Let's face it; The Pink Logs aren't going away. In fact, they have been seen nearly everywhere lately collecting thousands of air miles. As they continue their vacation, they left Japan and headed to Southern California for a fun day at Disneyland. Where The Pink Logs end up next is anyone's guess, but if you happen to see them and get a chance to take a picture, please alert hushhush ATTACK! immediately. For other sightings click here.

Katyea McIntosh

Please give a brief career overview.

I began my illustrious career in sales as the Manager of Kenny Shoes at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis. I had a talent for networking, as indicated by my success in scoring free food at the food court - big shout out to Pretzel Time and Penn Station. I up sold shoelaces and polish and my UPTs were off the charts. So, I realized that I had a bright future in something...probably not shoes...but something equally important. From there, I charmed my way through Indiana University - negotiating my GPA and demonstrating school spirit to end all spirits. Out of college I got a job in college marketing with a Fortune 500 that will remain nameless due to the addictive nature of the products it sells. After I burned out on the Rodeo and NASCAR events, I decided to stay in my new home of Portland, Oregon. A job in music presented itself at the Kinko's one day. Blaugh. Publicity.

How did you get introduced to booking and publicity?

Kinko's. 

Describe XO publicity.

Damn fine PR firm. Damn fine ladies. Damn lots of fun. Damn those clients. Just a big 'ol family!

What were the initial goals for creating XO publicity?

To support the underdogs, independent musicians, independent record labels. Christ. Anyone who's broke. Giving them all the same opportunities in press as ones that are rolling in dough.

What are some of the challenges you face with publicity?

Challenges?! Driving and talking on my Blackberry.

How do you feel the music industry is growing and/or regressing?

I believe that the digital movement will do nothing but make independent musicians more accessible and more able to get their music in more hands. Digital music is more green and sustainable so it benefits the global community better, too.

What is your favorite accomplishment to date?

Having editors from magazines and my clients speak highly of the work that we do. The fact that I've been referred to as "the best damned follow up writer in the business" was some pretty flattering feedback.

Please confirm something we heard around the office. Were you in Maxim magazine? If so, give up the details!

Yes. Maxim is a high gloss monthly distributed national magazine with great stories.

Random Question Time

First word you said as a child: How's about first sentence? "I'm hungry."

Portland rain or Indiana snow: PORTLAND RAIN!!!!

First band/artist you had a crush on: Taylor Dayne

Teddybears or Pussycat Dolls: Neither. Yikes. I prefer to cuddle up with my dogs.

If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be: Kurt Loder or the hot green M&M lady

There's no shortage of great music emanating from across the globe, especially from the South Pacific in New Zealand. We recently came across the latest edition of the Phase Five CD (Volume 10), which includes a smorgasbord of great new sounds (unsigned, unpublished, ready for radio and synch, etc.). If you haven't received your copy, email joe@hushhushattack.com and we'll take care of you.

Bassboosa "Succumb (Glen Nicholls Radio Remix)" (Champion Records)

Bassboosa is a five-piece band fronted by the beautiful and talented Jasmine Badir and her co-writing partner Tim Clarke who is also a gifted producer/remixer. Bassboosa have just serviced radio with "Succumb" the remixes, which offer an electronic/trip-hop/chill-out journey (think Dido, Frou Frou, Zero 7, Sarah MacLachlan, Enigma). The EP contains remixes from Glen Nicholls, Tim Cox and FutureFunk Squad.

The band has had success in the US with their take on Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game," gaining radio support on over 30 additional stations across the US and had their music licensed by EA Games for Tiger Woods 08. In addition, the band was featured as a spotlight artist on MySpace's main music page as the Snocap featured artist of the week, which saw them selling several thousand downloads in a matter of a couple of weeks, which is unprecedented for a relatively unknown act that is unsigned in the US. Bassboosa is signed to UK independent Champion Records, which was the original independent label home to Dido, Faithless, Robin S, Will Smith and Salt-N-Pepa prior to their major label signing in the UK and/or US. Check out the Glen Nicholls Radio Remix of "Succumb" here and for more information on Bassboosa, log on to http://www.myspace.com/bassboosa.

Total Genius.

Robyn is back. Wait, where did she go? Who's Robyn again? In 1996 the world of Pop music was taking over. Airwaves were filled with boy bands and sugar-filled ditties. Sure, you were familiar with Britney, Christina and Jessica but U.S. radio also embraced Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn. Best known for her smashes "Do You Know (What It Takes)" and "Show Me Love" Robyn was on her way to being the next pop princess. But the commercial wave came crashing down and music was changing; no longer were you hearing the same bands that ruled the charts and the backlash had begun. Not to be discouraged, Robyn continued to record and released her second album, My Truth, and it was a smash in Europe but never released in the U.S. In 2002 Robyn changed labels from RCA to Jive and released Don't Stop the Music. After a luke-warm reception, Robyn went back to the drawing board and focused on the music that she wanted to release.

With new material released in 2007, Robyn scored her very first #1 single in the UK for "With Every Heartbeat." Next up on Robyn's agenda is a return to the US. She recently returned to the states playing a few dates including a sold out show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. She recently released The Rakamonie EP in the US and the first single is "With Every Heartbeat." Robyn is also featured on the remix to Snoop Dogg's hit "Sexual Seduction," that is currently heating up the airwaves at Urban, Mix Show and Top 40. Welcome Robyn's return by viewing the video here. For information on future releases, tour dates and more, log on to http://www.robyn.com.

GUTTER TWINS BACK IN THE PENTHOUSE: The new project from Mark Lanegan and Greg Dulli, The Gutter Twins, reclaims the top spot on the Mediaguide Alternative Specialty Song chart with "Idle Hands," which rebounds from last week's #2 showing. Meanwhile, full-length Saturnalia (Sub Pop) jumps 5-2 on the Album end, trailing only the Raveonettes' sinfully delicious Lust Lust Lust (Vice), which ascends to #1 for the first time behind major airplay for "Dead Sound," which checks in at #4 on the Song side. Making big moves on both charts is Toronto trio Born Ruffians, who leap 9-2 on the Song chart with "I Need a Life" (Warp), helping to propel full-length Red, Yellow & Blue 15-9 on the Album index. Like most every other band in the Western world, they'll be in Austin for SXSW; check out their website, www.bornruffians.com, for all the details. Top debut on the Song chart this week goes to The National with "Fake Empire" (Beggars Banquet) bowing at #5, while from the "Where have they been?" file comes '90s Alt-Faves Kula Shaker, who debut at #9 on the Song chart with "Out on the Highway," leadoff single from new album Strange Folk (Strangefolk/Cooking Vinyl), which debuts at #11 on the Album index. Also enjoying an impressive debut week is The Duke Spirit, whose Neptune (Shangri-La) appears on the Album index at #6, helped in no small part by the #8 Song showing of "The Step and the Walk." Finally, with St. Patty's Day getting closer and closer, what better way to celebrate Irish heritage than Flogging Molly? The Specialty panel apparently agrees, as full-length Float (Side One Dummy) rockets up the Album index from 19-3, with the majority of airplay going to "Requiem for a Dying Song," which debuts at #6 on the Song chart.

Lenin shoots and he scores!

As the 2008 Presidential Race continues, we wanted to give you an update ever since The Pink Logs declared their Presidential candidacy. We knew it would be a tight race, but this is closer than we ever expected. After just three weeks after the announcement, The Pink Logs are neck and neck with Barack Obama, followed by Hilary Clinton, John McCain and Mike Huckabee. We will continue to bring updates as we fabricate them. Thank you and remember to THINK PINK!