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December 16, 2009

Linda Draper Releases "Pushing Up The Day" Digital EP

Linda Draper releases her next EP "Pushing Up The Day" (PSR-063) on January 26, 2010. It will be an exclusive digital EP containing some great alternate takes from her critically acclaimed LP "Bridge And Tunnel". The digital release will also contains three new compositions, some of which you may have heard from some of Linda's recent live performances. Here is the complete track listing:

"Pushing Up The Day" (PSR-063)

1:: Pushing Up The Day (Single Version)*
2:: So Long **
3:: Sleepwalkers (Live, KFJC Radio) +
4:: Pedestal **
5:: Bridge And Tunnel (Alternate Version)*
6:: Pushing Up The Day (Early Version)++

Produced By * Brad Albetta; **Major Matt; ++Joe Kelly; + Courtesy of KFJC Radio, Los Altos Hills, CA
Linda Draper: Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Rob Woodcock: Upright Bass
Anders Griffen: Drums
Brad Albetta: Keyboards
Cover Artwork/Photo By Rob Dobbs

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

CHRISTMAS UNDERGROUND - bumbleBEAR + PSR's ace 20+ track Christmas comp see's it's re-release in digital form as a FREE DOWNLOAD via Jimmy Hughes (Elf Power) recently formed THE FREE LABEL. You can download the whole comp at: http://fairmountfair.com/bumbleBEAR/ you can download the fab single "Blue Christmas" from PAULA KELLEY herefrom the comp

THE LOVETONES continue recording their new as-yet titled new LP due out in 2010.. Also the band is set to play the COBRAM FESTIVAL in Australia on February 6, 2010 - check http://www.myspace.com/toppubcobram for more information. They've just released their new press photos...check the new photos here

THE VOYCES latest LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" is voted one of the best albums of 2009 over at Hyperbolium. Check out who else made their list: http://www.hyperbolium.com/2009/12/11/favorite-albums-of-2009

December 1, 2009

New Linda Draper Video & "Bridge And Tunnel" CD Review

In promotion of the long awaited Odetta tribute - "Beautiful Star: The Songs Of Odetta" - a cool short video clip has been released for Linda's great reading of "Sail Away Ladies". The video is directed and produced by Anika Mottershaw & Alan Pedder. You view the clip at youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAk_Vz5oLu8

Linda Draper's sixth LP "Bridge And Tunnel continues to get rave reviews, you can read the latest from popular indie music mag DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY - check it out : http://www.adequacy.net/2009/11/linda-draper-bridge-and-tunnel/

Look for next update with new EP official release date...

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE LOVETONES latest LP "Dimensions" continues on with more great reviews - the latest appears in ALL MUSIC GUIDE...read on at: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wvfexztkldae

November 25, 2009

Pinkie Returns With New LP "Dreams, They'd Be There Too"

It's been a little bit since Pinkie's critically acclaimed "Sharon Fussy" - released via PSR + Spain's Mushroom Pillow Records in 2005. Most recently Alex Sharkey gave us the cool digital only EP "One More Minute With You" (PSR053) in early 2009. Now Pinkie is back with a new LP due out for release in 2010. Look for more heartbreaking indie pop from this Sarah Records alum (see the ace band BRIGHTER - who released some great pop records in the late 80's and 90's). Read Alex's blog entry on the LP over at the official myspace page -

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

BEN LURIE - JAMC/Freeheat alum Ben Lurie is back with new music - all of which you can hear three tracks via his brand new myspace page...check it: www.myspace.com/benlurie

LINDA DRAPER - Recently appeared on NYC's WBAI show "Radio Unnameable" hosted by legendary DJ Bob Fass...She performed live some great tracks - Dylan's "A Hard Rains Gonna Fall"; also two tracks from her upcoming single "Pushing Up The Day"/"So Long" along with three tracks from Bridge and Tunnel ("Sharks And Royalty", "Time Will Tell" and "Broken Eggshell"). Along with these ace performances she talked with Bob Fass about her start in music and much more...listen to the archived show here: http://archive.wbai.org/

You can also read a cool little write up on the "Beautiful Star" Odetta tribute over at Pitchfork - http://pitchfork.com/news/37176-news-in-brief-pablove-foundation-odetta-dukes-of-stratosphear-tristeza/

THE VOYCES - had a cool feature on CA radio station KRLY - 11/20/09: A look inside The Voyces "Let Me Die In Southern California." Listen to the entire show here....you can also read a new interview with Brian Wurschum over at Salacious Sound - November 20, 2009 - for more info please visit www.thevoyces.net. The band will also be featured on syndicated radio program COAST TO COAST AM with George Noory on 12.06.09 its on over 500 stations nationwide. For a complete station list in your area visit: http://www.coasttocoastam.com/affiliates.

THE TAMBORINES - a quick update on what's happening in The Tamborines' world.The band has confirmed they have officially finished recording the debut album and will be posting more songs up on the net soon ( new songs on myspace soon, etc...). In more Tambos news, their next show 11/28/09 in London at Reverence @ ICA w/ The Pains of Being Pure At Heart + Ringo Deathstarr is sold out...but for those with tix please arrive early to catch the bands 8PM set.

November 17, 2009

Linda Draper Returns To DJ Bob Fass's Radio Unnameable Show

Listen to Linda Draper as she makes a return appearance on WBAI Radio 99.5 FM
NYC Radio Unnameable hosted by the legendary DJ BOB FASS - if you're not familiar with this legendary DJ - catch up on some reading at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Fass. Tune in at Midnight - 3AM on 11.19.09 to hear Linda perform her upcoming single "Pushing Up The Day" + the ace new track "So Long" and more! You can stream the show at http://stream.wbai.org/

MORE LINDA DRAPER NEWS

The Odetta tribute LP "Beautiful Star" is curated by Wears The Trousers magazine
CLICK ON THE PIC (at Left) TO GO TO THE WEARS THE TROUSERS RECORDS WEBSHOP

Even More Linda Draper News...

Linda recently played the intimate/dimly lit NYC venue The National Underground on 11.12.09 - unveiling some fantastic new tracks due for release on her upcoming digital EP "Pushing Up The Day" (PSR063 - due out in January 2010 -release date moved from December '09). Also included in the set was a great reading of the traditional folk song "I"ll Fly Away". For this show she was accompanied by John Pizzuto (from Brooklyn based band Thursday Night Allstars) on drums.

SETLIST:
Time Will Tell/Glass Palace/Fall/Sleepwalkers/So Long/Pushing Up The Day/Close Enough/Sharks & Royalty/I'll Fly Away

November 11, 2009

PSR Gig Alerts

November begins with a trio of Planting Seeds artists hitting the stage. On Thursday November 12th Linda Draper makes her debut performance at NYC venue The National Underground in support of THURSDAY NIGHT ALL STARS. Here's the details:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 8PM
NATIONAL UNDERGROUND (Downstairs) 159 E. Houston Between Allen and Eldridge http://www.thenationalunderground.com/ .

On Friday November 13th Mark Crozer (JAMC/International Jetsetters) performs with his other project Chambers Of The Heart in Oxford, UK at the Wheatsheaf...indie psyche noise rock...for more information on the show please visit www.myspace.com/markcrozerspace

San Diego, CA's A.M. Vibe returns to the live stage with a support for Exene Cervenka at Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub - Carlsbad, CA - showtime is at 8PM - you can grab more info on the show at myspace.com/amvibe

MORE PSR NEWS

THE TAMBORINES - have a slew of shows on the horizon...they are also in search of a new drummer...for full details on these shows please visit www.myspace.com/thetamborines

THE VOYCES - Brian Wurschum will once again guest DJ at KRLY 99.1 FM on Thurs. November 12th - 8-10PM (PST)...spinning some of his faves! listen in!

PINKIE - continues work on the new LP - "Lush" which hopes to see the light of day in early 2010...more info soon...in more Pinkie related news, Alex Sharkey also has been busy at work on another project - ANGEL DYNAMITE (RIYL: Saint Etienne, Phil Spector, 60's pop etc)...more news soon...

October 30, 2009

Linda Draper Back With Two New Releases

Linda Draper is back with two releases due out before years end. Out on November 30th is the long awaited tribute to folk legend Odetta Holmes, titled "Beautiful Star" (Wears The Trousers, UK) - featuring Linda's take on "Sail Away Ladies". The collection also features Marissa Nadler, Liz Durrett, Sandy Dillon and more! All profits from sales of the album will be split evenly between two charities chosen by Wears The Trousers in recognition of their incredible work on behalf of women.

The Fawcett Society (www.fawcettsociety.org.uk) is the UK’s leading organisation campaigning for equality between women and men, making real differences in women’s lives by creating awareness, leading debate and driving change. The Women’s Resource Centre (www.wrc.org.uk) works to bring women’s organisations together, helping them to be more effective and sustainable. The release will be available via digital download and limited edition CD. For some sweet sounds and more info please check out: www.myspace.com/songsofodetta

In more Linda Draper news - Linda is gearing up for her next single/EP release - "Pushing Up The Day" (PSR063) due out December 2009. which will contain previously unreleased gems - "Bridge And Tunnel (Alternate Mix)", "Pushing Up The Day (Early Version)" along with few other surprises! Look for more information shortly on this release. It will be made available via exclusive digital download. In meantime check out the EP's cover art by Hollywood art director Rob Dobbs.

MORE PSR NEWS

ASTROPOP 3 - On 10.24.09 AP3 gathered for what could possibly be the band's last live performance. For the occasion two sets of past line-ups including the very first one featuring PSR's William Hickey (Bass) and Neil DelParto (Drums) rumbled through the band's 1995-2001 output while Wendell Nicholes (Drums) and Ciester Parilla (Bass) rocked through Dan V's 2001-2004 (with a few new songs thrown in) catalogue.

Opening Set: (Dan, William, Neil)
Wrong / Enemy / So Happy / Angel Like / You're The One / Stellar Lights / Betrayed / She's Leaving / Cheer Up / Beautiful Girl / Lost In A Dream / Stupid / China Doll / Pretty Pillows / Little Tiny Raindrops

Closing Set: (Dan, Ciester, Wendell)
Let It Go/ Forget Tomorrow / Fall Back Down / Nothing Without You / Runaway / Anything / Cubicles / Phoenix Supersonic / Our Forgotten Yesterdays

THE VOYCES - Brian Wurschum will be guest DJ at KRLY 99.1 FM on Thurs. 10.29.09...8-10PM (PST)...spinning some of his faves! listen in!

THE LOVETONES - Matt Tow has confirmed the band has begun recording their 5th LP for a release in 2010. Talks of USA live dates are rumored for 2010 as well. Matt has also confirmed the LOVETONES page via FACEBOOK...check it out here

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS - Mark Crozer continues work on the mixing of the "California" EP...currently mixing the Loz Colbert track "Painter"...more soon...

October 15, 2009

The Voyces Latest Interview

The Voyces continue their streak of critical acclaim with the release of "Let Me Die In Southern California". Brian Wurschum talks with music site ROCKSELLOUT about the new LP, Jude Kastle on lead vocals. Wurschum also confirms live dates are in the works and lots more. You can read the entire interview here: http://www.rocksellout.com/home/2009/10/9/the-voyces-brian-wurschum-the-mastermind-behind-a-masterpiec.html. You can also check out some new Voyces fan mail - raves from the fans about the new LP - it's all via the bands website - www.thevoyces.net

LINDA DRAPER NEWS

Linda's latest LP gets rave reveiws from UK press PENNYBLACK MUSIC - "chilled-out...gentle, beautiful folk...fragile...as soft as an early spring day." - Anthony Strutt

In more Linda Draper news, "Bridge And Tunnel" is placed on LUCID CULTURE'S TOP 50 LPs of 2009...here's info from the site:

"...a sneak peek of what to expect when we finalize this at the end of the year – it won’t be official til the last week of December. Considering that there is always a rush of new albums right around the start of the holiday season, there’ll be some additions and some sad deletions here – what you see here as/of September is probably about 60% of what’ll be on the final list." Here's to "Bridge And Tunnel" making the years final list, which also happens to include one PSR's fave bands, THE CHURCH and their LP "Untitled #23" and more...

