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Archive for August, 2004
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Kingblind’s Album giveaway (Midnight Movies)
We are giving away 3 cd’s of Midnight Movies Self Titled Debut CD Just send an email to kingblind (at) gmail dot com with Midnight Movies as the subject and your name and address in the body of the message and we will randomly pick 3 winners!! Midnight Movies’ rich, haunting sound provides a backdrop that’s simultaneously endless and claustrophobic in the way that, say, a David Lynch film is inescapably David Lynch. Cinematic in its own right, the music is driving, spacey art-rock with psychedelic electronics coupled with eerie melodies sung by drummer and vocalist Gena Olivier, whose voice inhabits space as pervasively as dye inhabits water. The other two members of the band are guitarist Larry Schemel and keyboardist/guitarist Jason Hammons.
Album Player:
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Giveaway is for US residents only
Tuesday’s terrific legal MP3 downloads
I am the world trade center:: Future Sightings
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Har Mar Superstar:: DUI
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The Wrens:: Everyone chooses sides
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Rob Crow::Some Things
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Pinback:: B
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Kingblind’s Favorite Finds
Nintendo Flipflops
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How to Ship a Brain
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Even Republicans can’t get laid
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Kevin Smith plans “Clerks sequel”
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Nicole Tran Ba Vang and his artwork
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Warholstars is a comprehensive guide to the colorful cast of characters that made up Andy Warhol’s constellation and that Lou Reed sang about in Walk on the Wild Side.
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80′s Anti piracy ad’s
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Find the Subliminal Message
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Prodigy Rumbles Back To U.K.
The Prodigy’s much-delayed “Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned” (XL Recordings) gave the group a triumphant return to the U.K. album chart yesterday (Aug. 29), debuting at No. 1 and thus repeating the feat of the act’s last two albums, 1997′s “The Fat of the Land” and 1994′s “Music for the Jilted Generation.” (Remember that Kingblind will have the exclusive listening party for the U.S. Release of the new Prodigy on Sept 18th. CLICK FOR DETAILS)
Monday, August 30, 2004
Kingblind’s favorite finds (Stuff we found that you should see)
Classic rock bands continue working despite having wrinkles and beer guts.
Monday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
(Something to chill to, something to dance to, and a few things inbetween)
Mount Everest Trio:: Waves From Albert Ayler
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Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra:: Talkatif
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The Pharcide:: Beats and Lyrics
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Ming and FS:: The Human Condtion
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Mondo Grosso:: Life
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Epic Collects Screaming Trees’ ‘Songs’
The later years of Seattle rock act Screaming Trees will be celebrated with the upcoming compilation “Ocean of Confusion: Songs of Screaming Trees 1989-1996.” Due Nov. 9 via Epic/Legacy, the 20-track set is drawn from the Trees’ three Epic releases: 1991′s “Uncle Anesthesia,” 1993′s “Sweet Oblivion” and 1996′s “Dust.” The Trees played their last show in June 2000 at the opening of the Experience Music Project in Seattle. Lanegan has been the most prolific ex-member, having released six solo albums for Beggars Banquet and Sub Pop and recording/touring with Queens Of The Stone Age.
The Cramps Are Back!
Lux Interior and Poison Ivy are back to tour just in time for Halloween. The campy act are ready to perform previously un-released, rare tracks from their early ‘80s album, How to Make a Monster, on an upcoming tour. The Cramps’ rockabilly style and extreme antics onstage should make for some unforgettable shows you won’t want to miss. The band’s music is still incredibly influenced by everything you’d find in a bad 1970′s horror movie. Get ready to be scared…
Tour dates follow:
Sep 22 Tempe., AZ, Marquee Theatre
Sep 24 Austin, TX, Stubb’s BBQ/Outdoor stage
Sep 25 Dallas, TX, Gypsy Ballrom
Sep 26 Houston, TX, Meridian
Sep 28 Knoxville, TN, Blue Cat’s
Sep 29 New Orleans, LA, House of Blues
Oct 1 St. Petersburg, FL, State Theatre
Oct 2 Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Culture Room
Oct 3 Lake Buena Vista, FL, House of Blues
Oct 5 Atlanta, GA, Roxy Theatre
Oct 6 Nashville, TN, The Mercy Lounge
Oct 8 Asheville, NC, The Orange Peel
Oct 9 Washington, D.C, 9.30 Club
Oct 10 Philadelphia, PA, The Trocadero
Oct 12 Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Small’s Theatre
Oct 13 Cleveland, OH, The Odeon
Oct 14 Buffalo, NY, The Sphere
Oct 16 Boston, MA, Avalon
Oct 18 New York, NY, Irving Plaza
Oct 22 Detroit, MI, The Majestic
Oct 23 Chicago, IL, The Vic
Oct 24 Minneapolis, MN, First Avenue
Oct 26 Denver, CO, Ogden Theater
Oct 27 Salt Lake City, UT, House of Blues
Oct 30 Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Athletic Club
Oct 31 San Francisco, CA, The Warfield
Nov 2 Seattle, WA, The Showbox
Friday, August 27, 2004
Friday’s Fantastic Legal MP3 Downloads
The Walkmen:: We’ve been had
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The Notwist:: One with the freaks
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor:: 3rd Part
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The Decemberists:: Architect
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Crooked Fingers:: Sweet Marie
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Heavy Metal meet belly dancing.
It’s Metal Goddess Bellydancing !
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Trail Of Dead CD On Hold Until Next Year
The second-full length album from Texas-based rock act …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead has been pushed from its planned Oct. 5 release date to January, according to a post from group member Conrad Keely on TrailOfDead.org. Keely attributes the change to Interscope’s crowded schedule of high-profile fall releases from U2, No Doubt and Eminem. “They don’t want to have to dust ours under the rug,” he says. “This happens in the industry sometimes. There are other reasons, such as we don’t wash our hair and we need to take promo pictures.” The upcoming album is thought to be named “Worlds Apart.” Songs earmarked for the set include the title cut, “Caterwaul” and the epic “Will You Smile Again?,” which has been featured in Trail Of Dead’s 2004 live shows. The album will be the follow-up to 2002′s “Source Tags & Codes.” (BB)
RADIO SONGS
MOGWAI are releasing a selection of radio sessions this autumn. ‘Government Commissions (BBC Sessions 1996-2003)’ collects material from the post-rock Scots’ sessions for Radio 1’s John Peel and Evening Session shows. It precedes a new album next year and is released on October 25. Fresh from the Curiosa tour of the US, mainman Stuart Braithwaite said: “The reason we’re putting out this collection is simple, the recordings here are worth hearing. Some are definitely better than the official recordings. Some are sketchy but to be honest so are we. Sketchy but nice. Nicely sketchy.” (NME)
The tracklisting is:
* ’Hunted by A Freak’ (recorded at Maida Vale 21st May 2003)
* ’R U Still in 2 It’ (recorded at the Hippodrome 22nd December 1996)
* ’New Paths to Helicon Part II’ (recorded at Maida Vale 20th January 1998)
* ’Kappa’ (recorded at Maida Vale 23rd August 1998)
* ’Cody’ (recorded Maida Vale 23rd August 1998)
* ’Like Herod’ (recorded Maida Vale 28th October 1997)
* ’Secret Pint’ (recorded at Maida Vale 10th April 2001)
* ’Superheroes of BMX’ (recorded at the Hippodrome 22nd December 1996)
* ’New Paths to Helicon Part I’ (recorded at Maida Vale 20th January 1998)
* ’Stop Coming to My House’ (recorded at Maida Vale 21st May 2003)
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Kingblind’s favorite new TV ad
Gotta love those german’s and their unique sense of humor..
