NEW Video! #3 of 5 from the 1m19s Remix Project

puppetbox — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:30:07 +0000

We hope you all haven’t been holding your breathe for a new Puppetbox update, because you would all be dead and then we would be accessories to murder. But we do have some news to quicken your heart rate…a new video!!!

Yes, the ongoing series of 1m19sec videos continues. We posted the original and then Mark’s hardcore rap version and now John’s melancholy acoustic version along with a disturbing and economical video. Still to come are versions from Chris and Katie. See John whore himself for art…I mean Puppetbox:

PUPPETBOX Returns! Live Friday Feb. 26th NYC

puppetbox — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:18:35 +0000

199 Bowery, New York, New York 10002
with:
Drive Texas,
Hank & Cupcakes,
Le Mood

Free admission before 11 on the Underbelly list – http://www.newyorkunderbelly.com/

Come early for the open bar (9-10 pm this week!) and stay late for the buckets of beer! We’ve got special NEW Beer & Bourbon specials for $8 to help you make through the night the right way too!

And folks, we go on at midnight. So if you come for the open bar and then complain you got too drunk—don’t blame us! Just have fun and remember to try and dance.

HUGE HALLOWEEN SHOW – FRIDAY OCT. 30th!

puppetbox — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:17:50 +0000

RSVP and it’s FREE. Open Bar 9-10pm. Dancing. Costumes. Puppetbox.

‘Nuff said…

We’ll see you there.

NEW Video! #2 of 5 from the 1m19s Remix Project

puppetbox — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:17:59 +0000

Our huge 1m19s video project has garnered press from around the world. Described as “the Julie and Julia of the post geek synth rock world,” by the Des Moines Expectorant and “במהלך מתקפת השימוש מוסיקה וידאו,” by an Israeli blogger —the 1m19s project is pleased to present installment # 2 of 5.

This submission comes from Mark J. Annotto, our drummer. Traditionally, drummers aren’t truly part of a band and are replaced like Brita filters after they get crusty and taste like charcoal. But Mark has a few tricks up his sleeves and he demonstrates here that music should never be limited to the notes or the song. This piece harkens back to the days of the Beastie Boys’ near stranglehold on white boy rap, but with a post-modern flare.

#1 of 5 from the 1m19s Remix Project

puppetbox — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:37:23 +0000

Out of some 50+ nominated bands, Puppetbox was in the top 10 for Best Independent Artist of 2009. We promised that if we made it through to the final rounds of voting we would provide you, the ardent Puppebox devotees, brand-spanking-new videos. So, here is #1 in a series of 5. First, however, let’s give you some background.

Back when Puppetbox was a nascent and formless being, swimming through the primordial ooze of Brooklyn indie rock, we wanted to make a music video. We had no experience or business making a music video and even then we realized no one watched them. But, we thought, we should do this as an experiment and we should pick something short to try it out on.

It just so happens that we used to play a song that, exhibiting a staggering lack of imagination, was titled 1m19sec. This was due to the fact that it was exactly 1 minute and 19 seconds long. Get it? It is a really short song. Below is the video we made for it to give you an idea of the original.

Now, the fun part. The forthcoming project involves each band member (John, Katie, Mark, and Chris) making their own personal version of the song and then shooting their own video to go along with it. It is great way to “get-to-know” the individual band members because we all interpreted the song in vastly different ways. Not to give anything away, but there are accordions, ill-beats, and tender emotions evoked in these versions.

Please stay tuned over the next month or so as we release each song and video for your educational and childish enjoyment.

Best Independent Artist of 2009 by IRM – VOTE!

puppetbox — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:18:20 +0000

BIG NEWS:

Puppetbox has been nominated for Best Independent Artist of 2009 by Internet Radio Magazine. This is both exciting and a great deal of pressure. I mean, 2009 is only just over halfway done. What if we are the worst artists the 2nd half of the year? But we won’t be. We’re awesome and now is the time to assert our awesomeness.

So, here’s the catch. You guys have to help vote for us at http://www.internetradiomagazine.com/biavote/

It makes you sign up with Jango – which is actually a pretty cool site for finding music and doesn’t send you crap. Now, we understand that Puppetbox might not be the only music you listen to, and that indie bands are always pleading for support in some dumb contest. So here is what we’ll offer you in return for your vote: New videos!!

