Lots of artists hype their songs in movie soundtracks and TV ads. Positive punkers MxPx do that too, but they’re also relying on the Bush administration to help get the word out. “Well Adjusted,” one of the songs from their new album, Before Everything and After (September 16), is being used in a TV public service announcement by the President’s Council on Drug Abuse and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. In January, the same song was used in a Diet Pepsi commercial that aired during the Super Bowl. “We thought, ‘This is great,’ ” bassist and vocalist Mike Herrera… Read more »
“It’s a huge part of history and it’s still as good a comedy as anything out there,” MxPx lead singer Mike Herrera says of Animal House. Herrera understands the importance of the film, which starred John Belushi. Released in 1978 – four years before Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and two decades before American Pie – Animal House is arguably the movie that launched the teen comedy genre. So for Herrera and his MxPx band mates, it was a huge honor when they were invited to re-record the movie’s theme song and the Isley Brothers’ classic “Shout,” a staple of… Read more »
MxPx will release Before Everything and After, their first album in three years, on August 19th. The album has been delayed twice before: first because of mastering issues, and a second time while the band changed the sequencing. “It’s Metallica time,” jokes drummer Yuri Ruley about the extended gap between records. “We’ve put out thirteen brand new recordings since our last full release,” frontman Mike Herrera explains. “That’s almost a full album.” The Renaissance EP included nine of those songs, two more new tunes were added to the greatest hits collection Ten Years and Running and two were on a… Read more »
Punk Rock trio MXPX is releasing, TEN YEARS AND RUNNING May 21, 2002 on Tooth & Nail Records. The CD is a collection of nearly 20 tracks of MxPx’s finest material including 2 brand new songs (“Running Away”, “My Mistake”) along with a re-recording of the classic “Punk Rawk Show.” The new songs were tracked by the band at their Clubhouse Studios in Bremerton, WA and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam) who also remixed 14 of the other songs. The CD layout includes a 32-page full color booklet with many never before seen photos and a timeline history… Read more »
Arriving nearly two weeks after the official release, iann dior has dropped an alluring cinematic music video for his latest offering, “Edge Of Tomorrow.” Directed by David Herrera and Mike Stein and starring actress Sevahna de Leon alongside dior, the video captures a similar frustration and heartache conveyed in the lyrics: “Feels like the days are all made of reruns/Playback the memories when we had real love.” Check out the accompanying music video for “Edge Of Tomorrow” below. In addition to the new release that arrived on May 10, dior announced that he inked a deal with the already legendary… Read more »
Clocking in at 2 minutes flat, genre-fluid artist iann dior has dropped his irresistible new single “Edge Of Tomorrow.” In addition to his new release, dior announced that he’s inked a deal with the legendary Big Noise Music Group. Big Noise is also home to The Veronicas, The Used, Travis Mills-led girlfriends, Tyler Posey, and more. Marking a new chapter for dior, the track unfolds through an enthralling array of twinkling beats. The arrangement pairs perfectly with his distinctive vocal prowess. Through his melodic delivery and innovative fusion of rap with subtle hints of alternative, dior crafts an enchanting sonic… Read more »
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