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Witness Frankel's Tooth Decay

PR reports: Michael Orendy, aka Frankel teams up with Aaron Espinoza of Earlimart and Producer Extraordinaire Dave Trumfio for Lullaby For The Passersby, the follow up to 2006's widely acclaimed Chatterbox EP. Orendy, former bassist for noise-pop quartet Meow Meow (Devil In The Woods), is a multi-instrumentalist who played everything from the Thermin to the Twirly Whirly on Frankel's newest full-length Lullaby For The Passersby. Lullaby is the follow up to Frankel's debut EP, Chatterbox. The upstart indie label Three Ring, which released the Frankel EP, became hip to Orendy after a tip from Nyles Lannon of Film School. The San Francisco label also put Frankel on its At The Crossroads benefit compilation for homeless youth. Following the widespread success of Chatterbox, which earned Frankel comparisons to other beloved singer-songwriters like Elliott Smith and Jon Brion, Orendy wanted to replicate the intimate sound of the EP, but make a more polished full-length which hits stores on June 12th, 2007. [grab an mp3 of the track "Tooth Decay" at the full story link] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Ike Reilly Assassination Tour

PR reports: "We Belong To The Staggering Evening" is the natural yet alarming evolution for Reilly and his band. Sounding furious and maniacal and on top of the world at the outset, "The Staggering Evening" is performed with something to prove and nothing to lose. Handclaps and tambourines, the call-and-response, twisted-gospel vocals, and driving NYC-underground guitars are all part of Reilly's American portrayal of rock 'n' roll in this lost new era. The CD is in stores today (5/8) and you can see them on the road at the follow dates:

6/9 Indianapolis, IN -- Birdy's
6/12 Pittsburgh, PA -- Three Rivers Fest
6/14 Philadelphia, PA -- The Khyber
6/15 NYC, NY -- Bowery Ballroom
6/16 Cambridge, MA -- The Loft @ Tommy Doyle's
6/18 Washington DC -- Back CAT
6/22 Chicago, IL -- Metro- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Maccabees CD and Tour

PR reports: The Maccabees new album "Colour It In" comes out May 22nd. The band is going to be going on tour with Bloc Party soon as well as the Noisettes! Here are some dates

MAY
27 Pompano Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheater W-Bloc Party
28 Orlando, FL UCF Arena W-Bloc Party
29 Tampa, FL Sun Dome W-Bloc Party 
31 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle W-Bloc Party
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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King Supporting Legend

PR reports: J Record's Emily King has just been confirmed to open for John Legend during the month of May

5/9 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
5/13 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
5/14 - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre
5/16 - Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Casino
5/17 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
5/19 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Wailers Tour

PR reports: The Wailers have now unearthed a major talent in the shape of Yvad. A gifted singer/songwriter from Jamaica, whose youthful good looks and memorable songs complement the Wailers' own timeless material to striking effect. Inspired by musicians like Bob Marley and the Wailers, he embraces Rastafarism as his songs increasingly deal with universal themes. 

5/16/07 - Curitiba Master Hall - Curitiba, Brazil - TBA
5/18/07 - Citybank Hall - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - TBA
5/19/07 - Credicard Hall - Sao Paulo, Brazil - TBA
5/24/07 - The Music Mill - Indianapolis, IN -9:30PM
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The American Black Lung Soph

PR reports: It is not often that a band comes along that can be compared to any number of bands yet embody each of them equally. This is what Tucson's The American Black Lung brings to the table. The band's sound is part early Black Flag, part Iggy Pop, part The Bronx, and part The Hellacopters. "An incendiary mix of hardore, hardrock, with a dollop of garage rock and a sliver of metal thrown in for good measure," says All Music Guide. Having recently signed with Laguna Beach's Uprising Records, The American Black Lung is poised to release their sophomore effort Sudden Departure Of Vultures on July 10.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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I'm From Barcelona US Live Debut

PR reports: Grab your tambourine and get ready to sing along, I'm From Barcelona is coming to the US this August! 

The ensemble band (29 members, count em!) is scheduled to play their first ever US show at the legendary Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park, IL on Saturday August 4th. The very next day the band heads to New York City where they'll play JELLYNYC's Pool Party at McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

I'm From Barcelona released their debut album "Let Me Introduce My Friends" on Mute in March 2007. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Serj, Cornell, Weiland Musical Bug

PR reports: Three of modern rock's greatest frontmen and songwriters contribute provocative new music to the soundtrack of the upcoming film BUG, a gripping psychological thriller directed by the legendary William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection, To Live and Die in L.A.).

New music by Velvet Revolver's Scott Weiland and System of a Down's Serj Tankian are highlights of the soundtrack, along with evocative music by Sean and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek, Susan Tedeschi, and Chainsaw Kittens. The all-star assemblage of songs was conceived to reflect and deepen the dark, intense and complex atmosphere of the film, according to Lionsgate President of Music and Publishing Jay Faires, who served as music supervisor. Lionsgate will release the soundtrack CD on May 22, 2007, through SonyBMG's RED distribution, and the film itself is scheduled for wide release on May 25th. [see full story for more on the signature tracks]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Weiland's Label Debut for The Actual Set

PR reports: President and principal owner of Soft Drive Records, Scott Weiland has set a release date for his first artist release at his newly minted indie record label. Los Angeles based band, The Actual's In Stitches, will mark the label's official launch when released on May 29.

