Kat Head -- 01/16/10
Kat Head the best one man band in America
Dick Metcalf, aka Rotcod Zzaj -- 12/23/09
IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION #97
http://zzaj.freehostia.com/zzaj97.htm
It features:
INTERVIEW - I'm feeling privileged to have Michael DeMaria, whose latest CD ("Ocean") was reviewed in issue #96, as our interviewee for this issue. This is one of the deepest and revealing interviews we have ever published... after you read it, be sure to spread the word to lots of other folks about it, please!
Zzaj-rant, featuring LIVE SHOW review of NW artists Shelly Ely, Terry Jay, Billy & Martin (at Liquid Soul Cafe)
Evermore exciting MUSIC reviews (over 20 splendid new reviews - there's even a review of underground/indie stalwart Dan Susnara's brand-new 2-CD set)
Dick Metcalf, aka Rotcod Zzaj -- 12/23/09
Check out TRACK MADNESS - now!
Go to the TEXT BOX widget below labeled "Track Madness"; download any track you like... blend in your feelings; load it back up for all of us to hear. If I really dig it, I'll ask you to send it to me for the final CD.
Going to leave this open for 20 days, so everyone has plenty of time to scope out the trax & work them.
This should be fun!
Dick Metcalf, aka Rotcod Zzaj -- 12/23/09
Zzaj Energy Channel
Hey, DIY'ers... I've setup a NING page now called the "Zzaj Energy Channel", for creatives everywhere!
Come join us at:
Zzaj Energy Channel - for CREATIVES everywhere!
Erika Jayne -- 11/05/09
Z!NK Magazine Cover Artist Erika Jayne to Appear At West Hollywood's Cherry Pop @ Ultra Suede
Z!NK MAGAZINE NOVEMBER COVER ARTIST ERIKA JAYNE MOVES HER LOS ANGELES APPEARANCE TO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT WEST HOLLYWOOD HOTSPOT CHERRY POP @ ULTRA SUEDE
Z!NK magazine November cover artist ERIKA JAYNE will now make her appearance at one of West Hollywood’s hottest venues Cherry Pop at the Ultra Suede Lounge on Saturday, November 21. The new show date, which was originally set for Saturday, November 14, will allow Ms. Jayne extended stage time to include two new additional songs during her live show---(Sex Shoote and Pretty Mess)—from her debut album PRETTY MESS.
Produced and co-written with some of today’s most in-demand and talented producers – heavyweights Peter Rafelson (Madonna, Britney Spears, Stevie Nicks), Eric Kupper (Shakira, Destiny’s Child, Kylie Minogue), Esthero (under the name Pinklake), Jahi Lake (Chris Brown) and Ike Dirty (Lil’ Scrappy, Ying Yang Twins) – Pretty Mess showcases Jayne’s talent as both a singer and a songwriter with tracks spanning from rhythmic pop and dance to chill electronic ballads.
The album includes a nod to Prince, one of Jayne’s biggest influences, with a cover of his protégé Apollonia’s hit “Sex Shooter,” as well as a guest appearance from legendary percussionist Sheila E on the track “Time to Realize.” Erika Jayne continues to make headway across the dance/pop world, topping the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart three times with the hit #1 singles “Give You Everything,” “Roller Coaster” and “Stars.”
