Showing posts with label Moby. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Coachella 2026 Lineup Announced

The XX performing at Coachella in April 2017.
Photo: Erik Voake 
courtesy of Goldenvoice



The 2026 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival lineup has just been announced (somewhat earlier than the usual time in early January) by Goldenvoice. The forthcoming Coachellafest will be headlined by pop stars Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, with Sunday's key performance coming from Karol G.

Other high-profile acts on the two-weekend bill include Nine Inch Noize (a collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize), David Byrne, Turnstile, The XX, Devo, The Strokes, Interpol, Iggy Pop, Foster the People, Moby, Suicidal Tendencies and many more. For more details on the festival including ticket sales information and the livestream of the fest, read George A. Paul's report in Desert Local News HERE...Robert Kinsler




Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Bootheels' '1988: The Original Demos' features Jakob Dylan and Tobi Miller (Wallflowers), Luther Russell (Those Pretty Wrongs) and Aaron A. Brooks (Moby, Lana Del Rey), due out Sept. 24

Omnivore Recordings continues to release exciting collections including expanded and remastered reissues as well as sets like the forthcoming '1988: The Original Demos' from The Bootheels...Robert Kinsler



Packaging on upcoming Sept. 24, 2021 release includes photos and liner notes from Scott Schinder, including interviews with the band members



The Bootheels
L-R: Tobi Miller, Aaron A. Brooks, 
Luther Russell, Jakob Dylan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Bootheels sprang to life for a few glorious months during the first half of 1988. Their brief existence was noted by a fortunate handful of friends and fans who happened to be in the right place and time to experience the youthful L.A. foursome’s meteoric creative surge and their equally swift dissolution. In between, the band developed a raw, distinctive rock ’n’ roll sensibility and a repertoire of catchy, funny, introspective songs that never had a chance to become records. 
 
The Bootheels were composed of frontman/songwriter/bassist Luther Russell, who would later lead the Freewheelers before emerging as a prolific solo artist and half of Those Pretty Wrongs (with Big Star’s Jody Stephens); guitarist Jakob Dylan, who would soon achieve stardom as leader of the Wallflowers; future Wallflowers guitarist Tobi Miller, whose instrumental interplay with Dylan provided one of the Bootheels’ most notable sonic features; and drummer Aaron A. Brooks (who would go on to work with Moby, Lana Del Rey, and others). 
 
These tracks (13 on LP plus three bonus tracks on CD/Digital) provide a glimpse into the origins of teenage musicians who would rise to greater heights than they could ever have imagined. The packaging contains photos and an aural history of the band — with interviews with all four members conducted and assembled by noted writer Scott Schinder. The resultant compilation, 1988: The Original Demos, is due out on CD, LP and Digital via Omnivore Recordings on September 24, 2021.
 
Russell said of the band’s short tenure, “We only played two shows outside of the garage, bottom-of-the-bill Tuesday night gigs at the Troubadour and at Madame Wong’s West. But otherwise, it was really hard for us to get gigs. That may have been because of our ages, since three of us were under 18. But it was also sketchy just being an unknown band playing this kind of music.” 
 
Jakob Dylan: “The band ended when I moved to New York to attend art college. The Bootheels was really Luther’s band, and I knew I’d eventually need one of my own. But it was truly an incredible beginning to learning all the things a band might include. We had a great one for a really short time.”
 
Tobi Miller: “I can only imagine how the Bootheels would have evolved had we stayed together. When we formed the band, Luther was already a fully developed singer-songwriter. Although Jakob wasn’t singing in the Bootheels at that time, he was writing songs and already showing signs that he could be a brilliant songwriter as well. So it’s really daunting to think how strong the Bootheels would have been had we given it enough time for all the songwriting talent in the band to develop together.” 
 
Aaron A. Brooks: “Had we stayed together, I think we would have accomplished extremely great things musically. All the pieces were in place. I’ve absolutely no regrets, as we’ve all had amazing careers, but I know it would have been a wonderful trip, had the stars aligned. We didn’t really break up. We just quietly dissipated, like the debris and dust settling after a massive explosion.” 
 
Produced for release by Russell and Grammy®-winner Cheryl Pawelski, it’s not a story of what might have been, but of a powerful one that was. However briefly the Bootheels’ light shined, 1988: The Original Demos shows that it indeed shone bright! 
 
