Black Tide - Post Mortem (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This artwork was released a little while ago...but I don't think it ever got posted on here. This is out August 23, 2011. Read More!



Mayday Parade - Self-Titled (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out October 4, 2011. Read More!



The Tribe & Big Cats! - We Gone (VIDEO)

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Shaun White Wins Gold At X-Games 17

Shaun White beat Pierre-Luc Gagnon in skateboard vert to win the gold medal at X-Games 17. Watch the video as well as find more info over at ESPN: HERE. Read More!



Maylene and the Sons of Disaster - Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: IV (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out September 27, 2011.
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Over the Ocean - Something I Was Not (VIDEO)

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Amy Winehouse - VIBE Cover

This will be available for purchase August 16, 2011. Read More!



Game – Hood Morning (No Typo) Candy Coronas (MIXTAPE ARTWORK)

This is out August 1, 2011. Read More!



Wes Blak - Walking On Water (ALBUM RELEASE DATE)

Wes Blak will release his first album Walking On Water August 31, 2011. It will consist of 15 tracks including: Yukmouth, King, Inside The Mind Of, Nytemare, Oxymorons, & Gold. It will also be fully produced by Wes Blak.
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Youth Lagoon - The Year of Hibernation (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out September 27, 2011. Read More!



Best Coast - Our Deal (VIDEO PREVIEW)

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Butch Walker and the Black Widows - The Spade (ALBUM ARTWORK)

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Blink 182 - Up All Night (VIDEO STILL)

Blink 182 have finished the video for "Up All Night." Check out more pictures: HERE. Read More!



Neon Indian - Fallout (NEW SONG)









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Good Charlotte - 1979 (VIDEO)

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Cartel - Lessons In Love (SINGLE OUT NOW!)

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The Niceguys - Ari Gold (VIDEO)

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Lights Over Paris - I'm Not a Gangsta (ft. Game)

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Sum 41 - Don't Try This At Home (DOCUMENTARY TRAILER)

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The Living End - Australian Guitar Magazine Cover

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Vs You Club - If You’re My Anchor Then I’m Your Crazy (SINGLE ARTWORK + STREAM)

Pupfresh has posted an exclusive stream of the new Vs You Club song due out tomorrow. Check it out: HERE. Read More!



Thurzday - LA Riot (ALBUM REVIEW)

Click READ MORE to check out my review of LA Riot.

I was given the opportunity to check out Thurzday’s new solo album LA Riot and before the first listen, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the former U-N-I member. One thing for sure is that after a couple solid listens you can safely say if U-N-I was the sunny side of the California mindset that Thurzday grew up in, then LA Riot is very much the grittier part of that mindset.

I am a big fan of U-N-I and I enjoyed all of their releases. I was a little unsure of what to expect from Thurzday’s solo project and if the absence of the other half of the U-N-I duo Y-O would cause the album to lack something. After listening, I can say this for sure, don’t go into this album expecting U-N-I but also don’t expect to miss the duo of Y-O and Thurzday. This is very much a Thurzday album and he carries the entire album with confidence and superb ability. In fact, this may be one of the best-conceptualized projects Thurzday has ever created (or been a part of). For those of you mourning U-N-I’s demise check out “Prayer” which sheds a little light into the U-N-I situation.

The sequencing of the album helps create a really solid listen. The tracks transition really well with a few interlude style parts here and there throughout the album. Beat wise it is top-notch production, which is coupled with top notch rhyming and vocal ability.

For those of you hoping this is just U-N-I without Y-O, sorry that just isn’t the case, but give it a chance and I’m sure you’ll find it to be something possibly better. After repeated listens and really letting this album sink in, I think it may be one of the best hip-hop albums of the year. It sticks out from the pack in so many ways especially creatively and lyrically. The chances Thurzday takes with the style and sound of the album pays off in a big way. Don’t miss out on this one.

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The Cool Kids - When Fish Ride Bicycles (ALBUM REVIEW)

Click READ MORE to check out my review of When Fish Ride Bicycles.

