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“99 Songs of Revolution: Volume I” Released Today

Ian — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:20:12 +0000

As I’m sure most of you remembered, 99 Songs of Revolution: Volume I was finally released today. As mentioned previously the best place to pick up a physical copy would either be at a Streetlight Manifesto show or from The RISC Store

Streetlight Manifesto had this to say about it:

03.16.2010 | Voila!
It is with great pride that we announce the birth of our newest little bundle of joy. 99 Songs of Revolution: Volume 1 was born at precisely midnight, during the first moments of March 16th, 2010. Timing in at 32.9 minutes, end to end, with 11 tracks for your listening pleasure. Thanks for all your help and we hope for many more. Cheers!

Pentimento Music Releases “Hell” MP3

Ian — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:40:04 +0000

The Pentimento Music Company have released for free download an MP3 of the song “Hell” from Streetlight Manifesto’s upcoming 99 Songs of Revolution: Volume I.

Streetlight Manifesto Reveal Track List and Album Art for “99 Songs of Revolution: Volume I”

Ian — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:48:03 +0000

Streetlight Manifesto have finally revealed the track list and album art for their upcoming release 99 Songs of Revolution: Volume I and put it up for pre-order on both vinyl and CD at The RISC Store. They also confirmed 16th March as the release date.

Track list:

“Birds Flying Away” - Mason Jennings
“Hell” - Squirrel Nut Zippers
“Just” - Radiohead
“Skyscraper” - Bad Religion
“Punk Rock Girl” - The Dead Milkmen
“Linoleum” - NOFX
“Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” - Paul Simon
“They Provide the Paint for the Picture Perfect Masterpiece That You Will Paint on the Insides of Your Eyelids” - Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution
“Red Rubber Ball” - The Cyrkle
“The Troubador” - Louis Jordan
“Such Great Heights” - The Postal Service

They also claim to have tons more news regarding upcoming tours, more song samples, etc etc to be posted in in the next few days.

Likely Release Date for 99 Songs of Revolution Volume 1

Ian — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:09 +0000

Victory Records have revealed a release date of 16th March for Streetlight Manifesto’s upcoming cover album 99 Songs of Revolution. While any news that comes from Victory rather than the band should always be taken with a pinch of salt, it seems likely that this is legitimate given the albums completed state. No word yet on album art, track listing, or the vinyl release Pentimento Music is supposed to be doing.

Streetlight Manifesto Come Out of Hiding

Ian — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:11:29 +0000

11.17.2009 | Still Alive, Still Kicking
Hello there everyone. Let’s jump straight into it, shall we?

1) 99 SOR. We’re being buried with emails regarding the release date but we can’t announce one because we don’t know when it is. What we can say is this: some record labels (not naming names here, so it can’t be “libel”) are just plain horrendous. That’s pretty much all we can say for now. Seriously though, it’s a sad fact that the bullshit bands have to put up with from some labels isn’t worth the benefits (ha!) of being on said labels.

That being said, it looks like 99SOR: Volume One will be released on vinyl via the Pentimento Music Company long before it comes out on CD or digitally. Stay tuned for a release date for the vinyl. We’ll also be posting clips from the record in the next few days, along with artwork, since it is in fact finished and just sitting around (you have no idea how frustrating it is).

2) People are also asking when we’ll be hitting the road again. We have no tours planned as of this very minute but we are planning our 2010 now. More importantly, though, we will be heading into the studio soon (as is a particular electricity deficient collective..) and we don’t plan on touring until we have a few records to release.

3) The Risc Store just got a bunch of new items, Streetlight and otherwise. ‘Tis the season yada yada blah blah blah..

4) During our downtime, our resident tenor sax genius will be giving lessons. Straight from the Conti’s mouth:

Jim Conti will be offering saxophone lessons along with music theory tutoring/instruction in the Montgomery County, Maryland/NW D.C. area. Individual instruction for all levels on alto, tenor, or baritone. Lessons can include classical and/or jazz and improvisational instruction. Anyone interested can contact him (serious inquiries please) at jim_conti@live.com for more information.

Obviously we are very fond of our Jimmy, so no stalkers or creeps please.

That is all, see you at the next update, with soundclips!

The Stitch Up’s Second Album “Set Your Alarm” Available on RISC Store

Ian — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:34:05 +0000

Thanks to Mike for just e-mailing me to say that The Stitch Up’s second album Set Your Alarm is now available on the RISC Store.

Streetlight to Play a Few US Headline Dates Before Warped

Ian — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0000

Streetlight Manifesto have updated their site with the dates of the last few US headline shows they are doing before they embark on the Warped tour. In regards to the current, nearly over, European tour they explained that, due to a personal matter, trumpet player Matt Stewart had to return home, so they have been playing with a short-notice replacement and their song repertoire is, as a consequence, somewhat limited.

Additionally, they had this to say about 99SoR:

As for 99 Songs, sit tight a tiny bit longer. The record is out of our hands now, in terms of recording, so we’re all waiting at this point. We’ll be posting a track list on the site very soon.

First Part of 99 Songs of Revolution out Before Warped Tour

Ian — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:35:51 +0000

The Streetlight Manifesto site was updated today with news that they will be wrapping up recording and mixing the first part of 99 Songs of Revolution within the next few weeks, and that it will be available (in some form) sometime before the Warped Tour starts. A track listing and additional release info should be forthcoming. In addition Streetlight found some time to record a performance and interview for Fearless TV, and promise to inform us of its air date, so hopefully someone will be able to record and upload it for those of us unable to watch it.

RISC Store Sale

Ian — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:02:28 +0000

The RISC Store is currently having an “economic stimulus sale”, where everything is reduced by 10%. The items are still listed at their normal prices and the discount is only applied after you add them to your cart. So head over there and pick up any CDs you don’t already have, or perhaps treat yourself to a nice print or a hoodie for the cold weather (unless you’re in the southern hemisphere, in which case you’ll probably just want a t-shirt).

Tomas Kalnoky Interviewed by the AP Show

Ian — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:40:08 +0000

A few days ago Alternative Press posted an interview and acoustic set with Tomas Kalnoky. He talks about (among other things) his influences, being on Victory, the writing process, and the 99 Songs of Revolution project, as well as playing acoustic versions of “Somewhere in the Between”, “Forty Days” and “Dear Sergio”. You can listen to it on the AP site or download it from here.