Noted video director Floria Sigismondi (White Stripes, David Bowie, The Cure) has directed a video for “Let It Rain,” the advance single to Living Things’ upcoming album Habeas Corpus (set for release on Jive Records Feb. 17). The stylized performance video presents the band in a stark white environment with dramatic lighting illuminating them much like an eclipse
The video debuted today on Imeem.com and is featured on the social network’s homepage. Later in the week the video will spread to other sites and be included in the relaunch of the band’s updated website, www.livingthingsmusic.com.
Sigismondi’s multi-disciplinary work encompasses video, film, photography and installations. She has directed the full and varied compliment of Living Things music videos since the band launched, including the colorful circus-themed visual support for “Bom Bom Bom” from the band’s first album, Ahead of the Lions (Jive 2005). Sigismondi is currently writing and directing her first feature film, a coming of age story based on the ’70s all-girl rock ‘n’ roll band, the Runaways.
Living Things have also accepted an offer to join Eagles of Death Metal on their February tour, completing an incendiary and unpredictable live offering of garage/alternative rock. “We’re looking forward to bringing unapologetic rock n’ roll across the country touring with the noble Eagles of Death Metal,” said Lillian Berlin, lead vocals/lyrics/guitars. On sale dates for tickets will be announced locally in each market; show dates are as follows:
2/3 Belly Up Tavern — Solana Beach, CA
2/4 Henry Fonda Theatre — Los Angeles, CA
2/5 The Fillmore — San Francisco, CA
2/6 The New Oasis — Reno, NV
2/7 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino — Las Vegas, NV
2/9 Martini Ranch — Scottsdale, AZ
2/10 The Rialto Theater — Tucson, AZ
2/12 Diamond Ballroom — Oklahoma City, OK
2/13 Midland Theater — Kansas City, MO (KRBZ-FM show; not EoDM)
2/14 The Blue Note — Columbia, MO
2/15 The Eagles Club — Milwaukee, WI
2/16 venue TBA — Columbus, OH (WWCD-FM show; not EoDM)
2/17 20th Century Theatre — Cincinnati, OH
2/18 Agora Ballroom — Cleveland, OH
2/19 Mr. Smalls Theatre — Pittsburgh, PA
2/20 Phoenix Concert Theatre — Toronto, ON
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WatchMojo NewsletterFollowing the widespread critical and commercial success of 2003’s Dub Side of the Moon and 2006’s Radiodread, Easy Star Records announces the Easy Star All-Stars’ complete reggae re-imagining of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album, titled Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band, is set for release April 14 on Easy Star Records and features guest vocals from an impressive list of reggae, dancehall and dub greats including Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), Luciano, U Roy, Bunny Rugs (Third World), Ranking Roger (English Beat), Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Max Romeo and The Mighty Diamonds. The first single, “With A Little Help From My Friends,” featuring Luciano, will be released as an iTunes exclusive February 10. It will be paired with a b-side dub version featuring the legendary U Roy.
Dub Side of the Moon, (Easy Star’s reggae tribute to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon) is one of the most successful reggae albums of the 21st century and spent over five years on Billboard’s Top Reggae Chart. Mojo selected the record as the second greatest cover album of all time. Radiodread, which tackled Radiohead’s OK Computer, spent over 18 months on Billboard’s Top Reggae Chart and earned praise from Radiohead themselves.
Of the decision to infuse reggae into the Beatles classic, producer Michael Goldwasser says “We’ve focused on re-envisioning concept albums as reggae and it’s really important that the source material works as a whole and is not just a collection of songs. So, what better to take on next than the mother of all concept albums?”
Goldwasser is once more the musical mastermind behind this album, having arranged and produced the music, assembled the musicians and guest artists and played guitar throughout. Goldwasser is joined by Victor Rice (bass), Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod (keyboards) and Patrick Dougher & Eddie Ocampo (drums, percussion). Members of the touring version of the Easy Star All-Stars also contribute, including Ras I Ray, Jenny Hill, Buford O’Sullivan, Ivan Katz, Kirsty Rock, Tamar-kali, Junior Jazz and Menny More. In addition to producing six albums for Easy Star, Goldwasser has produced albums for Corey Harris, Hatikva 6 and others, and has had compositions featured in the motion pictures Failure To Launch and Woody Allen’s Cassandra’s Dream.
For over a decade, Easy Star Records has been a trendsetting independent reggae label. Dub Side of the Moon and Radiodread form the backbone of a catalogue that includes progressive albums from John Brown’s Body and Easy Star All-Stars keyboardist Ticklah, reissues of classic material from Sugar Minott and Linval Thompson and new recordings from reggae legends The Meditations and Sister Carol.
