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February 2, 2012
New Music From Imaginary Cities
Winnipeg's Imaginary Cities is Rusty Matyas (ex-The Waking Eyes, The Weakerthans' collaborator) and vocalist Marti Sarbit. The group crafts indie-pop songs which range from the driving and soaring to gloomy and introspective; all similar to that of their musical peers (Metric, Stars) but with the smoky haze of a Nina Simone song. After their debut album, Temporary Resident, received a longlisted nomination for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize, they were invited to open for The Pixies late last year. The group is recording a new album but we're so excited to work with them, we're making a couple tracks from their heralded debut album and an exclusive, bonus track available now.
RIYL: Metric, Stars, Blondie
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Going for adds 2/6 & 2/7
Björk on Colbert Report
The Barr Brothers are climbing up the CMJ charts again with their self-titled debut. The album broke the top 100 this week after falling off last December. KCRW made their song "Give The Devil Back His Heart" their "Top Tune" yesterday calling the album "a wide array of folk music from delicate melodies to growling delta blues." Check it out here. State of Mind Music called "Beggar In The Morning" the #2 song of 2011 - click here to see the post and watch the music video for it.
The Barr Brothers: "Today's Top Tune" on KCRW
Brite Futures' latest record, Dark Past, continues to get spins from stations across the country. The Boston Phoenix recently reviewed the record saying "their instant-dance-party debut picks up where NPSH's Glistening Pleasure left off — the cheeky lyrics are smarter than you may at first realize (they might even be genius)." Read the full review here. The group released a music video parodying films and pop culture for their single "Too Young To Kill," check it out here. They'll be at SXSW this year and are available for phone interviews - contact us for more details.
Also At Radio
John K. Samson - Provincial (Anti)
The Black Keys - El Camino (Nonesuch)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man! - ORG music)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibrophone)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
January 30, 2012
John K. Samson: CMJ's Biggest Mover; "Longitudinal Centre" Music Video Premiere on IFC
Thanks to station's like for CHRW, CKDU, KFAI, KZSC, WBWC, WXCU, and WSYC for debuting the solo effort from The Weakerthan's frontman John K. Samson. His album Provincial jumped 151 spots from #171 to #26 making him the 4th AmApAc artist in the CMJ top 30 (see: The Black Keys, Cloud Control, Caveman)! The track "Longitudinal Centre" seems to be a favorite among DJs and rightfully so, the songwriting & guitar tones on the track remind us of what we've always loved from artists like Wilco or Elliot Smith. A music video for the single premiered on IFC last week, featuring the roads and landscapes that inspired the album - watch it here. If you haven't listened to Provincial yet refer back to our e-mail from last week and start with tracks 7, 3, 5, 8, & 10. Tour dates are below, don't hesitate to inquire about tickets, interviews, or giveaways. If you're a Canadian station, don't forget that Samson is a fellow Canuck and counts towards airplay of Canadian content. To stay up to date with all things John K. Samson, visit his brand new website here.
03/07 - Kingston, ON - The Grad Club
03/08 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks Bar
03/09 - Montreal, QC - La Sala Rossa
03/10 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
03/11 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
03/13 - Washington, D.C. - Black Cat
03/14 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's
03/15 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
03/16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Cafe
03/17 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk
03/18 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
03/20 - London, ON - The Aeolian Hall
03/21 - Guelph, ON - E-Bar
03/22 - Toronto, ON - Great Hall
03/27 - Winnipeg, MB - Wes End Cultural Centre
03/28 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
03/29 - Edmonton, AB - The Royal Alberta Museum Theater
03/31 - Vancouver, BC - The Biltmore
04/01 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
04/02 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir
04/05 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah
04/06 - Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour
04/07 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
04/08 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Atrium
04/11 - Bellingham, WA - The Shakedown
04/12 - Kamloops, BC - Hero's Pub
04/13 - Calgary, AB - The Palomino
04/14 - Saskatoon, SK - Amigos Cantina
Kasabian To Play Coachella; Cover Lana Del Rey; Brit Awards Nomination
We announced late last year that Kasabian had scheduled a string of North American shows for the spring. The group is now scheduled to end said tour on the Saturday bill of this year's Coachella (April 14th & 21st). They're also up for a Brit Award for "Best Group." While on their BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Student Tour, they covered the Lana Del Rey single, "Video Games," watch it here. Check the dates below and let us know if you'd like to go see them live or schedule an interview with the band.
03/10 – Denver, CO - The Summit Music Hall
03/12 – Dallas, TX - South Side Music Hall
03/15 – Houston, TX - Fitzgerald’s
03/17 – Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
03/18 – Orlando, FL - Beacham Theatre
03/20 – Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
03/21 – Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of The Living Arts
03/22 – New York, NY - Terminal 5
03/27 – Boston, MA - House of Blues
03/28 – Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
03/29 – Toronto, ONT - Phoenix Concert Theatre
03/31 – Columbus, OH - The LC Pavilion
04/01 – Pontiac, MI - Crofoot Ballroom
04/02 – Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
04/03 – Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
04/06 – Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Event Center
04/07 – Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall Ballroom
04/09 – Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
04/10 – Seattle, WA - The Showbox @ The Market
04/11 – Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
04/14 - Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival
04/18 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater
04/21 - Indio, CA - Coachella Music & Arts Festival
Brite Futures Album Review
Brite Futures' latest record, Dark Past, continues to hold strong on the CMJ top 200. Stations like KLSU, WAWL, WMHC, WTSR, KUGS, & WVUD continue to spin it as stations get settled in this year. The Boston Phoenix recently reviewed the record, saying "their instant-dance-party debut picks up where NPSH's Glistening Pleasure left off — the cheeky lyrics are smarter than you may at first realize (they might even be genius)." Read the full review here. The group will be at SXSW this year and are available for phone interviews - contact us for more details.
Jessica Lea Mayfield 7" Giveaway; The Black Keys Stay At The Top!
Last week we introduced our weekly A man A plan A canal vinyl giveaway contest. The first record that was up for grabs was an exclusive 10" copy of Kasabian's single "Days Are Forgotten." Congratulations to Amber Lynne Unkle from WSR-Stevenson University on being our first winner! This week's vinyl giveaway will be Jessica Lea Mayfield's 7" for "Our Hearts Are Wrong," produced by none other than Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Contest details for this week are below, but following this week's contest, details will be in the right sidebar of our emails.
Vinyl Contest Question: On which song from Dan Auerbach's solo album, "Keep it Hid," did Jessica Lea Mayfield sing back-up? The first person to e-mail back will recieve the 7" for "Our Hearts Are Wrong"
Finally, congratulations to The Black Keys for another week at #1 on CMJ's top 200! If you haven't already, give El Camino a listen.
January 23, 2012
The Black Keys #1 Again!
The Black Keys have held the top spot on the CMJ charts for two weeks in a row! We're very excited to see so many stations enthused about El Camino. A documentary showing behind the scenes footage of their album release show at Webster Hall began airing on HD television station, Palladia. This is a Concert by The Black Keys will continue to air on the station at different times throughout the day and night over the coming weeks. For a list of times, click here.
Jigsaw Seen's Winterland Top 20 Record of 2011
The latest record from The Jigsaw Seen continues receiving accolades with stations like KQAL charting it at #1 & KPUR listing it at #2 this week! Breakthru Radio recently called it a top 20 record of 2011, listen here. Their visit to East Village Radio is now streaming online, check it out here. As winter gloom sets in, the second half of The Jigsaw Seen's Winterland sounds more appropriate than ever. The soulful-psychedelia of "Dreams of Spring" & The Zombies-esque ballad "First Day of The New Year" are perfect for this time of year. Give those tracks a spin along with other favorites like "Winterland's Gone" this week.
The Barr Brothers Announce Tour Dates
The Barr Brothers embark on a new set of tour dates next week! If the group is making a stop in your area, contact us so we can arrange tickets for your station and/or an in-studio visit. If they're not making it down to your part of town, we can still set up phone interviews just like we've done with stations like WLJS. You'll have another opportunity to catch their performance on Late Show with David Letterman when it re-airs tomorrow night - check local listings for times.
02/02 - St Jean Sur Richelieu, Canada - Cabaret - Theatre du Vieux St- Jean
02/04 - Urbana, IL - The Canopy Club
02/06 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
02/07 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
02/09 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom Tavern
02/10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
02/11 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
02/12 - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street Downstairs
02/14 - Bearsville, NY - Bearsville Theatre
02/17 - Quebec City, Canada - Theare du Petit Champlain
02/22 - Montreal, Canada - Club Soda
02/23 - Salaberry De Valleyfield, Canda - Salle Albert- Dumouchel
02/25 - Sherbrooke, Canada - Theatre Granada
03/01 - Toronto, Canada - Great Hall
Also At Radio
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli) - make sure to download the remixes that we digitally serviced last week
John K. Samson - Provincial (Epitaph / Anti-)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man! - ORG Music)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Björk - Biophilia (One Little Indian - Nonesuch)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Catching Up With Graham
2011 finished up strong and the new year is off to a good start. I made it up to Seattle over the holidays and also went over to explore Olympic National park with my family. Here's a picture of me freezing up at Hurricane Ridge. Other recent adventures include a quick getaway to Vegas and going to see the Clippers beat the Lakers.
January 19, 2012
New Music From Yael Meyer - "Fire" Remixes - Digital Servicing Only
Yael Meyer's newest album Everything Will Be Alright has already received praise from publications like Spin Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Now she's making her way down to her native country of Chile where she'll be joining AmApAc artist Björk, Arctic Monkeys, TV on the Radio, and more for this year's Lollapalooza in April. Before that, she's releasing an EP with remixes from various artists for her single "Fire." The first remix is from the Colombian/Argentinian duo Lulacruza, who have recently made a "visual album" with Vincent Moon, videographer of La Blogotheque's Take Away Shows. They bring their style of "Shamanic electronica" (Rolling Stone) to Yael's "Fire," in a version with South American percussion and deep, wompy bass. Entricut offers a remix that brings a beat and synth-line that sounds akin to Ratatat's "Nostrand" while Ladyjunk's remix could easily fit on the Drive soundtrack. Computo compliments the single's energy on his "Moombhaton Remix," complete with high-pitched dub laser-synths. Full tracklisting is available below. This EP is not going for adds but if you give it a spin, chart is as Everything Will Be Alright.
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Chart as Everything Will Be Alright
John K. Samson Streaming at Paste & Tour Dates
Provincial, John K. Samson's (The Weakerthans) first solo album, is now streaming in it's entirety at Paste Magazine. Thanks to all the stations like WWVU, KUWS, KSJS, CFUV, KPSU, & WXCU who made it an official add this week.
Samson has also announced tour dates starting in March this year, check them out:
3/10 - Boston, MA at Brighton Music Hall
3/11 - Philadelphia, PA at Union Transfer
3/13 - Washington DC at Black Cat
3/15 - New York, NY at Bowery Ballroom
3/16 - Pittsburgh, PA at Club Cafe
3/17 - Buffalo, NY at Mohawk
4/1 - Seattle,WA at Tractor Tavern
4/2 - Portland, OR at Doug Fir
4/5 - San Diego, CA at The Casbah
4/6 - Los Angeles, CA at The Troubadour
4/7 - San Francisco, CA at Bottom of the Hill
We Are Augustines on WFUV/WNYE "The Alternate Side" and NME Awards
We Are Augustines will be performing at one of the NME Awards Shows happening this year. Headlining will be AmApAc artist Cloud Control. The show comes a few weeks before WAA start their 2012 tour, which ends at Coachella in April. The band visited WFUV's The Alternate Side for an acoustic session & interview, you can read and watch it here.
Cloud Control Reviews and NME Awards Show
As we mentioned above, Cloud Control will be visiting London to play a show as part of the 2012 NME Awards Shows. People are starting to notice their debut album stateside which has inspired more than a few glowing reviews. Tiny Mix Tapes said Bliss Release is "a complex mixture of mystery, wonder, darkness, and straight-up weirdness sometimes." Check out the review in The Owl Mag, which includes a video of Cloud Control at Splendour in the Grass in their native Australia. During their performance of "There's Nothing In The Water We Can't Fight", a crowd of listeners are inspired to storm up and down the hill near the stage in what The Owl Mag says "will be a Splendour highlight moment of all time."
The band is finishing their next record right now in Australia but they're excited that they're in the CMJ top 30 for two weeks in a row! They'd love to talk to you via skype to do a live/pre-recorded interview. Contact us for more details.
Also At Radio
The Black Keys - El Camino (Nonesuch)
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibrophone)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
January 16, 2012
John K. Samson Going For Adds - 1/16 & 1/17
Provincial, John K. Samson’s first solo release began with a simple idea: to explore four different roads in Manitoba, the Canadian province where Samson lives. “They're the places I kept going back to.” Samson talked to relatives, friends and strangers; he visited archives, a tuberculosis sanatorium-turned-RV park, a forgotten cemetery. For a video glimpse of Provincial’s prairie roadmap, click here. Brooklyn Vegan premiered the lead single off the album, "When I Write My Master's Thesis," earlier this month & NPR chose it for their Song Of The Day on Friday. The album sits where Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Sun Kil Moon’s Ghosts Of The Great Highway, & Mountain Goats’ Tallahassee all intersect. Check the record out and listen for yourself.
RIYL: Weakerthans, Wilco, Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Elliott Smith, Built to Spill
TRY: #7, 3, 5, 8, 10
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Caveman Sign to Fat Possum!
Last week it was announced that Caveman would take their indie label, Magic Man!, and join forces with Fat Possum. The music video for their single "Easy Water" can be seen here. Their record, CoCo Beware, is with you right now, available for airplay. The record reached a new peak on the CMJ charts last week by breaking the top 30! We're looking for a higher spot this week. Feel free to share the news when you give it a spin.
Björk Brings Biophilia to New York
Björk is bringing her incredible Biophilia live show to New York in February. The performances will feature custom-made instruments, a 24-piece Icelandic female choir, and more. Two strings of dates are scheduled with the educational branch of the project being held in collaboration with the New York Hall of Science. The three-week-long Biophilia education series will feature interactive science and music workshops for middle-school children which will lead them on an intensive study of the scientific concepts at the core of Biophilia’s songs. To get an inside look at the educational series, click here. For ticket availability, click here. Her live shows are sure to solidify Biophilia as one the most important releases of the past year, making it a record that will continue to stay releveant well into 2012.
