Harvey Milk Debut 's/t' Album, Out January 26th on Hydra Head!

Often called the Southʼs answer to the Melvins, Harvey Milk were the very antithesis of the Athens, GA, college rock scene they were unfortunately swept up in. - Decibel

Itʼs a grim journey, and often creepy as hell, but itʼs by no means depressing. Mediocre music is depressing. This stuff is exhilarating. - Pop Matters

Harvey Milk's soul and swagger - long apparent but often stretched and overdriven - come together clean at last, the perfect, unpredictable pinnacle for a marvelous maze of a career. - Pitchfork

Previously known, to you likely too-savvy-for-your-own-good individuals, as the famous “Bob Weston Sessions,” Harvey Milk's s/t album is the official master of the band's should-have-been debut record. The thing never received a proper release, so we over at Hydra Head decided to set the record straight...

Sure, you could google search this piece now that you know it exists, but remember we got the re-re-remastered version and it sounds a hell of a lot better... Plus if you purchase a copy from your local record store, you'll sleep a lot better tonight knowing that, among other things, your not a filthy liar and a dirty thief.

I can understand your hesitance however... It can get hairy digging up debut records from one your favorite bands... Especially if they've been around a while... I mean a lot of things can happen over the years... It would suck at this point to have to start explaining that Harvey Milk is your favorite band, but with the caveat that they're really only your favorite band from '94 on... Say things like that too much and your buddies slowly stop being your buddies and you end up with a whole new set of buddies, but these new buddies you never actually get to see in person and you know those pictures aren't really of their girlfriends. Good news: You can rest assured! Nothing is lost here, only gained. Harvey Milk is as heavy as ever and Creston Spiers, as most of you likely too-savvy-for-your-own-good individuals already know, was born with that particular seabitten brand of a man's voice that we're all so jealous of.

www.myspace.com/harveymilk

Gin Wigmore featuring The Cardinals Announces Debut Album

Gin Wigmore Prepares To Take the US By Storm With Debut Album
Holy Smoke out March 16 on Universal Motown Records, Coming to the US for SXSW



“Her voice is quirky and intoxicating, her tunes fun and charming” – Perez Hilton

“Make mine a Gin Wigmore … Smart songs that would work in a coffee house or an arena” – New York Post

Listen to the first single “Too Late For Lovers” HERE
Check out her video for the track “Oh My” HERE

New Zealand sensation Gin Wigmore is set to make her Stateside debut in March 2010 with her debut album Holy Smoke, to be released on Universal Motown Records , this legendary label being the perfect home for this soulful lady. Recorded in Los Angeles at the legendary Capitol Studios, Holy Smoke features the instrumentational stylings of The Cardinals (as in Ryan Adams and…). Additionally, The Cardinals – Neal Casal, Jon Graboff and Brad Pemberton – are Gin’s touring band on her current Australian tour.

On working with the famed band, Gin says, “I have wished on the brightest star every night since leaving L.A. that I would be able to work my magic in getting The Cardinals boys to come to my part of the world to play a few killer shows. And it has actually worked! They are coming! I'm that ridiculously excited I can't even sit still anymore.”

Already an accomplished songwriter, Gin won the U.S.-based International Songwriting Contest at 16 years old, making her the competition’s youngest winner in the history of the competition. Three years later, she released her critically acclaimed debut EP in her native New Zealand and was signed to Universal Motown Records in August 2008. The first single off Holy Smoke, “Too Late For Lovers,” is a gospel-tinged rocker sure to catch the attention of anyone listening.

White Rabbits Add More World Tour Dates / "It's Frightening" Out NOW On tbd Records

Click Here To Watch White Rabbits LIVE On Jimmy Kimmel

Click Here To Listen To White Rabbits On Daytrotter

Rolling Stone : http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/28068083/review/28123960/its_frightening

Pitchfork : "A band with an impressive, distinctive sound."

NY Times : "An American sound that fortifies its brains with muscle."

SPIN : "It's Frightening veers towards no frills rhythms peppered with jarring sonics."

Paste : "Keep your eyes on these guys. With this new album they may be about to, as it's said in the parlance, blow the f*ck up."

Tripwire : "Raucous and unique percussion philosophy...You won't be disappointed"

Onion A.V. Club : "It’s one thing for a band to smooth out a debut album’s small flaws for the follow-up, and another to leap straight from apprentice to master."

Filter : "Thanks to their ability to dabble into almost any kind of musical style, their songs are never predictable and get better with each listen."