Track list 
1. See It in Your Eyes
2. Thing Called Love
3. Empty Wallet, Empty Bottle, Empty Heart 
4. The Deal
5. Wasted Dime
6. Interstate 68 Blues
7. Got Me on My Knees
8. Glad It All Worked Out
9. Halfway There
10. B-Line for You
11. Seven Seas
12. Queen of Hearts
13. Too Many People
14. Images of You [Bonus Track]
15. All I Want Is You [Bonus Track]
16. Think Of The Time [Bonus Track]

Learn more at: Omnivore Recordings


Tuesday, June 01, 2021

New Music Roundup: Billy F Gibbons, Del Amitri, Moby, Mark Rubin: Jew of Oklahoma, Dolph Chaney

Five new highly-recommended releases are featured in my column this week.


Artist: 
Billy F Gibbons
Title: Hardware (Concord Records)
You might like if you enjoy: ZZ Top, Billy F Gibbons
Tell me more: As lead vocalist and guitarist of Texas-spawned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trio ZZ Top, Billy F Gibbons has enjoyed critical and commercial acclaim dating back to the band's 1970 debut for his work as a groundbreaking rock musician; what's more he won praise for his acting in seven episodes on the hit show "Bones," and is now enjoying a full-fledged third act with his solo recordings. On his third full-length solo album Hardware (set for release on June 4), the Texas icon shows no signs of slowing down and it's obvious he's having a blast. With his signature raspy vocals and distinctive guitar work he champions Southern blues rock via a dozen tracks recorded in the California high desert in summer 2020. Accompanied by drummer Matt Sorum and guitarist Austin Hanks, there is an energetic flow and strength across the fast-moving album. The deep blues rock opener "My Lucky Card" gets things started in a big way, Gibbons exploring a deep groove that builds as it zips along. On the speedy blues rocker "She's on Fire," Gibbons' fret work is particularly flashy even as it comes in service of the song's natural arc. The catchy "West Coast Junkie" evokes all kinds of retro atmosphere, all bolstered by Gibbons' smart vocal banter and brisk guitar play. The Calhoun, Georgia-spawned duo Larkin Poe (sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell) join in on the boogie rocker "Stacking' Bones," adding some killer harmonies and instrumental muscle to the track. A cover of the tuneful "Hey Baby, Que Paso" in enhanced by some blasting harmonica. The album's final cut is pure psychedelic blues; "Desert High" finds Gibbons using his spoken word delivery and nuanced fret work to delve into desert lore spanning the ghosts of Jim Morrison and Gram Parsons to the Salton Sea and critters who call it home. Information: BillyGibbons.com.


Artist: 
Del Amitri
Title: Fatal Mistakes (Cooking Vinyl)
You might like if you enjoy: Fountains of Wayne, Gin Blossoms, Crowded House
Tell me more: Del Amitri has just released Fatal Mistakes, the Scottish quintet's first new full-length album since 2002 (Can You Do Me Good?). To say this writer loves Fatal Mistakes is an understatement; the band's blend of power pop tunefulness and lyrical melancholy is fully on display across the 13-track masterwork. On the surface, the shimmering opener "You Can't Go Back" might well be about a couple determined to rekindle the romance of their youth, but the song's concealed power hints at life itself and how each moment is worth celebrating no matter the cost. Mortality, love and time are explored with artful candor by singer-songwriter/bassist Justin Currie, lead guitarist-songwriter Iain Wallace Harvie, drummer Ash Soan, guitarist-songwriter Kris Dollimore and keyboardist Andy Alston. The mood-swept "All Hail Blind Love," luxurious "Close Your Eyes and Think Of England," melodic rocker "Losing The Will To Die," stirring "Otherwise" and reflective "Second Staircase" are among the ear candy tracks that bewitch with a single listen. The Americana-flavored "Mockingbird, Copy Me Now" and "Missing Person" are among the other nuggets on a fantastic album. Information: DelAmitri.Info.


