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  1. Hi,

    Do you review CDs?

    If so… we’re working on a new EP
    Would love to get you a copy.

    Let me know, thanks!

    Julian
    myspace.com/thetouques

    Comment by Julian | July 4, 2009

  2. Absolutely – my forte is the 80′s New Wave and Post-Punk, but I would definitely be willing to write a review about your CD. Thank you for stopping by and let me know if you are still interested.

    All the best,
    MissP

    Comment by missparker0106 | July 4, 2009

  3. Miss Parker,
    How did you find out about Abecedarians in FL of all places? (I may’ve have grossly underestimated their success.) I’m sure they never played there. (My wife’s from FL and I know seeing bands off of the mainstream, and not local, in FL was tough as many bands didn’t tour pass through there.)

    Enjoy the blog. Great work!

    Also, I’d like to make a comment on a posting of yours but I’d rather do it off-blog. Would you contact me on email?

    Best, Deiter

    Comment by Deiter | August 21, 2009

  4. You have mail :-)

    Comment by missparker0106 | August 21, 2009

  5. Wow. I just noticed you had a lot stuff in here! Good work!

    Comment by Javi | August 30, 2009

  6. Thank you ((((Javi)))))
    :-)

    It’s my labor of love.

    All the best,
    Missp

    Comment by missparker0106 | August 30, 2009

  7. Hi,
    my name is Massimo Discepoli, and I’m a musician from Italy, producing my own music under the Nheap moniker.
    I’ ve just released my new album, Skymotion, whose music is a mix between jazz and electronic, ambient and avant-garde, experimental and melodic.
    Let me know if you’re interested in reviewing it

    Best regards

    Comment by Nheap | September 20, 2009

  8. I’m a Floridian living out West. Really dig your blog. I just released a rock and roll web comedy series which I think you’d like. Its ‘Flight of the Concords’ meets ‘Weird Al’ on crack. Enjoy!

    The Rock Vlog Ep. 1 – “Morrissey’s Melancholy Music Vlog”

    The Rock Vlog Ep. 2 “Danzig’s Vlog Of Death”

    Thanks for watching :)

    Comment by Louis Iacoviello | October 26, 2009

  9. Good stuff – thank you for sharing! :-)

    Comment by missparker0106 | October 26, 2009

  10. Hi Miss Parker!

    I read the above comments and was wondering whether you would be interested in a promo for my debut release? I’ve been described as post-punk by a few people.

    Let me know if you do and I can arrange a copy being sent your way!

    Kind regards from Scotland

    Alastair – Deathpodal

    Comment by alastair | November 30, 2009

  11. Not sure what if anything you know about The Stabilizers, but this song above haunts me to this day. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only album they released, and the only single. I’d be curious what you think of that song, since you’ve already discussed so many of my other faves. (omg, the Alarm? Icehouse, Icicle Works [Chop the Tree is still my fave]…)

    So many of your 80s unsung bands are bands in my record collection. If nothing else, you’ve reassured me I’m not crazy: This stuff really WAS good, even if I was the only person who liked it.

    Thank you for what you’ve done here. Oh, and thanks for reminding me of Pop Goes the World. Brilliant song to this day, and a sure cure for depression…

    “Every time I wonder if the World’s alright… End up in some disco dancing all night.” Go, Ivan.

    Comment by Personage | January 1, 2010

  12. OK…so now you’ve gone and done it….you have me hooked! What a great sound – definitely 80′s….a hybrid of many of the styles I’ve discussed to date. It leaves me wanting to hear more. I am definitely going to be on the hunt for info/music from The Stabilizers. Watch these pages for a criminally underrated feature because, by golly, this band should have had much more exposure.

    I can’t thank you enough. This is what makes the Interwebs a happy and fascinating place. People from all over can gather to share and discuss things (like music) that add another dimension to their lives.

    And crazy? No. You are a person of very good taste, I’d venture. Life got in the way of my enjoyment of many of these musical gems. I am so grateful for a chance to go back in time and relive what I missed the first time around. And very thankful for people like you who call my attention to great, underrated music.

