Sleep Station Announces East Coast Tourdates!

so good!



"A gifted pop songwriter who pens concept albums at a breakneck pace" - Lost At Sea

"Catchy enough to burrow deep into even the most reluctant listener’s head." - Pop Matters

"Dave Debiak, the mastermind behind the plot, and his band create some beautiful orchestral pop that is influenced by Grandaddy, The Flaming Lips, the Pernice Brothers, and even the Alan Parsons Project." - Done Waiting

"Headed by the narrative-minded David Debiak and having previously written the score to a film that never existed in Hang in There Charlie, Sleep Station’s newest work is the kind of thematically cogent album of which Hemingway would be proud." - Stylus Magazine


Sleep Station Live!
Mar 26 2008 Matchless Brooklyn, New York
Mar 28 2008 Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut
Apr 1 2008 The Black Cat DC, Washington DC
Apr 3 2008 21 Eleven Greenville, North Carolina
Apr 5 2008 Uncommon Grounds Jacksonville, Florida
Apr 6 2008 Respectable Street West Palm Beach, Florida
Apr 7 2008 House Show @ 237 SW 4th Ave Gainesville, Florida
Apr 8 2008 Little Kings Athens, Georgia
Apr 9 2008 The Mendenhall South House Greensboro, North Carolina

For more information, visit:
www.myspace.com/sleepstation
www.eyeballrecords.com

Neurot Announces 2008 Release Schedule!

Neurot Joins the Solid PR Roster * Announces 2008 Release Schedule!

Solid PR is pleased and excited to announce the latest addition to our roster, Neurot Recordings. Without saying too much (we could go on and on about this one), Neurot is hands down one of the most important record labels in music today. Formed nearly ten years ago by members of Neurosis and Tribes of Neurot, the label has been home to some of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in the heavy and experimental music scenes today, including Neurosis, Isis, Red Sparowes, Oxbow, Om, Grails, Final, and so many others, and we couldn't be more humbled to be working with them.

Below is a list of just some of the amazing bands with new albums coming this Spring. More surprises soon:




GUAPO
"Elixirs"
(March 10th - OUT NOW!)
Formerly at home on the Ipecac roster, London's Guapo have just released their NR debut. Guapo is the soundtrack to your eeriest of nightmares, or acid-laden journeys into the mind's own self, the soundtrack to the path towards greater learning and self-discovery, opening one's third eye as it were. Highly touted and grouped w/ instrumental / experimental rock's elite (see Battles, Sun-Ra, et al), Guapo's signing to NR gives even more credence to the label's status as one of the most important, influential, and groundbreaking in today's scene.
www.myspace.com/guapoband



GREY DATURAS
"Return to Disrpution"
(April 21st)
Psychedelic noise? Minimalist-thrash? Melbourne's Grey Daturas are brutal in the way Bastard Noise makes your ears bleed, or Merzbow makes you freak-the-f*ck out. It's art for art's sake, but it's also amazing music. Give "Return To Disruption" a listen when things are mellow or when you're pissed. It's perfect anytime.
www.greydaturas.com


SCOTT KELLY
"The Wake"
(May 5th)
Neurosis' Scott Kelly is not your typical singer-songwriter. On his second solo recording for NR, Kelly's voice brings to mind a stripped down Tom Waits or Chris Cornell. The desperation in his voice cries out in whispered pronouncements, conjuring an array of emotions from the deepest corners of listeners souls. The Wake is, simply put, a masterpiece.
www.neurotrecordings.com/artists/smk/index.aspx



STEVE VON TILL
"A Grave is a Grim Horse"
(May 19th)
Another Neurosis member with a new solo album coming this year, is Steve Von Till. On his latest, Von Till's voice whispers in speaking the hard truths, making him sound like a legend in his own time. It's a beautiful epic we see here, one that may leave you feeling like you've just heard life lessons from the master himself. The record is deep and heavy, but so real. Pay attention and you might just see that you have the power within yourself to make the life you live in. A Grave Is A Grim Horse is a strong contender for album of the year.
www.neurotrecordings.com/artists/svt


A STORM OF LIGHT
"And We Wept the Black Ocean Within"
(June 2nd)
A Storm of Light hails from New York City and features Josh Graham (formerly of Red Sparowes), and Unsane's Vinnie Signorelli, automatically making them a force to be reckoned with. Their style of atmospheric doom is a pummeling, sonic assault, unleashing massive amounts of heaviness onto listeners skulls, and bursting eardrums at the same time. Seen recently opening for Neurosis and Mastodon in Brooklyn, and Neurosis and Converge in Seattle, A Storm of Light is proving they are a force to be reckoned with in 2008.
www.myspace.com/astormoflight



U.S. CHRISTMAS
"Eat The Low Dogs"
(June 16th)
Let's just get to the point: North Carolina's US Christmas is the epitome of rock, the most kick-ass sh*t you've ever heard in your life. And this is no exaggeration. They beat your face in with their New York debut opening for Neurosis and Mastodon, and now set their sites at blowing faces clear off, as they prepare for their first US tour (pun intended?) later this summer. Go see this band if you need a severe dose of fast and heavy destruction.
www.myspace.com/uschristmas

also!



