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Featured Blog Posts – October 2009 Archive (52)

What's Hot and Hip in in Electronic Music

Check out this review of Space Cowboy's "Digital Rock Star" in Twit magazine below!

Added by Space Cowboy on October 31, 2009 at 10:09pm — No Comments

Noah and the Whale Feature in Mix Magazine

Noah and the Whale are featured in the current issue of Mix Magazine over a three page spread. Check out the interview and what they had to say below:

"I think we're really capturing the essence of the record live and all of the old songs have been given a new varnish. They've been arranged more like the new songs and the set feels really fluid. I think it's the best we've ever sounded"

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Added by Noah and the Whale on October 30, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Noah and the Whale - The Aftermath

Choosing Noah and the Whale's new album "The First Days Of Spring" as Thursday's Pick, NPR music reviewer/producer Stephen Thompson writes:

""The First Days of Spring" opens with a drum beat that's part heartbeat, part funeral dirge — which makes sense, given that it kicks off a song cycle about… Continue

Added by Noah and the Whale on October 30, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

What's Poppin' at Cherrytree This Week

Hi Everybody,

There's a lot going on at Cherrytree this week. Here's the rundown:

* New album release from Sting "If On a Winter's Night" - Sting's Winter-inspired album, contains our favorite "Cherry Tree Carol"

* New album release from Space Cowboy "Digital Rock Star" - Space Cowboy's digital rock manifesto including "I Came 2 Party," "Devastated" (featuring yours truly on vocals) and "Party Like Animal" with Kee & Vistosso Bosses

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Added by Martin on October 30, 2009 at 1:30am — 4 Comments

Noah and the Whale Film Screening in NYC this Sunday!

Just a reminder to all Cherrytree Rec'ers in the NY area, this Sunday there will be a very special screening of the Noah and the Whale film "The First Days Of Spring." Head on down to Piano's bar for the screening (free entry but space is limited) which is hosted by John Norris and will feature a special Q&A following the screening. Click the banner below for a bigger version with more details!…

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Added by Noah and the Whale on October 29, 2009 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Artist Sting on TV

Tune in to Sting on TV this week.

Sting will be appearing on Letterman tonight and on the View tomorrow! Check your local listings for times.

Added by Sting on October 28, 2009 at 12:03pm — 1 Comment

Artist La Roux in The New York Times

Check out the New York Times' review of La Roux's live performance in NYC earlier this week.

"The self-titled La Roux debut album, released in the United States last month (it was a hit in England this summer), is dizzying fun. Ms. Jackson, who recalls early Madonna, or even Neneh Cherry, sounds coy even when she's mad, but thanks to the lush, throbbing arrangements, she is never chilly, never off-putting"…

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Added by La Roux on October 28, 2009 at 11:57am — 1 Comment

First Days of Spring is Album of the Year by Q Magazine

Noah and the Whale's "The First Days or Spring" has been selected by the UK's Q Magazine as one of the best ALBUMS OF THE YEAR. You can check out the full article below!

Noah and the Whale will be in NY performing at the Mercury Lounge on November 2nd, 3rd and… Continue

Added by Noah and the Whale on October 28, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments

Digital Rock Star - Out Now!

Space Cowboy's US-debut album Digital Rock Star is out now! Available at all good retailers. Click the banner below to download your copy from iTunes!…

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Added by Space Cowboy on October 26, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Artist Out Now: If On A Winter's Night...

We are proud to announce the release of Sting's album. You can get purchase your copy of "If On A Winter's Night..." from Amazon using any of the links below!

Purchase "If On a Winter's Night..." from Amazon…

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Added by Sting on October 26, 2009 at 12:33am — 1 Comment

DDub's R&B Back Rub Playlist for the weekend of Oct. 23rd, 24th, 25th

Click here to see the songs Donnie played

Added by Martin on October 25, 2009 at 9:19am — No Comments

Artist Success - They Want It In Every Country!

Tokio Hotel discuss the extent of their fame in this new MTV article. How in Europe it's difficult to walk the streets without being recognized and now it's beginning to turn this way in America too... for the better!

"The first time we were here, we just went out on the street, and it was great. We were like, 'Oh, that's a nice place to hang out. Nobody knows us,' But, you know,… Continue

Added by Tokio Hotel on October 22, 2009 at 10:00am — 21 Comments

Artist Sting Album Listening Party

Sting and Amazon have teamed up to bring you a listening party for Sting's new album "If On A Winters Night..." ahead of the album's release on October 26th. Head on over to the Listening Party… Continue

Added by Sting on October 21, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Artist "The Third Record is the Hardest"

"I think the third record is the hardest one. Everyone is talking about that, so we are really thankful that the fans like it, and, yeah, I think we went into the studio and wrote and ignored the all pressure and everything. That was really important. And the time was important. That we had time and no deadlines."

Tokio Hotel open up to MTV about the process of recording their… Continue

Added by Tokio Hotel on October 21, 2009 at 12:00pm — 10 Comments

LA Instore Signing Winners

We've just announce the winners of our competition over in the FORUM! Head on over to find out if you're one of the lucky four!

Added by Cherrytree on October 20, 2009 at 7:42pm — 2 Comments

Tokio Hotel in NYC!

Stay up to date with today's events of Tokio Hotel in New York City. Head on over to our FORUM where we'll be posting updates direct from Martin on the scene.

http://www.cherrytreerecords.com/forum/topics/tokio-hotel-take-over-new-york

Added by Cherrytree on October 20, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

Artist La Roux in Rolling Stone - October 29th, 2009

"La Roux's tunes - which the pair cut in Langmaid's living room - feature staccato synths over pulsing beats and Jackson's insistent high-pitched vocals... "All the songs are sad," says Jackson, who shed tears in the recording sessions. "It was quite intense."

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Added by La Roux on October 20, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Win Tickets at Film Screening

Head down to Space 15 Twenty in LA tonight to the screening of the Noah and the Whale film 'The First Days of Spring' featuring a live Q&A session with Charlie at the end of the film. For those that turn up, you could get lucky and win a pair of tickets to Noah and the Whale's show at The Roxy on Tuesday night! All details below:…

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Added by Noah and the Whale on October 19, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Play list for DDub's R&B Back Rub Show, October 16th, 2009 on www.cherrytreeradio.com

Maxwell - This Woman's Work
Ready for the World - Love You Down
Usher - Nice and Slow
Zapp and Roger - I Want to Be Your Man
The Isley Brothers - Between the Sheets
Keith Sweat - Nobody
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
J Holiday - Bed
Maxwell - This Woman's Work (second time)
Guy - Let's Chill
LL Cool J - Doin' It

Added by Martin on October 18, 2009 at 8:45pm — 5 Comments