The ultra-literate combo, rounded out by guitarist and singer Ben Flanagan and brothers Jeremy and Aaron Bonsall on bass & drums, will be gassing up their �82 Econoline and heading out on the road. In early May, The Actual will be joining rock phenomenon Velvet Revolver on their upcoming tour. On August 10th, you can find The Actual on this year's Warped Tour, which will take them from New York to their homebase of California.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Joss Stone Goes Gold

PR reports: The success story around Joss Stone continues to grow this week with the British soul singer and songwriter's new album -- Introducing Joss Stone -- being certified gold by the R.I.A.A. with half a million copies sold in the U.S.

The album, which was released by Virgin Records on March 20th, jumped from #25 to #16 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart this week, and is the only album in the Top 20 to enjoy a sales increase. The jump comes on the heels of Stone's television appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, where she performed the album's lead-off single "Tell Me 'Bout It," and the top-rated Dancing With the Stars, where she performed the single and "Super Duper Love" from her 2003 debut The Soul Sessions. In past weeks, Stone has also appeared on The Today Show, The Late Show With David Letterman, The Early Show's Second Cup Café, Tavis Smiley, and as the lead guest on The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson. She will be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 15th and Live with Regis and Kelly on June 15th.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mike Keneally Reissued, Remastered

PR reports: Mike Keneally's 1992 debut release, hat., is now available in a remastered Special Edition. And Mike's classic '90s Immune releases are now safely home at Exowax Recordings, the label co-owned by Mike and his manager Scott Chatfield.

The first two records to be reissued are Mike's 1992 debut, hat., and what has become the Holy Grail of the Keneally canon, 1994's Boil That Dust Speck. Each title has been remastered with its original track order and will be available as a solo audio CD as well as a Special Edition. [see full story for more on the goodies you get with the special edition]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Watain Invade US

PR reports: After touching down on American soil for the first time, Watain, Sweden's cult Black Metallers, made Duff's Bar in Brooklyn, NY the first stop on their US pillage. It was indeed a raucous night, as the band closed down the bar with the intoxicated local horde... 

Don't miss Watain and their extreme live show on the Metal Maniacs and Decibel Magazine co-sponsored Antichrist Vanguards tour with Nachtmystium the newly reunited AngelCorpse beginning this week. 

5/09 MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Station Nightclub 
5/10 CHICAGO, IL - The Empty Bottle
5/11 CLEVELAND, OH - Peabody's
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Scissors For Lefty Set a Date

PR reports: Scissors For Lefty, everyone's favorite band from San Francisco is finally releasing their debut full length record on Eenie Meenie Records. The release date is set for June 12th. Their new release Underhanded Romance includes some favorites from their EP and some new tracks as well. Check out "Lay Down Your Weapon's" in mp3 form at the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Chasing Worms

PR reports: Chasing Victory's new album Fiends hits stores Tuesday, May 8th. Chasing Victory has teamed up with Fuse to let everyone check out the full album before they buy it. To hear Fiends go to Fuse.tv and check out this week's installment of The Worm [see full story link]

Fiends, the second album from Chasing Victory, showcases both their hard-edged guitars and a brute force vocal performance from Adam Harrell. "We All have fiends living inside ourselves; some are dormant and hibernating, others are alive and vicious," says Adam. The Camilla, Georgia 5-piece has smashed the screamo label they were given for their first album, and instead created a dynamic balance of brutality and melody. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Organic Showcase

PR reports: Manhattan-based indie promotions and publicity Company, and newly announced record label, Organic Entertainment, will be hosting a showcase at the 10th annual Wilmington Exchange Festival (WE Fest) on Monday May 28th.

The line up is as follows:

Carmen Sclafani of Wiser Time - 9 PM - www.myspace.com/carmensclafani

Lara Ewen - 10 PM - www.myspace.com/laraewen

Ben Godwin - 11PM - www.myspace.com/karmafarm

Austin Donahue -12 AM - www.myspace.com/firewalkerpro

T.H. White � 1 AM - www.myspace.com/thwhitemusic
[see full story for more info on the fest]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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New Beach Boys Collection Coming

PR reports: The Beach Boys and Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing are proud to announce the May 22 release of The Warmth Of The Sun, a new collection of 28 career-spanning tracks. Hand-selected and sequenced by The Beach Boys themselves, the new set includes six classic tracks mixed in stereo for the first time. The Warmth Of The Sun traces the iconic band's creative arc in a sunup to sundown musical journey that goes beyond the beach, presenting a broad view of the rich musical legacy of America's band.

Also, an 11-episode Beach Boys Podcast series, featuring new interviews with Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston, will launch May 8. The series, to be presented in weekly installments, focuses on the 28 tracks selected by The Beach Boys for their new career-spanning Capitol/EMI collection, The Warmth Of The Sun. The Podcast series can be accessed via The Beach Boys' official website [see the full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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