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Featured Artist: Blip Blip Bleep – “Like Track Stars”

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

By: Elijah Carroll
Artist: Blip Blip Bleep
Title: Like Track Stars
Label: Undercover Culture Music
Genre: Alternative : Electronic
UPC: 884501317788
Territory: World
Release Date: 06.29.10

NY electro-rockers Blip Blip Bleep are readying for the release of their new record Like Track Stars. Blip Blip Bleep is the work of producer/singer/guitarist Sean Han, with the help of singer/keyboardist Alexa Danner and drummer Jojo Schwarz. After 2 stellar EPs (2007′s Wireless and 2008′s Alarm Clock, Snooze Bar, Get Up) they have decided to go the distance on this new record and make a full-length LP. Alarm Clock told a day in the life story of an urban 20-something, and Like Track Stars expands on the idea of a concept album to follow the arc of a relationship, from a first date through breaking up and moving on.

After the non-stop action of their first two EPs, Like Track Stars shows the maturity of BBB. A true concept album, Like Track Stars charts the arc of a typical relationship through a 9 song journey. From the excitement and nervousness at the beginning (“Rock” and “Freak You Out”) to the inevitable lull in the middle (“Don’t Forget” and “Like Track Stars”) and the let down at the end (“Rewrite The Scenes”) BBB keeps the beat going with their infectious electro-rock. Somehow amidst the telling of the story BBB even manages to incorporate a cover of The Cure’s “Letter To Elise” and make it fit perfectly with the rest of the album.

Like Track Stars showcases BBB’s now fully formed sound. Through the first two EPs BBB’s sound seemed to be still exploring the electro side of electro-rock. Now on Like Track Stars BBB have figured out how to make electronic music that rocks! Sean’s masterful arrangements are beautifully executed by the trio of talented musicians. Alexa shines on her recorded debut with BBB after a year of playing in the live show, adding sweet harmonies throughout the album and duets on “Rewrite The Scenes” and the title track. The record is perfectly mixed by Nic Hard who also contributes the remix of “Freak You Out” that appears on the album. Dave Liang (Shanghai Restoration Project) rounds out the record with a great remix of “Rock” closing out the stellar 11 track LP. BBB have really hit the mark with this one and have made the leap from a pop fascination to a real powerhouse talent.

Check out the music video for their 1st single off of Like Track Stars:

And grab a free copy of the single as well!

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“Freak You Out” (mp3)
from “Like Track Stars”
(Undercover Culture Music)

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Current Priorities: Early May

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Broken Social Scene
“Forgiveness Rock Record”
Arts & Crafts
Genre: Indie : Alternative
UPC: 827590540026
Territories: North America
Release Date: 05.04.10

Co-produced by the band and Tortoise’s John McEntire at Soma Studios in Chicago, with additional recording at Giant Studio and The Schvitz Studio in Toronto, Forgiveness Rock Record is the follow up to their acclaimed self-titled record, released in 2005.

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Typhoon
“Hunger and Thirst”
Tender Loving Empire
Genre: Indie : Symphonic Rock
UPC: 751937382829
Territories: World
Release Date: 05.04.10

The embodiment of the Northwest independent music scene. Concise, intense lead vocal story telling with a 17 person chorus, 2 drummers, 2 guitars and 2 horns… Equal parts indie, soul, americana and rock.

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Blacastan
“Blac Sabbath”
Brick Records
Genre: Hip-Hop : Rap
UPC: 765481009927
Territories: World
Release Date: 05.04.10

Known for his classic hard core style, no-sellout attitude, and a true life story that would make the most street-minded A&R envious, rhyme animal Blacastan is sure to cement his name in the annals of hip hop.

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The Shanghai Restoration Project, Neocha
“eXpo”
Undercover Culture
Genre: Electronic : World
UPC: 844185043939
Territories: World ex- China, Taiwan
Release Date: 05.04.10

The 1st collection of its kind, eXpo is masterminded by The Shanghai Restoration Project, a U.S. group known for fusion of Chinese instrumentation w/ hip-hop & electronica, and Neocha, the leading online community for independent Chinese musicians & artists.

