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Immigrant Union’s single “I Can’t Return”

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Immigrant Union has figured out the right amount of soft and hard sounds. The mellower, soft rock feel of the music is balanced with the sharp sounds of the vocals and backup singers. Even though the vocals aren’t crisp, compared to the rest of the music they sound crisp. It’s very hard to find the right balance when going into the retro, soft rock genre and Immigrant Union has figured it out. The only thing I have to pick out is that the music video is a little too retro. I loved the idea they were going for but it didn’t come off as a naturally retro video. It came off more as a 21st Century band trying too hard to capture a 20th Century look.

-April B.

Check out Immigrant Union’s video for “I Cant’ Return” from their YouTube Channel below:

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Ep 12 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Stand Up and Say No’s Assuming Loyal EP

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Ep 12 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt with Stand Up and Say No’s Assuming Loyal EP

In this episode April, Luis, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the Assuming Loyal EP by the Ottawa based band Stand Up and Say No.  Thank you to Katie Trimble, of the MuseBox, for sending us Stand Up and Say No’s EP to review.

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 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.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Assuming Loyal EP, Stand Up and Say No, 2012.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “We Push Through”, Assuming Loyal EP, Stand Up and Say No, 2012.

2) “We Only Have Now”, Assuming Loyal EP, Stand Up and Say No, 2012.

Links:

 http://standupandsayno.com/ – Stand Up and Say No’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/musicstandupandsayno – Stand Up and Say No’s Facebook Page

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.

http://www.everfoundmusic.com/ – Everfound’s Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/everfound – Everfound’s Facebook Page

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

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8-Bit Operator: A Tribute to Depeche Mode

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Today is the release date of 8-BIT OPERATORS – A TRIBUTE TO DEPECHE MODE- Enjoy The Science.  This date is also the 30th anniversary of the Apple II 8-bit computer that 8bitweapon and ComputeHer use on this release. 

This entire album utilizes “​microchip synthpunk” technology… the sound character delivered by various micro-chips made iconic in the late 20th century (in Nintendos, Ataris, Gameboys, Commodore 64s, Speak & Spells, etc.), and when these devices are musically re-tooled, adapted, or even “circuit-bent”, brand-new creative options and sound palettes are invented.

8-Bit Operators is in our schedule for a podcast review.  So come back in a couple of weeks when we will be recording our ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt episodes.  April is currently away on vacation, but we do have four episodes in the can before she left that will be coming out in the next few weeks. – Richard

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Ep 5 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Kai Exos’ Album Telegraph

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Ep 5 Rockin’ in the Dirt: Kai Exos’ Telegraph

Join us this episode as April, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss Kai Exos’ new album Telegraph.  Thanks to Katie Trimble, of the Muse Box, for the continued support of ComicPop Library.

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 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.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014.  Available on iTunes.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Gold”, Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014.  Available on iTunes.

2) “Vigilante”,  Telegraph, Kai Exos, 2014.  Available on iTunes.

Links:

http://kaiexos.fm/ – Kai Exos’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Exos/819973174695135 – Kai Exos’ Facebook Page.

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.

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

 

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Ep. 3 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Irrepressibles’ Forbidden EP

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Ep. 3 ComicPop Rockin’ in the Dirt: Irrepressibles’ EP Forbidden

In this episode April, Luis, Michelle, and Richard review and discuss the Experimental band Irrepressibles’ EP Forbidden.  Thanks to Katie Trimble, of the Muse Box, for the continued support of ComicPop Library.

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 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.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Forbidden EP, Irrepressibles, Part of the Nude Trilogy, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “New World”, Forbidden EP, Irrepressibles, Part of the Nude Trilogy, 2013.

2) “Arrow (LUKAS Remix)”, Forbidden EP, Irrepressibles, Part of the Nude Trilogy, 2013.

Links:

http://theirrepressibles.com/ – Irrepressibles’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/TheIrrepressibles – Irrepressibles’ Facebook Page

http://themusebox.net/ – The Muse Box’s Website.

https://www.facebook.com/musebox?ref=br_tf – The Muse Box’s Facebook Page.

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

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Cameron The Public Making a Splash!

CAMERON THE PUBLIC

DEBUTED THE THEME SONG FOR THE FILM “MANNY” AT THE FILM’S SXSW PREMIERE

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COVER OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S “MAN IN THE MIRROR” FEATURED ON GREY’S ANATOMY LAST WEEK!

Cameron The Public, a high-energy pop-rock band fueled by the relentless ambition of singer/songwriter Cameron Rafati, will debuted their theme song, “Face Your Destiny” from the Manny Pacquiao documentary, “Manny.” The film will premiered last Saturday, March 8th at SXSW. The video for “Face Your Destiny” was shown directly after the film.

