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"The hipster in me (damn him) doesn’t want to post this video because it’s too… cute. Completely un-ironic and unpretentious. I mean, c’mon, it features a sad lion puppet/stuffed animal and the Washington, DC band’s name is perilously close to ‘daddy bear’. But you know what? The song is solid. Heck, I really started to feel for the poor lion, damn it. Making decent music videos for absolutely zero budget in an afternoon is pretty sexy. Creativity in constraints, ftw."
-Mark Schoneveld (yvynyl)
"We got this amazing puppet video (I effing mean that!) and a really great tune; a gentle track that rocks like a Dinosaur Jr. or Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons polished demo. This act shows great promise, that’s for sure."
-Shawn M. Smith (Radio Exile)
We completely agree with you both! Absolutely love this charming video!
Daddy Lion's self-titled EP now available on iTunes, Amazon, emusic and everywhere else you buy music!
"It's like siphoning petrol - sometimes it can blow up in your face" - Peter Hook
Freebass - Gary Briggs, Mani Mounfield, Peter Hook
Manchester's All-Star Bassist Uber-group Freebass, consisting of New Order's Peter Hook, The Stone Roses' Mani Mounfield and The Smiths' Andy Rourke, only weeks before the release of their LP, have issued a statement confirming that they are no longer set to continue as a band.
"Recent events have made Freebass entirely unviable as a band, and with this in mind, it has been decided that the project should be shelved, rather than placed on hiatus while members pursue their other interests. The band would like to take the opportunity to thank friends and fans for their support and interest, especially on the UK tour in June 2010. We also hope that people will enjoy the album, which concludes five years of work and treat it on its own merits. No third parties were involved or harmed in the break up."
The band's debut, Two Worlds Collide EP was released a month ago through a partnership with Hook's new label Hacienda Records and US indie 24 Hour Service Station. The EP featured guest vocalist Tim Burgess of The Charlatans UK, Pete Wylie, Howard Marks and Hook himself. A digital single, "You Don't Know This About Me", featuring vocals from Burgess and remixes from legendary producer & remixer Arthur Baker appeared at the same time.
Freebass' debut album It's A Beautiful Life is scheduled to be released in Europe later this month and worldwide December 7th by 24 Hour Service Station with a bonus disc including the Baker remixes, the Freebass Redesign EP from The Beatles 'HATE' producer Fritz von Runte, and Instrumental Versions of the Two Worlds Collide EP.
A series of outbursts by Mounfield on the website Twitter accused 54-year-old Hook of exploiting the memory of the late Ian Curtis, his former bandmate in Joy Division.
Yesterday, Hook told Yorkshire Evening Post he was baffled by Mounfield's outbursts. "I don't know what's brought it on unless someone's kidnapped his phone and is playing a cruel gag", he said.
He'd been unable to contact Mounfield but suspected "the problem" was connected to a number of offers he had received to perform the Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures in its entirety.
"It's interesting to get this criticism from Mani when he's doing (a live revival of the 1991 Primal Scream album) Screamadelica himself," he said. "I'm very proud of the Freebass album," he added. "Playing Unknown Pleasures I'm very proud of. I've got nothing to complain about."
Mounfield's comments had been "an unfortunate bit of timing" with the record, which has taken five years to complete, so close to release but, he reflected: "When you have people like Mani and Rourkey (in a band) you're going to have a volatile mix. It's like siphoning petrol - sometimes it can blow up in your face."
Although it saddens us to announce the implosion of Freebass, hopefully fans of the individual members will appreciate the music they made while together as rare collectibles from an eclectic Super-group.
Released just in time for the prime of summer, "Brand New" is the Kites With Lights tune that initially caught the attention of it's record label. The opening chords of this song are captivating, full of feel good energy, a perfect start to every day! Polished by Kites With Lights maestro Jonah Cordy into a bright, shiny "brand new" mix of the original recording, we are truly proud to finally share this electro pop gem with the deserving ears of the world.
24 Hour Service Station is proud to introduce a new addition to our label's roster, DADDY LION
Washington, DC's Daddy Lion takes fuzzy indie rock and splits it between insatiable pop hooks, unusual time keys and sparkling harmonies. With a fantastic timelessness mining the past 30 years of pop influences, Daddy Lion handles classic rock/blues type progressions, acoustic introspection and even a brief bout with synth electronic elements. Featuring six memorable moody rockers, the songs on their debut EP cover fragile subjects, but never bog down with sadness. Daddy Lion is ready to hit the road and roar!
