Equal Vision Records has announce the latest addition to their roster: Boston, MA’s Therefore I Am. The five-piece is set to record their debut full length later this year at Strangeways Recording studio in Providence, RI with producer and ex-Hot Rod Circuit drummer Michael Poorman (Piebald, Tsunami Bomb, Paulson) for a Spring 2009 release. Poorman also produced the band’s 2007 EP, Escape. 

Since Therefore I Am’s formation in 2004, they’ve self-released 3 EP’s and toured the U.S. many times over with the likes of Vanna, Endwell, The Dear Hunter, and The Receiving End Of Sirens. The band - Alex Correia (Vocals), Brian Marquis (Guitar/Vocals), Travis Alexander (Guitar), James Creighton (Bass), and Chris Fernandes (Drums) - plan to get back on the road once they are finished recording, tentatively in February ‘09.

About their decision to sign with Equal Vision, Marquis explains, “EVR’s past and current roster boasts bands that have fought the same battles that we face today being thrown between many different genres. Growing up with many of those bands and seeing their success, and more importantly their impact, in underground and popular music is what gives us the reassurance that we’re working with the right team.”

The band has prepared a video announcing the signing at AbsolutePunk and can be viewed here: http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=488541

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 IndieUprising #54: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (118)

Featured Band: Sky Eats Airplane. Interview with Lee Duck.

Music By: Portugal, The Man. Dear and the Headlights. Take the Crown. Emarosa. They Mean Us. Cineplexx. Oxford Collapse. Sky Eats Airplane. Death Vessel. Soldiers.

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Alaskan indie/alternative group Portugal. The Man will be releasing their third album, Censored Colors, on September 16th.

Today the band is launching pre-order packages through their official webstore, so you can secure a copy of Censored Colors before it hits stores.

Purchase any of the Censored Colors pre-order packages and get a free MP3 download of the entire album on September 1st (over two weeks before street date)!

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Equal Vision and Rise Records have teamed up to offer a split CD sampler showcasing six bands from each label. For the last few weeks, the sampler was only available at Warped Tour dates, but now they’re giving it away as a free download!

Tracklisting:

1. Chiodos - “I Didn’t Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard”

2. The Devil Wears Prada - “HTML Rulez D00d”

3. Damiera - “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands”

4. Dance Gavin Dance - “The Robot With Human Hair Pt. 3″

5. Sky Eats Airplane - “Long Walks on Short Bridges”

6. Emarosa - “Heads or Tails Real or Not”

7. The Color Fred - “Minnesota”

8. Take The Crown - “Ride Or Die”

9. Pierce The Veil - “Yeah Boy and Doll Face”

10. Breathe Carolina - “Gossip”

11. Cinematic Sunrise - “Pulling A Piano From A Pond”

12. Oceana - “The Tide”

Download 12-Song Sampler (70.8mb)

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July 30, 2008 - As the music industry continues to adapt to allow artists to be more involved in their careers - an act that was perhaps accelerated by Radiohead’s most recent release - and the band’s desire to cater more to their fans, Portugal. The Man and their label and publishing company, Approaching AIRBalloons, and Equal Vision Records have inked a unique agreement, it has been announced. The first release under this exceptional deal will be P.TM’s third full-length CD, Censored Colors, set for a September 16, 2008 release.

One of the factors that makes this partnership so unique is that the members of Portugal. The Man will share in the risk as well as in the rewards with Equal Vision, something that is easier for a Platinum act (like Radiohead) than a developing artist. Having self-financed the Censored Colors album, and while they had other label options, P.TM welcomed the idea of having an “open canvas” with Equal Vision, where they could work at their own pace and be intimately involved in all factors of their recording career.

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 IndieUprising #51: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (270)

Music By: Scream Hello. Sky Eats Airplane. Greeley Estates. Used For Glue. Quincy Mumford. Ace Enders. Unwed Sailor. The Wedding. Lydia. Progress In Color. Stepsonday. Baumer. Followed By Ghosts. One Small Step For Landmines.

Show Notes:

• Get Baumer’s FREE album HERE
• Upcoming Featured Bands: The Lives of Famous Men, Sky Eats Airplane, Rediscover, The Wedding, Deas Vail.  I’m really looking forward to interviewing these bands!

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The Indie Review

By Sean Duregger
July 22, 2008

Artist: Damiera
Album: Quiet Mouth Loud Hands
Label: Equal Vision
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After releasing their self produced and much praised debut M(US)IC on Equal Vision Records, Damiera was plagued with trying to stay afloat as a band.  After an extensive tour to support their debut, Damiera announced in April of 2007 that they were on haitus.  A phrase that spells out the impending doom of a band.

However, vocalist David Raymond couldn’t let the project die, and in June of 2007 it was announced that the band had re-formed around David.  Making up the new Damiera was guitarist Steve Downs, drummer Josh Sparks, and bassist Jayson Dezuzio (who had produced M(US)IC and worked with bands such as Coheed and Cambria and My Chemical Romance.  It was later announced that they would jump back into the studio to start work on the much anticipated follow up album, Quiet Mouth Loud Hands.

While there are some similarities to M(US)IC , Quiet Mouth Loud Hands is a different animal than the debut.  Of course this is expected due to a flood of new creativity that co-incides with an new line up like this.  The album mildly suffers with an identity crisis.  Think Experimental Rock meets Paula Abdul or Maroon 5.  I had a puzzled “Oh no, they didn’t . . .” look on my face a couple times during my first listen.  Although, once past the initial shock, I think the sprinkling of Pop elements add to the appeal of Quiet Mouth Loud Hands. 

Damiera have offered up a strong release with Quiet Mouth Loud Hands.  Was it a little over-hyped? Yes.  Did it hold up to expectations? Mostly.  I think with the member issues, Damiera is commended for putting out such a strong album.  There are a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out with Quiet Mouth Loud Hands  (David’s vocals are not on par with the vocals on M(US)IC and the aformentioned minor identity crisis) , but over all this is a respected release. 

While not perfect, Quiet Mouth Loud Hands is a great transitional album and I’m sure the next effort has the potential to be even stronger. 

Stand Out Tracks:

“Devices”

“The Flood”

“A Tree and it’s Fruit”

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SKY EATS AIRPLANE have posted the single track, “Numbers”, from their self-titled full length in stores TOMORROW (July 22nd). Physical copies of the CD come with a unique code with access to a members-only site. By purchasing the CD, you’ll get exclusive video messages from the band, behind the scenes footage from their recent video shoot, contests, and more!

Speaking of numbers… the band is giving out their phone number: 817-271-5626
Leave messages telling the band what you think about the new album, a show you attended, or whatever you want to say. The band will be updating their voice mail from the road and calling a few lucky fans back while they’re on tour.

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Today AbsolutePunk are premiering a new song, “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands” from Damiera’s upcoming album of the same title.

Stream “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands”.

The album Quiet Mouth Loud Hands will be available in stores and online Tuesday, June 24th, but you can pre-order now from the Equal Vision web store!
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 IndieUprising #44: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (497)

Music By: Sigur Ros. No Use For A Name. No Age. Empires. Jason Yudoff. Thebrotheregg. Gillmor. This Century. One Star Story. Destiny or Design. Damiera. Love&Reverie. U.S. Royalty. Ingrid Michaelson. A Moment’s Worth.

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