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Sahara Hotnights:: Hot Night Crash (Music Video)
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Thursday’s thrilling legal mp3 downloads (Sub Pop Edition)
The Catheters:: Nothing
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The Catheters:: Build a home
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Rogue Wave:: Every Moment
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Holopaw:: Cinders
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Zen Guerrilla:: Barbed Wire
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The Blues Explosion to Play Benefit for Acronym’s Sake, Tampa Bay International Airport
Alright, so they aren’t actually gonna play a benefit for an airport, but really, is it just The Blues Explosion? You’re sure it’s not The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion? Boy do I feel like an asshole. With the upcoming September 28th release of Damage on Sanctuary Records (not Matador this time out), Judah Bauer, Jon Spencer, and Russell Simins, the trio that is the everlasting Blues Explosion, has planned a 17-date November tour, including a performance at the end of this month in New Yawk, New Yawk. Following 2002′s Matador release of the highly touted Plastic Fang, the self promotinest band around has brought together a collection of producers and performers the likes of which shall buckle ye knees. Featured on Damage will be Plastic Fang producer, Steve Jordan, along with DJ Shadow, Dan the Automator, David Holmes, Alan Moulder, Chuck D, James Chance, Martina Topley-Bird (Tricky), and Elliot Smith. Also slated to appear on the album… well, let’s just read it in Mr. Spencer’s own words. “We even have some crazy guy playing shark’s teeth and sheep testicles! That’s right, we got the bite AND the balls!” The teeth and testicle comment has yet to be confirmed. The Blues is number one! I said the Blues is number one!!! (tinymixedtapes)
The Blues Explosion Tour:
08.31.04 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
11.03.04 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
11.04.04 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
11.05.04 – Chicago, IL – Metro
11.06.04 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
11.07.04 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
11.09.04 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix
11.10.04 – Montreal, QC – Cabaret du Tulipe
11.11.04 – Boston, MA – Paradise Axis
11.12.04 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
11.13.04 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
11.19.04 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
11.20.04 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
11.22.04 – San Francisco, CA – Fillmore
11.23.04 – Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theatre
12.01.04 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
12.02.04 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Pearl Jam, Mudhoney Rock For Votes
Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, comedian David Cross, Queensryche, X’s John Doe and producer/multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion are among the acts confirmed to perform at No Vote Left Behind, a festival/political fundraiser to be held Sept. 23-26 at a variety of Seattle venues. The full lineup is still being finalized; tickets go on-sale Sept. 10. Other early confirmations include Grant Lee Phillips, John Vanderslice, Pansy Division, Delays, Kinski, Robbers On High Street, El Vez, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and members of Nada Surf and the Long Winters. Participating venues include the Showbox, the Crocodile Cafe, Sunset Tavern and Graceland. A kick-off event will be held Sept. 10 at Neumo’s, featuring Sir Mix-A-Lot, Outtasite and Children Of The Revolution. Proceeds from No Vote Left Behind will fund donations to the Democratic National Committee, progressive candidates in congressional races and like-minded political action groups. “There are a lot of other great organizations that are using music to increase voter turn-out and register voters,” says NVLB’s Chris Olson. “We want to use music more directly as a fundraising tool. We really want to be a partisan voice in the music community working for regime change.” (bb)
70-Plus Artists Up For Shortlist Prize
Loretta Lynn, Wilco, Franz Ferdinand and the Killers are among 73 artists whose latest albums made the “Longlist” of initial nominations for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize, which honors critically acclaimed albums that have not yet been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for U.S. shipments of 500,000 copies. The list will be winnowed to 10 finalists by late September, with the winner to be crowned Nov. 10 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles during a concert featuring nominees. Nominees and winners are chosen by a panel of Listmakers which this year includes Norah Jones, the Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Jack Black, Jim Jarmusch, the Cure’s Robert Smith, System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian and the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am. To be eligible, an artist’s latest album must have been released between July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004. Other artists on the “Long List” include TV On The Radio, Dizzee Rascal, Ghostface Killah, Bebel Gilberto, Café Tacuba, the Streets, David Bowie, Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros, Snow Patrol, Devendra Banhart, Nellie McKay, Cesaria Evora, Neil Young and Patti Smith. Co-presenting sponsors for this year’s Shortlist are MTV2 and XM Satellite Radio. The latter is providing $10,000 in prize money to be awarded to the winner. (billboard)
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Win a Gmail account from Kingblind.com
That’s right.. The new fancy email from Google with 1GB of storage.. TOTALLY FREE from Kingblind.com just send us an email at kingblind(at)gmail dot com (with KINGBLIND GMAIL AS THE SUBJECT AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL) and we will randomly pick ONE winner.. Good Luck!!!
Wednesday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
Mouse On Mars:: Is in Yours
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Bikini Kill:: I Like Fucking
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Microphones:: The Moon
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Built to Spill:: Still Flat
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Smile:: Spud Gun
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Elliott Smith Live at Northsix –
Williamsburg, Brooklyn- June 6, 2003 – full show
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Kingblind’s Music Video Roundup
Bjork:: Oceania
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The Streets:: Fit but you know it
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Klonhertz:: 3 Girl Rumba
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Spritualized:: Do it all over again
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy:: No More Workhorse Blues
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Always Outsiders Never Outdone
The Prodigy Remixed! This online album features unofficial remixes and mash-ups by some of the UK’s best bootleggers, giving you a chance to hear the Prodigy’s new album as you’ve never heard it before. The album is free to download but if you enjoy it and wish to keep it you are encouraged to make a donation to our nominated charities.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Kingblind.com Album Giveaway:: Rilo Kiley- “More Adventurous”
Kingblind has 3 albums to giveaway. This is an amazing album kids.. Just send an email to kingblind (at)gmail dot com and we will randomly pick 3 winners!
(You must have RILO KILEY as the SUBJECT and your name and mailing address in the body of the email.. )
“More Adventurous” is the brand new Rilo Kiley album, and it is – from the very first minute – simultaneously bold and understated, bombastic and intimate, and tragic and triumphant – an 11 track tribute to instability as a virtue. It’s an album full of uplifting songs of heartbreak, traditional pop from the future, country music from the city, and all other manner of oxymoronic perfection — RK’s stock in trade over the course of their bright lifetime as a band. The great irony of Rilo Kiley is that as they begin to become better known – they are now one of the true constants in indie rock, dependable and confident, and selling out shows all over the country – it would seem that their songs are becoming more and more personal. Listeners can’t help but believe that Rilo Kiley is singing just for them, but the fact is that the world at large could use these songs right now. In these unstable times of love and war, with countless miserable personal and political histories threatening to repeat themselves every day, we could all benefit from Rilo Kiley’s charge to lead by example and live a life more adventurous.
Rilo Kiley streaming album player
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“More Adventurous” in stores now. On tour this fall.
Tuesday’s Legal MP3 Downloads (The Indie Rock Superset)
My Morning Jacket:: Can You See the Hard Helmet on My Head?
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Mark Kozelek:: Up to my neck in you
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The Posies:: Somehow Everything
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Hayden:: Bass Song
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Pinback:: Fortress
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Tara Jane O’Neil:: The Poisoned Mine
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Ultra Rare Recordings Bolster Clash Classic
Five never-before-heard Clash songs highlight the upcoming Legacy Edition of “London Calling,” due Sept. 21 via Epic. As previously reported, the first disc of the set will feature a remastered version of the classic 1979 album, while the second disc sports 21 rehearsal sessions recordings dubbed “The Vanilla Tapes.” The DVD “The Last Testament — The Making of London Calling” comprises the third disc. Previously thought lost, cassettes of “The Vanilla Tapes” were recently discovered in storage by Clash guitarist Mick Jones. Of greatest interest for fans will be “Paul’s Tune,” which morphed into “The Guns of Brixton,” a cover of Bob Dylan’s “The Man in Me,” “Up-Toon,” which turned into “The Right Profile,” and an early version of “Clampdown” titled “Working and Waiting.” An in-progress take of the title cut reveals alternate lyrics and song structure, having not yet arrived at the snarling version eventually recorded for the album. Other unreleased items include the country-ish “Lonesome Me,” the reggae-leaning “Where You Gonna Go (Soweto),” “Heart and Mind” and the instrumental “Walkin’ the Slidewalk.” “The Last Testament” DVD, produced by longtime associate Don Letts, features 16 minutes of previously unreleased studio footage, promo videos, live clips and interviews with Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, late guitarist Joe Strummer and drummer Topper Headon and with band manager Kosmo Vinyl.
