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As part of a schedule leading up until release date, Daptone Records has just released the fourth installment of the documentary for its upcoming album, the a cappella gospel record COMO NOW.

This week it’s The John Edwards Singers, a group of 4 siblings who contribute two songs to the compilation, including a stunning interpretation of the Sensational Nightingales’ “Burying Ground” (called “New Burial Ground”), while next week promises Brother and Sister Walker (who are actually a husband-and-wife team. Take that White Stripes).

The entire album comes out August 19 (and pre-order is available soon).

Album: COMO NOW
Label: Daptone Records
Street Date: August 19, 2008

Beginning June 26, the Oklahoma-based Colourmusic will embark on a Midwestern tour — including stops at Milwaukee’s Summerfest and Des Moines’s 80/35 Festival — in anticipation of their upcoming album, f, monday, orange, february, venus, lunatic, 1 or 13, out September 9.

The record may be their full-length debut, but Colourmusic are no strangers to the stage; besides their own creative, energetic performance (live painting? attempted hypnosis? identical dressing? check, check, and check) they’ve just recently toured with British Sea Power and Liars. Suffice it to say, if you’re anywhere near these cities in the upcoming weeks, you should definitely check them out.

Here’s a video for the live favorite “Yes!,” which was commissioned by the Oklahoma Creativity Project:

Here are the dates:
June 26 - Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s
June 27 - Chicago, IL @ The Hideout
June 28 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
June 29 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
June 30 - St Paul, MN @ Turf Club
July 02 - Fargo, ND @ Aquarium
July 03 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
July 04 - Des Moines, IA @ 80/35 Festival
July 05 - St. Louis, MO @ The Bluebird
July 06 - Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge

And here’s a song for the road:
Check out the song “Put In A Little Gas” here [DOWNLOAD]

Artist: Colourmusic
Album: f, monday, orange, february, venus, lunatic, 1 or 13
Label: Great Society
Street Date: September 9, 2008 - CD; August 19, 2008 - Digital/ Vinyl

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LA cult band the Autumns have just announced that they will be playing a special show this Friday, June 27, in their hometown!

Spaceland
The Autumns with Run Through The Desert
1717 Silverlake Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.661.4380
8:30pm
21+

In more Autumns news, their transvestite-featuring video for “Boys” premiered on June 15 on MTV Subterranean.
 

 

And finally, the band was a featured artist on Uncensored June 1, where they share their views on everything from the Iraq War to PJ Harvey.

 
 
Tons of stuff, so check it out!

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

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So at this point in time Daptone Records has pretty well established itself as the go-to place for funk and soul in the 21st century. Sharon Jones is practically a household name, and acts like the Budos Band and the Sugarman 3 are getting more and more exposure daily. Being the kind of label they are, though, and not content to rest on their laurels, Daptone is releasing an a cappella gospel album on August 19, called COMO NOW. It was recorded live in a church in Como, Mississippi on July 22, 2006, and it’s as soulful and rootsy and real as any Dap-Kings hook or Sharon Jones chorus.

In order to celebrate, the label is releasing one chapter of their COMO NOW Documentary a week, each featuring a Como artist. They’re on “Chapter II - Como Mamas,” right now, and this Thursday “Chapter III - Mary Moore” will roll out. There are nine in all, so stay tuned for the rest to come.

In other Daptone news, Sugarman 3 are playing tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18 alongside than Rich Medina as part of Stuyvesant Town’s Music on the Oval series (show starts at 6pm).

Album: COMO NOW
Label: Daptone Records
Street Date: August 19, 2008

In case you didn’t hear, the one and only Sharon Jones and her Dap-Kings graced the stage of Late Night with Conan O’Brien yesterday, performing a very emotional, very tight rendition of “Let Them Knock,” off 100 Days, 100 Nights.

The Music Slut has posted the performance. Sharon and Conan make quite a pair…check it out!

Ms. Jones has been going strong for the past couple months now (last Saturday she put on a killer performance as part of the Roots Picnic in Philly — see pics here and here), and she’s showing no signs of letting up, playing Bonnaroo this upcoming Saturday, June 14, and continuing on to Aspen, LA, Chicago, and New York, the latter as part of the Central Park SummerStage series with the whole Daptone gang in tow.

