Sinister Muse News

Random55's 'Successful Attempts At Failure' CD Out Now On Sinister Muse Records

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:16:24 GMT

Sinister Muse Records has released the long-awaited CD-EP from seminal Chicago punk rockers, Random55. The tracks on the EP were culminated from thousands of requests that have streamed in to the band over the years.

The 6 songs represent Random55’s heyday from 1995 to 1997 when the band abruptly broke up after a tour with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Random55 has performed with the likes of MEST, Merle Allin & the Murder Junkies, Integrity, The Arrivals, The Tossers, Fang, Wesley Willis, Question Mark and the Mysterians, among others.

Remixed by Matt Allison (Alkaline Trio, Lawrence Arms), Random55’s limited edition ‘Successful Attempts At Failure’ CD-EP represents the previously unreleased gems from 1995 to 1999. It includes fan favorites Dear Near, I Don’t Care and Bulletproof.

The CD is available through SinisterMuse.com, Amazon.com, SmartPunk.com, InterPunk.com, and CDBaby.com.

BUY IT NOW!

Sinister Muse Releases Long-Awaited 'Hearts In Tune' By NY Pop-Punkers The Tattle Tales

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:09:52 GMT

Sinister Muse Records has released the critically acclaimed ‘Hearts In Tune’ CD by New York pop-punkers The Tattle Tales.

The CD contains 12 tracks of pop-punk gems like ‘Lucky Girl’ and ‘So Wanna Kiss You’.

While some are happy to discount the great pop bands that have littered the musical landscape over the last 50 odd years, The Tattle Tales’ ‘Hearts In Tune’ embraces bands like the Beach Boys, the Zombies, Elvis Costello, Green Day and Weezer with their collective arms and pause with them in a heart-warming group hug that’s a little bit cloy, but never uncomfortable for anyone.

THE REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN. Dead Town Revival's 'Hasta La Muerte' CD Out Now

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:15:13 GMT

The revolution has begun. Dead Town Revival’s long-awaited release ‘Hasta La Muerte’ is finally available.

Dead Town Revival’s debut release, ‘Hasta La Muerte’, can best be described as a “punch to the face, for those that enjoy pain.”

11 driving, melodic Chicago-style punk rock songs fueled by guns, angst, and the ultimate rock revolution are presented here without pulling any of those punches. The music speaks of love lost, hard luck and a complete disdain for authority.

This self-described ‘punk and roll’ band has created a unique sound that stays rooted in the undeniable ‘Chicago punk sound’, while still remaining true to their musical influences from pioneers like Social Distortion, The Misfits, Johnny Cash and Led Zeppelin.

‘Hasta La Muerte’ was recorded and produced by Andy Gerber (Local H, Smoking Popes, The Tossers, Cheap Trick) and exemplifies the new breed of Chicago-style punk rock.

Order the CD now for $13 postage paid from Sinister Muse Records’ web store or from a host of other retailers like Amazon.com, iTunes, CDBaby.com, InterPunk.com, DownloadPunk.com or your favorite record store.

ORDER ‘Hasta La Muerte’ NOW BY CLICKING BELOW!

Sinister Muse Records Announces SXSW Schedule

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:27:35 GMT

Ah yes, it’s that time again. Time to descend onto Austin and revel in the mantra of “What happens at SXSW, stays in…wait what was your name again and who’s clothes am I wearing?” Umm, wait a minute.

Anyhow, welcome to the first annual official SXSW Sinister Muse Records ‘BIGGEST LITTLE PARTY IN AUSTIN 2007’ in Austin, TX on Friday, March 16th from 1-4pm, co-sponsored by the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls and OmniRox Entertainment. The party is being held at Momo’s (upstairs from Katz’s Deli) at 618 W. 6th Street, right in the heart of all the SXSW action.

We’re very excited about hosting this party and having the opportunity to showcase such great up-and-coming artists as Graham Isaacson, Dead Town Revival, Treaty of Paris, and The Sterns. We’ve also just announced that Scott Lucas from Local H will be performing a rare acoustic set. So, get ready for a great show.

