Band Promotion - Elbows Music Blog Community http://elbo.ws/vanilla/categories/band-promotion/p6/feed.rss Wed, 22 May 13 05:12:24 -0400 Band Promotion - Elbows Music Blog Community en-CA warning: band promotion! http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/987/warning-band-promotion Wed, 06 Dec 2006 23:40:55 -0500 gorillavsbear 987@/vanilla/discussions

i'm not trying to direct you guys to my blog with this post, seriously, but has anyone heard the Susan Christie record that came out a couple months ago on Finders Keepers? it was recorded in 1970 and there are only like 3 original pressings in the world, and the production is so far ahead of its time it drives me crazy. anyway, check it out if you ever get the chance, i can't imagine anyone not liking it. start with "paint a lady" and "for the love of a soldier"

I listened to this endlessly when it came out and i just revisited it this week and it's even better than i remember.

oh and i have no connection to the artist or label, she could be dead for all i know. i just love it.]]> Victor Scott - Gotta Go video http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/989/victor-scott-gotta-go-video Thu, 07 Dec 2006 07:41:41 -0500 tim - thefaceoftoday 989@/vanilla/discussions Victor Scott .. so for your viewing pleasure.



.. and once you have had a look at that you can have a laugh at this ...





]]> indiestore recommends 5th december 2006 http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/969/indiestore-recommends-5th-december-2006 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:52:55 -0500 peterdavias 969@/vanilla/discussions public ftp which has 1 MP3 from each recommended artist, if you like what you see/hear let me know and I will give you the login details.

rathergood.com 'Tommy's 12 Days Of Christmas - http://indiestore.com/rathergood & http://www.indiestore.com/tommys

http://www.indiestore.com/files/images/-64969.jpg & http://www.indiestore.com/files/images/-67747.jpg

The fantastic rathergood.com boys serve up an early Christmas cracker as only they know how. Do your Xmas shopping early and snap up this ninja ska romp through a festive classic, re-rubbed. What's more, proceeds got to Tommy's – The Baby Charity.


Fake Sensations 'Nostalgia'/'Forget Tomorrow' - http://www.indiestore.com/fakesensations/

http://www.indiestore.com/files/images/-26567.gif

The irresistible Fake Sensations make a very welcome return to the indiestore chart with two corking new tracks. We're big fans of their charming electro loveliness and in precisely one listen time you will be too. Fame is a formality we'd like to think.


Mother Black Cap 'Chemicals' - http://indiestore.com/motherblackcap/

http://www.indiestore.com/files/images/-32251.jpg

By turns sounding much gentler than perhaps their name suggests and in the blink of an eye, knocking you back on your heels, we're very much liking the work of this London-based quartet. A Feeder with boxing gloves, if you're up for a musical metaphor.


Alvin Davis 'Raileh Bay' - http://indiestore.com/alvindavis

http://www.indiestore.com/files/images/-58045.jpg

If you like your jazz to be nu, look no further than the impressive Alvin Davis. His chilled ambient flavour really reminds us of the cracking A Man Called Adam, which is no bad thing. One of the smoothest sounding indiestores we've heard in some time.


Straydog 'All Your Way' - http://indiestore.com/straydog

http://www.indiestore.com/files/images/-67131.jpg

We like to keep a close eye on the newest stores and we're glad we did this week Sounding like you've got Tom Petty locked in your cellar, Straydog will be an instant with your ears. It's early days for their store, but we hope they spruce it up for Xmas.

]]> Summer Hymns contest http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/959/summer-hymns-contest Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:13:54 -0500 lucasjensenusa 959@/vanilla/discussions Contest announcement! Zachary Gresham from Summer Hymns writes songs for his fans!


