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Congress Inaction Killing Music

CMJ reports: Congressman Jay Inslee (D-WA) spoke on behalf of his Internet Radio Equality Act today on the floor of the US House Of Representatives, asking Congress to "fix this problem," calling SoundExchange's offer, which was ordered by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB), to raise the royalty rates currently paid by Internet radio stations a "guillotine." 

In what will likely be the last time the situation will be addressed in said public forum before the July 15 ruling goes into effect, Islee is still hopeful that a "viable and fair resolution" will be met. 

"We do not intend to let, in the words of Don McLean's song, the music to die," he said. "It is, too, a part of the American culture, and I will encourage my colleagues to help out by cosponsoring this bill."- more on this story

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George Michael Out 250K Because He Wouldn't Shut Up

Launch reports: George Michael has been slapped with a $250,000 fine because his performance at Wembley Stadium on June 9 this year overran. 

According to a spokesperson for the venue, Michael's set ended 13 minutes later than the agreed end time.

Wembley's rules outline that a $20,000 fine is charged for each overrunning minute- more on this story

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What's the Deal With This Sherlock?

PR reports: Ok this one is interesting. Here is a bit of a promo press release for a new documentary. No comment on that, however industrious readers that love to solve mysteries should check out the trailer linked at the end of the story and see if you can spot members of one of the most popular bands of the past decade. We could munky around and make it harder for you but we'll present you with the full press release and see if you can figure it out from the hints given there. 

Produciones Traducidos, in association with Cantankerous Media and The Institute of Devolutionary Studies announces the release of the award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary feature film DEVOLUTION: NATURE's U-TURN, directed by Hugo Camacho-Weisman.- read the full press release and get those links. Figure it out yet?

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Musicfest NW

PR reports: Willamette Week's Musicfest NW announces this year's festival line-up which will be held at various clubs around the Portland, OR metropolitan area on September 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2007. MFNW continues its tradition of supporting diverse genres that will appeal to every music fan. Confirmed to play are national acts: Spoon, Clipse, Aesop Rock, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Girl Talk, Roky Erickson & The Explosives, along with Portland's own The Thermals, Viva Voce, The Shaky Hands and YACHT

On the heels of the most successful MFNW to date, 2007 launches with nothing but the hope for an even bigger and better festival. MFNW's ultimate aim is to provide Portland with a unique and special musical experience that honors the talent of the Northwest while giving back to the local kid-focused music programs. MFNW will once again benefit The Oregon Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame & The Rock N' Roll Camp for Girls for the second year in a row. - more on this story

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D.I. Tap Ronnie King to Produce Comeback Album

PR reports: Quickly establishing himself as "the indie Rick Rubin" for his Midas Touch with edgy artists in rock, hip-pop and punk, famed keyboardist and producer Ronnie King returns to his roots as the producer of On The Western Front, the highly anticipated first album by legendary Orange County punk band D.I. since their 2002 reunion. King unabashedly calls it "the best punk rock record of the last ten years!"

From the early 80s through the mid-90s, D.I. was a major presence on the same scene that brought the world other hardcore acts like Social Distortion, TSOL and The Adolescents. D.I. has been touring steadily since getting back together with a new lineup to promote the compilation Caseyology, named for charismatic vocalist Casey Royer. The band recently appeared on Discovery Channel's Monster Garage, and is host Jesse James' favorite band.

King scored D.I. a new label deal with Suburban Noize, the thriving SoCal label that launched the anti-establishment heroes The Kottonmouth Kings into a global phenomenon.- note to kids, THIS IS PUNK ROCK not that Good Charlotte crap. sing along as you click here... Richard hung himself, Richard hung himself!

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EOTO Plot Summer Tour

PR reports: EOTO is proud to announce the continuation of their summer 2007 shows. Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident) and Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident; Isaac Hayes; Loreena McKinnett) will be bringing their dance-rock duo to venues nationwide in the next few weeks. The first show is July 13th at B.B.King's in New York City immediately following the sold out String Cheese Incident show at the Beacon Theatre. After New York, EOTO will next surface in Utah, Nevada, Los Angeles CA, and then another after-party in Berkeley CA at Blake's on Telegraph immediately after the Saturday Greek Theatre SCI show. Following the California shows, EOTO will travel across the Northwest on select dates towards String Cheese Incident's Big Summer Classic at Camp Zoe in Salem MO. EOTO will head back to New York in August for C amp Bisco where they will join other national and international electronica bands and djs such as The Disco Biscuits, Umphrey's McGee, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Zilla, Infected Mushroom and many more.
- grab the dates here

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The Marble Index Go To Rock Ridge

PR reports: Hamilton, Ontario-based trio The Marble Index have signed with Rock Ridge Music. Their sophomore record, "Watch Your Candles, Watch Your Knives," is scheduled for release in the United Stated on October 9th. The album was recorded at Hamilton, Ontario's Catharine North Studios, with producer Scott Shields (the Mescaleros, G.U.N.) at the helm. 

Says band guitarist/vocalist Brad Germain: "We are pumped about signing with Rock Ridge. Getting our songs released in the U.S. by people that are behind what we're doing has always been what we were after." 

