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December 23, 2008

International Jetsetters Top 15 Singles of 2008

International Jetsetters round out 2008 with an appearance on Germany's POPSCENE WITH JALAL radio program, coming in at #15. "Inside Out" received heavy airplay and was voted in among singles from SARANDON, BLACK KEYS, WIRE, SCHOOL, STEPHEN MALKMUS, PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART, etc.

In more Jetsetters news, Pop Matters has their review up for "Heart Is Black" :

"gorgeous, tight and shimmering...sweet harmonies and sweeter power pop guitar riffs... extremely worthwhile and wonderful listen worth repeating."

PLANTING SEEDS NEWS BRIEFS

THE VOYCES have released their very first Christmas song "Christmastime And I Wish You Were Here" - which you can hear at myspace.com/thevoycesmusic as well as download FREE at www.thevoyces.net. A very festive track complete with sleighbells and sweet harmonies.

LINDA DRAPER nears the release of "Bridge And Tunnel" in the new year and has her first performance of 2009 set for January 2, 2009 at 8:30PM in NYC at The Living Room - upstairs @ Googie’s Lounge. Meanwhile dates are being prepared for Linda's late Spring/early Summer tour dates.

THE LOVETONES are in the process of finalizing US dates for their tour in support of their "Dimensions" LP due out February 24th release date. Shows will be announced shortly.

THE TAMBORINES have confirmed work has continued on the recording of the band's debut LP to be released in 2009. Due up first is their split 7" single release on fellow Virginia Beach label CUSTOM MADE MUSIC - the split release will also feature Seattle based band BLACK NITE CRASH.

PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS also joined in on the fun at the 2008 Custom Made Music Records' Christmas Party with the prepared DJ Set:

THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN :: All Things Must Pass
BRIGHTER :: Does Love Last Forever
MOJAVE 3 :: Ghostship Waiting
LUNA :: Astronaut
BEULAH :: Gravity's Bringing Me Down
THE TAMBORINES :: What Took You So Long
M83 :: Graveyard Girl
THE LOVETONES :: Journeyman
THE SUBMARINES :: You, Me, And The Bourgeoisie
LILYS :: Pax En El Hogar
BEACHWOOD SPARKS :: Sister Rose
BUCK OWENS :: Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass
THE DONKEYS :: Excelsior Lady
BLITZEN TRAPPER :: Gold For Bread

More exciting news coming...MERRY CHRISTMAS...

Above photo: Mark Crozer/International Jetsetters Live WFMU by Rob Dobbs ©2008 The Planting Seeds Collection.

December 11, 2008

The Voyces Are Back With Live Show & Two Benefit CD's

After a brief hiatus, NYC's The Voyces have surfaced with a pair of benefit releases and a live show at one their favorite NYCvenues.

On 12/18/08 the band will self release: THE VOYCES ~ A NEW DAY NEVER FARAWAY : A special compilation of live and (mostly) previously unreleased songs - 100% of the proceeds go directly to The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). Please visit WWW.CUREFA.ORG for more information about Friedreich's Ataxia and ways you can help find a cure. Currently out and receiving some pretty reviews is PSR's very own "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) which includes a previously unreleased new recording of the band's now signature song "The Angels Of Fun" - which is an acoustic version featuring the harmonies of Brian Wurschum and Jude Kastle. If those two releases weren't enough, they are also set to release on Friday, December 12th - "Christmastime (And I Wish You Were Here)" - the first Christmas song ever recorded by The Voyces. Exciting times indeed! For more info on the releases, please visit www.thevoyces.net

Even more Voyces news...The band has also confirmed their first live date for 2009 in New York City: Friday, January 9th, 2009 Rockwood Music Hall 8:00pm...The band is also featured in a fan blog - dedicated to The Voyces - read new interviews with Brian, Jude Eric, and Frank - http://www.thevoyces.blogspot.com

MORE PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS NEWS:

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS "Heart Is Black" reviews continue to surface, here are the latest:

"Sleekly streamlined and propulsive with strong melodic elements amidst a churning, soaring roar. Methodical and soulful, precise yet heartfelt, grand and intimate." - Dream Magazine (USA, December 2008)

"a brooding Willard Grantish piece...menace and emotion...instantly memorable and powerful..." - Americana UK (December, 2008)

" energetic and yet so cool pop that's been a staple since, well, the Beatles......an impressive range...A most impressive set. I'll queue up for the full-length. - Aiding & Abetting (USA, Issue #303, December 2008)

In more EP news, German radio show POPSCENE WITH JALAL has voted the IJ's "Heart As Black" as one of the POPSCENE CHART 2008 NOMINEES
You can start voting at: www. popscenewithjalal. com the last date to submit your votes is December 14, 2008. International Jetsetters are in good company with some of the Top 25 Singles nominees:

BLACK KEYS - Strange Times;
DIRTY PRETTY THINGS - Tired of England
NOAH & THE WHALE - 5 Years Time
SCHOOL - All I Wanna Do/Valentine [Double A Sided]
SERANDON - Other People's Records
STEPHEN MALKMUS - Gardenia
THIS CITY - We Move
WIRE - One Of Us
YELLOW MOON BAND - Maybach EP

International Jetsetters will also be playing their next show...a Christmas Party at The Ben Jonson Pub, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire on the evening of December 18th. To mark this special festive occasion they'll be doing a special festive song...boy we wish we could be there!

THE LOVETONES are gearing up for the US release date of their latest LP "Dimensions" - which will be due out February 24th (pushed back from the orignal January 13th date). They hope to be finalizing dates for their 2009 North American tour in California, Texas, NYC, VA, and a slew of other cities. The LP has already received a glowing review in Australia's RAVE MAGAZINE:

"shimmering melodicism...The harmonies occasionally bring to mind the delicate majesticism of The Church...sweepingly psychedelic. impressive and effortless scope.

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS, PSR's latest benefit collection for the KEEP A BREAST FOUNDATION has also been in the news with great reviews appearing via several music sites:

" the music is varied indie-pop and all pretty nice...quite charming and melodic..." - Dream Magazine (USA, December 2008)

"a compilation from Planting Seeds Records that contains 21 tracks from a very impressive line-up...there isn’t a rotten apple in the bunch (or wilted daisy for that matter)...It’s all so good that you’ll have a new favorite song after each listen." - FINEST KISS (USA, December 2008)

"overall feel of smooth 90's shoegaze-esque pop rock... over the top of catchy guitar riffs...a bit more rock, a bit more noise...a summer feel...happy and worry free." - WE HEART MUSIC (USA, December 2008)

November 29, 2008

Linda Draper Back With Bridge And Tunnel

With the critical success of her 2007 release "Keepsake" (PSRCD-048)Linda Draper is back with her third release on Planting Seeds - "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) due out March 2009. Planting Seeds Records and Linda are set to preview a couple of tracks from the new LP. Please visit www.myspace.com/lindadraper and www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic.

In more Draper news...

Linda was recently featured on WNYC Soundcheck's Noteworthy New York. From the website: New York is a city rich in cultural attractions but sometimes it’s hard to find expert recommendations. With that in mind, Soundcheck has invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors. Linda Draper plugs Queens' Stray Vintage. To view Linda's write up visit: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/culturalmap - click the drop down menu of View By Artist/Venue, you'll find Linda Draper there.

Just in time for the holidays is Planting Seeds Records latest benefit compilation release BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS, featuring 21 tracks (three bonus exclusive digital songs)from artists worldwide. The benefit is out on CD December 8th with the digital release a week earlier on December 2nd. Another write up for the comp has surfaced:

"very melodic...Good songs all over...irresistible...just brilliant...as you've probably understood by now, "Blue Skies and Daisy days" is recommended!"- Eardrums Music (Norway, November 2008)

You can sample four songs (which will change periodically) on the compilation's myspace page. You can pick up the CD via some of your favorite outlets:
Amazon.com
Best Buy
Circuit City
Target
Barnes And Nobel
Parsol records

and more...

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS
"Heart Is Black" continues it's streak with spot on rave reviews - this time out Oxford, UK's Nightshift magazine has just published its December issue containing its Top 20 songs of the year and spotlights the IJ's at number 13:

13. INTERNATIONAL
JETSETTERS:
'Never Slows Down'

"Featuring two current touring members of The Jesus & Mary Chain, one of whom used to drum with Ride, International Jetsetters'pedigree is in no doubt. With their musical roots drinking inspiration from everything from The Velvet Underground and Spacemen 3 to Cowboy Junkies and Cocteau Twins, they're also an indie trainspotter's dream, but still sound as fresh as a meadow of psychedelic sun-drenched daisies, and here it is singer Fi McFall's sleepy-eyed vocal soar that steals the show, heading skywards in a blizzard of shoegazey guitars in a manner that critics of yore might have called a cathedral of sound."

In more written praise of the band, Indie rock's #1 fan/music writer Dave Cromwell chimes in via MOG's blog with these words on the Jetsetters:

"Brilliantly crafted, it features six songs which cover a wide range of emotions and sonic textures. The songwriting and production are meticulously executed, with deep bassline, fluid drumming, rich guitar layers and passionately expressive vocals."

