CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival, October 20th-24th has announced its first round of performing artists to include NJ's Screaming Females, plus Broadcast, School of Seven Bells, Zac Brown Band, Múm, Atlas Sound, Japandroids, Margaret Cho, The Budos Band, Pitbull, The Very Best, The Temper Trap, Crystal Antlers, Portugal. The Man, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Malajube, Local Natives, Wild Light, The Antlers, Das Racist, Suckers, and Pissed Jeans. Hundreds more artists will be announced in the upcoming weeks, visit www.cmj.com/marathon for continuous artist announcements.
New York’s largest music event and one of the world’s most important showcases of new music artists, CMJ Music Marathon draws tens of thousands of professionals from all sectors of the music and film industry. More than 1,300 artists and over 120,000 music fans will converge on the Big Apple to catch the latest buzz band, cool indie film or learn more about the ever-changing music industry from key innovators, insiders and celebrities.
The 2009 event will feature performances from artists that span genres including alternative, rock, electronic, hip-hop, metal, Americana, world, jazz and so much more. It’s virtually assured that 2010’s superstar artists will be playing the CMJ Music Marathon in 2009.
“CMJ prides itself on musically taking chances by striving to present the most innovative and cutting-edge new music,” commented CMJ Music Marathon Founder and Executive Producer Joanne Abbot Green. “As has been the case for 29 years, CMJ curates the best in new artists for fans and music business tastemakers to enjoy. As with each festival, we look for ways on how to make the experience more exciting for our attendees from around the world.”
CMJ Music Marathon takes over 75 venues across Manhattan, Brooklyn and surrounding environs presenting a dazzling array of new music from around the globe. Registration to CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival (go to cmj.com/marathon for discounts) grants attendees entry to all daytime and nighttime offerings (venue capacity permitting).
CMJ has always been a springboard for the best new music talent from multiple music genres, discovering music’s future superstars years before their commercial breakthroughs. Past marquee artists include Crystal Castles (’08), MGMT (’07), the Shins (’06), Feist (’05), the Arcade Fire (’04), the Killers (’03), Modest Mouse (’98), Eminem (’98), Black Eyed Peas (’97), Wilco (’96), Green Day (’94), Queen Latifah (’90), the Beastie Boys (’85), U2 (’85), Red Hot Chili Peppers (’84), and R.E.M. (’83). And that’s just for starters.
Since its inception, CMJ Music Marathon has featured many of the world’s most influential and revolutionary musicians, artists, cultural and political figures at a variety of events including presentations, screenings, Q&A sessions, panel discussions and, of course, over 1300 live music performances each year.
Further details on all of the upcoming events will continue to be announced online. For artists updates, discount badge registration and more information visit: www.cmj.com/marathon.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The Big She-Bang IV: Music, Art, & Discussions on D.I.Y. Feminism @ Judson Memorial, NYC 8/15
The Big She-Bang IV
A Celebration by Women, for Women
The Big She-Bang, organized by For The Birds Collective, is being held on Saturday, August 15th at Judson Memorial Church, located at 55 Washington Square South, New York, NY from 10 AM to midnight.
The Big She Bang is an all-day event of workshops, panel discussions, visual art, and music by and for women and women-identified artists & community members. The Big She-Bang strives to cultivate a space for women to share creative endeavors, exchange ideas, and provide support in a safe and open-minded environment. It is a multimedia event that serves as a platform for women artists and activists. This year’s She-Bang festival will include workshops and panel discussions, live musical performances, an all-day art show and tabling by various feminist organizations from New York. The event is always all ages, and everyone is welcome.
THIS YEAR, our theme is – A How-To Guide for D.I.Y. Feminism!
