Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan's Sunday at Devil Dirt out Nov 18

September 11, 2008 - 1:25 PM

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Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan’s Sunday at Devil Dirt due out November 18
on Fontana International/V2

“Crackles with sexy chemistry… Lanegan turns in some career-best performances… Way rootsier than Nancy and Lee, these two really hit the spot”. MOJO – 4 Stars ****


(September 11, 2008) – Sunday at Devil Dirt, the second collaboration between Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, will be released for the first time in the US on November 18, 2008 via Fontana International/V2. Originally released on V2/Cooperative Music in the UK and Europe in May 2008, the US version will feature 5 bonus tracks.

Campbell (of Belle & Sebastian fame) and Lanegan (of Screaming Trees/QOTSA/Gutter Twins infamy) first paired four years ago. Their debut full-length, Ballad of the Broken Seas, was released in 2006 and received a Mercury Music Prize nomination. On Sunday at Devil Dirt, Campbell again takes the role of writer, producer and arranger with Lanegan on lead vocals.

Sunday at Devil Dirt track listing:
1. Seafaring Song
2. The Raven
3. Salvation
4. Who Built the Road
5. Come on Over (Turn Me On)
6. Back burner
7. The Flame That Burns
8. Shot Gun Blues
9. Keep Me in Mind Sweetheart
10. Something to Believe
11. Trouble
12. Sally Don’t You Cry

Bonus tracks:

13. Fight Fire With Fire
14. Asleep On A Sixpence
15. Violin Tango
16. Rambling Rose, Clinging Vine
17. Hang On



Sunday at Devil Dirt UK press quotes:

“The chemistry between the two is riveting… Campbell’s songs are simple, direct, gorgeous… If, after the brilliant Ballad, you had said that this pair would reunite and make an even better album, I wouldn’t have believed you – but I think they just have” Sunday Times – 5 Stars ***** (CD of the Week)

“A modern-day Nancy and Lee… It is no exaggeration to say that, at their best, the songs on Sunday at Devil Dirt sound like instant standards… So was it the mere novelty of their alliance that got them that first Mercury nomination? If this far superior album doesn’t repeat the accolade, we’ll know that is was” The Times – 4 Stars **** (CD of the Week)

“A confident record… there’s a lovely tenderness to Lanegan’s singing and a playfulness about Campbell’s writing…” Uncut – 4 Stars **** (lead review)

“Lanegan and Campbell come together beautifully on this album’s doleful folk ballads and soul-fuelled curios… Dark, passionate and infinitely imaginative” Rock Sound – 8/10

“This follow up collaboration capitalises on the emotional piquancy of the contrast between Lanegan's smoky baritone and Campbell's honeyed tones… highlights are many and varied…” The Independent – 4 Stars ****

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www.myspace.com/isobelcampbell
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The (International) Noise Conspiracy release Cross of My Calling Nov 25 on Vagrant/American

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The (International) Noise Conspiracy To Release Cross Of My Calling
November 25 on Vagrant/American


(September 11, 2008) – Sweden’s The (International) Noise Conspiracy today announces their latest disc, Cross Of My Calling, will be released on November 25, 2008 on Vagrant/American Recordings in the U.S. The quartet recorded the fourteen-track set at Sunset Sound in Hollywood with legendary producer Rick Rubin at the helm.

"We've worked hard for a long time, but it’s a tough world to get by in. Anything that doesn't fit the mold scares the music industry," says lyricist and singer Dennis Lyxzén. "We know how this world works; that's just the way it is, But we also recognize the industry is on shaky ground because of that, which is why it's so cool to have someone like Rick believe in you."

Guest appearances on the album include Karl Jacobsson- organ, Lenny Castro – percussion, Sam Velde and Lisa Kekaula (The Bellrays) – backing vocals.

The (International) Noise Conspiracy formed in northern Sweden in 1998 and quickly became known around the world for their self-aware political stance buoyed by their 70’s-inflected rock ‘n’ roll swagger. The group has released four full-lengths, countless singles and toured around the world multiple times.

T(I)NC is: Dennis Lyxzén (vocals), Lars Strömberg (guitar/vocals), Inge Johansson (bass, vocals), and Ludwig Dahlberg (drums).

