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MTVU chats with British Sea Power on Backstage Pass about conquering the British rock scene.. check it out and get tips on how NOT to stage dive!

British Sea Power is en route to the East Coast. They had a warm welcome last weekend at the Norman Music Festival, which also featured Colourmusic and the Polyphonic Spree, previewed in The Oklahoman as “the U.K.’s latest great gift to the eccentric side of lush, cerebral pop.”

photo courtesy of QRO Magazine @ Norman Music Fest

May 1 Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 2 Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry’s w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 3 Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 4 Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 6 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 7 Charlottesville, VA @ Satelite Ballroom w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 8 Washington, DC @ Black Cat w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 9 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 10 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis (sold out)
May 11 Brooklyn @ Music Hall of Williamsburg w/The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 13 Boston, MA @ Paradise w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 15 Montreal, QUE @ La Sala Rossa w/ The Rosebuds
May 16 Toronto, ONT @ Lee’s Palace w/ The Rosebuds
May 17 Buffalo, NY @ The Tralf w/ The Rosebuds
May 18 Pittsburgh, Pa @ Mr Smalls Theatre w/ The Rosebuds
May 19 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s

On The Road Tour EP featuring British Sea Power, Film School, Jeffrey Lewis and Colourmusic [download for FREE here]

Artist: British Sea Power
Album: Do You Like Rock Music?
Label: Rough Trade / World’s Fair
Street Date: Feb. 12th, 2008
CD: Amazon | Newbury Comics | Insound
MP3: iTunes | eMusic | Amazon
2xLP: Insound

CONNECT: Website | World’s Fair | Myspace

Eric Pulido, guitarist of Midlake, has launched his very own brand of coffee! Cappulido Coffee was born in the Spring 2008 in the great land of Denton, TX, and features six different blends of fair traded coffee, each selling for around $10 a pop. With the purchase of Cappulido Coffee, you are giving aid directly back to farmers in developing countries, lending them the financial support necessary to continue developing an excellent product and compete in the world market.

Says Pulido, “Coffee has become a huge commodity in our culture today, and supplying it in a fair and quality manner was something I wanted to take part in. With Cappulido I am able to offer a coffee that I personally know supports the farmers that grow it, and provides the consumer with a freshly roasted, excellent bean.”

Cappulido’s distributor visits small estate farmers in several developing countries to achieve a firsthand understanding of the devastating impact of falling coffee prices and the resulting growing plight of farming families in developing countries.

The facts tell us that behind oil, coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world. On average, 108 million people in the US drink coffee daily. In developing countries, coffee farmers live in extreme poverty, bringing in an average of only $500 per year. Because the rules that govern trade favor rich countries, the potential to reduce poverty and support economic growth for poorer countries is being lost. As a result, most of these developing countries are dependent on outside aid for their survival. Cappulido is dedicated to helping farming families find relief and reach their full potential.

So why not support small estate coffee farmers and independent music and get caffeinated with Cappulido? There’s even a nifty monthly subscription option, where you can have a bag of beans drop on your doorstop at the top of every month.

For more info, visit the Cappulido site.

The Grey Race play Arlene’s Grocery this Friday night, giving us a lovely way to end the week…

THE GREY RACE
@ ARLENE’S GROCERY (95 stanton st. btw. orchard and ludlow)
Friday, April 25th @ 8PM

We’re also pleased to announce The Grey Race’s Upcoming Tour Dates opening for, and also playing as the band for Teddy Thompson!