Seeing as you bloggers and folks have been such great supporters of Summer Hymns of late, Zachary Gresham, head Hymn-in-charge has decided that, for Christmas, he wants to write a song (or songs) based on you, the faithful listener. Send in your most interesting story, the stupidest thing you’ve ever done, your most embarrassing moment, whatever, and Zachary will select his favorite and compose a song for you and all of the blogosphere to hear! It’s that simple. Do you win anything else? Well, no, but the dude did write a song for you, no? Isn’t that enough?


Email publicity@teamclermont.com with the subject heading “Summer Hymns contest” and we will get the stories to Zachary. All entries must be received by Dec. 18th. Spread the word. Anyone can enter! Hopefully Zachary will get it done by Dec. 25th, in time for Christmas Day. There are no guarantees—Zach even told me to tell you that he can’t guarantee it’ll be good, but he did guarantee it “would be a song.”


 

]]> indiestore.com - why we are here http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/951/indiestore-com-why-we-are-here Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:11:35 -0500 peterdavias 951@/vanilla/discussions first post.

greetings everyone. cheers for allowing me access to the elbows forum. i am going to break it down as to why i am here.



number 1 - i am not here to sell you a service or any crap like that, that does not interest me.

number 2 - i work for a uk based download provider called 7digital. i wont go into the sales pitch, but for more info check out: www.7digital.com/corp/careers.aspx (our jobs page does have a better breakdown of what we do than our services page, dont ask me why!)

number 3 - 7digital recently launched a new service called indiestore.com. indiestore offers a simple solution for unsigned artists (from all musical tastes) to sign up, sell their music online etc...we operate like many other services out there, but we focus on developing better functionality for the artists.

number 4 - my focus is on promoting our indiestore artists that are making a buzz. each week we have an ex-NME, Rolling Stone journo sifting through all the artists and compiling an 'indiestore recommends' that we feature on the homepage, and across 7digital.



ok enough numbering.



i have been in contact with bloggers already that are keen on the concept of promoting these artists with no obligation to post or even read my emails. so far a handful are helping us out, to make note of some examples:



- HypeBot

- BlogCritics (using our customised flash player)

- My Old Kentucky Blog



i would like to kindly submit our featured artists on elbows for your viewing & listening pleasure. we have a public ftp area i can give you access to download one MP3 from each artist. we also have a tag cloud on indiestore if you prefer to sample music for your own taste. we also have a flash player that is customisable shape/size/colour/tracks blah blah blah



we can also incentivise you if that would be of interest (no bribing just free downloads, tickets, cars, boats...the usual kinda stuff). we are open to suggestions, i do not want to sit and dictate how/why/where you should do this, drop me a comment/feedback. i will follow this post with this week's recommends...cheers. pete.]]> Salon's songwriting contest http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/902/salons-songwriting-contest Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:23:09 -0500 Dave Rawkblog 902@/vanilla/discussions Salon is sponsoring a songwriting contest, and this week my pals (and excellent indie rockers) The Main Drag are competing -- they're a fantastic band that I think a lot of you would like, so please, check out the song and vote for them, and if you want to write something on your sites, that'd be stellar.


Here's the contest page, where you can download an mp3. They're also on myspace.

]]> Kids Can Rock Out Too! (Black Out Band) http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/883/kids-can-rock-out-too-black-out-band Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:18:24 -0500 Black Out 883@/vanilla/discussions


I've already e-mailed some of you regarding this new band I'm working with (Black Out Band), but for those who I have not reached yet, hopefully you can find this useful!



The unique thing about the Black Out Band is that they are comprised of 11-year-olds... but wait! Before you write them off, the music is actually catchy, as displayed on their debut single "Video Games".



The MP3 file (192kbps) was found to be hosted here:

http://www.obscuresound.com/blackout/VideoGames.mp3



Our electronic press kit (all the info and pictures you would need) can be found here:

http://www.blackoutkids.com/press.lasso



If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at:

blackoutkids@gmail.com



Thanks for reading!