Throughout the day, there will be an art show exhibiting different mediums of work created by various women in New York City:
Demostina
Heather Kelly
Caroline Paquita
Anna Sgherzi
Kristine Virsis
Workshops and panel discussions will also be happening throughout the day, covering topics such as:
Feminist Urban Mobility (presented by Right Rides, Safe Walk, & HollaBack NYC)
Women and Resistance in Prisons(presented by Victoria Law)
Queer Eye for the DIY (presented by For the Birds Collective, featuring Karen Soskin of Strength In Numbers)
Sexual Assault and Accountability workshop (presented by Support New York)
The event will end with performances by:
Full of Fancy
Zombie Dogs
Little Lungs
Ina Ina
Kate Ferencz
Inertia
& one more TBA...
The event is accepting $6-$10 donations, although no will be turned away. A tape and CD compilation of the bands performing, as well as many more, will be available for purchase.
The collective that organizes The Big She-Bang is called FOR THE BIRDS. For The Birds is a collective of New York women whose main intent is fostering the creative empowerment of women, as well as the dissemination of feminist projects: art, music, information, and scholarly work. A large part of this feminist info-sharing occurs in the form of a distro and a label imprint. In our distro, we carry writing, art, and music by feminists and women-identified folks. On our label imprint, we continue to publish similar work.
The Big She-Bang was previously a celebration thrown by the Long Island Womyn's Collective. Information on The Big She-Bang 1 & 2 can be found here: http://myspace.com/liwomynscollective
All information on The Big She-Bang 3 & 4 can be found here.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Suicide City sign with The End Records/ New Album "Frenzy" out 8/4
THE END RECORDS Signs Brooklyn's SUICIDE CITY (feat. Members of Biohazard, Kittie); Debut Full-Length 'Frenzy' Out August 4th
New Website Launched for 'Frenzy' - www.suicidecity.com/_frenzy_site/
photo by Marcos Hermes
"Street punk with a greater melodic sense!!" – ALTERNATIVE PRESS
SUICIDE CITY was first conceived when Biohazard vocalist/guitarist Billy Graziadei met Karl Bernholtz, vocalist of the south Florida band The Groovenics. The pair was joined by drummer Danny Lamagna, who had been recommended by members of Sworn Enemy. Soon after, Groovenics guitarist AJ Marchetta was added to the fold, and the lineup was finally rounded out by former Kittie bassist Jennifer Arroyo.
Not the type of band to just wait around for things to happen, SUICIDE CITY self-released an EP, ‘Not My Year,’ in 2005 and has since managed to sell over 7,000 copies sans label support. That year they also saw success in the form of a “Best Unsigned Band” award from East Coast Romper. In 2006 Kerrang! called them “a mesmerizing presence” and said that they had “manic wide eyed energy.” They have also self-produced and released a live DVD, entitled ‘Live From CBGB.’
The band has reputation for consistent and energetic touring, having spent time on the road with the likes of Otep, Taking Back Sunday, Gwar, Danzig, Life of Agony, Birthday Massacre, Mindless Self Indulgence, Despairs Ray, MXPX, Mushroomhead, and others.
Although the individual band members come from wildly different backgrounds, they all share a common passion for music and an unfaltering loyalty to SUICIDE CITY. As Arroyo says, “Suicide City inspires to me to reach new levels of sound and emotion.” Graziadei describes SUICIDE CITY’s sound as “punk rock, dirty rock ‘n roll with some big balls of metal and a touch of manic depression thrown in.” Lamagna’s precise percussion fury adds to the speed and aggression of the band’s sound, but is reigned in when a more melodic sound is required. The layers of Marchetta’s and Graziadei’s guitars succeed in laying down an aggressive onslaught as well as some impressive and unexpected melody while Arroyo’s bass holds down the low end of the party. Bernholtz vocalizes emotional poetry masterfully, and more than matches the music’s energy.
