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My name is Ekko. I run this site. Contact me at e-k-a-l-e-t-t @ yahoo.com if you want something removed.

I also post at:

http://apanelfromeveryissueoftheavengers.wordpress.com/

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62 responses to “About”

brent murphy
February 20th, 2007 at 01:29

Hello

I’m a music fan just like you, with a bit of OCD I think, also just like you.

I’m writing to you about one of my favorite bands. They’re called The Lightning Bug Situation.

The main guy in the group is also Jolie Holland’s guitar player and is all over her last three albums. He’s the real deal. Now I know you don’t like MySpace but this page actually has no music on it yet:

http://www.myspace.com/thesolarisbugsituation

Yes, I swear there is a correlation just like frickin Dark Side of the Moon and Wizard of Oz and I think once the new album comes out AND you listen to it while watching the 1972 Solaris with the sound off you will be blown away. Much like I was. And maybe by the time the album comes out the band will admit to there actually being a correlation–I mean, c’mon–there totally is!

Thanks for reading, you’ve got a superb blog.

Brent

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The Wiz
February 20th, 2007 at 17:43

Ek -

There is this guy I know who just cut an EP. I work with him. Really ought to check him out. He’s a 1 man musical band. He’s cut the whole EP solo. The name he goes by is Astrobotica Supra’ De Nova. Google it. It’s just simply music. No lyrics, but still something incredible about it.

Signed,
The Wiz

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Tago-Mago
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:11

don’t know how else to say this… but i’ve been listening to can
since 14 (24 now) and i finally made something i think is good enough.
and i figured you might dig it.

it’s here: http://tago-mago.net/music.htm

remixes of the streets, marvin gaye, mos def, b-52′s, cocteau twins, more

hope you like it

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chip perkins
April 3rd, 2007 at 18:08

I am a novice to WordPress. I am setting one up for an 11th grade English class. 2 questions have arisen from the teacher that I cannot anwser. How do I load pictures to the site, is there any way to comment on a comment to get a thread going between say 2 or 3 students. Where is a good place to go to find out this info for someone who is WP challenged.

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ekko
June 12th, 2007 at 09:11

Chip-
I didn’t answer your questions before, did I?

There’s a button to upload pictures on the page when you are posting.

As for comments, you just commented and now I’m commenting. Not sure exactly what you mean.

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Paul Murphy
July 2nd, 2007 at 21:58

My name is Paul and I and a couple of other guys run Exit Stencil Recordings in Cleveland. Our website is http://www.exitstencil.org

We are particularly excited about a couple of our bands -

Blake Miller who is young but incredibly prolific. His music gets better every day it seems.

http://www.myspace.com/burntape try “long hair” this will be on his next release.

The New Lou Reeds have been making some waves with “Bury Me with My Bong”. This is NOT a drug glorification song – one look at the band and the message is clear “kids, stay away from drugs!”

http://www.myspace.com/thenewloureeds

Julian Cope says:
I gots to say the English summer got off to an appalling start what with the downpours throughout the Solstice and the iron gauntlet with which the fuzz chose to police Glastonbury and Avebury. Even for we locals, Avebury was impenetrable as hoards of boys in blue did everything in their power (and more) to keep ye heathens at bay. Instead of hanging at the stones with the revellers, I chose to stay in and get para-munted with The New Lou Reeds’ amazing ‘Bury Me With My Bong’ playing on endless rotation.

Paul Murphy

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Christine
July 27th, 2007 at 15:08

I stumbled across your blog this morning. I love it. I like how you write. I like that you like covers, I love covers. I like that you love boobs. Good for you. Have a great weekend and I added you to my RSS feed so I can get a daily dose of lots of stuff I like.

XOXO Christine

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Rog
September 1st, 2007 at 16:31

I’ve been looking for good BLOG sites lately and came across yours today, through a link on Doctor Mooneys 115th Dream. Just wanted to say how much I like it and thanks for the great tunes. You’ve got a lot of people I’m into on here, keep up the good work,
Rog

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Joe
September 12th, 2007 at 21:34

i downloaded the J Dilla/Q-Tip mix from your front page and was wondering what application would play it? it’s an .rar? file? i’m sure i’m just ignorant. can you help me out?
joe.

