Showing posts with label Punk Band. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Punk Band. Show all posts

Saturday, November 23, 2019

"Hardcore 81"


D.O.A.'s "Hardcore 81" Receives 2019 
Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize Designation 

The Polaris Music Prize has announced D.O.A.'s Hardcore 81 and Oscar Peterson Trio's Night Train albums have received 2019 Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize designation.
D.O.A.'s genre-defining hardcore punk album from 1981 was chosen over 11 other nominated albums in the Re:Sound-supported Heritage Prize public voting category, which ran this year from September 17 to October 18. This marks the first time a British Columbia artist has won the Heritage Prize. The Oscar Peterson Trio's 1963 album by the legendary jazz pianist was selected by a 10- member Polaris Heritage Prize jury made up of music media and historians.
"Congratulations to these two winning artists. You've created important memorable recordings that have had a lasting impact on the musical landscape. I have tremendous appreciation for the work that has gone into creating these timeless albums," said Gary Slaight, President and CEO of Slaight Communications.
The winners appreciated that these albums remain so relevant with the jury and the public decades after their initial releases.
"It's pretty cool for D.O.A. and our fans to have Hardcore 81 recognized by Polaris. When it was released, we never realized that this album would give birth to the hardcore music genre and make an impact around the world," said D.O.A.'s Joey 'Shithead' Keithley. "So this is an amazing moment for us." 

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D.O.A. and the Oscar Peterson Trio now join a list of past Heritage Prize winners which include the likes of Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Alanis Morissette, Peaches, Glenn Gould, Dream Warriors and Harmonium.

"Re:Sound is proud to sponsor the Polaris Heritage Prize for the third consecutive year," said Ian MacKay, Re:Sound's president. "By spanning numerous decades and musical genres and incorporating both the jury and the public's selections, we see winners who reflect Canada's diverse and dynamic musical history. The shortlist and winners reinforce why we do the work we do to help build a thriving and sustainable music industry in Canada." 

Like the Polaris Music Prize, winners and nominees for the Heritage Prize are Canadian albums of the artistic distinction, without regard to musical genre or commercial popularity. This is the Polaris version of a hall of fame where we try to determine who would have been nominated or won the Prize before it began in 2006.
The Office of Gilbert Li, who curated the 2019 Polaris Music Prize posters and the posters for the 2018 Heritage Prize winners, will once again select the visual artists who'll pay tribute to the two winning records in the form of Polaris Posters.
The 2019 Polaris Heritage Prize jury included Stephen Cooke, Del Cowie, Francella Fiallos, Stuart Henderson, Bob Klanac, Valerie Lessard, Trevor Risk, Tabbasum Siddiqui and Andrea Warner. Mary Dickie was the jury foreperson.

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Here To Be Heard: The Story Of The Slits


For Those About To Punk, I Salute You!!!

Here To Be Heard: The Story Of THE SLITS
Deluxe DVD package, digital formats, and more coming July 6th

Documentary thoroughly examining the world's first all girl punk band credited with pioneering the musical movement known as "Punky Reggae"


MVD Entertainment Group has struck a deal with UK production and sales outfit Moviehouse Entertainment to bring the music-themed documentary HERE TO BE HEARD: THE STORY OF THE SLITS to North America. 

The documentary thoroughly examines the world's first all girl punk band formed in London, 1976. As contemporaries of The Clash and The Sex Pistols, the band has been credited with pioneering the musical movement known as "Punky Reggae". HERE TO BE HEARD tells the complete story of THE SLITS and the lives of the women involved, from the very beggining to the band's end in 2010 with the death of lead vocalist Ari Up.

HERE TO BE HEARD features appearances by Viv Albertine (Slist guitarist), Ari Up (Slits vocalist), Palmolive (Slits founder / first drummer), Tessa Pollitt (Slits bass), Bruce Smith (SLITS Second/PIL Drummer), Hollie Cook (Slits vocals / keys / percussion), Vivien Goldman (NYU's Punk Professor), Don Letts (former Slits manager and punk rock documentarian), Dennis Bovell (album producer), Paul Cook (Sex Pistols drummer), Gina Birch (Raincoats bass), Adrien Sherwood (producer / long time friend of the band) and many more. This deluxe DVD package includes previously unseen footage of the band, as well as photographs, & newspaper clippings.

