Liskfest 09

Two Cow Garage Hitting The Road

PR reports: Columbus, Ohio-based classic-rock-meets-roots-punk outfit Two Cow Garage are celebrating the release of their fourth full-length, "Speaking In Cursive", on Suburban Home Records, and will tour throughout the summer and fall in support of the album.

Comprised of Micah Schnabel (vocals, guitar), Shane Sweeney (bass, vocals), Chris Flint (guitar), Andy Schell (keyboards), and Cody Smith (drums), the outfit, which plays more than 200 shows a year (and has for the past six years), has made their darkest, yet most rewarding record to date, writing songs that deal with the problems and dilemmas of growing up, coming to terms with ones dreams versus reality, as well as songs about substance abuse, the wasting of youth (and the effects on your friends when youth is stolen too soon), navigating the troubled waters of relationships, and, of course, crushes-turned-heartbreak.

With "Speaking in Cursive", Two Cow Garage has brought on a permanent keyboard player with Andy Schell, helping the band expand on their guitar-bass-drum assault, adding depth and richer melodies to the heartbreak-on-the-sleeve lyrical bite and rock attack that Two Cow Garage is already known for. - more on this story

Neuraxis Split

PR reports: Montreal's Neuraxis have announced they are parting ways with drummer Tommy Mckinnon and bassist Yan Thiel.

Guitarist Rob Milley comments: "The time has come again for us to refresh the Neuraxis family as we are now seeking a new drummer and bassist. Nothing really juicy to tell. For Tommy, his priorities began to differ from ours while on the road until it became clear to us that he was no longer enjoying the touring lifestyle. He wishes to go back to school to complete his education. As for Yan its just been a case of him deciding to further his working career and he can no longer dedicate himself to the band. This has been going on for many years now and its time for us to have a full-time bassist on board. Both of them will continue playing in other musical projects. We thank our metal brothers for all the good times we had together and wish them the best for the future. Tommy and Yan will be fulfilling all our summer shows already booked ending with a fitting show in Montreal at the Club Soda on Sept 11th 2009.

With that being said, we are excited to get some new blood in the band. For those interested in auditioning for the drummer and bassist positions , visit our myspace page, www.myspace.com/neuraxis to learn the following 3 songs: 'Dreaming the End,' 'Darkness Prevails' and 'Clarity' and make sure to read all the requirements before getting in touch with us. We ask you to video tape yourself playing these songs, add it to your Youtube page and send us the link by Myspace. Include 'Drummer' or 'Bassist' audition in the subject." - more on this story

Bad Veins Summer Tour

PR reports: A two man indie-rock army of fuzz-filled guitars, pounding drums and swelling, orchestral arrangements, Bad Veins will bring their kaleidoscopic songs to life this summer as they tour in support of their forthcoming eponymous debut, due July 21 on Dangerbird Records.

The Cincinnati-based duo of Benjamin Davis (vocals, guitar, keys) and Sebastien Schultz (drums) will kick off their run with a performance at the Forecastle Festival in Louisville alongside The Black Keys, The Whigs and Cage the Elephant before trekking across the Midwest and East Coast with Now, Now Every Children.

They will celebrate the album's release with a hometown show at Fountain Square on July 24 and are already confirmed for Monolith Festival, taking place this September at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. - more on this story

Chimaira to Destroy and Dominate MTV2

Adrenaline reports: "Destroy and Dominate," the first video from Chimaira's latest album, The Infection, will make its television debut this weekend on MTV2's Headbangers Ball.

The show will air July 11 between 2AM-3AM on MTV2. The video was directed by longtime CHIMAIRA videographer Todd Bell and filmed at the band's own Cleveland practice space, Chimaira HQ!

CHIMAIRA is now looking ahead to a string of headlining dates leading up to the "Decimation of the Nation" tour this summer with Hatebreed. Full US tour dates are listed below. - more on this story

The Rifles Set US Debut

Nettwerk reports: Nettwerk Music Group announces the signing of London-based rockers The Rifles' who introduce themselves to N. America with a 4-track digital EP on July 28. The EP will feature "The Great Escape'" a standout anthem showcasing the sounds that will be coming from The Rifles full-length album' Great Escape' later this year.