02/03 - Queens, NY - New York Hall of Science
02/06 - Queens, NY - New York Hall of Science
02/09 - Queens, NY - New York Hall of Science
02/12 - Queens, NY - New York Hall of Science
02/15 - Queens, NY - New York Hall of Science
02/18 - Queens, NY - New York Hall of Science
02/22 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
02/25 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
02/28 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
03/02 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
Also At Radio
The Black Keys - El Camino (Nonesuch)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the town EP (Parkfield) - digital servicing only
January 12, 2012
New Music From John K. Samson - Digital Servicing Only
“John Samson’s lyrics move me with their detail and empathy. He has an ability to explain feelings we’ve all had but couldn’t verbalize. His songs are beautiful, brutal, honest and comforting, all at the same time.”—Craig Finn, The Hold Steady
Since 1997, John K. Samson has written four acclaimed albums with The Weakerthans. The band's most recent studio release Reunion Tour garnered praise from an assortment of publications including Paste Magazine, who said, "If such a prize existed, it would be the leading candidate for this year's Punk Pulitzer."
Provincial, Samson’s first solo release began with a simple idea: to explore four different roads in Manitoba, the Canadian province where Samson lives. “They're the places I kept going back to.” Samson talked to relatives, friends and strangers; he visited archives, a tuberculosis sanatorium-turned-RV park, a forgotten cemetery. For a video glimpse of Provincial’s prairie roadmap, click here.
The result is this collection of evocative songs, an album that fits beside Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Sun Kil Moon’s Ghosts Of The Great Highway, Mountain Goats’ Tallahassee. While the teenage craving of “Cruise Night” recalls the Cars, “Stop Error” invokes Bach; for “When I Write my Master’s Thesis,” Samson’s inspiration was all jukebox serendipity—Bob Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” sailing out from the corner of a Yukon dive-bar. Provincial is a record full of fierce, tuneful, vivid stories.
RIYL: Weakerthans, Wilco, Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Elliott Smith, Built to Spill
TRY: #7, 3, 5, 8, 10
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The Black Keys #1 at CMJ; Extend Tour!
Thanks to all the stations that supported The Black Keys in reclaiming the #1 spot on the CMJ Top 200! We know a lot of you are excited about the record and we hope your enthusiasm carries on into the year. We'll have some exclusive giveaways coming soon for those stations that continue to report to CMJ so stay tuned. New dates for their North American tour with the Arctic Monkeys were recently announced, including a headlining slot at this year's Coachella, check the dates here.
Yael Meyer in The Wall Street Journal; New Music Video
Yael Meyer continues doing well across the country with stations like KCWU, KSLU-2, Osprey, WAUG, WLFR, WXCU and more charting it this week. The Wall Street Journal recently grouped her with artists such as Zola Jesus, Feist, St. Vincent, tUnE-yArDs and more in saying that they are all women who've had exceptional releases in the past year. To read the full article, click here. A music video for the downtempo, acoustic, self-titled track off Everything Will Be Alright was released recently, watch it here. If you have the album in rotation, feel free to continue to make it available, this is one we'll be sure to be talking about into 2012.
Also At Radio
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the town EP (Parkfield) - digital servicing only
January 9, 2012
The Black Keys - Going for #1
The Black Keys had a very busy December in 2011. After playing Saturday Night Live for the second time that year - they debuted on the CMJ charts at #7 with their new album El Camino. The album was heralded as a top album of 2011 by many sites and publications including Time Magazine, who called it "an 11-song exercise in garage rock" w/ "the perfect blend of unpolished snarl and soulful croon." The group just made the cover of Rolling Stone this week & is now looking for chart debuts to regain the #1 spot on the CMJ Top 200. If your station has been enjoying the record over the break, show your support on the charts this week!
The Jigsaw Seen Takes Us Into 2012
Now that 2012 is in full swing, it's the perfect time to delve into the second half of The Jigsaw Seen's Winterland. The record offers the right sentiment for the winter blues such as the soulful-psychedelia of "Dreams of Spring" & The Zombies-esque ballad "First Day of The New Year." Warm up with these tracks along with "Christmas Behind Me" & "Winterland's Gone" as we push along into spring.
The Barr Brothers on Late Show with David Letterman & NPR's World Cafe
The new band from Montreal that we introduced to you late last summer continues to grow and find new listeners into the new year. The Barr Brothers have been holding steady on the CMJ charts for 11 weeks now and touring relentlessly since the release of their self-titled debut album. Thanks to the support of college stations like yourselves, the band received an invitation to perform on Late Show with David Letterman last week, watch the performance here. They also recently performed a small set on NPR's World Cafe who called their debut "a powerful and moving folk record" that "combines delicate harp arrangements with a rock 'n' roll sensibility and richly interwoven instrumentation." To check out their performance, click here. Remind everyone who first played The Barr Brothers by giving them some spins this week.
Also At Radio
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the town EP (parkfield) Digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for adds 1/16 & 1/17:
John K. Samson - Provincial (Anti)
December 12, 2011
Going For Adds: The Black Keys - El Camino
This week is the last CMJ chart of 2011 and we have a big add for you with El Camino, the new album from The Black Keys. Danger Mouse and the band got together to produce an 11 song full length that packs a punch. Thanks to those of you that having been spinning "Lonely Boy", making it the #1 song at CMJ for 5 weeks in a row. Go here if you missed the band rip it up on Letterman. Go here if you missed Stephen Colbert bromance The Black Keys on his show last week.
Cloud Control Climbs Into The Top 40
Thanks to all of you that have been supporting Bliss Release, the debut album from Australian Indie outfit Cloud Control. We're excited that the full length just climbed into the Top 40 this past week at CMJ. The album won this year's Australian Music Prize (the Australian equivalent to UK’s Mercury Prize). Go here to watch the video for their song "Death Cloud".
The Barr Brothers "Dear Mrs. Claus"
Last week we digitally serviced you a new holiday track from The Barr Brothers. In between tours, they grabbed the harp, a couple of jingle bells, some holiday spirit and spent a day at their friend Patrick Watson's studio to record their first Christmas single, "Dear Mrs. Claus". This song was born from thoughts of the band feeling that Mrs. Claus really needed a Christmas song dedicated to her. Hope you enjoy! Let us know if you need us to resend you the download information.
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Also At Radio
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the town EP (parkfield) Digital servicing only
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG Music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
December 7, 2011
New Music From The Barr Brothers "Dear Mrs. Claus"
In between tours, The Barr Brothers grabbed the harp, a couple of jingle bells, some holiday spirit and spent a day at their friend Patrick Watson's studio to record their first Christmas single, "Dear Mrs. Claus". This song was born from thoughts of the band feeling that Mrs. Claus really needed a Christmas song dedicated to her. Hope you enjoy!
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Brite Futures:
Some of you may be receiving a phone call from Brite Futures this week. The band is thrilled about how many of you are playing the album, that they wanted to reach out and say thanks. If you are interested in setting up a phone interview for broadcast, just let us know and we can make that happen for you. This is a fun record for radio and we're glad so many of you are enjoying it.
Also At Radio
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint The Town EP (parkfield) - Digital Servicing Only
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG Music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Going for adds 12/12 & 12/13:
The Black Keys - El Camino (Nonesuch)
Catching Up With Graham
Hurricane-force winds whipped through Los Angeles last week, knocking out power and making this crazy city a little more crazy. Here's a photo of a giant eucalyptus tree that crashed across my street, taking down all of the wires with it. It's made for a challenging week, but I'm always up for a challenge. Looking forward to shows this week from Madlib, Caveman, and Yael Meyer. Maybe someone will hook me up with a ticket to see The Black Keys on Sunday. El Camino is in heavy rotation.
December 6, 2011
New Music From The Black Keys
Today is the release date for El Camino, the highly anticipated new album from The Black Keys. Danger Mouse and the band got together to produce an 11 song full length that packs a punch. The LA Times calls it "a party record, a driving down the highway, “I'm in love with rock and roll, and I'll be out all night.' record." Get ready to have some fun with this one.
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Going for Adds December 12 & 13
Yael Meyer Confirmed For Lollapalooza Chile, Celebrates Album Release With California Shows
This Thursday, Yael Meyer celebrates with an official CD release party for her new album Everything Will Be Alright in Los Angeles, CA. The release party will be held at Blythe Projects at 7pm, with an open show for all ages. Yael Meyer was recently announced for the lineup for Lollapalooza Chile next year, and she will be touring around California over the next month. Let us know if you are interested in scheduling a station visit or a phone interview.
Tour Dates:
12/04 - Universal City, CA - "Imagining Our Future" - Leonard Cohen Tribute Concert at the Sheraton
12/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Blythe Projects - 7 PM - OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY
12/13 - San Francisco, CA - Hotel Utah
01/03 - Los Angeles, CA - Pershing Square
Also At Radio
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro- phonic)
David Newton & Three Mighty Angels - Paint The Town EP - (Parkfield) - Digital Servicing Only
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch - One little Indian)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
New Christmas Track From The Barr Brothers Coming Tomorrow
In between tours The Barr Brothers grabbed the harp, a couple of jingle bells and some holiday spirit and spent a day at their friend, Patrick Watson's studio to record their first Christmas single "Dear Mrs. Claus". This song was born from the thought that the band felt Mrs. Claus really needed a Christmas song dedicated to her. This track is going to be a digital servicing only, so be on the lookout tomorrow to get yourself a copy.
December 5, 2011
Going for Adds - David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Digital Servicing Only
This week we're going for adds on David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels' debut EP Paint The Town. The record serves as the first release from the former Mighty Lemon Drops guitarist/songwriter in 19 years. The 5 song collection groups the light-jangle that The Mighty Lemon Drops were known for, with the Brit-pop they came to inspire & the longing romanticism of New Order. Let us know if you need the download info for this new release.
RIYL: Echo & the Bunnymen, Jarvis Cocker, Morrissey
Recommended Tracks: 1, 3, 5
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Black Keys - El Camino Out Tomorrow
Tomorrow we will be digitally servicing El Camino, the highly anticipated new album from The Black Keys.The Add Date for album is next week, December 12 & 13. Thanks to all of you that have been spinning "Lonely Boy", making it the #1 track at college and non-comm radio the past four weeks in a row. MTV Hive will be streaming The Black Keys release show in NYC starting at 9pm EST tonight. Go here for more info. Go here if you missed seeing The Black Keys perform on "Saturday Night Live" or missed hearing them on NPR's "Weekend Edition"
Also At Radio
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG Music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for adds 12/12 & 12/13:
The Black Keys - El Camino (Nonesuch)
November 29, 2011
New Music From David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Digital Servicing Only
This week we have the debut release from David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels with their EP, Paint The Town. Newton is best known for his time with pivotal UK jangle-pop group, The Mighty Lemon Drops. Their signing to Sire Records grouped them with influential bands like The Ramones, Talking Heads, The Cure, Dinosaur Jr., Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Lou Reed, and more. With the band, he served as the guitarist and songwriter until the group disbanded in 1992. Since then he's taken to the recording studio, producing and engineering albums for The Little Ones, The Happy Hollows, The Soft Pack, The Henry Clay People, and many more. After 19 years, Newton is poised to release his first output since his Mighty Lemon Drops days. Throughout Paint The Town there is a thread of the 80s romanticism his first group was known for, but with a more sophisticated focus on Brit-pop than shoe gaze.
RIYL: Echo & the Bunnymen, Jarvis Cocker, Morrissey
Recommended Tracks: 1, 3, 5
Going for adds 12/5 & 12/6
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Digital Servicing Only
Caveman Top Mover at CMJ
Burgeoning Brooklyn band Caveman have been doing great on the CMJ Top 200. They've been endorsed by stations like KEXP who have tagged them as a "KEXP suggests" band & KUT-Austin who made "Thankful" their Song of the Day. They called Caveman "a band that’s well on its way to reaching a lot of ears" and they're right, CoCo Beware was the top mover of the week this chart jumping from 194 to 53. If you haven't checked out the album, you're missing out.
Kasabian North American Tour Dates Announced
3/10/12 – The Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
3/12/12 – South Side Music Hall, Dallas, TX
3/15/12 – Fitzgerald’s, Houston, TX
3/17/12 – Center Stage, Atlanta, GA
3/18/12 – Beacham Theatre, Orlando, FL
3/20/12 – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
3/21/12 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
3/22/12 – Terminal 5, New York, NY
3/27/12 – House of Blues, Boston, MA
3/28/12 – Corona Theatre, Montreal, QC
3/29/12 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ONT
3/31/12 – The LC Pavilion, Columbus, OH
4/01/12 – Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, MI
4/02/12 – Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL
4/03/12 – First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
4/06/12 – Edmonton Event Center, Edmonton, AB
4/07/12 – MacEwan Hall Ballroom, Calgary, AB
4/09/12 – Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC
4/10/12 – The Showbox @ The Market, Seattle, WA
4/11/12 – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
Also At Radio
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
The Black Keys - El Camino (Nonesuch)
Catching up with Graham
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I had houseguests from both London (via Berlin) and Ann Arbor and a group of us all had a good time cooking and conversing. Some solid shows that I've hit up recently: 400 Blows, Melt Banana, and Warpaint. I've finished up a few new songs of my own and I am going to debut them live this Friday at the ORG Music night at The Lot 1 Cafe in Los Angeles. I was also recently invited down to the Cy Young Award presentation for Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers. Fernando Valenzuela, Don Newcombe, Vin Scully, Matt Kemp, and a humble Kershaw were in attendance. Here's a picture of me behind the podium.
November 28, 2011
The Jigsaw Seen & Yael Meyer Looking For Spins & Chart Debuts
Now that we're well rested from the Thanksgiving weekend, we're excited to see some spins and chart debuts for The Jigsaw Seen's Winterland & Yael Meyer's Everything Will Be Alright. Winterland is the ideal record to kick off the winter season. The record's sound harkens back to the nostalgic pop-psychedelia of Love, The Zombies, and the trove of bands found on the heralded Nuggets compilations but with a nod to college rock pioneers R.E.M. Magnet Magazine recently premiered the video for single "Snow Angels of Pigtown," watch it here.
Yael Meyer is "sweet but not sappy," says Spin Magazine, "the cozy English-language pop on her second album embodies artful simplicity, offering refuge from modern anxiety in late-night tracks like 'Shed Their Fear' and 'Home to Me.' Tracks like "Used To Be" even hint at a twee sound that's more a kin to Camera Obscura than the Jose Gonzalez & Feist sound felt throughout the album. She's recently been tapped to perform at Lollapalooza Chile 2012 alongside Bjork, TV on the Radio, MGMT, Band of Horses, and many more. Before that, she'll be playing shows throughout California and is available for phone interviews - please contact us if you'd like to set one up.
