Thursday, April 23, 2009

Action Painters



Action Painters have released a new three-track EP titled "Lay That Cable". The first song, "Easy 2 Pretend" is a catchy introduction to the following two tracks, "456", and "Money Changes Everything". This three-song collection is upbeat, clever, and most importantly: danceable. The EP is different from the band's 2007 release of "Chubby Dancer", showing obvious growth both lyrically and musically. The band's style is similar to that of Julius Airwave, but the amount of energy in their songs set them apart from most groups that share their style.

In addition to the "Lay That Cable", AP has set to work on a new album, which they are planning on working on over the summer. The band has put down a new track called "Supermarket" that they plan on releasing with their new album. The single has more of a pop sound than their previous works, but the song is so good it will be on repeat for a good hour after you first listen to it. The video for supermarket has started to be recorded, and will make a debut sometime soon.

In addition to recording new tracks, they are completing a US tour (see dates below). Check back soon for an interview with the band and news updates.

Mp3:
Money Changes Everything
456

Video:




Upcoming Tour Dates:
Apr 22 2009 9:00P -THE RED AND THE BLACK -WASHINGTON, Washington DC
Apr 23 2009 8:00P - JOHN AND PETER’S - New Hope, Pennsylvania
Apr 24 2009 8:00P - METRO GALLERY- Baltimore, Maryland
Apr 25 2009 9:00P - NORTHSTAR BAR w/East Hundred - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 29 2009 9:00P - BEACHLAND w/ Good Touch Bad Touch, Posh Army - Cleveland, Ohio
Apr 30 2009 9:00P - LAVA LOUNGE w/Triggers - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May 1 2009 9:00P - THE BELMONT - w/Cowboy Messiah - HAMTRAMCK/DETROIT
May 2 2009 8:00P - TREEHOUSE - Columbus, Ohio
May 4 2009 9:00P - OFF BROADWAY - w/Target Market - St. Louis, Missouri
May 5 2009 8:00P - ELBO ROOM - Chicago, Illinois
May 6 2009 4:00P -WOXY Lounge Act Session - Cincinnati, Ohio
May 6 2009 9:00P - NORTHSIDE TAVERN w/The Koala Fires - Cincinnati, Ohio
May 7 2009 8:00P - Athens, Ohio
May 8 2009 8:00P - OLD GLORY - Canton, Ohio
May 9 2009 9:00P - RETOX- Tour Homecoming show! w/ Disasteradio - Brooklyn, NY
May 11 2009 10:00P - PIANOS - XYZ Affair Residency show! -NY, NY
May 15 2009 10:00P - NEWSONIC (THE LOFT) - Brooklyn, NY
May 28 2009 8:30P - MERCURY LOUNGE w/1990’s!!!! - NY,NY


Links:

Action Painter's website
Action Painter's on myspace
Action Painter's tour blog

Thursday, April 2, 2009

John Vanderslice: Upcoming Album and Track preview


John Vanderslice’s new album, Romanian Names, will be released on May 19th (18th in the U.K.). The 12 songs were recorded in Vanderslice's home studio that he constructed in his basement. The result of this new approach to recording, in comparison with his previous albums, is a collection of tracks with a new sound all together. The track Fetal Horses was the first song recorded for the album, and is a preview for the eleven to come.

Be sure to check back for more information regarding the album's release and any updates about John Vanderslice.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
5/17/09 Merced, CA - The Partisan
5/19/09 San Francisco, CA - The Rickshaw
5/21/09 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
5/22/09 Seattle, WA - Easy Street
5/24/09 George, WA - Sasquatch!
5/27/09 Provo, UT - Velour
5/28/09 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
5/29/09 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
5/30/09 Omaha, NE - Slowdown Jr
6/06/09 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
6/09/09 Pittsburgh, PA - The Warhol Museum
6/12/09 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williambsurg

Mp3: Fetal Horses

Links: Check out John Vanderslice's website here for more information, tour dates, and to purchase their cd.

Sebastien Granger: New Track and Video


The digital release of Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains has brought us a new song and video. It's a living, a new track recorded for this release, contrasts in sound to the previously recorded tracks on the album. The video for It's a Living was shot and directed by Sebastien. Both the album and this new track are available through the Saddle Creek Online Store, iTunes, emusic and other digital outlets.


Video for Sebastien Grainger's It's a Living:




Tour Dates:
Wed-Apr-01, Seattle, WA, Sonic Boom (Free in-store at 6pm)
Thu-Apr-02, Seattle, WA, The Crocodile Cafe
Fri-Apr-03, Victoria, BC, Lucky Bar
Sat-Apr-04, Nanaimo, BC, The Spice Lounge
Sun-Apr-05, Vancouver, BC, Zulu Records (Free in-store at 3:30pm)
Sun-Apr-05, Vancouver, BC, Richards on Richards
Tue-Apr-07, Edmonton, AB, The Pawn Shop
Wed-Apr-08, Calgary, AB, The Marquee Club
Thu-Apr-09, Saskatoon, SK, Amigos
Fri-Apr-10, Winnipeg, MB, Pyramid Cabaret
Sun-Apr-12, Minneapolis, MN, 400 Bar
Mon-Apr-13, Mankato, MN, What's Up Lounge
Tue-Apr-14, Chicago, IL, Subterranean
Wed-Apr-15, Toledo, OH, Frankie's
Thu-Apr-16, Pontiac, MI, Pike Room
Sat-Apr-18, Kitchener, ON, Go Festival
Sun-Apr-19, Hamilton, ON, Casbah
Fri-May-01, Brantford, ON, The Ford Plant
Sat-May-02, Peterborough, ON, Montreal House
Wed-May-06, Ottawa, ON, Zaphods
Thu-May-07, Montreal, QC, Il Motore
Fri-May-08, Quebec City, PQ, La Casbah
3/30-31 and 4/2 with New Villager
4/3-8 with Flash Lightnin