Return to flip book view
Round 58 Late Spring/Early Summer Solicitation
8 CD Releases featuring some great artists and bands spanning Rock, Fusion, Singer/Songwriter, Hip Hop, Jazz, Gospel, Alt Pop and a Children’s Lullaby release from Narada Michael Walden!
Independent Distribution Collective presents our 58th Solicitation just in time for late spring and early summer placement
(our third of this year). We are excited about many of these new releases and are very proud to have a handful of great
artists joining IDC. Please note we moved both our physical and warehouse locations in early August 2013. Check out
the overview of our new titles below, and feel free to visit our website anytime for more information on any of these artists
or releases. IDC proudly welcomes these 8 new titles:
Click on an image to jump to a page where you can hear music, view the retail one-sheet, "Like" the artist on Facebook, and link to their website...feel free to use the order button to place a quick and easy order directly to IDC!
Title Page
Billy Cobham - Tales From The Skeleton Coast
Ever since his breakthrough in the early 1970’s, as a founding member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and as a drummer/band leader whose recordings such as Spectrum, with a powerful, complex style of play exerted a strong influence on the course of jazz and jazz-fusion, Billy Cobham has remained a tireless musical explorer. Cobham’s newest recording “Tales From The Skeleton Coast” on his personal recording label, Creative Multimedia Concepts, provides credence to his ever-deepening exploration of his life experiences as reflected through his musical compositions.
Click to link to Billy Cobham's website
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Spencer Day - Daybreak
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Spencer Day returns to his musical roots with his fifth full-length album Daybreak, and his first independent album in seven years. His past two albums were released on the legendary Concord/Jazz label. With Daybreak, Spencer has created an album of signature interpretations of well-loved songs from the 1960’s along with five brand-new compositions written in homage of these classic American tunes. Spencer calls Daybreak his “top-down Chevy convertible on the Pacific Coast Highway” album, evoking the breezy feel of a sunny Southern California afternoon. Classics including Groovin, A World Without Love, and Never My Love have been re-imagined and interpreted in Spencer’s trademark honey baritone voice.
Title Page
Click to link to Spencer Day's website
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Narada Michael Walden - Love Lullabies for Kelly Vol. 1
Love Lullabies for Kelly was composed, arranged and recorded by Three Time Grammy winner, Emmy winning producer, songwriter and musician, Narada Michael Walden. Love Lullabies is a delight of the Heart that was inspired by the birth of Walden’s first child, Kelly Estelle Zuzu Walden, on November 22, 2013. These 19 soothing instrumentals border on classical with a touch of pop and R&B. These songs are like a fresh breeze on a warm summer day providing a pleasant calming musical atmosphere for both parent and child. Intelligent yet simple music, created by a master musician, perfect for newborns, toddlers, parents, grandparents, youngsters and oldsters alike.
Title Page
Click to link to Narada's website
's website
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Title Page
Burgundy Fats - Legend of 1900
Better known as Self Jupiter for his 2000 experimental hip-hop album 'Hard Hat Area', Ornette Glenn here launches his Burgundy Fats alter ego: a wise old don who takes the listener through eleven colourful stories set to vintage urban beats.There's melodic, guitar-led soul grooves on 'Times Are Strange,' lounge jazz on 'A Love Like This,' Shaft-style funk licks on 'Pretty Feet,' pretty much everything from the last century that ever got cued up on a pool hall jukebox. An authentic-sounding retrospective from the Freestyle Fellowship's most famous face, 'Legend of 1900' is guaranteed to put a swagger in everyone's step.
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Title Page
Mr. P Chill - Persistence
Veteran emcee Mr. P Chill returns with his new album, Persistence. The pending release of Persistence has Chill’s fan base from coast to coast buzzing as they have been waiting two years for a new record from him. The first single, The Good Life, has been receiving play on college and internet radio stations across the United States and has already become a fan favorite during his tour dates so far this year. Persistence features seventeen songs that bring the listener into Mr. P Chill’s inner circle of confidence while compelling them to look further into themselves. Persistence is not just a journey through the life of a microphone veteran with over 20 years experience, but a man who has seen a lot in the first 40 years of life.