Cross Of My Calling track listing:
1. Intro
2. The Assassination of Myself
3. Dustbins of History
4. Arm Yourself
5. Hiroshima Mon Amour
6. Boredom of Safety
7. Child of God

8. Interlude
9. I Am The Dynamite
10. Washington Bullets
11. Satan Made the Deal
12. Storm the Gates of Beverly Hills
13. Black September
14. The Cross of My Calling

The (International) Noise Conspiracy discography:
The First Conspiracy (1999, G7 Welcoming Committee Records)
Survival Sickness (2000, Burning Heart Records)
A New Morning, Changing Weather (2001, Burning Heart Records)
Armed Love (2004, American Recordings)
Cross Of My Calling (2008, Vagrant/American Recordings)


http://www.internationalnoise.com/
http://www.myspace.com/internationalnoiseconspiracy
www.americanrecordings.com
www.vagrant.com

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French Kicks release digital COVERS EP

September 10, 2008 - 3:05 PM

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FRENCH KICKS ANNOUNCE COVERS EP
DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 23


(September 10, 2008) – New York City’s FRENCH KICKS announce the release of a 4 song EP of cover tunes, aptly titled Covers EP. The EP will be available through all digital retailers on September 23 from Vagrant.

“We've always loved the Beach Boys’ Party! record where the Beach Boys went into a studio room with some friends and played really loose and live, mainly cover songs, and then put it out,” says Nick Stumpf, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. “We don't have any friends, in this case, but the spirit is the same. With the exception of “Trouble,” which was recorded at the same time as the songs on the record and has overdubs, everything is completely live, and a few we figured out how to play on the spot just before we recorded them.

COVERS EP track listing:
“Trouble” (originally by Lindsey Buckingham)
“Questioningly” (originally by The Ramones)
“Caroline Goodbye” (originally by Colin Blunstone)
“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (originally by The Shirelles/written by Carole King)

French Kicks are soon to embark on a handful of headlining dates where they’ll be playing songs from their critically acclaimed sophomore Vagrant disc, Swimming. Pitchfork Media said “Thick with both a springtime twinkle and autumnal heartache, Swimming makes good on the band’s early promise” and Spin commented “inventive instrumental passages, rich harmonies, across-the-board emoting- French Kicks get both poppier and deeper.”

FRENCH KICKS headlining dates:
Sep 16 – Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
Sep 17 – Toronto, ON @ The Horseshoe
Sep 18 – Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room
Sep 19 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door
Sep 20 – St. Louis, MO @ PLAY:stl Festival (Blueberry Hill Duck Room)
Sep 22 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House
Sep 23 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
Sep 24 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

www.frenchkicks.com
www.myspace.com/frenchkicks
www.vagrant.com

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WARSHIP releasing 'Supply and Depend' November 4

September 3, 2008 - 11:48 AM

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WARSHIP TO RELEASE SUPPLY AND DEPEND NOVEMBER 4


September 3, 2008 – WARSHIP announces a November 4, 2008 release date for their debut disc, Supply and Depend (Vagrant). The New York-based duo of Francis Mark (vocals, drums) and Rob Lauritsen (guitar, bass) wrote the 10 tracks featured on Supply and Depend earlier this year and recorded with producer Andrew Schneider (Pelican, Made Out Of Babies) over the summer.

“Even though Rob and I were in a band together for the past 3 years this is the first time we got to write together and it was explosive,” says Mark. “Things came together so quickly. It was like Rob had a vault of riffs he was waiting to open. I don't know what the future holds for us but I sure am enjoying myself right now and I am grateful to be able to share these songs with people. “

“Toil,” the lead track from Supply and Depend, is now streaming on www.myspace.com/mywarship and the album cover art by artist Brad Bacon has been posted there, as well.

Warship is unveiling their music live in front of fans on the current farewell tour of labelmates Reggie & The Full Effect (see all dates below). The current live lineup for Warship also features Darren Simoes of The Bled on bass.


Supply and Depend track listing:
1. Toil
2. Profit Over People
3. Wounded Paw
4. Where’s Your Leash
5. Lousy Horoscope
6. We’ve Never Been Equal
7. Fetus Flytrap
8. Empty Vessel
9. The Waiting List
10. Indoors


WARSHIP on tour:
Aug 20: Orlando, FL @ The Social
Aug 22: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Studio
Aug 23: Austin, TX @ Emo’s
Aug 25: Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
Aug 26: Hollywood, CA @ Avalon
Aug 27: San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew
Aug 28: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Aug 29: Sparks, NV @ New Oasis
Aug 30: Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater
Aug 31: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Sep 2: Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
Sep 3: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Sep 4: Detroit, MI @ The Magic Stick
Sep 5: Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
Sep 6: Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
Sep 7: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
Sep 9: Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East Club
Sep 10: Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
Sep 11: Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
Sep 12: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Sep 13: Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
Sep 14: Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore at the TLA
*all dates opening for Reggie and The Full Effect


www.myspace.com/mywarship
www.vagrant.com

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