What's The Science? and DJ K.O. on CNET!! Download "Higher" and "Someday" Feat. Talib Kweli
What happens when a world-renowned jazz visionary teams up with a passionate, thought-provoking emcee with a love for true hip-hop?
The answer is another question…What's The Science?
Lil Sci (John Robinson) and Carlos Nino’s hip-hop/ jazz-fusion also channels elements of soul and electronica to create a truly unique and eclectic sound. "WTS is a direct tribute to the early 90's Elektra records," says Lil Sci. "At that time, Elektra Records was signing acts like Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Brand Nubian, and launched the whole era of, conscious, thought-provoking music that made it cool to be an intellectual. It was the emergence of hip hop as a culture that young people could embrace and relate to."
With plans to reignite the passion and positivity that seems to have eluded hip-hop in recent years, What's The Science? is set to release their full-length album, Elevation on September 23.
Listen, vote and download What's The Science?'s new song HIGHER. Their new album "Elevation" drops September 23!
The New Jersey native known as DJ KO (Keenan Ornsby) has teamed up with Shaman Work Recordings to release the best hip-hop compilation to come out in years.
Picture This matches a seemingly endless roster of hip-hop's hottest MC's with an equally impressive group of producers. The result is a tribute to hip-hop's past, present, and future.
Veterans like Diamond D, OC, Masta Ace, and Ed OG bring back the past, while lyricists like Talib Kweli, Elzhi (Slum Village), Phonte (Little Brother) and Royce da 5'9 represent today's hottest performers, and newbies like Skyzoo, Kaze, Superstition, Silent Knight and Tiffany Paige set the bar for what's to come. Featuring tracks produced by Black Milk, Buckwild, Analogic, 9th Wonder and M-Phazes (to name a few) the album definitely has something for everyone.
DJ K.O.'s SOMEDAY feat. Torae, John Robinson, Talib Kweli & Tiffany Paige. Picture This drops September 23!!
Dago Braves Nominated for a NAMMY
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SHULACED ENTERTAINMENT artists the Dago Braves are up for a Nammy for Best Rap Hip Hop Recording for their debut Album "Native American Hustle." Please vote for them at the following link. The form will not complete unless you vote on all categories, so please take a second to vote. Best Rap Hip Hop Recording category is 20. Wish us luck and VOTE HERE
Dago Braves new album Kumeyaay Cool Guyz will drop October 21!!
Shulaced Entertainment was founded at the Sycuan Reservation in San Diego as a means for giving members of the Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the surrounding community, an outlet to creatively express themselves.
The Sycuan have promoted numerous shows in the San Diego area, bringing hip hop and other genres of music to the community through a partnership with Live Nation.
Dago Braves and Shulaced artist El Cajon Tez have shared the stage with N.E.R.D, Lil' Wayne, Young Jeezy, Pitbull, and many others.
Upcoming performances at House of Blues San Diego this fall include Young Jeezy and Lil' Kim.
LA TIMES Gets Goosebumps over Jon Fosse's WINTER
Charles McNulty reviewed Jon Fosse's play WINTER which runs through Saturday, August 16, 2008 at The Culver Studios: Stage 7. Read the review online at the LA TIMES
WINTER a Play By Jon Fosse PREMIERE TONIGHT!!!
U.S. PREMIERE OF CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN PLAYWRIGHT JON FOSSE’S WINTER”
OPENING THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008 AT THE CULVER STUDIOS’ STAGE 7, CULVER CITY
WINTER, a Play by Jon Fosse, Directed By John Swanbeck Starring Lene Pedersen and Terje Skonseng Naudeer
WINTER tells the story of the emotional affair between two strangers who meet one cold winter evening. A woman of questionable background encounters a lonely businessman on a business trip. The two become entangled in an, at times comic, often brutal relationship. Risking their lives and livelihood, the pair is drawn together by a longing, which they cannot control. As they become entangled in each other’s lives, they find themselves trapped by their own desires. One consequentially intimate night in a hotel room changes the two, forever.