    Happy New Year!
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | January 1, 2010

  13. Can you please help me find contact information for Gary’s management. I’ve been trying for a long time to find details so I can seek permission from for a project I have on hold.

    Many thanks

    Mike

    Comment by Mike Kishi | January 12, 2010

  14. Hi Mike – I assume you are speaking of Gary Numan? I suggest you go to his webpage and send him an email through the contact page there. I have corresponded with his father, Tony Webb, previously, but he has since retired (and rightfully so – he has been at it for a long time!). Numan’s official website is located at: http://www.numan.co.uk/ and click on the email link. Good luck!

    Comment by missparker0106 | January 12, 2010

  15. On you site a picture of Fad Gadget is displayed. It’s this picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robkints/2121140696/
    This picture was taken by me and I’ve not given you permission to publish. I’ve no problem with publishing this picture I’ve there’s a link from the picture to the original on my Flickr domain: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robkints/2121140696/

    Comment by Rob Kints | February 1, 2010

  16. Dear Mr. Kints,

    I apologize for using your property without permission. I didn’t find this picture on Flickr – I know better than to use pictures from that site.

    I have, however, given you credit for the picture in the the post. Please see here: http://raveandroll.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/80%e2%80%99s-music-rules-criminally-underrated-artists-bands-fad-gadget/

    The credit appears just before the video links.

    Thank you for your understanding, and all the best with your fabulous photography.

    Sincerely,
    MissP

    Comment by missparker0106 | February 1, 2010

  17. I have a song I found that I once asked you to locate :-) Would you like me to mail it? Care to send me an email,Miss P, as my system crashed and your addy is long gone (:

    Hope you’re doing well these days, oh, and thanks for the Breeding Ground.That was a treat!

    Dean

    Comment by dean wormer | April 10, 2010

  18. Heya DW! It’s in the mail. ;-)

    Comment by missparker0106 | April 10, 2010

  19. Thanks MissParker! I sent a reply or two :-)

    Comment by dean wormer | April 10, 2010

  20. In your blog post about Gary Numan you list his more “recent” albums and then state “and the latest, Dead Son Rising”. I don’t think it’s out yet or even will be in some time… (the latest info says late summer, early fall, but it just as well might be next year)

    Milla

    Comment by Milla | April 14, 2010

  21. Hi Milla – thanks for your note. I realize it hasn’t been released yet, but there are some promo materials out there, as well as reference to it on Numan’s official site. I felt that it doesn’t hurt to generate some pre-inerest in the forthcoming LP, but will clarify in the article.

    Cheers,
    MissP

    Comment by missparker0106 | April 14, 2010

  22. Hey MP…great blog. Thanks for pulling the Breeding Ground trivia out of the air tonight in the Mar Theatre…

    Greg

    Comment by Greg | June 5, 2010

  23. Thanks so much ((((((Greg))))))) :-)

    Comment by missparker0106 | June 5, 2010

  24. Hi Miss P! I just came across your great blog – how can I send you an e-mail about upcoming rock and roll art shows in San Francisco?

    Comment by Nikki | July 6, 2010

  25. Hi Nikki,

    Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately, I live about the farthest away from San Fran as possible – in SoFla. I also don’t advertise on my blog…other than to direct folks to where they can buy music from my “Criminally Underrated” features.

    Anyone that sees your comment and wants to click your link to dicover what you have for sale can be my guest.

    Comment by missparker0106 | July 7, 2010

  26. Hey MissP
    Love your blog, linked to it from mine. Thanks for the great reads and the Marsbar Theatre playlists :)
    Sonja

    Comment by Sonja | July 18, 2010

  27. Hey Sonja,

    I replied earlier, but it seems to have disappeared. I wanted to thank you for the kind words, the link, and to let you know I’ve linked back to you. I browsed your blog – love it! The posts are heart-felt and I can relate to much of what you have written. :-)

    All the best,
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | July 18, 2010

  28. Hi MissP,

    Love your blog!

