The Long and Short Words of Josh Preston

Bread + Bagel, Bowling Green, KY - Thank You!!

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:19:00 +0000

I've first got to say thanks to Jeff Dehut for the incredibly cool sketch you're looking at right now. He's got a website @ www.explosivelines.com.

We had a great time at Revolution 91.7 on Wednesday night and at Bread + Bagel on the following nights. The food was incredible, the had Brooklyn Lager (which, living in the South, BL is seemingly scarce) and the bands the The New Whole Usuals and I played with were really an amazing group of people.

Thanks to everyone that called into the station and that came out to the shows. We'll be back soon!!! - JP

Josh Preston @ Bread & Bagel, Bowling Green, KY TONIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:52:00 +0000

Fresh off a two evening stand in the land of the Lost River Cave, Josh Preston will be appearing @ Bread + Bagel this evening with The Mack, Jordan Pendley and Such Tall Buildings. Saturday, he will be sleeping in. Thanks again to Revolution 97.1 for a great time on Wednesday night!! The MATM Crew will see y'all again soon!!

:: Josh Preston - Exit Sounds on iTunes ::

Southeast Performer reviews Exit Sounds in July Issue

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:29:00 +0000

The all-out, full-contact love fest continues between Me and the Machine recording artists and Southeast Performer Magazine. Check out this quote from the review of Exit Sounds : "Preston’s greatest strength lies in his voice and in his intelligent lyricism." Yes, we will marry you!! Click on the link below and scroll down to check out the rest of the review for yourself!!

:: Southeast Performer reviews Exit Sounds ::

:: Josh Preston - Exit Sounds on iTunes ::

Minor7th.com Reviews Josh Preston's Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:56:00 +0000

Hit the link below and scroll down a bit. There you will find another great review of of Exit Sounds. Enjoy!!!

:: Minor7th.com Reviews Josh Preston's Exit Sounds ::

:: Josh Preston - Exit Sounds on iTunes ::

Exit Sounds review in Moors Magazine, The Netherlands

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:50:00 +0000

How cool is this??

"Josh Preston schrijft poëtische liedjes die hij ingetogen zingt, met fijnzinnige arrangementen. Muziek dus die niet meteen een verpletterende indruk maakt, maar meer muziek die je de tijd moet geven om binnen te komen. De zang en ook de arrangementen doen soms wat denken aan Tim Buckley, al was diens stem wat nasaler en daardoor irritanter, en waren diens arrangementen wat jazzier.

Preston is wat bescheidener, ingetogener, maar net zo fijnzinnig en geraffineerd. Met strijkers die heel voorzichtig pizzicato worden ingezet bijvoorbeeld, of met subtiele tweestemmige zang die soms wat aan de sixtiesband HP Lovecraft doet denken. En met name de arrangementen zitten heel fraai in elkaar, al hoor je dat pas goed als je de cd al een aantal keren gedraaid hebt.

Wat dat betreft geeft het hoesje een goed beeld van de muziek - je moet goed kijken voor je alles gezien hebt, er worden onverwachtecombinaties gemaakt, er zitten subtiele details in en het levert een smaakvol geheel op."

No idea what this says?? Us either. Thanks to Google Translate however, we've managed to get at least the basics...

"Josh Preston writes poetic songs he sings subdued, with sophisticated arrangements. Music so that not one overwhelming impression, but more music that should give you time to gain entry. The singing and the arrangements do sometimes think of Tim Buckley, although his voice was what nasaler and thereby annoying, and what were his jazzier arrangements.

Preston is more modest, ingetogener, but just as subtle and refined. With very careful pizzicato strings that are deployed, for example, or with subtle two-singing sometimes what to sixtiesband HP Lovecraft reminiscent. And in particular, the arrangements are very attractive in each other, all you hear that only good as the CD you already have commented several times.

In this respect gives the jacket a good picture of the music - you must look good for everything you've seen, there are onverwachtecombinaties, there are subtle details and the book provides a tasteful whole."

:: Josh Preston's Exit Sounds review in Moors Magazine, The Netherlands ::

Josh Preston performing "Safety Feels The Exit"

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:20:00 +0000

Here's a video of Josh Preston performing "Safety Feels The Exit" live @ The 5 Spot in East Nashville on June 1st, 2008. Enjoy!!!