Says Director John Swanbeck, “The play is deceptively complex and enigmatic. The relationship between the two characters is not an easy one to grasp. Much like life, it cannot be easily defined or categorized. In Lene Pedersen I knew I had an actress with the subtlety, grace, emotional complexity and sense of humor necessary to bring the female character to life.”
“We are honored to stage WINTER at The Culver Studio’s Stage 7, for all its mystery and rich history. There’s no better place to perform our love story, WINTER, than returning to the stages graced by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh while filming GONE WITH THE WIND,” says WINTER’s Producer and Lead Actress Lene Pedersen.
This modern play explodes with innovative elements unique for productions at this level, harnessing the talent of Show Designer Ray Woodbury (Backstreet Boys, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson); Lighting Programmer Andy Figueroa (The Crystal Method, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young); and featuring music composed by multi-instrumentalist and composer Gabrial McNair (Oslo, Green Day, No Doubt).
WINTER opens to the Public beginning Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 8:00PM and will run Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00PM. The play runs through August 16th, 2008. Stage 7 at The Culver Studios is located at 9336 W. Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. Parking is free. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www.wintertheplay.com. Last minute tickets may also be available at The Culver Studios. Inquire online at www.wintertheplay.com.
WHAT: U.S. Premier of WINTER a play by Jon Fosse
Translation by Ann Henning Jocelyn and Lene Pedersen
WINTER tells the story of the emotional affair between two strangers who meet one cold winter evening. A woman of questionable background encounters a lonely businessman on a business trip. The two become entangled in an, at times comic, often brutal relationship. Risking their lives and livelihood, the pair is drawn together by a longing, which they cannot control. As they become entangled in each other’s lives, they find themselves trapped by their own desires. One consequentially intimate night in a hotel room changes the two, forever.
WHO:
Produced by Lene Pedersen
Directed by John Swanbeck
Starring Lene Pedersen and Terje Skonseng Naudeer
Show Design by Ray Woodbury
Stage Design by Justin Corrigan
Lighting Programmer Andy Figueroa
Wardrobe by Hitomi Matarese
Music by Gabrial McNair
WHERE: THE CULVER STUDIOS – on Stage 7
9336 W. Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. www.theculverstudios.com
WHEN: PREMIERE AUGUST 7, 2008 at 8:00PM
Performances run Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00PM.
Last Los Angeles performance is August 16th, 2008 at 8:00PM.
COST: Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www.wintertheplay.com. Last minute walk-up tickets will be available at the door, cash only, at The Culver Studios. Inquire online at www.wintertheplay.com. Parking is free.
DELVER.COM LAUNCHES. SEARCH GETS PERSONAL
DELVER.COM UNVEILS SOCIALLY CONNECTED SEARCH ENGINE
Harnesses The Power of Users’ Social Graphs
For More Personally Relevant Search
San Francisco, CA—Delver.com today unveiled an alpha version of the first true social search engine. Delver maps a user’s social connections then delivers comprehensive Web search results ranked according to their social relevance to that user.
Delver, based on the user’s search query, organizes and ranks publicly displayed content, found on social networking profiles, web sites, blogs, bookmarks, and photo and video sharing sites from the user’s online social network. A ‘breadcrumb’ is shown next to each result, showing how that result is related to the user, thus qualifying its relevance.
“Delver is designed to ‘delve’ into your online social graph to generate search results gathered from your friends, your network and your friends’ networks, to help you find information more relevant to you as an individual,” said Liad Agmon, CEO of Delver. “We prioritize results based on your network to make Web search more fun and meaningful, while enabling you to discover others in your extended network who share common interests.”
Delver also gives users the ability to tap into the content and network of people whose opinion they value by adding them as ‘Search Buddies’. Delver prioritizes results from ‘Search Buddies’ and their network as if they were the users’ friends. Furthermore, Delver provides a number of features for organizing and retaining the information found as a result of a search query. When results are yielded, user’s may choose the “keep it” option, which stores the selected links in the appropriate categories for compiling lists or easier reference later on.