Tour Dates
The Jigsaw Seen:
12/01 - Los Angeles, CA - Silverlake Lounge
12/02 - San Francisco, CA- Hotel Utah
12/03 - San Diego, CA - Eleven
Yael Meyer:
12/04 - Universal City, CA - "Imagining Our Future" - Leonhard Cohen Tribute Concert at the Sheraton
12/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Blythe Projects - 7 PM - OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY
12/13 - San Fransisco, CA - Hotel Utah
01/03 - Los Angeles, CA - Pershing Square
Björk Live On Later With Jools Holland
Björk recently made a rare TV appearance on BBC's Later With Jools Holland to give us a sample of the live Biophilia experience. Backed by a children's choir, Björk sways through "Crystalline" and then highlights the songs incredible drum break by having a live drummer intricately pound out the ending. Click here to watch the video. Biophilia is holding steady in the Top 10 for the 4th week in a row. This week we're hoping for chart debuts and new peaks with stations. Let us know if you haven't received your copy of Biophilia.
The Barr Brothers on Chart Attack
The Barr Brothers spoke to Chart Attack about their stop at the Grand Canyon while on tour earlier this fall - read the story here. Their self-titled album continues to do well with stations like KWTS, WIUX, WMUA, WVMM, and WXVU charting it in their top 20 last week. The band recently did a phone interview with WLJS - let us know if you'd to set one up or attend one of their shows.
11/30 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
12/01 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939
12/02 - Fairfield, CT - Stage One
12/03 - Portland, ME - One Longfellow Square
12/06 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java
12/07 - New York, NY - Joe's Pub
12/08 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
12/09 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
12/10 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wilkes-Barre, PA
Coming Tomorrow: David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Digital Servicing Only
Look for a special digital servicing from David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels tomorrow. Paint The Town EP is Newton's first release of new material since his days in The Mighty Lemon Drops 20 years ago.
Also At Radio
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man! - ORG Music)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" [single] (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart-turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the Town EP (Parkfield) - digital servicing only
November 22, 2011
Exclusive RSD Black Friday Servicing: The Doors "Riders on the Storm" (alternate version) - Digital Servicing Only
Record Store Day is celebrating Black Friday for the second year in a row by doing what they do best: making exclusive and limited releases available at independent record stores. This year The Doors will be joining an impressive list of participating artists by releasing a limited-edition vinyl box set featuring songs from the band's 1970 album, L.A. Woman. The L.A. Woman Singles Box will include four seven-inch records, three of which will boast remastered, original versions of singles from the classic album -- "Love Her Madly," "Riders on the Storm" and the John Lee Hooker cover "Crawling King Snake" -- as well as previously unreleased alternate takes of those same songs. The fourth record will feature audio of The Doors' four members -- singer Jim Morrison, organist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore -- chatting in the studio while recording "Riders on the Storm" and "Crawling King Snake." Only 4,000 copies of the L.A. Woman Singles Box will be made available but to help get the word out about RSD: Black Friday we're giving you special access to the alternate version on "Riders on the Storm". Please support your local independent record stores by mentioning Record Store Day: Black Friday and all the special releases that will be made available that day. Independent record stores are extremely vital to the music community and it's important that we do all we can to support them.
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Record Store Day: Black Friday Is This Friday!
Every April, Record Store Day brings us special releases from our favorite artists that are only made available at local independent record stores (to see a list of participating stores, click here). For the second year in a row, RSD is encouraging you to support your local independent record store on Black Friday with exclusive releases from aritsts like The Black Keys, Beatles, Iron & Wine, John Cale, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Kings of Leon, Nirvana, Boris and many more. For a full list of special releases click here. Record Store Day offers this brief explanation:
"The holiday season, like it or not, is about to descend. And of course the big kick-off is Black Friday, when everyone shakes off the food coma to head out to the stores and forage for gifts. Once again, we’d like to recommend that one of your stops be your favorite local record store. And once again, we’re happy to announce that a some really kind, cool, impressive artists want you to do the same thing—and they’ve created releases that are only available at those stores this season, to encourage you to head on in and visit. There are indeed some really special pieces here, things that you’ll want to put on your own wish list, and things that you’ll want to wrap up for those you love."
Chris Brown of Bull Moose recently sat with a batch of handpicked releases exclusive to Record Store Day: Black Friday. To watch the videos, click here. For a full explanation about the significance of Record Store Day - click here.
We Are Augustines: NPR All Things Considered & US Tour With Band Of Skulls
We Are Augustines' recently spoke to NPR's All Things Considered about their debut record Rise Ye Sunken Ships. In the interview, singer Billy McCarthy talks about his troubled youth and his first experience with music: "When I got to one of the foster homes, there was a piano. I remember it clear as day ... hitting notes and letting them ring out. And it just brought something out in me. At such a young age, [it was] such a complex feeling, and I don't think I ever stopped chasing it." For the full interview click here. The band has announced dates for their 2011 US tour in support of Band of Skulls - check the dates below.
3/13 - Austin, TX - Antone's
3/16 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's
3/17 - Dallas, TX - Grenada Theatre
3/19 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
3/20 - Nashville, TN - The Cannery Ballroom
3/22 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
3/23 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
3/24 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
3/26 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
3/27 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
3/28 - Providence, RI - The Met
3/30 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
3/31 - Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
4/2 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
4/3 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
4/4 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line
4/6 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
4/7 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex (Grand Room)
4/9 - Seattle, WA - Neptune
4/10 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
4/11 - Portland, OR - Dante's
4/12 - San Fransisco, CA - The Fillmore
Also At Radio
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man - ORG Music)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" [single] (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Coming Soon:
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the Town EP (Parkfield) - digital servicing only
November 21, 2011
Cloud Control Going for Adds
Bliss Release is the debut album from Australian Indie outfit Cloud Control. The band sews a wide palette of influences together from dreamy Psych Pop to Country, Folk, and Soul. The album features the incredibly successful single “Gold Canary,” being hailed as “one of the best Australian singles of the year” by tastemakers Mess & Noise. The album won this year's Australian Music Prize (the Australian equivalent to UK’s Mercury Prize). The members of Cloud Control personally invite you to "forget who you are and come get lost with some friends, if you sing and dance a little it will make you feel like everything is going to be OK."
RIYL: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, Arcade
Fire, Jefferson Airplane, Iron & Wine
Going for adds 11/21 & 11/22
Recommended Tracks: 2, 3, 5, & 6
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Caveman last.fm Sessions and Stereogum Interview
Caveman has been all over the internet this week, starting with their sessions for the last.fm/discover series where they played "Old Friend," "My Time," "Easy Water," and "December 28th." Their debut album CoCo Beware, produced by French Kicks' member Nick Stumpf, is available now on Magic Man!/ORG music. Caveman recently did a video interview with Stereogum where they visit their old haunts Sin-é and The Library, locations that played key roles in the development of the group, and the Bowery Ballroom where they played their first show in January 2010. Caveman's new album is going for chart debuts this week, give the record a spin if you haven't already.
Also At Radio
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch-One little Indian)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" [single] (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the Town EP (Parkfield) - digital servicing only
November 17, 2011
New Music from Cloud Control
Bliss Release is the debut album from Australian Indie outfit Cloud Control. The band sews a wide palette of influences together to create a truly original tapestry of aural delight. Dreamy Psych Pop, Country, Folk and Soul are only scraping the surface to describe the sound of this truly unique band. The album features the incredibly successful single “Gold Canary,” being hailed as “one of the best Australian singles of the year” by tastemakers Mess & Noise. The album won the Australian Music Prize (the Australian equivalent to UK’s Mercury Prize) which led them to playing with bands like The Weekend, Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, & The Drums.
RIYL: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, Arcade
Fire, Jefferson Airplane, Iron & Wine
Going for adds 11/21 & 11/22
Reccomended Tracks: 2, 3, 5, & 6
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Yael Meyer's "Fire" Video Premiere
Yael Meyer's new album Everything Will Be Alright went for adds this past week and it's already charted with stations like BiRN, KSLU-Hammond, WPNR, & WRNC. Her record takes the Kings of Convenience approach of “quiet is the new loud” by mixing influences like Jose Gonzalez & Feist and interpreting them through her Chilean background. Yael recently released the video for the opening track on her album, "Fire" - check it out here.
Björk Climbing The Charts - Answers Your Questions
Björk's Biophilia continues its climb up the CMJ Top 200 as it reached a new peak this week at #7. The album brings to mind contemporary artists like Zola Jesus & tUnE-yArDs while carrying on traditions influential artists like Kate Bush started decades ago. She recently began responding to questions her fans submitted on her website - to read her responses and submit your own question click here.
Also At Radio
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Caveman - Coco Beware (Magic Man! - ORG music)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" [single] (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for Adds 11/21 & 11/22:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Coming Soon:
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the Town EP (Parkfield)
November 14, 2011
Caveman & Yael Meyer Going for Adds
Last week we serviced you new music from LA-based indie pop artist Yael Meyer & burgeoning Brooklyn band Caveman.
Caveman started in January 2010 in a large, dark room in New York. The sound they crafted was indicative of their surroundings: chamber pop mixed with dreamscape and horror film score. At a Caveman show you will hear four-part harmonies, spaced-out guitars, synths, and much drumming. Stereogum called them one of the best new bands of 2011. "Upon listening to the group’s debut album CoCo Beware it’s clear that these guys are headed to the top. Synth textures waft like curtains behind melodic guitars and practiced vocal harmonies, as laid-back drums keep the group in time," says KEXP. NPR called them one of the highlights of CMJ. The band has shared the stage with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Wye Oak, Yuck, and more.
RIYL: Fleet Foxes, The Beach Boys, Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective
Recommended Tracks: 2, 3, & 5
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Yael Meyer calls her new album, Everything Will Be Alright, the resolution to her 2009 EP, Heartbeat, which took indie folk and blended it with electronic textures. Her sound, which she describes as “electro-organic,” brings to mind the light, indie pop of Jose Gonzalez, Feist, & Camera Obscura but with a hint of Yael's Chilean musical upbringing. She started writing and performing music at the age of 8 which eventually led to her graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship. At 19, she composed, produced, recorded, and released her debut record Common Ground which became a Top 50 Album of the Year on Rolling Stone Chile. Yael will be announcing tour dates in support of her new record soon, look for dates soon and consider the album for your top 5 adds this week.
Recommended Tracks: 1, 3, 8
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RIYL: Jose Gonzalez, Feist, Chairlift & Juana Molina
The Jigsaw Seen 5-Star Review on Babysue
The Jigsaw Seen's new album Winterland is already getting started with stations like WBIM, KPUR, KWRS, WSHC, WRRC, KWUR, and Lasell College Radio making it a CMJ official add last week. Their new album takes the classic & revered sound found on the The Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968 compilation but interprets them through the scope of Guided By Voices & XTC. Their new album recently received a 5-star review on Babysue who made the album a "TOP PICK" and called it "smart, gripping, and real. These guys always seem to effectively combine classic pop elements from the past with their unique twenty-first century sound."
Tour Dates:
11/14 - New York, NY - Pianos
11/16 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Saint
11/ 17 - Philadelphia, PA - The Barbary
12/01 - Los Angeles, CA - Silverlake Lounge
12/02 - San Francisco, CA - Hotel Utah
12/03 - San Diego, CA - Eleven
Also At Radio
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch - One Little Indian)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Black Keys- "Lonely Boy" (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for Adds 11/21 & 11/22
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Coming Soon:
David Newton & Thee Mighty Angels - Paint the Town EP (Parkfield)
November 10, 2011
New Music from Yael Meyer
Chilean-native, LA-based indie pop artist Yael Meyer is releasing her new album Everything Will Be Alright this week. She's been writing and performing music since the age of 8 and at 19, released her Rolling Stone Chile Top 50 Album of the Year, Common Ground. Her use of melodica, glockenspiel, piano, accordion, ukulele, and percussion make for a light, indie pop feel that are equal parts Jose Gonzalez & Feist. On Everything Will Be Alright, Meyer takes the sound of her 2009 EP, Heartbeat, and builds on it with a sound she describes as “electro-organic” by laying coy vocals over indie folk and electronic textures.
Recomended Tracks: 1, 3, 8
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Going for Adds November 14 & 15
RIYL: Jose Gonzalez, Feist, Chairlift & Juana Molina
The Barr Brothers - New Peak
The Barr Brothers have reached a new peak on the CMJ charts at #63 this week. Thanks to all the stations that have checked out the album and have been giving it spins. The band continues to find new listeners on their North American tour. They recently played a show at Seattle's Tractor Tavern and impressed KEXP so much that they invited them to do a live in-studio performance the next day. If you're interested in catching The Barr Brothers while they're on tour, e-mail us the show of your choice to receive tickets.
11/10 - Calgary, Canada - The Palomino
11/11 - Edmonton, Canada - The Haven
11/13 - Saskatoon, Canada - The Bassment
11/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Bryans Lake Bowl Theater
11/16 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
11/30 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
12/01 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939
12/02 - Fairfield, CT - Stage One
12/03 - Portland, ME - One Longfellow Square
12/06 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java
12/07 - New York, NY - Joe's Pub
12/08 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
12/09 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
12/10 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wilkes-Barre, PA
Also at Radio
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for adds 11/14 & 11/15:
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man! - ORG music)
Going for adds 11/21 & 11/22:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
Catching up with Graham
I've seen so much good music in the past month. I saw a bunch of great shows out in NYC last month for the CMJ Music Marathon, but I've kept it going since I've been back. My friend Andy took me the 78th Annual Los Angeles Bach Festival to see a phenomenal performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor. I've also been lucky to see great shows from Gold Panda, Zola Jesus, tUnE-YarDs, and Cut Chemist. In addition, I've been getting back into working on some of my own music. I've been writing lyrics and I'm hoping to finish up some new songs when I go into the studio later this week. Hopefully I'll be able to get out another album in the first half of 2012.
November 9, 2011
New Music from Caveman
Caveman was born in New York in January of 2010. The sound they crafted in a large, dark room is equal parts chamber pop, dreamscape, and horror film score. At a Caveman show you will hear four-part harmonies, spaced-out guitars, synths, and much drumming. Stereogum called them one of the best new bands of 2011 saying "songs like “Decide” and “Thankful” set up simple, spare, darn pretty melodies." Fader attributes the band's appeal to their ability to "take a deceptively simple song like “Great Life”...and transform it into something bigger, adding texture through soft, driving rhythm, layered and looped harmony and delicate, scissoring keys." The band has shared the stage with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, White Rabbits, Here We Go Magic, Cursive & Amazing Baby. Maybe you caught them at one of their many shows at CMJ this year, if not - as KEXP puts it, "if you’ve never heard of New York quintet Caveman, that’s all about to change."
