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Best New Releases of the Week, Part II: Twin Tigers, Man/Miracle, Bridges & Blinking Lights, Megaphonic Thrift & More

Friday, March 5, 2010

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Straight out of the Athens, Georgia indie rock scene, Twin Tigers mix pop, rock and shoegaze overtones to create a signature sound that is some of the best new music to come out of the southeast in years.And, there's an interesting back story; Twin Tigers was formed by co-workers at Athens' Grit restaurant, which is owned by REM founder, and local celebrity, Michael Stipe. Guitarist and vocalist Matthew Rain and bassist Aimee Morris founded Twin Tigers in the ashes of their previously dissolved bands. In February of 2008, the band released their debut EP, Curious Faces/Violet Future, to rave reviews. Soon the Twin Tigers were building a loyal fan base and opening shows for artists like Deerhunter, Dead Confederate, Jay Reatard (RIP), Black Lips, Woods, Snowden and A Place to Bury Strangers.Following a number of lineup changes, the band brought on drummer Doug Crump and guitarist Forrest Hall, opening for Les Savy Fav at the Earl in Atlanta just weeks before their SXSW 2009 apperance. In no time the band began recording their debut LP with Athens producer Joel Hatstat, and where picked for a national tour with Minus the Bear and the Antlers last fall. The album, Gray Waves, was released yesterday via Old Flame Records. IRC is happy to announce three winners of the new album in a recent giveaway contest via our Facebook page. There will be more contests throughout the year, so make sure to check back.There are limited editions of blue and black vinyl copies (includes digital download) of Gray Waves available via the Old Flame store. You can also get an EP download for free."Passive Idol" - Twin Tigers from Gray Waves"Automatic" (WOXY Studios) - Twin Tigers from Gray WavesTwin Tigers on MySpace Follow Twin Tigers on TwitterWe are big fans of Man/Miracle, a Santa Cruz (and now Oakland), California indie rock band that have really broken through in the past year or so. In addition to performing with Rogue Wave and Princeton at last week's Noise Pop festival in San Francisco, the band are heading out soon for SXSW in Austin. Fans will be thoroughly entertained thanks in large part to the release of the band's debut LP, The Shape of Things, that officially dropped yesterday.The first track featured here, "Hot Sprawl," is one of the LP's most memorial songs, as is the follow-up track, "Pushing and Shoving." To call these among the album's top tracks is saying a lot because there are a lot of "keeper" tunes on The Shape of Things. In a time when indie rock is arguably over-saturated with bands that rely heavily on synthesizers and computerized sound effects, Man/Miracle deliver refreshingly straight up rock, and are easily one of our top Bands to Watch in 2010."Hot Sprawl" - Man/Miracle from The Shape of Things"Pushing and Shoving" - Man/Miracle from The Shape of ThingsFollowing Man/Miracle, the rock keeps rolling with the blazing guitars, raspy vocals and thumping percussions of Bridges & Blinking Lights' "Undercover," followed by the energetic, chorus-heavy punk pop song, "Acid Blues," by The Megaphonic Thrift."Undercover" - Bridges & Blinking Lights from Heroes, Guns & Snakes"Acid Blues" - The Megaphonic Thrift from Decoy, Decoy Former Trail of Dead bassist Danny Wood's new fuzz folk rock band project, Borrowed Eyes, released their debut LP, Some Demons You Can Share With Others, yesterdayWhat do you guys think of the title track featured below?Also check out new tracks from The Paparazzi, plus a mix of songs from new releases by talented female singer and songwriters Emma Pollock, Kate Miller-Heidke and Jen Wood."Some Demons You Can Share with Others" - Borrowed Eyes from Some Demons You Can Share with Others"The Rococo Tape" - The Paparazzi from Rococo"Hug The Harbour" - Emma Pollock from The Law of Large Numbers"Politics In Space" - Kate Miller-Heidke from Curiouser "Pills" - Jen Wood from Finds You in LoveDon't miss Part One of Best New Releases of the Week, featuring Rogue Wave, Portugal. The Man, The Whigs, These New Puritans, Peasant, A Weather and more.Labels: Man/Miracle, Twin Tigers

