The Bad Eliots release of their unique subway car-based video “Cat’s Meow” has started to catch eyeballs across the web. Here’s some of the highlights of the attention focused on the video and the band.
- “The Listening Post” on Wired.com profiled The Bad Eliots’ step from a one-off commercial gig to a band with bigger things in store thanks to a little online buzz.
- AOL’s Spinner featured “Cat’s Meow” as its “Video of the Day” on December 3rd and also offered a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video.
- Yahoo Music profiled the band with an accompanying look at the original commercial for Snapple Antioxidant Water and the new video for the full-fledged single.
- Altsounds.com went straight to the source, with a feature interview with The Bad Eliots’ frontman James Rotondi.

We’ll have more Bad Eliots highlights in the near future, including info on an upcoming exclusive web chat with the band.

Here’s a look at what fans will find in Nickelback’s exclusive Soundcheck performance and interview. Check out tracks from their new album “Dark Horse” and listen to the band discuss the recording process in their exclusive Soundcheck session.

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Canadian rockers Nickelback swing by Soundcheck and perform tracks from their sixth album, ‘Dark Horse’. Stay tuned for an eclectic set of old and new tunes and an exclusive interview. The post-grunge group opens up about the musical process, their challenging new tour and relinquishing the reins to work with famed producer Mutt Lange. Check it out at Soundcheck.

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Here’s a sneak peek from David Cook’s performance and interview on Soundcheck. Cook performs tracks from his new album. See the performance in full on Soundcheck.

Set List:
Heroes
Light On
Lie
Declaration
Bar Ba Sol

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Turn the ‘Light On’ - David Cook is dropping by Soundcheck! The talented singer/songwriter throws a first listen party celebrating his upcoming self-titled album. Check out David’s extra special performance (including the brand new single ‘Light On’) and listen to David open up about making his highly-anticipated major label debut. Check it all out now at Soundcheck.

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The world premiere video is here, now find the rest of The Bad Eliots new press materials below.

The Bad Eliots - Cat’s Meow (original version)

The Bad Eliots - Cat’s Meow video version (acoustic)

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In the fresh new music department, we’re happy to bring you the brand new video from the budding indie band The Bad Eliots. Depending on your memory and pop culture intake, the song might be a bit familiar. Check out the video below and catch the band bios after the jump.

Los Angeles, California (Nov. 10, 2008) – M80 and Snapple Antioxidant Water proudly present the launch of up-and-coming indie rock band The Bad Eliots’ first music video titled: “Cat’s Meow” on November 11th.

“Cat’s Meow” is the catchy song originally recorded by The Bad Eliots for Snapple Antioxidant Water’s popular “Bubble Wrap” commercial that was on air in early 2008. The commercial and the song resonated with many viewers.

Since the commercial began airing, fans everywhere have been actively searching for more information about The Bad Eliots, and the song “Cat’s Meow” has been downloaded thousands of times.

Now thanks to Snapple Antioxidant Water, The Bad Eliots are giving music fans everywhere a brand new music video as a thank you – and the start of something much bigger for the band.

Together, The Bad Eliots are a labour of love involving a group of fast-forwardly creative and talented musicians. Their success is a biproduct of their hard work, creativity and dedication, which Snapple Antioxidant Water has been excited to help foster. Together, The Bad Eliots and Snapple Antioxidant Water are bringing fresh new music and unique video content for fans of Snapple, The Bad Eliots and great music to experience.

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Here’s a preview of what’s in store for Beyonce’s exclusive Soundcheck performance, featuring tracks from her highly-anticipated double album, ‘I Am Sasha Fierce.’ Go behind-the-scenes and see the performance in full on Soundcheck.

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Throw your hands up in the air! Soundcheck travels to an island paradise for an amazing performance from the R&B superstar Beyoncé Knowles. The multi-talented award-winning entertainer delivers a stunning set live from Bermuda. Don’t miss the behind-the-scenes journey to the set of her latest music video, ‘If I Were A Boy’ from her highly-anticipated third solo double disc, ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce.’ Check it all out now at Soundcheck.

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Ragged Road documents the once-in-a-lifetime journey of five individuals, picked to travel the country in pursuit of music industry fame and fortune.
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The end of the road for the cast.

Once again the cast are in NYC where they all met for the first time, and this time, its the last day of the Ragged Road tour. Before their final goodbyes, the cast has two stops

First up, they hang backstage with rock stars Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte! Benji and Joel leave the cast with some great words of advice.

At Fearless Music studios, Rian puts everyone to work on a live performance set. As Laura gets behind the camera, she realizes that it takes more artistic ability than she thought.

The end of the road. The Ragged Road bus drops the cast off and its time to reflect on the moments they experienced and all of the great things they learned on this once in a lifetime journey.

Stay posted to the webisode series by bookmarking the Ragged Road YouTube channel.

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