naught but scars and pain to show
killing infection from years ago
no veins in arm no 'arm in vain
all the years go down the drain

sitting alone, a mind at play
with too much time to think or pray
look for reasons to carry on
and on and on and on and on

punctured lung, blood too sweet
one crushed hand, two fractured feet
neck full o' rocks, back in knots
ears full o' wax, eyes seeing dots

some pus-filled spots, a runny nose
teeth gone bye, three broke toes
knee with a break, lungs of coal
old broke heart and shriveled soul

Citizens

cover art by Jo Hubert
Lou Caldarola: drum kit
Tone Deaf: spoken word
Andy Ewen: guitar
Conrad St. Clair: bass, keys, percussion, programming
Android Tablet: robot voice

This week we've got a special treat for your eyeballs as well as your earholes! The renowned video artist, Albano Ruela, has done a piece for Shriveled Soul. So, while you're downloading the song, go watch the video: http://youtu.be/qpP8r3XYD8Y (and while you're at it, give Albano a little love and check out his other videos HERE).

Yep, you heard right - we're playing at the Madison Area Music Awards! It should be really fun show, and since the MAMA organization's purpose is to help support music programs in local schools, we'll be performing alongside some really talented young musicians. Tickets are available now at the Overture Center box office or online HERE.

So now we just gotta figure out how to get all our crap off the stage in 10 minutes ;-)

Also, you still have till May 17 to cast your vote in said Madison Area Music Awards. We're not going to tell you who to vote for, but...in case you're wondering, we've been nominated in a number of categories: Electronic Performer, World Album (Season 4), Electronic Song (Happy Charlie), and Blues Song (Going Where I've Been).
 
Remember, it's only $5 to join, and like we mentioned above, the money goes to fund school music programs. And no, you don't have to live in Madison....

For those of you new to Kicksville, here's how this whole "Season" thing works:

Think of it like a TV series. You can watch the episodes each week for free, and at the end of the season, you can buy a DVD with all the shows plus some bonus shite.

 

With our "Season" releases, you can download a new song each week for free (yes - free!), and at the end of the season, you can buy a DVD/CD with all the music plus videos, liner notes, each single's artwork, and so on.

Pretty simple, right? Right. So, catch up on any Seasons you've missed (the links are over there on the left), and stay tuned for more....