October 2, 2009

The Tamborines Back With New Shows + New EP

The Tamborines are back with a set of new shows - along with their support show for US indie darlings The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart in late November ,they will be on the bill for an October 6th show at The Buffalo Bar in London - it's in celebration for The Raveonettes (who will also be DJing that night) LP Launch. Here is the the Line-Up: THE TAMBORINES (live) + BLUE ON BLUE (live) + The Raveonettes (DJ set) + Hatcham Social (DJ set) + Princess Julia & Hanna Hanra (DJ Set) + DDJY (DJ set) The Place: LONDON HIGHBURY BUFFALO BAR (259 Upper Street, London N1 1RU. Tel: 020 7359 6191) The Stardate: TUESDAY OCTOBER 6TH 2009 Doors: 8.00pm - . Tickets: £5.00

In more Tamborines news, the band is finishng up mixing on the as yet titled new single. The UK vinyl only release will contain two tracks, while the US version will contain three. Look for new news shortly.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE VOYCES 2nd LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" (PSRCD-062) is OUT NOW on Planting Seeds Records - check out the latest review: http://www.hyperbolium.com/2009/09/29/the-voyces-let-me-die-in-southern-california/

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS have added a new live date: 10.08.09 @ Inn On The Green (8th Annual Indie Music Video Fest + Live Performance) - London, UK...work also continues on the "California" EP.

FREEHEAT/JESUS AND MARY CHAIN bassist/guitarist Ben Lurie has confirmed he is working on new music - all of which will be posted via myspace.com shortly...more news as we get it.

September 23, 2009

Linda Draper Back With New Comp Appearance + New Demos

Linda Draper is set to release a new track - which she debuted on her "Bridge And Tunnel 2009 Summer Tour". "Sleepwalkers" was recorded live at KFJC Radio in Los Altos, CA on June 16, 2009 - it'll appear on the stations yearly benefit CD "Live From the Devil’s Triangle Volume 12", which feature bands that have played at KFJC.

TRACK CREDITS:

Linda Draper: guitar and voice

Robert Woodcock: bass

Live in the KFJC Pit 06.16.2009

More information coming on how to obtain a copy of the release.

In more Linda Draper news, stop by Linda's myspace (www.myspace.com/lindadraper) for a listen... two of her latest demos are up: "Sleepwalkers" (see above for live KFJC version) and "Glass Palace" - both tracks have elements of Draper's earlier works - ie: "Ricochet" and "Snow White Trash Girl".

Linda will also be releasing her next single "Pushing Up The Day" from the critically acclaimed LP "Bridge And Tunnel"- which includes several previously unreleased tracks. Look for the release before years end.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE VOYCES are set to release their 2nd LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" (PSRCD-062) on Planting Seeds Records, due out September 28th. Featuring the lead single - the self-titled track +"You Can Never Know", It Never Just Goes", "It Whispers" - 11 tracks in all. The LP is distributed via DARLA.

THE LOVETONES -will be appearing in an episode for a new TV sitcom "I ROCK" on ABC (AUS) it will be airing early next year...more: http://www.myspace.com/thelovetones. Matt Tow will also have a few speaking parts in the same episode.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS are currently recording guitars tracks for their forthcoming 2nd release "California". Meanwhile, Loz and his fellow Mary Chain alumni continue work on JOHN MOORE ROCK N ROLL TRIO - hear and see them at http://www.myspace.com/johnmoorerockandrolltrio

THE TAMBORINES - have more news about the release of their new single + recording of their debut full length LP...read more here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=35598574&blogId=510607531

September 13, 2009

New PSR Live Dates

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE TAMBORINES - have announced new live dates, which includes the 11/28/09 show with THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART & RINGO DEATH STARR @ICA in London UK. You can get more info on any breaking dates at myspace.com/thetamborines.

LINDA DRAPER - is also adding more new dates in support of her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" - her latest date is on 11/12/2009 at 8:00 PM at The National Underground 159 E. Houston St., New York, New York 10002. For more information please visit: http://www.myspace.com/thenationalunderground. More dates as they surface.

September 3, 2009

PSR News Briefs

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS - IJs/JAMC drummer (and ex RIDE Drummer) Loz Colbert will be drumming as part of another former JAMC/Black Box Recorder super group - along with ex LUSH/and current Mary Chain bassist Phil King - all part of The John Moore Rock And Roll Trio --- also accompanied by the honeyed tones of The Loose Moorelles - Miss... Laura Barton and Miss Cecilia Fage - its all at the Heavenly Social on Monday 7th September. You are all invited to the bop - and it's free.

In more IJ's related news...Mark Crozer's new project CHAMBERS OF THE HEART will be making their next live appearance on September 10th at 8:30PM @ The Cellar in Oxford, UK.

August 29, 2009

The Voyces Latest Already Critics Favorite

The Voyces latest release "Let Me Die In Southern California" (PSRCD-062) is already receiving some critical praise from around the way. Check out some of the latest words:

"The Voyces channel the sunny melodies and relaxed atmospheres of Matthew Sweet, Fleetwood Mac, and The Beach Boys living in the dense metropolis..." - The Buddha Den

"lyrics about desert winds and Highway 101 make me smile...a mix of gentle rock with a dash of country, blended smooth with folk sensibilities." - SPEED OF DARK

"it’s undeniably catchy, with a hummable tune...a classic in the vein of “California Dreaming,” complete with beautiful harmonies and visions of the sun setting over PCH..." - LICORICE PIZZA

"sun kissed harmonies and double guitar solos " - GLORIOUS NOISE

The LP is due out September 28th worldwide (distributed via DARLA) but is available now exclusively at the band's website : www.thevoyces.net .

LINDA DRAPER NEWS

Linda Draper has confirmed another new live date: She will make her first appearance at NYC's MERCURY LOUNGE on Monday September 7, 2009 in support of fellow NYC band and fellow Fanatic PR artist GLADSHOT. Showtime is set for 7:30PM. Come out and celebrate Labor Day with some NICE SOUNDS. For complete details please visit www.lindadraper.net as well as the venue website: http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/3503. Linda has also confirmed she is working on more new dates to be announced for the later part of the year. You can pick up her fabulous new LP "BRIDGE AND TUNNEL" (PSRCD-059) right here via the PSR SHOP.

In more Linda Draper news - These details still being confirmed - as previously reported Linda will be making a couple of compilation appearances. Due out shortly is the CLEAN AIR CLEAR STARS/APOLLO AUDIO/PLANTING SEEDS benefit digital comp that should feature "I Will" (Early Version) produced by Joe Kelly and previously unreleased.

also....Please everyone wish LINDA DRAPER a **HAPPY BIRTHDAY** >> August 29th!

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS - Mark Crozer has been busy...he continues work on not only the IJs new EP "California" but also his solo LP...now he is working with his other project CHAMBERS OF THE HEART, which now has a new myspace page which you can check out: http://www.myspace.com/chambersoftheheartoxford. More news soon on IJ's EP + Mark Crozer solo LP.

THE TAMBORINES split 7" single with Seattle's BLACK NITE CRASH is finally out - please do order direct from our friends at CUSTOM MADE MUSIC: www.custommademusicva.com. The band is also readying their debut LP to be released in early 2010. In the meantime you can download a free DEMO EP at: http://www.last.fm/music/the+Tamborines

THE LOVETONES- a heavy dose of The Lovetones + Lovetones related videos (Drop City) videos have surfaced via YOUTUBE...check out the video for early Lovetones track "Give It All I can" from 2002. You can view more over at: http://www.youtube.com/user/sergeoverkill

PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS - PSR's Neil DelParto recently did a quick 10 question Q&A Session with The Church's STEVE KILBEY...you can check it out over at http://www.parasitesandsycophants.com/2009/08/24/interview-with-the-church/. Along with the quick Q&A with THE CHURCH - Neil also got to meet and chat with THE BEATLES famous animator (Yellow Submarine +60's The Beatles Cartoon > along with other timeless shows: Smurfs, Flintstones, Scooby Doo etc.) RON CAMPBELL as part of the ROCK ART SHOW (If it hits your town...I recommend checking it out)- who shared many great stories about the cartoon + The John Lennon's take on it all...good stories....thanks Ron! For more info on RON CAMPBELL: http://www.beatlescartoon.com/rcampbell.html

August 14, 2009

PSR News Briefs

NEW PSR ARTISTS LIVE DATES

A trio of new live dates have been announced: mark your calendars:
THE TAMBORINES:
08.29.09 London, UK @ Queen of Hoxton
09.25.09 London, UK @ Wilmington Arms

LINDA DRAPER
10.12.09 New York, NY @ Googies Lounge(Upstairs from The Living Room) w/ The Parson Red Heads

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS played a fabulous set at the Halesworth GIG IN THE PARK fest opening for former SQUEEZE frontman GLEN TILBROOK. In more IJ's news, as previously reported - the band's promo clip for INSIDE OUT can be screened as part of the 2009 INDIE MUSIC VIDEO FESTIVAL. You can catch it in Oxford, UK on 8.16.09; Los Angeles, CA on 8.20.09; a New York screening is still TBA. For complete venue and time details please visit: http://www.imvf.com/schedule.html

THE VOYCES latest LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" (PSRCD-062) is out NOW exclusively via the band's website www.thevoyces.net. It will see it's it's worldwide release on September 28.

FONDA - PSR alum Fonda have announced details for their long awaited new LP. You can download the track "Summertime Flight" for ***FREE*** from this link http://tinyurl.com/lptrpa

LINDA DRAPER - has another fabulous review for the "Bridge &Tunnel" LP at LUCID CULTURE. A blog entry about LINDA DRAPER'S California photoshoot in JUNE '09 is up over at: http://matthainesphotography.com/photoblog/archives/861

THE LOVETONES latest LP continues with more critical praise...DAGGER (08.10.09 Reviews) and a fab write up in WONKAVISION MAGAZINE.

July 31, 2009

The Tamborines + Jetsetters Set For Two Must See August Shows

Two UK PSR bands are coming off two very great shows in the past month. The Tamborines played their first show after a short hiatus with their new drummer Mark Gooderham - in London @ The 100 CLUB - to a very energized crowd; International Jetsetters returned for a triumphant show at Oxford's Jericho Tavern and showcased new cuts from their upcoming "California" EP.

Well, this week you'll be able to catch them both in action again. International Jetsetters will be playing at the 2009 GIG IN THE PARK playing alongside SQUEEZE's Glen Tilbrook on the mainstage at 6:15PM on Saturday August 8. Follow this link to BUY TIX : http://www.giginthepark.co.uk/tickets.html

The Tamborines will play@ The Secret Knowledge - The Lexington on 8.06.09, London UK w/ THE SEE SEE (you can check out both bands on PSR's ace recent comp V/A BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS (http://www.myspace.com/blueskiesdaisydayscomp) >>> BUY TIX to the show >>>http://www.wegottickets.com/event/54505

In more International Jetsetters News:

MARK CROZER's new side project is called Chambers Of The Heart - Improv/psych/noise band - they will make their debut live appearance on AUGUST 20, 2009 @ THE BULLINGDON in Oxford, UK. Please visit www.myspace.com/markcrozerspace.

