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News Archive in the week of January 17, 2009

Andy Dick
It may seem absurd. Andy Dick is to Jim Morrison as Paul Lynde is to the young Marlon Brando, right? Not exactly. Think about it. Morrison was an alcoholic provocateur, prowling the Sunset Strip offending and entertaining in equal measure. He was an ... read more
Cazals
London based Cazals expose their futuristic guitar-dance-pop to the masses with their first full-length What Of Our Future. Released in the US through The Hours (March 09), the album features the heavily re-mixed single “Somebody, Somewhere”. Sign... read more
Judy Torres
It’s not often you come across a thumping club track that also doubles as an empowering public service announcement – but the Queen of Freestyle, Judy Torres, has achieved just that with her soaring new single, “Hell No.” The song champions the cause... read more
Lal Meri
It’s no coincidence that Nancy Kaye, Ireesh Lal and Carmen Rizzo chose to name their groundbreaking collaboration after the ancient Sufi folk song, “Lal Meri,” an interpretation which closes the trio’s seductive and refreshing Six Degrees Records deb... read more
Melody Gardot
With her debut album Worrisome Heart, Melody Gardot displayed her instinctive gift for transforming the traditions of jazz and blues with her personal kiss of life. But even her most ardent admirers will be amazed at the giant creative leap forward s... read more
Peter Doherty
The first solo album by singer-songwriter Peter Doherty (Babyshambles, The Libertines) is complete, and scheduled for North American release on Astralwerks on March 24, 2009, the label announced today. The album, Grace/Wasteland, was recorded over... read more
Ron Browz
The street audience is often neglected by many producers in favor of creating popular hits for mainstream artists. Since the late 90’s, Harlem native Ron Browz has made it his business to bring both worlds together. In his quest to keep the spirit of... read more
Rush
Rush has announced details of the upcoming third volume in its continuing compilation series. "RETROSPECTIVE III (1989-2008)" arrives in stores on March 3rd. The collection -- available as both individual CD and two-disc CD/DVD set -- features tra... read more
Said The Whale
Although Said The Whale’s sounds may sometimes be labeled “poppy” and “bouncy”, the band makes it clear within the first ten seconds of listening that it is NOT a band to take lightly. This is indie pop-rock at its finest! Already having achieved ... read more
Sporty-O
Sporty-O Some kids grow up with aspirations of becoming a businessman, others want to be on TV and some want to be rappers. Southern MC, Sporty-O is living all his dreams. Neither too crunk nor too country, he represents the most well-rounded Atlanta... read more
The Whip
The Haçienda is now a cozy apartment complex. No, really—the party people-approved club that put the mad in "Madchester" and the acid in acid house was recently converted into a string of Peter Hook-endorsed flats. (The legendary bassist owns the clu... read more
Wynton Marsalis
On March 24, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, trumpeter and bandleader Wynton Marsalis will release his fifth Blue Note recording, He and She. It's an ambitious effort, combining spoken word and music, and Marsalis has given his quintet some formidab... read more