On August 4th, SUICIDE CITY releases their debut full-length effort, entitled ‘Frenzy,’ via Brooklyn label THE END RECORDS. “‘Frenzy’ is such an eclectic blend of music,” says Marchetta. “This band is unafraid and unapologetic about what we create, and because of that we have an album with a really wide musical landscape.” Graziadei points out, “In our short time together, Suicide City has achieved more on our own than most bands do in their whole career with the help of a label.” Perhaps Bernholtz sums it up best: “Suicide City thrives on making people happy and smile through our music without having to candy coat anything. Life does not ‘suck and then you die.’ Life is great, dangerous, exciting, strange, and then you die. I guess that’s what we’re trying to portray with our music.”
SUICIDE CITY is:
Kalle Bernholtz - Vocals
Jennifer "Ms.JennCity" Arroyo - Bass, Vocals
Billy Graziadei - Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals
A.J. Marchetta - Guitar
Dan Lamagna - Drums
SUICIDE CITY on the web:
www.suicidecity.com/_frenzy_site/
www.myspace.com/suicidecity
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth to play Darfur Benefit TONIGHT in NYC, plus free mp3's
"Eight piece band Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth, from Asbury Park, NJ, will be in New York city on April 9th to take part in a benefit concert for the Darfur Rehabilitation project. The show will take place in a small capacity seated theatre at the Duplex, 61 Christopher St., New York, New York 10014. Performances will start early at 6:30 and be finished by 9:00. A $10.00 donation will be collected to benefit the Darfur Rehabilitation Project. The show will feature a set from Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth as well as Amy Marie Keller and Kenny Woods.
The Darfur Rehabilitation Project (DRP) was founded by a group of Darfurians living in the U.S., and deeply concerned about the human rights tragedy occurring in their homeland in western Sudan. DRP is working to unify the voices of Darfurians everywhere and bring increased international attention to bear on the situation there. Longer term, DRP will work to achieve conflict resolution and reconciliation among the ethnic groups in Darfur. DRP fosters the development of democratic institutions and respect for human rights. This event hopes to bring further exposure to Darfur and the on going struggle of it’s people. Overall press coverage of the Darfur genocide has been inadequate. There are still so many Americans that don't understand the urgency of the situation because it hasn't been covered extensively enough in the media. More information can be found at http://www.darfurrehab.org
Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth will be releasing an LP in June called L’avenir. There are MP3s and streaming content from the new release at http://www.myspace.com/themouthtomouth as well as 2 new MP3s at http://www.onceagreatsurgeon.org
The following night on April 10th Rachel Ade from Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth will be performing with her other project Out like lambs at Death By Audio in Brooklyn. On the same night Montagna will be playing a free show at O’tooles inside Asbury Park’s Convention hall."
http://www.darfurrehab.org/
http://www.onceagreatsurgeon.org
The Darfur Rehabilitation Project (DRP) was founded by a group of Darfurians living in the U.S., and deeply concerned about the human rights tragedy occurring in their homeland in western Sudan. DRP is working to unify the voices of Darfurians everywhere and bring increased international attention to bear on the situation there. Longer term, DRP will work to achieve conflict resolution and reconciliation among the ethnic groups in Darfur. DRP fosters the development of democratic institutions and respect for human rights. This event hopes to bring further exposure to Darfur and the on going struggle of it’s people. Overall press coverage of the Darfur genocide has been inadequate. There are still so many Americans that don't understand the urgency of the situation because it hasn't been covered extensively enough in the media. More information can be found at http://www.darfurrehab.org
Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth will be releasing an LP in June called L’avenir. There are MP3s and streaming content from the new release at http://www.myspace.com/themouthtomouth as well as 2 new MP3s at http://www.onceagreatsurgeon.org
The following night on April 10th Rachel Ade from Montagna and the Mouth to Mouth will be performing with her other project Out like lambs at Death By Audio in Brooklyn. On the same night Montagna will be playing a free show at O’tooles inside Asbury Park’s Convention hall."
