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Laura Jansen is primed to break out in 2011 with her US debut album Bells, a breathtaking collection of dreamy, piano-based alt-pop songs, out March 22 on Decca Records.  Born in the Netherlands to a family constantly on the move, the LA-based Jansen spent her teens moving around Europe and the US. That sense of longing for connection and a hunt for home, along with a Christmas Day end to a rocky relationship, deeply affects the Hotel Café mainstay’s music.
 
Bells, already platinum in Jansen’s native Holland, is a layered confection of piano melodies and pristine vocals, with all songs written by Jansen except for a stunning, bare-bones cover of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody,” which has spent over a year in the top regions of the Dutch singles chart.  “Single Girls”, the album’s emotionally loaded first single, is a breathy, delicate pop metaphor for the devastation of getting your heart smashed to pieces. Title track “Bells,” inspired by the homesickness felt after a real-life breakup and the pealing of church bells, is a pure outpouring of sweetness and grief.  But it’s not all songs of woe.  At the other end of the spectrum, the playful, wily “Wicked World” transforms seemingly innocent fairy tales into stories of wanton naughtiness and urges listeners to let down their hair to its ragtime beat.

In early 2011, Jansen will tour with Joshua Radin and Cary Brothers, make a stop at SXSW and head out on the Hotel Café tour later in the year.  This is Jansen’s second tour with Radin, who fell in love with her music after seeing her play the Hotel Café, the LA hotbed and musical incubator. Laura was even invited to perform with Joshua at Ellen DeGeneres’ wedding.  Jansen’s touring partners have also included Ingrid Michaelson and William Fitzsimmons. Check her out on tour – let us know if you’re interested in doing an interview with her – she’s amazing!

Laura Jansen Spring 2011 North American Tour dates (with Joshua Radin and Cary Brothers):
Feb 21       Cleveland, OH                   House Of Blues
Feb 22       Indianapolis, IN                 The Vogue
Feb 24       Milwaukee, WI                   The Pabst
Feb 25       Columbia, MO                   The Blue Note
Feb 26       Lawrence, KS                     Liberty Hall
Feb 28       Boulder, CO                       Boulder Theater
Mar 2         Salt Lake City, UT              Club Sound
Mar 3         Boise, ID                            Knitting Factory
Mar 5         Edmonton, AB                   Starlite Room
Mar 6         Calgary, AB                       Century Casino
Mar 8         Vancouver, BC                  Vogue Theatre
Mar 9         Seattle, WA                        Showbox at the Market
Mar 10       Portland, OR                      Crystal Ballroom
Mar 11       San Francisco, CA             Great American Music Hall

A new breed of dark rockers is subtly taking over, stealing the
hearts of a dedicated legion of fans, with a blend of intense melodic
metal and a penchant for the macabre. Already fan favorites in the
scene, Pennsylvania sextet Motionless In White is set to rise to the
front of the pack, with the release of debut full-length Creatures.



The tale of Motionless In White’s conception begins in 2005. Forming
in Scranton, PA while still in high school, six friends – singer Chris
“Motionless” Cerulli, guitarist/vocalist TJ Bell, guitarist Ryan
Sitkowski, bassist Frank Polumbo, keyboardist Josh Balz, and drummer
Angelo Parente – joined forces to form a band, originally playing
popular rock cover songs. By 2006, they had developed their own sound,
blending heavier, darker elements into melodic tracks, and gaining
inspiration from the likes of The Misfits, Bleeding Through, Cradle Of
Filth, Marilyn Manson and Eighteen Visions to form Motionless In White.
With the release of debut EP “The Whorror”, and two summers of wowing
crowds with their high-octane show on dates of Vans Warped Tour, the
band gained the attention of both independent and major record labels,
including Fearless Records. The band signed to Fearless in December
2008, and set about recording their acclaimed second EP When Love Met
Destruction, which was released in spring 2009.

Now ready to unleash their debut album Creatures, Motionless In White is
poised to take centre stage in their twisted audio carnival. Creatures
is a writhing behemoth of an album. Mixing gothic and industrial
influences with brutal breakdowns, intense riffs and soaring choruses,
the album interweaves themes of lust and revenge with the band’s passion
for horror movies, myths and vampire culture. From gut-punching opener
“Immaculate Misconception”, to Tim Burton-inspired closing track
“Scissorhands (The Last Snow)”, every note on Creatures has been
explored to create an audio landscape that Motionless In White are
thrilled to call their own. “I think we did a really good job at making
this record interesting in a lot of aspects,” singer Chris Motionless
notes. “The last thing I wanted to do was write another band’s record
and call it ours. We pulled from so many different musical influences,
especially with the lyrics. We put everything we had into making this
record.”