RIYL: Fleet Foxes, The Beach Boys, Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective
Recommended Tracks: 2, 3, & 5
Going for Adds 11/14 & 11/15
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Björk's "Biophilia" - New Peak & Manual Deluxe Edition Giveaway
Björk's Biophilia continues to gain spins at college radio stations with 43 stations debuting the new album this week. Björk spent years with researchers, producers, & writers to come up with what would become the multimedia/inter-disciplinary project that is Biophilia. She even pushed the release date to make sure her work was fully realized. She still sounds like no one else around, yet it's hard not to notice the influence she's had on artists like Zola Jesus & tune-Yards. If you haven't checked out Biophilia yet, definitely do, it's poised to be on many album of the year lists.
Monday we announced we are giving away 5 copies of the manual deluxe edition of Björk's Biophilia. For a complete description of it, click here. To win yourself a copy, send us the link to your Biophilia inspired Spotify playlist. The playlist should consist of at least 10 tracks containing at least one track from Biophilia. To be eligible, please e-mail us the link to your playlist by this Friday, 11/11, 10:00 AM PST.
Coming Soon: Yael Meyer's Everything Will Be Alright
Yael Meyer's Everything Will Be Alright reflects the sounds of Yael's Chilean upbringing through the scope of Jose Gonzalez, Feist & Chairlift.
Look for a digital download of the record tomorrow as it goes for adds 11/14 & 11/15.
Also At Radio
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
November 8, 2011
Brite Futures & The Jigsaw Seen - Going for Adds
Going for adds this week we have new releases from The Jigsaw Seen & Brite Futures. Brite Futures' (ex-Natalie Portman's Shaved Head) Dark Past is, as they put it, “punk rock Abba disco Osmonds with chainsaws.” The group first known for songs like "Sideways Ponytail" continues to write infectious indie pop but has more to say since their last release. The name of their album refers to the difficulty the band experienced working with their now ex-label. After touring with bands like Matt & Kim, CSS & The Go! Team, the band took a break to regroup but is ready to share their indie debut as it goes for adds today and tomorrow. This is the perfect party record for your station.
FCC Warning: Track #3 (clean version available in the digital download)
FCC Caution: Track #2 - "B*tchin"
RIYL: Matt & Kim, CSS, The Rapture, Future Islands
The Jigsaw Seen released their debut EP, My Name Is Tom, 20 years ago. The self-titled track was included in the revered compilation Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era, 1976–1995. With their newest release, Winterland, the group take the psychedelic-pop found in groups like Love & The Zombies and inject the songwriting of The Kinks or Guided By Voices. The new album is a winter-themed song cycle showcasing the group’s eclectic take on the seasonal concept.
RIYL: XTC, The Kinks, Guided By Voices
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Björk "Biophilia" Manual Deluxe Edition Giveaway
This week we're giving away 5 copies of the deluxe edition of Björk's Biophilia. The deluxe edition includes the 10 tracks found on the regular version of Biophilia along with a bonus CD that has an exclusive live recording of Björk's performance of Biophilia during the Manchester International Festival. Included is also a 48-page, full-color, hardbound, cloth-covered, and thread-sewn book & the book pages are printed on 170gsm matt-coated stock. To win yourself a copy, create a Biophilia inspired playlist through Spotify and send us the link. The playlist should consist of at least 10 tracks containing at least once track from Biophilia. The 5 best playlists will be chosen & your track list will be shared in next week's e-mail. To be eligible, please e-mail me us the link to your playlist by this Friday, 11/11 at 11:11 AM PST. Thanks and we look forward to hearing your playlists!
Also At Radio
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
The Black Keys- "Lonely Boy" (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for adds 11/14 & 11/15
Caveman - CoCo Beware (Magic Man! - ORG music)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Coming Soon:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
November 3, 2011
New Music From Brite Futures
Brite Futures (ex-Natalie Portman's Shaved Head) return after a brief hiatus with a new record called Dark Past. The members came together while still in high school at Seattle's The Center School, an art-focused institution. The band gained a following with their upbeat/indie/electro songs like "Sideways Ponytail" which earned them coverage on NME. After touring with bands like Matt & Kim, CSS & The Go! Team, the group went through some difficult years with record label disputes which led to the inspiration behind their new album. On Dark Past, the band sets cheeky lyrics along side jagged guitars, dance beats & catchy hooks. This is the perfect party record for your station.
FCC Warning: Track #3 (clean version available in the digital download)
FCC Caution: Track #2 - "B*tchin"
Going for Adds November 7 & 8
RIYL: Matt & Kim, CSS, The Rapture, Future Islands
New Music From The Jigsaw Seen
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch - One Little Indian)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Caveman - "Old Friend" (Magic Man! - ORG music) - digital servicing only
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going for adds 11/8:
The Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Coming Soon:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
November 2, 2011
New Music From The Jigsaw Seen
Building on the success of their critically acclaimed 2010 release Bananas Foster, The Jigsaw Seen is set to release their ambitious follow-up album Winterland. The new album is a winter-themed song cycle showcasing the group’s eclectic take on the seasonal concept. Among Winterland’s many highlights is a guest vocal appearance by rock icon Dave Davies of The Kinks. Their last record was heralded NPR, BBC 2 and Uncut. Winterland brings together a psychedlic-pop sound with the songwriting craftmanship of Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard all wrapped in a winter theme.
RIYL: XTC, The Kinks, Guided By Voices
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Going for adds 11/7 & 11/8
400 Blows / Barr Brothers on Tour
Check the dates below and let us know if you'd like to set up an in-studio/interview/guest-DJ with 400 Blows or The Barr Brothers. If you'd like to attend any of the shows let us know.
400 Blows:
11/03 - Tucson, AZ - The Red Room
11/18 - Dallas, TX - Prophet Bar*
11/19 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk*
11/20 - San Antonio, TX - Jack's*
11/22 - Tucson, AZ - Congress*
11/23 - Phoenix, AZ - Hollywood Alley*
* w/ Melt Banana
The Barr Brothers:
11/02 - Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe
11/03 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
11/04 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
11/05 - Chico, CA - Cafe Culture
11/07 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
11/08 - Vancouver, Canada - Electric Owl
11/10 - Calgary, Canada - The Palomino
11/11 - Edmonton, Canada - The Haven
11/13 - Saskatoon, Canada - The Bassment
11/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Bryans Lake Bowl Theater
11/16 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
11/30 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
12/01 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939
12/02 - Fairfield, CT - Stage One
12/03 - Portland, ME - One Longfellow Square
12/06 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java
12/07 - New York, NY - Joe's Pub
12/08 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
12/09 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
12/10 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wilkes-Barre, PA
Also At Radio
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch - One Little Indian)
The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy" (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Caveman - "Old Friend" (Magic Man! - ORG music) - digital servicing only
Brite Futures - "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To
Kill" [clean version] (turnout) - digital servicing only
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
October 31, 2011
The Black Keys "Lonely Boy" - Going For Adds
The Black Keys will be releasing their new record, El Camino, on December 6th. The lead single, "Lonely Boy," includes a thick riff, bouncing bass-line, and infectious chorus. The track has hint of the rawness found on their past records but still maintains the sound of Attack & Release and Brothers due in part to the return of producer Danger Mouse (Beck, Broken Bells, The Rapture). A music video for the single was made available earlier today featuring a very enthusiastic office employee, click here to watch. Hopefully you'll be moved to dance along. The single will be available on vinyl for Record Store Day's Black Friday on November 25th.
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Björk - #1 Debut at CMJ
The Black Keys will be releasing their new record, El Camino, on December 6th. The lead single, "Lonely Boy," includes a thick riff, bouncing bass-line, and infectious chorus. The track has hint of the rawness found on their past records but still maintains the sound of Attack & Release and Brothers due in part to the return of producer Danger Mouse (Beck, Broken Bells, The Rapture). A music video for the single was made available earlier today featuring a very enthusiastic office employee, click here to watch. Hopefully you'll be moved to dance along. The single will be available on vinyl for Record Store Day's Black Friday on November 25th.
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Coming Soon: The Jigsaw Seen & Brite Futures
Coming this week you'll be receiving the new albums from The Jigsaw Seen & Brite Futures.
After the success of last years Bananas Foster, The Jigsaw Seen are prepared to go for adds next week with their new record Winterland. Their last record received praise from NPR, BBC 2 and Uncut. Winterland brings together their staple psychedlic-pop sound with the songwriting craftmanship of Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard all wrapped in a winter theme.
Natalie Portman's Shaved Head return under their new name Brite Futures with a new record called Dark Past. The title refers to the difficult recent years with record label disputes, but the album is anything but a downer. This is an infectious indie-pop party record! A few weeks ago we digitally serviced to you the singles "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To Kill" [clean version]. Look for their record to land this week.
Also At Radio
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Caveman - "Old Friend" (Magic Man! - ORG music) - digital servicing only
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
Coming Soon:
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
October 26, 2011
New Single from The Black Keys "Lonely Boy" - Digital Servicing Only
The Black Keys will be releasing their new record, El Camino, on December 6th. The lead single, "Lonely Boy," includes a thick riff, bouncing bass-line, and infectious chorus. The track has hint of the rawness found on their past records but still maintains the sound of Attack & Release and Brothers due in part to the return of producer Danger Mouse (Beck, Broken Bells, The Rapture). A music video for the single was made available earlier today featuring a very enthusiastic office employee, click here to watch. Hopefully you'll be moved to dance along. The single will be available on vinyl for Record Store Day's Black Friday on November 25th.
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Ry Cooder's "No Banker Left Behind" Occupy Wall Street Inspired Video
An independent filmmaker has used Ry Cooder's "No Banker Left Behind" for a video inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement. The video flashes different banking industry facts interspersed with dire images of the struggling class. Share the video with those that you know are interested in the movement. "No Banker Left Behind" is up to a new peak on the CMJ Radio Select charts this week landing at #34. The video is available here.
We Are Augustines' New Music Video for "Book of James"
Released recently was the new music video for We Are Augustines' "Book of James." The video features a 20-something-year-old wandering through the streets of New York, much like singer Billy McCarthy's brother who had a tragic life, living for a period of time on the streets of California. Rise Ye Sunken Ships continues to chart on the CMJ 200. The band played four great shows this past week at CMJ Music Marathon and is now off to open for Glasvegas in the UK. To watch the music video, click here.
Also At Radio
Bjork - Biophilia (Nonesuch)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
Caveman - "Old Friend" (Magic Man! - ORG music) - digital servicing only
Brite Futures - "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To
Kill" [clean version] (turnout) - digital servicing only
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Coming Soon:
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Cloud Control - Bliss Release (turnout)
October 24, 2011
Björk: Looking For Debuts
Björk was the top add on the last CMJ chart. She recently played her second gig at the Icelandic Airwaves. New York Magazine was on hand to experience the spectacle, saying that as complex as Biophilia is musically, Björk is impressively still able to present it & translate it live. Be sure to check out the full-length if you haven't already, it's poised to be an album of the year on many lists & we're pushing for a big debut this week.
New Kasabian Music Video
Kasabian just released a music video for their single, "Re-wired." The single will be available on a limited edition 10'' vinyl Novemeber 10th. Kasabian continues to do well in the Top 200. WUTK, KLSU, CJSW, KUMD, CJAM and plenty of other stations continue to chart them. The group is touring in Europe through the end of the year but will be arriving stateside come next year.
CMJ 2011 Wrap-Up
Hope you had a great CMJ this year! We had a amazing time catching all the awesome shows and hanging out with all of you in the radio community that made it out to NYC. Caveman managed to squeeze in 10 shows during the festival with NPR calling them a "CMJ immediate favorite.” The Barr Brothers were another busy band at CMJ, we caught their set at Arelene's Grocery which left the crowd mesmerized. 400 Blows brought their menacing and loud live show to NY, Brooklyn Vegan was there to capture it. Wild Honey Pie caught Brite Futures play to a packed crowed at Dominion NY. We Are Augustines stopped by Graham's birthday after playing a live set on KEXP and before closing out the night at the Bowery Ballroom. Gary Clark Jr. ripped it up to a packed house as well.
Also At Radio
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
We Are Augustines -Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
Brite Futures - "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To
Kill" [clean version] (turnout) - digital servicing only
Caveman - "Old Friend" (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Cloud Control- Bliss Release (turnout)
The Black Keys- El Camino (Nonesuch)
October 14, 2011
CMJ 2011 A man A plan A canal Schedule
*All times are EDT
Tuesday 10/18:
8:00 pm: 400 Blows - Death By Audio
Address: 49 South 2nd Street Brooklyn, New York, NY 11226
8:00 pm: Brite Futures - Dominion NY
Address: 428 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
9:00 pm- 9:45pm: Gary Clark Jr. - Highline Ballroom
Address: 431 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
Wednesday 10/19:
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: We Are Augustines - Ace Hotel (KEXP at CMJ live)
Address: 20 W. 29th street New York, NY 1001
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Graham’s Birthday Pizza Party w/ We Are Augustines - L'asso NYC
Address: 192 Mott Street New York, NY 10012
7:30 pm: Caveman - Santo’s Party House (Noisey.com showcase)
Address: 96 Lafayette St Manhattan, NY 10013
w/ Twin Shadow, Main Attrakionz, Bleached, Inc, Pujol, FIDLAR
10:00 pm: We Are Augustines - Bowery Ballroom
Address: 6 Delancey Street (between Bowery & Chrystie Street), New York, NY 10002
11:00 pm: The Barr Brothers - Manderley Bar at The McKittrick Hotel
Address: 530 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 - Free
12:15 am: Caveman - Canal Room
Address: 285 West Broadway New York, NY 10013
Thursday 10/20:
5:00 pm: Caveman - Pianos (Tell All Your Friends + I Guess I'm Floating CMJ Day Show)
Address: 158 Ludlow Street (between Rivington Street & Stanton Street), New York, NY 10002
5:30 pm-7:30 pm: A man A plan A canal presents Medium Rotation CMJ 2011 Mixer
Address: Solas, 232, E 9th street, New York, NY
“Come Join us for our fourth annual CMJ Marathon Mixer, CMJ’s Official College Day Afterparty!”
