• New Illustrator on Abacus - Check out the work of Charlotte Thomson!
  • Atomic Swindlers on the BBC - The Atomic Swindlers’ new single, “Intergalactic Lesbian Love Song” will premier this Thursday, August 17th on the BBC. The song will be featured on one of the world’s most popular radio shows, the BBC Music6 Breakfast Show with DJ Phill Jupitus. Airplay on the BBC is highly coveted and the competition for it is fierce. Major labels fight tooth and nail to get their acts played on this trend setting station. It is a great rarity for an unsigned underground American band and the coolest of honors.
  • George Smith - a senior critic at the Village Voice and one of the most well known and respected music critics - calls the Atomic Swindlers' CD "Coming Out Electric" "the best CD of 2005"!!!
  • Barry Walters, a senior critic at the Rolling Stone and Out Magazine and also one of the most well known and respected music critics in the world, just published his Top 10 CD's of 2005 list in Out.com. The Atomic Swindlers "Coming Out Electric" was #2 on his list!!!
  • The Atomic Swindlers' video to be featured in Paste Magazine. Paste Magazine, one of the fastest growing independently published music magazines in the country (and one of the coolest) will be offering to its readers the Atomic Swindlers' video, "Float (my electric stargirl)" on a DVD sampler to be included with its August 2006 issue. The Atomic Swindlers will be joining the ranks of artists such as the Pixies, Al Green, Patty Griffin, Son Volt, and Iron and Wine who will also be featured on the DVD.
  • EQ Magazine, one of the world's leading recording and audio magazines has a feature article on the making of the Atomic Swindlers' CD "Coming Out Electric" in its May 2006 edition. The editor of one of the most respected recording magazines in the world loved the Atomic Swindlers sound so much that he asked the band to tell its readers how they were able to record such a beautifully sounding CD without major label support, world class engineers, producers or high priced studios. Two pages, 2,500 hundred words and three full color photos later the feature article ends with one word, "perfect".
  • Promo Only to feature Atomic Swindlers' video and songs in March, April and July. Promo Only, the nation's largest subscriber-based music and music video service seems to love the Atomic Swindlers. They will be adding the Atomic Swindlers' animated video, "Float (my electric stargirl)" to their March Club Video Compilation. In April, a dance remix of the Atomic Swindler's song Diamond Dreamer, done by Grammy nominated DJ/Remixer Julian Marsh will appear in Promo Only's ultra-hip Mainstream Club music compilation. Mainstream Club features the extended dance versions of top 40 hits being played on radio mix shows, in the hottest clubs and the hottest new releases on the charts. Finally, in July the Atomic Swindlers' song, "Float (my electric stargirl)" will appear in Promo Only's Alternative Club music compilation. Alternative Club features the best 12" mixes of Electronica, Alternative dance and extended alternative radio hits. Promo Only's expert programmers are renowned for producing incredible music compilations with the latest hits. They supply almost every major radio station in the country with the music they play regularly. Now, you will be able to see and hear the Atomic Swindlers in the hottest nightclubs around the country, on the best commercial radio stations, at various cool retail and hospitality establishments, and even on Caribbean Cruise Lines! The Atomic Swindlers are thrilled that Promo Only would select their music and video to be played alongside some of the coolest and most successful artists in the world.
  • Promo Only Canada also to feature the Atomic Swindlers. Promo Only Canada joins their partners to the south, Promo Only US by adding the Atomic Swindlers' animated video, "Float (my electric stargirl)" to their April Hot Video Compilation. They will also be adding the dance remix of the Atomic Swindler's song Diamond Dreamer, done by Grammy nominated DJ/Remixer Julian Marsh to their April Rhythm Radio disc.
  • Grammy Nominated Remixer Julian Marsh remixes the Atomic Swindlers. Julian Marsh, a legendary figure in the DJ/Remix world whose resume includes a Grammy nomination for his work with Boy George recently got his hands on the Atomic Swindler's new CD "Coming Out Electric." He loved what he heard and asked the band if he could remix a song or two. The results will soon be pumped on dance floors and at raves the world over. In the meantime you can hear Julian's remix of the Atomic Swindlers' Diamond Dreamer here:
  • Joel Trussell's Video for Jason Forrest's "War Photographer" scores Best Music Video on resalert.

