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Jeff Buckley was once pitched to a Columbia Records A&R man as a "Heritage Artist" in the same vein as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. It is in their shadow that Carol Bui emerges as perhaps the most singular and distinct voice of the Washington, DC, music scene. On This Is How I Recover, Carol Bui fused lyrical guitar lines with poetic phrasing, prompting Washington City Paper and WAMU music critic Mark Jenkins to write "[Bui] combines the introspection of the solo troubadour with the aggression of the rock and roll leadsinger". This is music for people who listen to records. Taken from her forthcoming LP, "Quan Am" features production by Beauty Pill's Chad Clark (Dischord) and Aloha's T.J. Lipple (Polyvinyl), who also serve as Bui's supporting band on the release.

Carol Bui: http://www.carolbui.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/carolbui

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Smoke Ring Days lures the listener by weaving earnest songwriting, transcendent lyricism, nouveau blues, and Alt-Americana arrangements into the fabric of a new musical consciousness. Coloured by lush and haunting harmonies and soaring guitar work, Songs of Simple Dreams is a painstakingly-crafted patchwork of moving material, from the powerful protest music of "August Sun" and "Darkness on the Land" to the fragile folkiness of "Daydream Tomorrows" and the sweet sensuality of "Baby, Don't You Follow". With Songs of Simple Dreams, Smoke Ring Days creates aural commentary that spans the gamut from heartfelt emotional outpourings to well-placed political punches, as evidenced here by "Sleeping With Open Eyes".

Smoke Ring Days: http://www.smokeringdays.com

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Sweden's BURST plow headlong into eternity with Mercy Liberation from their sophomore album Origo. With flowing grace and force of conviction, Mercy Liberation's lush layers of sound crush and caress in equal measure. Fragile melodic vocals intertwine w/ explosive screams, and waves of guitar weave songs as expressive and elaborate as human emotion itself. Origo is BURST's masterwork of complex, commanding music and exudes class and the confidence of a band poised for greatness.

Relapse Records: http://www.relapse.com

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The infamous JUCIFER has returned with , from its long-awaited new full-length If Thine Enemy Hunger due in stores on September 5th. ...Hunger, the Athens, GA power -duo's first proper album in almost four years, serves up an unforgettable collection of the melodic, bombastic rock that is their calling card. The dreamy, seductive vocals of the gorgeous Amber Valentine melt into monolithic walls of guitar and pounding drums (courtesy of wildman Edgar Livengood) to form the most infectious heavy rock you will ever hear. With a sound as big as the hooks it's 15 tracks carry, If Thine Enemy Hunger is a total eargasm and vibrant return to form by one of the US's most unique rock bands.

Relapse Records: http://relapse.com

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Circa Survive is an experimental rock band consisting of former Saosin vocalist Anthony Green and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward, including guitarists Brendan Ekstrom and Colin Frangicetto. Compared to the sound of Green's former group, the music of Circa Survive taps a different musical influence for Green, who cites Paul Simon, dredg, and Bjork among later artists who have more influence on his vocal stylings in Circa Survive which are comparatively less aggressive, as well as his songwriting.

Equal Vision Records: http://www.equalvision.com/

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Based in Boston, MA, this sonically enhanced quintet pulsates with an explosive blend of soaring instrumentals, impassioned vocals and electronically infused arrangements. Their full throttle live show has been the driving force in winning over their ever-expanding fan base in the greater Northeastern area. As a full time touring band TREOS has shared stages with Midtown, Mae and Armor For Sleep amongst many other acts.

Equal Vision Records: http://www.equalvision.com/

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Formed around a strong Americana sound, The Heathens have both a classic and modern feel. The central Florida based quintet has been gaining listeners through their unique brand of dark country-rock. The band has played shows with groups like O'Death, Pernice Brothers and Hank Williams III. The debut album, Big White House, was recorded by Rob McGregor (producer of albums for Hot Water Music, Rumble Seat, AlkalineTrio) in Gainesville, FL and released on July 4th 2006 by Post*Records.

Post*Records: http://www.post-records.com

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Equal parts Carter Family and Ramones, the Rosemont Family Reunion are ever so proud to present their debut LP, Forever Ruth-- for sale at their web site listed below. A unique combination of folk, rock, jazz, and digital manipulation, the Rosemonts are appearing in a smattering of East Coast dates over the next few months. Kennedy Song/Stomp kics off the album-- two parts blues, one part glam, and the rest, voodoo. Check out the tunes, visit the site, come on out, jiggle those hips, and join the family!

Rosemont Family Reunion: http://www.rosemontfamilyreunion.com

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When Opsvik & Jennings released their debut cd Fløyel Files in October last year, The Wire had this to say: "Ambient without wandering, sweet but not sickly, quirky yet never wacky, this is a beautifully paced piece of work." Opsvik & Jennings is nearing completion of their second album; a fantastic experimental pop orchestra of sounds including vocal harmonies, mangled concertinas, layered arco basses, intricate lapsteel parts and much more. "Commuter Anthem" is a sneak preview from this upcoming cd. Come by the website for more info.

Official Site: http://www.opsvikandjennings.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/opsvikjennings

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Morphius Urban in conjunction with Club Kingz is proud to re-issue Rod Lee’s entire essential catalog, with the brand new installment: Vol. 2: Operation Not Done Yet. The new album displays Baltimore Club’s varied and unexpected roots such as Miami Booty Bass and Latin Rhythms, but still retaining the tell-tail traits of rare soul samples and energetic horns.  Included are three never before heard tracks. Due out late Fall 2006.

Morphius: http://morphius.com

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The Scourge of the Sea writes sweet golden pop music. Swiftly tilting songs surround ghostly melodies, jangly hooks recall the cover and comfort of darkness from the first time you saw the ocean, the first time you got lost and the first time you lost. Smart and literate songwriting coupled with dreamy, atmospheric arrangements don’t displace simple sing-a-longs over fractious electric guitars. Living in the heart of downtown Lexington, KY, The Scourge of the Sea features Andrew English, Justin Craig and Robby Cosenza (currently of the Apparitions and formerly of Pontius CoPilot – recently named one of Kentucky’s top 10 in Filter magazine alongside Will Oldham, My Morning Jacket, Slint and Loretta Lynn). Since forming in the winter of 2004, the band has continued to maintain an increasingly loyal and healthy following on their own, from rock clubs to art galleries, attics to festivals. The Scourge of the Sea has recently shared bills with Stars, Fruit Bats, Paleo, Langhorne Slim, Marbles, Rogue Wave and Clem Snide. The band’s releases include a vinyl demonstration single out on Paper Records and the upcoming full-length album, Make Me Armored, available July 2006 from independent mainstay.

Alias Records: http://www.aliasrecords.com/