June 5 — Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
June 10 — Chicago, IL @ Schubas
June 11 — Chicago, IL @ Schubas
June 12 — Madison, WI @ Univerity of WI
June 15 — Nashville, TN @ 3rd & Lindsay
June 20 — Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburgh Music Hall
June 21 — Philadelphia, PA @ Northstar Bar

The Grey Race on NPR’s Second Stage

“…a stunning debut…” Love from Paste Magazine

“It’s unlikely that you’ll find an album of such precision and elegance as The Grey Race’s stunning debut Give It Love. Amidst lustrous acoustic guitars, rich percussive fills and the occasional cello, singer/songwriter Jon Darling plaintively eases his way through each compositions with a touching, poetic grace.” @ Amplifier magazine

Artist: The Grey Race
Album: Give It Love
Label: Unfiltered Records / World’s Fair
Street Date: August 28th / September 18th 2007
Format: CD, digital
Shop: iTunes | eMusic | Amazon

Get some love:

The Grey Race - “On the Chin” [DOWNLOAD]

The Grey Race - “Stop Inside Your Start” [STREAM]

The Grey Race - “Through Your Eyes” [STREAM]

CONNECT: Greyspace | World’s Fair

Ladies and Gentleman, get those dancin’ shoes on! Chin Chin’s self-titled debut is about to drop on Def Jux (April 29). The sound is a collision of disco beats, Latin rhythms, soul-jazz grooves and funk. In other words, they’re bringing plenty of new flavor to the Def Jux stable. Speaking of new flavor, Def Jux has also signed the punk outfit Activator, and they have a show tomorrow night, April 24 @ Southpaw in Brooklyn (details below).

Chin Chin’s album release party is on Tuesday, May 6th @ Union Pool in Brooklyn, and in May they’ll head out to the West Coast (details below). Every show the band plays becomes one giant celebration, with up to 10, 12 musicians packed on stage, replete with a horns section. The spry, fuzzed-out jams on their new album well capture this feeling of unbridled revelry. Torbitt Schwartz (drums, vocals), Jeremy Wilms (guitar, vocals), and Wilder Zoby (vocals, keyboard) are the core trio of musicians that make up the Chin Chin. Stirring together elements of funk, jazz, disco, rock and R&B, the band has created an alchemical brew. In the words of El-P, Chin Chin is “… like the worlds greatest wedding band on acid.”

TUE, MAY 6
CHIN CHIN album release party!! @ Union Pool
w/ special guest Bing Ji Ling
484 Union Ave. at Meeker
Brooklyn, NY 11211
http://www.myspace.com/unionpool
doors 8:30pm, set 10pm, door $10

more Chin Chin live dates….

Sun, May 18 — NYC @ 5th Ave Street Fair
Wed, May 28 — Seattle @ Nectar
Fri, May 30 — Vancouver Island
Sat, May 31 — Vancouver Island
Wed, June 4 — San Francisco @ Mojito’s
Fri, June 6 — Orange County @ Continental Room

“Check out the infectious track “Appetite” off their record and fall in love.” @ Analog Giant

“Tighter than your boss with a raise” – Time Out NY

“…Outkast meets the Dap-Kings” -Black Book

“… a party in it’s own right (Chin Chin) is a hairy, funky dance band, that sprawls like a Wookie passed out on your couch. A must see!” - Chicago Reader

“…Prince on speed. The live show is outstanding” - Herald Times

in other Def Jux show news….

Thursday, April 24
ACTIVATOR @ SOUTHPAW
…Brooklyn Tattoo presents: There Goes The Neighborhood!
Welcoming themselves to their new location at 99 Smith street with a
celebration of music and art featuring:
Activator + Pagoda + Grande + DJ Kayo + The World Famous Pontani Sisters
125 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
$10
8 pm doors/ 8:30pm show
+ Art curated & sponsered by Urban Folk Art (c)Studios
+ Giveaways from local businesses
+ All proceeds benefitting “Studios In Schools” an afterschool art program
at P.S. 15 in Red Hook.

Artist: Chin Chin
Album:Chin Chin
Label: Definitive Jux
Street Date: April 29th, 2008
Formats: CD, mp3 [PRE-ORDER @ DEFINITIVE JUX]

CHIN CHIN - “APPETITE” [DOWNLOAD]

CONNECT: Website | Definitive Jux | World’s Fair

British Sea Power needs your answers! Click here for a crafty exercise where you can choose between ROCK and NON-ROCK, and if you choose rightly, you will be rewarded…[check it out and pass it along!]

