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Smashing Pumpkins
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The Smashing Pumpkins have created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history and sold over 30 million albums. Formed in Chicago in 1988, they released Gish, their influential (and platinum) debut in 1991, which was followed by more platinum and multi-platinum albums including the nine-time platinum Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness and the four-time platinum Siamese Dream as well as the platinum certified 1998 album Adore. The pivotal group’s many hits defined the alternative music era and continue to resonate on modern rock radio, influencing a whole new generation. The Pumpkins returned in 2007 with their gold-certified and acclaimed sixth album Zeitgeist, which entered the charts at Number 2 in the U.S. and in the Top Ten internationally. Since their triumphant return to the stage in 2007, the Pumpkins have headlined some of the biggest events around the globe including the Reading Festival, Rock Am Ring, and the V fest. In 2008, the band was inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk. Their first post-major label release was the song “Superchrist,” issued via the Guitar Center CD Fresh Cuts Vol. 2. They subsequently recorded the song--the modern rock hit--“G.L.O.W.” for the Guitar Hero® World Tour game, marking the first time a band has recorded a new song exclusively for the franchise. In November 2008, the band released their first live DVD, If All Goes Wrong. In December 2009 The Smashing Pumpkins began releasing Teargarden By Kaleidyscope, a 44-song work with songs being released online one at a time for free (4-song physical EPs will be made available as the songs are released). The group’s BILLY CORGAN has said the new music “harkens back to the original psychedelic roots of The Smashing Pumpkins; atmospheric, melodic, heavy, and pretty.”
Kill Hannah
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What did you do the first time a teen crush broke your heart? Mat Devine formed a band, bent on romantic revenge, and named it Kill Hannah. Years later, the hurt is gone, but the name and now famous 'sniper heart' logo have become a permanent part of modern alt-rock iconography. Starting in the late 90's with a dream to become “an edgier, American version of The Cure”, frontman Devine led his band through years of “paying dues the hard way”, before finally conquering their hometown of Chicago, and going on to navigate a treacherous industry through a relentless worldwide touring schedule, two major label releases, and more than a few VH1 Behind the Music moments. Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) once stated, "Kill Hannah is the future of Chicago Rock", and on the band's third and latest LP, WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS (OSR / Universal Motown), Kill Hannah have lived up to the praise by delivering their deepest and most thought-provoking collection of songs to date.

Those familiar with Kill Hannah’s previous work on Atlantic Records-including 2003’s For Never And Ever and 2006’s Until There’s Nothing Left Of Us (Featuring breakthrough single "Kennedy", and Top 40 radio favorite "Lips Like Morphine", respectively) will no doubt recognize the band on WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS, but will also appreciate the musical evolution the band’s undergone the last three years. As Kill Hannah introduces their third album to their stalwart fans, they are keeping a determined eye focused on new converts.

With tracks like the grimy club scene- inspired first single "New York City Speed", the arena rock ready anthem "Strobe Lights", and the brilliant, format defying "Why I Have My Grandma's Sad Eyes", the album pushes the listener into every emotional corner imaginable, not coming up for air until the final, eloquent album closer "Promise Me". As if there were any doubts, the band's across the board eccentricity also comes to light vividly with the list of guest appearances on the collection. Featuring vocal contributions from The Dresden Dolls’ Amanda Palmer, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden,The Birthday Massacre’s Chibi, and even the Chicago Children's Choir, the songs take on an air of uniqueness and originality that is sorely missed in recent rock releases.

The title itself, "WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS", is a rallying cry from the band to its fans, old, new, and future. A statement to the old guard, that it's time to reinvent a once glorious industry that has, sadly, lost its way. Devine explains, "Our mantra for this album is 'Evolve or Die.' The old model is obsolete, because the labels have become so out of touch with the fans." This isn't a product; this is a battle plan for future musicians, to put artistic vision first. Always. "I have to believe there will be a new ‘golden era’ for the music industry, and I need for us to be a part of it."

It's obvious that despite its commercial appeal, this is not a collection of songs simply churned out to appease the industry bean counters, but rather a collection of personal hopes and dreams. Kill Hannah is a band that has endured death, line up changes, highly publicized bus fires and gear thefts, among other trials and tribulations that have left lesser
bands running back to their hometowns, shattered.

