Month: October 2013

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Ep. 16 ComicPop Visits with Strangefruit

 

Ep 16 ComicPop Visits with Strangefruit

This was a fun visit.  Join the ComicPop Crew as we visit with Jenny, Jamie, and Peter of the London based band Strangefruit.  Being an international call you never know what will happen.  However, the three were troopers and we worked through it.  Everybody was relaxed and having a good time.  A pint raised to Strangefruit!

Thank you to Hannah Haines, of The Muse Box, for  providing the EP for review and setting up the visit we had with Jamie, Jenny, and Peter.

Join us for another fun episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

http://strangefruituk.com/ – Strangefruit’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/strangefruituk – Strangefruit’s Facebook Page

http://themusebox.net/ – The MuseBox’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/musebox – The MuseBox’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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The Neighbourhood Releases “Afraid” Music Video & Tour Dates



 
 
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PREMIERES
NEW VIDEO FOR “AFRAID”
 
 
 
HIT SINGLE “SWEATER WEATHER” IS
CERTIFIED GOLD BY THE RIAA
 
HEADLINE TOUR INCLUDES SOLD-OUT SHOWS AT NEW YORK’S TERMINAL 5 AND LOS ANGELES’ PALLADIUM
 
(New York, NY; Columbia Records; October 17, 2013) – Los Angeles five-piece The Neighbourhood has premiered a brand new video for “Afraid” today at VEVO.com. The video was directed by ENDS (Zachary Sekuler and Daniel Iglesias, Jr.), who also worked with the band on the video for hit single “Sweater Weather.” Praised by Billboard for its “edgy, subtle hooks,” “Afraid” is the second single from the band’s debut LP I Love You., which was released earlier this year on Columbia Records.
 
This is a powerful song and video.  When you click over to the video, it will give you warnings that it is explicit and if you have seizures you might not want to view the video.  It is a little depressing, but as April always says, sometimes you need this type of song (paraphrasing of course).  Check it out above and then below, if you like what you hear, you can check out their tour dates.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ON TOUR:
*The Neighbourhood Headlining Date w/ Support from Lovelife & Ghost Loft
 
10/17 – New York, NY – Terminal 5* SOLD OUT
10/18 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer* SOLD OUT
10/19 – Richmond, VA – The National*
10/21 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom*
10/22 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note*
10/23 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater*
10/25 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*
10/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue*
10/28 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues* SOLD OUT
10/30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Palladium* SOLD OUT
11/1 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory* SOLD OUT
11/2 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theatre* SOLD OUT
11/9 – Tampa, FL – Midflorida Credit Union
11/10 – West Palm Beach, FL – Cruzan Amphitheatre
11/12 – Providence, RI – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel*
11/14 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall*
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Julia Weldon releases Careful in the Dark Music Video

JULIA WELDON

PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR 
“CAREFUL IN THE DARK”

“Careful in the Dark,” is heavy on narrative. Visually resplendent and with costume design reminiscent of the fantastic work in Wes Andersen’s Moonrise Kingdom, it initially explores natural beauty and territory.

At first it seems it’ll be about two lovers’ virgin adventure into uncharted territory. In some sense it is, but that uncharted territory turns out to be riddled with obstacles. Moving from wrestling matches to pillow fights, the video charts the course of a relationship, through its highs and lows. As Julia sings that she is “hopelessly drawn to the battle and the blood,” we see why: the drama is engrossing, and even when it’s bad, it’s intense, full of meaning.

This is a very simple song with a slight folk sound.  As mention above its about relationships and how they have there ups and downs.  The main thing to remember is you have to work on relationships.  Sometimes people take the easy way out, but if you go through those rough patches the relationship grows stronger.  So I like that Julia kept this song simple and told a story with it.  You can check out the video here from Julia’s YouTube page:

 

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More HeroClix

WizKids is still banging out the product.   Slated for release on December 18 is the Yu-Gi-Oh HeroClix (first six pictured figures, but they are still art proofs).  This will be a six figure starter set and then on February 14 (happy valentines to you gamers) the full series will be release in gravity feeds.  The set will have 55 characters to include: 16 Common; 15 Uncommon; 12 Rare; 9 Super Rare; and 3 Chase figures.  Then on April 23 WizKids will be releasing the Deadpool HeroClix singles and then on May 7, the booster packs, fast force packs, and organized play kits will be released.  The Deadpool set will have 80 figures to include: 19 Common; 19 Uncommon; 19 Rare; 15 Super Rare; and 4 Chase figures.  The organized play kit will also include 12 limited edition figures.  I hope all you HeroClix fans are saving your money.  A lot of neat stuff coming out.