SXSW Music Conference Guide Friday/Saturday

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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The SXSW Music Conference features a broad array of events catered towards musicians, industry wonks, and fans. Most events focus on the economics of new media and new marketing strategies emerging in the music industry. Take a gander at our guide to 2010’s massive listing of panels and workshops all happening the first two days of the music festival at Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez. Friday, March 19 For Musicians- DIY or Sign with a Label / 11am / Room 19A / Releasing music doesn't mean it will sell. In recent years, the number of releases has increased, while the number of releases selling more than a thousand copies has decreased. How can a label help an artist cut through the clutter? Are there instances where the DIY approach is preferable? Building a High Value Fan List / 12:30pm / Room 15 / Releasing music doesn't mean it will sell. In recent years, the number of releases has increased, while the number of releases selling more than a thousand copies has decreased. How can a label help an artist cut through the clutter? Are there instances where the DIY approach is preferable? Quickies 5: Artists / 12:30pm / Room 16 / Releasing music doesn't mean it will sell. In recent years, the number of releases has increased, while the number of releases selling more than a thousand copies has decreased. How can a label help an artist cut through the clutter? Are there instances where the DIY approach is preferable? The Future of Online Music Videos / 12:30pm / Room 16B / Music videos are a critical extension of a record label's brand. Until recently, labels have found it difficult to mitigate online video piracy without alienating the user communities built around music. Now, labels are embracing sophisticated online video technology to do just that, while also introducing new revenue opportunities. For Industry People- It's So Big! Packaging Design from CDs to Vinyl to Merchandise / 2:00pm / Room 11AB / Examine the role of design of album artwork in illustrating the music through visual examples. Discuss the packaging design of value-added items to increase CD sales, as well as merchandise, T-shirts, and silk-screened posters for tours. Are these physical representations assisting in the longevity of the physical formats? A&R and the Indie Label / 3:30pm / Room 18ABC / The industry's constant state of flux impacts A&R strategy at indie labels. The role of indie labels evolves as financial concerns impact creative decisions. A&R representatives will share their experiences and explore strategies necessary for these labels to not only survive but also flourish. Saturday, March 20th For Musicians- Quickies 6: In the Studio / 11:00am / Room 16A / Great recordings start and finish with great people. Unravel the mysteries of the studio, and ask questions of producers and engineers who can make an artist sound great. How a Timeless Artist Remains Vital / 2:00pm / 15 / (Presented by the Ponderosa Stomp and the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Museum) In the music world, there are highly influential, iconic artists who persevere though times of great mainstream popularity, dark obscurity, and everything in between. They are pure artists who continue to create regardless of personal success... Artists: Getting a Digital Ass-Kicking? / 3:30pm / 15 / Is the web dominating you, or are you dominating the web? Be the master of your domain! All artists must face the daunting task of determining where, when and how to make their home on the web. As the various number of tech tools and social networks increases, so does the... For Industry People- CLE 5 - Music Law Ethics / 11:00am / 17AB / Entertainment law is a highly competitive practice in which lawyers often assume non-traditional roles and responsibilities akin to agents and managers. However, lawyers in every state are subject to professional conduct codes. The panel reviews how aggressive representation in the music business may lead to the violating these codes and explores... CLE 6 - Music Court: Avoiding or Inviting Litigation / 12:30pm / 17AB / There are a number of situations that are repeatedly the source of litigation in band business including: leaving member disputes, band name ownership, ownership and valuation of entity interests, and songwriting rights, among others. If these issues are not properly anticipated with appropriate registrations and agreements, they may become the source... Can China Build a Better Music Business? / 2:00pm / 13B / China has never had sales of recorded music to prop up its music industry, but one is emerging. Can China set a benchmark for the world?