Meanwhile, Bert Audubert and Fi McFall continue work on their side project WELCOME TO PEEPWORLD - their track "Everywhere" will be featured in an upcoming indie film as well as a benefit compilation - complete details as they are confirmed.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE TAMBORINES are now on twitter...www.twitter.com/thetamborines...FOLLOW 'EM!

THE VOYCES' Brian Wurcshum is interviewed via fan blog RELATE TO ME discussing the new LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" >> Read it: http://thevoyces.blogspot.com/2009/07/with-release-of-long-awaited-let-me-die.html

THE LOVETONES' Matt Sigley will contribute to the latest PSR benefit comp in the making - his band THE DAYTIME FREQUENCY will be providing a previously unreleased track. Along with work in The Lovetones + Drop City, Sigley has contributed to PSR faves The Earthmen among other great bands.

PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS is now one of the ADMINS along with music historian IAN COOKE, for the RICKY "RICKY" NELSON FACEBOOK page...please visit and "BECOME A FAN". The site will be updated frequently with also include some good information: news on the upcoming digital only Volume 2 of the recent PSR comp "Easy To Be Free: The Songs Of Rick Nelson" (PSRCD-046)

July 22, 2009

Linda Draper Announces New Show Date

Although it's not til December, Linda Draper has confirmed a new show date with others to follow starting in September. Her December performance will be on December 21, 2009 at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY - as part of the Brooklyn Songwriter’s Exchange, hosted by Rebecca Pronsky. You can get more information on the event at: http://www.myspace.com/songwritersexchange.

In more Linda Draper news:
Linda has recently contributed a track to the upcoming ODETTA TRIBUTE CD which is now slated for a late 2009 release. She will also be contributing to a new digital exclusive compilation in support of Global Inheritance. More information on this release due out shortly.

Bridge and Tunnel continues with more rave reviews, read the latest from Feminist Review

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE VOYCES will be releasing their new LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" (PSRCD-062) exclusively on their website on August 9, 2009. It will be available worldwide via Darla Distribution on September 28, 2009. Visit www.thevoyces.net for more details!

A.M. VIBE- will be making available a pr eviously unreleased track "Life On Mars" on an upcoming benefit compilation. More information is soon to follow. The band also recently played to a packed house at their July 18, 2009 @ Hensleys Flying Elephant.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS' Mark Crozer continues to ready his first solo release in a few years. He is also working on mixes for his track "To Get To You" which will be included on a new benefit digital compilation - more news will surface shortly on this release. Mark is also at work with the rest of the Jetsetters on their new EP "California".

THE LOVETONES' live video for "Journeyman" (Los Angeles) is featured in music blog THE DUMBING OF AMERICA - http://thedumbingofamerica. They are also featured in the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD website with their live version of "Love And Redemption" -check it here: http://media.smh.com.au/the-lovetones--love--redemption-635856.html

July 13, 2009

The Voyces Are Back!

The Voyces are back with their follow up to 2007's critically acclaimed "Kissing Like It's Love" (PSRCD-049) - "Let Me Die In Southern California" (PSRCD-062) is 12 tracks of more great timeless pop from Brian Wurschum & CO. The LP will drop in late August/early September 2009 and is produced by Bruce Driscoll + Brian Wurschum - it will be available via CD + Digital Download. For more track samples please visit the band at www.thevoyces.net

Track Listing:

1:: Gold Wine
2:: Let Me Die In Southern California
3:: King Of Castle
4:: If I Am Not Your Everything
5:: Baby I'm Not Anything
6:: Finest Hour
7:: La Lomita
8:: You Can Never Know
9:: The Speed Of Fear
10::It Never Just Goes
11::And The Trickling Sun
12:: Whispers

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

LINDA DRAPER's sixth studio LP continues to get more critical acclaim...here are the latest:

" the music and voice take center stage, simple and direct... Draper is all about substance...genius..." - ROCK AND REPRISE

"...stands head and shoulders above what I considered “folk” these days... BRIDGE AND TUNNEL is the best record yet..." - DAGGER (June 6, 2009)

And here's the full review from THE BIG TAKEOVER:

It would be easy to fly the folk flag over singer/songwriter LINDA DRAPER‘s music. But that would belie her associations with such outsider artists as KRAMER or stage-mates like REGINA SPEKTOR and KIMYA DAWSON. Her quiet meditations on life in the 21st century may involve more acoustic guitars than electronic geegaws, but this ain’t JOAN BAEZ or even CHRISTINE LAVIN. Draper’s songs push her thoughts and feelings outside arbitrary comfort zones, while she and producer BRAD ALBETTA add just the right touches of organ or drums to keep things interesting without distraction. All of which is merely a fancy way of saying that “Broken Eggshell,” “Pushing Up the Day” and the title track are difficult to resist. Kudos also to the overdubbed a cappella take on the ROLLING STONES‘ “Mother’s Little Helper,” a choice that says a lot about Draper’s tastes and attitude. - Mike Tolbert

Also a review of Bridge and Tunnel will be published July 16th at Feminist Review (http://www.feministreview.org/)

A.M. VIBE- Lisah Nicholson has confirmed the band will be auditioning for a second guitarist or keyboardist - interested parties should email at: myspace.com/amvibe or at amvibe@mac.com - meanwhile the band will be appearing at Hensleys Flying Elephant Pub in Carlsbad, CA on July 18th -- be there!

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS continue work on their latest release "California" with initial mixes by Mark Gardener (Ride). The IJs music video for "Inside Out" will be part of the 8th annual Indie Music Video Festival - Vancouver, Victoria, Winnepeg, St. Catherines, Los Angeles, and beyond. The fest will also include videos from NEKO CASE, HAYDEN, D.O.A. etc. The event will take place July 21st @ 10PM. For more information please visit: http://imvf.com/.

THE TAMBORINES in celebration of their July 21st show at THE 100 CLUB are making available tracks via their facebook page/myspace page...good stuff to get - don't delay...

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS has been getting some much needed attention via some cool publications: LOSING TODAY(UK) read the review here: http://www.losingtoday.com/tales.php?id=284; THE BIG TAKEOVER: http://www.bigtakeover.com/reviews/various-artists-blue-skies-daisy-days-planting-seeds
a different review also appears in the BIG TAKE OVER print edition ( issue #64, The Decemberist on the cover - out now of newsstands)

THE LOVETONES entire "Dimensions" LP is now available for stream at APOLLO AUDIO along with a slew of other great records...look for more in the near future!

THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN / FREEHEAT - Rob Dobbs has sent word that a short video montage/documentary has surfaced from the NICK SANDERSON (JAMC/FREEHEAT/EARL BRUTUS etc) "TRAIN DRIVER IN EYELINER" TRIBUTE SHOW October 27, 2008 - features live clips from Black Box Recorder, The Jesus and Mary Chain and British Sea Power...JAMC perform: "Sometimes Always" w/ Romi Mori, "Male Wife", and "Come Taste My Mind". View the short version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cghDpXAzOAM and the extended cut: http://blip.tv/file/2312165

July 2, 2009

Tamborines Gearing Up For Return Show

The Tamborines are set for a return after a short hiatus. The band has had some activities as of late - an appearance on the Sonic Cathedral comp, A split 7" single with Seattle band Black Night Crash (on VA's Custom Made Music) and an upcoming show in London on July 21st @ the 100 Club in Lodnon. The bill will also feature: THE RULING CLASS + THE MOLOTOVS + DJS THE SHE SET AND SONIC CATHEDRAL.

In more Tamborines news, along with a confirmation from Lulu of the band's continued recording of their debut LP- they have also added drummer Marc Gooderham, who is also in the London based band Kelman - which incidentally play their final show on August 8th. So we assume to expect even more good news from The Tamborines soon. For more info: www.myspace.com/thetamborines
For more info on the July 21 show check out info at facebook

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE LOVETONES' latest LP continues to get rave reviews - here's the latest write up:

" refreshingly eclectic, bouncing from the British Invasion pop...epic psychedelia....The Lovetones are consummate professionals...a love letter to the era of music that speaks to them the most - 30 Music (June 2009)

A.M. VIBE- Another great review of the band's latest LP "Capricorno" is in and from one of our fave publications - the UK's Pennyblack Music. Read it here: http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=6653

FREEHEAT's Ben Lurie (see also THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN) reveals his guitar gear via GUITARGEEK.COM - check it: http://www.guitargeek.com/rigview/641/

June 18, 2009

International Jetsetters Featured In Nightshift Magazine (UK)

International Jetsetters are featured in the June 2009 issue of Oxford, UK based magazine NIGHTSHIFT. The entire band is interviewed with discussions about their history, influences, Planting Seeds Records, upcoming EP "California" as well as Loz + Marks time in The Jesus And Mary Chain; family, and lots more. You can read the article online at http://nightshift.oxfordmusic.net/. The band is gearing up to release "California" digitally on June 25th via i-Tunes. More info on that shortly. The physical release will be released sometime shortly.

The International Jetsetters have also two shows scheduled this summer. Make it a point to see them on the following dates:

06.25.09 Oxford, UK @ The Jericho Tavern
08.08.09 Halesworth, UK @ Halesworth Fest In The Park

In related news - Please wish IJ's bassist Bert Audubert a belated Happy Birthday - June 14th! CHEERS mate!

Linda Draper Wraps Up West Coast Tour

Linda Draper - wrapped up dates on the west coast with her appearance on bay area station KFJC via Mitch LeMay's Apartment Life show on June 16th. On this tour Linda performed tracks from her latest critically acclaimed LP "Bridge And Tunnel", along with introducing several new songs - "Fall", Sleepwalkers", and "Song For Rebecca" - older classics were also included in the set: "Needlessly", "Traces Of", "Shine" and more. Check out some photos from Linda Draper's shows in Seattle and San Francisco.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE LOVETONES' latest LP continues to get rave reviews - Check out the latest review on The Lovetones' "Dimensons" in PENNYBLACK MUSIC UK - http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=6600

SUNDAY SMOKE KIT - with the recent activity of the band and Scott's continued work on PARASITES AND SYCOPHANTS, we've decided to add the classic track "Passing Shooting Stars" to the media page for your downloading pleasure.

MP3: SUNDAY SMOKE KIT "Passing Shooting Stars"

"Passing Shooting Stars" was originally recorded as new material for Scott's Xavier Pelleuf project. However, with Sunday Smoke Kit in full swing with a new line-up: Scott Meiggs (Vocals, Guitar), Neil DelParto (Drums), Mark Renfro (Bass), and Dan Villanueva (Lead Guitar), the band quickly issued "Passing Shooting Stars" along with two other newly recorded Meiggs' solo cuts and classic SSK tracks: "Los Alamos," "Strange Girl," and "I Know Someone Will." It remains one of the bands consistent releases and received critical acclaim via Dagger, All Music Guide, and Indie Spinzone to name a few.

