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News Archive in the week of March 17, 2006

Army of the Pharoahs
The long awaited debut from the supergroup comprised of some of the underground hip-hop elite including Jedi Mind Tricks' powerhouse emcee Vinnie Paz, 7L & Esoteric, Outerspace (Planet & Crypt), Apathy, Celph Titled, Chief Kamachi, Des Devious, King ... read more
Dr. John
When a BBC interviewer recently asked Dr. John, “What is the secret to musical longevity?” the legendary New Orleans artist had a ready answer. “Living,” he replied. Through more than half a century of music making, Mac Rebennack Jr. has been doing j... read more
Holly Brook
The sultry vocals and poignant lyricism of Holly Brook have just begun their emergence onto the music scene. For years now, this 20 year old singer-songwriter from Wisconsin has been documenting her life’s trials, tribulations, and triumphs into lyr... read more
J Rawls
J Rawls has assembled the crème of the soul underground for a compilation which beautifully represents the fluidity between hip hop and jazz infused soul. Having honed his craft with his group the Lone Catalysts, J now confidently delves deep into vo... read more
Kingcrow
Lucreatia Records is proud to announce that the new album of the Roman progsters KINGCROW, "TIMETROPIA", will be released in May 2006. The band has just signed an exclusive contract with the Italian label, which will distribute the album worldwide... read more
Less Than Jake
The Gainesville, Florida-based quintet, known for their infectious ska-inspired pop-punk anthems, have been making music, recording, and touring for 14 years while watching plenty of other bands parade up and down the charts. “Ska, nü-metal, screamo,... read more
Luciana Souza
“I think about the journey as much as I think about the arrival,” Luciana Souza once remarked. A journey with Souza is one worth taking. Duos II is her sixth album, her fifth for Sunnyside. One of the most versatile singers in contemporary jazz, t... read more
Mr. Len
Mr. Len and Smacks Records are proud to re-release the official Company Flow compilation, Class X: A Tribute To Co-Flow. The compilation is a super collection of hits and rarities straight from the Official Recordings vaults. A majority of tracks on ... read more
Neko Case
When it comes to the art of telling tales, Jim Thompson had it pegged. “There are 32 ways to write a story,” the noir author famously observed, “but only one plot: Things are not as they seem.” The story of Neko Case, similarly, could be told a numbe... read more
Purple City
Harlem’s own Purple City movement returns to the spotlight with its new release, The Purple Album. Consisting of core members Shiest Bub “The Emperor,” Un Kasa and Agallah “The Don Bishop,” the Purple City movement is infamous for its storied mi... read more
Rainer Maria
Rainer Maria defy comparison. From their very first performances at d.i.y. basement and living rooms shows across the U.S. almost 10 years ago to the release of their latest, instantly inspiring album Catastrophe Keeps Us Together, this inseparable t... read more
Regina Carter
On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, violinist Regina Carter will release I'll Be Seeing You: A Sentimental Journey. The album is a tribute to her late mother, Grace Carter, one of the primary influences in her life, music, and career. The repertoire featu... read more
Soulphiction
Michel Baumann is no newcomer. The Philpot/Phil_e label owner, started his electronic music carreer in 1996 under his Jackmate alias with some heavily Chicago influenced tracks. He has released 12“s on such esteemed electronic labels as POKERFLAT, PL... read more
The Cars
Let the good times roll… again. This ain’t your father’s automobile, or your older brother’s for that matter, but the emergence of The New Cars, comprised of original members of The Cars. Joining Elliot Easton on guitar and Greg Hawkes on keyboards,... read more
The Sugarplum Fairies
The Sugerplum Fairies are comprised of Vienna natives Silvia Ryder (vocals) and Ben Bohm (guitars, background vocals), supplemented by an array of rotating guest musicians. The sound of SPF bridges the transatlantic gap with an amalgamation of Europe... read more