I first read the words When Fish Ride Bicycles on Myspace back when Myspace was relevant. That’s how long ago this album was first announced. This announcement came out around the time of The Bake Sale and That’s Stupid the mixtape. So it has been a while since this album was first announced and every year since I’ve placed this album on my most anticipated of the year list.

So the ultimate question is did The Cool Kids capture the lightning that is found on their debut EP The Bake Sale a second time around and so long after it took the music world by storm? After seamless copycats, hipster tags, and tons of groups emerging obliviously influenced by The Cool Kids, it seemed like the group might be left in the dust, even after releasing a few mixtapes to hold fans over. It seemed like this album was doomed never to come out. Record label troubles delayed the album year after year, but the wait is finally over and the long awaited debut is now out on iTunes.

Obviously, throughout the last few years The Cool Kids have given away quite a few good songs originally intended for this album. Some include “Pennies” “Strawberry Girls” “Super Smash Bros” etc… We’ve heard the duo say they have re-made the album numerous times. We’ve heard there would be no guests but of course the final product features quite a few guests.

The album ends up being a really good follow-up to The Bake Sale. It has similar qualities while being a completely different animal. The Bake Sale had many throwback qualities with new twists and featured only Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks with Chuck handling the production. The new album features the duo but also features many high profile guests as well as some production by the Neptunes. The throwback quality is there in some ways, but mostly in the way Inglish makes beats but the rhyming found on the album holds some different qualities. This is very much a statement album, which is that The Cool Kids can evolve their sound while maintaining the qualities fans enjoyed in the first place, continuing to look to the future, and creating a solid album.

The guests do a great job improving the quality of the songs and aren’t there just for the namesake. Bun B’s appearance on “Gas Station” adds a lot to the song. Mayer Hawthorne’s appearance on “Swimsuit” creates a super catchy chorus that becomes instantly sing-along-able. Other guests like Pharrell and Travis Barker show up on tracks and add a lot to their respective songs in terms of how the beat sounds.

The main criticism I have about the album is the length. At eleven songs, it’s only one more than The Bake Sale EP and after such a long wait it would have been nice to have four or five more songs on the album.

So, after years, it’s here and it was worth the wait. It probably isn’t quite as good as The Bake Sale and probably will not make the same impact that the EP did when it was released, but it’s a nice follow-up to the EP. It’s a good bridge to the future of The Cool Kids. Word out is that the duo is three quarters through their sophomore album Shark Week and hopefully plan to have it out by Christmas of this year. Let’s cross our fingers and hope Shark Week doesn’t appear on my most anticipated of the year list for the next three or four years.

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The Dynasty - The Dynasty (ALBUM REVIEW)

Click READ MORE to check out my review of The Dynasty album.

Wes Blak is known largely for a couple things. One is his single “Yuckmouth” which inspired a lot of interest and criticism from the hip-hop community and secondly the Tyler! The Creator diss he released. Blak was pushed to the forefront with tons of internet buzz after “Yuckmouth” was dissected amongst the blogosphere. Some said Blak had created a massive buzz worthy track with “Yuckmouth” while others believed him merely to be a Tyler! The Creator clone. A lot of interest was placed around his album Land Of The Lost, which was supposed to be released on May 13, but was postponed by Blak in favor of a mixtape called Blak instead. Neither release was released on the May 13 and it seemed as though Blak disappeared from the musical landscape. His Twitter and Facebook showed minimal updates, but when it was updated, Blak promised the wait would be worth it. Then out of nowhere, Blak returned announcing his new group The Dynasty.

The Dynasty’s official album was released a couple days ago as a free release and I was more than interested to see what the rapper could create. The album features all of the members of Blak’s new group as well as himself. It is produced entirely by Blak. The album is somewhat of a mixed bag. On one hand, the production shows a lot of potential and Blak proves he is more than capable of creating a good beat. The artists in the group also show some skills, although ultimately Blak’s appearances show the most potential. On the other hand, the mixing and mastering could have been a little better, but for an independent release, it is not too bad.

The Dynasty’s various rappers have solo tracks as well as shared tracks and some are more interesting than others are. “Yuckmouth” and “Nytemare” are two of Blak’s songs that were released when he originally surfaced and they show up on the album in slightly modified forms. Changing them around a bit makes them sound somewhat fresher than if they had remained the same. The most promising new track found on the album, in my opinion, is “Inside The Mind Of” which should please fans of “Yuckmouth” and “Nytemare.”