Click to link to Mr. P Chill's website
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Title Page
Trigger Point - Giving Up The Ghost
Los Angeles based Trigger Point’s highly anticipated sophomore album “Giving up the Ghost” is available now. The new album was produced by Shaun Lopez (Crosses, Far, Deftones). Trigger Point released their debut LP “A Silent Protest”, produced by ex-Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader (Five Finger Death Punch), on Corporate Punishment. The album immediately became an underground favorite, as the band found great success at US Metal and Active Radio, garnering major national an international press. The group toured relentlessly for several years, co-headlining the first "Corporate Punishment Tour", with Allele and Shenoah, as well as national runs with 36 Crazyfists, Hatebreed, Motorhead, Meshuggah, Otep, Devil Driver, and more.
Click to link to Trigger Point's website
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Tirvarrus & God's Project - I'm Trying To Be
Alluring vocals, shredding lyrics and an optimistic melody are the meat and potatoes of Tirvarrus & God's Project introductory effort, titled "I'm Trying to Be". A spiritual, gospel album capable of leaving fans applauding, with their jaws on the floor; college students quivering and seniors feeling hip for a second or two, this album is as pure and heartfelt as it gets. Combine layers of instrumentation fronted by Tirvarrus trademark of worn in-your-face voice and sophisticated pop praise, these young men are able to combine the smarts of traditional with the boldness of contemporary while appealing to indie, christian, and mainstream fans alike. Tirvarrus & God's Project has shared the stage with Crystal Aikin, Dottie Peoples, Lee Williams, and other national touring artists.
Title Page
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Title Page
Barbara Kiss - From Me To You
Ambition is no bad thing in pop music. And Hungarian singer-songwriter sensation Barbara Kiss has it in spades. For Kiss, that ambition means becoming her small country’s first international pop star. With the recent release of her incredible debut album, she is well on the way to achieving her dream. And much, much more. The 12-track record, ‘From Me to You’, is one of the most accomplished, fresh and original albums you are ever likely to hear. Unlike many aspiring starlets, Kiss penned the majority of the songs on ‘From Me to You.’ It should be no surprise that she describes the album as “a piece of who I am”. Kiss’s Eastern European heritage shines through on a number of the tracks. It is the combination of catchy, modern pop riffs with the more melancholic laments of her homeland that makes Kiss’s debut album so new, so exciting.
Click to link to Barbara Kiss' website
Click arrow to open one-sheet in new tab
Catalog Round 57 One Sheets
Catalog Round 56 One Sheet
Click arrow to open one-sheets in new tab
Best Sellers
Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers - Twisted Tales CD CNC0001 IDC#0546
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have received no shortage of kudos since they first recorded together five years ago. Ray Manzarek’s signature keyboard sound was a cornerstone of The Doors - one of the most iconic rock bands of the 60’s. An inductee into the Rock &Roll Hall of Fame—he certainly needs no introduction. In the pantheon of music, The Doors’ music continues to be one of the most revered rock song catalogs of any band. Slide guitarist Roy Rogers has been lauded not only for his own recordings but for his long-time collaboration with harmonica master Norton Buffalo as well as his producing of blues icon John Lee Hooker and folk icon Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. He is well known for his unique style of slide guitar and has received 8 Grammy nominations for his work as artist and producer.
Rocker-T - The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Roots CD LPLP0001 IDC#0538
Over nine years in the making, with over a dozen guest artists and several different genres represented, Rocker-T will release his new full-length album “The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Roots” in 2013. The first preview of this album, a digital-only 5-song EP entitled “From Brooklyn to Oakland,” was released on December 18th, 2012, with plenty of media hype and an iTunes Front Page feature the week of its release. With the release of “The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Roots,” Rocker-T embarks upon the largest musical journey of his 21 years in the music industry. The album, which will be released on June 25th 2013, includes many Roots Reggae tracks that Rocker-T has become known for. “The Hurban Warrior of Peace: Part Roots” is mainly Conscious Roots Reggae with some world and EDM influences, and includes featured special guest artists Joan Baez, Gappy Ranks, Rankin’ Joe, Terry Ganzie, and many more.
Black Sheep - From the Black Pool of Genius CD BRR#001 IDC#0390
This highly anticipated album contains the lyrical mastery fans have come to expect aligned with a handpicked sonic attack of soulful rhythms and classic b-boy beats designed to introduce a new generation of fans to the Hip Hop genius internationally known as Black Sheep. The album also boasts of features including Q-Tip, Dave The Trugoy, Mike Gee, Rhyme Fest, Psycho Les, AZ, Jean Grae, and Rosie Perez.
