Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Alternative Country Group Soles Of Passion Release Their Acclaimed Debut Album 'Bump Me Up'

Soles of Passion is an alternative country band with a mission. The duo, composed of Myla Snow and Steven Wolfe, create country music about America and put it into context with the current socioeconomic climate of the country. Their songs on their just release debut album “BUMP ME UP” are full of hope and sympathize with Americans who have suffered economic hardships from the recession and faced foreclosure by merciless banks. Soles of Passion send an important message through electrifying political rock songs that is upbeat, honest and easy to dance to. There are no alternative country artists that create political rock songs quite like Soles of Passion. The country music about America they create inspires people who are in the process of losing, or have already lost their homes to fight back. The Freedom Assistance Foundation (FAF) was created by Soles of Passion to help those people take action. The FAF is a non-profit organization that sets Soles of Passion apart from other alternative country artists. Their political rock songs and country music about America work towards something important – not just a provoking sound, but a cause. Myla and Steven have made it their mission to secure relationships with a network of attorneys to help those stricken by foreclosure. The FAF offers applications for monetary grants made possible by Soles of Passion’s contributions and others who have joined their groundbreaking movement. One of Soles of Passion’s most exhilarating political rock songs is “Got Me Surrounded.” It’s country music about America that shows how political and financial deception was the cause of the collapsed economy and so much despair. It’s also about hope for a better day in such instances when Myla belts out with her fiery voice, “Revolution here to see it’s over now, don’t tread on me.” The forthcoming music video for “Got Me Surrounded” by these alternative country artists depicts the shocking reality of corruption spurred by the morally bankrupt financial institution’s greed, and its effects on Americans. Real footage, both unsettling and powerful, shows the harsh truth about how people have to live once they’re kicked out of their homes and onto the streets like animals. The new video by the alternative country artists also shows Myla’s and Steven’s skills as lively musicians. Myla, with jet black hair, a bowler hat and long legs, controls a raspy forceful voice that not even the merciless financial institutions would dare to cross. Her gestures and utterances give the political rock songs written by her and Steven a breath of life while Steven’s instrumentals give them a unique and catchy flow. Their country music about America is not only politically correct, but invigorating. Steven picks away at the guitar and strums the bass resolutely, intent on advancing the Soles of Passion’s music and mission. He’s a skillful instrumentalist and lyricist who stands tall and proud of the cause he represents. Soles of Passion are one of few alternative country bands that can enliven as well as enlighten listeners with their political rock songs. They create political rock songs while keeping their mission ahead of everything else. The music they create is a product of their efforts to aid fellow Americans who have lost their homes to corrupt financial institutions. This is why their political rock songs can’t be coined as just music. Soles of Passion is music with a mission. Mila and Steven are alternative country artists as well as humanitarians. In addition to creating country music about America and spreading awareness of crooked institutions as Soles of Passion, they help those who face foreclosure with the FAF. Their political rock songs represent something more than backwards politics as usual. They represent the idea that Americans are more powerful than the institutions that kicked them into the street. Their political rock songs inspire people to fight back and join their cause to resurrect the American’s right to economic fairness. They are alternative country artists who are one of a kind. Not only have these alternative country artists created a unique band, but they have taken an initiative to grow the idea that Soles of Passion represents with the FAF. The FAF turns Soles of Passion into something greater than a band that creates political rock songs. It turns Soles of Passion into a band that is truly passionate about the words they write and empower with harmony. The Soles Of Passion album is available on iTUNES. Email: info@indiepower.com

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Kava Kava @ SXSW + Dates In Los Angeles, New York, Texas And Arizona


Website: http://www.myspace.com/kavakavamusic

UK label Chocolate Fireguard announces debut US tour for KAVA KAVA including dates in Los Angeles, Phoenix, SXSW in Texas and New York

Friday 12 March LOS ANGELES @ The Mint (11.30 pm)
Saturday 13 March PHOENIX @ Alice Cooperstown
Sunday 14 March TUSCON, Arizona @ The Hut (tbc)
Thursday 18 March AUSTIN, Texas @ SXSW - The Bedford @ Creekside, Hilton Garden Inn (11.45 pm)
Saturday 20 March AUSTIN @ SXSW - Music Gorilla @ Treasure Island, 413 East 6th street (10 pm)
Monday 22 March NEW YORK @ The Delancey, 168 Delancey Street (on stage 8.00 pm)
Tuesday 23 March NEW YORK @ Spike Hill, 184 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn (on stage 10.00 pm)
(more dates to be arranged)

