Plus live UK dates in support of 'Dead Zone Boys' (Asthmatic Kitty Records)
Asthmatic Kitty Records and Audio Recon have teamed up for a collection of remixes celebrating the release of JOOKABOX's Dead Zone Boys (January 25th.) David "Moose" Adamson's infectious rhythmic style inspired the label to get geographic and see what type of response Dead Zone Boys would draw from some of its top artists in the Midwest as well as opposite ends of the USA This free EP contains 10 remixes by Midwestern artists Amtrak, Id Obelus, Yeti One, Ligyro, DJ Solly, Whois Louis, Ablerock as well as Brad Dujmovic from LA and Nomar Slevik, from Freeport, ME. (Audio Recon is a national digital distribution company and record label that works with other labels and artists from across the country.
Format: CD/Digital
And from the album 'Dead Zone Boys'...
Dead Zone Boys is an infectious soundtrack to humanity's last stand against decay and the dead. One hand with mic and the other a shotgun, Jookabox pushes through as troubador and protagonist to free the decayed city and its few outposed survivors of the fear of death. He is our protector, no need to lose hope. The bone-on-bone drumbeat that opensDead Zone Boys pounds the sound of living death, creeping forward, maw open wide. The beat is serving notice: you are about to be consumed.
The third album from Jookabox (previously known as Grampall Jookabox, Indianapolis-born David "Moose" Adamson and Co.), is a love story meets psychedelic zombie-musical. The zombie part came easy: Moose grew up on the east side of Indianapolis in the 90s, an area plagued by constant recession, pandemic homicide, and racial tension. A few strong tribes chose to stay in the area despite constant warnings from fleeing acquaintances. It was this frantic energy and violence that infused itself into theJookabox experience. One thing is certain here: if vacant strip malls occupied only by shitdragged liquor stores and fluorescent check cashing joints are foreign to you, thenDead Zone Boys will be your guidebook, Jookabox your tour guide. This is more evident now than ever on what is sure to become a cult classic.
Jookabox’s debut record, Scientific Cricket, sampled a kind of primordial blues sound, children's sidewalk-chalk rhymes and Appalachian folk. Sophomore follow-up 'Ropechain' pinwheeled like a kaleidoscope through old-time spirituals, punk, and club music hip-hop, blending these disparate elements into a cohesive and unique synthesis. Thematically both albums have dealt extensively with the paranormal, race, and madness. Last year after wrapping up Ropechain, the genre-warping Jookabox lost a Grampall (after a haunting vision), and regrouped, gaining a second member/drummer, Ostry Okerson. This year Jookabox absorbed two-fifths of Indianapolis' psych-pop ringleaders, Everthus the Deadbeats. Led by the stalwart Moose, this new band delivers a tightly realized live show and album replete with nods to early Ween, Black Sabbath, and fellow Indiana native, the King of Pop.
Tracklist for Dead Zone RMXS:
1. Phantom Don't Go (Ligyro Remix)
2. Don't Go Phantom (Amtrak Remix)
3. Zombie Tear Drops (Nomar Slevik / Id Obelus Remix)
4. Phantom Don't Go (Brad Dujmovic Remix)
5. East Side Bangs (Ablerock Remix)
6. Don't Go Phantom (Yeti-One Remix)
7. Zombie Tear Drops (Ligyro Remix)
8. Don't Go Phantom (Ligyro Remix)
9. Don't Go Phantom (Whois Louis Dub Mix)
10. Phantom Don't Go (Solly Remix)
1. Phantom Don't Go (Ligyro Remix)
2. Don't Go Phantom (Amtrak Remix)
3. Zombie Tear Drops (Nomar Slevik / Id Obelus Remix)
4. Phantom Don't Go (Brad Dujmovic Remix)
5. East Side Bangs (Ablerock Remix)
6. Don't Go Phantom (Yeti-One Remix)
7. Zombie Tear Drops (Ligyro Remix)
8. Don't Go Phantom (Ligyro Remix)
9. Don't Go Phantom (Whois Louis Dub Mix)
10. Phantom Don't Go (Solly Remix)
Amtrak's dubstep version of "Phantom Don't Go" gives the song's playful vocal tracks a swirling wave of synth to swim through while an atmospheric dub beat flows underneath. Indianapolis' own Yeti-One of Twin Monster gives "Don't Go Phantom" a smooth and jazzy back-beat, spooky brass chorus and a free styled hip-hop verse of his own. LA Artist/Producer, Brad Dujmovic recorded his own full band version of "Phantom Don't Go", complete with hard rock riffs, classical guitar, grand piano and an epic guitar solo.
Tourdates:
Tourdates:
Wednesday 24th February : The Forum – Tunbridge Wells
Thursday 25th February : Queen of Hoxton – Londo
Friday 26th February : 41 King Street – Blackburn
Friday 26th February : 41 King Street – Blackburn
Release Album: 'Dead Zone Boys'
Release Date: January 25th 2010
Release Date: January 25th 2010
Format: CD/Digital
Record Label: Asthmatic Kitty Records
Distribution: ADA
Cat.No.:AKR062
Dead Zone Boys is an infectious soundtrack to humanity's last stand against decay and the dead. One hand with mic and the other a shotgun, Jookabox pushes through as troubador and protagonist to free the decayed city and its few outposed survivors of the fear of death. He is our protector, no need to lose hope. The bone-on-bone drumbeat that opensDead Zone Boys pounds the sound of living death, creeping forward, maw open wide. The beat is serving notice: you are about to be consumed.
The third album from Jookabox (previously known as Grampall Jookabox, Indianapolis-born David "Moose" Adamson and Co.), is a love story meets psychedelic zombie-musical. The zombie part came easy: Moose grew up on the east side of Indianapolis in the 90s, an area plagued by constant recession, pandemic homicide, and racial tension. A few strong tribes chose to stay in the area despite constant warnings from fleeing acquaintances. It was this frantic energy and violence that infused itself into theJookabox experience. One thing is certain here: if vacant strip malls occupied only by shitdragged liquor stores and fluorescent check cashing joints are foreign to you, thenDead Zone Boys will be your guidebook, Jookabox your tour guide. This is more evident now than ever on what is sure to become a cult classic.
Jookabox’s debut record, Scientific Cricket, sampled a kind of primordial blues sound, children's sidewalk-chalk rhymes and Appalachian folk. Sophomore follow-up 'Ropechain' pinwheeled like a kaleidoscope through old-time spirituals, punk, and club music hip-hop, blending these disparate elements into a cohesive and unique synthesis. Thematically both albums have dealt extensively with the paranormal, race, and madness. Last year after wrapping up Ropechain, the genre-warping Jookabox lost a Grampall (after a haunting vision), and regrouped, gaining a second member/drummer, Ostry Okerson. This year Jookabox absorbed two-fifths of Indianapolis' psych-pop ringleaders, Everthus the Deadbeats. Led by the stalwart Moose, this new band delivers a tightly realized live show and album replete with nods to early Ween, Black Sabbath, and fellow Indiana native, the King of Pop.
