounds Of The Universe' reunites Depeche Mode with producer Ben Hillier (Blur, Doves, Elbow), who previously produced their 2005 album 'Playing The Angel'.
Track Listing :
1. "In Chains" – 6:53
2. "Hole to Feed" – 3:59 (Dave Gahan, Christian Eigner, Andrew Phillpott)
3. "Wrong" – 3:13
4. "Fragile Tension" – 4:09
5. "Little Soul" – 3:31
6. "In Sympathy" – 4:54
7. "Peace" – 4:29
8. "Come Back" – 5:15 (Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott)
9. "Spacewalker" – 1:53
10. "Perfect" – 4:33
11. "Miles Away / The Truth Is" – 4:14 (Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott)
12. "Jezebel" – 4:41
13. "Corrupt" – 5:04 (8:58)
"Interlude #5" – 0:41 (hidden song starting at 8:17)

Members :
Dave Gahan
Martin Gore
Andrew Fletcher

Press Release :

DEPECHE MODE
ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE
APRIL 21, 2009

January 15, 2009- Groundbreaking, chart-topping electro legends Depeche Mode are proud to announce the release of their long-anticipated new studio album, Sounds Of The Universe on April 21, 2009 (Mute Records).

Eclectic and energized, the band's new release is their most dazzling and diverse album in decades. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York, Depeche Mode returned to using a lot of vintage gear, from analogue synthesizers to drum machines, in order to conjure up the retro-futuristic arrangements featured on the album. Lyrically the release contains many of the group's enduring obsessions plus more overt black humor than any of their previous collections.

Like with their 2005 studio album, Playing The Angel, Sounds Of The Universe features writing credits for both Martin Gore, the group's primary songwriter, and Dave Gahan who after honing his talents on two solo albums, has earned his place as Depeche Mode's second writer. The release also marks a reunion between the band and producer Ben Hillier (Blur, Doves, Elbow), who worked with the band to help give their new album its timeless sound. The first single from the release, "Wrong," grabs the listener's attention from its first stack-heeled, staccato shriek. Over stomping beats, screeching synthesizers, and Dave's overlord chant, "Wrong" already feels like a Depeche Mode classic. Other standout tracks include Martin's velvet-lined Scott Walker croon on the sensual lounge-music ballad "Jezebel," to the sci-fi gospel-blues hymn "In Chains" and "Hole To Feed," which marries modern electronics to a floor-shaking, bone-rattling Bo Diddley beat.

As one of the most influential bands of the post-punk era, with global sales in excess of 100 million, Depeche Mode belongs to a select premiere league of super groups who have survived from the early 1980s with their ideals, creative vision and core members intact. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode - Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher - continue to win critical and commercial acclaim across the world both in the studio and on the road. All of the band's 11 studio albums have reached the Top Ten in not only the UK and USA but 20 plus countries around the world including Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Belgium. Additionally, since their inception Depeche Mode's live shows continue to be a must-see attraction, with the group playing to 2.8 million people across 31 countries on their last tour alone.http://www.depechemode.com

The Chariot - Wars And Rumors Of Wars 2009

2009-04-18T06:51:00.006+07:00

Artist : The Chariot
Genre : Hardcore / Post Hardcore
Album : Wars And Rumors Of Wars
Location : Atlanta, GA
Website : http://www.myspace.com/thechariot
Label : Solid State records
Releases : May 5th, 2009
Available Format : CD

Description :
The Chariot have never been a band comfortable with the status quo. This year's Wars And Rumors Of Wars will tip the scales and push the limits of what modern metal-core can accomplish in the span of just ten songs. The band's 2007 epic sophomore full length, The Fiancée, saw the band trade it's signature chaotic charm of 2005's Everything Is Alive... and dish out a more focused and brutal brand of chaos. Wars And Rumors Of Wars takes this new direction even further, and turns up the heat another 250 degrees. The Chariot have found a comfortable spot atop the mountain of wreckage they leave behind after every show, and with Wars And Rumors Of Wars, it looks like their gonna camp out for a while. You've heard the rumors, now grab your combat boots. The war starts May 5th, 2009.

Track Listing:
1. Teach
2. Evolve
3. Need
4. Impress
5. Never I
6. Giveth
7. Abandon
8. Daggers
9. Oversea
10. Mrs. Montgomery Alabama iii.

Members :
Josh Scogin
David Kennedy
Dan Vokey
Bryan Russell/Rusty
Jonathan (KC Wolf) Kindler

Bioghraphy 2009
Press Kit :

The Chariot “Wars And Rumors Of Wars”

In 2003, the hardcore underground received a fresh burst of raw, scorching energy in the form of The Chariot. Under the leadership of front man Josh Scogin, the band spent two years touring under their debut album “Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding” and their 2005 EP “Unsung.” After solidifying their lineup, The Chariot hit the recording studio again to release the full-length album “The Fiancee” in 2007. “The Fiancee” was well received by hardcore listeners and helped to boost The Chariot’s constantly growing fan base.