Overall, this is a promising start from the group. People who are fans of Blak will probably enjoy this and be satisfied finally to have an LP from Blak, but they might also find themselves still waiting on an official Wes Blak solo album. I am curious if Land Of The Lost or the Blak mixtape will see the light of day any time in the near future. There is no question that the Odd Future comparisons will continue because it is hard to believe Odd Future does not influence The Dynasty in some way. This is worth checking out though and I would recommend downloading this free release.

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VS YOU CLUB - IF YOU'RE MY ANCHOR THEN I'M YOUR CRAZY (SONG PREVIEW)


This is out July 22, 2011. Read More!



Jack's Mannequin - People And Things (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out October 4, 2011. Read More!



Theophilus London - Performs "I Stand Alone" On Jimmy Kimmel (VIDEO)

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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - The Death Of You and Me (SINGLE ARTWORK)

This is out August 21, 2011. Read More!



Neon Indian - Era Extraña (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out September 13, 2011. Read More!



Dum Dum Girsl - Only In Dreams (Album Artwork + New Song)

Pitchfork has a new song available for download: HERE. Read More!



The Summer Set - About A Girl (VIDEO)

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Thrice - Yellow Belly (SONG STREAM)


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Jack's Mannequin - My Racing Thoughts (NEW SONG)

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Tom Delonge - Zane Lowe Interview (VIDEO)

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Wes Blak - The Dynasty (OUT NOW!)

Wes Blak has released his first official release. The Dynasty is Wes Blak featuring members of his label. Check the album out: HERE. Read More!



Run Kid Run - Album Title, Release Dat, & Single (VIDEO)


Run Kid Run's new album will be titled Patterns and it will be released October 11, 2011. Check out the announcement followed by the audio for the first single in the video above. Read More!



New Found Glory - Radiosurgery (SINGLE ARTWORK)

The single will be out August 2, 2011. More information: HERE. Read More!



Jack's Mannequin - My Racing Thoughts (SINGLE ARTWORK + CLIP)

This will be out out August 2, 2011. You can check out a clip of the new single on Amazon now: HERE. Read More!



The Story So Far - Quicksand (VIDEO)


This came out a few days ago (same day as the Blink 182 song...which was the big deal of the day). Anyhow this a cool video from a good band so I'll take the late pass on it to make sure it gets posted about on here. Read More!



Paramore - Monster (VIDEO TEASER)

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That's Outrageous - Headshot At The Ballet Recital (SONG STREAM)

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Wes Blak - The Dynasty (ALBUM ARTWORK)

Wes Blak will release The Dynasty album on July 19, 2011. More information: HERE. Read More!



Hank III - Cattle Callin Songs Released

Two new songs from Hank III's Cattle Callin project can be downloaded for free: HERE. Cattle Callin is one of four albums Hank III plans to release in September. Read More!



Cobra Starship - Nightshades (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out in August. Read More!



Blink 182 - Album Title + Release Date

The new Blink 182 album will be titled Neighborhoods and has a tentative release date of September 27, 2011. More information: HERE. Read More!



Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie (SINGLE ARTWORK)

This is out July 18, 2011. Read More!



Blink 182 - Up All Night (SINGLE ARTWORK)

The new Blink 182 single will be released today instead of Friday. Here is a look at the single artwork.

EDIT: You can now stream the song: HERE. Read More!



Never Shout Never - Time Travel (ALBUM ARTWORK + TEASER)

This is out in September.

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Blink 182 - Will Release "Up All Night" Single This Friday

Blink 182 will release the first single"Up All Night" from their new album this Friday. More information can be found: HERE. Read More!



Toro Y Moi - Freaking Out (EP ARTWORK)

This is out September 13, 2011. Check out Toro Y Moi's official site for a download of "Saturday Love." Read More!



The Drums - Portamento (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out September 13, 2011.
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Theophilus London - "Girls Girls $" (VIDEO)

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King Fantastic - Death Of Summer (EP ARTWORK)

Find more information on the album and the first single: HERE. Read More!



