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Showing posts with label new releases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new releases. Show all posts
Monday, June 9, 2014
SPOON: NPR FIRST LISTEN LIVE TODAY AT 12:30PM Chicago Time
INCOMING: Empires at Chicago House of Blues 6/24, Letterman 6/17 and More
EMPIRES TO PERFORM ON
THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
STEREOGUM PREMIERES NEW TRACK
PLEASE DON'T TELL MY LOVER
GQ MAGAZINE'S 25 BEST SONGS OF THE SUMMER
BAND PERFORMING AT BONNAROO, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS & MORE
NEW EP HOW GOOD DOES IT FEEL OUT JUNE 17TH
ON CHOP SHOP / ISLAND RECORDS
Empires are thrilled to announce they'll make their TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on June 17th! That same day, Chop Shop / Island Records will release the band's new EP How Good Does It Feel - a collection of songs that will appear on their major label debut Orphan out later this year.
A band hand-picked early on by NPR Music as one their 100 acts to see at SXSW this year, Empires new single "How Good Does It Feel" was recently named one of the 25 Best Songs of the Summer by GQ Magazine.
Stereogum is now streaming "Please Don't Tell My Lover" - a new song from the EP which they rave, "Empires make timeless music - upbeat yet melancholy, pleasant but not saccharine, lyrics tangled up in the messy business of romance ... these guys have their own thing going, though, and that thing is highly appropriate for the summer that is about to unfold before us."
Empires have already played the Hangout and Bottle Rock Music Festivals, toured with Margot & The Nuclear So and So's and are looking forward to performing at this year's Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Music Festivals. The band will also hit the road with The Chain Gang of 1974 this July.
The EP (and upcoming LP) was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, The War On Drugs and The Black Angels) and will be available in digital and on limited edition 10" vinyl. Visit iTunes, Spotify and www.weareempires.com for more info.
Pre-Order EP How Good Does It Feel here: http://www.myplaydirect.com/empires
Stay tuned for more news!
Remaining Tour Dates (more to be announced):
June 5 Barboza Seattle, WA
June 6 Doug Fir Portland, OR
June 7 Neurolux Boise, ID
June 9 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
June 10 Lost Lake Lounge Denver, CO
June 12 Bonnaroo Manchester, TN
June 18 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
June 20 Musica Akron, OH
June 21 Musica Akron, OH
June 24 House of Blues Chicago, IL
June 25 Summerfest Milwaukee, WI
July 12 Common Ground Music Fest Lansing, MI *
July 16 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ *
July 18 The Roxy West Hollywood, CA *
July 19 Observatory Santa Ana, CA *
July 21 Bottom of The Hill San Francisco, CA *
July 23 Bunk Bar Portland, OR *
July 24 The Imperial Vancouver, BC *
July 25 The Bartlett Spokane, WA *
Sept 6-8 LouFest St. Louis, MO
Oct. 3-5 Austin City Limits Austin, TX
Oct. 10-12 Austin City Limits Austin, TX
* With The Chain Gang of 1974
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Monday, May 19, 2014
NEW on Blu-Ray and DVD: Still Mine Staring Oscar Nominees James Cromwell & Genevieve Bujold
What we're watching: Still Mine
This film is a true love story if I've ever seen one. And it's even more remarkable because it's true! This touching testament to love conquering all... even ludicrous bureaucracy... is based on real life events. We adore this story, and it's one you'll want to watch time and again with all generations of your family. This is a feel good film with substance, a searing indictment of petty bureaucrats, and a wake up call to embrace what truly matters. It's our care for other's--our partners, our children, time to enjoy a gorgeous view, and work well done, that make for a great life. As of May 6th, Still Mine can be yours on Blu-Ray, Digital HD and DVD.
This film is a true love story if I've ever seen one. And it's even more remarkable because it's true! This touching testament to love conquering all... even ludicrous bureaucracy... is based on real life events. We adore this story, and it's one you'll want to watch time and again with all generations of your family. This is a feel good film with substance, a searing indictment of petty bureaucrats, and a wake up call to embrace what truly matters. It's our care for other's--our partners, our children, time to enjoy a gorgeous view, and work well done, that make for a great life. As of May 6th, Still Mine can be yours on Blu-Ray, Digital HD and DVD.