10:00 pm: Brite Futures - Trash Bar (The Williamsburg Official CMJ Showcase)
Address: 256 Grand Street (between Driggs Avenue & Roebling Street), New York, NY 10012
11:00 pm: Caveman - Pianos (CMJ Deli Magazine Party)
Address: 158 Ludlow Street (between Rivington Street & Stanton Street), New York, NY 10002
12:15 am: Brite Futures - Tamnany Hall (LES/Neon Gold/ POPSHOP Showcase)
Address: 152 Orchard St (between Rivington St & Stanton St)
New York, NY 10002
1:00 am: 400 Blows - Public Assembly
Address: 70 North 6th Street (between Wythe Avenue & Kent Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11211
Friday, October 21st:
2:30pm: Caveman - Ace Hotel (KEXP at CMJ live)
Address: 20th W. 29th street, New York, NY 1001
4:10 pm: Caveman - The Delancey - 21+
Address: 168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
w/ Cameras, Memoryhouse, 1,2,3, Kid Savant, The Stepkids
6:30 pm: Brite Futures - Santo's Party House (New Shapes CMJ Showcase)
Address: 96 Lafayette St Manhattan, NY 10013
8:00 pm: Caveman - Glasslands (Yours Trul.ly showcase)
Address: 289 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
w/ Active Child, Born Gold (formerly Gobble Gobble), The Stepkids, Memoryhouse, INC. (formerly Teen Inc), Ava Luna
10:00 pm: The Barr Brothers - Arlene’s Grocery
Address: 95 Stanton Street (between Orchard Street & Ludlow Street), New York, NY, 10002-1405
Saturday 10/22:
11:00am-5:00 pm: Caveman - Fontana’s Bar
Address: 105 Eldridge Street (between Grand Street & Broome Street), New York, NY 10002
w/ Balkans, Gauntlet Hair, Hands, 1,2,3, Flashlights, R E A L M A G I C
5:30 pm: The Barr Brothers - Rockwood Music Hall
Address: 196 Allen Street (between Stanton Street & Houston Street), New York, NY 10002
October 13, 2011
New Single From Caveman - Digital Servicing Only
Brooklyn's Caveman has put together a sound that is familiar yet unique. They offer four-part harmonies, eerie synths, bright guitars, and heavy percussion. Stereogum has already called them one of the 40 Best Bands of 2011. Their single, "Old Friend," is the perfect example of their ability to build ominous chords that resolve into glowing, hopeful choruses. The band has played with the likes of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, White Rabbits, Here We Go Magic, Cursive, and Amazing Baby. They're scheduled to play a bunch of shows at CMJ this year & their full-length, CoCo Beware, will be serviced to you in November. For now, grab the single and check their CMJ dates to catch the band before everyone is talking about them.
10/19 - Canal Room - New York, NY
10/19 - Santos - New York, NY
10/20 - Pianos - New York, NY
10/21 - Ace Hotel (KEXP at CMJ live) - New York, NY
10/21 - The Delancey - New York, NY
10/21 - Glasslands (Yours Trul.ly showcase) - Brooklyn, NY
10/22 - Fontana's Bar - New York, NY
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Björk #1 Most Added at CMJ
Thanks to all the stations that made Björk the top add at CMJ this week. Her new album, Biophilia, has been well received by both critics and fans, and we can't wait to see it start popping up on your Top 30 when charting resumes 10/25. An opportunity was recently announced to see the November 7th closing performance of Björk's Biophilia residency in her hometown in Iceland for free. The contest is open to US residents over the age of 18. To enter to win, go to Björk's Facebook page now.
The Black Keys Announce New Album
The Black Keys have announced the December 6th release for their new album, El Camino, via a commercial/trailer starring Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show, Breaking Bad) - to watch it click here. The first single "Lonely Boy" will be released in two weeks.
Track Listing for El Camino:
1. Lonely Boy
2. Dead and Gone
3. Gold on the Ceiling
4. Little Black Submarines
5. Money Maker
6. Run Right Back
7. Sister
8. Hell of a Season
9. Stop Stop
10. Nova Baby
11. Mind Eraser
Will You Be At CMJ?
CMJ is just weeks away & we're stoked! Let us know if you plan on being there for any part of the festival. We'd love to hang out so send us your contact info so we can reach you when we're there. We're putting together a birthday pizza party for Graham on Wednesday w/ We Are Augustines & co-hosting the Medium Rotation party on Thursday w/ 400 Blows DJing! We also have The Barr Brothers, Brite Futures, Caveman, and Gary Clark Jr. playing at the festival.
Also At Radio
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
Brite Futures - "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To
Kill" [clean version] (turnout) - digital servicing only
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
October 10, 2011
Going For Adds: Bjork's Biophilia, Brite Futures, and Yael Meyer
Last week, we digitally serviced you the much anticipated album from Björk, Biophilia. The record is her most ambitious effort - using various formats to explore where music, nature and technology meet. Sonically, the record achieves this by offering quaint compositions & celestial harmonies all with sharp and bubbling electronics. On the album, Björk utilized never before used techniques for recording and writing like gravity harps and a gameleste. The result is one the best & most modern releases to date.
Last week we digitally serviced to you new music from Chilean-native, LA-based indie pop singer/songwriter Yael Meyer & pop punkers Brite Futures. Yael's track, "Fire," has a stomping latin rhythm & bouncing keyboard with coy vocals laid over it. The two singles from Brite Futures (formerly Natalie Portman's Shaved Head) prove that, even with the name change, the band still write fun, fast and upbeat songs. Brite Futures will be playing a few shows at CMJ this year so be sure to look out for them if you're out there next week & contact us if you'd like to set up an interview.
Will You Be At CMJ This Year?
CMJ is literally a week away! If you plan on attending any part of the week long festival, e-mail us so we can exchange contact info and meet up. We'll be attending all the conferences and shows & taking in all the food and drink we can handle so hit us up to hang out.
We Are Augustines Update
If you're just returning from summer break, then you're probably just getting into the debut release from We Are Augustines called Rise Ye Sunken Ships. The record has been strong on the CMJ charts for quite a few weeks now but still continues to find new listeners with KXZY, WBIM, WSUW & WHRW recently debuting it. Here's what people are saying about the record:
"Like triumphant, tragic heroes of classic literature, Sanderson & McCarthy rose. Rise ye sunken ships, indeed." - Consequence of Sound
"Not many people have the guts or strength to put it all out there...In a world where products and people are manufactured to fit our needs and desires 'Transparency,' the buzzword of the moment is often one that holds little weight. We Are Augustines reveals the true meaning of what feels like the most over-used and under-investigated buzzword of 2011." - Filter Magazine
"Rise Ye Sunken Ships is an album of desperation, hope and frantic pleas to a loved-and-lost brother. All those emotions are adeptly channeled through the compelling and aggresive indie rock." - Paste Magazine
Coming Soon: Caveman
This week we'll be servicing a new single from Brooklyn band Caveman. The group is scheduled to play a few shows at CMJ next week and have already received attention from sites like pitchfork. The group brings to mind artists like Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear, and The Beach Boys. Look out for the download this week!
Also At Radio
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
October 7, 2011
New Music From Björk
After being withheld from release to fully realize the record's potential, we are happy to announce Björk's Biophilia is now available! The record is part of an ambitious multi-disciplinary project Björk created to embark a unique multi-media exploration of the universe and its physical forces - particularly where music, nature and technology meet. The project explores these relationships between musical structures and natural phenomena, from the atomic to the cosmic. For Biophilia, Björk decided to embrace new technological tools like the iPad, put together custom-made instruments and use unconvential instruments like a tesla coil to help record and write the music. The result is one of the most inventive & beautiful records to date. To listen to Biophilia, click the download link below.
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Going for Adds October 10 & 11
Going to CMJ?
CMJ is just weeks away & we're really excited! Let us know if you plan on being there for any part of the festival. We'd love to hang out so send us your contact info so we contact you when we're there. Be sure to catch shows from Caveman, The Barr Brothers, 400 Blows, Gary Clark Jr., Brite Futures, & We Are Augustines this year. Look out for an e-mail with a list AmApAc artist CMJ shows next week.
Kasabian Perform on Later...with Jools Holland
Fresh off the release of Velociraptor!, Kasabian visited Squeeze founder and television presenter Jools Holland on his show Later...with Jools Holland. The group performed two songs off their new album, including "Days Are Forgotten," "Goodbye Kiss" and the album's self-titled track. To watch the performance, click here; for the interview click here. We're pushing for a strong debut for Velociraptor! so be sure to include it on your charts this Tuesday!
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG music)
Brite Futures - "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To
Kill" [clean version] (turnout) - digital servicing only
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Caveman - CoCo Beware (ORG Music)
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
October 6, 2011
New Tracks From Brite Futures - Digital Servicing Only
The band once called Natalie Portman's Shave Head is back with a new name and a new album. Brite Futures is set to release Dark Past this fall under turnout records. Nothing is really different besides the name change - the group still writes the same fun, fast and upbeat songs that got CSS, Matt & Kim, and The Go! Team excited enough to ask them to go on tour with them. The group will be performing at CMJ this year and we'll be servicing you the album in November. Check the dates below for CMJ dates & download the tracks, "Baby Rain" & "Too Young To Kill" (clean version) off their forthcoming record now!
10/18 - Dominion NY - New York
10/20 - Trash Bar - Brooklyn, NY
10/21 - Tammany Hall - New York, NY
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Update: Nirvana - Live at The Paramount
Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in screening Nirvana: Live at The Paramount. The response has been overwhelming and we're excited to hear how everyone's screening turns out. Screenings now must be confirmed by October 25. The screening is completely free and we'll provide you with a DVD for screening give you the tools necessary to make your own posters. Nirvana: Live at The Paramount is a concert film that captures a special moment in, not only Nirvana's career, but music history. The band cut through a nineteen-song set that showcased the creativity and ingenuity of the burgeoning alternative movement. Contact us as soon as possible to set up a free screening.
News from The Barr Brothers & 400 Blows
- Andrew Barr of The Barr Brothers spoke to Guitar World about the rare and handmade instruments found on their self-titled debut. The Tackle Guitar Box is an instrument that's "somewhere between a Dobro, a banjo and an electric guitar" and is one of the many reasons The Barr Brothers is one of the most unique records of the year. Read the article here.
- Skot Alexander of 400 Blows met with Dallas Observer who noted the band makes "punk the old-fashioned way, with smarm and shock." In the interview, Skot talks about the influence Black Flag had on him growing up and how punk today is a "clothing store in the mall called Hot Topic." Read the full interview here.
Also At Radio
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
Yael Meyer - "Fire" (Kli) - digital servicing only
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Caveman - CoCo Beware (ORG Music)
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
October 5, 2011
New Single from Yael Meyer "Fire"
Today we bring you new music from Chilean-native, LA-based indie pop artist Yael Meyer. She's been writing and performing music since the age of 8 and at 19, released her Rolling Stone Chile Top 50 Album of the Year, Common Ground. Her use of melodica, glockenspiel, piano, accordian, ukelele, and percussion make for a light, indie pop feel that's equal parts Feist, Chairlift & Juana Molina. On the single "Fire," Yael lays coy vocals over a stomping latin rhythm & bouncing keyboard. This is the debut single off her upcoming album, Everything Will Be Alright, which will be serviced to you in November.
Digital Servicing Only
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Going for Adds October 10 & 11
Björk's "Biophilia" - Friday Digital Servicing
After much anticipation, Björk's most ambitious album to date, Biophilia, will be serviced to you this Friday morning. For those stations that are receiving physical copies, expect the album to land as late as Tuesday. We highly suggest downloading the album on Friday to be able to get familiar with the album over the weekend as it goes for adds this Tuesday, 10/11. Biophilia is sure to be one of the most highly acclaimed releases of the year so don't miss out on it.
Coming Soon: Brite Futures
The new single from Brite Futures (formerly Natalie Portman's Shaved Head) will be sent out to you tomorrow as a special digital servicing. The group is playing two shows at CMJ this year and will be releasing their new album, Dark Past, in Novemeber. We'll be servicing you the album then, so download the single now to get a sneak peek and make it available to your DJs for airplay.
Also At Radio
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Gary Clark Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner Bros)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (ORG Music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Caveman - CoCo Beware (ORG Music)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Jigsaw Seen - Winterland (Vibro-phonic)
Update: FCC Warning Track #2 AND Track #7 (clean version of Track #2 is available in last week's download).
October 3, 2011
Going For Adds - Kasabian's Velociraptor!
Hope you're enjoying the new album from Kasabian, Velociraptor!. If the record does as well as their last release, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, it's sure to be one of the year's biggest albums. On this album, the band references some of the UKs greatest bands from the Brit-pop & psychedelia of The Beatles to the gritty electronica of The Happy Mondays & Primal Scream. Velociraptor! was serviced to you digitally & physically last week, check it out for this week's adds!
Update: FCC Warning Track #2 AND Track #7 (clean version of Track #2 is available in last week's download).
The Barr Brothers - On Tour
The Barr Brothers continue to find new listeners with stations like WVKR, KZSC, WHRW, KLSU, KSSU & WSHC debuting it last chart. Their pairing of stark folk with delicate harp and arrangements make for one of the most unique records of the year. The group have added dates to their tour that will now extend into December. Check the dates below and contact us for tickets for your staff, giveaways, interviews, or in-studios.
10/05 - Joliette, Canada - Salle Roland-Brunelle
10/06 - Quebec City, Canada - Theatre Petit-Champlain
10/07 - Terrebonne, Canada - Moulin Neuf
10/08 - Sherbrooke, Canada - Theatre Granada
10/09 - Victoriaville, Canada - Cinema Laurier
10/10 - Laval, Canada - Maison Des Arts
10/12 - Toronto, Canada - The Drake
10/18 - Montreal, Canada - La Tulipe
10/20 - New York, NY - Apple Store Soho
10/21 - New York, NY - Arlene's Grocery
10/22 - New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall
10/26 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
10/27 - Denver, CO - Meadowlark
10/29 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
11/1 - San Diego, CA - Anthology
11/2 - Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe
11/3 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
11/4 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
11/5 - Chico, CA - Cafe Culture
11/7 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
11/8 - Vancouver, Canada - Electric Owl
11/10 - Calgary, Canada - The Palomino
11/11 - Edmonton, Canada - The Haven
11/13 - Saskatoon, Canada - The Bassment
11/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Bryans Lake Bowl Theater
11/16 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
11/30 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
12/1 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939
12/2 - Fairfield, CT - Stage One
12/6 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java
12/7 - New York, NY - Joe's Pub
12/8 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
12/9 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
Also At Radio
Gary Clark Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner Bros)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (Org Music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going For Adds 10/10 & 10/11
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch - One Little Indian)
Coming Soon:
Caveman - CoCo Beware (ORG Music)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Also At Radio
Saturday was the 13th annual Eagle Rock Music Festival. People flooded Colorado Blvd. to see some great local, up-and-coming, and underground acts. The Gaslamp Killer and Flying Lotus closed out the night. On Sunday I went to an Oktoberfest Party and enjoyed German beers, food, and music with good friends.