"Daddy Lion sounds like all of their influences and they’re all the better for it. A hint of Joy Division can be heard on ‘Falling to Pieces‘, Hüsker Dü can be heard on ‘Just Die Young‘ and ‘Morning‘ could easily be a Dinosaur Jr. B-side slow burner." - Cougar Microbes
24 Hour Service Station is thrilled to announce a worldwide distribution deal with Peter Hook's new label, Haçienda Records UK
Hook, the legendary bassist and founding member of New Order and Joy Division, is operating the label out of the Factory Records building in Manchester, England, which has also been reopened as a night club and live music venue. Modeled on the same principals & integrity as Hook's former label, the Tony Wilson headed Factory Records, Haçienda Records UK allows for future Hook projects as well as music from new artists to be developed, released & distributed easily.
The First Fruit of this partnership is the long awaited and often rumored,
FREEBASS - Two Worlds Collide - EP
Featuring THREE of Manchester's bass guitar legends; Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Andy Rourke (The Smiths) & Gary "Mani" Mounfield (The Stone Roses/Primal Scream), FreeBass has had a long gestation process. Pressed to find the perfect lead singer, so they asked their famous friends to contribute with Tim Burgess (Charlatans UK), Pete Wylie (The Mighty Wah!) & Howard Marks (Mr Nice) responding to the call. Burgess' track, "You Don't Know This About Me" is a melodically epic tune with a bass line recalling New Order's single "Ceremony" surrounding Tim's voice. On "The Milky Way Is Our Playground," Wylie takes vocal duties on an anthemic journey into euphoric space rock, reflecting on the universe with his star-struck cerebral lyrics. Howard Marks AKA raconteur & beatnik Mr Nice, delivers a sterling monologue on "Dark Starr," a grungy piece of rock n roll mischief. Finally "Live Tomorrow You Go Down," finds Hooky growling his way through a pulsating dance track whose raved-up bass line, crunching beats & Giorgio Moroder-esque electro flourishes closes the EP with a punkish techno vibe.
Release date: Jun 1, 2010 (Digital) | Aug 10, 2010 (CD)
And for when you're nostalgic for the club days,
MAN RAY - Summer 88 - EP Peter Hook and producer Phil Murphy created acid house tracks evoking the style & euphoria felt during that epic "Summer of Love" at The Haçienda nightclub. Revisiting the staple sounds of the period with a modern twist, the duo used analogue technology to recreate precisely the sounds belting through the summer of '88. A mixture of classic Roland synths & drum machines were employed to simulate the early acid house vibes with samples only being used for sound effects, making both tracks feel naturally timeless. Listen:MAN RAY - "Ways Of Making Music"
New Release: POCKET Featuring Tanya Donelly Of Belly - Jars Of Fireflies
Tanya Donelly, vocalist for indie legends Throwing Muses, Belly & The Breeders contributes her voice to the A-Side of this EP, while Django Haskins of NC band The Old Ceremony sings the B-side. Includes remixes from author Rick Moody (The Ice Storm / Garden State), Berlin-based producer/musician Mount Sims & Pharmatronik. POCKET, aka Richard Jankovich, fronted electro pop group Burnside Project. His latest project is a series of singles with A-Sides featuring a "Dream List" of legendary vocalists to collaborate with. Each EP includes mixes or versions by producers from across the spectrum of music, such as Styrofoam, Justus Köhncke & GD Luxxe.
Available April 6th on iTunes, eMusic, Amazon & all other digital outlets
Ceremony - A New Order Tribute album is released today in honor of Tony Wilson with a portion of the proceeds donated to Salford Foundation Trust's children's charity, theTony Wilson Awards. This tribute released February 20th for what would have been the late broadcaster and music entrepreneur’s 60th birthday.
The deluxe double CD is now available for purchase at NewOrderTribute.com Ceremony is also available at all digital outlets including: iTunes emusic Amazon
Former New Order bassist Peter Hook, who is a patron of the grant-giving charity, said:
“To see so many indie bands interested in replicating the work of New Order as a tribute to Tony and to help raise funds for Salford Foundation Trust so that it can continue its fine work with young people is just fantastic.
Through the Trust’s Tony Wilson Award, young people can access grants that can help them to pursue music, drama, dance and the creative arts.”
Also available, two extra Digital-Only albums released in support of this album:
Ceremony - The Digital Album - A New Order Tribute
Five new tracks from Pocket (aka Burnside Project’s Richard Jankovich). The A-side, Backwards from Ten features Menomena’s Danny Seim, whose voice glides above a production that’s downright anthemic. In contrast, “Echo and Sway” is bouncy and jaunty, with unmistakable vocals from Sal Principato, of post-punk-funk legends Liquid Liquid.
Also includes three remixes of Backwards from Ten from Grant B, Duplex 100 & Learning Music. This is POCKET's 7th release for his Singles Project featuring a "Dream List" of legendary vocalists to collaborate with.