PHOTO OF THE MOMENT

Brad Davidson (ex The Jesus & Mary Chain), Lisah Nicholson (A.M. Vibe), and
Ben Lurie (The Jesus & Mary Chain/Freeheat) - Hanging out - Solana Beach, CA 6.13.09

Photo credits: International Jetsetters (Fi Mcfall & Loz Colbert) courtesy of Bert Audubert; Linda Draper live in Seattle courtesy of Amelia @ Back Beat Seattle; Linda Draper live at The Make Out Room courtesy of Koi Huynh; Brad Davidson, Lisah Nocholson, & Bel Lurie Photo courtesy of Lisah Nicholson ©2009 PSR Archives

June 12, 2009

Photos From Linda Draper's Los Angeles Shows

Linda Draper continues her West coast tour with stops in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco (with bassist Rob Woodcock). If you were in LA at the start of the tour, you were able to catch her packed shows at Spaceland, Room 5, and The Silverlake Lounge. Special thanks to the great artists Linda had a chance to share the stage with: The Parson Red Heads (Thanks Evan!), Paula Kelley & Aaron Tap (Thanks for playing "Lucie" + "All Request Hour" and the ever-so cool "In The Morning"), and The Old Toy Trains (Thanks Bo!) + The Jubilee Singers and a rockin set from No Horses - all the way from Vancouver, Canada! You may have even caught a glimpse of Linda's set-list on her appearance via cool Fillmore, CA station KRLY 99.1 FM.

In more Linda Draper News::

Linda's "Bridge And Tunnel" CD is one of "The Staff Featured Pick" over at digital outlet Napster - go get the LP!

More press on the LP:

"dark, driving countryfolk title track to the perfect latenight indiefolk radiopop of I Will and Time Will Tell, the rest of Linda Draper’s Bridge and Tunnel is startlingly good — perhaps one of the best albums I’ve heard this year" - COVER LAY DOWN (June 6, 2009)

"charming songcraft. Blessed with a lightness of touch and a touching vulnerability, Linda’s songs are the type to ambush you unawares, gradually, dancing across your auditory cortices in soft ballet shoes until you pay them full attention." - WEARS THE TROUSERS (UK, June 5, 2009)

"She's been compared to Regina Spektor and Kimya Dawson...she's all that and more...like Joni Mitchell...pick any song off Bridge and Tunnel and it's all good..."
- WE HEART MUSIC (JUNE 3, 2009)

A.M. Vibe Rock "Art Around Adams" San Diego, CA

A.M. Vibe - rocked San Diego's ART AROUND ADAMS FESTIVAL with a killer 30 minute set which included the tracks "BMF", "Superstar", "Hold On" and a tribute to friend and JAMC/Freeheat drummer Nick Sanderson and more!

June 3, 2009

Linda Draper On The West Coast

Linda Begins her second West Coast Tour on Thursday June 4th in Los Angeles, CA - playing in support of hot indie act Cotton Jones and The Parson Red Heads. Linda will be playing a slew of dates which will run thru June 16th when she makes a return to bay area station KFJC for an in studio performance. Here are the rest of the dates - be there for whats sure to be some magical shows!

2009 BRIDGE AND TUNNEL WEST COAST TOUR
06/04/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland **
06/05/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Room 5 Lounge $
06/07/09 Fillmore, CA @ KRLY Radio In Studio ##
06/08/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Silverlake Lounge++
06/11/09 Seattle, WA @ Blue Moon Tavern+
06/13/09 Portland, OR @ Chaos Cafe & Parlor
06/14/09 San Francisco, CA@ The Make-Out Room #
06/16/09 Los Altos Hills @ KFJC Radio In studio

** - w/ The Parson Red Heads and Cotton Jones
+ - w/ Gabe Mintz
++ - w/ Old Toy Trains & Jubilee Singers
# - w/ The Corner Laughers and The Orange Peels
## - Stuck On Sound Show Hosted by Ariel
$ - w/Paula Kelley
$$ - Apartment Life Show Hosted by Mitch LeMay

In more Linda Draper News::

You can read SUPER DAVE CROMWELL'S Blog write up of Linda's 5/21/09 NYC CD Release show - complete with photos and set list: http://davecromwellwrites.blogspot.com/2009/05/linda-draper-live-googies-loungethe.html - which included a trio of new songs written by Linda + The classic Odetta tribute track "Sail Away Ladies".

"Bridge And Tunnel" continues more critical praise from the press - read the latest:

"The latest from this singer-songwriter might be her best yet. For the unfamiliar, Draper has a sure sense of melody, but what I like best is her solid rhythmic grounding. Often this comes out in her acoustic guitar, but she never forces a lyric into unwilling music. Another exceptional effort." - AIDING & ABETTING (#308 June 2009)

Also in celebration of Linda's 2009 TOUR we've got a cool FREE MP3!!! Check out Linda Draper's rare performance of Crowded House's "Don't Dream (It's Over)" live at The Rockwood Music Hall, April, 2007

MP3:: Linda Draper "Don't Dream (It's Over) (Live 2007)"

Sunday Smoke Kit...Past and Present...and P&S

Sunday Smoke Kit - one of Planting Seeds Records' original artists - have been an ongoing project from founding PSR guy Scott Meiggs. The band released several LPs in the late 90s/early 2000's - it also featured a couple of line-ups since the 1999-2001 steady live unit of Scott Meiggs (Vocals, Guitar), Neil DelParto (Drums), William Hickey (Bass), Dan Villanueva (Guitar, Vocals), and later Mark Renfro (Bass). Scott continues to record new music as Sunday Smoke Kit - while most of his time in the last few years has been dedicated to writing/traveling for the ultra cool/popular music blog PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS. We've recently unearthed some Sunday Smoke Kit tracks - here are a trio for your downloading pleasure:

MP3:: Sunday Smoke Kit "The Hardest Things Are Often The Simplest To Unwind (Live)"
MP3:: Sunday Smoke Kit "Purple Sage And Golden Bonsai (Live)"

These two tracks were recorded live in Norfolk, VA on 9/14/01 @ Cogans Instant Art via mini disc source (thus the bootleg like quality) - and was usually played in a bit of a medley arrangement but showcases the band's soft acoustic/jangle approach - Scott Meiggs (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar); Neil DelParto (Drums); Mark Renfro (Bass); Dan Villianueva (Lead Guitar)

MP3:: Sunday Smoke Kit "Woman"

"Woman" was recorded in Virginia Beach, VA in 2008. Presented here live in studio - a rehearsal take with scratch/guide vocals - which breaks down at the tracks close - It does capture the more recent line-up of the band and showcases it's more barn burner-country rock sound. Scott Meiggs (Vocals, Guitar); Dave Moore (Lead Guitar, Vocals); Corey Potrafka (Bass); Tristan (Drums).

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE LOVETONES - another clip has surfaced from their May 2009 US TOUR - it's for the track "Wintertime In Hollywood" recorded live in Sacramento, CA @ Old Ironsides on 5/7/09 - check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqEB3-sRxyI

In more Lovetones release news - set for a July 1, 2009 drop date is a fabulous comp from UK label THIRD WAVE COLLECTIVE titled "STRUNG OUT VOLUME ONE" --- It'll feature the NOW CLASSIC track "JOURNEYMAN" and also includes stellar Psychedelic classics from THE BRIAN JONETOWN MASSACRE, A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS, DARKER MY LOVE, CALEXICO, THE HIGH DIALS, CARIBOU, BELLES WILL RING, ASTEROID #4, SCREEN VINYL IMAGE, THE UPSIDEDOWN and more! Check out more info at: http://www.thirdwavecollective.co.uk

A.M. VIBE - is set to rock out at the 2009 Art Around Adams festival in San Diego, CA on 6/6/09 at 3PM - check out the band's myspace for more info. Also - "Capricorno", the band's latest continues to get rave reviews...read the latest:

"This San Diego band has been around for a while now and includes former Red Dye No. 5 vocalist, Lisah Nicholson (who also added guest vocals to a Honeyrider song or two back in the day). I remember hearing a previous record by them but not liking it as much as I like CAPRICORNO. This is driving, catchy dream pop that wavers between upbeat n’ catchy indie pop like Velocity Girl and moodier, shoegazier tracks “Don’t Wanna Stay” and “Lullabye.” I prefer the former but the band excels at both. Then, towards the end of the record they toss in some lovely acoustic tracks, “Black Dogs” and “Sea Song” (both of which are in the Juliana Hatfield vein) Really glad to see that Nicholson and her cronies have carried on as this is a band that definitely needs more attention than they are getting." - DAGGER (June, 2009)

May 26, 2009

International Jetsetters At IPO Liverpool '09

International Jetsetters are set to hit the stage as part of the 2009 International Pop Overthrow Liverpool on MAY 26th at 5:15 PM - The Cavern Pub - their first of two performances - the second will be at 10:15 PM @ The Legendary Cavern Club. This will be their debut performance in Liverpool, England. Expect a slew of tracks from their EP "Heart Is Black" as well as songs from their upcoming "California" EP.

In more International Jetsetters news, the band is featured on the cover of the JUNE 2009 edition of NIGHTSHIFT MAGAZINE (Oxford, UK) - which you will be able to view online here: http://nightshift.oxfordmusic.net/

Linda Draper CD Release Show Recap + Magnet Magazine

On May 21st Linda Draper played to a packed house at Googies Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room) in support of her latest LP "Bridge and Tunnel". Linda with help from her band: Anders Griffen (drums) and Scott Fragala (stand-up bass) breezed through tracks from the LP which included "Broken Eggshell" (View a video clip HERE courtesy of Super Dave Cromwell), "Sharks And Royalty", "Time Will Tell", "Pushing Up The Day", "Bridge And Tunnel" among others. Draper also included a slew of new material - in particular her reading of the classic Odetta track "Sail Away Lady" which will be released this Summer via UK Magazine Wears The Trouser.

Next up: Linda will kickoff her mini West Coast Tour on June 4th playing in support of Cotton Jones & The Parson Red Heads - You can pick up advance tickets at TICKETWEB (TICKETMASTER). Linda's June 8th show @ Silverlake Lounge is also available for advance purchase - pick tickets up via IN TICKETING.

The music press worldwide continues to praise Linda Draper's latest effort - her latest single "Sharks And Royalty" is featured in MAGNET MAGAZINE's MP3 At 3 Spotlight. Read more: http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2009/05/24/mp3-at-3pm-linda-draper/

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

THE LOVETONES - a few clips have been posted via youtube of the band's JUNE 15th Los Angeles, CA performance at the REDWOOD BAR. Video Cips courtesy of Gabriel Rivera. Check out the tracks:

INTRO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu2Cq1beCcA&feature=related
MANTRA : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1R-uQJp-s4&feature=related
WINTERTIME IN HOLLYWOOD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r3RvG7Et3U

JOURNEYMAN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADQFcgByJIg
LOVE AND REDEMPTION: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfrjs551PQY

May 20, 2009

Linda Draper At Googies/The Living Room For CD Release Show!

Linda Draper is getting set to hit the road in support of her latest release "Bridge And Tunnel" - her first order of business is her long awaited Googie's Lounge Performance on Thursday night...Linda dropped us a special message - read on:

Hello?

This Thursday, May 21st, at GOOGIE'S LOUNGE (upstairs from the Living Room) I will be celebrating the release of my latest CD, BRIDGE AND TUNNEL ~ out now on PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS! New review at http://www.lefthip.com/albums/1205

Joining me will be the amazing ANDERS GRIFFEN (Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey Lewis, etc.) on drums (he is also on the new album) and the extraordinary SCOTT FRAGALA on the upright bass. I have been playing guitar & writing songs half my life now, and this is my first ever "full band" show...and...we will be unveiling some new songs that are not even recorded yet! There *may* even be a harmonica involved...

