Stephin Merritt streams New Album "Obscurities"

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Press Release from Merge Records:

Critically acclaimed songwriter and mastermind behind The Magnetic Fields is set to release Obscurities on Merge Records August 23. Obscurities is a collection of Merritt’s hard-to-find recordings dating back to his time on Merge Records (1994-99) and prior.

You can listen to Obscurities at Merge Records HERE or stream it in its entirety at PasteMagazine.com!

“an uncommonly enjoyable odds-and-ends collection”~ Dusted

Obscurities features 14 tracks in all, including five previously unreleased songs, all recorded prior to The Magnetic Fields’ seminal album 69 Love Songs. Three of the unreleased tracks hail from The Song From Venus, the unfinished science fiction musical written by Merritt and Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket. Also included on the record are five songs culled from various Merge-era 7” vinyl singles by The Magnetic Fields, along with two from Merritt’s guest vocalist-laden side project the 6ths, one from an audio book, one from the Oh, Merge compilation CD, and a track from a rare K Records cassette-only release.

Among the tracks on Obscurities is The Song From Venus’ “Forever and a Day,” a solo-acoustic ukelele-based love song reminiscent of 69 Love Songs’ “The Book of Love.” Also included on Obscurities is “The Sun and the Sea and the Sky,” a previously unreleased 69 Love Songs outtake. “This song didn’t go on 69 Love Songs because it wasn’t actually about romantic love,” Merritt points out. The album concludes with “You are not my Mother and I Want to go Home,” which originally appeared in the audio book version of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline for which Merritt composed the soundtrack.

In 1999 The Magnetic Fields’ three-CD collection (and now available as a 10-inch vinyl box set) 69 Love Songs established Stephin Merritt as one of this generation’s most talented songwriters. That breakthrough was preceded by a six-year collaboration between Merritt and Merge Records that yielded such indie-rock classics as The Magnetic Fields’ The Charm of the Highway Strip, Holiday and Get Lost.

We are happy to welcome Stephin Merritt back to Merge family with Obscurities available on CD, LP and digital download on August 23.

Track listing:
1. Forever and a Day (previously unreleased)
2. Rats in the Garbage of the Western World (The Magnetic Fields)
3. I Don’t Believe You (The Magnetic Fields)
4. Plant White Roses (Buffalo Rome)
5. Rot in the Sun (the 6ths)
6. The Sun and the Sea and the Sky (previously unreleased)
7. Yet Another Girl (the 6ths)
8. Scream (Till you Make the Scene) (previously unreleased)
9. The Song from Venus (previously unreleased)
10. Beach-A-Boop-Boop (The Magnetic Fields)
11. When I’m Not Looking, You’re Not There (The Magnetic Fields)
12. Take Ecstasy with Me (The Magnetic Fields)
13. When You’re Young and In Love (previously unreleased)
14. You Are Not My Mother and I Want to Go Home (The Gothic Archies)

Hawthorne Heights “Hate” EP Out Today On Band’s Newly-Launched Record Label Cardboard Empire

For Immediate Release from Earshot Media



Hawthorne Heights “Hate” EP Out Today On Band’s Newly-Launched Record Label Cardboard Empire
EP Available On All Digital Retail Sites


Hawthorne Heights are now touring in support of HATE. The “You Are Not Alone Tour,” with fellow Dayton, OH band, ViFolly and local openers in each market, launched on August 20th in Buffalo, NY. Tickets are priced in the $10-$12 range. Dates are listed below. You can also find them on the band’s Facebook page

“We're constantly striving to give back to our fans whenever possible,” says drummer Eron Bucciarelli. “As part of our appreciation, we're going to be playing songs from all five albums including several songs we haven't played in over five years. We want to do our part to foster local music scenes by having local support bands. The next big thing could be from your home town, so don’t just come out to support us, come out to support the music scene in general.”

Hawthorne Heights have been through numerous record label upsets throughout their prolific eight-year-long career, having departed from the roster of Victory Record several years ago and mutually departing from Wind-Up Records earlier this year. The band has overcome insurmountable odds, including the death of a bandmate, guitarist Casey Calvert, and the death of a manager. The band, which is now self-managed, hopes to use their past experiences to shape a viable future in the ever-changing music industry.

“We have been a group of friends in this band for so long because we appreciate each other's hard work,” says singer/guitarist JT Woodruff. “We have decided to push ourselves even further by becoming 100 percent independent. I think that we have grown kind of weary of letting outsiders push their agendas onto us. In the new technological age, we would rather embrace progress, instead of acting like the industry is broken. Musicianship is stronger than ever across the board of all genres. What has grown tired and weak is the way the business men try to sell it.”

