HM News Update: Week Ending 5-18
Truby Releases Solo Projects
With experiences such as touring the world, recording with renowned producers and selling millions of records, one would think they have it all. But Jason Truby knew he had to stay true to himself. You may know the name Jason Truby from his days in the band Living Sacrifice or as part of P.O.D., when he joined the group back in 2003. But this famed guitarist, once mentored by Phil Keaggy and who has since graduated to be his peer and friend, has been writing and performing music for eighteen years and teaching himself every step along the way. After four years of songwriting and recording with P.O.D. (Testify, 2006; Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years, 2006; The Warriors EP, Volume 2, 2005; and Payable On Death, 2003), Truby decided to continue his musical career on his own, pursuing his own writings based out of his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. With a unique musical palate geared more toward classical and jazz/fusion flavorings, this self-taught guitarist is heavily influenced not only by legends such as Keaggy but also by Pat Metheny, Radiohead, Michael Hedges, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Stanley Jordan, Bob Dylan, Herbie Hancock, U2, Wes Montgomery, to name a few. Ready to share his individual and distinctive musical talents with the world, Truby wrote and released his first solo instrumental project, String Theory, in 2006 during the same time P.O.D.’s Testify was hitting the airwaves and store shelves. String Theory, a very introspective project, easily exhibited Truby’s diversity as a writer. This experience allowed him to perform for the very first time as a solo artist at Denver’s Guitar Festival in the fall of 2006, where he shared the stage with Keaggy as well as Glassharp. It was at the end of that year where Truby followed his calling to be home and pursue a solo career full time. With even more songs to share with his fan base, Truby wrote and produced Waiting On The Wind, his second instrumental project that released this past November. He is now preparing for his first solo vocal project, slated to release later this year. Upon describing his distinctive solo compositions, Truby explains, "I believe that art and music should speak for itself. The more innovative and creative, the stronger the impact. For me to attempt to define what is beyond words would in turn defeat the point of the music itself.” Truby continues, “These sounds are designed to touch each one of us in a different way. It is my opinion that we let the music define itself in the way each of us receives it. Music is merely a voice given to express the human emotion where words cannot.”
Through His Musical Career
Along with his numerous other accolades, Truby has been featured in such publications as Christian Musician, USA Today, Blender, Spin, Rolling Stone, Relevant, and CCM. He also appears in John Schroeder’s book “Between The Strings,” a book compiled of guitar legends’ stories where he shares the pages alongside Les Paul, B.B. King, Peter Frampton and Chet Atkins, among others. While part of P.O.D., Truby and the band co-wrote the single “Sleeping Awake,” the title track to the Matrix Reloaded soundtrack (2003), which sold over one million copies nationwide. They were also featured on the Passion of the Christ soundtrack for their penned song, “Truly Amazing.” The album Payable On Death, co-written by the band, went gold in the U.S. and sold one million copies worldwide. This project also featured the instrumental song “Eternal,” written and performed by Truby along with Keaggy. Jason Truby, his wife and their three children reside in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is managed by Brian Skaggs of Narrow Road Management, based near Little Rock. He has recently signed with booking agency Street Level Artists Agency, who also represent such artists as Keaggy, Michael Card, Ashley Cleveland, Chris Rice, and many more.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
JasonTruby.com
narrowroadmanagement.com
streetlevelagency.com
The Myriad's video,"A Clean Shot", is a hit
A week before the release of their new project, With Arrows, With Poise, slated to release on Koch Records on Tues., May 13, The Myriad hit the top of the MTV video charts, becoming the #1 most played video on MTV and also secured the #4 music video chart position on M2 with “A Clean Shot.” “We are surprised and humbled by just how much MTV has gotten behind our music,” states Steven Tracy, guitarist for The Myriad. “Working with them has been an amazing experience, and we are so thankful for the support they have given us.” They say that every living creature has a soul, even the most hideous monsters. The beast that's terrorizing a forest of nice lil' creatures in this strange and surprising adventure clip not only has a soul, but flashbacks reveal a whole human-style life, complete with a wife, a job, a baby and all the others entrapments of society. That doesn't sway The Myriad, however. They show the same tenacious drive that got them 2007 MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout band competition. They get "A Clean Shot" on their prey and they take it. Watch "A Clean Shot" via YouTube youtube.com They just finished their new music video for "You Waste Time Like A Grandfather Clock". It was directed by Jesse Rosten and shot at The Cascade Theater in Redding, CA.