Sept 28, 2011
New Music From Kasabian
UK indie rock band Kasabian is back with their fourth full-length album Velociraptor!. The record was produced by Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Dr. Octagon) whose last record with them, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, was nominated for a 2009 Mercury Prize. On this release, Kasabian offers the perfect blend of UK rock, psychedelia and electronica which bring to mind both Primal Scream & The Beatles. Velociraptor! is already being talked about as an instant classic and a contender for the 2012 Mercury Prize. Anthemic, melodic, heavy & melancholic - Velociraptor! presents Kasabian at their best.
FCC Warning on Track #2 "Days Are Forgotten", so we included the Clean Version of the song as a bonus track in this digital download.
Going for Adds October 3 & 4
NPR's All Songs Considered Feature The Barr Brothers' "Beggar In The Morning"
All Songs Cosidered has featured the new music video for The Barr Brothers' "Beggar In The Morning" as today's 'First Watch.' The video shows The Barr Brothers as skeletal figurines performing the lead single off their debut record to a skeletal audience. The figures were created by artist Stephan Bircher who uses road-kill bones & scrap metal to create his pieces. Directed by Sebastian Lange, the graceful yet macabre figures act as the perfect companion to the The Barr Brothers "haunting and whimsical" sound. To watch the video, click here.
Feel free to post about this feaure on your station's site.
The band just announced a North American tour - let us know if you'd like to set up an interview, ticket giveaways, or any other kind of exclusive feature with them on your station's website.
Also At Radio
Gary Clark Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner Bros)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (Org Music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going For Adds 10/10 & 10/11
Björk - Biophilia (Nonesuch - One Little Indian)
Coming Soon:
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
New Film Screening Opportunity: Nirvana - Live At The Paramount
A man A plan A canal brings you another free and exclusive screening opportunity with Nirvana - Live at the Paramount. Fresh off the release of Nevermind, Nirvana performed on Halloween in 1991 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle to a sold-out crowd that recognized, early on, the brilliance within a band that would eventually define an entire generation.
Nirvana - Live At The Paramount is the only concert film ever shot of the band on 16mm film and has been transferred to 1080p high definition picture & mixed in 5.1 surround sound from the original multi-tracks. Featuring a stellar nineteen-song set, the film documents Nirvana showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of the burgeoning alternative movement. The set features their now famous cover of the Vaslines' "Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam," and an early performance of "Rape Me," along with popular songs from their earlier recordings & Nevermind.
The film is available for screening now; all we need from you is when and where you want to show the film. This could be a great way to bring visibility to your station as well as interact with your staff, DJs, community, campus, and listeners.
Sept 26, 2011
Going for ADDS - Gary Clark Jr.
Going for adds this week we have the new release from Gary Clark Jr., The Bright Lights EP. Gary has received praise from Rolling Stone and The Los Angeles Times for his virtuosic playing and blues vocals. The Wall Street Journal recently wrote he “may be the city’s next big music star” thanks to “his blend of blues, soul and rock, mixing fluid, muscular guitar with a rootsy bark or a falsetto croon.” We're already getting an enthusiastic response from lots of stations, so make sure you don't sleep on this one. Check out The Bright Lights EP and consider it for one of your Top 5 Adds this week.
"The Barr Brothers" Paste Album Stream
Our add for last week was the self-titled debut from The Barr Brothers. The group's full-length is a record rooted in folk that uses the studio's boiler room setting and homemade instruments to make for a unique listen. The record features guest appearances from members of Land of Talk & The Low Anthem. Paste Magazine is currently streaming the full album here. It'd be great to see this record debut on your charts this week.
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (Org Music)
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going For Adds 10/3 & 10/4
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Coming Soon:
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Catching Up With Graham
What a spectacular weekend. I checked another MLB ballpark off the list by finally going down to San Diego to see a game at Petco. They were hosting the Dodgers this weekend, and I was lucky enough to see Clayton Kershaw win his 21st game of the season. Last night I was invited out to the Kodak Theatre to see the World Premier of Cirque Du Soleil's new production IRIS. The show was fantastic and the red carpet party was extravagant, shutting down Hollywood Blvd. There was plenty of food and drink, a Ferris wheel, and lots of celebrity sightings.
Sept 22, 2011
New Music from Gary Clark Jr.
<p>A man A plan A canal brings you another free and exclusive screening opportunity with Nirvana - Live at the Paramount. Fresh off the release of Nevermind, Nirvana performed on Halloween in 1991 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle to a sold-out crowd that recognized, early on, the brilliance within a band that would eventually define an entire generation.</p>
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Nirvana - Live At The Paramount is the only concert film ever shot of the band on 16mm film and has been transferred to 1080p high definition picture & mixed in 5.1 surround sound from the original multi-tracks. Featuring a stellar nineteen-song set, the film documents Nirvana showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of the burgeoning alternative movement. The set features their now famous cover of the Vaslines' "Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam," and an early performance of "Rape Me," along with popular songs from their earlier recordings & Nevermind.</p>
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The film is available for screening now; all we need from you is when and where you want to show the film. This could be a great way to bring visibility to your station as well as interact with your staff, DJs, community, campus, and listeners.</p>
This week we are very excited to service the debut release from songwriter/guitarist Gary Clark Jr. Gary comes from an eclectic musical background where he cites John Lee Hooker, Curtis Mayfield, & hip-hop to be major influences. His new record, The Bright Lights EP, has received attention from The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times & Rolling Stones who said he may be "the future of blues." Check out what all the buzz is about.
The Barr Brothers and We Are Augustines - US Tours
The Barr Brothers were our add this past week. Their self-titled debut brings innovative instrumentation to intricately crafted folk songs. Make sure you've checked out the album, we'd love for it to get some spins and chart at your stations. We Are Augustines are starting to wrap up their US tour this month. Their full-length is still in rotation and it'd be great for it continue to get top 30 airplay. Let us know if you'd like tickets or to set up an interview with both of these bands.
The Barr Brothers
10/05 - Joliette, Canada - Salle Roland-Brunelle
10/06 - Quebec City, Canada - Theatre Petit-Champlain
10/07 - Terrebonne, Canada - Moulin Neuf
10/08 - Sherbrooke, Canada - Theatre Granada
10/09 - Victoriaville, Canada - Cinema Laurier
10/10 - Laval, Canada - Maison Des Arts
10/18 - Montreal, Canada - La Tulipe
We Are Augustines
09/22 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean
09/23 - Chicago, IL - Apple Store (Free Instore!)
09/25 - Washington, DC - Red Palace
09/27 - Allston, MA - Great Scott
09/28 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy Philly
09/30 - Toronto, ON - Wrongbar
Also At Radio
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (Org Music)
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Kasabian - "Switchblade Smiles/Days Are Forgotten" (Columbia Records)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Going For Adds 9/26 & 9/27
Gary Clark Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner Bros)
Coming Soon:
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Brite Futures - Dark Past (turnout)
Yael Meyer - Everything Will Be Alright (Kli)
Sept 19, 2011
The Barr Brothers Going For Adds
The debut full-length from Canadian group, The Barr Brothers, is our add this week. Brad and Andrew Barr use folk songs to explore noise and space. Accompanied on harp by Sarah Page, the group utilizes unique instruments like the Waterphone, Fretless Peanut Bowl Banjo, and the Electric Tool Box Guitar to achieve a sound all their own.
Both free and intentional, The Barr Brothers self-titled record adds a new dimension to the indie folk canon.
FCC Clean
Going for adds 9/19 & 9/20
400 Blows 'Sickness & Health Tour' - Dates w/ Melt Banana
Fresh off their dates with The Butthole Surfers, 400 Blows are gearing up to go back on the road as they make their way to CMJ this year. The group will also playing dates with Japanese punk-noisemakers, Melt Banana. We'd love to set up an in-studio, interview, or guest DJ slot with your station. Let us know if you'd like tickets to attend the show as well. Sickness and Health is just outside the top 100 on the CMJ charts, would be great to see them on your charts this week.
09/23 - San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
09/24 - Reno, NV - Holland Show Space
09/26 - Portland, OR - Tube
09/28 - Boise, ID - VAC Visual Arts Collective
09/30 - Denver, CO - 3 Kings Tavern
10/01 - Lawrence - The Replay Lounge
10/02 - Wichita, KS - Blue Lounge
10/04 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
10/05 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk
10/06 - Dallas, TX - Bryan St. Tavern
10/08 - Fayetteville, NC - JR's
10/09 - Omaha, KS - Brothers Lounge
10/10 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club
10/11 - Chicago, IL - Pancho's
10/12 - Clevland, OH - Now That's Class
10/13 - Pittsburgh, PA - 31st St. Pub
10/14 - Philadelphia, PA - Danger Danger Gallery
10/15 - Providence, RI - Building 16
10/17 - Milford, CT - Daniel Street
10/18 - Brooklyn, NY - Public Assembly
10/20 - Brooklyn, NY - Public Assembly
10/21 - Allentown, PA - Sillk Lounge
10/22 - Baltimore, MD - Floristree
10/23 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
10/24 - Charlotte, NC - Snug Harbor
10/25 - Columbia, SC - The Tapps Building
10/26 - Athens, GA - Caledonia Lounge
10/27 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
10/28 - Lafayette, LA - Grant St. Dancehall
10/29 - Hot Springs, AR - Maxine's In Hot Springs
10/31 - Houston, TX - The Mink
11/01 - San Antonio, TX - Hi-Tones
11/18 - Dallas, TX - Prophet Bar
11/19 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk
11/20 - San Antonio, TX - Jack's
11/22 - Tucson, AZ - Congress
11/23 - Phoenix, AZ - Hollywood Alley
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - Turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Kasabian - "Days Are Forgotten / Switchblade Smiles" [singles] (Sony UK) - digital servicing only
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian)" - digital servicing only
Coming Soon:
Gary Clark Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner Brothers)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Sept 16, 2011
New Music from The Barr Brothers
This week we have the self-titled debut from The Barr Brothers. We sent the single, "Beggar In The Morning," a few weeks back which received attention from sites like Consequence of Sound & Nylon Mag. The Montreal band recorded the album in a boiler room at the foot of Mount Royal, an extinct volcano near their home. The album features various home made instruments such as the Waterphone (a bowed metallic instrument that mimics the sound of marine life), the Fretless Peanut Bowl Banjo, and the Electric Tool Box Guitar. The record has a more light and dreamy feel than other Indie Folk records due in part to, band member, Sarah Page's harp arrangements. As Wild Honey Pie puts it, "The Barr Brothers self-titled album has cemented itself as one of the most diverse and well written this year."
FCC Clean
Going for ADDS 9/19 & 9/20
RIYL: Wilco, The Low Anthem, The Black Keys
Ry Cooder: CMJ Biggest Mover!
Thanks to all the stations that helped make Ry Cooder the biggest mover on the CMJ charts this week. Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down moved from #186 to #53! The record is another stand-out release from guitar legend Ry Cooder as it blends Americana, Jazz, Folk, Blues, and Mariachi.
Thanks to stations like CFRU, KAFM, KALX, KBCS, KBOO, KCSB, KDHX, KFSR, KGLT, KHNS, KPFA, KRFC, KSSU, KUNI, WAWL, WERU, WESU, WMUA, WRUW, and WSHC for being a part of it.
Track #1 "No Banker Left Behind" has been getting the most amount of radio airplay so far, but we also highly recommend Track #8 "Lord Tell Me Why".
It's not too late to add Ry Cooder's Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down - check it out today!
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - Turnout)
Kasabian - "Days Are Forgotten / Switchblade Smiles" [singles] (Sony UK) - digital servicing only
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (ORG Music)
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian)" - digital servicing only
Going for ADDS 9/19 & 9/20:
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Coming Soon:
Gary Clark Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner Brothers)
Kasabian - Velociraptor! (Sony UK)
Sept 8, 2011
Going for ADDS - New singles from Kasabian - digital servicing only
Last week we digitally serviced two new singles from Kasabian's upcoming record Velociraptor! The tracks "Days Are Forgotten" and "Switchblade Smiles" display what the band knows what to do best: blend rock and electronic elements into their own unique sound. This is the second record that Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Dr. Octagon) produces for Kasabian and the album has already been called a favorite for the 2012 Mercury Prize Nomination!
FCC Clean
Going for Adds This Week: September 12 & 13
For Your Consideration: A man A plan A canal
CMJ is less than two months away! We'd love to meet you there; let us know if you plan on attending this year. As you probably know, with the festival comes annual awards that go out to stations & promotors. We'd love it if you nominated us for any of the categories below:
Promoter Of The Year (Graham MacRae)
Promotional Company Of The Year (A man A plan A canal)
Best Mentor (Graham MacRae)
Best Online Resources (A man A plan A canal)
Best Taste In Music (Graham MacRae)
Most Likely To Be Your Boss In 10 Years (Graham MacRae)
I Open Their Package First (A man A plan A canal)
E-mail nominations to awards@cmj.com, for more information visit CMJ.
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - Turnout)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (ORG Music)
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian)" - digital servicing only
Going for ADDS 9/19 & 9/20
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City)
Sept 8, 2011
New Music from Kasabian - Digital Servicing Only
Today we're excited to service two new singles off Kasabian's upcoming record, Velociraptor! The bands last album, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, was called Album of the Year by Q Magazine and nominated for a Mercury Prize. Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Dr. Octagon), returns as producer on Velociraptor! as the band continues to blur the line between electronic and rock. Their singles "Switchblade Smiles" & "Days Are Forgotten" both offer heavy riffs and dance-friendly beats. These singles are available for download now!
FCC Clean
Going for Adds September 12 & 13
We Are Augustines: Tour Kicks Off Tonight!
We Are Augustines start their North American tour tonight with a free in-store at Portland's Music Millenium. Let us know if you're interested in setting up an in-studio or would like tickets to any of the shows listed below:
09/08 - Portland, OR - Music Millenium (Free in-store!)
