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Parsons Rocket Project EP Coming in August

Atlanta's Parsons Rocket Project Announce Debut Album, Unveil First Single, "Exit Launch"

"It’s quite an accomplishment to create something that sounds both fresh and familiar all in one. But that’s what Atlanta-based quintet Parsons Rocket Project have achieved. deftly combines shoegaze, dreampop, space rock, and a touch of the grandeur of post rock just for good measure, washing over the listener creating a sense of solid security."  —Overblown Magazine

"Firmly jumps into the impression of a band whose attitude and sound are as freeranging in one’s own mindspace as they are rooted in the classics of the post-rock, shoegaze, and space rock genres."  —Big Takeover Magazine

"Parsons Rocket Project’s self-titled EP is a symphony of pain and triumph, blending various genres masterfully to evince a sonically evocative tale."
 —Somewherecold

Atlanta-based Parsons Rocket Project has announced the release of their self-titled debut EP via New Texture in August. Comprised of six tracks, this mixed back of dreamgaze, indie rock and space rock will be released on August 11. For now, they reveal their first single, "Exit Launch," occupying a sweet spot between Blonde Redhead, My Bloody Valentine, Bowery Electric, and Slowdive.

Parsons Rocket Project takes its name from American rocket propulsion engineer, chemist, and occultist Jack Parsons. The band formed in 2015 when drummer, lyricist, and titular figurehead Jody Hasty started collaborating with bassist Paul Curry, guitarist Jeff Holt, and multi-instrumentalist producer/engineer Benjamin Price at Studilaroche in Atlanta. K. Michelle Dubois later joined on vocals.

The band laid down the tracks on this album in the very studio where Benjamin Price has also worked on releases by Gang of Four and The Hives, among others. The album was mastered by Joe Lambert (Lou Reed, Animal Collective, The National, Hot Chip, Deerhunter, Panda Bear, Washed Out).



"'Exit Launch' is about the allegorical descent of man through the story of Lucifer's fall. The imperfection of man and darkness in our hearts that still exists through vanity, pride, materialism (mirrors) and false words of encouragement / deceit of the tongue (sound). Lucky lunar girls, Snowblind in the night alludes to the fashion industry and cocaine," explains Jody Hasty. "Maybe it's a longer way for me to describe what Oscar Wilde did in one sentence: We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell."

Parsons Rocket Project’s musical output is a mixture of ambient, dream pop, indie and space rock. They infuse this multi-colored trippery with the shimmering oceanic resonance of shoegaze and neo-psychedelia to round out this first release.

"We embraced the beautiful noise concept, but strayed from the classic shoegaze template that many bands adhere to. so there are some different feels and sounds to it, like this fun disco thump thing with the synth bass on 'Exit Launch.' That really pissed off some people in the studio, but it was the kick the track needed," explains Paul Curry.

Parsons’ members cite a number of artist influences, including Flying Saucer Attack, Tape Cuts Tape, Spacemen 3, Eluvium, Swervedriver, Aix Em Klemm, William Basinski, and Clams Casino. However, their sound is closer to Slowdive, Spiritualized, Trespassers William, Mojave 3, and Mazzy Star.

This debut EP represents a significant moment in time for the band, who were challenged to overcome very real struggles involving drug abuse, a terrible automobile accident, and the low-level daily drama of domesticity. Some of the ambient and psychedelic exploration is rooted in real trauma—both physical and emotional—while some of it is celebratory in nature, rooted in the unique awareness of a temporary conscious being in our universe.

Parsons Rocket Project will be released digitally on August 11, with vinyl to follow. The digital version is already available for pre-order on Bandcamp HERE .



PERSONNEL/CREDITS:
Jody Hasty - Lyrics, Synth, Electric Piano, Drums
Paul Curry - Bass
Benjamin Price - Guitar, Percussion, Midnight Editing
Jeff Holt - Guitar
K. Michelle Dubois - Vocals
Thad Goad - Logo and Sleeve Design
Anne Nicoletti, Jennifer Colson Demer, Michelle Barnette - Backing Vocals (Interlude II)

Produced and Engineered by Benjamin Price at StudilaRoche in Atlanta
Mastered by Joe Lambert, at Joe Lambert Mastering in New Jersey

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I NEED REAL TUXEDO AND A TOP HAT! Out Now

I Need Real Tuxedo and a Top Hat!, a collection of photos and stories by Wyatt Doyle (Stop Requested), is available now from New Texture.

Click HERE to purchase the 88-page trade softcover edition for $16.95, or the deluxe, 104-page expanded hardcover edition with superior image reproduction and additional content for $29.95.

