us that New England's Turning Blue have signed with Pal-Tone records. The label will release the band's debut album "…Whatever Till We Die" in January. The album will include new recordings of some of the bands' older songs plus lots of new material. Pop-punk fans should check the band out. Pal-Tone is also announcing a three-way split between The American Plague, Vangard and Windfall. This is the first instalment of the RadioDick 3-Sided LP series. Click below for profiles of the three bands on the comp. Check out the label's website for more info.
From the press release:
The American Plague
The American Plague has been described as a fresh take on late 70's rock with punk sensibility and a metal soul. The enigmatic trio combines equal parts Motorhead, The Stooges, NY Dolls, and Black Sabbath, with a touch of the Ramones for good measure. The men behind the madness are seasoned musicians Jaw on guitar and vocals, Dave Dammit playing bass, and drummer Todd Bryant. The American Plague's self-titled debut EP, released in August 2001, continues to generate praise from local and national publications. Over the last ten months, The American Plague has performed throughout the East Coast and Midwest, recently wrapping up a three-month US tour. The band is confident its hook-loaded rock coupled with a headstrong work ethic and adrenaline-charged live performance will garner attention all over the world.
Vangard
Vangard are front-liners in the resistance keeping punk true to genre. The Florida foursome combats the infiltration of prosaic pop with a fresh resonation of undiluted punk, anchored in the roots of predecessors such as Bad Religion, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Good Riddance, and the Misfits. The spelling of the band name, like the music, Vangard makes it all their own. Aggressive driving guitar and weighty melodic vocals accompany the lyrical axes of truth and power. The union is unapologetic, meaningful rock and roll. Vangard combines the forces of Erick Charles (drums, backup vocals), Brandon Dougherty (lead guitar, backup vocals), Jack Jackman (bass, backup vocals), and Robinson Moore (guitar, lead vocals). The band's credits span Florida and the East Coast, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour in 2001 and 2002.
Windfall
Windfall originated in Putnam County, NY in 1996. The members, Jennifer Catucci (vocals), Jeff Terranova (guitar), Bill Rubel (bass), Jon Biviano (guitar), and Rob McDonough (drums), span from such areas as NY, NJ, and CT and consider the tri-state area to be their home. Catucci's unique blend of strong sultry singing, coupled with genuine and passionate lyrics, hits the listener deep within. Catchy vocal lines textured over a melodic hardcore rock sound from two veteran guitarists and an extremely talented rhythm section, gives the band a sound of no comparison.Â
Windfall released their first cd/ep entitled "Awaken" in July of 1999, on Smorgasbord Records. Spending the next year touring, the band quickly established the reputation of having a hard hitting, untouchable powerhouse live show. The follow-up CD, "Loud With the Windows Open so the Neighbors Can Hear," continued to break new ground with the band's unique style of hardcore/rock since it's release in August, 2001. With a European tour and countless live shows across the US, Windfall is making their mark and bringing passion, originality, and sincerity back into the music scene.