For More Information on The Myriad visit:
themyriad.net
myspace.com/themyriad
labmediaonline.com/themyriad
Greeley Estates' releases Third album 'Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East'
GREELEY ESTATES have just released their third full-length studio album--and first in two years--GO WEST YOUNG MAN, LET THE EVIL GO EAST this week via indie Science. The group has announced that they are streaming GO WEST YOUNG MAN LET THE EVIL GO EAST in its entirety for fans all week on thedailychorus.com In addition, click on the following links to check out the GREELEY ESTATES EPK youtube.com and the new e-card at: sciencerecords.net Produced by Cory Spotts (BlessTheFall, Job for a Cowboy, The Maine), GO WEST YOUNG MAN, LET THE EVIL GO EAST is a testament to Greeley Estates' raw and captivating live performances. Recently the Phoenix-based post hardcore group--consisting of vocalist RYAN ZIMMERMAN, drummer BRIAN CHAMP, guitarists ALEX TORRES and BRANDON HACKENSON and new bassist TYLER “TELLE” SMITH--shot a video for their first single “Blue Morning”. Directed by Daniel Chesnut (Greeley Estates, Beat Union) and partnered with Hurley Entertainment (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Misery Signals), the clip features vivid imagery which captures the intensity of the group’s ferocious live performance intercut with stop motion shots of machine gears, metals and other rustic debris.
For More Information on Greeley Estates visit:
myspace.com/greeleyestates
sciencerecords.net
Interpunk.com pre-order special for Lines of Perfection
Interpunk.com is having a pre order special for Harvest Earth Records own Stand Your Ground and Gray Lines of Perfection. You can currently order Stand Your Grounds “Open Eyes and Beating Hearts” or Gray Lines of Perfection “Reaching The Ends of the Earth” and receive a limited edition shirt and 1” pin for free! All of this for only $10. Head on over to the front page of interpunk.com to find these specials, the albums officially hit stores May 20, 2008.
Music by PlayRadioPlay featured on One Tree Hill
PlayRadioPlay's "Elephants As Big As Whales" was featured on One Tree Hill on May 12. Be sure to check them on tour with You, Me, & Everyone We Know and Dropping Daylight.
For More Information, visit:
playradioplay.com
myspace.com/playradioplay
playradioplay.imeem.com
As I Lay Dying News
Grammy nominated San Diego, California metalers AS I LAY DYING’s latest video for the track Within Destruction will be premiered exclusively on MySpace Music for one week starting on Wednesday May 7th. Within Destruction was filmed by director Jerry Clubb at the bands sold out February 1st show at the Slowdown in Omaha, NE and captures AS I LAY DYING’s sheer ferocity as a live act. Head over to MySpace Music to check out the band’s latest video off their current release An Ocean Between Us, which was released August 21st 2007 and entered the Billboard Top 200 Charts at #8 making it the highest rock debut on the chart that week. They will be making a live appearance on ‘Plus Su Commande’ at Musique Plus, in Montreal, QC, on Friday May 16th between the hours of 5pm and 6pm EST! This is in support of their SOLD OUT Canadian tour, which started on the west coast in Vancouver, BC and will finish up in Quebec City, QC on May 17th, 2008.
For more information:
myspace.com/asilaydying
asilaydying.com
Kekal reveal upcoming album title
Kekal is pleased to announce the title of our upcoming album: "Audible Minority". This title is based to the fact that the music on the album has mapped itself into the extreme minority status; something beyond recognition of the musical norms. "Audible Minority" is a stateless, nameless, and label-less manifesto made from all the bitterness and pain. The album that is entirely bleak, gloom and dark. Almost 2 years in the making, "Audible Minority" has been constructed during various personal events in life. It all began in September 2006, before the release of "The Habit of Fire", and continued to shape itself up until May 2008. The band announces that the album is almost 100% positive that the album will be released this September or October and are planning to give a free download of the entire album, with the option of paying some donations. There will also be the official/label-released CD and digital versions with some bonus tracks and possibly some bonus materials.
Kutless release free download of new single
Check out www.exclusivekutless.com for a free download of our brand new single, "THE FEELING" from their forthcoming album "To Know That You're Alive". Their new album releases June 24th, 2008 and you can receive shipping for pre-ordering the album from shop.kutless.com with the coupon code THEFEELING. The free shipping and single download will be available till May 16th.
