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September 24, 2007

The Voyces Toyota Commerical At Youtube

A little while back The Voyces' Hit single "Relate To Me" is featured in a Toyota Commercial. The ad is now running and you can take a peek at it over at youtube.com - check out the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdqEce--8cI
Meanwhile, the band continues to finalize details on a few West Coast dates. You can check their site for more details - www.thevoyces.net

Their debut Planting Seeds' release continues with more critical praise - here's the latest:

"combines the softer tendencies of Cat Stevens with the poppy sensibilities of Simon and Garfunkel... catchy well written..." - Shoutmouth (Fall 2007)

P&S Mark Crozer (JAMC/International Jetsetters)Interview

Jesus And Mary Chain guitarist Mark Crozer's interview is up over at the PSR BLOG Parsites & Sycophants. Crozer discusses his early LPs, The Jesus & Mary Chain, writing comedy and lots more. Thanks to Mark for the great support! Head on over to The International Jetsetters myspace to listen to their latest tracks as well as latest live dates - the band will play live on 9.27.07 in Oxford England myspace.com/internationaljetsetters .

Photos Credits: The Voyces by S. Cottriel ©2007 The Voyces collection/PSR Collection; Mark Crozer by Rose Mortem ©Rose Mortem

September 23, 2007

Linda Draper + The Voyces Live At NYC International Pop Overthrow

Planting Seeds' very own The Voyces and Linda Draper will both make their first appearance at the famed International Pop Overthrow. 2007's IPO will be held at The Baggot Inn from November 8-13 in New York City. The Voyces perform on Thursday November 8th at 7:30 PM while Linda Draper appears on Monday November 12th also at 7:30 PM. The festival is held in cities across the world, from Los Angeles to Liverpool, England. From the IPO site:
"Each International Pop Overthrow features between 100-180 of the best pop bands from around the world. Everyone from the bands
to the spectators has a wonderful time, and although we're all exhausted by the end, we part company with one prevailing thought: "I can't wait to do it again next year!" - For more details on all other artists, please visit: www.internationalpopoverthrow.com

In More Linda Draper News

As you would expect, Linda's latest LP "keepsake" continues to receive more great reviews from critics from around the world.
Check out the two latest:

"soft folk songs with a quiet glow...lovely voice...mysterious..." - ERASING CLOUDS (FALL 2007)

"simple, direct and beautiful...poetic simplicity...Linda Draper can evidently be addicting."
- Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange (Fall 2007)

Linda Draper And Feist?

According to amazon.com sales charts, Linda's previous classic LP 2005's "One Two Three Four" has catapulted into the TOP 50 (at press) in the indie/folk/pop charts. Our guess would have to be with the popularity of Canadian artist Feist growing each day - Feist has her "1234" song on heavy rotation - and it doesnt hurt being featured on i-pod commercials. Music fans must be doing searches at amazon.com in turn finding another gem with a similar title...During the same week popular blog "Large Hearted Boy" (http://blog.largeheartedboy.com) featured Linda in their Daily Downloads section...well...folks, keep on discovering and thanks for the support!

In More PSR NEWS

The Tamborines

Lead Tamborine Henrique has confimed the band has posted demos for two new tracks via their myspace.com/thetamborines site: "31st Floor" and "CWB" both of which will be recorded shortly with producer Brian O'Shaunessy. The band also confirm they will rework a few tracks -"The Great Division" and "What Took You So Long." The Tamborines will also be busy with several shows lined up for October & November. Meanwhile, you can pick up the latest CDEP "Sally O'Gannon" at darla.com . Here's what the press is saying:

"combines groove-ridden drone guitars with synths and dreamy West-coast vocals... a lost jangly 60's classic, with a breezy Summer melody and infectious chorus...the best songs you'll hear this year."
-AngryApe (UK)

"One of London’s great secrets... Sounding not unlike My Bloody Valentine...the best song The Dandy Warhols never wrote... not unlike Loaded-era Velvet Underground"
- SoundXP (UK)

"reminiscent of early 90s shoe-gazers Ride, or maybe 18 Wheeler...Floaty and spaced out... and great."- The Mag (UK)

Sunday Smoke Kit

Scott Meiggs continues to record demos for the band's latest recording projects. The latest track to surface is "Serious Mistake" - a surefire hit classic - for sure.

Meanwhile, the band continues compiling the digital only LP release of their recorded output from 1997-2007 simply titled "Wasting Time: 97-07"

Parasites & Sycophants, Mark Crozer + JAMC

PSR/P&S's Neil DelParto chats with Jesus And Mary Chain guitarist Mark Crozer about his musical history, meeting Jim reid, The Beatles + Monkees and more...read the interview which will be featured in the Monday 9/24 update, please stop by and read on www.parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com Speaking of JAMC, the band has added two more dates to their West Coast swing and have also announced a special guest for their 10/23/07 Los Angeles, CA show - check out the dates:

ADDED SHOWS:
10/24/07 - San Diego, CA - 4th AND B
10/28/07 Denver, CO The Fillmore Auditorium

ADDED SPECIAL GUEST: For 10/23/07 show - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (cool Poster - right?)