Hawkboy - Hopecore Cover

Read the issue: HERE. Read More!



Sound In The Signals Magazine Issue 10 - Mixtapes On The Cover OUT NOW!

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The Devil Wears Prada - Dead Throne (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out September 13, 2011. Read More!



Fences/Mansions - Spilt EP (ARTWORK + STREAM)

Stream the new split: HERE. Out July 26, 2011. Read More!



William Beckett (The Academy Is...) - Chicago (VIDEO)

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The Dear Hunter - "Home" (LIVE VIDEO)

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The City Calls - A Spark To Ignite (EP Pre-Order + Sampler)

Pre-order it: HERE. Check out the sampler below.

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The Hundreds - Fall Footwear (PREVIEW VIDEO)

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Thrice - Major/Minor (ARTWORK)

This is out September 20, 2011. Read More!



The Dangerous Summer - War Paint (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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A.Dd+ - Under (VIDEO TRAILER)

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The Cool Kids - Chicago Reader Feature

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Hoppus On Music - Liam Gallagher (Beady Eye) Interview Preview (VIDEO)

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Hoppus On Music - We The Kings Interview Preview (VIDEO)

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MxPx - Studio Update (VIDEO)

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Sublime With Rome - Yours Truly (ALBUM REVIEW)

Sublime With Rome have posted their new album for stream via their Facebook. Due to that fact I've been able to review the album. Click READ MORE to check out my review of Yours Truly.

(Note this was reviewed by listening to the advanced stream provided by Sublime With Rome via Facebook)

When it was announced that founding members of Sublime Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh would be reuniting and performing with a new singer under the name Sublime it caught quite a few by surprise including Bradley Nowell’s estate which quickly took action. So the two along with new singer Rome Ramirez reached an agreement with Nowell’s estate and dubbed the new group Sublime With Rome. From that moment on the trio have been playing sold out shows playing classic Sublime songs with a few new songs like “Panic” thrown into the mix.

The release of Yours Truly is an album I never thought I’d actually hear. Growing up I’ve always been a big fan of all of Sublime’s music. Their self-titled album is definitely on my favorite albums of all time list. Bradley Nowell’s passing prior to the release of that album pretty much ended Sublime. That was until Eric Wilson came across Rome Ramirez who was able to breathe life into the classics and not just perform the classics but write a new album with the original members.

What’s found on Yours Truly is everything you enjoyed from the original Sublime. The quick paced punk, the reggae, the horns, and the feel is all there but with a twist. This is a new band doing something similar but with a few new things thrown into the mix. Rome’s lyrics don’t really resemble the manic craziness often found on early Sublime albums and the new album’s production sounds slightly cleaner than you may be use to from a Sublime album. Really the lyrical approach may be one of the biggest differences. I tend to appreciate the fact Rome has taken on this band and has written his own songs and his own words.

Some fans will understand that the Sublime of old will never make another album and see that this new incarnation has created a fantastic album. Others won’t get it. That’s usually the case with a release like this. I have no problem saying this album turned out great and that I’m happy to have it. Many groups have tried to replicate the sound that made Sublime the massive band they were in the early-mid nineties and have really been unable to do so. Wilson and Gaugh prove they still have it with this album and with the addition of Rome they have created an album that I can safely say is the closest to the original Sublime there will probably ever be. Even Paul Leary who co-produced the self-titled album came on board to produce Yours Truly. From the start of the album to the finish the original rhythm section of Gaugh and Wilson sound as good as they ever have and Rome is a fine addition as vocalist and guitarist. Even Todd Forman, who played sax on Sublime’s self-titled album, plays saxophone on Yours Truly.

Like many bands who have acquired new singers after the death of a lead singer (a few include Queen with Paul Rodgers, Alice In Chains, AC/DC, etc…) the original singer can never be replaced, especially in Sublime where Bradley Nowell was really the voice and primary songwriter. Instead the trio doesn’t try to replace him at all but instead they’ve opted to write an album that is somewhat a hybrid of what fans would expect with some entirely new elements. I think the album is interesting, well done, and should be a must have for any Sublime fan. Yours Truly shows Sublime With Rome is more than happy to pay homage to the original sound without being a cheap knockoff. This is without a doubt one of my favorite albums I’ve heard this year.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You (ALBUM ARTWORK)

This is out August 30, 2011. Read More!



