2007 News
December 25, 2007
Anorexic Beauty Queen presents Michael Watson
The disk is out now and can be purchased in the Aux store, Snocap store and at Soundgarden in Syracuse, NY.
December 8, 2007
Michael Watson
We're excited to be only a couple weeks away from our next release! Michael Watson (of Anorexic Beauty Queen) will release his first live, solo disk. If you were at the November edition of the Artists As Artists series, you heard the recording. It will primarily be a digital release (first through Snocap then iTunes), though we'll do a short run of CD-Rs that we package for anyone who wants to pick up a disk instead of a download. Each packaged disk will be slightly different so what you get will be unique.
The music will be for sale starting on Tuesday, December 25.
November 23, 2007
Do Things Look Any Better?
Right now, The Pilot Lies' debut Do Things Look Any Better? is up in its entirety over at Reverbnation.com/thepilotlies. The disk has been out for over a year but if you're new to Aux, chances are the music is new to you.
Give it a listen while you start your online shopping for the holidays. It is Black Friday after all...
November 22, 2007
Snocap
We finally worked out the bugs in the Snocap store so you can now buy entire releases as mp3s. Full lengths are $7.99, EPs $4.99 and Merit's sampler for $0.99. You can still get single tracks from iTunes but albums will be cheaper if you get them from Snocap. Visit the merch page and check it out.
November 21, 2007
MTV2 On The Rise
Merit is part of MTV2's On The Rise. In the first 2 days they made it to level 2 of the contest. It's all based on votes so if you'd like to vote once or a thousand times for Merit, you can do it at the On The Rise website.
November 6, 2007
caleb micah at itunes + youtube
Come Home just hit iTunes so you can now get the EP from the comfort of your home. You can also check him out in two new youtube videos from a show back in September. Check it out at youtube.com/auxrecords.
Get the songs at iTunes below:
October 29, 2007
Merit Demos
Merit posted two new demos over at ReverbNation. Listen to them here.
October 26, 2007
Merit & ABQ
The second Artists As Artists show takes place November 9 at The Redhouse and features art and music from Merit. Anorexic Beauty Queen (solo) will open the show. Doors for the art gallery open at 8:00 pm and music starts at 9:00 pm. Get your advance tickets for $6 online at www.theredhouse.org
October 18, 2007
Aux @ ReverbNation
ReverbNation started a section for record labels. We'll be using the site for our listserve. Feel free to drop by and add your name to the list at http://www.reverbnation.com/label/auxrecords.
October 17, 2007
caleb micah at CD Baby
caleb micah's disk can now be picked up at http://cdbaby.com/cd/calebmicah.
October 15, 2007
HMR in the music player
Music from Corn-Bred and Larry Hoyt is now in the player below. Find it at http://reverbnation.com
October 11, 2007
Artists As Artists Tickets
Buy your tickets now for Corn-Bred and Larry Hoyt at the first Artists As Artists. Get them online at www.theredhouse.org.
October 10, 2007
Artists As Artists
Our new monthly series "Artists As Artists" is set to kick off on October 19 at The Redhouse. We've got two Hondo Mesa Records bands playing the show. Blues artist, and recent NAMMY winner, Corn-Bred play the show along with folk singer Larry Hoyt. Both artists show off some of their artwork. Additional artwork from HMR label owner Dennis Kinsey will also be on display. More details are at artistsasartists.com.
October 9, 2007
No show Friday
Unfortunately the show scheduled for this Friday is not going to happen. We'll try to bring all the bands through to The Redhouse soon.
October 3, 2007
LSF / Lacerda / TPL / caleb micah
In a little over a week we have another big show happening in Syracuse at The Redhouse. Long Since Forgotten is going on tour soon so catch them before they hit the road. Lacerda comes back to Syracuse for the second time. They rocked the Warped Tour this summer. The Pilot Lies play their first show since February and caleb micah continues to impress with the shows he has done supporting come home. The show is October 12 and doors are at 8:00 pm. It's an all ages show. Four great bands and it's only 5 bucks. See you there.
Long Since Forgotten - www.myspace.com/longsinceforgotten
Lacerda - www.myspace.com/lacerda
The Pilot Lies - www.myspace.com/thepilotlies (new music up)
caleb micah - www.myspace.com/calebmicah
September 23, 2007
Syr @ SXSW
We're trying to organize and host a SXSW showcase this year that highlights bands based in Central New York (as all the Aux bands are). We started syracuseatsxsw.com to help make this happen. If you are looking for a shot to play in Austin this year, visit syracuseatsxsw.com, submit for the conference at sxsw.com and let us know that you want to be considered for the Syracuse showcase. There are strength in numbers so if we get a large number of bands interested, we should be able to showcase some CNY talent in Texas.