Though Delver.com is in an early stage of product development, it demonstrates the great potential and necessity of social search. Delver currently covers Myspace, Blogger, Flickr, LinkedIn, Youtube, Hi5, FriendFeed, Digg and Delicious; other sources, such as Facebook and the top blogging platforms will be added to the service over the next few months.
Delver is simultaneously launching a partner program whereby sites hosting or containing user generated content can easily integrate Delver search technology to greatly improve their users experiences on the site while also increasing monetization from sponsored search results.
About Delver:
First announced at DEMO 08 in February, Delver is the first social search company that improves the relevancy of Web search results by prioritizing these results based upon the searcher’s social network. The company’s patent-pending technology maps users’ social connections and delivers web search results ranked according to their social relevance to the users. Delver is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel and will open U.S. offices in Silicon Valley in summer 2008. Delver is backed by Carmel Ventures, a top-tier Israel-based VC. For more information, visit www.delver.com.
Tickets for WINTER on sale Friday July 11, 2008 8am PST
U.S. P REMIERE OF CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN PLAYWRIGHT JON FOSSE’S WINTER” OPENING THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 AT THE CULVER STUDIOS’ STAGE 7, CULVER CITY
WINTER, a Play by Jon Fosse, Directed By John Swanbeck, Starring Lene Pedersen and Terje Skonseng Naudeer
HOLLYWOOD, CA, --Internationally acclaimed Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse’s WINTER will have its U.S. Premiere at The Culver Studios’ Stage 7 in Culver City, California on Thursday, July 31st, 2008, at 8:00PM. WINTER, translated for an English audience by Ann Henning Jocelyn and Lene Pedersen, is directed by film and stage Director John Swanbeck, whose debut film, THE BIG KAHUNA, starred Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito, and whose Los Angeles stage debut, THE FORCE OF CHANGE, was universally and critically acclaimed. The cast of WINTER includes Norwegian actors Lene Pedersen (A DOLL’S HOUSE; L.A. RICOCHET) and Terje Skonseng Naudeer (MACBETH; TWO THOUSAND ACRES OF SKY). Lene Pedersen is also the play’s Producer.
WINTER tells the story of the emotional affair between two strangers who meet one cold winter evening. A woman of questionable background encounters a lonely businessman on a business trip. The two become entangled in an, at times comic, often brutal relationship. Risking their lives and livelihood, the pair is drawn together by a longing, which they cannot control. As they become entangled in each other’s lives, they find themselves trapped by their own desires. One consequentially intimate night in a hotel room changes the two, forever.
Says Director John Swanbeck, “The play is deceptively complex and enigmatic. The relationship between the two characters is not an easy one to grasp. Much like life, it cannot be easily defined or categorized. In Lene Pedersen I knew I had an actress with the subtlety, grace, emotional complexity and sense of humor necessary to bring the female character to life.”
“We are honored to stage WINTER at The Culver Studio’s Stage 7, for all its mystery and rich history. There’s no better place to perform our love story, WINTER, than returning to the stages graced by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh while filming GONE WITH THE WIND,” says WINTER’s Producer and Lead Actress Lene Pedersen.
This modern play explodes with innovative elements unique for productions at this level, harnessing the talent of Show Designer Ray Woodbury (Backstreet Boys, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson), Lighting Programmer Andy Figueroa (The Crystal Method, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young), and featuring music composed by multi-instrumentalist and composer Gabrial McNair (Oslo, Green Day, No Doubt).
WINTER opens to the Public beginning Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 8:00PM and will run Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00PM and Sundays at 2:00PM. The play runs through August 17th, 2008. Stage 7 at The Culver Studios is located at 9336 W. Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. Parking is free. Tickets go on sale Friday July 11, 2008. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at www.wintertheplay.com. Last minute tickets may also be available at The Culver Studios. Inquire online at www.wintertheplay.com.
