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FLOWERS OF HELL TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER JUNE 15th 2010

l_cf9881b5d925414bbd8d0017d1b0b3d416 PIECE ORCHESTRAL ROCK GROUP COMPLETES PROJECT WITH HELP FROM MEMBERS OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, THE PATTI SMITH GROUP, BRITISH SEA POWER, BAT FOR LASHES AND MORE.

Over 30 musicians in over 40 sessions were pulled together in London, Toronto, Prague, Detroit, and Abilene, Texas for this masterpiece to be realized. Early support from the likes of NASA (as in the space orginazation), My Bloody Valentine, etc…

The trans-atlantic space orchestra known as the Flowers of Hell has plans to release their sophomore album, Come Hell Or High Water, June 15th 2010 on Unfamiliar Records. The 16 piece experimental orchestra led by Greg Jarvis recruited help from some of the industry’s best musicians including members of Broken Social Scene, Guided By Voices, The Patti Smith Group, Spiritualized, British Sea Power, Bat For Lashes, Spacemen 3, and others to help complete the project. Over 30 musicians in over 40 sessions were pulled together in London, Toronto, Prague, Detroit, and Abilene, Texas for this masterpiece to be realized.

In 2002, Canadian Greg Jarvis started the Flowers Of Hell as a studio project in London. Three years later the project expanded into a live British band and extended across the ocean to Toronto in 2008. Their debut self-titled album received critical praise for creating classical tangents reminiscent of The Velvet Underground & Nico and the late Spacemen 3/early Spiritualized sound.

In the Fall of 2008 by special request from My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields, the group opened for My Bloody Valentine on one of the eight dates of the North American reunion tour. Yet an accolade came from a much higher place when NASA’s mission control staff declared their love for the band’s symphonic space rock, synching one of their songs with footage of Discovery’s 2009 voyage. The video went viral amongst Space Center workers, resulting in the band appearing on the Space Channel.

The composing, recording, arranging and mixing of Come Hell Or High Water was done largely by Greg Jarvis following his timbre-to-shape synaesthetic visions. Synaesthesia is a neurological phenomenon where two senses are intermingled. With the rare timbre-to-shape variant, sounds involuntarily trigger a translucent visual layer of moving shapes which follow a consistent audio-visual language. Greg Jarvis explains, “I see sounds. When I hear sounds, I see each timbre in front of me as shapes that follow patters, often gliding, pulsing and swirling, while the rhythm and timing interlock them all. Each timbre behaves differently, and that’s the main reason we’ve got such a variety of instruments on the album.”

dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip to release the beat heavy lit-pop tour de force The Logic Of Chance on Sunday Best Recordings

rephlektorlist_dlsvsp030043reduced_1New single “Get Better” out now featuring remixes from 2 Bears (featuring Joe Goddard), Jakwob, Errors and Villa; and a video directed by Richard Heslop – who’s credits include videos for everyone from Happy Mondays and The Smiths, to Ace Of Base and the Shamen!

With the free-flowing rhyme’n’bass opener Sick Tonight, old school dancefloor hip-hop of The Beat and the euphoric Italo-disco of Get Better,le sac Vs Pip have delivered a second album of beat led polemics; instantly danceable, yet increasingly vital, The Logic Of Chance is a great leap forward for alternative conscious pop.

With a microscope on violent crime stats (Great Britain), a declaration on the individuals role in a Democracy (Stake A Claim) and the perils of late night rail travel (Last Train Home), there is little slight of hand or ironic shape pulling here; Scroobius Pip delivers direct and true on the state of the nation, while dan le sac delivers his most advanced and eclectic soundtrack yet.

Despite growing up in the same Essex village Stanford Le Hope, the pair’s paths had barely crossed before they shared a Christmas season working at the Lakeside branch of HMV. After a brief creative courtship – sharing Myspace links and remixes – their very first collaboration struck gold. Hot off the CDR burner, their first song Thou Shalt Always Kill was sent to XFM’s John Kennedy in demo form and within 24 hours Kennedy had played the track on his show. Pip swiftly set up a myspace page with their solitary track… “Suddenly it went crazy - everyone was emailing the track to other people, so the only thing to do was borrow £200 and make a video.” That video has now chalked up 2.5million views on youtube and the single’s hastily arranged release on Lex cracked the Top 40.

