Retro Video Of The Week

as a warm-up for The Electric PIcnic, no other choice this week but The Sex Pistols "God Save The Queen"

Brian Vander Ark video for "You'll Be The Death Of Me"

hot off the press, the new video for Brian Vander Ark's "You'll Be The Death Of Me"

to preorder all of Brian's records visit
http://www.secondmotionrecords.com and receive two extra mp3's for buying from our site

directed by Kevin Carrico
http://www.kevincarrico.com

Electric Picnic Festival

we are leaving in 4 days for Ireland to attend the Electric Picnic festival, one of the best lineups I have ever seen.
getting pumped up for some great music, as a warm-up will post some of the bands playing.

first, the amazing Sigur Ros (from their recent documentary)

@U2, the best place for your news

if you want to keep up with the latest on anything related to U2, you can never go wrong with my friends @U2.com.

as someone who has been a fan of the band since 1982, I can assure you their news stories are informative, classy, prompt and complete. While other sites may post rumors, @U2 like true journalists, will cover their tracks and facts and post from reliable sources. They have the trust and respect of most hard-core fans and never compromise their integrity by lowering their standards to write like a tabloid magazine might, just trying to get a candid and rude picture of the band invading their privacy.

it's no wonder Hot Press Magazine (Ireland version of Rolling Stone) readers picked @U2.com the top fan site on the internet (not just U2 but all bands).

the one thing I wish they would do is have a good comprehensive list of U2 collectables, promotional goods and rarities for fans.
and also (this is my selfish side) post more stories about U2 fans out there who have blogs (like me!) where fans can learn about other bands maybe related to U2 (like Hothouse Flowers, Daniel Lanois, Maria McKee) or just music in general.. there is a great network of music fans out there and not all of it is about U2 only but the spirit revolves around U2.. and it would be nice to help each other out by posting links for each other (maybe they do this and I just dont know) but regardless, they deserve my "two thumbs up" and I am giving it to them here. maybe they can return the love :) (and yeah sure they are giving away some free CDs so why not really embellish!) or if not maybe more video, with the invention of You Tube there is a lot of great rare things out there but a bunch of crap to sort through.

and take a poll how many fans have heard of "Womanfish"? :)

and I always have to finish with a video.. what else, but the uber-rare and still not part of the Joshua Tree b-side sessions
"Womanfish" live on RTE circa 1986

You know you're a mega star..

if there was ever any doubt that Feist is massive, that can now be put to rest. This is pretty classic, especially considering the chickens (always my favorites as a child) come in at the end to cluck to the beat..

Feist on Sesame Street..

Retro Video Of The Week

been on a David Bowie kick lately for some reason, so posting "Let's Dance" from DAVID BOWIE, circa 1983.

Retro Live Clip of the Month

Youtube is such a great resource for finding old gems so I'm going to start posting some of my favorites here for others to enjoy.

this is the first "Retro Live Clip Of The Month"

featuring the legendary BAD BRAINS, short interview and performing "I Against I" in Holland

RIP Jerry Wexler

We're sad to hear of the passing of one of the godfathers of the music industry, Jerry Wexler.. RIP.

NEW YORK, NY --
Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, has died, says his co-author, David Ritz. He was 91.

Ritz, co-author of Wexler’s 1993 memoir, “Rhythm and the Blues,” said he died at his Sarasota, Fla., home at about 3:45 a.m. Friday. He had been ill for a couple of years with congenital heart disease.

Wexler earned his reputation as a music industry giant while a partner at Atlantic Records.

Atlantic provided an outlet for the groundbreaking work of African-American performers in the 1950s and ‘60s. Later, it provided a home

Gemma Live in Dublin

Hayes and her band performing "Out of Our Hands" and "In Over My Head" at the CD release show in Dublin, Ireland from the forthcoming North America release "Hollow of Morning"

U2 Red Rocks on DVD!

The greatest concert of all time is finally coming to the 21st century!

it's not just about what's coming out on the label, at Second Motion we're passionate about music in general and extremely excited to hear about U2's "Live at Red Rocks" FINALLY being released in DVD on Sept 29th!! The most exciting thing is that the DVD will feature the 5 songs that were cut from the original VHS tape (and before VHS those of us that actually remember seeing it on Showtime and MTV Friday Night Concerts)

the track listing is below and as a warm up, enjoy "Into The Heart" live from Red Rocks which surely will be better quality finally when it's released on DVD


The full Live At Red Rocks DVD track listing is:

Out Of Control
Twilight
An Cat Dubh
Into The Heart
Surrender
Two Hearts Beat As One
Seconds
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Cry
The Electric Co.
October
New Year’s Day
I Threw A Brick Through A Window
A Day Without Me
Gloria
Party Girl
11 O’Clock Tick Tock
I Will Follow
40

The Making of Brian Vander Ark's 2008 release

is a nice trailer from RedBrick Media that is for the documentary covering the recording sessions for Brian Vander Ark's new release "Brian Vander Ark" which will be released on Second Motion Records on Sept 30th 2008.

Brian Vander Ark Interview

interview with Brian talking about the "Angel, Put Your Face On" sessions.

"Angel, Put Your Face On" will finally be released on Second Motion Records on Sept 30th 2008.

