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16 June 2009
COMING THIS FALL:
WHO DA F#@K IS...THE KNEELING BUS?!; REISSUED/REMASTERED

posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com was excited to learn today that a rare 2007 release by The Kneeling Bus will get the reissue treatment come fall.

According Licorice Pizza spokesman, Allan Levy, the label has given the green-light for JVL Musical Industries, an indie music label based in Tokyo, to re-release "Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus?!".

"Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus?!" was a limited edition continuous mix CD (30,000 copies pressed) released only in Japan by JVL, under license through TKB's label, Licorice Pizza. The album features The Kneeling Bus singles, "Fairchild Dans L'Monophonique" and "Aftermath," as well as two previously unreleased songs, "Heaven's On Its Way" and "Sugar's Piano Interlude"; sequenced by DJ Draper Marquez.

The reissue also sees the long awaited digital release of TKB's third single, "Let Me Beat On It," featuring former TKB member, MC Fan.Cee.Pantz.

Todd White, who heads up the U.S. division of JVL, and served as one of executive producers on the first edition of "Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus?!," issued the following statement:

"The JVL family could not be more thrilled in bringing this piece of music history to fans of The Kneeling Bus. The demand has been phenomenal. The first edition of 'Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus?!' has long developed a series of bootlegs and knock-offs following the album's initial run in 2007, and JVL is eager to deliver fans the real thing with this, the 2009 deluxe reissue of 'Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus?!'."

In addition to the album's original tracklist, White promises the deluxe edition of "Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus?!" will be chock full of bonus material, all digitally remastered.

Click here to view the original one sheet and album art for the 2007 edition of "Who Da F#@k Is...The Kneeling Bus," and stay tuned for more details as they come available.

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12 June 2009
A BUS BY ANY OTHER NAME...
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Ever wonder how The Kneeling Bus got their name? Well it's not dissimilar to what this blogger thought.

Before becoming The Kneeling Bus, the band was originally named after this Jeffrey Eugenides novel.

In the band's logo, and in earlier spellings (including news items posted by Thekneelingbus.com team), the letters G, U, and S are all in caps. The idea to do that came from this Paul Simon classic with a wink and a nod to the song's chorus.

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9 June 2009
"WE'RE TOO CLEVER TO BE THAT PREDICTABLE": DUIE BYTE BITES BACK AT RUMOURS ABOUT LEAK
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

"I wasn't surprised when I heard [the song] did [leak].' admits, Duie Byte, co-founder and keyboardist for The Kneeling Bus. "The files for ["Coco"] traveled through more computers than the worm virus."

Thekneelingbus.com spoke with DB from London earlier today regarding numerous posts from bloggers circulating a rumour that The Kneeling Bus are having second thoughts about "Coco" being the first single from their forthcoming album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," and it was in fact the band itself responsible for leaking a demo version of the song to get feedback. A rumour that DB says is, "not true."

"I understand that planting leaks is common place within the [music] industry for feedback," acknowledges DB, "but give us a little credit. It's too predictable a move. We're too clever to be that predictable. 'Coco' is the first single, and we don't need anyone to tell us otherwise."

Although he maintains the band's innocence in leaking "Coco," DB did divulge to Thekneelingbus.com a time when The Kneeling Bus did try to leak one of their earlier singles. "A couple of years ago, when 'Aftermath' was coming out on CD in Europe, we leaked the song through a couple of dance [music] forums using a link from a Zshare account we made. It was too time consuming. We had to spend a couple of hours a day each downloading the track as many times as we could. Truthfully, we couldn't bring ourselves to believe it, so convincing anyone about a leak when you yourself know you're full of shit was pretty impossible. When we decided to come in all big label, sending emails demanding [forum] moderators to take down the link, some did it, but one of the moderators told us to do it ourselves since the email we sent him shared the same IP address with our plant who registered with the forum. It was pretty funny."