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Ghost Loft Remix of RAJ’s “Ghost”

RÁJ


GHOST LOFT REMIXES BUZZY SINGLE “GHOST”
LISTEN HERE

Debut Single “Ghost” With Accompanying Video Premieres on Pigeons & Planes
Earns Coveted Next Hype Label from the BBC’s Zane Lowe

 

 
 
 
The original mix of “Ghost” exclusively premiered via Pigeons & Planes and earned the coveted “Next Hype” label from tastemaker DJ Zane Lowe of BBC Radio One.
 
 
RÁJ again partnered with Pigeons & Planes to premiere the video for “Ghost.”
 
For those who like Remix’s.  Ghost Loft is one of the more prolific with remixes.  Click the link above to check out the remix of RAJ’s “Ghost”.
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Do You Want To Party?

MANICANPARTY DEBUT S/T EP
OUT OCTOBER 22
22 October 2013

Brooklyn’s finest purveyors of tasteful tribal pop, MANICANPARTY, drop their highly anticipated debut EP on October 22. Advance singles “Rebels In The Light” and “Monarch” laid their schtick pretty bare: intoxicating rhythms, yelps straight out of Hounds of Love, and hooks much more viscerally pleasing and chart-courting than anything Ms. Bush ever committed to tape.  Sure looks good on paper, and turns out it sounds damn good, too.

STREAM AND DOWNLOAD IT HERE

Upcoming Shows:

CMJ Audiofemme Showcase: Thursday October 17th @ Spike Hill – 5pm 

Wednesday October 30th @ Rockwood Muisc Hall

I love the name first of Manicanparty!  Break it apart and you see what I mean.  This is one when they described the music of Manicanparty as Tribal Pop I wasn’t sure what I was getting into.  However, I was pleasantly surprised.  Sometimes a high soprano like Jessica’s is hard to carry through in music.  The percussion along with her soprano voice just hit some chord inside me that says “I like this”.  I love the spotlight on the percussion section and can see where they derive this as tribal pop.  I don’t know if Manicanparty will be for everyone one but you definitely need to check them out.

More from MANICANPARTY:

“Animal (Miike Snow Cover)” Video
Premiere on Pigeons & Planes

“Monarch” Video
Premiere on The Music Ninja

“Rebels In The Light” Video
Premiere on Pigeons & Planes

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75th Anniversary Tribute by Zack Snyder

Here is another one to make you feel old.  Superman’s 75 Anniversary.  In the short below Zack Snyder created an animated history of Superman and presented it at the New York Comic Con.  The short is schedule to air on the Cartoon Network on October 16 and will be an extra on the Man of Steel DVD/Blu-ray release, set for November.  So thanks to DC Comics YouTube Channel for having this available to share.

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For Your Anime Valentines

Are you ready for Valentines.  Yes it is a few months away, but Premium Bandai has put up for pre-order two valentine chocolate sets for you anime valentine.  The featured anime is Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Sailor Moon.  Both are pictured above.  The Madoka Magica is in a gold-stamped and embossed box featuring Madoka and Homura and the Sailor Moon box has Sailor Moon in silhouette.  Each box contains ten pieces of chocolate and is priced at 2,626 yen ($26.60).  This would be a cool valentine, so if you can do it go for it.

 

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Does Bart get a New Pet?

This one is a little strange, but that’s alright.  Sanrio has announced that in 2014 there will be a merchandising crossover between Hello Kitty and The Simpsons.  What is probably even more shocking is that age of these two properties.  If you don’t keep track of how old things are this will shock you like it did me.  In 2014, Hello Kitty turns 40 and The Simpsons turns 25.  I don’t feel this old, but I guess I am.

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“It’s so Hard” to Resist Lots of Love!

Lots Of Love’s ‘It’s So Hard’ Video
#1. on She Wired’s Broad Sheet

Lots Of Love’s Jessica Fleischer found unconventional inspiration for writing her twee confection “It’s So Hard:” a debilitating crush on her yoga teacher. “He was the first person who exposed me to the idea of self-love,” she said, “the lyric ‘it’s so hard to pay attention to your life’ actually came directly from him.”

The new video for her upbeat, retro-styled “It’s So Hard” is simple: a white background and a host of Fleischer’s alter egos, from a vampy cabaret crooner to a Fiona-Apple styled flower child, each cut revealing a new chanteuse.

Jessica is on a roll.  Once you listen to her you will be caught up within the music and it’s retro ’50’s/’60’s style.  Listening to her is a breath of fresh air.  But wait there is more, she is also a children’s book author with Little Luna and the Universe.  So when you are purchasing her album don’t forget about the book!  The music video to “It’s So Hard” is for you to enjoy.