http://www.darfurrehab.org/
http://www.onceagreatsurgeon.org
Monday, April 6, 2009
OTEP signs to Victory Records, New Album "Smash the Control Machine" due August 18th
VICTORY RECORDS signs OTEP to recording, merchandising and publishing deal
"Smash The Control Machine" in stores August 18th, 2009
CHICAGO, IL – VICTORY RECORDS has signed Los Angeles recording artist OTEP. OTEP's all encompassing musical approach coupled with her shaman like artistic qualities and other creative musings have lead to over half a million albums sold over the course of three studio albums. Singer, songwriter, renegade Otep Shamaya describes the band's music as "...a total and complete mutiny on the senses. We are a fusion band by nature, inspired by many styles and tones from a variety of musical genres- rock, punk, metal, hip-hop, spoken word, jazz and classic rock. We never allow the antiquated limits of a genre confine or restrict us. Our music is universal and does not belong nor can it be contained in a nice, neat, little box."
The first release under the new alliance is OTEP's highly anticipated fourth full-length studio album "Smash the Control Machine". The new studio album will be released August 18, 2009. Ms. Shamaya says of the album, "The economic crisis is hitting every working family in this country. The album and its title track, "Smash The Control Machine", will lay bare the greed and corruption that fostered this calamity, but will also focus on the undying spirit of the working class that always fights the good fight. The title is a line from a William S. Burrough's poem. It is my intention to create an album that serves every head of the hydra that is OTEP. From poetry, to politics, to shock and awe, to sex and righteousness, to standing up and fighting back. Like the mystical symbol of the Ouroboros (the sacred serpent swallowing its tail) all things will be brought back to circle."
OTEP was originally signed after only four shows, without a demo, strictly on the power of the band's live performance. Sharon Osbourne offered the unsigned act a spot on the 2001 Ozzfest Tour leading to three appearances on the festival.
The band's leader, Otep Shamaya, is well respected for her lyrical content and dramatic live performances. She has also published two books of poetry, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2008, is a gifted painter and Revolver Magazine compared OTEP to Woodie Guthrie and Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine) for her fusing of political activism and music. Some of the primary groups that she supports are RAINN, Carbon Rally, PETA and WSPA. She is also an accomplished television personality having appeared on HBO's "Def Poetry" (twice), Bravo's "Date My Ex" and TLC's "L.A. Ink".
Otep had this to say about signing with VICTORY, "When I received the news of a possible OTEP/VICTORY alliance I could swear I felt the sky tremble. This triumvirate (of myself, my manager Jack Ponti and Victory Records) is going to be a terrifying coalition for some and a righteous confederation for others. For me, this is exactly the kind of circumstance I have been waiting for. I believe my creative, intellectual and political instincts and inclinations will flourish alongside the fertile minds of Jack Ponti, Tony Brummel and the amazing staff at Victory."
Victory Records Founder Tony Brummel said, "Signing an artist of OTEP's caliber, intelligence, work ethic and artistic diversity sensibly expands our diverse and formidable roster. I am personally enamored by her work and believe that she has yet to realize a fraction of her potential. More importantly, her art and music have crucial meaning in a time when people need change, hope and something to believe in. We have the tools, she has the material and together we will build a culturally formidable fortress."
Manager Jack Ponti had this to add, "It both thrills and honors me to be working with OTEP and Victory Records. In my thirty years in this business, it's always been about the proper "marriage". I cannot convey how excited I am about the possibilities of these daunting forces joining together in what promises to be a thunderous union."
In addition to lending her support to numerous groups and causes (some being the genocide in Darfur, Women's and artists' rights, Marriage Equality, the war in the Congo and support of President Obama), Ms. Shamaya, an accomplished, captivating and astute technophile, has started the social networks "All Shapes and Sizes", along with "Girls Out Now". On December 21, 2008 she created a popular and highly trafficked blog entitled, "I'm Not A Monster". The site was an instant success and a reliable source for current events and her latest musings. Her loyal and passionate fan base are active followers of her frequent Facebook and Twitter postings. Coupled with Victory's proprietary marketing and promotional platforms (VicTorV, VictorStream, VictoryMetal and VictorME) a truly interactive and real-time artist/fan/label fusion has been realized for selling music in 2009.