Their newest full-length record, “Wars and Rumors of Wars,” is set to be released in May of 2009.

The Chariot has been quick to gain renown with fans of heavy music. Their one-of-a-kind sound combines the searing vocals of Josh Scogin with intense breakdowns provided by Brian Russell Taylor and Dan Vokey on guitar, Jon “KC Wolf” Kindler on bass, and David Kennedy on drums. All elements of the band come together to create an aggressive presence that appeals to punk rock, hardcore, and metal fans alike. They are known for their adrenaline-fueled live performances that can only be described as pure, boundless rock and roll.

There is one thing everyone can be certain of: The Chariot will continue to be a driving force on hardcore punk scene. Current and soon-to-be fans alike have a lot to look forward to as the band’s reputation continues to grow, and “Wars and Rumors of Wars” is no exception.http://www.solidstaterecords.com

Through Solace - The World On Standby (2009)

2009-04-16T09:20:00.001+07:00

Artist : Through Solace
Genre : Hardcore / Rock
Album : The World On Standby
Location : Newport/Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
Website : http://www.myspace.com/throughsolace
Label : Strike First / Facedown Records
Releases : April 28th, 2009
Available Format : CD, Digital

Description :
Through Solace is a band that understands and respects where their music comes from, and cares deeply about keeping those roots alive. "Through Solace is ready to make its mark and display our potential, and we're running on a tank full-up with a stubborn desire to carry

on whatever the cost."

Track Listing :
01. We Were So Sincere
02. Aspects of Dreams
03. Through These Years
04. Taylor
05. Almost
06. Change of Heart
07. Landmark
08. An Opening
09. Seth Loomis
10. You Were My World
11. Lead by Example
12. Tides II

Members :
Luke Nicholas | Vocals
Rob Milligan | Guitars/Vocals
Kevin Williams | Guitars
Rohan Bishop | Bass
Sean Fletcher | Drums
Agent Palmer | Merch/Driver

Biography (2009):
Through Solace knows that the antidote to long roads and sleepless nights is a solid
soundtrack of classic records that define modern hard music. On their tours across the UK, Europe and North America, records such as Shai Hulud's Hearts Once Nourished... and Poison the Well's Opposite of December became more than entertainment as five guys from Wales sped along the world's highways. "We learned lessons from early metalcore that our sound-alike peers in the genre have been quick to forget. We wanted to do something that had a history and would last, rather than just being part of a trend."
Comprised of a writer, a political Press Officer, a supermarket clerk, body builder and bar tender, Through Solace live up to the reputation as a band Terrorizer Magazine acclaimed for their "rare sense of individuality." The band employs a mix of melodic and metallic hardcore that is nostalgic to fans of Beloved and Blindside. Combined influences from South Wales neighbors Funeral For a Friend and early Poison the Well lend their effect while denizens of intelligent hardcore will find comfort in the atmospheric layers and melodic passages a la Misery Signals and Satellite Years-era Hopesfall. Through Solace has been climbing the DIY ladder in their native South Wales since 2005, and doing it the old fashioned way has paid off for the 5 piece from Newport & Barry. After self-releasing their first EP An Innocent Confession and booking tours and festivals throughout UK and Europe to promote it, they caught the eyes of labels and zines alike. Establishing their potential early on and benefitting from a steadfast integrity, Through Solace's sound has since matured into a more intelligent, melodic and technical brand of hardcore. In 2007 they signed their first deal and released The Stand which ultimately brought their sound to the US and into the hands of Strike First Records. The Stand has garnered many accolades for Through Solace, being touted as "one of the most assured, exciting proponents of metalcore in the UK at the moment" and "sure-fire potential stars of the future." Their sound has been described as "powerful and effortlessly
crushing...absolutely colossal."
Through Solace is a band that understands and respects where their music comes from, and cares deeply about keeping those roots alive. "Through Solace is ready to make its mark and display our potential, and we're running on a tank full-up with a stubborn desire to carry on whatever the cost."

Through Solace will release their first full length through Strike First records in early 2009.http://www.myspace.com/throughsolace

Tumbledown - Tumbledown (2009)

2009-04-16T09:14:00.004+07:00

Artist : Tumbledown
Genre : Rockabilly / Acoustic / Country
Album : Tumbledown
Location : Bremerton, Washington, United States
Website : http://www.myspace.com/tumbledowncountry
Label : End Sounds
Releases : 5/19/2009
Available Format : CD, Digital

Description :
Mike Herrera may be best known for being the frontman of MxPx but his solo project, Tumbledown, is the flipside of MXPX's distinctive punk rock sound. Herrera's country music project may have been a long time coming but it's definitely worth the wait. The record is still in the very early stages and there is no current release date. Check here for performance dates and for news on Tumbledown's much anticipated first release.

