NEW MARK MALLMAN/CRAIG FINN TRACK ON PITCHFORK!

Head over to PITCHFORK and check out the brand new MARK MALLMAN track "YOU'RE NEVER ALONE IN NEW YORK" featuring Craig Finn of the Hold Steady. The song is from Mark's upcoming hot new album 'INVINCIBLE CRIMINAL'. Finn, a longtime friend of Mark's who also released Mark’s ‘Besides the B-sides’ on his Crisp Songs label in 2004, lends his voice to The Mallman's new "electro-tinged piano rocker". Mark Mallman, who is also frontman for Ruby Isle and holds the World Record for Longest Song with his Marathon2 performance (52+ hours!), will release 'Invincible Criminal' this August on BADMAN RECORDING Co.

JOSH MEASE @ MERCURY LOUNGE TONIGHT !

The wonderfully talented JOSH MEASE will be at Mercury Lounge tonight! Get thee to the show where you will be hearing Josh previewing the awesome songs on his upcoming full length release 'WILDERNESS' which will be out on Frog Stand Records this summer!!!

MARK MALLMAN TEAMS UP WITH CRAIG FINN (HOLD STEADY) AND SHANNON FRID (CLOUD CULT) FOR NEW ALBUM

Written in the haunted basement of a converted church and inspired by a ghostly apparition of Elvis, ‘INVINCIBLE CRIMINAL’ is the newest full length from musical genius MARK MALLMAN. Available early this August on BADMAN RECORDING CO (My Morning Jacket, Starf*cker), it will feature longtime friend and HOLD STEADY singer CRAIG FINN contributing vocals on "You're Never Alone in New York”, and CLOUD CULT violinist SHANNON FRID duets on "In These Times of Harsh Economy", a chilling ballad about John Dillenger's Lady in Red, Anna Sage.

"In the past three years, I've tasted death one too many times to let a minute slip through my fingers anymore. Don't be confused, the Invincible Criminal isn't me, it's time,” he says.

Mark Mallman is known as many things: The Fastest Piano in the Midwest, Ruby Isle front man, an insanely gifted performer who has toured the USA a staggering 23 times, the notable Mr Serious, and as the World Record holder for Longest Song Performed (Marathon 2 at 52 hrs!). First and foremost, Mark is an amazing songwriter who pens lyrics like an existentialist writer and as a must-see performer, he plays the piano with the type of ferocity that others take to playing an electric guitar leaving live audiences in awe at every single one of his shows. Mark's on tour this summer showcasing new songs, tour dates surrounding the August release tba.

6/13- Minneapolis, MN @ Bryant Lake Bowl
6/19- Ames, IA @ Toast Bar
6/24- Brooklyn, NY @ Union Hall
6/26- Chicago, IL @ The Metro
6/27 - De Pere, WI @ Baba Louie's
7/9 - Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
7/15- Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
7/24- Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive - Denver Post Underground Music Showcase
7/25- Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive - Denver Post Underground Music Showcase
7/25 - Ft Collins, CO @ Road 34

Tracklisting:

1 Eternal Moonshine
2 You're Never Alone in New York (featuring Craig Finn)
3 Before the Music's Over
4 White Leather Days
5 Dont Spill The Bottle
6 Mercy Calls
7 Light the Dynamite and Run
8 Can't Count to One
9 Put Your Collar Up
10 In These Times of Harsh Economy (featuring Shannon Frid)
11 If We Only Kept Getting Young
12 Invincible Criminal

RIGHT ON PR MAY NEWS !

FROG STAND RECORDS announce the release of the debut album from NY artist JOSH MEASE. Largely recorded in the closet of his Brooklyn apartment, 'Wilderness' is intimate and imaginative and a wonderfully perfect fit for the NY label which also boasts releases by Clare and the Reasons and Musee Mecanique. Catch Josh on tour this spring where he will be showcasing songs from the upcoming LP!

JOSH MEASE ON TOUR
5/01- Hamden, CT @ The Space
5/14- New York, NY @ The Mercury Lounge
5/26- Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Cafe
5/27- Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire
5/28- Washington, DC @ The Velvet Lounge
5/30 - Chapel Hill, NC @ The Cave

Genre defying Canadian four piece BRASSTRONAUT recently returned home after months out recording and playing their first ever US shows, and "while they were away something funny happened... they got big, they got press, and they got fans." Last Friday Brasstronaut played to a 400+ SOLD OUT Biltmore Cabaret! CBC Radio3 was there alongside a veritable who's who of Vancouver bands and had THIS AMAZING WRITE UP on the show. Watch this space for more US shows to be announced! In the meantime, check out MAGNET MAG for a FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD of the gorgeous single "Requiem For A Scene".

Soon after debuting their incredible video for "Lessons Learned", MATT & KIM were seen just nearly everywhere wearing nearly nothing while walking through "Times Bare". Everywhere from NY Post to Regis and Kelly couldn't resist featuring Matt & KIm! These days the Brooklyn pair can be found fully clothed and on stages in Australia, NZ and SA, with more US shows coming up all summer long in continued support of the amazing 'Grand' available now on FADER Label!
5/20 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
6/18 - Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
6/20 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
7/2 - Charlotte, NC @ The Forum
7/3 - Atlanta, GA @ Park Tavern
7/4 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
7/9 - New York, NY @ Pier 54
7/10 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs
7/11 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/18 - Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork
8/28 - San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Festival

EUGENE MIRMAN may be winding down the sold out North American tour with his fellow Flight of the Conchords friends, but that doesn't mean he is taking time to hang out and watch Springtime arrive in Brooklyn. Oh no. Eugene is back on the road this month with the delightful Cabinet of Wonders with John Wesley Harding and he has also recently announced the 2nd Annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in NY this September! Also, visit Eugene's store where he has Baby Eugene Commemorative Plates. Getsome! And while you are there, pick up the hilarious 'Will to Whatevs'. You're welcome!

EUGENE MIRMAN ON TOUR
5/5 - Dallas, TX @ Nokia Theater w/ Flight of the Conchords
5/6 - Houston, TX @ Jones Hall w/ Flight of the Conchords
5/7 - Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall w Flight of the Conchords
5/8 - Somerville, MA @ AltCom, 10pm
5/20 - Brooklyn, NY @ PS 107 -Benefit
5/21 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live, Cabinet of Wonders,
5/22 - Pittsburgh, PA @ New Hazlett Theater, Cabinet of Wonders
5/23 - Arlington, VA @ The Iota, Cabinet of Wonders
July 31-Aug 2 - All Points West Festival @ Liberty State Park
Sept 17-20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Bell House, Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival

The amazing LIZZ WINSTEAD recently returned to her home state of Minnesota where she performed two nights of her personal report on Obama's First 100 Days. While in the Twin Cities, The Onion caught up with her -Watch HERE. Recently Lizz also sat in for Ed Schultz on The Ed Schultz Show and will be returning as a guest every Friday so be sure to watch! You'll have a laugh and also be smarter for it.

In case you missed it, KUMAIL NANJIANI was on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! last week. Check it out HERE!

OLIVIA WINGATE ARTISTS welcomes RORY SCOVEL to their roster of outstanding talent. Mixing his spontaneous creativity and absurd view of the world, Rory Scovel has been a favorite in the festival circuit performing at Bumbershoot, Sasquatch, Vancouver Comedy Festival, Seattle Comedy Competition, Del Close Improv Marathon, and Chicago Improv Festival. In addition he’s opened for some of the nations biggest headliners including Louis CK. Watch his hilarious "Living with a Bear" spots for NatGeo here with tips on How To Keep A Bear from Messing up your Music Playlist!