Shunning the inevitable major label overtures, Messrs le sac and Pip opted to sign to Rob da Bank’s Sunday Best label, ensuring that their critically acclaimed debut album became one of the leading independent releases of 2008.   Released in May ’08, Angles arrived just 12 months after the first fruits of their partnership had hit the airwaves.  The duo’s welcome but unexpected rise, saw them working on tracks for their debut in the back of Pip’s Toyota Space Wagon, in between the growing list of festival, TV and radio engagements. That this ad-hoc germination should produce such a cohesive and thought provoking work, is testament to dan le sac’s production work and the enduring appeal of Pip’s word play.

Angles entered the Top 30 and in the subsequent 18 months, the duo has toured Europe and the US to an expanding live following.  Visually and musically dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip defy any prefab industry model, their towering structures of Casio enthused electro-hip-pop often cutting against the conventions of Radio programming. And yet they have become airwave and chart regulars, producing the salient singles Beat That My Heart Skipped, Look For The Woman and the Radiohead sampling A Letter From God To Man.

dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip – “Get Better [Villa vocal remix]”

www.rephlektorink.com/kits/getbetter.mp3

Nonesuch Records/Warner Music Canada Releases Björk’s Voltaic, March 30. 2010

attf6bf2Björk announces a very special DVD/CD recording, Voltaic, to be released in Canada by Nonesuch Records/Warner Music Canada on March 30, 2010. Voltaic is a lovingly packaged celebration of two years of Björk’s Volta activities—her critically praised sixth studio album, which came out in 2007, and the subsequent two-year world tour.

Voltaic DVD contains filmed highlights from the Volta tour, recorded in Paris and Reykjavik, with performances of songs from Volta as well as tracks from previous albums including Hunter,JogaArmy of Me, and Hyperballad.

Björk’s band on the Volta tour included Mark Bell (LFO) on computers and keyboards and Damian Taylor on keyboards and programming. Drums and percussion were played by Chris Corsano (Sonic Youth, etc.); Jónas Sen played piano, harpsichord, and church organ; and Björk’s all female Icelandic 10-piece brass section rounded out the group. A dynamic, grand live experience, theVolta tour has been acclaimed around the world. As the Guardian (UK) said in its five-star review, “Björk delivers a performance as visually spectacular as it is musically innovative. Fifteen years into her solo career Björk remains the least compromising and most fantastical pop superstar talent.”

Voltaic CD is a selection of songs from the Volta tour recorded live at the legendary Olympic Studios in London, just before Björk’s headlining show at the Glastonbury Festival in 2007. It was recorded in one afternoon, and the whole set was played live and captured in one take before being produced and mixed by Björk.

Voltaic serves as a coda to Volta, an album about which NME said “Volta is a thunderous return as enchanting as Debut,’’ while Q described it as “the best album that Björk has done in a decade—a reminder of what a vital force she is.”

Björk recently completed the theme song called “The Comet Song” for the film “Moomins and The Comet Chase” which will premiere at Cannes Film Festival in May .  For more information on the film,  please  visit  www.originalmoomin.com.

Diamond District Drop Instrumental Tracks From In The Ruff

Diamond District Release Triple Pack Of Instrumentals From Highly Lauded Debut

diamond_district-instro_cover-webDMV trio Diamond District are proud to announce the release of a trifecta of beats from their celebrated album In The Ruff. The instrumental triple threat includes tracks “Streets Won’t let Me Chill,” “In the Ruff,” and “Off the Late Night”

Released at the end of 2009 through Mello Music GroupIn the Ruff garnered much praise and acclaim from the hip-hop community, making countless year-end lists including hip-hop heavyweight websites KevinNottingham.com,PopMatters.com, and DJ Premier’s blog, to name a few. The album also brought an avalanche of well-deserved attention to the until-now underrated DMV hip-hop scene. The past meets the future on In The Ruff, where beats steeped in the boom-bap of yesteryear collide with dynamic verses from the DMV crew, giving fans the world over a taste of the D.C. flavor to savor.

