hey friends check out the following link to a great internet radio show that showcases the best music from the northeast ohio region! http:www.thebentreys.com/radioshow is a three hour program hosted by bob who is a member of the bentreys and asphalt juke! it is a great way to find out about bands and to get your band heard by the masses. enjoy!
asr
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so we have been buried under snow for the last month and i have been working on several things. as you probably heard the skipline cd has been delayed for various reasons, but it will come out asap. you can hear some skipline tunes at www.myspace.com/skipline.
also, we parted ways several months ago with THE OHIO SKY as they wanted to tryout working with LAMAFIA management. they took 4 months or so off from playing to write new tunes, and are starting to play out again. from what they said they should be all over our area this summer so keep your eyes peeled. we will still be selling their debut ep for a little while.
also, we have teamed up with domaincleveland while their owner/creator is fighting for us in iraq. the page is currently being redesigned and they are looking for writers/reviewers/interviewers and promoters so if you have any interest shoot me an email douglas@approachingstormrecords.com
hope all is swell.
yes the rumors are true! the SKIPLINE disc is set to drop on thursday february 14th 2008. ironically it will mark the ten year anniversary of the live show that is included on the cd. i don’t want to spoil all the surprises but i will say there are 19 tracks on the cd, and i can say that a few unreleased/live only tracks have made there way to the disc. and of course the original tape will be on the cd as well. check out www.myspace.com/skipline for more info
rock
doug
so why the hell hasn’t ASR had any updates since it split with the ohio sky? well bill bailey from domaincleveland has approached us about teaming up for awhile, and we think its a cool idea. basically our web zine section will be merged with domaincleveland.com so you can read our interviews, reviews and stuff right on their site! also we may be teaming up to release the second domaincleveland compilation in 08…we shall see. look for further info soon as well as news on other asr bands and cool info about domaincleveland. if you haven’t seen their site check it out www.domaincleveland.com now! and if i don’t see you soon happy holidays and a happy new year!
doug esper
hello friends
i know its been awhile since our last update. asr has officially moved to the west side of cleveland and is making a few roster adjustments. first off THE OHIO SKY have singed on with a new manager JIM FREAKING LAMARCA! he is going to be the guy to take them to the next level. sadly it basically means the end of their tenure with ASR but we wish them the best and we will still be the exclusive label for their awesome debut ep. don’t forget to check them out at the house of blues in cleveland!
we are working on a rock/metal compilation with some of our favorite bands contributing a few songs each rather then 20 different bands only getting one. there is so much good music in town so go out and see it!
also, we are looking for a band or three to sign to take up the ohio sky’s spot on our roster. if you are in a band email us info@approachingstormrecords.com we are a small label with limited resources but we are growing and we want to grow with the right people around us.
look for more announcements soon as well as new interviews/reviews and more!
asr
get out right now to your local club, music shop, coffee shop, head shop and pick up the latest edition of PRESSURE MAGAZINE with a feature cover article about your favorite neighborhood indie rock band THE OHIO SKY! here is a preview of the cover:
hello fellow music lovers…
approachingstormrecords is looking for a few fans who want to help spread the word on our awesome new band THE OHIO SKY. we are looking for folks who will donate some time to work with and for the band hanging up posters, posting online with news and showdates, and helping do whatever possible to spread the word about THE OHIO SKY. if you are interested in helping out please email us at douglas@approachingstormrecords.com asap. the new ep will be released in june so the promo needs to begin asap…you will get a lot of free stuff from THE OHIO SKY and perhaps some food as well yahoo!
hope to hear from you!
doug
hey
is it a bird? is it a plane? is it a superman? what is it? no, it is the sky itself…THE OHIO SKY. that’s right approachingstormrecords has just worked out a deal with up and comers THE OHIO SKY to release thier new ep this summer! there will be 5 rocking tracks produced by heavy hitters logan mader(machinehead/soulfly) and ben schigel(sw1tched/skipline)! you can hear them at www.myspace.com/theohiosky you can also see them for FREE this weekend at THE PHEONIX this weekend! keep it here for more updates over the next month and look for a release show this june! as always you can contact us for more info/to join the street team at douglas@approachingstormrecords.com
yes
its already three months into the new year and thus far no new releases from ASR?! i know your wondering what us lazy folks are doing..well. here is the scoop thus far: we are working on a new compilation disc which will probably be released this fall. we are looking around for the best and brightest music we can find and assembling 20 tracks onto one disc for your enjoyment! thus far we have confirmed chuck mosley (ex faith no more), mr. gnome, tub ring, esper talaw, the hero and the victor, exit clov, user sets mode(former racermason members), IVET and more! if you know of any great bands that might want to be involved. have them email us a link yo thier music at info@approachingstormrecords.com
also, this summer we will be the proud parents of the SKIPLINE cd! as some of you know skipline was a hardcore/metal act from cleveland in the mid-90’s. they played a lot of great shows and released one tape..yes tape! anyways, we are working with SKIPLINE to re-release the tape on cd and add on a bunch of new stuff like live material, new pictures, unreleased stuff and more. by the way if you or anyone you know has any SKIPLINE photos, merch, live audio/video or anything skipline related please email us if we can borrow it to include it on the cd. info@approachingstormrecords.com thanks!
besides those cd’s we are working on 2 new discs from current bands we really enjoy..can’t let the cat out of the bag yet but soon!.
make sure to check out our ESPER TALAW t shirts and other merch…and by all means have a great day!
douglas esper
well
on January 20th approachingstorm records will be represented at the high school rock off as i judge the last preliminary round of competition. i have gone to the rock off several years and am really excited and proud to be tapped as a judge. obviously getting to see the up and coming talent in cleveland for free is also a great thrill. if you havent been to the rock off in awhile stop down on the 20th it’s a great time everytime!
doug