-Black Out Band]]> Bloodshot Records CMJ BBQ / November 4 @ Union Pool http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/855/bloodshot-records-cmj-bbq-november-4-union-pool Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:34:22 -0400 jp bloodshot 855@/vanilla/discussions
*Bloodshot Record’s annual CMJ BBQ and showcase*

Saturday, November 4th

Union Pool in Brooklyn (484 Union Ave at Meeker, 718-609-0484)

http://www.myspace.com/unionpool

Co-sponsored by: KDHX, eMusic and Oskar Blues Brewery



*Scotland Yard Gospel Choir*: 1-1:30p

*Mark Pickerel*: 1:45-2:15p

*The Silos*: 2:30-3p

*Deadstring Brothers*: 3:15-3:45p

*Scott H. Biram*: 4-4:30p

*Bobby Bare Jr.*: 4:45-5:15p

*The Meat Purveyors* (last show ever) 5:30pm



Tix: $10 or $7 w/ CMJ Badge

BBQ will be served and beer provided by:

Oskar Blues Brewery Dale's Pale Ale and Old Chub Scottish Style Ale



Congrats to our co-sponsor KDHX for its nomination for “Station of the Year!”

(And music director Nico Leone’s noms for “Music Director of the Year” and “Sexiest Phone Voice.” Tee-hee)



* Planning on stopping by? Need directions? Let me know and let’s share a beer: *

jp [@] bloodshotrecords [.] com



--



*OFFICIAL CMJ SHOWCASES featuring BLOODSHOT ARTISTS:*



*SCOTT H BIRAM* -- Billions showcase

Friday, 11-3

Rebel, NYC

http://www.rebelnyc.com/

w/ Pernice Brothers, My Brightest Diamond, Pop Levi and Eleni Mandell

--



*JON LANGFORD & SALLY TIMMS*

Friday, 11-3

Living Room, NYC

http://www.livingroomny.com/

w/ Jesse Malin, The Animators and Sam Bisbee

--



*SALLY TIMMS and CHRIS MILLS BAND*

Performing Wee Hairy Beasties songs

Saturday, 11-4 (11am kids show!)

Southpaw, Brooklyn

http://www.spsounds.com/

--

 

*BOBBY BARE JR.* -- Big Shot Touring showcase

Saturday, 11-4

Mercury Lounge, NYC

http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/

w/ French Kicks, The Tyde, Trick and The Heartstrings, The Mess Hall, Nethers, and The Bon Savants

--



*DEADSTRING BROTHERS*

Saturday, 11-4

Irving Plaza, NYC

http://www.irvingplaza.com/

w/ Willy Mason, Oakley Hall, The Watson Twins (sans Jenny Lewis), and Shooter Jennings

--



*MARK PICKEREL* (solo)

Saturday, 11-4

The Living Room, NYC

http://www.livingroomny.com/

w/ Gran Belfisher, Leah Siegel, Jesse Harris and Paul Doucette

--


]]> Want a copy of the new eric Metronome album? donewaiting.com's label http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/840/want-a-copy-of-the-new-eric-metronome-album-donewaiting-coms-label Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:12:05 -0400 donewaiting 840@/vanilla/discussions


I'm working the publicity by myself for Eric's album, and wanted to see if anyone on here would like a copy? It's his 8th solo album, I love it, but I'm biased..



If you're interested in a copy, I can send you the mp3s or mail you a copy of the album, whichever you prefer.. Either respond here, or email me rduffy@gmail.com



Eric on elbo.ws: http://elbo.ws/artist/eric+Metronome/



"Release date" is 10/31/06.



Even if you dont have a  blog, and are one of those industry-type people on this board, I'll send it your way.