SXSW Music Conference Guide Wed/Thurs

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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The SXSW Music Conference features a broad array of events catered towards musicians, industry wonks, and fans. Most events focus on the economics of new media and new marketing strategies emerging in the music industry. Take a gander at our guide to 2010’s massive listing of panels and workshops all happening the first two days of the music festival at Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez. Wednesday March 17: For Musicians- A Guide to Recording Music Online / 11am / Room 17AB / Several online music collaboration sites have emerged to enable musicians to record, mix and distribute their music through the internet. What is the best place on the web to record multitrack music? Quickies 1: Branding, Marketing & Publicity / 11am / Room 16A / Chat with and learn from experienced pros from the worlds of branding, marketing and publicity. Shoot Your Concert DVD for Free / 11am / Room 16B / Find out how to get your concert shot for free. Trends in Taking Your Music to Market / 11am / Room 15 / Learn about DIY trends in getting your music out to your fans. Demo Listening 1 / 12:30pm / Room 19A / Demo Listening Sessions offer a unique opportunity for selected musicians to get direct feedback from music professionals, those who listen to demos as part of their job. Paper Cuts in the Plastic Age / 12:30pm / Room 11A / How does a band release a record, play a gig, and generally let the world know who they are without using a single piece of paper? Quickies 2: Publishers and Performance Rights Organizations / 12:30pm, Room16A / Chat with people who are committed to getting artists paid fairly and promptly. Green Touring: Stupid, Dumb, or Best Idea Ever? / 2pm / Room 11A / Learn which ideas and tools can help you increase your profits, bring you closer to your fans, and help the environment, too. Your Fans Are Your Livelihood / 2pm / Room 19A / Learn what the new intermediaries can and can't do for you and your fans. Crowdfunding Music: Raising Money from Your Fans / 3:30pm / Room 17AB / Crowdfunding allows artists to create their own propositions and interact with audiences directly, giving fans the chance to decide their favorite musicians' futures. Budgeted Tour Planning: Free and "Must Have" Resources / 5pm / Room 15 / Learn how to plan cost-effective, sell-out tours by using free Internet tools to communicate with core fans, gauge local demand, and spot unprofitable gigs before it's too late. Making Money as a Songwriter in a World of Change / 5pm / Room 17AB / The authors of the best selling book "Music Money and Success: the Insiders Guide to Making Money in the Music Business", reveal the types of deals, the range of fees, and the main negotiating strategies for the use of music in a variety of platforms. For Industry People- Evolution of Concert Bookings and Programming / 11am / Room 19A/ Where is the concert industry at and where is it going? How can tours, artists, agents, managers and promoters create new business paradigms that will be financially successful? The Cloud vs. the Paradise of Infinite Storage / 12:30pm / Room 15 / Ready or not, we are all about to enter the brave new reality of Asymptopia. Which version will it be? The Convergence of Music on TV and Online / 12:30pm, Room 13A / Explore the opportunities and challenges that affect the creation, submission and engagement of featured music on television in the new media age. 1,000 Digital Tools & Strategies: Which 3 Work? / 2pm / Room 17AB / How do you figure out which tools and strategies can make a real impact, while keeping yourself from wasting time on everything else? Latin Music on the Global Stage / 2pm / Room 15 / Find out what they've done to introduce Latin American music to international markets and how the industry has responded to their work. Social Networks and the Future for Musicians / 2pm / Room 12AB / Thought leaders at the convergence of music and technology share what they are learning, and discuss where they see this all heading in the future. Working the Press: Intellectual Intercourse & Interviews / 2pm / Room 11B / Learn the best interview techniques and ways to use the press attention to your