    I’m writing to tell you about a new free download, a live track from a band that’s been around for a while, made some rock ‘n’ history, and is currently sounding better than ever — THE CULT. Recorded live, Oct. 1, 2010, “White” is available via a free download widget at

    http://aderra.net/Cult_download.html

    The widget is hassle-free: I hope you’ll consider embedding it the blog so your readers can download the free track, which happens to be a rather great chunk of powerful hard rock. Sounds almost epic with the volume up. (“Textured metaphysical rock music for the contemporary music head,” says frontman Ian Astbury.) You can copy the embed code for the widget by clicking “share,” then “copy embed” on the share panel.

    Thanks,
    Jacob

    Comment by Jacob | November 13, 2010

  29. Abcedarians – I was doing some research and you seem to know a lot about these guys. I don’t recall the name of the song, but I know some lyrics: “Stare through the window, listen to the rain fall down…” and “but it happened only yesterday, tippped my hat and waled away…”

    It has been 20+ years and I can’t get the song out of my head. Do you know this song (great bass) and if yes, where oh where can I get a copy? Thanks!

    Best,

    pjmh

    Comment by pjmh | November 19, 2010

  30. Hi pjmh – thanks for stopping by. The song you’re referring to is “Ghosts” from the AB-CD album. I’ll see if I can get permission from John Blake to share this with you – if so, I’ll be in touch through the email addy you left.

    Comment by missparker0106 | November 19, 2010

  31. “Ghosts”… of course! Thanks so much, looking forward to your response!

    Comment by pjmh | November 19, 2010

  32. I’ve been trying to locate a CD containing the song I Want You Back by Sherry Kean, but I’m not having much success. I know it was released on Retro 80′s Vol 6 Pure Canadian, but I can’t find that CD for sale anywhere. Has this song been released on any other CDs?

    The Pure Canadian CD was mentioned in the comments for this blog entry of yours, which is how I found your blog.

    http://rave-and-roll.com/2009/05/23/80%E2%80%99s-music-rules-criminally-underrated-artists-bands-payola/

    Comment by Desertboy | December 31, 2010

  33. Hey DB – give me a little bit to do some research, and even ask a few people. I promise to get back with you one way or another via the email address you listed. Thank you for stopping by!

    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | December 31, 2010

  34. Thank you MissP. Much appreciated.

    Comment by Desertboy | December 31, 2010

  35. DB – I sent you an email – let me know if you haven’t received it. My email client is acting up. Thanks! xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | December 31, 2010

  36. I’ve gotten both your emails, Post/Comment 33 and 35, so your email client must be working.

    Comment by Desertboy | December 31, 2010

  37. Hi,

    I came across your blog recently and I thought it was fantastic. I’d like to submit the recent independently released album Pinion by my band, Figurehead, for your consideration. The album can be previewed and downloaded for FREE in its entirety at our Web site, http://www.figurehead.net.

    The album is of note in part because its songs actually predate the band’s official formation way back in 2004. Though it’s only been released recently, the sound of the record is definitely rooted in the 80s post-punk sound and heavily influenced by bands like The Cure, Joy Division and Bauhaus, among others. Pinion was inspired by a DIY ethic and represents an effort to make a big record in a bedroom. The record has just received 3.5 (out of 5) stars from the NWshoegazing blog (http://nwshoegazing.wordpress.com) and the song “Idiot Savant” from Pinion appears on a just-released Vibrato 11.01 compilation by NWshoegazing.

    Thanks for your consideration, and please let me know if you need anything from me!

    -jason

    Comment by jason v | January 11, 2011

  38. Hi Jason,

    Thank you for the kind words. I’m on your site now listening to your music and it’s, in a word, *fabulous.* I hear a lot of Abecedarians influence, as well as the unmistakable “shoegaze” genre, which, besides 80′s New Wave/Post-punk, is an absolute fave of mine.

    Thank you for the opportunity to listen to your music. I highly recommend it to anyone who is a shoegaze fan. It’s expertly crafted, highly listenable, and extremely relevant. Please keep in touch and update us on what’s going on! I’ve linked to you, and wish you all the best.

    Regards,
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | January 11, 2011

  39. outstanding! coming form someone who obviously cares about good music is a great honor!