In closing Otep wanted to add the following quote from Sylvia Plath:
"I don't believe that the meek will inherit the earth: the meek get ignored and trampled. They decompose in the bloody soil of war, of business, of art, and they rot into the warm ground under the spring rains. It is the bold, the loud-mouthed, the cruel, the vital, the revolutionaries, the might in arms and will, who march over the soft patient flesh that lies beneath their cleated boots."
www.otep.com
ABOUT VICTORY RECORDS
Victory Records, Inc. is the top independent rock label in the United States and one of the world's leading, privately held, independent record companies.
www.victoryrecords.com
www.anothervictory.com
www.VictoryRecordsProperties.com
"Smash The Control Machine" in stores August 18th, 2009
CHICAGO, IL – VICTORY RECORDS has signed Los Angeles recording artist OTEP. OTEP's all encompassing musical approach coupled with her shaman like artistic qualities and other creative musings have lead to over half a million albums sold over the course of three studio albums. Singer, songwriter, renegade Otep Shamaya describes the band's music as "...a total and complete mutiny on the senses. We are a fusion band by nature, inspired by many styles and tones from a variety of musical genres- rock, punk, metal, hip-hop, spoken word, jazz and classic rock. We never allow the antiquated limits of a genre confine or restrict us. Our music is universal and does not belong nor can it be contained in a nice, neat, little box."
The first release under the new alliance is OTEP's highly anticipated fourth full-length studio album "Smash the Control Machine". The new studio album will be released August 18, 2009. Ms. Shamaya says of the album, "The economic crisis is hitting every working family in this country. The album and its title track, "Smash The Control Machine", will lay bare the greed and corruption that fostered this calamity, but will also focus on the undying spirit of the working class that always fights the good fight. The title is a line from a William S. Burrough's poem. It is my intention to create an album that serves every head of the hydra that is OTEP. From poetry, to politics, to shock and awe, to sex and righteousness, to standing up and fighting back. Like the mystical symbol of the Ouroboros (the sacred serpent swallowing its tail) all things will be brought back to circle."
OTEP was originally signed after only four shows, without a demo, strictly on the power of the band's live performance. Sharon Osbourne offered the unsigned act a spot on the 2001 Ozzfest Tour leading to three appearances on the festival.
The band's leader, Otep Shamaya, is well respected for her lyrical content and dramatic live performances. She has also published two books of poetry, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2008, is a gifted painter and Revolver Magazine compared OTEP to Woodie Guthrie and Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the Machine) for her fusing of political activism and music. Some of the primary groups that she supports are RAINN, Carbon Rally, PETA and WSPA. She is also an accomplished television personality having appeared on HBO's "Def Poetry" (twice), Bravo's "Date My Ex" and TLC's "L.A. Ink".
Otep had this to say about signing with VICTORY, "When I received the news of a possible OTEP/VICTORY alliance I could swear I felt the sky tremble. This triumvirate (of myself, my manager Jack Ponti and Victory Records) is going to be a terrifying coalition for some and a righteous confederation for others. For me, this is exactly the kind of circumstance I have been waiting for. I believe my creative, intellectual and political instincts and inclinations will flourish alongside the fertile minds of Jack Ponti, Tony Brummel and the amazing staff at Victory."
Victory Records Founder Tony Brummel said, "Signing an artist of OTEP's caliber, intelligence, work ethic and artistic diversity sensibly expands our diverse and formidable roster. I am personally enamored by her work and believe that she has yet to realize a fraction of her potential. More importantly, her art and music have crucial meaning in a time when people need change, hope and something to believe in. We have the tools, she has the material and together we will build a culturally formidable fortress."
