You sound great! "Decide it yourself" for realz, hahaha now that's something I can relate to. Have you seen the RECORD REVIEWS GROUP (CLICK CLICK) on here? I guess some a those guys are open to new sounds - not that I know for sure or can speak for them. There's also a ZINE AND RADIOSHOWS (CLICK CLICK) group so maybe that's something as well. Sorry if I'm leading you to wells you already dried out, but I hope you can find something helpful there. Lastly I could draw you a flyer, or something like that if my crackety-crickle hand is suffice for your cause. I'd do so in exchange for some of your records which I would spread among the Recordheads around me. Just PM me if that sounds sweet to you and we'll talk details OK?

Derek.. any press is good press (Blogs, micro-zines, etc). Their are tons of blogs and they are mostly out there "to validate" the opinions people already have about a certain style of music. I would send out what you have above to every blog/ website your band and you like. Don't worry about the fit because 90% of people that write about "new bands" is because they like them. 15% might slag something to keep their reviews on the site balanced. The other 5% are just crazy. Tony Cox, an artist from England, sent out a ton of e-mails himself and his album Unreleased showed up everywhere for a good couple of months.
Also, i would suggest sending reviewers Digital Assets (mp3's, jpeg's, etc.) and not physical copies of albums. People demanding physical product are mostly looking for the shiny album, cd, 7 inch etc.

Hope my "minor league" advice helps.

If you do, I need to know. My blues trash / punk blues trance or whatever you want to call it band The Aces have our debut record coming out on El Toro Records in Oct (Europe) and Nov (USA) As DIY artists (decide it yourself) we have zero budget for a publicist so I'm looking to you to help. If you write blogs or record reviews for good publications or know someone who does please shoot me an email @ derekirving1@gmail.com - I will contact you/them to see if there is a fit. www.acesfan.com www.drop.io/theaces <-- get your pre-listen to the record before it's out Any help would be greatly appreciated ! Derek Irving / The Aces - Lead Guitar/Songwriter

It's too late to fall in love with Sharon Tate.

Jim Carroll dead at 60

The whole "interweb" can hide what should be some easily obtainable facts. Anyone know who sings the female lead on this song on Jack Oblivian's So Low?

It seems to me that this could be a pretty lucrative business to open, especially with how CDs aren't selling anymore and more and more bands and labels (even majors) are turning back to pressing vinyl, not to mention the fact that there are very few pressing plants anymore (none in all of Canada? That's insane). I wonder how hard it would be to open a little pressing shop...?

Spin the Bottle Records said:

Since I have moved from the U.S. to Canada pressing records has become quite a bit more expensive. There are no pressing plants in Canada. Now I have to pay extra shipping and duty tax. Very aggravating. I barely break even and even lose money from time to time. Obviously I am not in it to make money, but I sure don't like losing it.

I've heard rumor of a plant opening in Montreal. I hope this happens.

Since I have moved from the U.S. to Canada pressing records has become quite a bit more expensive. There are no pressing plants in Canada. Now I have to pay extra shipping and duty tax. Very aggravating. I barely break even and even lose money from time to time. Obviously I am not in it to make money, but I sure don't like losing it.

I've heard rumor of a plant opening in Montreal. I hope this happens.

SOULSEEK http://www.slsknet.org/ it's a peer 2 peer network swt said:

Where's the download available?

Brother Panti-Christ said:

WITCH!

loving this, downloading the whole LP right now, right up my alley!

Where's the download available? Brother Panti-Christ said:

WITCH!

loving this, downloading the whole LP right now, right up my alley!

WITCH!

loving this, downloading the whole LP right now, right up my alley!

I found one of WITCH's songs (it's a Youtube, but video, just music) NIGHT BEATS said:

listen to WITCH
(we intend to cause havoc) 70's zambian rock and roll. amazing

listen to WITCH
(we intend to cause havoc)
70's zambian rock and roll.
amazing

So damn good!

