Tonight is the last Old Shoe Records night of the Year @ Slidebar! The LowClass, The BombPops, Fiction Reform and more!
12/18/09
Artist Vs Poet EP now on iTunes!
Artist Vs Poet EP now on iTunes!
"Wow guys! You put Damn Rough Night at number 16 on the iTunes charts! Keep it going! Let's get to number 1!! :)" - @artistvspoettx(Tarcy Thomason)
It's finally here! Artist Vs Poet's new EP, Damn Rough Night, is now available on iTunes for $2.99! Get a preview with the full EP stream on MySpace and be sure to add your favorite song from the EP to your profile!
Download Let's Get It Exclusive Christmas Song on PureVolume.com
Check out the free download of Let's Get It Christmas song, @santas_playlist, featured exclusively on PureVolume.com
12/18/09
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN ‘s
THE HOLIDAYS BRING MORE OPTION PARALYSIS
THE DETAILS BECOME CLEAR ON THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN’S UPCOMING ALBUM
Morris Plains, NJ – (December 15, 2009)– Critically acclaimed rockers, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, are readying the debut of OPTION PARALYSIS, their first release for their brand new label PARTY SMASHER INC / SEASON OF MIST. The opus, recorded in Orange County, CA with longtime collaborator / producer Steve Evetts (The Used, Glassjaw, Every Time I Die) , will be officially available on March 23, 2010.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN ‘s previous work has been praised nearly universally by press worldwide “If you really want to know (their) songs,” says The New York Times“…you have to listen repeatedly and concentrate” calling them “extreme musical craft.”
Song titles announced thus far have been “Good Neighbor,” “Farewell, Mona Lisa,” “Crystal Morning” and “Gold Teeth On A Bum.” One of the latest titles put forth is “I Wouldn’t If You Didn’t” which guitarist Ben Weinman says was “…one of the last we wrote for the record. It starts out pretty typical Dillinger but then takes you to places we have never gone before.” Another is “A Room Full Of Eyes,” which Weinman dubs a favorite and “one of the most intense songs we’ve ever written.”
The band’s holiday message to fans was recorded while on tour with THURSDAY in the Midwest and can be found featured on the band’s YOUTUBE channel. The last couple of dates the band is playing live in 2009 will be December 29th with GOGOL BORDELLO in NYC at Webster Hall and December 30th in NJ with THURSDAY and GLASSJAW at Starland Ballroom.
For more information on The Dillinger Escape Plan please log on to any of the following sites:
* Run For Cover Records to release 12-inch LP (01/26/09)
* Run For Cover Records to release 12-inch LP (01/26/09)
* CD version available from No Sleep
* Band now streaming 2nd new song, "Melrose Diner"
* Holiday shows with Valencia, Crime In Stereo
With a pressing of 1500 (200 blue, 300 orange, 400 white, 600 black), the Boston punk label is offering several unique package deals, each of which include an exclusive tour journal style zine from singer Dan "Soupy" Campbell. These are available only with pre-orders. All records features a one time use digital download coupon as well.
The LP version of The Upsides will officially be released on January 26th, as will its CD counterpart on No Sleep Records. For wonderful wax, follow me. For fantastic plastic, I'm your guy.
In related news, The Wonder Years is now streaming a second brand new track from the record titled "Melrose Diner." To listen, cruise on over to the band's myspace page where you can also stream the album's first single, "Washington Square Park."
Finally, just a quick reminder that the band will be playing a few holiday shows with Valencia and Crime In Stereo at the end of the month. Much more touring news to come!
DEC 26 - Wilmington, DE @ Harmony Grange
DEC 27 - Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84 w/ Valencia
DEC 29 - Stratford, CT @ Unitarian Universalist Church w/ Crime In Stereo
For more information,
12/18/09
Róisín Murphy and Simon Henwood are elated to announce the birth of their daughter
Róisín Murphy and Simon Henwood are elated to announce the birth of their daughter, Clodagh Henwood. This beautiful baby girl arrived at 3.20am on December 15, 2009, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and resting before their return home. For updates and information on Róisín Murphy please check out: www.myspace.com/roisinmurphy www.facebook.com/roisinmurphy
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12/18/09
Róisín Murphy and Simon Henwood are elated to announce the birth of their daughter
Róisín Murphy and Simon Henwood are elated to announce the birth of their daughter, Clodagh Henwood. This beautiful baby girl arrived at 3.20am on December 15, 2009, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and resting before their return home. For updates and information on Róisín Murphy please check out: www.myspace.com/roisinmurphy www.facebook.com/roisinmurphy
twitter.com/roisintoday
12/17/09
Vans Warped Tour is announcing the 2010 lineup SOON
@vanswarpedtour is announcing the 2010 lineup SOON!!!!! Follow them on twitter or check back here for 2010 set list for VWP.
