Artist: Steve Cole Title: Moonlight Label: Artistry Music Genre: Jazz : Jazz Release Date: 02.01.11 UPC: 181475702122 Territory: Worldwide
Steve Cole is one of today’s most celebrated saxophone players in contemporary jazz, having sold hundreds of thousands of albums world wide and multiple #1 smooth jazz hits. Cole has recorded five albums thusfar for major labels such as Atlantic and Warner Brothers, as well as jazz-specific labels like the prestigious Narada Jazz. He’s recorded with blues legend Junior Wells and Atlantic artist Brian Culbertson, who helped him secure his deal with Atlantic. Cole’s 1998 debut record, Stay Awhile, yielded classic hits such as “Where the Night Begins,” “When I Think of You,” and “Say It Again.” The album earned Cole a Prisim Award for Best New Artist at the 2000 Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards. Since then, he has toured or recorded with Boz Scaggs, Larry Carlton, Jeff Lorber, Freddie Cole, Cyrus Chestnut, and Rick Braun. He is also a founding member of The Sax Pack, along with Jeff Kashiwa and Kim Waters. Now, Steve Cole returns with a brand new record on Mack Avenue’s Artistry Music label, entitled Moonlight; the album is a fantastic collection of classic pop songs and standards set amidst an orchestral backdrop.
Tommy Guerrero has two major passions that he’s actively pursued throughout his life: skateboarding and music. As a pro skater, he’s considered to be a legend; Tommy was one of the prominent members of the Bones Brigade along with Steve Cabellero, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, and Lance Mountain. He won the first street-style skating contest in 1983, skateboardings incarnation that he helped pioneer on the streets of San Francisco. After riding for Powell Peralta, Guerrero and Jim Thiebaud (a hometown friend and PP teammate) started the skateboarding company, Real. Fans of the sport remember him as a pioneer with a laid back style that was truly cool.
Tommy quit pro skating in 1995, in part to work on his second passion, music. He’s played guitar in a number of projects including his brother’s band Free Beer and his own local group Jet Black Crayon (who have toured with Isotope 217 and Tortoise). Since his retirement from pro skating, he has released a number of solo records that focused on his guitar work. His critically acclaimed albums, Ep’s, and singles combine various genres from rock, rap, funk, soul, and jazz to create something distinct. His 2003 release, Soul Food Taqueria, was ranked as the 2nd best album of 2003 by Rolling Stone Magazine. Guerrero also had numerous unreleased songs appear on the highly successful and acclaimed video game series Skate by Electronic Arts. He’s collaborated with Jack Johnson, Curumin, Bing Ji Ling and Prefuse 73,and worked on remixes for Money Mark/Nigo, Poets of Rhythm and Shawn Lee. To augment his playing, he’s featured vocal guest spots from some of today’s biggest names including Lyrics Born and his long-time collaborator Gresham Taylor. Tommy’s newest release Lifeboats and Follies continues to display his excellent taste in influence and unique blend of genre in execution.
Here we bring you this week’s music video roundup: Davenports perform their song “Five Steps” from the A&E show Intervention, papercranes show us some super-8 memories, and Dan Mangan struggles with the creative process in a diner.
Everyone here at IODA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charlie Louvin, a country legend. Louvin was a member of one of the pre-eminent brother acts in country music and an inspiration to several generations of rock musicians. He died Wednesday at his home in Wartrace, Tenn. at the age of 83. He achieved his greatest fame as a member of the Louvin Brothers with his brother Ira, who started performing on local radio stations around Tennessee when they were both still teenagers. They belted gospel mixed with tradition tunes in a harmony-style that would inspire many acts to follow, including the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons and The Byrds. Catch the rest after the jump! »
By: Elijah Carroll Artist: Typhoon Title: A New Kind Of House Label: Tender Loving Empire Genre: Rock : Pop Release Date: 3.8.11 UPC: 751937404224 Territory: Worldwide
Portland indie orchestra Typhoon turned many a critical head in 2010 after releasing their epic LP Hunger and Thirst on Tender Loving Empire. They were named as one of Portland’s best new bands by Willamette week, toured in support of Yann Tiersen, and opened for Belle & Sebastian and Avi Buffalo. A New Kind of House is Typhoon’s sequel to Hunger and Thirst. With these five multi-movement song cycles, A New Kind of House is far more than an EP. This fully realized recording finds the now 12-piece ensemble at the height of their powers. For those of us craving more after Hunger and Thirst this EP is the perfect thing to satisfy that craving. Picking up right where Hunger and Thirst left off A New Kind of House is equal parts beautiful, enrapturing and exciting!
Artist: Steve Cole
Tommy Guerrero has two major passions that he’s actively pursued throughout his life: skateboarding and music. As a pro skater, he’s considered to be a legend; Tommy was one of the prominent members of the Bones Brigade along with Steve Cabellero, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, and Lance Mountain. He won the first street-style skating contest in 1983, skateboardings incarnation that he helped pioneer on the streets of San Francisco. After riding for Powell Peralta, Guerrero and Jim Thiebaud (a hometown friend and PP teammate) started the skateboarding company, Real. Fans of the sport remember him as a pioneer with a laid back style that was truly cool.
“Before You Loved Me”
Buy at 
Everyone here at IODA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charlie Louvin, a country legend. Louvin was a member of one of the pre-eminent brother acts in country music and an inspiration to several generations of rock musicians. He died Wednesday at his home in Wartrace, Tenn. at the age of 83. He achieved his greatest fame as a member of the Louvin Brothers with his brother Ira, who started performing on local radio stations around Tennessee when they were both still teenagers. They belted gospel mixed with tradition tunes in a harmony-style that would inspire many acts to follow, including the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons and The Byrds. 
