Timothy Simpson: Love Song
May 8, 2008
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Love Song: Timothy Simpson From his album “Timothy Simpson” From Lakeland, Florida Timothy Simpson has just released his self-titled second album. This is an impressive feat for anyone, but even more so for Simpson, who handles writing, recording, promotion and booking himself, while working around his main career as a Surgical Intensive Care Unit nurse. This leaves less time for playing live than many artists spend, but he still manages to do it from time to time and has lent his considerable talents to some benefit shows in Orlando and Tampa. He also made an appearance as a musical guest on “Studio 10,” a TV show produced in Tampa (performing “The New Year” with his friends guitarist and singer Harry Behr and drummer Perry Danner, and you can view that on his MySpace page along with some other video performances. Purchase his new CD, “Timothy Simpson” at CD Baby, and while you’re at it, grab a copy of his excellent debut CD too! |
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Flight of the Conchords: Business Time
May 7, 2008
The Flight of the Conchords debut album has stormed the US pop charts in its first week of release. The self-titled album from Wellington comedy duo Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie has opened at number three selling a massive 52,000 copies in the first week. In the process they outsold pop princess Ashlee Simpson. The pair’s only other recording, EP The Distant Future, won best comedy record at the 2008 Grammys.
It is the first time since Crowded House in 1986, that a New Zealand act has broken into the US top 10. Five summers ago, excited whispers raced across the Edinburgh Festival about two deadpan, strumming-and-singing Kiwis. Even those with a morbid dread of “comic” songs were saying that they were the driest, drollest, funniest act in the city. And those rumours were right.” [Telegraph]
“On 24th of April FOTC caused a Beatles-like frenzy in Los Angeles, where they performed for a packed house at Amoeba Records. Hundreds of screaming fans had to be turned away because the New Zealand musical comedy duo brought out a massive crowd that reportedly rivalled that of former Beatle Paul McCartney, who performed at the same venue last year.” [NME]
For more New Zealand musical goodness, don’t forget to check out the Insomnia Radio: New Zealand regional show hosted by Laurie Stanbridge!! Drop by Subpop as well, and while you are there don’t forget to congratulate them on their 20th anniversary this year!
Upcoming FOTC Shows
May 9, 2008 - Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC.
May 10, 2008 - Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor
May 11, 2008 - Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee
May 13, 2008 - Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis
May 14, 2008 - Chicago Theatre, Chicago
May 15, 2008 - Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver
May 26, 2008 - Sasquatch Music Festival, George (WA)
May 27, 2008 - Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco
May 30- June 1, 2008 - Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles
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Algren - Bled
May 6, 2008
These are words that have been used to describe Algren, a fresh rock band from Chicago that has burst onto the local music scene with their unique blend of introspective lyrics, searing guitar riffs, grooving rhythms and dynamic songwriting.
Although just formed in July 2006 the members of Algren bring with them a rich musical history that has aided their rapid development as a band. Vocalist Aaron Priest, Guitarist Jonathan Iseman and Bassist Jason Holly played together for three years in the band Amici, a group out of Valparaiso, Indiana that received numerous accolades and significant regional radio airplay for tracks on the 2003 release, “801 EP”. After a two year musical hiatus, the three friends reconnected in Chicago last year and formed Algren with new drummer Ben Brown.
Algren hit the ground running, quickly building a repertoire of songs that are difficult to label into one specific genre. Known for their inspiringly energetic sets, Algren has played gigs at numerous Chicagoland bars and clubs throughout spring 2007, including highlight performances at Double Door, Cubby Bear, Elbo Room, and Martyr’s. The band is quickly building up a devoted fan base with the help of various media outlets, such as Fearless Radio, the Red Eye, Rock Chicago on CANTV-19, The Local Tourist, and 97.9 The Loop which featured Algren’s “Bled” on Erin Carman’s Local Music Monday program.
All four members are dedicated and driven musicians, performers, and promoters looking to make a name for themselves in the regional and national market while performing the music they love. The group recorded a new demo in December and looks to record a full-length album for a summer/fall 2008 release. Please feel free to contact the band via AlgrenMusic@gmail.com.
Artist - Algren
Track - Bled
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Monareta: Matanza Funk
May 5, 2008
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ¡Esto es Monareta!