THURSDAY, MAY 21st @ GOOGIE'S LOUNGE (Upstairs from the LIVING ROOM)
154 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002

7:30-Carl Creighton
www.myspace.com/carlcreighton

8:15 - Josh Bloom
www.myspace.com/joshbloomsongs

8:30 - Linda Draper
**Feat. Anders Griffen on drums and Scott Fragala on bass** www.myspace.com/lindadraper

9:30 - Kim Garrison
www.myspace.com/kimgarrison

I was interviewed at Pop Dose - read all about it:
http://popdose.com/jesus-of-cool-singersongwriter-linda-draper-seeks-a-bridge-and-tunnel-crowd/

Would love to see you there!

xo,
Linda
www.lindadraper.net
www.plantingseedsrecords.com

In more Linda Draper news, you can read a great interview with Linda over at THE RED ALERT - she discusses "Antifolk", "Mothers Little Helper" and lots lots more! Read it: http://www.theredalert.com/features/draper.php

And yes, the press continues to rave about Linda's "Bridge & Tunnel" read it here over at LEFT HIP (Canada): http://lefthip.com/albums/1205

PSR NEWS BRIEFS:

THE LOVETONES receive another critical praise of their latest LP "Dimensions" - check it out:

"a down-under haze to psychedelic pop mindful of the 1960s...combines one beautifully and intelligently crafted track after another...one of the catchiest jingles heard this year...a timeless sound..." - POPMATTERS (May 19, 2009)

You can also read a fantastic interview with Matthew J Tow over at LAist: http://laist.com/2009/05/14/meet_matt_tow_frontman_of_the_lovet.php

In More Lovetones news - please do visit www.myspace.com/thelovetones & www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic for some cool pics (on each page go to the "pics" section) of the band's May 2009 US Tour.
In meantime, Matt Tow & Co. remain in Los Angeles for work on tracking new songs for an upcoming release - we shall keep you posted.

THE TAMBORINES are back from a little hiatus - Lulu informs us they are working on more tracks from the long delayed LP - they are also back with a live show set for JULY 21st show at the 100 Club in LONDON - a show which also feature the bands THE RULING CLASS and The Koolaid Electric Company.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS - Once again congrats goes out to Mark & Jodi Crozer on the birth of their baby girl RUBY HOLIDAY CROZER. The band will also celebrate with the announcent of two new shows:

06/25/09 Oxord, UK @ The Jericho Tavern
08/08/09 Halesworth, UK @ Halesworth Festival Park w/ Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze) along with many others!

WEBSITE NEWS: You can now download new mp3's from Linda Draper, The Lovetones, International Jetsetters in the media page + at the top left of this page under "Free Music Downloads" - you can also look for more coming to you soon...Sunday Smoke Kit, Gritty Kitty, Pinkie and more...

May 15, 2009

Scenes From The Lovetones West Coast US Tour

The Lovetones continue their US tour with dates on the West Coast...

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

LINDA DRAPER's 3rd PSR release gets more press coverage...read the two latest reviews:

"continues on in lovely fashion with contemporary folk tales and other vignettes...a fuller sound relative to the past...EPIC." - PARASITES AND SYCOPHANTS

"her stripped-down sound is quite enjoyable...one of the best." - THE DAILY NEWS/MC KEESPORT, PA

CONGRATS TO MARK & JODI CROZER on the birth of their baby girl Ruby Holiday Crozer - born at 12:22AM on May 13, 2009

HERMANO DEL NOCHE GONZALEZ III - has returned with these words of wisdom:

"With integrity and consistency your credits are piling up"

More news coming...

May 13, 2009

International Jetsetters New Interview In OxfordScene Magazine (UK)

International Jetsetters are featured in the brand new issue of Oxford Music Scene Magazine (Issue #5 page 24-25) which you can read online at: http://www.vitaloxford.com/musicscene/ - the article is titled "Welcome To The Jetset" and features a great interview with Bert and Fi. The duo discuss releasing their debut EP on an American Label (hey thats us!), Fi's debut performance with The Jesus & Mary Chain, the Oxford music scene, and lots more.

Bert has also confirmed more work on the jetsetters next release titled "California". They have already layed down the majority of the tracks and hope to complete the process shortly.

The band is also gearing up for two performances at the 2009 International Pop Overthrow in Liverpool, England. They will be playing at the Cavern Pub as well as the world famous Cavern Club - here is the show listing:

05/26/09 - Liverpool, England @ The Cavern Pub * (5:15PM)
05/26/09 - Liverpool, England @ The Cavern Club * (10:15PM)

*As part of the 2009 International Pop Overthrow Liverpool

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

BLUE SKIES DAISY DAYS - PSR's latest compilation is out - if you want to hear more tracks from the CD please do visit the CD's very own myspace page at: www.myspace.com/blueskiesdaisydayscomp . You can hear new tracks uploaded from:

1. The Parson Red heads - "Change Your Mind" (Raymond)
2. The See See - "It's True Pt. 1 & 2"
3. Incredible Vickers Brothers - "Blues For Frankie Vallie"
4. The Corner Laughers - "Stonewords"

All amazing tracks! The comp is out now and a portion of the proceeds goes to The Keep-A-Breast Foundation.

THE TAMBORINES - have confirmed they will be on UK radio show DON'T L ET ME GET ME SHOW @ WIRED RADIO
they have been confirmed for the show on Monday May 11th -DON'T FORGET the show is streamed here: http://www.wiredradio.co.uk - 12-2PM!!! (UK time).

LINDA DRAPER - appeared on German Radio via hip show POPSCENE WITH JALAAL - as a quick correction, the show has listed Linda's track as "Algebra" - however, Linda does not have a track titled that - they in fact actually played the lead off track to "Bridge And Tunnel" - "Limbo"

TWITTER - Planting Seeds has joined another social networking site...you can share some of your "tweets" with us at www.twitter.com/psrmusic - see you there!

May 6, 2009

Report: The Lovetones Live: NYC, Brooklyn, & Washington, DC

If you were entertaining the idea of checking out The Lovetones on their current US TOUR in support of their latest PSR release "Dimensions" - MAKE SURE YOU DO IT! The crew at Planting Seeds had the chance to see the band on three of their four dates on the East Coast and were blown away by the band's live set - which included tracks form their current LP - "Dimensions", their 2007 album "Axiom", and 2005's "Meditations". What you'll see is the magic of "24 Strings" from Matt Tow and Rob Campanella; fantastic Bassist/Keyboardist Matt Sigley and the awesome drumming of Nelson Bragg.

The Lovetones played to enthusiastic crowds in NYC (Pianos), Brooklyn (Cameo) and Washington, DC (The Velvet Lounge) - mixing the pure 60's melodic jangle to complete psychedelic trip outs...Check out a cool write up of the band's NYC Pianos show over at DIRTY SEXY KARMA

LOVETONES LIVE QUICK NOTE:

The band have added a new live date - a warm up show for their West Coast leg of the tour - they will be playing tonight (May 6, 2009) in Hollywood, CA @ Three Clubs at 10PM

More fabulous Reviews for THE LOVETONES "Dimensions":

"dreamy pop...runs the bubblegum gamut, from jangly and Stonesy to sweetly wistful." - TIME OUT NEW YORK (Issue #709, May 2009)

"Sweeping, psychedelic pop...a genuine Beatle-esque spirit...evokes an avant-garde spirit reminiscent of early David Bowie...a quintessence of indie rock in all of its free-form psychedelic glory." - Photomaniacal (May 2009)

"gorgeous ’60s-style pop, full of reverb, jangling guitars and hazy vocals in the vein of the Byrds or the Mamas and the Papas." - Listen, Dammit (May, 2009).

LINDA DRAPER: Popdose Interview; More info on Odetta Tribute; New Reviews

Read Linda's latest interview about "Bridge And Tunnel" at Popdose. Linda discusses Music Therapy, Planting Seeds Records, producer Brad Albetta, her upcoming tour and more.

UK magazine Wears The Trousers has released more info on their upcoming tribute album to legendary folk singer Odetta. The compilation features a great collection of artists: Marissa Nadler, Ane Brun, Anaïs Mitchell, Liz Durrett, Ora Cogan, Arborea, Josephine Oniyama, Kelli Ali, Pepi Ginsberg, Linda Draper, Sandy Dillon and more. You can read more and sample at track at the magazine's site.

The first couple of reviews are in on Linda Draper's fantastic new release:

"sweeps you in...what you need to get through in order to reach the other side...the first step towards that trip will be worth it." - The Run-Off Groove (May 2009, #235)

"ultra-appealing and resonant. Top picks: "Limbo," "I Will," "Close Enough," "Last One Standing." (Rating: 5 out of 7) - LMNOP/Babysue (May 2009)

:: Linda's official "Bridge And Tunnel" CD Party will be on May 21st at Googies Lounge - upstairs at The Living Room in NYC- showtime is 8PM

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

A.M. VIBE's debut PSR release continues to get some cool reviews...check out the latest:

"float and jangle with the best of bands like the SUNDAYS...fry amps and daintily scorch the landscape like SLOWDIVE at its shoegaziest. A lovely record." - THE BIG TAKEOVER (May 2009)

"dreamy, girlish vocals that delve into throaty pop-rock. Twinkling keys that could calm you into REM a nice package, simple yet thoughtfully stirring." - NBC San Diego (May 2009)

You can also catch a cool clip of the band's recent performance at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA - performing the track "Everyone's laughing" from the band's debut self-titled LP on Silver Girl Records - check it out via youtube.com Speaking of live, the band has added a new date in support of the LP - May 21st at The Casbah in San Diego, CA

VARIOUS ARTISTS "EASY TO BE FREE: THE SONGS OF RICK NELSON a compilation PSR released a little while back will be back with a volume two of sorts which will contain tracks not available on the CD - it' currently in the planning stages to appear as exclusive digital EP - look for more details coming...in meantime celebrate Rick Nelson's birthday (MAY 8, 1940) by discovering our fine tribute collection which features fine timeless tracks by MARSHALL CRENSHAW, JEFFREY FOSKETT (THE BEACH BOYS, BRIAN WILSON), LINDA DRAPER, THE VOYCES, NIC DALTON (LEMONHEADS), JOHN MCEUEN (NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND), JOHN BELAND (THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS), LIZ DURRETT, and more...Listen to newly added tracks at - www.myspace.com/ricknelsontribute

PSR SHOP - look for the upcoming shop sale - new items will be added shortly...keep checking back

MORE NEWS COMING SHORTLY...The return of Hermano Del Noche Gonzalez III...right?

April 24, 2009

Lovetones Kick Off US Tour May 1st

The Lovetones are set to hit US shores on May 1st with a performance at Piano's in NYC...Matt Tow has released a quick statement via the band's myspace blog:

Hi all,
we're getting ready to head stateside for our tour supporting the release of our new record 'Dimensions'. It's been a couple of years since the band has played in the U.S. and we can't wait to get back. The first show kicks off at Pianos NYC on May 1st and finishes up in L.A May 15th..Joining the band this time around are a couple of extra special guests. We are proud to announce that Rob Campanella (Quarter After, BJM) will be guesting on guitar and Nelson Bragg ( The Brian Wilson Band) on the drums. Together with Matthew Sigley and myself The Lovetones will truely have an international flavour. We have some very special bands playing with us on this tour also, so check out the description of the shows nearest you from our myspace profile..We are looking forward to seeing you all there

Peace
Matthew J Tow
The Lovetones

Another review drops in for THE LOVETONES "Dimensions":

"a glistening batch of nuggets somewhere between the Byrds and '80s Britpop legends the Stone Roses...a time-tripping treat." - The Chicago Tribune

PSR LIVE/TOUR DATES

Several Planting Seeds' Artists will be hitting the road in the next few months in support of their latest releases - please do stop by to check them out when they head to your city!