DB also shared with Thekneelingbus.com the progress of the album ("progressing") and spoke candidly when asked about the numerous false starts involving the release dates for "ALL HAIL!" and "Coco," and how "setting dates" conflicted with the band's overall work ethic. "I think we sometimes take it too seriously," confesses DB. "You know we set these dates when we half completed a song. And why not? I mean we're almost done... This is all very new to us. The whole site and posting shit. We see other people announcing everything they're doing and we feel like we have some obligation to say something, otherwise people might think we're doing nothing. We're very private people in life and that reflects in how we work. We've come to realize that since working on the album that we're not very good at deadlines and setting dates... or explaining ourselves. But, yeah, I know we've said it before, but until we're done working on the album, will we say anything about that."

Stay tuned and keep riding.

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8 June 2009
OFFICIAL ALBUM UPDATE
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Due to an onrush of emails sent over this past weekend to members of The Kneeling Bus, Thekneelingbus.com and Licorice Pizza from bUS Rdrs inquiring newly announced release dates posted on numerous music forums and blogs, please be advised, these reports are erroneous. Neither The Kneeling Bus nor Licorice Pizza have announced any release dates for "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" or the album's lead single, "Coco." The Kneeling Bus are still in London recording and Thekneelingbus.com will be the first to report any news on the album and the single's release.

Keep riding, and thanks for your support.

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5 June 2009
"COCO" VIDEO: "THE WAIT WILL BE WORTH IT" PROMISES DIRECTOR
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Since it was announced on 30th April that the release of The Kneeling Bus' debut single, "Coco," was put on hold, Thekneelingbus.com received countless emails from bUS Rdrs regarding the song's video; which was planned to premiere on 29th May. "Honestly, [the band and the label were] waiting up to the last minute to decide on whether to premiere the video on the 29th," admits the clip's director, R.E. Spooch. "I was secretly hoping they would do it, but I respect their decision to put it on hold."

Thekneelingbus.com spoke with Spooch today by phone telling us that the video was delivered several weeks prior to the announcement of the single's delay. The director, however, wasn't surprised when he heard the news saying, "I kept hearing that the band is still working on the album when we were [completing the video]. So [the single being put on hold] seemed pretty inevitable."

Spooch is currently waiting word on a new premiere date from The Kneeling Bus and their label, Licorice Pizza, and promises everyone who is anxiously anticipating the clip's debut that, "the wait will be worth it."

Stay tuned and keep riding.

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2 June 2009
"COCO" SINGLE LEAKED
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

A demo version of The Kneeling Bus' new single "Coco" has been leaking onto the internet through several P2P and file hosting sites for nearly a month, according to the band's label, Licorice Pizza.

In an email sent to Thekneelingbus.com on Tuesday, label spokesman, Allan Levy, writes, "Licorice Pizza has been working relentlessly in blocking the illegal distribution of the demo," which began appearing on file hosting sites Rapidshare and Megaupload in early May. Levy goes on to say that, "these sites offer free hosting of files with no fee to register. So, once the track is taken down the user can simply register a new account and re-upload the demo several hours later." Levy went on to admit that users have been "masterful" with using codes within the file name to indicate the song is in fact "Coco" by The Kneeling Bus (for example; "hotChOCOlate_to_TaKe_Back home.mp3" in which the caps read COCO TKB), however, he made it clear in pointing out the leaked track is a "very raw production from an earlier recording of the song," and the band is "none to happy" with the news of the demo circulating.

Thekneelingbus.com contacted the band who issued the following statement:

Not to pull a Lars Ulrich, but we've been putting a lot of work into this album, and paying out of our own pockets to do it. So, to be honest, a little payback for the playback would be much appreciated. And besides anyone who knows us is well aware that we've always been about the free download...and of the final mix. So we beg upon the mercy of you good people, if you see it, say it. Drop us a line and let us know of any suspicious activity.

Much love and respect.

The Bus
(Fred, Duie, Neal and Jeff)

The demo has since found its way onto P2P networking site GNUnet which allows users anonymity to distribute and retrieve files of any kind, unlike most file hosting sites where a users IP address is obtainable.