Ya want different? Meet Tajik Jimmy. Here's a profile in New York Times Here's a video

A Whole BUNCH of Ween songs. Like Pollo Asado and Mister Would You Please Help My Pony

i realize im retardedly late on this, but this is the most brilliant music video i have ever seen, no joke

OK, I posted a blog with some pics from The A-Bones at Shinjuku Loft in Tokyo. There was like over 30 bands, and my camera skills aren't the greatest, but I took a few decent photos. http://garagepunk.ning.com/profiles/blogs/abones-in-tokyo

Everyone please welcome Dan Electreau's great show back to the GaragePunk Podcast Network! http://www.garagepunk.com/category/podcast/flying-saucer-rocknroll/ Thanks, kopper

Daaaang that double neck sounds siiiiick! I play an Gibson SG that I like okay but since I've been playing in a for-realzy band I am yearning for something more eccentric. Actually - I'm embarrassed to say it but I've played around on the Dimebag Darrel signature guitar at the store a long time ago - and I've kinda wanted one ever since. It shreds. Suzy MM said:

Yeah, I'm probably more in a "b-b-b-band" than in a "band". That sounds more right. Been playing bass for a number of years, but in my current band "The Lords Of Nada", I'm playing drums and singing. LOT'S of fun! I play w/ 2 guitar players. One plays a baritone guitar and the other guitar player alternates between a double neck Gretsch w/ a 6 string bass / 6 string guitar, and a Denelectro double neck 12 string guitar / baritone. Fancy! Hahaha! So were down and dirty, knuckle draggin' garage rock, just like God meant it to be! : ) That's cool that you play guitar & drums Jannell!

that bassin' sounds like Kira from Black Flag. I dig it. Emily Panic said:

Hey Jan. I too am in a band, we're called thee ribs - i guess i'd call us abnox-snotty punk or something.. (i just made that up) i play bass and sing, girl drummer guy guitar player (he likes when we dominate him) I play a 79' fender P-bass (my baby) and i have an ampeg. My band lives in Boston and I am moving to NYC soon. I don't really like the recordings we have but checkout - Www.Myspace.coM/TheeRibs

holla,
EP

Ah man Brussels...I bet the music scene there is killer. So is that Ibanez 5 string made with just 5 strings? Which string is missing? I bet that is a dumb question but the guitar sounds rad. I play music with a lo-fi basement band in its infancy. U'LERS said:

Hi Jannell. I am in a vintage old school punk band (singer, bass player). Been playing since teenage years (yesterday lol). I have an Ibanez 5 strings that sounds really cool, and I want to buy a Ampeg amp.
Live in Brussels Belgium, and you ?
Cheers
Tashana

Yeah, I'm probably more in a "b-b-b-band" than in a "band". That sounds more right. Been playing bass for a number of years, but in my current band "The Lords Of Nada", I'm playing drums and singing. LOT'S of fun! I play w/ 2 guitar players. One plays a baritone guitar and the other guitar player alternates between a double neck Gretsch w/ a 6 string bass / 6 string guitar, and a Denelectro double neck 12 string guitar / baritone. Fancy! Hahaha! So were down and dirty, knuckle draggin' garage rock, just like God meant it to be! : ) That's cool that you play guitar & drums Jannell!

YOU GOT GOOD TASTE vol. twelve The Devil Rides Out Watcha Weirdos Brothers and sisters we are gathered here today to hear a sermon by Mr A The Barber. Armed only with the power of rock'n'roll on my side I'm gonna lead you away from the sinful world towards the LIGHT. But be prepared cos the DEVIL is clever, he will tempt you, he will entice you, he will seduce you! But fear not, cos my sermon will help you cast out SIN and take the rightuous pathway as laid down by JESUS CHRIST our LORD. So join me in this spiritual journey, but be prepared cos the DEVIL'S Comin'!!!!!!!! Until next time. Stay Sinful Mr A The Barber Satan - Angel Dust OST The Devil's comin' - Stud Cole Up Jumped The Devil - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Devil In Your Heart - The Donays Fliberty Jib - Ken Nordine Sinners - Freddy and the Hitchikers Burning Hell - The Fleshtones Devil Is Mad - Dorothea Fleming Hallelujah Rock'n'Roll - Sandrea Grimms Jesus - The Velvet Underground Oh! Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins Singers Look To Jesus - Reverend Lofton and His Holy Travellers Pastor Pickin' - Erick and Beverly Massegee Higher Power - The Sadies His Name Is Jesus - Selvyn Cox Will There Be Any Yodeling In Heaven - Bob Wills & The McKinney Sisters This Wicked World - Arden Jervey You Better Believe - Gene Vincent He Turned The Water Into Wine - Johnny Cash Wrapped Up In Jesus - Reverend Charlie Jackson Jesus Was An Androgyne - Dory Previn listen here http://yougotgoodtaste.podOmatic.com

can't wait, now passed the middle of the first one