THE LOVETONES "Dimensions" TOUR
www.myspace.com/thelovetones

05/01/09 - New York, NY @ Piano's $
05/02/09 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Cameo $
05/03/09 - Washington DC @ The Velvet Lounge $
05/05/09 - Philadelphia, PA @ The M Room (Village Green Productions) $
05/07/09 - Sacramento, CA @ The Old Ironsides #
05/09/09 - Seattle, WA @ The Comet * #
05/10/09 - Portland, OR @ The East End ** #
05/12/09 - San Francisco, CA @ The Hemlock % #
05/13/09 - Fresno, CA @ Audie's Olympic #
05/14/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland +
05/15/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Redwood Bar ++

+ w/ Scout Niblett, The Stereo Workers Union, and Chief Nowhere
++ w/ Magic Mirror
** w/ Rick Bain, Federale
% w/ Greg Ashley
# w/ Chief Nowhere (will be touring the West Coast with The Lovetones)
$ w/ The Young Sinclairs (will be touring the East Coast with The Lovetones)

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS LIVE DATES:
www.myspace.com/internationaljetsetters

04/28/09 - Oxford, UK @ 02 Academy Oxford
05/26/09 - Liverpool, England @ The Cavern Pub * (5:15PM)
05/26/09 - Liverpool, England @ The Cavern Club * (10:15PM)

*As part of the 2009 International Pop Overthrow Liverpool

LINDA DRAPER "Bridge And Tunnel" TOUR
www.myspace.com/lindadraper

05/21/09 - New York, NY @ Googies Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room)*
06/04/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland **
06/05/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ Room 5 Lounge $
06/06/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ KXLU Radio In Studio
06/08/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ Home Silverlake ++
06/11/09 - Seattle, WA @ Blue Moon Tavern #
06/12/09 - Portland, OR @ TBA
06/14/09 - San Francisco, CA@ The Make-Out Room #
06/16/09 - Los Altos Hills, CA @ KFJC Radio In Studio $$

* - Official CD Release Show w/ Carl Creighton, Kim Garrison, and Josh Bloom
** - w/ The Parson Red Heads and Cotton Jones
++ - w/ Old Toy Trains + Jubilee Singers
# - w/ The Corner Laughers and The Orange Peels
$ - w/Paula Kelley
$$ - "Apartment Life" Show hosted by Mitch LeMay
# - w/ Gabe Mintz

A.M. VIBE CAPRICORNO LIVE DATES:
www.myspace.com/amvibe

05/02/09 - San Diego, CA @ Bar Pink
05/21/09 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah **
05/30/09 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriots

** w/ Youth Group (Australia)

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

LINDA DRAPER'S "Bridge And Tunnel" recieves it's first review :

"Linda Draper writes nice tunes and has a wonderful voice, making it possible to distinguish Bridge and Tunnel from the countless number of singer-songwriter records..." - WLUR 91.5 FM

In more Draper news - a trio of tracks from "Bridge And Tunnel" - "Limbo", "Mother's Little Helper", and "Sharks And Royalty" were recently showcased on the April 17th broadcast/podcast of Filmspotting - which is a cool site reviewing and discussing motion pictures. Listen in on FS #254.

THE TAMBORINES will appear on a compilation from the UK's Sonic Cathedral Records - titled "CATHEDRAL CLASSICS VOLUME ONE" - it'll be a collection of the label's first 11 singles - Includes 17 tracks in total, many on CD for the first time, plus art print and badge - also featured are tracks from Dean & Britta, Miranda Lee Richards, School of Seven Bells, Mark Gardener (Ride), M83, and more - due out April 20 - buy it here

The full tracklisting of 'Cathedral Classics Volume One' is:

1. Sally O'Gannon - The Tamborines
2. Be Around - The Tamborines
3. The Story Of The Eye (Ulrich Schnauss Mix) - Mark Gardener
4. Something For You (Contino Mix) - Sarabeth Tucek
5. My Cabal (Robin Guthrie Mix) - School Of Seven Bells
6. Planet - Kyte
7. Secular Ventures (Maps Mix) - Kyte
8. White Horses (Sonic Boom Mix) - Dean & Britta
9. Life Boat (Neil Halstead Mix) - Miranda Lee Richards
10. To The Sky (M83 Mix) - Maps
11. We Own The Sky (Maps Mix) - M83
12. Soon (James Rutledge Mix) - Japancakes
13. Touched (Ricardo Tobar Mix) - Japancakes
14. Like A Suicide - The Early Years
15. The Computer Voice - The Early Years
16. Within The Boundaries - Daniel Land & The Modern Painters
17. Benjamin's Room - Daniel Land & The Modern Painters

April 13, 2009

Linda Draper "Bridge And Tunnel" Out April 14th

Linda Draper will release "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) worldwide on Tuesday April 14th. You can get a head start now via the PSR shop - Pick up a copy now which includes a free poster/postcard pack. Linda will also be playing a slew of shows in California in support of the LP with dates in the Pacific Northwest to be added shortly.

PSR NEWS BRIEFS

FREEHEAT - Longtime Mary Chain/Freeheat fan Nikki has unearthed a few video clips of the band's show in Los Angeles, CA on July 28, 2000 at The Troubadour - she's provided several clips - one of which you can view at www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic - it's for the clip "Get On Home" (which you can also hear live on PSR's "Back On The Water" LP). Click on the tracks to view more live performances from the same show:

The Story So Far

Facing Up To The Facts
Get On Home
Baby G

THE LOVETONES' "Dimensions" rolls along with more critical praise:

"With its gently ebbing melodies, Dimensions is a polished pop record layered with lulling psychedelic and country elements. The fourth album by the Lovetones shows the Australian group in solid form, offering graceful ballads, including "When it Comes" and "Look at the Waves," along with cascading pop tunes such as "Journeyman" and "A New Low in Getting High," a track co-written with Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe. The Lovetones front-man Matthew J. Tow is also a former member of BJM and the two bands share a few similarities but Dimensions is a much more restrained affair, sounding closer to the Byrds. On "There is No Sound," the group move with a melancholic starkness that recalls another '60s act: Simon and Garfunkel. While there are many backwards-looking musical moments on Dimensions, the high quality of the Lovetones' songwriting pushes the record decidedly forward, making for an engaging listen." - ROB RAY (EXCLAIM MAGAZINE, Canada)

The band is also set to arrive in the US on May 1st in NYC for the kickoff of their 2009 Tour...read more via BROOKLYN VEGAN

PSR WEBSITE

The Planting Seeds Records' Shop has added a few new items, with a SPECIAL SPRING SALE coming very soon. You'll be able to pick up soon to be deleted releases along with dirt cheap prices on some of your favorite artists - Now will be the best time to pick up some awesome stuff!

Feel free to browse some updated Artists pages along with added info on the catalog page (we've added info pages to PSR #

s 50, 52, 53, 56-61). The Media page will soon be updated with Exclusive FREE MP3's + favorite LP tracks coming shortly for your listening pleasure and for those ole i-Pods...we're gonna try to dig deep into the archives + some of the current roster.

Lots of fun ahead, please do drop by often

April 2, 2009

International Jetsetters Live At The Cavern Club (Liverpool)

International Jetsetters have announced another pair of shows - as part of the 11th Edition of THE INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW FESTIVAL (Fellow PSR artists Linda Draper and The Voyces have appeared at the NYC IPO in 2007) in Liverpool, England. The Jetsetters will be playing The Cavern Pub on May 26th at 5:15 PM and the evening show will be at The Cavern Club at 10:15PM. For a full list of artists performing, please visit: http://www.internationalpopoverthrow.com/schedule-Liverpool-2009.htm. You can catch the band this month at the 02 Academy in Oxford on April 28th. The band continues recording their follow up to their critically acclaimed debut EP "Heart Is Black". More IJ's news coming...

MORE PSR NEWS

THE LOVETONES' Matt Tow has confirmed the support bands on their "Dimensions" Tour dates:

05/01 - New York, NY @ Piano's $
05/02 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Cameo $
05/03 - Washington DC @ The Velvet Lounge $
05/05 - Philadelphia, PA@ The M Room (Village Green Productions) $
05/07 - Sacramento, CA@ The Old Ironsides #
05/09 - Seattle, WA@ The Comet * #
05/10 - Portland, OR@ The East End ** #
05/12 - San Francisco, CA @ The Hemlock % #
05/13 - Fresno, CA @ Audie's Olympic #
05/14 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland +
05/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Redwood Bar ++

+ w/ Scout Niblett, The Stereo Workers Union, and Chief Nowhere

++ w/ Magic Mirror
** w/ Rick Bain, Federale

% w/ Greg Ashley
# w/ Chief Nowhere (will be touring the West Coast with The Lovetones)
$ w/ The Young Sinclairs (will be touring the East Coast with The Lovetones)

The Lovetones will also be making a few live radio in studio performances...details to follow shortly...

PSR WEBSITE - keep checking back for some cool, long overdue website updates, which we will list here on the newspage. Look for updated release info, updated artist bios, free mp3's from our back catalogue, great sales in our shop, plus other cool stuff. Good things are coming please do help support the dream...Cheers!

March 31, 2009

A.M. Vibe Release "Capricorno" Today

A.M. Vibe are set to release their second LP via PSR which will be distributed exclusively worldwide by Darla Records. You can buy the CD at Best Buy, FYE, among many others major shops - check your favorite music outlet. Capricorno is already being spun on Germany's POPSCENE WITH JALAAL Radio Weser (Bremen/Germany) [92.5 FM / 101.85 FM] Fridays 18h CET - visit at: www.popscenewithjalal.com. The band is also gearing up for a slew of shows in California. To take a listen to A.M. Vibe, pleae visit : myspace.com/amvibe.

A.M. VIBE CAPRICORNO LIVE DATES:

04/01/09 - Solana Beach, CA @ The Belly Up Tavern *
05/02/09 - San Diego, CA @ Bar Pink
05/30/09 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriots

* w/ Exfriends and Wire Pony

MORE PSR NEWS

THE VOYCES' new LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" will stream in it's entirety on Sunday, April 5th at 12:00 noon (EST) - check it out at http://www.ScrubRadio.com. In more news, the band have just recorded a new track "Bye Bye" - a fine slice of melodic soft rock which harkens back to the sweet sounds of mid/late 70's era Fleetwood Mac - more news on the future of the track.

THE LOVETONES continue their month long chart positioning on CMJ's Top 200 Charts - now they'll be making their trek around the US - two more shows on their upcoming 2009 "Dimensions" Tour have been announced. Both dates in sunny California:

05/13/09 - Fresno, CA @ Audie's Olympic
05/14/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland +

+ w/ Scout Niblett, The Stereo Workers Union, and Chief Nowhere

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS - Oxfordshire's Jack FM have selected the IJ's as one of the final 20 band in its Next Big Thing competition. The band will be recording a live session and means possibly going onto a live face off with four other acts. In the meantime you can see the entire list of contenders here: http://www.jackfm.co.uk/nextbigthing/submissions.html

LINDA DRAPER - Her third PSR release "Bridge And Tunnel" is due out April 14th - but starting this week you will be able to pre-order the CD via the PSR SHOP complete with limited edition poster/postcard - along with the sale of her new CD her previous releases will be onsale for also a limited time only.