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ekko
September 13th, 2007 at 09:09

You need to open the folder with winrar. Google it, you should find it.

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ER
November 20th, 2007 at 01:24

Hey EK,

You gotta listen to this newly formed unsigned band from LA. They are pretty awesome. Let me know what you think.

http://www.myspace.com/crashcutiecrash

Cheers,

-ER

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sam cole
December 6th, 2007 at 02:39

MF Doom should do mad shit with supernatural both your styles are so amazing i would love nothing more than to see you two colab on an epic album thats never heard before. i think it would be idalized for years to come! i love your styles, dank MC’s!!!

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kevlor
January 17th, 2008 at 06:03

quite a nice little site with quite a few bands i haven’t heard of. that is a good thing. i have
the hardest time listening to any type of mainstream music. I see there are bands that i do like myself, Modest Mouse , The Pixies, and The EEL’s. favorite EEL’s song used to be
I Like Birds. I guess that must be the perv in me., but after watching The Great White i must say that I Want to Protect You is pretty good too.

keep up the good work

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konky splee
February 9th, 2009 at 07:37

Hey, just wanted to let you know about this band from DC/NY, Deleted Scenes. It’s pop-awesome:

http://www.myspace.com/deletedscenes

http://www.deletedscenesmusic.com

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- ekko
  February 9th, 2009 at 11:30
  
  Dude, I’ve been getting lots of e-mails from you, too. I don’t do myspace and I only review albums. I’ve sent you my submission criteria, and that’s the best way to get to me. I get sent dozens of albums a week, so I can’t review everything.
  
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nightowl
March 17th, 2009 at 19:28

hall and oates would be jealous
take me away + + (sendspace.com/file/hgr24d)
myspace.com/smalldefenses

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Cale Tolbert
April 1st, 2009 at 14:36

you seriously gotta check these guys out… this band is outta control:

A Life of Science
myspace.com/alifeofscience

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Phil Rohrer
May 23rd, 2009 at 13:17

I would love to hear your thoughts on The Historic’s new album, “Addressing a Mighty Wind”. I was wondering if you could send me your submission criteria or just check out tracks from the album at http://www.sonicbids.com/thehistoric or on myspace if you’d prefer? I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!

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J. Mueller
June 6th, 2009 at 18:06

LOVE the disturbing baby pics.

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Micah Muzio
June 10th, 2009 at 22:53

I would love to submit my music for review. You can listen to streaming tracks of all my new songs by clicking the link below. Or just contact me and I will send you whatever you need.
http://www.last.fm/music/Roll+on+Red/Zeros+and+Ones%2C+My+Love

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iain speirs
September 14th, 2009 at 18:04

Dear Friend at The Captains Dead,

Would the music of Hannah Speirs kind of interest you at all ?
Her sound is kind of like Sufjan Stevens,Feist and Sarah McLaughlin combined..she is only 18 btw..
Her EP The View was officially launched quietly in mid August this year 2009
I am seriously looking for any kind of feedback and an honest review of her music would be cool.

Her EP can be heard at http://www.myspace.com/hannahspeirs

Cheers,

Iain Speirs

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- ekko
  September 14th, 2009 at 19:03
  
  If you’re gonna try to submit to my blog, at least figure out where you are.
  
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Mike
November 5th, 2009 at 00:09

Ekko,

My name is Mike Corbett, and I am the lead singer of Midnight Spin. We are a Williamsburg, Brooklyn rock band who have been touring around the country these past few months in support of our debut EP, Through the Mojo Wire. The album was produced by our friend Nic Hard (The Bravery), and we are currently working on our first-ever music video for our debut single, In the Air (Revival). We have upcoming shows at the Mercury Lounge this Sunday and at Santos Party House on December 11. I am writing in the hopes that you would give our music a listen and a possible review, as we are looking for as many reviews as possible in our run-up to our SXSW application. Keep up the good work, you can find links to our EPK and MySpace below:

http://drop.io/midnightspin
http://www.myspace.com/midnightspin
http://www.facebook.com/midnightspin

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fulhamhads
December 20th, 2009 at 07:28

love the site – perfect blend of comics and good music.

