T-PAIN GOES DIGITAL WITH NEW RECORD LABEL
June 2, 2008
World renowned producer and No. 1 hit selling artist T-Pain steps into the forefront of the digital music world with the launch of his full service, independent record label, Nappy Boy Digital.
TANYA MORGAN NEW EP DETAILS / FREE MP3 HERE
June 2, 2008
“The last time Brooklyn and Cincinnati got together a classic was made. We are Tanya Morgan. Welcome to The Bridge. You coming over with us?” - Tanya Morgan
NEW VIDEO HERE FROM TORONTO’S AYAH
June 2, 2008
After a sell out show and hugely successful video release party promoting the impending release of her Problem Woman mixtape, available for free download as of today, Canadian songstress Ayah has yet to hit her top speed.
Shot on the streets of Toronto, Pusha Man is the first video that Ayah has worked on in all capacities including as a performer. “I was really excited to shoot the video and be so hands on with it in all aspects, not many people have that opportunity,” she explained. “Then to see your ideas come to life and be recieved like it has, makes the process even better.”
“Pusha Man”:
RIP: BO DIDDLEY (1928-2008)
June 2, 2008
On June 2, 2008, Bo Diddley died at 79 of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. Here is a statement from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame CEO regarding the passing of Bo Diddley:
“Bo Diddley is one of the seminal American guitarists and an architect of the rock and roll sound,” said Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. “His unique guitar work, indelible rhythms,inventive songwriting and larger-than-life personality make him an immortal author of the American Songbook.”
ANDRE WILLIAMS NEW ALBUM DETAILS - 7/29/08
June 2, 2008
Traveling from Chicago to New Orleans on the mainline, R&B cult hero Andre “Mr. Rhythm” Williams has teamed with the Crescent City’s hedonistic barroom punks The New Orleans Hellhounds. The ‘hounds share several bandmembers with the notorious Morning 40 Federation, a band of alcoholic miscreants whose shows have more in common with demolition derbies than actual concerts. Like the unique city his backing boys call home, ‘Dre has been dirty, down, broke and pushed to the edge of oblivion more than once, but both have managed to keep a glint in their eye and a strut in their step. The original Black Godfather wants us all to know on “Can You Deal With it?” that he can still get around and get down with a Hellhound Sound that’s as thick as an August night in the bayou.
This is some heavy punk-soul, brothers and sisters. Andre’s in firm voice, from his sly, come-hither leer on “Hear Ya Dance” to his guttural and guttery yowl on “Never Had A Problem”, to the downright TUFF throw down on “If You Leave Me.” The Hellhounds, with their fat horns, fuzzed out guitars and crack rhythm section, provide backing with all the subtlety of a bike chain beatdown. Add to the mix the Ninth Ward mad scientist virtuoso oddball genius Quintron on organ and this band lays down a serious base coat of soulful wallop befitting the legacy of Andre. You have been duly warned, oh seekers of the rock, that this record has more grind in it than a 3 am cup of diner coffee.
For those of you who might not be as hip to Andre Williams as you should, here’s a quick primer. “Mr. Rhythm” (a nickname given to him by none other than Redd Foxx) is a R&B legend and you may not even know it. He wrote “Shake A Tail Feather,” and wrote and sang such ur-raunch classics as “Bacon Fat” (covered by the Cramps), “Greasy Chicken,” and the epitome of cautionary tales about little girls, “Jail Bait.” He worked at Motown and Fortune and with Ike Turner. Yeah, baby.
After a few hard years in… er…retirement, he stormed back a few years ago with a record of smutty garage punk recorded with members of the Demolition Doll Rods and the Dirt-Bombs. For Bloodshot, he recorded the LP “Red Dirt” with Canadian guitar geniuses the Sadies, and a 7″ single “Jet Black Daddy, Lily White Woman” with Detroit’s 2 Star Tabernacle, which featured a very young, very-pre-White Stripes Jack White. Andre was also the subject of a documentary film “Agile, Mobile and Hostile” that premiered at 2008’s SXSW Film Festival.
And now he’s back for another round with this fine addition to his canon of carnal coolness. He’s here to tell it like it is. With a nod, a wink, a chuckle, and a rousing HELL YEAH! ‘Dre and New Orleans. Two fighters. Yes, we can deal with that.
BRAND NEW FREE DOWNLOAD FROM DONNY GOIMES
June 2, 2008
Donny Goines is never one to dream. Locking himself in the studio to work with Dame Grease on his impending project Minute After Midnight.
STOLI GETS READY TO PARTY WITH STEALING JANE
June 2, 2008
Straight out of Long Island, NY comes Stealing Jane. This band is coming up in the ranks and have got quite a buzz behind them. The boys will be playing Skope Live! Summer Bash in Cambridge, MA on 7/25 sponsored by AMP Energy! Stoli sat down with Bryce Larsen, lead vocals and rhythm guitar, to talk about the show and much more!
MARS VOLTA SEPTEMBER DATES HERE
June 2, 2008
Upon completion of their current trek through Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe, The Mars Volta will return to the U.S. for a run of headline dates beginning September 12 in Columbus and capped off by an appearance at the Austin City Limits festival.
Confirmed dates are as follows:
September 12 Columbus, OH LC AMPHITHEATER
September 14 Boston, MA ORPHEUM THEATER
September 17 New York, NY HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
September 20 Philadelphia, PA ELECTRIC FACTORY
September 23 Asheville, NC ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER
September 24 Atlanta, GA TABERNACLE
September 26 Austin, TX AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVAL
DRUMMER RYAN SEAMAN JOINS THE BROBECKS
June 2, 2008
Ryan Seaman (former drummer of I Am Ghost) has joined Salt Lake City’s The Brobecks.
Ryan has been drumming since the age of 15, first with SLC locals The Teen Tragedies, then joining as the only male member of The Eyeliners. After moving to LA in 2003, Ryan played in a few bands before permanently joining I Am Ghost on Epitaph Records. After his exit from the band in late 2007, he was recruited by various bands as a studio and tour drummer, including his latest stint drumming for MySpace Drag-Pop sensation Jeffree Star.
Seaman says of joining The Brobecks, “I’m so excited to be a part of such a unique and exciting band. It feels great to be playing with a bunch of young, talented people who know what they want out of life, and are genuinely excited to be playing music. This is the band I’ve always wanted to be a part of.”
The Brobecks, described by Spin as “Adorable, intelligent indie pop,” will be playing Utah Radio Station X96’s “Big Ass Show” on September 6th, with other bands will be announced in the weeks to come. The band will also be shooting a video for “2nd Boys Will Be First Choice” with director Greg Johnson.
LIVE VIDEO OF LADY GAGA / NEW VIDEO
June 2, 2008
Interscope Records artist Lady GaGa has recently released her first video for the single “Just Dance” from her debut album coming this summer entitled The Fame.
Check out this video of Lady GaGa’s live experience:
“Just Dance” video:
http://www.ladygaga.com
http://www.interscope.com/ladygaga
