WARNER BROS. RECORDS TO RELEASE RACHAEL YAMAGATA
July 12, 2008
Warner Bros. Records will release Rachael Yamagata: A Record In Two Parts…Elephants and Teeth Sinking Into Heart on October 7th, 2008.
The CD, as its title suggests, contains two parts. The first, Elephants, is the darker and more vulnerable of the two. It plays like a film score, with orchestral transitions that expand as the songs progress. The more guitar-driven Teeth Sinking Into Heart is grittier and more defiantly cynical. Underscored by Rachael’s husky alto and expressive piano (and now guitar) playing, the two parts, when taken together, present a snapshot of the emotions that revolve around heartbreak and the inevitable challenges of relationships.
Of the album’s 14 tracks, 11 were produced by Nebraska-based Mike Mogis, the multi-instrumentalist and producer known for his work with Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley and The Faint. Two tracks, “What If I Leave” and “Horizon,” were produced by John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band) who also produced Rachael’s debut album, 2004’s Happenstance. The album also features guest appearances by singer-songwriters Ray Lamontagne and Azure Ray’s Maria Taylor, and Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine.
INTRODUCTING MERCURY/ISLAND DEF JAM RECORDING ARTIST: ONE BLOCK RADIUS
July 12, 2008
A combination of old and new school, with a sound that combines pop, R&B and hip-hop, One Block Radius is comprised of three music veterans ready to make their mark on their major label debut for Mercury/Island Def Jam.
LINE 6 GUITAR TONE LINKS WITH GUITAR HERO
July 12, 2008
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Line 6, Inc. announced today that Guitar Hero® World Tour for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will integrate Line 6’s guitar tone technology, enabling gamers to use amps, cabs and effects from the world-renown Line 6 POD® in the game’s Music Studio.
STOLI PLAYS A LIVE GIG WITH TRACI ROOT
July 12, 2008
This week I got to hang with Traci Root in her hometown of Nashville, TN. Traci was introduced by Skope’s good friend & mentor Steve Waite from the band, Sweetbird. Traci’s sound is R&B fusion with various genres mixed in. We talk about gas prices, the Internet, religion, marriage, and much more!
TUPAC’S HOMIE C-BO NEW ALBUM / STREAMS / FREE MP3
July 12, 2008
West Coast Mafia Records continues to build on their impressive track record in the rap game with the first of two August releases from the Californian rap icon C-Bo. West Side Riders 4 drops on August 5th and is the first release under the label’s new distribution deal with independent powerhouse, KOCH.
DIDDY AND CASSIE BROKE UP?
July 12, 2008
Though they never confirmed they were a couple, Diddy and Cassie are no longer together. According to UsMagazine.com, when reporters recently asked her to confirm breakup rumors, the 21-year-old said, “I will confirm that rumor.” Cassie also said that she wasn’t seeing anyone special at the moment. But that same night, a person saw the apparently broken up pair “slipping out” together from a party they both attended.
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE SINGER IS NOT DEAD
July 12, 2008
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way is not dead! A rumor saying just that began Friday morning in what now seems to be part of an Internet hoax. All that’s left of the death speculation is a trail of comments on various Web sites like Last.fm and Wikipedia as AbosolutePunk.net has confirmed that the singer is still with us.
QUOTED: SARA BAREILLES HAD THE FEAR
July 12, 2008
It can either be a perk or one of the worst moments of your life, but when you’re a musician, you’re gonna have to get up on stage and perform live. Sara Bareilles spoke to us about getting over stage fright and finding her true performing self when she’s under a spotlight.
“People have a real fear of performing and I had that same thing. I mean, I loved performing, but it took a long time to feel like you could just be yourself on stage and not be so overwhelmed by the energy of performing, almost being so self-critical that you couldn’t be yourself.”
Sara Bareilles will soon be hitting the road with Maroon 5 and Counting Crows. It kicks off July 25th in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
SNOOP DOGG REMIXING JOHNNY CASH
July 12, 2008
Snoop Dogg must really like wearing a ten gallon hat. After releasing his country music debut, the Doggfather has stayed within the genre to remix Johnny Cash’s “I Walk The Line.” For the task, Snoop had help from Teddy Riely and DJ Quick. The song will appear on Johnny Cash Remixed, which will be out October 14th. And on a side note, Snoop and Matthew Knowles are two of the albums executive producers.
COLD WAR KIDS NEW ALBUM / TOUR DATES
July 12, 2008
After giving fans a taste of what’s to come at last month’s stellar Celebrate Brooklyn performance, Cold War Kids announce details of their highly anticipated sophomore album. An impressive and lushly textured follow-up to their critically acclaimed robbers & cowards (2006), Loyalty To Loyalty will be released on Downtown Records in September ‘08.
Dates in Full:
08/22/08 Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA
08/23/08 Sunset Junction Festival, Los Angeles, CA
08/24/08 Les Schwab Amp, Bend, OR
09/20/08 Street Scene, San Diego, CA
09/27/08 Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
09/28/08 Richards on Richards, Vancouver, Canada
09/29/08 The Showbox at the Market, Seattle, WA
10/01/08 The Neurolux, Boise, ID
10/02/08 In The Venue, Salt Lake City, UT
10/03/08 Boulder Theatre, Boulder, CO
10/10/08 Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN
10/11/08 Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL
10/14/08 Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
10/15/08 Webster Hall, NYC
10/16/08 Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
10/17/08 Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
10/18/08 Nightclub 9:30, Washington, D.C.
10/20/08 Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC
10/21/08 Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN
10/23/08 Lola’s, Ft. Worth, TX
10/24/08 Emo’s Alt. Lounge-Outside, Austin, TX
10/25/08 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
10/26/08 Voodoo Music Experience, New Orleans, LA
