PUi Unleash Their NEW Song "Taklit" & We Have It!

The time has arrived for PUi to take over the world with the release of their NEW full-length album. Entitled 'Neo-Primal', we are very confident that the entire album will be a full blown sonic experience that moves the soul and not just a record you inactively listen to as background music. Here is a word from the bands leader NC Shuva:

"People Of The Moon! Here it is, our first song from the debut album "Neo Primal" in its entirety, "Taklit"!"

The bands debut full-length album 'Neo-Primal' will be unleashed to the masses at the PUi Ritual IV: a two day back to back concert experience. This unique event, which will feature PUi as the headlining band, will take place on Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2, at the legendary Irving Plaza venue in New York City. Full details available HERE!

We will be there, and so should you!

 Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter

"Underground Music Monday's": PUi Are Ready To Take Their Craft To A Whole NEW Level!

When PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled 'You Will Clap' (available for purchase now on iTunes), legions of fans around the New York City metropolitan area and beyond were immediately hooked on the bands unique blend of Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, and Mediterranean sounds. Once the word got out about their revolutionary EP, the band started lining up local and national gigs that were very well received by fans from all walks of life. And soon, the PUi Tribe was born.

The very well received EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members NC Shuva and Brian Hosey. It was mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. Just when the bands tribe thought they had heard it all and seen it all, the band filmed a guerilla style music video for "Army Of Slaves" right on top of a roof top at Herald Square in Manhattan, NY right under the APPLE billboard on the day that Steve Jobs passed away. Following their eye catching video shoot, the members of the band were arrested by the NYPD for trespassing. Watch the video HERE!

Now, the time has arrived for the band to release their NEW full-length album. Entitled 'Neo-Primal', we've had the chance to listen to a few cuts and we are very confident that the entire album will be a full blown sonic experience that moves the sould and not just a record you inactively listen to as background music. Here is what NC Shuva (the bands singer/guitarist/song writer/opinionated dude) had to say about the completion of 'Neo-Primal':

"The motherfucking wait is over. The debut PUi album is complete. We did what we did to the music scene with 4 recorded tracks. Watch in fucking disbelief what we are going to do now. All the artists study the fucking structure like its your fucking homework. Everything before this was exercise. We were degenerates on the streets. Now we have the biggest crowd in NYC. Now we have funding. The biggest event to have been out together by an unsigned artist in the US of good ol A. Yet we are the same fucking maniacs who get arrested for videos, for throwing parties. Do you fucking dig? Maniacs with resources. The tickets are on sale. Get your fucking pair www.puitribe.com/puiritualiv"

The bands debut full-length album will be unleashed to the masses at the PUi Ritual IV: a two day back to back concert experience. This unique event, which will feature PUi as the headlining band, will take place on Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2, at the legendary Irving Plaza venue in New York City. Full details available HERE!

We will be there, and so should you!

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitte

TONIGHT: Horns Up Rocks Brings You Jo Schüftan's MeTal Birthday At The PROJECT INDEPENDENT SHOWCASE In New York City!

Hey guys, Jo Schüftan here! I want to personally invite all of you to join me as I celebrate my 32nd birthday at Santos Party House TONIGHT in New York City. It has been over a year since an underground Heavy Music show has taken place at the venue, so lets show them what we can all collectively do, this way they will have us back and the entire scene wins!

Tonight I got an pretty impressive lineup for you as part of the 2012 Project Independent Showcase! While there are some naysayers out there when it comes to this amazing movement that is all about supporting the underground, I can tell you that Jeff Totten (CEO of Project Independent) does for the exact reasons I do. This is ultimately the reason why for the second year in a row we are joining forces with them.

The musical agenda for tonight will make this a very memorable night, and thankfully you can watch from wherever the hell you are, if for some reason you can't join this awesome show/party! Here is the link to the webcast (scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM): www.projectindependent.net/webcast

WHO is playing?

8:00 - 8:30: Doors + DJ set
8:30 - 9:00: Sunlord
9:15 - 9:45: Metalfier
10:00 - 10:30: Hypoxia 
10:45 - 11:15: Fear Of None
- > Guitar shredding session by "Big" Rob Castoria!
11:30 - 12:00: 10th Hour
12:15 - 12:45: Tired Wings
1:00 - 1:30: Sanitarius

HOSTED BY: NC Shuva (leader of the PUi Tribe!)
DJed BY: DJ HardCore (Javier Samaniego)

WHEN? Tonight (Friday, October 5th)
WHERE? Santos Party House (basement)
COST? $15
AGE? 21+ with ID

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/258115210958450/

Related links:
Live Webcast
Horns Up Rocks
Project Independent

The 2012 Project Independent Showcase Arrives To Andrew W.K.'s Party Playground This Friday!