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Kris Kristofferson
“Stop the Music”
Light In The Attic
Genre: Country : Folk-Rock
UPC: 826853005029
Territories: World ex- France
Release Date: 05.11.10

For the past five years, Light In The Attic Records has embarked on a dream project – working with the blessing of the legendary Kris Kristofferson to compile a selection of his demos from the late 1960s and early ‘70s.

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Marching Band
“Pop Cycle“
U & L Records, Inc.
Genre: Alternative : Indie
UPC: 844185089098
Territories: World
Release Date: 05.11.10

Pop Cycle was recorded during the two most miserable winter months of the year in Stockholm with legendary Swedish producer Jari Haapalainen (Ed Harcourt, Camera Obscura, The Concretes). The ultimate result is a musically darker record than their last.

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Effi Briest
“Rhizomes”
Sacred Bones Records
Genre: Alternative : New Wave
UPC: 844185073370
Territory: World
Release Date: 05.11.10

Rhizomes is the debut full length from the all-female outfit, Effi Briest. The nine song opus Rhizomes unleashes a propulsive beat that drives angular guitars and bone chilling vocals over dark bass, dense drones and clattering dance-like percussion..

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Valery Gergiev, LSO
“Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2”
LSO Live
Genre: Classical
UPC: 822231117728
Territories: World
Release Date: 05.11.10

The first release in Valery Gergiev’s Rachmaninov Symphony cycle features Symphony No 2, recorded in September 2008 at the Barbican.

IODA Marketing’s Best of 2009 lists

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

As 2009 draws to a close it’s that glorious time for Best Of lists. Each member of the marketing team, both domestic and international, narrowed their favorite albums to a top 5 list plus one outstanding reissue. From Hyperdub’s 5th Anniversary compilation, Deer Tick’s alt-country sophomore release, We Were Promised Jetpacks’ rousing debut to The Monks’ lovingly researched reissue of Black Monk Time, these releases are all over the place and showcase a really eclectic year of releases.

Don’t miss the downloadable tracks at the bottom and stay tuned for the latest IODAcast featuring many of the artists included below!

Thanks and Enjoy!

Adam Rabinovitz- VP Marketing

1. We Were Promised Jetpacks- These Four Walls [Fat Cat Records]

2. A Sunny Day In Glasgow- Ashes Grammar [Mis Ojos Discos]

3. Deer Tick- Born On Flag Day [Partisan Records]

4. Bela Fleck- Throw Down Your Heart… [Rounder Records

5. Ultre- The Nest And Skull [Audiobulb Records]

Re-issue: The Monks- Black Monk Time [Light In The Attic]

Bethany Clayton- Marketing, UK

1. Various Artists- 5: Five Years Of Hyperdub [Hyperdub Records]

2. Brother Ali- Us [Rhymesayers Entertainment]

3. Bass Clef- May The Bridges I Burn Light The Way [Blank Tapes]

4. Felt- Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez [Rhymesayers Entertainment]

5. The Orb- Baghdad Batteries [Malicious Damage]

Re-issue: The Gun Club – Death Party [Cooking Vinyl]

Christophe LeBreton- Marketing, France

1. Imaad Wasif- The Voidist [Tee Pee Records]

2. Oumou Sangare- Seya [World Circuit]

3. Liquid Stranger- The Intergalatic Slapstick [Interchill Records]

4. Deer Tick- Born On Flag Day [Partisan Records]

5. Boo Boo Davis- Ain’t Gotta Dime [Black and Tan Records]

Re-Issue: not specified

Craig O’Neill- Marketing Account Manager

1. BadboE- Break The Funk [Auditorydesigns]

2. Black Moth Super Rainbow- Eating Us [Graveface Records]

3. The Prodigy- Invaders Must Die [Take Me To The Hospital]

4. The Phenomenal Handclap Band- The Phenomenal Handclap Band [Friendly Fire]

5. Big Boss Man- Full English Beat Breakfast [Blow Up]

Re-issue: Various Artists- Disco Loco, Vol. 1 [LocoBop]