Here is “The Vanilla Tapes” (Billboard) track list:
“Hateful”
“Rudie Can’t Fail”
“Paul’s Tune”
“I’m Not Down”
“4 Horsemen”
“Koka Kola, Advertising & Cocaine”
“Death or Glory”
“Lover’s Rock”
“Lonesome Me”
“The Police Walked in 4 Jazz”
“Lost in the Supermarket”
“Up-toon”
“Walking the Slidewalk”
“Where You Gonna Go (Soweto)”
“The Man in Me”
“Remote Control”
“Working and Waiting”
“Heart and Mind”
“Brand New Cadillac”
“London Calling”
“Revolution Rock”
NEW YORK DOLLS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
NEW YORK DOLLS have announced details of a new live album, set for release in September. ’Pre-Crash Condition’ was recorded during the band’s comeback shows at the MorrisseyMeltdown festival in London earlier this year. A DVD commemorating the shows will also be released later on this year. Both the live album and DVD will feature performances from the group’s late bassist Arthur Kane. New York Dolls are set to play this weekend’s Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals (August 27-29). ’Pre-Crash Condition’ will be released on September 27. (NME)
Monday, August 23, 2004
Kingblind.com Presents: An Evening of Independent Film, Art and Music (UPDATE)
Tuesday, September 21st 2004
ECHO LOUNGE 551 Flat Shoals Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 – 404-681-3600
www.echostatic.com
Door Time: 8:00 PM Cost 100% FREE
Dancing Outlaw: Emmy winning cult classic featuring Jesco the dancing outlaw (60mins)
Nestled deep within the heart of the mountains of Boone County, West Virginia reigns a King. The King – Jesco White, The Dancing Outlaw. Jesco is a living legend. The last of the Mountain Dancers, his style is unique to the mountain culture. Resembling tap dancing, it’s a tradition passed down from father to son – as were his dancing shoes. His dance floor? An 8 by 4 piece of plywood or the roof of his canine companion Duke’s doghouse. His venue? The front yard, the den of Jesco’s and Norma Jean’s trailer, or any place the spirit moves.
Hank III
3rd Generation Outlaw- a documentary film of the life of Hank III the grandson of the great Hank Williams. The award winning documentary directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Luke Littell (30 mins)
Creative Process 473:
A tale of madness, mayhem and the birth of an original thought. And Monkeys. Trapped in a small room, two writers running on creative fumes attempt to break free from the limits of scripting a low-budget film.(Soundtrack by Doug Gillard from Guided by Voices) (film short 13mins)
Plus the Art of Cooper Sanchez, Jim Hayes and Nik Newton.
ALSO: The exclusive Atlanta preview of the new albums from The Prodigy: “Always outnumbered never outgunned” and Supergrass “is 10 best of ’94 -’04″ Plus we will have a ton of giveaways.. Including these new albums, tons of swag and even previews their new videos! WOW.. Plus we will have the new copies of Filter Magazine (Interpol Cover Story).. TOO COOL!!
Plus a variety of the great music videos and film shorts and many CD’s giveaways with the music of the ROCK N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL DJ’s (spinning the best in Rock, Punk, Glam and Southern Rock) CLICK HERE FOR UP TO THE MINUTE EVENT DETAILS
Monday’s Punk Rock MP3 Superset
(Yes, We have been listening to ALOT of Punk Rock the last couple of weeks)
The Clash:: Clampdown
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Heartbreakers:: Chinese Rocks
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999:: Emergency
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Social Distortion:: The Creeps
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Toy Dolls:: Alfie from the Bronx
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Stiff Little Fingers:: Wasted Life
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The Vibrators:: Pogo Dancing
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Sham 69:: Run wild, Run free
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New Teenage Fanclub album in the works
(News directly from the band) We spent five weeks (Late February through March) in Chicago, recording a new album with John McEntire at Soma Electronic Studio’s (three Michelin stars). We go back there in mid June to complete the session.We’re looking at having the record in the shops sometime around October/November 2004. We are extremely happy with the way things are going.
Foos Wittling Down Five Hours Of Material
The Foo Fighters are about to begin pre-production on their next studio album, which, as first revealed here last month, will likely be a double-disc set. “Having a year to write and demo things at your own pace sure makes for better songs,” frontman Dave Grohl writes on the Foos’ official Web site. “In preparing for today’s pre-production, I dumped all of the things I’ve recorded onto my computer and I wound up with five-and-a-half hours of music. I just laughed.” Explaining his hopes for a double LP with one disc each of acoustic and electric material, Grohl says, “I’d love to have an album that requires us to stretch farther in both directions, eliminating any middle ground. The idea also comes from the fact that we’ve always explored both dynamics, just not to their fullest potential. Why not get heavier? Or quieter? Why try and cram all of that onto one CD? Why not make two albums, and call it one?” Grohl is in the midst of rebuilding his Virginia home studio in Los Angeles. “We came up with a plan: Buy a warehouse,” he says. “Build a bigger, better studio. Have a massive space to store our mountains of gear that we’ve amassed over the past decade. Have somewhere to jam that we don’t have to move out of at the end of the week. A full-on headquarters, designed to further the idea of self-sufficiency. We will never have to go anywhere else as long as we live.” The lone date on the Foos’ upcoming schedule is Aug. 28 at San Diego’s Street Scene festival, but the band’s name is already being whispered as part of a major package tour next summer. “I’m dying to get this sh*t on tape and play it live,” Grohl says. “The whole album every night — Something we haven’t done in a long, long time.” As for his drum work on Nine Inch Nails’ forthcoming Interscope album, “Bleed Through,” Grohl enthuses, “you’re gonna flip when you hear [it].”
Saturday, August 21, 2004
Split Enz “Stranger Than Fiction” bio book.
A complete scan of the book written by Mike Chunn. Biography of the life and times of the New Zealand pop legends The Split Enz CLICK TO READ
Friday, August 20, 2004
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou (a new film by Wes Anderson)
Watch the exclusive trailer for ‘The Life Aquatic,’ the newest film from director Wes Anderson (‘Rushmore,’ ‘Royal Tannenbaums’) starring Bill Murray as the Cousteau-esque oceanographer Steve Zissou. CLICK TO VIEW Requires Windows Media OR Quicktime (thanks Slatch)
Friday’s MP3 Punk Rock Superset
The Damned:: Smash it Up
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The Dead Boys:: Sonic Reducer
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Heartbreakers:: Born to Lose
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The Ramones:: Teenage Lobotomy
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Sex Pistols:: Holidays in the sun
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Social Distortion:: 1945
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Stranglers:: Peaches
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Adicts:: England
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White Stripes To Split?
The White Stripes are about to split according to Jack White’s nephew Ben Blackwell (of The Dirtbombs). Blackwell claims that the ‘Seven Nation Army’ duo are on the verge of a break-up as Jack wants to continue with his solo work. “Jack hasn’t spoken directly to me about it, but the word in Detroit is that the White Stripes are near-done,” explained Blackwell. “He could certainly live off The White Stripes’ legacy for the rest of his life. And that’s the best motivator, he can do whatever he wants now and he doesn’t have to worry about whether it’s safe or commercially viable,” reports 6Music. Jack’s solo work includes an appearance in film ‘Cold Mountain’, and producing country star Loretta Lynn’s new album ‘Van Lear Rose’ (please keep in mind that this is an unconfirmed rumor.. We are checking with our sources in Detriot to confirm this.)
UPDATE:: according to a spokesperson for the band. “It’s horse shit!!” they said, “that’s the official line. They’re headlining Reading for frigs sake.. THE WHITE STRIPES ARE NOT BREAKING UP..
PRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES DRINK TO GOOD HEALTH
On 30th Aug Seattle 4-piece Pretty Girls Make Graves re-release their debut album Good Health, previously only available on import in the UK from the US label Lookout. A spiky, punchy kickass album this opportunity to hear their earlier work gives a welcome resurrection to such anthems as Sad Girls Por Vida and Speakers Push The Air with it’s confrontational refrain of “Do you remember when the music meant something?”.
Welcome to Kingblind Version 4.0
Yes, It’s time for a new look and feel for kingblind.. We have changed the look, Cleaned up some code and upgraded our RSS feed. Hope you like it!
