I'm thinking about opening up an audio blog. You know, just bitchin' about stuff, maybe some weird stuff. Mostly while I drive around the state working on crap. I'm not much for words at times, so not sure how it will go, but why not. I have alot of free time driving all day. So why not do something to entertain the masses? Sounds like a good idea to me. I will post a link to the feed when it gets rolling. I don't think it will be included with this feed, NML is a music show, to promote hard working musicians like myself, and I don't think it should be fucked with. NML is fine just the way it is.
Speaking of fucking with NML, I just downloaded v33 and noticed Fruitcast re-encoded my mp3 files! I'm pissed! I encode at 192k and always in stereo for the best sound quality possible while keeping the file size manageable. Fruitcast re-encoded my mp3 files to 128k mono! It's not bad quality, but it's not what I would have chosen. So if you have been having issues with sound quality, and would like the show in stereo at 192k, you can get it here at the show blog. Just click download this show, but if 128k mono is fine with you then, the feed should be fine. It is a smaller file, and sounds OK, but it's just not the best ya know...
Headbangers Lab is tomorrow! Got some great bands in the set list already, DON'T MISS IT!
laterzzzzzzzzzzz
Simon
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Friday, January 27, 2006
nml-v33
Todays show - Screwing off a little tonight, talked about recording gear, and where to buy it, fruitcast most popular podcasts list (we made 18th and 20th yahoo!) , our email has changed, send comments and shit to newmusiclab@gmail.com (thanks dude) and played some tunes by...
Uncrowned
UNCROWNED's Simple sick device for Sale Now! click the CD cover to buy!
Passion comes in many forms, be it art, music, or poetry, and for the Atlanta-based quartet known as UNCROWNED, passion comes alive through the talents & visions of front man Stephen Bazzell, guitarist / backing vocalist Jack Andrad, bassist Stuart Clark, and drummer Scott Sellers.
Since exploding into the scene in March 2002, UNCROWNED, whose influences range from Stone Temple Pilots to Incubus, Linkin Park, and Rage Against The Machine, has molded their own distinct brand of rock that they have self-titled “Modern Edge.”
From the emotional impact of their 3 song demo(2005-Produced by Rusty Cobb- Default, SevenDust, Simple Plan, Avril Lavigne, Injected and John Briglevich- SevenDust, Edwin McCain, DoubleDrive, 3rd Day, Stuck Mojo), UNCROWNED reveals their penchant for crafting infectious & diverse songs that also retain the sincerity & resourcefulness of the group.
Despite the youthfulness of the band, UNCROWNED has already accumulated a number of impressive accomplishments that belies the Independent status of the group:
· UNCROWNED are only the second independent band in the history of Hard Rock Cafe to have an instrument added to the HRC permanent memorabilia collection.
· Chosen Winners of the Cabo Wabo, Hard Rock Cafe “A Shot at the Cabo Wabo” 2004 competition by Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Irving Azoff.
· UNCROWNED Landed 3 spots and 2 live performance tapings on the nationally syndicated TV show "Blind Date" that aired in 2005.
· UNCROWNED was chosen by CMJ and Dick Clark as one of the 10 hottest unsigned bands in the country in “The American Music Awards” 2003.
One shot left
"The way it makes me feel // the way it makes you smile // looking down onstage // I’m glad I’ve walked this mile // the friends we’ve made // the moments shared // when all is said and done,” reads the chorus to closing track “The Journey” on One Shot Left’s new album: Restitution. The lyrics themselves reflect the band’s anti-glamour stance and agenda for connecting with its audience, while the sonic delivery pummels the message home. Complemented by Travis Saunders’ (Maverick/Warner recording engineer) coproduction, “The Journey” and the ten other mini-epics on the band’s sophomore effort are delivered with potency.
Morpheena
We started to play together in 2004 and are now ready to take over the world (:
For more info and MP3´s, check out our website: www.morpheena.com
Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians
To this day it is still uncertain how Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians came to be. It is rumored Rex Stiff met Ian Balmer and Roger Mortis at Drake's Funeral Home where they all held part-time jobs.