One of the strongest parts of Motionless In White’s success story is
their dedication to their fans. The band doesn’t take their following’s
dedication lightly. The band named their full-length after their
devoted fan base, which they affectionately call “Creatures”, to remind
their supporters that despite their differences, they are bonded by
music. “I only ever wanted to be in a band because music changed my life
so much, and all I wanted to be able to do the same for someone else in
my own way,” Chris adds. “To see all these people that are interested
in this band and see them singing the words to our songs, like I used to
dream would happen while I
would be in a pit, screaming along to my favorite bands, is seriously
mind-blowing.” The band even allowed their “Creatures” to contribute to
the album, creating the title track entirely of fan lyrics. “I really
couldn’t think of a better way to say thank you than to have our fans
literally be part of this album, and to name our record after the people
that are keeping us alive.”

Gaining early support from all corners of the media has also been a key
element in aiding Motionless In White’s ascension through the ranks of
the new wave of dark rock bands. The band was named as one of
Alternative Press’ Bands You Need To Know, is one of Revolver Magazine’s
Bands To Watch in the November/December 2010 issue, and has upcoming
features in U.S. and international music press outlets including AOL
Noisecreep, Ultimate-Guitar, AMP, Substream, Rock Sound and Kerrang!,
plus horror publications Rue Morgue, Fangoria, Bloody-Disgusting and
FEARnet.

The band has already toured the U.S. with the likes of Asking
Alexandria, Bleeding Through, In This Moment and Drop Dead, Gorgeous,
and looks forward to taking their show on the road this fall, including
tours with Black Veil Brides and A Skylit Drive. “Expect to see a very
honest and passionate performance every day,” notes Chris. “We put a lot
of time in trying to make our live show express the intensity and
energy that we posses across to the crowd. I’ve bled, and I’ve screamed
till my last breath, and our future shows will be no exception.”

With an incredible work ethic and a dedication to practicing their
craft, Motionless In White has completed their line up with the addition
of new bassist Ricky Horror, and emerged as a group of stunning
musicians, with a firm hold on what they want to achieve. “This band is
100% bullshit free and we want to inspire kids to stand up for
themselves and not be afraid to look the way they do or say the things
that they want. If I can do for one person what my favorite bands and
heroes have done for me then mission accomplished.”


Armed with their jaw-dropping debut album, support from the media and
an impressive live show ready to take to the masses, Motionless In White
is poised at the center of a perfect storm, and ready to take fans by
the throat this fall. Miss them at your peril!
Creatures is set for release on October 12th, 2010.

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Emerging artist Prince Malik is no stranger to developing his versatile talents into a budding successful career. Achieving his first bachelor degree in Journalism where he expanded his love and talent for writing, Malik then decided to explore another educational path of interest Πmedicine. After working his way through school, he succeeded in achieving a Master Degree and a Doctorate in the field. Aside from this career track, he has also become licensed in some of his favorite hobbies Πa licensed pilot to fly a helicopter, certified skydiver, and scuba diver. Now looking to tap into his passion for performing and music, Malik is ready to burst onto the scene with his unique sound, talent and song writing ability.

His music career began with his organic love for writing. He then learned how to piece well-expressed words together with even more meaningful sounds and melodies. He looks for his music and lyrics to share a glimpse into his life for his listeners and fans. Under the management of Joseph “Screwface” Charles, MalikԳ first single “Billionaire” features good friend and world champion boxer Zab Judah, along with hip hop icon Jim Jones. Malik is quickly making his mark on scene, dubbing him the new artist to collaborate with, attracting names including Juelz Santana, Fabolous, Lumidee, Lil Mama, Young Joc, Fat Joe, and “Making the Band” winner, Day 26.

Born and raised in New York alongside a large family of 7 brothers and a sister, Malik is heavily influenced by the unfortunate early passing of one of his elder brothers which was cataclysmic in his life, pushing him to live each moment to the fullest Πvaluing education and looking to build upon experiencing an array of new things life has to offer. His musical career is the next phase of fulfilling a passion and innate talent that has yet to come to full fruition.

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Stillwater, Oklahoma’s Taddy Porter has been tapped as the support act for Slash’s upcoming tour. Taddy Porter has been out on the road winning over fans left and right as they tour in support of their self titled “Taddy Porter” debut album. The album album was released on June 29, 2010 and while in its first week at radio, the lead single “Shake Me” debuted as the #3 Most Added track at Active Rock. The song is approaching the Top 20, bulleted at #24.
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