September 9, 2007
Monday Night Rock Show 9/17
Time for more Aux shows! Warped tour vets (and good friends) Blameshift headline the night. Don't know 'em yet? They just released a CD produced by the guys who produced Coheed & Cambria. They hail from Long Island and come from a scene that has pumped out some of today's biggest rock acts. AP had them as one of the country's best unsigned bands (August '07 issue). Oh, and their singer is an SU alum. I had them play with Merit a couple years ago and I am excited that they are coming back through Syracuse. They are seriously one of the hardest working bands on the road today.
On the "No Haircut Tour II" with Blameshift is Waiting For A Miracle from Burlington, VT. Their pop-rock landed them a deal on Hotfoot Records. Local Syracuse heroes Fazeshift bring their powerpop to the show. These guys have slugged it out at shows through CNY and never disappoint.
The show is at The Redhouse - a stop on the SU connective corridor bus route - across from the SU Warehouse in Armory Square. I'll be doing much more there in the future. If you are a rock fan, I think you'll really be into this show.
The show is ALL AGES and $6 at the door. Doors at 6:30 pm, show at 7:00 pm.
September 4, 2007
come home
caleb micah's disk arrives today and we're releasing it right away. Be one of the first to grab a copy of the disk direct from Aux. Right now, you can't get it anywhere else but in our merch section. It's $6 postage paid from us and you'll get a free Merit sampler with your online order (until 9/30 or until they are all gone).
Come celebrate the release of the disk and see caleb micah perform at The Redhouse (201 S. West Street, Syracuse) on Sunday 9/9 at 9:00 pm with Honor Bright.
September 3, 2007
rss
We've finally got the rss feed working. It pulls content from the Aux blog, a place where you can share your thoughts in the comment section. Let the dialogue begin.
Get the feed at feed://feeds.feedburner.com/AuxRecords
August 15, 2007
Shows, Shows, Shows
It's time for some live music. Aux is putting on two shows that you will not want to miss. It's a weekend of rock. On August 31, Merit, Anorexic Beauty Queen (Mike Watson solo), Ashley Sloggett and Lost For Words will play at Funk N Waffles. This all ages show is $5 and starts at 10pm.
Saturday, September 1 Aux presents Long Since Forgotten's CD Release Show at The New Renaissance Theater. Also appearing is the most recent Aux addition, caleb micah, as well as Hello Earth and Vapor Aevum. Doors are at 6:00 pm and tickets are $6.
August 7, 2007
+1
We're excited to announce that we'll be releasing the debut EP from caleb micah. Though his name might be new to you, caleb micah is no stranger to the music scene, having been a part of national tours and international album releases. He will be playing at The New Renaissance Theater on September 1.
Look for more details on the release of caleb micah's EP come home soon. In the meantime, check out some of his tracks at his myspace page.
July 5, 2007
The New Renaissance Theater
In just over a week we help to launch Syracuse's latest venue. The New Renaissance Theater is focused on providing a safe environment for fans of all ages to come check out live music from both local and touring acts. The first show happens Saturday, July 14 and features:
For The Horizon
Anorexic Beauty Queen
Wagner
Fazeshift
Scratch
The show is FREE and doors are at 6:30 pm. The New Renaissance Theater is located at 1119 Townsend Street, Syracuse, NY 13208. Find the venue online at myspace.com/newrenaissancetheater or at reverbnation.com/venue/newrenaissancetheater.
June 25, 2007
6d 23h 59m
We just listed one copy of each of the Aux releases on ebay in no reserve auctions. Now's your chance to pick up a copy of your favorite Aux release - or one you don't have yet - for cheap. Check out the auctions:
Merit - When We Fight
For The Horizon - If All Else Fails
Merit - Merit
The Pilot Lies - Do Things Look Any Better?
Anorexic Beauty Queen - This Little Light
(links were removed after the auctions ended)
June 23, 2007
ebay
I was just looking through ebay and I found an old For The Horizon shirt up for sale. I'm not sure if we'll run these shirts again so if you're looking for one you have about 3 days to pick it up here. It's a size small (and just to be clear, it's not being sold by us or FTH).
June 20, 2007
The Dig
This Saturday Merit plays a show to benefit MS. They play with Sucka Brown, Candid, Jamie Notarthomas at a benefit for the Dig Foundation. Go to digsyracuse.org for more details.
June, 23 2007 at Oneida Shores
5501 Bartell Avenue, Brewerton, New York 13029
Cost : $5 adv / $7 d.o.s. (plus $4.50 park entrance fee per car)
June 16, 2007
Another Mistake
For The Horizon posted their first new track off of their upcoming release over at myspace. It's been a long time since you've heard from FTH so go reacquaint yourselves. myspace.com/forthehorizon
June 4, 2007
The Taste
The Subcat Studios & Aux Records stage at the '07 Taste of Syracuse wrapped up late Saturday night. We are posting pictures from the event over at myspace.
Mark Bialczak, the music writer for the Post-Standard was also at the event all weekend. Check out his thoughts about the Subcat/Aux stage at his blog.