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GENAUDIO CHANGES THE WAY THE WORLD WILL LISTEN TO AUDIO WITH LAUNCH OF THE ASTOUNDSTEREO EXPANDER AT CES 2009
Company offers 10 Million free music downloads from emerging and platinum artists including Public Enemy processed with new AstoundStereo technology
Las Vegas, NV and Englewood, CO – (January 7, 2009) – GenAudio Inc., developer of AstoundSound™ 4D sound localization cue technology and finalist in the CES i-Stage competition, opened the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2009 by officially launching a consumer version of its AstoundStereo™ technology, the AstoundStereo Expander computer software, and announced the giveaway of 10 million free music downloads of various songs processed and re-mixed using GenAudio’s revolutionary professional audio software. AstoundStereo can be experienced through as little as two audio channels, such as any headphones, home theater speakers or laptop speakers.
The AstoundStereo Expander software processes audio files on the user’s desktop or laptop computer in real-time. This enables the listener to hear their music, movies and video games in a new way, being completely immersed in the sound with elevation, intensive depth perception and widening of the stereo image, creating a four dimensional audio experience. Professional recording artists, record labels, video game development houses and major motion picture film studios have already embraced the technology.
Consumers who wish to experience digital audio in AstoundStereo, including movies, music and games, can now download a free 30-day trial of the new AstoundStereo Expander software for Mac or PC by logging onto www.astoundstereo.com. Consumers can then purchase the Expander for an introductory offer of $19.95.
To demonstrate the capabilities of AstoundStereo technology, GenAudio has partnered with cutting edge artists Public Enemy and Kan’Nal as well as leading music download provider Hip Digital to give away 10 million free music downloads processed with AstoundStereo to provide a four-dimensional sound experience. These tracks and more are available from GenAudio at www.AstoundStereo.com/freetrack starting January 8, 2009 for a period of 30 days.
“When people hear these songs, they will have a new appreciation for the way audio will be heard across the entire entertainment industry spectrum.” said Jerry Mahabub, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GenAudio. “We are confident once people hear any of the free music tracks processed with AstoundStereo, they will want to apply this technology to their existing stereo audio content on their Mac or PC. This will lead everyone to want AstoundStereo integrated into all of their audio devices, such as portable music players, DVD players, car stereos and many more.”
GenAudio and Universal Pictures recently partnered for the release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army for DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def, re-mastered for home theater. The AstoundStereo technology was integrated into the 5.1 and 7.1 programming for both DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def releases enhancing the existing surround sound mixes. Reviews of the Hellboy II: The Golden Army DVD have described the film’s audio mix as masterful and deserving of the highest audio ratings. Most recently, GenAudio partnered with Lionsgate to bring the enhanced audio experience provided by AstoundStereo to the surround sound mix of the DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def versions of Bangkok Dangerous, released on January 6, 2009. Both of these titles were re-mastered for home theater at MiCasa Multimedia.
About GenAudio
GenAudio, Inc. is headquartered in Englewood, CO. GenAudio’s mission is to provide a true 4D sound solution for the entire entertainment industry — AstoundStereo, the next dimension in audio. AstoundStereo is a 4D software based sound solution that integrates seamlessly with consumer electronics and software applications, as well as provides professional audio production solutions through a minimum of two speakers or headphones. AstoundStereo is the most accurate and intense 4D sound localization cue technology available today. The technology works with most consumers existing equipment and no special hardware or decoding devices are needed.
For more information visit: www.genaudioinc.com
Next Tuesday marks the official US release of Cut Off Your Hands’ debut LP, You & I. Due via Frenchkiss Records on January 20th, the album was recorded by Suede’s Bernard Butler, with an assist from Stephen Street on the Pitchfork-premiered “Turn Cold.” The day after the album’s long-anticipated stateside arrival, the band will be hitting North America with Barsuk Records indie popsters Ra Ra Riot, whose 2008 breakthrough The Rhumb Line, was, like You & I, a full-length answer to a string of promising EPs. Kicking off in Vancouver, BC at Richards on Richards, the run of dates slides up and down the West Coast with shows in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and LA. And this is only the beginning, as the band is currently booking more dates throughout March and into SXSW 2009.
Check out “Turn Cold” from You & I
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Cut Off Your Hands Tour Dates
02-21 Vancouver, BC - Richards on Richards
02-24 Portland, OR - Doug Fir
02-25 Seattle, WA - Neumos
02-27 San Francisco, CA - Independent
02-28 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
03-01 San Diego, CA - The Loft
w/ Ra Ra Riot
What The Press Is Saying About Cut Off Your Hands:
“Power-pop ooh-lahs, hip-rocking post-punk backbeats, and sleek guitar fingerings.” - Spin Magazine
“Swirling, elegiac punk.” - Dazed & Confused Magazine UK
“Honestly, what’s not to love? ” - NME
“Swooooon” - Vice Magazine
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You and I Tracklisting:
01 Happy as Can Be
02 Expectations
03 Oh Girl
04 Turn Cold
05 It Doesn’t Matter
06 Heartbreak
07 In the Name of Jesus Christ
08 Let’s Get Out of Here
09 Still Fond
10 Closed Eyes
11 Nostalgia
12 Someone Like Daniel
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