Who Is Lydia Loveless???

"Who Is Lydia Loveless"

on DVD November 24th 

Proof positive the future of rock & roll is alive and well in 

a brilliant 5-foot tall spitfire from Columbus, Ohio

Lydia Loveless documentary and limited-edition live vinyl-only EP 

from Color Me Obsessed director Gorman Bechard 

Wonder who Lydia Loveless is no more!

Filmmaker Gorman Bechard, who has chronicled three of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll with documentaries about The Replacements, Archers of Loaf, and Hüsker Dü's Grant Hart is turning his camera towards the future with his new film, Who is Lydia Loveless? The feature-length documentary follows Lydia Loveless and her band into the studio as they record their album Real. Along with a chaotic super-charged home-town live performance shot specifically for the film and extensive interviews with Loveless and her band, the rock-doc will delve into the realities, financial and otherwise, of a working musician on the brink of major success. It will examine what it's like to be a woman in the mostly sexist rock & roll world, dealing with cellphones in your face as you sing a heartbreaking tune, piracy, streaming services, and of course answer the question: Who Is Lydia Loveless? "Lydia is the future of rock and roll," director Bechard explains. "She straps you onto an emotional roller coaster of love, lust, drunken mistakes, a little stalking, a lot of heartbreak, an you're left breathless, stunned, happy to have taken the ride." Music journalists from SPIN to Rolling Stone have likewise raved, with her albums always finding their way onto many year-end Best Album lists. "I'm excited to work with Gorman," says Loveless. "He's very passionate about music and about the true meaning and spirit of rock and roll."

The vinyl release, Live From the Documentary Who is Lydia Loveless?, is an exclusive Record Store Day release featuring 6 tracks recorded at a hometown performance in Columbus, Ohio.  Bechard's three previous music docs have all won critical praise. Rolling Stone called Color Me Obsessed, A Film About The Replacements one of "The Seven Best New Music Documentaries of the Year."  The Seattle Times raved about the "raw power and mesmerizing hooks" in his Archers of Loaf concert film What Did You Expect? While Every Everything: The Music, Life & Times Of Grant Hart was labeled "beautifully sad" by The Village Voice.  He is currently in post production on documentaries about Wilco's Jay Bennett, as well as newly-signed Bloodshot Records recording artist Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. Bechard is also the filmmaker behind the ASPCA-award-winning animal welfare documentary A Dog Named Gucci. Who is Lydia Loveless? will be released on an extra-filled DVD and streaming services from MVD Entertainment Group on Friday, November 24th, 2017. Live From the Documentary Who is Lydia Loveless? (which includes a copy of the DVD) will be available as a Record Store Day exclusive on that same day. For more information please visit: www.WhoIsLydiaLoveless.com   Pre-order the DVD at MVDshop.com or on Amazon Trailer: https://vimeo.com/149648442  # # #

What Becomes A Punk Legend Most...

Max's Kansas City: 1976 & Beyond  coming to CD ad Vinyl on May 5th via Jungle Records   The original Max's Kansas City 1976 pioneering punk club album,  extended with an extra 30 tracks and historical notes Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore

Max's Kansas City is the legendary New York City nightclub that became the focal point for the city's hip artistic community from the late 60's until the early 80's. In its initial period, it was famously often populated by Andy Warhol's Factory crowd, and played host to new artists such as the Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, the Stooges, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. It became a base for jet-setters, glam rockers and celebs, until the scene faded and it shut its doors at the end of 1974. Reopened in 1975 under new management, Peter Crowley was hired as music director. The new young bands he booked helped spawn, in tandem with CBGBs, the New York City punk scene. In 1976 Peter compiled a studio album of acts associated with the club, Max's Kansas City 1976, to help promote the club. It featured the first released recordings of Suicide, The Fast and Warhol-era veteran Wayne County, whose title-track gave a roll-call of many of the famous acts who'd regularly performed there.  Now the original album is reissued as Max's Kansas City 1976 & Beyond, greatly extended to 40 tracks on a double-CD and a selection of 25 tracks on a double-LP. As well as the aforementioned Suicide, Fast and Wayne County, the new extended album features the New York Dolls, the Stillettos, the Offs, the Senders, Philip Rambow, VON LMO, Iggy Pop, Knots, Roland Alphonso, Cherry Vanilla, Nico, Joy Ryder, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers and Sid Vicious amongst many others. It includes many previously unreleased tracks and rarities. Compiled by Peter Crowley, who also contributes notes detailing the history of the album. Writer, musician and Max's scenester Jimi LaLumia provides historical overview sleeve-notes along with biographies of the artists in a 20-page booklet. Jimi LaLumia writes: "Max's Kansas City 1976 as an expanded edition two record vinyl and double CD collection, celebrates the historic first compilation of recordings by bands that were making big noise in New York City, and, thanks to a hyper active UK music press, around the world in a pre internet, truly underground manner. Melody Maker, a British music weekly, was especially keen on the post Velvet Underground / New York Dolls / Alice Cooper / Iggy & The Stooges scene that was inspiring the most unusual creatures to want to be in bands. The Max's album was my go to album for months; finally, tracks from Wayne County, Cherry Vanilla, and The Fast... Not to mention Suicide and Pere Ubu. I got introduced to Harry Toledo and the John Collins band: I won't go into all the details here, because I wrote extensive detailed liner notes for the Jungle Records UK re issue coming in May, with additional notes from Peter Crowley, which are worth the price of the album, not to mention all the added extra tracks, so I'll simply say that if you think you know everything about the late 70's downtown scene, some additional reading material and bonus tracks are headed your way."

This item can be pre-ordered via MVD Shop or on Amazon

A Number 4 With Some Meat Loaf

Like a "Bat Out of Hell" Meat Loaf is "Braver" at number 4...!!!

Grammy Award-winning musician and acclaimed film, TV and stage actor Meat Loaf has another hit on his hands as his highly-anticipated new album, “Braver Than We Are” has debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 Current Albums Chart and at #4 on their Rock Chart this week. Working closely again with longtime collaborator Jim Steinman—a key to the magic of multi-platinum selling albums “Bat Out of Hell” and “Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell”—Meat has recorded ten songs written by Steinman—featuring the first song he ever wrote in a storied career to the most recent. 429 Records released “Braver Than We Are” digitally, on CD and vinyl in the U.S. on September 16.

Exclusive CD with 3 bonus tracks featuring Imelda May on a new orchestral version of “I Would Do Anything For Love” -hyperurl.co/qdn48r

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Autographed Vinyl – amazon.com/dp/B01H4G1HRC
 
Barnes and Noble CD & Colored Vinyl Exclusive
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For more information, visit:
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A Tail Of Some "Sick Puppies"

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TBT: "Take Off Your Pants And Jacket"

How fast can you Blink 182 times on the first date? Srcvinyl is giving a retail wide release to Blink 182's Take Off Your Pants and Jacket on Deluxe 2xLP Vinyl on August 26. Pre-orders are now available here. The album is mastered for vinyl with lacquers created by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) and includes a gatefold jacket with 11 x 11 insert on limited colored vinyl (Red). Take Off Your Pants and Jacket is the fourth studio album by the American pop punk band Blink-182. Produced by Jerry Finn, the album was released on June 12, 2001, through MCA Records. The album had near-immediate success, becoming the first punk rock-identified record to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and being certified double platinum within three weeks. The LP produced three hit singles — "The Rock Show", "First Date" and "Stay Together for the Kids" — that were top ten hits on modern rock charts. Take Off Your Pants and Jacket has sold over 14 million copies worldwide. As previously announced, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket will also be released on cassette alongside several other Blink 182 favorites which are now available for purchase or pre-order in the srcvinyl webstore.

