Saturday January 23, 2010
The boys will be joining forces with Seth Adam & the American Red Cross to aid the Hatian earthquake victims. Next months gig at Two Boots has turned from ‘Showcase’ to ‘A Show Of Hands’ for Haiti. “Seth called me the day after the news broke” said Volker. “We couldn’t believe what we were seeing. It was just beyond comprehension. But we knew we could do something – no matter how small - with our music.” All proceeds from the show will go directly to Red Cross in support of those in need. We urge you join us in our effort. www.redcross.org

Friday January 8, 2010
It was SRO at the Acoustic Café last night as the Thursday Nite Musik Club made even more noise than usual, collecting plenty of food, coats and even some cash for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Thanks to everyone involved for all the effort. You can still check out the Seed’s unplugged performance of ‘The Sky Is Breaking’ from WTNH News on YouTube. The countdown is on for the NEW Mercury Seed album ‘Remains’. You can hear more new tracks at the next TNMC February 4th.

Friday January 1, 2010
Happy New Year! Catch the boys ‘unplugged’ Sunday morning [Jan.3rd] on WTNH News Channel 8 New Haven. The Seed will play some tracks from their forthcoming CD ‘Remains’ as well as discuss their upcoming Thursday Nite Musik Club show [Jan. 7th] to benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. WTNH Good Morning CT co-anchor Kristen Cusato will be at the Acoustic Café to MC the evening. Please bring down Non-Perishable Foods (Canned Goods) and any Warm Coats/Jackets you may have. These will go directly to benefit folks in need AND in the Bridgeport area immediately! Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thursday December 10, 2009
Thanks to all our friends for supporting the Thursday Nite Musik Club in 2009. It’s been a fun ride and a wonderful vehicle for the many talented artists in our musical community. The Seed [and friends] ended last week’s set with a “loose” version of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” Good times were had by all! Look for the TNMC’s return in January at Acoustic Café. Have a great Holiday and we’ll see you in the New Year.

Wednesday December 2, 2009
In tragic news, original Mercury Seed drummer Kevin Rogalski was laid to rest today. He was found dead in his home on Thanksgiving morning. Kevin was a good guy and talented musician who we will remember fondly for both his sharp wit and rock-solid drumming. An evening of music and remembrance in his honor is being planned for January. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

Thursday October 15, 2009
The new CD is being mastered! We’re really excited about the diversity of the material on this one and we hope to have it available in January 2010. Tracks include: 1. Painting Pictures 2. Your Name In Neon 3 .The One That Got Away 4 .9:19 5. Rainy Days & The Lonely 6. The Sky Is Breaking 7. This Song For You 8. Born To Break 9. Long Enough For Me 10. Last Credits.

Monday August 17, 2009
After months of speculation, original Mercury Seed bassist Gary D’Andrea has left the band sighting “musical differences.” Juan Carlos Vega [from Cosmic Jibaros] has stepped in to help the band with final tracking on the new CD. You can catch JCV with the Seed at the Thursday Nite Musik Club (at the Acoustic Café) in September.

Saturday, June 27, 2009
It's summer and the Mercury is rising! In the studio, the boys are putting
finishing touches on the new (as yet untitled) record. Some of the new tracks (particularly "Painting Pictures" and "Long Enough For Me") have been popping up in the live sets over the past six months. This just in: The Seed has been confirmed to play at this year's WPLR New Haven “Buried at the Beach" Party in July. Stay tuned!

Monday, April 13, 2009
The Seed is in the newest issue of Classic Rock Magazine as well as on the cover CD Sampler with Under The Radar off their CD Throwing Rocks At The Sun.Pick up Classic Rock (UK) at your favorite Book Store. www.classicrockmagazine.com The band is laying down the final tracks for their new (as yet untitled) CD. Stay tuned.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Please join the band (plus several others including Cosmic Jibaros & Apple Pirates) for the 4th Annual BlackRock ROCKS Mardi Gras Fundraiser.
Here’s another free MP3 while we keep moving forward on our ‘Work in Progress’.  “Rainy Days & The Lonely”

Monday, December 22, 2008
Happy Holidays from The Mercury Seed.  We’re back in the studio over the Holidays mixing and laying down additional tracks for the forthcoming CD. Don’t miss the boys and our friends James Maddock & The Madison Square Gardeners in January 2009 at the Blender Gramercy Theater NYC.

Saturday October 25, 2008
On With The Showcase.  The CMJ set at Trash Bar in Williamsburg was a blast!  Loud-ass sound system, free PBR and a cool bar?  Sign us up for next year! Enjoy this free MP3 of “The Sky Is Breaking (Acoustic demo)”.

Friday September 26, 2008
CMJ Selects.  The Seed has been selected to play this year's CMJ ‘08 Music Marathon & Film Festival in NYC.  Sure, there's like a zillion bands, but getting chosen is still fun! Click here!

Monday July 14, 2008
The Boys are back at the Knitting Factory this week. Expect to hear some new tracks in NYC. On the recording front, tracking begins at the Whitehouse. Some new titles include Long Enough For Me, This Song For You and the “balls out” 9:19.