March 26, 2009

The Lovetones Prepare For US Tour

The Lovetones are a little over a month away from their first US tour in a couple of years. They will be in support of their latest LP "Dimensions" which continues to receive great praise from Australia to the USA. At press time, the tour is to kickoff in NYC on May 1st with a performance at Piano's, followed by a Brooklyn, NY show on May 2nd. From there they make stops in Philadelphia and Washington, DC. The tour will also hit the West coast with shows in Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle among others. Here are the most updated tour dates:

2009 DIMENSIONS US TOUR

05/01 - New York, NY @ Piano's
05/02 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Cameo
05/03 - Washington DC @ The Velvet Lounge
05/05 - Philadelphia, PA@ The M Room (Village Green Productions)
05/07 - Sacramento, CA@ The Old Ironsides
05/09 - Seattle, WA@ The Comet
05/10 - Portland, OR@ The East End
05/12 - San Francisco, CA @ The Hemlock
05/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Redwood Bar

"Dimensions" continues on with it's streak of great press, along with being one of FILTER MAGAZINE'S PICKS OF THE WEEK- here are some of the latest Music press quotes:

"Cosmic and full of big, windy spaces...lush psych rock...sensual sonic grains and gusty sweeps of shoegaze...an entrancing and richly textured listen."
- San Francisco Bay Guardian (March 2009)

"Enjoyable effort from Australia's The Lovetones...sonic flutters by way of mellotron, Moog, flute, bells, keys, Byrdsian guitar injections"
- Parasites And Sycophants (March 2009)

"a super-groovy psychedelic pop outfit...recalls the Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward in “Song to Humanity”...It’s all quite lovely..." - Bullz-Eye (March 2009)

"Bowie and Beatles references...hazy sonic bliss, full of lush reverb that sets the guitars chiming and pumps... trimmings that place the songs above mere imitations of '60 garage pop." - Blurt Magazine (March 2009)

MORE PSR NEWS

LINDA DRAPER is just a few weeks away from the release of her third PSR CD "Bridge And Tunnel". To celebrate, she has announced the first few dates of her 2009 tour - The live performances will feature stops in Los Angeles with appearances alongside some fantastic bands: The Parson Red Heads and Old Toy Trains. Linda will also be joining fellow PSR mates A.M. Vibe for a very special acoustic performance in the San Diego area (Carlsbad, CA) at Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub. She will also be returning to the Bay area (SF's The Make-Out Room) for another fine evening of music with The Orange Peels and Corner Laughers. Keep checking back often for more live dates.

2009 BRIDGE AND TUNNEL TOUR

05/21/09 New York, NY @ Googies Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room)*
06/04/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland **
06/08/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Home Silverlake ++
06/14/09 San Francisco, CA@ The Make-Out Room #

* - Official CD Release Show w/ Carl Creighton and Kim Garrison
** - w/ The Parson Red Heads and TBA
++ - w/ Old Toy Trains
# - w/ The Corner Laughers and The Orange Peels

THE VOYCES continue readying their new LP "Let Me Die In Southern California" - For more in depth details on the LP please read a new interview with Brian Wurschum: http://thevoyces.blogspot.com/2009/03/interview-wurschum-on-upcoming-voyces.html

PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS - Scott Meiggs' returns from the 2009 SXSW Music Festival - Look for a recap via P&S in the coming weeks.

THE TAMBORINES are set to release their split 7" single with Seattle's Black Nite Crash - It's due out on our friends at CUSTOM MADE MUSIC - read more details and order your copy now http://www.custommademusicva.com/

March 14, 2009

Linda Draper At The Attucks Theater Recap

Linda Draper premiered her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" in Norfolk, VA at the Attucks Theater with a great performance in support of singer/songwriter Theresa Andersson. Linda played to an enthusiastic house with selections past and present - opening her 40 minute set with "Close Enough" followed by a slew of tracks from the new LP: "Broken Eggshell", "Time Will Tell", "Pushing Up The Day", and "Bridge And Tunnel". The set list also included the classics "Needlessly", "Traces Of" and new track "Fall". Draper's next performance will be for her official CD release show on May 21st at Googie's Lounge Upstairs At The Living Room in New York City - it will be her debut show with her full band which includes Anders Griffen (Drums)and Scott Fragala (Bass).

In more Linda Draper news, "Bridge And Tunnel" will be officially released on April 14th with the LP going for radio adds on April 13th. Please request Linda's LP at your favorite college/indie radio station. For a preview of some of the tracks - you can hear three: The LP's first single - "Time Will Tell" (myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic); "Pushing Up The Day" and "Broken Eggshell" (myspace.com/lindadraper).

Linda Draper's 2009 summer tour dates should be popping up shortly, more info to follow.

MORE PSR NEWS

THE LOVETONES continue their rise on the CMJ Top 200 LP Charts clocking in at #87 in it's third week of release. The LP continues to receive some great praise - MAGNET magazine is the latest - which you can read their track review for "Journeyman" here. The band has also confirmed two new dates:

05/02/09 Brooklyn, NY @ The Cameo
05/12/09 San Francisco, CA @ The Hemlock

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS/MARK CROZER have also confirmed a new live date in Oxford, UK at The Academy on April 28th - the date will also coincide with the digital release of the track "California" from the band's follow-up release to the critically acclaimed "Heart Is Black" EP. The "California" EP will be due out later this year.

You can also read the new full review of the "Heart Is Black" EP via absolutepunk.net - "a startling collection of guitar-based nuggets that crackle and blister...This is full-throttle sonic buzz" - Gregory Robson (March 7, 2009)

In more IJ's related news, Mark Crozer unveils more tracks from his upcoming solo LP - Our new fave is a remix of the track "To Get To You (Shoegaze Mix)" complete with echo/reverb drenched acoustic guitars, vocals, and thumping drum machine track - Check it out over at myspace.com/markcrozerspace.

PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS - PSR co-founder and P&S mastermind brings you the best in new and great music via his blog (www.parasites andsycophants.com) - check out some cool updates on artists like M83, Pete Yorn, and The Vines. Scott Meiggs has also confirmed he will be making an appearance at the 2009 SXSW festival.

A.M. VIBE - have scheduled their next show at San Diego's Belly Up Tavern on April 1st. Meanwhile the band's 2nd LP will be out March 31st - you can pre-order it now via our distro DARLA RECORDS. More A.M. Vibe live dates to follow...

March 5, 2009

Linda Draper Unveils "Bridge And Tunnel" In Norfolk, VA

Linda Draper will make her first appearance in Norfolk, VA since 2005 with the Pre-Release show for new LP "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059). Linda will be playing in support of Swedish singer/songwriter Theresa Andersson at the Attucks Theater on Friday March 6, 2009 as part of their Discover Indie Music Series- showtime is 7:30 PM. "Bridge And Tunnel" will be released on April 14th but you will be able to purchase limited copies of the LP well in advance with limited edition Poster/Postcard designed by Hollywood Art Director Rob Dobbs (Indiana Jones And Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, Transformers, Rocky Balboa etc.). Meanwhile Linda Draper has confirmed her West coast Tour will begin early June with stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco among others. More news to follow.

MORE PSR NEWS

MARK CROZER continues work with International Jetsetters but is also geared to release his first solo record since 2002's "Unnatural World". You can preview tracks over at myspace.com/markcrozerspace - the latest is titled "TINLWYL". More news on this release shortly.

THE LOVETONES have more praise for their latest LP "Dimensions" check out the latest links here:

http://www.sfbg.com/blogs/music/2009/03/lovetones.html#more
http://badgerherald.com/artsetc/2009/03/01/the_lovetones_get_hi.php

More news updates shortly...

February 26, 2009

The Lovetones "Dimensions" OUT NOW!

The Lovetones released their fourth LP "Dimensions" on February 24th via PSR with rave reviews and a CMJ Top 200 Radio charting, debuting at #121. The lead off single "Journeyman" has already received glowing reviews in several publications, below are some of this weeks showings.

http://filter-mag.com/index.php?id=18533&c=6
http://bearcastmusic.blogspot.com/
http://www.bigtakeover.com/reviews/the-lovetones-dimensions-planting-seeds

A slew of new reviews continue to pop up - we'll post 'em as we get them!

The band has also confirmed two more dates on their Spring 2009 "Dimensions" US Tour

05/01/09 - New York, NY @ Piano's
05/15/09 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Redwood Bar

YOU CAN ORDER THE LOVETONE'S "DIMENSIONS" LP from DARLA DISTRIBUTION or finer record outlets everywhere!

The LP will be available via the Planting Seeds shop with a limitied edition TOUR POSTER soon!

MORE PSR NEWS

THE VOYCES are back with their follow up to 2007's "Kissing Like It's Love" - "Let Me Die In Southern California" continues the Voyces sound -more trademark harmonies and killer melodic guitar riffs galore - the band held a listening party at Lofish studios in NYC with everyone leaving with the chance to listen to another timeless classic from NYC's finest...you can hear sample tracks over at the band's myspace + official site.

LINDA DRAPER has confirmed two new live dates in support of her third Planting Seeds Records release "Bridge And Tunnel" due out April 14, 2009. Two dates have been confirmed with a June tour in the works from the 1st - 14th.

03/06/09 - Norfolk, VA @ The Attucks Theater *
05/21/09 - New York, NY @ Googie's Lounge - Upstairs at The Living Room ++

* w/ Theresa Andersson and Sarah Carter
++ w/Carl Creighton and Kim Garrison

You can pre-order "Bridge And Tunnel" at Darla Distribution. Order it shortly at Planting Seeds shop complete with limited edition poster/postcard combo.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS are back in the swing of things with their first live appearance after a brief hiatus - catch them live at the following performance, which will be their only show of 2009 until summer:

02/27/09 - Oxford, UK @ The Melting Pot at @ The Bullingdon

In more Jetsetters news, Mark Crozer has been writing more superb songs while in NYC - the track "To Get To You" is a classic which we just simply adore - see for yourself at myspace.com/markcrozerspace. Bert and Fi also continue with some great gems - "Set In Stone" is a beautiful soft track and it's via their side project Welcome To Peep World - listen here: myspace.com/welcometopeepworld. Meanwhile, the band continues work on the follow EP "California"

A.M. VIBE set up to release their 2nd LP "Capricorno" via PSR - the first review has streamed in....

"a well crafted streamlined kind of loudness and grandeur. Soaring crashing walls of guitar, bass and drums elevate this to shoegazing heights... simple ingredients through a great sense of rock dynamics and a fine set of influences..." - Dream Magazine (USA, February 2009)

"Capricorno" is out on March 31st - you can pre-order the LP via Darla Distribution.

February 17, 2009

A.M. Vibe Release "Capricorno" Via PSR

San Diego's A.M. Vibe make their Planting Seeds' debut with their second LP "Capricorno" (PSRCD-061). The band has been previously heard on PSR's 21 track KEEP ABREAST FOUNDATION benefit "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058). "Capricorno" will be released on March 31st with a their next show set for Carlasbad, CA's Hensleys Pub on March 7th followed by a performance at Solana Beach's Belly Up Tavern on March 19th. For more music samples of the band please visit them at: myspace.com/amvibe.

