Matt Lowell to Perform at Mercury Lounge January 8


Berklee College of Music grad Matt Lowell is known for his contrast between intimate, soft vocals to roaring powerful bursts of passion. He’s been featured at CMJ, SXSW, Sundance, Hotel Café and on recent tours with Howie Day, Tony Lucca, Serena Ryder.

On the heels of wrapping up recording on his second EP, Second Storm with help from writer/producer Crit Harmon, the Long Island native returns to New York City with a show at the Mercury Lounge on January 8th.

Recently voted as an “Artist To Watch” by Clear Channel and  “Best of Long Island Singers for 2010” Lowell’s energy and enthusiasm promises to make this a show not to be missed.

Generationals Reveal March 2011 as Release for “Actor-Caster”


The second full length album by the Generationals, Actor-Caster, will be due out March 29, 2011 on Park the Van records.
After releasing, Trust EP, November 9th 2010, they went to work on finishing the materials for the new album.

Starting January 11th, the Generationals will start a small town tour beginning in St. Louis and ending in Los Angeles in early February.

Listen to EP single “Trust” and watch video of “Victim of Trap”

Tour Dates
01/11 St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
01/12 Chicago, IL – Schubas / Tomorrow Never Knows Festival
01/13 Carbondale, IL – Hangar 9
01/14 New Orleans, LA – The Blue Nile
01/25 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
02/16 Los Angeles, CA – Hotel Cafe

For more info on the Generationals, check them out on Myspace

Eternal Summers Premiere Video and Remix of “Pogo”

The Virginians of Eternal Summers are taking over the Internet with their single “Pogo,” off their album Silver, out now on Kanine Records. They premiered the lo-fi, psychedelic video for the song on the almighty Pitchfork, while an Allen Blickle remix of it made its appearance on the equally revered mp3 blog Stereogum. And while the flashing colors and image overlays of the video match well with the song’s retro-pop feel, the electro arrangement Allen Blickle put together for the remix, with its powerful bass puts forth Yun’s voice.

So, to watch the video, click HERE. And to listen to the remix, click HERE.

The Giving Tree Band Release a Christmas Album

Recording this album last year after a live performance, the CD features two songs; “The Christmas Waltz” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.”

This is their second release of the year after full length, The Joke, The Threat, & The Obvious.

Download the Christmas EP for free here