| In Memoriam: Kairi Mais |
[03 Dec 2009|01:39pm] |
On Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Chris Mais (the keyboardist for Radio-Active-Music.com label artist Reaver) and his wife Marsha lost their two-month old daughter to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Radio-Active-Music.com artists as well as friends of the family have come together to present a compilation to help raise money for the family's funeral costs. Radio-Active-Music.com and the Mais family thanks you for your support.
Tracklisting:
1. Synthetic Division - I Liked You*
2. 23RAINYDAYS - Monster
3. The Dark Clan - Gothicke Nocturne
4. Hopeful Machines - Herewego
5. Jdavyd Williams - Hare Hare Mahadev
6. Die With Me Tonight - Follow
7. XUBERX - Solution
8. In Tenebris - Chrysalis (Tacit Act Remix)*
9. Reaver - Minion*
10. Gravity Euphonic vs. dharmata 101 - Tragedy 2009*
11. Delica-M - Instinct
12. Elections in Finland - Ever After**
* = previously unreleased track
** = Elections in Finland is a new project comprised of members of 23RAINYDAYS, Sweet Interference, and XUBERX. "Ever After" was specifically recorded for the Mais family.
Please visit Radio-Active-Music.com make a donation and receive your digital copy of the compilation.
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| [netbook help] |
[21 Nov 2009|10:00pm] |
Ok, strange problem going on with my new netbook here:
While surfing the net, my internet "drops" out - the connection itself doesn't go out, but while trying to load webpages, the information just doesn't come. On Firefox, links simply do nothing. On Chrome, I get the "this webpage is not available." error. Clicking the link (or hitting refresh) multiple times usually works.
This happens about every 2 - 20 minutes.
At some points, the pages do load, but don't format correctly. Or, many images are missing or indicated as broken links.
This happens on multiple wireless routers, but also through direct connections as well. Problem happens on both Firefox and Chrome.
Thoughts? I'm stumped.
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| [netbook] |
[18 Oct 2009|08:02pm] |
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My laptop got the blue screen of death, so I'm buying at netbook on Tuesday. I know some of you have them. Pros and cons of brands and such. Discuss!
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| New release from Radio-Active-Music: 23RAINYDAYS |
[15 Oct 2009|11:59am] |
Artist: 23RAINYDAYS
Title: Instruments of Fashion and the Murder of Romance
Available October 23rd, 2009
RAM 019
This EP is the latest release from Washington DC's premier glam / goth rock act. "Instruments of Fashion and the Murder of Romance" features several new tracks, as well as a few retakes on some fan favorites. 23RAINYDAYS was recently chosen as one of MTV's Top 3 Break-Out Artists, so you'll want to get a copy of this release while they're still in stock!
As always, we're delighted to be able to offer a full preview of the album on Last.fm. Pre-orders are now being taken directly on Radio-Active-Music.com!
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Want more? Radio-Active-Music.com is home to several dozen other bands, including Hopeful Machines (side-project of Ego Likeness), Reaver, Third Realm, XUBERX, and many more! Check out our website for all of the great bands we offer: www.radio-active-music.com
Our releases are also available through retailers such as Amazon, CDBaby, COP International, FiXT, iTunes, and many other stores!
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| [everything is good] |
[30 Sep 2009|11:36pm] |
...except the car, but we'll get to that later.
I realized I hadn't really made a substantial update in forever, so since I don't need to go to sleep quite yet, let's catch up.
It's now been over three months since I moved to Virginia Beach. After my initial job fell through, I didn't do much more than job hunt for the next 8 - 10 weeks. Finally, a few weeks ago, I got offered [mostly] full time work at Virginia Opera. I've been there for over two weeks so far, and I love it. My coworkers are awesome, the work is engaging, and I've discovered that I had a hidden love for climbing three story proscenium booms.
I'm relieved to have steady work again, and am slowly paying down my debts from the summer. It feels good to feel like I've got a bit of control over my situation again.
