Here is the first offical video from Dots Confuse Minds for the hit song Jenn You Whine. Animator John Bister created the video using paper and cut out vintage stock footage.

Next up on the Mason Jar Calendar will be the debut double LP from Ryan’s band, Dots Confuse Minds. Stay tuned for details regarding release party shows, the official videos, and other exciting news. Here’s a look at a work-in-progress version of their song Leap.

https://soundcloud.com/dots_confuse_minds/leap

Check out the latest release from the fast growing Mason Jar artist, Steez. In classic Steez fashion, the Madison boys managed to track a four song EP that clocks in over 40 minutes long. This is pure funk nastiness with serious improvization for a studio recording. You can grab the album on a “name your price” basis at the Steez bandcamp site.

Working closely with producer John Davis, who recorded The Black Keys’ Grammy winning song Tighten Up off their recent album, Brothers, Turbine puts forth an album that guitarist Jeremy Hilliard describes as, “By far, the best our music has ever been presented.”

Blue Light City is laced with subtle intricacies that listeners might glance over without even noticing. The music is dotted with odd time signatures, unorthodox structures, and innovative applications to the instruments. Yet, what makes Blue Light City such a stellar listen is despite the nearly endless complexities in the music, the album barrels along in nonstop fun. The songs are catchier than ever without jeopardizing the band’s musical training and respect for sophistication.

Turbine has quickly gained a devoted audience who have come to expect the unexpected. Chosen by Relix Magazine as “Artists on the Verge”, they can scratch like a DJ with their harmonicas, turn an electric guitar into a silver fiddle, and sing three-part harmonies over wild, high-energy sci-fi rock soundscapes.

Hailing from New York City, Turbine has graced the stage at almost every major festival across the country including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, 10K Lakes, Gathering of the Vibes, and Telluride Bluegrass just to name a few. They have also been fortunate enough to perform with many influential bands including the Del McCoury Band, the Benevento-Russo Duo, and moe. With Blue Light City, the band hopes to take the next step and reach that level of notoriety for themselves.

The band will celebrate the release of Blue Light City with a show at NYC’s Sullivan Hall on Friday, June 24th at 11 pm. The album will be available for download via the band’s bandcamp site.

Here’s the first official video from Steez. This version of S My D was recorded to be a part of a forthcoming compilation CD in protest of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker. Keep your eyes peeled for the Chewbacca bobblehead appearance.

In conjunction with Hidden Track, Mason Jar Records and Turbine offered there latest live release, Sounds in the Hall, for the low low price of free.

Grab it. You won’t regret it.

Download a free track or simply take a listen to Electric Mr. Boston from the new album, Creepfunk Crusade. Complete with its talkbox introduction, 70s funk jams, and intricate sections; this is one of the best tunes on the album

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Since the new album is still in the last stages of mixing, we’ve handpicked a few of our favorites live jams to whet your appetite and for many, offer your first taste of Steez’s music. This mix, now called the Sampler Platter, comes from a variety of live Steez shows, all of which can be accessed and downloaded in their entirety right here.

Once we finishing up mixing and mastering the album, we’ll see if can’t offer up a free track or stream some of the studio cuts, but this ought to tie you over until the real thing hits.

Creepfunk Crusade is AVAILABLE NOW from Mason Jar Records.

The best bargain out there is to pick up an electronic copy at Amazon. CREEPFUNK CRUSADE $7.99

Creepfunk Crusade on iTunes: CLICK HERE

Creepfunk Crusade on eMusic: CLICK HERE

To listen to the whole album and download it for free, head over to Lala. It’s not a subscription service and they give you 50 free tracks just for registering.

As for mail ordering physical CDs, you can order a copy from our distributor, the HomeGrown Music Network.

Yes, that actually is the band’s bus.