Track Listing :
1. Let's Drink
2. Butcher of San Antone
3. Break Out of History
4. Movin' On
5. I’m Still Here [feat. John Davis (Superdrag)]
6. State Line
7. Came Here To Fight
8. Second Hand High
9. My Sweet Darling Dear [feat. Jeff Turner (Say Anything)]
10. Son Of A Gun [feat. Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River, Armchair Martian)]
11. Homeward Bound

Members :
Marshall Trotland (standup bass)
Mike Herrera (songwriter / lead vocals / guitar)
Jack Parker (lead guitar)
Harley Trotland (drums)

Biography 2009 :
Under the influence of great American songwriters, countless punk rock shows, pop music and folk musical legends, Mike Herrera's Tumbledown was born. Forged from Herrera’s experiences on tour – miles and miles of landscape, experience, and the lonely open road, Tumbledown encompasses the love and heartbreak that comes with a life spent on the move, away from home in Bremerton, WA. While the world-traveling musician may be most well-known as the dynamic bassist and lead singer of the Left Coast three-piece MxPx, beneath all the tattoos and piercings, the ranting and stage-wrecking, Herrera has long been an acoustic wielding songsmith. His alt/country/pop-punk-a-billy solo project Tumbledown is at the root and on the flipside of all that (distinctive) punk rock.

“It's all about the songs,” Herrera says. “What it sounds like depends on who you are.”

The music carries an old-school country-western swagger, reminiscent of Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, with Herrera strumming a big dreadnaught acoustic over a chugging snare drum and stand-up bass. Guitarist Jack Parker adds to the Americana, with swiftly meandering, mean lead work.

“I don't claim that we're a country band... we're just a band...I just like the fact that it's a different sound,” Herrera says. “Different than a country band, different than a punk rock band, different than a rockabilly band -- we're somewhere there in the ether, somewhere in between it all.” http://www.endsounds.com

Fearless Records, Is Hiring Interns!

2009-04-15T07:48:00.006+07:00

Fearless Records, in business since 1994, has an exciting roster of bands on the rise and has been home to greats such as Plain White T's, Sugarcult, At The Drive-in. The label offers a diverse selection of alternative rock, punk, and hardcore. On the pop side, Fearless has developed The Maine, Mayday Parade, Every Avenue, and Plain White T’s. On the heavier side of the roster there are A Static Lullaby, A Skylit Drive, and Alesana. And for those that like their rock experimental, there is Gatsbys American Dream and Portugal The Man. Some of Fearless Records newest bands include The Word Alive, Sparks the Rescue, and Motionless in White. Fearless Records is also home to the "Punk Goes Series," which is one of the top themed compilation series available.Fearless Records, an independent record label in Huntington Beach, is hiring interns for the summer semester.

Fearless Records Looking for people who are…
- Energetic and reliable
- Interested in the music business and/or entertainment industry
- Hardworking, dedicated and self motivated

Fearless Records will have internships available in the following areas:
- Tour Marketing
- Publicity (Please include some writing samples and/or press releases. school assignments ok)
- New Media (Viral Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Content Management, Online Promotions)
- Street Marketing
- Retail Marketing
- Strategic Marketing
- Promotions
- Graphic Design (please also include your portfolio)
- General Marketing Internship

You must be able to work 2 or 3 days a week (9-5:30pm), unless specified, in Huntington Beach, CA and be at least 16 years old. The Summer Internship goes from the end of May until the end of August. You must be able to commit to this time frame in order to be considered. If your school schedule differs from this time frame, we are willing to work around your schedule. Please still apply, we will try to work something out.

If interested please email a cover letter, resume and position/s of interest to Joyce@FearlessRecords.com.
All applications must be received by 5pm on Sunday, May 10, 2009 in order to be considered.

For more information about Fearless Records, please visit www.fearlessrecords.com.

Internships are unpaid, but check with your school about earning college credit. We will help take care of any paperwork relating to college coursework. Source : http://www.myspace.com/fearlessrecords

The Color Fred - The Intervention EP is out Saturday!

2009-04-15T07:08:00.002+07:00

The Color Fred Posted on myspace bulletin and blogs that The Intervention EP comes out in this Saturday April 18th only at independent record stores. For participating stores, visit: http://www.recordstoreday.com. The Intervention EP features three brand new songs, plus four acoustic/alternate versions of songs from The Color Fred's Bend To Break album.

