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Archives for 2007

The Secret Handshake – One Full Year

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One Full Year

Artist: The Secret Handshake
Album: One Full Year
Label: Triple Crown Records
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: September 25, 2007

Overall: 7.0
Music: 7.0
Lyrics: 7.5
Production: 8.0

Luis Dubuc, the mastermind behind The Secret Handshake has spent years toiling behind his Apple computer screen to create and perfect his sound. With the release of One Full Year he has proven that there truly can be substance behind the beats. The album is chalk full of enough drum machines, voice processors and synthesizers to create a bona fide dance party. However, I found that it’s Dubuc’s lyrical content that shines the brightest of all.

Recommended if you like: Fun electronic indie-pop, in the vein of PlayRadioPlay! and Hellogoodbye.

Track Listing
1. Too Young
2. Summer of ’98
3. Coastal Cities
4. Wanted You
5. Everyone Knows Everyone
6. Denton, TX
7. Midnight Movie
8. Game Girl
9. Pictures
10. Don’t Count on Me
11. I Lied About Everything
12. Make You Mine
13. Lately
14. Crosses Fingers

CMJ Music Marathon

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This year’s CMJ Music Marathon starts tomorrow, so if you’re in the New York area be sure to attend. If you can’t make it, the complete lineup for each showcase is listed here. It’s a great opportunity to find some exciting new music.

Grace Period Forced To Change Name

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Grace Period (Ex The Early November) have been forced to change their name. This comes as a shock to everyone and a big disappointment as their debut full length is set to be released next month. Nevertheless they are forging ahead and the record’s release shouldn’t be affected. Click here to read a message from Jeff.

Staff Recommendations October 14th, 2007

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Bryce JacobsonThis week there are only a few things I highly suggest checking out. Go and pick up Jimmy Eat World‘s new album, Chase This Light, this Tuesday for only $10 at Target or Best Buy. Also if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to watch the Transformers movie which is out on dvd this Tuesday.Adam WeidmanBe sure to give a listen to the new album from Steel Train entitled, Trampoline. I second the Jimmy Eat World recommendation. It’s a great record!

Eric Elbogen, aka Say Hi

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Seattle’s Eric Elbogen, aka Say Hi, is gearing up for the early ’08 release of The Wishes and the Glitch, his new full-length on Euphobia records. He’s just back from touring Germany, and is going on a massive Fall tour of the U.S. with the Velvet Teen and the A-Sides. Click here for tour dates.

Anti-Matter Anthology Benefit Show

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In celebration of the November release of The Anti-Matter Anthology, author Norman Brannon is having a benefit show rather than having an in-store book signing. On November 24th and 25th at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Snapcase, who broke up in early 2005, will reunite for one night only. The show’s proceeds will go to benefit Callum Robbins, son of Jawbox frontman J. Robbins.

Be In The New Ludo Video

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Ludo is putting together their video for “Love Me Dead” and they’re looking for as many fans possible to be in it. To participate in the video all you have to do is go to PureVolume, download the song, and film yourself singing along to it. The deadline is October 17th so submit your video today.