Kill Hannah’s live show (complete with trademark laser-lit instruments) is yet another element that never fails to connect with audiences worldwide. The band has been on a rigorous touring schedule since the early part of the decade, forming alliances with bands like 30 Seconds to Mars, My Chemical Romance, Jet, Chevelle, Papa Roach, AFI, Shiny Toy Guns, H.I.M. , and She Wants Revenge, along with numerous late-night television talk show and radio festival appearances, including the infamous Download Festival in Europe. Their international appeal only solidifies their status as true visionaries, despite the current trends, a fact which earned Kill Hannah a nomination for "Best International Newcomer" at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards.
Since its inception, Devine, guitarist Dan Wiese, bassist Greg Corner, and drummer Elias Mallin have provided the soundtrack for thousands of like-minded "Nu Romantics" who wear their hearts on their sleeves.

Kill Hannah fans, known worldwide as the KILL HANNAH KOLLECTIVE (KHK) are an unmistakable community. They proudly proclaim their allegiance, often imitating the band’s style and Devine's signature war paint, wearing creatively homemade KH
merchandise, and bringing artwork to the shows. Thousands have made the ultimate commitment by getting tattoos of one of the vast array of KH branded tattoos, including their 'sniper heart', 'military butterfly', and 'medical cross' logos.
Kill Hannah returns the favor by immersing themselves in the culture that has taken root around them including Devine’s wildly popular Raccoon Society blog (on FUSE.TV) and Corner’s trendsetting electro DJ outfit Dark Wave Disco. In addition, the band hosts an annual “New Heart For Xmas” holiday weekend in Chicago. This event involves multiple shows, venues and activities around the Chicago area, so notorious in fact that fans travel from all over the world to take their place in the Kill Hannah armada, seven years running. Chicago’s unconquerable sons, Kill Hannah, are a band of brothers that have more than earned their stripes… and as promised, in 2010 they are poised to WAKE UP THE SLEEPERS.
The Jim Jones Revue
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“There is no band bigger than The Jim Jones Revue”

-Mick Jones, The Clash

“ If Little Richard had written this, he’d still be boasting about it today”

“The Jim Jones Revue are dedicated to the tradition and continuation of fine booty-shaking, mind-shimmering rhythm and blues. It's as if Little Richard, the Queen of rock 'n roll Herself, shat out these fine boys from some blessed place and sent them into our world to do good. Get yrself some healing!”

-Jon Spencer

"The Jim Jones Revue are the real deal: a rip-snorting progeny of Raw Power & Little Richard, they deliver unabashed classic rock n' roll at a stampeding tempo with whiplash rhythms, blistering riffage and over the top vein popping vocals that would make King Kong's head explode. Pure sweaty pleasure."
-Jim Sclavunos (Bad Seeds/Grinderman

The Jim Jones Revue are a UK underground sensation that are fast building a solid fan across Europe through an astonishing live stage show, widespread critical acclaim, relentless touring and the support of celebrity fans such as Jack White from The Whites Stripes and Mick Jones from The Clash. The Jim Jones Revue released their self titled debut album a year ago to European rave reviews including a four star review in Mojo Magazine which said “If Little Richard had written this, he’d still be boating about it today”!

The JJR are an absolutely astonishing live phenomenon and have been described as “James Brown fronting the MC5 with Little Richard guesting on piano”. They play supercharged, piano driven 50’s rock’n’roll that collides head on with the 60’s Detroit punk rock of The Stooges and the aforementioned MC5. However, this is not a nostalgia or revival trip: The Jim Jones Revue songs reflect living in London in the 21st Century and musically there is a swing combined with the punk rock attack that creates a truly unique & contemporary take on high energy rock’n’roll.

The ‘Revue have recently released a new album called “Here To Save Your Soul” which collects all the JJR singles to date in physical format for the first time. This album was also very well received with another 4 stars from Mojo and 8/10 from Classic Rock Magazine which said “This is no-holds-barred rock n roll in its rudest, most thrilling state”. The JJR will be recording their new album in the winter for release in summer of 2010. 2010 will also see the JJR embark on their first US campaign with the American release of their debut album with attendant press/promo and live US dates on the East Coast in June and West Coast in August.
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