If you haven’t grabbed BSP’s FREE On The Road Tour EP (Split 4 Ways), featuring British Sea Power, Film School, Jeffrey Lewis and Colourmusic, then you best get to it [download here]

The guys continue to work audiences into a frenzy with their raucous energy and onstage antics… here are PHOTOS c/o AUSTINIST.

“If Arcade Fire merely teases, British Sea Power hits you in the mouth; Rock Music is moody but lacks debilitating melodrama. Similar bands such as Doves and Arcade Fire seem to be playing from some higher plane, but British Sea Power’s sound rises from a subterranean morass of soil, blood and distortion, enabling them to connect with their audience on a truly visceral level.” - [read more @ Dallas Observer]

“For the first time catching them live, I was immediately surprised and ultimately pleased with their throwback look. I knew they were an intelligent, literate group but to carry on with such an outward aesthetic really warmed my heart… British Sea Power showed up and performed with a zest mine eyes hadn’t seen in quite some time…” [see the full recap @ TheTripwire.com]

Artist: British Sea Power
Album: Do You Like Rock Music?
Label: Rough Trade / World’s Fair
Street Date: Feb. 12th, 2008
CD: Amazon | Newbury Comics | Insound
MP3: iTunes | eMusic | Amazon
2xLP: Insound

CONNECT: Website | World’s Fair | Myspace

World’s Fair is thrilled to uncover the latest gem from The Autumns, in stores on Bella Union today… Fake Noise From a Box of Toys is The Autumn’s 6th release. See below for a remix treat, compliments of Le Petit Mort.

“Already conquering the British press, the equal parts math and dance rock mongers known as the Autumns will be hungrily gobbled up once their latest offering, Fake Noise, ventures onto North American soil. Although the band are based in L.A., they scored a deal with the UK’s Bella Union (the Dears, Explosions in the Sky) and listening to their glorious sixth album leaves no question as to why. Sparkling with influences from all across the musical spectrum, at any given moment you can hear vibrant, Queen-like polyphony or eloquent Death Cab for Cutie-esque simplicity in the soft vocals. From beginning to end, the Autumns continue to impress with their stash of unique tunes. “Uncle Slim” captures their schizophrenic nature as they easily switch between cute “la-dee-dahs” and loud, crashing rock. Vocalist Matthew Kelley sounds like Morrissey doing a Shins cover on the catchy “Only Young.” They have managed to find a medium where succulent dream pop collides with fast and racy indie rock. Usually sitting on the fence between the two distinct genres makes for a confusing and frustrating sound but in the case of the Autumns, they comfortably straddle the fence and have mastered the balance so well that it’s finally paying off.” as reviewed on EXCLAIM

“This 50-second introduction to the dream-pop outfit’s new Fake Noise From A Box Of Toys wastes no time in demonstrating the Autumns’ strengths: mastering the kind of Kevin Shields-inspired cacophony out of which a delectable melody or two sticks its head like a dolphin in the ocean… the arena-worthy vulgarity of “Take this, you’ll be mine/Love” deserves the widescreen treatment—a practical consideration, not an aesthetic one.” PAPER THIN WALLS reviews “Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers”…

“Los Angeles’ the Autumns have been a reliable source of brooding, dreamy pop since 1994, appealing to fans of shoegazers like Cocteau Twins and goth titans the Cure. For their fourth full-length, founders Matthew Kelly and Frankie Koroshec have sharpened their teeth and made some decidedly authentic noise. “Boys” signals newfound aggression for these underground darlings.” - CHICAGO SUN TIMES review [read in full here]

Enjoy as Le Petit Mort dance up The Autumns’ “Killer In Drag” into a spectacular electro-licious treat.