From Sinister Muse President, Christian Picciolini, “We’re very eager to meet every one of you. Let me just say that the response to this party has been nothing short of AMAZING! That said, get there early, find a spot and plan to stay for all the festivities, live music, free beer, and free food. I personally guarantee that this party will live up to its name and be ‘The Biggest Little Party in Austin 2007!’”

Some additional things you should know:

If you’ve RSVPed, we will be issuing your party laminates at the door, so don’t expect anything in the mail, bucko. If you haven’t RSVPed yet, then best of luck to you my friend.
The party starts at 1pm sharp and so does the music, free booze, and free food.
Sinister Muse will be raffling off lots of great gifts including Sinister Muse prize packs, TXRD Rollergirl swag, OmniRox gear, and last but not least a Taylor 310 Dreadnought acoustic/electric guitar and hard case valued at $2100. Plus much, much more!
The TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls are coming in full force. So bring your sharpies and cameras and come meet your favorite rollergirl!
The most excellent DJ Stephen R will be spinning between live sets to ensure non-stop background music for your boozing and shmoozing.
Expect to have LOTS of fun with fans and colleagues from every part of the music industry and discover your favorite new artists for 2007 and beyond. George W. Bush was even quoted as saying that our party “Is going to be nucular!”

The details:

WHERE: Momo’s (upstairs from Katz’s Deli), 618 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX (6th Street & Rio Grande)
WHEN: Friday, March 16th from 1pm to 4pm (Arrive early. Music starts promptly at 1pm)
WHO: Sinister Muse Records, TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls and OmniRox Entertainment
WHAT: ‘The Biggest Little Party in Austin 2007’ featuring live music by Graham Isaacson (Portland, ME), Dead Town Revival (Chicago, IL), Treaty of Paris (Chicago, IL), Scott Lucas from Local H (Chicago, IL) and The Sterns (Boston, MA). Free beer and food.

We’ll be there in full force, so make sure and say hello. We look forward to meeting every one of you. We’ll become fast friends and I’ll be coming over to your house for pasta and beer before you know it.

Other Sinister Muse artist shows:

DEAD TOWN REVIVAL - Thursday, March 15 – Wave (upstairs) at 4pm (406 E. 6th St)

- Saturday, March 17 – Convention Center at 1:30pm

GRAHAM ISAACSON Wednesday, March 14 – Cheers Shot Bar at 4pm (416 E. 6th St)

Thursday, March 15 – Wave (upstairs) at 3pm (406 E. 6th St)

Sinister Muse 'Biggest Little Party In Austin' Lives Up To Its Name

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:34:05 GMT

Sinister Muse Records would like to thank the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, Momo’s staff, OmniRox Entertainment, Taylor Guitars, DJ Stephen R, Scott Lucas from Local H, Treaty Of Paris, The Sterns, Graham Isaacson, Dead Town Revival and the hundreds of attendees for helping pull off what truly was the “biggest little party in Austin” on Friday, March 16th.

The afternoon was full of great live music, awesome antics by the Rollergirls, great giveaways, and tons and tons of fun.

We’ll see you in 2008, Austin. And you can bet the party will be even bigger and better.

Redcoat Mike Whitely of TXRD & Mighty Aphrodite The Sterns Scott Lucas (of Local H) Acoustic Set Graham Isaacson Dead Town Revival Treaty Of Paris TXRD’s Miss Conduct Pins & Wins TXRD Arm Wrasslin’ Y’all

Chicago's Dead Town Revival to Open for A.F.I. at This Year's Summerfest!

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:25:49 GMT

PRESS RELEASE

Dead Town Revival will be performing songs from their new album “Hasta La Muerte” (Sinister Muse Records, 2007) on July 3rd at Summerfest as part of the Emerging Artists Series sponsored by US Cellular, Motorola, 102.1 WLUM and Leinenkugel’s Beer. They perform on the US Cellular Connections stage at 5:30pm.

Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the World’s Biggest Music Festival. Each year, more than one million attendees drink beer, eat fried egg plant, and generally whoop it up at this 11-day event. Featuring both top name entertainers and up and coming artists on 13 stages, Summerfest also offers children’s activities, amusement park rides, water shows, and shopping. Other artists performing this year include Sum 41, Rise Against, Local H, Roger Waters, Social Distortion, Spoon, Sevendust, Dashboard Confessional, Panic at the Disco, and many more.

Hailing from the working class streets of the south side of Chicago, Dead Town Revival is a self-described “punk-n-roll” band with a wide ranging list of influences from punk staples such as the Misfits and Social Distortion to rock legends Led Zeppelin and country hero Johnny Cash. Dead Town Revival’s driving melodic music speaks of love lost, hard luck and a complete disdain for authority. It’s like a punch in the face for the person who enjoys pain. Formed from the ashes of several Chicago bands and the range of musical influences of the band members has created a unique sound that stays rooted in the undeniable ‘Chicago punk sound’.

For more information please contact info@trackstarmedia.com or call 401.245.0777

The Frantic Added To 3 WARPED TOUR Dates

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:30:27 GMT

The Frantic will be performing on 3 Vans Warped Tour 2007 dates:

Saturday, July 28, 2007 – First Midwest Bank Amphitheater (Tinley Park, IL) Sunday, July 29, 2007 – Metrodome (Minneapolis, MN) Tuesday, July 31, 2007 – Marcus Amphitheater (Milwaukee, WI)

Stop by the Sinister Muse Records tent at Warped Tour on those 3 dates before and after The Frantic performances to meet the band and get free stuff.

Sinister Muse and Empyrean Records Announce the Signing of Chicago's THE FRANTIC. THE FRANTIC to Play WARPED TOUR Dates.

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:17 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2007

Sinister Muse and Empyrean Records Announce the Signing of Chicago’s THE FRANTIC. THE FRANTIC to Play WARPED TOUR Dates.

As the entire music industry scrambles to redefine what it means to be a band in the 21st century – when it’s not as much about record labels throwing money around and radio spinning a tune to a mass audience who will in turn run out and buy the albums, as it is about finding an audience the old DIY way of playing shows and meeting fans – a group of high school friends, from the southwest suburbs of Chicago, called The Frantic are too busy making music to give the old business side of things much thought.

“We just like to have fun up on the stage,” says 17-year-old vocalist/guitarist Kyle Driscoll.

The band may be young (Kyle and guitarist Ian Farnesi are both 17, while bassist Chris Farnesi and drummer Brett Hartwell are 18), but don’t let their age fool you. They’ve been playing together since they were 9 years old (“we weren’t too good at age 9…we were just making noise,” they say with a laugh). While what began as a bunch of kids playing punk and rock covers in their parents’ basements has since evolved into a well-versed punk rock band who have opened shows for Riverboat Gamblers, U.S. Bombs, Pink Spiders, and The Street Brats and are set for a stint on the 2007 Warped Tour via the Hot Topic/Kevin Says stage, that initial passion to play that brought them all together when they were barely out of the sandbox continues to grow by the day.

After their high-energy live show blew the mind of famed multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Riverboat Gamblers, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Alice Cooper), the wide-eyed band of teens were flown out to L.A. where they recorded their debut full length for Sinister Muse Records, ‘Audio & Murder’ (to be released by Sinister Muse Records/Empyrean Records in October 2007 – distributed by Warner Music Group’s Alternative Distribution Alliance). Like hometown pop-punk heroes Alkaline Trio, The Frantic’s music has found that fragile balance between pop and punk that can simultaneously cause a nose bloodying circle pit and mass sing-a-longs.

Like the hair metal bands of the 80’s, of which The Frantic sound nothing like, by the way, these boys are set on enjoying life as a rock ‘n’ roll band. They’re not here to make a fashion statement and their main goal is to play for as many people as possible. After playing the same venues in their same small town for 4 years, they’re bursting to get on the road and take on the world. Well, here they come.