Track Listing :
1. If I Surrender (Acoustic)
2. Complaintor (Acoustic)
3. Terrible Things
4. The Intervention
5. Dark Clouds
6. It Isn't Me (Acoustic Demo)
7. Hate To See You Go (Demo)Limited edition CD EP created for the second annual Record Store Day (Saturday, April 18th, 2009)! Only available at participating indie retail stores. Artwork created by leading music photographer Ryan Russell. For more details log on to myspace page The Color Fred, http://www.myspace.com/thecolorfred

Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing (2009)

2009-04-14T20:37:00.004+07:00

Artist : MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA
Genre : Indie / Rock
Album : Mean Everything To Nothing
Location : Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Website : http://www.myspace.com/manchesterorchestra | www.themanchesterorchestra.com
Label : Indie

Description :
Mean Everything To Nothing is the second full-length album from the Atlanta musicians Manchester Orchestra. It is to be released via Favorite Gentlemen/ Canvasback Recordings on April 21, 2009.

Track Listing :
1. "The Only One" 2:37
2. "Shake It Out" 5:11
3. "I've Got Friends" 4:57
4. "Pride" 5:47
5. "In My Teeth" 4:42
6. "100 Dollars" 1:50
7. "I Can Feel A Hot One" 4:19
8. "My Friend Marcus" 3:41
9. "Tony the Tiger" 3:09
10. "Everything To Nothing" 5:37
11. "The River" 11:33
* "Jimmy, He Whispers" (hidden track starts at 7:24)
12. "Go"*

Members :
Andy Hull -- vocals, guitar
Jonathan Corley -- bass
Jeremiah Edmond -- drums
Christopher Freeman -- keyboard
Robert McDowell -- guitar

Biograpy (2009):

Manchester Orchestra
Mean Everything To Nothing (2009)

Mean Everything To Nothing , the second album from Atlanta's Manchester Orchestra, is everything you want a rock record to be: raw, urgent, emotional, and 100 percent authentic. "There is nothing fake about this record," says frontman and lyricist Andy Hull. "There's not one fake sound on it. We recorded it live because we wanted it to sound like a band, and I think it does: live and loud!"

Inspired by the pounding, primal assault of Weezer's Pinkerton , Nirvana's In Utero , and Foo Fighters' The Colour and the Shape , this young band has created its own version of what a classic rock album should sound like, complete with fiercely beautiful melodies, shifting guitar and keyboard textures, loud/soft dynamics, and an urgency in each band member's performance, especially Hull's cathartic vocals.

The drama is magnified by the fact that the album's first six songs bleed into one another without stopping. The blistering opener "The Only One" immediately gives way to the propulsive "Shake It Out" and the torrential first single "I've Got Friends," followed by the anguished "Pride" and the menacing "In My Teeth," before slowing down on the darkly funny "100 Dollars." Then the album pauses and down-shifts into less relentless yet equally gripping territory on songs from "I Can Feel A Hot One" (which was featured on Gossip Girl last September), to the ruminative closer "The River."

The breakneck pace is both exhilarating and exhausting, which Hull says was intentional. "I like the fact that there isn't a chance during the first six songs to say anything if you're listening to it with somebody. It's seamless. We did that to emphasize that there are two halves to the album." The first half is a brooding tale of teenage angst and anger -- the confusion and disillusionment of growing up and becoming an adult. The second half is about redemption and an overall re-evaluation of the self. It's about Hull beginning to realize in his own words "that things are not ok, I am not ok, and there's a beauty in that -- a calming, a forgiveness," he says.

A fully realized album, Mean Everything To Nothing is the sound of a band coming into its own after spending 300 days on the road in support of their debut album, 2007's I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child -- a coming-of-age chronicle that expressed the then 19-year-old Hull's hopes and aspirations as he sought spiritual knowledge. Virgin was an attention-getting shot across the bow that Rolling Stone praised as "expansive in scope and rich in texture, even while remaining lyrically focused on small moments of revelation" and the New York Times called "music to swoon to." But whereas the songs on the debut were voiced by a fictional cast of characters that Hull created to obscure his own emotions, the intensely personal songs on Mean Everything To Nothing are all him. "I was able to be more honest when singing as someone else," admits Hull, who is now 22. "Now I've realized, although it's incredibly difficult, it's more powerful to just say it myself."

Although Hull writes all the lyrics, he describes the process of making Mean Everything to Nothing as more collaborative than that of its predecessor. "Writing the album was such a joy for me because the things these guys contributed were insane," Hull says. "I had plenty of suggestions and opinions, but the parts are theirs. This was not a one-man show. Jeremiah is patient and wise; he'd make me play a song five times before jumping in during our writing rehearsals. Robert's talent and creativity are obvious throughout the album. His vocals, keys, and guitar parts shine in moments where you don't expect them to. Jonathan has always been an amazing bassist, but on this album he let go with more freedom in writing his parts than he has before. And Chris doesn't really play keys, it's more like lead guitar. Most of the moments that sound like a crazy guitar are actually keyboard. He really made the record his own by writing ambient swells, piercing tones, and adding chunky, beefy distortion."

