New Year's Resolution: 2009 The Year Of The Disciplines
Second Motion Records is proud to announce the signing of Oslo, Norway's The Disciplines. It's pure rock and roll at it's best plain and simple. more info forthcoming about this release in the coming weeks, in the meantime check out this teaser trailer video clip for the song "Yours For The Taking" and one word of advice: TURN IT UP LOUD!
Swervedriver Remastered! Due out on Second Motion Records/Hi Speed Soul on Sept 20th 2009!
Following on from their recent reunion and a very successful US tour in 2008, after 10 years away Swervedriver are back! Their music is often described as a cross between British ethereal bands such as Ride, Lush and My Bloody Valentine, and Motor City rock and roll classics like The Stoogies and MC5
In 1990, Swervedriver were signed to the infamous Creation Records who in turn licensed the bands first two albums "Raise" and "Mezcal Head" to A&M Records. In these deluxe digi-packs both albums have been re-mastered for the 1st time and extended with 4 rare bonus tracks and additional liner notes by the band.
CHECK BACK HERE SOON OR SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST FOR SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE PREORDER INFORMATION!Vancouver, Canada's Odds to release "Cheerleader" on Jan 20th 2009!
Jan 20th also sees the return of Vancouver's the Odds with their first release in almost 10 years! "Cheerleader" is a return to form as singer Craig Northey "continues to prove himself a bottomless put of clever lyrics and sharp hooks. The quartert's bouncy power-pop sound in intact as is the quirky songwriting" a welcome return! Watch for news shortly about an Odds West Coast uS tour in Feb 2009
CHECK BACK HERE SOON OR SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST FOR EXCLUSIVE PREORDER INFORMATION!Gemma Hayes on Fearless Music TV
Gemma Hayes will be on Fearless Music TV in NYC this Saturday night, October 11, performing "In Over My Head". Fearless Music TV is on Saturday nights at 12:30am on Fox 5 in NYC. If you are not in the NYC area, check out the time and channel listing at the Fearless Music MySpace Blog. After the episode airs, you can vote for Gemma on the Fearless Music web site - the winner will be featured again on next week's episode!
Newbury Comics Preorder!
Newbury Comics out of Boston, MA is doing a limited edition preorder of Gemma's "Hollow Of Morning" for a limited time only! All orders will get an autographed booklet of "Hollow Of Morning" exclusively on Newbury Comics' website. This is limited to only 200 copies, can to order please click here: Newbury Comics Preorder!
But hurry! They only have a limited number of copies and will run out soon If you buy the record from Newbury, and still want the exclusive b-side "Won't You Stop Looking At Me" email us a copy of your receipt buying the CD from Newbury Comics and we will honor it by also sending you the exclusive b-side mp3! You can email us at: secondmotion@nc.rr.com
Gemma Hayes Hits The Road!
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After regaining our hearing, Gemma will continue onto NYC, with a show at the Mercury Lounge (Sept 22nd 7pm) and instore at Virgin Megastore-Union Square (Sept 23rd 7pm). The tour continues to Boston, Chicago and San Francisco. Gemma will also open for Joe Jackson on a few shows out West. More shows to come!
Tour Dates
| Date | Venue | City, State/Prov | Notes |
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| 09.21.2008 | All Tomorrow's Parties Festival | Monticello, NY | with My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai, Mercury Rev, Dinosaur Jr, Bob Mould and others.. |
| 09.22.2008 | Mercury Lounge | New York, NY | 7pm show time |
| 09.23.2008 | Virgin Union Square | New York, NY | instore at Virgin Union Square, NYC 7pm |
| 09.24.2008 | Great Scott's | Boston, MA | |
| 09.26.2008 | Supermarket | Toronto, ON (CANADA) | |
| 09.29.2008 | Schubas | Chicago, IL | |
| 10.15.2008 | Warfield Theatre | San Francisco, CA | With Joe Jackson |
| 10.17.2008 | The Grove | Anaheim, CA | With Joe Jackson |
| 10.18.2008 | Ovation | Las Vegas, NV | With Joe Jackson |
| 10.21.2008 | Boulder Theatre | Boulder, CO | With Joe Jackson |
Brian Vander Ark lives up to "Lofty" expectations
XM Radio's The Loft has added 5, yes 5! Tracks from Brian Vander Ark's new release "Brian Vander Ark" to regular rotation!
Tune into The Loft to hear the tracks: Evangeline, Little Man, I Went With The Road, You'll Be The Death Of Me and Fit To Be Tied.
Brian hits the road this fall
Tour Dates
| Date | Venue | City, State/Prov | Notes |
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| 09.25.2008 | Holiday Farm | Ada, MI | |
| 09.26.2008 | Magic Bag | Ferndale, MI | |
| 10.01.2008 | Living Room | New York, NY | 7:00pm |
| 10.02.2008 | World Cafe Upstairs | Philadelphia, PA | |
| 10.04.2008 | Ashland Coffee and Tea | Ashland, VA | |
| 10.05.2008 | Gravity Lounge | Charlottesville, VA | |
| 10.17.2008 | Downstairs Live | North Augusta, GA | |
| 10.18.2008 | Eddie's Attic | Decatur, GA | |
| 11.15.2008 | State Theatre of Bay City | Bay City, MI | |
| 11.18.2008 | Duffy's | Chicago, IL |
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Second Motion Records signs acclaimed singer-songwriter GEMMA HAYES!
On September 30th, Second Motion will release the third album by the Mercury Prize nominated artist Gemma Hayes 'THE HOLLOW OF MORNING'
Six years, two albums, the highs of critical accolades and the lows of doubt and exhaustion have all led this Dublin, Ireland native, Gemma Hayes to this her third album 'Hollow Of Morning' and with another roll of the dice, the ingénue of old days has grown and morphed into an experienced songwriter; and also a woman who has surveyed her career to date and decided to go her own way. Independent in every sense.
Co-produced by long time cohort and collaborator David Odlum, who worked with Gemma on her Mercury nominated debut, 'Night On My Side', 'Hollow of Morning' is a ten track filigree of melody and subtle harmonic rhythms. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album is the perfect hybrid of Odlum and Hayes with the sunlit sparkle of California. Guests include: Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) on guitar and Paul Noonan (Bell X1) on drums. "Hollow of Morning" also debuted at #12 in the Irish Charts first week of release.
Check back here for more details about the release of "Hollow of Morning" in the coming weeks including a special pre-order with unreleased tracks and exclusive material only available on Second Motion.
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