LOS ANGELES CA, March 1, 2008—Disturbing Music's upcoming release of Geoff Westen's VIDIOTS-TUNE IN!! will coincide with a completely revamped Disturbing Music website scheduled to go live by March 7.

LOS ANGELES CA, February 26, 2008—Disturbing Music's upcoming release, Geoff Westen's VIDIOTS-TUNE IN!! will be available at Amazon, iTunes, CDBaby, and the Disturbing Music website on March 25. A completely revamped Disturbing Music website is scheduled to go live by March 7.

LOS ANGELES CA, January 29, 2008—Finally! We have a release date for Geoff Westen's upcoming release, Vidiots-Tune In!! The Power Pop follow-up to The Pigs-OINK! will be released by Disturbing Music on March 25. Plug in your headphones and get ready!

LOS ANGELES CA, January 8, 2008—The raves keep coming. Indie-Music.com has named The Pigs-OINK! to their Top 10 list for 2007. Go to www.indie-music.com and read all about it.

WORLD PEACE. WE NEED IT!

LOS ANGELES CA, November 21, 2007—For the 2007 Holiday season, The Pigs have made their single "I've Got Santa Claus" available to help support world peace. The single is available to radio by contacting helena@disturbingmusic.com or through Airplay Direct. The tongue-in-cheek Christmas ditty tells the tale of Santa held captive until mankind can achieve world peace.

LOS ANGELES CA, November 7, 2007—Thanks to the following stations for adding I'm Sick" by The Pigs to their playlists: Amped! Radio, C'Rock, Cybermecha , DJCookiemaster, KVGS, Fluxedo Junction, Gamers Radio, Hartwick Radio, Iradiola, KRCK, KSPC, Premiere Radio, React Radio, Reynolds Machine, ScaredCat Radio, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Pirate, Thumbtack Radio WALF, WBMB, WCH, WMIR, WMMM, WNCW, WOJB, WSTB, WUMM, WUTK, and XM.

LOS ANGELES CA, October 16, 2007—"I'm Sick" by The Pigs hits radio today. St. Louis' NightTimes proclaims, "'I'm Sick' kicks ass. The Pigs truly deserve to have at least one of their songs on everyone's iPod." For all radio folks out there, please contact helena@disturbingmusic.com for directions to download Broadcast quality files or to have a file sent to you.

LOS ANGELES CA, October 2, 2007—The third single from The Pigs' CD OINK! is going for adds to Hot AC terrestrial and online stations on October 16. Previous singles from their debut album were "Saturday Night," and "Paradise." The critically acclaimed CD was first released in 2006. DJÕs, Music Directors and Radio Programmers should contact helena@disturbingmusic.com for directions to download Broadcast quality files or to have a file sent to you.

LOS ANGELES CA, September 9, 2007—For a limited time, Disturbing Music is making The Pigs' next single a free download for all Pigs fans. Better hurry as this offer will end on release day, October 16th.

LOS ANGELES CA, July 30, 2007—Artist Direct's Ultimate Band List has picked Disturbing Music's THE PIGS as their Artist Of the Week. This is just one of the accolades being heaped upon the band and their CD, OINK! Check it out for yourself at UBL or at The Pigs REVIEWS page.

LOS ANGELES CA, June 27, 2007—Summer's here and that means time for big outdoor stadium shows. Picture this...The Pigs performing songs from their CD OINK! at your favorite outdoor arena this 4th of July. You can just smell the hot dogs and beer! It's America's Birthday! Do the Patriotic Thing!

LOS ANGELES CA, May 30, 2007—Disturbing Music's latest tongue-in-cheek magazine satire, Disturbing Musician, touts all the latest label news, including the imminent release of Geoff Westen's Vidiots-Tune In!! This new issue is SOLD OUT so don't try to subscribe.

LOS ANGELES CA, May 2, 2007—'There's a little pig in all of us' proclaim the liner notes of this scrumptious neo-new wave collection...'Heartbreak Street,' 'Stand Back,' and 'Saturday Night' are infectious time capsules laden with anthemic hooks and a back-beat that rockers can dance to and dancers can rock to: which is what made the '80s so unique in the first place...The Pigs have a greatest hits album on their hooves.

LOS ANGELES CA, April 17, 2007—If there is any fan out there in the Los Angeles area (San Fernando Valley) who is looking for some part-time employment, Disturbing Music needs YOU! We are looking for an intern or trainee that wants to learn more about the indie music business. As you can see, we're cookin' and need some more hands and heads around here. If you're interested, let us know by visiting our Contact page or emailing us from the Guestbook. Thanks.

