The Odditorium, The Dandy Warhols’ famed studio in their hometown of Portland, OR, is more than simply one band’s space. It’s also home to their friends, the touring and local bands looking for a place to play, to record. The band has always striven to build and promote a community for musicians, and in 2007, they took a very purposeful step in making this a definitive part of their ethos. The Dandys began inviting other bands to participate in a collective project, the artists coming in on their own time to record new ideas over tracks others had already laid down, together creating what becomes a nearly living musical entity.
Called Breathe Easy, the project calls on the talents of artists like the Raveonettes, the Black Angels, J Mascis, Saul Williams, Midnight Movies, and of course The Dandy Warhols, to bring their separate musical perceptions and abilities to finished product. Genre becomes loosely articulated; what unites the pieces is the emotion, the spontaneity that comes from collaboration and inspiration. It’s music that conveys both the individual contribution and the integrity of the whole.
Beginning October 21, 2008, a series of 12 tracks will be sold digitally at specified Breathe Easy sites and embedded stores, and 100% of profits will go to the Three Rivers Land Conservancy.
The Three Rivers Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization that works to conserve and preserve land by the Clackamas, Tualatin, and lower Willamette Rivers against urbanization. The Dandy Warhols and the Three Rivers Land Conservancy believe that conserving land and protecting against errant urbanization creates stronger healthier communities now and for future generations.
Through consumer purchases, and corporate contributions the initial goal is to save 10,000 acres of Oregon's natural habitat.
Hey, our friends at onrye are still looking for music to use for their web 'series' and films that they do. If you're interested send them an mp3(s) of songs that you will let them use to onryecontact@gmail.com. This is the trailer for the short they did with Jay Vay Productions and features songs from bands they found here. Enjoy!
If you haven't done so yet, be sure to download EXPLODING IN SOUND presents...BANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW 2009!!! This FREE compilation features some of the best and brightest bands that you really don't want to miss!! With an impressive selection of styles and sounds, the first official Exploding in Sound compilation has something for all rock fans, and has been receiving rave reviews!
The success of this release determines the chances of more FREE compilations to come in the future, so if you already have it and love it, please spread the word and pass the link to any and everyone you know!!
Bands You Need to Know 2009 features incredible songs from: Magnet School, Abigail Warchild, Fears, Satellite Tragedy, Kid:Nap:Kin, Gravehaven, Lamb Handler, Kung-Fu Grip, Here Holy Spain, Exeter, True Widow, Waterbodies, (Damn) This Desert Air, Marquis of Vaudeville, Hazard Adams, Audiovox, Sputnik Monroe, Violent Soho, and The Boom Boom Box
DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www. explodinginsound. com/2009/02/bands-you-need-to-know-2009-compilation. html
Enjoy, and please feel free to PASS AROUND EVERYWHERE!! Your comments and thoughts on the compilation would be greatly appreciated as well!
Season’s greetings, friends! Did we tell you about our free Xmas record yet? Download it by clicking on the pic below:
“Following marathon eggnog sessions and several aggressive battles with a Yule log, THE PRIESTESS AND THE FOOL present RIDE ON, SANTA, the free downloadable EP of Christmas cheer for all to enjoy!!”
That’s our song at the end! If you would be interested in them using one of yours Email them at onryecontact@gmail.com. Tell ‘em we sent ya! They are looking for music for the series and other things they do.
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