Britt Daniel Exclusive On Pitchfork : http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/149247-news-in-brief-los-campesinos-white-rabbits-christopher-willits-zach-hill-matmos-gui-boratto

White Rabbits Tour Dates
12/6 - The Clubhouse - Phoenix, AZ*
12/9 - Bimbo's - San Francisco, CA
12/10 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR #
12/12 - RIMA Arena - La Jolla, CA #^
12/13 - KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas - Los Angeles, CA
12/29 - Rhythm and Vines Festival - Gisborne, NZ
12/30 - Falls Festival - Lorne, AU
12/31 - Falls Festival - Marion Bay, TZ
1/5 - Oxford Arts - Sydney, AU
1/6 - Corner Hotel - Melborune, AU
1/10 - Southbound Festival - Busselton, AU
1/24 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY

* with Passion Pit
# with Vampire Weekend
^ with Spoon

After spending the better part of two years on the road (including festival stops at Lollapallooza, Glastonbury (UK), Sasquatch, Monolith and tours with The Walkmen, Spoon, Richard Swift, The Cribs, White Denim and Tokyo Police Club) White Rabbits hunkered down in their Brooklyn practice space to set about re-envisioning the dark pop of their debut Fort Nightly, while adding new sounds and influences to achieve an original work. The result is It’s Frightening, their second full-length album.

White Rabbits signed to TBD Records (US home to Radiohead/Other Lives/Hatcham Social) and erected a makeshift studio in their basement rehearsal space to demo new material. Band members popped in and out over the course of several months lending ideas and personality to a new batch of songs that defy instant categorization. After enlisting tourmate, friend and songwriter Britt Daniel (Spoon) as producer, the pair began the process of exchanging demos between Brooklyn and Portland. White Rabbits recorded It’s Frightening over the course of four weeks, only taking a break to play the Transmusicales Festival in Rennes, France. The sessions were recorded by visionary engineer Nicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter) at Rare Book Room in Brooklyn, NY. Taking special care to recreate the unhinged nature of the original demos, the band utilized the wide range of tools in the analog-friendly studio to shape the personal spirit infused in the new tracks. Upon the completion of tracking, White Rabbits traveled to Austin, TX to mix the record with studio wizard Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Trail Of Dead) using his exceptional ears to transform It’s Frightening into a uniquely rewarding headphone experience.

It’s Frightening plays like a classic reel of tape from start to finish. Opening with the visceral drums of “Percussion Gun,” it is clear that time-off from the road has served the band well. The many highlights include the emotional centerpiece “Company I Keep,” the new sonic territory of “Lionesse” and the macabre lyrics of “Right Where They Left.” Fans of Fort Nightly will find much to go weak in the knees over and new listeners are in for an awakening as White Rabbits flip the switch on an already impressive beginning. It’s Frightening is a journey into the playfully dark musings of Everyman.

www.myspace.com/whiterabbits
www.whiterabbitsmusic.com

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN NAMES 2 TRACKS OFF UPCOMING RELEASE

Morris Plains, NJ – (December 2, 2009) – THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN‘s previous work has been praised nearly universally by press worldwide. “If you really want to know (their) songs,” says The New York Times “…you have to listen repeatedly and concentrate” calling them “extreme musical craft.” Names of the latest examples of their craft – tracks off the upcoming OPTION PARALYSIS – is something the band intends to reveal in waves.

“Farewell, Mona Lisa” and “Good Neighbor” are the first two officially announced off the highly anticipated OPTION PARALYSIS, due March 23, 2010.

The critically acclaimed rockers recently finished recording OPTION PARALYSIS, which will be the debut release for their brand new label PARTY SMASHER INC / SEASON OF MIST. The opus was recorded in Orange County, CA with longtime collaborator / producer Steve Evetts (The Used, Glassjaw, Every Time I Die).