Catch The Frantic on the following VANS WARPED TOUR dates:

Jul 28 2007 :: VANS WARPED TOUR – First Midwest Bank Amphitheater: Tinley Park, IL (on the Hot Topic…Kevin Says Stage)

Jul 29 2007 :: VANS WARPED TOUR – Metrodome: Minneapolis, MN (on the Hot Topic…Kevin Says Stage)

Jul 31 2007 :: VANS WARPED TOUR – Marcus Amphitheater: Milwaukee, WI (on the Hot Topic…Kevin Says Stage)

“Please stop by the Sinister Muse Records tent at Warped Tour during these 3 dates before and after The Frantic performances to meet the band and get free stuff.”

THE FRANTIC are:

Kyle Driscoll :: Lead Vocals and Guitars Chris Farnesi :: Bass and Vocals Ian Farnesi :: Guitars Brett Hartwell :: Drums and Vocals

About Sinister Muse Records:

Sinister Muse Records was founded by music industry veteran, entrepreneur, and musician Christian Picciolini, with the aim of starting an artist-friendly music company from a musician’s point of view. Christian brought in friends and equally respected artists and industry professionals to join him in bringing equality and passion back to the indie label set. The goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual respect between the artist and the record company. SMR goes beyond the typical record label experience and does whatever is necessary to build a strong bond between label and artist. The label vows to support and develop their artists by being technologically vigilant, compulsively proactive, blindingly fair, keeping the artist’s vision in mind and giving them control of their sound. For more info: www.sinistermuse.com

About Empyrean Records:

Empyrean Records was originally formed as an imprint of the WishingTree Records Group in the late 90’s by music enthusiasts David Silva and Kyle Thompson. Based in the historic town of Warren, Rhode Island, the label’s focus is to simply share the music they love with people who love music. The ever-expanding Wishing Tree Records Group now houses two independent record labels, Track Star Media (a retail marketing firm specializing in arts and entertainment), and has major international retail distribution through SC Distribution and ADA (Alternative Distribution Alliance). The label group has collectively released albums from Wheat, Eric Matthews, Pinetop Seven, Silver Sunshine, The Moles, Super Furry Animals, as well as a charity compilation series featuring exclusive tracks from Elliott Smith, Wheat, Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco, Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Elf Power, among many others. For more info: www.empyreanrecords.com

For more information please contact david@empyreanrecords.com or call 401.245.0777

The Frantic To Perform At Riot Fest 2007 With Bad Brains, The Casualties, Dillinger Four, Naked Raygun And Others

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:49:28 GMT

Bad Brains, Naked Raygun, Stiff Little Fingers, 7Seconds, Dillinger Four and The Casualties Headline Riot Fest 2007
A portion of Riot Fest 2007 proceeds will go to benefit John Stabb and J. Robbins; Riot Fest 2007 acts as Naked Raygun DVD/CD Release Party

(For immediate release) September 12 – The organizers behind the annual punk rock festival, Riot Fest, have announced the 2007 lineup, which will take place November 17-18 at the Congress Theatre (2135 North Milwaukee Avenue) in Chicago, Illinois.

Following is the confirmed lineup for Riot Fest 2007:

Saturday, November 17: Naked Raygun, Stiff Little Fingers, 7Seconds, Nekromantix, The Queers, Lower Class Brats, The Methadones, Shot Baker, The Heart Attacks, The Copyrights

Sunday, November 18: Bad Brains, The Casualties, Dillinger Four, The Bollweevils, Youth Brigade, Zero to Sixty (Denis and Dan of 88 Fingers Louie), Flatfoot 56, Deal’s Gone Bad, The Frantic

...AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED WED., SEPTEMBER 19.

A portion of the proceeds from Riot Fest 2007 ticket sales will go to benefit John Stabb and J. Robbins, both of Government Issue. Stabb was recently attacked by a group of teenagers only blocks from his home. The attack left Stabb needing facial reconstruction surgery, subsequently leaving large medical bills that were not covered by insurance.