Kava Kava are a turbo charged funked up live rock/dance act from Huddersfield (Yorkshire) in the UK featuring the soulful vocals of singer Pat Fulgoni alongside guitars, electronica, horns and beats. Kava Kava’s music has been featured in popular US TV series such as DIRT, JOHN FROM CINCINNATI, WEEDS etc, films including BOYS & GIRLS GUIDE TO GETTING DOWN, new snowboarding game STOKED, best selling application TAP TAP REVENGE 3 for iphone and they have played clubs and festivals all over EUROPE, in the STATES and in CHINA. Over the last three years they have played events as prestigious as Cork Jazz Festival (Ireland), Beijing Midi Festival (China), Glastonbury Festival (England) and SXSW Festival, Texas.

"Kava Kava creates party-worthy music by combining rock, funk, dance and soul……" - BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

"quietly pricking the ears of the international music community with their rollicking psychedelic dance….look out!" - MUSIC WEEK MAGAZINE (UK)

"should be on every funk and disco playlist, period!…..Love it!" - DJ MAGAZINE (UK)

"gorgeous new psychedelic funk" - NME (UK)

KAVA KAVA @ SXSW

Kava Kava's official SXSW showcase is on Thursday 18th March @ The Bedford / Creekside, Hilton Garden Inn (11.45 pm). Other appearances include the Music Gorilla Showcase @ Treasure Island on Saturday the 20th at 10.00 pm

Singer Pat Fulgoni also does his bit to promote music from the Yorkshire region of the UK. Following last year's successful debut "Yorkshire SXSW Party"(Wild Beasts, Sky Larkin, Paul Marshall, Talk To Angels and Rolo Tomassi) the popular Showcase is back at the British Music Embassy for 18th March - midday @ Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas. This year the bands performing are: One Night Only, Grammatics, Slow Club, The Crookes and Middleman. For more details check: www musicyorkshire.com

Meanwhile Kava Kava tour the US in support of debut US release "Forwards" licensed to US label Midnight Swimming. The NYC based label has arranged an excellent video for electro - rock tune "Clarity" which was filmed in New York and directed by Michael Slavens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrJ-evjUsI

Chocolate Fireguard will soon release the digital single "Clarity" in Europe with remixes by drum n bass maestro "B Complex" an artist who has enjoyed big success for his "Beautiful Lies" release on Hospital Records, a label Kava Kava's soulful singer Pat has also collaborated with on numerous occasions for producers Logistics, London Elektricity, Nu:Tone and most recently for Camo & Krooked's anthem "Turn Up (The Music)" The forthcoming "Clarity" single also features remixes by Lex Loofah (of Warp Records fame) and Two Macs and a Projector

Chocolate Fireguard is the Yorkshire independent run by Kava Kava's singer Pat Fulgoni. Other Chocolate Fireguard acts include the acclaimed 7 piece French hip hop crew LA Cédille from France who kick out a vibe not far away from The Roots!

LINKS:

www.myspace.com/kavakavamusic
www.facebook.com/pages/Kava-Kava/32349968823?ref=ts
www.chocolatefireguard.co.uk/
www.last.fm/music/Kava+Kava
www.twitter.com/kavakavamusic

Monday, February 8, 2010

SPIDER ROCKETS To Join POP EVIL On Midwest Tour


Website: http://www.spiderrockets.com

Crafting a sound that pushes the line between elegance and aggression, New Jersey-based SPIDER ROCKETS will be joining Pop Evil on a Midwest USA tour starting February 10, 2010. Spider Rockets' latest release is self-titled and follows up 2007's buzz-worthy 'Ever After.' The group's music is available digitally through iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, emusic, Amazon, Best Buy, Puretracks, FYE and other digital portals. Spider Rockets has built a large and loyal fan base on the strength of a must-see live show which has seen the group open for many renowned national acts. "We are looking forward to the shows with Pop Evil. Fans can expect a great rock show," says Helena Cos, vocalist for Spider Rockets.