advantage. Primitive and Modern A&R Methods / 3:30pm / Room 18ABC / Esteemed talent scouts share their secrets. What Comes Next in the World of Marketing Music? / 5pm / Room 16B / What can service companies do to keep ahead in the industry and provide the support required at a larger scale? Promotional Value vs. Licensing Revenue / 3:30pm / Room 13A / With declining CD sales and a shift from "ownership model" to "pure listening model" of consumer consumption, new revenue streams and deals for monetary compensation are being negotiated. Publishers - More Than Just Glorified Banks / 5pm / Room 12AB / Experienced pros "de-mystify" exactly what publishers do for their songwriters on a day-to-day basis and speak about some creative initiatives they are taking. Why Hasn't the Record Industry Sued Girl Talk? / 5pm / Room 13A / Experts consider the changing state of fair use law in music through the lens of the question: why hasn't Girl Talk been sued for copyright infringement? For Fans- Lead Belly to Ludacris: From Analog to Digital / 12:30am / Room 13B / Alvin Singh, Lead Belly's great nephew, will discuss how folk music has influenced, evolved, and impacted popular music today. Nerdcore 101 / 12:30 / Room 16B / Find out about the origins of nerdcore and where artists see themselves going forward. How Will We Listen to Music in 2020? / 3:30pm / 16B / Look into the future to assess how different sectors of the recording industry are affected. Recording Industry vs. The People / 3:30pm / 13A / How has the RIAA's litigation war against everyday people affected the music business? Thursday March 18: For Musicians- Friendbase to Fanbase: Why You Must Tour Now! / 12:30pm / Room 13B / Turn your friendbase into a fanbase through low-cost touring, community building, and the act of being nice. How to Make Money with Vinyl / 12:30pm / Room 11A / Folks in the vinyl world from the label, manufacturing and distribution side talk about ways to get your music on vinyl and still make money doing it. Production Music as an Alternative Source of Income / 12:30pm / Room 11B / Composing and performing has become a viable source of money for many musicians. Get Your Music Licensed in a Commercial Workshop / 3:30pm / Room 13B / This workshop will focus on how commercials are made, who the decision makers are, and how to market your music to them. Meet Bookers for Top Festivals Worldwide / 3:30 / Room 18ABC / Find out what these promoters are looking for and how you can make your band stand out. Music Publishing: Making Money in Your Sleep / 3:30pm / Room 17AB / Experts walk you through each of these areas and discuss what you should do to ensure you get your fair share. For Industry People- Global Music Marketing: How to Reach Fans Worldwide / 12:30pm / Room 13A / Learn about the most effective global marketing tools, what regions are worth your efforts, how to best use social media in other countries, what regions are mobile hotbeds, how to measure impact and much more. Welcome to the Music Business - You're Fucked / 12:30pm / Room 17AB / Grow your brand and your band incrementally. A Social Media Case Study of L.A.'s Sunset Strip / 3:30pm / Room 16B / This case study will examine the challenges, tactics, successes, growth and bottom line results of this leading edge community. Creative Capitol: Music, Culture and Policy under Obama / 3:30pm / Room 15 / op staffers will discuss the key music-technology-policy issues on Capitol Hill and at the FCC, and how musicians are engaging. For Fans- Case Study: "New Moon" / 12:30pm / Room 18ABC / Take a unique look at how a high-profile soundtrack is assembled, start to finish. Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum? / 12:30 / Room 15 / What efforts are being made to preserve this art form? Music and the Revolution / 12:30 / Room 12AB / Noted participants in the social upheaval of the '60s discuss their art and advocacy. Global Rock Show / 2pm / Room 15 / Explore how touring, festivals, nonprofit organizations, and the internet are used to overcome borders to make rock music the market place of intercultural exchange for students, young professionals, and working class people the world over. Image Makers of Rock & Soul / 2pm / Room 17AB / The best images capture artists in moments of high style, drama, passion and tragedy.