LOS ANGELES CA, April 3, 2007—There's just not enough time in the day! Swamped by deadlines for the upcoming compilation CDs, Geoff has been putting all his studio energies into completing the songs for that project. This has put VIDIOTS on hold for a short while which has forced us to push back the VIDIOTS' release one more time. Summer is now the target for TUNE IN! There are only 3 or 4 more tracks to complete so watch the site for some preview samples soon.

LOS ANGELES CA, March 20, 2007—JD at Hybrid Magazine named THE PIGS' CD OINK! as one of his up-and-coming favorites for 2006. This kind of support and acknowledgement goes a long way in keeping us moving ahead. Thanks JD and thanks Hybrid Magazine!

LOS ANGELES CA, March 13, 2007—Three songs by Geoff Westen have been tapped for inclusion in a series of compilations honoring the troops and their families. This charitable effort in support of Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) will be available this fall and will include the Westen songs, "Love Is the Cure," "Everytime You Smile," and "When I Look at You."

LOS ANGELES CA, February 5, 2007—The Pigs are making the song "Sweetheart" from OINK! available as a free download for one day only on February 14. There will be links to the free download from many popular music sites. It's the gift of Disturbing Love that's appropriate all year long!

LOS ANGELES CA, January 27, 2007—We are happy to announce the winners who DID join us in our Peace For Xmas outreach by downloading "I've Got Santa Claus," and contributing to our effort. Congratulations to Pam Johnson in Virginia Beach, VA and Esteban Mora in Austin, TX who were sent new iPods this week, and thanks to all of you who participated.

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LOS ANGELES CA, December 29, 2006—Our Xmas initiative to help come up with ideas for World Peace, has fallen on relatively deaf ears. The Pigs received little comment from their fans even though they were bribing them with contest goodies! We've heard that opinions are like ***holes. Everyone has one. But in this case we found very few ***holes with an opinion. We'll try again next year - if we don't have World Peace by then.

LOS ANGELES CA, December 22, 2006—With all our Xmas efforts this year and the attending hoopla, it looks like we're going to have to push back our Vidiots release until the Spring. They've finished 6 songs and the album is sounding great! They'll be back in the studio right after the holiday break to finish up.

BE INVOLVED - BE TOLERANT - BE SMART!

LOS ANGELES CA, December 5, 2006—Video artist, Ernie Campagna, has teamed with GW and they've delivered the goods with the "I've Got Santa Claus" video which will be posted on YouTube beginning December 8. The video closely follows the lyrics of the song and features images of famous peacemakers in addition to Santa Claus. Check it out at YouTube or The Pigs website.

LOS ANGELES CA, December 1, 2006—As a further incentive to donating $.99 to UnitedForPeace.org for the download of "I've Got Santa Claus," everyone making a donation by December 25 will have a chance at winning one of two Apple iPods, donated by Disturbing Music. Winners to the contest will be announced on January 1, 2007.

"I want to create a forum at PeaceForXmas where concerned people can contribute their ideas of how to accomplish World Peace. I'm convinced that the best ideas for moving the peace effort forward will come from ordinary people with no political agenda—only a desire to live in harmony with their fellow human beings."

LOS ANGELES CA, November 16, 2006—Video artist ERNIE CAMPAGNA talked with The Pigs recently and when told about their PeaceForXmas vision - offered to work up a video against the song attached to their peace effort - "I've Got Santa Claus!". The song is about Santa's frustration with the people of our planet having such a hard time bringing his life long message to fruition - PEACE ON EARTH! Santa basically tells us that until there is Peace on Earth, there will be no Santa. Watch for the video to be on YouTube sometime before Xmas.

LOS ANGELES CA, October 30, 2006—Xmas is sneaking up on us once again as another year has flown by. No better way to get into the spirit than adding DIGITAL ACTIVITY's "Xmas Vol. 1" to your collection. Click HERE to get any Disturbing Music! CDs at their website using PayPal.

LOS ANGELES CA, October 6, 2006—OINK! has been available for a while now and continues to get terrific reviews. We have to pinch ourselves each time we get a new one as it is most unusual to get so many good reviews without a bad one in the batch. The Piggies are thrilled about this as you can imagine and send out thanks to those reviewers who have checked out the CD and written it up. Unfortunately, good reviews haven't necessarily gotten the sales numbers going yet - but we keep moving forward!

LOS ANGELES CA, September 2, 2006—Geoff Westen's release of his VIDIOTS CD "Tune In!!" has been pushed back again. There is lots going on at Disturbing for the holiday season and this has kept VIDIOTS out of the studio for a while. He'll get back to it in January and expects to complete the CD for a late Spring release. Be patient Vidiotites!

