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New Releases


The followup to chapter seven's 2003 self-titled debut is finally available for purchase!  Intrathoracic features nine new songs, and can be heard by clicking here or visiting the band's website!  Also, look for new show dates, and the video for their single "When the Tape Runs Out!"


Brick Briscoe has released a brand spanking new solo effort Losing Weight (But Still
Heavy)
and he's offering it as a download for only $3!  The new release is both "edgy and intimate" and "gives you
the feeling of sitting through a really good film."  Check it out on Brick's website!


Krownow is set to release what they are calling "their heaviest album yet" this December!  Entitled Forever Altered, this 7 song, limited edition EP is expected to sell out quick! Be sure to go to the band's website  and find out how to get your copy!


Rustcycle has released a new CD named Daisho, and MWB is going to be one of the first places where you'll be able to get info about it!  Stay tuned for our review; also, go to the band's website  for the latest!


Mark Schuster has a brand new CD available entitled Monster Me!  It is an instrumental album featuring 10 scorching Hard Rock/Metal tunes!  If you want a copy, click here to sample tracks and purchase it!


Mindscape has a new CD that will be coming out in January!  There are tracks available now on their website from the album, slated to be titled Mask of Anger!  Give it a listen, and get a copy as soon as you can!


In February, Complex Zero is set to release their latest album, Everyone Has an Hourglass... Stay tuned to MWB for details regarding the impending release!


Cleveland's Rare Blend will officially celebrate the release of their new CD Stops Along The Way with a show at the Winchester Tavern and Music Hall, in Lakewood OH on 2/11/06!  For details, including show price, time, andng acts, go to the band's website!


Apparently Nothing has done it again!  Their latest CD Sprawl is now available for only $5 by clicking here!  Get your copy today!


Moaning Lisa's EP ANACHRONIMATIC will be available at performances and in stores Feb. 14th!  The EP features five killer new songs that have been features in ML's live set for awhile, but now you can have them for your very own!  Go to Get Ready Records or the band's website for more info!


Jacob's Well has a new release available entitled Who is This...?  Head over to the band's website as soon as possible to see what this great Christian band has been up to!


Stranger Lazy has a new CD available!  Entitled The Cox Sintrific, it is more great music from one of Indy's finest!  Be sure to check it out!


Cult Theory has announced that their debut CD is now available!  The self-titled disc is available at both Joe's Records locations in Evansville, IN, and online at the band's website!  Congratulations, guys!  Much luck with the new release!


The Vandalays and Slip Records have released their new 5 song EP Happy After Ever!  The disc is a follow-up to the band's 2004 concept album, (re)begin, which garnered favorable national reviews and radio airplay.  Similar in its design, the new EP is described as a "fairy tale versus real life" theme - told with a "power-pop" spin!  Check the band's website for purchasing options!

Featured MWB Reviews!



Ordinarily, our home page features are selected by choosing an artist or group of artists that have a new CD or big event coming up. In this way, we've been able to highlight some great artists and make you aware of awesome events! However, this month, I felt the need to raise awareness for two key features here at MWB! The first is MWB Radio - our great internet station where you can hear the best Indie music in the Midwest! More will be coming to highlight the radio in the next few weeks, so stay tuned! The second feature I want to draw attention to are the CD reviews that we do! Below, you will find information about CDs/artists that have been reviewed in the past month or so. In fact, the last 25 reviews! As more are completed, they will be added as well, so that the 25 most current will stay on the page for the rest of the month! If the feature is a hit, I will definitely consider leaving the featured reviews up a little longer!

Enjoy the reviews! Additionally, take some time to listen, and do all that you can to support Independent music! If you have comments or suggestions, drop me a line, and I'll do my best to consider your ideas and suggestions!


LISTEN

Mark Moss - Solo Acoustic Artist
Cedar Rapids, IA


"One Last Day of Denial"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING:

(read full review)



LISTEN

Munkey Juice
Minneapolis, MN


"Fatty Arbuckle's Coke Bottle"
Choose To Lose Music 2006)

OVERALL RATING:

(read full review)



LISTEN

Arminta & Blaq Lily
Indianapolis, IN


"Forged In The Fire"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING:

(read full review)



LISTEN

Jim The Mule
Davenport, IA


"Jim The Mule"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Eric Mantel
Chicago, IL


"The Unstruck Melody"
(Holistic Music Entertainment 05)

OVERALL RATING: 10

(read full review)



LISTEN

Kenny James
(The Witching Hour)

Seattle, WA


"After The Haunting Silence"
(CTM Entertainment 2006)

OVERALL RATING: 10

(read full review)



LISTEN

National Fire Theory
Kansas City, MO


"Blackout Days"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Fabien DeGryse
Braine l'Alleud, Brabant, Belgium


"Jazz"
(Self Released 2000)

OVERALL RATING: 10

(read full review)



LISTEN

Emerson Rose
Indianapolis, IN


"Rockers"
(Self Released 2006)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Blowtop
Harper Woods, MI


"Blowtop"
(Self Released 1999)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Terminus Victor
Champaign, IL


"Under Survellance"
(Innocent Words Records 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Art of Chaos
Newport Beach, CA


"Lucid"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Apparently Nothing
Madison, WI


"Sprawl"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

The Psycho Nubs
Richmond, IN


"The First Human Beings
To Die on the Moon"

(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Aaron Acosta
Santa Fe, NM


"Wave"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Dreams & Train Smoke
Edgerton, WI