Switchfoot to play The Tonight Show on May 13
The multi-Platinum selling rock band Switchfoot will perform “This Is Home” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on May 13. “This Is Home” was written and recorded by Switchfoot for the highly anticipated Walt Disney Studios and Walden Media May 16 theatrical release, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The song will be heard in the body of the film and over the end title credits of the film, and will appear on the Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack CD releasing May 13. Switchfoot recently taped the “This Is Home” music video in Los Angeles with director Brandon Dickerson who filmed Switchfoot’s most recent video, “Awakening,” from its current, acclaimed studio album, Oh! Gravity. In conjunction with local market promotions around the film designed to build excitement toward the release of the new “Narnia” movie, EMI CMG Label Group has released the “This Is Home” single to AC and CHR Christian radio. The Air 1 Radio Network, heard on 70 stations and 106 translators in 35-states, is among the first to add the new single, along with stations in Chicago, Nashville, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Toledo and many other markets. Radio Disney is also adding the song as Hollywood Records and Red Light Management/Entertainment are working the single at mainstream radio formats.
More information about Switchfoot and its touring, visit:
switchfoot.com
Aletheian releases Dying Vine
The Aletheian album 'Dying Vine' will officially be re-released on IronClad/MetalBlade this coming Tues May 13th. The album has been re-mixed by Studio Insomnia, and then re-mastered by West West Side Studios in New York. The album also features all new artwork by Dinunzio Design, and an additional track - a cover version of Cynic's "How Could I". Also included are some Enchanced CD video bonus features (although there is an 'auto play' error on the disc, so the player has to be launched through a file browser). The album is currently available for Pre-Sale through SmartPunk (limited quantity of signed copies). The album will be officially available for sale on 5/13/08 at a variety of retailers (through Metal Blade distribution). However, the band would like to encourage you to buy the album from them directly (as this would benefit them the most). They will be offering an exclusive $20 CD/T-shirt combo deal available only from our website. This is a limited time offer, available through 5/31/08.
aletheian.com
myspace.com/aletheian
Norma Jean's 'The Anti Mother' Due Out Late Summer
Norma Jean -- now in the studio with producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, The Cure, Deftones, At The Drive In, Glassjaw) and engineer Ryan Boesch--will deliver their fourth album THE ANTI MOTHER late this summer on indie Solid State Records (exact release date TBA). For a few of the album’s songs, the band wrote in collaboration separately with Page Hamilton of Helmet and Chino Moreno of Deftones. THE ANTI MOTHER marks the follow-up to the Atlanta-based post hardcore group’s critically lauded 2006 Redeemer album, hailed by Revolver magazine as "a menacingly brutal slab of noisecore with just the right hint of melody, while Kerrang! declared it to be “a cauterizing kaleidoscope of earth-clawing turmoil and brutalized sonic adventure…” Fans will get to experience THE ANTI MOTHER live this summer when NORMA JEAN-- CORY BRANDAN (vocals), SCOTTIE HENRY (guitars), JAKE SCHULTZ (bass), CHRIS DAY (guitars) and CHRIS RAINES (drums)--hit the road as one of the headlining main-stage acts on the Vans Warped Tour ‘08. “The Anti Mother is a character we created which represents anything that is deceptive, and yet possesses an outwardly beautiful nature,” lead singer CORY BRANDAN says of the album title and theme. Musically, he points out “this record is the most melodic album we’ve ever created, but it’s definitely the heaviest record Norma Jean has done as well--and furious at that.” The spirit of collaboration highlights THE ANTI MOTHER. “We were able to work with Page and Chino on two separate occasions, and as two of our biggest influences musically, it was definitely a moment having them here in the studio.” CORY notes, “Page came to our practice space and for the first hour he was just showing us cool guitar chords, teaching us new things technically. The song we wrote with him is heavy as crap and full of energy--you’ll notice his influence. For Chino, the writing was more impulsive. We were already in pre-production with Ross, but the song we wrote with Chino came out so diverse and anti-traditional. Chino ended up hanging out for a few days and we wrote two songs with him.” Adds CORY: “Many bands have guest vocalists on their records, but we were inspired by the idea of collaborative songwriting with some of our favorite musicians. In a collaboration, no one is beyond reproach, and there is always something we can learn and someone to learn it from.” NORMA JEAN deliver live, and have performed on both the Vans Warped Tour and Ozzfest festivals--a distinction only a few bands can claim. Writing in the LA Weekly, Greg Burk remarked, “The first thing I noticed about Norma Jean…was...the quality of the noise--two guitars crashing out dissonant hi-lo chords in compellingly hurtful ways. The second thing was the rhythm--instruments vying back and forth in bazooka volleys rather than locking into standard metal’s united riff-and-hammer; it was post-doomsday white funk.” On the Vans Warped Tour ’08 all summer long, NORMA JEAN will join Against Me!, Angels and Airwaves, Bouncing Souls, Gym Class Heroes, Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack, Paramore, Pennywise, Rise Against, Say Anything, Street Dogs, The Academy Is..., The All-American Rejects and The Vandals, among many others.