On the airwaves...German radio and one of PSR's favorite DJ's - Jalal, has been spinning the Jetsetters "Inside Out" on the the legendary indie radio show Popscene with Jalal heard Fridays at 18:00 hrs CET on Radio Wesner (Bremen/Germany)

November 18, 2008

The Voyces Heard At Christmastime

With news filtering in via The Voyces official website - not only are they continuing work on their follow up to the critically acclaimed "Kissing Like It's Love" LP, but they are set to release what is sure to be another fine timeless tune - and just in time for the holidays. Brian Wurschum and Co. plan to unveil the track "Christmastime (And I Wish You Were Here)" this month. No further details are available, but continue to check www.thevoyces.net.
In more Voyces news, a fan blog has been set up with new interviews with bassist Frank Carreno and drummer Eric Puente. Read the interview here.

MORE PSR NEWS

A.M. VIBE joins the PSR family with their second LP "Capricorno" (PSRCD-061). This San Diego based trio includes vocalist/guitarist Lisah Nicholson, Bassist Porter, and drummer Mark Vernon. They are also featured on PSR's soon to be released compilation "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) with the honey sweet fuzz pop song "Superstar". The band has it's roots in indiepop (see March Records 1996 compilation release "Pop American Style" for Lisah's previous band Red Dye No. 5 and Porter's Dunebuggy) and have released tracks on various compilations as well as indie label Silvergirl Records. A.M. Vibe have also played in circles with Freeheat/The Jesus And Mary Chain, Cat Power, New Pornographers among many others. For futher reading please visit www.amvibe.com and myspace.com/amvibe. "Capricorno" is out early 2009.

THE LOVETONES Recently played their Austrailian CD release show for their fourth LP "Dimensions" - which was filmed for future release. The band will release the LP in early 2009 with a US tour to follow.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS are set to play their next show on November 22nd at the Carling Academy (Oxford, UK) in support of their debut EP "Heart Is Black" which continues to receive adds via CMJ reporting radio stations. Meanwhile more rave reviews for the EP:

"... a fantastic five-song (plus alternate demo) debut from Oxford, U.K. vets...incorporating its elements into an exciting fuzzy pop that's as spirited as it is amazingly moody like threatening skies - THE BIG TAKEOVER (Fall 2008 Issue #63)

"There's something to be said for pacing when you're making art...starts with that simple guitar chugging...then it all kicks in... Awesome." - MUSIC FOR ROBOTS (November 2008)

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS has a myspace page set up....it's a work in progress but you can make a friend request and listen to a few of the tracks on the conpilation here: www.myspace.com/blueskiesdaisydayscomp. You can also pre-order the CD via Darla Distribution. The comp's first review has surfaced via UK magazine Wears The Trousers, you can read it here. A portion of the sale of the CD goes to The Keep-A-Breast Foundation.

Above photos: TOP: The Voyces (L to R Jude Kastle and Brian Wurshum); A.M. Vibe (L to R: Porter, Lisah, and Mark), photo by Rob Dobbs ©2008 Planting Seeds Records Archives

November 3, 2008

International Jetsetters In Rocksellout

International Jetsetters news update: "Heart Is Black" continues it's bid to hit the CMJ charts with more stations adding the tracks from the bands debut EP. Meanwhile, Loz Colbert, Bert Audubert, and Paul Crozer recently sat down for an interview with ROCKSELLOUT . They discuss the band's formation, vocalist Fi McFall, influences, and more. They are also busy, working on new tracks for the next release. The latest review comes from Lexington, VA radio station WLUR 91.5 FM:

"Fast-burning garage-infused indie rock in the style of the Raveonettes and the Silversun Pickups. Track 3 slows it down with a lilting little ballad courtesy of vocalist Fi McFall. Though the CD only has 6 tracks, they're each strong and are a fine blend of the band's Oxford heritage and fuzzy New York sound. Check this out and brace yourself for the full length."

THE LOVETONES are set to release their 4th LP "Dimensions" in Australia on November 3rd via Yep Records/MGM. They will launch the new LP with a CD release party on November 15th at the ANNANDALE HOTEL in SYDNEY - in supoport will be, special guests: Des Miller + Los Sundowners + The Joysticks. "Dimensions" will see it's North American release on Planting Seeds on January 13th, with a North American Tour to follow in February. More details coming soon...

LINDA DRAPER is busy preparing for her latest release, 2009's "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) which will hit music outlets in February/March (Official Release date coming!). In the meantime, Draper has taken a mini hiatus from live shows, she is currently writing new songs and preparing for her "Bridge And Tunnel" Tour with bassist Rob Woodcock. LP track listing and cover artwork coming shortly.

SUNDAY SMOKE KIT nears the finishing point of the recording of their long awaited LP, which Scott Meiggs has confirmed is titled "Time Flies Like An Arrow..." (PSRCD-054). Meiggs also reports the album should feature 11 tracks (of the 18 the band has tracked). The LP marks a departure from the bands early stripped down, lo-fi recordings - with the bands first full-on studio production which features five string bass, autoharp, marimba, soaring harmonies, and more. Primary recording should be complete by the end of January of 2009. More information to follow.

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS will see it's release in December with proceeds going to KAB foundation. Our friends at ROCKSELLOUT are running a fab contest...hopefully it's not too late for you to win! Check it out here

Above photos: TOP: International Jetsettes (L to R Paul Crozer & Loz Colbert); The Lovetones ©2008 Planting Seeds Records Archives

October 22, 2008

New Release Alert - Australia's The Lovetones Sign On To PSR

The Lovetones will release their fourth LP "Dimensions"(PSRCD-060) on January 13, 2009. From the band's bio: The LP is set for a November 2008 release in Australia - it's the latest chapter in the indie psychedelic pop legacy of frontman Matthew Tow, who remains one of Australia's most underrated songwriters. Beautiful jangling guitars in wide stereo mixed with honest heartfelt lyrics, Tow's songs have an enduring timelessness about them, remaining catchy without ever being contrived. The album was mixed in Los Angeles by Rob Campanella (Brian Jonestown Massacre/Quarter After/Black Angels) and mastered by William Bowden (one of Australia's finest mastering engineers). The Lovetones will be touring Australia in November before heading back to the US to support the album's North American release in early 2009. For more information please visit the band at myspace.com/thelovetones. Keep checking back for more details on this excellent release.

International Jetsetters News

International Jetsetters debut release "Heart Is Black"(PSRCD-057) got off to a great start - hitting indie/college radio with a top 20 position on CMJ's Radio adds charts ,clocking in at #15 alongside releases from Oasis(#7), Of Montreal (#1) and a slew of others. Hopes are high the EP will crack the Top 200 Charts - please do request the band at your local station! A few reviews have streamed in for the release:

" it's got the goods you'd expect from people who have played in JAMC and Ride...noise-pop as Yo La Tengo...motors down the highway wearing black sunglasses and a leather jacket." -Advance Copy (USA, October 2008)

"...sheets of bright noise...A Byrdsian groove...blissed out vocals...it's glorious stuff...a great introduction to the band" - Oxford Music Scene (UK, October, 2008)

In more Jetsetters news, the band have released the promotional clip/video for "Inside Out" which you can view at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cwrSMSegDw . You can also take a peek at the video over at http://www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic. In even more International Jetsetters news, the band have also filmed a second video for the Fi McFall sung track "My Redemption" - directed by Guy Hawkins at Juice Moving Images - bassist Bert Audubert has confirmed it should be ready for a November release. They have also recently entered the studio, recording four new tracks for an upcoming release.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS
V/A Blue Skies Daisy Days(PSRCD-058) is due out for release on December 1st -as previously reported features 21 tracks of great music from around the globe with proceeds going to the KAB Foundation. More profiles will be featured on the compilation site coming soon...check this space for complete details coming shortly.

Pinkie is set to release the"One More Minute With You"(PSRCD-053) digital EP on December 1, 2008 (delayed from the November 18, 2008 release date). Alex Sharkey is also working on another fabulous electro pop project titled Angel Dynamite which you can check out at http://www.myspace.com/angeldynamite - a good description the band gives is "English pop, bursting forth from seven inch vinyl" - Nice stuff!

Linda Draper will release her sixth studio LP "Bridge And Tunnel"(PSRCD-059) in Late February/early March 2009. The LP features 10 fantastic new tracks produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainright, Teddy Thompson, etc.) and features Drummer Anders Griffen (Regina Spektor, Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey Lewis, etc.) and Bassist Rob Woodcock. A possible summer tour in support of the LP is the works.

The Tamborines are still in the process of recording their debut LP with hopes of a November complete date. A slew of singles, a cassette release are due out shortly. More details of a possible US Tour in early 2009 are also in discussions.

Must See Show The Jesus And Mary Chain are set to perform in London for a benefit for former Mary Chain, Freeheat, Earl Brutus drummer Nick Sanderson, who passed away a few months ago. The show is set for October 27th at the Forum - see below for more details:

October 14, 2008

New Releases! International Jetsetters & V/A Blue Skies Daisy Days

International Jetsetters' debut EP "Heart Is Black" (PSRCD-057) is out now via the Planting Seeds Shop in limited edition CD/Postcard/Sticker pack. There are a limited number of EPs available for purchase from Videosyncratic on Cowley Road, Oxford priced just £5. They will also be selling them the band's launch night on October 19th. It will be released worldwide via Darla Distribution as well as available digitally at i-Tunes, emusic, and the usual digital outlets on October 20th. More news coming!

Also due out: is Planting Seeds Records latest compilation VARIOUS ARTISTS "Blue Skies Daisy Days" featuring bands from all over the globe. It's out on December 1st just in time for the holidays - much to celebrate, a portion of the proceeds goes to California based THE KEEP-A-BREAST FOUNDATION. More profiles and CD comp news upcoming...