HERE TO BE HEARD: THE STORY OF THE SLITS is one of Moviehouse EntertainPament's first in-house productions but is one of many music-related titles handled by the studio since its' inception in 2001. Other films include Live Forever, New York Doll, Be Here To Love Me: The Story of Townes Van Zandt, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man, Who Killed Nancy Moviehouse is also currently working on director Kriv Stenders' (Red DogThe Go-Betweens: Right Here.

Available now at www.MVDshop.com
 

Monday, September 11, 2017

With A Name Like "Emmer Effer"...


Look @ Those "Emmer Effer's"
Emmer Effer, Emmer Effer, Emmer Effer!
Emmer Effer is set to release their debut full-length album, From The Bottom Down, via Felony Records on October 6.
Check out an album teaser video here: https://youtu.be/gURepTz4OVw. Pre-orders will launch next week.
A music video for the track "Two Timer" can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/JSLqyKVyW2E.
Emmer Effer is a four-piece punk band from Los Angeles, California. Three members of the band were raised on South Bay punk rock, while Jake the drummer was raised on the punk sounds of the Pacific Northwest. This meshing of styles has resulted in a straight forward punk sound that is fast and to the point. Most songs are purposely kept under two minutes and guitar solos will not be found.
Founded in 2012, the band released their first EP, Dead Men Tell No Lies, digitally on their own Emmer Effer Records in 2013. In 2016, Felony Records signed the band and released an EP on vinyl called The People Are The Answer.
Emmer Effer headed back to Screaming Leopard Studios in Hermosa Beach in early 2017 to record their first full length with Ian Peterson, who has previously worked with Pennywise and Chaos Delivery Machine. The band spent a total of four days in the studio recording 19 songs.
The songs on the album harken back to that mid-90s South Bay sound reminiscent of 98 Mute and Pennywise. Lyrically, Emmer Effer's are a glimpse into the everyday realities that many people go through, such as death, drugs, love, politics, and friendship.
emmer effer cover photo

Friday, June 12, 2015

Because I'm Punk, That's Why

Trespassers Premiere New Video ("Thereafter") on Alternative Press; 'Rival Glass' EP Out Now on Spartan Records

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No "Trespassers"
Hello followers, you may have realized I harbor a secret that is not in keeping with the conventions of society. "Yes" it's true, I love punk rock and am now introducing you to the "Trespassers."

What are you gonna do?! Sue me MotherF#@kers?!


Syracuse, NY's Trespassers are premiering a new video for their latest single "Thereafter" on Alternative Press.
The track appears on their 'Rival Glass' EP which was released in late-February and is available now at iTunes and the Spartan Records store.
What others are saying about Trespassers 'Rival Glass':
"...it's clear that the band has the chops to go the mile. Distorted, grungy and very accessible. "- Punknews
"For fans of Balance and Composure and the like."- Absolutepunk
"...a bloody enjoyable listen. Robust, powerful and packed with subtle hooks, it’s the sort of EP that leaves you eager for more....showcases Trespassers at their serrated, jagged best."- Alreadyheard
Upcoming Shows:
Jun 16 Yardstock III Shickshinny, PA
Jul 17 Bug Jar Rochester, NY
Jul 25 Bistro de Paris Montreal, Canada
Jul 26 Pauls House Ottawa, Canada
Trespassers:
Matt Wojtanik- Vocals
Matt Travers- Guitar/Vocals
Alec LaBounty- Drums
Nick Hotaling- Bass
Ryan Dugan- Guitar
trespassers rival glass cover art

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Antebellum Art Opening

This Must Be It: Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood
Last night I attended the opening of the exhibit of 21st Century Gay Man at the Antebellum gallery in the heart of Hollywood, CA in support of my artist friend Kent who had pieces in the exhibit.

It was a good time, not only was there plenty of art to view, there was also DJ Renato Teroy spinning in the gallery window, a performance by a punk band called Thinpins and eye candy in the form of bartender Jayk Knight in a barely there booty bearing underwear.

It's photo time, enjoy!
Kent and His Art

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