Best New Releases of the Week: Fang Island, Shout Out Louds, Shearwater, Holly Miranda, Blood Feathers, Quasi and More

Saturday, February 27, 2010

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This is a blockbuster week for music releases as evidenced by the sheer number of tracks featured in this post. Brooklyn's prog-rock quintet, and grads of the Rhode Island School of Design (which has also given us The Talking Heads, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Les Savvy Fav), Fang Island, belt out punk inspired pop with spirited vigor, triumphant harmonies, riff-heavy jams and uplifting tempos.The Shout Out Louds return with their third album, Work, that will be followed by an extensive European and North American tour, including a sold out show next week at New York's Music Hall of Williamsburg. Shearwater are back with a new album, The Golden Archipelago, and the featured track, "Black Eyes."Denmark's experimental pop band Efterklang released their new album, Magic Chairs, and will kick off a U.S. tour next week. The recently disbanded The Fate Fictions dropped their final album today, and the long-awaited new album from San Francisco's Brian Johnstown Massacre also dropped today. Another San Francisco band, Man/Miracle, released their new LP, Shape of Things, today. The band will perform tomorrow night as part of the city's 18th annual Noise Pop festival.We also have new singles from fresh releases from Blood Feathers, Wolf People, Toro Y Moi, We Are Wolves, Holy Fiction, Xiu Xiu, Quasi, Holly Miranda, The Exhibition and others. Enjoy."Life Coach" - Fang Island from s/t debut"Daisy" - Fang Island from s/t debutFang Island on MySpace "Walls" - Shout Out Louds from Work Shout Out Louds official website "Black Eyes" - Shearwater from The Golden ArchipelagoShearwater official website "Hot Sprawl" - Man/Miracle from Shape of ThingsMan/Miracle official website "Modern Drift" - Efterklang from Magic ChairsEfterklang on MySpace "Parallel World" - The Fake Fictions from Magic Infinity EP The Fake Fictions official website "Let's Go F**king Mental" - Brian Jonestown Massacre from Who Killed Sgt. Pepper? Brian Jonestown Massacre "Don't Know You at All" - Blood Feathers from Goodness GraciousBlood Feathers on MySpace "Repulsion" - Quasi from American Gong Quasi on MySpace "October Fires" - Wolf People from Tidings Wolf People on MySpace "Blessa" - Toro Y Moi from CausersToro Y Moi on MySpace "Gray Death" - Xiu Xiu from Dear God, I Hate Myself Xiu Xiu official website "Iron Eyes" - Holy Fiction from Hours From It Holy Fiction on MySpace "Colors" - April Smith & The Great Picture Show from Songs For A Sinking ShipApril Smith & The Great Picture Show "Waves" - Holly Miranda from The Magician's Private Library Holly Miranda on MySpace "Rapture" - Elaine Lachica from I Think I Can See the Ocean (feb 23 viaElaine Lachica on MySpace "Half Truth" - Dead Leaf Echo from TruthDeaf Leaf Echo on MySpace "Bright New Worlds" - The Exhibition from s/t EPThe Exhibition websiteWe realize that all of this music is a bit overwhelming, but it would be a disservice to our regular visitors, subscribers and new visitors to exclude certain tracks for the sake of creating a smaller list of releases - we feel all of the tracks we represent are worth the space they consume. While we do filter which tracks from new releases to present to you all (many do not "make the final cut"), we also try to be as thorough and eclectic as possible, and let you decide which songs you like the most in an effort to help you decide which albums you want to purchase for your music collection.Reminder: You can stream continuously all of the songs in any of the playlists featured on IRC - while you do other things - just by clicking on the first song.Next Week: Rogue Wave, Dinosaur Feathers, Portugal. The Man, The Whigs, Butterfly Explosion, Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, Peasant, Kiki Pau and more.Previous New Releases Mixes2/16/10: Music Bear Hands, Local Natives, The Hush Now, Field Music, Son Lux, The Good Listeners2/9/10: Music Showstar, Yeasayer, Hot Chip, Galactic, Vinca Minor, Drew Danburry, FM Belfast and More2/2/10: Music from Midlake, The Album Leaf, King of Prussia, Seth Augustus, The Heligoats and More1/26/10: Music from Beach House, The Magnetic Fields, No Through Road, Woodpigeon, Retribution Gospel Choir, Citay, Boy Genius and MoreLabels: New Releases

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