Moreover, J. Robbins and his wife, Janet, recently gave birth to their first child Callum. Several months after his birth, Callum was diagnosed with a genetic motor neuron disease called Type 1 SMA, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Type 1 SMA is usually fatal. Those infants who survive into childhood are in for a long road of occupational therapy, wheelchairs, and assistive devices.

Several signed guitars (signed by all RF2007 bands) will be raffled as well, and all of those proceeds will go to benefit Stabb and Robbins.

A specially-priced block of Riot Fest 2007 pre-sale of tickets will occur Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. CST on www.indietickets.com, and will last until the block is sold out. Also, as an added bonus, Naked Raygun’s What Poor Gods We Do Make will be available for pre-sale orders when purchasing these special tickets from www.indietickets.com.

General sale tickets will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 12 p.m. CST on www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster locations. Doors open each day for Riot Fest 2007 at 1:30 p.m.

For interviews, more information or press passes, please contact Michael at 773.489.5059 or press@riotfest.org.

Dead Town Revival Added To The Lineup of 180 Bands That Will Play The Fest 6 in Gainesville, Florida

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:38:29 GMT

So, the countdown has begun for the craziest version of THE FEST yet and ticket sales are going ape so if you are snailing please get your tickets soon before they sell out. You can get your tickets at www.thefestfl.com.

Dead Town Revival have been added to the lineup of 180 bands that will play The Fest 6 in Gainesville, Florida that is taking place the weekend of October 26.

Some bands that are performing include Naked Raygun, Dillinger Four, Lawrence Arms, Avail, The Methadones, The Ergs, Youth Brigade and many many more.

The Frantic Announce October 27 CD Release / Halloween Party Details

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:45:58 GMT

Sinister Muse Records will be throwing a party for Chicago’s THE FRANTIC to celebrate the 10/30 release of their new CD “Audio & Murder” on Saturday October 27 at Stage 83 in Lemont, IL. Also performing are Street Brats and The Geriatrics.

Everyone that attends will get a free copy of The Frantic’s new CD ‘Audio & Murder’ as well as a limited edition CD single featuring the songs ‘Rock & Roll Renegade’, ‘Audio & Murder’, a previously unreleased brand new cover of ‘Build Me Up, Buttercup’, as well as the music video for ‘Audio & Murder’.

Details: Stage 83 10900 Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL Time: 9pm to Midnight Cost: $5 Wear a costume!!

Check out The Frantic’s new video for “Audio and Murder” at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1QxtaVZUfg

Also check out: www.myspace.com/thefrantic

Please rsvp to renegades@thefrantic.com and please forward this to any colleagues who might be interested in attending.

About The Frantic:

The Frantic are a young band from the Windy City burbs, the guys are each old enough to drive but not old enough to drink (legally anyway). A couple of them are old enough to do their civic duty and vote.

Playing together since the age of 9, the band members (singer/guitarist Kyle Dee, guitarist Ian Farnesi, bassist Chris Farnesi, and drummer Brett Hartwell) joke they weren’t very good back then. “We were just making noise,” they confess.

Well now that noise is loaded with angst and attitude, and mosh pits of the world better look out because Audio & Murder is 11 fast-paced, punk rock anthems; Although “Movin’ Along” (track 5) comes out of nowhere and slows things down a bit with its country flavored charm.

Having already played Warped Tour, The Frantic has also shared stages with Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Riverboat Gamblers, Pink Spiders, Chiodos, New Found Glory and Youth Brigade to name a few. One of their out-of-control performances caught the eye of famed multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Riverboat Gamblers, Alice Cooper) who was so impressed he flew them out to L.A. and produced their debut album Audio & Murder.

“I first saw The Frantic on a small stage in Chicago,” Mudrock recalls. “I watched as the crowd became mesmerized by the pure punk energy rolling off the stage. Kyle was riveting in his performance, somewhere between Pete Shelley and a 90lb Joe Cocker. Never had I seen a band so young play with such confidence and conviction. The songs were tight and every detail was razor sharp. I was blown away!”