Escada Moon Sparkle Teams up with Island Def Jam and Grammy® winning recording artist Rihanna
Escada Moon Sparkle is the newest limited edition fruity delicious fragrance from Escada. Fresh, uplifting and the perfect scent for spring. We feel this is the best fragrance from Escada yet! Escada Moon Sparkle launched a new campaign where the fun and flirty fragrance has teamed up with Island Def Jam to present lots of in-store giveaways and goodies including CDs and free music downloads from platinum-selling, Grammy® winning recording artist Rihanna's album "Good Girl Gone Bad" (choose from singles "Rehab" and "Don't Stop The Music") and 3 live "Girls Night Out" shows featuring Rihanna in Chicago, New York and San Francisco to bring awareness to Rihanna's Believe Foundation, which assists and inspires children in need around the world.
The first rollout of the Escada Moon Sparkle promotion began February 1st, 2008 and included the in-store giveaways and goodies, available with purchase of Escada Moon Sparkle products, including Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" CDs and free music downloads of Rihanna's "Rehab" or "Don't Stop the Music", redeemable at Escada Moon Sparkle's website.
Additionally, in March, Escada Moon Sparkle will hold special in-store ticket give-away events in Chicago, New York City and San Francisco for 3 exclusive "Girls Night Out" engagements featuring Rihanna. During these in-store events which will be announced shortly, those purchasing $100 or more of Escada Moon Sparkle products will receive two free tickets to the "Girls Night Out" concert in that city.
Escada Moon Sparkle is excited to be teaming up with Island Def Jam to recognize Grammy® winning artist Rihanna's latest album "Good Girl Gone Bad" and bring awareness to her Believe Foundation. Experience exclusive concerts, cool sweepstakes opportunities and lots of goodies with purchase of Escada's latest limited edition fragrance, Moon Sparkle. Check out Escada Moon Sparkle's website for all the details. You can enter the sweepstakes here for a chance to win once in a lifetime opportunities including a VIP experience at a Moon Sparkle concert featuring Rihanna and other exciting prizes!
Concert* dates are:
Wed, 3/26 CHICAGO, Vision
Fri, 3/28 SAN FRANCISCO, Ruby Skye
Wed, 4/9 NEW YORK CITY, Highline Ballroom
*Concert tickets only available during in-store promotion and only with purchase of $100 or more of Moon Sparkle products. Limit 2 tickets per customer. Escada Moon Sparkle is available at your local Macy's, Dillard's or Sephora.
About Rihanna's Believe Foundation:
Believe is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization founded in 2006, which is dedicated to assisting and inspiring children around the world. The only way to secure the future of our world is to create security for our future leaders. Believe gives children a chance by providing everything from medical attention for children who can't afford it; to school supplies for children in poorly funded public schools; to toys for children who are terminally ill to; clothes for kids in homeless shelters. If we can get children the tools to believe, we can save them.
I HEART Pin-Up Girl Calendar Launch Hosted By David Fickas (I Hate My 30's)
I HEART Pin-Up Girl Calendar Launch Hosted By David Fickas (I Hate My 30's)
I HEART is a newly incorporated non-profit foundation conceived by LA indie rock musicians Arrica Rose, Abby Kincaid, and Laura Martin. While touring in the southwest, the girls were inspired by a fellow female musician named Eva, who was creatively using her talents and connections to raise money for various charitable organizations in her hometown, Albuquerque, NM. Excited about the possibility of re-creating Eva's success in Los Angeles, the girls spent their 14 hour drive back to LA brainstorming ideas that for what would become I Heart. Arrica, Abby and Laura presented the idea to fellow musicians and artists in Los Angeles. Thus, the idea to create a 1940's Pin-Up Calendar was born. The beautiful and sassy calendar comes complete with accompanying CD featuring one song from each of the twelve girls. The Launch party will be hosted by David Fickas (I Hate My 30's) and will feature performances by Quincy Coleman, Holly Conlan, Correatown, Lissie, Laura Martin, Meiko, Penny Relentless, Arrica Rose & the ...'s, Abby Travis, Jonneine Zapata, and DJ Jeni McKenna, who are the artists featured in the I HEART Bombshell Alliance Pin-Up calendar. Many great prizes generously donated by area restaurants and businesses will also be raffled off through out the evening. 100% of profits from the door, raffle and Bombshell Alliance Pin-Up Girl calendar sales benefit Sojourn Services for Battered Women and Their Children, and the Silverlake Music Conservatory.