September 11, 2007

Dakota Suite Catalogue Goes Digital In The USA

Leeds based band, Dakota Suite - led by singer/songwriter Chris Hoosen - have officially made available their LPs in digital format. Five of the band's titles are up and available for download at itunes and other digital music outlets - the LPs are officially out September 1st. Planting Seeds' has licensed Dakota Suite's amazing catalog of recordings, which includes the following titles: "Morning Lake Forever", "Navigator's Yard", "Alone With Eveybody", "The Way I Am Sick" and the band's latest release "Waiting For The Dawn To Crawl Through And Take Away Your Life". For more details www.glitterhouse.com | itunes.com

The Voyces Cancel 9/24 Show; More Live Dates On The Horizon

For those planning around the band's September 24th Benefit show at The Cutting Room, it has been cancelled. A later date for the benefit will be announced in the near future. Meanwhile, The Voyces have been planning and finalizing dates on the West Coast for the month of November. We'll announce dates when they are confirmed. The Voyces also look to announce another date for the East Coast shortly. All dates are in support of their latest 10 song masterpiece, "Kissing Like It's Love". For updated show details, please visit www.thevoyces.net

"NICE SOUNDS: SEPTEMBER 2007"

As we head into the fall months, the praise continues to roll in on a few of our latest and greatest timeless records...need we say more? Read on:

Linda Draper "Keepsake"

"classic late night music...quiet and confessional...The perfect record for those moments of soul searching and introspection." - (Fall 2007- Soma Soma Scene, UK)

The Voyces "Kissing Like It's Love"

"With an infuriately catchy tune that you'll find yourself humming tomorrow, the day after, next week..." - (Summer, 2007 Three From Leith (UK)

The Tamborines

-"quite fun and elegant...an intense wall of sound that permeates throughout...an absolute gem...dirty rock baptized in a haze of dissonance..." -(September 2007, Access Interzone)

In More Nice Sounds...

Jim Reid continues on with the reunited JAMC who have just finished a string of dates in Europe, most recently a fantastic show at the Brixton Academy on September 7th - the band played a string of their most notable hits, but launched into their encore with a duo of tracks they haven't played in quite sometime - "Darklands" from the LP of the same name and the classic "Nine Million Rainy Days" - a rumored performance of "Sometimes Always" was planned according to NME but a suitable guest vocalist could not be found...perhaps this may surface during their California show? JAMC on the West Coast in mid/late October...

Words of wisdom from Hermano Del Noche Gonzalez III

It's time again to hear more wonderful words from our resident hero...

"Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises"

thats all for now...

Best,

Neil DelParto/Planting Seeds Records

Above photo: Dakota Suite courtesy of myspace.com/dakotasuite; The Voyces in Albany, NY by Shawna Cottriel; Linda Draper courtesy of PSR archives ©2007 The PSR Collection

September 4, 2007

Sally O'Gannon Out This Week

The Tamborines celebrate their official US debut with the release of the "Sally O'Gannon" EP (PSRCD-042). The EP has already received nods from NME among others - Drowned In Sound also chimes in, calling it: “White Noise + Immobile Drone X Pop Sensibility = The Most Exciting Tune since heroin was considered so passe”; while Kitten Painting calls it “A snarling one chord hum and a monstrous beat…monochrome kaleidoscope world with a heart-hammering rush.” More press is sure to follow stateside, but in the meantime, please purchase the EP via our distributor Darla Records - this is an exclusive limited edition 4 song CD **only** (no digital distribution in North America). The EP will also be available shortly via The PSR Shop.

In other Tamborines news, lead Tamborine man Henrique Laurindo confirms the band will be heading back into the studio in October to record new tracks with producer Brian O'shaungnessy (My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream, The Clientele etc.) for a follow up EP. The band will also be making an appearance at the rescheduled Truck Festival (September 23rd) as well as The Tunnel Fest in November. More news as we get it.

The Voyces Heard On Various Podcasts

The Voyces recently played in Albany, NY to yet another packed house in support of their critically acclaimed second LP "Kissing Like It's Love".
The LP continues to get press - the title track was recently featured on Indielaunchpad's Podcast #69 - with much praise from host Colin Meeks. The Voyces also got a nice mention on one of the blogosphere's more popular sites - "My Old Kentucky Blog" which placed a spotlight on the "Kissing Like It's Love" video, calling the track "Sweet California-pop goodness"

The band also continues to plot out dates later this year for both the West and East Coast. You can catch Brian anc Co. at their next show - the Cutting Room Floor in NYC on September 24th for Friedreich's Ataxia Benefit Night - more details at www.thevoyces.net

Latest Darla Compilation Featues Treats From Linda Draper & The Voyces

Also due out this week is the long awaited "Little Darla Has A Treat For You Volume 25: Endless Summer Edition" which as previously reported, features two unreleased tracks from PSR's very own Linda Draper("Shine" Alt. Version) and The Voyces("You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Heaven") - the comp also features ace tracks from The Trembling Blue Stars, Japancakes, Aarktica, and more - buy it now from Darla.

Rick Nelson Documentary

"Easy To Be Free: The Songs Of Rick Nelson" Co-Music Supervisor and Music Historian Ian Cooke has confirmed work on a new Documentary film titled "Gypsy Pilot". The film is indeed about Rick Nelson the singer/songwriter and his life. It is due for release in 2008/2009. In conjunction with work on the film, Ian has planned a special Rick Nelson Tribute Concert which will be held at The Avalon Theater in Washington, DC on Sunday November 18, 2007. The evening will be hosted by Cooke, which includes a video program of Rick performing his self-penned songs, plus live performances from DC artists Jon Carroll(Starland Vocal Band- and their 70's hit "Afternoon Delight"), Craig Johnson, and Guy Clover (UK). Tickets are $30 and the event begins at 8PM. For more information on the film, please check out www.gypsypilot.com

PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS
Parasites & Sycophants has updated for the week...some cool news on The Cavern Club's 50th Anniversary CD + more CD reviews, and music news - the summer is over and boy did we have a good one! ...www.parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com

Above photo: The Tamborines courtesy of The Tamborines collection; The Voyces in Albany, NY by Shawna Cottriel; Little Darla Has A Treat For You Volume 25 courtesy of Darla Records*; Rick Nelson photo* courtesy of Ian Cooke. All photos except* ©2007 The PSR Collection

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