Check out the new video from Gene Dante and the Future Starlet’s, for their song “A Madness to His Method”, directed by Michael Pope (The Dresden Dolls, Amanda Palmer, and Bang Camaro).
SideCho Album Giveaway
To celebrate the new releases of Michael Zapruder ‘Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope’ and 1090 Club ‘Natural Selection’, SideCho is giving away an exclusive package to one lucky person! You will receive a copy of ‘Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope’, ‘Natural Selection’, Michael Zapruder Tshirt, Posters from Michael and 1090 Club, and more. All you have to do is sign up for the SideCho Records Newsletter by emailing [email protected].
Michael Zapruder ‘Dragon Chinese Cocktail Horoscope’ and 1090 Club ‘Natural Selection’ is now available through iTunes, your local record store, and through the SideCho Store. Every order through the SideCho Store comes with a special SideCho Records Sampler download.
DEADLINE FOR CONTEST REGISTRATION: 4-17-2009
SideCho Records is Looking for Interns and E Teamers!
SideCho Records is looking for interns in the LA/OC area.
We are looking for hard working, determined, and passionate individuals to intern now AND for
this summer. Those interested in learning New Media, Sales/Retail, Street Team, and more should send a Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected].
Internships are non-paid. College credit is available. Minimum of 12
hours/week. (Please mention that you heard about the internship through Driven Far Off)We’re also looking for E Teamers to help promote online. If you’re
interested in becoming an E Teamer please let us know where you’re from and who your favorite SideCho artist is.Links: SideCho Records – http://www.sidecho.com
SideCho Records Holiday Sale
SideCho Records is having a Holiday Sale at their Webstore. Use the discount code SIDECHO to receive 15% off of your purchase.
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SideCho Records Sale
SideCho Records is having a huge sale at their webstore. All items have been slashed 50% OFF. Limited Edition The Pale/Copeland Vinyl for $4.98, Sherwood ‘Sing, But Keep Going’ for $1.98, Posters and Sticker/Button Packs for $0.50, and much more!
SideCho Records Summer Sale
SideCho Records is having a sale at their webstore. CDs for a penny. Summer Packages from MC Lars, Blinded Black, and more. Limited edition The Pale/Copeland Vinyl on Sale. Free gift with every order.
Tokyo Rose – The Promise in Compromise
Artist: Tokyo Rose
Album: The Promise in Compromise
Label: Sidecho Records
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: July 31, 2007
Overall: 7.0
Music: 7.0
Lyrics: 7.0
Production: 8.0
Tokyo Rose’s new album The Promise in Compromise begins with an upbeat lively sound and you instantly know this New Jersey based pop-rock band made an album different from what you’re used to hearing from Tokyo Rose. Although it’s more upbeat, you still get that feel that what you’re listening to is Tokyo Rose. The first two tracks the vocals, sung by Ryan Dominguez will win you over and will make you feel like singing along — that’s a good sign.
By track three, I begin to feel comfortable with the melodies, but “We Can Be Best Friends Tonight, But Tomorrow I’ll Be…†is probably the catchiest song I’ve heard from Tokyo Rose and probably the reason why it’s their first single. The melodies, once familiar, would probably get stuck in your head. This song is poppy stuff though, comparable to The Higher.
Track 5, “Right as Rain,” slows it down a bit — but still keeps the album steady during the chorus.
“611 Life Lesson” the next song, jumps back to the upbeat sound touching on the subject which every pop-rock band has a song for, relationship problems. “There’s only so much more that a boy could take of this…there’s got to be a price to pay when you walk away.”
The next two tracks, “Can I Change Your Mind” and “Swimming with Sharks” are good and “Swimming with Sharks†is one of my favorite tracks. The music is fun; I’d like to be a car driving in the sun listening to this. I’m also sure their shows will be great.
Skipping to the second to the last track “I won’t Say It†reminds me of their sound on their previous two albums.
Overall, I think this is a fine collection of pop rock. Catchy melodies, delicate production, a soft touch. There isn’t enough power to really drive these songs into my head after only one round with the album, but I think this could grow into an enjoyable record.
Track Listing
1. Less Than Four
2. The Promise in Compromise
3. We Can Be Best Friends Tonight, But Tomorrow I’ll Be…
4. A Pound of Silver Is Worth Its Weight in Blood
5. Right As Rain
6. 611 Life Lesson
7. Can I Change Your Mind?
8. Swimming with the Sharks
9. Call It What You Like, Just Leave Us Out Of It
10. I Won’t Say
11. Seconds Before The Crash
Tokyo Rose Album Stream
Tokyo Rose‘s new album, The Promise In Compromise, is currently streaming on Fuse.tv.
Tokyo Rose Early Release On iTunes
Tokyo Rose‘s new album, The Promise In Compromise, can be picked up right now on iTunes. The street date for the physical album is July 31st so go and pick up the album a month early! You also get three bonus songs with the iTunes album.
SideCho Signs Via Audio
SideCho Records has signed Via Audio. You can read the press release below.
SideCho Records is pleased to announce the signing of Via Audio, a 4-piece pop/indie/experimental band from the Northeast. Their debut album on SideCho Records, titled Say Something, will be released on September 25, 2007, and was produced by Jim Eno of Spoon (Mates of State, Bright Eyes, Maria Taylor, Okkervil River). Deathcab for Cutie’s Chris Walla noted Via Audio as his “new favorite band” according to an article in Under the Radar magazine recently. The band has also been asked to play the Monolith Festival in Colorado with such big names as The Flaming Lips, Spoon, and Turbonegro in September.
For tour dates, news and to hear some older material, please go to the bands MySpace page.