MORE PSR NEWS

The Lovetones have the first single "Journeyman" out via music blogs, indie/college radio in promotion for their debut PSR LP "Dimensions" (PSRCD-060) due out on February 24th. The CDLP is now one of the featured releases on our distributor's site: DARLA RECORDS - please do pre-order your copy and enjoy some excellet music. Right off the bat the band has received spotlights for the single from Popmatters, Glorious Noise, Largehearted Boy, The Big Takeover, and more. You can also vote for the track via music mag CHARTATTACKS feature CHARTRACK check it out here: http://www.chartattack.com/media/audio/66176/charttrackthe-lovetoness-journeyman. Speaking of more "Journeyman" - please do head over to the PSR myspace page to watch the live video version filmed at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney, Australia back in November 2008. The first few shows of the Lovetones US tour have been announced please make a plan to join them at the shows closest to you:

2009 DIMENSIONS US TOUR
05/03 - Washington DC @ The Velvet Lounge
05/05 - Philadelphia, PA@ The M Room (Village Green Productions)
05/07 - Sacramento, CA@ The Old Ironsides
05/09 - Seattle, WA@ The Comet
05/10 - Portland, OR@ The East End

More dates are soon to be confirmed, please check back for more!

International Jetsetters continue to receive more press for their debut EP "Heart Is Black" . Check out a great interview with Mark Crozer over at Pennyblack Music (UK) where Mark discusses The Mary Chain, songwriting, solo material etc - it's in the latest issue of the online magazine which also features interviews with OMD, Vivian Girls, Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Cabaret Voltaire and more. Here are also the latest reviews from the EP:

"jumps and pops and sparkles out with some crazy reverbfuzz life...wonderfully smooth and seductive...
super dreamy Britpopped gaze way..." - The Red Alert (USA, February 2009)

"dark yet poppy, mellow yet oddly metaphysical...brilliant...beautiful...menacing and melancholic...International Jetsetters are definitely a necessity for this crazy world of ours...I'm eagerly awaiting their full-length debut." - Press Play, Record (USA, February 2009)

In more Jetsetters news, Mark Crozer has confirmed the band is set to play a show later this month on February 27th in Oxford, UK at the Melting Pot @ The Bullingdon Arms as well as continue work on their next release tentively titled "California" EP. More information as soon as it streams in.

Blue Skies Daisy Days has been receving critical praise from the music press worldwide. It is charting in at #33 in sales via Darla Distribution - help support a a great cause...hear also what the music press is saying about this great comp:

" The tunes contained herein are as uniformly sunny as their banner implies. Blissful, sweetly ethereal,
lush and melodic without exception...any time spent listening is well worth the effort." - LEE ZIMMERMAN (BULLZ-EYE Magazine)

"A superb comp and a portion of the proceeds from sale of this go to the Keep A Breast Foundation so this is well worth
picking up." - TIM HINELY (DAGGER)

" a fine collection of songs, this is a benefit for a breast cancer charity, making for a disc that is as worthy as it
is enjoyable. MTQ=16/21 - CHRIS MAC (INDIEPAGES)

LISTEN TO SOUND SAMPLES AND BECOME FRIENDS ::
www.myspace.com/blueskiesdaisydayscomp

Linda Draper is getting set to release her third LP from Planting Seeds Records on April 14th. She will be playing a special pre-release show (limited copies of her "Bridge And Tunnel" LP will be available along with a full color poster/postcard combo designed by Hollywood Movie Art Director Rob Dobbs) appearance at The Attucks Theater in Norfolk, VA on March 6, 2009 in support of Swedish singer/songwriter (who is currently based in New Orleans, LA) Theresa Andersson. You can purchase advanced tickets via Ticketmaster. Showtime is 7:30PM. In the meantime, Linda's first single will be "Time Will Tell" which you can preview at the Planting Seeds myspace page. Linda is also currently finalizing details for her NYC LP release party which is rumored to be in late May - We shall keep you posted.

Above photo: AM VIBE (Lisah Nicholson) by Rob Dobbs; Linda Draper by Tim Underwood©2009 The Planting Seeds Collection.

January 25, 2009

The Lovetones "Dimensions" Set For 2/24/09

The Lovetones are to release "Dimensions" (PSRCD-060) on February 24th. You can now pre-order the CD at our distributor DARLA RECORDS. Look for a special promo pack with the purchase of the CD right here at the Planting Seeds Records shop (Coming shortly!). You can sample two tracks: "Love And Redemption" and "Journeyman" from the LP over at myspace.com/thelovetones. It appears the band's 2009 SXSW appearance will be cancelled due to scheduling conflicts - which also includes rescheduling the late February/March proposed tour. Fear not the US dates will be set for late April - May, 2009. Matt Tow has confirmed also that after the conclusion of the tour he will begin recording new music. More news to follow.

MORE PSR NEWS

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS

International Jetsetters continue it's streak at radio across the US - most notably on influential commercial radio station KROQ with legendary DJ and Mayor of Sunset Strip - Rodney Bingenheimer - Rodney has been spinning "Inside Out" on his Sunday night show "RODNEY ON THE ROQ" in LA. The track has aired three consecutive weeks - With your help we can make it a straight four (month of January). You can email in requests by following this link: http://www.kroq.com or you can simply follow these easy directions:

tune to RODNEY ON ROQ every Sunday night from Midnight till Three! (PST)

In the Los Angeles area turn your radio station dial to 106.7FM KROQ
And streaming on the web WWW.KROQ.com

check your times zones
pacific time- midnight till three
eastern time 3:00am till 6:00 am
London - 8:00 am -11:00am
And call Rodney to make a request during the show. It is a LIVE SHOW, so please call in! Even though not EVERY song requested can be played, Rodney DOES try to get your requests on the radio! In the greater Los Angeles area call 520-1067 or 1-800-520- 1067
And if you're out of state and streaming on the web you can call 1-323-520-1067

In more Jetsetters related news, Mark Crozer will have one of his solo tracks air today (January 25, 2009) on BBC6 "Introducing" with Tom Robinson for more information and to listen in please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/tom_robinsons_introducing/ - We've not confirmed which track but are gonna guess it would be the pop gem "Here Comes The Storm" - which by the way you can sample over at http://www.myspace.com/markcrozerspace.

THE VOYCES
The band continues recording their new LP "Let Me Die In Southern California". As previously reported, the album will be produced by Bruce Driscoll -who is a member of the bands IVY and Brookville. You can read a new interview with Bruce via the band's fan blog site - check it here. We've had the pleasure of sampling one of the tracks - "It Whispers" and can already say the LP promises to be another timeless classic. More soon...

January 13, 2009

Linda Draper: 2009 So Far

Linda Draper nears the release of "Bridge And Tunnel" - due out Spring (April 2009). She played her first show of the year to a packed house at NYC's The Living Room (Upstairs) on January 2nd along with bassist Rob Woodcock. The duo are set to hit the road early summer in support of the LP - which will include dates on the West Coast.

Linda has also returned to the studio to record a track to be included on an upcoming tribute to the late influential folk singer Odetta - the release will be in conjunction with UK magazine Wears The Trousers with rumored appearances from Marissa Nadler, Pepi Ginsberg, Sandy Dillon, Mara Carlyle and a slew of others. Draper and bassist Rob Woodcock recorded the traditional track "Sail Away Lady" with producer Major Matt Mason (who also co-produced Linda's 2007 LP "Keepsake"). "Sail" was made popular in the 50's & 60's by Odetta - she re-recorded the song in 2001 with The Byrds' Roger McGuinn on his "Treasures From The Folk Den" LP. The Odetta tribute will be a benefit to help others with heart and pulmonary diseases - look for a February/March launch.

MORE PSR HEADLINES

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS

International Jetsetters have collected their latest promo clips and live performances. You can view them all at the band's new youtube.com channel: http://uk.youtube.com/Ijetsetters. The site includes their brand new video - "My Redemption" directed by Guy Hawkins and filmed in Oxford, England.

An interview with Mark Crozer and Bert Audubert is up over at music mag DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY - the duo reveal all about their new Heart Is Black EP, Mark’s Jesus And Mary Chain connection, Bert’s foray into acting, and so much more.

...And in our "Jetsetters Reviews" mailbag...two fresh new ones:

"Only 6 songs here but that's a perfect taste as the band really hammers it home...rocks the fuzz out...searing guitars...
Can't wait for the full-length." - DAGGER (USA, December 2008)

NOTE:: The IJ's also made Dagger's December 2008 TOP 10 - coming in at #3 along with releases from Brian Wilson, Bubblegum Lemonade, Crystal Stilts among others.

"‘rock ‘n’ roll with a cool retro sound...like a moody Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, with some full-on guitar
and hard hitting drums...A fantastic first release." - PENNYBLACK MUSIC (UK, January 2009)

In more International Jetsetters news: we just learned that the legendary DJ/Sunset Strip royalty - Rodney Bingenheimer has been playing "Inside Out" on his Sunday night show on KROQ in LA. In fact last week (January 5th) he played it twice! The song also aired on his January 12th show. So any of you out there in LA might want to consider emailing or calling the show to request it again. Go here and follow the links: http://www.kroq.com. To request here are the details:

tune to RODNEY ON ROQ every Sunday night from Midnight till Three! (PST)

In the Los Angeles area turn your radio station dial to 106.7FM KROQ
And streaming on the web WWW.KROQ.com

THE VOYCES
the band has been recording their brand new studio follow up to 2007's "Kissing Like It's Love" - it's titled "Let Me Die In Southern California". It's produced by Bruce Driscoll. The band have already confirmed the track listing:

Tracks include: Let Me Die In Southern California/It Whispers/King Of Castle/It Never Just Goes/If I Am Not Your Everything (Baby, I'm Not Anything)/The Speed Of Fear/Finest Hour/You Can Never Know/The Wind Has Its Ways (Its Alright)/And The Trickling Sun. For more information, please visit the band at: myspace.com/thevoycesmusic as well www.thevoyces.net.

In more Voyces news, a few weeks ago Brian Wurschum confirmed he has just released a Childrens book titled "His Blanket Was Blue" - a book he wrote and illustrated. For more details and to purchase please visit: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/500715

HERMANO DEL NOCHE GONZALEZ III has left us with a good quote to start the new year:

"Even a small gift could mean so much to someone today"

January 3, 2009

The Lovetones Gear Up For 2009

The Lovetones are gathering dates for their 2009 US Tour that starts in March 2009. They have also been confirmed for a March date at 2009's SXSW festival in Austin, TX with dates in California and various shows planned for the West and East Coast. The Lovetones will be in support of their February 2009 release "Dimensions" (PSRCD-060). Look for more news as we get it. For further listening and reading please visit http://www.myspace.com/thelovetones.

INTERNATIONAL JETSETTERS

International Jetsetters continue promotion of their debut EP "Heart Is Black" (PSRCD-057). More reviews continue to surface. check out the latest review:

...beautiful, calming, tasteful, but also guitar-heavy, strong and thick with sound..." -We Heart Music (USA, December 2008)

In more Jetsetters news, a promo tour of select US radio stations is in the works for later this month/February 2009. Look for more information here shortly.

PARASITES AND SYCOPHANTS have their TOP 10 releases for 2008...the list includes ace releases from M83, Fleet Foxes, and Bon Iver...read the complete list: http://parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com/2008/12/2008-year-in-review.html

PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS TOP LPs LIST
Neil DelParto contributes his top LPs from 2008 over at UK based Music Magazine VPME - along with Top Lists from John Moore (Black Box Recorder/JAMC), Nicole Atkins, Miles Hunt (The Wonderstuff) among others...read the rest at: http://vonpipmusicalexpress.wordpress.com/

Above photo: Matt Towe courtesy of The Lovetones collections; Mark Crozer/International Jetsetters Live Oxford, UK courtesy of Bert Audubert ©2008, 2009 The Planting Seeds Collection.

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