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Thursday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
The Flaming Sideburns:: Street Survivor
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Cash Money:: Letter to Stax
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Trash Can School:: Silver Surfer
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The Lazy Cowgirls:: Somewhere down the line
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The Clash:: Janie Jones
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NEW Kingblind.com Giveaway
Kingblind will be giving away the new album from Rilo Kiley on Monday. Entitled “More Adventurous” it may just be there best work to date. So check back on Monday for your chance to win. (We will be giving away copies to 3 winners)
Ramones 30th Anniversary Party
Billboard has announced a number of musicians who will perform as part of the Ramones’ 30th anniversary party on September 12 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood, California. Performers include Rancid’s Tim Armstrong, Black Flag’s Henry Rollins, Bad Religion’s Brett Gurewitz, The Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, Blink 182′s Mark Hoppus, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ Dickie Barrett, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers members Flea and John Frusciante, Pete Yorn, Rooney’s Robert Carmine and producer Daniel Rey. The guests will perform along with Marky and C.J. Ramone at the event. The sold out show is being opened by The Dickies and “two very special unmentionable bands” according to RamonesWorld. Along with the live performances the evening will include a “once in a lifetime exhibition of Ramones memorabilia.” The Avalon (then called The Palace) was the location of the Ramones’ final show in 1996. Proceeds from the bash will be donated to the Lymphoma Research Foundation and the Cedars-Sinai Prostate Cancer Research Centre.
Australian artists say “time to go Mr Prime Minister” and release “Rock Against Howard” album
Proving once again that “us Aussies can do anything as good as you Yanks”, a group of Australian artists including Something For Kate, The Fauves, 78 Saab and Youth Group, have combined mind-sets to release a 34 track double compilation album with one very simple and very clear goal – outing current Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Yes that’s right America, our idiot is just as good as your idiot, he just doesn’t have as many bombs at his disposal. The concept for the album “Rock Against Howard” came about when Frenzal Rhomb guitarist Lindsay McDougall realised every musician he knew felt the same way he did about the Aussie PM, and wanted to do something about it. From the press release: “Twenty odd shit hot Aussie artists, from all over the musical sphere, coming together against the common evil, as usual, the bloody libs. We’re not saying vote Labor, we’re not saying vote Green, we’re not saying vote Democrat or Socialist, just don’t bloody vote Liberal.” The situation is seemingly so dire even the Australian Senator for Queensland Andrew Bartlett has formed an 80’s supergroup and recorded a track for the album, proving once again that drastic times do indeed call for drastic measures. No idea why the public should suffer but it is all for a good cause. All artists have wholly donated their time and efforts with all profits going directly to pro-refugee and anti-Howard charities, to be distributed around the country by the Refugee Action Coalition. “Rock Against Howard” is out August 16 through Shock Records. For more information and a full track listing go to www.rockagainsthoward.com.
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
It’s Wednesday’s Rockin’ Legal MP3 Downloads
THE BASEBALL FURIES – “Archenemy”
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BANTAM ROOSTER – “Summer In Hamtramck”
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THE MISTREATERS – “Stranded”
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The Lyres-”Busy Body”
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The Demolition Doll Rods- “Hey You”
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Kingblind.com Music news that you can use
Helmet has reformed and is touring for the 1st time in 7 years. With only Page Hamilton being the remaining original member. And again we ask WHY!
The Thrills have been tapped to open dates on the forthcoming North American leg of the Pixies reunion tour. That run kicks off Sept. 21 in San Diego, and will be preceded by Thrills headlining dates in New York (Sept. 16), Boston (Sept. 17) and Washington, D.C. (Sept. 19).
Holy mother of all things metal.. Priest is BACK!: In the midst of its reunion with Rob Halford on the Ozzfest tour, Judas Priest has firmed up the release date for its first studio album with the singer in well over a decade. The as-yet untitled set will be released Dec. 28 via Epic, and will include a bonus DVD filmed during the band’s June shows in Barcelona and Valencia, Spain.
Phish played their last show and they have finally broken up. Now if we can just convince the Dead and Widespread Panic to do the same.
Bands on U.S. TV this week
8/18 – Yellowcard on Warped Wednesday [FUSE]
8/18 – Midtown on Daily Download [FUSE]
8/18 – Killswitch Engage on Uranium [FUSE]
8/18 – Yeah Yeah Yeahs on David Letterman [CBS; R]
8/18 – Tommy Stinson on Craig Kilborn [CBS]
8/19 – Loretta Lynn and Jack White on David Letterman [CBS; R]
8/19 – Dresden Dolls on Jimmy Kimmel [ABC]
8/20 – The Libertines on Jimmy Kimmel [ABC]
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Kingblind.com Presents: An Evening of Independent Film, Art and Music
Tuesday, September 21st 2004
ECHO LOUNGE 551 Flat Shoals Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 – 404-681-3600
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Dancing Outlaw: Emmy winning cult classic featuring Jesco the dancing outlaw (60mins)
Nestled deep within the heart of the mountains of Boone County, West Virginia reigns a King. The King – Jesco White, The Dancing Outlaw. Jesco is a living legend. The last of the Mountain Dancers, his style is unique to the mountain culture. Resembling tap dancing, it’s a tradition passed down from father to son – as were his dancing shoes. His dance floor? An 8 by 4 piece of plywood or the roof of his canine companion Duke’s doghouse. His venue? The front yard, the den of Jesco’s and Norma Jean’s trailer, or any place the spirit moves.
Hank III
3rd Generation Outlaw- a documentary film of the life of Hank III the grandson of the great Hank Williams. The award winning documentary directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Luke Littell (30 mins)
Creative Process 473:
A tale of madness, mayhem and the birth of an original thought. And Monkeys. Trapped in a small room, two writers running on creative fumes attempt to break free from the limits of scripting a low-budget film.(Soundtrack by Doug Gillard from Guided by Voices) (film short 13mins)
Plus the Art of Cooper Sanchez, Jim Hayes and other special guests
Plus a variety of the great music videos and film shorts and many CD’s giveaways with the music of the ROCK N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL DJ’s (spinning the best in Rock, Punk, Glam and Southern Rock) CLICK HERE FOR UP TO THE MINUTE EVENT DETAILS
Rilo Kiley LIVE on KCRW (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles based band, Rilo Kiley sing uplifting songs of heartbreak, traditional pop and citified country music on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am(PST)-2:15pm(EST).
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Tuesday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
The Fucking Champs:: Never Enough Neck 1
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Guided By Voices:: It is devine
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M.Ward:: Vincent O’Brien
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Stephen Malkmus:: Us
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AC Newman:: Drink to me babe then
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Tom Waits Live:: 4 Concerts
Warsaw May 26, 2000
Paris May 30, 2000
Oakland 4 february 1996
non released studio tracks and more
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Unreleased Jawbreaker Song on Comp.
An unreleased version of a Jawbreaker classic will appear on an upcoming compilation to raise money to fight cancer. A previously unavailable version of “Kiss the Bottle” will grace In Honor: A Compliation to Fight Cancer, a record issued to help raise funds to fight the deadly disease.
Monday, August 16, 2004
Monday’s MP3 Download Collection
Miles Davis and John Coltrane:: Straight no chaser
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Bjork:: Medulla MP3′s and Videos
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New Pornographers:: Mass Romantic
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The Mr. T Experience:: Love is Dead
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The Zero Boys:: Trying Harder
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The White Stripes:: Fell in Love with a Girl (Acoustic)
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Rolling Stones drummer battles throat cancer
LONDON, England (Reuters) — The Rolling Stones’ 63-year-old drummer Charlie Watts is suffering from throat cancer but should recover after radiotherapy, a band spokesman said Saturday. Watts was diagnosed in June after a minor operation and is now reaching the end of his treatment at a London hospital, the spokesman said in a statement to British media. “He’s expected to make a full recovery and start work with the rest of the band later in the year,” he added. Watts, who has a reputation as the quietest member of the legendary British band, gave up smoking decades ago. “He’s very positive because he’s been told he has every chance of being completely cured,” a family friend was quoted as saying in The Mail Sunday newspaper. “The last thing he wants is everyone calling and making a fuss, thinking he’s going to die.” The spokesman said Watt’s treatment had not interfered with any of the Stones’ tour or recording plans. The rest of the group were “relaxing between work commitments,” he said.
THAT GREAT NEW SOUND!