Indeed the band's chemistry is palpable on Mean Everything To Nothing , perhaps because, after more than a year of touring with such artists as Kings of Leon, Brand New, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Say Anything, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, as well as performing their own headlining shows, Manchester Orchestra has become a powerful and well-oiled machine. "The touring made us so incredibly tight on all levels," Hull says, "so there was no pride involved if someone said, 'No that doesn't work, don't do that.' No one got their feelings hurt because we were all dedicated to the same thing -- making the best record we could."

The band were supported in the process by their producers, studio vet Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The Raconteurs) in conjunction with longtime friend and producer Dan Hannon and the band. "Joe is the absolute tone master," Hull says. "The sounds he gets are so good. We wrote these songs so quickly and he was great in helping us do surgery to make them better. When Dan came in, it was like fresh blood pumping through the project. He'd move five knobs and click a few things and it was like, 'Oh shit, that's great.' The whole thing was a great collaboration."

Recorded last fall in Nashville and Atlanta, the album was made on the heels of a very active period for the band. In 2008, they played several major U.S. festivals, including Coachella and Lollapalooza, and released a five-song EP, Let My Pride Be What's Left Behind , in October. Included with the EP is a DVD of the previously unreleased What's Left Behind documentary film of the band directed by Sam Erickson (My Morning Jacket's Okonokos ). In addition, Hull released The Eventually Home -- the second installment of his epic solo project Right Away, Great Captain , which tells the ongoing saga of a 17 th -century sailor who catches his wife in an act of betrayal with his own brother. All of Hull's and Manchester Orchestra's output is released on Favorite Gentleman Recordings, the indie label Hull and Edmond founded in 2004 as a way to stay in control of their music and to pass along the good fortune of their own success by signing other artists, like Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Kevin Devine.

"It's all been great," Hull says, "but I'd have to say the best thing about the past year has been developing the brotherhood the five of us have. This band has been through hard times and come out stronger than ever before. That's what makes it worth it."

Mean Everything To Nothing will be released by Favorite Gentlemen/Canvasback on April 21 st , 2009. http://www.themanchesterorchestra.com

FM Static - Dear Diary (2009)

2009-04-13T22:45:00.004+07:00

Artist : FM Static
Genre : Pop Punk / Rock / Pop
Album : Dear Diary
Location : Canada
Website : http://www.myspace.com/fmstatic
Label : Tooth & Nail Records

Description :

FM Static (composed of Thousand Foot Krutch singer Trevor McNevan, and drummer Steve Augustine) returns with "Dear Diary", a concept album where every lyric is the innermost thought of a soul-searching teenager.

“This is the first concept album I’ve worked on, and it was a ton of fun,” says McNevan. “It felt theatrical from the start. I imagined this high school boy, new in town, writing through life’s big questions about faith and fitting in as he grows up toward college. He’s also falling in love for the first time with a girl from across the street and dealing with how crazy that can be. It’s been a while since I was in high school, but I’m still enthralled with all of those politics.”

No doubt FM Static listeners—by and large a student audience—will also be enthralled with the spot-on relatable happenings and character confessions of "Dear Diary", a project whose special story can only be unlocked as it happens, from song one to song ten.

Although Dear Diary is a work of fiction, Trevor McNevan says, “the songs reflect thoughts me and my friends all had growing up. And there’s a lot of me in the more serious songs toward the end.” What listeners can ultimately expect is a rocking, melodically-charged coming-of-age story that somehow combines the creative vibe of independent films like Juno and Napoleon Dynamite, a dash of High School Musical charm, and the altogether rare element of uncensored faith

Track listing:
1. Boy Moves To A New Town With Optimistic Outlook
2. The Unavoidable Battle Of Feeling On The Outside
3. Boy Meets Girl (And Visa Versa)
4. Sometimes You Can Forget Who You Are
5. Man Whatcha Doin'?
6. The Voyager Of Beliefs
7. Her Father's Song
8. Take Me As I Am
9. Dear God
10. The Shindig (Off To College)

Members :
Trevor McNevan - Vocals, Songwriter
Steve Augustine - Drums

Press :
FM Static
Dear Diary

What’s the difference between FM Static and Thousand Foot Krutch? Singer-songwriter Trevor McNevan and drummer Steve Augustine lead both bands, but the former is a side project to the latter. In fact, the public has shown center-stage love for each act’s efforts, from FM Static’s summery punk-pop to TFK’s more autumnal, metallic rock.