Disclosure: Thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for partnering with ChiIL Mama and sending us Blu-rays for review purposes. All opinions are our own.
Still Mine
Oscar® Nominees James Cromwell and Geneviève Bujold* star in this love story based on actual events that proves love is the ultimate triumph. Determined to build a more suitable house for his wife Irene (Bujold), whose memory is failing, Craig Morrison (Cromwell) is met with resistance from an overzealous government inspector. Facing a possible jail sentence, and with Irene becoming increasingly ill, Craig races to finish the house in this beautiful story filled with heart and humor.
*Cromwell: 1995, Actor, Babe. Bujold: 1969, Actress, Anne of the Thousand Days.
Still Mine Blu-ray
Street Date:
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May 6, 2014
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Prebook Date:
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April 9, 2014
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Screen Format:
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Widescreen 1.85:1
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Audio:
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English DTS-HD-MA 5.1
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Subtitles:
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English/Spanish
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U.S. Rating:
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PG-13
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Total Run Time:
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111 minutes
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Closed Captioned:
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Yes
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Still Mine DVD
Street Date:
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May 6, 2014
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Prebook Date:
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April 9, 2014
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Screen Format:
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Widescreen 1.85:1
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Audio:
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English DD 5.1
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Subtitles:
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English/Spanish
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U.S. Rating:
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PG-13
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Total Run Time:
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111 minutes
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Closed Captioned:
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Yes
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About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.
Disclosure: Once again, thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for partnering with ChiIL Mama and sending us Blu-rays for review purposes. All opinions are our own.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Must-Own Movie of the Year Now Available #FoxHomeEnt #Freebie
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
The Must-Own Movie of the Year Now Out on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD™ As Of Mid April
Maybe you were one of ChiIL Mama's lucky 40 readers to score a pair of advanced screening Gofobo passes to see THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY when it was in the theatres. Now you can take it home with you. We adore this film and are so excited to own it now on Blu-ray, to watch time and time again. The travel shots are gorgeous and the message about the meaning of life is spot on. My tween and teen enjoy THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY as well, and think it's hilarious, and it's a movie I can feel good about them watching. Get yours today.
 Disclosure: Thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for sending us a Blu-ray to review. All opinions are our own. 
FROM EMMY AWARD-WINNER* BEN STILLER COMES
AN AWE INSPIRING JOURNEY
Experience the Critically-Acclaimed Adventure on Stunning Blu-rayTM and Receive A Collectible Gift with Purchase from Shutterfly
Dare to live your dreams! Get Ready To Let Life In. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will take movie-lovers on an uplifting adventure when THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY debuts on Blu-rayTM and DVD April 15 and Digital HDTM April 1- perfectly timed for Easter gifting! Led by director Ben Stiller and an all-star cast, the film has been hailed by critics worldwide – THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY is a must-own for every collection.
With sweeping cinematography and stellar performances THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, tells the story of a timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams and when a negative goes missing must embark on an incredible true-life adventure.
Those who purchase THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY on Blu-rayTM or DVD can own a special gift with purchase redeemable until August 31, 2014: a Shutterfly® 20-page 8x8 hard cover photo book valued at $29.99. Consumers will be able to redeem their photo book by entering a unique promo code at checkout on Shutterfly.com.
With stand-out performances from Ben Stiller (Night At The Museum, Meet The Parents) Golden Globe** and six-time Emmy Award*** nominated actress Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live, Bridesmaids, How To Train Your Dragon), Adam Scott (Step Brothers) and Shirley MacLaine (Wild Oats), the THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Blu-rayTM and DVD is loaded with more than an hour of behind-the-scenes special features, including deleted, extended and alternative scenes, featurettes that dive into filming in Iceland and Walter Mitty history, a gallery of exclusive reference photography, and music video "Stay Alive" by José González, and more.
SPECIAL FEATURES Blu-rayTM
SPECIAL FEATURES DVD
 ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.
