Marjorie Fair Hits The Road In Support Of 'Serenade' Release
LOS ANGELES (Capitol Records) - Marjorie Fair has unveiled a number of concert dates in advance of the eagerly anticipated release of their widely acclaimed label debut, Self Help Serenade. The album arrives in stores nationwide next Tuesday, July 19th. The Los Angeles-based quartet - Evan Slamka: ...
| The Dictators Releases 'Viva Dictators'
LIMERICK, PA. (Chipster PR/ Escapi Music/ New Media Studio) - Formed in 1974, New York City's The Dictators is one of the finest and most influential proto-punk bands to walk the earth. Originally formed as an homage/response to the MC5, Flamin Groovies, New York Dolls and the Stooges, the Dictators ...
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Taproot Unveils 'Blue-Sky Research' And Features Collaborations With Billy Corgan
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Velvet Hammer Music/Atlantic recording group Taproot has announced the release of its much anticipated third album. The album - dubbed "BLUE-SKY RESEARCH" - will arrive in stores on August 16th. Produced by Toby Wright (who helmed Taproot's critically praised "WELCOME"), ...
| Franz Ferdinand Finish Recording: Check Out Their Studio Videos!
SYDNEY, Australia (SONY BMG Australia) - It's the news we've all been waiting for - dapper Scottish lads Franz Ferdinand have finished recording their second album and it's slated to hit us with a bang in September. Recorded in Scotland earlier this year, it's going to set the year on fire! Franz Ferdinand's ...
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The Flaming Lips Create 'VOID'
BURBANK, CA. (Warner Bros. Records/ www.flaminglips.com) - The Flaming Lips will release "VOID (Video Overview In Deceleration)," a career-spanning DVD collection of nineteen of the band's most adventurous and audacious videos, on August 23rd, 2005, on Warner Bros. Records. The compilation will include ...
| The Dandy Warhols To Release Fifth Album On September 13, 2005
LOS ANGELES (Capitol Records) - The Dandy Warhols will release their fifth album, Odditorium or Warlords of Mars, on September 13th. Named (at least partially) after the band's infamous Portland studio headquarters, Odditorium or Warlords of Mars finds the band venturing beyond the synthesized pop of ...
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Bloodhound Gang's Campaign To Change Pennsylvania's State Song
ROYERSFORD, PA (Geffen Records/ www.bloodhoundgang.com) - The song, "Pennsylvania," lyrics and music by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner, was presented to the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1989 on House Bill 200. On November 29, 1990 the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were done a horrible ...
| ESPY Records announces the release of 'Room of Dream' on August 30th from recording artist Tom Wehrle
ST. LOUIS, MO. (Espy Records/ www.tomwehrle.com) - Singer/songwriter Tom Wehrle will be releasing his sophomore album, 'Room to Dream' on Aug 30th, 2005. Showcasing Tom's many influences and styles, 'Room to Dream' is poised to propel Wehrle into the national market. The album was recorded and mixed ...
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310,595 Scanned First Week As Foo Fighters Album Crashes Into Charts At No 2 And Best Reviews Of Band's 10-Year Career!
NEW YORK (RCA Records/ www.rcarecords.com) - Freshly back from a 10th Anniversary celebration at the site of the apocryphal Roswell NM UFO crash, Foo Fighters have cause to rejoice anew: The band's fifth album, the 2-disc In Your Honor has racked up the biggest sales week of their career, entering the ...
| Cleveland-Based Rock Band Nye Releases 'Under My Skin' With Attack Records, Kicks Off 2005-06 Tour
CLEVELAND, OH. (Vyne Music/ www.nyerock.com) - Nye, a Cleveland, Ohio based modern rock band, is set to kick off its 2005-06 Midwest tour in early July. Nye's debut CD, "Under My Skin", has been released through Attack Records and is available at major retailers and online in the United States and ...
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Lostprophets' Drummer Mike Chiplin Departs
LONDON, UK (Lostprophets Official Website) - Drummer Mike Chiplin has parted ways with Lostprophets. A posting from the group reads: Some of you may know, others may not, but Mike C has left Lostprophets. A press release was issued friday and word should be spreading now. Nothing to stress over though, ...
| Foo Fighters Are The BEST - 'In Your Honor' Fires Into No 1
SYDNEY, Australia (SONY BMG Australia) - Foo Fighters' blistering double set 'In Your Honor' has rocked the ARIA Top 50 album chart, debuting at No 1 today - their first No 1 debut for the album in the world! Foo's have also scored the highest first week album sales in Oz this year - go guys! Foo Fighters' ...
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Rock Band 'Hip Kitty' Scores News spots at CMA Festival
NASHVILLE, TN. (www.myspace.com/hipkitty) - Nashville based rock band 'Hip Kitty' participated in the CMA Festival in Nashville, TN for their 3rd year running. This unique rock band is the ONLY band in the rock genre to be associated with this festival, which scored them several spots on Nashville's ...
| Detroit Rock Band Creates an Underground Radio Buzz Through Podcasting
DETROIT, MI. (Conquer The World Records) - New technology always creates opportunity for bands willing to think differently. Podcasting is no exception, and neither is The Transfer, whose single "Down With Everything" has been added to the rotation of over 30 podcast stations. The Transfer (https://www.thetransfer.com) ...
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Atomic Swindlers Goes To Hollywood!
NEW YORK (Abacus Creative Management/ www.atomicswindlers.com) - The popular New York-based band, Atomic Swindlers, continue to get national and international exposure with their animated music video, 'Float (my electric stargirl)'. Hypefest is the fifth film festival to screen the music video, directed ...
| Henry Rollins Hits the Road Again For '25 Years of Bullshit' With Rob Zombie & Billy Bob Thornton Joins 'Henry's Film Corner' on IFC!
LOS ANGELES (www.henryrollins.com) - HENRY ROLLINS is keeping his bags packed, but unpacking some baggage, as he hits the road later this summer for an IFC-sponsored three-month tour entitled "25 Years of Bullshit." Mixing timely commentary on politics, pop culture, and his most recent exploits with ...
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BMG Music Service Launches Exclusive Music and Video Promotion With RCA Records and Longwave
NEW YORK (BMG Music Service) - BMG Music Service and RCA Records announced a June promotion that will introduce New York City-based rock band Longwave to thousands of music fans. A limited number of club-exclusive EPs will be made available as part of the promotion to 500,000 club members in the modern ...
| Idlewild's 'Warnings/Promises' Out In U.S. August 16, 2005
LONDON, UK (EMI) - Scottish quintet Idlewild will release their fifth album, Warnings/Promises, in the U.S. on August 16th. The album is the first to feature the band's new lineup with bassist Gavin Fox and longtime touring guitarist Allan Stewart and was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, Phoenix). ...
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'Kicking Cans' - Reviewer Rated Rock
LONDON, UK (www.koretzmusic.com) - With all the zillions of rock CDs available on the web, how do you know which ones are any good? Want to find a great new artist, away from the main stream? Bewildered by the number of albums out there, and don't want to spend your hard earned money on a sub-standard ...
| Underoath Shoot Video For Second Single 'It's A Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door' In Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (Solid State Records) - After building a rabid fan base as well as critical acclaim in the U.S. and abroad, UNDEROATH-who blend punk and metal with soaring experimental melodies, electronic textures and heartfelt lyricism-are set to kick off a U.K. trek as their current THEY'RE ONLY CHASING ...
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