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Tsurumi Records Releases Their First-Ever Film Soundtrack For Indie Horror Flick The Revenant

(Seattle, WA) – April 16, 2013 Seattle-based indie punk and garage rock record label Tsurumi Records release their first-ever soundtrack for the underground indie horror flick The Revenant to online and physical stores today.

The Revenant marks the label's first-ever release through their new digital distribution partner, French Kiss Label Group as well as the label's first-ever soundtrack release. The physical release on CD is through their long-time partner, CPI Distribution, available through stores nationwide.

Staying true to vinyl, in May the label will also issue 500 limited edition vinyl copies of The Revenant on picture disc, with a subset specially packaged for fans of The Revenant through www.Fangoria.com.

Vinyl pre-orders can be purchased now at www.tsurumirecords.com

“We are label focused on vinyl productions and this soundtrack is no different in that way,” enthuses label owner and Seattle resident Jeff Davis. “We think fans of the movie will want these as collector items.”

The Revenant soundtrack features music from Tsurumi acts like garage punks The Beautiful Mothers and experimental rockers The Second Academy, international acts Aqualush and La Mala Rodriguez, classical music from two companies and even an appearance from seminal underground sensation The Shaggies.

“I've always been inspired by really good soundtracks, like Pulp Fiction and Clockwork Orange,” Davis adds.

Three years ago Davis' good friend and independent film maker Kerry Prior, approached him about collaborating on a soundtrack for The Revenant; a modern take on a classic horror story, which he wrote, directed and produced.

The childhood friends grew up together in Cleveland, OH listening to and playing punk rock.

The Revenant began its film festival run with a premier at the 2009 at Toronto's “After Dark” Fest, upon which they dubbed it one of the "10 Movies To See Before You Die." It later ran in theaters in 2012 and is now out on DVD. Reviews ranging from diverse sources such as The Newark Star-Ledger to DreadCentral.com declare it "sure to become a cult classic."

The film focuses on Second Lieutenant Bart Gregory (David Anders), who is killed under mysterious circumstances in Iraq only to find out that he didn't really die. Rather, he is undead: a zombie-vampire hybrid, known as the Revenant. Bart needs blood to hold back decomposition and he finds his way around his new state against the dark backdrop of downtown Los Angeles.

The Revenant appears to be moving towards that cult status with a solid underground and online fan base that is growing daily. Every cult classic needs a killer soundtrack and now fans of The Revenant won't have to wait any longer.

The Revenant Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/TheRevenantisComing 
The Revenant Official Website: www.therevenantmovie.com

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LAZY (Kansas City) to release debut album Obsession August 2013

LAZY are anything but--after near-constant touring throughout 2012 the art-fucked troop from Kansas City has ponied up to deliver their brazen debut LP, Obsession, an all-fronts punk assault. Kinetic, hook-filled rockers bristle with the frantic energy of Wire or the Buzzcocks, while an experimental bent unifies their twisted anthems: chaotic guitar rustling, gnarled-out bass grooves, machine-gun drumming, desperate vocals.

Aiming for the outer reaches with flamethrower intensity and heartstopping pop sensibility, Obsession is a defiant collection of snotty, upbeat punk tunes with dual male-female vocals and a high-octane heart, snapping and crackling with unhinged exuberance and getting better and better with every upward nudge of the volume dial. Lean and nasty at nine songs and 23 minutes, this scorching summer platter will claw its way right in your skull.