Speaking of Daptone, the label hasn’t been doing too shabby a job of keeping itself in the music spotlight. Their 7″ Singles Collection, Vol. 2 was just released last week (June 3), Naomi Shelton’s “What Have You Done?” was just featured as NPR’s Song of the Day, and the Sugarman 3 are playing Wednesday, June 18 alongside none other than Rich Medina as part of Stuyvesant Town’s Music on the Oval series (show starts at 6pm). No excuse not to see at least someone from the family this summer. And, unlike your Aunt Ida’s potato salad, you won’t regret it later.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Tour Dates:

Jun 14 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival
Jun 21 - Aspen, CO @ Rio Grande Park (Jazz Aspen Festival)
Jul 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl (w/Feist)
Jul 25 - Portland, OR @ The Portland Zoo
Jul 27 - Seattle, WA @ The Seattle Zoo
Aug 2 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
Aug 3 - Montreal, QUE @ Oshega Music and Arts Festival
Aug 9 - Baltimore, MD @ V Festival
Aug 16 - Westhampton, NY @ Westhampton Performing Arts Center
Aug 17 - New York, NY@ Central Park Summerstage (Daptone Revue)
Aug 21-22 - St Paul, MN @ Minnesota State Fair
Aug 24 - San Francisco, CA @ Golden Gate State Park (Outside Lands Music and Arts Fest)

Artist: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Album: 100 Days, 100 Nights
Label: Daptone Records
Street Date: October 2nd, 2007
Formats: CD, vinyl, mp3

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Tiny Masters of Today, the brother-sister duo who have wowed the likes of David Bowie and Karen O. are playing an all-ages after-school special (4pm to 6pm!) in celebration of Chancellor’s Day at Brooklyn’s Union Hall (702 Union Street/5th Ave., Brooklyn, New York). A Mr. Lightspeed Champion will also be performing.

Look, Brooklyn Vegan knows what’s up.

Can’t skip out of work early? Here’s a video to help you through your misery.

If you’re not near Park Slope this afternoon, have no fear. Tiny Masters have festival dates this summer!

June 30 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
August 2 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza (Kidzapalooza)
August 8 - Pittsburgh, PA @ New American Music Union Festival

The New York Daily News featured Tiny Masters of Today this week… “It’s a new phenomenon of these really excellent musicians being so young,” said Suzanne Youngerman, who curates BAM programs for youth. “So many come from Brooklyn - it’s the epicenter of creativity for these kid bands.” Michael Palms, co-owner of the club Southpaw in Park Slope, gives bands like Tiny Masters a regular venue. “They have the rock aesthetic in control,” Palms said. “They write interesting songs about angst and rejecting pop culture, which is essentially what rock music is really all about.” [read the full article here]

Peep Tiny Masters of Today performing on Cartoon Network’s Fried Dynamite [video here]

Tiny Masters of Today summer festival dates!
June 30 Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
August 2 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza - Kidzapalooza

Tiny Masters Of Today - “Hey Mr. DJ” CSS Remix [DOWNLOAD]

Artist: Tiny Masters Of Today
Album: Bang Bang Boom Cake
Label: Great Society
Street Date: September 25th, 2007
Formats: Amazon| iTunes | eMusic

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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

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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

So five British guys decided to come to Austin and play a little prank on us Yanks.

“Let’s wear all white jumpsuits,” one of them said.

“And we’ll say we’re from Kansas!” said another one.

“No, Oklahoma!” chimed in another. “Just like the Flaming Lips.”

“Awesome. They will never know. We will play our brit rock. We will get them all sexed up. We will swirl our guitars, and make the pit pogo. It will be grand.”

“And we’ll call ourselves Colourmusic,” said the last one. Ah, the spelling almost gave them away.

“But we’re not shaving our beards, right?” said the first one.

“Hell, no,” they said in unison.

And there they were on Maggie Mae’s rooftop on the last night of SXSW, pretending to be a handful of bearded guys from Oklahoma…. “Fucking bullshit artist,” I think. “Go back to Glasgow or Manchester or wherever the hell it is you’re from.” Then I wonder if they have a cool T-shirt. - Village Voice / Sound of the City [READ MORE]

… meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, the Tucson Scene is also seeing thru colored music lenses… even Superfan Beatle Bob, who has gone to over 10,000 shows in the last 40 years, is shouting “Yes!” repeatedly @ TSXSW showcase c/o Tucson Scene

In further live reviews, post-SXSW… “Colourmusic is known for its wild stage antics: costumes, painting each other, getting hair cuts while playing. When I walked into the Hi-Dive, they were playing my favorite song, “You Can Call Me By My Name,” simply wearing matching white jumpsuits. It was almost a rebellious move for a band like Colourmusic, and I appreciated it. They don’t need those crazy antics anyhow; their music is good enough as is…” - Denver Post / Reverb [READ MORE]

Let the anticipation build for Stillwater, OK’s Colourmusic’s debut release coming out on Great Society later this year! In the meantime, enjoy these demo’s from their 2 roadworthy EP’s available now

Colourmusic - “Yes!” [DOWNLOAD]

Colourmusic - “Circles” [DOWNLOAD]

Colourmusic - “You Can Call My By Name” [DOWNLOAD]

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