Neither The Kneeling Bus nor Levy know who is responsible for the leak.

Stay tuned.

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30 April 2009
LABEL SPOKESMAN CONFIRMS DELAY OF "COCO" SINGLE
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Following remarks made by DJ Draper Marquez on Wednesday revealing that the release date for The Kneeling Bus' new single, "Coco," is being delayed again, the band's label, Licorice Pizza, today issued to Thekneelingbus.com the following statement through their spokesman, Allan Levy:

"[The label] last month proposed to The Kneeling Bus that a release date for ["Coco"] would be better determined once the album is completed. Following several weeks of discussion, the band agreed to put the single's release on hold. Right now, Licorice Pizza is anticipating "Coco" and [the album] "All Hail! The Kneeling Bus" to be released sometime in the third or fourth quarter, however no dates are being placed on anything at this present moment."

Levy added that the label had intended on making an announcement early next week via joint statement with The Kneeling Bus, who are currently recording in London.

Licorice Pizza was formed in 2003 by The Kneeling Bus as an outlet for their own material. In 2007, the band entered into an agreement with Lemon Meringue, an independent label distributed by The Orchard, to handle all business operations of Licorice Pizza, including marketing and distribution, on condition that The Kneeling Bus retains ownership of all their sound recordings.

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29 April 2009
"DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER": SINGLE DELAYED AGAIN?!
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com spoke with Draper Marquez earlier today where the DJ and MC, who is a featured vocalist on The Kneeling Bus’ new single, "Coco," let it slip that the release date for the track is being pushed back once again.

Marquez was asked if whether he knows the maxi-single for "Coco," which includes remixes by the DJ, will drop around the same time as the standard single; Marquez replied "probably not for a couple of months," adding "not until [the standard single] gets another date put on it."

Upon realizing what he had said, Marquez then quipped, "but don’t kill the messenger."

Messages to the band and their label were not immediately returned.

(Ed. Note: Mr. Marquez was being interviewed at the time for a story that will be featured on Thekneelingbus.com at a later date.)

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17 March 2009
MORE "COCO" VIDEO STILLS
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Here are more screen grabs from TKB's "Coco" video. Once again we kiss the smelly feet of R.E. Spooch and the gang over at Flint + Sparkt in thanks for the visuals.

Click on any of the following thumbnails to enlarge.


TKB's "Coco" video will have its Official Premiere on 29th May exclusively at Thekneelingbus.com.

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5 March 2009
SNEAK PEEK: "COCO" VIDEO STILLS
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

We here at Thekneelingbus.com are thrilled to bring you a first look at stills from TKB's "Coco" video. Special thanks to the good folks over at Flint + Sparkt for the hook up.

Click on any of the following thumbnails to enlarge.


TKB's "Coco" video will have its Official Premiere on 29th May exclusively at Thekneelingbus.com.

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27 February 2009
DIRECTOR SPILLS SOME "COCO"; OFFICIAL POSTER UNVEILED
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

We here at Thekneelingbus.com recently had the pleasure of speaking with R.E. Spooch, the director behind TKB's "Coco" video, where he along with his team of animators and designers over at Flint + Sparkt Filmworks have been feverishly working on the band's clip since it was announced on Thekneelingbus.com last October (see, "'COCO' MUSIC VIDEO IN THE WORKS; TEASER POSTER UNVEILED," from 28th October 2008).

Spooch, who also directed The Kneeling Bus video, "Aftermath," as well as the digital short, "Outside," shared with Thekneelingbus.com some details behind the "Coco" video; telling us that the clip "takes its inspiration from sexploitation and women-revenge flicks from the 1970's." The director also revealed that DJ Draper, who is featured on the track, plays a "guy on the prowl" before he's "blind-sided" by a "beautiful women who just happens to have a habit of picking off the men she seduces during very sexually compromising acts."

You can read the full interview with R.E. Spooch and producing partner, Tommi Nakushima, in an upcoming feature for Thekneelingbus.com titled, "REAR ENTRY: A Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of 'Coco.'" Be sure to visit Thekneelingbus.com for more info.