My little label: http://www.sunkentreasure.org



Thanks.. rob]]> Stream the upcoming Riviera album on Glorious Noise Records http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/839/stream-the-upcoming-riviera-album-on-glorious-noise-records Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:44:59 -0400 Jake 839@/vanilla/discussions Stream the whole album here: http://www.gloriousnoise.com/label/capital/


And the band has several mp3s here: http://www.riviera-sound.com/music_downloads.php


“Spot on for those who dig the sad bastard music that’s not so sad sounding. It actually makes for a great soundtrack for an indie flick that doesn’t exist yet.” - Punk Planet

]]> The Purrs - Filter #1 Pick Of The Week http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/817/the-purrs-filter-1-pick-of-the-week Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:44:27 -0400 loudersoft 817@/vanilla/discussions http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music



Seattle's The Purrs, coming off a stellar WOXY Lounge Acts performance and getting good press are FILTER's #1 Pick Of The Week.  If anyone would like music to post, info on the band, or some give-aways for your blog, feel free to email me -- ej [at] sarathan [dot] com



ALSO: if you would like tickets to any of the following shows, I should be able to hook up my music blogger brethren.  Email me & let me know --



Oct 12 2006 8:00P Local 506 Chapel Hill, NC

Oct 14 2006 8:00P Trophy's Austin, TX

Oct 15 2006 8:00P Engine Room Houston, TX

Oct 16 2006 8:00P Flipnotics Austin, TX

Oct 18 2006 8:00P Vaudeville Cabaret Tucson, AZ

Oct 19 2006 8:00P Spaceland Los Angeles, CA

Oct 20 2006 8:00P Rickshaw Stop San Francisco, CA

Oct 21 2006 9:00P Dante's Portland, OR

Nov 4 2006 8:00P High Dive Seattle, WA]]> Joseph Arthur "Nuclear Daydream" http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/746/joseph-arthur-nuclear-daydream Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:24:27 -0400 Wiredset 746@/vanilla/discussions
Some of you probably have already recieved an email about Joseph Arthur but for those who haven't here is the latest news + an MP3.

Joseph Arthur will be releasing his latest album Nuclear Daydream on September 19th. If you aren’t familiar with Joseph’s remarkable career here is a blurb from the press release:

“His songs have been covered by the likes of Michael Stipe and Chris Martin of Coldplay. He had a generation of fans “discover” him through The O.C. He was the first American artist signed to Peter Gabriel’s World Music Label – Real World. His first four albums were some of the most critically acclaimed releases of the last ten years. For many artists that would be a full career already, but Joseph Arthur is just getting started….”

Read more in the press release:
http://www.wiredset.com/media/jarthur/release.doc

MP3: Black Lexus
http://www.lonelyastronautrecords.com/music/JosephArthur_BlackLexus.mp3

Streams (Full Album):
http://www.lonelyastronautrecords.com/

Please take a listen to the MP3 and let me know what you think. Of course you are welcome to post the MP3 and any information about the album and tour. Speaking of the tour, if you would like to attend any of the shows just let me know and we’ll hook you up. Also, if you would like a copy of the album just send me your address and I’ll get you a copy.

Links:
www.josepharthur.com
www.myspace.com/josepharthur


Thanks]]> Bloodshot Records DVD clip / Old 97s live at Lounge Ax http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/776/bloodshot-records-dvd-clip-old-97s-live-at-lounge-ax Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:22:49 -0400 jp bloodshot 776@/vanilla/discussions We’re releasing our first DVD on October 10, and have been posting clips to YouTube.

This week’s clip is old school Old 97’s playing live at Lounge Ax circa 1996, for you nostalgics:

OLD '97s, "Over The Cliff"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1CkAwGOAoA

Also up on the “Bloodshot channel,” are videos from Deadstring Brothers, The Sadies, Trailer Bride, Scott H Biram, Bobby Bare, Jr. and a behind-the-scenes look at life at BSHQ.

