The Parenthetical Girls to Release Privilege Series
The Parenthetical Girls take a new approach for their latest release
Most bands follow a simple formula when they start releasing new music – they release a single, bombard the press with interviews and articles, and then release their album to a well-informed and hungry audience. Read On
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Jan 28, 2010 @ 1:30 pm
New Music from Drew Danburry
Utah magic man Drew Danburry is back with a single from his upcoming album
As the release of Drew Danburry's new album Goodnight Gary creeps closer and closer, we get more hints of how incredible it's going to be. Danburry's second single “Many Are Cold but Few Are Frozen” is available to download for free on his official website. Goodnight Gary is set to be released February 9th on Emergency Umbrella Records. Download the single, buy the album, and catch Danburry's live show whenever you can. His ever-changing hairstyles and facial hair are worth it alone.
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Jan 28, 2010 @ 10:00 am
New Music From The Courteeners
The Courteeners deliver ‘You Over Did It Doll’ off of new album 'Falcon.'
Last year while Morrissey was flopping about the stage at the Aragon Ballroom, you may have still had the opening bands' songs sending tapping messages to your toes. I certainly did, Morrissey’s set was a real snooze and I kept picturing Boz Boorer holding a telephone up to his ear. It has to be one of the best and worse jobs opening for Morrissey. For one, he has to love your band, and you have to worship him. Unfortunately, his psychotic audience is only there to see their king and therefore pay you no heed. The Courteeners gained at least one new fan that night.
The Courteeners are a band that really do merit the coveted title of "hailing from Manchester." Their Stephen Street (Blur, Smiths) produced debut, St. Jude, is simple in its approach and slam dancingly fun in its execution. Judging from first single, "You Overdid It Doll,” follow-up album, Falcon, produced by Ed Buller (Suede) promises a new found sophistication. If this chorus doesn't catch you immediately, I feel sorry for you and whatever children you may bare in the future.
Falcon will be available in the UK February 22 via Polydor
Posted by Joe Roth on Jan 27, 2010 @ 8:00 am
Freelance Whales Announce Spring Tour
Freelance Whales join Cymbals Eat Guitars for US tour
If you frequent HEAVEmedia regularly you have probably realized that we really, really like Freelance Whales. So when we heard that they were joining New York neighbors Cymbals Eat Guitars on their first headlining tour, we were ecstatic. The fantastic fivesome join Cymbals Eat Guitars and Bear in Heaven in the spring to tour the US...
Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Jan 26, 2010 @ 10:15 am
We've Got You Covered: Ben's Brother, Lady Gaga and 'Poker Face'
Ben's Brother covers the ever catchy 'Poker Face.'
Ben’s brother got their name from front man Jamie Hartman – who, believe it or not, is Ben’s brother. Jamie felt he always lived in the shadow of his older brother. Jamie even named Ben’s Brother first album Beta Male Fairytales.
Lady Gaga is someone, I believe, who feels she does not live in anybody’s shadow. Gaga’s second single, “Poker Face,” reached number one in over twenty countries and is still sang by the likes of me at random times throughout the day. Ben’s Brother and Lady Gaga really have nothing in common at all – so just listen to the song below.
Posted by Wes Soltis on Jan 26, 2010 @ 10:00 am