According to The Grixer, the upcoming Glassjaw should be wrapped up and completed in the coming months.

5-5-08

Fear not fans of Glassjaw, the album is still on it’s way. After recently speaking with GJ, we learned that the album is all tracked and awaiting vocals from a busy Darryl (Daryl) Palumbo (who is currently juggling his time between GJ and Head Automatica). The album should be wrapped up and completed in the coming months. We will keep you posted in the meantime.

After The Blood Brothers broke up two new bands appeared from ashes, Past Lives and Jaguar Love. Fortunately they’re both decent but I’m leaning on Jag’s side.

Anywho, Jaguar Love is starting to tour and has recently picked up Craig Bonich (of Head Automatica) to tour with them.

Check em out if you get the chance.

Head Automatica has made it’s way to Alternative Press magazine for their “Most Anticipated Albums of 2008“.

Expect It: Summer on Warner Bros.

Daryl Palumbo’s 2008 day planner is filled with promises of a new Glassjaw album, as well as debuts from House of Blow [his hip-hop project with Hatebreed’s Sean Martin] and United Nations [his grind-fest with members of Thursday, Converge and the Lovekill]. But we really wanna know what’s goin’ on with the third album from Head Automatica, DP’s vehicle for anything from big-band funk to British pub rock. “Something that’s going to run throughout the whole thing is melody,” says the singer, responding in a speed usually reserved for auctioneers. “Tons of melody- that’s what I do for a living. It’s going to be darker, [the songs will] be grimy and dancefloor-friendly because I want people to move when they hear it. I’m not trying to make hip-hop songs with me singing hooks on them; I’m tryin’ t’ make electronic shit that definitely bumps-hard.” Pre-production for the disc began in late September, and although the band haven’t determined a producer or a full-time drummer yet, Head A recently enlisted NYHC icon Sammy Siegler [Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Judge] for a few gigs. “We’re still the same posh, bar-rockin’ band we always were,” says the singer. “Okay, maybe not posh. Let’s say, well-dressed.”

Tuned A.D. magazine has interviewed Daryl Palumbo regarding 2007 and what he has planned for 2008. You can grab the complete issue of the magazine in PDF format here … or you can read Daryl’s section below.

Enjoy!

Tuned: Tell us about your year…
Daryl Palumbo: It was a busy ass year. I toured the whole year on the Head Automatica record and did a bunch of Glassjaw tours as well. Plus, I DJ’d a bunch of parties all across the fuckin world, so I was pretty happy. It was the busiest year of my life probably.

Tuned: Were you glad to come back to the UK this year?
Daryl Palumbo: Oh yeah of course man. I’ve been waiting to come back to the UK for like 5 or 6 years. It was like a dream come true; it was the most eventful piece of my year and the happiest period.

Tuned: Europe was the highlight of ’07 then?
Daryl Palumbo: In a way, yeah. Doing the whole Head Automatica tour across Europe was so amazing, as were the shows in the UK. And then to finish off with two Glassjaw shows – the first UK Glassjaw shows since 2003 and one of them at Brixton… Amazing! Getting Cardboard City off the ground was a highlight too; 2007 was the year that it all stepped up a gear. We’ve started doing a lot of Cardboard City parties everywhere; Nick, Glue and I have been doing a lot of DJ sets and Glue and I got to spin a lot across Europe. There’s just been so much shit this year you know!

Tuned: What’s been soundtracking your year?
Daryl Palumbo: A lot of bumpin’ house music, a lot of old pop music, a lot of random German rock bands from the 60’s and 70’s…I’ve dedicated a lot of my year to Frank Zappa of course, as I have the past 20 years of my life.

Tuned: 2007 was quite an eclectic year for you musically; what lies ahead in 2008?
Daryl Palumbo: Yes it has been, and I think 2008 is going to be even more so. The more eclectic the better really - it makes every project better I think. In ‘08 I’m gonna do a new Head Automatica record, new Glassjaw album, second Sports record, the House Of Blow album…a lot of shit! And this year I’ll hopefully get the United Nations record together too, which is me and Geoff from Thursday.