you can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/BigSmileMag
12/17/09
Happy Dwarf band update + Show date
Happy Dwarf
Everything has been going great with Happy Dwarf and the new additions to the band. We have been locked in working on new songs for our upcoming EP, which will be released in March. However we decided to put up two songs of the six songs we have recorded so far by the end of December. These are rough demos but are excited to get something out there for you all to hear. But for now it's show time!
JANUARY 5th at THE SILVERLAKE LOUNGE!! w/ The Sundowners & The New Room.
Our latest ResidentBand episode features a live acoustic performance of Seth's song "Losing Streak." You can get a FREE download of both the live acoustic version and album version of "Losing Streak" on our main ResidentBand website (for a limited time - ends 12/13/09).
'Love On An Oil Rig' - 14th September (CD / 12" / download)
This Is Fake DIY Records
"clattery Fall-esque drum tumbles, Slits-y female backing yelps and ... one of the best songs driven only by a girl tunefully whooping" - NME
"VEGC's main mark of distinction is the interplay between the male-female vocalists" - Uncut
"a genuine leap forward" - BBC
Since the release of their first album, The Victorian English Gentlemens Club toured for too long, then locked themselves away. They wrote 100 songs, disposed of 88 humanely, and have now laid out the remaining dozen on a 3" silver platter, for your dirty soul to revel in.
Their previous opus was based on a severe lack of musical understanding. Their eponymous debut saw them groping their instruments like over-anxious teenagers, fast, furious and lots of fun. Their second is full of confidence and somewhat brutally, demands your respect.
'Love On An Oil Rig' takes triple distortion, the most obscure of harmonies and refracts them through the prism of pop. Where the first record wore its influences on its sleeve, this one stands alone. The stripped down primal ideas are defined and sharp, retaining their well-developed Art school sensibilities of the absurd, the outrageous and the other. Since the recording, a new drummer and fourth club member has been recruited to enhance the ferocity of their sound, taking the noise to the next level with offset guitars, shouts and wails.
The first album dealt with foetal burials, plastic windows and banning gin in 1840. The second features parrots, the primitiveness of modern life and sexual yearning on long distance lorry drives. It's hard not be intrigued by the titles alone: 'Love on An Oil Rig', 'Women Versus Children', and 'Periscope Envy'.
This is the sound of the purest voices, guitars, basses, drums, circular saws, churches, hands, boots, thoraxes and lungs, juxtaposed to an awkward perfection. The band do not and will not use keyboards, synthesisers or system three acrylic.
In the last two years they have performed in three forests, two churches and one circus. They still live in Cardiff. They collectively enjoy: effects pedals, Sonic Youth, bells, taxidermy seagulls, yellow mackintoshes, distortion, bonsai, black gaffer tape, bone and ivory dominoes and Wire.
'Love On An Oil Rig' was produced, mixed and engineered by Charlie Francis.
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09/10/09
The Lyrics Game, We were recently written up as a Diamond in the Rough over at 101d.com
We were recently written up as a Diamond in the Rough over at 101d.com. The story ranges from our views on the current music scene, our tendency to start impromptu raves, and of course our recording, Home Edition:
"...the step-up in recording, engineering and mixing has paid dividends as the five-track collection highlights the group's storytelling voyage over melodic resonance with smooth feminine vocals that stay in range rather than peel out. Basically this is the release other alternative indie acts should look to as a blueprint."
The Neon Tigers are now called The Deadlies. Different name... same great music.
07/26/09
1090 CLUB VIDEO INTERVIEW
I have just completed the new video interview with Billings, Montana's finest indie rock band, 1090 Club. They answers questions about recording their record, performing with mainstream bands, and the future goals.