View more images from Erika’s Z!NK magazine cover story as posted on hair/makeup stylist Troy Jensen’s blog here:
http://troyjensenonline.blogspot.com/2009/10/erika-jayne-on-cover-of-zink-magazine.html
For more information, please visit:
www.erikajayne.com
www.myspace.com/erikajaynemusic
Erika Jayne -- 11/04/09
Erika Jayne Performing Live @ 12th Annual AIDS Fundraiser in NYC
PODER DE TODOS UNIDOS (PDTU) ANNOUNCES DANCE MUSIC SENSATION ERIKA JAYNE WILL PERFORM LIVE AT 12th ANNUAL AIDS FUNDRAISER IN NYC
WITH JUST A WEEK AWAY BEFORE THE NIGHT OF THE BIG SHOW, PDTU PROUDLY ADDS ERIKA JAYNE TO OUR GROWING ROSTER OF CELEBRITIES AND PERFORMERS THAT HAVE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THIS WONDERFUL CAUSE
Contact: Luis Almonte, Lvalmonte@msn.com
Jayne, whose music career was inspired in part by influences from other talented family members, including her mother and grandmother, made her arrival on the club music scene in 2007 with the electro-hued track "Roller Coaster", which went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. "For us, it means a great deal to have someone of THIS caliber to perform at our AIDS fundraiser," said Executive Director Ray Perez. Erika will be performing all three of her number one singles off her new album Pretty Mess, including the new hit “Give You Everything,” on Sunday, November 8th 2009 at the 12th Annual AIDS Fundraiser “Miss Riis Park Universe,” which for the first time in its history will be hosted live from New York City at the Times Square Arts Center. Pretty Mess was released worldwide on August 11, 2009. Several of her songs, including "Roller Coaster," "Stars” and “Give You Everything” have climbed all the way to the top of the Billboard dance charts. For more information about Erika Jayne, or to check out her latest news and tour appearances, please visit http://www.erikajayne.com/
Please contact Luis Almonte, lvalmonte@msn.com for interview requests and information regarding this press release. For general information regarding Poder de Todos Unidos or the AIDS Fundraiser, you can also e-mail admin@poderdetodosunidos.org
Luis Almonte
Public Relations Director
Poder de Todos Unidos (PDTU)
P.O. Box 313214
Jamaica, NY 11431
Tel.: 917-533-1629
www.poderdetodosunidos.org
Potion 13 -- 10/04/09
Opening for David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) nov. 7
*Bass session with David Ellefson ex-Megadeth
*Q&R + autographe session
*Martin Popoff presenting is new book.
Opening act: Potion13 and
Some of the few
November 7 2009, 20h.
Ticket: $27 (pre-sale)
$30 at the door
at: Café Chaos, Montreal, Quebec
Expect a big surprise!
Info: http://www.potion13.org
[IMG]http://www.potion13.org/al4v4i.jpg[/IMG]
Whitehouse -- 09/26/09
Gonna Make It Up To You reviewed by RadioIndy.com
Whitehouse releases their latest single, Gonna make it up to you , brimming with Pop/Rock style and attitude.
This song has many musical attributes which gives it character and will have you singing along in no time.
Listen as the bass line provides a groovy, yet steady and solid rhythm.
The vocals are straight up with clean and crisp clarity as the well written lyrics come to life.
The excellent supporting harmonies compliment the lead vocals on not only the verse but on the chorus also.
The chorus kicks in with a strong and solid punch as the instruments captures the energy and enthusiasm
this song has to offer.
Do not miss a chance to hear the latest release Gonna make it up to you , as it will leave you wanting to hear
more selections from this talented group.
Gonna make it up to you is among others avaiable on iTunes iTunes and CDBaby
-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
Check out Whitehouse's music right here on Indieonestop
WHITEHOUSE
Keshco -- 09/15/09
Dak is deforested
Keshco's new CD, Deforestation of Dak, appeared on 5th August 2009. Its 17 tracks touch on many Keshco obsessions - cutesy synthpop, abrasive words, angry protest songs, left-wing activism, BDSM... and broken equipment.
So, the new album is finally out. Isn't it exciting? This bunch of songs has been hanging around for a long old time - some of them go back to 2002! - but we've tried to give them all a flavour of This Year's Keshco. It's been a much more collaborative effort this time, and I hope the richness of the sound reflects that.
Our problems are now manifold. Who should we try to send the CDs to? Should we approach indie music shops? Do we need a barcode? Is it worth getting a whole run professionally pressed up? If so, shouldn't the thing really be mastered by a proper engineer first? But how would we trust them to do the master we want? I well remember the time I helped out on keyboards for an alt-rock band in Leicester. They made a 7-track EP - part recorded at a studio above a Tae-Kwondo hall on the high street, and part in a local college. Eventually, through gigging and scrimping, they got enough cash to stump up for a mastering job. Unfortunately, the bloke doing the mastering made a few bad choices (e.g. bringing up first take vocals, mixing hard left and hard right) and then they were stuck with it.
Anyway - how the heck is someone else meant to master stuff that's been done on Buzz? Nary a mixing desk in sight. I've done my best with my faulty ears and my faulty stereo.
Fake Gods -- 09/06/09
Free ALbum download
hi,
nice to be on indieonestop. if you like what you hear from us, please drop along to fakegods.bandcamp.com and download our entire debut album 'Wine To Water' for free.
Regards,
Alex
Fake Gods
Erika Jayne -- 08/11/09
Erika Jayne Debut CD "Pretty Mess" Out Now!
Erika Jayne's debut CD, “Pretty Mess,” is now available!