September 22, 2008

Pinkie Returns With New Digital EP

Pinkie returns with the release of a new digital EP - "One More Minute With You" (PSRCD-053)due out on November 18th. The EP will precede Alex Sharkey's second LP "Lush" which will see it's release in 2009. This will be the first release from Pinkie since 2005's "Sharon Fussy".

Pinkie "One More Minute With You" (PSRCD-053)
Track Listing:
1:: One More Minute With You
2:: Centre Of Your Gravity (2008 Remix/Version)
3:: You Shouldn't Have (Live Acoustic Radio Session) 4:: Pantomime (Live Acoustic Radio Session)

SUNDAY SMOKE KIT IN PARIS

Sunday Smoke Kit continue recording sessions for their as yet titled latest LP - it will be the follow up release to the band's critically acclaimed EP "I Love The Rain". Along with completing recording sessions in North Carolina, singer/songwriter Scott Meiggs will head to Paris and Amsterdam in October for a series of promotional dates. You can also find Scott's latest musings at the world famous music blog Parasites and Sycophants.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS
International Jetsetter's "Heart Is Black" goes for radio adds on September 30th - Request International Jetsetters at your favorite station. The CD will be released via PSR on October 7th - Look for order details in the PSR shop later this week. Along with work in The Jetsetter's Mark Crozer has also begun work on a slew of solo recordings - some of which you can hear at http://www.myspace.com/markcrozerspace

Linda Draper completes her September residency at the Living Room in NYC on Wednesday September 24, 2008 at 8PM. It's a free show - Draper will be playing tracks from her new LP "Bridge And Tunnel (PSRCD-059) due out in early 2009.

The Jesus And Mary Chain have confirmed the support slots for their October 27th tribute show to Nick Sanderson. A reformed Black Box Recorder (featuring former JAMC member John Moore) and British Sea Power will be featured on the bill. The evening promises to be a great night of awesome music.

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS ARTIST SPOTLIGHT::
The Corner Laughers "Stonewords"

Bio from www.myspace.com/cornerlaughers

The Corner Laughers specialize in bouncy, clever, melodic pop songs about evolution, mythology, ancient history, and guys who are jerks.

Their album Tomb Of Leopards spans many genres and continents and features songs about being trapped in a bathroom in Rome with nothing but a Simon and Garfunkel CD; a tea party with Sherlock Holmes; the 9 Greek muses having seasonal flings in a small town in Michigan; joyfully reuniting with a loved one in the fiery pits of hell; seedy areas of 18th century London; and a succession of failed roommates. They have won several Garageband.com awards including: Track of the Day in Power Pop, Best Female Vocals in Power Pop, Best Melody in Power Pop, Feel Good Track in Power Pop, Track of the Day in Alternative. Singer / ukuleleist Karla and guitarist Angela began writing music together the instant they met and both enjoy spending their spare time rescuing wild animals, watching time travel movies, and talking about sandwiches. They are currently working on their next album.

next update sooner than you think...and perhaps more words from the famous Hermano...see you soon
Neil/PSR

September 2, 2008

JAMC Announce Nick Sanderson Tribute Show; IJ's New Interview

The Jesus And Mary Chain have set Monday October 27, 2008 as "Nick Sanderson Tribute Night". The Mary Chain will be playing at The Forum in London with "special guests" still to be announced. Doors open at 7PM with tickets £20. For those of you who may not know, Nick Sanderson was the drummer in both The Jesus And Mary Chain and Freeheat, among many others bands. More show information is available at: www.barflyclub.com/theforum/whatson/event/20314.aspx

International Jetsetters are just weeks away from the official release of their debut CDEP "Heart Is Black". Mark & Paul Crozer, along with Bert Audubert recently sat down with Andy Von Pip for his very cool music site: THE VON PIP MUSICAL EXPRESS to discuss a wide variety of topics. Read it all: http://vonpipmusicalexpress.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/international-jetsetters

The Jetsetters have also added two new shows in London and Oxford. Head on over to their myspace page for the full details.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

The Voyces' Brian Wurschum recently sat down with Joma Music to discuss details of the band's new LP titled "Let Me Die In Southern California". You can get all the cool details by visiting thevoyces.net . In more Voyces news - the band have contributed an excellent acoustic version of their now classic song "The Angels Of Fun" to Planting Seeds' "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) due out October 2008.

Linda Draper has wrapped up recording for her sixth LP "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) due out early 2009. The LP features 10 fresh new tracks produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainright, Rufus Wainright, Teddy Thompson, etc.). A few new press photos have surfaced (there's one on the left), to view them check out Draper's myspace page. Linda has also added a new live date: October 6th at the LIC Bar in Long Island City, NY. For full show details please visit www.lindadraper.net

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS Artist Spotlight::

The Parson Red Heads "Change Your Mind"

Bio from www.myspace.com/redheads

To keep it simple – yes, The Parson Red Heads are originally from Oregon; yes, the band includes family members; yes, they do like The Byrds - and yes, only two of them are actual redheads. Moving on … when The Parson Red Heads debut full length King Giraffe was released last year, they had already earned themselves a solid reputation in their home of Los Angeles that was backed up by successful Monday night residencies at Silver Lake Lounge and The Echo - but since its release, their presence has extended past LA’s city limits. The 60’s loving quintet has been reviewed and featured in Under the Radar, Harp, Death and Taxes, Performer, LA Times, San Francisco Bay Guardian and has had steady play on college radio (KG stayed in the CMJ top 200 for 9 weeks). They further solidified their reign over LA with a Monday night residency at Spaceland this January, and a performance on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. To keep the ball rolling, they will release a six song EP this May called Owl & Timber that highlights both their subtle and sweet acoustic tendencies as well as their consistent need for psyched out jams.

After a few rotating cast members and other line-up changes last year, the dust has settled and The Parson Red Heads at their core are Evan Way (vocals, guitar), Brette Marie Way (drums, vocals), Erin Way (keyboards, vocals), Samuel Fowles (guitar, vocals) and David Swensen (bass, vocals), with the occasional help of Raymond Richards (pedal steel, guitar), Jason Wrightsman (tambourine), and Aaron Ballard (guitar, storytelling).

Next News Update: PINKIE "One More Minute With You" EP release info...and more...

August 15, 2008

International Jetsetters Set For Take Off

International Jetsetters are set for take off - their debut mini LP "Heart Is Black" (PSRCD057) is now available for pre-order via Planting Seeds' distributor Darla Records - look for worldwide release on October 20th. You will also be able to pre-order the CD via PSR, which will release the CD on October 7th - details to follow shortly - added cool stuff thrown in with your purchase directly from the label...stay tuned. You can preview the track "Inside Out" over at the PSR myspace

The Jetsetters have also an official site for the "Heart Is Black" mini LP - please check it out at www.heartisblack.com - updated news & reviews etfc. will be posted soon. The members of the band have also several projects currently in the works - please visit them at the following sites:

Mark Crozer: www.myspace.com/markcrozerspace
Loz Colbert: http://www.myspace.com/laurence_colbert
Bert & Fi: myspace.com/welcometopeepworld

Mark Crozer & Loz Colbert recently returned from Japan where they played three dates as part of The Jesus And Mary Chain - which included a sold out show in Tokyo. Mark reports "Tokyo was awesome. The audience was fantastic. Japan has been lots if fun." The Mary Chain head out next on November, 8 2008 at Planetta Terra Festival in São Paulo. They are also set to release the long awaited box set "The Power of Negative Thinking" on Rhino/Warner on September 30th - featuring a slew of b-sides + previously unreleased material.

In more Mary Chain/Freeheat news - Drummer Nick Sanderson who recently passed away is featured in the August issues of UNCUT (a nice memorial piece written by Phil King) as well as MOJO Magazine. These issues are on US newsstands now.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

The Voyces latest video "Kissing Like It's Love" (title track to their critically acclaimed 2007 LP) continues to get cool mentions - here are the two latest:

http://www.indiemusicfilter.com
http://www.babbleandbeat.com

Meanwhile, the Voyces continue work on their next LP as well as a September date at the Utica (NY)Music Festival. Keep checking thevoyces.net for the latest updates.

Still waiting for the latest from Sunday Smoke Kit? Well no worries, leader Scott Meiggs continues work on the band's latest full length release. Look for more information in the near future, meanwhile Meiggs can be found on the brilliant Parasites & Sycophants....nice read!

Linda Draper also continues work on her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" which will see it's release in early 2009. More information down the line, for now enjoy her latest
digital single "How Long" featuring 3 non LP tracks - it's available via i-Tunes, emusic and the usual digital outlets worldwide. Linda will release her collaboration with Japan's Color Filter titled "All In One Day" via the PSR comp "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) due out fall 2008

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS Artist Spotlight::

The Left Outsides "Out Of Time;Out Of Place"

Bio from myspace.com/theleftoutsides

The Left Outsides are Mark Nicholas and Alison Cotton, a duo from Camberwell, south London who have been playing together since the winter of 2003. Both are former members of The Eighteenth Day of May while Mark served in acid expressionists of Arrowe Hill and Alison's considerable viola skills have been put to good use in numerous bands including Saloon, Comet Gain and Television Personalities.

The Left Outsides seamlessly mix their love of the whimsical, English psychedelia of Syd Barret, with the icy and ethereal european folk of Nico, the drones of The Brian Jonestown Massacre and the introspection of Elliot Smith, all done in their unique, understated way. They have shared the bill in the UK with PSR artists The Tamborines
and International Jetsetters.

