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Brooklyn based singer songwriter Kevin Devine has signed to Razor & Tie Records.

New Album “Between The Concrete and Clouds” To Be Released On September 13TH, 2011

His new full length album, Between the Concrete & Clouds, will be released September 13, 2011 via Razor & Tie / Favorite Gentlemen.  Devine will head out this fall on a headlining tour with The Features as direct support on its first leg.  The tour will kick off on September 6th in Pittsburgh, PA at Club AE and make stops nationwide, concluding in Upland, CA at The Wire.

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mp3: Between The Concrete and Clouds

According to his press release:

Between The Concrete & Clouds is a record full of firsts for Devine, both sonically and technically.  Perhaps best known for his solo acoustic musings, this is the first record he’s made that is fully backed by a band.  After settling back home in Brooklyn after being on tour for most of 2009 and ’10, Devine spent time in his rehearsal space playing around with ideas on his own, bringing shape to the songs by recording them as acoustic demos, something he hasn’t done since high school.
Produced by longtime collaborator Chris Bracco and mixed by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith, Dr. Dog), Between the Concrete & Clouds was recorded in 10 days over a span of a month.  The 10 track album features musicians Brian Bonz (keyboard), Chris Bracco (bass, keyboard), Mike Fadem (drums, percussion), Russell Smith (electric guitar), and Mike Strandberg (guitar, mandolin).  This is the first recording Devine’s done with his version of this band, and it had an inspired impact on the final product.
“The combination of Chris and Rob on this record kind of marries the best aspects of everything I’ve tried to do over the past ten years,” said Kevin.  “I tried to explore a bit musically and make an album that still has a lot to chew on, but serves it with a scoop of ice cream,” said Kevin.  “I took the lyrical density of what I typically write – which are not-simple stories about not-simple people, or what I feel life is most accurately like – but give them more of a traditional pop structure.”
Devine has received numerous accolades from press and fans alike over the span of his nine year career.  His discography includes several EPs and live albums, as well as past full-lengths Circle Gets the Square (2002), Make the Clocks Move (2003), Split The Country, Split The Street (2005), Put Your Ghost to Rest (2006), Brother’s Blood (2009), and Bad Books (2010), a side project Kevin worked on with Andy Hull and other members of Manchester Orchestra.  Kevin has played with top artists including Bright Eyes, Manchester Orchestra, Okkervill River, Earlimart, and many more, and has performed at the following festivals: Coachella 2010, Bonnaroo 2010, Bamboozle 2010, Lollapalooza 2009, Austin City Limits 2007, and Soundwave 2008 (Australia).

LINKS
www.facebook.com/KevinDevineMusic
www.kevindevine.net
www.twitter.com/KevinDevineTwit

www.razorandtie.com

TOUR DATES
Sept 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club AE
Sept 7 – Akron, OH – Musica
Sept 8 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Sept 9 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
Sept 10 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
Sept 11 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
Sept 13 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
Sept 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
Sept 16 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon Lounge
Sept 17 – Portland, OR – Bunk Bar
Sept 19 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
Sept 20 – Upland, CA – The Wire

Anji Bee has Moby’s video for The Day on episode 61 of Chillcast Video.

Richard Mellville “Moby” Hall began playing classical guitar before he was ten years old, moving on to learn piano and drums as well. Although his certainly wasn’t the first electronic music to ever hit the pop charts, he has achieved an international stardom that is rare in any genre, particularly Electronica. His 1999 album Play remains one of the largest-selling Electronica albums ever, and the single South Side made Moby a household name. Through the years, he has remained true to his own musical vision while he has worked tirelessly toward promoting humanitarian causes and animal rights.

His tenth studio album, Destroyed, was released on May 11th. The album art was shot by Moby himself at LaGuardia  Airport during a flight delay.

In an interview with Stereoboard UK, Moby had this to say about the first single released from the album, The Day.

The Day was written in a hotel room in Spain at dawn when I hadn’t slept. I wrote it on an acoustic guitar and recorded it on my phone, brought it home and re-recorded it with old broken down electronics that I have in my studio.

The song has been described as a deeply personal reflection on “the dark night of the soul.”

And as Anji mentions, yes, indeed – that is Heather Graham appearing in the video.

Watch Chillcast Video 61 here.