Elijah Carroll- Marketing Coordinator

1. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls [Fat Cat Records]

2. Mantis – Still Life [Brick Records]

3. Megafaun – Gather, Form & Fly [Hometapes]

4. Souls of Mischief – Montezuma’s Revenge [Hieroglyphics Imperium]

5. Tommy T – The Prester John Sessions [Easy Star]

Reissue: The Roots – Organix [Groove Distribution]

Greg Beshers – Director of Marketing

1. Willie Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel – Willy and the Wheel [Bismeaux Records]

2. John Doe And The Sadies – Country Club [Outside Music]

3. The Phenomenal Handclap Band – The Phenomenal Handclap Band [Friendly Fire Recordings]

4. General Elektriks – Good City For Dreamers [Quannum Projects]

5. Tinariwen – Imidiwan: Companions [World Village]

Reissue: Rail Band – Belle Epoque Vol. 3: Dioba [Sterns]

Jillian Putnam-Smith- Programming Manager

1. Here We Go Magic – Here We Go Magic [Western Vinyl]

2. Choir of Young Believers – This is For the White in Your Eyes [Ghostly International]

3. Ultre – The Nest and the Skull [Audiobulb Records]

4. Sleepy Sun – Sleepy Son [ATP Recordings]

5. Bear in Heaven – Beast Rest Forth Mouth [Hometapes]

Reissue: Milton Nascimento – Travessia [Dubas Musica]

Mai Sasaki- Marketing, Japan

1. Céu – Vagarosa [Six Degrees]

2. Madeleine Peyroux – Bare Bones [Rounder Records]

3. General Elektriks – Good City for Dreamers [Quannum Projects]

4. Abigail Washburn & The Shanghai Restoration Project – Afterquake [Undercover Culture Music]

5. Tinariwen – Imidiwan: Companions [World Village]

Reissue: Milton Nascimento – Travessia [Dubas Musica]

Matt Wright- Marketing Account Manager

1. Here We Go Magic – Here We Go Magic [Western Vinyl]

2. Ecstasy & Friends – Lone [Werk Discs]

3. Various Artists – 5: Five Years of Hyperdub [Hyperdub]

4. Yura Yura Teikoku – Hollow Me / Beautiful [Death From Abroad

5. Jega - Variance (Volumes 1 & 2) [Planet Mu]

Reissue: The Monks – Black Monk Time [Light in the Attic]

Ozgur Okter- Senior Manager, Marketing

1. Ancestors – Of Sound Mind [Tee Pee Records]

2. Astra – The Weirding [Rise Above Records]

3. Baroness – Blue Record [Relapse Records]

4. Cave – Psychic Psummer [Important]

5. Shrinebuilder – Shrinebuilder [Neurot]

Reissue: Ofege – Try And Love [Academy LPs]

Robert Litsen- Marketing, Scandinavia

1. Miss Li – Dancing the Whole Way Home [National]

2. The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die [Cooking Vinyl]

3. Ane Brun – Changing of the Seasons [Determine Records AB]

4. Florence Valentin – Spring Ricco [Startracks]

5. Pauline – Never Said I Was An Angel [Tri-Sound]

Reissue: The Hellacopters – Supershitty to the Max [MNW]

Tara Cuesta- Marketing, Spain

1. Matt & Kim – Grand [Artwerk Music]

2. Vic Chesnutt – At the Cut [Constellation]

3. Wojtek Godzisz – Wodjtek Godzisz [Tigertrap Records]

4. Bettina Koester – Queen of Noise [Asinella Records]

5. Apse – Climp Up [ATP/Recordings]

Reissue: Blue – Another Night Time Flight [Demon]

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“Ships With Holes Will Sink” (mp3)
from “These Four Walls”
(Fat Cat Records)