T.I. Inks Film Deal

As previously reported by SOHH, T.I. has been sentenced to a year in prison beginning in March 2009 for federal gun charges as well as other penalties including 1,500 hours of community service and up to three years probation. Despite these restrictions, Screen Gems continued their long-term investment with the rapper. - more on this story

SSS Tour and CD Update

PR reports: British crossover thrashers SSS, who are currently recording their second full-length album, have announced a string of tour dates.

SSS bassist Mark Magill recently gave an update on the recording process of the band's as-yet-untitled upcoming new album:

"We just finished 3 days tracking drums for the new SSS album and it sounds bezerk. Dave pulled out all the stops and we got 30 tracks laid down. It's so much faster, heavier and harder than the first record and we can't wait to get it done and in your mits." - more on this story

Miranda Cosgrove Books Instores and TV Shows

PR reports: Miranda Cosgrove will be making several in-store appearances over the next few weeks in honor of the release of iCarly - Music From and Inspired by the Hit TV Show on June 10th.

Miranda will also be appearing on TRL's Spankin' New Music Week on Tuesday, June 10th to premiere the video for "Leave It All to Me" featuring Drake Bell and the iCarly cast. TRL is on MTV at 3:30pm.

And Miranda will also make an appearance on ABC's Live with Regis and Kelly on Thursday, June 12th at 10am.
- more on this story

Mario Frasca Returns with Evince

PR reports: Since parting ways with Speed\Kill/Hate in 2006, vocalist Mario Frasca has been keeping busy writing, producing and putting together a brand new band. In addition to Frasca, the forcible lineup going under the name - Evince, consists of Finnish guitarist Jani Hentila, bassist Jussi Heikkinen (Gloomy Grim, Soul Grind) and drummer Rainer 'Raikku' Tuomikanto (ex-Dead Shape Figure).

Upon speaking about how the collaboration came about Frasca states, "Jani and I connected through the internet and instantly hit it off. We immediately started passing guitar riffs and arrangement ideas to each other and within a very short period of time compiled enough material for a full album." Frasca adds, "There must be something in the water in Finland that helps produce such great musicians. We were fortunate enough to have guitarists Roope Latvala of Children of Bodom and Emil Werstler of Daath shred some solos on a couple of tunes. Both of them are insane players and it's a total honor to have them on it." - more on this story

Theresa Andersson Sets Release For CD Recorded in Her Kitchen

PR reports: Melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre; these are the traditional building blocks of pop music. Yet although you will find them in abundance on Hummingbird, Go!, the new album by Swedish born Theresa Andersson set to be released on September 2, 2008, hardly sounds like conventional pop.

That's because the New Orleans singer-songwriter chose to approach her craft from different perspectives before she even began composing. Playing every instrument on the album with the help of a loop pedal, she took elements from her life and surroundings - her Swedish upbringing, New Orleans home, the locusts in her garden, the soda pop bottles in her kitchen - to create the uniquely beautiful tracks on Hummingbird, Go!.

Andersson's kitchen-turned-recording-studio is just another quirky addition to her DIY approach. "The kitchen sounds amazing, it has wonderful, natural reverb," Andersson explains. Even the room itself is audible, particularly on the vintage R&B of "Introducing the Kitchenettes." She recorded and, ultimately, finished the album in her kitchen creating sounds to match what she heard in her head. - more on this story

Song for Ne'er Do Wells

PR reports: Luke Doucet's 'Blood's Too Rich' (Six Shooter, 6.24) is a sonic diary of encounters with interesting drifters and ne'er-do-wells, but the title track "Blood's Too Rich" takes a closer look at those in his own family tree.

"In Canada, sometimes we musicians mock ourselves by noting that we are too famous for the subway--too poor for a cab. The song also recognizes that we don't choose as much about ourselves as we think we can.

"Much of who we are is encoded in our DNA and maybe we should accept that. The cult of self help lurks in the shadows but maybe serves to make us more unhappy?" - Listen to "Blood's Too Rich"

Swervedriver And Handsome Furs Members Cover Each Other

PR reports: White Whale Records is very proud to be releasing the Shine A Light 7" with Handsome Furs (Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade) and Adam Franklin (Swervedriver) covering a track by each others "other" band…

Fans were searching for it. What happened to the "Shine A Light" Wolf Parade cover that was supposed to close the highly anticipated Adam Franklin debut Bolts of Melody? Adam had been closing shows with the song on tour and it was in the press releases for the record, but, upon release, it wasn't there. Did a recorded version exist?

