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"I am conducting one hell of a punk rock experiment on my life,” says Lillard A., guitarist, singer, and primary songwriter of Putnam Hall.

In July ’05, armed with an invigorated sense of punk rock attitude (think Rancid) and thoughtful, multifaceted songwriting (think No Doubt), Putnam Hall went back to the studio with fervor to surpass the success of “brandnudemusic.” The resulting five-song EP, “Love and Industry”, is a dynamic blend of throaty vocals, raw guitars, and pulsating rhythms that recall the frustration of being locked in a suburban lifestyle that's just not for everyone.

In the meantime, listen to the songs on “Love and Industry” and hear the band’s sincere effort to fight for a life less ordinary, on iaList this Sunday.

It’s the remix! Check out MJ Cole’s version of Sumeet’s “You Blew It” on her myspace profile. www.myspace.com/sumeetmusic

Finally the debut full length album “In Sunday Songs” from the iOs is finally here!! Catch them at TISWAS this Saturday May 27, 2006. Check out our events for more information.

Maggie Kim’s music video for "Obvious" is dropping today!! It’s the first video for the new EP and will be in rotation for two weeks on TV Tonic.

Winner of the Political Artist of Award, "No Man’s Land" is DMZ38’s full length debut album. All pre-orders include limited edition signed and personalized CDs. To find out more about him and the path he's blazing, go to www.dmz38.com

Kabir is the new rising son. And in more ways than one. The son of Amartya Sen, celebrated activist and winner of the Nobel prize in economic science, seems to have some big shoes to fill. His choice of kicks is not to fight on such a political platform but rather through music. With his new full length debut album “Peaceful Solutions” picking up some speed and getting great reviews (Herald Tribuine, NPR, New Yorker, MTV DESI), he is a new star to watch.

Engaged: Congratulations to Jinny Kim and Koo Chung, both on Broken For Good Records! Finding love through music or music through love...it always gives us hope!

Peep these tracks this week on iaList! You can also listen to them on imaginasianradio.com on our 24/7 streaming shows. Check the program guide for show times.

At Last || Slow It Down
R&B, iaList
The days of boy bands are over, and I’m not sure that they got the memo. But regardless, the smooth vocals and sweet harmonies are addictive. With clean looks and tracks for you to bump to, sigh to, and dream to, this may be the album that made you wonder where they've been all your life.

Wayne Hsu || A Boy Named Hsu EP
Rock, iaList
Dorky, quirky, and all that Wayne Hsu can be. Don’t let your eyes roam past this guy because he’ll sure surprise you with his fervor and love for music. He’s somewhere between Weezer and the Beatles. Tracks like the Rooster Song and Getting Dizzy are sure bets for that ride on the road.

Julia Lau || in the wildflowers and weeds
Acoustic, iaList
It’s hard to separate one singer/songwriter from another when they all are strumming guitars and cooing sweet nothings into the air. Julia Lau’s voice is seemingly orphaned but hopeful while she breezes through her album. Lyrics are poetic and not as forced as many writers when trying to create a hook. She’s effortless. Recommended Track: Fear

This week, the Hip Hop Hour will be live. Tune in everyday from 3-4pm (ET) for the latest in hip hop and R&B from Asian American artists.

Nak will be taking a week off from the show to do gigs in Seoul, Korea. DJ SeoulTrain is going international on us!

NUZ attended the Rin show at Arlene’s Grocery in NYC, tune in to iaList to hear his comments on the show and the girls.
Big massive shout out goes to Jordan Segundo and Nancy Bernal for sending us chocolates from Hawaii.

iaList: Sun, Online, and on 96.1 FM KSQQ (SF), 9-11pm ET This week, check out Putnam Hall on iaList!

Anil -ki-Awaaz: Sat, 10:30am-1pm ET, Online, Asian FM, 103.3 WPRB, WKLAV; Sun, 6-9pm ET, Online, Asian FM, Dish Network, 96.1 FM KSQQ (SF) Tune in to check out what smartass question Anil has for his listeners this time!

Roli Rho Hour: Fri, 9-10pm ET, Online only Playing the best hip hop, R&B, reggae, and everything else for your weekend night life. Listen to the show for special entry to any clubs where DJ Roli Rho is spinning with your host, DJ Nukem. Also, check out DJ Roli Rho’s Myspace for the latest info on where to party in NYC.

Karate Rice Hour: Mon, 8-10pm ET, Online only This show is getting major hits! Dont miss out!

Hip Hop with Nuz and Nak: Mon-Fri, 3-4pm ET, Online only This week, NUZ will be taking over the show and not only that, he will also be on live every day this week. You will never guess who NUZ will be dissing all week. Nak will be in Seoul, Korea spinning at a couple of gigs for our friends in the East. For all those who want to speak to NUZ or to simply request a song, you can call 1-(877)-IMAGE-TV x2002.

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8:30-10pm ET, Online only Back with more bickering, bantering, and music!

Dhamaalist Radio: Fri, 1-3pm ET, Online only This week on Dhamaalist Radio, Dhruva jumps back in the pilot seat and will be interviewing Nerm, the founder of London's acclaimed Shiva Soundsystem. Bringing the London sound straight to NYC with his trademark punked out bin-shakin' energy, Nerm will be dropping a special GUEST DJ MIX on the show. Also, Dhruva will be featuring more of the freshest genre-defying plates from around the globe and perhaps some new goodies hot off his own production desk.

Plus, two more hours of Dhamaalist Radio every Saturday from 6pm-8pm!

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Rachel Leyco Band
May 24, 2006
Tobacco Company
1201 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA
21+, free show. Check out www.rlband.com

Heather Park
May 26, 2006
Teabag @ Silk Road Cafe
30 Mott Street, New York, NY
1 drink min. For more info, go to www.hearthepark.com

Cynthia Lin
May 27, 2006
The Hideout - Kittypalooza!
1354 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL
Benefit for Tree House Animal Foundation, a cageless no-kill cat shelter. The Hideout is one of her favorite venues in Chicago to see music. $10

P.I.C
May 27, 2006
Parkside Lounge
317 E. Houston, New York, NY
w/ Esme 10pm & The Domestics 12midnight

Native Guns
May 27, 2006
The Independent SF
628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Crown City Rockers, Lunar Heights, and Native Guns. Hosted by Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 with DJ Amp Live. $13 advance, $15 door

Jay Legaspi
May 27, 2006
Torch Coffeehouse
40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ
www.jaylegaspi.com

The iOs
May 27, 2006
TISWAS @ Annex
152 Orchard St., New York, NY
RECORD RELEASE SHOW! Come celebrate the release of the iOs' debut full-length "In Sunday Songs"!
www.the-ios.com

Karsh Kale
May 28, 2006
The Smart Bar
3730 N. Clarke Street, Chicago, IL
Bombay BeatBox and The Smart Bar Present: THE OFFICIAL "BROKEN ENGLISH" RELEASE PARTY - CHICAGO!! Featuring: Karsh Kale (DJ Set) with Radiohiro and DJ Warp. Live Visuals by Videojanitor and 3PHAZE (NO WORK ON MONDAY!) www.karshkale.com

the1shanti
May 29, 2006
H.A.V.E. Not Festival
2nd & D Sts. NW, Washington, DC
THE1SHANTI joins Washington DC's Community for Creative Non Violence to present an event "to refocus National attention on the plight of the Homeless, AIDS/HIV infirms, Victims of Gun Violence, and preservation of the Environment..."