Carolina Chocolate Drops
Thanks for all of your support on the new album from the Carolina Chocolate Drops. It’s exciting to see more of you picking up on it every week. The record continues to climb up the charts, coming in at #26 on the Top 200 last week. Keep spreading the word to your DJs and listeners about […]
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim “Here Lies Love” Coming This Week
Be on the lookout for Here Lies Love. David Byrne and Fatboy Slim have paired up for a 22-track song cycle about the life of former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos and her childhood servant, Estrella Cumpas. The album features vocal contributions from Santigold, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine), Sia, Steve Earle, St. Vincent, Natalie Merchant, Tori Amos, […]
Other Current Priorities
The Magnetic Fields – Realism (Nonesuch) Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté – Ali and Toumani (Nonesuch) Tiny Television – Mission Statement (Magnolia Records) Coming Soon: The Black Keys, Bell Gardens, Everest
Catching Up With Graham
Hope you all had a good weekend. The Bell Gardens show on Friday night was fantastic. It was nice to see a lot of friendly faces in the audience as it was theRadar Bros. record release party. I’m looking forward to seeing Bell Gardens again this Saturday when they celebrate their upcoming debut release, Hangups Need Company . I spent […]
“zii e zie” the new album from Caetano Veloso
Brazilian legend Caetano Veloso’s 41st album, zii e zie, released last year in South America and Europe, has already earned him a Latin Grammy for 2009 Best Singer-Songwriter album; Nonesuch releases the record in the United States next week. The samba-inspired album’s title is an Italian phrase for “uncles and aunts” that the singer/songwriter liked for the […]
Current Priorities
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) The White Stripes – Under Great White Northern Lights (Warner Bros) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch) The Magnetic Fields – Realism (Nonesuch) Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté – Ali and Toumani (Nonesuch) Tiny Television – Mission Statement (Magnolia Records)
Coming Soon
Dead Weather – Sea of Cowards (Third Man / Warner Bros.) The Black Keys – Brothers (Nonesuch) Bell Gardens – Hangups Need Company (Failed Better) Everest – On Approach (Vapor)
All about “zii e zie”
“The Brazilian master remains in a league of his own. Forty years after injecting a rock beat into Brazilian pop (and earning the disapproval of the country’s military rulers in the process), Veloso has returned to similar territory… fans won’t be disappointed.” —Times (UK) Brazilian legend Caetano Veloso’s 41st album, zii e zie, released last […]
Catching Up With Graham
My group’s Dodgers season ticket draft was at my place on Tuesday night. For my first three picks I got a pair of tickets for one of the Yankees games, Opening Day, and Andre Ethier Bobblehead Night. I got some good drawing in at Craft Night last night. Tonight I’m going out to Spaceland to […]
The White Stripes “Under Great White Northern Lights” Add Week
Just wanted to send out a reminder that The White Stripes’ first live album, Under Great White Northern Lights is going for adds this week at radio. We hope you’ve had the chance to check out this new release from one of the best live acts of the past decade. All Tracks FCC Clean
Also Wanted To Check In On…
We’re always looking for feedback on our new releases. Let us know what’s going on at your station with these new releases: Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch) Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté – Ali and Toumani (Nonesuch) The Magnetic Fields – Realism (Nonesuch) Tiny Television – Mission Statement (Magnolia Records)
Coming Soon
Caetano Veloso – zii e zie (Nonesuch) Bell Gardens – Hangups Need Company (Failed Better) Everest – On Approach (Vapor)
Catching Up With Graham
I had a great time out in Austin, TX this past week for SXSW. Highlights were: Sun Araw, beef brisket, GWAR, walking down 6th St on St. Patrick’s Day as the bars let out, Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Third Man Records pop up store, Black Keys listening party with Pat, and not getting sick. I’ve […]
Get The White Stripes “Under Great White Northern Lights” Right Here
Today The White Stripes released their first live album Under Great White Northern Lights and a film of the same name. This release documents the band’s journey through Canada to celebrate the release of Icky Thump and the 10 year anniversary of the band. The record showcases one of the best live acts over the past decade with powerful versions of […]
A man A plan A canal at SXSW
A man A plan A canal will be in Austin, TX for SXSW this week. Let’s meet up if you’re out there. We’re excited to have Carolina Chocolate Drops and Everestplaying throughout the week. Here’s a full list of their performance schedules. Carolina Chocolate Drops: WEDNESDAY – 4 PM – Paste SXSW Party at the Galaxy Room (508 […]
Current Priorities
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) Tiny Television – Mission Statement (Magnolia Records) David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (Nonesuch) Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté – Ali and Toumani (Nonesuch) The Magnetic Fields – Realism (Nonesuch) Adds next week (March 22 & 23): The White Stripes – Under Great White Northern Lights (Warner Bros / Third Man) Coming Soon: Everest, Caetano Veloso, Bell Gardens, Black Keys
A man A plan A canal at SXSW
A man A plan A canal will be in Austin, TX for SXSW this week. Let’s meet up if you’re out there. We’re excited to have Carolina Chocolate Drops and Everestplaying throughout the week. Keep reading for their full performance schedules.
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Thanks for all of your continued support on Genuine Negro Jig. The record shot up 40 spots to #6 on the CMJ Radio Select Albums chart last week. Here is the group’s schedule out at SXSW this week: WEDNESDAY – 4 PM – Paste SXSW Party at the Galaxy Room (508 E 6th St) THURSDAY – […]
Everest
We’re proud to welcome Everest as our newest A man A plan A canal artist. The band is set to release their sophomore album, On Approach April 20th on Vapor Records. Here is the band’s schedule at SXSW this week: WEDNESDAY (technically Thursday morning) – 1:00AM – Vapor Official Showcase Performance – Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th Street) THURSDAY – 1:15 […]
White Stripes Coming Tomorrow
Tomorrow marks the release of The White Stripes‘ Under Great White Northern Lights. Be on the lookout for the digital servicing for the full live album. It’s going for adds next week, March 22nd & 23rd.