Listen to 'Cold' at Fairtilizer:
http://fairtilizer.com/track/80936

SPIDER ROCKETS' tour dates with POP EVIL:

Wed., February, 10 2010 07:00 PM - Wiley's Tavern
330 N. Main Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 - $12 21+

Thurs, February, 11 2010 07:30 PM - The Rock
2029 Woodlyn Ave, Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 - $12/$15 18+

Fri, February, 12 2010 07:00 PM – Revolution
222 W. Franklin Ave, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914 - $10/$12 21+

Sat., February, 13 2010 08:00 PM - 1st Ave
3701 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 - $10 21+

Thurs., February, 18 2010 07:00 PM - The Main Event
200 Prairie Street, Elgin, Illinois 60120 - $10 21+

Fri., February, 19 2010 08:00 PM - The Mad Hatter
620 Scott St., Covington, Kentucky 41011 - $12 ALL AGES

Sat., February, 20 2010 07:30 PM – Musica
51 East Market St., Akron, Ohio 44308 - $10/$12/$12/$14 ALL AGES

Fri., February, 26 2010 07:00 PM - Piere's Entertainment Center
5675 St. Joe Rd., Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46835 - $0.99 21+

Sat., February, 27 2010 06:00 PM - Dream Makers Theater in Kewadin w/ Evans Blue
2186 Shrunk Road, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan 49783 - $15 ALL AGES

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.spiderrockets.com
www.myspace.com/spiderrockets

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Myth Of America Becomes America

POP CULTURE IS US: It Makes Us As Smart As It Makes Us Stupid And It Gave Us Election 2008. (At Least) Three Thoughts About The Election Of Barack Obama.

by Polar Levine for Yankin' The Food Chain, Polarity1.com

I feel pretty. I feel so cute. Cuddly-wuddly. Pristine. A baby's butt. I feel patriotic and it feels good to feel patriotic. Not a flag in the house and I don't care if we're USA-Number-One or USA-Number-Ten-With-a-Bullet. I'm just proud to be an American and that's realer than stuff.

What's more solidly amazing than the fact that Americans voted in record numbers to elect an African-American president is that, in the end, it made no difference what his ethnic or racial background was. It was almost a mundaneity. The man was perceived as the best for the job and so he was given the job. Common sense. What's all the fuss about?

A few years ago on a trip to São Paulo I spoke to a group of people, employing my very sloppy Portuguese, about 9/11 and how I co-founded a kids samba school in the neighborhood where the towers fell. During that trip I felt very self-conscious about being an American, realizing how rightly offensive this country had become to the rest of the world. I felt compelled to open my remarks with the disclaimer, "Não gosto de Bush" ("I don't like Bush.") and felt relieved by the ovation that followed. It's odd now to feel clean because I'm an American.

The entire human race appeared to be counting on us to elect Barack Obama. The enormity of that global hunger for a singular event made the idea of a McCain victory seem like a cosmic offense against the gravitational force of human history, the result of which might plunge humanity into a psychic black hole. They wanted an Obama victory in Europe, in the Muslim world, in Africa, Latin America, Indonesia and Japan. The reign of George W. Bush created a toxic human ecology so ubiquitous, palpable and identifiable that the antidote an Obama presidency could generate was irresistible.

I don't believe in magic but I believe the election of Barack Obama has created a rare historical moment for people to imagine the world moving toward the light and the USA will be able to lead the way. Symbolism aside (but not underestimated), more than any other American president Obama has the character, the intelligence and the bio to earn the respect and good will of the international community; an American president who has lived his life among "others" and has much of the world's blood flowing in his own veins. That makes him far more likely to instinctively understand the needs and the cultural dynamics that give a nation its form; and that understanding will allow us to interact without the arrogance and willful ignorance that has driven our foreign policy for so long. But our renewed international power will derive from a force more powerful than the abilities of Obama, the man. America, for the first time, will lead because of the undeniable and irresistible fact that the USA is a united collective of people representing every ethnicity and nationality on earth; we live together peacefully and we are exactly what we say we are. Have a look at our brochure. Looks pretty good? And you know it's the truth.

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