Athenaeum

listen to "Comfort"  from Greensboro, NC's Athenaeum (click on name above and link takes you to last.fm radio)

Gemma Hayes "Back Of My Hand"

This is from Gemma's first album.  Second Motion Records will release Gemma's new record "The Hollow of Morning" on September 30th in North America

Gemma Tour Dates

Sept 21, 2008 - All Tomorrow's Parties (Festival) - Monticello, NY

(w/ My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai, Mercury Rev, Dinosaur Jr, Bob Mould and more..)

Sept 22, 2008 - The Mercury Lounge - New York, NY

more to come.. 

Introducing Second Motion Records

Folks, welcome to Second Motion Records!

This is my first post.  The website http://www.secondmotionrecords.com will launch sometime in mid-August.  We will have preorders for my records as well as digital downloads, streams and eventually video. 

A little about Second Motion:

Second Motion Entertainment is a new wave music company that’s main focus is on three primary colors of the music industry.  Artist Management, Label Administration and a bonafide Record Label.   The founders of Second Motion Entertainment have over 20 years of experience in the music business which includes:
 
History
 
Artist Management:
from 1990 – 1996; The Connells (TVT), Athenaeum (Atlantic Records), Collapsis (Universal), Hobex (London records).
 
Record Label: Mammoth Records (retail intern and sales 94-95)
Eleven Thirty Records (founder, head of A&R 1994-present)
Yep Roc Records (head of A&R, Sales Director, Marketing Director, General Manager 2002-2008)
 
Distribution: Redeye Distribution: Sales & Marketing Director, A&R Director, Financial Director and General Manager from 2002-2008.
 
Retail: Schoolkids Records, Grindstone Records. From 1990-2001.

RECORD LABEL

Artist List: Gemma Hayes, Brian Vander Ark

Services:
Second Motion is also a full-service record label offering all of the services of a standard label.  From Distribution to Publicity, Marketing, Consumer Advertising to TV/Film licensing and a full on campaign for sales and marketing to maximize our records sales and awareness, not just in the United States but globally.
 
Second Motion Records bring all aspects of a full-on label through strong internet and digital sales as well as traditional brick and mortar chain and mom & pop independent retail, internet retail and digital retailers.  Second Motion puts a strong focus on internet sales, TV/Film licensing, retail co-op, consumer ad campaign, publicity, radio, blogs, venue servicing, e-commerce project management, and venue sales along with your more traditional music stores that we all love and cherish.  We love these stores but we realize times are changing and we all need to adapt to a new era in our business, which is exciting and creative and Second Motion is on the forefront of this change and embraces it as the future of our business. 
 
Second Motion is distributed exclusively by 6-time NARM Distributor of the Year award winner, Redeye Distribution in the United States and also has partnerships and/or relationships with over 15 different countries.  Below are our primary distribution partners (where applicable):
 
United States: Redeye Distribution
Canada: Outside Music and Fontana North
Ireland: RMG Chart
United Kingdom; Cargo UK and Shellshock
Australia: Shock Distribution
New Zealand: Southbound
Holland, Belgum (Benelux): Munich 
Denmark: Kick Music A/S
Finland: Supersounds Music
France: Socadisc
Germany: Cargo
Italy: I.R.D.
Norway: Tuba
Sweden: Border
South Africa: Music Importers for Africa and Sheer Music
Spain: DiscMedi
Greece: Hitchhyke

ARTIST MANAGEMENT
Artist Lists: Die! Die! Die!, Adam Franklin (of Swervedriver)
Services:
Second Motion offers full-on artist management services for selected talent in the industry, which includes (but not limited to): 
 
  1) Career Development / Consulting
  2] Recording Contracts Administration and Negotiation
  3] Merchandise Management and Accounting
  4] Tour Management
  5] Overall professionalism representation of Artist
  6] Publicity and Promotion
  7) TV/Film licensing booking, negotiation and collection of funds

LABEL ADMIN
Artists List: Daniel Lanois, Athenaeum, Colin Devlin, Emm Gryner, Arena Rock Records, SAF Records, AJ Croce, Sticky Fingaz, Swervedriver

Services:
In today’s music industry, where things are constantly changing and evolving, more and more artists are taking a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) stance and starting their own labels and self-financing their own projects.  Even with all of these funds and tools, there still needs to be some sort of management of the particular project or overall guidance of the big picture plan.  In the last 5-6 years, artists such as Martin Sexton, Public Enemy, The Supersuckers, The Pernice Brothers, The Mars Volta, Anti-Flag, Bauhaus, Daniel Lanois, Sun Kil Moon, Cake, Widespread Panic and even retailer Amoeba Records have all started their own labels. 
 
Second Motion offers services on an ad-hoc basis or full on such as:
 
Project Management
Label Management
Publicity and Radio Administration
Rights Negotiations (getting rights back to major label releases)
Distribution Deals and Negotiations
Mechanical Royalty Accounting and Administration
Publishing Administration
Sponsorships
Distribution Liason
Brand Management
TV/Film Licensing
Concert Bookings
Accounting Services
Consulting Services
Merchandise Management
Tour Management
Sales & Marketing Administration
Contract Negotiation
Digital Distribution Administration and Accounting
International Licensing and Consulting
E-Commerce/Webstore Administration