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The U.S. band WHITEHOUSE released in sept 1st their brand new single "Gonna Make It Up To You", through Black Mountain Records (USA).
Henderson, NV,
Gonna Make It Up To You is a modern and groovy pop rock-ballad. The songs catchy chorus is sung by José Amigo and Sandy Stewart.
The tracks lyrics are about fundamental conflicts in modern life, a continuance of human tales in the tradition of "Nobody To Blame", "The games that people play" or "I wonder where you are tonight" from the bands latest album GAMES.
Gonna Make It Up To You is produced by Randy Miller and José Amigo.
http://www.whitehouse-music.com
http://www.myspace.com/whitehousemusic
http://www.blackmountainproductions.net
For further information, contact Black Mountain Records (USA) at (702) 568-7108 or mailto: info@whitehouse-music.com
August 11th my debut CD ON MY OWN was released
for nationwide distribution by Tate Music Group.
Hey, everyone! I'm participating again in The Peoples Music Awards! This time I compete with my song "Theremin goes Pop!"
Last year i got to round 2 with my song "Theremin Dance". With your help maybe I can do better this year!..
If you feel like voting for me here's the link to my site there:
Pekkanini at The Peoples Music Awards
Here's how you do: register yourself and vote for 3 songs (including me, of course..)
Thanks
Alukard
"Everyday Life" is a downright danceable song about smoking all night and drinking all day to cope with stress. This tune from Alukard, a Miami rock and hip-hop quintet that describes itself as "Miami's worst-kept secret," will inspire involuntarily joy—even for those people in the funkiest of moods. To hear "Everyday Life," visit Myspace.com/305rock.
http://southflorida.metromix.com/music/photogallery/you-drink-theyll-sing/616873/content
Hip Hop? Hard Rock? In 20009? naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah…
Posted April 18th, 2009 in Events/Concerts, News. 1 Comment »
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Hip Hop? Hard Rock? In 20009? naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah…
Its was not a dream… Cynic (A-Ha Events) put together a vibin line up for Automatic Slims Hard Rock Thursday night. When you think about hip hop performances Slims isnt the first, second, or third venue that comes to mind, but artists held the room DOWN!
The night opened up with Alukard, a Miami band I always hear brought up when I’m in Dade. They’re that crew that people look at you all types of funny when you dont know who they are….and now I know why. Its hard to really put these bois set into words, but the thing that really burned its way into my Dutch Master and krypie graveyard of a memory was the Joe Perry and Steven Tyler-esque chemistry that eGrizzly and Level share.
The next act to take the floor was The Cornerstoners. This was also my first time seeing this group live and their set was as mellow as their name implys. Vocalist Lai-Si and emcee Michelangelo complement each other very well over the bands hip hop fusion vibe. I gotta go catch them again at a grimier joint cause all I wanted to do was spark the blunt I had in my pocket while they were on!
Other highlights include the gorgeous shot girl shaking her **** off all night slanging them pink shots of something…You gotta holla at Dirt Daniels if you wanna know whats in that bottle lol. There was also the inevitable party of 4 slender white girls celebrating a birthday (woooooo yeah Becka!) by doing their best impression of sexy on the bar….Thankfully a random Ms. Fat Booty, who when asked her name wished to only be refereed as Mizz Thickness, was drunk enough to take insult to this and hopped on the bar to perform the type of gyrations that only a shorty named Mizz Thickness could.
All in all the night was striaght as **** and I’m definatly going back…If not for the dope musicians and shot girls its gonna be the Scandnavian tourists erratic dance moves. Classic!
http://psykosouth.com/page/11/
AluKard show ar KevRo's Art Bar Mar 4th, 2009
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Alukard did an acoustic set at KevRo's Art Bar [http://www.kevroart.com/ in Delray Beach last night and let me tell you, it was off the hook. First off, the moment that Level, E. Grizzly and Candace Meyer walked through the door, the mood of the entire bar changed. They greeted almost every patron making everyone feel like family. The lot, Level especially, has the ability to make every person they speak to feel like a celebrity. They brought the mood up a notch, and only after every person had been affected by their presence in the establishment did they take to the stage. As Level tuned his guitar he heard the beat of a drum being beaten by Dustin, a Delray Beach local and regular at KevRo's. He immediately and without hesitation invited Dustin to the stage to play along, a huge smile on his face, Level made the kid feel like he didn't belong anywhere else but up on that stage with them.
The band was to be broadcast live on Delraydio.com [http://delraydio.com/, a local internet radio station. They started out with viewers waiting to watch the show from home, glad they didn't have to miss out on the event just because they couldn't actually get there. A rare treat for AluKard fans, I am sure.