The Project Independent Showcase is returning to New York City to Andrew W.K.'s party playground (Santos Party House) this Friday, October 5th. The event will be headlined by last years showcase winner: The 10th Hour from Maryland (Project Independent Featured Artist).



This will also be Jo Schüftan's birthday bash! So come buy him a drink or seven!

LIVE performances by:

- 10th Hour
- Tired Wings
- Fear Of None
- HYPOXIA
- Sun Lord
- Metalfier

HOSTED BY: NC Shuva (leader of the PUi Tribe!)

              
               DJ HardCore (Javier Samaniego of Horns Up Rocks)!

WHEN? Friday, October 5th
WHERE? Santos Party House (basement)
WHAT TIME? 8 PM sharp!
COST? $15 (day of show), $12 (prior to the show)*
AGE? 21+ with ID
RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/258115210958450/

*For discount tickets, contact events@hornsuprocks.com

The Project Independent Showcase New York City takeover is an invitation for all the Heavy Music fans within the tri-state area to come out and be part of history by representing the scene.



Official event flyer:

Related links:
Live Webcast
Horns Up Rocks
Project Independent

PUi - Video Premiere Of 'Army Of Slaves'!

PUi are pleased to premiere their brand new music video for the new track ‘Army of Slaves’. PUi first unveiled their new music video last weekend at their recent sold out New York, NY performance at Irving Plaza. In addition to depicting scenes reflecting PUi’s aggressive and profoundly eclectic sound, the video includes a scene portraying the band in a portal room being teleported to Earth as well as fan-filmed footage of the band’s recent stunt performed in front of a surprised crowd atop a public building in New York City.



PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled, You Will Clap, which is available for purchase now on iTunes. The EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members Shuva and Brian Hosey. It is mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band plans on releasing a new full-length album within the next year, entitled Neo-Primal.

PUi is:

- Prince (Nazimcan Shuva) // Vocals, Guitar
- Siren (Leo Henry) // Vocals
- Shaa (Ory Baum) // Drums
- Sub (Brian Hosey) // Bass
- Tek (Tunch) // Darbuka, Percussion

Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter

PUi Set To Headline Nearly Sold Out Irving Plaza Show TONIGHT in New York City!

Tonight, New York City Rock history will be made as PUi headlines Irving Plaza. The show is NEARLY SOLD OUT, and it also features New York rockers Killcode, the great Anaka, P.T Grimm, Bound By Substance, and California's Viza. Presented by Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal, the show will also act as a video release party for the band’s recently filmed video for the track "Army of Slaves", which was filmed as part of a shocking stunt in front of a surprised crowd atop a 33rd Street building at the intersection of 6th Ave and Broadway overlooking Herald Square.

PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled, 'You Will Clap', which is available for purchase now on iTunes. The EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members Shuva and Brian Hosey. It is mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band plans on releasing a new full-length album within the next year, entitled Neo-Primal.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

11/5 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Killcode, Anaka, P.T Grimm, Bound By Substance, and Viza (Click to purchase tickets!)

Sponsored by Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal

DJ's: Tim No 37 and Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks
Tickets are $17 adv/ $20 at the door

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

PUi is:

- Prince (Nazimcan Shuva): Vocals, Guitar
- Siren (Leo Henry): Vocals
- Shaa (Ory Baum): Drums
- Sub (Brian Hosey): Bass
- Tek (Tunch): Darbuka, Percussion

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter
Facebook Invite for PUi Ritual at Irving Plaza

PUi Set To Headline Nearly Sold Out Irving Plaza Show Next Saturday (11/5) in New York City!

PUi are set to headline what promises to be a provocative and exciting performance in their native city of New York, NY on Saturday, November 5th, 2011 at Irving Plaza. The show is already NEARLY SOLD OUT, and it also features New York rockers Killcode, the great Anaka, P.T Grimm, Bound By Substance, and California's Viza. Presented by Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal, the show will also act as a video release party for the band’s recently filmed video for the track "Army of Slaves", which was filmed as part of a shocking stunt in front of a surprised crowd atop a 33rd Street building at the intersection of 6th Ave and Broadway overlooking Herald Square.

PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled, 'You Will Clap', which is available for purchase now on iTunes. The EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members Shuva and Brian Hosey. It is mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band plans on releasing a new full-length album within the next year, entitled Neo-Primal.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

11/5 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Killcode, Anaka, P.T Grimm, Bound By Substance, and Viza (Click to purchase tickets!)

Sponsored by Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal

DJ's: Tim No 37 and Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks
Tickets are $17 adv/ $20 at the door

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

PUi is:

- Prince (Nazimcan Shuva): Vocals, Guitar
- Siren (Leo Henry): Vocals
- Shaa (Ory Baum): Drums
- Sub (Brian Hosey): Bass
- Tek (Tunch): Darbuka, Percussion

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter
Facebook Invite for PUi Ritual at Irving Plaza

NYC Rock Band PUi Performs Video Stunt on a Rooftop in Midtown Manhattan!

Yesterday afternoon, midtown Manhattan was taken by surprise when New York City band PUi performed a video stunt on top of a rooftop. The stunt was organized by the band in order to shoot a brand new music video for their single 'Army Of Slaves'. The concept of the video is to have the fans shoot the video, in order to capture the moment as organic as possible.

Ironically, the band performed next to an Apple Inc. billboard, a day after the passing of Steve Jobs. This was merely a coincidence, since the band had planned this video stunt for months. The members of the band were arrested after delivering the masses their unique blend of Metal, Rock, R&B, Punk, Middle Eastern motifs,and Electronica.

Here is a statement from the band:

"Yesterday we showed the world that Human Spirit is not dead. Got on top of a Billboard on top a building and blasted loud Metal all over society and got arrested for it. Thank you People Of The Moon, for being there and capturing everything. Email the footage to: puicontact@gmail.com ASAP so we can start editing. Special thanks to the NYPD for being incredibly professional and courteous. It was a pleasant surprise. One!"

Tonight, PUi will be performing an acoustic set at White Noise in New York City at 10:30pm for "THE WILD ONES" 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

The video release of the video for 'Army Of Slaves' will be delivered to the masses on Saturday, November 5th, at a very special PUi concert that will take place at New York City's legendary venue Irving Plaza. Here are all the details:

The PUi Ritual III (The "Army Of Slaves" Video Release Party)

Sponsored by Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal

DJ's: Tim No 37 and Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks
Tickets are $17 adv/ $20 at the door

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

- 7:00-7:30: P.T. Grimm
- 7:45-8:15: Bound By Substance
- 8:30-9:00: Anaka
- 9:15-9:45: Killcode
- 10-10:45: PUi
- 11-11:45: Viza

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter
Facebook Invite for PUi Ritual at Irving Plaza

NYC Sensation PUi Tribe Unveils New Details about Tomorrow’s Video Filming Stunt in Midtown Manhattan!

New York City natives PUi, known for independently selling out venues in New York City and putting on electrifying performances, are getting ready to be filmed for their brand new music video for the single ‘Army Of Slaves’ which is being re-recorded independent of a set release specifically for the video. A brand new video featuring vocalist/guitarist Prince Nazimcan Shuva has surfaced outlining details about the filming of the video, the idea behind the fan filming, and more. The video unveils details about the date and time of the stunt, which can now be revealed as October 6th at 12:30pm, somewhere in Midtown Manhattan, NYC.



More details about the location will be revealed to the world at 11am ET tomorrow morning on all of PUi’s sites.

The band is making it up to you, the fans, to direct their music video. There will be no cameramen hired by the band. All fans have to do is check back with the website periodically for details and show up with a camera when the information is released, ready to film. The best footage submitted to PUicontact@gmail.com will be PUi’s first ever music video.

PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled, You Will Clap, which is available for purchase now on iTunes. The EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members Shuva and Brian Hosey. It is mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band plans on releasing a new full-length album within the next year, entitled Neo-Primal.