    -jason

    Comment by jason v | January 13, 2011

  40. Miss Parker! Been a long time and I apologize. My puter was acting up and I am just starting to get my old stuff back on as I remember it. Glad to see you are still advocating 80′s music. When is the big chat night on your chat room? CYA!

    Willy

    Comment by Willy | March 2, 2011

  41. ((((((((Willy))))))))) – great to see you again! Thanks for dropping by. Ed Cook’s chat night is Tuesday from 8 pm until 10 pm. Hope you’ll come by to visit!

    Hugs,
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | March 3, 2011

  42. Hello Miss Parker,
    Cool site. Hey, I just put out my book, 33 Days, about my L.A. indie band, Divine Weeks’, first tour in the summer of ’87. It’s really a coming of age story/rock memoir. Any interest in reviewing it for your blog? We were on Steve Wynn’s Down There label, and you can hear samples of Divine Weeks’ music on my website: 33daysthebook.com.

    Thanks,
    Bill

    Comment by Bill See | March 19, 2011

  43. Hi Bill! Yes, I absolutely would be interested – it fits in perfectly with the 80s music theme. Just checked in over at your site, and will plan to return soon. Thanks so much for asking!

    Cheers,
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | March 19, 2011

  44. There’s an excerpt of the book on the book’s website, and I’m happy to send you an ebook version of it. Here’s the video for Divine Weeks’ song In The Country (For Jim Carroll) featured on MTV’s “120 Minutes.”

    [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEQS3Xfgb-E&fs=1&hl=en_US

    Comment by Bill See | March 19, 2011

  45. Thanks again! I’ll send you my email address via the one you registered with. Can’t wait to view the video…I’m listening to David Marsden’s show at the moment (and transcribing the playlist), but will definitely give it a listen tomorrw.

    Cheers!
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | March 19, 2011

  46. Check your email spam filter :-) Thanks.

    Comment by missparker0106 | March 20, 2011

  47. Hey,
    Hmmm, strange…I’m not seeing anything in the spam folder. Try billsee@dslextreme.com

    Comment by Bill See | March 20, 2011

  48. Sending now – thank you!

    Comment by missparker0106 | March 20, 2011

  49. Hey MissP!

    Came across your blog on a ruthless internet promotion binge, and thought you might enjoy hearing our new EP, as we’re unabashedly new-school new-wave (if such a thing exists!)

    we’re “The Colour Thirteen” – now firing up for a full album this summer as well as live shows in the LA area (and… perhaps… beyond…)

    Feel free to check it out (and download for free… just enter $0 when you check out) here:

    http://tc13.bandcamp.com

    Hope you enjoy it!

    Love,
    Mickey
    (and Nick)

    Comment by Mickey Las Palmas | April 27, 2011

  50. *Fabulous* music – enjoying it now. Thank you for the information and please keep me posted. It’s an electronicaphile’s dream!

    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | April 28, 2011

  51. glad you enjoyed! will definitely keep you posted on the new stuff!

    cheers,
    mickey

    Comment by Mickey Las Palmas | April 28, 2011

  52. Hello! I just discovered your show tonight on my way home from work! I really love it. I did a google search and stumbled upon your blog. I must say that I really enjoy reading what you have to say..I noticed that on your previous shows, you happened to play some Spoons songs. I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but they have a new album out – their first in almost 23 years. It’s called ‘Static in Transmission’ and it is quite good. I would say that it is their best album since their classic Arias and Symphonies. Anyways you can get it at pretty much every good music store or on iTunes. I would highly recommend it. Anyways, your show is awesome! Keep up the great work and if you could, please play more Spoons. Check them out at http://www.thespoons.ca ! Have a good night!

    Comment by Miss S. Clearwater | May 10, 2011

  53. Hello Miss S – thank you for the kind words. Yes, I know about the Spoons’ new CD. David Marsden has been playing tracks on his Saturday and Sunday night shows on 94.9 The Rock.FM. It sounds like a fabulous CD, and I plan on getting a copy soon. Cheers!