All Time Low - Forget About It (VIDEO)

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Jack's Mannequin - Project Green Room Interview (VIDEO)

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Shooter Jennings & Adam Sheets - Interview About XXX and Southern Independent Vol. 1 (SOUND IN THE SIGNALS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)

We've got a great read for you today. Just a day after the release of the official XXX compilation Southern Independent Volume 1 both Shooter Jennings and Adam Sheets agreed to do a new interview with us to talk about the compilation, XXX, and a few other topics. To read the interview click READ MORE. Make sure to check out Southern Independent Volume 1 out now for free!

On July 4 you released the first official XXX compilation. What went into putting this compilation together and how did you choose the artist for it?

Shooter Jennings: I'm very proud of this compilation. Adam and I have been talking about the compilation since we started this thing back in January and as much as we both wanted to jump on it, we kept biding our time until we really felt like we had the kind of artist support that we needed. Once things felt right, I sent out an email to the XXX master list that I'd been compiling and got an overwhelming response! So much that it was very hard for me to sort through it all. Immediately I knew it was going to have to be at least two volumes. This is where I can depend really well on Adam. As an artist, I often over think a lot of elements when it comes to albums. I LOVE sequencing albums, but in the case of the compilation, I really depended on Adam to help me separate it into two volumes. He turned around with the current list we have (except for one artist that we swapped out for Volume 2). Once I listened to it, I couldn't imagine it any other way.

Adam Sheets: Well, I don't remember who came up with the idea for the compilation, but I was really impressed by some of the compilations coming out, like Outlaw Radio and Wreckhouse, etc and how useful they were in discovering new artists, so naturally there needed to be something for XXX in the same vein.

The compilation artwork is really interesting who came up with the concept and I noticed an interesting warning on the insert whose idea was it to include the warning?

Shooter: I'm such a computer geek, I'm always screwing around in photoshop, even when I got nothing to do. So for a while now I been trying to figure out the cover. I cruised the internet for a picture of a moonshine jug and I found this sweet old bottle from way back. I swapped out some of the writing and things and sent it over to Adam. He noticed that there were some stamps along the top and bottom that read something about Arkansas. He asked me if that was of any importance and if not why don't we swap em out with the Confederate States of America stamps. I thought it was a good idea and threw it in. As for the warning, I had done the 'insert' art and sent it over to Adam and said that I thought we should put some kind of mission statement in there. I quickly reeled off this criticism of Adam that an asshole had written on a site one time saying that he had ruined the sanctity of roots music with XXX. I thought it was kinda perfect, but I was kinda joking. Next thing ya know, Adam wrote the warning. I thought it was pretty amazing.

Adam: Shooter is responsible for the artwork. I helped finalize the tracklisting and helped decide what would be on this volume and what would be saved for volume two. As for the warning, Shooter sort of came up with that and I added the last two sentences to it. I think it was a good way to sort of poke fun at XXX's image in some circles.

Who is the one artist on this first volume you felt like had to be on it and why?

Shooter: There were several I thought had to be on volume one. Hellbound Glory and Fifth on the Floor were two that I feel are truly the future of classic country music and really rounded out the sound. But when Adam turned in his list, I thought he'd rounded the scene out pretty damn well, as well as saving some heavy hitters for the second volume (and trust me, there will be some pretty cool surprises on Volume 2). I'm really happy that we started with Robert Earl Reed and ended with Hellbound. Those two tracks really feel like sweet bookends to me.

Adam: Quality-wise, I can't choose between these artists and I think that the absence of any one of them would have made this a drastically different album. The tracks for volume two are just as good as what's here in most cases, but that wasn't the point. The idea was to make a great album. I think we accomplished that and we'll do it again with the next set of songs. But as for the artists that really set this compilation apart, I would have to say Shooter or the Drive-By Truckers. Both of them have been pretty successful and your average music fan who may not know most of the artists on the compilation may give it a chance if they see those names in the track listing.