July 28, 2008

Tamborines Rock Truck Festival; Begin Recording Debut LP

The Tamborines played an amazing set as part of the 2008 Truck Festival in Oxford, UK - which included performances from The Lemonheads, Camera Obscura, a reunited Chapterhouse and more. You can read a great wrap up via THE NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS.

In more Tamborines news, the band has begun recording it's debut LP which should be completed by September 2008 for a late 2008/Early 2009 drop date. In the meantime, the Tambos are now accepting pre-orders for their latest 7"single "31st Floor" released thru the bands own Beat-Mo-Records - due out officially on 8/11/08. You can order it here. The Tamborines are playing a variety of shows in the UK, including it's Single release party on 8/13/08 as well as various DJ sets - make it a point to catch them live!

Above photo "Henrique of The Tamborines" courtesy of underexposed.co.uk ©2008

The Voyces New Single + New LP Begins

The Voyces are set to release their latest single "Top Of My Lungs" from the critically acclaimed LP "Kissing Like It's Love" - the single will be a digital exclusive EP and will be available on August 4th. Meanwhile, the band has announced they will be a taking a short break from live shows to begin writing and recording their next LP. You can also head on over to the band's fresh new official website layout: www.thevoyces.net - ahh we love the desert too!

above photo of The Voyces - Jude Kastle & Brian Wurschum by Christy Merry ©2008

International Jetsetters "Heart Is Black" Release Date Set

After a few delays, International Jetsetters are set to release their debut EP "Heart Is Black" on October 7th with the digital release dropping September 21st. Two fifths of the Jetsetters just completed a brief US tour as part of The Jesus And Mary Chain - they will be heading to Japan for two dates on August 9 & 10th as part of the Summer Sonic Festival. International Jetsetters next show will be on August, 22 2008 at The Bullingdon Arms - Oxford, London and South East.

International Jetsetters would also like to introduce their newest member - Emily Louise! Congrats Paul!

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

Linda Draper will be appearing at this Summers 2008 Antifolk Festival in NYC. As always the event will be held at the Sidewalk Cafe. Linda's performance will be on Friday August 15th at 8:30 PM. For more information please visit the official Sidewalk Cafe site.

Planting Seeds Records recently made a trek out West to attend The Jesus And Mary Chain's show at The Download Festival in Los Angeles, CA on July 20th - You can view a few photos from the event at www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic - below are a few choice photos...

PHOTOS OF THE MOMENT

Jim Reid and Loz Colbert of The Jesus And Mary Chain
Los Angeles, CA 07.20.08 Download Festival
Photo by William Hickey

Mark Crozer of JAMC With New Gretsch Guitar (Nice shirt Mark!)

Los Angeles, CA 07.20.08 Download Festival
Photo by William Hickey

Paul Crozer with his new baby girl Emily Louise
Oxford, UK perhaps?
Photo courtesy of Paul Crozer

July 10, 2008

Linda Draper Spanish Radio DJ Set + New Live Videos

Linda Draper guest DJ's on Spanish radio's "LA Noche Inventada" program. She is featured on episode #203 and includes Linda spinning her favorites from Neil Young, Nick Drake, Cake and a host of others. You can now dowload the show at: http://www.lanocheinventada.podomatic.com.

In more Linda Draper news:
A few clips from Linda's June 18, 2008 Knitting Factory show are up courtesy of Gigmaven. Watch the video clips for:

"Last One Standing" (A track from the new 2009 LP)
"Traces Of" (from "Keepsake")
"Time Will Tell" (Another new track from the new LP)

The Tamborines will release their UK only 7" single "31st Floor b/w "Come Together" on August 11th - catch them at the 2008 Truck festival

June 26, 2008

Linda Draper Make Music NY Fest Review/Spanish Radio Guest DJ

A nice review for Linda Draper's June 21st performance is up over at NY based Music Blog Lucid Culture. http://lucidculture.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/make-music-new-york-review-62108. She performed several new tracks, including "Bridge And Tunnel" from her sixth LP due out in early 2009. Also in the mix was a cover by singer/songwriter Kath Bloom (see the excellent film "Before Sunrise").

In more Linda Draper news, she will be a Guest DJ on Spanish Radio. Listen in on Thursday July 17th (Check their site for complete time/details), where she will spin her favorite tracks. Tune in to see what's on her current rotation. The guest radio spot will be part of the "LA Noche Inventada" program and broadcast on Scanner FM and Radio Circulo. You can download the show for free at http://lanocheinventada.podomatic.com .

The Voyces Live At Sea Gate Chapel Show

From the Voyces official website: On Saturday, June 14th, singer/songwriter Dave Doobinin hosted an unforgettable evening at The Chapel in Sea Gate, (Coney Island) Brooklyn. The Chapel was built in 1901 and sits meters from the Ocean and Norton’s point lighthouse. No longer used for services, the chapel felt magical, and had an intimate, ambient setting complete with candle light, rugs, and complementary wine and beer. The night's performers: Dave Doobinin (and his incredible band), Tara Angell, Briana Winter, Kat, Black Bunny, & The Voyces. (Acoustic inside and electric out: Mother Nature contributed with sheets of rain and enormous amounts lightning.) The entire occasion was so spirited and memorable from start to finish that this posting is really just a heartfelt 'thank you' to Dave Doobinin for arranging it all. For photos of the event, keep checking the band's website: www.thevoyces.net.

Meanwhile, the band will be officially releasing their next single (digital exclusive) on August 4th. "Top Of My Lungs" (PSRCD-052) will also feature 4 non LP tracks. Look for it at all the usual digital outlets.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

The Tamborines will be releasing their next single (UK only) via the band's Beat-Mo Recs. "31st Floor" b/w "Come Together" will be released on limted edition clear vinyl 7" and digital download on August 11, 2008. Look for the single at the band's July 20th appearance at Oxford's Truck Festival.

International Jetsetters are featured in the new issue of Oxford based magazine Oxfordshire Music Scene and includes an interview plus more on the band. The jetsetters have also uploaded two new live clips from their performance at the 2008 Out To Graze Festival: "Out Of My Depth" and "I Will Not" which are available via youtube.com.

June 20, 2008

The Tamborines In NME

The Tamborines latest 7" single "31st Floor" is already generating a buzz in the UK. Popular British music bible NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS calls the release - "Forthcoming single from Brazilian Drone-Pop trio Sounds like The Byrds on some very bad acid. Amazing." The single will be backed with "Come Together" - most recently featured on the US CDEP release of "Sally O'Gannon" (PSRCD042). In conjunction with the single release, the band has created it's own label BEAT-MO-RECS for UK/European release. Planting Seeds along with Beat-Mo.Recs will be dropping the Tambo's follow up CDLP late 2008/early 2009.

Meanwhile, The Tamborines are preparing for their appearance at the 2008 Truck Festival in Oxford, UK on Saturday July 19th & Sunday July 20th. Along with the Tamborines, confirmed acts are: THE LEMONHEADS, CAMERA OBSCURA, IAN MACLAGAN (Small Faces) AND THE BUMP BAND, NOAH AND THE WHALE, EMMY THE GREAT, THE COAL PORTERS and THE TELEVISION PERSONALITIES. For more information please visit: http://www.thisistruck.com .

The Ocean Blue & The Voyces Join "Blue Skies" Comp Line-Up

As previously reported, Planting Seeds is set to release it's third compilation titled "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) a 20+ track collection featuring exclusive tracks, remastered classics, obscure faves - Hershey, PA's pop darlings The Ocean Blue(Pictured at Left)and PSR's very own melodic popmakers The Voyces have confirmed their appearance on this fantastic collection of timeless music. The CD/Digital release will donate a portion of the proceeds to San Diego based KAB Cancer Foundation. Here is the CD's track listing:

"BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS"(PSRCD-058)

Tracks::
Blue Skies
1:: INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS "Inside Out (Remix)"
2:: THE CORNER LAUGHERS "Stonewords"
3:: A.M. VIBE "Superstar"
4:: THE TAMBORINES "Be Around (Alternate Version)"
5:: THE OCEAN BLUE "Ticket To Wyoming"
6:: FAIRWOOD SINGERS "Half Life"
7:: THE LEFT OUTSIDES "Out Of Time;Out Of Place"
8:: COLOR FILTER featuring LINDA DRAPER "All In One Day"
9:: THE LOOSE SALUTE "Mutineer"
10:: STEVENSON RANCH DAVIDIANS "Everybody Live"
11:: THE VOYCES "The Angels Of Fun (Acoustic Version)"

Daisy Days
12:: LOZ COLBERT "Rainy Days On Sunday"
13:: THE PRIMARY 5 "Happy"
14:: THE SEE SEE "It's True Part 1 & 2"
15:: THE PARSON RED HEADS "Change Your Mind"
16:: THE INCREDIBLE VICKERS BROTHERS "Blues For Franki Valli"
17:: NIC DALTON "Domestic Blues"
18:: MICHAEL BARRETT "Big Baby"
19:: JOHN MOORE "Tired Of London"
20:: PINKIE "I'm Afraid You're Just Like Me (Remix)"
21:: THE FISCHERS "Call Yourself Alive"

Digital Bonus Tracks
22:: LISA REDFORD "Voice From The Mountain"
23:: EMILY BARKER "Oh Journey"
24:: RUTH MINIKIN AND HER BANDWAGON "Sleeping And Dreaming"

The CD will be released early Fall 2008. Keep checking back for profiles on the contributing artists. More exciting details coming.

JAMC Return To The USA/International Jetsetters Set For Take Off!

