StarBeat Music & TJO Presents release free compilation, All These Noises: Volume 1

SBM:003: All These Noises: Volume 1

StarBeat Music and TJO Presents are excited to offer “All These Noises: Volume 1,” a highly curated assortment of sounds generated by both companies musical families—extending from the immediate NY/NJ area, to Massachusetts, Tennessee and California. The Newark, NJ label and Brooklyn, NY consulting firm have found 20 of the best local artists who deserve new ears for an ongoing series called All These Noises. The compilation is now available as a digital download through bandcamp for free or donation, whatever your kind heart will barter for, at www.allthesenoises.bandcamp.com

Each and every artist on this compilation perpetually strive to reach new ears and eyes across the country. This compilation is a tribute to that work ethic and has become the soundtrack to many rides back and forth from Newark to Brooklyn as we pushed collectively to finish this project. The compilation features previously unreleased tracks from Bern & the Brights, Future of the Party and La Fin Absolute du Monde.

The compilation release show will be Wednesday, September 19th at The Place, 269 Norman Avenue in Brooklyn, NY featuring Bern & The Brights, Brook Pridemore and Imaginary Friends. You can check out the details here: http://www.starbeatmusic.net/2012/09/all-these-noises-compilation-release.html

All These Noises: Volume 1 
Tracklisting:

StarBeat Music side:
1) Bern & the Brights - War & Games *
2) Melissa & Paul - Oh My
3) Those Mockingbirds - Coast to Coast
4) Black Wine - Flatland
5) Atlas - Stung By A Dead Bee
6) Plastiq Passion- I Can’t Wait
7) Boxed Wine - Molly
8) Future of the Party - Place to Hide *
9) Boy Things - Equations
10) Shayfer James - Weight of the World

TJO Presents side:
11) Auto Defiance - Heart Attack
12) Their Planes Will Block Out The Sun - Teflon Kids
13) La Fin Absolute du Monde - Leave Me in Detroit *
14) Oh! My Blackbird - Maudlin
15) Foreverinmotion - Pulling Away
16) Sleepless Saints - Meditate On It
17) Brook Pridemore - Oh, E!
18) The Swaggerin’ Growlers - All I Want
19) Doug Ratner & the Watchmen- Bomb in the Backseat
20) Denise Barbarita & the Morning Papers - Suckers

* denotes previously unreleased song

The Everymen to release new LP on Oct. 9 on Killing Horse Records, free song download available

Rock'N'Roll gets hardcore when The Everymen are involved. It's exciting to report that Killing Horse Records will be releasing The Everymen's new album, New Jersey Hardcore, on October 9 as a 12'' Vinyl, and CD, and of course digitally. I'm a sucker for the dual co-ed vocals, as well as a good saxophone and frantic r'n'r. This is KHR's 14th release but 1st 12'' vinyl record. Ok, I'll stop nerding out about numbers for a sec and let you know that this band is a 7-piece (oops, did it anyway) rock'n'roll band from the Jersey Shore. Yep, that's right, they know how to have fun.

“Like X if they were from Jersey.” “ They're Jersey Skynyrd! “ “Half Springsteen, half Stooges.”  “A Jersey Shore Jay Reatard.”

My Pet Dragon offer free songs for Valentine's Day to sweeten your day

You know what's sweet? Free things. Yeah, that's right. My Pet Dragon is offering 5 free songs from now until Valentine's Day,  Feb. 14^th. Songs include “U R,” “Siren,” “Darling,” “Majestic Lover,” and “Love Anthem.” Quintessential love mix songs. Grab 'em here.  

Living Days post free Valentine's Day song

Brooklyn darlings Living Days have posted a free download of their song "Take Good Care of My Love."

http://soundcloud.com/livingdays/take-good-care-of-my-love

Happy Valentine's!

The Nico Blues post music video, free LP

The Nico Blues hail from Wayne, New Jersey and NYC. They offer up some pretty cool '90s rock and just released a video for their song "Living Proof." You can also pick up their album, Blame the Boredom, Blame the Basements, for free here: http://www.thenicoblues.com/

The Nico Blues "Living Proof" from The Nico Blues on Vimeo.

