Tuesday, August 24, 2010The Ruiners OUT NOW!!!"Happy Birthday Bitch" by The Ruiners is OUT NOW!!! You can order the CD at: Pravda Records Also ask you local record store! Digital Downloads can be purchased at: iTunes And many other digital outlets! Thursday, August 12, 2010The hype is building!Check out the advanced reviews of "Happy Birthday Bitch" by The Ruiners (release date is 08.24.10): Vocalo.org review by Jim Derogatis Jersey Beat (click & scroll down a bit) YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM ON OUR WEBSITE or AMAZON.COM!
Monday, July 19, 2010The Ruiners "Happy Birthday Bitch" COMING 08.24.10!!
Friday, July 2, 2010More great press reviews of "Moonlight Music"!Space Rock Reviews by Ian Abrahams Hey, don't forget to pick up the new album here!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010Pravda Records signs The Ruiners!Pravda Records would like to announce the signing of thee most dangerous band in Detroit, Michigan…maybe the World?? - THE RUINERS! They’re a wild and fantastic beast; pure white lightning & sexy self-destruction. Club bannings, beatings, court enforced restraining orders, jail terms, cat fights, pregnancies, bankruptcies, heart attacks, overdoses, emergency room visits, fire, lost passports, occasional nudity and a Christmas day death threat have all been part of The Ruiners 10 year ride. August 2010 Pravda Records be unleashing the new album “Happy Birthday Bitch!” which is destine to be thee greatest party record of all time, with a lot of fuzzed out sounds, primitive drums, plenty of sex appeal and greasy bar room grit - that is what The Ruiners do best… Tuesday, April 20, 2010Moonlight Music PRESSPress reviews of "Moonlight Music" by Lab Partners. Check them out: Hey, don't forget to pick up the new album!!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010Lab Partners - Moonlight Music OUT NOW!You can purchase Moonlight Music directly from our webiste by visiting: Pravda Records Also purchase it online at: Wednesday, February 3, 2010Moonlight Music coming soon!We are proud to announce the upcoming release of "Moonlight Music" by Dayton, OH's Lab Partners on Tuesday, March 16th 2010. On this, their third full-length album they continue to craft such immaculately perfect dream pop with more power, clarity and confidence than ever before. Now after 10+ years of writing, recording & touring, Lab Partners find themselves at the forefront of their peers, having carved out their own niche of what some music lovers & critics call space rock, dream pop, indie rock & shoegazer. Here are some upcoming "Moonlight Music" tour dates: March 13th 2010 @ Southgate House, Newport, KY Friday, January 15, 2010Help us celebrate!Lots happening for our 25th Anniversary celebration. Please help us celebrate! Here is a rundown: Friday, January 15th 2010 - 88.7 WLUW FM, Razor & Di Show will be interviewing founder Kenn Goodman and will be featuring our music from 4:30 - 5:30 pm (CST). You can stream the broadcast live HERE. Sunday, January 17th 2010 - Pravda Records Nite @ Delilah's (2771 N. Lincoln Ave) in Chicago. DJs Kenn & Matt (plus a surprise DJ) will be spinning Pravda music all night long. We'll also have lots of free give-a-ways and drink specials. Starts @ 8:30 pm. Requests are welcome! Tuesday, January 19th 2010 - 93.1 WXRT FM, The Eclectic Company w/Jon Langford will be dedicating the entire 2 hour broadcast to Pravda Records (plus interview w/Kenn Goodman). Show is from 10:00 pm - 12:00 am (CST) and you can stream the broadcast live HERE. Wednesday, January 20th 2010 - Pravda 25th article in Time Out Chicago. Top live show! Thursday, January 21st 2010 - Pravda 25th Anniversary feature by Mark Caro in Chicago Tribune. Also, here is Chicago Reader's Peter Margasak blog about the show. Friday, January 22nd 2010 - Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot calling our 25th Anniversary show 'Top Weekend Show'. Friday, January 22nd 2010 - Feature article in Chicago Sun-Times music section. Music critic Jim Derogatis sat down with founder Kenn Goodman and talked about all things Pravda Records. Friday, January 22nd 2010 - Our 25th Anniversary special concert at the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace, at Elston). Starring three Pravda Records