SQUAREPUSHER LIVE:

PRESTIGIOUS LONDON EVENT (IMPORTANT TICKET INFO)

HELLO EVERYTHING SPECIAL EDITION DETAILS

NEW DIGITAL SINGLE HANNINGFIELD WINDOW OUT MONDAY

Hello Warpfriends,

We are proud to let you know that Squarepusher will perform at a highly prestigious music event in London later this year, alongside a platinum-selling mainstream rock act. This is likely to be the ONLY time he plays live around the release of his new album, Hello Everything.DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE BILL AND A RELATIVELY SMALL VENUE, TICKETS ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. We are unable to confirm details right now, but full news will be on www.warprecords.com on Monday 18th September at 11:30am GMT sharp. If you want to see Squarepusher live this year, we strongly recommend you take a look at this time...In other news, we are delighted to confirm that Hello Everything (released on 16th October, 17th in the US) will initially be released as a special edition with a free 3" CD. Entitled 'Vacuum Tracks', it will include five brand new pieces of music. Preorder Hello Everything from WarpmartFinally, the next digital single instalment will also be out Monday from Bleep.com and other download stores. Hanningfield Window does not appear on the album.
Bye for now, thanks for listening! Warp x

SOURCE:www.warprecords.com

CONCERTS: DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

Several more dates have been confirmed for the Dashboard Confessional tour withBrand New.A limited number of tickets have been held for Dashboard Confessional fans andwill be available through a special presale. By buying tickets throughour presale, you'll be able to get your tickets before anyone else AND save somemoney on service charges.Click here to buy tickets: ( http://dashboard.ducatking.com )

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Happy September (goodbye summer).

NEWS: LABEL (THE MILITIA GROUP)

We have a nice little surprise with exclusive inside information at the bottom of the newsletter.

You cannot find this news anywhere else.I don´t know how big football is in your house, but here at Militia, its one of the few topics that come up from time to time besides music. If you think you can outplay us, why not join our annual ESPN Fantasy Football Challenge that allows you to pick your team from the entire NFL every week. There are a ton of bands and people from different labels taking part (and a few celebrities as our intern Ali calls them), so why not join us? There is a link up at our website, www.themilitiagroup.com

Uprising Festival on Saturday
Copeland and Brandtson to play this SaturdayIf you´re anywhere in the Southern California region this Saturday (September 16th), you should cruise over to the Verizon Amphitheater.

There will be a ton of bands, but more importantly you get to get a glimpse of Copeland´s new songs off of their upcoming LP, Eat, Sleep, Repeat. Equally important, is the opportunity to shake your hips to Brandtson.
Uprisingfest.com for more info.

Tahiti 80 - Tahiti 80 is the band, France is the place (kinda), and 11/14/06 is the date

We would like to start out this newsletter with a kaboom by introducing you to our latest signing, Tahiti 80. The band is a French indie-pop combo. Did I mention that Neal Pogue and Serban Ghenea mixed their latest record, Fosbury? If those two names ring a bell, it´s probably because they are the same two masterminds that engineer for Outkast and NERD. Tahiti 80´s Fosbury hits stores November 14th, 2006. The album is loaded full of exclusive goodies! In addition to two unreleased tracks, we are adding a US exclusive bonus EP with three cover songs and one remix. If you can´t wait two months, head over to their myspace and check out some of the tunes. Make sure to put on your dancing shoes first.Tour dates can be found at themilitiagroup.com.
Tahiti 80 Myspace Click here

Copeland - Eat, Sleep, Repeat., Death and Taxes Tour

Everyone here at the TMG office has been hearing Copeland´s third full-length, Eat, Sleep, Repeat, bumping from Chad Pearson’s office over the past few months and I must confide to you that it is one tasty auditory treat. Eat, Sleep, Repeat comes out on Oct. 31, which happens to be Halloween—a fitting release date for a haunting album like this one.And if you can´t wait until Halloween, there is a video up on Copeland´s myspace that has clips from some of the new songs from Eat, Sleep, Repeat.Also, you can catch Copeland on tour with Jackass Mannequin through October and after that, on the Death and Taxes tour with The Appleseed Cast, Acute, and OwenTour dates can be found at themilitiagroup.com.
Copeland Myspace Click Here

Lakes - New E.P. release, spin.com band of the day, AP.net review tour dates

Lakes, featuring Seth Roberts (ex-Watashi Wa), released their debut album this past Tuesday. Spin.com called the Photographs EP mean expansive, tuneful collection demonstrating Roberts' tendency towards upbeat lyricism and melodies. There are rumors going around that some of the songs feature Aaron Marsh of Copeland and Mike Herrera of MXPX. Photographs EP is available at most stores and online at tmgstore.com. You can also download it from iTunes.AND, if you order their debut EP from tmgstore.com soon, you may still be able to get a thank you call from Mr. Seth Roberts himselfOn Friday, September 8, Lakes were the Spin.com featured band of the day. The article is a really good read and recommended by all of us here at the office. There is also a free download at the bottom of the page for Indian Lover off of Photographs E.P.