The Autumns - “Killer In Drag” Le Petit Mort Remix + “Killer In Drag” original [DOWNLOAD]

“A new-found, syncopated restlessness… classic” - MOJO (4 Stars ****)

“Soars in epic, cinematic fashion but comes with a serrated, abrasive edge” - TIME OUT LONDON

“[The Autumns] have sharpened their teeth and made some decidedly authentic noise.” - CHICAGO SUN TIMES

Artist: The Autumns
Album: Fake Noise From A Box Of Toys
Label: Bella Union / World’s Fair
Street Date: April 15th, 2008
Formats: CD, mp3

CONNECT: Website | Myspace | World’s Fair

The Postmarks - “OX4″ [FREE DOWNLOAD @ EMUSIC]
The Postmarks’ Christopher Moll tells us, “The original by Ride is a favorite in that it tugs on multiple emotional strings. The music has this hugeness about it that seems to swim in the beauty and openness of being on the road (i.e. touring). Lyrically, it’s a little bit of: be careful what you wish for. While there is a certain freedom one has on the road, it’s easy to get lost in that. Add a touch of homesickness and there you go.”

Upcoming shows for the Postmarks in the home-state…

Wed April 30 - Orlando, FL @ the Plaza Theatre
Thu May 1 - West Palm Beach, FL @ SunFest
Fri May 2 - Miami @ Vagabond Lounge

Get the rest of By The Numbers exclusively at eMusic - for free mp3 download!

The Postmarks - “Three Little Birds” [FREE DOWNLOAD @ EMUSIC]

The Postmarks - “You Only Live Twice” [FREE DOWNLOAD @ EMUSIC]

The Postmarks - “One Note Samba” [FREE DOWNLOAD @ EMUSIC]

More info on the By The Numbers series - click here…

Artist: The Postmarks
Album: The Postmarks [LISTEN]
Label: Unfiltered
Street Date: Feb 6th, 2006
Formats: CD, mp3

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What’s better then more of something? Well more FREE something of course. Especially if that FREE something is music. And if timing is everything as they say, then we guess the only thing more perfect then something FREE is something FREE right now! Please download the complimentary On The Road Tour EP (Split 4 Ways), featuring British Sea Power, Film School, Jeffrey Lewis and Colourmusic! [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EP]

This also means… more British Sea Power live goodness… the next leg kicks off this Friday 4/11 in Dallas! Colourmusic joins them for the first few. See below for dates!

BRITISH SEA POWER TOUR DATES:
April 11 Dallas, TX @ The Loft w/ Film School, Colourmusic
Apr 12 Austin, TX @ Club Deville w/ Film School, Colourmusic
Apr 13 Houston, TX @ Numbers w/ Film School, Colourmusic
Apr 15 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon w/ Film School
Apr 16 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks w/ Film School
Apr 17 Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder/ FSU w/ Film School
Apr 18 Orlando, FL @ The Social w/ Film School
Apr 19 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits w/ Film School
Apr 21 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl w/ Film School
Apr 22 Birmingham, AB @ Bottletree w/ Film School
Apr 23 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone w/ Film School
Apr 26 Norman, OK @ Norman Music Festival w/ The Polyphonic Spree
May 1 Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 2 Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry’s w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 3 Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 4 Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 6 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 7 Charlottesville, VA @ Satelite Ballroom w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 8 Washington, DC @ Black Cat w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 9 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 10 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 11 Brooklyn @ Music Hall of Williamsburg w/The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 13 Boston, MA @ Paradise w/ The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis
May 15 Montreal, QUE @ La Sala Rossa w/ The Rosebuds
May 16 Toronto, ONT @ Lee’s Palace w/ The Rosebuds
May 17 Buffalo, NY @ The Tralf w/ The Rosebuds
May 18 Pittsburgh, Pa @ Mr Smalls Theatre w/ The Rosebuds
May 19 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s

Artist: British Sea Power
Album: Do You Like Rock Music?
Label: Rough Trade / World’s Fair
Street Date: Feb. 12th, 2008
CD: Amazon | Newbury Comics | Insound
MP3: iTunes | eMusic | Amazon
2xLP: Insound

CONNECT: Website | World’s Fair | Myspace

Stay tuned for more news on Stillwater, OK’s Colourmusic’s debut release coming out on Great Society later this year!