Over the last week or so a bunch of critics have really been taking shots at the idea, a lot of this is over the name, what I don’t hear many critics talk about is how much this idea and givememyxxx.com have helped the artists you guys put on the XXX site. Do you feel some critics are overlooking the big picture and what you are trying to do with XXX?

Shooter: Absolutely. Without a doubt, I feel like the people that have come forward in criticism of XXX have felt threatened and to some degrees, possibly felt like our existence makes them less relevant. This is all so silly to me, but if you notice, the people that are complaining are critics and promoters. Not one single artist has come out against us. (Actually, there was one major label artist that I reached out to initially to include in our video show we've been working on who put me off to his wife to tell me that he didn't want to be included, but that's it). I think that's because XXX was started by an Artist, myself, and has only had Artists in the number 1 position. We're not selling ads on the site and making money, were not writing critical reviews of albums, mainstream or not, and we're damn sure not selling any of our artists or trying to make money off the albums. XXX will NEVER have any component that we will sell on the artist's back. I think that kind of concept is a little hard for some people to grasp. Another part of it I think is that these folks have been working very hard for a long time in their own personal arenas and I think they think that we're coming in claiming to be something we are not, which is a total lie. I will admit our original approach and mission statement were very bombastic, but hell, I'd been feeling pretty beat up for years and without a home, so every word that I typed on that website meant the world to me. I really wanted a movement. And like I said recently in one of the responses to one of those douchebags, was that I set out to do this for no personal gain, but I have gained something. I've gained the feeling of being a part of something. I'm now in personal contact with all of these bands, and labels, and sites, even the ones who hate us, and I really feel blessed for that. I feel like if nobody followed us or downloaded our compilations or whatever, that I still have about 30 bands that I'm friends with and could tour with or whatever for years. That is priceless and it also really feels like there is something big stirring for all of us. If this is what 5 months can do, I'd love to see where we'll be in 5 years. I don't think we'll still be scraping the bottom of the cage for scraps anymore. But I think all of this stuff will work out. With the exception of one person, anyone with a critical eye is still on the fence and I believe with positive results, we will win em over.

Adam: Yes. Most of the artists I have talked to are totally behind the idea. I talked to an artist yesterday on the phone who told me that XXX and the grid are helping direct traffic to his site and there are other stories like that, but more important than the numbers is the feeling; the feeling that you're really making a difference and helping expose fans to great music, the feeling that you're part of a community of artists, fans, writers, podcasters, etc, all with the same goal in mind.

Shooter the first taste of your new album is on this compilation. Why did you choose the song “Southern Family Anthem” as the first song people would hear from this new record? Can you tell us the background of the song a little and how it represents the new album?

Shooter: Well, besides at face value kind of fitting the feeling among these bands, it's really the most rock-ish song on the album too, which also seems to be a screaming example of the system we're trying to fight with XXX. A song like that speaks to a lot of people, it's very true to my family and is how we've all felt and looked at ourselves. Me and my brothers and cousins will all admit we're pretty white trash but we love each other and would kill for each other, no matter how dark our family history gets. That's also how I think we all feel in XXX. But all that aside, the song itself is more rock and roll sounding and represents the problem a lot of us have been facing. It's too rock for country and it's too country for rock. I felt like that song would never have a life because it fell in between these cracks, so I thought, why not put it on the XXX compilation and really give it it's own life and path. I'm real proud of the song and the album, so I'm excited for folks to hear it.

Adam you are getting a lot of tough criticism and you’ve been called out a bunch since the XXX site launched for not being the “right” guy for Shooter to do this with. From what I’ve seen you are a well educated guy in music and a fair guy when it comes to helping out artist. Why do you think you get the hate and what do you say to those critics?

Adam: I don't pretend to know the answer here. It's a complicated question, but I suspect that at this point, after years of criticism, Shooter is just too easy a target and so they're going after somebody else. Which is not to say that I'm completely blameless. I'm pretty opinionated and I'll speak my mind about things I believe in. But I've also tried my best to tone that down, especially over the past few months. Mainly, I try my best not to let it get to me.
As for me not being the "right" guy, I actually agree. I'm just "a" guy and my voice shouldn't be any more important than your's or the Triggerman's, or Jahshie's or any of the artists. I want to be involved, definitely, and based on what I've heard from a lot of fellow writers, artists, DJs, etc. most people want me to be involved. But I really want them to be involved as well.

