Carol Bui announces tour dates and SXSW appearnces in support of "Red Ship."

New album to be released March 8^th. Bui to appear in Austin at My Old Kentucky Blog party March 18^th.

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“‘Geisha’ Means ‘Open Minded’” is the second single from the upcoming Carol Bui album, Red Ship

[STREAM + WIDGET]: http://official.fm/tracks/191480

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/carolbui/mp3/carolbui-geishameansopenminded.mp3

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Carol Bui In The Press

“...culturally unique and universal, beautiful and harrowing, frequently within a single song...” – My Old Kentucky Blog

“...soaring melodic hard rock with engrossing sincerity -- as Bob Mould has proven, you can’t B.S. a cello.” – Pitchfork

“...an impressive torrent of crunchy guitar distortion...” – Pop Matters

“Washington’s Carol Bui plays guitar like a girl -- a pithy, no-B.S., hard-rocking girl...” – Baltimore City Paper

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More About Carol Bui

Tacoma, Washington’s Carol Bui took up drums (see her entry on Modern Drummer’s blog HERE) and Middle Eastern dance over the years since her last album, and these new pursuits play vital roles on Bui’s upcoming third record Red Ship. The album is set for release on March 8^th, 2011 on Bui’s own Ex Oh Records and Bui will be taking on a handful of rare live performances upon the album’s release.

For those attending South By Southwest, Bui can be seen at the “DC Does TX” event (Bui is originally from the DC area) on March 16^th as well as My Old Kentucky Blog’s yearly party on March 18^th. See below for more details and a complete list of Carol Bui tour dates.

The provocative content, lush production (once again by TJ Lipple of Aloha along with Bui herself), and unique arrangements on Red Ship demonstrate what Carol Bui chooses to term “the primitive means of expressing joy.”  She explains by asking, “What did people do to make music and express happiness back when there weren’t sophisticated instruments around? They hit things! And sang! And danced! This record is to invoke that spirit.”

Carol Bui is available for interviews.  Contact Josh Bloom at Fanatic for more information.

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Carol Bui

Red Ship

(Ex Oh Records – 3/8/2011)

Request: FULL LP

01. Mira: You’re Free With Me (MP3)

02. Before We’re Vaporized

03. Baladi

04. “‘Geisha’ Means ‘Open-minded’” (MP3)

05. Hafla/Joy

06. Hayati Inta

07. Evy Reina

08. xoxo

09. Highlights

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Carol Bui Live

03/12 Charlottesville, VA @ The Tea Bazaar w/ Cinnamon Band

03/13 Newport, KY @ The Southgate House w/ Sacred Spirits

03/16 Austin, TX @ Lovejoy’s “DC Does TX” SXSW 2011 Party

03/18 Austin, TX @ Peckerhead’s (402 E. 6th) My Old Kentucky Blog SXSW 2011 Day Party

03/23 Charlotte, NC @ Nightlight w/ Embarrassing Fruits

03/24 Richmond, VA @ Sprout

03/26 Washington, DC @ St. Stephens Church w/ Hume

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Carol Bui Links

EPK : FACEBOOK : MYSPACE : TWITTER : EX OH RECORDS

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Contact Josh Bloom at Fanatic Promotion, Inc.

WEBSITE : TWITTER : FACEBOOK : E-MAIL

Batwings Catwings remixed by Jacob Safari (Wavves, Mae Shi) , Announce SXSW appearances

L.A.-based band to appear at Smell showcase; Offers up new track “Misbehaving” from debut EP.

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Batwings Catwings.  Photography by Satomi Sugiyama.

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“Endless Summer (Jacob Safari Remix)” is based on “Endless Summer” from the debut EP by Batwings Catwings.

[STREAM + WIDGET]: http://official.fm/track/210100

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/batwingscatwings/mp3/batwingscatwings-endlesssummer-jacob-safari-remix.mp3

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“Misbehaving” is the latest track from the debut EP “Peacock Collection” by Batwings Catwings.