Thursday May 22, 2008
Learning To Fly. Our set from Woozy Fly's JSM session is up and available for viewing! Check out 5 songs recorded LIVE in the Woozy Fly studios in NYC. Liferaft, Under The Radar, So Removed, Start Again, This Time, plus an interview with the band are all up on line - all pre-hangover, of course. Read it here!

Friday April 11, 2008
The Seed Rocks Britain. Rocks received 8 stars (out of 10) in the new issue of Classic Rock (UK) magazine! Sian Llewellyn says “This Time,” with its “loose E-Street Band groove and killer chorus should be a radio hit of mass proportions." Find the new issue of Classic Rock (in bookstores now!). Read it here!

Thursday March 20, 2008
Feed your iPod. While we’re hard at work demoing new tracks, enjoy this free MP3 of “Your Name In Neon (Acoustic demo)” as a free download right here. You’ll also find an acoustic version of of “9:19” on our Myspace page.

Monday February 11, 2008
Big in England! So, you may ask, who is one of 2008’s “Bands to Watch”? If you believe this month’s issue of Britain’s Classic Rock Magazine, it’s us (band bows here). We knew our love of British rock would pay off some day. Find the latest issue at newsstands or visit classicrockmagazine.com

Monday January 7, 2008
Happy New Year from the Seed! Our resolution was to be featured in the latest issue of The Aquarian Weekly (no, it's not a magazine for tropical fish enthusiasts), and whadya know. Read all about us in NY/NJ's own rock weekly. Plus, more new songs are taking shape with every passing day. Stay tuned.

Friday December 7, 2007
We’re feeling kinda Woozy. The boys head into the Woozy Fly studios next week to film a  few tracks for a feature segment on woozyfly.com, the hot new music-based  social network for musicians, bands (and fans!) that features exclusive live  performances from national and emerging regional artists.

Monday December 3, 2007
9 out of 10 from StereoSubversion!!! Talking about Rocks, Stacey Ramsey at StereoSubversion.com says, “From top to bottom, this album exemplifies what rock music is all about - captivating lyrics, driving melodies and solid instrumentation. Read the full review here

Friday November 9, 2007
Skope this out. The new issue of Skope Magazine (the Nov/Dec issue with KT Tunstall on the cover) includes an article on The Mercury Seed! Nice. Pick it up (or read it) at your nearest Barnes & Noble, or...
view the piece here

Friday October 19, 2007
We're on iTunes! Visit the iTunes Store and you’ll find a downloadable version of Throwing Rocks At The Sun for your digital listening pleasure. Go ahead, cherry-pick songs—or buy the whole thing.

Saturday September 29, 2007
Let’s review. 4 1/2 stars from the Sun Herald (South Mississippi). Columnist Ricky Flake wrote, "…guitar-heavy, always-melodic brand of rock and roll with shifting tempos, daring dynamics and something that's been missing from much modern rock—risk!" Read the full review HERE!

Thursday August 30 2007
TV Tune In Alert! We make our “network debut” on the CBS Early Show Labor Day (Monday September 3)! Our unplugged living-room performance video for “Liferaft” was selected to air as part of the Show’s summer-long music series, Living Room…Live.
Check it out Monday Sept 3 and again Thursday Sept 6.
Watch it online here.

Friday August 24 2007
We played with the White Stripes! Well, sorta. Along with The White Stripes, Beck and Velvet Revolver, The Seed’s “This Time” received a big spin from Jonathan Clarke at Q104.3 (NYC) during his weekly “Out Of The Box” show (which aired Sunday August 26 at 9 p.m.). Missed it? Stream it here.

Thursday August 16 2007
Shot at the big time. Out of hundreds of New York-area bands, The Seed was selected to perform in the Sauza “Hornitos” Tequila 100% Live ALL Summer series. The show, on Thursday August 23, is our debut at NYC’s Snitch, the venue that recently hosted a highly publicized Velvet Revolver acoustic performance. Hope you caught the Mercury Seed a few weeks ago on Long Island’s #1 rock station, WBAB (102.3FM). “HomeGrown” (hosted by “Fingers”) featuring tracks from the new CD.

Monday July 16 2007
It was SRO at Daniel Street in Milford, CT, for the official CD release party for Throwing Rocks At The Sun. The band, along with Seth Adam, Lisa Heile, Gerald Goode and DJ Eric M thrilled the crowd and helped raise awareness for Save The Sound, a nonprofit environmental organization. The Seed played the new disc in its entirely, including acoustic versions of “Against The World” and “Let's Play Make Believe.”

Tuesday July 10 2007
Sun gets another 4-1/2 star review! Michael Popke at Sea of Tranquility Music says, “Throwing Rocks at The Sun knocked us on our asses!” And, for the musicians in the audience, "Some of the best guitar solos you'll hear all year."

Monday July 9 2007
4 1/2 stars! Check out the rave reviews coming in on Throwing Rocks At The Sun. Allmusic.com says "Emotion is the crux of the set, the stunning music a backdrop to Volker's husky, thick-with-feeling vocals and his constantly evocative lyrics." "Superb!"