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Old Point Light's cancer benefit

Posted in Music News on October 19, 2014

Old Point Light, a production company founded by ex-Small Brown Bike member Travis Dopp, has announced a three volume digital compilation series to raise funds for The American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. Among the artists included are Chuck Ragan, Tim Kasher, and Rocky Votolato.

The comilations is named Fourward, with volume 1 now on sale via iTunes. Volumes 2 and 3 are still to come.

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Fourward: Volume 1 Track List:

1. Seeds of Man (Billy Bungeroth)

2. Drowning Victim (Travis John)

3. Painted (DFENDR)

4. New Telepathy (Biddy Biddy Biddy)

5. Work (Young Brother)

6. Beth / Rest (Samantha Hershock)

7. Four Forty One [Acoustic] (Drake Dopp)

8. Admit You Exist (Tyler Mitchell Blakslee)

9. Woe Is Us (Chingada)

10. Sound of Joy [Live] (Leave Let Be)

 

Pussy Riot starts news organization in Russia

Posted in Music News on October 11, 2014

Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina of Pussy Riot have launced an independent news service in Russia named Mediazona. The editorial focus of the new organization will be on courts, law enforcement, and the prison system in Russia and will work in conjunction with their prisoners rights organization Zona Prava (“Justice … Read more

Ten bands one cause

Posted in Music News on September 1, 2014

This October Red Distribution is sponsoring a charity event to raise awarenesss for breast cancer. 10 titles will be released on limited editin pnk vinyl, including Against Me!, Lucius, Jason Isbell, Temples, Courtney Barnett, and more. The records will release on Sept. 30 and $1 for every unit shipped will … Read more

Oral history on NYHC coming soon

Posted in Music News on August 27, 2014

New York Hardcore 1980-1990, by Tony Rettman, will be published in Nov. on Bazillion Points. The collection of oral histories includes 450 pages, 50 chapters, and over 100 interviewsi npiecing together the story of NYHC. Read more

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Tupac inspired musical

Posted in Music News on August 9, 2014

The Palace Theatre in New York is hosting a Tupac inspired musical titled Holler If Ya Hear Me. The musical stars Saul Williams and is "inspired by the lyrics and poetry of Tupac Shakur." Read more

Universal Zulu Nation plans hip-hop anniversary celebration

Posted in Music News on July 13, 2014

The Universal Zulu Nation is organizing a 6 day event in New York City to mark the official 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, running Nov. 4-9. The parts is expected to host several artists in both hip-hop and in genres influenced by it. The Universal Zulu Nation was founded in 1973 … Read more

Derek Archambault raising funds for hip replacement surgery

Posted in Music News on July 13, 2014

Derek Armchambault (Defeater/Alcoa) has opened a Pledge Music fundraising campaign to pay for his upcoming hip surgery, which is to paid out of pocket. He is offering an Alcoa EP, Thank You, digitally to raise funds along with several limited edition items. Read more

Joel Tannenbaum writes piece on music copyrights

Posted in Music News on June 29, 2014

Joel Tannenbaum of Plow United and Ex Friends has published a lengthy and detailed piece explaining copyright law and how it benefits musicians here. The article examines and explains various facets of the liscening and looks to the changing future of the music industry from a DIY perspective. Read more

New Aidan Baker poetry book

Posted in Music News on June 8, 2014

Aidan Baker (Nadja) is set to release Passing Through, his fifth collection of poetry. The book will release on July 15 via Wounded Wolf Press as is a collection of "‘synesthetic" poems, writings about other media such as films, paintings, and songs.   Read more

Abbey Road Studios series for Record Store Day

Posted in Music News on March 29, 2014

This year Abbey Road Studios will release a selection of vinyl material all mastered at cut at the famed studio. The series includes 7"s from Sex Pistols, PiL, Chrissie Hynde, Lily Allen, and more. Read more · Lily Allen - ‘Air Balloon’ (7”) · Jack Bruce - a) ‘Fields of … Read more

Steve Klein (ex-New Found Glory) arraigned on felonies

Posted in Music News on March 16, 2014

Steve Klein, former guitarist of New Found Glory who was dismissesd from the band in December, pled no guilty in a California court on charges of lewd conduct with a minor and one count of possession of child pornography. His next court date is March 20. Read more Source: Underthegun Read more

Metal Cats, coming soon

Posted in Music News on March 12, 2014

Alexandra Crockett will be publishing a book of photos titled Metal Cats in May on powerHouse Books. The book contains photography of several metal musicians, accompanied by their felines. Per the press release, "Metal Cats is proof that while the music may be brutal, the people in the scene are … Read more

Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying) pleads guilty

Posted in Music News on March 5, 2014

Tim Lambesis, frontman for As I Lay Dying, pled guilty earlier this week to charges that he hired a hitman to murder his wife. Sources report he could face up to nine years in prison. Read more

Sean Madigan Hoen (ex-Thoughts of Ionesco) writes memoir

Posted in Music News on February 20, 2014

In April, Soho Press will release Songs Only You Know: A Memoir by Sean Madigan Hoen, former vocalist for Detroit band Thoughts of Ionesco. The book follows Hoen's family life through family struggles such as addiction and depression, while Hoen finds solace in the punk scene. It is his first … Read more

New Mike Patton soundtrack

Posted in Music News on January 29, 2014

Faith No More singer Mike Patton has scored another film, this one titled The Vatican Tapes. His The Place Beyond the Pines score in 2013 earned nomination from Film Music magazine. The Vatican Tapes is a horror movie starring Michael Pena and Djimon Hounsou. Read more

What Would Andrew WK Do?

Posted in Music News on January 21, 2014

Party rocker Andrew W.K. is now hosting a print advice column in Village Voice. In addition to the column, W.K. is in the process of writing The Party Bible, his first book, which is also of the self-help tone. Read first column is here. Read more

John Dwyer is Damaged Bug, Dropping Album on Feb. 25

Posted in Music News on January 10, 2014

John Dwyer, frontman for Thee Oh Sees, will be releasing a solo album under the name Damaged Bug on February 25. Hubba Bubba will be released via Dwyer’s own Castle Face imprint. The album art was done by Deirdre White. Last month, the San Francisco garage rock titans announced a … Read more

Pussy Riot freed

Posted in Music News on December 29, 2013

Early last week Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot were released from prison in Russia. The two women spent nearly two years in prison following a 40-second performance. Hunter Heaney, Executive Director of The Voice Project, who worked on their release, offered the following statement: We all recognize … Read more

The Stone Roses "Made of Stone" documentary set for North American release

Posted in Music News on October 18, 2013

The Stone Roses "Made of Stone" documentary will be shown in theatres in Canada and the US this November. The documentary looks at the seminal British band's early days and their reformation after a 16 year hiatus. The film captures footage of the rehearsals in the lead-up to their sold … Read more

MVD to package picture discs and documentaries together

Posted in Music News on October 8, 2013

MVD has announced plans to combine two musical collectibles into a single package, offering picture disc vinyl along with DVD documentaries. The series will launch with three releases: Ike & Tina Turner, Iggy & the Stooges, and GG Allin. Read more