FACTORY UNDERGROUND RECORDS PRESENTS NEW TOM THE SUIT FORST VIDEO FOR GOING HOME ON VEVO AND YOU TUBE

     From director Aidan Gerety of Factory Underground and Stateside Visuals comes a new video for Factory Underground recording artist Tom The Suit Forst's song "Going Home." The video, which launched last week is now available on You Tube and Vevo.

    "Going Home" has been described as mix of country and blues, also contains classic elements of Americana. Performed by The Suit on acoustic/electric dobro, with marching drums provided by Big Thursty of the Jason Gisser Band, the song is a relatively somber song compared to the upbeat blues-rock sounds of his new album "On Fire." The video, which contains the lyrics of the song set against images of the American Civil War, is stylized to resemble to vintage footage of the period. It's dark imagery culminates with the image of a Civil War firing squad, which does not spare the viewer from the sad ending.

      Gerety stated that he wanted to capture the feeling of the song, which was for him "a reflection of fate in the face of a dangerous and uncertain future," a fitting narrative for this time in American history, with people so deeply divided over political lines. There is no political message to the idea - we are all in this together which ever side of line you're on. As the song says, "You're Going Home when he says Come."
     With the exception of "Going Home" which was released this past month on iTunes, Spotify, and streaming/retails sites around the world, the full album of "On Fire" has only been available on physical CD. A CD and poster bundle have been selling through the artist's website www.TomTheSuitForst.com and by emailing TheSuitOnFire@gmail.com The decision to offer the physical album first was as much a nod to a more classic time in the record industry as The Suit wanting his work into the hands of his loyal fan base as early as possible. For those desiring to have the album in digital form, fans can look for the rest of the album on iTunes in January.

     What's next for Tom The Suit Forst? "We are looking at an idea for a video of "Women of the World," a song from my album that is about the idea of letting women have a chance to rule the world for a change. I thought about putting that out on Election Day - in hindsight that wouldn't have quite made sense.... but from what I understand January 21 is the day of a Million Women March on Washington DC, so you might see a video for the song then!"
   

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Lines West Announce New Album, The Ghost For You, Out This Fall

Rootsy Pop/Rock Band to Put Out Weekly Anthology of Connecticut Ghost Stories Leading Up to Release

First Video Available for Streaming Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJQE4ukpQYA

Norwalk, CT – July 18, 2016 – Connecticut alternative Americana group, Lines West, is today announcing their new album, The Ghost For You. This third release from the band will be available this fall, with more details to follow.

Described as “Simon and Garfunkel fronting Wilco or The Band,” Lines West is fueled by the songwriting tandem of John Radzin and Brian Larney. In celebration of The Ghost For You as well as the deeper storytelling and thematic aspects of their music, the band will be pushing a weekly anthology of local ghost stories, culminating with the album’s release. This week’s video centers on the story of Easton, CT’s White Lady of Union Cemetery.

In addition, Lines West has a string of upcoming tour dates planned including a headlining concert tonight at Café Nine in New Haven, CT and in August an opening slot for platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning country act, Diamond Rio, at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT.

Upcoming Performances:           

July 19: Cafe Nine in New haven, CT with Silas Low

July 23: Mocha's Maya in Shelburne Falls, MA

August 6: Augur Farm in Northford, CT at Potato and Corn Festival

August 12: Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT

August 14: Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT opening for Diamond Rio as a duo

August 27: Way Station in Brooklyn, NY

Check out more on Lines West here:

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FACTORY UNDERGROUND PRESENTS NEW ALBUM "MOON CABIN" FROM INDIE FUNK-FOLK JAM-BAND GOOSE

FACTORY UNDERGROUND PRESENTS NEW ALBUM  "MOON CABIN" FROM INDIE FUNK-FOLK JAM-BAND GOOSE 

"MOON CABIN" NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, TIDAL, SPOTIFY AND RETAIL/STREAMERS WORLDWIDE

Factory Press (Norwalk, Ct): That Goose guitarist/singer/songwriter Rick Mitarotonda is soon to be a Berklee College of Music graduate is not surprising given the level of talent on stage at any Goose show, nor surprising that three of his four band members are themselves graduates of the school. It does highlight how young he is. But what is surprising is how low-key, humble, and unassuming they are--and willing to let their music do the talking--this could be the real key to their success. 