BLOODIED BUT UNBOWED: Bloodshot Records’ Life in the Trenches
Track Listing

1. INTRO
2. BOBBY BARE JR. Let's Rock and Roll
3. BOBBY BARE JR Flat Chested Girl From Maynardville
4. DEADSTRING BROTHERS Sacred Heart
5. RYAN ADAMS Amy
6. SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD A Little More Cocaine Please
7. SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD PB24SS
8. THE DETROIT COBRAS Cha Cha Twist
9. ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Castanets
10. WAYNE HANCOCK Thunderstorms & Neon Signs
11. WAYNE HANCOCK Miller, Jack & Mad Dog
12. OLD 97S Over the Cliff
13. ROBBIE FULKS Dirty-Mouthed Flo
14. SCOTT H. BIRAM Hit the Road
15. GRAHAM PARKER Almost Thanksgiving Day
16. THE SADIES Empty the Chamber
17. THE SADIES FLASH
18. JON LANGFORD Nashville Radio
19. JON LANGFORD Over the Cliff
20. SCROAT BELLY Drinkin' & Flailin'
21. TRAILER BRIDE Hope is a Thing with Feathers
22. PAUL BURCH Life of a Fool
23. DEVIL IN A WOODPILE Shake It and Break It
24. JON RAUHOUSE Widowmaker
25. KELLY HOGAN & JON RAUHOUSE Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive
26. SALLY TIMMS & JON RAUHOUSE Perfidia
27. THE RIPTONES Rebel Rock Armageddon
28. THE UNHOLY TRIO Bring the Noise
29. WACO BROTHERS See Willy Fly By
30. WACO BROTHERS Take Me to the Fires
31. WACO BROTHERS Death of Country Music
32. BLOOD, SWEAT and BEERS: A BLOODSHOT PRIMER
33. A "HEARTBREAKER" ROAD TRIP w/ Ryan Adams
34. TMP SMACKDOWN w/ The Meat Purveyors(Documentary)
35. THE SUNDOWNERS (Documentary)
36. I "HEART" MY LABEL (Bloodshot artists speak out)
37. CHIC-A-GOGO SALUTES BLOODSHOT Cable access show featuring Neko Case, Alejandro Escovedo, The Blacks, and Kelly Hogan
38. ON THE TURNPIKE w/ Split Lip Rayfield
39. BLOODSHOT RECORDS AT SXSW

For more information, visit:
http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/bloodshotrecordscompilations/264]]> Final Fantasy wins the Polaris Music Prize http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/748/final-fantasy-wins-the-polaris-music-prize Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:49:42 -0400 lucasjensenusa 748@/vanilla/discussions
But what I think is most important here is how the Canadian government and other organizations in that country are doing a good job of exporting Canadian music. Is the Canadian scene better than ever? Maybe so, but it might just be that good Canadian music (besides Rush and Triumph, of course) is travelling better than before in part because of the aggressive cultural promotion policies of the Canadian government, globalization-type stuff, etc.

Do you gals/guys think that maybe America should have a critics' prize like the Mercury/Polaris prizes? Something that someone like a Sufjan would have a chance of winning? I think it'd be a great idea, but I do like awards shows.]]> Shiny Toy Guns - New song "Starts With One" with male singer http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/738/shiny-toy-guns-new-song-starts-with-one-with-male-singer Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:52:00 -0400 Wiredset 738@/vanilla/discussions
“Starts With One” MP3:
http://boss.streamos.com/download/labels/universalmotown/shinytoyguns/audio/starts_with_one.mp3

Here’s “Le Disko” to compare:
http://boss.streamos.com/download/labels/universalmotown/shinytoyguns/audio/le_disko.mp3



I hope you like the new MP3 and maybe it even helped you like "Le Disko". Like always feel free to post the MP3s. The band is always available for interviews so if you would like to set something up email me jon(@)wiredset.com In addition, the band is on tour so please if you would like to attend/review any of the shows let me know that too.