Blink 182- Take Off Your Pants and Jacket Vinyl Color: Red Details Mastered for vinyl and lacquers created by Kevin Gray, Cohearent Audio Gatefold jacket with 11 x 11 insert Limited colored vinyl *Deluxe edition will be released at a later date Track Listing: A1 Anthem, Pt. 2 A2 Online Songs A3 First Date A4 Happy Holidays, You Bastard A5 Story Of A Lonely Guy B1 The Rock Show B2 Stay Together For The Kids B3 Roller Coaster B4 Reckless Abandon B5 Everytime I Look For You C1 Give Me One Good Reason C2 Shut Up C3 Please Take Me Home D1 Time To Break Up D2 Mother's Day D3 What Went Wrong D4 Fuck A Dog D5 Don't Tell Me It's Over D6 When You Fucked Grandpa

TBT: "Parents Just Don't Understand"

Remember the days of yore when Will Smith was the Fresh Prince and he had a sidekick named DJ Jazzy Jeff? Enjoy the Ride Records has released a 12" vinyl single re-issue of DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Price's "Yo Home To Bel Air" on a very awesome 90's graffiti swirl variant. This heavyweight 12" re-issue features the extended radio mix of the iconic theme song from the beloved 90's sitcom "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" and includes two rarely heard additional verses further explaining how he became the 'Prince of Bel Air.' The b-side features the Grammy Award-winning hit single "Parents Just Don't Understand." This release marks the first time the song has been re-issued in over 20 years. A Side Yo Home To Bel Air (Extended Radio Mix) B Side Parents Just Don't Understand ETR Webstore Exclusive 3 Color Swirl (Green/Pink/Blue) is limited to 500 total copies. Available NOW exclusively at EnjoyTheRide.Storenvy.Com. Marbled Neon Green Variant will be available in select retail location starting July 1st and is also limited to 500 copies. www.EnjoyTheRideRecords.com www.Instagram.com/EnjoyTheRideRecordswww.Facebook.com/EnjoyTheRiderecords www.Twitter.com/enjoytherideRES www.Myspace.com/enjoytheriderecords

David Bowie Was My First

On Of The True Greats
David Bowie

So saddened to hear the news that one of the biggest influences in my life on many levels, David Bowie has passed away due to cancer.

Dear David,

This is an open letter to you to list the numerous ways you have impacted my life throughout the years.

My first exposure to you musically was the Ziggy Stardust personae and album. I was mesmerized by it. Favorite song: Suffragette City. I heard the album years before I owned it via a friend of my parents teenage son, yeah I was a mere kid then.

The first album I owned by you? Let's Dance. Favorite song? China Girl. 

"Yes" David you were my first. My first major rock show ever! The Tubes opened for you at the Tacoma Dome in Washington State. I will never forget the amazing show you gave a combination of theatricality and brilliant music! Oh, you were also another first for me. My first Rock God crush, yeah I thought you were sexy a fuck!

I met you when I worked at Tower Records Sunset. You were to only star I ever met that I was actually nervous about saying "Hello" to. I remember grabbing a vinyl LP copy of the Tin Machine album for you to sign, when myself and the other employees brought our things to the register, you were so gracious and kind. You signed everyone's treasure with true class. When we expressed our awe of you with regard to the legend you were your response was: "Oh please, I'm no big deal."

I managed to see you in concert a total of four times, each one a religious experience. 

You can never completely know the total depth of the impact you had on my life as a young gay man. But I will leave you with this. You made it easier, seeing someone out there who dared to be different, an innovator and mostly dared to be himself.

R.I.P. Thin White Duke 

 

                                                               China Girl


David Bowie on the web:

http://www.davidbowie.com/

Are You A "Crate Digger?"

Crate Digger: An Obsession With Punk Records

by Bob Suren

Available on June 9th - Trade Paperback, 192 Pages - $14.95

An insider's account of the last 30 years of punk rock and vinyl records, 

including new information on many punk luminaries. 

Oh how fondly I remember "crate digging" - it was so much fun, I would go to the Tower Records once a week and find out what new vinyl I could buy, punk included. Yes, I was and still am a Punk Rocker!!!