It´s not stealing if we give it to you.There is a review of Photographs EP up at absolutepunk.net. Fine journalism boys, fine journalism.Lakes website is still brand spankin new. The design looks fantastic. It´s grandparent safe and environmentally friendly. Log off your myspace.com and youtube and go to a real website: lakesband.com

See Lakes this fall on the Text on the Dance Floor tour with Wheatus, Melee, Fall of Transition and others. Below are the confirmed dates, but there is more coming soon!Tour dates can be found at themilitiagroup.com.
Lakes Myspace

Denison Witmer - Safe Away re-release with extras, European tour

If you can find me one person who can honestly admit that they did not enjoy Denison´s Are You A Dreamer?, I will hop in my car, drive to said personas location of living, and then proceed to look at them, tilt my head in a quizzical manner, and just stand there until he/she confesses the truth. The CD possesses the Holy Grail quality of being timeless. My grandparents enjoyed it, Mom loves it, my hipster friends like it, and my dog barks at me until I put it in. Denison´s latest Militia release takes a glimpse into his past.

Safe Away was originally recorded when Denison was 19-years-old and it shows someone destined for something huge. The album is a two-disc set featuring Safe Away, a brand new EP entitled Are You A Sleeper?, live tracks w/ Saxon Shore, and other bonus tracks. It is quite the package. The two-disc set comes out October 31, 2006.As far as touring goes, Denison is all over the place. He is playing so shows down here in Southern California before he jumps on the jet and heads across the pond.Tour dates can be found at themilitiagroup.com.
Denison Witmer Myspace Click Here


Jill Cunniff - From Luscious Jackson to solo, City Beach release date

Jill Cunniff. You may not know the name but if you had ears and a functional hearing mechanism in the 90s you definitely know her voice. She sang in the band Luscious Jackson that had hits such as Lady Finger and Naked Eye.Her solo album, City Beach, will be released on The Militia Group in early 2007. It´s a guilt-free pop album full of hooks and catchy choruses. It is also mellow enough for a Sunday morning and bouncy enough for a Friday night. You can check out a few of the tunes from “City Beach” on Jill Cunniff´s myspace. Shea´s lonely, go ahead and add her if you like what you hear.
Jill Cunniff's Myspace Click Here


Umbrellas - Illuminare, Scott to Judge design contest, spin.com band of the day, fall tour, new website

Needless to say, everyone here at the office is pretty impressed by Scott Windsor of the Umbrellas latest release. Illuminare hit record store shelves on July 25th and has received critical acclaim. Alternative press gave it a four out of five in their October issue. It´s a pretty saucy album in itself. Check out some of the tracks on Umbrellas myspace. if you haven´t heard anything yet. It´s a great album for seducing that significant others of yours. Or spending another night alone.Mr. Umbrella himself (Scott Windsor of Umbrellas) was selected as a judge for the Umbrella Inside Out Design Contest which is sponsored by treehugger.com. Scott will be judging functional earth-friendly umbrella designs and women´s couture garments fashioned from old umbrellas. Umbrellas were the featured Spin.com band of the day a few weeks ago. They´ve decided Illuminare falls softly between Dashboard Confessional's Trapper Keeper paeans and the Postal Service's delicate synth pop. There´s a free download of Crooked at the bottom of the page. You be the judge.The consensus around the office is that the new Umbrellas website is GLORIOUS. www.umbrellasmusic.com

From September to November, Umbrellas will be bringing their music to a city near you. They will be on tour, in support of Illuminare, with The Forecast, Down to Earth Approach, and New London Fire before crossing paths with Stellamaris and Lakes in October. More will be announced soon so keep an eye on themilitiagroup.com for the latest dates.
Umbrellas Myspace Click Here

Lovedrug - New Website, New Song, New Tour

Getting a new website is kind of like getting a new car. It´s really nice to look at, it smells new, and all you want to do is just get it in and drive. The problem with getting a new car is that you usually don´t want anyone else to get in it and drive. We WANT you to drive Lovedrug´s new website. Lovedrugmusic.com

And while you´re firing up this fine piece of Detroit machinery for the first time, you may notice that there is a new song playing on the stereo. The song is from a limited edition tour EP that Lovedrug will be bringing out on tour with them. Wait, a tour?That being said, Lovedrug is headed out on a headlining tour with Brandtson and the Myriad. They are cruising across America so don´t miss the drug that is love. Barrel roll over to themilitiagroup.com for tour dates.
Lovedrug Myspace Click Here

The Rocket Summer - The Early Years E.P., Austin City Limits Festival

On November 14, Militia will be releasing The Early Years EP, which was an album Bryce Avary recorded and self-released when he was 16-years-old. The Early Years EP has been out of print for quite some time now. We kept the recording pretty much as is to preserve the integrity of this glimpse into the youthful Bryce Avary. It is wonderfully raw and fun—a must have for every Rocket Summer fan. Tracklisting:1. So Far Away2. My Typical Angel3. Teenage Love Rock4. That´s What She Said5. December Days6. She´s A SevenCatch The Rocket Summer September 16th in Austin, TX at the Austin City Limits Music Festival with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, String Cheese Incident, Ben Harper, The Flaming Lips, Gnarls Barkley, and more.
The Rocket Summer Myspace - Click Here