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- ekko
  December 20th, 2009 at 12:37
  
  Thanks.
  
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bre
December 30th, 2009 at 16:23

hey great blog! XOXO-bre-_iknowu think i rockonly cause i do

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NOVA
February 3rd, 2010 at 00:32

I’ll keep it short and sweet! I HATE YOU because you’re SO MUCH DOPER THAN ME!!

YOUR BLOG IS DOPE! (mine sucks), Your super hero game is on point (i’m a Gambit fan myself), Not to mention you rep NY…..I LOVE THAT PLACE (i’m from Pittsburgh, PA…don’t hate)!

Can a brotha get a feature??? The name’s: NOVA! Full Album at http://www.novatribe.com

If not….I still hate you. (kidding.) Thanks for reading Ekko!

IT’S CULTURE CRAZY,
NOVA

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Abe Beame
April 19th, 2010 at 08:43

Thanks for the comment. The funny thing is I live on 7th and Flatbush. I just added you to the roll.

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reddcatt
June 14th, 2010 at 01:39

Hey,
We are Our Husband. We have just released our first single, titled “Villages”.
It marks the first release from our yet to be named album. We hope to
have it finished by the end of the year.
Here’s a little about us -

After moving from cold, cold Melbourne Nathaniel (Fire! Santa Rosa,
Fire! formed Our Husband with Freya, (Bing goes to Monaco) an
established musician within the Adelaide “Tweed Pop” scene. With
intentions to stray from the currently popular “Doe eyed” genre of
folk, Our Husband write decisively more abrasive pop songs with
country and soft rock influence.

Love
Nathaniel & Freya.

http://www.myspace.com/weareourhusband

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Thomas DeWitt
June 17th, 2010 at 13:27

My name is Thomas DeWitt, and I am writing this email in order to bring attention to a brand new webcomic, that I have been reading as of late that I think is really great. The name of the webcomic is Wayward Sons , and it is written By Benny Powell with art by Weilin Yang.

The story is described as follows:

Every fairy tale, every legend, every myth we’ve ever believed was wrong. There are no ancient all-powerful gods. Gilgamesh, Hercules, Thor, Osiris and even King Arthur, however, were all too real.

Today, they walk among us. Rudderless, they each have their own agendas. All save a few that have seen the future – a future that would receive its salvation, not through the works of the risen warriors; but their wayward children.

The wayward sons are a group of young adults who discover that their parents are immortal aliens, once worshiped as the gods of the ancient world. Now they must defeat them to save humanity.

The Wayward Sons story is also in development by Red Giant Media/Intrinsic Value films as a motion picture please stop by and give this page a look

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Marcus V
June 21st, 2010 at 16:40

I made this infographic that shows which superpowers are the most (and least) popular among the heroes of the Marvel and DC universes. If you like it, feel free to use it on your site: http://ow.ly/21phS

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Gerald Edward
August 5th, 2010 at 22:49

Hi! My name is Gerald Edward and I’m an independent artist from NJ and I just released my full length debut this year. It’s wide mix of styles- rock, folk, pop. I’d like to see if you are interested in reviewing it.

You can check it out at my bandcamp page: geraldedward.bandcamp.com

If you’d like, I can send you the free download code for the album. Hope to hear from you soon!

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- ekko
  August 6th, 2010 at 05:46
  
  Sure. Send it along.
  
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Manoj Rao
August 26th, 2010 at 22:15

Hi!

I was wondering if you’d be willing to review my comic made exclusively for the iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch. I can either send you promocodes to download the first 2 issues for free, or I can email you PDF’s of the first 2 issues as they would appear on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

So far I’ve approached 4 small review sites, and got 4 wicked reviews, so I’m trying my luck with bigger fish (you).

Our Comic is called WMDs, as in Weapons of Mass Destruction. Its about a super-powered former assassin seeking redemption (Linda Fuentes) who joins the US government’s OSHC (Office of Super Human Control) to try to stop the proliferation of superhuman WMDs.

You can checkout our video trailers on website is http://www.wmdsthecomic.com

We’re also on twitter, facebook and YouTube.