06/02/09
ResidentBand Episode 019 - feat. "Goodbye Song" by Overnight Lows
Just to let all of you know, Big Smile Magazine will be posting a day to day show review/tour blog for the rebel rock tour 09 presented by sideshow productions. We will be posting pictures everyday, so make sure to check it out.
Also for the tour kick off show Big Smile Magazine will have a booth at martini blues march 21. Its 21+ $8 presale $15 door. Performing will be, PickAxe, Sangre, Chemical Burn, The Belts + TBA. See you at the show!
03/09/09
Tax Revolt 09 @ SlideBar - no more Steuern
This was not a concert or a musical event but an event about politics. Taxes to be exact. Their was a Revolt at the Slide Bar in down town Fullerton Saturday March 7th. Thousands of people showed up to express their opinion, a lot of hate for Arnold, no on 1A, a lot of people were mad about the raise of taxes, from sales tax to car registration tax ect. I was impressed to see the turnout and the response from the orange county public.
Whether you believe in this, or not, or are a republican or a democrat, actions speak louder than words, so I encourage you to go to your next political event and show your opinion instead if just talking about it. (anyone can talk).
Thanks for listening. MC
02/17/09
Banter Biscuit- Futurama vs. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Belts just released their first 4 song EP, Self Titled.
You can be expecting to see them on some bills soon in OC and LA punk scene. They are starting 2009 with a bang, so make sure to check these guys out. The Belts plan to release their full length album (not titled yet )Summer 2009, fallowed by a northern California tour.
Big Smile Magazine welcomes Brock Oboma to the white house! Not really news but should be said.
01/15/09
Eye Alaska heads into the studio tomorrow...
Eye Alaska:
Heading Into The Studio
Eye Alaska heads into the studio tomorrow to begin recording their debut full-length album with world renowned producer Matt Wallace. Matt Wallace has produced hit songs for Maroon5, Sheryl Crow, and REM. The band will be recording in Wallace's southern California studio.
This record will be the follow up to their EP "Yellow & Elephant" which was initially what attracted Wallace to the project. He was immediately intrigued by the mature, unique sound of the young band and their ability to make commercial radio hits.
The new album is scheduled for release in summer 2009.
The boy band looking rappers,THE H&N SQUAD, have release their debut album titled "CASH,CARS,CLUBS" on itunes. com & Amazon. com
The rappers have enjoyed touring success though out the greater Baltimore/Washington area and are now ready to concentrate on making their album a musical success. These talented artist are pushing there campaign with the slogan "Bringing rap back".With strong lyrics and a hip hop dance feel,they feel this album will be a huge and positive contribution to the music industry.
The H&N Squad have release their album(Titled: Cash, Cars and Clubs) on itunes, Amazon, the Fuzz, Rhapsody and in stores everywhere.
For more info go to www. myspace. com/musiclogomaker
12/02/08
Artist Vs Poet EP In Stores Everywhere!
Artist Vs Poet EP
In Stores Everywhere!
Today is a monumental day for five driven individuals from Dallas, Texas, also known as Artist Vs. Poet, as their debut, self-titled EP, hits stores everywhere. The album was recorded this year at The Tree Fort Studios in Los Angeles, CA with renowned producer Mike Green (Paramore, The Higher, Danger Radio). Buzznet will be streaming the EP, in its entirety, all week and offering a free downlowd of Runaway. Click here to listen to Artist Vs Poet.
The EP will include five tracks featuring a fan favorite Runaway, which is a song about escaping it all. "This song really connects with fans and gets them energized," says Craig Calloway. Another crowd favorite is Assurance Closure, which is "a song about having the right kind of closure, and feeling good about it," according to Craig.
The EP will also feature tracks Lisa Marie, Infallible Remedy, and All In; a special acoustic track, which is dedicated to "persistence and the thought of never giving up," according to vocalist Tarcy Thomason. "We decided to make this song acoustic because it's a little more personal that way," says Tarcy. "It can be kind of discouraging sometimes when bands first start up. This song is about just going for what you want really hard and the feelings of finally achieving it." In this case, that "something" just happened to be their recent successes as a band.
Although Artist Vs Poet is fairly new to the Fearless Records family (Plain White T's, Mayday Parade, The Maine), their music and tour schedules show they are a mature band destined for the stage like the others. Don't miss them as they come through this month on the Atticus Walk The Plank Tour, with headliners, The Classic Crime, and supporting acts A Change of Pace, and Lower Definition.
