“There’s a new 2 page Madina Lake interview (with Matthew and Dan) in the new issue of Black Velvet (it’s pre-Mateo leaving, so excuse that fact, the issue was sent to the printers before Mateo’s departure was announced). Plus a review of the Birmingham UK show on the last tour. There’s also an interview with The Super Happy Fun Club who were one of the supports and are friends of ML.
More info is at www.blackvelvetmagazine.com - check it out! ”
As you might know (or not) Deadbeatz are great friends with Madina Lake. They need your help! Vote for them and email your picks to: Homey[at]wstw.com. Here are some personal picks from the leadsinger of the band to vote for. You can copy and past the list an mail it to the Homey Awards.
* Song of the year – The Flipside
* New artist – Deadbeatz Inc.
* Lead singer – Dave Casey
* Producer – Dave Casey
* Guitarist – Mike Maule
* Bass player – Josh Bell
* Drummer – Corey Bell
* Live act – Deadbeatz Inc
* Rock song – The Flipside
* R&B/hip hop song – Scaredy Cat
* Alternative song – The Flipside
“Mateo is no longer touring. As much of a target for undesirable comments forthcoming sentence may be, I’m goin for it!
Touring is very very very hard. We’ve been doing it like its going out of style for 7 years (minus 1 temporary pause for lid repair).
We remain very close, we remain writing partners, and we remain Madina.
As for him, he’s making music w his bro, and exploring other adventures , which no doubt, will be fantastic. so stay plugged into him, in a non literal sense.”
In response to the fans, they also said:
“Yes we are still writing together, just not touring together” and
“Also, thanks for all of your words. To happily support both parties is a clear indication that we have the classiest, and Most genuine friends / supporters / family, a band could dream of. Thank you for that”
“my dear friends:
I am writing to let you know that I am no longer part of madina lake. my time has come to end this cycle of my life.
Interestingly enough, if you are familiar with the theory of the 7 year cycles, i have been in madina for exactly 7 years.
Madina will go on. The four of us made some important music and I hope you continue to support them artistically and emotionally.
As far as im concerned, Im gonna keep making music forever and ever. Soon Im gonna release a record I just finished with my lil sis and bro, very electronic. This will come as no surprise for those of you who know my taste in music. I am also gonna start producing/recording/mixing bands full time so dont hesitate to hit me up if you wanna work with me. (mateocamargo@hotmail.com)
mucho love
-m”
This would be 11pm for the UK (GMT).