    Comment by missparker0106 | May 11, 2011

  54. Hello: I am an old acquaintance of Richard Cubbons way back in Scarborough in the 80′s….I remember he use to skate around Toronto in a mad scientists jacket. I have been in contact with a mutual friend (Evan Taylor of Blibber and the Rat Crushers)
    who suggested I make contact with Richard ( I am an analog fiend). Thanks! John

    Comment by John Percy Victoria B.C. Canada | June 23, 2011

  55. I’ll pass along your message.

    Cheers,
    MissP

    Comment by missparker0106 | June 23, 2011

  56. Hello Miss P -
    Would you be interested in hearing Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr’s first ever solo album? Let me know I’ll send u a link ( I need your email addy for that – perhaps you want to interview him? Let me know)
    *******

    LOSTBOY! AKA JIM KERR – HITS STORES TODAY !!

    THIS DELUXE EDITION WILL INCLUDE THREE ADDITIONAL BONUS TRACKS AND AN ENHANCED PACKAGE

    Comment by Michelle | July 20, 2011

  57. Thanks for making up the playlists of The Mars Bar. I have listened to him since 1978 and love his free form style.

    Comment by Dave Saving | August 24, 2011

  58. Thanks for stopping by Dave – David Marsden truly is special. xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | August 24, 2011

  59. Just watched that Abcedarians YouTube clip and enjoyed it much. Electropop is not my thing really but I did enjoy that tune. Also, I really liked your video accompaniment–very very well done.

    Comment by Rob Thornton | September 24, 2011

  60. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment! xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | September 24, 2011

  61. Come across your blog looking up the new Numan album. What I’ve heard of it is very good, as is the review, so going to pick that up soon.

    Here’s the (shameless) plug for Neurotic Wreck mood music for mood swings – synth noise and blurry ballads
    http://neuroticwreck.bandcamp.com/album/cling-placid

    Not sure it’ll ALL be to your taste, but hopefully the synth poppier tracks (the first and last ones, Stay, Carry You Home and Snow / Your House) will do something!

    Comment by D Shea | October 11, 2011

  62. Hi D Shea,

    Thanks for stopping by. I’m sure a lot of people will assume it’s just the “fan” in me, but in all honesty, Dead Son Rising is a brilliant collection. The more I listen, the more I want to listen. The layers of each song are amazing.

    Thank you for the music recommendation – I’m always looking for something new to catch my ear. I’ll be sure to check it out.

    Again, many thanks and Cheers,
    MissP
    xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | October 12, 2011

  63. would you be interested in a rational youth 30th anniversary cdep? there’s also reissues by monty cantson and cham-pang. where do we send music?

    Comment by kevin | November 28, 2011

  64. hi,
    Here’s a video to promote my new album : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbOa7dIId7g
    I was wondering if you would be interested in this?
    All other info here: http://www.electrocuted.moonfruit.com

    Best Wishes
    Paul Hayworth

    Comment by Paul Hayworth | January 12, 2012

  65. Sounds absolutely killer, Paul. Thank you for sharing and keep us posted on your progress! xo

    Comment by missparker0106 | January 12, 2012

  66. Great blog on 1 of the most innovative musicians of our time – Gary Numan. I heard “Are Friends Electric” as a small child but never knew the title or who the artist was until I walked through Camden Market one day and heard that song being played from a guy who was selling c.d. compilations. Blew me away cuz that particular song kind of put me in a trance whenever I heard it :)
    By the way, I’m an ol skool raver from the 90′s. Got an e-book based on the scene coming out shortly! Check out my blog when you get the chance:

    http://www.frankenraver.wordpress.com

    Peace,
    Frankenräver

    Comment by frankenraver | January 12, 2012

  67. Thanks so much Frankenraver. I will definitely check out your blog when I get home from work this evening, and look forward to your memoirs.

    Love your recollections of “discovering” Gary Numan. He is finally getting the critical acclaim once again that managed to escape him all these years. It’s wonderful to see him being recognized both as an influence and as an innovative musician.

    All the best to you!

    Comment by missparker0106 | January 12, 2012


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