BAD SECRETS – Self-Titled 9"+CD now available (member of YOUNG WIDOWS), "coaster pack" giveaways and Online Store updates!

July 31, 2009

Only two months late… not too shabby! In reality though, this BAD SECRETS 9″+CD release has seen several major delays and seemed almost cursed at times. Throughout three breakups of people involved in this project (including two divorces) this little beast has somehow pushed through, so we’re very relieved to finally have this release in […]

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"This is a capable band, confident beyond its years. Most demos don’t display this level of power." (aka, more press love for DIAL)

July 17, 2009

The press response for DIAL‘s debut EP has been overwhelmingly positive so far. A couple more reviews just came in… From INVISIBLE ORANGES:The members of New Zealand’s Dial probably grew up during the peak of AmRep. … True to the form, Dial don’t integrate much variety into songs. The rhythm section anchors throbbing tempos. Guitars […]

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John Peel’s son likes DIAL, plays a couple tracks on the BBC!

July 06, 2009

The legendary and influential British radio DJ John Peel has a son, Tom Ravenscroft, who filled in for someone else at the BBC6 over the weekend… and he played two tracks from DIAL‘s debut EP: Friday: 0:37.33 = “Sweating” Saturday: 0:32.59 = “If You’re Not Battling, You’re Dead” Quote the man himself: “very very good, […]

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"do you prefer to drill epileptic blows the mind?"

July 01, 2009

Google Translator rules… turned this DIAL review into this: -Dial “Dial” I must admit that my only prior experience with New Zealand music (at least to remember at this time) is through the brilliant Shiha, a large banda totally recommended for those who enjoy the quality of Grunge. The Dial (even if the connections are […]

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Badass DIAL review in Rock Sound magazine

June 25, 2009

United Kingdom’s Rock Sound magazine was rad enough to do a small preview and review of the DIAL CDep… here’s what they had to say: Not too shabby! To anyone who hasn’t checked out this crucial debut just yet, we’ve got it available in the Robotic Empire – Online Store for only 5 bucks. This […]

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