Get it on iTunes
or you can
Order/download it from Amazon
For more info, videos, tourdates and all the latest on Erika Jayne and her new CD, visit the newly redesigned http://erikajayne.com.
Erika Jayne -- 07/29/09
Erika Jayne's "Give You Everything" Tops Billboard's Dance Club Chart--Placement Marks Third Time At #1 For The Pop-Dance Sensation
“Flirt-y girl Erika Jayne follows up her number one club hits "Stars" and "Rollercoaster," with this funky discopop confection.”
– Ron Slomowitz, Dancemusic.about.com about “Give You Everything”
ERIKA JAYNE—singer, songwriter and dance pop sensation—has just scored a truly notable achievement in the music world. The Atlanta-born, Los Angeles transplant has landed her third #1 hit on Billboard’s Dance Club Play chart with the alluring “Give You Everything” on the eve of the August 11 release of her debut album Pretty Mess via E1 Music. This success comes on the heels the #1 dance smashes “Roller Coaster” and “Stars” by the glamorous artist who reels you in with her alluring vocals and catchy melodies and electro beats, not to mention an infectious taste of decadence.
Her Billboard chart success is extraordinary with her experiencing success prior to album release that is not often seen by emerging artists. Check out the video for “Give You Everything” directed by Grammy-nominated video director Marty Thomas and choreographed by Mikey Minden (The Pussycat Dolls) at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hfrsd3ICBA/ and the ‘making of’ EPK that captures her vibrant persona here: http://rcpt.yousendit.com/712979108/e5da7925659a59edd1c9af30e02bc329
“I’ve had such a wonderful time with this song,” states JAYNE. “From conceiving it with co-writer and producer Peter Rafelson, to creating its video with Marty Thomas highlighting a really great dance sequence from Mikey Minden, plus having the honor of performing it at **** Pride celebrations in both LA and San Francisco, I’m just tickled to see it go #1!”
Pretty Mess is produced and co-written with some of today’s most in-demand and talented producers--heavyweights Peter Rafelson (Madonna, Britney Spears, Stevie Nicks), Eric Kupper (Shakira, Destiny’s Child, Kylie Minogue), Esthero (under the name Pinklake), Jahi Lake (Chris Brown) and Ike Dirty (Lil’ Scrappy, Ying Yang Twins)--and showcases her talent as both a singer and a songwriter with tracks spanning from rhythmic pop and dance to chill electronic ballads. The album includes a nod to Prince, one of Jayne’s biggest influences, with a cover of his protégé Apollonia’s hit “Sex Shooter” as well as a guest appearance from legendary percussionist Sheila E on the track “Time to Realize,” in addition to the stellar aforementioned #1 club tracks. Dance pop aficionados are keen to the dance floor mixes from Moto Blanco, Mike Rizzo, DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious and Dave Audé.
Meanwhile, fans can catch ERIKA’s striking live performance which has dazzled audiences at both the Los Angeles and San Francisco **** Pride celebrations in these glittering locales surrounding the release of Pretty Mess:
DATE CITY VENUE
8/6 Los Angeles Avalon
8/11 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
9/5 Las Vegas, NV Crave
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
Shreveport's KSCL FM Interviews Pennan Brae
91.3FM in Shreveport, Louisiana interviewed Pennan Brae; podcast to follow.
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
70 College & University Radio Stations Add ‘Shaded Joy’ To Their Playlist
Pennan Brae's debut disc, 'Shaded Joy' has received airplay on 70 College & University Radio Stations in Canada & the U.S.
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
The Vinyl Experience Features Pennan Brae's 'Shaded Joy'
The Vinyl Experience featured songs from Pennan Brae's debut disc, 'Shaded Joy'.
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
'Anyways' Advances To #14 on FMQB's Top 40 AC Chart
'Anyways', the lead single from Pennan Brae's debut Shaded Joy release, moved up to #14 on FMQB's Adult Contemporary Chart.
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
'Shaded Joy' Hits 50 Station Mark for US Radio Airplay
'Shaded Joy', the debut release from Pennan Brae, has received airplay on over 50 commercial radio stations in the U.S.
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
Pennan Brae's 'Shaded Joy' receives airplay on Australia's Rim FM.
'Shaded Joy', the debut disc by Pennan Brae is receiving airplay on Queensland, Australia's RIM FM 100.1.
Pennan Brae -- 07/10/09
Pennan Brae Featured On 'Gone Fishing For Blue Skies'
'Shaded Joy', the debut release from Pennan Brae, is featured on 'Gone Fishing For Blue Skies' the week of July 12th-18th.
