Paper and Plastick to release new Let Me Run EP

Let Me Run Paper and Plastick have set a June 15, 2010 release date for a new EP from Let Me Run. Titled Broken Strings, the EP represents a new lineup since their previous full lengthMeet Me at the Bottom in 2009 which was followed by the departure of vocalist Travis Omilian. His replacement, Dan Maxwell, contributed vocals to the EP but will not be touring with the band.

Broken Strings was recorded earlier this year at The Machine Shop, which is owned by Machine (Four Year Strong, The Bronx, Everytime I Die), with producer/engineer Will Putney at the hel,
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WE ARE THE FALLEN Performs Acoustically On Chicago’s Q101 WKQX; Video Available

WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members ? John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) ? along with “American Idol” powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson and bassist Marty O’Brien (DISTURBED, KELLY CLARKSON, STATIC-X, METHODS OF MAYHEM,TOMMY LEE), recently performed a couple of songs acoustically at the studios of Q101 WKQX, “Chicago’
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Norma Jean plans “Meridional” for July

Norma Jean will release Meridional on July 13, 2010. The record is the fifth from the band and was recorded in February 2010 at Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta with producer Jeremy Griffith. The band recorded eleven official tracks for the record as well as a few extra bonus tracks and B-sides. Vocalist Cory Brandan described Meridional,

It’s a heavy record, multifaceted with epic sounding, experimental songs, some fast, chaotic songs, and some melodic, commanding interludes. Any track we didn’t think had reached its utmost sonic prowess was given a second look, revised to be as powerful as possible.

The album was preceded by The Anti Mother, their final album for Solid State Records.
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