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THE INFORMATION

The Information's new record "Mistakes We Knew We Were Making" has been going great guns at college radio of late.  Specifically, it's racked up seven weeks on the CMJ200 national college radio charts, making a peak position of 110.  In addition, it scored a top-20 "Most Added" ranking in its debut week.  Special thanks go out to our good friends at WBRS Waltham MA (for making it #1 so many times), WSOE at Elon College (for hosting a special on the band), and KEXP in Seattle WA (for hosting an on-air performance from New York City).

THE CYANIDE VALENTINE

Trying to transform a five-piece into a duo virtually overnight is a task and a half.  So it's a credit to Jake and Wendy from The Cyanide Valentine that they pulled that little trick off so seamlessly.  The mountain of press coverage for their recently-released CD "Let It Rot" is a testament to their quick study.

THE CHARMS

After a little smoke-filled-room hocus-pocus, The Charms' last record, "So Pretty," is moving on to a new home.  We wish nothing but luck to The Charms.

BABY STRANGE

After a little breakup scare, a newly-retooled Baby Strange is back.  I dare say that the freshly-retailored suits are slicker and more chic than ever.  And the sound and stage presence that you've come to expect from Team B/S can still, it would seem, pack 'em in at even the biggest venues.  Whew!

THE GOOD NORTH

On that same note, we're all pleased to have Johnny TGN back in The Good North's lineup.  Alejo was about the best replacement one could ever hope for, but c'mon.  JOHNNY'S BACK!

MASS. HYSTERIA

Jeez!  Not another one!  Yes, I'm afraid, Eli Kessler's announced an impending exit from Mass. Hysteria; he's moving into Jazz.  Luckily, before he leaves, MH plays in WBCN's rock n roll Rumble, and the band posts a compilation release in exotic Japan.

HERE AT PVR-HQ

Changes are coming, I'm afraid.  Founder / president / svengali Evan is making room in his schedule for more education next year.  Updates soon.

ALSO OF NOTE...

FROM MASS. HYSTERIA

* A mini tour is on the way for the kids from MH.  This may, reggae fans in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Boston can expect to get lively visits.

* All are pleased with how cool that Japanese compilation looks.  No doubt, it really looks cool!

* Alas, MH did not win their first matchup in the WBCN Rumble.  Congrats to Muck and the Mires and all other competing bands.

FROM THE GOOD NORTH

* Word on the street is that the kids from The Good North are back recording with local production svengali Bob "Brogan" Logan at Small Church Studios in Boston's Fenway neighborhood.  No audio samples to offer just yet, but from what we've been hearing at recent TGN concerts, the new tracks are gonna be hott.  Potentially even hottt. (note to readers, extra t's at the end of the word "hot" are indicative of additional hotttness).

* It has taken them a goodly amount of time to post it to their website, and even longer for us to link to it, but better late than never, eh?  Check out Pure Rock Fury's interview with TGN singer Luke O'Neil.

FROM THE HIGH CEILINGS

* The High Ceilings are no more, but lead singer Max Heinegg is well on his way to having a thriving solo career.  Check back for more news.

FROM BABY STRANGE

*  New lineup.  Great sound.  Tons of college gigs.  What's on for next week?

FROM THE PILLS

* They're broke'did up.  Let it go.

FROM THE INFORMATION

* Okay, the blog-o-sphere has been all atwitter about The Information's recent performance at The Pill in Allston on April 15.  Why?  Well, needless to say, it was the hottest ticket in town that night.  Accordingly, the show was sold-out.  Additionally, the show caught the attention of a few pseudo-celebrities from the world of rock and roll.  Did hilarity ensue?  Natch.  Needless to say: God bless Gawker.com.

FROM THE TINT

* Like so many great CD's, it would appear that The Tint's The 11th Hour EP is no longer so brand spankin' new that it can still chart in CMJ's New Music Report.  Still, it hit #8 on the nationwide Most Added list it's first week -- which we continue to be proud of.

* If you read The Pills' section, you're aware that The Salem Evening News is doing a feature -- it's actually a joint feature on The Pills and (you guessed it) The Tint.

* The Tint are playing west coast dates this summer.  More soon.

* Special thanks to Chris Rucker at WFNX and Carmelita at WAAF for hosting recent on-air appearances by The Tint.  You guys rock.

* And, of course, some neat press links..

o Boston Globe feature

o New Bedford Times-Standard raves about The Tint