I'm happy to have RAM back up and running at full speed again, too, and look forward to the upcoming releases. The economy is still having a toll on sales though, so I'm taking a step back and rethinking some of projects and aims of the company to compensate for both the economy and the changing music/social scene.
And through all of this...there's Rick. Other than the occasional "I love my boyfriend" Facebook updates, I haven't really written a lot about our relationship. Now that we're coming up on our four month anniversary, though, I feel I'm a bit overdue. The last four months have been some of the best of my life. Rick is truly the best man that I've ever known, and I still marvel on how lucky I am to have finally found someone that completes me 100%. I wouldn't change a thing.
So (other than the car), I really have nothing to complain about or worry about any more. I have a job I love, my business is going relatively well, my roommate is awesome, and I'm head over heels in love.
Now, to the car:
It's the transmission. Damn it.
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[25 Sep 2009|07:53am] |
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Just FYI: Tech week starts today and runs through Tuesday, so I will be away from my computer and phone until Wednesday. Fourteen hour work days, FTW!
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| [massive updates] |
[24 Sep 2009|03:06pm] |
+ Last week: Good times! First off, thanks to Dave for putting me up for the week while I was in town working. I got to live the "good life" for seven days, lol. It was good being at work for a few days at Alden, and I had a great time hanging out with Dave, Mel, Kevin, Bryan, Brendan, and everyone at Midnight that weekend. One of the most memorable nights was having dinner at a new Korean BBQ place - not only did I try octopus, but I also was reprimanded for not knowing how to eat soup!
+ Last weekend: Midnight's reopening was a lot of fun. Good music was played, many free drinks were enjoyed, and many CDs were sold.
+ Monday & Tuesday: I'm enjoying the new place of employment, though I REALLY need to start lifting weights again. I got put into the fall arrest system for most of the 16 hours on Monday and Tuesday, and spent the day climbing the three story proscenium booms. I'm still sore two days later, but it's a lot of fun.
+ Tuesday night & Wednesday: Gravity Euphonic arrived, so we all headed to Doom : Gloom for the evening. It was a fun night at the club, followed by a fun meal at IHOP at 3am, followed by some much needed sleep. The guys headed out Richmond last night, and are vending tonight at Tronik in DC.
+ This weekend: Tech rehearsals start. Hello, 14 hour work days!
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| Gravity Euphonic in club appearances |
[23 Sep 2009|03:31pm] |
Last night Gravity Euphonic kicked off their East Coast cd tour with a CD Release Party at Doom : Gloom @ The Wave in Norfolk, VA. Thanks to all who came out, but for those who missed it, the band will be in the area for the rest of the week, at some of the region's hottest club nights:
Tonight, Wednesday September 23rd, the band will be vending at Fallout, Richmond VA's premier all-industrial all the time venue. Fallout is located at 117 N 18th St.
Thursday, September 24th, Gravity Euphonic will also be vending at Washington DC's new monthly Thursday event, Tronik, held at Town Danceboutique. Town is located at 2009 8th Street, NW.
Friday, September 25th, Eclipse will be hosting the band for a guest DJ set and CD Release Party. Eclipse is Baltimore's new Friday night event, held at Club Orpheus, and is located at 1003 E Pratt St.
And Saturday, September 26th, Midnight is enjoying it's second week since reopening, and hosting a CD Release Party as well for the band. Midnight is back at The Meeting Place, located at 1707 L Street NW, Washington DC.
Be sure to stop by any of these nights to meet the band, and pick up your copy of the latest album!
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| [off to Midnight!] |
[19 Sep 2009|07:36pm] |
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Last minute reminder: vending at Midnight in Washington DC tonight! See you guys there! Yar!
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| [real updates] |
[17 Sep 2009|11:50pm] |
+ The Gravity Euphonic CDs arrived a few days ago, and the band will be on the East Coast next week for shows, DJ gigs, and vending events to promote the album. More details coming soon!
+ The Delica-M CD is on it's way, too...CD release parties TBA soon, too!
+ I spent part of my day honing my discus skills by chucking VL1000 packaging off the loading dock towards the dumpster. Yeah, I have a cool job. Also, it made up for my breaking off my boss' master key within the first 10 minutes of work this morning. That was not a good way to start the day.