CONNECT: Website | Myspace | World’s Fair

As previously shared, Billy McCarthy from Pela suffered a serious injury while on tour in March, which resulted in the unfortunate cancellation of the remainder of the dates. We want to share this note from the band, and information on how you can help out via donation…

Hey all. So we’ve got an update of sorts. Billy’s on the path to recovery. He’s got physical therapy over the course of the next 6 weeks. Now that the dust has settled it brings to light the reality of medical and life expenses. It also outlines the healthcare system and how it’s unforgiving.

Billy’s had help from a great organization called MusiCares. While they are helping out there’s a great amount of bills that they can not help with. And the fact that only one arm is fully functioning means that Billy has no way to go to work and pay any of these bills that are adding up to thousands and thousands of dollars.

So we’ve decided to set up a PayPal account for donations. You can go to our website or directly to Paypal to make that happen.
Sincerely, Pela

good news is the tour has been rescheduled!

May 19 Washington DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
May 20 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland
May 21 Chicago, IL @ Schubas
May 26 George, WA @ Sasquatch Music Fest
May 27 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
May 28 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of The Hill
May 29 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
May 29 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
May 31 Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
June 02 St. Louis, MO @ The Bluebird
June 07 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East

more dates TBA!!

CONNECT: Website | World’s Fair News | Myspace

Don’t miss Del The Funky Homosapien on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson this Thursday, April 10!! also that night, Del kicks off a string of west coast shows in San Diego… see below for the run-down…

Del’s video for “Workin’ It” is featured on the FUSE.TV WORM home page

Check out the SuicideGirls catching up with El-P and Del at the Def Jux SXSW showcase here…

Del also swung through Studio 360, where he talked about the new album and how his path diverged from that of his cousin, gangsta pioneer Ice Cube [listen here]

“Hip-Hop’s Funkitect from the Future,” as they say, talks shop with Ableton… [click here for the interview]

CMJ.com reviewed Del’s show @ the Highline Ballroom in NYC [peep it here]

new Del dates upcoming!!
Thu, April 10 - San Diego @ Belly Up Tavern
Sat, April 12 - USC Springfest 2008 @ McCarthy Quad - w/Lupe Fiasco, De La Soul, Aceyalone, Del The Funky Homosapien and others (doors 12pm, free!)
Sat, April 19 - ASCUCI’s Wayzgoose Festival at Aldrich @ UC Irvine (doors 10am, free!)
Wed, April 23 - Red Bull Music Academy Workship @ UC Berkeley
Fri, April 25 - Sparks (Reno), NV @ The New Oasis
Fri, May 2 - Santa Cruz @ the Catalyst
Sat, May 3 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ The Pozo Saloon
Tue, May 20 - Spokane, WA @ The Boulevard
Wed, May 21 - Missoula, MT @ The Other Side
Thu, May 22 - Bozeman, MT @ Zebra Cocktail Lounge
Fri, May 23 - Salt Lake City @ Palladium
Sat, May 24 - Moab UT @ Desert Rocks Music Festival/ Kane Creek Canyon
Fri, Jun 6 - Lawrence, KS @ Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival

Artist: Del The Funky Homosapien
Album:Eleventh Hour
Label: Definitive Jux
Street Date: March 11th, 2008
Formats: CD, vinyl, mp3 [PRE-ORDER @ DEFINITIVE JUX]

Del The Funky Homosapien - “Bubble Pop (Promo)” [DOWNLOAD]

Mr. Dibbs Presents “Del The Funky Megamix” [LISTEN]

CONNECT: Delspace | Definitive Jux | World’s Fair