The Summer Set will release their highly anticipated new album, Everything’s Fine (Razor & Tie) on July 19th.  The 11 track album was recorded in Los Angeles with super-producer John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, Jonas Brothers, Switchfoot, Andrew W.K.). The first single, “Someone Like You,” is now available on digital service providers – to purchase it now click here on iTunes http://bit.ly/TSSSLY

Watch an Interview with The Summer Set

Watch an interview with John from The Summer Set at Warped Tour

THE SUMMER SET TOUR DATES:
July 10 – Eureka, MO – Six Flags St. Louis
July 12 – Tulsa, OK – The Marquee
July 13 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Alternative Lounge
July 14 – San Antonio, TX – Six Flags Fiesta Texas
July 16 – Arlington, TX – Six Flags Over Texas
July 19 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
July 21 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
July 22 – Jacksonville, FL – Freebird Café
July 23 – Atlanta, GA – Six Flags Over Georgia
July 26 – Agawam, MA – Six Flags New England
July 27 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
July 28 – Jackson, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure
July 30 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Aug 2 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot
Aug 3 – Chicago, IL – The Bottom Lounge
Aug 4 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Aug 5 – Palatine, IL – Durty Nellies
Aug 6 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Aug 7 – Iowa City, IA – The Blue Moose Tape House
Aug 9 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
Aug 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Club Sound
Aug 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
Aug 13 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Aug 14 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
Aug 15 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
*Friday Is Forever Tour with We The Kings, The Downtown Fiction, Hot Chelle Rae & Action Item

THE SUMMER SET LINKS
www.everythings-fine.com     www.facebook.com/thesummerset
www.twitter.com/the_summer_set
#everythingsfine

Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boysis about to release his first solo album in 8 years.

Fun Facts:

-Nick Co-wrote every song on the record
- Nick is touring with New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys summer 2011

Check out a FREE STREAM of the track “Falling In Love Again”  from “I’m Taking Off”

Falling In Love Again

The Rad Report interviews The Sounds’ multi-instrumentalist Jesper Anderberg during their recent stop in San Francisco. He talks about, among other things, their new album Something To Die For which was released on March 29th.

Formed in Helsingborg, Sweden in 1999, The Sounds’ style has been compared to bands like Blondie, The Cars and Missing Persons. They describe their own music as “Post-Punk Revival,” “Dance Punk” and “New Wave” along with the catch all “Indie Rock.”

Band Members:

• Maja Ivarsson – Vocals
• Felix Rodriguez- Guitar
• Johan Bengtsson – Bass
• Jesper Anderberg – Keyboards, Piano, Guitar
• Fredrik Nilsson – Drums

The new album Something To Die For features the following tracks.

• It’s So Easy
• Dance With The Devil
• The No No Song
• Better Off Dead
• Diana
• Something To Die For
• Yeah Yeah Yeah
• Won’t Let Them Tear Us Apart
• The Best Of Me
• Wish You Were Here

So far, two singles have been released from the album, Better Off Dead and the title track. The band has used innovative methods to market their music, including shows on MySpace and fan cover version song competitions.

If you’ve never heard of The Sounds, you may still have heard them. Their song Hurt You was used in a Geiko commercial back in 2003. You’ve probably also seen photos of the stunning Ms. Ivarsson, who has been named one of the “Hottest Women of Rock” by Blender magazine.

So, what does The Rad Report think of The Sounds on stage? “Fun like only Swedish new wave indie rockers can do.”

Artist/Producer/Director and Eurythmics co-founder, Dave Stewart’s new album, The Blackbird Diaries is set to be released on Tuesday, June 28th 2011. Recently completed in Nashville, the album was produced by Dave Stewart and Mike Bradford and was recorded and mixed by John McBride at his famed Blackbird Studio. The Blackbird Diaries is set to feature all new material including a co-write with Bob Dylan as well as duets with Stevie Nicks, Martina McBride, Colbie Caillat and features The Secret Sisters. Dave is backed throughout the album by a stellar assortment of musicians on the album including guitarist Tom Bukovac, drummer Chad Cromwell, bassist Michael Rhodes, steel guitarist Dan Dugmore and Mike Rojas on piano. As an integral part of Stevie Nicks new album, “In Your Dreams,” (he was co-producer, co-writer, photographer, performer and movie director) Dave has been invited by Stevie as her special guest to perform at Webster Hall in New York City on May 4th.

Watch exclusive trailer about the upcoming companion film The Blackbird Diaries

mp3: Download free song “Magic In The Blues”

“This was my favorite time ever in the studio, I wrote most of the songs on the spot and recorded all of them in one incredible session lasting 5 days and nights!,”  explains Dave Stewart.  I made an unusual film of the process that not only features all the musicians and performers but also gives away some of my writing secrets which involves both a well known fortune teller and hypnotist who allowed themselves to be filmed in session with me.”