The Jesus And Mary Chain have announced new dates for the USA, Japan, and Brazil. The band plan to hit several Festivals around the globe, here are the latest dates...

7/16/2008:: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
7/14/2008:: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
7/19/2008:: San Francisco, CA @ Download Festival 2008
7/20/2008:: Los Angeles, CA @ Download Festival 2008
8/09-10/2008::Japan Osaka and Mihama-ku, Chiba (near Tokyo) for Summer Sonic festival Festival
10/31/2008:: Argentina Buenos Aires @ Club Ciudad of Buenos Aires
11/08/2008:: Brazil Sau Paulo @ Planeta Terra Festival

In between touring with the Mary Chain, Mark Crozer and Loz Colbert are making waves in their own band International Jetsetters who are nearing the release of their debut EP - "Heart Is Black" on Planting Seeds. The band - Mark, Paul, and Bert were recently interviewed by BBC Oxford discussing their NYC dates, the new EP and more + catch a cool airing of the unreleased track "California". You can listen to the interview at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/entertainment/music/
As an added bonus, you can catch the Jetsetters latest video clip..nice one guys : ) http://youtube.com/watch?v=StEEm2i00sk

Above Photos: The Tamborines photo by Matteo Prezioso; The Ocean Blue courtesy of theoceanblue.com; The Jesus & Mary Chain file photo ©2008 Planting Seeds Records

June 11, 2008

R.I.P. Nick Sanderson

Yesterday (June 9th) we got word that former Jesus And Mary Chain, Earl Brutus, Gun Club and Freeheat member Nick Sanderson had passed away. Our condolences go out to Nick's family and friends. R.I.P Nick, you will be truly missed.

LINDA DRAPER LIVE IN JUNE

Linda Draper has announced she will be participating in Make Music New York which is NYC's largest musical event, with 850 free concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks, all on the first day of summer - Saturday June 21, 2008 - Linda's show will be at the Like The Spice Gallery in Williamsburg, NY at 4PM. For more details, please visit http://www.timeout.com/newyork/make-music/section/music Celebrate the beginning of Summer with Linda Draper!

Before you head out to the Make Music Fest - make sure you catch Linda Draper's return engagement at NYC's famed Knitting Factory for a performance on Wednesday June 18, 2008 at 8PM - It most certainly will be another evening of timeless music.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS

International Jetsetters will be playing the mainstage on June, 14 2008 at the Out To Graze Festival - ROOKERY FARM, MARSH ROAD, Shabbington, London and South East HP18 9HF - Cost : £30.00...from the festival bio:

Spread over three stages and an acoustic cafe we’ll be showcasing a range of musical styles, in fact there’s something for everyone!!! We’ve got bands playing Indie, Rock, Electro and Alternative, DJ’s playing Funk, Soul, Reggae, Ska and Hip Hop as well as the Simple & Slide DJ’s spinning their eclectic mix of House, Breaks, Techno and more. As well as a truck load of musical delights there’ll be an organic food cafe, fully licensed bar, on site camping, garden games, art installations, cabaret performances and to top it off a whole host of colourful flags and décor to make sure you’re all in a festival mood!

Wow we sure wish we were going...

PHOTO OF THE MOMENT

The Voyces Live in Los Angeles
May 31, 2008
Photo by Christy Merry

NEXT UPDATE: Check back in a few days time (for Real!) for complete final track listing for the PSR/KAB Benefit compilation "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058)...we're sure you'll enjoy! Nice sounds indeed!

May 27, 2008

Linda Draper Releases "How Long" Digital EP Today

Out today, May 27th is Linda Draper's third single "How Long" (PSRCD-056) from the critically acclaimed LP "Keepsake" (PSRCD-048). The four song release will be available exclusively via digital download at i-Tunes, emusic, napster, among other outlets worldwide. The single includes three new live previously unreleased tracks featuring bassist Rob Woodcock- recorded at KFJC Radio during last years "Keepsake" West Coast tour.

In promotion of her new release as well as her upcoming new LP, Linda will be performing two shows in June in Long Island City, NY and Brooklyn, NY as part of the Make Music Festival New York. For more details on these shows, please visit: www.lindadraper.net and www.myspace.com/lindadraper.

MORE PLANTING SEEDS RELEASE NEWS

Along with the release of International Jetsetters' debut EP "Heart Is Black" (PSRCD-057) later this summer/early fall, PSR drops two other titles: the long awaited third label compilation (see 2002's "Dreaming Up The Perfect Pop" and 2004's "Sunsets & Silhouettes"), titled "Blue Skies Daisy Days"(PSRCD-058) and the return of the UK's Pinkie and the digital only EP "One More Minute With You" (PSRCD-053).

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058)
Planting Seeds' third label comp featuring label artists & friends will be due out Fall 2008 with a slew of exclusive tracks and a portion of the proceeds going to San Diego, CA based Cancer Awareness KAB Organization. The compilation features a stellar line-up of artists from around the globe:

International Jetsetters (members of Jesus & Mary Chain, Ride), Corner Laughers (San Franciso, CA), A.M. Vibe (San Diego, CA) The Tamborines (London, UK), Fairwood Singers (featuring Allen Clapp), The Left Outsides (featuring members of The Eighteenth Day of May), Color Filter featuring Linda Draper (from Japan, Draper from Queens, NY), Loose Salute (featuring members of Mojave 3), Stevenson Ranch Davidians (from Los Angeles, CA), Loz Colbert (Ride, Jesus & Mary Chain, International Jetsetters), The Primary 5 (Teenage Fanclub), The See See (members of Eighteenth Day of May), The Parson Red Heads (Los Angeles, CA), Incredible Vickers Brothers (The Orange Peels), Nic Dalton (Lemonheads, Sneeze, etc), Michael Barrett (Essex Green, Ladybug Transistor), John Moore (Black Box Recorder, Jesus & Mary Chain), Pinkie (Sarah Records, Harper Lee etc), The Fischers (UK, members of Tompaulin), and more to be announced! Look for the full artist/track listing shortly...

Alex Sharkey is back with a single that will preceed his latest masterpiece as Pinkie titled "One More Minute With You". The exclusive digital EP will feature tracks recorded for sessions via the Audiomantra show on Peru radio 105.1 FM in 2007. The EP will also feature previously unreleased tracks "So Said Kay" and newly remixed/recorded version of "Centre Of Your Gravity" (a song that dates back to the debut mini LP "My Little Experiment").

PINKIE "ONE MORE MINUTE WITH YOU" (PSRCD-053)
RELEASE: FALL 2008

1:: One More Minute With You
2:: Centre Of Your Gravity (2008 Remix/Version)
3:: So Said Kay (previously unreleased)
4:: You Shouldn't Have (Live Acoustic Radio Session)
5:: Pantomime (Live Acoustic Radio Session)

Above photos all courtesy of the Planting Seeds Records Collection, photos of Linda Draper live at The Bitter End by Sfranco ©2005,2008

May 22, 2008

Planting Seeds' Night at The Sidewalk Cafe + International Jetsetters in NYC

PSR's Linda Draper, International Jetsetters, and The Voyces played three fine sets of timeless music at the Sidewalk Cafe in NYC on May 15, 2008. The show opened with International Jetsetters performing their first US show, which featured music from their debut mini LP "Heart Is Black" (due out late Summer/ early Fall 2008) along with stellar tracks "California", "Out of My Depth" and a slew of others.

Following the Jetsetters set, Linda Draper along with drummer Anders Griffen performed new material from Linda's much anticipated 2009 release - along with classic tracks from her two previous Planting Seeds' releases "One Two Three Four" and "Keepsake".

The Voyces closed out the PSR portion of the night with a stripped down set performed by Brian Wurschum (Vocals, acoustic guitar) and Jude Kastle (Vocals). The duo ran through several songs from the bands LP "Angels Of Fun" and their latest "Kissing Like It's Love" - a new track was performed along with a nice cover of a Steely Dan song. If you missed out, make it a point to catch these wonderful artists in your area.

PHOTOS OF THE MOMENT:: PSR @ THE SIDEWALK CAFE, NEW YORK, NY 05.15.08

Linda Draper
(Left to Right) Anders Griffen & Linda Draper
Live The Sidewalk Cafe 05.15.08
New York, NY
Photo By Rob Dobbs

International Jetsetters
(Left to Right) Mark Crozer, Fi McFall, and Bert Audubert
Live The Sidewalk Cafe 05.15.08
New York, NY
Photo By Rob Dobbs

The Voyces
(Left to Right) Jude Kastle & Brian Wurschum
Live The Sidewalk Cafe 05.15.08
New York, NY
Photo By Rob Dobbs

International Jetsetters In NYC

Along with performances at The Sidewalk Cafe, International Jetsetters performed shows in Brooklyn, NY - The Trash Bar (5.18.08) and Jersey City's WFMU on The Irene Trudel Show, which you can listen to at: http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/27300. Look for video of these performances via youtube.com shortly.

For additional Live photos of International Jetsetters in NYC please visit www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic

More exciting PSR news coming shortly: Pinkie, V/A "Blue Skies Daisy Days", Tamborines and more...