Aaron Scott (Attica Attica) creates house show project, launches compilation

Aaran Scott of Attica Attica has created a project called "Please Don't Hang Out in Front of the House" dedicated to house shows. This came as a response to Red Bull's Noise Complaint basement show in New Brunswick, which eventually moved to The Court Tavern. He issued a challenge: musicians had two weeks to create songs in response to this. What came of it was a 21 song compilation cd. The site itself features photos and stories on house shows. Take a look:

http://donthangoutinfrontofthehouse.tumblr.com/

Aaron P (of Chairlift) starts Rewards, touring with Warpaint (mp3's, tour dates)

DOWNLOAD: Rewards- Two Cardinals
DOWNLOAD: Rewards: I Used to

Aaron Pfenning co-founder of the band Chairlift has taken it solo. His new music is called Rewards. Aaron plays all the instruments, plus produces and engineers all the music. He's currently touring in the U.K. with Brooklyn's own We Are Scientists and will come back to the U.S. for an east coast run with L.A's Warpaint.  Make sure to check him out in the stellar sounding Studio or Music Hall. His songs are sunny pleasant, pop with synthesized rhythms, and '80s dark wave vibes. Pretty nice compliment to Warpaint!

Rewards Tour Dates:

Nov 30 - Great Scott - Boston, MA    
Dec 1 - The Studio at Webster Hall - NYC [info]
Dec 2 - Music Hall of Williamsbug - Brooklyn, NY [info]

Dec 3 - Voyeur - Philadelphia, PA    
Dec 4 - Rock and Roll Hotel - Washington, DC    

Black Wine to release new 7'' in December

DOWNLOAD: Black Wine- Pick at Pieces

Black Wine is releasing a new three song 7'' called Dark Energy in December on Don Giovanni. Each songs features lead vocals from each band member. Listen to new song "Pick at Pieces" above with Jeff on vocals. 

Also, see them out at the Don Giovanni Records Night on Dec. 18th at Brighton Bar in Long Branch with Shellshag, Byrds of Paradise, and Big Eyes. 

http://myspace.com/blackwineband

The So So Glos to play 5 boroughs to support new EP (free song, tour dates)

DOWNLOAD: The So So Glos- Lindy Hop

photo by Mel D. Cole

The So So Glos are staying true to their DIY roots as they release their new 5-song EP, Low Back Chain Shift on Oct. 12 via Green Owl. The band is touring the 5 boroughs from Oct. 21-25, including an Oct. 22 Force Field PR CMJ showcase at Piano's. These shows look mighty packed, fun, and awesome.

Along the way, the Glos have earned a reputation for a ripping live show, which they've brought to all-ages clubs, fans' kitchens, scene fundraisers and traditional venues alike. They've also constructed (literally) a new performance space and HQ, Shea Stadium, which has hosted punk rock fetes as well as overnight dance parties with Danceteria and avant 1980s DJs. October brings a fresh EP recorded at the Rare Book Room by Nicolas Vernhes (Deerhunter, Fiery Furnaces, Animal Collective). Naturally, it's named Low Back Chain Shift, after a distinct facet of the New York drawl.

The Five Boroughs Tour:

STATEN ISLAND
Thursday, October 21st
Martini Red w/ The Delay, In Buenos Aires
372 Vanduzer, Staten Island, New York 10304

MANHATTAN
Friday, October 22nd  
Pianos - Force Field PR Showcase w/ Wild Nothing, Violens, Woven Bones, La Sera, Lord Huron
158 Ludlow Street, New York, New York 10002

BROOKLYN
Saturday, October 23rd   
Shea Stadium w/ Weekends, Liquor Store, Woven Bones, Carnivores, Grand Rapids 
20 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, New York 11206

QUEENS
Sunday, October 24th
BBQ Matinee at Silent Barn w/ Patrick Stickles, The Beets, Shilpa Ray, Carnivores, Bad Credit No Credit, 911 Thesaurus, Perpetual Crush, Baby Birds Dont Drink Milk, Paps
917 Wyckoff Avenue, Queens, New York 11385

THE BRONX
Monday, October 25th
Paul Shaffers House w/ Sweet Bulbs, No One & the Somebodies, Electric Tickle Machine, Genuine Imitations
1808 Muliner Ave, Bronx, New York 10462

Darren Hanlon (free download, tour dates including CMJ & Corin Tucker)

DOWNLOAD: Darren Hanlon- All These Things

It's hard not to love Darren Hanlon's accent. His Australian voice is pleasant. When he sings it's lovely. "Staying locked inside all day is no big deal...those things will follow you...their lights will shine bright through..." he sings on "All These Things." The consistent guitar strum is wonderful. The song is from his  folk-rock-pop album, I Will Love You At All.