The first known performance of Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians was in 1952 at a summer sock-hop at Westburg High School. The show was a complete failure and forever branded the band as the most vile and disgusting group of that era. This did not stop Rex or his morticians from writing songs dealing with what was considered to be lurid sex acts and extreme violence. The entire band seemed to have an insatiable love for the dead and Rex, throughout many songs, preached BDSM to a non-understanding public.
Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians continued playing shows, but to no avail. The fifties just weren't ready for them. Then, on Halloween 1958, en route to their biggest gig yet, opening for Frankie Avalon, tragedy struck. Someone from the last city they played at, cut the brake lines on their tour van. The van careened off a cliff, killing Rex, Ian and Roger instantly.
But don't fret children. Rex, Ian and Roger were not yet ready to say goodbye and their spirits returned to Drakes, waiting for an oppurtune moment to unleash their return. Exactly 45 years later, Halloween 2003, someone managed to resurrect them from the grave.
Enter Frankie Fermaldibryde, a young mortician, who at that time, was working at Drakes Funeral Home. Frankie loved music and was a beast on the guitar, but was unable to devote herself to a musical project she could truly love. In the meantime, Rex had taken note of the attractive sex pot and was unable to resist her. He found himself leaving tokens of his presence everywhere.
On October 31, 2003, Frankie was searching fro some embalming chemicals when she came across an old record. The record was Death, Dance and Decay by none other than Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians. Little did she know that record was to change her life forever.
Later that evening, a storm was brewing as Frankie took out the record and put it in her player. She immediately fell in love with the sounds she heard. It was a band she would have loved to have been a part of. At that exact moment, her house was hit with lightning. A moment later, there was a knock at her door. When Frankie answered it, who was there but Rex, Ian and Roger. That night they began rehearsing.
Nearby a strapping young alien had somehow ran off course. Suddenly, his ears picked up the most disgusting, gruesome noises he had ever heard. Zardonicus followed the sounds until her found himself outside of Frankie's house listening to Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians. Zardonicus was so intrigued with the band, he immediately threatened them to let him play his guitar along with Frankie or else he would send them all into outer space. After first hearing his chops, the band agreed. Thus a new era of Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians was born.
Many will argue that the ideas brought forth in their songs were just way ahead of the times. Now fresh from the grave (and outer space) Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians are back and ready to pollute the minds of this generation. So kiddies, strap on your dancing shoes because they're back!!
Bogart
Reborn from dead punk/ska/what-have-you bands, BOGART! has a lot of experience to draw from. They've done all else they can stand, and have found their way home to the comfortable nook of rock n roll. Their live show has been compared to "early SNFU," and they wouldn't have it any other way: dynamic, intense, and sincere. Honest songs about minimum wage, cheap living, and all the other bullshit that's necessary to get on the stage and on the road come easy, as they spill their guts on a relatable and realistic level.
The Plus
A hard charging live band that pulls no punches while performing an agressive, high energy, and, above all, honest show. Sound wise, The Plus borrow a little from the past and a little from the present Think: Rolling Stones, Pavement, Archers of Loaf, Velvet Underground, The Who, Sonic Youth...
and some promos.
Yeah I know I just slurpped up info from the bands web sites... But hey it works, and I'm lazy. Think of it as, one stop shopping for bands. If you like what you hear on today's show, go buy the cd, because if you don't support the musicians, the music goes away.. Thanks to ALL the bands played on today's show.. I had a fuckin' blast recording it.
Tootles folks
Rock on!
Simon
Download this show
UncrownedUNCROWNED's Simple sick device for Sale Now! click the CD cover to buy!
Passion comes in many forms, be it art, music, or poetry, and for the Atlanta-based quartet known as UNCROWNED, passion comes alive through the talents & visions of front man Stephen Bazzell, guitarist / backing vocalist Jack Andrad, bassist Stuart Clark, and drummer Scott Sellers.