    Here's what they had to say: "In 2004, Jason Forrest dropped a video by an unknown director named Jon Watts, who has since become one of the top new directors plying the waters of music video. For his latest record, Forrest teamed up with southern gentleman animator Joel Trussell to create another truly bizarre yet reassuringly medieval music video. This time it's animated, and instead of Tolkien, it's Vikings. The song is a double-barrelled mash-up of '70s rock riffs, so the horned helmets make sense at least! Trussell had previously hit the RES radar with his video for Kid 606's "The Illness," and his trademark characters and comedic detail are on full display here. This time, the video focuses on a band of Vikings sailing their dragon ship peacefully across the sea. Chaos quickly ensues when a rival ship, piloted by another ill-humored posse, sets upon them for combat. The magic happens when they fight; instead of catapulting boiling oil, the Vikings turn into roadies and set up for a massive arena rock show on the deck of their vessel; their enemies do likewise and the characters shoot musical waves at each other from guitars, wreaking havoc on crew and ship alike. The climactic battle sees both ships transform into giant robot rockers. Beautifully timed, hilarious to watch and a great step up for Trussell."
  • Pitchfork Media has this to say about Joel Trussell's new video: Jason Forrest: War Photographer - Directed by Joel Trussell: Animated Vikings of noize plug in, tune up, and shred gratuitously in this epic seafaring battle. Trussell births chain-smoking, helmeted roadies along with rainbow-spewing marching band boys, and a tongue-lashing Gene Simmons ancestor while elevating the song from just another (albeit raucous) Forrest-y pop collage into a ridiculously vibrant history of rock parable. [watch quicktime]
  • Joel Trussell's new animated video for Jason Forrest's 'War Photographer' is selected to be a part of Channel Frederator's latest cartoon podcast.
  • View Mark Mosrie's new 'Carefree' Photos for Davis Newman Payne
  • Joel Trussell animates and directs a new video for Jason Forrest's "War Photographer".
  • View the new commercial for Cable Spots directed and animated by Joel Trussell.
  • Hypefest 2005 announces award winners: The Style Council Award, which recognizes a project for its unique style and visual panache, was given to “Float (My Electric Stargirl),” The Atomic Swindlers music video directed by Joel Trussell. View PDF
  • Village Voice says, “The Atomic Swindlers are the very best in a fine bunch” View PDF
  • IGN Streams Atomic Swindlers, "Float" directed by Joel Trussell
  • Mark Mosrie American Café Layouts Food Photography
  • Joel Trussell completes a couple more illustrations for NY Press. View Gallery or View PDF
  • Radio Version of "Float" can be found on Sci-Fi Slacker
  • Curve Magazine calls April Laragy of the Atomic Swindlers, “the next Gwen Stefani”
  • Mark Mosrie Music Portfolio updated with Compass Records, John Doyle and Liz Carroll
  • Mark Mosrie completes Jeff Bates assignment for Country Weekly
  • 2005 PROMAX North American Awards Joel Trussell receives a Gold for Jewelry Televisions, “Gemstones on the Loose” animated promotion in the category of “Consumer Promotion Campaign”.
  • Sci-Fi website Nuketown features "Atomic Swindlers" in its most recent Podcast.
  • “Float (My Electric Stargirl)” has been accepted for screening at HypeFest 2005. That makes Number five for film festivals for the Atomic Swindler's Animated Music Video, "Float" (My Electric Stargirl) directed by Joel Trussell.
  • Atomic Swindlers Chart Number FIVE! on M3Radio.COM
  • Joel Trussell, Director and Animator of Gemstones on Loose is a finalist in the 2005 Promax awards. Gemstones on the Loose is competing in the category for "Consumer Promotion". Other finalists in this categroy are "Comedy Central Reno Telephony" - MTV Networks, "Lucky Lunchbox Sweepstakes" - Food Networks, "Hallmark Back to School" - Beehive, "Family Lab Contest" - Astral Media Networks, and "Monster HD Cards" - Rainbow Media.