Shooter: If I can chime in here. I do think they have been picking on Adam lately because they know they can't get me to get too hot headed and respond to their shit. If you notice, whenever I respond to this stuff they never answer, or they send someone 'official' in to answer. I also quit caring about what they say. I've had several people try and tell me Adam wasn't the right choice or whatever, but again this is all coming from people being worried about what other people will think or how they will react (the people further up the chain, and usually the sources of the negativity). I chose Adam to be my partner for one really good reason. Over the years I've encountered a lot of different critics and people who have written stuff about my music. And Adam will be the first person to say he didn't always have all good shit to say about my music. I respect that, and I respect him for his honesty in those situations. But Adam is a young spirit who is very well educated, very well versed in the world and politics, but most importantly, he listens to ALL kinds of music, and he appreciates ALL kinds of music. I can talk George Jones and Roger Miller with him or talk Rage Against The Machine or Tool, or Metal, or Funk, or Jazz or anything with him. Over time, and seeing how positive he looks at music as a whole, he felt like a very promising person to come into this and work with me. I am a super busy guy, so I knew I needed someone who could catch my errors, teach me about bands and artists I wasn't aware of, and keep his eye on the landscape of music and keep me informed of anything I was missing. On top of that, I trust him. That's the most important part. The first time we ever hung out, we had a blast and from that point on, I knew that he was a good dude at his core. Not jealous, not angry, open and honest, and ready to find the good in all music, and devote his fucking life to it. And I have to say, I couldn't have found a better person. He's improved XXX immensely as well as my radio show and my overall outlook on music. Fuck the haters, they can't bring a better positive result.

Just a minute ago, I shot him an email saying that I couldn't believe the negativity coming from this one guy, and he wrote me this back as a quote from possibly his 'favorite president, Teddy Roosevelt':

"It's not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or when the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worth cause; who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat."

Anyone who says he's the wrong guy can kiss my ass.

Can you let people know where they can get the compilation at and why you think it is important that people check this out on July 4th?

Shooter: www.Givememyxxx.com and it's important because we're celebrating these artists' independence from the mainstream. The dependency on the mainstream is unhealthy and its time we take it into our own collective hands!

I think the grid and the depository on givememyxxx.com are such great resources. Who came up with the idea of the grid and the depository?

Adam: The grid was Shooter's idea. I think the depository was a joint effort. I had the idea of creating a resource for guys like you and me to stay up to date with the latest XXX music and a resource for the artists letting them know how to get their music to the writers and DJs. Shooter sort of refashioned the idea into its current form as the depository.

Shooter: Adam answered this good. It was a joint effort. The depository is really something that came from Adam's idea, but I think has been an awesome way for people to get their music to us.

The XXX site is growing and becoming this big beacon of hope for a lot of artists and this phenomenal resource for artist and music fans. How does it feel knowing you guys have been able to help so many bands in such a short time?

Shooter: It feels awesome to know that we are all connecting and working together. Like I said, I love all the new friends I've made and I love being in constant contact with these artists. I hope that we can really continue to grow as a foundation, and continue to produce result and result that will continue to gain fans for us all. I think the compilation is the way to go, everyone has to get all 12 artists if they just wanna hear one. And it's free. Nobody does free, but we do free cuz music IS free and we are free as artists to do so. Major label artists wouldn't have this kind of freedom I don't think.

Adam: Well, it's exciting for sure. As a music fan first and foremost, I'm also reaping the benefits of it. I know now that I'll never have to listen to bullshit again, that there's always a great album out there that's just been released.

I guess that about wraps it up. Thanks again guys for taking doing the interview. Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

Shooter: Just stick to the site, I don't want people to forget that we're adding artists and albums every day and building more and more compilations and features for the site. Thank you for your support of us and continually being a positive light in all of it!

Adam: Thank you for all you do to support great music and be on the lookout for volume two.
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