Fans should note that amongst all the available copies of Audio & Murder will be five backstage passes, think Willy Wonka and his golden tickets, where the lucky, random winners will each be able to have their very own private, ear splitting concert for up to 50 friends courtesy of The Frantic.

Audio & Murder will be in stores October 30th on Chicago indie, Sinister Muse Records.

www.thefrantic.com www.myspace.com/thefrantic

www.sinistermuse.com www.myspace.com/sinistermuserecords

FUSE.tv Offers FREE Download Of The Frantic Song 'Audio & Murder'

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:40:52 GMT

Go get your FREE download of the brand new ‘Audio & Murder’ single from The Frantic’s NEW album…’Audio & Murder’ at FUSE.tv NOW!!

Your favorite music video network is offering the ‘Audio & Murder’ download for free!!

Go To FUSE.tv To Download It Now!!

The Frantic’s new CD comes out tomorrow, Nov. 6, everywhere!! Go buy it at Best Buy, FYE, Virgin, and your favorite indie retailer or order online at Interpunk.com, Smartpunk.com or download via iTunes.

The Frantic Featured Artist On MusicRemedy.com

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:12:53 GMT

Story from: http://www.musicremedy.com/t/The_Frantic/album/Audio__Murder-4601.html

As the entire music industry scrambles to redefine what it means to be a band in the 21st century when its not as much about record labels throwing money around and radio spinning a tune to a mass audience who will in turn run out and buy the albums, as it is about finding an audience the old DIY way of playing shows and meeting fans – a group of high school friends, from the southwest suburbs of Chicago, called The Frantic are too busy making music to give the old business side of things much thought.

“We just like to have fun up on the stage,” says 17-year-old vocalist/guitarist Kyle Dee.

The band may be young (Kyle and guitarist Ian Farnesi are both 17, while bassist Chris Farnesi and drummer Brett Hartwell are 18), but don’t let their age fool you. They’ve been playing together since they were 9 years old (“we weren’t too good at age 9…we were just making noise,” they say with a laugh). While what began as a bunch of kids playing punk and rock covers in their parents basements has since evolved into a well-versed punk rock band who have opened shows for Riverboat Gamblers, Bad Brains, The Casualties, U.S. Bombs, Youth Brigade, Pink Spiders, Treaty Of Paris, Dillinger Four, and many more and have performed on the 2007 Warped Tour via the Hot Topic/Kevin Says Stage, that initial passion to play that brought them all together when they were barely out of the sandbox continues to grow by the day.

After their high-energy live show blew the mind of famed multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Riverboat Gamblers, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Alice Cooper), the wide-eyed band of teens were flown out to L.A. where they recorded their debut full length for Sinister Muse Records, AUDIO & MURDER (to be released by Sinister Muse Records/Empyrean Records in October 2007). Like hometown pop-punk heroes Alkaline Trio, The Frantic’s music has found that fragile balance between pop and punk that can simultaneously cause a nose bloodying circle pit and mass sing-a-longs.

Like the hair metal bands of the 80’s, of which The Frantic sound nothing like, by the way, these boys are set on enjoying life as a rock ‘n’ roll band. They’re not here to make a fashion statement and their main goal is to play for as many people as possible. After playing the same venues in their same small town for 4 years, they’re bursting to get on the road and take on the world. Well, here they come.

Press Quotes “Say hello to The Frantic, an honest-to-goodness high school rock band with crafty punk leanings so close to Rise Against’s early days it’s scary….”- Beep

“With a foundation cemented in straight up punk and a shell accented with catchy hooks and just enough mainstream flair, The Frantic are sure to be another Chicago-spawned phenomenon…”- Popularunderground

“This week marks the release of The Frantic’s fast and fun album…If you’ve been itching for some new punk rock in your life then this is a great album for you…” – Drivenfaroff

Who is who? Kyle Dee :: Lead Vocals & Guitars Chris Farnesi :: Bass & Vocals Ian Farnesi :: Guitars Brett Hartwell :: Drums & Vocals

The Frantic Featured As a BLENDER Magazine Breakout Artist

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:17:57 GMT

The Frantic Featured As a BLENDER Magazine Breakout Artist.

http://www.blender.com/music_videos/TheFranticAudioMurder/BLENDERBREAKOUT/0/e484b697-cbba-4b3f-a85d-dab17b3e8be9/0.aspx

The Frantic Attack National Commercial Alternative Radio

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:19:53 GMT

THE FRANTIC RADIO HIGHLIGHTS

- FULL extensive college, specialty, and commercial alternative radio campaign to over 700 stations through independent promoters: UNCLE (commercial alternative), Pirate! (college and specialty radio).

