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Round 53 Late Summer Solicitation
6 CD Releases featuring some great artists and bands spanning Rock/Fusion, Roots and Dancehall Reggae, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Americana
and Narada Michael Walden’s new album!
Independent Distribution Collective presents our 53rd Solicitation just in time for third quarter placement (our fifth 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 as of early August. 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 6 new titles:
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Narada Michael Walden - Thunder 2013
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...
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Narada Michael Walden - Rising Sun
On the new EP Rising Sun, Grammy and Emmy Winning Producer, Songwriter and World Class Drummer, Narada Michael Walden revisits four of his early fusion hits with his powerful new band made up of some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians - Frank Martin (Keyboards), Angeline Saris (Bass), Matthew Charles Heulitt (Guitar), and Nikita Germaine (Vocals). The band brings powerful new energy to these songs, including “Cosmic Strut” which Narada wrote and first recorded with the acclaimed Mahavishnu Orchestra and “Sofie” which he originally wrote and produced for Jeff Beck’s “Wired” album.
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Indubious - Wake The Lion
Rising up from the fertile soil of Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley where they have quickly emerged as the most popular band in the region, come the Intergalactic Musical Revolutionaries known as Indubious. The Power Trio comes pumping a positive message, wielding impressive instrumental skill and an electrifying stage presence in support of their groundbreaking new 11- song album “Wake The Lion” produced by renown electronic – dub musician GAUDI. The album is set for release nationally on September 24th, and features a progressive genre bending sound they have dubbed “RootsTronica”—an eclectic mix of Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Progressive Rock and Electronica, supported by lush harmonies and visionary lyrical messages.
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Death Valley High - Positive Euth
Death Valley High kicks off another rebirth with 2013's POSITIVE EUTH. The band came together in 2010 and introduced the world to their deadly undead rock with their debut album. They hit the road for two national tours and dropped 2011's acclaimed Doom, In Full Bloom. They scored an Independent Music Award in the category of "Best Rock Song" for "Multiply". In 2012 Band members Reyka Osburn, Adam Bannister, Chris Sanders, and Huffy Hafera, retreated to Fantasy Studios to begin work on POSITIVE EUTH.
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Kill The Precedent - Dialogues With The Dead
Sacramento septet Kill The Precedent deliver a whole new breed of chaos on their first full-length album for Minus HEAD Records, Dialogues with the Dead. These seven men have made quite the name for themselves with their "zombie beach party" and "cops and robbers" themed live shows. Musically, they forge a metallic assault and hardcore energy to a staggering industrial backbone. Get ready for the revolution. Get ready for Kill The Precedent.
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Misner & Smith - Seven Hour Storm
Misner & Smith’s music is a search for meaning. The songs yearn for connection, ache for understanding, relish in mystery, and rejoice in creation. With their brand new release, Seven Hour Storm, Misner & Smith have created an album of vivid, poetic songwriting, filled with some of the finest harmony singing around. Working with producer Jeff Kazor (The Crooked Jades, Richard Buckner) and engineer Bruce Kaphan (David Byrne, REM, The Black Crowes) they have a penned an album with lush, yet subtle arrangements, filling out an already rich sound that the duo is known for producing live.
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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.
Cutty Ranks - Full Blast CD PMR#0002 IDC#0499
The highly respected veteran artist gives a gritty take on the reality of living in the urban streets of Jamaica on the title song with accompanying video “Full Blast” with Cutty bringing a strong message of non-violence and justice. Featured artists on the album in collaboration with Cutty include top Reggae names in the business including a pair of Grammy-nominated Jamaican superstars: Beres Hammond with their sweet pairing on “Way To Go,” Luciano “Long Life,” and a combination with the late veteran female American R&B vocalist Gwen Guthrie (of “Ain’t Nuttin Going On But The Rent” fame) on an original song called “My Girl”.
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.
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