Dave Stewart’s The Blackbird Diaries is unlike anything he has embarked on during his illustrious 30 year music career both with Eurythmics and as a solo artist. With an American flare and rooted in rock, country, and blues, the album is in the vein of recent releases by Bob Dylan and Neil Young – masterful recordings mixed with rich and detailed lyrics.  The Blackbird Diaries showcases a very different type of songwriting for Stewart with more story-driven autobiographical lyrics, which is a departure from the pop/rock sounds which have made him one of the most successful and revered songwriters/collaborators of all time. Tales of loves conquered and loves lost, Dave gets intimate, personal with words while he allows his music to rock free on an album that might just prove to be this artist’s second, and perhaps finest, act.

A multi-media entrepreneur, Dave Stewart is recognized as one of the most respected and accomplished talents in the entertainment industry today.  His career spans more than 30 years and more than 100 million album sales, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award with Eurythmics partner Annie Lennox. With Lennox, Stewart delivered ingenious pop/rock hits such as “Here Comes The Rain Again,” “Would I Lie To You,” “Missionary Man,” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)”.  One of the most sought-after writers and music producers, Dave has crafted songs for and collaborated with the likes of Mick Jagger, Bono, Tom Petty, and Gwen Stefani (to name a few) and has shared the stage with everybody from BB King, U2, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. Stewart has won Best British Producer four times and Best British Songwriter five times, as well as numerous Grammy, MTV, and European awards.  A highly-regarded artist and filmmaker, Stewart has scored and penned the title songs for many hit movies throughout the years, including the Mick Jagger collaboration for the film Alfie, which won the pair a Golden Globe. He produced the award-winning documentary Deep Blues, and his feature directorial debut Honestpremiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000. Stewart and songwriter/producer Glen Ballard recently wrote a musical adaptation of the 1990 Jerry Zucker film Ghost, which opens in London’s West End in June this year. This Year Stewart also co-wrote and co-produced Joss Stone’s new album as well as Stevie Nicks’ new album “In Your Dreams” which marks the first occasion Nicks has ever collaborated on a solo album.

“We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Dave.  He is a legend who has been associated with all kinds of quality music for years and the Blackbird Diaries is an amazing accomplishment.  We will hunt and kill for him, adds Cliff Chenfeld, Co-Owner Razor & Tie.
Dave Stewart is the latest addition to join the leading independent label Razor & Tie and the diverse and acclaimed roster that includes such artists as Foreigner, Vanessa Carlton, Richard Ashcroft, Nicole Atkins, Angelique Kidjo, Dave Barnes, All That Remains, Norma Jean, Dweezil Zappa, Dar Williams, Chelsea Grin and The Summer Set.  The New York City-based label is one of the fastest growing independent record companies in the United States, and has garnered both Platinum sales and Grammy awards in its 20-year history.

The Blackbird Diaries Tracklisting:
1.     So Long Ago
2.     Beast Called Fame
3.     Magic In The Blues
4.     All Messed Up (featuring Martina McBride)
5.     Stevie Baby
6.     Cheaper Than Free (featuring Stevie Nicks)
7.     The Gypsy Girl and Me
8.     One Way Ticket To The Moon (featuring The Secret Sisters)
9.     Bulletproof Vest (featuring Colbie Caillat)
10.  Worth The Waiting For
11.  The Well
12.  Country Wine (featuring The Secret Sisters)

Produced by Dave Stewart and Mike Bradford
Mixed & Engineered by John McBride
Associate Producer: John McBride
Executive Producer: Dave Kaplan
Mixed and recorded at: Blackbird Studio, Nashville, TN

Music video from Drive A – “Let’s Have a Wreck (Trainwreck)”

Two members of London trio Eclectic Method Moved to the states and released their debut single Outta Sight on March 15h.  and it just so happens to be a stunner featuring Chuck D. Not prone to resting on their laurels, or resting at all for that matter, two days after the release they arrived at SXSW and gave us all a healthy dose, kicking off the Vimeo/Nikon party with Diplo, rocking the PepsiMax show with Pharaoh Monch, not to mention opening for their personal heroes Wu-Tang Clan. And they didn’t stop there. On March 29 they made their national TV debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as members of The Copyright Criminals All Star Band (EM, Clyde Stubblefield, Chuck D, ?uest Love, and Black Thought). Copyright Criminals’ redux of “Fight the Power” signaled a defining moment in TV history featuring three generations of sampling icons, from the source to the innovators: Stubblefield (the most sampled drummer ever), Chuck D (the visionary who helped bring sampling to the masses), and of course EM, whose genre-bending cut-ups continue to transform the future landscape of the art form. But perhaps we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

MP3: “OUTTA SIGHT” feat. CHUCK D