Thanks,

Jon

www.myspace.com/shinytoyguns


Tour dates with MuteMath are as follows:

9/19/06 Showbox Showroom and Lounge - Seattle, WA
9/20/06 Aladdin Theatre - Portland, OR
9/21/06 Slim's - San Francisco, CA
9/22/06 Underground Cafe - Roseville, CA
9/24/06 SOMA - San Diego, CA
9/25/06 Henry Fonda Theater - Los Angeles, CA
9/27/06 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
9/29/06 Club Sound - Salt Lake City, UT
9/30/06 Bluebird Theatre - Denver, CO
10/1/06 The Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS
10/5/06 Park West - Chicago, IL
10/6/06 The Quest Club / Ascot Room - Minneapolis, MN
10/7/06 The Quest Club / Ascot Room - Minneapolis, MN
10/8/06 Creepy Crawl - St Louis, MO
10/10/06 Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack - Little Rock, AR
10/11/06 Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
10/13/06 Gypsy Tea Room - Ballroom - Dallas, TX
10/14/06 Numbers - Houston, TX
10/15/06 Stubb's Bar-B-Q - Austin, TX
10/16/06 Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack - Little Rock, AR
10/17/06 Big Daddy's Import Draft House - Tallahassee, FL
10/19/06 The NorVa - Norfolk, VA
10/20/06 Starr Hill Music Hall - Charlottesville, VA
10/21/06 Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC]]> The Elected tour dates http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/725/the-elected-tour-dates Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:14:58 -0400 puddlegum 725@/vanilla/discussions http://www.puddlegum.net/?q=elected-fall-tour-dates]]> NYC Music Bloggers Who Like Hip-Hop and Soul -- Click This http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/706/nyc-music-bloggers-who-like-hip-hop-and-soul-click-this Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:10:25 -0400 loudersoft 706@/vanilla/discussions
Thanks!]]> New Rapture video & Shiny Toy Guns http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/675/new-rapture-video-shiny-toy-guns Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:27:58 -0400 Wiredset 675@/vanilla/discussions
First - It's the official video for The Rapture single "Get Myself Into It" - the one that you saw making it way on some blogs wasn't the final version. So check out the REAL one here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFACpd4ow64

In this version you see little Miss Jessica Simpson joying in the fun - PS not the real one but still funny

Second - I wanted to pass along music from the band Shiny Toy Guns. This band is full of fun dancey songs and they keep things interesting by spliting the singing duties between 2 members (1 female & 1 male). Here is the first single done by the female of the group

Shiny Toy Guns - “Le Disko”
http://boss.streamos.com/download/labels/universalmotown/shinytoyguns/audio/le_disko.mp3

I you all enjoy both The Rapture video and the Shiny Toy Guns single - so feel free to share it to your readers and you can always find more info on their Myspaces.

www.myspace.com/therapture
www.myspace.com/shinytoyguns]]> SoCal Showcase with Great Body of Water Favorites and Great Bands http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/686/socal-showcase-with-great-body-of-water-favorites-and-great-bands Mon, 28 Aug 2006 03:04:46 -0400 Great Body of Alex 686@/vanilla/discussions
image

ALSO FEATURING Vialicia and La Guerre De Mitaines (David Barclay of the Diskettes).

DONT FORGET YOU ASPIRING MUSICIANS THERE IS AN OPEN MIKE AT THE END OF THE SHOW FOR A WHILE TO PLAY, READ POETRY or WHATEVER!]]> Pet Sounds (or else!) ;-) http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/653/pet-sounds-or-else- Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:07:34 -0400 wendy williams 653@/vanilla/discussions

Listen up, I have a compelling proposal for any blogger who is interested, and if I don't have your undivided attention, I'm gonna ice this mutt.

As many of you know, we are working the upcoming 40th Anniversary reissue of Pet Sounds. Lots of folks responded to my various emails about the project, but I would like to offer up the opportunity for ANY of you to guest blog, or put up a post, on the petsounds.com website, writing about any aspect or song on the album. There will, of course, be a link back to your site as well. I also have limited swagage available...you can take a look here: http://www.toolshed.biz/projects/show/330

Of course, it would be impossible to live in the U.S. (nay, the WORLD!) and not be familiar with the Beach Boys...however, this record is heads and shoulders above anything else they ever did, particularly as an ALBUM. So in any event, if you have never heard it from beginning to end in its entirety, I am afraid you should be shunned by your fellow music geeks until you have done so.