+ Reaver is not only opening for Hanzel Und Gretyl next month at Fallout, but also for the FGFC820 show at the club's Halloween show as well. Hope to see lots of you in Richmond over the next few weeks! Speaking of which, we'll be out on Monday for the XUBERX / Slick Idiot show there, too...so come out and do the electric slide with us. ;-)
+ As mentioned on Facebook and Twitter, I got a quasi-fulltime job with Virginia Opera. I've had a total blast working there as an overhire so far - my coworkers are awesome and I feel much more at home here. That really made my week, and I feel much better about my situation now that I've gotten my employment status resolved.
+ Rick is the most amazing guy, ever. I can't express how lucky I am. *loves*
+ Reminder: I'm vending at Midnight's reopening this Saturday! I have loads of new titles since the last time I was in town, including new releases from Gravity Euphonic (exclusive chance to buy the album BEFORE it's official release date!), Third Realm, Cynergy 67, Kubrick, The Dark Clan, and more! It's a great chance to catch up on your CD collection.
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| Delica-m - "Hyperstimulus" now available for pre-order! |
[13 Sep 2009|01:54pm] |
Artist: Delica-m
Title: Hyperstimulus
Available October 6th, 2009
RAM 018
Canadian dark electro act Delica-m (formerly Delica) presents their latest full length effort as the most recent signing to Radio-Active-Music. This is a dual release, including a DVD with the band's most recent music videos. The music videos are exclusive to the physical release, so reserve your copy today!
As always, we're delighted to be able to offer a full preview of the album on Last.fm. Pre-orders are now being taken directly on Radio-Active-Music.com!
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Want more? Radio-Active-Music.com is home to several dozen other bands, including 23RAINYDAYS, Hopeful Machines (side-project of Ego Likeness), Reaver, Third Realm, XUBERX, and many more! Check out our website for all of the great bands we offer: www.radio-active-music.com
Our releases are also available through retailers such as Amazon, CDBaby, COP International, FiXT, iTunes, and many other stores!
Coming soon: the new EP from 23RAINYDAYS!
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| [Midnight reopens] |
[13 Sep 2009|09:15am] |
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I'll be vending at Midnight in Washington DC this Saturday for the grand re-opening of the club. Since the club's summer hiatus, we've acquired a load of new consignments as well as released several more awesome albums. Please keep your eyes on the Midnight websites for more details, and I'll see you there!
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| How not to do a live goth/industrial show... |
[12 Sep 2009|04:32pm] |
After a few years of seeing new bands completely miss the boat on this, I figured it was time to post.
1) Unless you are one of the top 3 industrial bands in the scene, it is NOT acceptable to hit the stage an hour after the posted performance time. You're not that important, people will not stay and wait, you should be glad we showed up to begin with, freakin' play already.
2) No amount of lighting, fog, costuming, fake blood, strobes, projectors, or army nets will make up for a lack of talent or rehearsal. If you can't get up on stage with yourself and your instrument ONLY and sell it to the crowd, then you're not giving a true performance. Special effects will wow and amaze the audience for all of three minutes, and then you've got another 42 minutes to add something more substantial to your show. Spend more time on your writing and rehearsals...only add in the theatrics when you don't need them anymore.
3) Seven minute long intros featuring cliche samples and spooky music only serve to bore the audience.
4) Make eye contact. I spent time and money to come see you play, and I'm standing five feet away from the stage...and you're acting like I'm not there. Fine, I'll stay home next time.
5) If you don't know how to properly use your equipment, then it shouldn't be on stage with you.
6) About 90% of musicians are not talented enough to submix from stage. Chances are, you're in that category, so let the sound man do his job already.
7) Soundcheck. Seriously.
8) There are some exceptions to all of the rules above. Chances are, you're not one of them.
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| Work more than one job? Read this... |
[08 Sep 2009|06:25pm] |
Got this from H&R Block today - if you're like me and work part time at more than one company, this is important to know...you may end up owing way more in taxes at the end of the year if you don't update your paperwork...