That’s right, for every stage of the contest we pass, you the motivated fan will get a new Puppetbox video.

These could include but are not limited to:
- John shaving his beard from whence all his power is derived
- Katie playing her accordion while wearing only a baguette
- Mark supporting the beastie boys’ fight against cancer with a rap video and a mustache
- Chris playing the accordion wearing only a croissant

So go vote, damnit! http://www.internetradiomagazine.com/biavote/

Mystical Synth-Rock Video

puppetbox — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:08:11 +0000

At long last our newest video is here!!!

The journey to create this magical visual stimuli was never easy. And sadly it was created before Katie joined us. But never fear, we are working on newer, greater and more reasonably priced projects.

We would love to hear your thoughts, critiques, insights, suggestions but no criticism. Save that for blogs; on our site free discussion is squashed like a serf’s head in a bloody revolution. write us at puppetbox at gmail.

Puppetbox – Everything
Uploaded by cyberprvideo

PUPPETBOX VIDEO – COMING SOON!

puppetbox — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:26:29 +0000

If you missed our big Video Premiere Party at Crash Mansion, have no fear. The video will be on this site soon, in all its synth-rock, damsel-in-distress, robot/spartan/wizard goodness!!!

News – Albums and release dates – a quandary

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:55:51 +0000

Although we have been told that albums are dead, no one ever buys CDs, the music industry’s future is based on Web 2.0 user generated technologies and all music will be created on the forthcoming iGuitar from Mac – we have made an album.

Yes, complete with cover art and a case that has things you can hold, like a CD.

Now maybe this is a grievous error and a waste of time and money; but it also looks pretty cool and sounds almost as good. While the music was done completely by Puppetbox – the art and layout had the help of a number of talented people.

So, I know a lot of folks ask this question but what do you, the devoted Puppetbox fan, think of CDs vs. digital only releases? Do you enjoy the extra info and design that comes with an album? Does the idea of vinyl excite you or confuse you?

Also, after much debate, research and even a bout of fisticuffs – we cryptically decided on a self-titled album. It is tempting to post the alternate titles we came up with, but…no. We still have our dignity.

You may be wondering when the public will first get a chance to hear/see/experience this work of art and the definitive answer is – it is up to iTunes. Yes it is true. Regardless of when the CD is physically available, there seems to be little point in “releasing” it until people can find it online.

If you are one of those people interested in online distribution – not everyone can have the luxury of being Radiohead. For bands that have no label backing or trust funds, there is almost always the need for a third party to be involved.

We use CDbaby for our distribution and they do a pretty good job of making the CD available for purchase. They also distribute the music to many digital download outlets such as iTunes. However, not having any kind of backing means 1) everyone takes and, 2) We are at the mercy of outlets as to when they post our music. We probably have lost most of you at this point, but again we are asking for input.

Is there a better way to get our CD to people and provide the option of downloads while not losing money?

Even selling everything directly from our website means setting up a “store” which is not free, and of course neither is shipping, as all you people in Europe who got the EP know.

Ok, we are not expecting answers to all these questions, although that would be awesome, but it gives you a look into the secret workings of Puppetbox and probably a lot of other bands stuck in this bizarre era of music.

News – Puppetbox on the radio

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:53:27 +0000

Hey kids -

It’s been awhile but we’ve been recording a double disc rock opera. That’s coming out soon along with new software to insert avatars of your favorite Puppetbox member directly into Warcraft as some sort of new warrior elf.

In the meantime check this out:

Puppetbox, Codachrome, The Tiny Masters of Today, Soviet, Lightning Bolt, Datarock, Forward Russia, Deformed Soundz, and Dephecta are being featured on the pilot show of “Resilient Artists” this week on tribecaradio.net.

For more information please read below. Thank you.

DJMZ spins “Resilient Artists”

Featuring the music and information on an ever-expanding local and international mix of new-wave, rock, shoegazer, lounge, eclectro-clash, goth, and any genre of Euro-techno you can think of. (He may just talk politics too)

Show Times: Friday and Saturday nights at 11:00 pm, and Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm. all times EST. Log onto www.tribecaradio.net

You can also subscribe to the podcast http://www.tribecaradio.net/blog/categories/resilientArtists/

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