Want to see more Mitty magic? Click here for The Walter Mitty Movie Tumbler, to check out how the film is inspiring real people to explore, adventure, connect, and follow their dreams!
Follow Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on Twitter @FoxHomeEnt
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY BLU-RAYTM
 THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY DVD
*1993, Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program, The Ben Stiller Show
**2012, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, Bridesmaids
***2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Saturday Night Live; 2012, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, The Looney Tunes Show; 2013, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Saturday Night Live
* Taxes, shipping, and handling will apply. Offer subject to standard Shutterfly® terms and conditions, including one-time redemption per billing address.
Disclosure: Once again, thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for sending us a Blu-ray to review. All opinions are our own. |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Chicago's Vintage Blue to Rock Metro for No Going Back EP Release 5/2 (18+) #NGB
Chi, IL Live Shows on Our Radar
Chicago’s Vintage Blue will celebrate the release of their new EP, No Going Back, with a WKQX-sponsored show at Metro on Friday, May 2. Click here for full details.
Check It Out
Vintage Blue is having a release party for their new EP at the METRO on May 2nd! You can hear them on Queued Up, Sunday nights at 7 p.m.
They'll be joined at the show by The Future Laureates, The Ivorys, and Mike Golden & Friends (Acoustic).
Walt at WKQX is hooking up a lucky Junkie with a pair of tickets to the show. Listen to Queued Up Sunday, April 27th for your chance to win VIP tickets! (Must be 21+).
Thursday, April 10, 2014
WIN a 47 Ronin iTunes Digital HD Code #giveaway #movie #ad
Disclosure: We're thrilled to partner up with Universal Home Entertainment again and have been given a blu-ray combo to review and a 47 Ronin iTunes Digital HD code for our readers.
47 Ronin is now available on Blu-ray/DVD from Universal Home Entertainment. To celebrate, ChiIL Mama/ChiIL Live Shows is giving away one (1) 47 Ronin iTunes Digital HD code.
ENTER HERE through midnight April 15th for your chance to win. The iTunes code is only for US residents.
47 Ronin is available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD.
Sure, 47 Ronin may not make it to the epic, elite of the marshal arts classics, but this movie is a visual feast and a lot of fun. We've long been fans of the genre and the PG13 rating means our tween & teen could watch, too, without too much gratuitous gore. And the mythical beasties are well worth a look. It's a modern take on a classic story, and this plot line has stood the test of time. The final dragon battle is definitely cool. This is a fun one to own, and great for a lazy night of mindless popcorn gorging on the couch.
47 RONIN
KEANU REEVES STARS IN THE 3D EPIC ACTION-ADVENTURE
47 RONIN
BE THE FIRST TO OWN IT ON DIGITAL HD MARCH 18, 2014
AND BRING HOME THE BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK INCLUDING
BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET™ ON APRIL 1, 2014
NOW MOVIE FANS CAN WATCH 47 RONIN ANYWHERE ON THEIR FAVORITE DEVICES
AND BRING HOME THE BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK INCLUDING
BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET™ ON APRIL 1, 2014
NOW MOVIE FANS CAN WATCH 47 RONIN ANYWHERE ON THEIR FAVORITE DEVICES
Keanu Reeves (The Matrix trilogy, The Day The Earth Stood Still) stars in a reimagining of one of Japan’s timeless tales, 47 Ronin, available on Blu-ray™ 3D and Blu-ray™ Combo Packs, DVD, DIGITAL HD including UltraViolet™ and On Demand on April 1, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Based on an epic story, this extraordinary tale of inspiring courage has its origins in the early 18th century. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and reclaim their honor. Transformed into a thrilling, visually stunning 3D film by director Carl Rinsch, 47 Ronin tells the story of a small group of warriors, or ronin, on a quest to avenge the death of their master. Battling across a savage world of mythical beasts, shape-shifting witches and wondrous terrors, the ronin must seek help from kai (Reeves), an enslaved half-breed they once rejected – in their ultimate fight for redemption.