But wait! There's more!

We here at Thekneelingbus.com are excited to unveil to you the Official Poster for TKB's "Coco" video. Take a look.

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Click here to download poster (requires Adobe® Acrobat).

The "Coco" video will have its Official Premiere on 29th May exclusively at Thekneelingbus.com.

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3 February 2009
PREMIERE DATE FOR "COCO"
MUSIC VIDEO ANNOUNCED

posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

A label rep for TKB dropped word late today that the music video for the band's forthcoming single, "Coco," will have its official premiere on Friday, 29th May; via Thekneelingbus.com.

Check back often for further details as they come available.

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30 January 2009
"FOR REAL THIS TIME":
NEW RELEASE DATE FOR "COCO" SINGLE ANNOUNCED

posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

We here at the Thekneelingbus.com are thrilled to announce that "Coco," the lead track from TKB's forthcoming album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," will finally be released for digital download on 23rd June.

Word came early this morning from Righteous Fred, via email, after nearly six months following his announcement that TKB would be issuing "Coco" at a later date in order to continue working on "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" (see, "DO YOU LIKE TA DANCE? CUZ WE LIKES TA BUMP," from 5th August 2008).

After acknowledging the single being re-assigned several times following its initial release date of 3rd June 2008, The Kneeling Bus frontman added that the new release date for "Coco" is "for real this time," and noted that the music video for the song will precede the single's release "sometime in May"; with an official premiere date for the clip to be announced soon.

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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25 November 2008
BONUS! TKB OFFERS UP REISSUES FOR FREE DOWNLOAD
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

On the heels of guitarist and co-founder of TKB, Righteous Fred, announcing the exclusion of earlier material from the band’s forthcoming album, “ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS,” in a news item reported on Thekneelingbus.com on Sunday (See, ALBUM UPDATE: "WORKING" TRACKLIST REVEALED), TKB with cooperation from their label, Licorice Pizza, are offering the digital reissues of their first two singles, “Fairchild Dans L’Monophonique” and “Aftermath,” for free download exclusively from Thekneelingbus.com from now until January 1, 2009.

Click here to download "Fairchild Dans L’Monophonique (Bonus Track)" and "Aftermath (Bonus Track)."

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23 November 2008
ALBUM UPDATE:
"WORKING" TRACKLIST REVEALED

posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Over the weekend, we here at the Thekneelingbus.com were delighted to receive word on the progress of TKB's debut album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS." The news came to us via email from guitarist and co-founder of TKB, Righteous Fred, whom, along with the rest of the band, has been in London for the past several weeks with producer, Dave Bosch, for "a needed change of scenery." According to his email, Fred writes that TKB has "maybe a little more than a month to go on recording," and describes the album as an "omnibus of musical genres," yet "cohesive" and "self-referential." Fred was also adamant in declaring that "no autotune was harmed during the making of 'ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS,'" thus far.

Release dates for the album and its first single, "Coco," were not announced, however, Fred did privy us to song titles from what he refers to as the "working" tracklist for, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," which is as follows:

Infidels Of The Krash Pardy/The Class Of The 21st Century *
Sensitive Skin (I Know What I Like) *
Some Girls *
Coco (featuring DJ Draper)
Light Years *
Another Day On The 109 (featuring DJ Draper)
Willing And Sweet
Nowadays, She…
Passion
Playground
If Only For Tonight, We Could Sleep
Lullaby
Down By The River
All Hail! The Kneeling Bus *

* Indicates track is a working title or in an early stage of production.

In addition, Fred confirmed that the singles, "Fairchild Dans L'Monophonique," "L'Enfant," "Aftermath," and "Let Me Beat On It" will not be included on the album, writing that;"after serious and careful consideration, and with respect to Drape for coming through for us on the new version of 'Let Me Beat On It,' we decided as a band to keep [the album] new, and focus solely on the new stuff."