Since exploding into the scene in March 2002, UNCROWNED, whose influences range from Stone Temple Pilots to Incubus, Linkin Park, and Rage Against The Machine, has molded their own distinct brand of rock that they have self-titled “Modern Edge.”
From the emotional impact of their 3 song demo(2005-Produced by Rusty Cobb- Default, SevenDust, Simple Plan, Avril Lavigne, Injected and John Briglevich- SevenDust, Edwin McCain, DoubleDrive, 3rd Day, Stuck Mojo), UNCROWNED reveals their penchant for crafting infectious & diverse songs that also retain the sincerity & resourcefulness of the group.
Despite the youthfulness of the band, UNCROWNED has already accumulated a number of impressive accomplishments that belies the Independent status of the group: · UNCROWNED are only the second independent band in the history of Hard Rock Cafe to have an instrument added to the HRC permanent memorabilia collection.
· Chosen Winners of the Cabo Wabo, Hard Rock Cafe “A Shot at the Cabo Wabo” 2004 competition by Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Irving Azoff.
· UNCROWNED Landed 3 spots and 2 live performance tapings on the nationally syndicated TV show "Blind Date" that aired in 2005.
· UNCROWNED was chosen by CMJ and Dick Clark as one of the 10 hottest unsigned bands in the country in “The American Music Awards” 2003.
One shot left"The way it makes me feel // the way it makes you smile // looking down onstage // I’m glad I’ve walked this mile // the friends we’ve made // the moments shared // when all is said and done,” reads the chorus to closing track “The Journey” on One Shot Left’s new album: Restitution. The lyrics themselves reflect the band’s anti-glamour stance and agenda for connecting with its audience, while the sonic delivery pummels the message home. Complemented by Travis Saunders’ (Maverick/Warner recording engineer) coproduction, “The Journey” and the ten other mini-epics on the band’s sophomore effort are delivered with potency.
MorpheenaWe started to play together in 2004 and are now ready to take over the world (:
For more info and MP3´s, check out our website: www.morpheena.com
Rex Stiff and the Kinky MorticiansTo this day it is still uncertain how Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians came to be. It is rumored Rex Stiff met Ian Balmer and Roger Mortis at Drake's Funeral Home where they all held part-time jobs.
The first known performance of Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians was in 1952 at a summer sock-hop at Westburg High School. The show was a complete failure and forever branded the band as the most vile and disgusting group of that era. This did not stop Rex or his morticians from writing songs dealing with what was considered to be lurid sex acts and extreme violence. The entire band seemed to have an insatiable love for the dead and Rex, throughout many songs, preached BDSM to a non-understanding public.
Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians continued playing shows, but to no avail. The fifties just weren't ready for them. Then, on Halloween 1958, en route to their biggest gig yet, opening for Frankie Avalon, tragedy struck. Someone from the last city they played at, cut the brake lines on their tour van. The van careened off a cliff, killing Rex, Ian and Roger instantly.
But don't fret children. Rex, Ian and Roger were not yet ready to say goodbye and their spirits returned to Drakes, waiting for an oppurtune moment to unleash their return. Exactly 45 years later, Halloween 2003, someone managed to resurrect them from the grave.
Enter Frankie Fermaldibryde, a young mortician, who at that time, was working at Drakes Funeral Home. Frankie loved music and was a beast on the guitar, but was unable to devote herself to a musical project she could truly love. In the meantime, Rex had taken note of the attractive sex pot and was unable to resist her. He found himself leaving tokens of his presence everywhere.
On October 31, 2003, Frankie was searching fro some embalming chemicals when she came across an old record. The record was Death, Dance and Decay by none other than Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians. Little did she know that record was to change her life forever.
Later that evening, a storm was brewing as Frankie took out the record and put it in her player. She immediately fell in love with the sounds she heard. It was a band she would have loved to have been a part of. At that exact moment, her house was hit with lightning. A moment later, there was a knock at her door. When Frankie answered it, who was there but Rex, Ian and Roger. That night they began rehearsing.