09/09 - Seattle, WA - Silver Platters (Free in-store!)
09/10 - Seattle, WA - Neptune
09/12 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
09/13 - Los Angeles, CA - Bootleg Theatre
09/17 - Dallas, TX - Prophet Bar
09/18 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Festival
09/20 - Nashville, TN - The Basement
09/22 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean
09/23 - Chicago, IL - Apple Store (Free in-store!)
09/25 - Washington, DC - Red Palace
09/27 - Allston, MA - Great Scott
09/28 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy Philly
09/30 - Toronto, ON - Wrongbar
New Film Screening Opportunity: Nirvana - Live At The Paramount
A man A plan A canal brings you another free and exclusive screening opportunity with Nirvana - Live at the Paramount. Fresh off the release of Nevermind, Nirvana performed on Halloween in 1991 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle to a sold-out crowd that recognized, early on, the brilliance within a band that would eventually define an entire generation.
Nirvana - Live At The Paramount is the only concert film ever shot of the band on 16mm film and has been transferred to 1080p high definition picture & mixed in 5.1 surround sound from the original multi-tracks. Featuring a stellar nineteen-song set, the film documents Nirvana showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of the burgeoning alternative movement. The set features their now famous cover of the Vaslines' "Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam," and an early performance of "Rape Me," along with popular songs from their earlier recordings & Nevermind.
Contact us as soon as possible to set up a free screening. Screenings can take place starting September 27th. All we need from you is to know when and where you want to show the film. This could be a great way to bring visibility to your station as well as interact with your staff, DJs, community, campus, and listeners.
Also At Radio
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (ORG Music)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar in the Morning" (Secret City) - digital servicing only
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian)" - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Sept 5, 2011
Ry Cooder Going for Adds
Pull up Some Dust and Sit Down, the latest album from Grammy award-winning musician and composer Ry Cooder, is our add at radio this week.
With the New Yorker lauding his musicianship for being "expressive, elegant, and rhythmically intricate," Cooder tackles concerns in modern American politics such as economic uncertainty and the widening ethical disparities between the privileged and the poor while drawing musical inspiration from Americana, the blues, mariachi, and the Old West in his new album.
Creative, sincere, and emotionally charged as ever, Ry Cooder doesn't disappoint with Pull up Some Dust and Sit Down.
Björk "Biophilia" - ADD date pushed back
Björk's US release date for her upcoming album Biophilia has been pushed back from September 27 to October 11, which means Björk will be going for adds two weeks later than we anticipated.
On the bright side, you can still check out our other records, including music from 400 Blows (album of the month on Vice), The Barr Brothers (9.2/10 from The Wild Honey Pie), and We Are Augustines (4 stars from CoS), as well as all of Björk's released singles and remixes off of Biophilia.
Also At Radio
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (ORG)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart Records)
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar In The Morning" (Secret City) - digital servicing only
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Still checking up on:
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Sept 1, 2011
New Film Screening Opportunity: Nirvana - Live At The Paramount
A man A plan A canal brings you another free and exclusive screening opportunity with Nirvana - Live at the Paramount. Fresh off the release of Nevermind, Nirvana performed on Halloween in 1991 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle to a sold-out crowd that recognized, early on, the brilliance within a band that would eventually define an entire generation.
Nirvana - Live At The Paramount is the only concert film ever shot of the band on 16mm film and has been transferred to 1080p high definition picture & mixed in 5.1 surround sound from the original multi-tracks. Featuring a stellar nineteen-song set, the film documents Nirvana showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of the burgeoning alternative movement. The set features their now famous cover of the Vaslines' "Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam," and an early performance of "Rape Me," along with popular songs from their earlier recordings & Nevermind.
Contact us as soon as possible to set up a free screening. All we need from you is to know when and where you want to show the film. This could be a great way to bring visibility to your station as well as interact with your staff, DJs, community, campus, and listeners.
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart/Turnout)
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (Org Music)
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar in the Morning" (Secret City)
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian)" - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Aug 30, 2011
New music from Ry Cooder - Limited Physical Mailing
Pull up Some Dust and Sit Down is the latest album from Ry Cooder, the Grammy award-winning musician and composer.
Ranked by both Rolling Stone magazine and Gibson as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Cooder poignantly, and, at times, humorously, addresses politics, Wall Street, and the current state of pop culture while drawing inspiration from various genres, including Americana, the blues, and mariachi in his new album.
Creative, unique, and sincere, Pull up Some Dust and Sit Down is a testament to Ry Cooder's talent, influence, and intellect. Be sure to download it here.
FCC Clean
Going for Adds September 5 & 6
Also At Radio
400 Blows - Sickness and Health (Org Music)
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart/Turnout)
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar in the Morning" (Secret City) - digital servicing only
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Catching Up With Graham
Last weekend I had a great time with my buddy John Vanderslice who was in town for his show at the Echo. On Saturday I celebrated the release of 400 Blows new album Sickness & Health down at Vacation Vinyl. Here's a picture of Chuck Dukowski from Black Flag spinning 45s at the party. That night a bunch of us went out to see the band play with the Butthole Surfers at the EchoPlex. It was a punishing show in front of their hometown crowd. FYF Fest is this weekend. Can't wait to see Olivia Tremor Control, Descendents, Explosions in the Sky, Four Tet, and more.
Aug 30, 2011
400 Blows - Vice's Best Album Of The Month
400 Blows' latest album, Sickness and Health, has caught the attention of several publications such as Treble and RCRDLBL and was recently named the Best Album of the Month by Vice. Give it a spin to find out exactly what it is about the album that has kept its listeners interested. Hint: it's loud. The band is currently on tour with the Butthole Surfers. Let us know if you are interested in tickets or an interview.
08/30/11 San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
08/31/11 Reno, NV - Knitting Factory Concert House – Reno
09/02/11 Eugene, OR - McDonald Theater
09/03/11 Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw Theater
09/06/11 Missoula, MT - Wilma Theatre
09/07/11 Boise, ID - Egyptian Theatre
09/11/11 Austin, TX - Emo’s East
We Are Augustines - Biggest Mover On The Charts
Last week, We Are Augustines' debut album, Rise Ye Sunken Ships, made the largest move on the CMJ Top 200, jumping over 100 spots from 148 to 42! A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. We hope you love the album enough to continue spinning it through the fall.
Also At Radio
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar In The Morning" (Secret City)
Björk - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Going for Adds 9/5 & 9/6:
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 22, 2011
Going For Adds - 400 Blows - Sickness & Health
If you're a fan of loud music, then you've got to check out 400 Blows, our radio add for the week. Vice Magazine just named Sickness & Health as their Best Album of the Month. The band kicks off their tour this week with the Butthole Surfers and are playing the mainstage of Sunset Junction this Saturday with the Melvins, Helmet, and more.
FCC Caution on track #7 - screams "G*d d*mn" at 1:26
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - Turnout)
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar in the Morning" (Secret City) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 19, 2011
New Remixes From Björk - Digital Servicing Only
This week we have two new remixes of Björk's "Crystalline", done by Omar Souleyman and Matthew Herbert.
Omar Souleyman, a Syrian musician whose fanbase includes Caribou, Ariel Pink and John Maus, has caught the attention of critics around the world. Sublime Frequencies has recently made his recordings available in North America. Check out an awesome video of Omar in action, re-working "Crystalline", here.
Matthew Herbert, a British musician and producer known for incorporating everyday objects such as hair, apples, sewers, and cereal into his music, achieved universal acclaim with his album, Scale, which Pitchfork called one of the best albums of 2006.
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New Music From The Barr Brothers
Considered by many to be the best live band in Montreal, The Barr Brothers have already received praise from publications such as Nylon, Brookyln Vegan, Chart Attack, and Under the Radar for their new single, "Beggar in the Morning".
Check out features on The Barr Brothers from stations KUT (Austin) and WXPN (Philadelphia).
A perfect companion to a beautiful morning, be sure to check out and spin "Beggar in the Morning". We digitally serviced the track to you last week. Let us know if you would like us to re-send you the download information.
Also At Radio
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Going for Adds August 22 & 23:
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG Music)
Coming Soon
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 17, 2011
New Music from 400 Blows
Formed in 1997, 400 Blows quickly gained notoriety throughout Los Angeles and beyond with their menacing stage presence which would practically destroy everything in its path. The band is back with Sickness & Health, their greatest album to date.
With the ashtray voice of singer Skot Alexander, the revving guitar of Scott Martin (Big Business, Crom) and the always jilted drums of Kevin Fitzgerald (Circle Jerks), 400 Blows have given us an album which exhibits the importance of why we still need bands that will kick the ass and ears of concertgoers and listeners. THIS IS what makes loud music glorious.
Vice, Decibal, RCRD LBL, and the Onion's AV Club have already given shout outs to the new album, calling it one of the best rock albums of the year.
Look for the band on tour this fall, playing shows with the Butthole Surfers, Melt Banana, Melvins, Helmet, and more.
FCC Caution on track #7 - screams "G*d d*mn" at 1:26
Going for Adds August 22 & 23
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - Turnout)
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (Nonesuch - One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
The Barr Brothers - "Beggar in the Morning" (Secret City) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon:
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 15, 2011
Going for Adds: We Are Augustines & The Barr Brothers
We Are Augustines' debut album, Rise Ye Sunken Ships, is going for adds this week. Already garnering considerable critical acclaim, including glowing reviews from Nylon Magazine and Consequence of Sound, the album has been praised for its emotional depth and sincerity. We'd love it if you could make it a Top 5 Add for your station this week.
Last week, we digitally serviced you a brand new single from the Montreal folk-rock band, The Barr Brothers. The group is building a reputation for their mesmerizing live shows and has signed on to Secret City Records to release their upcoming self-titled debut album. Their brand new single, "Beggar in the Morning," is also Going for Adds this week.
Both releases are FCC Clean.
Also At Radio
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Going for adds August 22 & 23
400 Blows - Sickness & Health (ORG Music)
Coming Soon
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Catching Up With Graham
I've been cramming in lots of adventures into this last month of summer. Last week I sadly watched the Dodgers get swept by the Phillies, though I did enjoy seeing both Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee pitch and I also got a Duke Snider Bobbblehead. A group of old friends went down to Seal Beach to hang out for the day. Andy B and I swept the competition in shuffleboard. Last night I had a fantastic dinner and went out to see Death to Anders and Califone at The Satellite.
Aug 11, 2011
New Music From The Barr Brothers - Digital Servicing Only
This week, we bring you the brand new single from Montreal's The Barr Brothers, from their forthcomng self-titled debut album.
The album was recorded in a boiler room at the foot of Mount Royal, an extinct volcano near their home. Look out for their upcoming self-titled album and tour this fall.
RIYL: Wilco, The Low Anthem, The Black Keys
Digital Servicing Only
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Going for Adds August 15 & 16
We Are Augustines Going for ADDS 8/15 & 8/16
This week you should have received the debut full-length from We Are Augustines called Rise Ye Sunken Ships. The record documents the traumatic experience of singer Bill McCarthy losing both his brother and mother to suicide. As Nylon magazine recently said, "while it's an album rooted in tragedy, there is a certain hopefulness to it." Be sure to check it out this week!
Also At Radio
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions / The Rescue Party" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 10, 2011
New Music From We Are Augustines
We are very excited to be sending you Rise Ye Sunken Ships, the debut album from We Are Augustines. The full-length is made up of 12 songs that began taking shape while the members were still in their prior band, Pela. Once the band dissolved, Bill McCarthy & Eric Sanderson continued forming the tunes into what would become We Are Augustines' debut record. The album was produced by Dave Newfield (Broken Social Scene). Nylon recently called the record "big American rock in the vein of Springsteen."
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Going for Adds August 15 & 16
Also At Radio
Bjork - "Crystalline / Cosmogony / Virus" (One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions / The Rescue Party" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City Records)
Aug 9, 2011
New Music From Björk - "Virus" - Digital Servicing Only
From Icelandic music innovator Björk comes the brand new digital single "Virus," off her upcoming album, Biophilia. This latest release features the enchanting and melodic qualities of a multi-layered gamelan piece, merging the distinctive sounds of the hang, gameleste, chimes, tabla, and Björk's sweet voice.
The release of Biophilia is scheduled for September 27th!
Digital servicing only
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Coming Soon: New Music From the Barr Brothers
The Barr Brothers are an up-and-coming band from Montreal that recently signed to Secret City Records. Their first single, "Beggar In The Morning," will be digitally serviced to you this week. Expect their upcoming self-titled debut album to arrive towards the end of September.
RIYL: Wilco, The Low Anthem, Black Keys
Also At Radio
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
Bjork "Crystalline / Cosmogony" (Nonesuch-One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
400 Blows - "The Rescue Party" / "We Killed Like Champions" - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Chris Thile and Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
// Going for adds 8/15 & 8/16 //
We Are Augustines - Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Oxcart - Turnout)
// Coming Soon //
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City Records)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust & Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 4, 2011
New Music From 400 Blows - "The Rescue Party" - Digital Servicing Only
Exciting news today: "The Rescue Party," the latest single from the 400 Blows' upcoming album Sickness and Health, has premiered on the front page of the Onion's AV Club and is also now available for digital serving exclusively from us!
"The Rescue Party" is a return to cathartic, hardcore form, six years after their last release, Angel's Trumpets and Devil's Trombones. With the top-notch musicianship, technique, and catchy chaos you've come to expect from 400 Blows, "The Rescue Party" reminds us that punk and hardcore is still going strong.
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Digital Servicing Only
Going for Adds August 8 & 9
Also At Radio
Bjork "Crystalline / Cosmogony" (Nonesuch-One Little Indian) - digital servicing only
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
We Are Augustines - EP (Turnout)
Chris Thile and Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City Records)
Ry Cooder - Pull up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
Aug 1, 2011
Björk Video Premiere
The music video for Björk's single, “Crystalline,” premiered last week. Directed by longtime collaborator Michel Gondry, the video has already received tons of press from Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound, Hipster Runoff, the Huffington Post, and more. Watch it here.
In other news, Omar Souleyman’s remixes of “Crystalline” and as-of-yet unreleased song “Thunderbolt” are available on CD, vinyl and download here. If you haven’t heard of Omar Souleyman, then you should click here to see why his remixes and his own tunes are worth checking out.