[STREAM + WIDGET]: http://official.fm/tracks/210106

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/batwingscatwings/mp3/batwingscatwings-misbehaving.mp3

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Batwings Catwings In The Press

"If you’re finding yourself losing ground to the creeping paunch, Los Angeles no-wavish noise-poppers Batwings Catwings are here to help." – My Old Kentucky Blog

“Perhaps the most chaotic music you can possibly dance to.” – L.A. Record

“This troupe is fierce and friendly, punk and refined, happy and angry and all those contradictions that add up to the rock n’ roll spirit.” – 20jazzfunkgreats

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About Batwings Catwings

Amidst the blood, cocaine, and Botox soaked tapestry of L.A., the members of Batwings Catwings hail from all over the US and converge upon the wasteland of Southern California to give underground dwellers a reason to shake and sweat. Following the release of “Endless Summer,” the first single and video from the band’s debut EP, Peacock Collection, the track was promptly remixed by Jacob Safari (Wavves, Mae Shi). This remix (heard HERE) recently debuted at My Old Kentucky Blog (LINK) and coincides with the release of “Misbehaving,” (MP3) the latest rave-up of a single from the EP.

All of this music gives but an indication of the intensity of the Batwings Catwings live experience which will descend upon Austin, Texas during SXSW 2011.  Batwings Catwings will make numerous appearances during the week, most notably at Dom’y Books on March 18^th at the showcase of trend-setting Los Angeles punk rock venue, The Smell. As usual, Batwings Catwings is continuing to cut a path straight through the high dollar hustle of Hollywood to the art galleries and punk houses that are known by only the most discerning ears.

Fronted by the tiny, yet fierce dance commander Dana Poblete, an everygirl with the ability to entrance audiences from Los Angeles to the hell mouths of Mexico’s border towns, she is backed by guitarist and UCLA professor Pepper Glass who wields his axe with the devastating accuracy of his feared red correction pen.   On the drums is L.A. blogger Clay Johnson, who cut his teeth drumming for about every metal band on the northern Midwest’s arctic front.  The newest member, Josh Crampton rounds out the lineup on bass, diversifying the sound even further with his sexy funk and shoegaze influences.

Batwings Catwings’ first EP, Peacock Collection is out now IndianGold Records.  Recorded at L.A.’s famous Infrasonic Studios by Daniel Haworth and engineered by Pete Lyman (No Age, Best Coast, Abe Vigoda), Peacock Collection is a totem of modernist punk – noisy as hell with a tinge of pop and a nod to the punk rock roots of the L.A. underground.

Batwings Catwings is available for interviews.  Contact Corey Gingerich at Fanatic for more information.

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Batwings Catwings

Peacock Collection

(IndianGold, Out Now)

Request: FULL EP

Track Listing:

01. Endless Summer (MP3 | VIDEO)

02. Misbehaving (MP3)

03. Jealousy

04. Peacock Collection

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Batwings Catwings Live

03/15 Tempe, AZ @ YOBS w/ Foot Village
03/16 El Paso, TX @ TBA
03/17 Austin, TX @ The Cherrywood SXSW, 12:30PM
03/18 Austin, TX @ Dom'y Books The Smell SXSW 2011 Party
03/18 Austin, TX @ The Iron Bear Ballistic Missile SXSW 2011 Showcase w/ 400 Blows, Indian Jewelry

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Batwings Catwings Links

EPK : WEBSITE : FACEBOOK : MYSPACE : REVERB NATION : BANDCAMP : SOUNDCLOUD

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Contact Corey Gingerich at Fanatic Promotion

WEBSITE : TWITTER : FACEBOOK : E-MAIL

Shunda K video signs Gaga designer, stars of Michael Jackson & M.I.A. videos

K’s contribution to “It Gets Better” anti-bullying campaign debuts in Feb. New single “My Light” available now.