To celebrate the triumph of In the Ruff, Diamond District are now dropping a special triple pack of instrumental beats featuring the tracks “Streets Won’t let Me Chill,” “In The Ruff” and “Off the Late Night.” Combining an infectious drum pattern, a simple chord progression and an addictive hook, “The Streets Won’t let Me Chill” instrumental lays the foundation for a backbeat driven street anthem. Stripped down to its instrumental form, “In the Ruff” reveals an essence of rawness that the DMV hip-hop scene is renown for, while the “Off The Late Night” instrumental gives beat junkies a generous fix of Diamond District’s soul-infused sounds.

This special release of In the Ruff instrumental tracks is available now through Mello Music Group.

“Streets Won’t Let Me Chill” (Instrumental): http://media.audibletreats.com/Diamond_District-Streets_Wont_Let_Me_Chill-Inst.mp3

“In The Ruff” (Instrumental):http://media.audibletreats.com/Diamond_District-In_The_Ruff-Inst.mp3

“Off The Late Night” (Instrumental):http://media.audibletreats.com/Diamond_District-Off_The_Late_Night-Inst.mp3

Kimora Is Back in the Fab Lane! Season Premiere March 21st!!!

vsee_kimoras3600x600copy_3New City.  New Baby. New Man.  Make sure to watch the new season of Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, premiering Sunday, March 21st only on the Style Network, 9/8c.  Check out the fabulous teaser video of Kimora’s new season below!

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Debut Eight New Pool Experiences

e1268159458FROM JUPITER TO APOLLO, CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS TO DEBUT EIGHT STUNNING NEW POOL EXPERIENCES FOR WORLD-RENOWNED “GARDEN OF THE GODS” ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Five-Acre Oasis Creates New Destination for Sun-Worshippers, Gods and Goddesses
Already viewed as one of Las Vegas’ most impressive and iconic swimming pools, the water-filled playground is destined to become this year’s ultimate warm-weather Las Vegas experience.  To be among the first to experience the new Garden of the Gods, go towww.caesarspalace.com/gog to book hotel, pool and dining accommodations. The “Garden of the Gods Pool & Hotel Package” includes a 3-day, 2-night stay, $25 Garden of the Gods pool credit and a pool bag complete with bag, towel and other necessary pool items. Package begins at $110 per night.  Based on availability.  Promotion code: PKGCGOG.
The iconic swimming and lounging oasis has been completely redesigned; creating a destination within a destination and featuring eight distinctive swimming pools with lavish amenities and the city’s most attentive cabana servers.  The new Fortuna pool features an 18-foot waterfall where guests can challenge Lady Luck at the swim-up blackjack tables.
In addition to the extravagant new pools, there are 44 new private cabanas, each with a stocked refrigerator of juice and water, flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, wireless Internet access, ceiling fan and plush furniture.  With hundreds of new vibrant blue deck chairs, plush daybeds and loveseat-inspired scoop chairs, guests can even just keep it simple and do nothing else but enjoy a day of sun-worshipping.  Completing the Garden of the Gods additions is an all-new whirlpool retreat and an added garden wedding venue.
Designed by famed hospitality firm Allard & Conversano, the Garden of the Gods is situated on three levels at the heart of Caesars Palace. Replete with classically inspired landscaping, statues and fountains, the Garden of the Gods allows guests to find their own experience; from those looking to socialize and connect at the stylish new Fortuna Bar to those who want to enjoy relaxing with a poolside massage.  Engineers precisely tracked the movement of the sun and expanded south and westward to ensure the area offers vast sunny and shady nooks.
“One of Las Vegas greatest assets is its abundant sunshine,” says Gary Selesner, president, Caesars Palace.  “Guests make trip decisions to escape drab and enjoy warm sunny getaways.  The new Garden of the Gods was created to be the definitive resort swimming retreat – a resort within a resort.  Here, guests have the freedom to find experiences they particularly will enjoy in a five-acre retreat that perfectly complements the exciting nightlife and award-winning restaurants at Caesars Palace.”