THE RAVONETTES have started recording 20 songs for their new album. The band are currently working on songs which will feature on the follow-up to ’Chain Gang Of Love’. Speaking in an online journal, singer the group revealed that recording is going well, and that there’s the chance the record will feature some guest musicians. Sune Rose Wagner said: “We’re in beautiful NYC recording vocals for the album. The songs are really coming together now and we’re very thrilled. We’re also contemplating some great guest performances so stay tuned for that…it could turn out to be unreal!!! We’re recording at Joe Blaney’s studio in Greenwich Village and it sounds wonderful.” The album is set for release either later this year or early next. (NME)
Friday, August 13, 2004
Friday’s Live and Rare MP3 Collection
Butthole Surfers:: 10/21/01 – Atlanta, GA @ Cotton Club
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Leonard Cohen:: Rare Live Songs
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Nick Drake:: The Complete Home Recordings
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FOO FIGHTERS:: Live in Paris 2003
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INTERPOL:: Live and Rare
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Kraftwerk:: Live @ Coachella 2004
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QOTSA Get A Lift From Manson, Dalle
Queens Of The Stone Age were recently visited in the studio by Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson and the Distillers’ Brody Dalle, girlfriend of QOTSA leader Josh Homme. The pair offered vocals on an as-yet-untitled cut earmarked for Queens’ in-progress new studio album. “It was so much fun,” Manson wrote on Garbage’s official Web site. “[Dalle] has a crazy voice. She can really sing and what’s even cooler about her is that she has no f***ing idea just how good she is.” Manson was similarly enthused about the progress of the QOTSA album. “It’s great,” she said. “Really REALLY great. You’ll love it. And how Josh Homme is not yet a household name is quite beyond me.” As previously reported, QOTSA were previously joined in the studio by ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons. The album will be the group’s first since the departure of bassist Nick Oliveri; Eleven principal Alain Johannes is believed to be playing bass on the sessions.
Kingblind.com Music news that you can use
• Sparta drummer Tony Hajjar was injured early this week during daily intramurals with tourmates Incubus. Since Hajjar is unable to play for at least a week, Sparta prepared to drop itself from the remaining dates; however Incubus drummer Jose Pasillas and bassist Ben Kenney have helped out. The tour ends next Wednesday at the L.A. Forum.
• The documentary Wise Old Little Boy, a portrait of The Microphones’ Phil Elverum and Little Wings’ Kyle Field, will be available on DVD on October 26th. Included in the film are live performances, backyard practices, and conversations designed to create an intimate look at the musicians and their audience. About an hour of extra material is included in the DVD release. Trailers are available right here.
• Q and Not U is back on the road. The group’s third full-length album, Power, will be out this October, but in the meantime, you can catch them on the road with El Guapo and The Apes throughout the fall.
• ZZZZ, made up from members of Sweep the Leg Johnny, Tekulvi, Spanakorzo, and Swing Kids, has signed with Polyvinyl Records. A split 7-inch with an as-yet unknown band will be out this fall, followed by a full-length produced by the Paper Chase’s John Congleton in spring 2005.
• Hot Snakes is preparing for an October 5th release for its latest offering, Audit in Progress, available on, of course, CD and (less obviously) red vinyl LP. Audit in Progress marks the first recordings with new drummer Mario Rubalcaba, who’s worked with Rocket From the Crypt, Black Heart Procession, Clikitat Ikatowi, Sea of Tombs, and others. A warm-up tour for the album kicks off September 30th, and the group doesn’t plan to get off the road until the end of summer ’05.
(news from D.O.A)
Kinks guitarist suffers stroke
LONDON – Dave Davies of the Kinks is recuperating from a stroke that’s paralyzed his right side. Published and broadcast reports say Davies, 57, suffered the stroke while promoting a solo album six weeks ago. His doctors say Davies should recover. It’s been a bad year for the Davies brothers. Ray Davies is still recuperating from being shot in his leg while chasing two muggers in January
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Thursday’s thrilling Legal MP3 downloads
The Undertones:: I gotta getta
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Buzzcocks:: Ever Fallen in Love
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The Bobbyteens:: Hurt for you
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The Smugglers:: Billy Billy
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Buzzcocks:: What do I get
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Undertones:: Billy’s Third
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TV On The Radio To Release New Material
TV On The Radio have an EP entitled New Health Rock slated for an October 14 release through Touch and Go Records. The record features an acapella rendition of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Modern Romance.” In related news, the band will be keeping themselves extremely busy this fall with an extensive touring schedule, supporting bands like the Faint and the Pixies, amongst others. (via filter)
Tour dates:
08.26 TBA
08.28 TBA
08.29 TBA
10.07 The Metro, Chicago IL
10.09 Majestic Theater, Detroit MI
10.10 Lee’s Palace, Toronto Canada
10.12 The Roxy, Boston MA
10.14 Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia, PA
10.15 Irving Plaza, New York NY
10.16 Webster Hall, New York NY
10.17 9:30 Club, Washington DC
10.18 Disco Rodeo, Raleigh NC
10.19 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta GA
The Pixies Stir Up Rumors About New Album
In an article published in the New York Times, the prolific Pixies and those closely associated with them, hinted at the idea that the band would record an album of new material, possibly to be released next year. This hypothetical record would be the first studio-album since 1991′s Trompe le Monde. The band’s long-tenured agent, Marc Geiger said that he has hopes that the band will enter the studio in early 2005 and put out some new material. Pixies head, Frank Black concurred by saying, “I have thought of that concept, yes. I wouldn’t mind asking Tom Waits to produce us. Why not? I like the way his records sound.” No details regarding this hypothetical record have been released, no date, no track list, nothing. All anyone knows is that this album may or may not be made, depending on the whim of the Pixies. Currently the band is recuperating from extensive touring, and gearing up for a hell of a lot more beginning in the fall.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists to Release New Album (Download 1st single!)
Indie rockers Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are dropping their new album titled Shake The Sheets on Oct. 19 through Lookout Records. The album’s first single, “Me And Mia,” can now be downloaded online for free from Lookout’s website. After a summer of touring, Leo and the band plan to hit the road again after the album is released. For more than a decade, Ted Leo has been a progressive force in the East coast indie music scene. He has been a member of numerous bands, including Citizen’s Arrest and Chisel, and has also had a prolific solo career.
Track listing:
1. Me And Mia
2. The Angels’ Share
3. The One Who Got Us Out
4. Counting Down The Hours
5. Little Dawn
6. Heart Problems
7. Criminal Piece
8. Better Dead Than Lead
9. Shake The Sheets
10. Bleeding Powers
11. Walking To Do
Wednesday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
Naked Ray Gun:: Walk in Cold
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Superdrag:: Lighting the way
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The Deathray Davies:: Is this on
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Air:: Planet Vega
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The Make Up:: Gospel 2000
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Bad Religion:: The Empire Strikes First (Album Download)
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Your favorite band stinks!
According to Scientific Proof magazine your favorite band stinks. If you like Justin and Christina, Staind, Linkin Park or a host of others then it is a scientific fact that you have bad taste in music. Fortunately, there is a cure. (thxs metaf!)
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Beach Boys-Heavy Musical Heads To Broadway
“Good Vibrations,” a new musical using more than 30 Beach Boys songs, will open on Broadway in January. The show will begin preview performances in early December at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. An opening date has not been announced. “Good Vibrations” has a book by Richard Dresser and centers around a group of small-town teenagers who move to Southern California. It will be directed and choreographed by John Carrafa, who created the dance sequences for “Urinetown” and the Vanessa Williams-starring revival of “Into the Woods.” Among the songs expected to be used in the show are such Beach Boys classics as “Good Vibrations,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “California Girls,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” “Surf City,” “Surfer Girl” and “Surfin’ Safari.” The show had a recent workshop production at New York Stage & Film, a summer festival located on the campus of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Tuesday’s Terrific Legal MP3 Downloads
The Strokes:: Last Night
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Clinic:: The Second Line
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Yo La Tengo:: Nuclear War
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Silkwork:: I hope u don’t survive
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764-HERO:: You were a party
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J.Mascis and the fog:: Freedom
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Tom Waits:: Books of Moses
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Sahara Hotnights:: Kiss & Tell (album review)
The Female Hives. The Swedish Donnas. Whatever you want to call them, the four women who make up Sahara Hotnights certainly know their way around vintage riffs and leather jackets. They take enormous leads from early ’80s new-wave bands like Blondie and Romeo Void. But what sounds great on paper feels like hollow tribute on closer inspection. Singer Maria Andersson’s obvious difficulty with the English language gets in the way (and not even in a cute way) when she’s trying to rock out on songs like “Hot Night Crash” and “Mind Over Matter.” Others are so clunky it’s hard to have a good time listening to them. Not so hot. Stick to their previous release Jennie Bomb it’s a much better effort. (via E!)