Nearby a strapping young alien had somehow ran off course. Suddenly, his ears picked up the most disgusting, gruesome noises he had ever heard. Zardonicus followed the sounds until her found himself outside of Frankie's house listening to Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians. Zardonicus was so intrigued with the band, he immediately threatened them to let him play his guitar along with Frankie or else he would send them all into outer space. After first hearing his chops, the band agreed. Thus a new era of Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians was born.
Many will argue that the ideas brought forth in their songs were just way ahead of the times. Now fresh from the grave (and outer space) Rex Stiff and the Kinky Morticians are back and ready to pollute the minds of this generation. So kiddies, strap on your dancing shoes because they're back!!
BogartReborn from dead punk/ska/what-have-you bands, BOGART! has a lot of experience to draw from. They've done all else they can stand, and have found their way home to the comfortable nook of rock n roll. Their live show has been compared to "early SNFU," and they wouldn't have it any other way: dynamic, intense, and sincere. Honest songs about minimum wage, cheap living, and all the other bullshit that's necessary to get on the stage and on the road come easy, as they spill their guts on a relatable and realistic level.
It's important to BOGART! that they find something new in their roots. That being said, BOGART! really loves the Bellrays, Motorhead, Billy Holiday, the Buzzcocks, the New BombTurks, the Browns, SNFU, the Who, and many others.
"In A Post Oil World, There Is No High Octane But For Now We Are...", the debut full length, will be released March 18 of 2006 with Meter Records.
The PlusA hard charging live band that pulls no punches while performing an agressive, high energy, and, above all, honest show. Sound wise, The Plus borrow a little from the past and a little from the present Think: Rolling Stones, Pavement, Archers of Loaf, Velvet Underground, The Who, Sonic Youth...
and some promos.
Yeah I know I just slurpped up info from the bands web sites... But hey it works, and I'm lazy. Think of it as, one stop shopping for bands. If you like what you hear on today's show, go buy the cd, because if you don't support the musicians, the music goes away.. Thanks to ALL the bands played on today's show.. I had a fuckin' blast recording it.
Tootles folks
Rock on!
Simon
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The Misprintz - VIDEO
Here is a little something extra for everybody....
A downloadable MISPRINTZ Music Video, for the song, "Discount Record", which can be played back through iTunes, Quicktime, and sync'ed to the VIDEO IPOD. Click the video screenshot to download the new video...
A downloadable MISPRINTZ Music Video, for the song, "Discount Record", which can be played back through iTunes, Quicktime, and sync'ed to the VIDEO IPOD. Click the video screenshot to download the new video...
It's a downloadable .zip file, but once you download it, you can decompress it and play it back in QuickTIme or iTunes.
Simon
Monday, January 23, 2006
nml-v32
FYI: The server is down for some reason, so it may take a few for todays show to post. Hey it's a free server so I put up with it....
Today's show - Chillin' out with the guys from The Tech Tap podcast, go check them out! -[Plug]-
Answered a few questions, addressed a schedule issue and played some ear candy from the PMN. Only the best!
Junkstar
Delivering a sound that is best described as adventurous, Junkstar merge old school funk with new tech' tricks to make their music both contemporary and classic funk.
Think James Brown, think Grove Armanda and you're getting close.
american anthem
American Anthem is Cliff Calabro, Christy Calabro, Joey Andriaccio, & Lisa Rav. After touring the nation with Poison's Bret Michaels, they quickly aquired a legion of dedicated fans nationwide. The band recently signed with Indie label Fastlane records and will release thier debut cd in Jan of 2006.
American Heartbreak
From San Francisco, CA. Bass Player, Michael Butler also does the Rock and Roll Geek Show
Smeer
What's the band best known for?