Event: I HEART [The Indie Rock Outreach] Bombshell Alliance Pin-Up Girl Calendar Launch Party / Benefit Concert Hosted By David Fickas (I Hate My 30's)
DATE: November 15, 2007
TIME: 8pm
PLACE: Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA (btw Selma and Hollywood Blvd)
COST: $8 cover / $5 if you dress up 1940's style!! / FREE w/ purchase of Pin-Up Girl Calendar
BENEFIT: 100% of profits from the door, raffle and Bombshell Alliance Pin-Up Girl calendar sales benefit Sojourn Services for Battered Women and Their Children, and the Silverlake Music Conservatory.
Performers: Quincy Coleman, Holly Conlan, Correatown, Lissie, Laura Martin, Meiko, Penny Relentless, Arrica Rose & the ...'s, Abby Travis, Jonneine Zapata, and DJ Jeni McKenna, hosted by David Fickas
For More info and to purchase the calendar online:
RAFFLE PRIZES TONIGHT INCLUDE:
5 Yoga Classes courtesy of Black Dog Yoga
$50 Certificate towards a tattoo w/ artist Todd Aarik Reich at Nathan's Tattoo & Piercing
Dinner at the Village Idiot
Dinner for Two at Hugo's Restaurant
Tea Basket courtesy of Hugo's Restaurant
Surlyramics cherry necklace (worn in the calendar)
Dress from Pin-up Girl Clothing (pinupgirlclothing.com)
Hand designed Nu-ism T-shirts for women w/ I HEART logo
Hand designed Nu-ism T-shirts for men w/ I HEART logo
1940's style cameo bracelet and earrings (retail $300)
Gold Heart Pin
Stainless Steel flask
Colibri lighter
Who We Are
I Heart is a newly incorporated non-profit foundation begun by LA indie rock musicians Arrica Rose, Abby Kincaid, and Laura Martin. While touring in the southwest, the girls were inspired by a fellow female musician named Eva, who was creatively using her talents and connections to raise money for various charitable organizations in her hometown, Albuquerque, NM. Excited about the possibility of re-creating Eva's success in Los Angeles, the girls spent their 14 hour drive back to LA brainstorming ideas that for what would become I Heart.
Our Mission
I Heart's mission is to unite some of LA's most talented independent artists, musicians, photographers, etc, in the creation of unique products and events designed to raise money for the benefit of LA based charitable organizations. We are especially interested in organizations that work toward the safety and health of women and those that work in the promotion of artistic education and inspiration for young girls.
Our Projects
Our first project is The Bombshell Alliance, a 1940’s style pin-up calendar and accompanying compilation CD featuring Los Angeles based female musicians. All profits from the sale of the calendar will be donated to Sojourn Services for Battered Women and their Children. Additionally, I Heart intends to use profits earned from the calendar’s launch party to create a one-year scholarship for a young girl to attend The Silverlake Conservatory of Music. The launch party will be held at The Hotel Café in Hollywood, CA, on the evening of November 15th, 8pm.
This Year’s Recipient
OPCC: Sojourn services for battered women and their children:
Established in 1977, Sojourn provides battered women and their children a safe space to regroup, rebuild, and reestablish their self-esteem and lives. Their diverse programs serve women and children of all classes, cultures and religions, regardless of economic circumstances, physical and mental disabilities or immigration status, including those who are traditionally underserved, such as lesbians, elderly women, prostitutes, women with HIV, and the substance-abuse dependent. Sojourn fosters solidarity among women and children, educates the community and society, and is committed to effecting political and social change through grassroots activism and a philosophy of individual empowerment.