stalwarts, The Service, The Slugs and Boom Hank. Advance tickets on sale now and can be purchased HERE. Tuesday, December 22, 2009Pravda to celebrate 25th Anniversary @ Abbey Pub in ChicagoChicago, IL – Influential independent Chicago record label Pravda Records is proud to announce a celebration of its 25th Anniversary with a special concert at The Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace, at Elston). Starring three Pravda Records stalwarts, The Service, The Slugs and Boom Hank, the concert takes place Friday, January 22, with advance tickets on sale now. In addition to celebrating a quarter of a century of acclaimed releases by such other notable acts as Wake Ooloo, The New Duncan Imperials, The Farmers, Cheer Accident, The Sleepers, The Goldstars, Andre Williams, Glenn Mercer, Tiny Tim, Big Daddy Sun, The Young Fresh Fellows, Civil Tones, Susan Voelz and many more, this show marks the first time in more than a decade that these three bands have appeared together on the same bill. The Service was Pravda’s flagship band, and Pravda Records grew out of a desire for the band (formed in DeKalb, IL in the early ‘80s) to release their own material. They honed their melodic, punk-infused roots rock over the course of five studio LPs and incessant, nationwide touring. Recently revitalized, they’ve been stepping back into the spotlight and performing with their trademark fury and skill, and now enjoy the enviable position of being able to choose from a wealth of stellar material to build their set lists. Word has it they’re even testing new material. The Slugs’ return is certainly one of the most curious of the evening, not to mention one of the most hotly anticipated among the band’s still large and loyal following. Throughout its 20-plus-year history, the group was known just as much for its fiery, wildly spontaneous performances and soaring pop as it was for its storied inter-group tensions. The band’s performances have been scarce at best since the 2000 release of their acclaimed third album, “Junior”, a driving collection of urgent, well-crafted Midwestern pop/rock, and with no plans for further shows following this one, Slugs fans are encouraged not to miss this event. Boom Hank may be the most enigmatic of the three bands, having followed the searing, melodic, defiantly raw roots rock of their Pravda debut “Nuisance” with the skewed, murky post rock of the Brian Deck produced “Ishly Ghost Fly Your I & Y”. That Boom Hank can so gleefully thumb their nose at musical convention while remaining so accessible is a tribute to their dexterity as musicians as well as the quality of their material. Pravda Records continues to release new material, and is in the process of making its large back catalog of vinyl-only releases available digitally for the first time ever. Recent years have seen the company (formed by The Service’s keyboardist Kenn Goodman, a Skokie native) increasing its song licensing efforts and finding great global success with television, commercial and movie placements for its artists. This show pays a long overdue tribute to Goodman’s vision, Pravda’s high caliber stable of talent, and a sensibility that, while rooted in the do-it-yourself-and-do-it-on-vinyl heyday when the seeds of indie rock were being planted, continues an unchallenged relevance in this day of the digital download. Long Live Pravda! Wednesday, November 25, 2009ShitrideJust in time for the Holidays, a classic Pravda Records release is now available digitally for the first time! You can now download: Thirteen Nightmares "Shitride" (1989) - iTunes link. A loud, fascinating collision of guitars and socially aware lyrics. The only release by this Lincoln, Nebraska band whose members made up the trio Mercy Rule. "Shitride" was way ahead of it's time, sounding even more relevant today than it's original release in 1989.
Thursday, November 5, 2009More classic Pravda vinyl now available digitally!In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, for the first time we're making MORE classic Pravda Records releases available for download on iTunes (and many other digital outlets). You can now download: The Farmers "Flames Of Love" (1989) Keep an eye out for EVEN MORE classic Pravda Records releases available digitally soon!