More than anything, having two names makes it easier to take some fun creative chances. Like pursuing the idea for a concept album where every lyric is the innermost thought of a soul-searching teenager. When that spark of inspiration entered Trevor’s head last year while TFK was on tour with Skillet, he knew Dear Diary was a perfect job for FM Static.

“This is the first concept album I’ve worked on, and it was a ton of fun,” says McNevan, who has also penned hits for tobyMac and Hawk Nelson. “It felt theatrical from the start. I imagined this high school boy, new in town, writing through life’s big questions about faith and fitting in as he grows up toward college. He’s also falling in love for the first time with a girl from across the street and dealing with how crazy that can be. It’s been a while since I was in high school, but I’m still enthralled with all of those politics.”
No doubt FM Static listeners—by and large a student audience—will also be enthralled with the spot-on relatable happenings and character confessions of Dear Diary, a project whose special story can only be unlocked as it happens, from song one to song ten.

It all begins with a couple of self-explanatorily-titled rock tunes. “Boy Moves to a New Town with Optimistic Outlook” introduces the never-named star who hopes to find something or someone worth living for. Over a punk tempo and pop melody he wonders: What will we leave behind but the pages of our life? “The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside” drills into the psyche with a simple guitar riff and his simple social truth: I’m not an idiot, but I feel like one a lot.

That feeling aside, “Boy Meets Girl (and Vice Versa)” finds the main character making a crucial new friend. He refers to her as “E.T.” in writing (extended entries for each song are printed inside the Dear Diary packaging). That’s because she was like no one I had ever met. Her purpose seemed to glow, like she was plugged in. Soon, he’s thinking more about what life means and feeling less alone on the anthemic “Sometimes You Can Forget Who You Are.” In the Weezer-like stomp, “Man Whatcha Doin?” the boy meets a homeless philosopher who helps straighten out his thoughts about money and happiness. It’s a well-placed moment of fun just before the album’s concept goes much deeper.

“The Voyage of Beliefs” is Dear Diary’s crossroads, a gripping indie rock duet between McNevan and Superchick’s Tricia Brock where the characters both step up in faith, proclaiming a belief in God that is their own, not just the one their families have handed down. And, oh, how they need it for what happens next.

Up to this point, FM Static’s Dear Diary would already be unique enough for its concept and catchiness, but the next arc of songs turns the album into something truly remarkable. Without warning, the girl’s dad kills himself, an event that leaves our boy asking why everyone we love still lets us down in the cinematic quietness of “Her Father’s Song.”

Not surprisingly, E.T. suffers a crisis of faith and later moves away. Although the boy tries to shake off his new beliefs as well amidst his devastation, he feels this strange, warm feeling come over me . . . a simple peace letting me know I was okay that fuels the message of Dear Diary’s first single, “Take Me As I Am.” A poignant, piano-driven dénouement, this revelation that faith can still grow even amidst struggle will resound to all ages. Those same determined emotions extend to the boy’s “Dear God” letter following the girl’s departure. To its credit, FM Static conjures in these two songs a timeless, trend-immune pop sound that stretches McNevan and Augustine in their top-notch performances beyond anything they have previously recorded.

True to its resilient teenage characters, Dear Diary ends on a celebratory high note. The accompanying story written by McNevan explains how the “Dear God” letter was answered: the boy and E.T. end up attending the same university and maturing in their beliefs together. They don’t have all the answers, but they have a purpose, and they still know how to have fun. Album closer “The Shindig (Off to College)” is a steam-blower full of sing-along pop culture references and youthful wisdom: Tonight may not be the best night that we’ve ever had. But it may be the best time ever to realize what we have.

Although Dear Diary is a work of fiction, Trevor McNevan says, “the songs reflect thoughts me and my friends all had growing up. And there’s a lot of me in the more serious songs toward the end.” What listeners can ultimately expect is a rocking, melodically-charged coming-of-age story that somehow combines the creative vibe of independent films like Juno and Napoleon Dynamite, a dash of High School Musical charm, and the altogether rare element of uncensored faith.

It was definitely worth McNevan writing about, and definitely worth a close listen.
http://www.myspace.com/fmstatic

mewithoutYou - it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright (2009)

2009-04-13T22:20:00.001+07:00

Artist : mewithout You
Genre : Rock/Indie
Album : it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright
Location : Philadelphia, Pennyslavina, United States
Website : www.myspace.com/ascitiesburn | mewithoutYou.com
Label : Tooth & Nail Records

Description :
Over the course of three albums and several hundred mesmerizing shows, audiences have consistently heard something dramatic and altogether different from mewithoutYou. Spirits have been jolted and calmed, in equal measures.

"it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright" is another daring adventure charted by frontman Aaron Weiss, guitarist Michael Weiss, bassist Greg Jehanian, and drummer Rickie Mazzotta. Helping to further stretch the group’s boundaries is the production duo of indie dynamo Daniel Smith (Danielson Familie) and Philly workhorse Brian McTear (Mazarin, Matt Pond PA).

