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Indie supergroup ISLES & GLACIERS will release The Hearts of Lonely People off Equal Vision Records on March 9th. The highly anticipated EP will be sold exclusively on location at Hot Topic as well as through a variety of online retailers (think iTunes, Rhapsody, ShockHound, etc).

Though the group has performed lived only once to date— at 2009’s SXSW showcase— the band has created quite a buzz for itself. Composed of members of such bands as CHIODOS, PIERCE THE VEIL, EMAROSA and more, the group of friends insist that the tracks (recorded in just 10 days) are not throw offs from their other bands and projects. Says Nick Martin (Underminded) of The Hearts of Lonely People, “We got together as friends and just did what was natural to us - we wrote and played music.  Eventually it turned into songs that we were all really excited about and just wanted to share.”

The Hearts Of Lonely People track list:
1. Kings and Chandeliers
2. Hills Like White Elephants
3. Clush
4. Empty Sighs and Wine
5. Oceans For Backyards
6. Viola Lion
7. Cemetery Weather

Apparently freedom of speech or expression isn’t highly valued by all types of people. Recently LINDSAY LOHAN has come under fire for appearing on the cover of Purple, a french fashion magazine. The most recent issue features the photo to the left, shot by TERRY RICHARDSON. Over the top? Possibly. And yet there isn’t really any denying the message that the photo comes across.

Love her or hate her, LINDSAY LOHAN has had a tumultuous last couple of the years. Whether calling attention with on-again off-again girlfriend SAMANTHA RONSON, drug use, questionable weight loss, erratic behavior, vag shots— or god only knows what else— the pop icon has been through the ring.

Martyr. Bold statement? Absolutely. But what art isn’t a bold statement?

Christians are up in arms over the photo including Bill Donohue (head of the Catholic League). Not only is the image offensive according to Donohue, but recent tweets possibly suggesting LOHAN’s belief in hinduism (isn’t it all speculation— it is the internet) caused further comments by the Catholic League head saying that she would “benefit by converting to Christianity.” Because LOHAN’s belief in karma is obviously the most pressing thing in the world. So is art that is “questionable.”

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greetings all,

over the past week or so we’ve been going through the mixing process for our new album and things are sounding amazing. (we’ll talk more about that soon) in other news we’ve been rehearsing everyday and with that said are so excited to announce our first shows of 2010. in addition to what’s already familiar we’ll be playing a few new songs, so this should be a blast…can’t wait to dance and sing with all of you, its been far too long.

join us.

-circa-

3/11/10- Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle

3/12/10- Nashville, TN @ Exit/ In

3/13/10- Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay Theatre

3/14/10- Little Rock, AR @ The Village

3/16/10- San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit

3/17/10-3/21/10- Austin, TX (SXSW festival) @ TBD

3/22/10- St. Louis,MO @ The Firebird

3/23/10- Indianapolis, IN @ The Emerson Theater

3/24/10- Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop

3/26/10- HOODWINK Anaheim, CA @ Grove of Anaheim

3/27/10- THE BAMBOOZLE Anaheim, CA @ The Festival Grounds at Angels Stadium

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