SMEER have released their 2nd full length CD “Dischord” and sales have been great, over 2500 copies sold so far with little promo involved. The first single “DOWN” was up to #4 on the Top30 chart in NB in only 3 weeks of it entering the chart. Smeer headl
50 foot wave
The new band from Throwing Muses' founder Kristin Hersh. Harder, faster and more intense than the Muses, 50 Foot Wave is Kristin's pure release.
Had a great time with the show today, If you dig what you hear on the show, go buy the cd, because if you don't support the musicians, the music goes away..
Thanks for suporting the show! Want to win a FREE ipod?
All you have to do is fill out a Listener survey and you might win a FREE ipod from www.fruitcast.com
Rock on!!!
Simon Smith
Download this show
Today's show - Chillin' out with the guys from The Tech Tap podcast, go check them out! -[Plug]-
Answered a few questions, addressed a schedule issue and played some ear candy from the PMN. Only the best!
JunkstarDelivering a sound that is best described as adventurous, Junkstar merge old school funk with new tech' tricks to make their music both contemporary and classic funk.
Think James Brown, think Grove Armanda and you're getting close.
american anthemAmerican Anthem is Cliff Calabro, Christy Calabro, Joey Andriaccio, & Lisa Rav. After touring the nation with Poison's Bret Michaels, they quickly aquired a legion of dedicated fans nationwide. The band recently signed with Indie label Fastlane records and will release thier debut cd in Jan of 2006.
American HeartbreakFrom San Francisco, CA. Bass Player, Michael Butler also does the Rock and Roll Geek Show
SmeerWhat's the band best known for?
SMEER have released their 2nd full length CD “Dischord” and sales have been great, over 2500 copies sold so far with little promo involved. The first single “DOWN” was up to #4 on the Top30 chart in NB in only 3 weeks of it entering the chart. Smeer headl
50 foot waveThe new band from Throwing Muses' founder Kristin Hersh. Harder, faster and more intense than the Muses, 50 Foot Wave is Kristin's pure release.
Had a great time with the show today, If you dig what you hear on the show, go buy the cd, because if you don't support the musicians, the music goes away..
Thanks for suporting the show! Want to win a FREE ipod?
All you have to do is fill out a Listener survey and you might win a FREE ipod from www.fruitcast.com
Rock on!!!
Simon Smith
Download this show
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Headbangers Lab - Jan 21st 2006
Todays show - Headbangers Lab - Jan 21st 2006 more band info later. For now check out the show.
Simon
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Simon
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
nml-v31
Todays show - I'm feeling much better today. High on life and flu medicine and I can't remember what I played on todays show... I think I played ...
The Misprintz
The long awaited follow-up from THE MISPRINTZ is finally here! Imperfect Harmony features 7 tracks that'll have you shakin' your ass, movin' your feet, and singing along to some "F*** yeah!" Rock and Roll Music. The album is exclusively available on CDBABY.COM.
BUY IT NOW
Thee Minks
Formed in 2001 by guitarist / vocalist Hope Diamond and bassist / vocalist Liz Lixx, Thee Minks burst out of the garage and onto the stage, steaming up bar windows up and down the East Coast with their infectious Ronettes-meets-the-Ramones-by-way-of-Radio-Birdman stomp. After solidifying their line-up with the addition of drum whore extraordinaire The Playthang, the band headed back into the studio to add another notch to their rock and roll bedpost, resulting in the 14 tough and sexy bittersweet rock and roll nuggets that make up their first full length CD, Are You Ready Now?
Eaten By Sheiks
Sorry! The update of the biography is in progress! In the meantime please visit for more information: www.eatenbysheiks.de & www.koks-music.de
Third Fire
In 2002 a trio of musicians played at the only bar in Bend , Oregon that allowed loud rock bands. Drunken guys still in their work clothes, committed players of lotto machines, pool sharks, and people on their way around the dance floor toward the bartender wondered about the volume and the noise. A classic rock station could still be heard through the house speakers between live songs performed on stage.
In the midst of this chaos, unknown to the trio, stood Joe Lokteff co-owner of Piggyback Records. He was listening to the band -- intently. Unknown to the band he came back to listen to other sets on other days.