Known worldwide for their outrageous live shows, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will kick off a tour with THURSDAY this Friday, December 4th in New York. “Call them insane, call them suicidal, call them out of control, but don’t call The Dillinger Escape Plan lazy. The band’s members put 100 percent into every performance,” says Guitar World.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

12/04 - Farmingdale NY / The Crazy Donkey
12/05 - Syracuse NY / Lost Horizon
12/06 - Montreal QC / Foufounes Electriques
12/07 - Toronto ON / The Mod Club
12/09 - Poplar Grove IL / Chubby Rain House of Tunes
12/10 - Grand Rapids MI / The Intersection
12/11 - Covington KY / The Mad Hatter
12/12 - Sauget IL / Pop's
12/14 - Millvale PA / Mr. Small's Theatre
12/15 - Baltimore MD / Otto Bar
12/16 - Richmond VA / Canal Club Downstairs Lounge
12/17 - Allentown PA / Crocodile Rock
12/18 - Clifton Park NY / Northern Lights
12/19 - Cambridge MA / The Middle East Downstairs
12/30-Sayreville, NJ/Starland Ballroom

For more information on The Dillinger Escape Plan please log on to any of the following sites:


Official Website
http://www.optionparalysis.net/

Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/dillingerescapeplan
http://www.myspace.com/dillingerstreetteam

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/dillingerescapeplan?ref=ts

You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/user/ChuckBillyTotemPoll

Twitter (FOLLOW DEP):
http://twitter.com/dillingerescpln

KREATOR: 2010 Tour Dates Announced

World Management is proud to announce the North American return of thrash legends KREATOR! Dubbed The Hordes Of Chaos Part II Tour, the band will return to the states in 2010 with support from Voivod, Nachtmystium, Evile, Lazarus A.D., Kataklysm and Lightning Swords Of Death (support lineups vary from city to city; see listing below). Tickets went on sale exclusively through http://www.enterthevault.com on November 24, 2009 and will remain exclusive until December 17, 2009 when they will go on sale through all normal ticketing outlets.

The Hordes Of Chaos Part II Tour Dates
3/03/2010 Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
3/04/2010 The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
3/05/2010 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
3/06/2010 Nokia Theater - New York,NY
3/07/2010 Club Soda - Montreal, QUE
3/08/2010 Imperial De Quebec - Quebec City, QUE
3/09/2010 Opera House - Toronto, ONT
3/10/2010 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
3/11/2010 Blondie's - Detroit, MI
3/12/2010 The Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
3/13/2010 Rave - Milwaukee, WI
3/14/2010 Block Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
3/16/2010 Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
3/18/2010 Corazon - Seattle, WA
3/19 /2010 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
3/20/2010 Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
3/21/2010 Slim's - San Francisco, CA
3/23/2010 House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA
3/24/2010 House of Blues - San Diego, CA
3/25/2010 The Rock - Tucson, AZ
3/27/2010 Emo's Alternative Lounging - Austin, TX
3/28/2010 Meridian - Houston, TX
3/30/2010 The Club at Firestone - Orlando, FL
3/31/2010 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA

The Hordes Of Chaos Part II Lineups
3/3-12: KREATOR, Voivod, Nachtmystium, Evile, Lazarus A.D.
3/13: KREATOR, Nachtmystium, Evile, Lazarus A.D.
3/14: KREATOR, Voivod, Nachtmystium, Evile, Lazarus A.D.
3/16: KREATOR, Evile, Lightning Swords Of Death, Lazarus A.D.
3/18-31: KREATOR, Kataklysm, Evile, Lightning Swords Of Death, Lazarus A.D.

http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de
http://www.myspace.com/officialkreator

GreyMarket on tour!

GreyMarket Winter Tour ’09

We're getting antsy. It's time to pile into the Explorer and find our road legs. If we're playing a city near you, we hope you'll be able to come out and catch the show. You know we love to play for you; plus, we always love to see your smiling faces.

Tour dates are below; hope to see you soon!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

12/03/09 | Backstage Lounge, Gainesville, Fla.

12/04/09 | Atlanta Music Box, Mobile, Ala.

12/06/09 | The Nick, Birmingham, Ala.

12/10/09 | Backbooth, Orlando, Fla.

12/11/09 | Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, Fla.

Help Us Spread the Word!

We know you love GreyMarket. And we think the whole world should get to know us as well. (Well, maybe not the whole world. We can perhaps excuse Uzbekistan.)

Now would be a great time to share your love. To maybe tell a friend or two or five or, hell, all of your Facebook friends. In other words, we'd love you even more if you would help us spread the word about this tour. We're pretty excited to be getting back out on the road; sitting at home is a lot of work.



Spring Tour Booking Underway

Because a week is never enough, we're hard at work planning a six-week tour in February and March. Obviously we'll hit a lot more cities: up the east coast, across the midwest, out west to coincide with South by Southwest.