Born in Colombia South America, Monareta’s medley has been active since the year 2000, when composer and producer Andres Martnez started playing break beats and hip hop flows in different clubs and electronic music festivals in Bogota with composer Camilo Sanabria. Since their high school years they’ve been interacting with different music projects such as punk band YURI GAGARIN (MTM), where Martinez was frontman and funk band Zigma (BMG), where Sanabria was keyboard player and music programmer.
Besides doing music, both were BMX champions in their country; Sanabria a professional sportsman; Martinez a street bike improviser. Both went together to the same primary school, the same high school, same university, same music and arts department, and know they’re involved in this adventure of caribbean electroniche and negroclash sounds.
The duo is on Nacional Records, a premiere label specializing in some of the most cutting edge latin sounds I’ve found thus far. This track is Monareta’s release ‘Electronoche’.
It’s 8 o-clock. He is at home. He is sitting at his desk. He is heading to e-music on his computer…
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Nothink: Polaroids
May 4, 2008
From their album: Spotlights
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From Madrid, SpainNothink is a band born from the ashes, from nothing, as any other band. Their compositions are based on expresive guitar lines with a powerful bass and amazing chorus melodies that´ll talk to your stomach directly. Influenced principally by the 70´s and 90´s punk and rock music , the band try to achieve an attractive concept based on mixtures from sadness and euphoria atmospheres. [IODA] |
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The Travelling Band: Desolate Icicle
May 3, 2008
From their EP: The Redemption of Mr. Tom
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The Travelling Band, from Manchester, UKNo matter what your taste in music, you can’t help but get drawn in to the modern country-rock sound of The Travelling Band as they have brilliantly clear vocal harmonies with poetic lyrics and an infectious energy. Like any folk-country band worth their salt, The Travelling Band are most at home on stage and have become famed for their live performances at Glastonbury, Homegame Festival, Manchester Academy and the Regal Rooms in London. [IODA] |
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Faded Paper Figures: Logos
May 2, 2008
From Irvine, California, Faded Paper Figures writes music in those fleeting snippets of time between work, traffic, and dissertation chapters.
They have a debut album called ‘Dynamo’ on the slate for the summer. Multiple quality tracks are available all over the place: from MySpace and Garageband to its parent iLike, as well as Last.FM.
“Give me radio time
On the wires in your mind
Keep transmitting, I will hear you…”
Faded Paper Figures is:
R. John Williams - Vocals, Guitar
Kael Alden - Guitar, Drums, Keys, Machines
Heather Alden - Additional Vocals
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Flowers for Dorian: Violent Skies
May 1, 2008
From: Phone Calls, Car Rides
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Out of the ashes of metal core band Beneath This Ashen Sky, has grown the indie rock quartet Flowers for Dorian. Since forming in December 2005, the four long-time friends and seasoned musicians have captured the attention of music lovers and has continuously increased their fan base. Flowers for Dorian’s sound is characterized by intricate, interweaving guitar melodies and infectious hooks compliment lead singer Ty Hall’s poetic lyricism. FFD brings a refreshingly unique sound to the Chicago indie scene. While the band has brought their high energy performance to the stage of many esteemed Chicago venues — The Metro, Beat Kitchen, Clearwater Theater ,Lakeshore Theater, et al—the band is still no stranger to busted PA systems at basement gigs,roller rinks and hole-in-the-wall bars. “We’re kids who just plug in and play,” scoffs lead vocalist/guitarist Hall. That laissez-faire approach to performing at any and all venues has certainly held true, but the band’s stage presence is anything but meek. Flowers for Dorian has subsequently stampeded through indie and hardcore crowds alike with a smirk on their collective face. |
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Sarah VonderHaar - I Got Sunshine
April 30, 2008
From Chicago, IL., Sarah VonderHaar has been a busy girl! She has been a contestant on America’s Top Model, photographed her first Forbes magazine spread, acted in a film and now just finished her debut album! Released on April 22nd, her debut album is called Are You Listening Now?. I Got Sunshine is an optimistic song reminding us that we need to try to stay that way in this troubled world.
Artist - Sarah VonderHaar
Track - I Got Sunshine
Album - Are You Listening Now? Buy It!
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