Friday, October 9, 2009Classic Pravda vinyl now available digitally!In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, for the first time we're making classic Pravda Records releases available for download on iTunes (and many other digital outlets)! You can now downloads: The Service "America's Newest Hitmakers" (1986) Keep an eye out for MORE classic Pravda Records releases available digitally soon! Also, check out these other new Pravda digital only releases: V/A - Pravda's Rockin' Christmas Tunes
Wednesday, September 9, 2009TV Loves Pravda Music in SeptemberHere are some recent Pravda Records & Pravda Music artist placed on TV & Film in September: *Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes "Come In My Kitchen" & "Budget Fro" on Entourage - HBO *Crispy Bess "Skipper Eats a Mammich" and "Gee, Mr Peebles" on Katie Morgan's Sex Quiz - HBO *The Goldstars "It's All About You" on national radio ad campaign for the Travel Channel's - Man v. Food *New Duncan Imperials "Date with Cha Cha" on House Of Jazmin - MTV *The Krinkles "So Many Girls" on House Of Jazmin - MTV *The Melismatics "Going For The Kill" on Jockeys - Animal Planet *Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes "Hurt Me So (Lack of Afro Rmx)" on upcoming movie "American Virgin" starring Rob Schneider *Death Ships "Knocks Over Time" & "Summetrical Lines" on The T.O. Show - VH1 Tuesday, August 11, 2009NDI 20th Anniversary Tour
All these years Iowa & Illinois have always held a special place in the boy’s hearts, so it’s only fitting they kick off this special 20th Anniversary Tour with shows @ The Mill in Iowa City, IA on Friday, August 21st & Rascals in Moline, IL on Saturday, August 22nd. Also to mark this historic achievement, Pravda Records will be releasing a special 20th anniversary edition of their first album “Hanky Panky Parley Voo!” in August. This CD will contain the classic album re-mastered with rare bonus material. Tuesday, August 4, 2009The Service Re-Surface
In the Chicago rock scene of the 1980's there were few bands like The Service. An adventurous, full-speed-ahead, deeply American rock band, The Service never achieved the fame -- or notoriety -- of fellow midwesterners The Replacements or Husker Du. But like those bands, they define a time and a state of mind that reflected the liberating effects of the punk and new wave revolutions. The Service roamed the land in the days when a band could, without warning, break into a half-baked country cover; break up laughing in the middle of a "serious" moment; and then break your heart with a song that somehow summed up everything you were going through in your own life. They played with abandon and good humor, and they left a legacy of recorded material and vivid memories. Now they are back! This is not some one-off reunion, but something much more. I don't mean to be weird, but this ragged American rock n' roll band STILL has something to prove. Please catch them at Otto's in Dekalb, IL on August 23rd 2009. The Service still have 'it' and are eagar to deliver... Please visit The Service MySpace site for updates & more information. Thursday, May 14, 2009Black Smokers - PRESS
Wednesday, January 21, 2009Black Smokers invade US & join Pravda Records!
Monday, November 24, 2008End Of Phase One - press
Wednesday, October 8, 2008End Of Phase One is here!
Pravda Records mail order Also ask for it at your local record shop! Here's where you can download it: Thursday, July 31, 2008It's Coming!
On Tuesday, October 7th Pravda Records will proudly release the first new album by The New Duncan Imperials in nearly eight years titled "End Of Phase One". Bristling with the kind of straight-ahead-yet-twisted songs that characterize their best work, this album reveals a band that is tough, vital, and still poking rock in the ribs. To get a sneak preview, check out the NDI myspace site Wednesday, July 9, 2008The Sleepers Desktop Music ChannelLet The Sleepers connect to you and get the latest news about: New track releases, Song Lyrics, Tour Dates & Ticket Sales. Blogs, Special Offers, Merchandise. Go beyond the browser to stay in touch with your favorite band. Right on your desktop for FREE! It's easy, just click here to download The Sleepers DMC. Brought to you by www.desktopmusicchannel.com Thursday, June 19, 2008Comeback Special reviews!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008Pravda artists on TVThe Sleepers track "Dirty Cop" off the new CD "Comeback Special" was just used on the season finale of the hit CW show "Reaper". "Reaper" season one also featured music by Pravda artists: The Civil Tones, The Goldstars & The Diplomats Of Solid Sound. Click here for more details. The first season of TV Land's ”High School Reunion” used The Goldstars tracks: "It's All About You", "She's Late", "Purple Girlfriend", "DMV" & “Angry Eyes” off their latest CD “Purple Girlfriend”. You can also hear “Fire” off "Purple Girlfriend" on episode #2 of Oxygen’s “Bad Girls Club season 2”. The Civil Tones track “Road Rage” off the CD “Soul Bucket” can be heard on MTV’s "The Paper". The Service song "Mine" is currently being used in a national TV/Radio/Internet ad campaign for KFC. This exclusive The Service song can be heard on our new Pravda compilation "Download, Dig It Or Die". Thursday, April 24, 2008Pravda Ringtones!Looking for ringtones & wallpaper from Pravda artist such as: Andre Williams, New Duncan Imperials and The Goldstars? If so, please text 'pravda' to 32852 or visit: Lots of cool ringtones available, check it out! More coming soon... Tuesday, April 8, 2008Welcome DOSS featuring The Diplomettes!