Brandtson - MTVU Freshman, Wheatus tour, Lovedrug dates

Brandtson´s Nobody Dances Anymore was a part of the MTVU freshman contest. It didn´t win, but should have. You haven´t seen the last of Chad stripping on camera, Wyatt shirtless, and Nobody Dances Anymore. If you missed Brandtson this summer with Umbrellas, don´t fret. There are hitting the asphalt hard with Melee and Corey Crowder before embarking on the Text on the Dance Floor tour with Wheatus, The Fall of Transition, and Mayday Parade.

After the Wheatus tour, they are headed on a cross-country tour with Lovedrug and Myriad. So, if for some reason, you missed them on the Wheatus tour, you now have a chance to redeem yourself.Which brings us to my next point: Brandtson is a touring force to be reckoned with. They are probably coming to your town or a town within 50 miles from you in the next three months.

In fact, from now until mid-December, they only have four or five days off. Now that´s dedication.Their tour dates was too long so we posted them up at themilitiagroup.com
Brandtson Myspace - Click Here

Controlling the Famous - iTunes Special, FUEL TV, Agent Sparks tour

Do you like bargains? If you purchase Automatic City by Controlling the Famous on iTunes, you get the EP Two Birds With One Stone for free along with the full-length. We are like the Trader Joe´s of online music except our shopping carts don´t squeak and there is enough aisle space for everyone.Max and Johnny performed an Acoustic version of their song Easy Life on Fuel TV´s Daily Habit. The video is up on youtube.com. The guitars sound great and the vocals are spot on.Controlling the Famous is currently wrapping up their tour with buzz band, Agent Sparks. The rest of their tour dates are at themilitiagroup.com
Controlling The Famous' Myspace Click Here

The Appleseed Cast - Murder by Death tour, Death And Taxes

The Appleseed cast is starting fall off right. They´re heading on a mini-tour with Murder By Death before heading cross-country with Copeland on the Death and Taxes tour. Copeland AND The Appleseed Cast? Who´s crazy enough to miss that? Regis Philbin. That´s who.The latest tour dates can be found at themilitiagroup.com.
The Appleseed Cast Myspace Click Here

Man Alive - David gets marries
Congratulations from everyone here at Militia to David Shkedi from Man Alive for tying the knot with Emily. You can catch David dancing in Brandtson´s Nobody Dances Anymore music video, which is up on Militia´s youtube.com channel.
Man Alive Myspace Click Here

Cartel - Pre-RL, VMA Kick-off concert, Kimmel, NFG + The Early November tour

Earlier this month, Cartel was featured on MTV´s Pre-RL segment, which showcases the bands that are CLOSE to making the countdown. Cartel hasn´t cracked TRL yet, but the guys are close. You can help by voting for them daily at mtv.com. Do it, because Mr. T is watching.The guys played the MTV VMA kickoff concert on August 29, cementing the fact that they are hotter then hot right now. No one at the office saw this.

Did any of you out there get a chance to catch it?If you had a chance to catch Cartel on Jimmy Kimmel live a few weeks ago, you probably saw Chad, Rory, Randall, Lindsay, and Wyatt from the office rocking out in the crowd.Cartel is embarking on an almost two-month tour with New Found Glory, The Early November, and Hit the Lights. They are hitting up pretty much every city in the US, so there is no excuse for missing them.If you haven´t figured out that the tour dates are at themiltiagroup.com, go. Just go. I don´t even want to look at you anymore
Cartel's Myspace Click Here

Drum roll please - Ronnie Who?
We are excited to introduce you to the latest member of the Militia Family; Ronnie Day. Ronnie is a talented song-writing machine from Redwood City, California. We felt we needed to add a little Nor-Cal flavor to the label. You can listen to some songs off his upcoming full-length, The Album, at myspace.com/ronnieday. The CD will be released through the Militia Group on November 14th. My favorite song is Heroes Die, but what do I know?Ronnie is headed out on tour with Meg and Dia and ActionReaction. That´s a solid line-up. You can find tour dates at themilitiagroup.com
Ronnie Day Myspace Click Here

In closing
If you are interested in getting your feet wet in the music industry, we need your help. If you live in the Orange County region, we are ALWAYS looking for dedicated interns to come help us. Your college more than likely offers credit for taking up this opportunity. Interested? Mikey B is your man, mikey@themilitiagroup.com.

If you for some reason don´t live in Southern California, but you do want to be involved with The Militia Group, don´t fret. We have a need for street teamers at the grass roots level. Contact Kelsea@themilitaigroup.com for more information. Don´t forget to support independent music stores and independent record labels. If you have any questions regarding this newsletter, TMG in general, or you want fantasy football advice, go ahead and email dan@themiltiagroup.com

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