Preview the book below:

Stanley J. Zappa at Casse-Tête 2017

Casse-Tête: A Festival of Experimental Music, June 15th to 18th, 2017, at Theatre North West in Prince George, BC.

photo: Troglosound

New Texture's Stanley J. Zappa will perform with his Quintet on Friday the 16th, and as part of ManZap on Saturday the 17th. Full schedule below, and more info at http://www.cassetetefestival.com


Sing-Song Songs by Stanley J. Zappa is available now from New Texture. Buy it here.

Jimmy Angelina & Wyatt Doyle Interviewed

We Are Cult 's James Gent interviews The Last Coloring Book 's Jimmy Angelina and Wyatt Doyle! Click HERE to read it.

And click HERE to buy the book. Preview what's inside below:


Read Kendra Steiner Editions' Bill Shute's thoughts on The Last Coloring Book HERE.

Jooklo Zappa on Tour!

Jooklo Zappa Europe Tour 2017!

MAY 06: TROGLOFESTA, Case del Vento, Chiesuola di Russi (RA), Italy
MAY 12: Het Bos Antwerp, Belgium
MAY 13: In De Ruimte Gent, Belgium
MAY 14: Rumsteek Oui Rumsteek, Bruxelles, Belgium
MAY 17: Nouveau Garage, St Julian, France
MAY 18: Le Périscope, Lyon, France
MAY 19: Circuit centre d'art contemporain - Lausanne, Switzerland
MAY 20: Fri Art - Centre d'art de Fribourg / Kunsthalle Freiburg, Switzerland
MAY 21: La Cave 12, Geneve, Switzerland
MAY 23: KROCH, Stockholm / Sweden / Finland
MAY 24: Mental Alaska at Hard Rock House, Helsinki, Finland
MAY 25: Mayhem Kbh, Copenhagen, Denmark
MAY 26: West Germany Venue, Berlin, Germany
MAY 27: Kaiola festibala, Galdakao, Basque Country
MAY 28: Fanfulla, Rome, Italy
MAY 29: Bar Chupito, Perugia, Italy

Follow the Jooklo Zappa tour blog HERE .

Stanley J. Zappa's Sing-Song Songs is available NOW as a CD or download . Get it HERE .

Josh Alan Plays NYC, February 3 @ The Cutting Room

Josh Alan's back in the city, for one night only!

Catch him at The Cutting Room, 44 E 32nd St, NYC on Friday, February 3rd.

Doors at 6:30, the hits start at 7:30.

Get yer tickets while you can from the Cutting Room's website, HERE .



Josh Alan's new album is Sixty, Goddammit.
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From Black Cracker Music/New Texture

Josh Alan's "Theme From SHAFT" + December Dates

Music video for "Theme From Shaft," available on Sixty, Goddammit . Shot by New Texture's Andy Biscontini (NY) and Jeff Liles (TX), and cut by nu luna author Biscontini.

Damn right.

 

Catch Josh Alan LIVE in Texas:

Thursday, December 1, / 9:30 pm
McGonigel's Mucky Duck · Houston, TX
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Tuesday, December 6 (w/David Bromberg) / 7:00 pm
The Kessler · Dallas, TX
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Thursday, December 8 / 6:30 pm
Antone’s · Austin, TX
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Josh Alan's new album, Sixty Goddammit, is available here.

Preview THE LAST COLORING BOOK

Preview over 40 pages of  The Last Coloring Book !


The Last Coloring Book  by Jimmy Angelina and Wyatt Doyle is a 130-page oversized, illustrated softcover. Buy it via Amazon  here .
The Last Coloring Book is recommended for mature readers.

Booksellers/wholesale inquiries please contact LastColoringBook (at) gmail (dot) com

Josh Alan's Lick of the Day (No. 8)

"Playing live for Don O's program on KNON 89.3 at 7pm Texas time tonight (Friday). Gearing up for Josh Alan at Sons of Hermann Hall, Sat. Oct. 8th. Broadway star John Kuether will perform two numbers with me at the show on Saturday. Here's Lick of the Day #8."

Counting down to the Sixty, Goddammit album release party/concert at Sons of Hermann Hall (Oct. 8th), one lick at a time:



Josh Alan's new album is Sixty, Goddammit.
Download it from iTunes
Download it from Amazon
Download it from CD Baby
From Black Cracker Music/New Texture

Josh Alan's Lick of the Day (No. 7)

"I was thinking of Strawberry Fields." Counting down to the Sixty, Goddammit album release party/concert at Sons of Hermann Hall (Oct. 8th), one lick at a time:



Josh Alan's new album is Sixty, Goddammit.
Download it from iTunes
Download it from Amazon
Download it from CD Baby
From Black Cracker Music/New Texture