Ben Kweller has created a new label to release his next record. The Noise Company will get distribution from the Alternative Distribution Alliance [ADA] and will release Ben's next record on 2/7/2012.
http://www.benkweller.com
http://www.thenoisecompany.com
Every once in a while I find something interesting in the referrers to indiePulse. This is an interesting app that turns you on to new blogs based on the artists that are in your Last.fm profile.
Polyvinyl continues to celebrate its 15 year anniversary by releasing a HUGE collection on DVD. There are 60 videos on this thing and mp3's of each track.
In case you haven't already heard.. my favorite music magazine MAGNET has a new publisher and a new lease on life!!
#82 is out now with Guided By Voices,M83, the Smiths, Crooked Fingers, Kimya Dawson, Ben Lee, John Doe, Rachael Yamagata, Superchunk and more.
http://www.magnetmagazine.com/
KEXP has submitted an awesome plan to redevelop an area of the Seattle Center. The plan would create a beautiful space and bring artists and community together. You can get more info and even download a copy of the proposal at kexp.org
From a recent announcement:
Community Meeting for Seattle Center Fun Forest Proposals, 7/7/10
KEXP is one of nine organizations that recently submitted proposals to redevelop the Fun Forest area at Seattle Center. Our vision for the area includes green space, hundreds of free in-studio performances, an artists' lounge, a busking program for local musicians, and more.
To learn more about all the proposals - and to make your voice heard - please join KEXP staff and supporters at Seattle Center on Wednesday, July 7 at the Center House. Stop by the open house at 4:30 to visit our info table and stick around to share your thoughts at the public forum from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m
Visit http://blog.kexp.org/blog/seattlecenter/ to learn more
ABOUT KEXP
KEXP's mission is to enrich people's lives by championing music and discovery. It connects people to a deep array of music - reggae and world music, blues and jazz, electronic and hip-hop, indie rock, rockabilly, country, and more. It fuels a powerful community of listeners and artists.
Started in 1972 as a 10-watt station at the University of Washington, KEXP has become the place where people go to experience and discover music they can't find anywhere else. 200,000 listeners from seven continents tune in to KEXP every week; more than 75,000 unique users visit its website each week; and more than 10,000 people stream KEXP everyday. Last year, listeners downloaded more than 19 million podcasts and KEXP produced more than 500 in-studio performances.
The Jay Bennett Foundation was launched on May 24. The organization was created in memory of Jay and supports music and education. The new CD Kicking at the Perfumed Air will be available to purchase as a CD via the site on July 10, with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Foundation.
From the announcement:
On May 24, 2009, award-winning multi-instrumentalist and producer Jay Bennett passed away. Although Jay is probably best known for his work in Wilco, he was also a very sought-after producer, collaborator and solo artist, and was the owner of the Champaign, IL-based music studio, Pieholden Suite Sound.
On the one-year anniversary of Jay’s passing, his family and friends announce the creation of The Jay Bennett Foundation—an organization supporting music and education. The foundation is spearheaded by Jay’s brother, Jeff Bennett, and Jay’s mother, Jan — two of Jay’s biggest fans.
The Jay Bennett Foundation will launch on May 24 on JayBennett.org, Facebook (facebook.com/jaybennettfoundation) and Twitter (@JayBennettFdn). On July 10, fans will also be able to support the JBF by downloading the album Jay was completing at the time of his death. The download of Kicking at the Perfumed Air is free, but donations are accepted and will benefit the foundation or one of its partner charities. Kicking at the Perfumed Air will also be available to purchase as a CD via the site on July 10, with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Foundation.
