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"Be Something" & "The Center" will be available worldwide on January 27, 2009. Below are links to where you can purchase these records.
You can purchase our music at the following stores:
Best Buy, FYE, Wherehouse Music, Strawberries, Borders, Tower Records, Coconuts, Hastings, Planet Music, Spec's, Cheapo, Electric Fetus and more. If they do not have it in stock, they should be able to order it for you.
You can order CD's online through a number of retailers, such as: Best Buy Target Amazon VH1
You can also purchase our music from these digital retailers: iTunes Amazon mp3 Rhapsody
as well as many other digital retailers worldwide!
Convention and stagnation are often used to describe the state of modern rock: These words are not used to describe Drift Effect. For the past three years, the band has been making music that touches back to the origins of all great music, whether it be jazz, blues, rockabilly or punk. Those origins are heart-felt honestly and rebellion.
The group is made up of five men, conscious of the state of affairs in a not so friendly age. They will stop at nothing to tell their stories: Stories that every person can relate to. With textured guitars, impassioned vocals, and a steady rhythm section they have accomplished and perfected a sound that, while undeniably influenced by a number of fantastic musicians, stands on its own. A sound that punches you in the face with pure aggression, then takes you for a ride filled with imagery and emotion; suddenly you are brought back to earth begging for more.
It didn't take long for people to take notice. On the strength of their self-titled EP, XM Satellite radio picked them as one of America's top 100 unsigned bands. And after less than a year of consistent gigging they were chosen to play Warped Tour in 2006 and have since built a rabid regional fan base that expands throughout the Midwest. The band released their first full-length album, Be Something in April of 2007. Magazines from four different countries recognized this album and over 250 U.S. radio stations began playing songs from Be Something. Radio Stations in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, and Australia also began spinning songs off of Be Something.
In March of 2008, the band showcased at the 2008 Red Gorilla music and arts conference in Austin, Texas. In April 2008, the band released a new acoustic album called the Center. With shades of Alice in Chains unplugged, the album is both intense and beautiful. The album's first single, "Dominie" was recently showcased a live performance on Kare 11 (NBC) in Minneapolis.
Through all of the success and attention the band has received, they remain focused on pushing themselves. There is no formula, just an intense drive to make music. The band will enter the studio to begin recording their fourth release in early 2009. Decoymusic.com can best sum up their philosophy and drive in a review done by MJ Austin:
"Yet, coupled with Drift Effect's proficiency at creating all-can-listen sounds that excel over their less-talented peers, probably their biggest selling point is the earnest nature of their lyrics…. Hopefully, this level of integrity will be long-lasting for career entirety, as it often disappears for other bands of their caliber. Will Drift Effect gradually de-evolve with each new album release? The trend report created by this band's genre says that it's inevitable. Still, just like everyone before them, they have the chance to prove us stuck-up connoisseurs wrong. Have faith.”
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"Drift Effect has a plan, a mission and a polished sound and it’s likely that they’ll see musical success." -St. Cloud Times
"While being formulaic is the way to get noticed these days, it’s nice to see a band just write from the soul." -Hardrock Haven
"Be Something is quite an impressive upstart release. So strong in fact that it’s a highly probable destiny that the majors quickly take notice." -DecoyMusic.com
"These guys have a very unique sound and really want their music to stand for something." -Ecromper.com
"This album shows signs of promise within the genre; and you gotta remember, this is an underground band just starting out. They’ll grow with experience, enjoy them now before the major labels get to them." -EvilNeedles.com
“What I like very good with Drift Effect is their natural sound, who sound very much live and absolutely not overproduced.” -Melodic Hard Rock Today
“The singer is fantastic and he sings with a ton of emotion and he really gets into the lyrics” -Metalcore Fanzine
“As an unsigned band, Drift Effect have put out a good record” -RIFTrock.com
“One of the best tracks, “No Rides,” has the perfect streaming sensation that will draw fans to a conclusion that Drift Effect has a legit chance to make an impact on the music industry… This is a very smooth and hypnotic CD that should reach out and touch a variety of people.” -Rockeyez.com
“…with intelligent lyrics and talented vocals with a range of guitar emotions, there is no way you won’t like this album if your fancy is alt rock." -Skyline Press.net
"...This is an intense album..." -Ryan Baker, CD Baby
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run:
Hey, how have you been? Just checkin in with you to see whats up! Did you check the new songs? If not, go listen, I really appreciate your input and opinion on them, let me know. I like to personally talk to all my supporters out there, get to know them and keep in touch! Thanks again. God Bless
Hey guys what's up?! Wanted to let you know we have a new song going up tomorrow! So if you get a chance, check it out and let us know what you think!!!
Well, if you're not busy Saturday June 20th, stop by The Fine Line and check out our show for "Far From Falling" 's ablum release! 18+ and Starts at 8. And we'll be starting our midwest tour next month and We hope you can make it to the shows in the area! Check the page for tour dates, the venues are still being confirmed but just continue checking back! And we've undergone some member changes and have officially changed our name to "Machine 22". There's a new myspace being made, which will consist of the same tunes, but we will be re-recording those tunes very soon! Keep in touch! Peace. -Devin of Machine 22
Hey!!! Just a reminder about our Triple CD release show tonight with Take Cover and Jamestown Story at the Garage!! you should come out its gonna be sick
Take Cover
Jamestown Story
Cities Never Sleep
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Represent!
Mathletes
All The Right Moves
Skies Alive
An Honest Lie
The Fight
Show Starts at 515
$10 Bucks
Come on and have some fun we could have a huge slumber party after!
Pat
Cities
We appreciate that you're doing your own thing and glad that you're our friend!
I wanted to share an insight that I had recently. Blood Root Mother really believe in the power of music. Genuine music transcends all limitations and boundaries, and happens when musicians and listeners are communicating with one another on the deepest level possible. In a society overcome by an obsession with flashy images and stale radio hits, we seek to do something that shakes the foundation of the status quo. Since the dawn of human civilization, music has been about sharing humanity and truly connecting with others. So stay connected with us, and join us on our journey.
Peace, Elliot
The artistic activity does not lie in art itself as such. It penetrates into a deeper world in which all art forms flow together, and in which the harmony of soul and cosmos in the nothing has its outcome in reality. -Bruce Lee
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