NEW ON DVD TODAY FROM DIRECTOR DAN MYRICK: NEW FILM "BELIEVERS"
“Pure psychological torment. A creepy and intelligent film exploring the loss of identity and reality, all to a genuine sense of dread.”
– Andrew Kasch, DreadCentral.com
BELIEVERS, Directed and Co-Written By Daniel Myrick (The Blair Witch Project) and starring Johnny Messner (Anacondas: The Hunt for Blood Orchid, Running Scared), Jon Huertas (“CSI: Las Vegas,” “Cold Case”), Deanna Russo (Rest Stop, “CSI: Las Vegas”), Saige Ryan Campbell (upcoming Lime Salted Love, I ♥ Huckabees) and Daniel Benzali (“Law & Order,” “NYPD Blue”), hits shelves today on DVD. BELIEVERS is the third film in the third film in the successful Raw Feed franchise series.
BELIEVERS is a modern day psychological thriller that gives a chilling glimpse into the lives of a doomsday cult. “I’ve always been fascinated by cults, and what motivates people to join,” said Myrick, director and co-writer of BELIEVERS. “This film takes you into one of the most important days in these people’s lives. The result is an eerie glimpse into a completely different belief system, and different type of cult than we’ve ever seen before.”
Synopsis
While on duty, David Vaughn (Messner) and Victor Hernandez (Huertas), two emergency paramedics, receive a call from a young girl whose mother has lost consciousness in a deserted area, but they soon discover that the life they have to save may be their own. Kidnapped and locked in an isolated building, David tries to discover the truth behind a secret cult and their beliefs. As Victor’s beliefs are challenged and the fine-line between religion and science are crossed, David must find a way to escape before “they” get him.
In a society where beliefs in religion and beliefs in science are constantly challenged, BELIEVERS explores the manipulative measures some use to take advantage of lost souls.
Extra DVD Content
BELIEVERS “Unrated” DVD includes the following features:
Commentary by Director Daniel Myrick
Extended Lina Vance Interview
Introduction to the Facility
The Teacher (hidden camera)
Io Explains the Formula (night vision)
The Aftermath (forensic video)
Trailer
Basics:
Price: $24.98 SRP
Street Date: October 16, 2007
Languages: English
Running Time: approx. 98 mins.
Unrated DVD Catalog #: 83817
R-Rated DVD Catalog #: 83488
For more information on Believers please visit:
BELIEVERS MOVIE
Films under the Raw Feed banner are a mix of thriller, horror, and sci-fi with an uncomfortable edge, and are as much psychological as they are thriller or horror genre. The films will be released on DVD in rated and unrated versions, and will include innovative extra features and bonus content. The “Raw Feed” label originated from the creative minds of Daniel Myrick (The Blair Witch Project), Tony Krantz (“24”) and John Shiban (“Supernatural”) . The first film in the series, Rest Stop, written and directed by Shiban, debuted on DVD October 17, 2006. The second film, Sublime, directed by Krantz debuted on DVD March 13, 2007.
With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video’s film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
For more information on this and other titles distributed by Warner Home Video, visit WHVDirect.
Oslo's "The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate" Available on iTunes Today!!
Oslo Announce Release of “The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate” and Tour
Album on iTunes SEPTEMBER 25 / In Stores NOVEMBER 6
Tour Begins October 2007
Oslo will set out on tour this Fall in support of their new album THE RISE AND FALL OF LOVE AND HATE (Six Feet / Sidecho). Oslo, comprised of songwriting trio MATTIA BORRANI (lead vocals, guitars), KERRY WAYNE JAMES (bass) and GABRIAL McNAIR (guitars, backing vocals), as well as Damon Ramirez (keys) and Charlie Walker (drums/ percussion) has enjoyed much success independent of any label support. Their emotive and engaging live shows and self-titled, self-produced debut release (2005) garnered significant buzz and coverage from RollingStone, Billboard, Music Edge, LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, which named Oslo one of the top 10 bands to download in the Fall of 2006.