I had never seen AluKard play an acoustic set. Though I have seen the entire band play more than once, and am quite familiar with their sound, I had no idea what to expect. The songs I knew I would hear, such as 44 Kaliber Love Letter, Everyday Life and Forever Never were all delivered as expected, but brought to life with an abundance of soul. You can tell Level is able to embrace each note more deeply, knowing he won't be drowned out by drums, rhythm guitar or bass. I felt like I was listening to songs I had fell in love with nearly a year ago all over again, and for the first time. It was truly an experience. Griz stepped up to the plate to throw us a new spin on a classic: "Sunday" which I had last heard him perform as emcee for The Cornerstoners. Let it stand as an infinite understatement that E. Grizzly has a sound that is properly juxtaposed alongside Level within AluKard.
Also with AluKard was special guest Candace Meyer, an upcoming Miami vocalist with a voice twice her size. At first glance, this thin beautiful girl appeared to hide behind herself, fading into the background with her laptop, sitting on the sidelines with her Chuck Taylors sticking out from beneath her frame, her ripped jeans complimented by her long sleeved white and black striped blouse. She took to the stage - and in one moment - captivated every ear. She made love to the microphone, proving that good things often do come in small packages. Her sound was her own, only faintly possible to define, perhaps a sound similar to that of a melodic pairing of Fiona Apple and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. It made me smile at first, what just moments ago seemed like such a shy girl, was now the voice of a strong woman. I was reminded of why they say never judge a book by it's cover, because if you try to determine the worth of this vocalist by her appearance, you will certainly feel the sting of humility once you hear her wail.
Having never heard any of the artists there to play for us, Dustin could have fooled even me. His beats were so on point that it was unnaturally natural. It just fit, and the music as a whole made more sense because of his presence. Dustin was indeed serendipitously supplanted amongst these performers, for his drumming brought a heartbeat to the act that was definitely an improvement upon perfection, if such a thing is possible.
A couple of times throughout the performance, all four artists took to the stage, each freestyling in their own way, songs that would never again be heard, for they were the child of improvisation by a quartet that will never again be assembled. It was an honor to be present, and I won't soon forget the experience.
AluKard was pleased to announce at the end of their set that thay had been given major corporate sponsorship by Jagermaister, and would be the opening act for Epitaph Records [http://www.epitaph.com/ band Pennywise and Pepper in May at Northern Florida Venues as part of the Jagermeister Music Tour. Congratulations was not only in order, but duly given in excess. Thank you again AluKard for coming up to Delray Beach to inject your sound into our little town. We eagerly await your next Palm Beach County appearance; we wouldn't miss it for the world.
http://www.examiner.com/x-10105-Miami-Music-Events-Examiner~y2009m5d6-AluKard-show-ar-KevRos-Art-Bar-Mar-4th-2009
MP3 of the Day: "Everyday Life" by Alukard, playing with the Ataris this Saturday at Sandbar, Kendall
By Arielle Castillo in Concert Preview, MP3 of the Day
Monday, May. 18 2009 @ 11:05AM
via myspace.com/305rock
The guys of the long-grinding Miami quintet Alukard hail from all over the city, but have made it their new mission to bring live rock back to the suburban expanses of Kendall, a couple years after staple venue Kaffe Krystal's demise. "They were known for bringing a lot of emo, screamo, punk rock, and indie bands, and they would pack up the house every Saturday. This was something going on that wasn't covered by everybody, but all the young kids knew about it," says Level, Alukard's singer/guitarist. "All these kids were able to just walk or skate to this place, instead of driving their cars for a million miles." So a few months ago, the guys scoped out a venue similarly situated -- Sandbar, near Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus.
Since then on Wednesdays, Alukard's been hosting a well-attended "closed mike" event. But their biggest booking to date will be Saturday's show by the decade-plus-running Indiana pop-punk band the Ataris. That band was set to end its current national tour after its Orlando date on May 22, but Alukard bassist Pupo convinced his longtime friend Kristopher Roe, the Ataris' guitarist and frontman, to hop south. "It's more of a favor, for-fun type thing for them," says Level, "but it's a nice little venue and Kendall's got a good demographic for the crowd the
Meanwhile, the guys of Alukard are working on their own full-length album of what they've dubbed "305 rock." "It's a Miami-based sound starting out there, what I would say is the perfect mixture of hip-hop and rock," says Level. "When you listen to hip-hop on the stereo, you'll hear more bass. So when our album is released this summer, you'll notice a lot of low-end frequencies, which was missing in rock music. We also incorporate it in the live show by turning up the bass and drums a lot more."
For a taste of that, here's a live recording of the band's song "Everyday Life," which, Level says, despite its catchy chorus is really a criticism of politicians.
MP3:Alukard - "Everyday Life (live)"
The Ataris, Alukard, Dyslexic Postcards, and the Swingers Chef Club. Saturday, May 23. The Sandbar, 10575 SW 9th Ct., Miami. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door for those over 21, $20 for those 18 to 21. Ages 18+ with ID. 786-355-8851; myspace.com/305rock
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/crossfade/2009/05/alukard_the_ataris_sandbar_miami_kendall_may_23/20304
This was an article in the Sun Sentinel newspaper that I never got to post as a blog. It was printed back in December in the Homegrown section. Good looking out on the interview Beth. The url is:
http://www.southflorida.com/music/sfl-homegrown.pg,0,546137.photogallery?coll=sfe-guide-4promos&index=28
E. Grizzly
MP3: E. Grizzly -- Change the World
When E. Grizzly takes over the mike, he doesn't rap about expensive jewelry and cars.