Manager Jack Ponti had this to add, "It both thrills and honors me to be working with OTEP and Victory Records. In my thirty years in this business, it's always been about the proper "marriage". I cannot convey how excited I am about the possibilities of these daunting forces joining together in what promises to be a thunderous union."
In addition to lending her support to numerous groups and causes (some being the genocide in Darfur, Women's and artists' rights, Marriage Equality, the war in the Congo and support of President Obama), Ms. Shamaya, an accomplished, captivating and astute technophile, has started the social networks "All Shapes and Sizes", along with "Girls Out Now". On December 21, 2008 she created a popular and highly trafficked blog entitled, "I'm Not A Monster". The site was an instant success and a reliable source for current events and her latest musings. Her loyal and passionate fan base are active followers of her frequent Facebook and Twitter postings. Coupled with Victory's proprietary marketing and promotional platforms (VicTorV, VictorStream, VictoryMetal and VictorME) a truly interactive and real-time artist/fan/label fusion has been realized for selling music in 2009.
In closing Otep wanted to add the following quote from Sylvia Plath:
"I don't believe that the meek will inherit the earth: the meek get ignored and trampled. They decompose in the bloody soil of war, of business, of art, and they rot into the warm ground under the spring rains. It is the bold, the loud-mouthed, the cruel, the vital, the revolutionaries, the might in arms and will, who march over the soft patient flesh that lies beneath their cleated boots."
www.otep.com
ABOUT VICTORY RECORDS
Victory Records, Inc. is the top independent rock label in the United States and one of the world's leading, privately held, independent record companies.
www.victoryrecords.com
www.anothervictory.com
www.VictoryRecordsProperties.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Kevin Devine to release new cd in April, headline tour in works
Carnival by Kevin Devine
LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2009 - "Ranging from a whispered hum to a cathartic holler and boiling over with his skillful wordsmithery, Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band's Brother's Blood will be released April 28 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. The first for the label and the fifth album in Devine's impressive oeuvre, the LP furthers his adventures in exploring new stylistic territory and reflects the diverse talent and contributions of his musical handymen, The Goddamn Band.
Testament to Devine's sonic ambidexterity, Brother's Blood showcases the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter's versatility and range, one that has afforded him the unique privilege of capturing the hearts of fans of a variety of genres. Case in point, in the last two years he's played nearly 600 shows with a dizzying mix of artists ranging from Rachel Yamagata to She & Him and the All-American Rejects to Manchester Orchestra. That's in addition to his packed-out headline gigs and his guest appearances with friends Brand New and Okkervil River during their individual sets at Lollapalooza 2008.
Just as much as Devine loves the road he has an equal fondness for the studio, and in the midst of all his globetrotting, he cooked up Brother's Blood. A confident mission statement about conscience, culture and personality, the album is resounding evidence of his impressive maturation as musician. Recorded at Williamsburg Headgear Studios with his Goddamn Band (Brian Bonz on keys & percussion, Chris Bracco on bass, Mike Skinner on drums, Russell Smith on guitar, and Mike Strandberg on guitar), Devine deliberately ceded more control of arrangement to his players, hoping to affect a more live, full-band feel for the first time on record.
Lead single "I Could Be With Anyone" is a charging and hook-heavy pop song equally indebted to The Cars and Superchunk while the title track is a massive and dynamic song fueled by epic guitar freakouts in the vein of Neil Young and Built To Spill. Meanwhile, opener "All Of Everything, Erased" shows off Devine's quieter side as he lays a bed of nimble and rhythmic finger-picking and vividly describes a world fed up with humanity. "Fever Moon" is a sultry, Latin-influenced meditation on lust and its consequences that wouldn't seem out of place on a 1970s Leonard Cohen album.
While Devine and co. are gearing back up for the road, they'll offer a sneak peak into the new material this March at SXSW. They will celebrate the album's arrival with a hometown show at NYC's Bowery Ballroom Friday, April 24 with a full headline tour to follow shortly after."
LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2009 - "Ranging from a whispered hum to a cathartic holler and boiling over with his skillful wordsmithery, Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band's Brother's Blood will be released April 28 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. The first for the label and the fifth album in Devine's impressive oeuvre, the LP furthers his adventures in exploring new stylistic territory and reflects the diverse talent and contributions of his musical handymen, The Goddamn Band.
Testament to Devine's sonic ambidexterity, Brother's Blood showcases the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter's versatility and range, one that has afforded him the unique privilege of capturing the hearts of fans of a variety of genres. Case in point, in the last two years he's played nearly 600 shows with a dizzying mix of artists ranging from Rachel Yamagata to She & Him and the All-American Rejects to Manchester Orchestra. That's in addition to his packed-out headline gigs and his guest appearances with friends Brand New and Okkervil River during their individual sets at Lollapalooza 2008.
Just as much as Devine loves the road he has an equal fondness for the studio, and in the midst of all his globetrotting, he cooked up Brother's Blood. A confident mission statement about conscience, culture and personality, the album is resounding evidence of his impressive maturation as musician. Recorded at Williamsburg Headgear Studios with his Goddamn Band (Brian Bonz on keys & percussion, Chris Bracco on bass, Mike Skinner on drums, Russell Smith on guitar, and Mike Strandberg on guitar), Devine deliberately ceded more control of arrangement to his players, hoping to affect a more live, full-band feel for the first time on record.
Lead single "I Could Be With Anyone" is a charging and hook-heavy pop song equally indebted to The Cars and Superchunk while the title track is a massive and dynamic song fueled by epic guitar freakouts in the vein of Neil Young and Built To Spill. Meanwhile, opener "All Of Everything, Erased" shows off Devine's quieter side as he lays a bed of nimble and rhythmic finger-picking and vividly describes a world fed up with humanity. "Fever Moon" is a sultry, Latin-influenced meditation on lust and its consequences that wouldn't seem out of place on a 1970s Leonard Cohen album.
While Devine and co. are gearing back up for the road, they'll offer a sneak peak into the new material this March at SXSW. They will celebrate the album's arrival with a hometown show at NYC's Bowery Ballroom Friday, April 24 with a full headline tour to follow shortly after."
Friday, August 1, 2008
Free Genki Shock Concert featuring Aesma Daeva & Me Talk Pretty @ Club Europa in Brooklyn 9/7
GENKI SHOCK TO PRESENT “SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION” CONCERT ON SEPTEMBER 7TH IN BROOKLYN
By: Star ChildBROOKLYN, N.Y. (August 1, 2008) – Genki Shock International will present “Symphony of Destruction,” an evening of metal and hardrock on Sunday, September 7 at Club Europa in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The concert will feature metal opera band, Aesma Daeva with Me Talk Pretty, KHZ, DMD, Travesty, Dudes of Doom, Target Earth, and a surprise guest.
“The shows keep getting better and better,” said Genki Shock founder Zak Novak. “The more work we do, the more recognition we receive, and it seems easier to get bands to play for us because of that. I am really excited about this one. Really hot bands, again.”
Aesma Daeva’s Lori will be in Poland with Therion, so Melissa Ferlaak (ex-Visions of Atlantis) will fill in on lead vocals for this show.
Genki Shock was founded on February 11, 2007. It started with Zak sponsoring Japanese events, festivals, and concerts, where he worked closely with major Japanese/ American newspapers, like the Daily Sun. The organization was a major sponsor for Japan Nite, a yearly concert held at the Knitting Factory in New York City.
“It was run by my inspiration, Audrey Kimura Benten,” said Novak. “She brings awesome Japanese punk bands to New York.”
As a result of the event, Novak got calls from promoters on the west coast to help promote a show. The show was held on June 19, 2007 at Knitting Factory and featured Swinging Popsicle from Tokyo, Japan.