Above photos all courtesy of the Planting Seeds Records Collection, photos by Rob Dobbs ©2008

May 12, 2008

Linda Draper, International Jetsetters, The Voyces Live From NYC

PSR's Linda Draper, International Jetsetters, and The Voyces will be playing together on Thursday May 15th at The Sidewalk Cafe. Look for Linda to perform tracks from her sixth LP, currently in the works - while International Jetsetters (featuring an acoustic set from 3/5 of the band: guitarist Mark Crozer, vocalist Fi McFall, and bassist Bert Audubert) will be playing their first US show. The Voyces play at 10PM with what is sure to be another fine melodic pop set! Show starts at 8PM

SHOW TIME
The above trio of artists have also scheduled some upcoming shows...

Linda Draper
06.09.08 Long Island City, NY @ LIC Bar 8PM
06.21.08 Williamsburg, NY @ Like THe Spice Gallery - 2008 Make Music New York Festival

International Jetsetters
05.18.08 Brooklyn, NY @ The Trash Bar 10PM
05.19.08 Jersey City, NJ @ WFMU "The Irene Trudel Show" 3PM
06.05.08 Oxford, UK @ The Jericho Tavern 830 PM
06.14.08 Shabbington, London & South EastOut @ Rookery Farm, Marsh Road - "Out To Graze Festival"

The Voyces
05.27.08 San Luis Obispo, CA - The Clubhouse @ This Old House 6:45PM
05.28.08 Los Altos, CA - KFJC 89.7FM "Apartment Life" 3PM
05.30.08 Fillmore, CA - KRLY 99.1 FM "Stuck On Sound"
05.31.08 Los Angeles, CA - Genghis Cohen 8:30PM
06.01.08 Ventura, CA - Zoey’s Cafe & Loft 8:30PM
06.13.08 New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall 8PM

More International Jetsetters

At press time, the Jetsetters are close to completing their debut EP "Heart Is Black", originally set for a Spring 2008 release, the mini LP looks to drop late Summer/early Fall 2008 drop date. Here is the track listing:

International Jetsetters "Heart Is Black" (PSRCD-057) CDEP & Digital EP
1:: Inside Out
2:: Inside Yourself
3:: Never Slows Down
4:: My Redemption
5:: Heart Is Black
6:: Never Slows Down (Demo)

PSR BRIEFS

Pinkie is putting the finishing touches on their first release since 2005's "Sharon Fussy" LP with the release of the "One More Minute With You" digital EP, which will feature six glorious pop gems...more details/cover artwork in the next PSR news update.

The Tamborines have been busy in the studio and are set to release a new single "Bewtiched" w/ "Let Me Down" - you can grab the two tracks over at: http://www.last.fm/music/the+Tamborines/single. A new EP is also in the works as well as new live dates.

PSR alumni Michael Barrett played his first show in several years with the debut of his new band Stratford Projects. You can take a listen to the band's show recorded live and also features Ad Boc from Jumprope. Have a listen at: http://www.bradleysalmanac.com/2008/04/mp3s-stratford-projects-live-in.htm

Parasites & Sycophants & Neil Diamond
P&S recently stopped into a very rare and cool show from Legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond in NYC at the Bitter End. Read all about it: http://parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com/2008/05/neil-diamond-bitter-end-7-may-2008.html

HERMANO DEL NOCHE GONZALEZ III

A long psr news update wouldn't be complete without words from our resident motivator...here's some to live by!

"Ideas you may believe as absurd ultimately lead to success!"

Above Graphics courtesy of the PSR collection, design by Rob Dobbs ©2008; Neil Diamond photo courtesy of the web

April 25, 2008

Linda Draper In Upcoming Novel

While Linda Draper has been busy recording her latest LP, that hasn't stopped her name from being plugged in of all places an upcoming mystery novel. Pennsylvania Author J.R. Lindermuth's latest book is titled "Corruptions Child" and will be published by Whiskey Creek Press(Casper, WY) and will be out June 2008. "Corruptions" will be the third book in Lindermuth's Sticks Hetrick mystery series. Linda's "Big Blue Sky" from her 2005 LP "One Two Three Four" gets a nice quote in a scene involving one of the key characters, Flora Vastine, who is a young policewoman. Sounds like a good one, check amazon.com for the book.

Meanwhile, Linda has also scheduled a show at the Sidewalk Cafe(NYC)on Thursday May 15, 2008 to unveil new tracks from her latest LP due out in early 2009. If that wasn't enough, the show line-up will also include the US debut of fellow PSR band International Jetsetters and PSR's hit popmakers The Voyces. Hmmm...could this be a night of cracking ace music? You bet! Show starts at 8PM

SPEAKING OF SHOWS

The Tamborines Have announced a cool date at the very cool SONIC CATHEDRAL (UK) with ultra-hip noisemakers & Pitchfork darlings A Place To Bury Strangers featuring our old pal Oliver from fellow Virginia band Skywave...

The Voyces have also added a couple of more California dates to their May/June Tour:

05.31.08 Genghis Cohen, Los Angeles, CA
06.01.08 Zoey’s Cafe & Loft, Ventura, CA

with more dates to be confirmed - if you are in the California area, don't miss out!

Next update: Update on International Jetsetters "Heart Is Black" CDEP; Pinkie news/blog update; Tamborines new 7" single; our lovely new benefit compilation "Blue Skies Daisy Days" and the return of Hermano Del Noche Gonzalez...see you soon...

Above Photos: Linda Draper courtesy of the PSR Collection ©2008; Tamborines/APTBS Poster courtesy of Sonic Cathedral

April 15, 2008

The Voyces "Top Of My Lungs" Digital Single/Second West Coast Tour

The Voyces have been busy with more promotion of their critically acclaimed LP "Kissing Like It's Love" - the band is gearing up for additional West coast dates next month. On top of that, they will be releasing the next single. Here is a quick look at the exclusive digital EP "Top Of My Lungs" which will drop late Spring/early Summer 2008 - available via i-Tunes, emusic and other digital distros worldwide:

THE VOYCES "Top Of My Lungs" (PSR-052) Digital EP

Tracks:

1:: Top Of My Lungs(Remastered Single Version)*
2:: Kissing Like It's Love(Single Mix)*
3:: Bliss(Live, New York City)**
4:: Call It Home(Demo Version)+
5:: Durant Avenue (Acoustic Version)*

The EP features four previously unreleased tracks from the Voyces vaults. The title track to their LP, "Kissing Like It's Love" is presented here in it's ultra poppy single mix, while electric rocker "Bliss" is probably new to everyone - perhaps a new favorite? The EP is rounded out with ace acoustic/demo versions of familiar tracks: "Durant Avenue" (featuring great harmonies from Jude Kastle and Brian Wurschum) and "Call It Home" (a demo version performed by Brian).

*Produced by Brian Wurschum And Alex Nizich recorded at Lofish, New York, NY
**Produced by The Voyces recorded live by Diego Garrido, New York, NY
+Produced by Brian Wurschum, all instruments, recorded at home New York, NY

THE VOYCES APRIL/MAY 2008 LIVE DATES

04.22.08 Wayne, NJ - WP 88.7FM "A-Rock Show" Radio Live In Studio 3-6PM
04.23.08 New York, NY - Karma Performance/Q&A 9PM
04.25.08 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge 10:30PM
05.27.08 San Luis Obispo, CA - The Clubhouse @ This Old House 6:45PM
05.28.08 Los Altos, CA - KFJC 89.7FM "Apartment Life" 3PM
05.31.08 Los Angeles, CA - Genghis Cohen 8:30PM

More dates to be confirmed shortly...

PSR PHOTOS OF THE MOMENT

The Jesus And Mary Chain in Australia...

Mark Crozer with The JAMC live in Melbourne, sporting his Planting Seeds Records T-shirt! (photo by Niina Talikka)

(L to R) Loz Colbert, Jim Reid, and William Reid live V festival, Melbourne, Austalia (Photo by Niina Talikka)

Jim Reid live V Festival wearing his cool Ramones T-shirt!, Sydney Australia (Photo by Niina Talikka)

Ben Lurie rejoins the Mary Chain for "Reverence" live at the Enmore Theater 04.05.08 (Photo by unknown)

And speaking of JAMC related news: Be on the lookout for Mark Crozer/International Jetsetters new live dates + NYC performances and official release date of their debut EP "Heart Is Black" on Planting Seeds Records.

More Planting Seeds release news coming soon...Pinkie's "One More Minute With You" digital single, V/A "Blue Skies Daisy Days" benefit compilation CD/Digital LP and lots more...exciting times are ahead

Above Photos: The Voyces "Top Of My Lungs" single courtesy of Planting Seeds Records (design by Devon Harris); The Jesus & Mary Chain Live in Australia by Niina Talikka courtesy of of "April Skies" except Ben Lurie photo unknown.

April 3, 2008

New Planting Seeds Releases For 2008

So we're a bit into 2008 and ya'll are wondering what new music we have on tap? Well here's a quick look at the first confirmed release, which will drop May 2008, available via i-Tunes, emusic and other digital distros worldwide:

LINDA DRAPER "How Long" (PSR-056) Digital EP

Tracks:

1:: How Long(Remastered Single Version)*
2:: Keepsake(Live,KFJC Radio)**
3:: Super Zero (Live KFJC Radio)**
4:: Cell Phone (Live, KFJC Radio)**

The EP features three new sparkling, previously unreleased live songs from her 2007 "Keepsake" West Coast Tour featuring Rob Woodcock on bass. Recorded on KFJC's "Apartment Life" show hosted by Mitch LeMay, June 2007.