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“My Light” (feat. Tan) is the latest single from Shunda K’s solo album debut, “The Most Wanted”

[STREAM + WIDGET]: http://official.fm/tracks/84882

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/shundak-themostwanted/mp3/shunda-k-mylight.mp3

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“I’m Da Best” is the second single from Shunda K’s solo album debut, “The Most Wanted”

[STREAM + WIDGET]: http://official.fm/track/71158

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/shundak-imdabest/mp3/shundak-imdabest.mp3

[VIDEO STILLS]: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=344499&id=166948088746

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Shunda K’s debut solo album The Most Wanted dropped worldwide on January 11^th and the latest single from the record, “My Light” (MP3) featuring the bombastic female UK rapper, Tan, is already causing a commotion. The shooting of the video for the album’s second single “I’m Da Best” recently wrapped its Florida production and has now moved to Los Angeles for another week of shooting under the direction of Steven Andrew Garcia of The Masses (wearethemasses.com).

Garcia informs us that the clip   “…will be featuring select wardrobe items from legendary fashion designer, Brian Lichtenberg (LINK) who has worked with some amazing artists like Peaches, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, MIA, and many others. Also, Trillon Galloway, who recently was featured in Michael Jackson’s last video, ‘Hold My Hand (feat. Akon)’ will play one of our main bullies.” See Lady Gaga wearing a Lichtenberg necklace in a still from her “Poker Face” video HERE. Also appearing in the clip is child actor Ian Hamrick, famously featured in MIA’s controversial “Born Free” video. See Hamrick discussing his role in that video courtesy of TMZ at: http://www.tmz.com/2010/04/29/m-i-a-mia-music-video-red-head-kid-violence-born-free-video-ian-hamrick.

Shunda K’s “I’m Da Best” clip is a direct assault on the Westboro Baptist Church (WIKI) and concerns a young boy who is harassed, called “faggot” by his peers, faces even more tension at home and how, with the help of his faith and the support of his role models Shunda K and Shon B, he overcomes these obstacles to stand tall. The video is Shunda K’s contribution to the ongoing “It Gets Better” Project (itgetsbetter.org) started by famed syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage as a place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future.

To date, the project has received submissions from celebrities, organizations, activists, politicians and media personalities, including President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Adam Lambert, Anne Hathaway, Colin Farrell, Matthew Morrison of “Glee”, Joe Jonas, Joel Madden, Ke$ha, Sarah Silverman, Tim Gunn, Ellen DeGeneres, and Suze Orman among many others.  The video for “I’m Da Best” will debut in mid-January.  More stills from the clip can viewed HERE.

Shunda K’s debut solo album The Most Wanted arrives on the heels of two Shunda K mixtapes downloaded thousands of times each, US and Australian dates opening for electro superstar Peaches, a collab on the track and video for the Peaches song “Billionaire”, and the NME naming Shunda K to its “Cool List” and earmarking The Most Wanted’s first single “Here I Am To Save The World” as one of “10 Tracks You Need To Hear”.

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Shunda K

The Most Wanted

(Fanatic Records – Jan. 11^th, 2011)

Request: FULL LP

Track Listing:

01. I Am Yo! Majesty

02. I’m Da Best (feat. Shon B) (MP3)

03. Here I Am To Save The World (feat. Cindy Wonderful) (MP3)

04. Who’s Gona Stop Us Now (feat. Raspberry Cocaine)

05. My Light (feat. Tan) (MP3)

06. Chasing Dat Sound (feat. Lady Lash)

07. Art and Music

08. Rock & Roll (feat. Raspberry Cocaine)

09. Deep In The Melody (feat. The Real Fiasco)

10. The Most Wanted

11. DANCING (Deekline & Pure SX Remix) (feat. WeHaveLove) (MP3)

12. Feel Da’ Bass (feat. Flyy Git)

13. STOOPID

14. It’s Time To Get Paid (feat. Snax)

15. Action (feat. Shon B and Flyy Git)

16. Luv Hug (feat. Brittany Coney)

17. CONTACT (feat. Ms. Tedra)

18. Oh Baby Girl (feat. Ms. Tedra)

19. Love Me (feat. Pumpsta and Ms. Tedra)

20. HARD!

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Shunda K is available for interviews.  Contact Josh Bloom at Fanatic Promotion for more info.

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Shunda K Links

FACEBOOK : MYSPACE : TWITTER : BANDCAMP : YOUTUBE : FANATIC RECORDS

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Contact Josh Bloom at Fanatic Promotion, Inc.

WEBSITE : TWITTER : FACEBOOK : E-MAIL