January 15th, 2008



• photo: Jonathan Riemer
Welcome to the Deluxe New Fan Newsletter


Just for you, our wonderful fans and friends, we now have this attractive and easy-to-read and navigate newsletter. We now have the means to highlight for you several band-related stories, our favorite links, direct links to our music and online presences, and more. We would love your feedback and suggestions to make it even better, as this is the first go 'round. We hope this newsletter finds you well, and we hope you enjoy the upgrade. We will continue to evolve and expand this newsletter as we add more features and eventually you can link directly to streaming audio and video content right from this email. Please send us any likes and dislikes, as well as comments and suggestions. We have also updated our myspace page (including 2 new photos - one which you see here), and will continue adding to it and snazzing it up over time.

Automatic Children





The Deli Magazine's Top Emerging NYC Bands of 2007 Poll – Vote

Thanks to everyone who's already voted in the first round of The Deli Magazine's Top Emerging NYC Bands of 2007 Poll. Your voting in that round got us a spot in the contest for one of the coveted cover stories in the Spring 2008 issue. Automatic Children is now competing against 40 or so other bands selected by the magazine's staff and a jury of select music writers, promoters, music store owners, club owners, publishers, and record labels.We are doing well, but really need your support now more than ever to make it to the top 3. This time, all that's required is a click of a button to keep us in the contest and get us up the ladder. If you would be so kind, click the link below and register your vote for Automatic Children. This is the final week to vote.

Vote for Automatic Children






Automatic Children at Rockwood Music Hall, January 22nd, 7:30pm

We are excited about our upcoming first show of the year, and the first show at the Rockwood Music Hall, Tuesday January 22nd. It's our first ever FREE show as well, and we have been working on three entirely new songs, one penned by Adam, one by Crista, and one by Teddy. We are just getting better and better at writing together and developing our own unique style. We can't wait to play the new material for you, as well as most of our debut EP, "It's Not Me, It's You" and songs from Adam's past solo records. We will also be filming the show and an interview with a popular local blog, so please come down and share your enthusiasm for the camera! Click the link below for show time, location, and directions. Also, Adam's birthday is 3 days later and his birthday wish is that you come down and celebrate and have a beer with him at the show.



Automatic Children at Rockwood Music Hall
Automatic Children
It's not me, It's you

• Buy and Hear it on CD Baby


Our debut EP, "It's not me, It's you"

Reviews:
The EP is a lo-fi gem -- listeners will immediately pick up on the influence of The Pixies and the band is supposed to include a cover of Gigantic in their set. The last song on the disc, "Wake Up", continues the influence of the Boston-based bands and has a strong Sebadoh influence. Across this disc, the band's sound is diverse but the disc doesn't sound unfocused. My favorite tracks on the new EP are the two rockers, "Dirty Weekend" and "Pity Party". The later track is rather interesting as the male/female vocal interplay is really similar to mid-80's X. The new 5-song EP is entitled "It's Not Me, It's You" is available from CD Baby (link under album cover) and directly from the band (nach!). The band's lyrical themes are interesting as well, dealing with a diverse range of subjects from hipsters ("Automatic Children") to failing relationships ("Pity Party").
-BROOKLYN ROCKS BLOG

The CD is also available on iTunes - just search in the iTunes music store for Automatic Children






Radio Play for Automatic Children

We have been fortunate enough to get played on several top web radio podcasts and streaming stations since we released the debut EP. Among these are the Soupy Gato show, Radio Crystal Blue, Harris Radio, Incredible Mp3.com, and more are on the way. They have been extremely supportive of us, and we'd love to send some love back their way. Please visitsome of the sites listed below and check out what they have to offer. Sorry they are not linked, still learning this system.

Harris Radio
www.harrisradio.com
A local blogger who also puts out the "Indie Sounds NY" magazine as well as running this great radio station via live 365 promoting great NYC artists.

Radio Crystal Blue
www.radiocrystalblue.com
Exclusively on the Internet, now in its 8th year, Radio Crystal Blue is a freeform internet radio show that presents an outstanding collection of indie/underground/nationally touring acts from most genres and many locales. In streaming format with archived mp3 webcasts.

The Soupy Gato Show
www.soupygato.com
The SoupyGato Show is a podcast that showcases original music by independent artists of all genres.Beginning with his MySpace page, host Daniel J. Harris has created a podcast that has already played hundreds of musicians who have submitted their work.

Incredible Mp3. com
http://incrediblemp3.com/index.html
We showcase the very best unsigned bands and singers - Listen Now! To The amazing Talent We Have On board.

Preying Lizard Podcast Show
http://www.preyinglizardmusic.com/
the number one rock music radio podcasting and Indie Music Ezine online. If you are a lover of cool rock music then you are on the right site! Here you will find the hippest bands and artists on today's music scene! Pick out a show and listen, subscribe, download and turn on!

KBCO Boulder
http://www.kbco.com
A popular indie/alternative rock station out of Boulder, CO. Live on air, as well as 4 streaming channels online.

The Upper Room with Joe Kelley / Gi Dussault
http://www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com
The "Upper Room with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalties and supporters of independent musicians .The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week online, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 4-8 pm EST.

If you are playing us and not on this list, or would like to, let us know!

Thanks and we hope to see you January 22nd at Rockwood Music Hall.

email us here - info@automaticchildren.com
 
 
 



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