Keanu Reeves leads an international cast that includes Hiroyuki Sanada (Sunshine, The Last Samurai) as Oishi, the leader of the ronin; Tadanobu Asano (The Wolverine, Thor: The Dark World) as Lord Kira, the treacherous villain who will stop at nothing to destroy his enemies; Academy Award®-nominated actress Rinko Kikuchi (Babel, Pacific Rim) as the Witch, a siren who executes Kira’s deadly plans; and Ko Shibasaki (The Lady Shogun and Her Men, One Missed Call) as Mika, the forbidden love of Kai’s life.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.
· BLU-RAY™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6x the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
· DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
· DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets watch movies anywhere, on any device. Users can instantly stream or download movies to watch on iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, smart TVs, connected Blu-ray players, game consoles and more.
EXCLUSIVE 3D BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK BONUS FEATURES:
· KEANU & KAI — Keanu Reeves embodies one of cinema’s most richly imagined heroes as Kai, the outcast who leads a small band of rebels against an army and supernatural enemies. Along with Reeves, director Carl Rinsch and other key voices from the filmmaking team reveal how this adventure would not be possible without Reeves’ mastery of martial arts and total immersion in the role.
· STEEL FURY: THE FIGHTS OF 47 RONIN — This featurette explores the intense research, choreography and rehearsals that went into creating the film’s unique action sequences, including Kai’s epic battle against the silver Samurai and the heart-stopping Kirin hunt sequence.
· MYTHS, MAGIC & MONSTERS: THE FX OF 47 RONIN — 47 Ronin’s world-class creative team reveals the technological magic it used to bring to life the creatures of ancient Japanese folklore, including The Kirin (a giant hybrid beast with the head of a dragon and the body of a deer), the Kitsune witch, the Oni troll and the demonic Tengu Monks.
3D BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY and DVD BONUS FEATURES:
· RE-FORGING THE LEGEND — The story of 47 Ronin is one of Japan’s most time-honored legends. The filmmakers talk about how they brought this “dream world” to the big screen, from script to costumes, visual design, and culture.
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CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi, Ko Shibasaki
Directed by: Carl Rinsch
Screenplay by: Chris Morgan, Hossein Amini
Story by: Chris Morgan, Walter Hamada
Producers: Pamela Abdy, Eric McLeod
Director of Photography: John Mathieson
Production Design by: Jan Roelfs
Editor: Stuart Baird
Costumes by: Penny Rose
Original Music by: Ilan Eshkeri
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – 3D BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: April 1, 2014
Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61131766 (U.S), 61131767 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, and thematic elements
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital2, DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish, French)
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: April 1, 2014
Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61130457 (U.S), 61131189 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, and thematic elements
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital2, DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish, French)
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date: April 1, 2014
Copyright: 2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61119170 (U.S), 61131190 (CDN)
Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, and thematic elements
Technical Info: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital2, DTS Digital Surround 5.1 (Spanish, French)
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French
Below is a look at 47 Ronin’s amazing cast!
Keanu Reeves (Kai)
Reeves is a Canadian actor that has starred in many popular, fan-favorite movies such as Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Speed, and The Matrix trilogy. In 47 Ronin, Reeves plays the role of Kai, an outcast half-Japanese, half-British man who longs to be accepted. Due to unforeseen circumstances, he gets his chance to prove he has what it takes to be a samurai.
Hiroyuki Sanada (Ôishi)
Born in Tokyo, Sanada is a critically acclaimed actor who has starred in various films such as The Wolverine and The Last Samurai, as well as hit TV shows like “Lost.” In 47 Ronin, he portrays the dedicated samurai leader Ôishi.
Ko Shibasaki (Mika)
Ko, the rising Japanese star was born in Tokyo, and started her career at 14 when she was discovered. Her rise to fame was launched in the cult favorite films Battle Royale, and One Missed Call. Shibasaki portrays Mika in 47 Ronin, Kai’s love interest.
Rinko Kikuchi (Witch)
Global star Rinko Kikuchi has stolen her way to our hearts with her outstanding performances in independent films like The Brothers Bloom and Norwegian Wood, as well as award-winners like Babel, and blockbuster hits like Pacific Rim. Kikuchi plays the Witch in 47 Ronin who uses her spells to manipulate fate.
About Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
47 Ronin, now available on Blu-ray™ 3D and Blu-ray™ Combo Packs, DVD, DIGITAL HD including UltraViolet™ and On Demand from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Disclosure: We're thrilled to partner up with Universal Home Entertainment again and have been given a blu-ray combo to review and a 47 Ronin iTunes Digital HD code for our readers.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Jason "Sexy Elbows" Narducy's Split Single Record Release at Schubas THIS Saturday
Schubas will be smokin' Saturday. The infamous Jason Narducy's record release party for Split Single is in the PM and they have an 11am show for the rock tots with Schubas family Series. Here at ChiIL Live Shows, we've been talking about Split Single's debut, Fragmented World (4/1 release), since mid February. Now you can finally check it out and see them live. Be there.
- SPLIT SINGLE (RECORD RELEASE) 9pm (21+) $18 at the door
- BEAR CLAW
Fragmented World, Split Single's debut full-length was just released 4/1 on Inside Outside Records.
JASON NARDUCY OF SPLIT SINGLE'S
SEXY ELBOWS:
ARE THEY A BLESSING OR A CURSE?
WATCH THIS VIDEO TO FIND OUT.
Check out this hilarious video featuring Fred Armisen, Tim Meadows, Margaret Cho, Dave Grohl, Britt Daniel, Jon Wurster, rock photographer Paul Natkin, Bob Mould, Mac McCaughan and more. It really helps address one thing everyone's thinking about but nobody's talking about:
Split Single's Jason's elbows.
Split Single, Band Featuring Spoon's Britt Daniel and Jason Narducy, Announces Debut Album
If there was an indie-rock Jeopardy! category, the following would certainly be a question: “Who is the only musician to have played with Bob Mould, Robert Pollard, Superchunk, Britt Daniel, and Telekinesis – and served as the inspiration for Dave Grohl to devote his life to playing music?” If you answered Jason Narducy for $5,000, you’d probably win that episode. “Watching Jason was the first time I thought I could start my own band, and write my own kind of music,” Dave Grohl says. “Jason totally set my life in this new direction. It wasn’t a Jimmy Page or KISS poster I had – it was fuckin’ him!” Indeed, if indie rock has a Zelig, a Forrest Gump, it’s Narducy. “Jason's been doin' the rock since he was a snot-nosed little punk,” Robert Pollard notes. “And I can attest from his work with me on the road that he's got it down. And it's not going to stop anytime soon.”
Narducy’s career in rock does prove uniquely epic upon inspection, and continues as such to this day. He first appeared as a co-founder of Verböten – one of the seminal acts in the Chicago punk scene that produced groundbreaking bands like Naked Raygun and Big Black. Narducy then went on to become frontman/songwriter/guitarist for Verbow, another beloved Windy City outfit who signed a major-label deal with Epic/Sony during the ‘90s alt-rock bubble. He followed that up with an ongoing, nearly decade-long run as indie-rock’s secret weapon – serving as bassist and backing vocalist for indie-underground icons like Mould, Pollard, and Superchunk, as well as Seattle’s indie power-pop faves Telekinesis.
Now Narducy is returning to center stage as a bandleader with Fragmented World – the debut album from Split Single. A new project formed with fellow travelers Britt Daniel (Spoon, Divine Fits) on bass and drummer Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Mountain Goats, Bob Mould, Ben Gibbard, Robert Pollard), Split Single proves equal parts solo project and collective. “I liked the concept of a split single,” Narducy says. “It’s a communal thing: two bands have to work together in this handshake commitment, which then exposes each band to the other’s audience.
It’s also the name of a two-stroke motorcycle engine invented at the turn of the century to be more efficient and powerful than previous engines. All those things together seemed to really reflect the spirit of what we did.”
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The New York Times Premieres Jon Langford's New Album Here Be Monsters - Out April 1 #FreeStreaming #AlbumStreaming #NewRelease
Here at ChiIL Live Shows & ChiIL Mama, Jon Langford has been a favorite of ours for decades! He's a musician, artist and Chicago legend with international appeal and an alt-country-punk-folk sensibility. And now he's got a new album out! Check out Here Be Monsters. We're grocking the album art already and can't wait to review the new tunes.