Since after it was announced last August on Thekneelingbus.com that TKB enlisted Bosch to work on "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS", the band had remained mum on any developments of the album until now. Fred went on to write that he's been keeping journals and notes of his experiences from working on "ALL HAIL!" since January [2008] and will "most likely make use" of his blog, "What Fred Said," and post "them there" when he has time.

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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29 October 2008
GET IT. SHARE IT. THEKNEELINGBUS.COM WIDGET
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Don't miss The Bus!

Keep up to date on all things TKB with Thekneelingbus.com widget. Created by design collective, Flugal + Foy, and using the Launchpad platform from Clearspring Technologies, Inc., Thekneelingbus.com widget was developed to keep Bus Rdrs and New Passengers of The Kneeling Bus connected with the latest news and site updates from Thekneelingbus.com.

Add Thekneelingbus.com widget to your blog, website or social networking page today and you'll never again have to spend another minute waiting for The Bus.

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28 October 2008
"COCO" MUSIC VIDEO IN THE WORKS; TEASER POSTER UNVEILED
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com is excited to announce that TKB will be re-teaming with director, R.E. Spooch ("Aftermath" and the digital short "Outside"), to helm the band's next video for their upcoming single "Coco;" from TKB's forthcoming album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS."

According to guitarist and co-founder of TKB, Righteous Fred, who delivered the news to Thekneelingbus.com on Monday via email, the video for "Coco" will be "less abstract than the 'Aftermath' video" and will indulge in the band's "love for all things [Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez] 'Grindhouse'...fake trailers and all."

Promotional material included.

Pictured below is the Official Teaser Poster for TKB's "Coco" video.

Click here to view larger image.

Click here to download poster (requires Adobe® Acrobat).

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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13 August 2008
ALBUM UPDATE:
NEW PRODUCER GETS ON BOARD

posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com learned over the weekend from TKB guitarist and co-founder, Righteous Fred, that the band has enlisted producer Dave Bosch to work on their forthcoming album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS." It was announced on August 5th from Thekneelingbus.com by Fred, via email, that the release dates for TKB's debut album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," and its first single, "Coco," had been pushed back to dates undetermined citing that, "once [the band] reached that point where...[they] don't have another idea [to] work" on, then they will "let it be known!"

A rep for the band's label, Licorice Pizza, confirmed the addition of Bosch in an email sent to Thekneelingbus.com on Wednesday morning writing, "it was imperative to green-light TKB's request to bring Dave on," recalling that, "[the band] brought [the label] three albums worth of material in late July. Three distinctly different albums to boot," which is why Licorice Pizza agreed to hold off on releasing the album and single on the dates previously confirmed. The label rep went on to write, "we love everything we've heard from [the band], so that's not the problem. They just need some discipline and focus. Hopefully Dave will bring that into the fold."

Dave Bosch is a DJ and producer based out of London, where as a DJ he has worked the tables at Tiger Tiger, Vertigo, and The Kitchen in Dublin; the latter club being owned by supergroup U2. A graduate of Alchemea College of Audio Engineering in London, Bosch began cutting his teeth in the studio serving as an assistant engineer for producers Jacques Lu Cont (aka Stuart Price) and the Berman Brothers, as well as assisting with recording duties on albums for Depeche Mode, The Cure, U2 and Coldplay.

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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5 August 2008
"DO YOU LIKE TA DANCE? CUZ WE LIKES TA BUMP"
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com received the following email early this morning from guitarist and co-founder of TKB, Righteous Fred, updating us on both their album "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" and its first single, "Coco.":

"Hey.

Do you like ta dance? Cuz we likes ta bump.

First off, the single isn't coming out [today]. Bump, Bump. As anxious as we are to get the new stuff out, we're not about to put the cart before the horse and release "Coco" before the album is completed and its tracklist is finalized. Bump.