The Faint Announce World Tour
The Faint have announced over 40 new tour dates, beginning August 7 at the Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan. The tour, in support of their forthcoming LP, includes 39 North American dates. Wet From Birth, the official follow up to 2001′s Danse Macabre, will appear in stores on September 14 on famed Nebraska imprint Saddle Creek. Tour support comes from Beep Beep and on certain North American dates, critical darlings TV on the Radio. European tour dates will be announced shortly. Check their website for details. (Via Filter)
Tour Dates:
8/07 Osaka, Japan – Summer Sonic Festival, Open Air & INTEX
8/08 Tokyo, Japan – Summer Sonic Festival Marine Stadium
10/4 Omaha, NE – Sokol Auditorium
10/5 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
10/7 Chicago, IL – Metro
10/8 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
10/9 Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
10/10 Toronto, ONT – Lee’s Palace
10/11 Montreal, QUE – TBA
10/12 Boston, MA – Roxy
10/13 Providence, RI – Lupos
10/14 Philadelphia, PA – Starlight Ballroom
10/15 New York, NY – Webster Hall, CMJ Saddle Creek Showcase
10/16 New York, NY – Webster Hall
10/17 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
10/18 Raliegh, NC – Disco Rodeo
10/19 Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
10/25 Nashville, TN – Exit In
10/26 Columbia, MO – Blue Note
10/27 Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
11/2 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
11/5 Vancouver, BC – Richards on Richards
11/6 Seattle, WA – The Showbox
11/7 Portland, OR – TBA
11/9 San Francisco, CA – Grand Ballroom
11/12 Pomona, CA – Glass House
11/13 San Diego, CA – SOMA
11/15 Los Angeles, CA – TBA
11/16 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
11/17 Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre
11/20 Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
11/21 Houston, TX – Numbers
Kingblind.com Music news that you can use
• Yo La Tengo is headlining the End of an Error show, a mix of comedy and music acts that benefits John Kerry’s campaign fund. The show, which also features Rachel Drach, John Wesley Harding, and others, is scheduled for August 12th at Spirit in New York City.
• Classic punk group Propagandhi has confirmed it will begin recording its first full-length since 2000′s Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes this November.
• The forthcoming Camper Van Beethoven album – the first album with all original members since 1989′s Key Lime Pie – has been given a release date. Entitled New Roman Times, the disc plays like a rock opera, telling the story of a juvenile delinquent from Texas who joins an elite military unit. The tale was inspired by current events in Iraq and obsessively researched through commentary from veterans and currently serving soldiers. New Roman Times drops October 12.
• Franz Ferdinand announced a small number of states dates in September and one date in Canada in October before playing a three-day festival in France this November. The group, whose video “Take Me Out” has been receiving serious play on MTV and VH1, also has been making plans for its next album, to be produced by Dan “the Automator” Nakamura. (via D.O.A.)
Monday, August 9, 2004
Monday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
Olivia Tremor Control:: Love Athena
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Senor Coconut:: Showroom Dummies (Kraftwerk Cover)
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Takako Minekawa:: Maxi On
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CQ:: Take Me Higher
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Buffalo Daughter:: 5 Minutes
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DJ Me DJ You:: Set the Controls
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Kingblind.com Music news that you can use
*On the tail of his latest full-length release, Mark Lanegan is hitting the road. This month finds him in Europe, while a tour of the states will follow later in the fall. The album, Bubblegum, features guest appearances from PJ Harvey, Twilight Singers’ Greg Dulli, Ween’s Dean Ween, and many others.
*Before heading out with Bruce Springsteen, REM, and John Fogerty on the Vote for Change tour this October, Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst is finishing up recording two new albums. The first, a more traditional Bright Eyes album, features country singer Emmylou Harris on three tracks. The second is more “digital and poppy.” Both are expected tosee release on the same day in January.
*The Good Life, featuring Tim Kasher of Cursive, is set to release its third full-length album, Album of the Year, next week. Kasher and friends are currently playing some shows in the UK. Information and tracklisting can be found at Saddle Creek’s website.
* Morrissey decided to pull a no-show this past weekend at Spain’s Benicassim festival. Set to appear at 9:20, he called shortly before his performance to announce he couldn’t make it due to “technical difficulties with his private aeroplane.” Lou Reed and Belle & Sebastian stepped in to make up for the former Smiths frontman.
(via D.O.A.)
Wilson To ‘Smile’ On U.S. Audiences
Former Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson will bring his long-awaited “Smile” live performances to the United States this fall, after debuting the “lost masterpiece” in concert in the United Kingdom and Europe earlier this year. The U.S. tour will kick off Sept. 30 in Minneapolis, with 21 dates announced so far. Shows are scheduled through Nov. 2 in Los Angeles and include a two-night stand at famed New York venue Carnegie Hall. As previously reported, a re-recorded version of the album will be released Sept. 28 on Nonesuch Records. “Smile” was intended as the follow-up to the Beach Boys’ classic 1966 album “Pet Sounds,” but the sessions were cut short and the project abandoned. It has since grown in cult status as one of rock’s most notorious “lost” albums. In concert, Wilson performs the reconstituted album in its entirety with his 10-piece band and a strings-and-brass ensemble. He’ll also perform a separate set of Beach Boys and solo tunes, including material from his most recent solo album “Gettin’ in Over My Head” (Rhino).
Wilson is also scheduled to appear Aug. 19 on CNN’s “Larry King Live.”
Here are Brian Wilson’s tour dates:
Sept. 30: Minneapolis (Orpheum Theatre)
Oct. 1: Madison, Wis. (Overture Hall)
Oct. 2: Chicago (Auditorium Theatre)
Oct. 4: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan Theatre)
Oct. 6: Toronto (Massey Hall)
Oct. 7: Cleveland (Music Hall)
Oct. 8: Philadelphia (Keswick Theatre)
Oct. 10: Washington, D.C. (Warner Theatre)
Oct. 12-13: New York (Carnegie Hall)
Oct. 14: Boston (Orpheum Theatre)
Oct. 16: Atlanta (Chastain Amphitheatre)
Oct. 18: Melbourne, Fla. (Knight Center for the Performing Arts)
Oct. 20: Boca Raton (Mizner Amphitheatre)
Oct. 21: Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center)
Oct. 23: Houston (Verizon Wireless Theatre)
Oct. 24: Austin, Texas (Backyard)
Oct. 25: Dallas (Nokia Live)
Oct. 27: Denver (Paramount Theatre)
Oct. 29: Pala, Calif. (Pala Events Center)
Nov. 2: Los Angeles (Walt Disney Concert Hall)
Saturday, August 7, 2004
Kingblind.com Presents: An Evening of Independent Film and Music
Tuesday, September 21st 2004
ECHO LOUNGE 551 Flat Shoals Ave. Atlanta, GA 30316 – 404-681-3600
www.echostatic.com
Door Time: 9:00 PM Cost 100% FREE
Dancing Outlaw: Emmy winning cult classic featuring Jesco the dancing outlaw (60mins)
Nestled deep within the heart of the mountains of Boone County, West Virginia reigns a King. The King – Jesco White, The Dancing Outlaw. Jesco is a living legend. The last of the Mountain Dancers, his style is unique to the mountain culture. Resembling tap dancing, it’s a tradition passed down from father to son – as were his dancing shoes. His dance floor? An 8 by 4 piece of plywood or the roof of his canine companion Duke’s doghouse. His venue? The front yard, the den of Jesco’s and Norma Jean’s trailer, or any place the spirit moves.
Hank III
3rd Generation Outlaw- a documentary film of the life of Hank III the grandson of the great Hank Williams. The award winning documentary directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Luke Littell (30 mins)
Creative Process 473:
A tale of madness, mayhem and the birth of an original thought. And Monkeys. Trapped in a small room, two writers running on creative fumes attempt to break free from the limits of scripting a low-budget film.(Soundtrack by Doug Gillard from Guided by Voices) (film short 13mins)
Plus the Art of Cooper Sanchez and other special guests
Plus a variety of the great music videos and film shorts and many CD’s giveaways with the music of the ROCK N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL DJ’s (spinning the best in Rock, Punk, Glam and Southern Rock) Stay tuned for more details!