The record, recorded by Adam Selzer (M Ward, She & Him, The Decemberists), features Rachel Blumberg (Bright Eyes, M Ward, She & Him, The Decemberists) on drums, as well as longtime Portland-based collaborator Cory Gray (Carcrashlander, Norfolk and Western) on keys, was created away from Hanlon’s native home, and was partially written in the studio—a departure for the artist. Reinforcing the album’s sweet nature are more of Portland’s finest—dual female vocalists Shelley Short and Alia Farah. 

He'll perform at Bowery Electric for CMJ on Oct. 21 and 22, and then open for Corin Tucker on Oct. 26 at the esteemed Bowery Ballroom.

See below for tour dates. 

RVIVR in Brooklyn 9/16 & 9/17

Olympia, Washington's, RVIVR featuring members of Latterman, Shorebirds, Hooky, and Glue, will play two shows in Brooklyn this week, one at the bar called Lulu's with Bridge & Tunnel and the other at a loft with Little Lungs. RVIVR play wonderful, heartfelt, pop-punk with dual male and female vocals. You can listen to their new album and download it for free here. These are some incredibly moving and passionate songs. So check them out. They are a prime example of good D.I.Y, pop-punk!

Thursday 9/16 @ Lulu's Bar, 113 Franklin St

Bridge & Tunnel
Rvivr
Marvin Berry & the New Sound
Aye Nako! (formerly Fleabag) 

Starts at 9pm SHARP. Free. 21+

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Friday 9/17 @ 538 Johnson Ave, Apt 201
Rvivr
Little Lungs
The Measure (SA)
The Fish (1st Show!)

Starts at 9 pm SHARP. $5. All Ages

Introducing: NOTAR

 DOWNLOAD: NOTAR- Matador

 

We have an NYC hip-hop artist for you. His name is Notar. His single is "Matador" and you can get it for free above. He's releasing his debut EP on Sept. 28 on Tyrannosaurus Records.

Introducing: Stephen Paul Smoker (former musician for mewithoutYou)

Smoker's music is a soothing pulsating 

'Violent Sun/Violent Fun'

Stephen Paul Smoker, formerly a touring musician for mewithoutYou, The Mint, and Grace Kulp, is now playing his own music in the Chicago area. His new 6-song EP Violent Sun/Violent Fun features a light air of harmony with vocals that are both soothing and weird. The album features strange arrangements and haunting piano. This is definitely not your typical indie rock record. My favorite line is: "will you stop worrying."

You can get a free download of "My Summer's Wanning Glow" here: http://stephenpaulsmoker.com/

Tour: Lightning Bolt & The Dan Deacon Ensemble

DOWNLOAD: Lightning Bolt - "Colossus" 
DOWNLOAD: Dan Deacon - "Get Older"

Providence duo Lightning Bolt and Baltimore's Dan Deacon will tour together in October. Thankfully, the band is hitting up none other than Brooklyn on Oct. 15. Tickets will be available at Desert Island Books, 540 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn on Wed. 9/1 at 5pm. The store is open Mon-Sat from noon-9pm and sun. from noon-7pm.

Lightning Bolt/ Dan Deacon Tour Dates:

THU 10/7 LEXINGTON, KY- Busters
SUN 10/10 CHICAGO, IL- TBA
MON 10/11 TOLEDO, OH- Mickey Finn's
TUE 10/12 TORONTO, ON- Great Hall
WED 10/13 MONTREAL, QC- Cabaret Mile End
THU 10/14 ALBANY, NY- Northern Lights
FRI 10/15 BROOKLYN, NY- Ridgewood Music Hall

Brooklyn Underground releases free comp, host show 9/5

Brooklyn Underground has released Take This Back: Volume 1, a free compilation featuring 20 hardcore, indie, and punk songs. The compilation features up-and-coming bands within these genres including Iron Chic, Caleb Lionheart, The Marine Electric, Late Nite Wars, The Reveling, Transit, Bridge & Tunnel, and more. See "read more" for tracklisting. The release party is on Sept. 5 with The Marine Electric, The Reveling, Man The Change, and others. No cover.

DOWNLOAD COMP.

Australian duo The Fumes playing 4 NYC shows, new album out

DOWNLOAD: The Fumes- Automobile

Two piece rock n' roll bands seem to be all the rage nowadays. There's Japandroids, JEFF: the Brotherhood, The Naked Heroes, and Trophy Wife, among others. But now there's the Fumes, a gritty bluesy rock duo from Australia. The band's new album Automobile dropped this week and features 14 songs that'll comfort your blues. 