Says Rock Ridge A&R Manager Ben Miller: "With songs such as 'All That I Know' and 'We Always Complain,' The Marble Index grabs their listeners with hard- hitting, catchy rock songs that reminds you of everything you love about rock 'n' roll."- more on this band

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Texting for Vets

PR reports: Drowning Pool continue their crusade for better medical treatment for the soldiers returning home battle by taking the fight to your cell phone. On the 4th of July, Drowning Pool and the Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) launched www.Thisisforthesoldiers.org. Now the campaign is coming to your cell phone.

All you have to do to show your support is text "Soldiers" to 30364 and you will be walked through a three-part texting process. Once you complete the process you will be signed up for the petition to support the Lane Evans Mental Health Reform Bill. Standard text messaging rate apply.

Whether you're for the war or against it, everyone has an obligation to support the men and women serving our country. One in three soldiers returning from battle will develop post traumatic stress disorder. 1.5 million soldiers have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. By singing the petition you will help the soldiers get the help they need.[guess the Marines, sailors and airmen are out of luck. The Army always gets the most attention, regardless check out the link to see how you can help]- Thisisforthesoldiers.org

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Wal-Mart To Sell Unsigned Artist's CD

PR reports: Five Times August is set to re-release a remixed/remastered and retitled version of its first album, "The Independent" (originally called "Fry Street") on July 24, 2007. In addition to the remixing and remastering, the album will officially see national brick-and-mortar distribution with the re-release via Wal-Mart. The difference between this album and other CD's in the rack beside it? No record label of any kind has anything to do with it.

Since "Fry Street" was originally released, nine songs from the album have been featured on television shows like MTV's "Laguna Beach," the CW's "One Tree Hill," and Oxygen Channel's "Bad Girls Club." These placements helped catapult Five Times August's "Fry Street" sales to over 100,000 in online digital stores like iTunes, and over 11,000 physical copies of the CD from FTA's online store.- more on this story

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Strange Noize Tour

PR reports: Tech N9ne and the Kottonmouth Kings kicked off their co-headlining Strange Noize tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday July 6 at the Sunshine Theater. The tour concludes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Saturday August 25 at the Diamond Ballroom. The Strange Noize tour is Tech N9ne's biggest headlining tour to date and is the fastest selling tour of his career. Below is the complete itinerary for the Strange Noize Tour.

Thu, Jul 12 Los Angeles CA Henry fonda Theatre 
Fri, Jul 13 Las Vegas NV The Joint 
Sat, Jul 14 Anaheim CA The Grove of Anaheim - mo dates

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The Rocket Summer Feel The Stream

PR reports: The Rocket Summer's new release Do You Feel is now available for you to check out in it's entirety on myspace.

Jam out to their hit single, "So Much Love" or tune in to "Break It Out" - either way, these catchy tunes are gonna fuel your summer's engine. So grab a squishee at your local Kwik-e-mart, listen to some Rocket Summer tracks. - you know where to click

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Through The Eyes Of The Dead Tour

PR reports: South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD have confirmed another American headlining tour for August and September, this time featuring support from As Blood Runs Black, Prosthetic Records labelmates BENEATH THE MASSACRE, and Ion Dissonance. Hitting many places the band hasn't played for a time, this headlining tour is the second domestic outing in anticipation of the band's forthcoming record, 'Malice,' having already spent June on the road with The Red Chord as well as the band making its first trip to Europe earlier this spring

8/17 Wilmington, NC � Lucky's Pub
8/18 Charleston, SC � The Music Farm
8/19 Birmingham, AL � Cave 9
8/20 Little Rock, AR � Vino's- more dates

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Shark Island Giving It Another Shot

PR reports: Can a band that only released one official full-length album in its career be considered legendary? Ask any of the throng of Shark Island fans who flocked to the band's hundreds of shows during their reign on Sunset Strip in the 80s. Their answer: a resounding yes! It's a good bet that most still have their copy of 1990's Law Of The Order as they've waited over the years for more. 

Those fans, their kids and a whole new generation of rock and rollers will be ecstatic to hear that Shark Island is finally resurfacing after over a decade apart with an explosive new collection, Gathering Of The Faithful, that features 13 exciting new tracks co-composed by lead singer Richard Black and guitarist Spencer Sercombe, who originally met in high school and formed the group (originally known as The Sharks) in 1979. - more on this story

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Return to the 5th Dimension

PR reports: The year 1967 marked the Summer of Love, when the initial strains of psychedelia shared the pop charts with the Tijuana Brass, the Monkees, Aretha Franklin, Nancy Sinatra and a harmonizing quintet who managed to combine sophisticated pop and soul with a touch of hippie aesthetic, the 5th Dimension. One of the great hit-making groups of the time, the 5th Dimension recorded a respectable body of chart-top hits: "Up Up & Away," "Go Where You Wanna Go," "Sweet Blindness," "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Age of Aquarius," "California Soul," "Working on a Groovy Thing," "One Less Bell to Answer" and "(Last Night) I Couldn't Get To Sleep at All" among others. 

Forty years after the group's inception, on August 7, Collectors' Choice Music (CCM) will reissue ten 5th Dimension long-players on seven CDs, representing the group's entire Soul City/Bell recorded output, plus the first post-group recording by the duo of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.- all of the info on these reissues can be had right here

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