Artist: 
Moby
Title: Reprise (Deutsche Grammophon)
You might like if you enjoy: Moby, Dead Can Dance, Hans Zimmer
Tell me more: Moby isn't the first artist to revisit a celebrated catalog with orchestral versions; Sting, Peter Gabriel, A Flock of Seagulls, Berlin and America are among well-known artists who have released like-minded projects.  But to be sure, Moby's Reprise really hits the mark. With his own and several guests vocals immersed amidst symphonic arrangements, the power of the songs retain their experimental mystery and weight. "Extreme Ways" is particularly affecting, Moby's baritone rising with the strings in the song's potent finale. The reflective "Almost Home," anthemic "Lift Me Up," lovely "The Last Day," soaring "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?" and otherworldly "We Are All Made of Stars" (the latter with its creative use of piano and a human vocal choir) are among the other highlights on the ambitious set. Also noteworthy on the album is a deeply affecting cover of David Bowie's "Heroes" featuring soprano Mindy Jones and an instrumental version of "God Moving Over the Face Of The Waters" featuring acclaimed Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Information: Moby.com.


Artist: 
Mark Rubin: Jew of Oklahoma
Title: The Triumph of Assimilation (Rubinchik Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Bad Livers, Bob Dylan, Americana and Jewish music
Tell me more: It's not easy to peg the sonic stew delivered by Mark Rubin: Jew of Oklahoma on the new album The Triumph of Assimilation – a forceful mix of folk, bluegrass, blues and Klezmer (an instrumental musical tradition of the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe). Rubin – a native of Oklahoma who was reared in Texas and is now based in New Orleans – uses a blend of humor and forceful truth to share his experience of being Jewish in regions of America where they are few in number. What's more, the hybrid of Americana and European musical styles further seals the approach; the opener "A Day of Revenge" is based on a poem penned by Mordechai Gebirtig (the poet was shot by Germans during the Holocaust in 1942) – Rubin's message in the song is ultimately one of peace and love and how that will ultimately be payback against suffering. Accompanied by his banjo, Rubin continues with "It's Burning," interpreting another Gebirtig poem ("Es Brent") to revisit a 1936 event aimed against the innocent: "There ain't no rain, there ain't no flood / We'll quench these flames with our blood." There are other tracks more hopeful to balance out the album; the bright "Down South Kosher (A Dance of Hunger & Reconciliation)" looks at the challenges of keeping kosher in a location where just about every dish contains pork or shellfish.  The mesmerizing "Yiddish Banjo Suite" is a beguiling solo instrumental work where Rubin displays his command of the instrument; the bluesy rocker "Unnatural Disasters" takes a satiric look at those blindly looking to blame who is behind floods, tornadoes, tsunamis and global warming ("Whatever goes wrong, it's always the Jews" he sings). On the joyful "Good Shabbes," Rubin celebrates the arrival of the Sabbath. Rubin has a powerful and inviting baritone voice, and his approach deals honestly and forcefully with prejudice and hatred in all its ugly forms and hopes for a better tomorrow. The album's power is sadly enhanced by the rising wave of violent antisemitism seen in recent years throughout Europe, and more recently on the streets of big American cities including in California and New York. Information: JewOfOklahoma.com.


Artist: 
Dolph Chaney
Title: This is Dolph Chaney (Big Stir Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Matthew Sweet, Jason Falkner, The Armoires
Tell me more: Loaded with 13 indispensable originals, Dolph Chaney's aptly-titled This is Dolph Chaney boasts enough song craft and melodic pay dirt to fill a number of albums. His smart songwriting incorporating multiple genres and solid musical skills (he handles lead vocals along with bass and guitar) are on display across the disc.  Early album standouts abound on the melody-rich Nick Beetling-produced effort courtesy of the driving "I Wanted You," tender acoustic ballad "Beat It," New Wave-tinged "Cuddle Party," crunchy "Now I Am A Man" and experimental "Meaningless." The blissful "Pleasant Under Glass," rollicking "My Good Twin," jazzy "Under the Overpass" and ambitious closer "Graveyard Shift" keep the magic coming in the album's last half. Information: BigStirRecords.com.