And there is also a short tidbit about the upcoming House of Blow album/EP…

This year, Daryl Palumbo finally made a welcome return to British shores with Head Automatica and Glassjaw, and 2008 promises highly anticipated new full lengths from both bands. However, the prolific musical entrepreneur and busy-diary-addict is also set upon introducing the world to two more of his many projects; United Nations (featuring Geoff from Thursday and Ben Koller of Converge) and House Of Blow, Palumbo’s collaboration with Hatebreed guitarist Sean Martin. Though music for United Nations has yet to emerge (insiders tell us to expect furious, stripped down hardcore), House Of Blow have posted two demo tracks - ‘Banger’ and ‘Afghani Black’ - on their MySpace page to whet our collective whistles. If these tunes are anything to go by, the band’s upcoming E.P and album will carve a middle ground somewhere between the dirty, electronic grooves of early Head Automatica and the darker, ominous vibes of Glassjaw; a most inviting, ice cool musical equation. This House is one you’ll definitely want a key to.

The UK Independent Rock magazine, Black Velvet, will feature an interview from Head Automatica’s Daryl Palumbo and Jarvis Morgan Holden in Issue 53.  They will discuss online blogging, parental approval, their love of UK music and achieving success without being larger than life.

UKers, be sure to pick up a copy!

In a recent interview with friends, Absolutepunk.net, We Are The Fury, (Jeremy and Alan) talk about working with Daryl Palumbo and their influence from Glassjaw.

Daryl Palumbo. Are you guys big Glassjaw/Head Automatica fans?

Alan: Huge. I don’t really get starstruck. I don’t give a shit; it’s just another person that is known by a lot more people than I am known by. But meeting Daryl the first time was kind of a big deal for me. The first Glassjaw CD is one of the best rock CD’s ever made, in my opinion. So fucking good. Meeting the guy that did that and seeing that he was cool and a down-to-earth guy, it was cool.

So how did he end up recording some tracks on the album? How did that work out?

Jeremy: He met up with us a long time ago, demoing stuff. He was always a fan of ours, and always talking about doing stuff, and it just kind of worked out We were both really adamant about doing stuff with each other. It finally happened and we were so thankful, because he is a great guy to work with. He’s such a talented musician and good person, and we were excited to do it. It definitely helped our record. We wanted it to sound the best and I think it turned out really, really good.

Source: Absolutepunk.net Interview

As previously reported, Daryl Palumbo has gave an in-depth interview in the latest edition of Tuned Magazine. He talks of Cardboard City, Glassjaw, Head Automatica and other musical efforts. Also there are a few pages on other Cardboard City affiliates. Below are scans of the magazine. A huge thanks goes out to Kirsty! Thank you!

Over a year ago, I uploaded a “Head Automatica Decadence Instrumentals CD” at 128KB. Here is the more sought after 320KB version of this. Enjoy.

NINJASTARSHURT wrote:

This picture was what convinced me to share the Instrumentals. So everyone should thank MattThree and his hilarious photoshop skills.

So there ya go, haha! Now on to the goods…

Artist : Head Automatica
Album : Decadence (Instrumentals)
Source : CDDA
Year : 2004

Track Listing
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1. At The Speed of A Yellow Bullet (Instrumental) (2:26)
2. Brooklyn is Burning (Instrumental) (3:59)
3. Beating Heart Baby (Instrumental) (3:24)
4. Please Please Please (Young Hollywood) (Instrumental) (4:38)
5. King Caesar (Instrumental) (4:01)
6. The Razor (Instrumental) (3:35)
7. Dance Party Plus (Instrumental) (3:26)
8. Disco Hades II (Instrumental) (4:02)
9. Solid Gold Telephone (Instrumental) (2:29)
10. I Shot William H. Macy (Instrumental) (2:59)

Total Playing Time: 35:03 (min:sec)

Note: This does not include the instrumental for Head Automatica Soundsystem; this is not intentional but how the CD came. Also, the tracks aren’t the same as the retail version of Decadence.

So everyone, thank RJ for the rip and MattThree for the inspiration!

Head Automatica - Decadence Instrumentals 320KB (ZIP file, right click and save)

Head Automatica will be performing at the Bumbershot festival for the Labor Day (September 1st-3rd) weekend in Seattle, Washington.

More information can be found at the Bumbershot’s website.

Daryl Palumbo has been featured in the latest edition of Tuned Magazine (edition #4) due out July 13th, 2007. The interview is with Daryl Palumbo on Cardboard City, Head Automatica, Glassjaw + more. topics.

The article will be posted when available. Stay tuned.