Thanks for checking it out. Let me know

Manoj

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Kai Elle
November 16th, 2010 at 20:09

Thought you may enjoy a lullaby …

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Kai Elle
November 16th, 2010 at 20:09

http://www.myspace.com/kaiellemusic

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Izzy
December 8th, 2010 at 12:03

please check out this upcoming diva…

http://soundcloud.com/downtown-artists/peaches-williams-fight-for-me

Here’s a bit:
‘Studying in the world famous Italia Conti Academy, Britain’s oldest theatre arts training school with past students including Russel Brand, Sharon Osborne and Pixie Lott., Peaches would experience the road to fame firsthand. Following the footsteps of her pal pixieLott, Peaches too, is releasing her first single at the age of 16. It’s just a matter of time until you will find her face smiling at you from magazine covers. Following her great success in performing with a full band at the famous London jazz venue Ronnie Scott’s 50th anniversary event, and in Yorkshire festivals, her unique voice is just waiting to fill up venues across the capital.’

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Camille
March 21st, 2011 at 15:52

Hi Ekko,

We are a new band out of So Cal led by former journalist Rick Cipes (L.A. Times, L.A. Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Playboy, and ESPN Magazine). We like to play music that makes people feel. Here is a link to our first single:

The Coastal Water Forecast

Thanks so much for the listen.

Camille,
The Agreeables
http://www.theagreeables.com
http://www.youtube.com/theagreeables
http://www.twitter.com/theagreeables

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lewis mindenhall
March 29th, 2011 at 11:10

Hi.
Im totally new to blogging. Just started one myself and thinking about adapting it into some kind of graphic novel.
I really like your blog, top marks!!. Really interesting and one of the best ive seen. Keep up the good work. Peace!!!, Lewis.

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BeeRayDee
March 31st, 2011 at 05:28

Everything here in Berkeley, CA is A-OK

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Koalafish
May 2nd, 2011 at 13:57

Digging your blog darling, thepajamapeople.bandcamp.com

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Ben
July 2nd, 2011 at 12:21

Really enjoyed SPEC Dolla…he’s solid. Thought you might enjoy my latest project. Cheers! -Ben

http://benjaminbaker.bandcamp.com/album/acoustified-volume-two

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Fabrizio
July 9th, 2011 at 12:03

Hi,

I had a look at your blog and I found it interesting. We definitely share a common passion: comics.

I am part of the blogging team for Vampire Wedding Movie and we would love to feature your blog if you would be interested in writing a blog on the new Vampire Wedding Movie & Comic, which will be featured on the international Vampire Wedding website (www.vampireweddingmovie.com), linked to the getfanged website.

If you are interested and would like some more information, please reply at info @ vampireweddingmovie.com and I will forward you the official Vampire Wedding blogging info!

Thanks and keep up the great blog!

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Bjorn Street
November 24th, 2011 at 07:02

Hi… I create music & videos. Lately I’ve gotten into animation, & would like you to check out this video. My next video will be taking the animation to the next level [horror/comedy with comic characters].

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roymurdock
March 29th, 2012 at 00:34

Ekko,
Big fan of the site man…wish you’d put up more hip-hop once in a while but the stuff you do throw up on the blog is dope. I’m still blogging away with blogger and I noticed that you (along with many others) have made the switch to wordpress. Does wordpress give you a better blogging experience/more tools/more control over the site? It’s more expensive than blogger for sure, but is it worth it?

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- ekko1
  March 29th, 2012 at 16:10
  
  WordPress is free.
  
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roymurdock
March 29th, 2012 at 00:37

Yo Ekko,

Big fan of the blog…been following for some time now and you have great taste in unsigned talent. Wish you would throw up more hip-hop, but I appreciate that you don’t feel the need to post simply for the sake of posting.

Anyways, I see you’ve made the crossover from blogger to WordPress. Any thoughts/comments you care to share about the experience and the new interface? My blog on blogger is relatively new and I’m thinking of switching over myself, but I’m not sure I see the benefit for the extra cost. Any tips/advice?

Thanks in advance. It would be cool if you would check my site as well – keepinmusicclassy.com

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- ekko1
  March 29th, 2012 at 16:09
  
  I left blogger because they’re in bed with the RIAA–too many takedown notices. Not much of a difference operationally.
  