- The new single “Audio & Murder” is currently receiving commercial alternative and specialty radio spins this week at the following stations:

WKQX – Chicago, IL (Audio & Murder was the 3rd most requested song this week!) KUPD – Phoenix, AZ KDGE – Dallas, TX KQXR – Boise, ID KTCL – Denver, CO WHTG – Asbury Park, NJ WPBZ – West Palm Beach, FL KDJE – Little Rock, AR WEQX – Manchester VT/Albany NY WEBX – Champaign, IL YRockonXPN – Philadelphia, PA KFMA – Tucson, AZ KRQR – Chico, CA KXRK – Salt Lake City, UT WLZX – Northampton, MA WFNX – Boston, MA WNNX – Atlanta, GA WSFM – Wilmington, NC WKZQ – Myrtle Beach, SC KACV – Amarillo, TX KCRW – Santa Monica, CA KOOP – Austin, TX KPPC / KLLP – Pocatello, ID KVGS – Las Vegas, NV WLZX – East Longmeadow, MA WAPS – Akron, OH WFNX – Lynn, MA WFXH – Savannah, GA KEDJ – Phoenix, AZ Various XM Radio channels Various Sirius Radio channels Internet Radio (i.e. AOL Music, Yahoo! Music, PunkRadioCast.com, etc.) *more commercial spins expected in the coming weeks

- AUDIO & MURDER album debuted at #22 on the FMQB Top 25 albums chart for Most Added at Commercial Specialty Radio

- AUDIO & MURDER album debuted at #7 on the KKBB Top 50 albums chart for Most Added at Commercial Specialty Radio

- AUDIO & MURDER track debuted at #12 on FMQB singles chart and shot from #13 the previous week to #6 this week

- THE FRANTIC debuted at #38 on Mediaguide songs chart (Fast Girl track), #39 on Mediaguide songs (Audio & Murder track), #16 on Mediaguide albums (‘Audio & Murder’ album)

- THE FRANTIC were #17 ‘Most Added’ at CMJ with 33 official adds this week! The Frantic have been added to rotation at 43 College and Core stations and 4 of them are already charting songs in their Top 30s

- AUDIO & MURDER track added to Music Choice’s ‘Incubator’, which is a trial ground for more wide-spread play. Music Choice is the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide through their televisions, online, and cell phones

Sinister Muse Records Announces SXSW 'Biggest Little Party In Austin 2008' Details

info@sinistermuse.com (sinistermuse) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:47:30 GMT

Sinister Muse Records will be hosting their second annual ‘Biggest Little Party In Austin 2008’ this year at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 14, 2008.

Special co-sponsors include Canada’s PunkRadioCast.com, the Internet’s largest punk rock radio station who will be recording the event for future broadcast on PunkRadioCast.com, and returning co-sponsors the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, Austin’s darlings of A&E ‘Rollergirl’ television fame.

This year the party will be held from 8pm until midnight on Friday, March 14 at Headhunter’s Tiki Bar in downtown Austin (720 Red River Street, Austin, TX – near the corner of 7th & Red River). Live musical entertainment will be provided by Chicago heavyweights and Celtic punkers FLATFOOT 56, the newest Chicago pop-punk phenoms THE FRANTIC, punk and roll warriors DEAD TOWN REVIVAL, and Canada’s newly JUNO-nominated punk band The Saint Alvia Cartel.

The party does not require attendees to possess a SXSW badge, but RSVPs are encouraged as space is limited. You may reserve your spot while space is available by emailing info@sinistermuse.com.