Upcoming shows:

- Irving Plaza Saturday, November 5th - The PUi Ritual III (The "Army Of Slaves" Video Release Party)

Sponsored by Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal

DJ's: Tim No 37 and Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks
Tickets are $17 adv/ $20 at the door

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

- 7:00-7:30: P.T. Grimm
- 7:45-8:15: Bound By Substance
- 8:30-9:00: Anaka
- 9:15-9:45: Killcode
- 10-10:45: PUi
- 11-11:45: Viza

PUi is:

- Prince (Nazimcan Shuva) // Vocals, Guitar
- Siren (Leo Henry) // Vocals
- Shaa (Ory Baum) // Drums
- Sub (Brian Hosey) // Bass
- Tek (Tunch) // Darbuka, Percussion

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter
Facebook Invite for PUi Ritual at Irving Plaza

PUi Ritual Reveals Innovative Video Concept: A Public Stunt Captured on Camera by Fans

New York City natives PUi, known for independently selling out venues in New York City and putting on electrifying performances, are getting ready to be filmed for their brand new music video for the single "Army Of Slaves" which is being re-recorded independent of a set release specifically for the video. The catch: the band is making it up to you, the fans, to direct their music video. The band will perform a currently unannounced public stunt and invite fans to come and record footage to be used as the video. There will be no cameramen hired by the band. PUi will announce the date, time and location of the event as well as some insight on the planning stages at www.hearseespeaknoevil.com. All fans have to do is check back with the website periodically for details and show up with a camera when the information is released, ready to film. The best footage submitted to PUicontact@gmail.com will be PUi’s first ever music video.

"We are in the age of interactivity and who better than PUi to take it to the next step. Have people become ONE with our cause." - NC Shuva (Frontman)

The video will be premiered on November 5th in New York City, as PUi Ritual headlines the legendary Irving Plaza (Presented by PUi Ritual, Horns Up Rocks and No Mercy Metal). Joining PUi at what promises to be one of the best local shows of the year, will be Killcode, Anaka, P.T. Grimm, Bound By Substance and Alekhine's Gun! Additionally, the event will be DJed by Horns Up Rocks founder Jo Schüftan and New York City Rock personality Tim Martinez (A.K.A. DJ Tim No. 37).

PUi released an EP in January 2010 entitled, "You Will Clap", which is available for purchase now on iTunes. The EP was recorded at Underground Studios and was produced by band members Shuva and Brian Hosey. It is mixed by Kyle Kelso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The band plans on releasing a new full-length album within the next year, entitled Neo-Primal.

PUi's sound is a melodic rhythmic texture bred from a relentless mélange of Rock, Alternative, R&B, Punk, Hip-Hop, Middle Eastern motifs, and Electronica. These genres span across the spectrum, fused with dramatic songs and minor melodies, to originate what can only be described as visual and auditory intoxication- on hyperdrive. Beyond being the cultural glitterati of the future, PUi's music is an evolutionary coup in this modern day regression of Rock. Its sheer compositional mastery- with dense instrumental surges, guitar fueled climaxes, hard-hitting beats, and layered melodies- blurs lines between the past, present, and the future. Their songs define what it is to rise up and battle the world with lyrical weaponry, daring to question values, triggering hope and worry, and above all, arousing fascination.

Despite the seemingly effortless compilation of this musical assembly, PUi was not a convenient happening of things- this is no "next-door-garage band" that used to jam after high school let out. PUi stemmed from an ambitious string of consciousness, an instinctive acknowledgement of "this is what needs to be done" to accomplish a vision. From conception to execution, everything is purposeful, and effectively thought out. Intentional. Nothing is accidental. Ethnically diverse and five members strong, PUi mixes it up by bringing in fresh beats from guest artists like MC Rich Nitty and Darbuka player Triplestar.

Whenever asked what "PUi" means, Shuva has one answer: Tabula Rasa. When asked to explain Tabula Rasa, his answer is existential yet concise: “Tabula Rasa is a blank slate. PUi is your blank slate. Look at us. We are your thoughts. We are your judgment.”

PUi is:
- Prince (Nazimcan Shuva) // Vocals, Guitar
- Siren (Leo Henry) // Vocals
- Shaa (Ory Baum) // Drums
- Sub (Brian Hosey) // Bass
- Tek (Tunch) // Darbuka, Percussion

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
9/16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club w/ Viza
11/5 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Killcode, Anaka, P.T Grimm, Bound By Substance, and Alekhine’s Gun

Fans can check out photos of past performances at these links:

- March 18, 2011 SOLD OUT Highline Ballroom
– December 11, 2010 SOLD OUT Gramercy Theater
- October 17, 2010 Mercury Lounge
- September 9, 2010 Santos Party House

Related links:
PUi's Official Site
PUi on Facebook
PUi on Twitter
Facebook Invite for PUi Ritual at Irving Plaza