"Most people don't have all that," he said. "I'm basically a regular guy. I try to make music that speaks for the people."
A Philadelphia native of Puerto Rican descent, Grizzly has been spreading his hip-hop message for the common man to average Joes for 11 years.
Grizzly, whose real name is Erik Tirado, said he earned his nickname on the streets of his hometown. "It's an urban term up North," he said. "Get on your grizzly. It means working hard to make money."
After moving to Miami in 2003, Grizzly continued to stay busy by performing at clubs and signing with the Miami-based record label Puerto Roc Records.
His recently released CD, Hip Hop Is Dead, earned Grizzly the shout out rap artist of the year at the 16th annual Los Angeles Music Awards. The honors, presented by LAmusiconline.com, were handed out Nov. 9.
Grizzly said another CD with Puerto Roc Records, The Revolution Will Be Televised, is due out in March.
Grizzly is booked 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday at the Voices and Vibes open mike showcase at Troy's Package & Lounge, 2990 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-791-0120. Grizzly also frequently performs at the spoken word open mike nights on Wednesdays at Power Studios, 3701 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-576-1336. Visit egrizzly.com and myspace.com/erikgrizzly.
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Nov 30, 2006
Copyright © 2007, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
This is an interview I did with Aaris Schroeder from UBO magazine who is by the way one of the flyer cheif editor chicks I have ever seen. I was expecting Jonah Jamison from Spiderman. (you know I had to **** with you a little bit Aaris. lol) But check it out. The url is
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Friday, June 8, 2007
Feature: E. Grizzly; Album: "Hip-Hop is Dead!" The Mix Tape Vol. 1
Feature: E. Grizzly
Album: Hip-Hop is Dead! The Mix Tape Vol. 1
By Aaris A. Schroeder
Editor-In-Chief
April 16, 2007
Erik Grizzly, also known as E. Grizzly makes his conscious effort towards hip-hop in Miami, FL with his album, "Hip-Hop Is Dead," under Puerto Roc Records who heads one-half of the production team but originated his musical path in Philadelphia during '01.
"It started with my ex-girl from high school. I wrote her this love poem when I was 14 [years-old] and she went crazy. I think I lost my virginity because of that poem. So I just kept writing poems for her because she was such a giver afterwards and then all that made me start writing rhymes. It all started with a girl," elucidates E. Grizzly.
E. Grizzly started off murdering other emcees in his rhymes with the release of an album, produced in Philly entitled, "Anti-Matter," under A-Type Tactiks, an independent label that is involved with the "Hip-Hop Is Dead" movement. The album was released before he moved to FL. in '03.
"There's so much freaking garbage out there it's ridiculous. It's not all about money, cars, hoes, etc. I don't necessarily want to be rich off the music. That would be cool if it happened but that is not why I make music," explains E. Grizzly.
Performing all over FL, E. Grizzly still takes it up to New York and Philly a few times a year to perform where he originated.
Pushing the "Hip-Hop Is Dead," effort has lead 25-year-old E. Grizzly down a political and litigating process as himself and Puerto Roc Records begin a nasty lawsuit to trademark the term.
According to E. Grizzly, Def Jam never licensed the phrase, "hip-hop is dead" and since Jonathan, also known as "Dj Primo" Padilla, CEO/President of Puerto Roc Records had created flyers, stickers and t-shirts with the phrase on it to represent the last 20 years in hip-hop. In April '06, Padilla and E. Grizzly filed for a trademark application to have the rights to use the phrase exclusively for the artist's album title not to mention awards that had been given to the artist after the album had been released.
Soon after the album release, NAS came forward to explain that he was releasing his album entitled, "Hip-Hop Is Dead," Sept. '06.
Padilla and E. Grizzly "feel strange having a pending trademark litigation case against one of their favorite emcees that they grew up listening to but have faith everything will work out in the end," according to a press release from Puerto Roc Records.
"It's a bunch of music business bullshit because NAS is one of my favorite emcees but that is what it is," explains E. Grizzly.
E. Grizzly has performed pretty much the entire east coast. Selling over 5000 copies of his album in the last year, the effort has assisted this urban artist to win "Best Independent Artist" and nominated for "Best Breakthrough Record" for "Hip-Hop Is Dead," at the 16th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards in '06.
E. Grizzly will spit at hip-hop shows, small spoken word joints, gangsta-rap orientated venues and folk-music spots.
"I know if the poetry crowd likes one of my songs then it is a good song. They are the hardest crowd to please," says E. Grizzly.
"Revolution Will Be Televised," will drop fall '07 under Puerto Roc Records. The new album will feature different independent poets, folk singers, emcees and R&B singers.
To learn more about E. Grizzly, you can check out his website http://www.egrizzly.com or his MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/erikgrizzly and pick up an album at http://www.cdbaby.com/egrizzly.