The Shins: The Phantom Leak...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 30th, 2006 | No Comments
The Shins are taking pre-orders for their new album, Wincing the Night Away, their first release in over three years, shipping January 23. The Shins are offering $2 off the regular Sub Pop price, for a reasonable $11. When you order the album the band will send you "really rad gift cards that have... 
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5 Reasons Musicians Love Macs...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 29th, 2006 | 2 Comments
Macs look great. The core of the artist is creativity, and the creativity of Apple is what generates the symbiotic relationship between the two. Every Mac Expo or presser brings an exciting change to the Apple lineup. The fresh looks keeps artists abuzz as they tire quickly of stale designs. While the... 
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Chris Walla: solo album release reschedu...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 28th, 2006 | No Comments
Chris Walla of the Death Cab for Cutie fame is postponing the release of his solo album. Originally slated for March of 2007 on Barsuk Records, the new "goal is to have the thing finished by the end of April and out by September or so." Christ Walla and Death Cab for Cutie are twelve days... 
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Puddlegum: Introducing the Puddlecast...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 27th, 2006 | No Comments
Puddlegum is working with independent labels, agencies, and artists to bring you a podcast that you'll talk about and share with your friends. Andrew Driscoll (WhatzUp) and Flick will host the monthly podcast, bringing you new music from indie artists, artist interviews, music news, seasoned with... 
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The Six Parts Seven: Casually Smashed To...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 25th, 2006 | 4 Comments
If abstract instrumental albums are your thing, then The Six Parts Seven's new LP will appeal. Casually Smashed to Pieces will be released on January 23, their shortest disc to date. The Six Parts Seven mixes in guitar, banjo, lap steel, rhodes piano, clarinet, cornet, and of course the bass and... 
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MySpace is Dying...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 24th, 2006 | No Comments
Over 3,000,000 bands are using MySpace to promote their music, and it seems that more and more of them are ditching or neglecting their own websites. But is relying on MySpace to further their career the best approach? It's true that MySpace has over 130 million users and is the second most trafficked... 
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Unwed Sailor: cancels fall tour...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 21st, 2006 | No Comments
Unwed Sailor has canceled their fall dates "due to personal circumstances beyond anyone's control." The band posted a statement by their booking agent on their website. The reason for the cancellation isn't explained (saying that the situation was so complicated that he doesn't... 
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The Constantines: side projects and a wi...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 20th, 2006 | No Comments
The Constantines released Tournament of Hearts in September 2005 and have been living on the road since. Starting November 21, The Constantines will begin a spotty tour, performing 12 shows with the likes of The Hold Steady, Lullabye Arkestra, Shotgun and Jaybird, The Creeping Nobodies, The Tragically... 
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Damien Rice: Lithograph Contest...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 17th, 2006 | No Comments
Puddlegum is giving away a rare Damien Rice lithograph. Listen to the album and then simply email contact@puddlegum.net (or use the Puddlegum Contact Form) and we'll add you to the contest. On November 30 we'll randomly select a winner. The lithograph features the album cover art, and will... 
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The Pennies: 10,000 Things deserve to be...
Posted by Flick in Uncategorized on 11 16th, 2006 | No Comments
Jeremy Podgursky and The Pennies were going strong in 1999 with a buzz surrounding the band after they released their critically acclaimed Come, We Go, and bands like My Morning Jacket were opening for them as they toured nationally. Songwriter and vocalist for the band, Jeremy Podgursky began writing... 
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