The Fumes play two back-to-back 10pm shows at Rockwood Music Hall's stage 2 this Thursday and Friday. That's followed by two Brooklyn dates. Sept. 1st they're at D.I.Y venue Death By Audio, then a gig gig at Rock Shop with Black Bells and TAB: the band (Joe Perry of Aerosmith's son's band who are opening up on the Stone Temple Pilots tour). Tickets are only $8 here. Get out to a show. It looks to be pretty gnarly.

See below for tour dates.

Los Campesinos Announce Fall North American Tour Dates (2 NYC dates)

DOWNLOAD: Los Campesinos- Romance is Boring (Princess Version)

Indie-darlings Los Campesinos have announced a short fall tour this October. The band will perform two dates at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Oct. 15 and 16. 

The band recently released the All's Well That Ends EP. The EP features acoustic versions of four songs from the band's latest album. 

Los Campesinos Tour Dates:


10/08/10 – Toronto, ON @ Wrongbar
10/09/10 – Laval, PQ @ Maison des Arts de Laval
10/10/10 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
10/12/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
10/13/10 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
10/15/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/16/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/17/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
10/18/10 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
10/20/10 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
10/22/10 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
10/23/10 – Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
10/24/10 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
10/26/10 – St. Louis, MO @ Firebird

Free Download: Hurray for the Riff Raff + Tour Dates (including Brooklyn)

DOWNLOAD: Huuray for the Riff Raff- Slow Walk

Hurray for the Riff Raff is a New Orleans based folk/blues rock trio. Some background: 

The band started when a teenaged Alynda Lee Segarra began hopping trains, traveling across the country while learning to play banjo. Eventually she settled in New Orleans, and allowed music to take hold of her life. She quickly embraced the city's community of street musicians, who encouraged her to develop her banjo skills and sing old jazz songs. She was soon performing with traditional jazz bands on the sidewalks of the French Quarter, playing and singing while learning from the music of the city she loves.

They bring delicate wanderings of old souls and spirits from the past into the wide open spaces of consciousness. They are influenced by the sounds of classic country like Hank Williams Sr, 1960's Rock n Roll, and master singer/songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young. 

"Slow Walk" is from the band's latest album Young Blood Blues, released on August 1st. 

They perform at Coco 66 in Brooklyn on Oct. 15 with Sam Doores and the Tumbleweeds. Full tour dates below. 

Album Review: Kagero creates romantic 'Japanese Gypsy Rock'

Kagero- Japanese Gypsy Rock
Electroacoustic/ Flamenco/Rock
Brooklyn, NY
Unsigned

DOWNLOAD: Kagero- My Little Bonita

For fans of: Gogol Bordello, Jose Gonzalez, Acacia Orchestra, gypsy rock

Kagero sounds good. That's no exaggeration. The all-Japanese trio play a style of music that one may not expect. Their debut album, Japanese Gypsy Rock, also an apt description for them highlights the band's diverse influences. They create a concocation of pretty music. Music you can slow dance to. Music you can kiss to. Music you can fall in love with. Romantic music. This romantic tone is apparent in the first song "My Little Bonita." Singer Rob sings "I'm still crazy for you." Short and simple. The words radiate closely to your heart. The acoustic and violin is sweet. The vocals are lovely and crisp. The song is definitely bonita (beautiful). If you like flamenco and Gogol Bordello, then this band is for you! Every song is a gem. The album is available on the band's website here. 

If this sounds like the kind of band you want to see, check them out this Thursday, Aug. 26th at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ with Psychedelphia. 601 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. 8pm. $8, $13. 18+.  Advance tickets available here. 

Band line-up and tracklisting below. 

Amy Bezunartea (free "Doubles" MP3 + new album out in November)

FREE DOWNLOAD: Amy Bezunartea- Doubles 

Amy Bezunartea could sing a baby to sleep. She could make you cry with her soft voice. She could relieve your stress. Her lyrics only cementing the feeling of sadness. "Doubles" is a sad, yet heartfelt song about her "baby" working too many double shifts at work. The song itself is about her baby-- a lovely someone she has in her life, it seems. This Brooklyn singer songwriter is delicate in the best way with this single. The lyrics are slow and clear and so lovely, that I felt the need to trascribe them (see below).  

The single is from Bezunartea's upcoming release on Kiam Records titled Restaurants and Bars, due out on November 2nd. Grab a free download of the song by left clicking and then hitting "save as." You can simply stream the song by clicking the link.