Bob Suren spent more than 30 years immersed in punk rock. His obsession with punk music, culture, and especially record collecting began with a loaned mix tape in a small town in Florida when he was a teenager and slowly took over all aspects of his life.

He started a record label and distribution company, opened a record store, managed a thriving bootleg merchandise empire, published a magazine, promoted shows, and traveled the world with his own band. He mentored generations of younger punks and built a movement that put Florida on the map. He stayed a step ahead of all the ups and downs of the music industry, always pioneering.

Join Bob as he hangs out with punk luminaries like Jello Biafra, The Meatmen, Raw Power, Black Flag, The Dead Boys, Millions of Dead Cops, Rattus, and more. He relates his (mis)adventures breaking his curfew to see the Dead Boys' last show, almost getting arrested after seeing the Ramones, touring with his bands in Egypt, Ecuador, Brazil, and more.

As Jeff Nelson of Minor Threat said, "Really brings to life the early days of the American punk scene as it spread slowly across the country, through turntables, fanzines, and word of mouth. His vivid vinyl recollections illustrate how good record stores and adventurous college radio stations were so essential in bringing startling new music into the lives of many previously isolated kids. It follows the trajectory of a kid-turned-concert-promoter as his passion for music became all-consuming." 

Then one day it all fell apart. He'd built up his life like a record collection, but it didn't satisfy him anymore. He sold everything, dropped out, moved far from home to start fresh... and wrote this book.

Crate Digger is written in short spurts tied to actual records. The result is real, heartfelt, and deeply informed by the music of the last thirty years. It's a basic piece of your punk history collection. 

"Bob Suren delivers some great punk rawk history through anecdote and wit, intermingled with personal stories of love, loss, the characters that have come and gone and that elusive hunk of vinyl that's just around the next corner.... All spanning 30 years of Bob's life." 

- Ami Lawless, Voetsek 

"More than just your typical "record guide," Crate Digger allows us to accompany Bob on his passionate 30+ year punk rock journey. The anecdotal approach reminds us that, for the passionate music fan, there's a personal connection to a particular record that often conjures up various memories, both good and bad." 

- Al Quint, Suburban Voice magazine and Sonic Overload Radio. 

Purchase:  http://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/5296/

DEVO Has An Uncontrollable Urge

Devo: Yellow Is The New Black Photo: Janet Macoska DEVO "Hardcore Live!" on DVD, Blu-ray, CD, and Vinyl coming February 10th "The Hardcore show for DEVO was like relocating a tail you misplaced a lifetime ago."  - Mark Mothersbaugh Are they not men? Nope, I guess they're Devo! You get one guess as to where I will be January 17th 2015... LA screening event with Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale & Bob Mothersbaugh, Director Keirda Bahruth and Producer Rick Ballard  Saturday, January 17 - 7:30 PM Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 Map Watch ROLLING STONE premiere "Uncontrollable Urge" HERE DEVO was among the most thought-provoking bands to emerge in the aftermath of punk, but before hits like "Whip It," they worked in the basements and garages of Akron, Ohio to make raw, unfiltered music that the group called "Hardcore DEVO." In the summer of 2014, DEVO did ten shows performing these seminal pre-fame songs, created between 1974 and 1977 and rarely played since then. Shot at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, this exciting concert film captures these groundbreaking artists performing the songs that started it all, interwoven with interviews revealing the history of the band. In total, these 21 oddities serve as a tribute to departed, original DEVO bandmate, Robert "Bob 2" Casale. A special screening event will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30 PM at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood, CA 90028). A discussion with director Keirda Bahruth, coproducer Rick Ballard, and DEVO members Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale, and Bob Mothersbaugh will follow. Pre-order: http://bit.ly/1BqJuym Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl7rbDxMyMg      DEVO "Hardcore Live!" on DVD, Blu-ray, CD, and Vinyl coming February 10th "The Hardcore show for DEVO was like relocating a tail you misplaced a lifetime ago."  - Mark Mothersbaugh Are they not men? Nope, I guess they're Devo! You get one guess as to where I will be January 17th 2015... LA screening event with Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale & Bob Mothersbaugh, Director Keirda Bahruth and Producer Rick Ballard  Saturday, January 17 - 7:30 PM Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028 Map Watch ROLLING STONE premiere "Uncontrollable Urge" HERE DEVO was among the most thought-provoking bands to emerge in the aftermath of punk, but before hits like "Whip It," they worked in the basements and garages of Akron, Ohio to make raw, unfiltered music that the group called "Hardcore DEVO." In the summer of 2014, DEVO did ten shows performing these seminal pre-fame songs, created between 1974 and 1977 and rarely played since then. Shot at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, this exciting concert film captures these groundbreaking artists performing the songs that started it all, interwoven with interviews revealing the history of the band. In total, these 21 oddities serve as a tribute to departed, original DEVO bandmate, Robert "Bob 2" Casale. A special screening event will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30 PM at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood, CA 90028). A discussion with director Keirda Bahruth, coproducer Rick Ballard, and DEVO members Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale, and Bob Mothersbaugh will follow. Pre-order: http://bit.ly/1BqJuym Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl7rbDxMyMg