As always, if you want us to play your city, drop us a line! This will be a fairly extensive tour so chances are good we'll be playing in your part of the country.

http://www.greymarketband.com
MySpace | Twitter | Facebook

Native Instruments Introduces SCARBEE JAY-BASS

Berlin, December 2nd, 2009 – Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE JAY-BASS, a new software instrument that provides an authentic rendition of the legendary Fender® Jazz Bass®. JAY-BASS is based on the acclaimed Scarbee Red Bass library, and is the latest release in the partnership between Native Instruments and sampling expert Thomas Hansen Skarbye, complementing the available PRE-BASS and MM-BASS instruments.

Powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine and playable both via the full KONTAKT 4 sampler and the free KONTAKT PLAYER, SCARBEE JAY-BASS recreates the full sonic spectrum of the Jazz Bass in both slapped and fingered playing styles, delivering an arsenal of classic funky bass tones suitable for a wide range of music genres. All four strings of the original instrument have been expertly sampled in nine velocities, resulting in over 4,000 individual studio-grade samples. The sample material was recorded through a DI for maximum sonic flexibility, retaining the distinctive original character of the instrument, and using round-wound strings for a bright and punchy sound. Specific "Player Profiles" for various genres as well as EQ and effect controls allow musicians and producers to further customize the sound and behavior of JAY-BASS to fit the musical context.

To provide all the intricacies of an actual electric bass guitar, JAY-BASS takes full advantage of the unique scripting features of KONTAKT, resulting in a performance that is virtually indistinguishable from a real professional bassist. Authentic articulations and playing techniques include hammer-ons, pull-offs, grace notes, various trills, mutes, harmonics, pickup hits, fret noises and much more, most of which are automatically triggered based on the note material. The fretboard display in KONTAKT and KONTAKT PLAYER shows the playing position and articulation of each note in real-time, with intelligent string selection and index finger/middle finger alternation as well as dedicated slide and chord modes that contribute to the unparalleled authenticity of the instrument.

SCARBEE JAY-BASS is available for download purchase in the NI Online Shop for $89 / 79 EUR.

Additional information on SCARBEE JAY-BASS is available at
www.native-instruments.com/scarbee-jaybass.info

NITZER EBB INDUSTRIAL US TOUR 2009

Nitzer Ebb – on tour now - are performing throughout America and Canada. The tour is slated to run through to Santa Ana on December 19. Check out the full list of dates below.

With their latest project entitled “Industrial Complex”, they’ll start touring in support of their first new recording since Big Hit (1995), showing off a new look, new live show and a new line-up, which includes recently rejoined band member Jason Payne on drums.

Some of the songs they’ll be performing live from the Industrial Complex project have already been heard on various film and television soundtracks, including Saw IV, Saw VI, NCIS and Fringe. Another track, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," is featured on the upcoming Tony Hawk: RIDE video game released by Activision on November 17, 2009.

Nitzer Ebb will be the opening act for the final European leg of Depeche Mode’s “Tour of the Universe” in January and February 2010.

12.1 Toronto @ Mod Club
12.2 Montreal @ Le Foufounes
12.3 Boston @ Paradise
12.4 New York @ Gramercy Theatre
12.5 Philadelphia @ The Starlight
12.6 Fairfax @ Jaxx
12.8 Jacksonville @ Jackrabbit’s
12.10 Atlanta @ Masquerade
12.11 New Orleans @ The Hangar
12.15 Tucson @ The Rock
12.16 Tempe @ Marquee Theatre
12.17 San Diego @ Brick By Brick
12. 18 Ventura @ Majestic Ventura
12.19 Santa Ana @ Galaxy

For more please visit:
www.nitzer-ebb.com

FREEWAY

TO RELEASE UPCOMING ALBUM THE STIMULUS PACKAGE FEBRUARY 16th 2010 ON RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT

PRODUCED BY JAKE ONE

February 17th, 2009 in an effort to stimulate the U.S. economy President Barack Obama signed into law The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as the stimulus package. On February 16th of 2010, another bad brother Philadelphia Freeway, seizes the moment and sets out to stimulate the Hip Hop industry by signing into law the Hip Hop Recovery and Reinvestment Act with the release of his third official studio album The Stimulus Package.

Produced entirely by veteran G-Unit producer Jake One, The Stimulus Package showcases some of Freeway’s most dynamic and engaging work to date. The collaboration of these two heavyweights along with the strength of independent powerhouse Rhymesayers Entertainment makes The Stimulus Package already one of the year’s most anticipated releases.