The band signed with the record label shortly thereafter.
Members since 2002 Dylan, Josh, and Craig brought old friend, Jeremy into the band in 2004 to play bass.
Today Third Fire drives heavy beats with original, highly melodic and progressive metal riffs with lyrics that promote world consciousness and self-awareness, while giving the audience a hard hitting, original style performance that demands attention in even the nosiest venues.
Morpheena
We started to play together in 2004 and are now ready to take over the world (:For more info and MP3´s, check out our website: www.morpheena.com
The Plus
A hard charging live band that pulls no punches while performing an agressive, high energy, and, above all, honest show. Sound wise, The Plus borrow a little from the past and a little from the present Think: Rolling Stones, Pavement, Archers of Loaf, Velvet Underground, The Who, Sonic Youth...
" Wiskey Dust" is the winner of the NML fan pic of the week. Who will be next?
Recorded a promo for The Tech Tap Podcast go check them out....
Had alot of fun with todays show. Can't wait for v32.
Rock on... and on.... and on....
Simon
Download this show
The MisprintzThe long awaited follow-up from THE MISPRINTZ is finally here! Imperfect Harmony features 7 tracks that'll have you shakin' your ass, movin' your feet, and singing along to some "F*** yeah!" Rock and Roll Music. The album is exclusively available on CDBABY.COM.
BUY IT NOW
Thee MinksFormed in 2001 by guitarist / vocalist Hope Diamond and bassist / vocalist Liz Lixx, Thee Minks burst out of the garage and onto the stage, steaming up bar windows up and down the East Coast with their infectious Ronettes-meets-the-Ramones-by-way-of-Radio-Birdman stomp. After solidifying their line-up with the addition of drum whore extraordinaire The Playthang, the band headed back into the studio to add another notch to their rock and roll bedpost, resulting in the 14 tough and sexy bittersweet rock and roll nuggets that make up their first full length CD, Are You Ready Now?
Eaten By SheiksSorry! The update of the biography is in progress! In the meantime please visit for more information: www.eatenbysheiks.de & www.koks-music.de
Third FireIn 2002 a trio of musicians played at the only bar in Bend , Oregon that allowed loud rock bands. Drunken guys still in their work clothes, committed players of lotto machines, pool sharks, and people on their way around the dance floor toward the bartender wondered about the volume and the noise. A classic rock station could still be heard through the house speakers between live songs performed on stage.
In the midst of this chaos, unknown to the trio, stood Joe Lokteff co-owner of Piggyback Records. He was listening to the band -- intently. Unknown to the band he came back to listen to other sets on other days.
The band signed with the record label shortly thereafter.
Members since 2002 Dylan, Josh, and Craig brought old friend, Jeremy into the band in 2004 to play bass.
Today Third Fire drives heavy beats with original, highly melodic and progressive metal riffs with lyrics that promote world consciousness and self-awareness, while giving the audience a hard hitting, original style performance that demands attention in even the nosiest venues.
MorpheenaWe started to play together in 2004 and are now ready to take over the world (:For more info and MP3´s, check out our website: www.morpheena.com
The PlusA hard charging live band that pulls no punches while performing an agressive, high energy, and, above all, honest show. Sound wise, The Plus borrow a little from the past and a little from the present Think: Rolling Stones, Pavement, Archers of Loaf, Velvet Underground, The Who, Sonic Youth...
" Wiskey Dust" is the winner of the NML fan pic of the week. Who will be next?
Recorded a promo for The Tech Tap Podcast go check them out....
Had alot of fun with todays show. Can't wait for v32.
Rock on... and on.... and on....
Simon
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Monday, January 16, 2006
NML fan pic of the week
Here is NML fan "Wiskey Dust" (yes I spelled it wiskey) at The Alamo. Sporting the Oz man T-Shirt... You rock man...In 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was busted in San Antonio for urinating in front of the Alamo (and was banned from the city for 20 years).
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