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So Close…

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

We are in the home stretch! Just under two weeks until the official opening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in theaters. If you need tickets, head over to Fandango and reserve them now. Of course, you’ll still have to camp out in front of the theater for hours (days?) to get a seat, but it’s worth it!

We are hitting up the big premiere event next week and have a bunch of fun parties to attend, so make sure you follow us on Twitter for the inside look. We’ll be posting photos and reports here on the blog as well, so don’t go too far.

Oh…and if you still haven’t picked up a copy of the Eclipse Soundtrack, why not? It’s only $9.99 on Amazon right now. Let us know what you favorite song from the Soundtrack is on our little POLL.

Song Of The Day: Brittany

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Morning Benders “Promises” from Focus Creeps on Vimeo.

The Morning Benders – “Promises”

This song has a great groove and such an old fashioned feeling about it. I love the message that the song is trying to get across, all the while playing along in a very relaxed fashion. Check out the entire album, it’s great.

Instant Gratification!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

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It is hard to follow up last weeks big tracklist reveal for the much anticipated Eclipse Soundtrack (coming out June 8th) …but we are trying! Right now, when you pre-order the soundtrack on iTunes you will receive an instant download of the first single, “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)” by MUSE. Not too shabby right?

Once you do this…let us know what you think of the song here on the CHOP SHOP BLOG. We want to hear from you!

Pre-Order on iTunes NOW!!

Interview Magazine & Marina And The Diamonds

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

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Marina And The Diamonds is featured in the current issue of Interview Magazine, where she talks about her obsession with fame and is quoted as saying, “it’s time to move on from Stripperville”. There is also a cool little music player where you can listen while you read too. Genius!

Check it out HERE.

The Little Ones featured in "Julie & Julia" Trailer

Thursday, August 6th, 2009
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The Little Ones song, “Boracay” is featured in the trailer for the film “Julie & Julia”, in theaters August 7th. (happens right around 1:25)

The movie is about a young blogger imitating the life of cooking legend Julia Child. Maybe we should do the same here at the Chop Shop Music Blog…or maybe we should just stick to music.

Head over to the official Julie & Julia website for local showtimes and some tasty recipes.

Also, if the trailer wasn’t enough, here’s the full version of “Boracay”:
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Anya Marina Nominated for 3 San Diego Music Awards

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

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Congrats to Anya Marina for garnering 3 nominations at the San Diego Music Awards, which take place September 10th.

Artist of the Year

Album of the Year – “Slow and Steady Seduction: Phase II”

Song of the Year – “Move You”

Miss Halfway has some stiff competition but here’s hoping for a clean sweep.

Congrats and good luck!

Click Here for a full list of 2009 SDMA Nominations.

Anya Marina Covers T.I.

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
If you’ve been to an Anya show in the past few months, you may have recognized a unique take on a popular song – T.I.’s Whatever You Like. We are excited to tell you that you can now have your very own copy of Anya’s sultry take on the smash single! For a limited time, you can download the single AND get Anya’s All The Same To Me together on iTunes for just $.99! Click here to download both songs now. You can also visit her MySpace page now to listen to Whatever You Like.
Check below for Anya’s tour dates with Eric Hutchinson, Chris Isaak, Emiliana Torrini, and Paolo Nutini to see when she’s coming through your city next.
Supporting Eric Hutchinson
July 15 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
July 16 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
July 17 – Sacramento, CA – The Boardwalk
July 19 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
July 21 – Santa Barbara, Ca – Velvet Jones
July 22 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
July 23 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
Supporting  Chris Isaak
July 28 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
July 29 – Newport, RI – Newport Sunset Music Festival
August 3 – Morristown, NJ – Community Theatre
August 4 – Lewistown, NY – Artpark
Supporting Emiliana Torrini
August 13 –  Montreal – Cabaret du Musee Pour Ri
August 14 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
August 15 – Boston, MA – Paradise
August 17 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile Cafe
San Diego Street Scene
August 28 – San Diego, CA – Street Scene 2009
Supporting Paolo Nutini
August 31 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
September 1 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
September 3 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
September 4 – Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
September 5 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
September 6 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
September 8 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
September 14 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
September 15 – Boise, ID – The Knitting Factory
September 16 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma Theatre
September 18 – Vancouver, B.C. – Commodore Ballroom
Follow Anya on Twitter at www.twitter.com/anyamarina. We promise you won’t regret it.

If you’ve been to an Anya Marina show in the past few months, you may have recognized a unique take on a popular song – T.I.’s Whatever You Like. Well now you can have your very own copy of Anya’s sultry take on the smash single! For a limited time, you can download the single AND get Anya’s All The Same To Me together on iTunes for just $.99! Click here to download both songs now. You can also visit her MySpace page now to listen to Whatever You Like.

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Check below for Anya’s tour dates with Eric Hutchinson, Chris Isaak, Emiliana Torrini, and Paolo Nutini to see when she’s coming through your city next.

Supporting Eric Hutchinson

July 15 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
July 16 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
July 17 – Sacramento, CA – The Boardwalk
July 19 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
July 21 – Santa Barbara, Ca – Velvet Jones
July 22 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
July 23 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey

Supporting  Chris Isaak

July 28 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
July 29 – Newport, RI – Newport Sunset Music Festival
August 3 – Morristown, NJ – Community Theatre
August 4 – Lewistown, NY – Artpark

Supporting Emiliana Torrini

August 13 –  Montreal – Cabaret du Musee Pour Ri
August 14 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
August 15 – Boston, MA – Paradise
August 17 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile Cafe

San Diego Street Scene

August 28 – San Diego, CA – Street Scene 2009

Supporting Paolo Nutini

August 31 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
September 1 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
September 3 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
September 4 – Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
September 5 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
September 6 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
September 8 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
September 14 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
September 15 – Boise, ID – The Knitting Factory
September 16 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma Theatre
September 18 – Vancouver, B.C. – Commodore Ballroom

King Of Pop

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
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Sad day today…