Head vs. Heart Tapes' 'Paws, Rewind' Benefits the Animal Rescue League of Boston

'Paws, Rewind' benefits the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Discover new music and help out some animals in need.

Head vs. Heart Tapes, a recently launched boutique label out of Waltham, has released their first benefit compilation ‘Paws, Rewind’ with 100% of the proceeds going to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

The 17-track compilation features a mix of HVHT artists and other local bands spanning a wide range of genres with contributions from Lady Bones, The Fake Boys, The Digs, Nashoba, Kal Marks, Pile, Deacon Bill, Psychic Dog and more. You can purchase ‘Paws, Rewind’ as a limited edition, hand numbered purple cassette tape ($5, shipping February 26th, run of 100) or digital download ($3) via Bandcamp.

A release show celebration is scheduled for Friday, February 26th at Club Bohemia in Central Square, Cambridge and will feature Idle Pilot, NICE GUYS, DCDR, Think Tank and Great News. (9PM doors // 21+ // $8 // event details).

Follow Head vs. Heart Tapes on Facebook and Twitter for additional information about ‘Paws, Rewind’, the record release show, and upcoming releases.

Flyer art by Dug McCormack ART.

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol. XXXII

As refreshing as a face full of snow. (image credit)

Rock out with your cocktail out in February with a Cucumber-Rosemary Gin and Tonic and a brand new playlist. Each month Bishop And Rook provides a Spotify playlist of new, local and touring bands and a complimentary alcoholic beverage. Interested in heading out to a local show? Check out our flyers (updated on the regular), and head to Charlie's Kitchen on March 2nd for our next sponsored event.

Kal Marks' Drummer Departs

4 last shows on the books. Image by Louis Roe.

Boston’s melodic indie rockers, Kal Marks, took to Facebook today to announce the departure of drummer Nick Egersheim. Egersheim, who joined the band in early 2013, will stick around to finish out the last of their scheduled shows.

Per Kal Marks' Facebook page:

“We unfortunately will no longer be playing with our drummer Nick. We really appreciate all that he's done for us and his terrific playing.

We would like to continue on playing. We understand its very big shoes to fill. So if you would be interested in the spot or have any suggestions, you can message us here or at Kalmarksmusic@yahoo.com.

Otherwise we'll still be playing the following shows:

1/9 Allston Ma. @ O'briens w/ Palehound, Pupppy, Lady BONES
1/30 Wesleyan College w/ Pile
2/12 Brooklyn NY @ Palisades w/ Big Mess & more TBA
2/13 Philadelphia PA w/ Big Mess, Left & Right & more TBA

THANKS”

Just a Lonely Fart, the latest 3-song release from Kal Marks can be purchased on Bandcamp today, $3 for digital and $6 for a limited edition 7”.

Mikey Erg, Guillermo Sexo, Slothrust Play Allston 6.20.14

Hang out with us, As Built Presents, and all of these bands at O'Brien's Pub!

Boston based boutique music promotion, booking and management company, As Built Presents, brings us a super stacked show at O’Brien’s Pub, Allston this Friday, June 20th.

Hang out at Allston Rock City’s premiere (and our favorite) venue for new music as locals Kal Marks, Guillermo Sexo and Lady Bones share the stage with New York grunge rock band Slothrust and Transatlantic gruff and grunge punk outfit Pale Angels featuring Mike Santostefano of Crimes (NJ), The Arteries' (UK) Jamie Morrison and a guy named Mikey Erg.

8pm doors / $10 / 21+. View the official Facebook event page for more information. Come early, stay late and support local and touring bands. It's always a pleasure watching Mikey Erg play, but we're stoked for the energetic and majorly talented Lady Bones' set.

About As Built Presents: As Built PR is a Boston based boutique music promotion, booking, and management company specializing in new media and unique online promotions created by Michael Rodriguez in January of 2007. We pride ourselves on our selective and eclectic roster of artists. For more information, visit www.asbuiltpresents.com. Poster by William Malizia.