Soundcloud link: Lazy - Obsession (full stream)

Facebook: L/A/Z/Y

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from our friends at Mute.com

MAPS - NEW ALBUM – VICISSITUDE RELEASED July 9th, 2013

BOOMKAT EXCLUSIVE “I Heard Them Say” 12” SOLD OUT IN ONE DAY!
Featuring Remixes From ANDY STOTT & MAPS

WATCH A TRAILER FOR THE ALBUM HERE

Maps – aka James Chapman – returns with a brand new album, Vicissitude, released July 9th
Maps partnered with Boomkat to release an exclusive, super-limited hand-stamped 12” vinyl for “I Heard Them Say” (limited to a 100 copies) backed with remixes by Andy Stott and Maps, which sold out in mere hours! This 12” is the first taste of Vicissitude, and lucky for you we can share the tracks with you:

LISTEN To “I Heard Them Say”

Original // Andy Stott Remix

While Turning The Mind swung like a hedonistic after-party held after Maps’ critically aclaimed and Mercury Prize nominated debut release, We Can Create, Vicissitude has the distinct feeling of digging deep and confronting reality head on.

With Chapman maintaing his role as the sole creative force behind Maps--Vicissitude is an inward reflection of his mental state during the recording process and continues the soul-wrenching journey carved out by We Can Create.

“The whole album is about change;” says Chapman. “It’s about dealing with a struggle – whatever that may be – and ultimately coming through it.”

As with previous releases, the new album was primarily recorded at Maps’ home in Northampton, and was mixed by Ken Thomas (Sugarcubes, M83, Sigur Ros) and Jolyon Thomas.

Vicissitude focuses, tightens and sharpens Maps' expansive sound. The album might have been born from a long period of self-contemplation, but maybe you do need a while to get simple answers to the
difficult questions.

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from our friends at TheMuseBox.net

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEBUT ALBUM I LOVE YOU PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ON ROLLING STONE

ALBUM AVAILABLE APRIL 23 ON COLUMBIA RECORDS

(New York, NY; Columbia Records; April 16, 2013) – The Neighbourhood, whom Complex calls, “a band to look out for with mass appeal potential,” streams their debut album exclusively through RollingStone.com.

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Their debut album I Love You. in which Time Magazine lists as one of the top albums to look forward to this year, will be released April 23, 2013 via Columbia Records.

The band’s new video for buzzed about track “Sweater Weather,” which is currently top 10 at Alternative Radio, has reached over one million views to date. WATCH HERE!

The previous video for "Sweater Weather" amassed 2 million views.

The video was shot in Los Angeles, CA by the brilliant team of Zack Sekuler & Daniel Iglesias Jr. of Ends (who has previously done all of The Neighbourhood’s videos). “Sweater Weather” is #5 on the playlist feature in the current issue of Rolling Stone. “The buzzy Cali band has a hit on its hands with this slow-burn rocker. Layering hasn’t sounded this cool since “The Sweater Song.”

The Los Angeles quintet, in which the UK’s The Sunday Times describes their sound as, “dark-hearted, descending-chord epics” released their debut 5-track EP, I’m Sorry, in August of last year, featuring the hot singles, “Female Robbery” and of course, “Sweater Weather.”

The Neighbourhood are currently on tour in the US (see below for full dates – dates with FOALS and Atlas Genius). Their headlining show at Bowery Ballroom in New York on 4/29 is SOLD OUT. The band most recently toured the US with Paul Banks of Interpol and The Temper Trap and performed at Coachella this weekend. LA Weekly claims the band’s rise will culminate at Coachella. FULL STORY HERE!

In addition, after massive performances at this year’s SXSW festival, the band will perform at this year’s Lollapalooza in Chicago. GRANTLAND FEATURE: BEST OF SXSW

The Neighbourhood are: Jesse Rutherford (vocals), Jeremy Freedman (guitar), Zach Abels (guitar), Mikey Margott (bass) & Bryan Sammis (drums).

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from our friends at www.becausesoundmatters.com

Get The New Record From The Flaming Lips

Our friends in the Flaming Lips have a new album out today and it's absolutely awesome. Do your record collection a favor and order a limited edition colored vinyl of The Terror directly from the Lips by clicking here.

The Terror limited edition silver vinyl double LP set is housed in a two pocket gatefold jacket with printed sleeves. The album includes the digital album too.

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