May 14, 2007
2007 SAMMYs
This year Merit was nominated for the 2007 Syracuse Area Music Awards in the "Best Pop Band" category. They are the 2004 SAMMY winner of the Brian Bourke Award as Best New Artist. See the awards in person Friday, June 1 at 7:00 pm in Clinton Square, Syracuse. Merit plays the SAMMY stage at 4:00 pm Friday, June 1 and the Subcat/Aux Emerging Artists Stage at 9:00 pm on Saturday, June 2. Anorexic Beauty Queen plays the Emerging Artists Stage at 9:00 pm on Friday, June 1.
April 26, 2007
Emerging Artists Stage Schedule
After pouring through a huge number of submissions, Subcat Studio and Aux Records have the lineup for the Emerging Artists Stage at the 2007 Taste of Syracuse. We're thrilled to have 23 of the area's best bands performing over the course of two days.
April 26, 2007
FTH returns with I Am The Avalanche
For The Horizon has been spending time reworking the line-up and putting new music to tape but returns for a show with I Am The Avalanche on May 1. They hit the stage at 6pm at the Ozone, SUNY Oswego.
April 25, 2007
1,000
Just days after rocking The Verge Music Conference, Merit turned in their first 1,000+ play day at myspace.
April 19, 2007
The Verge
We're off to Boston to support Merit at The Verge Music Conference today. Merit plays a set Friday night at midnight in the Park Plaza Hotel (Stanbro). The conference brings college buyers together to get bands on campus for the coming year. Let's hope Merit makes it to your college!
March 19, 2007
Making the news at SXSW
Aux Records was in Austin, Texas last week. If you haven't kept up on the blogs, you can get a recap at the Aux blog. On the return trip to NY, Ulf was interviewed for KVUE in Austin. Watch the clip at YouTube.
March 14, 2007
Taste of Syracuse
Aux Records has teamed up with Subcat Studio to host the Emerging Artists stage, June 1 and 2 at the 2007 Taste of Syracuse. If your band wants a chance to play the stage you will need to apply by April 11. Application information is located at the Subcat Studio site - www.subcatstudios.com Get your application in early!
March 13, 2007
Off to Texas
I'm off to SXSW for the next week (and writing this while sitting on the floor of JFK). You can follow where I go and what I do at SXSW on the Aux blog.
-Ulf
March 12, 2007
YouTube
New Merit clips are up on YouTube.
March 7, 2007
Commercial Debut
Mike Watson, frontman for Anorexic Beauty Queen, made his commercial debut in a spot for Sound Garden in Syracuse. Watch the video on youtube.
March 6, 2007
ReverbNation Feature
Just over two months after their first feature on ReverbNation, Merit landed their second today. They added a demo version of a new track, Hold Everything to their player on the site.
March 4, 2007
Knitting Factory NYC
Merit rocked the Knit last night in NYC. You can find some pics here.
February 22, 2007
A Message from Merit
Unfortunately, we weren't selected to play this year's SXSW showcase. However, we wouldn't have even come close to playing the show if it weren't for your hard work. So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Thank you for taking the time, supporting us and most importantly believing in the music we make.
The rock continues.
Hey Syracuse, we're on tour right now but we'll be back home for a show Saturday, February 24. Come and rock with us, baby. Mac's Bad Art Bar. 9pm. Five buck cover.... We're playing with the monsters of Syracuse rock, Candid. Please come out, have a drink and chill with us.
Again, thank you all for the hard work. It means a lot. We hope to see you all at the next show.
February 21, 2007
Merit's a qualifier at RN
Finishing in the top ten for ReverbNation's SXSW contest has qualified Merit for the final stage to get them to Austin. The two contest winners will be selected by a committee of music industry pros. Winners should be announced at the end of the week so we'll keep you posted.
February 19, 2007
Aux in Indiependent Music
Aux Records had a big presence in the first issue of Indiependent Music. There was an interview with Ulf and reviews of all the bands. Check it out at indiependentmusic.blogspot.com.
February 6, 2007
Merit profiled in the Daily Orange
The Daily Orange, the campus paper of Syracuse University, featured Merit and the SXSW contest through ReverbNation. You can read the article here.
January 18, 2007
ReverbNation and SXSW
ReverbNation.com is offering two bands the opportunity to showcase at one of the biggest music conferences and festivals in the country. It takes place in March and the site will select the bands who will play after February 20. Merit is in the running for one of the two showcase slots and you can help Merit lock one of them down. Here's what you do:
1 - Go to ReverbNation.com and set up a profile with a pic.
2 - Add Merit to your profile.
3 - Get your friends to do the same. The more people on their page, the better shot they have.
Just for setting up a profile and adding them we're giving away Merit's latest CD (as a download) until February 20, 2007 - only on ReverbNation.com.
January 8, 2007
Store Update
We added a few more links to the Aux store. You can get any of the disks direct from us or visit one of these other retailers if you are buying other disks too. Aux artists can be found at: iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Smartpunk, Interpunk and Melodic Revolution.