*Produced by Linda Draper & Major Matt at Olive Juice Studios, New York, NY
**Produced by Mitch LeMay, Mixed by Ryan Peterson at KFJC Studios, Los Altos, CA June 8, 2007; recorded in the KFJC Pit

Look for more profiles on our 2008 releases shortly:

THE VOYCES "Top Of My Lungs" (PSR-052) Digital EP
INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS "Heart Is Black" (PSRCD-057) CDEP
VARIOUS ARTISTS "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) benefit LP...
More coming shortly...

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

The Planting Seeds collective recently returned from their journey to London...visit us on myspace.com to view some pics from the trip. Lots of cool pics from...http://www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic

The Jesus & Mary Chain recently welcomed back guitarist Ben Lurie to the stage. Ben joined the band during the song "Reverence" at their April 2nd show in Australia. Hopefully we'll see some video of this performace on youtube.com soon...Speaking of Ben, you can still pick up Jim Reid & Ben Lurie's "Back On The Water" (PSRCD-045) CD, which will soon disappear from record/online shops...

Above Photos: "How Long" single courtesy of Planting Seeds Records; The Jesus & Mary Chain Live @ The Roundhouse by William Hickey ©2008 Planting Seeds Archives.

March 21, 2008

International Jetsetters/Tamborines/The Left Outsides Show Tix!

Tickets are now available for the International Jetsetters, Tamborines, and Left Outsides show on April 17th at the Jericho Tavern in Oxford, UK. Mark Crozer and company are finishing up work on their debut EP "Heart is Black" and will be doing more shows in promotion of the release. Check out the complete show details below:

Transistor Music & Crosstown Traffic Promotions present

THE TAMBORINES
INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS
THE LEFT OUTSIDES

Thurs April 17th
The Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street
Oxford

Tickets £5 in advance from http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/460

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

The Tamborines are set to play not only a show in Oxford with fellow Planting Seeds band International Jetsetters but have added dates in the Beatles hometown of Liverpool - On May 26th the band will be playing Lennon's (early show) and the famous Cavern Club(evening show). Head Tamborine man Henrique Laurindo has also confirmed they will be recording their next single with Brian O'Shaunessy (The Clientele, My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream etc.) - sessions will begin mid April 2008.

Linda Draper recently played an ace performance at the Cake Shop (3/7/08) - a show backed by drummer Anders Griffen - Read a review of the show here.
Linda has also started recording tracks for her sixth LP (third for Planting Seeds) which will be produced by Brad Albetta(Martha & Rufus Wainwright, Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Amy Rigby, among others) and will feature the talents of bassist Rob Woodcock and drummer Anders Griffen.

The Voyces have added another NYC date to their show schedule. The band will be playing 5/29/08 at the Rockwood Music Hall along with a performance at The Mercury Lounge on 4/25/08. Their second West coast tour is in the works, more dates sure to come. Meanwhile the band is gearing up to release their very first digital single "Top Of My Lungs" which features an excellent single mix of their hit track "Kissing Like It's Love". Official release date upcoming...

The Jesus And Mary Chain recently played an excellent show on 3/12/08 at The Roundhouse in London. Check out some cool video clips of the show via PSR's youtube.com page. The setlist featured some PSR favorites "Taste Of Cindy", "The Hardest Walk", "Cherry Came Too" and more! - view the videos at: http://www.youtube.com/plantingseedsrecords

Planting Seeds has jumped on the facebook craze! The new page will be maintained by PSR's cool and hip intern Carrie Brothers. Please stop by and be friends - check it out here.

Above Photos: International Jetsetters live in Oxford England, February 2008; Jim Reid/JAMC live at The Roundhouse March 12, 2008 courtesy of the Sunday Mirror (UK).

March 7, 2008

A Trio Of Live Shows THIS WEEKEND!: Linda Draper (NYC), International Jetsetters (UK), and The Voyces (NYC)

A quick reminder, to those wanting to see some great live PSR music this weekend - if you're in NYC or the UK - go out and see it:

Friday March 7th:
Linda Draper (featuring ANDERS GRIFFEN on drums) 7PM
The Cake SHOP
152 Ludlow Street
Right next door to the Living Room
Also performing: Nat Benjamin & Randi Russo
$5

Saturday March 8th:
International Jetsetters 6:30 PM
In support of Inspiral Carpets
at Carling Academy Oxford, England - South
Plus special guests / Curfew 10pm / U14s must be accompanied by an adult /
Includes entry to club after 18+ / www.oxford-academy.co.uk
£17.50

Sunday March 9th:
The Voyces
Rockwood Music Hall
Friedreich's Ataxia Benefit Night - 8pm- 11pm
196 Allen Street
New York NY
Price: Any kind donation
Also Performing: Deborah T, Toby Goodshank
Donations/Raffles: All money goes to THE FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE: http://www.curefa.org/

March 5, 2008

The Tamborines unleash New Demos On Myspace.com

The Tamborines take another giant leap - with the unveiling of two new demos via their myspace site. The new demo version of "31st Floor" is pure melodic fuzz with a catchy keyboard riff wrapped in a JAMC influenced haze, while the latest demo version of "What Took You So Long" highlightes a guitar style that would make Sterling Morrison smile. Both are up now for your listening pleasure: www.myspace.com/thetamborines Henrique and company will be playing upcoming shows in London (May 2@ Dirty Water Club) as well as in Oxford (April w/ fellow PSR band International Jetsetters as well as PSR friends The Left Outsides)

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

The Jesus & Mary Chain are set to perform their first show in a few months...they will be playing at the Roundhouse in London on March 12th. Also look for their first new release + song on March 18th (USA) via the NBC-TV hit show soundtrack "Heroes", which will also feature music from David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Death Cab For Cutie, New Pornographers and more. Listen to a short clip of The Mary Chain's "All Things Must Pass" via amazon.com

Linda Draper will be hitting the studio this month to begin recording the follow up to 2007's critically acclaimed LP "Keepsake". Look for more classic songs, some of which was previewed on her 2007 tour. Look also for an April release of her latest single "How Long" which features three non-LP tracks. You can catch Linda live on March 7th at The Cake Shop in NYC.

Video Break

***SEE THE VOYCES'*** in another cool little clip titled "Life Force" - check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2zdeyABQrc

February 26, 2008

Voyces Will Be Heard On ABC's "Men In Trees"

The Voyces catchy "Kissing Like It's Love" will be heard on an upcoming episode of ABC TV's "Men In Trees". The show airs on it's new day and time - Wednedays at 10 EST. For those not familiar with "Men In Trees", here's the lowdown (from TV Rage.com):

Marin Frist (Anne Heche), a relationship coach and best-selling author, thinks she knows everything when it comes to men, but when she learns that her fiance, Graham, has been cheating on her, Marin is forced to reexamine everything she thought she knew. In order to take a look at herself, Marin resolves to stay temporarily in Elmo, Alaska after a speaking engagement there. However, Elmo has plenty of one thing Marin really doesn't need: available men.

The eclectic town of Elmo natives include Patrick (Derek Richardson), the manager of the town inn and radio station; Jack Slattery (James Tupper), a handsome biologist who soon has his eye on Marin; Ben (Abraham Benrubi), the owner of the town bar; Theresa (Sarah Strange), Ben's estranged wife; Celia (Cynthia Stevenson), Patrick's overbearing mother and chief of police; and Annie (Emily Bergl), Marin's friend who followed her to Alaska.

Video Break

***SEE THE VOYCES'*** live clip for the track "Where The Little Girls Still Throw Roses" taken from their February 23rd Rockwood Music Hall show - check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbYFNhH4pMc

photo of the cast of "Men In Trees" courtesy of ABC TV © 2008

February 20, 2008

Michael Barrett, Ad Boc & Co. Back As Stratford Projects

Stratford Projects sound familiar? Well it's a moniker former Essex Green, Sixth Great Lake, Ladybug Transistor member Michael Barrett has adopted as his latest musical vehicle which features a stellar cast of musicians (it was also the name of the website which featured his multimedia works - music, graphic arts etc). Michael's first formal live outing in a little while will be at Abbey Lounge in Boston, MA on March 25th. The band will feature Anna Jaysane-Darr on Keyboards, Brad Searles on drums, Neil Cleary on guitar, and Ad Boc from Planting Seeds' alumni Jumprope on bass. Cool stuff not to be missed. The set will be a mixture of Michael's new songs as well as from "Couches And Carpet", some from The Sixth Great Lake, The Essex Green and a couple covers - one Magnetic Fields tune and one Silver Jews song.

PSR NEWS BRIEF

PSR's Linda Draper & Pinkie make an appearance in the new issue of Greece's Muzine Music Magazine, issue #2 - they are featured on the accompanying "Red Mood" CD. Draper's now classic "Super Zero" and Pinkie's "Who Is It Now?" are included along with music from Julie Doiron, Danielson, Dufus, Femme Fatale, Jane Doe among others. Seek it out!

photo of Michael Barrett & Ad Boc by Sfranco © 2001 Planting Seeds Records collection

February 12, 2008

The Voyces Add New Dates + New Merch!

The The Voyces are gearing up for a busy 2008 - They've begun booking another West Coast tour - one date has been confirmed for May 27, 2008 in San Luis Obispo, CA at the Clubhouse @ This Old House. More dates are to surface shortly including a stop at PSR fave station KFJC among others. Before the band heads out for a Spring tour, look for them in NYC - a pair of dates at the Rockwood Music Hall and Banjo Jim's. For complete details, please visit www.thevoyces.net

If you missed the band on some of their recent live performances - well you've been missing out on a brand new Voyces t-shirt the band has been carrying at their merch table. The t-shirt was designed by Jamie B. Wolcott and you can now purchase it at: http://thevoyces.net/products.html

PSR BRIEFS

Linda Draper will release her third single "How Long" (PSR-056) - Spring 2008. "How Long" is a 1970 Rick Nelson penned song which appears on both Linda's "Keepsake" LP as well as the 2006 Tribute to Rick Nelson "Easy To Be Free: The Songs Of..." (the latter appears in an alternate version). The single will be a digital only release available via i-Tunes, emusic, and other digital outlets worldwide. Also included on the digital EP - three great non-LP tracks: "Keepsake", "Cell Phone", and "Super Zero" recorded live with bassist Rob Woodcock in California at KFJC Radio. Official release date will follow shortly.