Interestingly enough, Brian Wilson—just inches away from the lunacy that would later claim him—managed to make this beautiful and amazing record while the other Boys were off touring in Japan. Imagine their surprise upon returning and finding this collection of songs (not necessarily the typical BB happy-go-lucky fare, the lyrics were written by Tony Asher instead of Mike Love) and a concept that was so far ahead of its time, that it stunned the record-buying public! (read: it didn’t sell well enough to please the suits). Tragically, before Brian Wilson could continue on this weird and wonderful trajectory to complete “Smile” he famously cracked up, and the rudderless Beach Boys reverted to the "fun in the sun" formula we are all so familiar with.

Of course, Pet Sounds is now universally recognized as a sonic masterpiece, which is why we are working with EMI on this project (even though there is not an MP3). There will, however, be a series of podcasts about each song as well as the record as a whole. I will post the schedule of when they are to go up on this thread, or you can link to them once the whole series is up. I listened the other night and they are really great. I’m also attempting to get a stream, but I’m not sure one will be available.

My goal here—despite the Clell Tickle introductory tactics—is about celebrating this record, particularly sharing a sense of community and back and forth between a classic like Pet Sounds and the indie-rock-fueled blogosphere. I am VERY interested to see what a new generation of music nerds has to say about the record (though I know many of you already consider it high up in your “best ever” lists).

Thoughts? Insults?]]> Bloodshot's Texas Double Shot Giveaway http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/659/bloodshots-texas-double-shot-giveaway Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:19:28 -0400 jp bloodshot 659@/vanilla/discussions
I have a limited number of copies of Scott H Biram's 'Graveyard Shift' and The Meat Purveyors' 'Someday Soon Things Will Be Much Worse!' available for giveaways.

THE MEAT PURVEYORS, 'Someday Soon Will Be Much Worse!'
*** This is the Purvs' LAST record, as they will be breaking up in the fall, following their final show at Bloodshot's CMJ showcase on November 4. ***
"What?!?! Drums and electric guitars on a Meat Purveyors album? 'Blasphemy!' you say? Well, blasphemy is nothing new to the Meat Purveyors, and rest assured that—despite the presence of said tools of the Devil—they're up to the same old tricks: whip-smart, sharp-tongued songwriting, a taste for offbeat covers, and an approach to bluegrass instrumentation that crosses the line into punk rock fervor." -- ALL MUSIC GUIDE

For a bio, MP3s, tour dates, pics and more, visit:
http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artists/themeatpurveyors/

SCOTT H BIRAM, 'Graveyard Shift'
"The latest outing from this eccentric Austin performer is easily his best to date ... a potent bunch of hellbound blues and gutbucket country filtered through a raw, lo-fi sound. Biram's musical roots are in ancient rural blues, old-time traditionals and fire-and-brimstone gospel, but this is far from being some safe and sterile re-creation of the past—this man and his music are very much alive, unpredictable, and just plain dangerous." -- Don Yates, KEXP

For a bio, MP3s, tour dates, pics and more, visit:
http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/artists/scotthbiram/

If you're interested, email me at: jp @ bloodshotrecords dot com. And, as always, both Scott and TMP are available for interviews (as are all of our artists), so feel free to drop a line to set something up!