Additionally, Cameron The Public’s cover of Michael Jackson’s “Man In The Mirror” was featured in the March 6th episode of Grey’s Anatomy (ABC).  The track was produced by J2 and is available on the ABC website.

Cameron the Public has a nice sound.  The “Face Your Destiny” track for the Manny Pacquiao documentary is a great inspirational type of song to get you up and face what life throws at you head on. The “Man in the Mirror” cover has a different feel (much slower), but has no less impact.  Check out the YouTube video below, from “Manny Pacquiao Movie” channel, for “Face Your Destiny”- Richard

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Hawker M. James Full Moon Release

HAWKER M. JAMES (EX-LONGWAVE) PREMIERED BRAND NEW SINGLE “MANIFEST DESTINY” VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER

TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE EVERY FULL MOON

 FULL LENGTH RELEASE BY END-OF-YEAR ENTITLED “PHASES”

Last Sunday, on the full moon, Hawker M. James (formerly Mike James/Mikey Jukebox, mastermind behind Admirers and The Mercies, one-time Longwave drummer), a prolific singer/songwriter known in part for his DIY production ethic, released a brand new single entitled “Manifest Destiny” exclusively with American Songwriter. A new single will be released on the full moon of each month and this will be the third of 12 tracks to be placed on a full-length album entitled Phases to be released by Ardent Music at the end of the year.
On last January’s full moon, Hawker M. James, released “These Hands Are Made Of Fire” a pure indie rock track with just a hint of Manic Street Preachers and Guided By Voices.  Last month, Hawker released “I Need Your Love!” co-written with former Longwave bandmate Steve Schiltz and was exclusively premiered on Buzznet.
Check them out you can’t beat the price and I think you will more than likely like the sound.  It kind off has that summer beach feel to it for me.
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Hawker M. James Releases New Single every Full Moon

HAWKER M. JAMES (EX-LONGWAVE) TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE EVERY FULL MOON

VALENTINE’S DAY RELEASE ENTITLED

“I NEED YOUR LOVE!” OUT NOW!

 FULL LENGTH RELEASE BY END-OF-YEAR ENTITLED “PHASES”

Last Friday, Hawker M. James released a brand new single entitled “I Need Your Love!“, co-written with former Longwave bandmate Steve Schiltz. A new single will be released on the full moon of each month and this will be the second of 12 tracks to be placed on a full length album entitled Phases to be released by Ardent Music at the end of the year.

On last month’s full moon, Hawker M. James (formerly Mike James/Mikey Jukebox, mastermind behind Admirers and The Mercies, one-time Longwave drummer), a prolific singer/songwriter known in part for his DIY production ethic, released “These Hands Are Made Of Fire” a pure indie rock track with just a hint of Manic Street Preachers and Guided By Voices.

I love Hawker M. James smooth sound that they mix with stinging rock, if that even makes sense. They keep me interested throughout the whole song without anything grating on my ears. I am reminded of Jake Bugg and Jack White when I listen to them–two artists I extremely enjoy listening to. Hawker M. James has a great future ahead of them and will always find a spot on my playlist.

-April B.
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The Irrepressibles Nude: Viscera EP

THE IRREPRESSIBLES

NUDE : VISCERA EP

TO BE RELEASED TODAY!

 

NORTH AMERICAN SPRING TOUR

Stream New Track “Not Mine” HERE

 

View the Political, Pro-Gay Love Video for

“Two Men In Love”

 

The Irrepressibles are the Art-Pop orchestra created by artist /composer / vocalist / multi-instrumentalist Jamie Irrepressible. On February 14th, The Irrepressibles will release their sexually charged work Nude : Viscera, the second of a three-EP trilogy expanding on their studio album, Nude. Listen to an exclusive stream from this EP entitled “Not Mine.”  Additionally, “Two Men In Love,” a track from Nude, is the music to a groundbreaking political pro-gay love dance video performed/edited by dancer Chaz Buzan.

 

After listening to some of The Irrepressible’s songs (and this is just first gush, I have not listened to the whole EP yet) is that it is very much mood music.  Just by the title alone you kind of get the impression that this work is for a slower pace and set the mood for an interesting evening and night.  Check out “Not Mine” and the video to “Two Men In Love” to get a taste for yourselves.

North American Live Dates:
3/13       New York, NY                   The Paper Box
3/14       Montreal, Canada           185 Van Horne
3/15       Boston  , MA                     The Middle East

                                             3/17       Chicago, IL                       The Hideout

                                            3/21       Los Angeles, CA Molly Malone’s

                                            3/22      Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

www.theirrepressibles.com
www.myspace.com/theirrepressibles
www.facebook.com/theirrepressible