Therefore, the single and album are both being pushed back to later dates. Bumpity Bump. Dates to be determined once we've reached that point where one, if not all of us, pull our heads out of our respective buckets of Fried Chickeny goodness and sez; 'Hey, what's next? That's it? Doo, you don't have another idea that we should work on? No? Anyone else? Yeah? That's freakin' off the rocker, yo! Ya want me t?...Yeah? Sure let's let it be known! Smack down, byotch! Boom!'

And scene.

So, yeah...I'm sorry, we can't, Don't hate us.

Much bumps and respect,
~RF for Da Bus"

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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15 July 2008
RELEASE DATE FOR "COCO" PUSHED BACK AGAIN
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com received word today from guitarist and co-founder of TKB, Righteous Fred, that the release date for the band's new single, "Coco," has been pushed back yet again from July 22nd to August 5th. No word yet as to why the delay.

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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17 June 2008
THE KNEELING BUS ANNOUNCES TRACKLISTINGS FOR "COCO" SINGLE AND MAXI-SINGLE; COVER ART REVEALED
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

The Kneeling Bus announced today the official versions for both the single and maxi-single of, "Coco," the lead track from TKB's forthcoming album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS."

The single and maxi-single will be available from Thekneelingbus.com, as well as the band's MySpace page, through their label, Licorice Pizza, when "Coco" is released on July 22nd.

Pictured above is an exclusive first look at the cover art for "Coco." (Click here to view larger image.)

"ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" is scheduled for release on September 23rd.

Coco tracklistings and formats:

Digital Single:
Coco (Album Version) - 3.42
Coco (Instrumental) - 4.35

Digital Maxi-Single:
Coco (Album Version) - 3.42
Coco (Draper’s Butterscotch Anthem) - 9.22
Coco (Draper’s Hot Chocolate Dub) - 6.18
Coco (Live From Papa Jupe’s) - 3.36
Candy’s Little Sister, Sugar (Non-Album Track) - 4.52

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3 June 2008
THE KNEELING BUS ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASE DATES FOR ALBUM AND SINGLE
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

The Kneeling Bus announced today that they will be pushing back the release date of their debut album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," from July 1st to September 23rd, and the album's lead single, "Coco" is now set to drop on July 22nd; according to band member and co-founder of TKB, Righteous Fred.

As previously reported on thekneelingbus.com, "Coco" was to be released today. In addition TKB planned to premiere the song prior to its release on their MySpace page as a free download over the weekend. Both the release and premiere of "Coco" were pulled at the last minute at the behest of TKB band member and co-founder, Duie Byte. "Doo wasn't happy with the mix we wanted to put out," explains Fred. "Since he wrote the song...as well as the rest of the band, myself included, being afraid of him...what Duie says, we do."

Along with "Coco," "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" will also include the singles, "Fairchild Dans L'Monophonique," "L'Enfant," "Aftermath," and "Let Me Beat On It;" the latter track featuring new vocals by DJ and rapper, Draper Marquez (a.k.a. DJ Draper), who replaced former band member MC FAN.CEE.PANTZ last April.

TKB is still finalizing the tracklist for "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS."

Check back often for more details as they come available.

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27 May 2008
30.05.08: "COCO" SINGLE PREMIERE AND FREE DOWNLOAD ON MYSPACE
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com is thrilled to announce that on Friday, the 30th of May, "Coco," the first single from The Kneeling Bus' debut album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," will premiere exclusively on the band's MySpace page. And that's not all. Beginning the same day, "Coco" will also be available as a free download all weekend until the 2nd of June; followed by the official release of the single on Tuesday, the 3rd of June. So, mark your calendar!

"ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" is due out the 1st of July.

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6 May 2008
FIRST SINGLE FROM "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" CONFIRMED
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com learned today from Righteous Fred that TKB has chosen the song, "Coco," as the first single from its debut album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS."

Righteous Fred--who co-founded TKB along with band member, Duie Byte--describes "Coco" as, "Lo-Fi Electronica by way of Bronx, New York, circa 1978." When Thekneelingbus.com asked why "Coco" was chosen as the album's first single, Fred had this to say:

"It's one of the first songs we worked on where everyone had input in its creation. You can hear each of our musical tastes in ["Coco"]; from Hip-Hop, Pop, Metal...even Surf Music. It's all there. I think it's the best song that identifies us as a band."