"Millions of taxpayers started taking home more money
in their paychecks this past April thanks to the
Making Work Pay tax credit. However, changes to the
IRS withholding tables cannot take into account
single workers with multiple jobs, or dual-income
married couples, for example. Therefore, the reduced
withholding may cause a smaller refund or a larger
balance due next year.
Those who could be negatively affected include:
* Married couples who both work
* Individuals with multiple jobs
* Retirees who have taxes withheld from a pension or
Social Security benefits
* Taxpayers who work but are dependents of another
taxpayer
What to do?
You should review and adjust (if necessary) your W-4
to ensure that you are withholding the correct amount...[insert their plug for a free calculator / free office visit here]"
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| [updates] |
[08 Sep 2009|01:58pm] |
+ Been working. A lot.
+ The new Gravity Euphonic album is still available for pre-order. The album will be out in two weeks. The new Delica-M album follows shortly - pre-ordering info coming soon!
+ I think I'm going to be back in DC from the 14th - 17th, but I'm not totally sure yet.
+ Damn it's hot in here.
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| [today...] |
[29 Aug 2009|03:15pm] |
+ 23RAINYDAYS are about to go on at Six Flags for the DC regional VMA's. Wish I could have been there, but JSun's sending me updates. Got my fingers crossed!
+ Getting ready to finish packing and head to Richmond. Meeting up with Rick and friends at Fallout for dinner.
+ This is my last few days off until the end of the month. Glad to be back and employed again.
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| [gone] |
[26 Aug 2009|08:56am] |
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My grandmother has finally passed away, so I will be in Roanoke until Sunday.
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| [after a long day of work...] |
[22 Aug 2009|10:41pm] |
+ The rest of our visit was uneventful. We hung out for a bit at Awful Arthur's at Towers on Thursday, and then headed back to Virginia Beach. As a side note, if you're gonna pull a doublewide trailer down 460 and block both lanes, at least get your exhaust fixed.
+ Spent most of the day getting everything ready for the Gravity Euphonic album release. As you've seen, the album is now available for pre-order!
+ Caught up on a lot of emails today, too, which makes me feel good.
+ Got a paycheck for an absurdly larger amount of money than I expected. So THAT'S how much you make on a [sorta] union run crew.
+ Finally got the attention of someone higher up in the company to figure out WTF is going on with my last two CD releases. I really hope they get this fixed soon...waiting three months for digital distro is ridiculous.
+ I'm a go cuddle a cute boy now.
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| Gravity Euphonic - available for pre-order! |
[22 Aug 2009|08:32pm] |
Artist: Gravity Euphonic
Title: Gravity Euphonic
Available September 22nd, 2009
RAM 017
Following a short break in our production schedule due to our recent relocation to Virginia Beach, Radio-Active-Music.com is back in business!
First on the plate is the latest full length album from Texas punk-industrial rock act, Gravity Euphonic. This self-titled release showcases the laid-back angst-laden industrial rock that the fans have come to expect from Eric Hunter, but with a new powerful twist on vocals delivered by vocalist James French.
As always, we're delighted to be able to offer a full preview of the album on Last.fm. Pre-orders are now being taken directly on Radio-Active-Music.com!
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Want more? Radio-Active-Music.com is home to several dozen other bands, including 23RAINYDAYS, Hopeful Machines (side-project of Ego Likeness), Reaver, Third Realm, XUBERX, and many more! Check out our website for all of the great bands we offer: www.radio-active-music.com
Our releases are also available through retailers such as Amazon, CDBaby, COP International, FiXT, iTunes, and many other stores!
Coming soon: new releases from Delica and 23RAINYDAYS!
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[19 Aug 2009|10:58pm] |
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Cool to be back in B-burg. Saw the new theatre, the new offices, and a handful of my former professors. Rode around town and cried the lametations of the Y Thrift store being gone, only to find out later that it had moved across town. Met up with my homie Camille and had many beers. Crashed Rick's lecture. Yeah, my boyfriend is totally hot...have I mentioned that lately?
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