Get "Dumb" On Vinyl

Dumb & Dumber,Either Or...

Although I was never a huge fan of comedies starring Jim Carrey, for some reason I took a screener home of "Dumb & Dumber" while working at a talent agency. While I still never converted to being a huge Carrey fan I did find "Dumb & Dumber" funny, in a so "Dumb" it's entertaining sort of way...the sequel "Dumb and Dumber To" is on it's way people...

Another great thing about it was it's 90's soundtrack which is out on that ancient artifact known as vinyl the 20th of this month, so get your groove on and get dumb with your bad self!

The soundtrack to the smash hit film "Dumb and Dumber" will be available on vinyl for the first time ever on May 20 via ShopRadioCast. The double gatefold vinyl LP is now available for pre-order here.

The soundtrack features a who's who of 90's-era alt-rock and pop acts such as Crash test Dummies, The Proclaimers, Butthold Surfers, The Primitives, Dee-Lite, plus many others.

"Dumb and Dumber" is an American road-buddy comedy film starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. It was written and directed by the Farrelly brothers, and was their directorial debut. The film tells the story of Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, two good-natured but dimwitted friends from Providence, Rhode Island who set out on a cross-country trip to Aspen, Colorado to return a briefcase full of money to its owner, only to be pursued by a group of criminals who are after the briefcase.

The film was released on December 16, 1994 and developed a cult following in the years since its release.

The success of "Dumb and Dumber" launched the career of the Farrelly Brothers and solidified Carrey's. The film also spawned an animated TV series and a 2003 prequel. A sequel, entitled "Dumb and Dumber To", is slated for a November 2014 release.

Vinyl Details:

▪ Gatefold Jacket, 11 x 11 Insert
▪ Surprise D Side Etching
▪ Lacquers cut by By The Famous Stan Ricker

Vinyl Color: 180 Gram Blue LTD 500 (SRC Exclusive), 180 Gram Red LTD 500 (Retail Exclusive) and 180 Gram White

Track Listing

SIDE A

A1 Crash Test Dummies - The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead
A2 Deadeye Dick- New Age Girl
A3 Echobelly - Insomniac
A4 Pete Droge - If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)

SIDE B

B1 The Primitives - Crash (The '95 Mix)
B2 Willi One Blood - Whiney, Whiney (What Really Drives Me Crazy)
B3 Gigolo Aunts - Where I Find My Heaven
B4 Butthole Surfers - Hurdy Gurdy Man

SIDE C

C1 The Sons - Too Much Of A Good Thing
C2 Green Jelly - The Bear Song
C3 The Lupins -Take
C4 Deee-Lite - You Sexy Thing
C5 The Proclaimers - Get Ready

SIDE D

A SURPRISE Etching

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