http://llnw.101distribution.com/u/assets/build/10.06.26/site/en_101/xml/news/rss.xml All news about 101 Distribution. Daily news, album reviews, interviews and much more. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:53 GMT Usually focused exclusively on music, Nashville takes a different turn every so often. This past weekend was one of those times. There was plenty of great harmony heard in town, but the big deal of the week was over at the race-track. Iroquois Steeplechase was held Saturday, and after 3 miles and eighteen hurdles, one horse and one jockey stood in the winner's circle. It was a fantastic competition with man and beast working together, pounding hooves and pouring sweat, and a union of their tho... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Music-Awards-MusicTree-Fest-and-CMAs Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:52 GMT The Philly Scene is known for fostering a lot of quality metal and hardcore bands, not the least of which is A Life Once Lost. Extreme metal label Relapse Records has been headquartered just outside of Philly for many years while the U.S. offices of European powerhouse Candlelight are also based in the region. Both labels are known for releasing solid, underground metal, as well as albums by established acts. The up 'n' coming element of those labels and their A&R policies are why Philly is the... http://www.101distribution.com/article/A-Life-Once-Lost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:06 GMT In this edition of Cleveland Scene Report, A Minor Bird call it a day, Bethesda prepare for a new record, Akron's original art rockers the Bizarros release Complete Collection and neo-soul artist Conya Doss unveils her sixth album. In a short period of time, Canton natives A Minor Bird have made a name for themselves across the nation. With only an EP (Where The River Breaks Free) in their discography, the band created a buzz from coast and coast and was in the works of producing their full-le... http://www.101distribution.com/article/A-Minor-Bird-Bethesda-Bizarros-and-Conya-Doss Wed, 16 May 2012 18:06:21 GMT Vic De Leon is one of many young talents in an over saturated pool of singers, but he differentiates himself from the rest of the pack by recording mainstream-flavored singles in two languages (English and Spanish) and connecting with a growing fan base that identifies with his swag. The 19-year-old Los Angeles native is riding high with his smash record "All I Need" and, in the process, is proving that he's not just another face in the enlightened R&B crowd.  Now, in this 101 exclusive, Vic D... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Vic-De-Leon Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:38 GMT This week in the Boston scene report, local talent pay tribute to Erik Brown, JAM'N 94.5 announces "Who's Next?" Music Competition, The Boston Phoenix holds poll, Mr. Fritz releases his new EP and Tim Nihan drops new single, "They Already Know."    This past Friday, a tribute concert was held for Erik "Eddie Bones" Brown. Brown, who was one half of the group Skitzofreniks, passed away two months ago due to complications from a pool accident that left him paralyzed. In front of a packed crowd a... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Erik-Brown-Mr-Fritz-JAM-N-94-5-and-more- Tue, 15 May 2012 19:23:34 GMT In the past decade, there have been an increasing number of musicians abandoning the old adage of signing to a major label in favor of exposing their music in more unique ways. For some, like singer-songwriter Justin Vellucci, taking matters into his own hands has not only become an asset or even a necessity, but more so a way of protecting his artistic integrity. "I don't buy into the industry logic that dictates that independent music has to be commoditized," he states.  These could very wel... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Justin-Vellucci Tue, 15 May 2012 18:35:44 GMT This week in the NYC scene report, the legendary rock club CBGBs looks to make a comeback, emcee and performance artist Gif turns his intense stage show about race and identity into an album, and singer/songwriter Molly Moore releases her debut EP. Before gentrification, and rent hikes that pushed damned near everyone out of town, CBGBs was an epicenter for live music in New York City. Founded in 1973, it quickly became a proving ground, and eventual home stage, for acts like the Ramones, Talk... http://www.101distribution.com/article/CBGBs-Gif-and-Molly-Moore Mon, 14 May 2012 19:31:18 GMT Given the lineup of the current Portland music calendar, this is considered a slow week in Portland, when it comes to music. You've got your indie rock staples (U.K., The Supervillians), your hip-hop (E-40, Kottonmouth Kings), your post-folk heroes (Jolie Holland, Great Lake Swimmers) and your metal shows (Witchburn, Lord Dying, Proven). But really, in terms of big shiny shows, virtually everything on the calendar this week is overshadowed by one founding member of Pink Floyd. Roger Waters, bu... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Concert-Calendar-Portland Mon, 14 May 2012 19:12:32 GMT In the next two weeks, a splendid assortment of artists will be playing for the enjoyment of Los Angelinos. There might not be a better way to shake off those traffic jam blues than with the vintage 80's pop of Light Asylum, the summer-y, trouble-free beach pop of Best Coast or the no frills rock n' roll of 90's Brit rock mainstays Spiritualized, who've just recorded their strongest release in over a decade, entitled Sweet Heart, Sweet Light. But the true highlight is none other than soul legen... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Concert-Calendar-Los-Angeles Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:30 GMT The Nashville Area Calendar is really getting full and there are just waaaayyyy too many cool shows going on for the next couple weeks to list them all! Some of the many worthwhile concerts include Brinn Black, who will be at the Hard Rock Cafe on May 18th. Rhett Miller, always known for putting on great shows, will be in town on May 15th, and Foxy Shazam will drop by town May 22nd in support of their latest album, the glam-charged opera entitled "Welcome to the Church of Rock and Roll." May 1... http://www.101distribution.com/article/Concert-Calendar-Nashville Fri, 11 May 2012 17:17:51 GMT