:: Josh Preston - Safety Feels The Exit on iTunes ::

MightFX's No Moss reviews The Complex Wooden Heart EP

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:12:00 +0000

Wow!! The reviews just keep popping up!! Here's a quote: "He sings like he's crying while conjuring poetic visuals at the same time." To read the rest of the review, click on the link below!! Also, don't forget to check out the tour page. Josh is playing all over Nashville this week!!

:: MightFX's No Moss reviews The Complex Wooden Heart EP ::

Southeast Performer reviews The Complex Wooden Heart EP

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0000

It goes without saying that we love the wonderful folks at Southeast Performer. This review is nothing short of magnificent. Click on the link below to check it out. Also, click on the link below the review link to grab your free copy of the EP!!!

:: Southeast Performer reviews The Complex Wooden Heart EP ::

:: Josh Preston - The Complex Wooden Heart EP (Free Download!! .zip file, 35 mb) ::

Blogcritics reviews Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:27:00 +0000

Here's a quote: "Preston has a sharper sensibility than the typical singer-songwriter.." To check out the rest of the review, click on the link below!!

:: Blogcritics reviews Exit Sounds ::

:: Purchase Exit Sounds by Josh Preston on Amazon ::

The Trades reviews Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:44:00 +0000

Neat!! Here's a quote:

"Much of Exit Sounds deals with the darker side of love, whether being caught in love's web, as described in "Addict," or just quiet bemusement with relationships, as with "Thousand Years." - The Trades

Check out the entire review below.

:: The Trades reviews Exit Sounds ::

:: Digg this review ::

Metro Spirit (Augusta, GA) reviews Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:47:00 +0000

We're kinda speechless. This review is amazing. If you have a second, check it out by clicking on the link below!!

:: Metro Spirit (Augusta, GA) reviews Exit Sounds ::

Listen to Exit Sounds on Last.FM or buy it at: (iTunes) (Amazon MP3) (Rhapsody) (eMusic)

New design for joshpreston.com!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:28:00 +0000

In honor of the Tuesday release of Exit Sounds, joshpreston.com has been redesigned and relaunched!! We'll be adding a slew of new things in the coming days so definitely don't forget to check it out.

:: The newly redesigned joshpreston.com ::

Cosmos Gaming reviews Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Sat, 03 May 2008 04:23:00 +0000

Cosmos Gaming wrote an absolutely stellar review of my new record Exit Sounds!! There are too many great quotes from this review so we'll just let you check out the entire thing for yourselves!!!

:: Cosmos Gaming reviews Exit Sounds ::

Blog Abandonment Issues

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:01:00 +0000

Wow. I've really let this go. Most of the posts I deliver are for the MATM blog which keeps me typing constantly so this one doesn't get the same love. I'm sure that will change soon... Well in short, the new record drops shortly (May 13th) and I've been playing a ton of shows. It's actually available now on Amazon.com so please pop by and check it out(link below). I've already jumped back on the recording bandwagon and you can check out a new tune of mine on the MATM Muxtape (link below). The album received it's first review yesterday and it was very favorable (link below).

:: Josh Preston's Exit Sounds on AmazonMP3 ::

:: MATM Muxtape ::

:: Exit Sounds review on LMNOP.com ::

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:25:00 +0000

Exit Sounds received a stellar review on LMNOP.com!! To quote a bit: "Mr. Preston's songs sound like an odd cross between a more accessible Sufjan Stevens and a soft folkie version of Bob Pollard (Guided By Voices)". Pretty sweet! To check out the rest of the review, click on the link below.

:: Review of Exit Sounds on LMNOP.com ::

:: Josh Preston's Exit Sounds on Amazon.com ::

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:30:00 +0000

Hey everybody!! Josh Preston's new album Exit Sounds is available starting today on Amazon.com!! The CD will be available for sale shortly and you'll be able to download it via your favorite digital outlet on May 13th!!

:: Josh Preston's Exit Sounds on Amazon.com ::

Captains Dead speaks of Josh Preston

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:25:00 +0000

The excellent Atlanta blog Captains Dead made mention of my upcoming release Exit Sounds. Karvana is the best.

