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News Archive in the week of March 5, 2006

Ambulance Ltd
Rising out of the New York City indie underground three years ago, AMBULANCE LTD has accomplished big things, from delivering one of 2004’s most acclaimed rock albums (“LP”), to appearances on Leno, Letterman and all other late-night programs, tours ... read more
Anathallo
Michigan’s ecstatic seven piece marching band collaborative, Anathallo, present their first full length, Floating World. After six years, and 18 independently booked U.S. tours, the group steps further out of line. Floating World is the product of th... read more
Edgar Allen Floe
Shaman Work Recordings presents Floe Almighty, 12 hot tracks of original and exclusive material by the Justus League’s own Edgar Allen Floe. This prelude to the much anticipated Streetwise LP features all-star production by 9th Wonder, (Little Broth... read more
Elan
TOGETHER AS ONE--the debut album from emerging reggae vocalist and songwriter ELAN--is a unique combination of the young singer-songwriter's musical influences which are heavy on the island sounds and rhythms, but also incorporate elements of classic... read more
Governor Washington
Before Governor there was none. The streetwise southern gentleman who constantly refers to himself as "country boy" is indubitably in a lane that is all his. A lane muscularly paved by his silver tenacity, golden delivery and platinum faculty. There ... read more
Jewel
From the remote tundra of her Alaskan youth to the triumph of international stardom, Jewel has traveled a singular road as an acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, actress and painter. The three-time Grammy nominee, hailed by The Times of London as “t... read more
Loka
The Liverpudlian duo Karl Webb and Mark Kyriacou made their debut on Ninja’s “Xen Cuts” compilation all the way back in 2000 and ever since then there has been a sense that something special might come of it. A first single followed in 2004. "Loka su... read more
NOMO
On New Tones, set for release May 9, 2006 on Ubiquity Records, home-made Detroit electronics and huge horn sections blast big band funk and riotous jazz. NOMO’s roots are firmly planted in the fertile soil of African polyrhythm and American free jazz... read more
Ojos de Brujo
Ojos de Brujo is one of the most strikingly original bands of the new millennia. There is no one quite like them, not only because of their vibrant flamenco-inspired musicality, but also because of their radical contemporary edge, and strong collect... read more
Roots Manuva
When Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva began work on the album which was to become “Awfully Deep,” he never expected to make the best part of thirty tracks. But that’s how it worked out. Furthermore, he had insisted that he didn’t want his new record to ... read more
Scotch Greens
Brass Tacks/DRT have signed the Scotch Greens. Their new album, Professional, was produced by Ted Hutt (MXPX, Flogging Molly, Go Betty Go) and is scheduled for release in 2006 (USA: April 4; Europe: March 13). “I’m really very excited that the Sc... read more
The Bamboos
Step It Up by The Bamboos is the latest full-length from Tru Thoughts Records (to be released simultaneously in the U.S./Canada on Ubiquity Records), the UK-based label and 2005 ‘Label of the Year’ winner at the Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards. Step... read more
The Dresden Dolls
Dear Editor- I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it's so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? -Virginia O'Hanlon Virginia, your little friends are wrong. The... read more
The Trews
Having conquered their native country of Canada with two Gold albums and six “Top 10” singles (including two #1 singles at rock radio), The TREWS are ready to take on the U.S. with the April 18th release of Den of Thieves through Red Strategic Market... read more
The Weepies
Girl walks into a bar... Her name is Deb Talan. She’s an up and coming singer/songwriter who has garnered tremendous word-of-mouth support and critical praise for her debut CD, Something Burning. Boston’s legendary music venue Club Passim has become... read more
Thursday
Times change, trends end and—especially in the realm of popular culture—fame usually doesn't last much longer than its five-minute expiration date. Luckily, Thursday aren't that kind of band. Even though the summer of screamo may be far from a footno... read more
Tom Brosseau
It was on Doug Shulkind's WFMU radio show "Give the The Drummer Some" that we first came to hear the gentle acoustic sound of Tom Brosseau's music. A natural songwriting talent coming from such disparate influences as Nick Drake, Cole Porter, and Woo... read more
Tortured Soul
What a year it’s been for Tortured Soul. They have been tearing up festivals, clubs and radio airwaves around the world with their unique brand of live house, including a live broadcast on Gilles Peterson’s Radio One show, massive reception from this... read more