BIG-B -- 07/08/09
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ON THIS ALBUM!!!
BIG-B Album (Southside Of Maryland) Available for download on iTUNES.COM Now! SEARCH WORD: "SOUTHSIDE OF MARYLAND" Make sure you download a copy asap, We need that support !!!!
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Matthew Montfort -- 07/01/09
'Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar' CD Release Party 8/15/09 at Cozmic Cafe, Placerville
EVENT
CD Release Party for 'Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar' by Matthew Montfort
Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Glissentar)
Joe Fajen (tabla, percussion)
Saturday, August 15, 8 pm
The Cozmic Cafe
594 Main St.
Placerville, CA 95667
Tix: $10 adv, $12 door
Info: 530-642-8481
Web: www.thecozmiccafe.com
Contact: Christine Cole
events@thecozmiccafe.com
This CD release party for 'Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar' celebrates the debut recording by Ancient Future leader Matthew Montfort. The recording showcases his pioneering work on the scalloped fretboard guitar, a special modified instrument able to produce ornaments more characteristic of the sitar. While previously known more for his compositions for the trendsetting world music group Ancient Future, this first solo effort features his improvisational music.
BIO
As leader of the world music group Ancient Future, Matthew Montfort has devoted himself to the scalloped fretboard guitar since 1978. Montfort is a pioneer among guitarists who have had their fretboards scalloped in order to play various forms of world music that require intricate note-bending ornaments while still being able to play chords. Montfort immersed himself in an intensive study with vina master K.S. Subramanian in order to fully apply the South Indian gamaka (note-bending) techniques to the guitar. The method is based on pulling the strings across the frets in order to raise the pitch. He has performed concerts worldwide, from the Festival Internacional de la Guitarra on the golden coast of Spain to the Festival of India in Mumbai. He has worked with many world music legends, including tabla phenomenon Zakir Hussain and Chinese zither master Zhao Hui. Montfort wrote the book “Ancient Traditions – Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, Bali, and India,” which has been used by many musicians to improve their rhythm skills.
QUOTES
“Because Montfort’s guitar has a scalloped fretboard, his fingers touch only the strings, enabling him to produce ornaments more characteristic of the sitar. This album reveals a thorough knowledge of Hindustani microtonal ornaments, transferred in ways that create one of the most distinctive guitar sounds in contemporary music. However, it also reveals a lifetime of exploration in world music, which can be immediately summoned in a flash of inspiration. When this level of mastery is reached, there is no need to rewrite. The first improvisation has the depth of a reworked composition.” – Teed Rockwell, INDIA CURRENTS, March 2009
“Matthew Montfort conjures lovely Asian zither-like inflections with a scalloped fretboard guitar.” – GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE
“Though he plays guitar, Montfort's music isn't merely guitar music; it's a sonic environment that features a guitar. Strong Indian and Balinese influences permeate these seven exotic soundscapes. Beautifully recorded, this sumptuous music creates a unique wall of sound that you won't soon forget.” –Steven Stone, VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE
“The mind-bending playing abilities of guitar virtuoso, Matthew Montfort, stems from the note-bending capabilities of the scalloped fretboard guitar. This produces a different sound than the more familiar guitar, because the fretboard is carved out, so the fingers only touch the strings. Musically, the songs verge on a flamenco-Indian-jazz continuum. This is partly due to Matthew's playing technique and the sitar-like sounds of his guitar. The crystal-clear picking on guitar and accompaniment on didjeridoo (with Alan Tower), violin (with Patti Weiss) and santur (with Mariah Parker) provides a rich musical texture. For everyone interested in the sounds of guitar, especially fans of Bob Brozman or Ben Bowen King, then this is definitely for you.” – Matthew Forss, INSIDE WORLD MUSIC
Leroy Anglin -- 04/18/09
My Country CD's
I did sing when I was younger and if you want to see my (Mostly country)CD's you can go to
http://heresbutch.bravehost.com
As I said they are mostly classic country songs from way, way, back.
Dick Metcalf, aka Rotcod Zzaj -- 03/07/09
Zzaj is now on FACEBOOK
Hope you'll visit us at FB:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotcod-Zzaj/46429413343?ref=share
Femi -- 01/16/09
New FEMI DigiVegas Podcast
This week FEMI was featured on the DigiVegas indie music podcast. She discusses her music, her history and the importance of music education.