Robert Kinsler


Friday, May 28, 2021

Moby releases new album Reprise out today, new documentary 'Moby Doc' out now

Check out an update on Moby's new album 'Reprise' as well as a documentary about the celebrated artist...Robert Kinsler


Moby releases new album 'Reprise' - out today 

New documentary 'Moby Doc' out now in theaters and on digital platforms nationwide 
The iconic musical pioneer Moby has released his anticipated new album Reprise today on the legendary Deutsche Grammophon label.  Stream/download REPRISE HERE. Additionally, Moby Doc, “a powerful new feature-length documentary film opens in theaters today in New York and Los Angeles, and is now available on digital platforms across the United States including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. The film will also premiere today on Apple TV in Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Watch the trailer for Moby Doc HERE.

In support of Reprise, Moby made a memorable appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden. Watch his moving performance of “Natural Blues” with The Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and Apollo Jane on lead vocals  HERE, and the interview with James Corden HERE. Read Moby’s in-depth interview with People Magazine where he discusses his journey overcoming addiction and how he “feels more inspired than ever” HERE, and GQ’s feature where they noted Moby Doc is “a playful, surrealistic, but also quite raw” documentary HERE. The UK’S  Independent premiered a poignant clip from the film watch it HERE. 

Reprise sees Moby revisiting musical highlights from his notable 30-year career. Together with the Budapest Art Orchestra, he has re-envisioned some of his most recognizable rave classics and anthems with new arrangements for orchestra and acoustic instruments.  Reprise features an eclectic and impressive array of guests including Alice Skye, Amythyst Kiah, Apollo Jane, Darlingside, Deitrick Haddon, Gregory Porter, Jim James, Kris Kristofferson, Luna Li, Mark Lanegan, Mindy Jones, Nataly Dawn, Novo Amor, Skylar Grey and Víkingur Ólafsson.  The seeds for the project were sown when Moby was invited to take part in his first-ever classical collaboration – a live concert of his music at Walt Disney Concert Hall with his friend Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018. Watch the official music video for “Natural Blues”  along with the incredible Gregory Porter and Amythyst Kiah  HERE. 
 
Directed and edited by Rob Bralver, Moby Doc is distributed by Greenwich Entertainment. A surrealist biographical documentary narrated by Moby, MOBY DOC sees the artist reflecting on his turbulent personal life and iconic music from underground punk bands to chart-topping solo artist, and from struggling addict to vegan activist. It features interviews with David Lynch and David Bowie along with extraordinary concert footage, utilizing a unique blend of re-enactments, interviews, and archival footage.  The film is an insightful, unvarnished look at an artist whose traumatic childhood shaped him in profound ways.  
           
Moby is a celebrated musician, singer/songwriter, producer, DJ, photographer and activist. The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist has pushed boundaries with his acclaimed music, including his breakthrough global smash album, Play. Achieving worldwide sales of 20 million albums, Moby has also scored eight Top 10 hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart. A staunch vegan and advocate for animal rights and humanitarian aid, he also is the author of four books including a collection of his photography.  
 
REPRISE TRACKLISTING
1 - Everloving
2 – Natural Blues (featuring Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah)
3 – Go
4 – Porcelain (featuring Jim James)
5 – Extreme Ways
6 – Heroes (featuring Mindy Jones)
7 – God Moving Over The Face of the Water (featuring Vikingur Ólafsson)
8 – Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad (featuring Apollo Jane)
9 – The Lonely Night (featuring Kris Kristofferson & Mark Lanegan)
10 – We Are All Made of Stars
11 – Lift Me Up
12 – The Great Escape (featuring Nataly Dawn, Alice Skye, Luna Li)
13 - Almost Home (featuring Novo Amor, Mindy Jones and Darlingside)
14 - The Last Day (featuring Skylar Grey & Darlingside)
Photo credit: Travis Schneider

 
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Moby releases Live Ambients Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 available December 24, 2020

Moby is set to share new music on Christmas Eve! Read the official media release below...Robert Kinsler


MOBY RELEASES
LIVE AMBIENTS IMPROVISED RECORDINGS VOL. 1
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 24

PARTNERS WITH INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC AND NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION
FOR “MUSIC AND HEALING” TWITCH CHARITY EVENT ON DECEMBER 30
Icon and music pioneer Moby will release Live Ambients Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 on December 24th via the mobyambient imprint. Watch the video for “Live Ambient 1” HERE. The new body of work was recorded fully live and completely improvised, and will be accompanied by corresponding video performances for each piece available on YouTube on December 30th.  The genesis of the project began earlier this year at the start of the pandemic as a form of healing for Moby.  As the process unfolded he felt compelled to record the music for listeners as an escape from the anxiety many have experienced and a vehicle for self-exploration. Particularly prescient, the ethereal music now serves as a welcome companion to reflect upon 2020 and anticipate the new year approaching with a renewed sense of hope. 