RED SPAROWES Touring the West Coast w/ Russian Circles!
Red Sparowes are epic without bombast, heavy without a single barre-chord riff and eviscerating without any clearly audible vocals. The chiming, spindly layers of effect-laden guitars and the swinging, entrancing drums on their Neurot releases create textures reminiscent of Goblin, Tones on Tail, Godspeed You Black Emperor and early Sonic Youth. Its attack is syrupy and serpentine; subtle but frighteningly deliberate. Do not miss two of the most epic bands in metal as they tour the west coast together this week.
Mar 24 2008 Blue Lamp Sacramento, California
Mar 25 2008 Crepe Place Santa Cruz, California
Mar 26 2008 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, California
Mar 27 2008 The Echoplex Los Angeles, California
Mar 28 2008 Casbah San Diego, California
Mar 29 2008 The Brickhouse Phoenix, Arizona
www.myspace.com/redsparowes

*New albums out late Summer / early Fall by AKIMBO, SKULLFLOWER, HARVESTMAN, MGR, and KK NULL

For more information, visit:
www.neurotrecordings.com

The Black Hollies Appear in DELL Computer Commercial!

Umm, holy crap! The Black Hollies' song "Tell Me What You Want" off the band's new album, Casting Shadows (Ernest Jenning Record Co.), can be heard right now in the newest of DELL Computer commercials... check it out below!



Also! don't miss the band's record release show @ Luna Lounge in Brooklyn on April 4th!



www.myspace.com/theblackhollies

NPR Reviews Silje Nes' "Ames Room!"

huge thanks to Frannie Kelley, Robin Hilton, and the entire NPR Music staff for their support!



Silje Nes: 'Ames Room'
(Fat Cat Records)



NPR.org, March 13, 2008 - Silje Nes is a Norwegian musician who mixes the delicate sounds of acoustic guitar with the bright ambiance of electronica. Her soft, fragile voice blends perfectly with whimsical instrumentation that includes plenty of strange ambient sounds. Her new record, Ames Room, has a child-like innocence that plays like a dreamy collection of other-worldly lullabies.

"Shapes, electric", the third track off the record, features Nes' voice more as an instrument than typical vocals or narratives. Her breathy voice sets the ethereal and quiet tone of the song while an acoustic guitar, gently strummed, recites the same riff. Found sound and synth experimentation subtly electrify the quirky, yet sunny song.

Nes' is a multi-instrumentalist who previously studied classical piano but has a range of skills with guitar and timpani. Prior to this debut record, Nes' project was entirely instrumental.

Currently signed to FatCat records, Silje Nes will release another record call the Yellow EP this spring in addition to touring the US.

Silje Nes Live in the US:
w/ The Dodos!
Mar 22 2008 Ballroom Marfa, Texas
Mar 23 2008 Mink Houston, Texas
Mar 25 2008 The Bottletree Birmingham
Mar 26 2008 Lenny’s Atlanta, Georgia
Mar 27 2008 Harvest Records Asheville, NC
Mar 28 2008 Bull City Headquarters Durham, NC
Mar 29 2008 Tea Bazaar Charlottesville, VA
Mar 30 2008 DC 9 Washington, DC
Apr 2 2008 Cafe Nine New Haven, CT
Apr 3 2008 Terrace Club Princeton, NJ
Apr 6 2008 Mercury New York, NY

www.myspace.com/siljenes

Russian Circles Kickoff US Tour w/ Red Sparowes Tonight!

RUSSIAN CIRCLES
Kickoff West Coast Dates w/ Red Sparowes Tonight!



To prepare for the release of their latest album, “Station” (out May 6th on Suicide Squeeze), Russian Circles hit the West Coast w/ friends and contemporaries Red Sparowes tonight in Seattle! The bands will travel through all the major cities along the way, stopping at Portland's March Into Darkness Festival also featuring Nadja, SubArachnoid Space, Grayceon, Red Fang and more! See full tourdates below.

The band has also recently released a new song off their new album, entitled "Harper Lewis." Click the track's song title below to listen on the band's Myspace page. You can also read Pitchfork's awesome review of the song here.



