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News Archive in the week of April 17, 2008

Bossolo
Bossolo’s solo release, Wes Rydin’, rolls out the block from the Inland Empire. These jams are pure west coast style with 14 head bobbin’ tracks. His rap technique is reminiscent of someone who has big banging charting records; read more
Brian Culbertson
You've heard of the Ohio Players. Brian Culbertson is the Chicago Player - a keyboardist, trombonist, writer, arranger, producer and the most exciting live performing instrumentalist on the scene today. The proof is all over his milestone tenth proje... read more
Busta Rhymes
Not only is multi-platinum two-time Grammy-winning rock band Linkin Park featured on the first single from acclaimed hip-hop innovator Busta Rhymes' new album, but the band 's co-lead vocalists Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda will also appear in... read more
Confederate Railroad
Blending traditionalist, outlaw-flavored contemporary country and rowdy Southern rock, Confederate Railroad rose to fame in the early ’90s. After paying dues on the road backing artists including David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck, they signed to At... read more
French Kicks
French Kicks have announced additional U.S. dates to support their latest release, Swimming, the band’s second album on Vagrant Records. The new record was released exclusively through iTunes on April 1st and will be available in stores on May 20th. read more
James Otto
John Rich, of the smash-hit country duo Big & Rich, calls James Otto “The Biggest Voice in Country Music”—and Otto’s new album, Sunset Man, coproduced by Rich, proves why. From the soulful “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” to the muscular “Ain’t Gonna St... read more
Joe Cocker
On May 13th, Fantasy Records will release Hymn For My Soul, the newest album from legendary singer Joe Cocker. The album unites Cocker, possessor of one of the world’s most instantly recognisable and iconic voices (Lennon & McCartney’s With A Little ... read more
Joy Division
U.K. post-punk icons Joy Division formed in Manchester, England in 1977, and had an immense and profound impact on contemporary music in a brief time together. They recorded only two studio albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer (#157 on Rolling Stone’... read more
Lesley Roy
Lesley Roy was born in 1987 in Dublin, Ireland. Roy’s mother, who performed in wedding bands, has been a big influence on the young rocker. Lesley first learned how to play the trumpet, followed by the saxophone, then fell in love with the guitar. ... read more
Local H
Alternative rock mainstays Local H return with their seventh album on May 13, titled 12 Angry Months. The band’s debut on Shout! Factory, 12 Angry Months is Local H’s first new studio album since 2004’s Whatever Happened To P.J. Soles? Written af... read more
Mason Jennings
Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings is one of the best-kept secrets in pop music. In his adopted home of Minneapolis his shows draw 3,000 fans. He was hand-picked by music supervisor Randall Poster to perform two Dylan songs, “The Times They Are a-Chang... read more
Natalia Zukerman
Natalia Zukerman’s Weasel Records debut Brand New Frame introduces listeners to her rich layers of top notch guitar playing, contemporary beats and dark, sweet, provocative vocals. Musically sophisticated, intimate and irreverent all at once, this re... read more
Noel Gourdin
A gritty, working class city outside of Boston, Brockton is best known as where legendary fighters the late Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler grew up. Unlike Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans or Philly, Brockton doesn't spring to mind when name checking s... read more
The Midway State
The Midway State comes at you from out of nowhere. The band’s nakedly emotional, piano-driven songs bear no clear connection to any current sound or scene. Even within the confines of a four-song EP, you don’t know where the emotional undertow is goi... read more
Tye Tribbett
Anoint (v): to choose by or as if by divine election. When one listens to his lyrics and feels the spirit which encompasses gospel performer Tye Tribbett, it's easy to see that Tye is indeed anointed. A native of Camden, New Jersey, Tye -- whose fath... read more
William Joseph
Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and William Joseph have many things in common—they are young, they are not your typical music artists, and they are shepherded in their careers by illustrious producer David Foster. Groban and Bublé have become major stars;... read more