    View the "Gemstones on the Loose" spot here
  • New Review: "There’s a load of talent on Coming Out Electric, and Laragy has the look and sound that the band needs." - Jeff Marsh
  • Check out the latest Atomic Swindlers review by A.L. Sirois of none other than SciFi.com
  • Joel Trussell's latest cover illustration for the Charleston City Paper
  • The latest Atomic Swindlers "Coming Out Electric" review by Lisa Baca from Romance Reviews Today (PDF)
  • Joel Trussell interviewed on WNYU's arts talk show read more.....
  • Atomic Swindlers added to 155 Radio Stations April 2005 read more.....
  • Mark Mosrie Photography Music Page updated "Bands and their Merchandise"
  • Check out Billy Dean Portraits by Mark Mosrie in the updated Musician gallery.
  • Joel Trussell's Illustrations for Z!NK Fashion Magazine on Newstands Now
  • Joel Trussell's music video for "Float (my electric stargirl)" by The Atomic Swindlers received a Silver Award in the Category of "Design for Film + TV," at the AIGA "TEN Show". This statewide competition included national contenders. The Gold and Silver Awards in this category went to Scripps Networks DIY Channel. For more, visit www.tenshow.org.
  • Read the review of "Coming Out Electric" by Spike Magazine's Chris Mitchell (Download PDF)
  • Visit Mark Mosrie's Updated Gallery-- New Portraits from Cuba
  • Atomic Swindlers Unveil Multimedia Collaboration April 1st (Download PDF)
  • See Ted Kinsman's Infrared April at the show! Here's a peek at what's in store
  • The Atomic Swindlers get a Sci-Fi thumbs up! David Marsh of the SFRevu says, "Their debut pop album is clearly an ode to edgy SF... pulling in a boisterous mix of Beatles/punk/bubblegum/Joan Jett/Barbarella/Ziggy Stardust..." (Download complete review in PDF format)
  • Mark Mosrie Completes First Assigment with Country Weekly and Billy Dean
  • “Coming Out Electric is the future sound of retro.” Sellout Magazine weighs in on the “cutting edge” Atomic Swindlers.
  • Joel Trussell Animates and Directs on Addy Award-Winning Commercials
  • Atomic Swindlers featured as the "band of the week," beginning February 20, 2005 on All Independent Radio, Boston, MA.
  • Atomic Swindlers join Ben Folds Five, the Cardigans, Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, U2 and more on ManiaTV!
  • Mania TV! Press Release (pdf)
  • Joel Trussell's music video for Float (my electric stargirl) selected for Animation Block Party Animation Festival in New York.
  • Joel Trussell invited into the Sketchel Satchel Show. What's a Sketchel? Click here to learn more!
  • Jan. 21, 2005. "I think we take what was cosmic about the past and try to springboard it into the future."
    Insider Rochester remixed. Tim Karan: Swindlers need their space     [PDF]
  • Jan. 19, 2005. "Saturday night, The Atomic Swindlers...rocked the Bug Jar."
    Rochester City News. Frank De Blase: Tattoed in A flat     [PDF]
  • GamesFirst's SciFi Superheros Contest. Win some Atomic Swindlers Swag!
  • Greeting Cards, “Space Pets” illustrated by Joel Trussell appear in Print Magazine Design Annual 2004.
  • Atomic Swindlers in Regular rotation on WBER FM 90.5.
  • Read the Atomic Swindlers' October CD Release Rave Reviews
  • Coming Out Electric from the Atomic Swindlers is now available from CD Baby! Buy it. Hear it. Love it.
  • Check out Joel Trussell’s NEW Film Festival Gallery to see where his music videos for kid606 “The Illness” and Atomic Swindlers’ “Float (my electric stargirl)” are playing next!
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