NEW SINGLE FROM COLDPLAY!! The fifth studio album by Coldplay is due for release by fall of 2011.

Image courtesy of ryanseacrest.com and mp3 purchased from iTunes.

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“Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall” by Coldplay

Incan Abraham is currently making plans to record their third short-form album this June at the Sound Factory in Hollywood, CA. The new EP will be comprised of five completely original songs. This past March, the songs were played live in Austin, Texas at SXSW. Time Magazine was in the audience and named Incan Abraham one of their “Ten Acts that Rocked SXSW“.

Teddy, Spencer, Andrew and Giuliano are seeking additional funds to go towards the primary costs of recording. To help them reach thier goal in the next 12 days visit their kickstarter page.

Incan Abraham has also announced the release of their new music video. “Sunscreen” is the title track to their latest release from January 2011. It is available to everyone for free on bandcamp.

After two EP’s, a debut full-length, and a “Best New Band” nod from Houston’s leading alternative radio station (‘The Buzz’ – 94.5FM), The 71’s have shown no sign of slowing down. Instead, they are in the midst of an exciting yearlong project— the release of three volumes titled Rock and Roll Reaction within one year. RNRRV1 emerged in October of 2010 and the CD release party for RNRRVII will take place at Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas on Saturday, July 9th.

“Get Up and Dance” is the new single for RNRRVII. The video, story, and images are courtesy of Keeton Coffman, singer of The 71’s.

Official Music Video “Get Up And Dance” Is Here

 

Directed By Justin Kling | Edited by The 71’s own Keeton Coffman

Story Behind The Video – The Man In The Bear Suit

Justin Kling, who directed this fine little video has been my best friend for years… like 15 years.  Which is the only reason why, when he set me down to tell me the pitch for the Get Up And Dance Video, I didn’t get up and walk out.

Justin – “It’s The 71’s rocking out… for a bear.”

Me – “A What?”

J – “A bear.”

Me – “Talk me through this one.  I don’t get it.”

J – “The 71’s vs. a bear…that’s it.  Oh, and the bear is not impressed by your music.”

That was the pitch.  But, Justin’s amazing at videos so we went with it.  Rented a bear costume and went looking for a really tall guy to play the bear.

Enter Dr. Butch Martin…

Me – “Butch… can you be a bear in my music video.”

Dr. Butch – “Of course.”

Me – “Are you sure you don’t want to think about it…”

Dr. Martin is not only my guitar student, physician, and friend – he loves The 71’s music more than anyone.  It’s the only reason I can fathom that a grown man with his talent and intelligence would wear a bear suit for four hours in a hot, Houston allie way, while a rock band shoots a video around him, and strangers look on in confusion and disbelief.  Regardless, he is not only my hero, he is a star in the making… as you will see when you watch the video.

A very special thanks to Alec Tefertiller, Jack Potts & Crew, Dr. Butch Martin, and of course Justin Kling for helping us make this video.  We love you guys.

Enjoy everyone.  See you at the show!

– Keeton

Rock And Roll Reaction Vol. 2 – Get It Everywhere July 12th 

Katie Herzig is a singer-songwriter from Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2004, she released her first solo album, Watch Them Fall. In 2006, she released a second solo album, Weightless. Tracks from these albums have been featured on Smallville, One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy, and Pretty Little Liars. Herzig has been a member of the Paste Songwriters Tour and has also toured with the Fray.

Her new release is titled The Waking Sleep and it will be available on September 20, 2011. View the promo video and get your free download of the single “Make A Noise” from Herzig’s official website.

Image courtesy of Katie Herzig Multimedia and mp3 courtesy of NoiseTrade.

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“Make A Noise” by Katie Herzig

Three lads—Alex Goot, Michael Henry, and Justin Robinett—have recorded a collaboration of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”, “Turning Tables”, and “Someone Like You”. If you like what you hear, please go check out Alex Goot’s new Album The Songs I Wish I Wrote Vol. 2 and his YouTube Channel. Be sure to also subscribe to Justin + Michael’s channel to watch the video for the medley!

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“Adele Medley” by Alex Goot, Michael Henry, and Justin Robinett

Image and mp3 courtesy of alex|goot.

Songs I Wish I Wrote, Vol. 2 by Alex Goot

The American Analog Set’s frontman Andrew Kenny has continued songwriting with the Wooden Birds. The group released their debut album Magnolia in 2009, and now they have returned with a sophomore effort.

The album is called Two Matchsticks and will be released by Barsuk Records on June 7. Label head and Death Cab for Cutie heartthrob Ben Gibbard makes an appearance on the record along with touring Wooden Birds members Matt Pond and Leslie Sisson. This EP is free from the band’s official site and it contains 2 unreleased non-album tracks.

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Tracklisting:

“Two Matchsticks” by The Wooden Birds
“Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town” by The Wooden Birds
“Maneater” by The Wooden Birds

AUSTRA is Katie Stelmanis, Maya Postepski, and Dorian Wolf. They formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2010. AUSTRA released the debut Feel It Break on May 17th on Domino Records. The album incorporates Katie’s influences, dark melodies, synthesizers, and astounding vocals. Download your free mp3 of “Lose It” from mySpoonful: a taste of new music.

Image courtesy of mySpoonful.

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“Lose It” by AUSTRA

Please also have a listen to AUSTRA’s “Beat and the Pulse” from DominoRecordCo on soundcloud.