LOS ANGELES CA, August 19, 2006—If you are on the Disturbing mailing list then you have seen the alerts that show up every month or so. We have gotten very positive feedback from The National Association of Disturbing Alerts who have sent their praise as to how fun and unique the Alerts are. We hope that all of you out there will opt-in to the list and check out the upcoming Alerts. Thanks!

LOS ANGELES CA, July 12, 2006—After much soul searching - DIGITAL ACTIVITY is seriously considering a vocal or two on their next release. For right now they're kind of leaning towards 2 title options: "Human Element" or "Aural Sex". Which one do you like the best? Got an idea of your own to add to the mix? Click HERE.

Originally scheduled for Fall, 2006, VIDIOTS got a late start while waiting for some reference tapes to be baked. The Warner Bros. Film Sound Department was kind enough to help out as baking old tapes is a big part of what they do nowadays. In fact they were so busy, they couldn't get to Vidiots for about 2 months. The boys are back on track and hope to make their first song available for download by the Holidays.

LOS ANGELES CA, April 21, 2006—The email is flying fast and furious as PIGS lovers across America are urging THE PIGS to hit the road. Those inside the Pig Pen are beginning to think it's a good idea too. Got any thoughts on the subject? Click HERE and tell us about it.

Let everyone know you're a fan. Get yours today. Be a Pig and Be Proud!

LOS ANGELES CA, February 10, 2006—Within two days of hitting the street, OINK! received its first review from Dem Hopkins at Oz Beat. Oz Beat is an international collective of reps from twenty two countries who are committed to promoting quality music. Oz Beat gave OINK! its highest rating—MUSIC THAT MATTERS! and enthuses, "The Pigs completely nail all that was good about music past; then they deliver it in a way that is destined to make 'Oink!' one of the most innovative and sensational releases of 2006." For more of this review and many others, click HERE.

THE PIGS' OINK! is the second Geoff Westen project on Disturbing Music; his Digital Activity CDs, Birth and Xmas Vol. 1 are also currently available. Vidiots is scheduled for release in Fall, 2006.

LOS ANGELES CA, November 29, 2005—Now that Thanksgiving is officially done this year, and while we await the arrival of THE PIGS new CD, the gang at Disturbing is getting ready for their favorite time of year. The decorations are up, the lights are lit, the cookies are baking, the cards are going out, and the music of XMAS VOL. 1 fills the air. Get in the spirit for a joyful Holiday season. See you in 2006.

This is the CD to play anytime you want to get in the Holiday mood. Listen to the first few bars of Jingle Bells or I'll Be Home For Xmas and you'll go this special Christmas place and feel good all over. Guaranteed!

"It kind of pisses me off that they pigged out so much on studio time. Now we're a couple of weeks behind and I see no way to make up the time to get it out for the holidays," said Disturbing GM, Helena. "So we're going to try and get some CDs to a few online outlets in time for Christmas and we'll push the official release date to January 24, 2006."

LOS ANGELES CA, July 10, 2005—As THE PIGS project evolves, so does everything else connected to it. According to GW, the Big Pig, "When I started, 'PIGS' was a blurry vision off in the future. As I've worked on the project, the vision has become clearer and clearer. Today is the day we all decided THE PIGS are way more about OINK! than Slop and we're changing the name. From this moment on, OINK! is the sound THE PIGS make. Spread the word."

We trust that when their current project is done, SOUNDLAB can be returned to its pristine condition.

"Although we DO want to impose ourselves, and we DO hope our alerts are entertaining with well-designed graphics, we understand there are bound to be some out there that do not want to be visually stimulated." — GW

Want to get on the list? Go HERE.

LOS ANGELES CA, March 1, 2005—After almost two months of "reconstruction," the new, improved Disturbing Music website is online. There is now a gallery of photos and many more stories chronicling the saga of all the Disturbing projects—especially of Disturbing's mastermind, Geoff Westen. Go check it out!

NOTE: The photo gallery isn't there anymore - we took it down.

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 8, 2005—The perfect Valentine's gift for your "baby" this year is BIRTH by Digital Activity. This first ever Rock Ambient CD is an instrumental hybrid utilizing the best characteristics of both genres guaranteed to relax or energize your environment. You make the call.

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 1, 2005—Disturbing Music's next offering will be SLOP by The Pigs. The band is currently ensconced in the studio slaving away. They will be working on their digital SLOP throughout the spring. The CD is expected to be in-store this fall. We'll keep you posted.

LOS ANGELES, January 11, 2005—Because of the many requests for more information regarding the history of Disturbing Music and it's artists, the label's website will undergo a complete refurbishing this month. The rebuild will feature a completely revamped biography section on all the Disturbing Music projects. All links to stores and sponsor sites will remain in effect during the redesign.