:: Captains Dead post about Josh Preston ::

:: Josh Preston - The Complex Wooden Heart Free EP (previous post) ::

Free EP! Josh Preston - The Complex Wooden Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:30:00 +0000

In anticipation of the release of Josh Preston's new album Exit Sounds on May 13th, Josh has recorded an EP entitled The Complex Wooden Heart containing acoustic versions of two tracks featured on Exit Sounds: "Safety Feels The Exit" and "Temptation". Josh has also included a re-recorded version of the song "We Are Alone" from his first release Between Memory and Mortality and an acoustic version of "Simpler" which was also featured on his first album. This new EP can be downloaded in part or in full using the links below and it can also be found on his myspace page. Also on Josh's myspace page, there's a widget that you can share with your friends and stream Exit Sounds before you can buy it! In the meantime, enjoy this EP!

(If you're a music blog author and would like to offer this music to your readers, please feel free to link back to these files and this post.)

Right-click on the links below and "Save As".

Josh Preston - Safety Feels The Exit-Acoustic (256kbps MP3, 7.9 mb)
Josh Preston - Temptation-Acoustic (256kbps MP3, 8.6 mb)
Josh Preston - We Are Alone-Acoustic (256kbps MP3, 9.4 mb)
Josh Preston - Simpler-Acoustic (256kbps MP3, 8.6 mb)

Josh Preston - The Complex Wooden Heart EP (.zip file, 35 mb)

New press release for Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:24:00 +0000

Ladies and gentleman! It is my privilege to announce that Josh Preston's newest album, Exit Sounds, has been scheduled for release on May 13! Click here to check out the press release sent out by Michael J. Media about the upcoming release and Josh's thoughts on the whole thing. The response has already been great! So mark it on your calendar. We'll keep you posted as any new stuff comes up.

In the meantime, check out Josh's MySpace page for a preview of two songs from Exit Sounds.

Release date set for Josh Preston's Exit Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:43:00 +0000

Josh Preston's Exit Sounds will be available worldwide on April 22, 2008!! There will be giveaways and promotions and the like closer to the release!! Here's the tracklist:

1. If I Had A Light In You
2. Safety Feels The Exit
3. Temptation
4. 501
5. Song for Kate
6. Dry Run Road
7. Thousand Years
8. Leap Year
9. Speed of Sound
10. Etchings
11. Lullaby
Bonus Track:
12. Please Tell Me You'll Be Home For Christmas

Live tonight at The Pond (Franklin, TN)

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:32:00 +0000

Yo!! Fight the cold and the urge to not drink and come hang out at The Pond w/ us tonight. It's going to be a proper MATM evening with all the trimmings. I'm sure we'll have videos, audios and mug shots to pass around in the early part of next week. Do they blog in jail? No? Ok.

Live from The Basement, Nashville, TN (01.02.08)

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:53:00 +0000

To ring in the New Year, here's a video (set list below) from The Basement last night. I was the first artist to play the New Faces Night in 2008!! Pretty cool way to start the New Year. The crowd was incredible and thanks to everybody that braved the cold. I've got more live shows throughout the southeast in the coming months so check my website and/or my myspace page for more details.

1. Safety Feels The Exit
2. 501
3. Thousand Years
4. Simpler

Show @ The Basement Tonight!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:22:00 +0000

Sometime after 8pm, I'll be sonically engaging the fine show-goers of The Basement for their "New Faces Night". While my face is nearing 30, it may be new to some. It's free so pop by and drink the night away.

Merry X-mas!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:19:00 +0000

Just in time for x-mas (yeah, just barely in time for the x-mas...), I recorded a x-mas song and it's available as a free mp3 download by clicking on the link below. Enjoy it and pass it around!!!

Josh Preston - "Please Tell Me You'll Be Home For Christmas"

Guitar Hero (originallly posted on the MATM blog)

noreply@blogger.com (Josh Preston) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:41:00 +0000

Ok. So a few weeks back in a haze of regression, Bean and I went out and picked up Guitar Hero III for the Xbox 360 (along w/ a few pints of Ben and Jerry's). Being a guitar player, I kinda figured this would be the one video game that I would be able to play without embarrassing myself. While I thought I was the shit by beating it pretty quickly on the medium level, some little 8 year old kid comes along and schools me (and everyone else that ever picked up that guitar-shaped piece of plastic). Here's the video I'm talking about:

Did you know that the new Guitar Hero game sold 1.5 million copies in the first week of release? Amazing.