Much of the mewithoutYou anguish of old has given way to a sense of gentle wonder, as the band and a whole slew of guest musicians have unearthed strange and beautiful sounds that accompany the album’s many marvels. A more tranquil Aaron, following an artistic progression he began on Brother, Sister, has more or less dropped his signature sing-shouting and is now a full-fledged singer. The band remains in left field, but one that continuously draws to them more eccentrics, seekers, and lovers of original music. Track Listing:
1. every thought a Thought of You
2. the Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie
3. the Angel of Death came to David's room
4. goodbye, I !
5. a Stick, a Carrot & String
6. bullet to Binary (pt. two)
7. Timothy hay
8. Fig with a Bellyache
9. Cattail Down
10. the King Beetle on a Coconut Estate
11. Allah, Allah, Allah

Members :
Aaron Weiss - Lead Vocals
Michael Weiss - Guitar
Christopher Kleinberg - Guitar
Greg Jehanian - Bass Guitar
Richard Mazzotta - Drums

Press :
mewithoutYou
“it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright

Great music asks something from us. It’s not enough just to listen. The best albums move us because we’ve responded to their wake-up calls.

That’s the kind of invitation mewithoutYou first issued on its full-length debut, [A -> B Life], seven years ago. Those needing something better found just that where they first encountered the Philly-based group, whether on a disc or in a sweaty venue. And over the course of three albums and several hundred mesmerizing shows, audiences have consistently heard something dramatic and altogether different from mewithoutYou. Spirits have been jolted and calmed, in equal measures.

Oh wake up, sleepers.

Fans have long anticipated the fourth wake-up call from mewithoutYou—it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright. Following the expansive Brother, Sister, the album is another daring adventure charted by frontman Aaron Weiss, guitarist Michael Weiss, bassist Greg Jehanian, and drummer Rickie Mazzotta. Helping to further stretch the group’s boundaries is the production duo of indie dynamo Daniel Smith (Danielson Familie) and Philly workhorse Brian McTear (Mazarin, Matt Pond PA).

Anyone familiar with [A -> B Life] and the sophomore Catch for Us the Foxes knows the band’s intensity rests largely on the anguished wondering of Weiss’s lyrics. There have always been more questions than answers (“How can this great love be inside of me?” “What new mystery is this?”). This latest offering begins where Brother, Sister left off, with a series of meditations on forgiveness, love, death, and the illusions of self—all set to indelible melodies, lush compositions, and rousing choruses.

“O, Porcupine,” a standout track on Brother, Sister, asked us to listen to creation’s groans. Well, there’s plenty of that groaning on this album, together with all the cawing, chattering, and warbling by an allegorical cast of foxes, crows, bunnies, sheep, donkeys, and over a dozen other animals. Even the vegetables have something profound to say in this imaginative world.

Other surprises abound. Much of the mewithoutYou anguish of old has given way to a sense of gentle wonder, as on the celebratory “Timothy Hay” and “A Stick a Carrot and a String.” Jehanian, Mazzotta, Mike Weiss, and a whole slew of guest musicians have unearthed strange and beautiful sounds that accompany the album’s many marvels. A more tranquil Aaron, following an artistic progression he began on Brother, Sister, has more or less dropped his signature sing-shouting and is now a full-fledged singer.

That’s not to say that this album is afraid of the dark. “The Angel of Death Came to David’s Room” is a stark treatise about where we’re all headed, and “The King Beetle on a Coconut Estate” recounts an old fable about the blistering fate that awaits the fearless truth-seeker. It’s hard not to get chills when band and full orchestra reach the song’s devastating finale.

Recognizing how well the group eludes neat genre labels, mtvU awarded mewithoutYou the Left-Field Woodie in 2005 (picking them out from an illustrious pack that included the Arcade Fire and M.I.A.). Four years later, the band remains in left field, but one that continuously draws to them more eccentrics, seekers, and lovers of original music. “It’s all crazy,” Aaron sings on the closing “Allah, Allah, Allah,” (sure to be the New Anthem, as fans at recent shows already know). No doubt, but don’t refuse that call to join the band.