Since his breakout Roc-A-Fella debut Philadelphia Freeway in 2003, which achieved gold status selling over 500,000 units, Freeway has consistently been regarded as “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper”. Releasing his sophomore follow up Free at Last in 2007, which featured the Jake One produced classic “It’s Over”. Freeway has kept his skills sharp recording numerous mixtapes, unofficial albums and online leaks all while playing hundreds of shows across the country.

The Stimulus Package is in full effect with FREE download “Know What I Mean”, available today.

Download:
http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=07_Know_What_I_Mean_1.mp3

Also, check out the leak of the this non-album cut "Love Is A Battlefield":
http://nahright.com/news/2009/12/02/freeway-love-is-a-battlefield-addresses-beans-vs-jay-z-radio-rip/

For more info:
http://www.myspace.com/freeway
http://www.rhymesayers.com/
http://twitter.com/Phillyfreezer

ERASURE - THE INNOCENTS

REMASTERED 21ST ANNIVERSARY EDITION
RELEASE DATE DECEMBER 8TH, 2009

Legendary pop heroes Erasure release the 21st Anniversary remaster of their classic pop album, The Innocents on December 8th, 2009.

Available on CD, download and as a deluxe 2 CD / DVD package, the deluxe release will feature the original album remastered, a second disc of remastered B-Sides, remixes and rarities plus DVD with Erasure, live at the NEC Birmingham on 15th November 1988. Extras on the DVD include live unreleased versions of "Witch In The Ditch" and "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!," recordings from the BBC around the original release which includes "Ship Of Fools" on Going Live! and "A Little Respect" from Top Of The Pops plus the original promotional videos for "Ship Of Fools," "Chains Of Love" and "A Little Respect."

The Innocents, originally released on 18th April 1988, was the first Erasure album to hit the UK #1 spot (first on 30th April 1988 and again in January 1989), a chart-topping position they revisited with each of their next four album releases.

Featuring the singles "A Little Respect," "Ship Of Fools" and "Chains Of Love," The Innocents was Erasure’s third album release, following Wonderland and The Circus, and the album that secured their position as one of Britain’s most beloved and enduring songwriting duos.

In over two decades together, Andy Bell and Vince Clarke (a founding member of Depeche Mode and Yazoo) have sold more than 20 million albums around the globe, proving themselves masters of every kind of song from disco symphonies to unplugged ballads.

DISC 1 – THE INNOCENTS REMASTERED
1. A Little Respect
2. Ship Of Fools
3. Phantom Bride
4. Chains Of Love
5. Hallowed Ground
6. Sixty-Five Thousand
7. Heart Of Stone
8. Yahoo!
9. Imagination
10. Witch In The Ditch
11. Weight In The World
12. When I Needed You (Meloncholic Mix)
13. River Deep Mountain High (Private Dance Mix)

DISC 2 – B-SIDES, REMIXES & RARITIES – REMASTERED
1 Ship Of Fools (Shiver Me Timbers Mix)
2. When I Needed You
3. River Deep Mountain High (7” Version)
4. Chains Of Love ( The Unfettered Mix)
5. Don’t Suppose (Country Joe Mix)
6. The Good The Bad and the Ugly (The Dangerous Remix)
7. A Little Respect (12” House Mix)
8. Like Zsa Zsa Zsa Gabor (Mark Freegard Mix))
9. Love Is Colder Than Death
10. Phantom Bride (Live)*
11. Heart Of Stone (Live)*
12. Hallowed Ground (Live)*
13. Witch In The Ditch (Live)*

*Live tracks recorded for BBC’s In Concert at
Hammersmith Odeon1988.

DISC 3 – DVD
The Innocents Live – NEC Birmingham 15/11/88
1. Chains Of Love
2. A Little Respect
3. The Circus
4. The Hardest Part
5. Push Me Shove Me
6. Spiralling
7. Hallowed Ground
8. Oh L’Amour
9. Who Needs Love Like That
10. Stop!
11. Victim Of Love
12. Ship Of Fools
13. Knocking On Your Door
14. Sometimes

DISC 3 – DVD – continued
The Innocents Live – NEC Birmingham 15/11/88
Witch In The Ditch (Previously unreleased)
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Previously unreleased)

The Innocents At The BBC
Ship Of Fools – Going Live!
A Little Respect – Top Of The Pops
The Innocents Live (BBC 35 minute Special First Broadcast December 12th 1988)

Promotional Videos
Ship Of Fools
Chains Of Love
A Little Respect

Downloads
MP3 files of The Innocents Live Show

For more visit
www.totalerasure.com
www.erasureinfo.com
www.mute.com