The Tamborines have confirmed that drummer Rodrigo Thur has left the band. Thur will be replaced with original Tambos drummer Renato Tezolin (who appeared on the 2000 EP "Dressed Up To Better Feel The Sun" - unreleaed PSRCD-018). The line-up played Alan McGee's Death Disco + will play upcoming shows in London with Bay area band The Dilletantes

The International Jetsetters have announced a new show - on Saturday March 8, 2008 they will be in support of the reformed Inspiral Carpets in Oxford, England at the Academy. Meanwhile the band continues recording for their debut "Heart Is Black" EP.

Pinkie has contributed a cover of a Pogue's track to a UK benefit for the Olympics - no official release date has been confirmed. Alex Sharkey continues recording tracks for the third release - "Lush" which is due out shortly. Look for a digital single to be released in the Spring.

HERMANO DE NOCHE GONZALEZ III QUOTE
Yes, we too have been awaiting words from the almighty one - finally got one out of him...We think it's just great!:

"A big fortune will descend upon you this year"

photo of The Voyces live at The Living Room, NYC by Christy Merry; photo of International Jetsetters (L to R: Bert, Paul, Loz, Fi and Mark)by Pete Seaward. www.peteseaward.com ©2008 Planting Seeds Records collection

January 31, 2008

International Jetsetters Set To Release "Heart Is Black" EP Via Planting Seeds

Very exciting news from the PSR Offices! Please welcome the addition of Oxford's International Jetsetters to the Planting Seeds Records stable of artists. The band includes: Bert Audubert(Bass, Guitars), Loz Colbert(Drums), Mark Crozer(Vocals, Guitars), Paul Crozer(Guitar), and Fi McFall (Vocals). You may already be familiar with two of the members - Mark and Loz also play in The Jesus & Mary Chain (While Loz also played drums in the now legendary Ride). The International Jetsetters will debut in the spring with their EP "Heart Is Black" (PSR-057). An LP is scheduled to follow later in 2008. Currently you can catch them with a mini residency in February at the Jericho Tavern in Oxford. For show listings and a trio of demos from the upcoming release please visit: http://www.myspace.com/internationaljetsetters.

PSR BRIEFS
Michael Barrett reports a Sixth Great Lake track "Tips for Teens" - featuring the original lineup of Zach, Mike, Jeff, Sasha and Chris is set for release...A new mix of the song from the lost Kojo Sessions is finally going to see the light of day on a new comp from Royal Rhino Flying Records titled "Build Your Army With Potatoes". It was originally going to be featured on a Guessing Game Records compilation back in 2005, but the label folded and the comp was never released. A new and improved mix of the song is featured along with music from The Lilys, Ideal Free Distribution, The Mendoza Line, Folklore and more. Read more info at: http://www.myspace.com/royalrhinoflyingrecords

photo of Mark Crozer courtesy of Mark Crozer archives ©2008 Planting Seeds Records collection

January 28, 2008

Linda Draper And The Voyces Live At James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA)

Most of you reading this news entry may have just got back from the Linda Draper + Voyces performance at Gigfest '08 at The Living Room in NYC. But if you might have missed it -last week, the two acts made a quick trek to Harrisonburg, VA for a fine show at the Festival Ballroom at James Madison University.

Linda Draper played a superb set which included her hit single "Traces Of" along with "Pushing Up The Day", "Among The Sharks And The Royalty" and several new tracks to be included on her sixth LP. She will head back into the studio in the Spring to record the follow up to last years "Keepsake" LP.

The Voyces entertained the students at JMU with an hour long set which featured tracks from their latest LP "Kissing Like It's Love" - and their stellar debut LP "Angels Of Fun". Included within their performance was their soon to be released digital single "Top Of My Lungs" - which got the crowd humming the ever-so-catchy melodies.

Linda Draper Live Festival Ballroom
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
January 19, 2008
Photo by Christen Hickey

The Voyces Live Festival Ballroom
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
January 19, 2008
Photo by William Hickey

January 27, 2008

Dakota Suite on Grey’s Anatomy Episode

Great music from Leeds (UK) band Dakota Suite recently aired on popular ABC-TV show Grey’s Anatomy. "Falling Apart II" from the CD "The Way I am Sick", which is available via Planting Seeds digital on i-Tunes. The track appeared in the episode "Lay Your Hands on Me" season 4 episode 11.

Here's this list of songs played:

"Breathe In Breathe Out: Mat Kearing
"Broken": Lifehouse
"Falling Apart I": Dakota Suite
"Forgive Me": Group 1 Crew
"Sweeter Than This": Katie Herzig
"Ten Thousand Angels": Caedmon's Call
"Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)": Patty Griffin
"Wreck Of The Day": Anna Nalick

The entire Dakota Suite Catalogue is available via i-Tunes USA - head on over and download away. For more information please visit http://www.myspace.com/dakotasuite

New 2008 PSR Compilation / Meet A.M. Vibe

We've been busy putting together what promises to be another stellar compilation of PSR artists as well PSR friends. At press time the collection is yet to be titled, but look for appearances from some great bands:

International Jetsetters (members of The Jesus & Mary Chain), A.M. Vibe (from San Diego, CA), John Moore (Black Box Recorder, JAMC), Color Filter (Japan) featuring Linda Draper, The Loose Salute (members of Mojave 3), Michael Barrett (Essex Green, The Ladybug Transitor), Asteroid No. 4 (Rainbow Quartz), and a slew of others.

Want a glimpse of one of the ace artists? Meet A.M. Vibe from San Diego, CA - with their fine blend of fuzzy guitars, nice driving drum beat, and topped off with sweet female vocals. Music fan/journalist Dave Cromwell writes a semi-exclusive review for Planting Seeds - its for the band's latest LP "Capricorno" - read the article here. For more information on A.M. Vibe, please visit http://www.myspace.com/amvibe

PSR BRIEFS:
Look for another update in the next day or so with a cool wrap up of The Voyces, Linda Draper James Madison University show from January 19th. We'll see what photos from the event we can put up. More release news also on the way....you good folks?

Above Photos: Dakota Suite courtesy of Chris Hoosen/Dakota Suite; A.M. Vibe courtesy of A.M. Vibe ©2008 Planting Seeds Records Archives

January 10, 2008

Linda Draper and 2008 so far...

You can now revisit Linda Draper's "Keepsake" Summer 2007 Tour. For those of you who missed out, Linda made her debut on the West Coast with a two week trek which included live in-studio radio performances, as well as various shows from San Diego to Olympia. Check out some great live performances: Los Angeles, CA - "Cell Phone" and "Full Moon"(The Tangier), Portland, OR - "How Long" and "Shine"(Mississippi Studios) and Olympia, WA - "Flower Lady"(Le Voyeur Café). View a few clips over at youtube.com

In more "Keepsake" news, Linda's critically acclaimed fifth LP received honorable mention via online magazine Delusions Of Adequacy (DOA) for their Best of 2007 list, which included releases from Crowded House, The Clientele, Matt Pond PA, Architecture In Helsinki, Air, and Peter Bjorn and John among others.

On Friday January 11, 2008 the UK's Shifty Disco Records will release via their digital singles club, Linda's "Traces Of" (which has become a college/indie radio hit around the world) - it'll be her first UK release - you can subscribe to the singles club here

In early 2008 you can also look for the release of Linda's third single "How Long" taken from "Keepsake". The digital only single will feature a trio of live in-studio performances recorded at KFJC radio in Los Altos, CA during her June 2007 tour.

The Voyces Tops in 2007!

The Voyces released their critically acclaimed smash "Kissing Like It's Love" in 2007 - which to no surprise also wound up on a few "Best of 2007" lists. "Kissing Like it's Love" is featured on the latest Indie Launchpad podcast #83, best of 2007 Part 1. Check out the podcast here.

You can also find the LP at #8 on Music blog Shake Your Fist's Top 20 LPs of 2007 - read the cool write up here

The band is also putting the finishing touches on their 1st Digital EP for 2008, which also happens to be the second single from "Kissing Like It's Love" - "Top Of My Lungs" which features unreleased studio b-sides + live in-studio radio performances from their Fall West Coast tour. More news on this release shortly.

Jesus And Mary Chain Unveil New Tracks

The question was recently asked: "Are there any plans for a new Freeheat release?" - well the simple answer being "No" - especially with the Mary Chain edging ever so close to releasing their first LP in 10 years. You can now get a glimpse of new music via the Jesus And Mary Chain's myspace.com. Three new tracks in demo/rough mix form. Listen to Jim's "War On Peace"; William's "Boiling Over" and "Cookies". While you're in the Mary Chain mood, head on over to William's myspace which includes new photos and stuff. The wait is almost over! Listen

PSR BRIEFS

The Tamborines have reported that they are currently recording in the studio and are set to release another single "31st Floor" b/w "CWB"...more news as we get it

Check the archive for past news.