Tracklisting for Station
1. Campaign
2. Harper Lewis
3. Station
4. Verses
5. Youngblood
6. Xavii

Russian Circles Live!

w/ Red Sparowes
Mar 20 2008 Neumo’s Seattle, Washington
Mar 21 2008 Richards on Richards Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 22 2008 Berbatis Pan Portland, Oregon
Mar 24 2008 Blue Lamp Sacramento, California
Mar 25 2008 The Crepe Place Santa Cruz, California
Mar 26 2008 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, California
Mar 27 2008 Echoplex Los Angeles, California
Mar 28 2008 The Casbah San Diego, California
Mar 29 2008 The Brickhouse Pheonix, Arizona




For more information, visit:
www.myspace.com/russiancircles
www.suicidesqueeze.net

SXSW: It's A Wrap!

We're still finally settling in from the awesome SXSW festivities but would like to thank everyone who made the Solid PR show so amazing, including Revolver Magazine, Jamie @ Alarm, Daiana @ URB, Sailor Jerry, Division East, and the rest of the crew, look for some nice words on the show posting shortly.

For now check out some of the nice love already pouring in, we'll be sure to keep you updated w/ new fun as it happens!


Pitchfork reviews Silje Nes @ The Velveeta Room!


The NME reviews Matt & Kim @ the Mess With Texas BBQ!


Brooklyn Vegan reviews Torche @ Red 7!

Solid PR Announce Complete SXSW Schedule!

Solid PR bands are invading SXSW! That's right, some of the best from the Solid PR camp are on their way to Austin, TX as we speak for the 2008 SXSW Music Conference. Scroll onward to find out who's playing and where, and don't miss a second of the mayhem!





AN ALBATROSS
Mar 14 2008 SOLID PR party @ The Scoot Inn w/ Unsane, Fucked Up, Man Man, Fucked Up, Paint it Black, Team Robespierre & more
Mar 15 2008 Spiro’s (Eyeball Records Showcase)
Mar 16 2008 3:15 Beerland Panache Daytime Party

BAUMER
Mar 15 2008 Eyeball Records Showcase @ Spiro’s

BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW
Mar 15 2008 12:00P Vice / Scion Party @ Stubbs
Mar 15 2008 11:00P Graveface Showcase @ Thirsty Nickel

CLOUDS
Mar 13 2008 Warehouse show somewhere w/ World/Inferno Friendship Society
Mar 14 2008 SXSW Hydrahead Showcase @ Red 7

DAVID KARSTEN DANIELS
Mar 12 2008 12:00A @ Central Presbyterian Church w/ Bowerbirds, Ola Podrida, Peter and the Wolf
Mar 14 2008 2:00P Satellite Booking/Knitting Factory SXSW Day Party @ Cream Vintage
Mar 15 2008 12:00P The Porchlight Pop Fest @ Salvage Vanguard Theater w/ Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

ECSTATIC SUNSHINE
Mar 12 2008 8:00P Cardboard Records Party at Habana Calle
Mar 14 2008 Impose Party @ Rancho Relaxo
Mar 15 2008 8:00P Todd P Party

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
Mar 15 2008 8:00P The Thirsty Nickel

FOXY SHAZAM
Mar 14 2008 SOLID PR party @ The Scoot Inn w/ Unsane, Fucked Up, Man Man, Fucked Up, Paint it Black, Team Robespierre & more
Mar 15 2008 Alternative Press Party @ Emos w/ Chidos, Man Man, Portugal The Man, Gaslight Anthem and more

FUCKED UP
WEDNESDAY Mar 12 @ RED SEVEN w/ Times New Viking and 400 Blows
THURSDAY Mar 13 @ VICE SHOWCASE 302 EAST 6TH ST w/ Jay Reatard, The Raveionettes, Dark Meat
THURSDAY Mar 13 @ BEERLAND / WHATS YOUR RUPTURE PARTY w/ Think About Life, Tyvek
THURSDAY Mar 13 @ A BOAT IN LAKE TRAVIS FROM 3-7PM
FRIDAY Mar 14 NME PARTY @ THE WAVE 408 EAST 6TH ST
FRIDAY Mar 14 @ VICE OUTSIDE STAGE 1106 EAST 11TH ST VICE SAVES SXSW PARTY
FRIDAY Mar 14 @ THE SCOOT INN w/ Unsane, Paint it Black, Man Man, An Albatross, Fatal Flying Guilloteens, World/Inferno Friendship Society and more
FRIDAY Mar 14 @ LAMAR ST PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 2AM w/ No Age
SATURDAY MARCH 15 @ WATERLOO PARK 12TH AND RED RIVER / MESS WITH TEXAS PARTY w/ NOFX, The Breeders, No Age, Matt & Kim, Municipal Waste, Monotonix and more
SATURDAY MARCH 15 AFTERPARTY @ TBA 2AM FUCKED UP +more