Diplomats Of Solid Sound website. Friday, February 8, 2008Andre Williams to play Spaceland in LA then off to EuropeANDRE WILLIAMS & THE FLASH EXPRESS will be @ SPACELAND in LOS ANGELES, CA on Wednesday, February 13th 2008. Then the boys are off to Europe for three weeks. Click here for the complete tour schedule... Thursday, January 24, 2008The Sleepers CD release party news
Thursday, January 24, 20082008: The Year Of The DreChicago, IL – 2007 was certainly an up & down year for the 72 year old “Black Godfather” Andre Williams. The year started with a successful tour across the US & Europe, fuel by the late 2006 release of “Aphrodisiac” (Pravda) w/The Diplomats Of Solid Sound. But by mid-2007 Andre was evicted from his senior housing building in Joliet, IL for a minor drug possession. This conviction lead to a short jail term, something Andre experienced for the first time in his life. Then because of an ongoing battle with alcohol abuse & not visiting his doctor on a regular basis, Mr. Williams collapsed and was quickly rushed to the hospital. He had a seizure and his body was basically shutting down due to the diagnosis of pneumonia, alcohol poisoning and heart problems. But Andre cleaned up, resumed taking his medication & ended 2007 on a positive note & for the first time in a long time, friends said Andre talked about new album projects & performing live. Dre seemed determined & focused about his career more than ever.
This determination & focus lead to "Agile, Mobile & Hostile: A Year With Andre Williams", a documentary film by Tricia Todd & Eric Matthies (Ayamye, Making ‘The Matrix’) set for release early this year. Mr. Williams has also recently recorded a new album with The New Orleans Hellhounds set for release on Bloodshot Records this spring. He also hooked up with Chicago garage rockers The Goldstars for a successful stop in Spain, a release of a 7” single (It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock N’ Roll) b/w Fight For Your Right”) on Spanish Munster Records & live dates across the Midwest. They will once again team up and perform Thursday, February 7th @ The Hideout in Chicago. So look out Chicago & rest of the World, Andre Williams is determined to make 2008 his best year yet. |
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It's hard to believe, but New Duncan Imperials sprung to life in Chicago 20 years ago as they startled the club scene with its overpowering live show and reckless disregard for boundaries, confronting unsuspecting crowds with a blizzard of gloriously heavy riffage and free-association lyrics that ran the course from the Brady Bunch to Friedrich Nietzsche. And after countless CD/LP/cassette/8-track releases, several grueling tours, hundreds of confetti cannons blasts, miles of silly string spray & mountains of “free shit” handed out to fans, NDI keeps on rolling along with a grin.
The Black Smokers are passionate about the blues tradition but hate to follow all the rules. From Alessandria, Italy, this downhome-psycho-rock-blues duo doesn’t hide their deep love for Delta Blues artists such as Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson & Blind Lemon Jefferson. More recent influences include RL Burnside, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash & AC/DC. In March 2009 we’ll be releasing their new album titled “Used” and you’ll hear guitarist Marcello “Blues” Milanese & drummer Ivano “Little Lung” Zanotti’s strong desire to keep things simple, loose and in the moment. After releasing several albums and touring extensively in Europe, they took the US by storm in 2008. Along the way, Black Smokers raised eyebrows and laid their foundation. Now armed with a brand new album, look for a triumphant return in early March (specific tour dates coming soon). Please visit 
Well hallelujah it's finally here! The first album by The New Duncan Imperials "End Of Phase One" in eight years and it was well worth the wait. You can pick up the CD online here:
It's hard to believe it now, but before 1989 no band had ever combined the explosive elements of white trash culture, Dada art and Chuck Berry. There was a gaping hole in the fabric of popular entertainment and the New Duncan Imperials sewed it up. Springing to life in Chicago almost 20 years ago, the band startled the club scene with its overpowering live show and reckless disregard for boundaries, confronting unsuspecting crowds with a blizzard of gloriously heavy riffage and free-association lyrics that ran the course from the Brady Bunch to Friedrich Nietzsche. 
MAJOR CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sleepers CD release party for the upcoming Pravda Records release of "Comeback Special" (release date - 2/26/08) will be Saturday, March 8th @ Double Door in Chicago. More surprises in store, so stay tuned!