Live Ambients Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 afforded Moby a chance to challenge himself in a new way. Taking a different approach to recording this music, he explains “I gave myself three rules in creating these pieces. First, the music needed to be improvised with nothing written or recorded beforehand. The second, no editing or changing anything after the fact, and the third was that every part of the process needed to be calming.” He continues, “my presumptuous hope is that maybe these recordings and videos might help people find a sense of calm and peace in what otherwise looks to be a very challenging holiday season.”

To celebrate the release of the new project, Moby will be partnering with the Institute for Music and Neurological Function (IMNF) for a live charity event “Music and Healing” happening via Twitch on December 30th at 1pm EST/10am PST. Incorporating elements from the album presented by Moby including the premiere of the video pieces from the album, the event will also include a conversation between Moby and Concetta M.Tomaino, Executive Director/Co-founder of IMNF, who will share insight into her 25+ years of experience studying the positive effects of music on the brain and overall health, and New York Times best-selling author, psychologist and musician Dan Levitin, who will also discuss music’s fascinating neurological effects. The proceedings will also allow viewers to participate in a Q&A, and will serve as a fundraiser for IMNF.  To register for the event, make-a-donation and for more information visit moby.com/ambient .

Moby is a celebrated musician, singer/songwriter, producer, DJ, photographer and activist who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his historical musical career spanning three decades.  The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist has pushed boundaries with his acclaimed music, including his breakthrough global smash album, Play. A staunch vegan and advocate for animal rights and humanitarian aid, he also is the author of four books including a collection of his photography. 2021 promises to be an exciting new chapter for Moby with more new music and various projects to be announced in the new year. 

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Music for Our Times: Michael Ubaldini, Action Skulls, Dom Flemons, Moby

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to challenge the health and economic stability of millions across the planet, stellar recordings from four American artists offer a welcome respite from the global turmoil even as their depth captures the spirit of the times.




Artist: Michael Ubaldini
Title: Music Notes From The Underground (Blackwater Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Woody Guthrie
Tell me more: Singer-songwriter Michael Ubaldini is a true American treasure, having issued a long and acclaimed discography exploring a myriad of corners of the roots music universe including rockabilly, blues, folk, rock 'n' roll and Americana bound together by sophisticated songcraft. On the rock 'n' roll poet's latest LP Music Notes From The Underground, Ubaldini continues his life-long quest to share tales from the far-flung world around him via his rich and beguiling signature approach. We live in tumultuous times so it's no surprise that Ubaldini has more than a bit to say about the world at large even when armed with nothing more than his rich baritone vocals and acoustic guitar. On the well-aimed acoustic cut "Labels," he looks at the popular pastime of using bumpersticker tags to identify people: "Culture warrior, a redneck or a hick / a red or blue state, eccentric or sick / Put you in a space, easy to classify / From the time your born, until after you die." On "King Of The Paupers," he targets a pampered and angry know-it-all who is "one of the haves / and not one of the have nots." Followers of Ubaldini know he is far more than a one-trick troubadour. The tender "Blue Eyes Down On You" is a beautiful folk ballad, adorned by Ubaldini's outstanding and expressive harmonica work. The beautiful "Bells Of Harmony" is hopeful while "New Winds of Change" takes a more realistic look at a sky filled with dark clouds on the horizon  "I Aint Ta' Returnin' Home" is a poetic and lushly-rendered confessional of farewell wrapped in a simple and elegant song. "Little Mama Everything's Alright" is a warm and reassuring dispatch of calm to close things out on another terrific album from the artist.  Information: rocknrollpoet.com.