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J Ames
April 14th, 2012 at 22:30

I think you might dig this…
http://keepinmusicclassy.com/2012/04/04/castle-ditch-effort/
Like kid cudi and nacho picasso combined

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staticking
April 17th, 2012 at 09:57

If you get the chance check my album here http://boletes.bandcamp.com/ (enter £0 to download free) maybe feature on your blog? THANKS

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yasha
April 18th, 2012 at 11:53

Hi Ekko,
I hope this finds you well.

I play in a band called Automatic Toys.
We are an Electro/Rock Duo from Toronto, Canada that make Soulful, beat driven music.
I was checking out some of the music you are showcasing on your website, and thought our music would be a good fit.

Below are some links to our latest work.
I would love to hear any thoughts you might have regarding these tracks.

Website: automatictoysmusic.com
Videos: youtube.com/automatictoys
Facebook: facebook.com/automatictoysmusic

Thanks,
Yasha

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yasha
April 18th, 2012 at 11:54

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Chris
June 1st, 2012 at 16:05

Here is something you might enjoy.

Thanks for watching it!

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Unbuttoned
June 9th, 2012 at 15:26

Hi Ekko.

We’re a band from Toronto called Unbuttoned. Our album came out May 16th. You can download it for free/PWYC, here –> http://www.unbuttoned.bandcamp.com

Our single and video can be seen here:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IkzVvSA0kc&w=560&h=315%5D

Hope we hear back from you somehow. Not sure if I should e-mail the address you put up for advertising/removing links, i might try there.

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Hasina
August 20th, 2012 at 17:07

Hi Ekko,
I’m Hasina and the song I’m sharing is called See Line Woman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yVE_ah3aMs). This song is gritty, sexy and charismatic with a heavy pop feel. It’s a taste of what’s to come in my debut album, which is slated for release this year. My hometown is New York City where I perform regularly with my band.
Please listen, play again, dance, and comment! Making music is what I do and I want to share my gift with everyone so I’d love to get your feedback. If you’d like to know more about my journey, check out my website: http://www.hasinaonline.com and my most recent interview with Warped Magazine: http://warpedmag.com/hasina-see-line-woman/
I’ve linked my youtube, facebook page, and soundcloud for your perusal.

See Line Woman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yVE_ah3aMs
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/hasinamusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/HASINA/38751509789

Warmest regards,
Hasina
hasina@hasinaonline.com

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Brian Lambert
August 27th, 2012 at 19:11

Love your blog, my favorite things comics and rock music. Here is a new single I released on band camp. http://theble.bandcamp.com/track/falling?permalink Let me know what you think.

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golembook
February 18th, 2013 at 18:32

BK in VA? Awesome!! Both places are great! Love your blog. Keep up the great work!

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- ekko1
  February 19th, 2013 at 00:22
  
  thanks!
  
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jace87
March 27th, 2013 at 00:05

Hi Ekko,

This is John. I found your blog off hype machine. I manage and drum for a alternative rock band called The Rift. I’d definitely love it if you would check out the music and review it. You can download all of our music for free by going to http://www.facebook.com/theriftmusic. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
John

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jace87
March 27th, 2013 at 00:09

Hi Ekko,

This is John. I manage and drum for a band called The Rift. We are an alternative rock band based out of Los Angeles. I found your blog off of hype machine. I’d like to submit our material to you for review. Go to http://www.facebook.com/theriftmusic. You can download all of our stuff for free by going to the band page. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
John

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- ekko1
  March 27th, 2013 at 10:41
  
  I don’t download off FB. If you want to submit, send me a zip file or a hardcopy.
  
  Thanks for reading!
  
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The Dying Arts
May 15th, 2013 at 00:23

Hey Ekko. We’re a rock band based in Toronto. We’ve recently released the video for our debut single “Authentic”, and followed that up with two more songs from our upcoming album due out this summer. We’d love for you to give us a look/listen!

The video: http://youtu.be/IFjYtWGWRsU
The album sampler: http://www.soundcloud.com/thedyingarts/sets/sampler

Hope you dig!

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