Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Music News & Notes

Slough Feg Cover Art, Album Details Revealed


San Francisco's veterans Slough Feg will release their long-awaited new album, Ape Uprising this May! Release dates vary, landing on the 8th of May in Germany and Europe, 11th of May in UK and June 2nd in USA/Canada via Cruz Del Sur Music. Ape Uprising consists of eight tracks and it is undoubtedly the heaviest release in the twenty-year long history of the band. The band used the usual team for recordings, Justin Phelps and Justin Weis, later mastering the album at Traxwork studio.

The cover artwork was created by Californian artist Larry Luna. View the cover art at the band's MySpace page or Cruz Del Sur label website. A vinyl version of Ape Uprising will be released by end of April by German label Iron Kodex, in a limited edition of 666 copies.

Slough Feg's official line-up is: Mike Scalzi - Vocals, Guitar, Adrian Maestas - Bass, Angelo Tringali - Guitar and Harry Cantwell - Drums.

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THERAPY?'s 'Crooked Timber' To Be Released On Limited-Edition White Vinyl - Mar. 2, 2009


Global Music has announced the release of THERAPY?'s new album, "Crooked Timber", on limited-edition white vinyl, available from March 30.

In the '90s, THERAPY? self-released a number of vinyl recordings until the bandmembers were told by various companies that "there wasn't a market for it anymore."

As avid music buyers themselves, THERAPY?'s members reminisce: “We still remember the thrill of buying vinyl, colored punk singles, metal picture discs, noise bands on splattered vinyl. DR2 were prepared to release a vinyl version of 'Crooked Timber', so we jumped at the chance to give our fans something special to remember too.”

A final word of advice from frontman, Andy Cairns: "Just don't leave your copy in front of a radiator!"

Due on March 23 via Global Music, "Crooked Timber" was produced by Andy Gill, a founding member and guitarist for the English rock group GANG OF FOUR, considered among the most influential post-punk bands. Gill also produced much of GANG OF FOUR's output, and albums for many other artists, including the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, THE JESUS LIZARD, THE STRANGLERS, THE FUTUREHEADS, MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, KILLING JOKE and THE YOUNG KNIVES.

According to the group, "Crooked Timber" focuses more on rhythm, rather than melody. While it is a heavy recording, it’s not exactly the obvious path for THERAPY? Frontman Andy Cairns explains: "I guess we’re always challenging just what makes us THERAPY? After so many years, if we were formulaic about it, we'd have gotten bored with the band long ago. The album was written together as a band, and each track has its own concept and inspirations. They took a while to write and we've taken our time to write them."

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New Prince Music


Prince has announced that he will be releasing a new 3-CD set exclusively through Target.

Included in the release will be two albums of new material, LOtUSFLOW3R and MPLSoUND along with a disc by new artist Bria Valente. According to the press information, the retail price for the set will be a low $11.98. Release is set for March 27.

Mark Schindele of Target said, "Prince has long been renowned as one of the world's most original and iconic musical artists. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share his most recent work with our Target guests."

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Bon Jovi Chronicles Life

Bon Jovi is ready to chronicle their long career in both book and film. Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful will be released by HarperCollins this fall at the same time as a documentary of the same name.

A press release from the publisher said, "The book offers unprecedented insights into the members' lives on stage, on the road, and at home, as well as intimate reflections on the highs and lows of their 25 years together."

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