Artist: Action Skulls
Title: A Different World (Action Skulls Music)
You might like if you enjoy: Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris, the Cowsills, America
Tell me more: Action Skulls' sophomore album A Different World is a resounding, perfectly-crafted response to the coronavirus pandemic. Armed with their winning vocal harmonies, obvious sonic chemistry, impressive musicianship and terrific songs, Vicki Peterson (the Bangles, the Continental Drifters), her husband John Cowsill (the Cowsills, a long-time member of Mike Love's Beach Boys touring band) and Bill Mumy (co-founder of the duo Barnes & Barnes, and a celebrated actor known for his memorable roles on "Lost In Space" and "Twilight Zone") wrote and recorded the Americana-flavored disc in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak. In a recent video interview, Mumy noted that he was very inspired to write about how Americans have reacted to the crisis, penning specific songs from different character points of view — amazingly he wrote 12 songs over a 14-day span. The songs stir with listeners sure to relate to numbers created in the early days of the new world we now all share. The baroque pop title track is bolstered by the refrain "Woke Up This Morning in a Different World," a line that is offered at first intimately and later via intoxicating Beach Boys-flavored vocal counterpoint. The album's first countrified single, "Social Distancing Blues," takes a calm and relaxed look at the state of the world when the pandemic arrived. Other songs provide a wry escape; the old-time bluegrass strains of "When I See You Again" and "I've Had Me Gin" along with the aptly-pegged "The Stay at Home Blues" artfully explore the challenges of sheltering in place in 2020. More poignant in tone are the wistful "Until Now," the lovely piano-anchored "You Heal My Soul," haunting "Cured by Love" and evocative "We've Got a Baby in Our House." The instrumental solo piano piece "Quarantined" is simply exquisite. Information: Facebook.com/actionskulls.



Artist: Dom Flemons
Title: Prospect Hill: The American Songster Omnibus (Omnivore Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Carolina Chocolate Drops, James "Boot" Hanks, North Carolina Ramblers
Tell me more: There is a jubilant spirit that races across the expanded reissue of Dom Flemons' 2014 album Prospect Hill. Now titled Prospect Hill: The American Songster Omnibus, the expanded reissue of Flemons' third solo album comes bundled along with his previously-issued 2015 vinyl EP (What Got Over) and 12 bonus tracks. Flemons — a Grammy winner and two-time Emmy nominee — rose to fame as co-founder of Carolina Chocolate Drops. A talented multi-instrumentalist (banjo, fife, guitar, harmonica, jug and more!) who has a profound connection with early roots folk, bluegrass, country, jazz and other styles, this collection is a true celebration. The buoyant New Orleans-flavored "'Til the Seas Run Dry," an inviting take on Frank Loesser's 1934 country classic "Have I Stayed Away Too Long?", his original acoustic folk ballad "Too Long (I've Been Gone)," the fife and drum-driven cut "Grotto Beat" and playful "My Money Runs Out" are among my favorite selections on disc one. The second disc features a collection of original and traditional songs that showcase Flemons' genuine "love of ethnographic recordings from the Library of Congress." The driving "Milwaukee Blues," searing Chicago blues-styled "Clock on the Wall," North Carolina Piedmont blues romp "Keep On Truckin'," the original "What Got Over" and an alternate version of the aforementioned "Have I Stayed Away Too Long?" are among the fantastic gems here. The collection includes insightful and detailed liner notes from Flemons and his wife, Vania Kinard, enhanced by photography from Timothy Duffy showcased in a 16-page booklet. Flemons' Prospect Hill: The American Songster Omnibus is available as a 2CD or digital release. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.





Artist: Moby
Title: All Visible Objects (Mute)
You might like if you enjoy: Moby, Color Theory, Roxy Music, EOB
Tell me more: Groundbreaking musician-producer Moby's latest album All Visible Objects is primarily an electronica affair but is bolstered by weighty soundscapes and emotional terrain that defies a majority of the genre's proponents. The pulsating "Morningside" and celestial "Too Much Change" are lifted by soprano Apollo Jane's powerful punch. A stirring take on Roxy Music's "My Only Love" is luxurious and enhanced by Mindy Jones' hypnotic vocals and Moby's layered keyboards. The dreamy instrumental "Separation" further expands Moby's reach on the disc. Even a focus on spoken word ("Refuge") is intoxicating via Moby's mesmerizing creativity and sublime studio production. Dance-focused tracks explode as they should ("Power Is Taken," "Forever," "One Last Time") and celebrate the New York native's bona fide legacy as one of the champions who brought dance music into the mainstream in the 1990s. All of Moby's profits from "All Visible Objects" will be donated to charity, including wildlife and conservation groups as well as human rights organizations. Information: Moby.com. 


