Virginia Coalition release 'Ok To Go' NEW YORK (Bluhammock Music) - DC Area four piece, Virginia Coalition release "OK to Go" their fourth full length - and first for NYC based bluhammock music - today, September 23rd. Originally meeting in their high school music program, every member of the Virginia Coalition can play almost every instrument, ...
| Megan Slankard continues to reap rewards of TLC Show LOS ANGELES (www.meganslankard.com) - 21 year-old singer/songwriter Megan Slankard, of Northern California, saw her fan base grow even more after her national television makeover on The Learning Channel's What Not To Wear re-aired several times the week of September 6. The show, which featured Megan's ...
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MySpace launches exclusive album premiere of R.E.M.'S Around the Sun LOS ANGELES (MySpace.com/ www.myspace.com/rem) - MySpace.com, the leading social networking portal, announced today the exclusive debut of R.E.M.'s new album, Around the Sun before its release in stores on October 5. This represents the first exclusive premiere of an album on a social networking portal. ...
| Yellowcard's 'Beyond Ocean Avenue: Live At The Electric Factory' DVD to be released November 2 LOS ANGELES (Capitol Records) - Beyond Ocean Avenue: Live at the Electric Factory, the first DVD from platinum-selling breakthrough rockers Yellowcard, will be released by Capitol Records on November 2nd. The DVD features over an hour of blistering concert footage from Yellowcard's sold-out May 2004 ...
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Emerald City Entertainment Group releases The Fue's debut album, 'The First EP' SANTA CRUZ, CA. (Emerald City Entertainment Group/ www.emeraldcityeg.com) - Emerald City Entertainment Group (www.emeraldcityeg.com) today announced the release of The Fue's long-awaited debut EP titled "The First EP" (UPC 689076718929). The Fue's post-grunge high-octane style connotes whiskey, cigarettes, ...
| Iceland's Singapore Sling unleash their sophomore album NEW YORK (Stinky Records) - Iceland's dark masters of avant-garage Singapore Sling have just released "Life Is Killing My Rock 'N' Roll", the blistering follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut album, 2003's "The Curse of Singapore Sling". "Life Is Killing My Rock 'N' Roll" brims with hook-laden, ...
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Boston area alternative rockers, Karmic Brick, set to release their first full-length album, 'The Unnatural World,' on October 1, 2004 BOSTON, MA. (Nor'easter Productions/ www.karmicbrick.com) - The Unnatural World is set for worldwide release on October 1, 2004. It will be available through CD Baby, Amazon.com, Target.com, Tower Records, and Barnes and Noble among others. Additionally, Karmic Brick has accepted invitations to appear ...
| Hc3 new album 'What About Your Life' highly anticipated rock album MELVIN, IL. (Project For Life Records) - Hc3 Style Of Our Music Is Fusion Of Nu Metal, Funky, Grunge And Progressive Rock. Hc3 Is A 3 Piece Rock Band From Czech Republic,Will Release Their First American Album. They Are Seeking An Exclusive Record Contract Or Spot On MTV. CD Available Through Cdbaby.com/hc3 ...
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The Tragically Hip rock (and help) their hometown KINGSTON, ONTARIO, Canada (Zoe Records ) - Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip played to an estimated 25,000 at a benefit show in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario this past Sunday, September 12th. As part of the biggest show in the city's history, The Hip headlined a bill that day which also included ...
| Indecent Media encourages youth to think dirty! TEANECK, NJ (Indecent Media/ www.indecentmedia.com) - Indecent Media, a newly formed independent alternative record label, announces their first release, appropriately entitled "Think Dirty" by emerging alternative electronic rock group Dirty Halo. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Dirty Halo have ...
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Tony Furtado releases 'These Chains' new CD out now NEW YORK (Funzalo Records) - Tony Furtado is no newcomer to recording - he boasts a hearty catalog of recordings, primarily instrumental or with guest vocalists. But with his new album titled These Chains, his debut for Funzalo Records and hit the streets July 27, Furtado emerges a full-blown singer ...
| The Glasses self titled debut to drop 9/28 on upstart Double Dos Recordings NEW YORK (Double Dos Recordings/ www.theglassesmusic.com) - After a year of sickening ups and downs and a blur of shows and rehearsals, the self-titled full-length debut from Seattle indie rockers the Glasses is set to drop September 28th. The Album, produced by Zack Reinig (Hint Hint, Blonde Redhead), ...
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Heather Sullivan, whose family is regularly compared to the Von Trapp musical dynasty, will record a Live CD at her upcoming performance at the renowned Oak Room in New York City NEW YORK (Maydayblu Music/ www.heathersullivan.com) - Commanding a highly energetic and spontaneous stage presence, Heather's intimate and playful interaction with her band and audience creates a fun party like atmosphere. Capturing the essence of the live performace will be the goal of the recording. ...
| Nik Everett CD release and live performance at The Point, Bryn Mawr, PA 10/1/04 SPRING HOUSE, PA (SIZE THIRTEEN MUSIC/ www.nikeverett.com) - Singer/Songwriter, Nik Everett returns with his new CD, "Summer's Gone," featuring a performance and release party on the Main Line's premier live music venue, The Point in Bryn Mawr, PA. Everett combines the flavors of modern and classic ...
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The Donnas cross the finish line with GOLD MEDAL NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - The Donnas have unveiled details of their hotly anticipated new album, GOLD MEDAL. The follow-up to 2002's breakthrough major label debut, SPEND THE NIGHT, their latest set arrives in stores on October 26th. GOLD MEDAL sees the Donnas - Brett Anderson: vocals; Torry Castellano: ...
| Hawthorne Heights break 40,000 in sales after 12 weeks; Land at No 37 on Billboard New Artist Chart DAYTON, OH. (Victory Records) - Dayton, Ohio's Hawthorne Heights and Victory Records are proud to announce that The Silence in Black and White has broken 40,000 in sales (total 40, 630) in just twelve weeks. The album debuted on the Billboard New Artist Chart at No 31 with 3789 in sales, this week it ...
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UK-based rock newcomers Reactor break into American marketplace via AXE Deodorant commercial LONDON, UK (www.theaxeeffect.com) - In an age when competition is extraordinarily fierce for young rock bands to bring attention to themselves and achieve desirable promotion, bands are more frequently being forced to look 'outside the box' for early recognition. The Internet became the initial tool ...
| September 12th declared Dave Matthews Band Day in San Francisco; Historic benefit concert raises more than $1 million for local charities SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (RCA Records) - Just one day before kicking off a three-hour benefit concert in Golden Gate Park, Dave Matthews Band was honored by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom with a proclamation declaring Sunday, September 12, 2004 Dave Matthews Band day in the city by the bay. The mayor met ...
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Vallejo's 'So Damn Beautiful' released as 'Original' single by New Zealand Idol Michael Murphy AUSTIN, TX. (www.vallejomusic.com) - Austin band Vallejo was surprised to learn that their previous release, 'So Damn Beautiful', is getting some attention in New Zealand and it's not from Vallejo, but from NZ Idol Runner-up Michael Murphy. The band was contacted by Regan Cunliffe at Idolblog.com late ...
| Sugarcult to tour with Green Day; New single 'She's The Blade' goes for adds at radio NEW YORK (Artemis Records) - Sugarcult have been tapped to tour with Green Day and New Found Glory for their entire upcoming North American tour. The quartet has been touring non-stop since the April release of their album PALM TREES AND POWER LINES, on the strength of the first single, "Memory". Sugarcult ...
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