Friday, August 6, 2004
FUNK LEGEND RICK JAMES: 1948-2004
The creator of the hit “Super Freak” RICK JAMES has died, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. No details regarding his death were immediately available and the investigation is ongoing. The 56-year-old funk star was best known for his 1981 hit “Super Freak.” He later fell victim to a crack cocaine addiction that led to a conviction for assaulting and holding a woman against her will. In 1998, James suffered a stroke. Just two months ago, James took the stage to receive a special ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills..
Win Tickets to see The Stooges, NY Dolls, Strokes and more from Kingblind.com
The Little Steven Underground Garage Festival takes place August 14th at Randall’s Island New York and will feature: Iggy and the Stooges, the New York Dolls, The Strokes, the Raveonettes, the Romantics, the Chesterfield Kings, Boss Martians, the Fuzztones, Nancy Sinatra, the Woggles, Bo Diddley, The Forty-Fives, the Cynics, Big Star and many more
Think that sounds like a great festival to see? Well Kingblind.com has a pair of tickets to giveaway.. Here are 3 little things you need to do to win. FIRST off you need to be in NYC on August 13th (Yes, The day before the festival) to pick your tickets up. SECOND email your name, address and phone number to kingblind(at)gmail.com and have Garage Rock Fest as the email subject and THIRD answer this little trivia question.. Name the original bassist for the Stooges. WE WILL RANDOMLY PICK A WINNER IN THE WEEK. GOOD LUCK (Winners will be contacted by the NYC Kingblind rep to receive the tickets)
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Ken Stringfellow:: Soft Commands (Album Review)
I think Ken Stringfellow benefits from having other artists around him. The Posies. R.E.M. Big Star, for christsakes. A veritable who’s who of power pop titans from the last three decades. I loved The Posies. Smart, raucous rock-n-roll, too poppy sweet for the grunge era they inhabited. But they were, more often than not, perfect. I’ll admit I haven’t followed Mr. Stringfellows’ solo career until now, with “Soft Commands”. I wanted to love this album, to have it live in perpetual repeat on my car stereo for at least, oh, three weeks. Sadly, no. Not that this is a bad album. No, just awkward and a tad bit schizophrenic. The opening track “You Drew” stumbles, but by track two hope arrives. My God, this boy can sing. Sweet, hopeful, melancholy, even a tinge of the maudlin. And the lyrics are as smart and poetic as always. I guess maybe the musical stylings are the failing of “Soft Commands”. All the usual references are here, but something you can’t quite put your finger on makes this album uneven. And it’s not just the dub reggae instrumental that shows up three-quarters of the way through. It’s just that for every spiritual Squeeze-like “Let Me Do” or “For Your Sake” there’s a clunker like “Don’t Die”. Maybe the three years it took to write and record this album hindered the flow. Maybe Ken’s influences were in flux. I just don’t know. But as one of pop music’s most enthusiastic cheerleaders, I guess I had higher hopes. But all that aside, to produce an album of such flawed grace is no mean feat. And the moments of perfection do outweigh the mere mediocre. If you are a pop music fan do yourself a favor and check out all of Ken’s work. And it you are already a Ken fan, buy this album now and wallow in its off-kilter beauty. (Review by: L.A.M aka DJ My Little Pony)
Friday’s Fantastic Legal MP3 downloads
Nashville Pussy:: Say something nasty
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Warren Zevon:: Keep me in your Heart
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Varnaline:: Song
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The Reverend Horton Heat:: “Like A Rocket (Daytona 500 version)”
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Steve Earle:: Ashes to Ashes (Live)
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Radiohead:: Demos, Live, Covers and Rare
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Cincinnati lifts 1979 ban prompted by deadly Who concert
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — The city council on Wednesday lifted a nearly 25-year ban on concert general admission seating that was imposed after 11 fans were crushed to death at a performance by the rock group The Who. The unanimous decision came after council members said some performers were skipping Cincinnati because they could not have general admission seating, often known as festival seating. They said Cincinnati was the only one among the top 50 cities for concert venues that did not allow festival seating. The fans were killed December 3, 1979, when The Who was preparing for a concert at Riverfront Coliseum, now U.S. Bank Arena. The deaths and dozens of injuries occurred when fans rushed at closed doors during a late sound check because they thought the show had started. Festival seating appeals to promoters because it is first-come, first-served, allowing the most enthusiastic fans to get near the stage and generate excitement for the rest of the crowd. Some performers and bands insist on a festival seating area near the stage. A one-time exemption to Cincinnati’s ban was granted for a Bruce Springsteen concert in 2002 and no problems resulted. City officials said the new system will limit the number of tickets for the general admission area based on the square footage of the concert location. Tickets will be sold before the day of the show, and all doors to the festival seating area will have to be opened two hours before the concert. Ushers and security personnel also will have to be in place before the doors are opened, and a written evacuation plan will be required.
‘Father’ of Southern rock dead at 89
Lacy Van Zant fathered three rock singers JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) — Lacy Van Zant, father of members of the Southern rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, died Tuesday of pulmonary illness. He was 89. Van Zant died at his Jacksonville home, according to a release posted on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Web site He was the father of Ronnie Van Zant, the founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Johnny Van Zant, the band’s current lead singer. Ronnie Van Zant and two other band members died in a 1977 plane crash near McComb, Mississippi. Another son, Donnie Van Zant, was a member of .38 Special. Van Zant, known for his long beard, white hair and overalls, purchased music equipment, drove the bands to shows, lent them money and repaired their vehicles. Early versions of Lynyrd Skynyrd would practice at his home, which he later opened to fans so they could see the bands’ gold and platinum records. “He was the father of Southern rock ‘n’ roll, as far as I am concerned,” Johnny Van Zant told The Florida Times-Union on Wednesday. Lynyrd Skynyrd will postpone its show Friday in Louisville, Kentucky, to September 26, and its show Saturday in Greenville, Wisconsin, to August 20, according to the band’s Web site.
Thursday, August 5, 2004
Thursday’s thrilling legal MP3 downloads
Jay Farrar:: Damn Shame
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These arms are snakes:: Big News
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Despistado:: A stirsticks prediction
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Cex:: Kill Me
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Pedro the Lion:: The Longest Winter
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Owls:: Everyone is my friend
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Iron & Wine:: Lions Mane
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Band/Artist: Calexico
Date: April 25th, 2003
Venue: China Theater
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Band/Artist: Mike Doughty
Date: June 22nd, 2002
Venue: The Alladin Theatre
Location: Portland, OR
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A Dirty Shame:: A new film by John Waters
Movie Trailer of the new John Waters film.. AWESOME.. Hitting screens September 24th CLICK TO VIEW
Inside The Libertines
Profile from The Guardian. CLICK TO READ
Meat Puppets Bassist Sentenced To Jail
Cris Kirkwood was sentenced yesterday (Aug. 2) to 21 months in prison for attacking a security guard with a baton outside a post office. The 43 former Meat Puppets bassist pleaded guilty May 10 in Mesa, Ariz., to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. He was shot during the Dec. 26 incident at the post office in downtown Phoenix and authorities said he was on probation at the time for a 2000 drug offense. According to the criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Kirkwood was arguing with a woman about a parking space outside the post office when she approached security guard Thomas Goodrum. Kirkwood yelled profanities at Goodrum, then shoved the security guard. In the ensuing scuffle, Kirkwood managed to get Goodrum’s collapsible baton away from him and hit him on the head, knocking off the guard’s eyeglasses. Goodrum then pulled his handgun and fired a shot into Kirkwood’s back, the complaint states. Kirkwood, who was on probation for a prior drug offense at the time of the arrest, could have received as much as 27 months in prison.
