hey there!

it's been such a long time since TQR&R's last update, that you
probably forgot that yer on this list!
here's the news:


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TQR&R just released a new cd by detroit space rockers Delta Waves.
it's a split label release with Burnt Hair Records entitled, "the
Delta Waves dream in real time"

there's more on the cd at http://topqualityrockandroll.com & here's a review:


The Delta Waves-Dream in Real Time CD
The Delta Waves music tends to come from a dream perspective with
reverb drenched guitars and ambient soundscapes. The percussion
delivers many different styles from techno to breakbeat to addictive
acoustic beats. The Delta Waves like to make instrumental music as
well as songs with vocals. Vocals are usually subtle and although
they add a strong presence to the song they are almost hauntingly
used as an instrument. The Delta Waves explain their music as
soundtracks to dreams (or daydreams). The music is sometimes trancy
and hypnotizing. They achieve a wide and dynamic sound through soft
distortion and analog synth. Each song usually holds some form of
contrast that slips into the listener's ears almost subconsciously.
It is escapist music that is original and refreshing. For fans of
FSA, Seefeel, Windy & Carl, Slowdive.
-CLAIRECORDS




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Did you know that The Hissyfits have a new line-up? There's a new
photo and updated press release available for download on the "Press
Pix / Info" page at http://topqualityrockandroll.com

The Hissyfits got big things going on... check 'em out at
http://www.hissyfits.com/ and catch one of their upcoming shows if
you can:

Wednesday May 29, 2002 -- 9:30pm
LUXX, Williamsburg, NY
"Williamsburg Wednesday" Kickoff!
with Tiger Mountain and The Giraffes!
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Friday June 28, 2002 -- 10:30pm
Brownie's, New York, NY
(possibly their last show at this legendary venue before it closes!
don't miss it!!!)
with THE BRIEFS!!!


Speaking of The Hissyfits, were you aware that they cover "Say
Something Funny" on the latest Patty Duke Fanzine?

Well, if you want to see Patty performing the original, TQR&R just
got a copy of Patty singing on the Shindig show! The MPEG file is on
the "Audio/Video" page at http://topqualityrockandroll.com (it's a
kinda big file - 25.5MB - but worth the wait!)




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Things are underway for this upcoming 7" release.
The artwork is in & the songs are just about done being mastered, so
we'll be sending everything of to the pressing plant by the end of
this month (hopefully).

The Birthday Machine features:
Miko Hoffman - formerly of gaze who had two cds put out by k records,
Stefan Udell currently in The Beans (Zum Media), Brady Cranfield from
The Secret Three, & Christa Min.

Sound intriguing? Want to hear 'em? Download a Birthday Machine mp3
at http://topqualityrockandroll.com (and see some live pix too...)




There are some other fun and exciting things going on, but we'll save
that for another day...
Thanx for putting up with TQR&R.

Party!
-mike d...

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