Oslo's forthcoming sophomore release “The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate,” which they co-produced with Grammy Nominated engineer/mixer Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mickey P (Beck, Peaches, The Eels) and Sam Fogarino (Drummer, Interpol) is already receiving warm reception from radio, including Indie 103's Check One Two... and new song "Rhyme or Reason" was featured on the Season Finale of The Unit. The album also features guest appearances by Adrian Young, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Paz Lechantin and Ana Lechantin.
The critical acclaim of both their live shows and their debut release underscores not only the band’s onstage showmanship but the complexity and depth with which they compose music. Rich in texture, melody and fervor the Oslo sound conveys a layered listening experience that is as intricate as it is intelligent and evocative.
“The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate” is available digitally on September 25 and will hit stores November 6, 2007. 
Track List:
1. Slowdive
2. On My Mind
3. No Regrets
4. The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate
5. Things Fall Apart
6. Alive
7. Crowded Room
8. Mistakes
9. Morning In Fairfax
10. A Darker Shade of Gray
11. Rhyme or Reason
Oslo Confirmed in the following cities:
10/8/07 - The Bunkhouse, Las Vegas, NV
10/10/07 - The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA
10/12/07 - Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA
10/13/07 - XOXO Bar, Reno, NV
10/14/07 - Satyricon, Portland, OR
10/15/07 - El Corazon, Seattle, WA
10/20/07 - Trash, Williamsburg/Brooklyn, NY (CMJ)
Oslo's site
Oslo on MySpace
Oslo on YouTube
Oslo on Virb
Oslo at Filter
Intel Developer Forum--Medis Technologies
Geek out with me a sec. I have a confession to make. Other than simply relishing San Francisco, I was in the city last week to attend the Intel Developer Forum with Medis Technologies, who exhibited their 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack (a disposable "green" energy power charger for handheld devices--cell phones, MP3 players, Gameboys, PSPs, etc.), the prototype for the forthcoming next generation REFUELABLE Power Pack charger (featuring a patented solid fuel) and the program for their 20 watt system for laptops.
Tis' the height of the tech convention season (for example Intel Developer Forum, Salesforce.com, TechCrunch40--held at the Palace hotel where I was staying-- and a few others were all happening in SF last week).
It was a busy week, with a steady flow of curious attendees and press for whom we demonstrated the Power Pack (this is the first fuel cell to be sold to the consumer market),upcoming refuelable technology and discussed the company's endeavors overall. 
The 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack is currently available for purchase ONLINE with increased distribution by year's end and 2008.
San Francisco...Evening One
"He'll take you to the pier for $12." I slipped into the back of the sterling Lincoln and the adventure began. I braced myself on the well-worn seats, gray as the fog with deep lines in the leather like the face of a man who's lived through it all, as he takes turns that don't exist, weaving across lanes and cussing at the elderly Asian couple and the supposed lesbian on the bike.
"Do you see that there?" Not missing a beat, "that's Tosca.. It's where Nicholson, De Niro...," he rattled off Hollywood's elite new rat pack with a gravel voice and immense pride..., "and over there, see that? That's where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio got married. I slept with Marilyn before and AFTER the wedding... I introduced them you know, and a few days later she was begging me back 'baby please.' It's why my voice is the way it is; she wore me out...[beat]...anyway..." he drifted back to the sights and sounds of the city. "Lombard street is crooked so the horses wouldn't hurt themselves in the rain. Same guy designed the cable cars a few years later... Here's the pier ma'am, I'll drop you here, since it gets a little congested down there."
"Thank you. I only have a 20, can you give me 5 back?"
"I don't normally make change but I'll make an exception for you."
The entrance faces the water and it's a stunning setting. A fishing vessel is coming in
and the sun is setting through the still boats.
The air smells wonderful and I note the absense of the Sea Gull's cry.