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Wednesday Mega MP3 Downloads
The Black Halos:: Some things never fall
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The Sunshine Fix:: Green Imagination (Complete Album)
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..And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead:: Crowning of a Heart
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The Cuts:: How can I get through
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The Gossip:: on the prowl
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Built to Spill:: Joyride
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The Halo Benders:: Don’t tell me now
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Versus:: Frog
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Satan’s Pilgrims:: El Toro
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The Strokes to Release Live Album
The Strokes have announced via their “Alone Together” fan newsletter that the band is looking at a fall release for their first live album, recorded at London’s Alexandria Palace in December 2003 by the BBC. The track list for the record features a blend of songs from both 2003′s Room On Fire and their 2001 debut Is This It?. Currently the band is gearing up for another helping of music festivals. (via Filter)
Tour Dates:
07/14 – Int’l Underground Garage Festival Randall’s Island, NY
07.21 – V Festival Staffordshire, Eng
07.22 V Festival Chelmsford, Eng
Beta Band Calls It Quits
Eclectic U.K. rock act the Beta Band will split before year’s end, according to its official Web site. The group in May released its latest Parlophone Astralwerks album “Heroes to Zeroes,” which debuted at No. 18 on the U.K. album chart. “Sadly, eight years of hard work and critical acclaim but little return in terms of commercial success inevitably takes its toll and a group decision was made to finally lay the band to rest,” the site says. Group members Steve Mason and Richard Greentree are at work on solo albums, while John Maclean will keep “his foot in the musical door” while also pursuing opportunities in film. “The same can be said for Robin [Jones], who’ll also divide his time between his twin loves, film and music,” the site says. The band is planning a final U.K. tour this fall, with dates to be announced. Beforehand, a handful of summer festivals remain, beginning Aug. 13 at France’s La Route du Rock and wrapping Aug. 24 at Edinburgh’s T on the Fringe event. Parlophone is also eyeing a 2005 release for a comprehensive DVD featuring music videos and film clips.
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
Tuesday’s Legal MP3 Downloads
Enon:: Shave
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Sahara Hotnights:: Alright, Alright
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The White Stripes:: Jimmy the Exploder
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The X-Impossibles:: Fire
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Electric Frankenstein:: Singer’s Blood
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Kingblind Album Giveaway (The Shore)
Our giveaways are back folks. And the fab new album from The Shore hits the stores TODAY. We have (3) Three copies to giveaway just shoot us and email at KINGBLIND@GMAIL DOT COM and we will randomly pick the winners.. YOU MUST PUT “THE SHORE” IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT.. AND YOUR NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL!!!
GOOD LUCK——-U.S. residents only
About The Shore
Rock solid songwriting. A passionate commitment to music that makes a difference and the chops to pull it off. With a name as evocative as their music, The Shore is a richly talented young quartet whose seamless ensemble sound welds a rich mix of influences. From Neil Young to Coldplay to the Verve, The Shore brings it all together in a grand musical vision that is reminiscent of the best that rock can be while remaining utterly innovative and original. The evidence can be heard on The Shore, the band’s awe-inspiring Maverick Records debut album, featuring ten original tracks from founder and frontman Ben Ashley. Produced and mixed by veteran LA music scenester Rick Parker, The Shore brings a compelling new dimension to modern music with a style and sensibility as accomplished as it is original.
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Official Shore website
http://www.theshoremusic.com
Kingblind.com Presents: An Evening of Independent Film and Music
Tuesday, September 21st 2004
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Dancing Outlaw: Emmy winning cult classic featuring Jesco the dancing outlaw (60mins)
Nestled deep within the heart of the mountains of Boone County, West Virginia reigns a King. The King – Jesco White, The Dancing Outlaw. Jesco is a living legend. The last of the Mountain Dancers, his style is unique to the mountain culture. Resembling tap dancing, it’s a tradition passed down from father to son – as were his dancing shoes. His dance floor? An 8 by 4 piece of plywood or the roof of his canine companion Duke’s doghouse. His venue? The front yard, the den of Jesco’s and Norma Jean’s trailer, or any place the spirit moves.
Hank III
3rd Generation Outlaw- a documentary film of the life of Hank III the grandson of the great Hank Williams. The award winning documentary directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Luke Littell (30 mins)
Creative Process 473:
A tale of madness, mayhem and the birth of an original thought. And Monkeys. Trapped in a small room, two writers running on creative fumes attempt to break free from the limits of scripting a low-budget film. (film short 13mins)
Plus a variety of the great music videos and film shorts and many CD’s giveaways with the music of the ROCK N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL DJ’s (spinning the best in Rock, Punk, Glam and Southern Rock) Stay tuned for more details!
Monday, August 2, 2004
WIN A FREE GMAIL ACCOUNT FROM KINGBLIND.COM
That’s right kids. Kingblind.com has (2) TWO Google Gmail accounts to giveaway.. That’s the famous hard to get Google web email with 1GB of storage. just send an email to kingblind@???.com and we will randomly pick two winners! Good luck! CONTEST OVER!!
Monday’s Legal MP3 Madness
Band/Artist: Hank Williams III
Date: February 9th, 2001
Venue: Ryman Auditorium – Grand Ole Opry
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
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Band/Artist: My Morning Jacket
Date: September 26th, 2003
Venue: Headliners Music Hall
Location: Louisville, KY
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The Cure:: I Don’t Know What’s Going On
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Oliveri stranded
Nick Oliveri, the former bass player for Queens Of The Stone Age, has described how members of his new band, Mondo Generator, abandoned him in the middle of the German countryside. Band mates Dave Catching, Molly Mcguire, and Alfredo Hernandez left Oliveri stranded following an incident when he attacked a soundman at a previous evening’s gig. Apparently, after becoming agitated by what he perceived as the poor sound, Oliveri jumped from the stage and broke the nose and teeth of the unfortunate engineer. The band’s subsequent show in Cervia, Italy was cancelled. Writing in a diary on their official website mondogenerator.com, Oliveri writes: “I’m sorry to have to cancel the accoustic (sic) show in Cervia…I have never in 16 years of playing shows and touring canceled (sic). “I am extremely angry about this and will make it up to you. The truth is I was asked to leave the bus we have been touring on, and was left on the side of the road in Germany somewhere.” Oliveri was kicked out of Queens Of The Stone Age earlier this year. Singer and guitartist, Josh Homme, said of his former bandmate: “He’s a tornado, and a tornado just destroys and goes on to the next city. I’m in the tornado cleanup crew, and all I ever see is his detritus and I’m sick of it.”
Gibby Haynes Plans Solo Surf Tour
Shortly after his debut solo album emerges, former Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes will hit the road to support the set. As previously reported, “Gibby Haynes & His Problem” is due Aug. 24 via Surfdog Records. The tour is set to begin and end at Emo’s in Haynes’ home base of Austin, Texas, starting Sept. 4 and concluding Oct. 9. Joining Haynes on the album and on the road will be guitarists Kyle Ellison (Meat Puppets) and Nathan Calhoun and drummer Shandon Sahm (son of legendary Texas singer/songwriter Doug Sahm), as well as newly recruited bassist Abby Travis (KMFDM, Meat Puppets).
Here are Haynes’ tour dates:
Sept. 4: Austin, Texas (Emo’s)
Sept. 6: El Paso, Texas (Bombshelter)
Sept. 7: Tucson, Ariz. (Club Congress)
Sept. 9: San Diego (Casbah)
Sept. 10: Los Angeles (Knitting Factory)
Sept. 11: San Francisco (Bottom of the Hill)
Sept. 13: Portland, Ore. (Berbati’s Pan)
Sept. 14: Seattle (Chop Suey)
Sept. 17: Salt Lake City (DV8)
Sept. 18: Denver (Bluebird/Larimer Lounge)
Sept. 20: Minneapolis (Entry)
Sept. 21: Chicago (Abbey Pub)
Sept. 22: Cleveland (Grog Shop)
Sept. 24: Boston (TT the Bear’s)
Sept. 25: New York (TBD)
Sept. 27: Philadelphia (Khyber Pass)
Sept. 28: Baltimore (Ottobar)
Sept. 30: Carrboro, N.C. (Local 506)
Oct. 1: Atlanta (Echo Lounge)
Oct. 2: Jacksonville, Fla. (Jack Rabbit’s)
Oct. 4: Orlando, Fla. (Black Booth)
Oct. 5: Tallahassee, Fla. (Beta Lounge)
Oct. 7: New Orleans (House of Blues)
Oct. 8: Houston (Engine Room)
Oct. 9: Austin, Texas (Emo’s)
