We’ve been keeping this one under wraps for the last few months as we’ve worked on it but we’re ready to officially announce it. On Friday May 15th, 2009 Unuka Records has booked its first show. We have to thank our good friends at GNYC for allowing us to work with them on this one. We’re really excited because we’re all originally from the Jersey Shore (Oakhurst and Toms River). Needless to say we pulled at all the stops and booked a few of our favorite up and coming local acts. The show is at the Beach Bar on the Funtown Pier side of the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. As mentioned in the title its part of the Seaside Music Festival on Friday May 15th with the show starting at 8. The lineup consists of Philadelphia, PA based the defog, New Palz, NY based Liz Welter (originally from Oakhurst, NJ), Unuka Records own Hip Like [blank], Farmingdale, NJ based Skull Motion, Neptune, NJ based Vanities and headlining, Toms River’s own Flights Kool.
Now that you know who’s playing make sure you grab the flier below. Throw it up on your myspace page, print some out, give em to friends, put em on light posts… Ya know, the normal stuff. Thanks much and see ya there!

You can download the flier below.
Print Version
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Web Version
Code to put the web version on your myspace page (or you can download and make your default pic) :
<a href=”http://www.unukarecords.com/2009/04/28/unuka-records-books-its-first-show-at-the-seaside-music-festival”><img src=”http://www.unukarecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fliersmall.jpg”></a>

Also, don’t forget to check out our friends at TheSurfersView.com

Hey everyone, we’re proud to let you know that Hip Like [blank] is featured on TalentTrove.com as the Stage of the Day. TalentTrove.com is a great social media website that is centered around helping you showcase your talents to the world. We’re super happy they chose Hip Like [blank] and would love for you to check out they’re page and the write up.

Hip Like [blank] will be doing 2 sets tonight at Joey’s Cafe in Washingtonville, NY. The address is 19 E Main St. Washingtonville, NY. We’re pretty excited for them to venture in new grounds and build on their already strong NJ/NY fan base. If you’re in the area be sure to come over and hang out. Also, Liz Welter, a long time friend of Kiirstin’s will be opening the show. She’s a solid acoustic act. The show starts at 9:30 so its late enough for all us 9-5ers.

See ya there.

Tim Towner, owner of The Daily Chorus, who a few months ago was brought on as General Manager and Partner of SmartPunk.com has stepped down as of today. He doesn’t go into much detail except to say that he has “big disagreements with people that call the shots now” and he “can’t work with people who he doesn’t believe in.” This is an interesting turn of events as Tim had been strongly integrating The Daily Chorus and Smartpunk with cross promotional efforts in blogs as well as refining and updating the business practice’s of SmartPunk. The future remains to be seen but you can be sure that with Tim out of the picture you won’t see any Unuka Records releases on SmartPunk.

I twittered this earlier and just decided to post it here as well. For those who don’t know “Mean Everything to Nothing” is Manchester Orchestra’s second full length and first from Canvasback(annuals and others). This is a fantastic album. It refines the sound they fostered on their debut “I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child”. It’s darker, edgier, generally better defined and hints at a more specific alternative rock. They’ve managed to maneuver the process of maturity (that’s not to say “virgin” was immature) without losing the passion and overall impact of both the music and front man Andy Hull’s distinctive tenor. Take a listen, you’re sure to enjoy it.
Myspace

These guys added us on myspace today and we couldn’t be happier about it. They’re simply crafted indie pop songs evoke easy going feelings of humor, interest, passion and creativity. At least that’s what I got out of them. Check them out at myspace and if you’re in the Boston area at O’briens Pub on April 14 or T.T. The Bear’s place on May 1st. And don’t forget to let us know what you think of them.