We will add your pix to the "Adopt A Disturbing Xmas Tree" page on our site (click on xmas tree icon on DM splash page) and maybe we can find it a permanent home. And, if you see an adoptable tree on the site that you take a fancy to, please contact homelesstrees@disturbingmusic.com and we will make every effort to hook you up with it.

Say THE PIGS, "Help Santa and you'll help the world!"

Please go to PeaceForXmas.com and submit your ideas. Thanks!

More soon...

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 17, 2004—Digital Activity's Xmas CD, Xmas Vol. 1 will be reissued worldwide this holiday season. A distribution snafu in 2003 was responsible for CD being available in limited quantities last year. The CD features Rock Ambient versions of favorite holiday tunes.

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 27, 2004—BIRTH by Digital Activity has been shipped to be in-store on September 21. A "birth announcement" promotion, offering a free cigar to all who responded, was sent to press, radio and independent retail outlets across the country.

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 19, 2004—All product from Disturbing Music (record company) is now available directly from their website at www.disturbingmusic.com. Available titles include Digital Activity's XMAS VOL. 1 and their soon to be released CD BIRTH, as well as upcoming reissues from VIDIOTS and THE PIGS. All transactions will be handled through PayPal using any major credit card.

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 1, 2004—BIRTH, conceived by the activists at the DIGITAL ACTIVITY workshop headed by Geoff Westen will be available in-stores on September 21. Their music, which they have dubbed, Rock Ambient Music (R.A.M) is comprised of musical journeys or soundscapes with more edge, more punch and more guitars than traditional ambient music; but always with a melody entwined within the layers.

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 25, 2004—After 2 years in the making, Digital Activity has finally completed their inaugural CD BIRTH. Their music, which they have dubbed, Rock Ambient Music (R.A.M) is comprised of musical journeys or soundscapes, free from the strict confines of pop song structure, with texture and concept—ebb and flow, twists and turns, from loud to soft, and frantic to soothing—all in one piece of music.

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 12, 2004—Disturbing Music has announced the addition of the never before released CD, SLOP by The Pigs, to their release schedule for 2004. Already set for this year is a reissue from Vidiots entitled TUNE IN! in addition to two releases by Digital Activity. The first scheduled release will be Digital Activity's BIRTH in Fall, 2004.

LOS ANGELES, CA, April 19, 2004—Disturbing Music has signed The Pigs to the label and is planning for a 2004 release date for the rock group's CD SLOP. The Pigs specialize in powerful and "hooky" hard pop rock tunes which should enjoy a wide fan base, across all demos.

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 8, 2004—Disturbing Music has announced their CD release schedule for 2004 which includes a reissue from Vidiots in addition to two releases by Digital Activity. The first scheduled release will be Digital Activity's BIRTH in Fall, 2004.

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 17, 2004—Oz Studios has once again completely revamped their computer music lab built for Disturbing Music's DIGITAL ACTIVITY. Those digital activists have dubbed the lab "DADA* Land", which they will use exclusively for the final phase of recording BIRTH, their CD due later this year.

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 20, 2003—"Talk of the Nation" NPR's nationally syndicated topical news program, selected tracks from Digital Activity's XMAS VOL. 1 on two holiday segments this year.

NEW YORK, NY, December 8, 2003—In this year's Rolling Stone Special Collectors' Issue, on the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The #196 entry, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968, included music from THE OTHER HALF, the first band in which Geoff Westen shared lead vocals and played guitar. "This collection of sixties garage rock became a touchstone for Seventies punks," commented Stone. The list was voted on by a panel of experts comprised of artists, producers, journalists and other business leaders.

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 2, 2003—Printing mistakes on both the book and disc in the manufacturing of Digital Activity's XMAS VOL. 1 CD has necessitated remanufacturing of the entire CD package. The group has missed its September 1 delivery date for national distribution by Morada Music to be in-stores for this year's holiday season. The new completion date will determine whether or not Digital Activity will make delivery in enough time to be available online in 2003.

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 6, 2003—Digital Activity has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Ventura, CA-based Morada Music. The two-year pact will insure national distribution for the indie band whose first release will be XMAS VOL. 1 scheduled for release in October 2003.

Digital Activity will record the CD at Oz Studios aiming for a October release date.

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 29, 2002—After a multi-year hiatus because of other projects, Los Angeles-based Oz Studios announces they will fire-up their production unit, Disturbing Music, in January, 2003. Disturbing producer, Freaks, an admitted Christmas fanatic, is first in line to record some holiday demos for 2003.