==> Listen to FEMI on DigiVegas
operaEftos -- 01/02/09
Local Sense Technology (1999-2014)
the road to Local Sense Technology (1999-2014)
BILOCATE -- 11/23/08
VOTE FOR BILOCATE to play in Dubai Desert Rock and With Full Force Festival 2009
VOTE FOR BILOCATE to play in Dubai Desert Rock and With Full Force Festival 2009
Jordanian Dark Oriental Metal band BILOCATE are one of the 8 finalists in the battle for Dubai Desert Rock festival 2009 & With Full Force Festival (Germany) 2009, The winner will play in both Festivals, BILOCATE needs all the fans and friends support by VOTING on the official UNITED WE ROCK BATTLE Website at the following address
http://www.unitedwerockbattle.com/
The Winner is to play along Opeth, Arch Enemy, Chamira and many more in Dubai... Its a great chance for BILOCATE... Your support will be appreciated and never forgotten.
Other Main Headlines (Read full story at Bilocate.net):
- DECIBEL Magazine (USA) & Blabbermouth.net reviewed Sudden Death Syndrome.
- 2 New Interviews - J Magazine (Al Jazeerah Airways - Kuwait) & MetalThai (Thailand).
- Metal Blast II Lebanon - Pictures and Videos are posted online
Sudden Death Syndrome Reviews:
http://www.bilocate.net/bilocate/musicDetails.aspx?id=3
- Obliveon.de - Germany
- Rocking.gr - Greece
- Sputnik Music - B.C.
- Masterful Magazine - Poland
- DECIBEL Magazine - USA
- Blabbermouth.net by Scott Alisoglu
- Stormbringer.at by reini - Austria
- Rockfreaks.net by EW - Denmark
- Femforgacs.hu by emp - Hungary
- Metal.de by Bastian - Germany
- Live4Metal.com - Steve Green
- Necro Magazine by OxKing - UK
- MaximumMetal.com by Raising Iron
- JorZine.com by Jacknife - Jordan
- Metalcrypt.com by Larry Griffin
- Vilenoise.com by MZ
- MetalReview.com by Sasha - USA
- Rock & Metal Webzine - UK
- JorZine.com by Phexataan - Jordan
Latest Video:
2nd war in heaven (Live in lebanon)
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=44245463
More info:
www.bilocate.net
www.myspace.com/bilocate
www.unitedwerockbattle.com
Elvin Bishop -- 08/29/08
Elvin Bishop Tour Dates
Elvin Bishop Tour Dates
http://www.myspace.com/elvinbishopmusic
August 30, 2008 8:00 PM - Riverside Blues Festival
St. Marys, Ohio
www.stmarysblues.com
September 11, 2008 8:00 PM - Santa Cruz County Fair
Watsonville, California
September 13, 2008 8:00 PM - Cal State University Amphitheatre
Bakersfield, California
September 20, 2008 8:00 PM - Paramount Music Festival
Grafton, Wisconsin
September 27, 2008 8:00 PM - San Francisco Blues Festival
San Francisco, California
October 5, 2008 12:00 AM - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise - Pacific - Oct. 5-12, 2008
San Diego to Mexican Riviera, California
www.Bluescruise.com - Multi act event with Dr. John, Koko Taylor, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Kenny Neal, Earl Thomas, Chris Thomas King, John Nemeth, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Watermelon Slim, MANY MORE...
November 1, 2008 8:00 PM - Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella, California
February 15, 2009 8:00 PM - Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Cloverdale, California
Roy Cunningham -- 07/28/08
The first new album in a decade
I've been on the radio in more cities in more states than I ever was back when I was..
Folks have used me for stage, screen, imaging, advertisements, political campaigns and who knows what else...
It feels goo to know I have about four more albums' material waiting to get out there... it's all ready to go but we may decide to put it out in a little more polished form, not sure...
Artist Sandbox -- 06/29/08
10 Questions
July will see a steady surge of activity in an effort to roll out the new magazine. You'll be seeing interviews taking place in the forum and chat and elsewhere, articles appearing in blogs, lots of song reviews, and a bit of expansion in the ranks as we begin extending our reach.
One new feature we are launching today is yet another twist on the Proust Questionnaire. We will be asking some of the same questions and some of our own and we ask you to please participate. We'll publish some responses in the magazine as well as integrate them within indieonestop.com, where visitors will be able to scroll through random responses and get to know our creative assembly of artists in what will become, I think, a unique and fascinating process.
I'm putting some finishing touches on the coding, but the first question set for early bird participation.
Please CLICK HERE to start. More to follow in the coming days.