We Are Augustines: 4-stars on Consequence of Sound
We Are Augustines Rise Ye Sunken Ships recently received a 4 star review from Consequence of Sound! The site says the record "recall[s] the best distillations of early U2 (a proclivity toward huge, emotional, and anthemic rock songs), Bruce Springsteen (a dramatic use of keyboards with personal, confessional lyrics), [and] The National (sharing similarly frantic, snappy post-punk drums and Brooklyn indie cred)." To read the full review click here.
Their much anticipated full-length should land at your station next week so keep any eye out for it as it goes for adds August 15th & 16th!
Also At Radio
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch)
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
We Are Augustines - EP (Turnout)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Coming Soon
The Barr Brothers - The Barr Brothers (Secret City Records)
Ry Cooder - Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (Nonesuch)
July 25, 2011
Going for Adds: Björk - "Crystalline" / "Cosmogony" - Digital Servicing Only
Last week we digitally serviced you "Cosmogony," Björk's second single from her upcoming album Biophilia.
The track's subtle, steady bass rhythm provides the heartbeat for an intricate, multi-layered brass melody. Coupled with Björk's distinct vocals and lyrics, "Cosmogony" paints a picture both primal and etherial. The track's sparse and haunting production and orchestration evokes a sense of vast, spiritual beauty that harkens back to Bjork's earlier works.
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Please report your adds and charts numbers for Björk as the release "Crystalline" / "Cosmogony".
More from Strange Markings
Strange Markings will be playing a free show at the Bootleg Theater in LA on Monday, August 29! Mark your calendars, friends.
Also, Strange Markings is available for interviews. Contact us if you'd like to have Strange Markings say funny things on your radio station.
Thanks to all of you that have been supporting Lightly Asleep. We'd love to see the record continue to get spins at your station.
Cheikh Lo - Going for #1 New World
Thanks to all of you that have been spinning Cheikh Lo's Jamm. The record has climbed near the top of the CMJ New World chart and now we're looking to hit #1. Anything you can do to give the record at extra push at your world shows this week would be greatly appreciated.
Also At Radio
We Are Augustines - EP (Turnout)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Catching Up With Graham
How many more Internet distractions do we need? At least a couple more, right? I recently started using Instagram which has been a lot of fun. I also signed up for Spotify on the day it launched, but I have yet to spend much time with it. I still haven't accepted my invite to Google+. Am I missing out?
Saturday night I went to Tonalism - an all night ambient music happening - at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts. The event ran from 6 PM to 6 AM and featured live performances, DJ sets, and video projections. The dusk-to-dawn event was inspired by La Monte Young’s “Dream House” as well as the work of musicians and composers such as Terry Riley, Yoko Ono and John Cage.
July 19, 2011
New Music from Björk - "Cosmogony" - Digital Servicing Only
Björk has just released another single from her upcoming album, Biophilia. Described as "the album's theme song," "Cosmogony" (pronounce kahz-MAH-juh-nee) invites you to "fly through a three-dimensional galaxy." During the journey, we suggest you turn up your subwoofer.
The free Biophilia App has also been released today on iTunes. It serves as a platform for each of the album's ten songs to evolve into interactive audiovisual experiences. Each song will feature its own game, a musical animation of the song, an animated score, and an academic essay.
The full album will be released on September 27 and is available for pre-order here.
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Going for Adds July 25 & 26
The Low Anthem - Fall Tour Dates
The Low Anthem has just announced a US headlining tour for September and October 2011 to support their latest album, Smart Flesh.
The album has received considerable praise this year, with the Los Angeles Times calling it "a gorgeous, inventively arranged set of reverb-rich root ballads" and Rolling Stone saying "it's as if the Band stripped their prairie-goth majesty down to Tom Waits' early barfly essentials."
The band will also be reuniting with Iron and Wine on October 13 at Terminal 5 in New York City.
Pre-sale tickets (available here) come with a download for Working Title 7" - two Smart Flesh outtakes titled "The Snake and the Lightning Rod" and "Glitter." The outtakes are also available for streaming on Soundcloud.
Also At Radio
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
We Are Augustines - EP (Turnout)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Randy Newman - The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Amadou & Mariam - Amadou & Mariam: Remixes - (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
James Farm - James Farm (Nonesuch) - (featuring Joshua Redman)
Neon Hitch - "Silly Girl" (Warner Bros.) - digital servicing only
July 18, 2011
Björk's - "Cosmogony" Coming Soon
A man A plan A canal would like to thank everyone who has been spinning "Crystalline", Björk's first single off the upcoming Biophilia album. Later this week we'll be digitally servicing "Cosmogony", another new track. This song will be released on iTunes along with the Biophilia mother-app. To learn more about the app click here.
"Crystalline" is one of ten tracks on the album that combine a subtle blend of organic and electronic sounds. All tracks feature several custom-made instruments that led Björk to commission some of the best percussionists from around the globe. Check out Manu Delago, one of the amazing percussionists on Biophilia, jam out on the Hang, here.
Cheikh Lo Short Film
Cheikh Lo's latest release, Jamm, continues to amaze audiences with his vibrant sound and positive, lyrical outlook.
Check out this cheerful short film of Cheikh Lo on location in his home country of Dakar, Senegal where he walks the colorful streets and performs his vibrant beats.
Also At Radio
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
We Are Augustines - EP (Turnout)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Randy Newman - The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Amadou & Mariam - Amadou & Mariam: Remixes - (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
James Farm - James Farm (Nonesuch) - (featuring Joshua Redman)
Neon Hitch - "Silly Girl" (Warner Bros.) - digital servicing only
July 11, 2011
Björk's "Crystalline" - Download And Spin
Björk continues to tease audiences with news on her groundbreaking album, Biophilia. The first single, "Crystalline", is a haunting track that combines a subtle blend of organic and electronic sounds, featuring one of several custom-made instruments created for the multi-dimensional album. Check out this clip of the "gameleste". To construct this instrument she enlisted the help of cymbalsmiths and organ-makers.
In touring news, Björk is bringing Biophilia to her hometown of Reykjavik, Iceland in October for the Iceland Airwaves Festival. More details about the "visuals, sounds and even viruses" of the upcoming performance at Harpa Concert Hall can be found here.
Thanks to all of you who have been spinning "Crystalline". This song was a digital servicing only. Please contact us if you need the information to download this for your station.
Examine We Are Augustines
This week, Bill McCarthy from We Are Augustines caught up with the Manhattan Local Music Examiner for a revealing interview that offers us an insider's look at the band and the experiences that shaped them. McCarthy draws from raw emotion and delivers songs that are both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Read the full interview here!
Also At Radio
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Randy Newman - The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Amadou & Mariam - Amadou & Mariam: Remixes - (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
James Farm - James Farm (Nonesuch) - (featuring Joshua Redman)
Neon Hitch - "Silly Girl" (Warner Bros.) - digital servicing only
July 4, 2011
Bjork "Crystalline" Going For Adds - 7/4 & 7/5
The chanteuse of innovation, Bjork, invites you into her new world via "Crystalline", the first single from the upcoming album Biophilia. Biophilia a less a collection of sounds/songs as it is a 3-Dimensional world that includes individual apps with various interactive features for each of the 10 tracks, allowing you to explore her music in a whole new way. Read more about the intergalactic goodness with her Pitchfork interview, found here.
Biophilia is a bold and unprecedented expression of Bjork's reality: a place where music can be seen as well and heard. She is a fearless artist who encourages and challenges listeners to do their own thing, so dare your listeners to be different and spin "Crystalline". This groundbreaking embrace of new technologies has not yet been completely attempted by modern artists on the charts, and AmApAc is proud to bring it to your station.
This release is a digital servicing only. Please let us know if you need the link to download it for your station.
Who Took The Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour - Still Setting Up Screenings
Kerthy Fix directs this quirky, powerful, and inspirational documentary film, Who Took The Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour. AmApAc is still offering exclusive and free screenings of this documentary.
The film captures the final tour of the girl gang, led by Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna, through four continents and ten countries. The ladies battle stereotypes of women and sexuality in the music industry with in your face fun and keep the masses inspired to not let The Man quiet their voice. The film is as comical, witty, and entertaining as it is inspiring. You don't have to be what others want you to be; you have the power to take your "bomp" back!
For an unbiased opinion, check out the CMJ review here.
Whether you're a Political Science major, a Women's Studies major, or just into good music; kick ass, take names and schedule a screening today!
Also At Radio
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
We Are Augustines - EP (Turnout)
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Randy Newman - The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Amadou & Mariam - Amadou & Mariam: Remixes - (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
James Farm - James Farm (Nonesuch) - (featuring Joshua Redman)
Neon Hitch - "Silly Girl" (Warner Bros.) - digital servicing only
Catching up with Graham
Summer is on, people, and I celebrated by having friends over for some good time grilling. We had homemade lemonade and grilled tons of great food: veggie burgers, meat burgers, corn on the cob, hand-made chorizo sausages and portobello mushrooms. I set up the turntables and friends took turns DJing into the night. It was a great way to say hello to summer. I hope you get to see some fireworks tonight; I'll be wearing my new super patriotic hat at Dodgers stadium as they take on the equally financially strapped Mets.
June 30, 2011
New Music From Björk - "Crystalline" - Digital Servicing Only
A man A plan A canal is thrilled to be sending you new music from Björk.
The single is off her forthcoming album, Biophilia, which is part of an elaborate multi-media and performance project that you can learn all about below.
The download includes a Radio Edit and the Album Version.
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Going for Adds July 4 & 5
Björk Unveils Biophilia
BIOPHILIA APPS COMING FROM ONE LITTLE INDIAN/NONESUCH RECORDS
WORLD PREMIERE OF BIOPHILIA BEGINS (6/30)
WITH MULTIMEDIA LIVE RESIDENCY AT MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Björk announces Biophilia, her most ambitious and interdisciplinary project to date, with the release of lead single "Crystalline" exclusively on the iTunes Store worldwide (www.itunes.com). Biophilia is a multi-media project, comprising a studio album, apps, a new website, custom-made musical instruments, live shows and educational workshops.
Björk has collaborated with app developers, scientists, writers, inventors, musicians and instrument makers to create a unique multi-media exploration of the universe and its physical forces - particularly those where music, nature and technology meet. The project is inspired by and explores these relationships between musical structures and natural phenomena, from the atomic to the cosmic.
The album’s lead single “Crystalline” is available on iTunes now, with Biophilia Apps coming from One Little Indian/Nonesuch Records.
The Biophilia live show will have its world premiere on June 30 as part of the Manchester International Festival. Björk will be in residence at the festival for a three-week run which includes six intimate performances of her new songs at Campfield Market Hall - her first UK dates in over three years. The residency will also introduce companion apps, invented instruments and more. For more information: http://mif.co.uk/event/bjork-biophilia/
Biophilia comprises five elements:
I. ALBUM:
The songs from Biophilia will be released as a traditional 10-track studio album later this year, available digitally and physically across standard formats. The songs will also be featured within their accompanying Biophilia Apps, but with a more stripped-down structure for educational and game purposes, mixed by Damian Taylor and Björk. The album’ s first single, “ Crystalline,” is available now. The groundbreaking director and longtime Björk collaborator Michel Gondry is creating a music video for the song.
II. APPS:
The Biophilia Apps are a collection of ten apps, one for each song, which will be available via the central Cosmogony "mother app," coming from One Little Indian/Nonesuch Records. This platform will serve as a three-dimensional galaxy in which the initial apps appear as constellations, and the others are added to the collection at regular intervals thereafter.
Every app has its own theme (in connection with its corresponding song) and combines a natural element with a musicological feature. The layers of content in each app include: an interactive game based on the song’ s scientific and musical subject matter, a musical animation of the song, an animated score, lyrics, and an academic essay. The game enables the user to interact with musical elements of the song and to learn about different musical features while creating their own version; the musical animation and animated music score bring together conventional and innovative ways of representing music visually; and the academic essay explores the ideas behind each song and app and how they are realized musically.
The Biophilia Apps have been developed with a team chosen by Björk, comprising ten of the most groundbreaking and commercially successful app developers working today. The team is lead by Scott Snibbe Studio, creator of the bestselling apps Gravilux and Bubble Harp, and includes the creator of Sim City, TouchPress (pioneering designers behind the two top grossing apps Elements and Solar System), and a host of award winning designers, animators and leading experts in coding and encryption.
III. LIVE SHOWS:
The Biophilia live show will have its world premiere on 6/30 as part of the Manchester International Festival and continues as a three-year world tour of six-week residencies in eight different cities. In each city Björk will perform Biophilia twice a week, using the apps to play live a set of custom built musical instruments and evoking an atmosphere similar to being inside the app itself. For the rest of the week the venues will host a series of music-education workshops in collaboration with local schools.
Björk has commissioned a set of unique musical instruments to accompany her on the live tour. The team who created these instruments include an English inventor, an Icelandic organ builder and a graduate of MIT Media Lab. Among these creations are four 10-foot pendulum-harps, in which the swinging motion plucks the strings and illustrates the songs' gravitational subject matter. There is also a unique 10-foot pin barrel harp called the Sharpsichord, a midi-controlled pipe organ and celeste (re-fitted with bronze gamelan bars), twin musical tesla coils, a hang player and an award-winning 24-piece Icelandic female choir. The Biophilia Live Show takes place in specially chosen spaces and museums, rather than traditional music venues. Björk will perform in the round to audiences of less than 2,000 people to create an intimate experience in which all audience members are within 20-feet of the stage.
IV. DOCUMENTARY:
A 90-minute documentary on the Biophilia project is currently being filmed by Pulse Films. The film will be an exploration of Björk’ s creative process as she puts together the different elements of the project. Here we will see her at work in the rehearsals for the live show, in the studio working on the album, and through observational footage, interview and demonstration we will discover how the project was conceived and realized. Along the way we will also discover more about the fascinating relationship between music and the natural world. The climax of this element of the film will be the unveiling of her project; the premiere live performance of Biophilia. The documentary will be broadcast later in the Biophilia campaign.
Also At Radio
Strange Markings - Lightly Asleep (Muddmins!)
We Are Augustines - sampler (Turnout)
400 Blows - "We Killed Like Champions" (ORG Music) - digital servicing only
Cheikh Lo - Jamm (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Chris Thile & Michael Daves - Sleep with One Eye Open (Nonesuch)
Emmylou Harris - Hard Bargain (Nonesuch)
Randy Newman - The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
Amadou & Mariam - Amadou & Mariam: Remixes - (Nonesuch) - digital servicing only
James Farm - James Farm (Nonesuch) - (featuring Joshua Redman)
Neon Hitch - "Silly Girl" (Warner Bros.) - digital servicing only