xo.
jp]]> New Nick Szydlowski record is free at hoteluniverse.org http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/667/new-nick-szydlowski-record-is-free-at-hoteluniverse-org Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:57:37 -0400 szydlowski 667@/vanilla/discussions I just finished making a record in my home, and I was hoping some people on this board might be interested in it. The name of the record is "Sometimes a job is all you get," and it's available free at the website I share with some friends of mine.
www.hoteluniverse.org/music.html
The music is in a folk style, but with some dense electronic production. Harmonicas and drum machines. Let me know if you like it; obviously, any help you could give in directing people to it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick]]> Coltrane Motion Tour, New Single http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/660/coltrane-motion-tour-new-single Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:55:14 -0400 bond 660@/vanilla/discussions
here's the dates:

Thu 8/17 @ Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN
Fri 8/18 @ The Rudyard Kipling - Louisville, KY
Sat 8/19 @ Mad Hatter - Covington, KY
Sun 8/20 @ Carabar - Columbus, OH
Mon 8/21 @ Garfield Artworks - Pittsburgh, PA
Tue 8/22 @ TBA - Washington, DC
Wed 8/23 @ The Fire - Philadelphia, PA
Thu 8/24 @ Lit Lounge - New York, NY
Fri 8/25 @ Cake Shop - New York, NY (DJ Set!)
Sat 8/26 @ Old Miami - Detroit, MI
Wed 8/30 @ Subterranean - Chicago, IL

http://www.myspace.com/motion]]> New remixes from Snowden... download the entire album. http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/650/new-remixes-from-snowden-download-the-entire-album- Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:59:24 -0400 kissatlanta 650@/vanilla/discussions
"Black Eyes" (Le Castle Vania Disco Remix)

"Black Eyes" (Le Castle Vania Disco Remix Edit)

“Anti-Anti” (Jordan’s Stutter Remix)]]> Gabriela Kulka: Out http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/647/gabriela-kulka-out Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:29:38 -0400 muruch 647@/vanilla/discussions my post. The post includes a link to the album's webpage, where Gabriela has a large portion of the album available for download in mp3 format, as well as links to older mp3s of hers.

The reason I'm posting about the album here is that Gabriela is very supportive and interested in file sharing, particularly via music/mp3 blogs. She's asked me to gather contact information for any and all bloggers that are interested in posting about her music. She's willing to distribute copies of the cds to at least some of you (she's paying for everything herself, so she can't guarantee a copy to everyone). If you're interested, please reply with your email address and the url for your blog.]]> Brazilian Girls - Jique MP3 available from their upcoming release "Talk To La Bomb" http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/643/brazilian-girls-jique-mp3-available-from-their-upcoming-release-talk-to-la-bomb Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:14:39 -0400 Wiredset 643@/vanilla/discussions
If anyone needs the Brazilian Girls - Jique MP3 to post up for their blog please feel free to contact me at victoriat@wiredset.com and I will send it over right away

Thanls
Victoria]]> The Explorers Club http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/637/the-explorers-club Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:35:27 -0400 acidbird 637@/vanilla/discussions
theyre the favs of Bernard Butler (Suede), The Thrills, Rough Trade, Poptones, and Tony Hoffer wants to do their next record...

check it:
http://www.myspace.com/explorersclub

caio
scottie
http://www.acidbird.blogspot.com]]> Did anyone else get the Puffy Amiyumi rice bowl package? http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/623/did-anyone-else-get-the-puffy-amiyumi-rice-bowl-package Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:51:20 -0400 paul.irish 623@/vanilla/discussions image

It's probably the first non-cd/vinyl/dvd/poster promotional material I've received.
Anyone else get it?]]> Help Me To Understand... http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/611/help-me-to-understand- Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:21:32 -0400 x4a 611@/vanilla/discussions Waylons and Happy Hour http://elbo.ws/vanilla/discussion/614/waylons-and-happy-hour Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:21:48 -0400 aggnoid 614@/vanilla/discussions
1 is Happy Hour from Michigan. www.happyhourmusic.com
2. is the Waylons. www.waylons.com

I was very impressed with both of their tunes, and I actually found Happy Hour on I-tunes as well. Good stuff, and worth a listen.]]>