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Last week we gave you a free mp3 of Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick's"30 Lives".

Since this is a 50/50 split we thought it only fair to offer The Motion Sick's cover of Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices". It will be available for one week only so get it while you can!

Miss the one-week cut off? Download Golden Bloom's original version here.

Labels: "30 Lives", Doomsday Devices, Golden Bloom, The Motoin Sick

Time's running out to win tickets to see Golden Bloom with Rocky Votolato, Peasant and Thieving Irons at Mercury Lounge tomorrow night. Head on over to Living Free NYC and leave a comment for your chance to win!

Labels: Golden Bloom, Mercury Lounge, Peasant, Rocky Votolato, Thieving Irons

Head on over to Largehearted Boy's Daily Downloads to grab Golden Bloom's cover of The Motion Sick's insanely infectious tune "30 Lives". Can't get enough? Check out The Motion Sick's original version while you are there as well.

Labels: Golden Bloom, Largehearted Boy, The Motion Sick

When one band covers the other band's music, who is it really giving away the song? It's a bit confusing, especially when they do a mutual song swap. In this case we're giving it a 50/50 split with a free mp3 download of the Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick's "30 Lives". It will be available for one week only so get it while you can!

Compare and contrast by checking out The Motion Sick's original version here.

Labels: "30 Lives", cover song, Golden Bloom, The Motion Sick

Ryan's Smashing Life has it in for The Motion Sick and Golden Bloom proclaiming them "two amazing bands you should already know." Now we know Ryan is in the know, which is why we gave him a sneak peak, or listen if you will, of The Motion Sick vs Golden Bloom split release. Don't miss out, check out Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" and The Motion Sick returning the favor on Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices."

In Boston? Get your tickets to the release show tonight at the Middle East before it sells out!

Labels: 30 Lives, Boston, Doomsday Devices, Golden Bloom, Ryan's Smashing Life, The Motion Sick

New York's own, Shawn Fogel of Golden Bloom will open for Rocky Votolato on at the Mercury Lounge on Wednesday, February 24th. With Thieving Irons (Nate Martinez formerly of Pela)and Peasant on the bill, this one's sure to sell out so be sure to get your tickets before it's too late!

Labels: Golden Bloom, Mercury Lounge, Peasant, Pela, Rocky Votolato, Thieving Irons

Golden Bloom Vs. The Motion Sick split single is now available on iTunes! Check out Golden Bloom's version of The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" and their take on Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices". Download it while it's HOT!

Labels: 30 Lives, Doomsday Devices, Golden Bloom, itunes, mp3, The Motion Sick

After Fan the Flames was rated one of the top ten albums of 2009 by The Red Alert, Golden Bloom's Shawn Fogel took the time to answer some questions from their writer, Kevan Peterson, allowing him to "pick his brain on music, politics and what makes a one-man band tick...[pulling] the curtain back on this mad wizard of the indie music world."

Peterson asked Fogel "What's one question you've never been asked in an interview, that you wish you had?" and he replied, "Who do I make out the check to? I’d like to hear that question more often."

Click here to read more of Fogel's witty banter and see what inspires his music.

Labels: Fan the Flames, Golden Bloom, Shawn Fogel, The Red Alert, Top 2009 Music

We think The Motion Sick were on to something when they wrote the song, "30 Lives". Released over two years ago on the album,The truth will catch you, just wait... , the song featured the oh-so-secret (ok, not that secret) Konami Code. In the two years, there's been a video, an inclusion on Dance Dance Revolution, and of course the Konami Code interactive "dance" during the live show. It seemed inevitable a cover would follow.

So prepare yourself this week for the release of the split 7 inch featuring Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" and The Motion Sick covering Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices".

Dying to hear it? Check out the streamed audio.

Labels: 30 Lives, Dance Dance Revolution, Golden Bloom, Konami Code, The Motion Sick, Video Game

Today, we've got an exclusive download remix of runaway single "Doomsday Devices." This retooling, by the Athens, Georgia electro-rock threesome Ruby Isle is an auto-Tuned freak show. The remix could easily slot in well with the rest of Kindercore's stable of dance-pop bands.
http://www.undertheradarmag.com/media/wolrd_premiere_doomsday_devices_ruby_isle_remix_mp3/

Labels: Golden Bloom, Under the Radar

Magnet Magazine launches the first week of one week exclusive mp3s given to nine music sites leading up to the release of Golden Bloom’s album, Fan the Flames, due out August 18th.
http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2009/06/19/world-premiere-mp3-golden-bloom/

"MAGNET is proud to kick off the Summer of Golden Bloom, mainly because this album is redolent of mid-period Wilco; lead track "E.H.M." sounds like an imaginary b-side to "Outtasite (Outta Mind)" featuring Scott McCaughey and appearing circa Summerteeth instead of Being There."

Labels: Fan the Flames, Golden Bloom, Magnet Magazine

Recently named one of Spin Magazine’s "8 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen,: Golden Bloom offers free exclusive mp3s to nine music web sites in support of his upcoming release, Fan the Flames, due out August 18th. Leading the charge, Magnet Magazine (www.magnetmagazine.com) will offer the first track off the record, "E.H.M" as an exclusive on their site beginning Friday, June 19th. Under the Radar Magazine (www.undertheradarmag.com) will follow with "Doomsday Devices (Ruby Isle Remix)" on Friday, June 26th.

Golden Bloom Album Promotion - ‘Fan The Flames’ Song By Song
19th June "E.H.M" @ magnetmagazine.com
26th June "Doomsday Devices (Ruby Isle Remix)" @ undertheradarmag.com
3rd July "Fan the Flames" @ tuneraker.com
10th July "She Leaves Me Poetry" @ bagofsongs.com
17th July "The Fight at the End of the Tunnel" @ consequenceofsound.com
24th July "Dead Petals" @ ryanssmashinglife.blogspot.com
31st July "If You Believe" @ spin.com
7th August "The Mountainside Says" @ popwreckoning.com
14th August "Theme For an Adventure at Sea" @ fensepost.com

Labels: Golden Bloom