As Cities Burn - Hell Or High Water (2009)

2009-04-13T21:08:00.004+07:00

Artist : As Cities Burn
Genre : Rock/Indie/Progresive
Album : Hell Or High Water
Location : Lousiana, United States
Website : www.myspace.com/ascitiesburn
Label : Tooth & Nail Records
Description :
If musical progression is a dirty word, As Cities Burn will need to wash their collective mouths out with soap. The band returns this spring with Hell Or High Water, the follow up to 2007's acclaimed release Come Now Sleep, and there's plenty of that "dirty word" to go around. Completely leaving behind the band's heavier, sing scream past, Hell Or High Water still brings the rock, though the rock sounds a bit more mature, and it's in the purest, most unexpected way. Stand-out tracks like "Into The Sea" and "Made Too Pretty" find the band furthering the sound they perfected with Come Now Sleep, while offerings like "Capover" bring a welcome shift into uncharted waters. Catching up to peers like Brand New and Thrice, As Cities Burn have come into their own, and in the full scope of the band's career, Hell Or High Water will prove to be a cornerstone. The album was self produced and mixed by Brad Wood (mewithoutYou, Pete Yorn, Placebo) and drops April 21st, hell or high water.

Tracklist :
1. 84' Sheepdog
2. Errand Rum
3. Into the Sea
4. Made Too Pretty
5. Lady Blue
6. Round and Round
7. Petty
8. Daughter
9. Pirate Blues
10. Capover

Members :
Cody Bonnette - Vocals, Guitar
Colin Kimble - Bass
Chris Lott - Guitar
Aaron Lunsford - Drums

Press :

As Cities Burn - Hell Or High Water

Surviving or overcoming insuperable obstacles is often referred to with the slang expression, “Hell or High Water.” Ironically the alternative rock band As Cities Burn has chosen to title their third studio project after said expression, which releases April 21, 2009 on Tooth & Nail Records.

The band’s fearless leader since the release of their sophomore project, Cody Bonnette, connects the dots with the title and content of the album. “This title just sat well with my soul. It felt like a closed chapter in our book moving onto something new.”

Recorded in Cleveland, TN at First Street Studio over three months, “Hell or High Water,” takes the band in a new direction with more focus on creating an ambiance and musical groove as opposed to the previously recorded heavily guitar and scream-o-driven albums. Produced primarily by Bonnette along with the aid of Tyler Orr, Jae Ham, Robert Chisolm and Tyler Schwindt, the album was recorded to sound more similar to the band’s live sound.

“I was tired of songs that had so many riffs and changes,” shares Bonnette of the musical direction. “We wanted to create an album with that groove-ability that gets your head bobbing as well as your mind thinking.”

One such track that fits the goals of the album is the steady paced “Daughter,” which showcases a somber jazz feel with Bonnette’s sultry voice. “Made too Pretty” bears a spiritual correlation to being made in Christ’s image, “We bear your name and you let us say you are something that you are not...” . The song ends with the accusation that that humans don’t understand why they were created, “We don’t want a god we don’t see ourselves; don’t see we’re in need; I think we became too pretty so much we don’t see it yet.”

“Hell or High Water” is comprised of many tracks that will compel the listener to understand that people and things change. With that in mind, the band asks fans to come to their own conclusions on the meaning and significance of the tracks rather than being told.

As Cities Burns hails from Louisiana and includes Cody Bonnette (vocals, guitar), Christopher Lott (guitar), Colin Kimble (bass)and Aaron Lunsford -(drums). The band formed in 2002 and have released two projects on Solid State/ Tooth & Nail Records: “Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest” (2005); “Come Now, Sleep” (2007). The band has toured with Emery, So Long Forgotten and Jonezetta. www.myspace.com/ascitiesburn

Madina Lake - Attics To Eden (2009)

2009-03-12T09:41:00.006+07:00

Artist : Madina Lake
Genre : Alternatif/Pop Punk/Rock
Album : Attics To Eden (2009)
Location : CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Website : http://www.madinalake.com| http://www.myspace.com/madinalake

Description :
In Stores April 28th, 2009 For Chicago’s Madina Lake, working with esteemed producer David Bendeth on Attics to Eden, the experimental follow-up to their 2007 Roadrunner Records debut From Them, Through Us, to You, was an honor and a sincere privilege. After all, the man has worked with the likes of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Breaking Benjamin, and label-mates Killswitch Engage, and he’s even helmed Paramore’s recent breakout LP, Riot! But by the same token, the two months the band spent with Bendeth — within the platinum plaque-lined walls of his House of Loud Studios, planted smack dab in the desolate thick of Elmwood Park, New Jersey — completing the record was ultimately humbling. That’s because crafting and tracking what would become their sophomore full-length was an experience tantamount to rock and roll boot camp, according to bassist and backing vocalist Matthew Leone.

Tracklisting :
1 Never Take Us Alive [ listen/comment ]
2 Let’s Get Outta Here
3 Legends
4 Criminals
5 Through The Pain
6 Never Walk Alone [ listen/comment ]
7 Not For This World
8 Welcome to Oblivion
9 Silent Voices Kill
10 Statistics
11 Friends & Lovers
12 Lila, The Divine Game

Source : http://www.madinalake.com

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2009-02-26T08:37:00.003+07:00

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