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Monday, March 24, 2014
CHRISSIE HYNDE: STOCKHOLM JUNE 10 U.S. RELEASE ON CAROLINE #AlbumStreaming
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APRIL 1 PRE-ORDERS TO INSTANTLY RECEIVE FIRST SINGLE "DARK SUNGLASSES"
Album Teaser Live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6muAJ6iSz0Q
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25 million records sold and 30-plus years into her tenure as Pretenders founder and leader, Chrissie Hynde will release Stockholm, the first ever album under her own name, June 10 on Caroline Records in the U.S.
"It's the first album with my name on it," Chrissie says. "But it's not a solo album. In fact, making this album was more of a collaboration than any Pretenders album ever was."
We're huge fans of Chrissie here at ChiILMama & ChiIL Live Shows. Click here to check out our coverage of her Kidzapalooza appearance back in the day!
Recorded at Ingrid Studios in Stockholm with co-writer/guitarist Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John at the helm, the album features contributions from Neil Young, John McEnroe and Joakim Ahlund of the Caesars. 11 tracks of fresh and irreverent rock n roll in Chrissie's unmistakable voice and style, Stockholm will be heralded by first single "Dark Sunglasses," which will go out instantly to all pre-orders on April 1. "Dark Sunglasses" is a perfect embodiment of the attitude and aim Chrissie employed in the creation of Stockholm: "I wanted to make a power pop album you could dance to - Abba meets John Lennon."
Stockholm may not be a solo album but it certainly has the vibe of an energized debut by a vital artist, one who gives voice to the disaffected while celebrating the undeniable power of a classic love song, a night on the dance floor, honest authentic rock n roll and other things that make life worth living. "So much of rock n roll has become what I would call Glory Rock, with family values. It's the irreverence in rock that was always the turn-on. I disagree with people who say you shouldn't take yourself too seriously. I think life is serious, and you should take it seriously, but in rock n roll either have a fucking laugh or fuck off."
Track Listing:
1. You Or No One
2. Dark Sunglasses
3. Like In The Movies
4. Down The Wrong Way
5. You're The One
6. A Plan Too Far
7. In A Miracle
8. House Of Cards
9. Tourniquet (Cynthia Ann)
10. Sweet Nuthin
11. Adding The Blue
Website: http://po.st/ChrissieHyndeWB
Facebook: http://po.st/ChrissieHyndeFB
Twitter: http://po.st/ChrissieHyndeTW
Instagram: http://po.st/ChrissieHyndeINST
Soundcloud: http://po.st/ChrissieHyndeSC
Youtube: http://po.st/ChrissieHyndeYT
Saturday, March 8, 2014
TONIGHT: Chris Greene Quartet CD Release Party at Green Mill (21+) #Jazz #CDRelease
CHRIS GREENE QUARTET
(CD RELEASE PARTY)
It's better than a green river and far better than green beer. Have a green evening at The Green Mill with The Chris Greene Quartet CD Release Party.
Saturday March 8
8:00pm - 12:00am
$12 cover
Saturday, 8pm-midnight
CD Release Party for “MUSIC APPRECIATION” on Single Malt Recordings
featuring:
Chris Greene – saxophones
Damian Espinosa – piano
Marc Piane – bass
Steve Corley – drums
Damian Espinosa – piano
Marc Piane – bass
Steve Corley – drums
We can't think of a better venue. The Green Mill has atmosphere to spare and a storied history as a speakeasy with underground tunnels to let partiers out into the bank across the street in case of a raid.
No raids tonight--and plentiful beer.
The Chris Greene Quartet celebrates Music Appreciation at The Green Mill
Local saxophonist and composer Chris Greene and his quartet have a new CD entitled Music Appreciation that draws from all eras of jazz, as well as 70s soul and 80s progressive pop acts from Prince to The Police and Yellow Magic Orchestra. CGQ celebrates the release with a show at the legendary Green Mill on Saturday, March 8th. Click here for full details.
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