Peter Hook - "Probably one of the weirdest gigs I've ever done"
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" Joy Division cover performed by DETACHMENTS and Peter Hook (New Order, Joy Division, Freebass) at The Salford Foundation Trustbenefit last week. DETACHMENTS will have 2 of their New Order covers featured in the upcoming release Ceremony - A New Order Tribute February 2010 by 24 Hour Service Station, which benefits the Tony Wilson Award - a children's charity by The Salford Foundation Trust.
Peter Hook, New Order bassist, and supporter of The Salford Foundation Trust, joined in the celebration of achievements of young people in Salford last Friday (Nov 27). He accompanied the London band DETACHMENTS in a live musical tribute to the late Factory Records founder, Tony Wilson with a few New Order covers as well as Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" during a celebratory event at The Lowry Hotel.
The Detachments will have 2 of their New Order covers featured in the upcoming album Ceremony - A New Order Tribute. 24 Hour Service Station will be releasing the album on February 20th 2010 with proceeds benefiting the Tony Wilson Award.
The Trust, a grant-giving charity, has set up this special Award which helps children and young people to take up music, dance or drama & to pursue ambitions and interests that enhance their personal development.
New Christmas Release from Kites With Lights - "I Wish Every Other Day Was Christmas"
Kites With Lights graces us with a classic electronic Christmas song reminiscent of "A Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney. It's a Holiday song for every day, especially those outside of the Yuletide Season. The B-side of the single is an instrumental version.
The New Pocket Single "Beautiful Gray" Feat. Dave Smalley (Down By Law, Dag Nasty, ALL) Now Has A Video!
Enjoy this NO budget clip that Dave and Pocket whipped up with the aid of a web cam, Pocket's own hand-held camera, a backyard fire pit and the flashing lights of Los Angeles.
The Washington City Paper talks about the video: Read More Here
The "Beautiful Gray" EP features remixes by Styrofoam, GD Luxxe and The Message.
NEW RELEASES
Also, the following POCKET EPs available in stores November 3rd!
feat. Robyn Hitchcock - "Surround Him With Love"
feat. Yuki Chikudate - "Sampo"
feat. Steve Kilbey - "Hear In Noiseville"
XOXO - Their flawless renditions of funky indie-pop/rock tunes have dazzled audiences with their complex vocal harmonies and unique interplay between voice and instruments. An act not to be missed, you are sure to find yourself moving when you listen to XOXO. Their new EP, C'est La Vie, features danceable songs like "Done and Done", as well as hummable coming of age tales like "Merry Times" as well as the anthemic, "Life. . . In General". These tunes do their best at giving us a glimpse into the breadth of XOXO's song-writing ability, only hinting at what is yet to come.
XOXO is a Top Pick at Babysue.com: "Full of playful melodic pop. We rarely review EPs...and only in cases when the music is really exception. This disc most certainly falls into that category. C'est La Vie features some fantastic pop tunes presented simply without unnecessary fanfare. The vocals are particularly appealing...and the arrangements are kept to a bare minimum which allows the listener to concentrate on the vocal melodies and lyrics. Seven killer tracks here including "Fly Superman Fly", "Done and Done", "A Song for the Reminiscent", and "Merry Times". TOP PICK."
Their New EP: C'est La Vie
Available in stores Nov 3rd:
Written and performed by New York City heavy metal band Gods of Fire, Hanukkah Gone Metal is an 8 song collection celebrating all the fun and importance of the Festival of Lights. Both triumphant and uplifting, this wildly inventive album tells the story of Hanukkah through a rich fusion of heavy metal music, traditional melodies, operatic vocals and a klezmer soul. Two holiday favorites, "Oh Hanukkah" and "Havenu Shalom Alechem", are featured alongside original songs about the menorah, gelt, spinning dreidels, fighting dragons for latke oil and a historical document of the Maccabean war. For fans of Iron Maiden, Manowar, Helloween, Dio, Judas Priest and Dream Theater.
Available now atiTunes and all other Digital locations.
The next month is Fest Month. The band is performing this week at the Austin City Limits Festival Oct 2-4 including the ACL Fest After-Party at Trophy's Friday 9pm andRoadhouse Rags After-Party Saturday night. The Beauvilles will then head out to New York City for the CMJ 09 Music Marathon& Film Festival Oct 22-24.
2 separate singles, each acting as the others B-Side!
Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think) and Dave Smalley(Dag Nasty, Down By Law) both have connections to DC’s hardcore scene and Dischord Records, so it seems like a fun idea to release them together! POCKET used pieces of the same Satoshi artwork for the covers so if you hold them together, you get the complete picture. Videos for both songs will be released in conjunction with the singles.
POCKET, aka Richard Jankovich, fronted electro pop group Burnside Project whose “Cue The Pulse To Begin” was the title theme of Showtime’s Queer As Folk.
He has remixed Radiohead, Beck, Joanna Newsom, Of Montreal, Kristen Hersh, Antony & The Johnsons, Asher Roth and many more.
