New Arrivals: Vol. I

This is MPress Records’ first-ever indie music compilation, featuring tracks by Jill Sobule, Patti Rothberg and more than a dozen emerging artists. This album helps raise funds for Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief, with 100% of all proceeds going toward disaster recovery. All of these artists are fast-rising and award-winning; Paul Brill won CMJ’s 2005 Band Search; Rachael Sage (whose song “Featherwoman” is included) received the 2005 Independent Music Award; Jenny Bruce’s music was featured in the trailer for CBS TV’s “Ghost Whisperer” with Jennifer Love Hewitt; Noe Venable was recently voted the “Best Female Artist” by the Bay Area Music Awards; Michal Received a 2005 Emmy Award for Music; and Rich Price was featured on the “Shrek 2” soundtrack.

“…any triple A radio programmer would do his listeners a great service by just playing this disc in its entirety, over and over again.” - Up Against The Wall

“Well worth your listening time. Classic folk-type music in the modern era. These artists will definitely become ones to watch for in the future.” - Feminist Review