“But ever since, I have been putting on shows alone, with no needed support, and having great hospitality for everyone and treating everyone with much respect,” said Novak.
Zak invests his time and money to put these free shows together, for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone. He’s working closely with Club Europa’s Robert Johnson to put on this show.
“No one benefits, but the bands and the fans,” said Novak. “I pay the venue, the bands, and the kids get in free.”
The shows Genki Shock has sponsored or organized includes:
• March 11, 2007: Sponsor for Japan Nite. It was an Audrey Benton show.
• August 7, 2007: Sponsor for Audrey Benten. Benten/ Tokyo event at Knitting Factory in NYC with GO! GO! 7188.
• October 26, 2008: Genki Shocks first official show. Halloween Music Festival, “The Witching Hour,” featuring Echostream, Leiana, Ghost Orgy, Phillip Eno and Kiyomi.
• March 1, 2008: 89.5 FM WSOU and Genki Shock Present “A Lovers Nightmare.” featuring Marc Rizzo, Mahavator, Echostream, Leiana, and more at Club Europa.
• March 16, 2008: Major sponsor for Japan Nite at Knitting Factory in NYC.
• April 11, 2008: Mahavatar, Kite Operations, Travesty, Cheap Perfume and local Korean Bands at KV Open Center in Flushing, Queens.
• July 11 & 12, 2008: 2 day festival! Genki Shock Presents “Tora Tora Tora,” featuring Jucifer, Moja, Suicide City, Merauder, Travesty, Mahavatar, and Black Water Rising. s
“Genki Shock’s goal is to give amazing concerts in a beautiful setting,” said Novak. “I want the bands to feel good and the fans to enjoy the night.”
Genki Shock is committed to making all its shows free and all ages.
Club Europa is located on 98 Meserole Ave (at Manhattan Ave) in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N.Y. Take the G train to the Nassau Ave. stop, walk one block north to Meserole Ave. and Manhattan Ave to arrive to the venue.
AESMA DAEVA
Aesma Daeva has been delivering the finest metal opera since its formation in 1998. Lead singer Lori Lewis’ voice is captivating and eloquent. The band is rounded out by John Prassas on guitar, Chris Quinn on bass, and Tim Klatt on drums. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota this act incorporates world instruments into their sound. They have performed with H.I.M, Therion, and Kamelot. The band is recommended for fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Epica.
ME TALK PRETTY
Me Talk Pretty is led by Romanian-Armenian vocalist, Julia Preotu, along with guitarist Leon Lyazidi, AJ Pappas and Nate Meng on bass, and James Kluz on drums. The band’s latest 5-song EP “Ruby,” is filled with powerful, melodic and catchy rock tracks. Me Talk Pretty are this year’s 2008 Sabian Dream Spot Band Contest Winners. They’re touring all summer long on the Vans Warped Tour.
kHz
kHz is Raina on vocals, Pull on guitar, keyboards, and programming, Will Wood on bass, and Joe Migz on drums. This New York hard rock outfit released “Disconnected” in July. The album is filled with 15 tracks of passionate melodies, and crunching guitars with soft and screaming vocals. Two tracks also features Dave Navarro on guitar. The band is influenced by The Cure, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, The Deftones, and Marilyn Manson.
DMD
DMD is a Brooklyn-based metal/ experimental rock outfit.
TRAVESTY
Travesty is a three-piece metal outfit from New York.
DUDES OF DOOM
Dudes of Doom is a metal band from New York.
TARGET EARTH
Target Earth is a Black Sabbath cover band.
ABOUT GENKI SHOCK:
Genki Shock International is a music organization formed February 2007, devoted to putting on free, all ages concerts in NYC and Brooklyn featuring eclectic, hard rock and metal acts from the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Originally starting as a meet-up group, it exploded into a place where, founder Zak Novak put on concerts. Genki Shock is based out of Queens, NY.
For more information, http://japanese.meetup.com/375/ or www.europalive.net
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