JUNE 2011 T.J.M. WINS BEST PUNK/GARAGE ACT...AGAIN Best Music Poll, Providence Phoenix "Shut Up And Play" released June 2010 "This Happened - Live @ AS220" released June 2010 "What a year thus far for Providence-based quintet the Jesse Minute. They won the plaque for Best Punk/Garage Act in our Best Music Poll (again), released their first live album (This Happened . . . Live @ AS220), and will wrap up yet another extensive tour with an official album release party for Shut Up and Play (75orLess Records) next weekend at AS220. It's a meaty platter of breakneck chords and rhythms coupled with the operatic pipes of lead singer Missa Hills (known to all only as Missa). Shut Up and Play is faster, louder, and harder than their '09 debut Do or Die, laced with dynamic bursts and bolstered by a new rhythm section. The Jesse Minute went into a temporary state of limbo following a dominant 2009 BMP victory, full-length debut album release, and tour — both the drummer and bassist decided to leave the band. A Craigslist ad was posted and six months later Hills and guitarists Brian Costedio and Jim Federico wisely decided on the tandem of Mikey Grillo (bass) and Vic Rucinski (drums), who had played together in previous bands around Massachusetts. Since October, the new lineup has performed more than 45 shows, and This Happened . . . Live @ AS220 (recorded earlier this year) is a stellar representation of TJM's infectious catalog, from catchy favorites "Ben" and "Tinnitus" to Shut Up headbangers "I'm Not Fine" "Scratcher," and "Left Behind." Looking for a hot dose of Sleater-Kinney on 78 RPM? The new song "Cinnamon" lands on both new releases and stands out as one of TJM's best moments yet. Other Shut Up and Play highlights include the catchy opener "Sinking" and the manic metal riffs of "Rally" and "Pancake." And the boys must have been spinning old Kyuss records prior to laying down "Easter Island," where Missa advises all to "get ready for destruction," before a thunderous, slow-motion sludgefest of a finale ensues." "The new album is louder than our debut, but I think we have some headroom to expand our sound as the band develops." ~ Providence Phoenix JUNE 2010 T.J.M. WINS BEST GARAGE/PUNK ACT Best Music Poll, Providence Phoenix "Do or Die" released June 2009 “Handfuls of promising demos culminated in their long-awaited debut release Do or Die (75OrLess Records) earlier this summer, an infectiously hot record with lead singer Missa exuding a sexy snarl and big pipes on gems such as “Tinnitus” and “Against Them.” TJM have shared the stage with big-timers like New York Dolls and Supersuckers among the 50 shows they played in 2008, and toured across the Midwest this year in support of Do or Die.” ~ Providence Phoenix WE ARE BOOKING CT, NY, NJ, MA, NH contact us if you want us to play thejesseminute@yahoo.com UP TO DATE SHOW LISTINGS http://thejesseminute.com/index.php/shows