Band Weblogs

Set for release on 26th January 2009, ‘Wall Of Sound’ is the brand new album from US phenomenon Naturally 7 who returned to the UK in December with an exclusive appearance on The Royal Variety Performance …

Chicago punk-rock champions Rise Against are back to their potent political best with their fifth album ‘Appeal To Reason’, released on October 6th through Geffen Records. A band renowned for their single-minded political outlook, ‘Appeal To Reason’ is an embodiment of the band’s feelings about the world around them. Nowhere is this more greatly channelled than on forthcoming single, “Re-education (Through Labour)” …

Richmond, VA’s The Jim Ivins Band just released their brand new EP ‘Back To Reality’ exclusively on iTunes. The three song set was produced by Ace Enders of The Early November and mastered by Chris Badami (The Early November, The Starting Line, Midtown). Additional production was done by Bill Leverty, of 90’s rock band Firehouse …

Reality Entertainment, the company who brought you Judas Priest, ELO, Marcy Playground, KC and the Sunshine Band and many more great artists is looking for the most amazing versions of Weezer’s greatest songs. From “My Name is Jonas” to “Beverly Hills”, Reality Entertainment is looking for the most compelling versions circa 2009 …

Simon Ellis is widely regarded in the music industry as the best tour musical director in the UK and one of the most creative in the world. His work on the 2008 Spice Girls world tour …

White Heat continues their tradition of presenting bands that have members that’ve been in other bands that have played for White Heat …

Mixmag, a top UK dance magazine announced Tiësto as the Number One DJ of the year 2008. The voting was unanimous: “No other DJ came close to matching the Tiësto juggernaut”, according to Mixmag …

The Center for Arts at the Armory, located in the recently renovated historic armory on Highland Avenue in Somerville, MA, has announced that Mission of Burma will be headlining its first benefit show on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at the Somerville Theater …

Culturally conscious singer-songwriter Asa (pronounced Ah-shah) releases her self-titled debut on Downtown Records’ new imprint Mercer St. Records on January 27, 2009 …

From BaebleMusic.com:

“Amber Lee Ettinger - a.k.a. Obama Girl - gives our best of ‘08 concert countdown a sexy, seasonal twist. Happy Holidays!” Watch video! …

On February 3, 2009, Marco Benevento will release ‘Me Not Me’, a new studio album featuring his interpretations of songs by artists including My Morning Jacket, Leonard Cohen and Deerhoof among others …

Soul and R&B icon Al Green earned four nominations for his chart-topping and critically-praised Blue Note album ‘Lay It Down’ including Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for “Stay With Me (By The Sea)” featuring John Legend, and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for “You’ve Got The Love I Need” featuring Anthony Hamilton …

Graham Nash’s tenor is among rock’s most recognizable, and as resonant as his voice of conscience as a songwriter. He started The Hollies with his childhood friend Allan Clarke in 1961, before embarking on a lifelong musical journey, solo and with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young …

2008 has been a big year for Keyboard Choir, with them playing Brian Eno’s 60th birthday party, and storming White Heat …