Graphic Novel is a Biography of Music’s Famously Hot (and Talented) Mess

Tribute: Amy Winehouse, released this week, is available in both print and digital.

The comic book was written by Michael L. Frizell with art by Jayfri Hashim and features seven collectible covers by Hashim and artist Brent Sprecher.

Amy Winehouse, the newest member of the “27 club,” musicians at the height of their career who lost their lives at the age of 27, lived a hard and fast life.

“[She] was one of those artists whose demons both drove her work and led to her untimely death. Writing about her was difficult. As I researched her life and her work, it became increasingly apparent that I couldn’t write about her stardom without addressing her illness and vice versa,” says writer Michael L. Frizell.

“I found myself admiring Ms. Winehouse during the course of crafting this book. I don’t think she was a hero, nor do I think she should be propped up as a role model. Tragic artists such as Ms. Winehouse are fascinating to us because we see this woman who seems to have it all – fame, fortune, a thriving artistic career – throw it all away chasing her personal demons. Sadly, we hear of many stories like hers. What sets her story apart is that there’s this feeling she’d still be on the charts today if she had been able to conquer those demons,” Frizell added.

“The Tribute line of comic books tells the stories of people that have made a significant difference in the world while they were with us,” says Bluewater publisher, Darren G. Davis. “It is a way for us to honor these people who have made a difference in the world.”

It’s available electronically on Wowio, ComiXology, DriveThru Comics, Google Play, My Digital Comics, Overdrive, Iverse, iTunes, Kindle, Biblioboard, ComicBin, Nook, Kobo and wherever eBooks are sold.

Ireland’s The Script to Play PNC Music Pavilion August 14th

“Superheroes” to be new single

The Script hails from Dublin, Ireland and it’s been a rags to riches glory ride for the band. Three young Dubliners with music fashioned from the emotional detritus of their own hard lives have notched up a handful of hit singles around the world, including “Breakeven” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”. Their 2008 self-titled debut album, The Script, went to number one in the UK and Ireland, and is now approaching 2 million sales worldwide.

They are supporting OneRepublic in the U.S. Tour and will be making at stop at Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion on August 14th. Tickets are still available for that show.

Here is the announcement:

 Fall Looks to be an Exciting Time for Music

Sneak Peak of New Weezer Due September 30th

Weezer will release their ninth studio album Everything Will Be Alright In The End, on September 30th. It marks their return to a major label after going indie for Hurley. They join Republic Records.

The album is the band’s first collection of new material in four years and is was produced by Ric Ocasek from the Cars. The band says, “if you took the Pinkerton band and then play all the other records – that’s what we sound like now. Bombastic, loose, kind of booming. This record sounds like it’s going to have the tight structure of Blue Album with a little bit more abandon like Pinkerton.”

Here’s a short preview of what we can expect:

Aussie Vance Joy Follows Riptide with Mess is Mine. Listen/Watch it Here

Vance Joy

Breakout Melbourne singer/songwriter Vance Joy follows up “Riptide” with the release of Dream Your Life Away, his debut full-length due this Fall. “Riptide” will be one of the album’s thirteen tracks along with a new single and video “Mess Is Mine.”