Tracked in a snowbound lakeside cabin where the band held up in March 2015, engineered and co-produced by Kenny Cash, with final vocals, solos, overdubs, mixing and mastering at the Factory Underground, the resulting album Moon Cabin contains eleven "one amazing after the other" tracks. The music is a mix of funk and folk, with touches of reggae, jazz, blues and rock. As a band that has it's roots as a jam band, sure--there are plenty of solos and passages of musical improvisation. Drummer Ben Atkind, Bassist Trevor Weeks, and keyboardists/pianists Pat Carr and Chris "Doc" Enright all have their time to shine in the sun, as does Rick himself. But it doesn't take more than a few seconds to realize you're not listening to a jam band record-- this is a record with deeply rich songwriting, huge melodic hooks, thoughtful lyrics, and even passages of three-part harmony vocals. "Moon Cabin" are a record of well written and well recorded songs. 

I was instantly smitten with the song "Lead the Way," and thought it could easily be single on Triple A or College radio-- the hook is so big you could hang your hat on it. The vocal quality is reminiscent of Dave Matthews (on of Rick's early influences) and the fun chorus has a instantly sing-along quality. After two and a half minutes when most bands would end on a double chorus- Goose does the unexpected. There is what I have learned is called a "cesura," a timely pause, which fades in with a musical interlude that has a wonderful swirling quality to it, and takes your mind to a brand new place, culminating with a repeated and well harmonized vocal melody over a brilliantly played piano solo that is quite epic in the moment-- but then musically, somehow-- this transforms back into the final chorus of the original melody and lyric in brilliant fashion. The lyric itself refers to the name Sadie, and you might even think this a love song with the brilliant line: "I've packed every inch of the getaway car... I'm saving shotgun for you." I asked Rick about Sadie--she had been a sweet dog he loved. Perfect.

Moon Cabin is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Beatport, Tidal, and a slew of retail and streaming sites around the world, with marketing and distribution and administration by Factory Underground Records. An eight week radio promotional campaign will send the album to College CMJ and Triple A stations nationally with a March 15 Add-date, under the direction of Brandon Day at Tinderbox Music. 

Moon Cabin

1.   Turned Clouds

2.   Into the Myst

3.   Arcadia

4.   Lead the Way

5.   Interlude I

6.   Indian River

7.   Interlude II

8.   Jive I

9.   Rosewood Heart

10. Interlude III

11. Jive II

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LINES WEST NOMINATED FOR CONNECTICUT MUSIC AWARDS: BEST ALBUM; BEST SONG; BEST INDIE ROCK BEST AMERICANA

 

LINES WEST NOMINATED FOR CONNECTICUT MUSIC AWARDS: BEST ALBUM; BEST SONG; BEST INDIE ROCK BEST AMERICANA

Factory Press (Norwalk, Ct): Connecticut independent artist Lines West has been nominated in several categories of the Connecticut Music Awards, including Best Album (Two of a Perfect Pair), Best New Song (No Where Feels Like Home, Simple Rain), Best Overall Band, Best Rock, Best Indie Rock, and Best Country or Americana. 

At the heart of Lines West,  there is the duo of Brian Larney on vocals, guitar and keyboards, and John Radzin on guitar and vocals. The perfect pair, known as the "Simon and Garfunkel of Indie Rock-Americana," are joined  by bassist Kenny Cash and drummer Scott Logan. The group tour regionally and nationally in support of the their album releases. Their song "No Where Feels Like Home," is a song reflecting a sentiment common amongst traveling musicians. Lines West are themselves proud to call Connecticut their home.

The group is currently in pre-production for their third record at the Factory Underground Studios in Norwalk, Ct. The album will be co-produced by Lines West with tracking, mixing and mastering under the guidance of Cash, a co-owner and Chief Producer of the Factory Underground. 

The Connecticut Music Awards are sponsored by www.CTNow.com, and the winners are chosen by public voting. 

Votes may be cast at: http://bestof.ctnow.com/survey-25-connecticut_music_awards_2016.html

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