MATT & KIM
Mar 14 2008 7:00P Vice saves texas @ Victory Grill
Mar 14 2008 11:00P Iheatcomix VS Mad Decent Blowout!
Mar 15 2008 7:30P Mess With Texas - Waterloo Park
Mar 15 2008 11:30P Mohawk - All Ages

O'DEATH
Mar 13 2008 La Luz Day Show
Mar 13 2008 New Belgian Beer Party: Solar Stage @ Counter Cafe
Mar 13 2008 8:00P Myopenbar.com Presents: Sink or Swim
Mar 14 2008 4:00P Buddylube.com @ Palm Door
Mar 14 2008 6:00P Secret Squirrel Showcase@ American Art Authority//Spiderhouse Coffee
Mar 14 2008 10:00P @ Friends - Ernest Jenning Showcase
Mar 15 2008 5:00P Impose Magazine Party
Mar 15 2008 9:00P Hillgrass Bluebilly @ Hole In The Wall

PAINT IT BLACK
Mar 14 2008 12:00P Red 7 w/ Hot Water Music
Mar 14 2008 9:00P Scoot Inn w/ Unsane, Fucked Up, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Man Man, Team Robespierre, Fatal Flying Guilloteens and more

POWER PILL FIST
Mar 15 2008 8:00P Thirsty Nickel - Graveface Records Showcase w/ Black Moth Super Rainbow, Experimental Aircraft and more

RUSSIAN CIRCLES
Mar 15 2008 8:00P Emo’s IV
Mar 16 2008 8:00P Red 7

SHELLSHAG
Mar 12 2008 7:00P Elysium•Starcleaner SXSW w/ The Slits and The Dicks
Mar 13 2008 11:00A Typewriter Museum Starcleaner Party

SHOOTING SPIRES
Mar 12 2008 8:00P Habana Calle 6 - Cardboard Records SXSW Showcase
Mar 14 2008 2:00P Furniture Records Party
Mar 15 2008 12:00P Todd P Day Party @ Ms. Beas

SILJE NES
Mar 12 2008 8:00P Velveeta Room
Mar 13 2008 8:00P Other Music Party, French Legation Museum
Mar 14 2008 8:00P Solar Stage
Mar 16 2008 8:00P Mohawk, w/ the Dodos

SON LUX
Mar 15 3:15P @ Okay Mountain w/ Cryptacize
Mar 15 10:00P Anticon Showcase @ Lambert's w/ WHY?

TEAM ROBESPIERRE
Mar 11 2008 8:00P Todd P Show @ Ms Beas w/ Juiceboxx
Mar 12 2008 8:00P OUTSIDE @ 6TH ST and LAMAR w/ The Mae Shi
Mar 12 2008 8:00P Todd P Official Showcase w/ Japanther, Dan Deacon, Meneguar, more @ EMO’s JR.
Mar 13 2008 3:00P Brooklyn Vegan Party
Mar 13 2008 10:30P WWW.MYOPENBAR.COM SHOW WITH A SWIMMING POOL AND ROLLER RINK w/ No Age and Mika Miko @ Mrs. Bea’s!
Mar 14 2008 4:00P Impose Party @ Rancho Relaxo w/ Ecstatic Sunshine
Mar 14 2008 6:30P IHEARTCOMIX Party w/ Matt & Kim, Diplo and more
Mar 14 2008 11:00P Solid PR Party w/ Unsane, An Albatross, Paint It Black, Man Man, World/Inferno Friendship Society and more
Mar 15 2008 8:00P Todd P Show w/ Matt & Kim and Dan Deacon
Mar 15 2008 8:00P Oh My Rockness Party @ EMO’S JR
Mar 15 2008 11:00P Dazed and Confused / Facebook Party

THE BLACK HOLLIES
Mar 12 2008 8:00P Beerland (Rock-A-Round party)
Mar 14 2008 8:00P Friends (Ernest Jenning Record Co. SXSW Showcase)

TIGER LOU
Mar 14 2008 6:00P @ Red 7 Shirts For A Cure Showcase
Mar 15 2008 8:00P @ Spiros / Eyeball Records Showcase

TORCHE
Mar 14 2008 3:00P "Vice Saves Texas"
Mar 14 2008 7:00P Red7 "Hydra Head Industries Showcase"
Mar 15 2008 8:00P Thundertown w/ Monotonix, Pissed Jeans, Harvey Milk

WORLD/INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
Mar 13 2008 5:00P Ms. bea’s(sxsw pre-party)
Mar 14 2008 8:00P Scoot Inn // Solid PR Showcase w/ Unsane, Paint It Black, Fucked Up, Man Man, An Albatross, Team Robespierre and more

YAKUZA
Mar 13 2008 8:00P La Zona Rosa w/Serj Tankian
Mar 14 2008 4:00P Day Show! @ Mugshots