I'm a bit out of place as a party of 1 in this environment of "Joe, Party of 4's." But I'm relishing the time to write and I wait by the water until my table is called. The red snapper is delicious and freshly caught today. Scoma's is one of the few restauraunts that maintains its own fleet. The tables around me discuss their vacations with one another and I eavesdrop on the couple from southwest Kansas who verbally paint a portrait of their home to the fascinated waitress; both viewing the other's existence as exotic. The empty chair across my table draws ample attention each time the waitstaff inquires about my satisfaction with the meal. I smile cordially and nod to the aging patrons who look upon me with a parental gaze before again burying my head in my iPhone to jot down notes for the blog I will write later. After a cappuccino and a note to Mom, I bid my ado and exchange places in the cab with the three young women heading into the restaurant.
This cabbie is Russian, born in China and raised in Brazil. He is animated and engaging. He tells me the weather is fine because he captured the sun for me. He zings one one-liner after another before unleashing an arsenal of bad jokes: "why did the Amish girl get thrown out of the family," anticipating my response. "I don't know, why," I say to humor him. "For her habit of having a men a night. Get it Mennonite!!!" He continues, "I hope that didn't offend you; I try to keep them clean, but..." his jokes continue and I interrupt him to ask how he ended up in such a beautiful city. By the end of the short car ride, I know his daughter is a body builder and he wants to die in Chicago "because you can still vote when you're dead there." Upon arrival to the hotel, I hand him off to the three businessmen heading out on the town and warn them that they are in for an animated taxi cross town. I enjoy a glass of Veuve Clicquot at the hotel bar before retreating to my room for the evening to prep for the early day ahead.
Believers Has a Question for You...
BELIEVERS has a question for you:
DO YOU BELIEVE IN DESTINY AND TRUE LOVE, AND IF YOU DO, DO YOU THINK SCIENCE HAS AN EXPLANATION FOR THAT BELIEF?
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Director Dan Myrick (The Blair Witch Project)'s new film BELIEVERS is due out October 16th from Warner Home Video
OSLO TOUR--Los Angeles Venue Change!!!
OSLO's LOS ANGELES GIG HAS BEEN MOVED NEXT DOOR TO THE KEY CLUB!!!!
Upcoming CA Shows
Aug 2 2007 8:00P
The Blue Lamp Sacramento, California
Aug 4 2007 9:00P
The Beauty Bar Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 6 2007 8:00P (doors 7:30)
THE KEY CLUB Los Angeles, California
Aug 7 2007 8:00P
The Prospector Long Beach, California
OSLO comprised of MATTIA BORRANI (lead vocals, guitars), KERRY WAYNE JAMES (bass), GABRIAL McNAIR (guitars, backing vocals), DAMON RAMIREZ (keys) and CHARLIE WALKER (drums) has enjoyed much success independent of any label support. Their emotive and engaging live shows and self-titled, self-produced debut release (2005) garnered significant buzz and coverage from RollingStone, Billboard, Music Edge, LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, which named Oslo one of the top 10 bands to download in the Fall of 2006.
Oslo's forthcoming sophomore release “The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate,” which they co-produced with Grammy Nominated engineer/mixer Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mickey P (Beck, Peaches, The Eels) and Sam Fogarino (Drummer, Interpol) is already receiving warm reception from radio, including Indie 103's Check One Two... and new song "Rhyme or Reason" was featured on the Season Finale of The Unit. The album also features guest appearances by Adrian Young, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Paz Lechantin and Ana Lechantin.
The critical acclaim of both their live shows and their debut release underscores not only the band’s onstage showmanship but the complexity and depth with which they compose music. Rich in texture, melody and fervor the Oslo sound conveys a layered listening experience that is as intricate as it is intelligent and evocative. “Oslo have the chops, tunes and aura to influence rather than be influenced. It’s time for a liberating leap into originality’s embrace,” says LA Weekly’s Paul Rogers.
“The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate” will hit stores October 9, 2007.