Then, there it was, posted on myspace. A lush, intimate version of Shine A Light as only Adam Franklin could do it. But, 2 days later it was removed. "Could you put it back?" "Post the mp3?" One fan went so far as to ask whether Adam was too much of a rock star to take 30 seconds to personally send him the ascap-doesnt-want-labels-to-promote-their-artists-go-with-bmi-next-time. A slew of responses erupted on the blog. - more on this story

Father of Bluegrass Music DVD

MVD reports: No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as did Bill Monroe with bluegrass. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music DVD features performances by Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt, Emmylou Harris, Paul McCartney, the Osborne Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, John Hartford and a once-in-a-lifetime Blue Grass Boys reunion featuring Del McCoury, Chubby Wise and Bill Keith.

The film features archival footage and rare 1990s performances from Monroe's final years including many of the greatest songs from his six decades of recording, such as "Uncle Pen" and "Muleskinner Blues."

In addition, it offers unparalleled access to Bill Monroe telling his story in his own words. Other interview subjects include the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and country music legend Roy Acuff, in one of his final film appearances. Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music stands alone as the most intimate and detailed portrait of this unique musical innovator. - more on this story

Does Teddy Thompson Have What You Need?

PR reports: Teddy Thompson's fourth album, 'A Piece Of What You Need,' will be released on June 17 via Verve Forecast. Grammy nominee Marius DeVries, longtime Bjork, David Gray and Rufus Wainwright collaborator, produced the album.

The first single, "In My Arms," is a fun poppy throwback, complete with handclaps and Farfisa organ. Thompson, known for his crisp, soothing voice and songwriting talent, picks up where he left off on his acclaimed 2006 sophomore album 'Separate Ways' with clever songcraft, good-natured but dark humor and moods from the cheerful to the melodramatic.

Teddy is the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson, and co-wrote Linda's most recent album, the acclaimed 'Versatile Heart.' He's collaborated with Martha and Rufus Wainwright, and his songs have been featured in the films 'Brokeback Mountain' and '40 Days And 40 Nights.' - more on this story

Acid Drinkers Boxset

PR reports: Metal Mind Productions presents the complete discography of Acid Drinkers, one of the best metal bands from Poland. "Acid Empire - 1989 – 2008" box will be released on 7th July 2008 in Europe and 2nd September 2008 in USA (via MVD). Special collector's edition is limited edition of 1000 copies!!! Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process.

The deluxe box contains of 13 albums (studio and live): "Are You A Rebel?", "Dirty Money, Dirty Tricks", "Strip Tease", "Vile Vicious Vision", "Fishdick", "Infernal Connection", "The State Of Mind Report", "High Proof Cosmic Milk", "Varran Strikes Back - Alive!!!", "Amazing Atomic Activity", "Broken Head", "Acidofilia", "Rock Is Not Enough" plus 2 DVDs: "15 Screwed Years" and "The Hand That Rocks The Coffin". The box also includes bonus tracks (rare, previously unreleased, demo, live and video), 96 page booklet with biography, discography, lyrics to all songs and a selection of amazing archive photos - more on this story

. Pithy Reviews: Pithy June: Cherry Poppin' Daddies, J-Henry, In Flight Radio, Jason Yudoff and more

Zane gives us pithy reviews of recent releases from Cherry Poppin' Daddies, My Blueberry Nights, J-Henry, In Flight Radio, Jason Yudoff, Numa, Rustic Overtones, Glenn Patrick - Read the full Pithy June: Cherry Poppin' Daddies, J-Henry, In Flight Radio, Jason Yudoff and more review

. Miggs - Unraveled

While Miggs have been around for a few years with different labels and members, going from a 4 to 3 piece band, amid all the trials and tribulations of the current music scene one thing has always remained consistent, Don's passion for his music. (3.5 stars) - Read the full Miggs - Unraveled review

. Javelina

Javelina appears well adapted in combating the best other bands in this genre can throw at them. Manic, deranged, and above all, wild, I for one cannot wait to see what Javelina evolve into next. Hunt this predator down while you still can. - Read the full Javelina review

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