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Archive for April, 2011
May issue of NOISE! hits the web
Arriving at stores this weekend, catch the latest issue of West Michigan NOISE! Magazine right now online.
Click to launch the full edition in a new window
Online Publishing from YUDU
Hawthorne Heights hits Kalamazoo for United Scenes of America Tour
Hawthorne Heights will appear at The Strutt on Sunday
After a successful show at The Strutt in January, it looks like Hawthorne Heights is a bit smitten with The Zoo, making a return on Sunday for the United Scenes of America Tour, also featuring a very similar cast of locals.
The Ohio-based emo rockers will play alongside After Midnight Project, Handguns, Self Centered, Key To The Midway (local), Yourhighwayhome (local) and KnowLyfe (local). This all ages show begins at 5:30 p.m. and advanced tickets are $13.
Hawthorne Heights is currently promoting its latest album “Skeletons” and is slated to produce original music for the upcoming racing video game “Fireburst“, which is the title sponsor for the tour.
Bands: Get cheap, quality promo materials
It may be better to take to our own web site with this message, as every time we post it on CraigsList, it’s quickly flagged by a bunch of half-wits who are looking to round out their Rage Against The Machine cover band.
As many of you know, we offer services for local (and region/national, we suppose) artists. Right now, we’re taking on design and writing projects for whoever needs it. Yes, we do charge (GASP!), but please be assured, these funds go into the magazine. Unlike the “pro” designers who will charge you 50 bones an hour, we keep our rates low. We have a team already assembled here that can cover the spectrum…
- Press kits
- Merchandise design
- Album art
- Show flyers
- Press releases
- Band bios
We know this area is rife with awesome artists, but consider us for your next project.
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Pyramid Scheme up and running already
The buzz of the local music scene for the last few months — aka the sparkling new Grand Rapids venue The Pyramid Scheme — has opened its doors. With the official grand opening slated for this weekend with two performances by Dayton, Ohio-based indie rockers Guided By Voices, The Pyramid Scheme flung open its doors for a soft opening on Wednesday night.
To boot, the venue will be breaking in the stage before Guided By Voices turns that mother out. Charles The Osprey recently announced the surprise show slated for Thursday night where they will appear with Chance Jones and other special guests for the first ever show at the venue.
Let there be local brews and tunes.
NOISE! TV: Chasing The Sky
A boat load of bands took the stage at MXTP in Grand Rapids for the second annual NOISE! Convention, and Chasing The Sky was one of them. Here is the Grand Rapids-based rock act in action.
Album reviews
Day Lewis - Vietnam EP
A throwback to real rock music, the brand new Kalamazoo-based act is still hashing out their sound, but starts off on a solid foot with this album. [READ MORE]
The Mushmen - If You Ride With The Devil
A powerful brass section and driving drums underscore their songs, which are an eclectic mix of awesome stuff, including an instrumental track which cleverly incorporates Danny Elfman’s Beetlejuice theme and an ode to long-suffering late night host Conan O’Brien. [READ MORE]
Shneal/Synergetic Productions - Self-titled
Synergetic is an album designed to make you think and get you talking. It does, though sometimes at the cost of keeping you listening. Solid work by Shneal and Synergy Productions, and great verses by Jon Harvey and Audrey Marie. It’s worth picking up. [READ MORE]
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