"Dreams & Train Smoke"
(Breezeway Studios 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 8.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Hairline Fracture
Iowa City, IA


"On To You"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Drift Effect
St. Paul, MN


"Drift Effect EP"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 8.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Kill Bosby
Omaha, NE


"Kill Bosby"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Moira Nelson
Toronto, ON, Canada


"Time Calls My Name
After The Fall"

(WillowMyst Music 1995/2001)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Public Property
Iowa City, IA


"What's Going Down"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 10

(read full review)



LISTEN

Mayaflyer
Minneapolis, MN


"All The Stars"
(Self Released 2004)

OVERALL RATING: 9

(read full review)



LISTEN

Kourosh Dini
Chicago, IL


"Ontogeny"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

DeadDriveFast
St. Louis, MO


"Solstice of the Soul EP"
(Self Released 2005)

OVERALL RATING: 8.5

(read full review)



LISTEN

Achim
Soleuvre, Luxembourg


"Achimsongs"
(Self Released)

OVERALL RATING: 9.5

(read full review)


In The News


DriverSTL seeks Booking/Mgmt
DriverSTL is currently seeking representation for management and booking. They have just wrapped up recording of their debut E.P. To listen to sample tracks, go to the band's MySpace page!

Interested parties can contact Jon at 314.398.8155 or email C.J. at
cjrstar73


Envy Changes Name, Debuts Video!
Envy is back from NYC, and because of name conflicts, they've made the decision to change the band name to "All Envy Aside".  The new name will help to set them apart when their brand new Music Video debuts on MTVU and MTVu.com on January 23rd!  The video shoot went great, and the band is hoping that the exposure on 700 US campuses will help them to get plays on MTV, VH1 and many other outlets!  Be sure to check the band out, and request their new video!


New Video From Escape From Earth
Escape From Earth has released the music video for their song "Without"!  To see it, click here!  Be sure to let the band know what you think!


Vandalays Song featured on National Television!
The Vandalays were excited to learn their song "Graduation Day" was recently featured on the nationally televised, "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams"!  The song can be found on the CD "Mr. Deelish", recorded by an earlier incarnation  of The Vandalays, known as The Quick.  Congratulations, guys!


AJ Rosales Track on ShutEye Comp!
A.J. Rosales recently announced that he will have a single included on the Buzzlighter #13 compilation from Atlanta's ShutEye Records!  The comp, which has previously included artists like Norah Jones and Jay Farrar, will be distributed to  radio stations in the college market, so AJ is naturally pleased!  Be looking for copies, which will be available in Late Spring!


Check out Mindsight's PodCast!
Podcasting is all the rage right now, and Mindsight is proud to reveal their very own for your listening pleasure!  Check it out by clicking here!


Vote for DriverSTL!
Please vote for DriverStl's song "Highway 61" at www.getmeloaded.tv!  The band with the most votes gets a chance to perform on Fuse TV!  Voting ends on April 10th, so vote as many times as you can!


Strikken Seeks New Singer
Do you have what it takes?  Strikken is seeking a singer in the style of Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Metallica, Slipknot, and Ill Nino. They want a powerhouse who can  sing, scream, growl, be in pitch and on key at all times. No exceptions! Harmony and melody
are extremely necessary, and the singer must be willing to work with the band!

If interested, drop the band an
email, or see details here!


Banastre Tarleton Inks Deal!
Banastre Tarleton has signed a deal with Chromium Records in Great Britain!  The Liverpool-based company has agreed to release two of Banastre's singles worldwide, along with the issue of a 3-song EP to selected members of the Music Industry!  Congratulations, Banastre! 


Get Tickets for the CWB Booze Crooze!
The Cool Waters Band have announced  the 2nd Annual Chain O Lakes Booze Crooze!  Details are still in the works for the July 15th event, but if you are interested, drop the guys an email and let them know!  TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA MAIL ORDER ONLY!


Big Backyard Selected by Tune Tank!
New MWB band Big Backyard has been selected for a national compilation CD by Tune Tank!  Their single "Feel It" will be distributed nationwide, as well as being sent to SXSW this month in Austin!  The guys are very excited to be featured/selected by this leader on the Indie Scene!  Congratulations, Guys!


DriverSTL seeks Drummer!
DriverStl is seeking a professional drummer with pro gear and a pro attitude, for local regional, and national shows (touring experience is a plus)! They have paying gigs booked through summer, with a tour pending!  Must have extensive recording experience as well, and be a fast learner. NO BEGINNERS!

If interested, please email at the band's
Myspace site, call Jon at 314.398.8155, or email through the band's website!


Complex Zero's Latest Available in Stores Now!
The day has finally arrived!  Complex Zero's much anticipated debut release Everyone Has an Hourglass... is in stores and ready to rock your face off!  Get it at Best Buy, Amazon, Sam Goody's, Circuit City, or just about any other music retailer!  Also, be looking for a review from MWB!


Rustie Blue Releases New Single!
Rustie Blue has released a new single from Chip Chip entitled "Oh Baby"! The song, written by Richard Fagan and Buffy Lawson, is one that had the Honky-Tonkin' Diva tongue-tied the first time she tried to record it!

For more info/music, including pictures of Rustie backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, be sure to go to Rustie's
website!

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music conferences and showcases, comp opportunities and MORE!

Special Events
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is playing next and what events are in your area!





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