In addition to "The Great Escape'" the EP will feature 3 other tracks that are exclusive to this release and not on the forthcoming album: "Darling Girl'" "I Could Never Lie'" and "A Love To Die For."

The Rifles-frontman Joel Stoker' guitarist Luke Crowther' bassist Rob Pyne and drummer Grant Marsh-burst onto the UK music scene in 2006 with their rebellious and attitude-laden debut No Love Lost' an album revealing the hopes and dreams of working-class suburban drudgery. The band spent the next two years touring relentlessly and building an enormous army of fans along the way' which includes some of the foursome's musical heroes like Paul Weller' Tim Lovejoy' Oasis and more. - more on this story

From The Bronx To The Barrio

PR reports: The latest offering from Los Angeles punk band The Bronx, like its previous releases, encapsulates the ethos of their hometown. This time, however, the band takes a slightly different approach- by taking audiences on a border-bending journey of the senses and performing as Mariachi El Bronx. The band's self-titled full-length will be released on September 1st on Swami Records. The soulful, passionate musical influences of Mexico, achieved by such exotic elements as norteno, jorocho, wasteka, bolero and corridos, combine with the band's songwriting expertise to provide a sun-drenched summer soundtrack equally appropriate to Los Angeles as south of the border.

This embodiment of The Bronx was originally conceived as a new twist on the electric-goes-acoustic performance. Citing the influence of various worldwide locales, as well as the addition of guitarron player Vincent Hidalgo (son of David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and Latin Playboys,) eventually Mariachi El Bronx was born. The record was produced by Jon Avilla, and features percussion by Alfredo Ortiz and orchestration by an unnamed but renowned string quartet.

The band will perform in a variety of different ways, sometimes incorporating mariachi into their punk set, sometimes playing two nights at a venue performing each band respectively, often having one band open for the other. - more on this story

The Glorious Unseen Going Soph

PR reports: The Glorious Unseen has just completed recording their sophomore album on BEC Recordings aptly titled "The Hope that Lies in You" releasing on August 25th.

With a grassroots following from fans of hard rock bands like Underoath, Haste the Day, Classic Crime and mewithoutyou, The Glorious Unseen has written a new collection of authentic reflections dealing with the ups and downs of Christian life.

This upcoming album serves as a battle cry of optimism in our increasingly pessimistic world. The Glorious Unseen wants to encourage listeners to not live in fear and isolation--even when the media is saying everything is a disaster. - more on this story

Music Pros Giving Free Lecture and Jam

PR reports: Koffeehouse Music Productions, LLC, along with influential music industry pros, will be offering advice on the business July 13, 2009 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Indie Inspiration J.A.M. (Jazzed and Motivated) Session, a free educational music event and industry mixer at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. Industry speakers include former Matchbox 20 guitarist Adam Gaynor, songwriter and singer Kari Kimmel, cellist Tina Guo, and Christopher Sampson.

The featured presenters will discuss topics such as how to sell 25 million records, license music for film and television, and create a lucrative career in music and songwriting. Guests are invited to bring their own acoustic instruments (or voice) and participate in a group jam with the speakers. This evening of enlightening lectures caters to industry professionals and up-and-comers. Community members and students from music institutes in Southern California have been invited to attend, so that they can learn from the pros.

"In our current economy, it's tough for students to stay in school and continue to pay the bills," said Jeremy Koff, founder of Koffeehouse Music Productions. "It's also harder for musicians to get a job. This event allows students and professionals in the industry to collaborate in expressing music, as well as gain useful advice from the pros, at no cost." - more on this story

. The Biz: Why I Stopped Going To Concerts

Rock music used to be about breaking out of conformity. But now these acts (most of them millionaires in their own right) are in bed with the devil and to please the big money spenders, they do what most of us never thought they would- conform. - Read the full Why I Stopped Going To Concerts op/ed

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