POCKET’s latest project is a series of singles with A-Sides featuring a “Dream List” of legendary vocalists to collaborate with. These songs are paired with B-Sides where he introduces breaking artists. Each release also features three remixes
by producers from across the spectrum of electronic music, such as Styrofoam, Justus Köhncke & GD Luxxe.
EP TRACK LISTING
THE SINGLES:
SOMEONE TO RUN AWAY FROMFeaturing Craig Wedren
1. Someone to Run Away From
2. Beautiful Gray Featuring Dave Smalley
3. Someone to Run Away From [Spoolworks Remix]
4. Someone to Run Away From [Askew Remix]
5. Someone to Run Away From [Asphalt Thieves Remix]
BEAUTIFUL GRAYFeaturing Dave Smalley
1. Beautiful Gray
2. Someone to Run Away From Featuring Craig Wedren
3. Beautiful Gray [Styrofoam Remix]
4. Beautiful Gray [GD Luxxe Remix]
5. Beautiful Gray [The Message Remix]
Digital Versions of both EPs available 9/21/09 at iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody & all other outlets.
Physical Versions available 12/1/09 fromMVD
FEATURED VOCALISTS & REMIXERS ON PAST & FUTURE POCKET SINGLES
Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, Breeders), Danny Seim (Menomena), Mark Burgess (The Chameleons UK), Sal Principato (Liquid Liquid), Mux Mool (Ghostly), Justus Köhncke (Kompakt), Alien Skin (Real Life), Styrofoam (Nettwerk), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Robyn Hitchcock, Yuki Chikudate (Asobi Seksu), Slim Moon (Kill Rock Stars), Kites With Lights
The Beauvilles, loud, punky re-creation of TheWho Words from 88.5 FM Program Director, Randy Wynne
Randy Wynne is still reeling from last night's Woodstock Tribute. "This was one of the best - if not the very best - WMNF events ever. Highlight after highlight, too many to list here but I may do so later, or post them from youtube if they show up there. ...Every band rose to the occasion with truly inspired music and theatrics. I dare say in some cases they surpassed the original Woodstock music.
1) Shawn Kyle and The Beauvilles loud, punky re-creation of The Who in the mode of young rebels making a generational statement (to aging baby boomers), with their set opening with "My Generation" and closing with "Young Man Blues"; and yes, Shawn did smash a perfectly good guitar. 2) Macon GA singer Jessica Alkinson as Janis Joplin, 18 years old and what a voice! 3) Scott Elliot as Joe Cocker, a revelation!"
a guy called richard sent me some music a while ago and i sang some stuff n sent it back it wasnt quite my cup of tea but it had a certain joie de vivre that i liked it seemed very eighties but i didnt understand that that was its trip, did i? i was listening to it at my daughters place in sweden when their ears pricked up "daddy,THIS is really cooo-oool" they said this is...? i say (you see sometimes i dont know what i'm doing or what anybody else is either) listening to it thru a new set of ears its a perky poppy feelgood little thing its still got words like "inevitably " in it so its not a total pop out but you know its catchy n singalong-y if you like that kinda thing sometimes we all do, dont we? so richard gets all these weird mixes down n stuff and he asks me to help do a vid oh the wonders of the modern age casting my mind back twenty years the pain n drudgery and yes the outrageous expense of making a video if richard had suggested this twenty years ago i would have to have found a camera man a lighting man someone to synch it up a caterer and blah blah blah then have to shoot it process it edit blah blah blah get it over to the u.s. blah blah blah but wow i did my bit last night richard did his thing while i slept n went out for a walk come home its already up on you tube pocket featuring steve kilbey "hear in noiseville" go n take a look (warning: if you hated anchorage from th'other day you may not like this!) but lighten up hey richard i think you did a marvellous job! the song and the vid are a real gas! good on you, my man! stealing a feeling a feeling revealing a feeling i felt! oh ha ha the eighties live on forever thats rocknroll, children and everythings possible
This debut EP is packed with electro pop gems that float between dance floor dreams and rainy day delights.
DESCRIPTION Kites With Lightsis Electro Pop for a rainy day, a blissed out dance floor or a late night drive.
Timeless is the key to a Kites With Lights tune: A clean and clear aesthetic: Electro Pop with a purpose. Kites With Lights incorporate looking up and staring down, a dramatic curve where raindrops equal dance beats, and somehow you feel that the film in your dreams finally has a soundtrack. TRACK LISTING - The Weight Of Your Heart - A Mystery - We're Ready - The Space - Sound Of The Rain
FOR FANS OF Junior Boys, New Order, Cut Copy, OMD, Radio Dept, Electro Pop
PRESS "The most beautiful and powerful synthpop we've ever heard" -Electronic Sub South
"Filled with sweeping, lush, and pristine sugar coated pop nuggets that are a complete rush to the head" -First Coast News