Tour dates:

Aug 23 - Foxboro, MA @ Showcase Live
Aug 24 - Uncassville, CT @ Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den FREE SHOW, 21+
Aug 25 - Rockville Centre, NY @ Vibe Lounge
Aug 26 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Aug 27 - Lebanon, OH - Venue 42
Aug 30 - Marietta, OH @ Marietta Brewing Company
Aug 31 - Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
Sep 01 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ Pirates Cove
Sep 02 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis
Sep 03 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
Sep 04 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Sep 05 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Sep 07 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
Sep 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Sep 09 - Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store
Sep 11 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
Sep 12 - Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlies
Sep 13 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas
Sep 14 - Cookeville, TN @ Amps and Ramps
Sep 15 - Whitesburg, KY @ Tourism Building
Sep 16 - Indianapolis, IN @ ES Jungle
Sep 23 - Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge
Sep 24 - Kalkaska, MI @ The Kaliseum
Sep 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
Sep 27 - La Crosse, WI @ The Warehouse
Sep 28 - Mankato, MN @ What's Up Lounge
Sep 29 - Sioux Falls, SD @ The Vault
Sep 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4
Oct 01 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
Oct 02 - Billings, MT @ Manny's
Oct 04 - Pocatello, ID @ The Venue
Oct 05 - Spokane, WA @ The A Club
Oct 06 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Oct 07 - Umatilla, OR @ The AAP House
Oct 08 - Reno, NV @ The Alley
Oct 09 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish
Oct 10 - Simi Valley, CA @ 118 West
Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
Oct 12 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
Oct 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Sanctuary
Oct 14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Oct 15 - Cheyenne, WY @ The Bananza
Oct 16 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
Oct 18 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's Sports Cafe
Oct 19 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Oct 20 - San Antonio, TX @ Jack's Bar
Oct 21 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Oct 22 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Oct 23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
Oct 24 - Ames, IA @ The Maintenance Shop
Oct 25 - St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
Oct 26 - Springfield, MO @ The Lemon Drop
Oct 27 - Terre Haute, IN @ The Venue
Oct 28 - Evansville, IN @ Boney June's
Oct 29 - Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP

ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS release new lyric video for "Will Someone Please Turn Down The Ocean"

Centurty Media Records press release:

After releasing their latest epic "Motherland", ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS successfully completed several extensive tours throughout Canada and the Unitehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifd States. Now back at home, the band has just released a new lyric video for the track "Will Someone Please Turn Down The Ocean"!

To watch ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS' new video, click the link below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWaMZzrkJwY

Bridge & Tunnel stream a song from new album, Rebuilding Year

Bridge & Tunnel stream a song from new album, Rebuilding Year
Press Release from No Idea Records


Rebuilding Year was recorded and produced by J.Robbins (Against Me!, Small Brown Bike, Jawbreaker) and will be released on 9/20/11 via No Idea Records on LP/CD.
Click here to listen to “Synchronized Swimming”.


The album follows their 2010 10” EP, Indoor Voices and their 2008 debut album East/ West. Both released by No Idea Records.

Bridge & Tunnel will also be performing at THE FEST 10 this year. Expect extensive touring following the release of Rebuilding Year!!!

Crucial Links:
http://bit.ly/qRTsAl
http://www.facebook.com/bridgeandtunnelband
http://www.noidearecords.com
http://poisoncityrecords.com/
http://www.thefestfl.com

HOT WATER MUSIC detail Live in Chicago 3xLP/ 2xCD for No Idea Records.

No Idea Records Press Release:

Rewind to 2008. HOT WATER MUSIC shocks many by resurfacing for a string of reunion shows. Everyone was in a frenzy, shows sold out in record time, airline tickets were purchased and fans were ecstatic. No Idea Records got the crazy idea to record the shows to document the grand reunion. Turns out the results were amazing, so the label created a 7” series. Six volumes in total were made over 2010 and 2011. Each volume was limited to 1,000 copies and sold out immediately leaving many folks empty handed.

Enter the present. No Idea takes the best version of every song they played at The Metro in Chicago on February 1st & 2nd, 2008 and compiles them into one collection. The final product boasts a 30-song, 90-minute live journey through the band’s history in your choice of three formats.

Release Date: 9/27/11 via No Idea Records.

Formats:
-3xLP, die-cut, wide-spine jacket with printed inner sleeves.
-2xCD
-Digital (First time available for any of the songs.)

Vinyl color variations will be announced on release date.
There will be no pre-order for this collection!


TRACK LISTING:

1. A Flight and a Crash
2. Remedy
3. Wayfarer
4. Trusty Chords
5. Jack of All Trades*
6. Rooftops
7. End of a Gun
8. Better Sense
9. Kill The Night*
10. Instrumental
11. Free Radio Gainesville
12. Giver
13. All Heads Down*
14. Moonpies for Misfits
15. God Deciding*
16. I Was on a Mountain
17. No Division*
18. Just Don't Say You Lost It
19. Old Rules*
20. Swinger
21. Our Own Way
22. Choked and Separated
23. Manual
24. Paper Thin
25. Turnstile*http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
26. 220 Years
27. The Sense*
28. Alachua
29. Position*
30. Hard To Know
* previously unreleased


CRUCIAL LINKS:
http://www.hotwatermusic.com/index.html
http://www.noidearecords.com