The Association of Music Podcasting station, Radio.Speljamr, included 2 Lovespirals tracks in last week’s podcast — Episode No. 14 of Vol. 1 — as well as a shoutout I recorded for them. Additionally, host Tim Finucane talks about the Chillin’ with Lovespirals podcast. Check out Tim’s musical podcast at http://radio.speljamr.com.
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Lovespirals on Pink Floyd Tribute
Lovespirals have contributed a lovely cover of Pink Floyd’s 1969 song, “Cymbaline,” to None of Us is Pink, a massive 3-CD tribute assembled by fansite/forum, Neptune Pink Floyd. Billed “The world’s greatest and largest international collaboration to make a Pink Floyd Tribute CD, by fans for fans” this downloadable collection of 49 tracks was lovingly assembled, mastered, and packaged by hard core fans of this seminal band for absoultely no profit whatsoever. None of Us is Pink is available via BitTorrent in SHN format, along with complete artwork including a 27 page booklet, at the NPF site. You can also enjoy Lovespirals’ version of “Cymbaline” in 192k mp3 on Lovespirals’ MySpace page for a limited time.
Chillin with Lovespirals Podcast
Lovespirals have launched a brand new podcast in conjunction with Chillcuts called “Chillin’ with Lovespirals.” Ryan and Anji discuss the evolution of the band’s fan interaction and computer use, answer fan email, and more in the premier episode. Download and subscribe via RSS for future episodes via the handy visual links on Lovespirals’ site.
Back catalogue on iTunes
The entire back catalog of albums by Love Spirals Downwards is now available on iTunes Store USA, UK, Canada, & Europe. If you are unfamiliar with the former band incarnation, this is a great opportunity to explore the many sound and style changes Ryan explored from 1992 to 1998. We’ve created a special Lovespirals/Love Spirals Downwards iMix with some of the highlights from both Love Spirals Downwards and Lovespirals.
Rodney Rodriguez to join Lovespirals for Concert
Rodney Rodriguez (of The Von Trapps and Elysium fame) who performed with Love Spirals Downwards for their final live shows in 1998 — as well as with Suzanne Perry’s new band, Melodyguild — will be joining Ryan and Anji at their show this Thursday on second guitar. This is the first time Lovespirals have worked with another guitarist, so it should be pretty exciting. Doron will not be joining the band on sax this time, so all the way around it will be a very different show than past events. If you live in the area, you should drop by 14 Below, in Santa Monica, to check it out. Full details on the previous news posting.
Lovespirals to play with The Flir in Santa Monica
Lovespirals will be playing a show next month with The Flir. This is their first performance since the 2002 Windblown Kiss Tour. Ryan and Anji will be doing an all-new set composed mainly of tracks from their upcoming album, Free & Easy. It’s a very moody set with lots of soulful, bluesy numbers and plenty of guitar work. Copies of Windblown Kiss will be on hand for sale, which the band will gladly autograph. Come on out to get a sneak peek at what Lovespirals have been up to the past few years!
April 14, 2005 at 14 Below
1348 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
14below.com
Cost: $7 ($6 w/ flyer) | 21+ with ID
Doors open 8 pm
The Flir go on at 9:30 and Lovespirals follow them at 10:30.
Don’t forget to download and print the official flyer for your discount.
In-Tune Profiles Lovespirals
VayderX’s daily electronica music blog, In-Tune, profiled Lovespirals for today’s daily entry:
“Familiar, yet exotic, the sound of this creative duo guides modern electronic composition in a more organic direction, forsaking simplistic sample loop-based production in favor of traditional song writing and performance. If you are seeking music for the soul as well as the body, something sweet to kick back and unwind with, then Lovespirals are for you.”
This music has a great vibe to it. Go on, have a listen!
Highlights:
Walk Away (Bitstream Dream Rmx)
Love Survives
Lovespirals on new Mp3Tunes Site
Former Mp3.com CEO, Michael Robertson, just launched a new site called Mp3Tunes.com, which offers 192kbps mp3s for just 88 cents, and full albums for $8.88. Check out the site’s entries for Lovespirals and Love Spirals Downwards.
Anji LIVE on Chillcuts Sunday
Just thought I’d mention that I’m going live on Chillcuts Radio this Sunday to premier a brand new feature with one of my favorite bands, Sunburn in Cyprus. I will be talking with band founder, Ulli Conrad, as I preview their new album. The feature will run twice, the first time at 4pm PST and then again at 6pm, with me deejaying a chilled selection of independent and indie label electronica bands in between. I may log in a little earlier for a set beforehand, too…
Tune in to listen directly via live365 or through the “listen” link at chillcuts.com. If you’re on MySpace, please join our Chillcuts Group to comment on the station, recommend music or just chit chat!
Free Lovespirals Xmas Mp3 on MySpace
Anji recently unearthed a “bootleg” mix of the classic Christmas song, “The Little Drummer Boy,” created by Ryan in 1999. This drum ‘n’ bass track featuring Gabriel D. Vine, of Monkey Bars, has never before been released! A 128k mp3 will be available to download for your holiday listening pleasure only at MySpace.com/Lovespirals
Ryan and Anji DJ set @ Relax
On Sunday December 12, come listen to Ryan and Anji deejaying a set of old school jazz, soul, and downtempo for Relax @ Kistch Bar, located in Costa Mesa, California. Relax starts at 10 PM and admission is free. See www.kitschbar.com for directions.
"Love Survives" Garners Garageband Awards
“Love Survives” has been showered with Reviewer Pick Awards at Garageband.com this week, including top 3 awards in the categories of Female Vocals, Lyrics, Keyboards, Bass, Melody, Production, and Mood, as well as “Best Love Song,” “Best Feel-Good Track,” and “Coolest Chill-Out Track”. Check out the dozens of awards and reviews of “Love Survives” plus other Lovespirals songs at http://www.garageband.com/artist/lovespirals