First Light - Fallacy Fantasy CD CLFL001 IDC#0537
Rise and shine for First Light is on the horizon. Opio and Pep Love of the famed Hieroglyphics hip hop collective have joined forces to illuminate the day and expound upon the Hiero theme of random acts of musical collaboration. First Light gets its cue from the braggadocio and conceptual characteristics that were commonly expressed in the early nineties "Golden Era" of hip hop. But, at the same time, their way of displaying an affinity for and a loathing of the apathy and debauchery that permeates today's pop culture is poetically contradictory. Hence, the title of their debut album Fallacy Fantasy in stores April 9th 2013.
Narada Michael Walden - Thunder 2013 CD TAR- 001 IDC Cat #0552
Thunder 2013, Narada’s first Independent Rock & Blues influenced Solo Album, highlights 15 original songs and features Narada on drums and lead vocals. Throughout his storied career, Narada has written and produced hit songs for countless voices. Thunder 2013 departs from this formula and highlights Narada’s strong vocal sensibilities and shows the world that he too has his calling at the front of the stage! Thunder 2013 is strong new direction from Narada Michael Walden known for his R&B and Dance Hits including multi-platinum and Grammy winning tracks with Whitney, Mariah, Aretha, Santana and so many more...
Zion I - ShadowBoxing CD LUR#001 IDC#0506
Hip-Hop group Zion I continue to forge new ground musically on their latest LP Shadowboxing, a beat-heavy hiphop album decidedly grittier than past projects. Always pushing the literal—and figurative—needle forward, the duo, consisting of emcee Zumbi and producer Amp Live, have once again created something experimental and heartfelt. Shadowboxing features guests such as Bassnectar, Collie Buddz, Grouch and Eligh, and Goapele.
Jeremy Spencer - Bend in the Road CD PRLZ#101 IDC#0501
Jeremy Spencer, original member of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Propelz, released a limited edition, double vinyl album for International Record Store Day. Its package packs a “vintage vibe” by way of Jeremy’s handmade touch fusing his artistry as consummate slide guitarist, songwriter, singer, interpreter, and illustrator. His evocative watercolor graces the timeless, gatefold cover recalling enduring albums when records were the sum of their parts and made with consequence. Within is a correspondingly crafted collection of songs coming from the deepest core of his heart. It’s an intimate journey, but one that will connect profoundly and repeatedly with listeners.
Bill Ortiz - Highest Wish CD LAR#0008 IDC#0500
A longstanding member of the Santana band, Bill Ortiz is proud to present his new full-length release titled Highest Wish. A follow up to his “Winter in America” EP released earlier this year, this new album project features conscious emcees such as Casual, The Grouch, Zumbi (Zion I) and K-Maxx, as well as fellow Santana member (and 11 time Grammy® Award Winner) Tony Lindsey, and iconic poet vocalist Linda Tillery, featured on a spoken word performance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace Prize speech. “Carlos has always used music to inspire and bring people together,” explains Ortiz. “I try to follow in that tradition. I’ve been really inspired by some of the Bay Area hip-hop artists like Casual, Zumbi and the Grouch
Greg Kihn Band - Best of Beserkley ‘75- ‘84 CD RR 2012-01 IDC# 0487
Legendary 80’s rocker, Greg Kihn, is proud to announce the release of his new album, Greg Kihn Band: Best of Beserkley, 1974-1985, as both hardcopy CD and digital download. Best of Beserkley, 1974-1985’s 21-tracks features 19 Greg Kihn remastered original hits drawn from Greg’s eight-of-nine full-length Beserkley Records studio albums, including The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘em Like That), Jeopardy, Happy Man and Reunited, along with two tribute tracks to Bruce Springsteen (long considered one of Greg’s biggest musical influences), Rendezvous and For You.
Mickey Hart Band - Mysterium Tremendum CD TSP#0101 IDC#0478
On Mysterium Tremendum, The Mickey Hart Band consists of Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools, Grammy winning percussionist and longtime band mate Sikiru Adepoju, Tony Award winning vocalist Crystal Monee Hall, singer Tim Hockenberry, drummer Ian "Inx" Herman, guitarist Gawain Matthews, and keyboardist / producer, Ben Yonas. Mysterium Tremendum will be released by Hart's own 360° Productions. The album, recorded at Hart's Studio X in Sonoma County, CA, was co-produced by Hart and Ben Yonas. Special guests Steve Kimock, Reed Mathis appear on select tracks as well as long time collaborators, Zakir Hussain, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
Back Catalog
Click arrow to open full catalog spreadsheet in new tab
Independent Music Moving Forward
2001 Van Ness Ave #411 San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 292-7007