Nine new CD Releases featuring some great artists and bands spanning Pop, Rock, Dancehall, Roots Reggae, Hip Hop, Ambient, Electronica, Downtempo, and more…
Independent Distribution Collective presents our 40th solicitation just in time for placement for the late Summer/early Fall season of 2011. We are excited about many of these new releases and are very proud to have a handful of legendary artists and bands joining IDC. You will also notice that IDC has slimmed down our back catalog and are now only printing a few one-sheets instead of a whole forest’s-worth. Check out the overview of our new titles below, and feel free to visit our website anytime for more information on any of these artists or releases. IDC proudly welcomes these nine new titles:
Various Artists Take It or Leave It: A Tribute to The Runaways 2 x CD
Take It Or Leave It, a two-disc collection, features 36 tracks and over two hours of music, spanning The Runaways entire catalog. Their best-known songs, like “Cherry Bomb”, “Queens Of Noise”, “California Paradise” and “Heartbeat” are all represented alongside more obscure tunes like “Hollywood” and “Born To Be Bad.” The release also includes two performances by original Runaways band members: lead vocalist Cherie Currie’s rocking remake of fan-favorite “American Nights”, and “Dirty Magazines”, the last recording made by drummer Sandy West with her band Blue Fox. Artists from various musical backgrounds participated on this project including The Donnas, Shonen Knife, The Dandy Warhols, Care Bears on Fire (featuring Earl Slick), Kittie, David Johansen and Kathleen Hanna & Peaches, (produced by Ad Rock).
Claudine Wrestling Consciousness CD
Much to the elation of fans around the world, San Francisco-based music artist Claudine is preparing to release her highly anticipated debut album Wrestling Consciousness. With a sound that combines the sensibilities of Pink and Pat Benatar, Claudine is here to prove that good old-fashioned rock music, with lyrics that explore the depths of the good, the bad and the ugly in life, isn’t exclusively for the boys. Her natural talent, along with life experience, powers Claudine’s vocal performances that she vividly brings to the stage.
Various Artists Alchemetric: Underground Overstood CD/DVD (two discs)
Bay Area Entertainment and Apparel company Alchemetric LLC is proud to announce the arrival of their gripping new Hip-Hop compilation CD & DVD titled Underground Overstood. This multimedia collection features exclusive tracks by numerous underground heavyweights such as Kool G Rap, EDO G, Doodlebug, R.E.K.S. and plenty of other name brand artists. Underground Overstood also comes with a DVD featuring never before seen footage and interviews with artists such as Immortal Technique, Kool G Rap, DJ Red Alert, EDO G, Aceyalone, Tajai from Souls of Mischief, and Pep Love.
Sizzla The Scriptures CD
With The Scriptures, Sizzla has collaborated with famed producer Lloyd ‘John John’ James, Jr., son of the legendary
King Jammy, to create an album both thoughtful and intriguing. Jamaica’s finest musicians, including Jackie Mittoo, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dean Fraser, Bobby Ellis and Vin Gordon, to name a few, join sweet harmony vocalists Fiona Robinson, Camar Doyles, Connie Francis and Sherida to produce a full, multi-layered background for Kalonji’s varied vocal stylings in a surprisingly rootsy style. Sizzla is one of the artists credited leading a movement toward a re-embracement of Rastafarian values in contemporary reggae music by recording material that is concerned primarily with spirituality and social consciousness.
Marty Dread It Sometimes Rains in Paradise CD
Maui’s Reggae ambassador Marty Dread returns with his 16th studio album It Sometimes Rains in Paradise. This set is packed to the gills with solid production, crafty hooks and strong messages throughout. In an era of cheap digital music production, this CD sparkles with the warmth of two-inch tape and analog mixing. Marty Dread glides over themes and topics effortlessly as he rides riddims from a wide range of producers including electronic dance producer Gaudi.
Taddy P Gimmie Di Bass CD
Taddy P has emerged as one of the most creative musicians, writers and producers out of
Jamaica. His diverse life experiences manifest themselves in his music, which combines roots reggae riddims and a compelling message with bluesy melodies, rock overdubs and a consistent soulful vibe.
“[Taddy P] is helping to define a progressive new sound for reggae, a style that incorporates outside influences but maintains an authentic Jamaican foundation.” said Tomas Palermo of URB.
Gimme Di Bass, his sophomore album features collaborations with multiple Grammy nominees Maxi Priest and Bunny Rugs of Third World Band fame as well as the only Diamond awarded dancehall artist and two-time Reggae Grammy winner Shaggy.
Mista Majah P Tolerance CD
Tolerance reveals the raw lyrical emotions, pulsating drum and base Reggae rifts, and the stunning array of influences that have found their way into Mista Majah P’s music. The album marks a huge step in the career of the multi-talented singer-songwriter. The lyrical focus of the album is to liberate the homophobic and celebrate the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender) experience. The release of this album will hopeful build upon his fan base and get his music heard by more people than ever, especially in his native home of Jamaica.
Dub Caravan Nomadic Fusions CD
Dub Caravan humbly presents his second full-length LP Nomadic Fusions – a nine-track
musical journey fusing ethnic sounds with ambient, dub, world beat and a touch of unusual reggae. Mesmerizing beats and percussion combined with deep earthy bass are uniquely layered with exotic instruments played mostly by Dub Caravan himself and guest musician Vladiswar Nadishana, the talented multi-instrumentalist from Siberia who plays on over one hundred world instruments. Another key guest is the French “ethno-dubologist” Jerry Coox who remixes “Oriental Vibes” – a track with tribal-like Middle Eastern percussion, haunting voices and groovy bass. Nomadic Fusions is the ideal album for relaxation, meditation, chilling out as well as for general listening pleasure set in an exotic atmosphere.
George Ludwig Rise Time CD
George Ludwig has roots stretching back to the 80’s DIY scene, touring the U.S. as a bass player. He eventually switched to guitar as a more appropriate instrument for composition. His attraction to atmospheres and analog electronics eventually lead to a love affair with the Roland GR-300, a vintage analog guitar synthesizer coveted for its responsiveness and rich analog tone, as well as the Roland RE-501 tape delay. Rise Time is his first solo release, paying homage to influences ranging from Phillip Glass to Robert Fripp.
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