westcoastmusic (Free subscription) | 06/13/2008
New West Records released John Hiatt's new full length album "Same Old Man", his first album since 2005's critically acclaimed "Master of Disaster". "Same Old Man" was recorded at Highway 61 Recordings and produced by John Hiatt. Appearing on the...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 06/02/2008
INDIE ROOTS ROCK FAVES HIT ROAD WITH BRAND NEW ALBUM Old 97's Old 97's, one of the most acclaimed and beloved bands to spring from the '90s indie rock scene, released their seventh studio album, Blame It On Gravity, May 13th via New West Records. Forming 15 years ago, the band credits the new album's enthusiasm and spark to their return to its native Dallas to record for the first time since their...
Some Velvet Blog (Free subscription) | 05/31/2008
A couple months ago I got my first taste of Benji Hughes and the first thought I had was that I wanted some of what this cat was smoking. Signed to New West Records by the legendary Peter Jesperson (see The Replacements), Hughes is from North Carolina and will be releasing his debut 25-song disc called A Love Extreme on July 22nd. In anticipation of that release there's a new six song EP called A Little...
Muzzle of Bees (Free subscription) | 05/30/2008
Prepare yourself for Benji Hughes, whose upcoming A Little Extreme EP on New West Records has landed in heavy rotation here at MoB HQ. Channeling comparisons to Beck and an upbeat version of Eels make this the perfect artist to leave you with for the weekend and in preparation for the summer. Truth be told, [...]
Twangville (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
John Hiatt on Austin City Limits. JOHN HIATT, Same Old Man (New West)Official Site | MySpace | Preview Our favorite ‘Master of Disaster’ proves he’s still the ‘Same Old Man’ with his aptly titled new album. Rumor has it that Hiatt was intended to be the surprise artist at New West Records’ SXSW day party this [...]
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
Play MPE(R) adds three additional major independent labels to its roster, further cementing itself as the global standard for digital delivery. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destiny Media Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY) is pleased to announce the signing of new termed agreements. Robbins Entertainment, Rounder Records, and New West Records will utilize the...
Twangville (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
“World Spins Madly On” from previous album ‘Say I Am You’ THE WEEPIES, Hideaway (Nettwerk) Official Site | MySpace | Stream | Free Download* They make sweet, sweet music… and babies… or at least one baby. Both parthers in music and in life the duo of Deb Talan and Steve Tannen released another Weepies album [...]
Rock Sellout (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
Rhett Miller & Co. (Old 97s) will be releasing their first studio album since 2004’s Drag It Up on May 13 via New West Records. The album is titled Blame It On Gravity and according to their label finds the band “turning up the amps and returning to the satisfying crunch” of their early years. Here’s [...]
Pitchfork (Free subscription) | 03/28/2008
Ray Davies -- you know, from the Kinks-- has lined up a handful of North American tour dates in support of his second-ever solo LP, Working Man's Café , out now on V2 in the UK and New West Records in the U.S. And, not to sound like those Beatles jokers over in Forkcast, but that's big news. I mean, Ray Davies! You know, from the Kinks! Live and in person! He might even play "Waterloo Sunset" or something!...
Variety.com (Free subscription) | 03/26/2008
Music Reviews: Steve Earle has never been shy about speaking his mind but Tuesday night at Royce Hall he kept his comments to a minimum. "I've discovered that if I want someone to get elected, it's best for me to keep quiet about them," he explained, before launching into a mini-stemwinder about how immigration is turned into a political football every election season.
Confessions of a Music Addict (Free subscription) | 03/16/2008
Thursday was the day I was intent on from the get-go, because I so badly wanted to see the Old 97's , and I got to! They've got a new album coming out May 13th, and I simply cannot wait after picking up a free download of the single, "Dance With Me," at the New West Records party. Free tacos and beer were the perfect complement to the alt-country stylings of Tim Easton, Buddy Miller, and of course,...
Variety.com (Free subscription) | 03/14/2008
Music News: Record label's party includes Miller-Rivers duet -- The ever popular private New West Records party at Club de Ville, as Buddy Miller said on Thursday, "is always a highlight."
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 03/13/2008
Songwriter, guitarist and singer Patterson Hood thinks that's a lot for anyone to digest in a single sitting, and he's lobbying his label, New West Records, for a vinyl, two-disc release so the album has four distinct segments.
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends (Free subscription) | 03/05/2008
Like a spontaneous tango across the floorboards of some dusty Texas bar, this new tune from the Old 97s combines fuzzy electric twang with a definite latin flare. I don't know how to tango, but this song makes me feel like maybe I could figure it out -- if Rhett leads, I'll follow. The first new album in four years from the Old 97s is due May 13th on New West Records, and will be called Blame It On...
Buttermilk & Molasses (Free subscription) | 03/05/2008
One of my favorite bands of all-time (Thanks, Lisa and Angie!) is recreating their 15-year-old debut album, according to Paste Magazine. The Old 97’s will release their latest album Blame It On Gravity May 13 on New West Records. Band...