For more information, visit:
normajeannoise.com
solidstaterecords.com
myspace.com/normajean
Dance Gavin Dance Hits The Road
Dance Gavin Dance will be hitting to road with Lower Definition, A Static Lullaby, Four Letter Lie, and Secert & Whisper. The tour will hit both coasts.
Tour Dates:
6/28 Seattle, WA El Corazon
6/29 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
7/1 Bakersfield, CA Jerry’s
7/2 Fresno, CA The Exit
7/3 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
7/5 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
7/6 San Diego, CA Soma
7/7 Hollywood, CA Knitting Factory Front Room
7/8 Victorville, CA Karma
7/9 Phoenix, AZ The Brickhouse
7/11 Lubbock, TX Jake’s Sports Café
7/12 Dallas, TX The Door
7/13 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
7/14 McAllen, TX South Texas College
7/15 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
7/16 Metarie, LA The High Ground
7/17 Tallahassee, FL The Beta Bar
7/18 St Petersburg, FL State Theater
7/20 Jacksonville, FL Fuel Coffeehouse
7/21 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
7/23 Louisville, KY Uncle Pleasant’s
7/24 Tinley Park, IL Mojoe’s Rock House
7/25 Detroit, MI The Magic Stick
7/26 Toronto, CAN The Opera House
7/27 London, ONT Embassy
7/28 Buffalo, NY Xtreme Wheelz
7/29 Albany, NY Valentine’s
7/30 Allston, MA Int’l Community Church
8/1 S. Hackensack, NJ School Of Rock
8/2 Virginia Beach, VA Steppin’ Out
8/3 Baltimore, MD The Ottobar
8/4 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
8/5 Millvale, PA Mr. Small’s
8/6 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
8/7 Grand Rapids, MI Skelletones
8/8 Madison, WI The Loft
8/9 St. Paul, MN Station 4
8/10 LaCrosse, WI The Warehouse
8/11 DeKalb, IL The House Café
8/12 St. Louis, MO 2 Cents Plain
8/13 Joplin, MO The Foundry
8/14 Wichita, KS Eagles Lodge
8/15 Denver, CO Marquis Theater
8/16 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Theater
New Songs and Video from For Today
For the last four days, For Today has posted a new song each day on their MySpace page. They have just released their first video from their recently released album Ekklesia. The video is for the song "Agape." You can watch it here
Catch For Today on tour now:
May 8 - Titusville, FL @ Skatepark of Titusville
May 9 - Lakeland, FL @ Abundant Life Church Of God
May 10 - Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
May 11 - Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Lounge
May 12 - Lynchburg, VA @ Tree of Life
May 13 - Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus
May 14 - Rockville Center, NY @ The Vibe Lounge
May 15 - Clinton, NJ @ Aquifer Music Venue
May 16 - Manchester, NH @ Rockos!
May 24 - Meier, MI - BLED FEST 2008 @ Meier Skatepark
May 25 - South Bend, IN @ The Underground
May 26 - Terre Haute, IN @ The THM Venue
May 27 - Evansville, IN @ Boney Jones
May 28 - Dewey, IL @ The Shed
May 31 - Spencer, IA @ New Life Worship Center
June 1 - Buffalo, MN @ The Vault
June 2 - Duluth, MN @ The Herman Town Church
June 3 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
June 4 - Bismarck, ND @ The Light Club
June 5 - Grand Rapids, MN @ The Light Club
June 6 - Alexandria, MN @ Club 1
June 7 - Willmar, MN @ The Warehouse
June 30 - Bushnell, IL - CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL
Jul 3 - Bushnell, Illinois @ CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL
July 19 - Willmar, MN - SONSHINE FESTIVAL @ HM Stage
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