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® DEBUTS LIVE ON CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT’S BIG SCREENS WITH UFC 111: ST-PIERRE VS. HARDY - SATURDAY, MARCH 27

85_2For the first time ever, Canadian fans of the UFC can head to select Cineplex Entertainment theatres and take in all the action in the Octagon™, broadcast live in high-definition on the big screen starting with UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy on Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Pacific.

“We are thrilled to partner with UFC to bring one of the most highly anticipated events to our big screens. UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is a native of Montreal and a hero to many Canadians. This is going to be an event to remember,” said Pat Marshall, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex Entertainment.

Advance tickets are now available online at www.cineplex.com/events as well as at participating theatre box offices.General admission is $19.95 + taxes.

UFC 111: St- Pierre vs. Hardy features reigning UFC welterweight champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre vs. British bomber Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy and former heavyweight champion Frank Mir vs. number one contender Shane Carwin for the interim UFC heavyweight title. In addition, moviegoers can watch the entire UFC 111 live card, including welterweights Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves, lightweights Jim Miller vs. Mark Bocek and welterweights Ben Saunders vs. Jake Ellenberger broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

Foultone Records Presents: Pip Skid

imageYou hear the word all the time in write-ups: transcendence.  It’s almost become kitch.  But finally, an artist who delivers on the promise.  Pip Skid, a longstanding legend of Canadian hip-hop presents Skid Row, an electrifying and energetic blast of socially conscious hip-hop that only solidifies Pip Skid’s position as a force to be reckoned with.  His unique brand of hip-hop hits listeners not only on a visceral but cerebral level too.

But why would you expect any less from Pip Skid?  Here’s the harsh truth, for those who (unfortunately) might not be familiar with his raging yet thought-provoking brand of hip-hop.  Utilizing a range of genres, including driving guitars that elevate his MC skills, Pip Skid has been making music for 17 years and shows no signs of letting up.  His live show is renowned for it’s intensity, as the normally reclusive artist sheds his skin and provides a powerful show, leaving audiences clamoring for more.

And Pip Skid does his part to deliver as much of his art as possible to his fans.  Starting out with the seminal group Farm Fresh from his native Brandon, Manitoba, Pip held his own at the forefront of a burgeoning hip-hop scene in central Canada in the early 1990’s.  He is a cornerstone of the success of indie label Peanuts & Corns Records and has featured on many of their 40 releases.  And by day, Pip Skid delivers hip-hop to the youth around him, participating in his “Make Rap Happen” program, which is in high demand with schools and cultural groups. “Make Rap Happen” focuses on the history of hip-hop and teaches children to express themselves through deejaying, performing and recording.

But on March 30th, with the release of Skid RowPip Skid will do some weighty self-expression of his own.  Tracks like “I Never Knew” presents an infectious, jangly groove with Skid’s trademark socially-frustrated lyrics elevating the track to something, well, transcendent.  And the powerful title track echoes some of Cypress Hill’s best work, combining furious guitar solos and fist-in-the-air MC’ing that will no doubt grip audiences with its immediacy.  Skid shifts things up on “Ten Dollars” which pays homage to classic, 80’s-influenced hip-hop that will have purists salivating.

There’s no shortage of hip-hop out there today.  But Pip Skid presents something different; his brutally honest take on the world around him puts him in a class of his own.  And for that, everyone around him is better off.

See Pip Skid live March 13th at the West End Cultural Centre in his hometown of Winnipeg backed by a live band featuring Nestor Wynrush, DJ Kutdown and members of Annihilator, Nova and Banned From Atlantis.

Three free tracks for the taking here: http://www.foultone.com/PipSkid.zip

John Legend ft. Benks - If You’re Out There remix

if_your_out_there_remixDownload links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zz43inynmdg

http://www.box.net/shared/e01r5fsyn1


Everyone’s “going green.” We’re glad you’re taking action too! Our grandchildren and their children will thank us for living more sustainably. Let’s start now. Check out Kingston 11’s remix of John Legend’s “If You’re Out There” featuring Benks.


www.kingston11musicgroup.com

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