Robert Kinsler


Friday, May 01, 2020

Moby shares new song and video "Too Much Change"; new album out May 15

Check out the beautiful new track off Moby's highly-anticipated new album...



Moby shares new  song and video
“TOO MUCH CHANGE”
 
New album 
ALL VISIBLE OBJECTS
Out Friday, May 15, 2020



Moby today shares “Too Much Change”, the second track taken from his forthcoming album, All Visible Objects, which will now be released May 15 on Mute. Watch the video for “Too Much Change”, featuring vocals by Apollo Jane, here.

Pre-order All Visible Objects here.

The “Too Much Change” video features excerpts from American artist Lynd Ward’s wordless novel, Gods’ Man. Published in 1929 and designed using wood engravings, Ward’s creation helped usher in a new era of visual artistry by becoming a revered progenitor of modern graphic novels and comic books.

“Too Much Change” follows lead single “Power Is Taken”, an impassioned rallying call for change with vocals by Dead Kennedys’ D.H. Peligro. Listen to “Power Is Taken” here.

All of Moby’s profits from All Visible Objects will be donated to the charities outlined below. The album tracklist can be found among them. An expanded tracklist noting featured artists and collaborators is also available.

Over the last 10 years Moby has been donating 100% of the profits from most of his work to animal and human rights charities. His free film music site, mobygratis, his festival Circle V, his restaurant and his last few albums have all donated 100% of their profits to animal and human rights organizations.

All Visible Objects Tracklist
1. Morningside (vocals by Apollo Jane)
2. My Only Love (Roxy Music cover; vocals by Mindy Jones)
3. Refuge (vocals by Linton Kwesi Johnson)
4. One Last Time (vocals by Moby & Apollo Jane)
5.  Power is Taken (vocals by DH Pelligro & Boogie)
6. Rise Up in Love (vocals by Apollo Jane)
7. Forever (vocals by Moby)
8.  Too Much Change (vocals by Apollo Jane)
9.  Separation
10. Tecie
11. All Visible Objects


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We are facing an unprecedented global emergency, ONE of our own making. Life on Earth is in crisis: scientists agree we have entered a period of abrupt climate breakdown.  This is our LAST chance and we are in the midst of a mass extinction.  We are out of TIME.  This is our Extinction Rebellion.
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The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.  The people have the POWER, and the ACLU exists to make sure this IS never TAKEN for granted.
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Animal Equality’s vision is a world in which all animals are respected and protected.  We are an international organization working with society, governments, and companies to end cruelty to farm animals.  We can all help if we RISE UP together IN unity, with understanding and LOVE.
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The Humane League began as a tiny grassroots organization in 2005—protesting foie gras on bitterly cold nights at local restaurants in Philadelphia—has since grown into an effective and global nonprofit organization. Yet, one thing has stayed the same.  We are, always have been, and FOREVER will be for the animals.
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The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving and improving human lives (and animals TOO) through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research.  Our efforts are producing MUCH needed CHANGE in the way doctors treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. By putting prevention over pills, doctors are empowering their patients to take control of their own health.
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We are the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.  Anti-poaching rangers form the first and last line of defense for nature.  Without the right training, equipment, management and support, they cannot protect the world’s natural heritage for future generations.  The requirement for inspiring urgent action towards the safekeeping of the planet cannot be overstated. This responsibility should transcend all levels of industry, business and society as we strive to increase the SEPARATION of greed and humanity.
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The Good Food InstituTE - We work with sCIEntists, investors, and entrepreneurs to make groundbreaking good food a reality.  We focus on clean meat and plant-based alternatives to animal products - foods that are more delicious, safer to eat, and better for the planet than their outdated counterparts.
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It’s about ALL of us. The Indivisible Project’s mission is to cultivate a grassroots movement of literally thousands of local IndiVISIBLE groups to elect progressive leaders, realize bold progressive policies, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.  These are our OBJECTiveS.

Additionally, I proudly support:
NRDC
Direct Action Everywhere
Climate Emergency Fund
Everytown
Sandy Hook Promise
Common Cause
Carbon Data Project
League of Women Voters
The Climate Mobilization
Environmental Defense Fund