"Coco" is expected to be released later this month as both a digital single and digital maxi-single. Check back often for more details as they come available.

"ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS" is due out the 1st of July.

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30 April 2008
MORE ALBUM ARTWORK REVEALED
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com is excited to share more artwork from TKB's forthcoming album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS;" due out the 1st of July.

Click here to view (requires Adode® Flash Player 9).

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29 April 2008
MC FAN.CEE.PANTZ GETS OFF THE BUS...DRAPER GETS ON BOARD
posted by your friends@the kneelinG bUS

Thekneelingbus.com would like to formally welcome aboard DJ Draper who will be replacing TKB's former MC, MC FAN.CEE.PANTZ.

FAN.CEE., who first appeared as a guest artist on TKB's third single, "Let Me Beat On It," was officially announced as a member of TKB on March 4th and was working on the band's first album, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," up until earlier this month when he announced that he would be leaving the band for personal reasons.

DJ Draper Marquez has been a part of the TKB fold for more than three years starting out as a rap artist with his band, Silent Army, where they opened for TKB and later as a DJ for the band during their shows.

Draper has been working with TKB writing and recording new vocal tracks on songs for "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS;" due out the 1st of July.

Welcome aboard, Draper.

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29 April 2008
SITE UPDATES
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New photos and wallpaper have been added; check it out!

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22 April 2008
ALBUM TITLE AND RELEASE
DATE REVEALED

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The title of TKB's first album is, appropriately enough, "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS," and will be available for download beginning the 1st of July. Included are the singles: "Fairchild dans L'Monophonique," "Aftermath," and "Let Me Beat On It."

Above is a first look at the cover art for "ALL HAIL! THE KNEELING BUS."

Check back often to thekneelingbus.com for more details as they come available.

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22 April 2008
WELCOME ABOARD THEKNEELINGBUS.COM
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The official home for TKB launches today.
Peruse, download, watch, and enjoy.

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22 April 2008
ON THIS DATE 4/22/03
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It was exactly five years ago today when TKB released its first single "Fairchild dans L'Monophonique." You can download the full length version of "Fairchild dans L'Monophonique" and its B-Side, "L'Enfant," by clicking here.

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21 April 2008
ROSARIO DAWSON...THE OFFICIAL DRINKAWATER OF THE BUS
posted by Righteous Fred

Today I started a blog...

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1 April 2008
PSSST...HEY YOU, IT'S ME
posted by Righteous Fred

I know. You feel neglected. You're saying that we don't talk as much as we used to. You feel suddenly that those emails we sent throughout the years telling you everything that we're up to are now not as pestering compared to a brief missive here and there. I know that. We know the same people, remember?

Don't be a fool.

It's all for a good reason...I promise. And although we don't communicate like we used to. I still want you to know that I'm here for you.

All my love,
Freddie

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4 March 2008
MC FAN.CEE.PANTZ GETS ON THE BUS
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Your friends@the kneelinG bUS are happy to announce a new addition to TKB; MC Fan.Cee.Pantz. Fan.Cee. was first introduced on TKB's third single, "Let Me Beat On It," as a guest artist; rapping on the track's main mix and freestyling on the provocatively titled, "MC Fan.Cee.Pantz Beats Off."

According to guitarist, Righteous Fred, Fan.Cee. has been putting in the same crazy hours the band has while working on their first album that it seemed only fitting to "to have [him] join the ride."

Welcome aboard, Fan.Cee.

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14 February 2008
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
posted by Righteous Fred

It's about love, yawl. Real love. Get some lovin' and start some. OK?

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29 January 2008
NEW ALBUM
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TKB are working away on their first album which is expected to be released by late Spring / early Summer.

Your friends@the kneelinG bUS will keep you posted with the details as they come available.

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