For Ballerina Black, one of our longtime favorites and friends, this past April has given them much to be thankful for. Recently signing their 1st deal with Universal Music Group – launching the local LA boy’s music worldwide, yesterday, on 4/27. Support.

In support of the Album Cattle Arithmetic they have not one, but two music videos in the works to support the album. BB has struck a chord with the underground and above ground music scene and captured some very loyal fans along the way. Like us. These fine fans (not us for legal reasons) that have taken it upon themselves to plaster LA and most of Hollywood with ballerina Black posters and stickers everywhere from bathroom stalls to bridges to show their support. And do interviews:

http://insurgencyinc.com/2010/08/03/black-ballerinas-illegal-activities/

The mighty BB also just added two new band members. Welcome drummer Anthony Anthos. They met Anthony through a mutual friend Reg B and welcomed Tony to see them perform at The Greek Theater when they opened up for the band Interpol. As soon as we hit the first rehearsal with Tony we knew that he would work out. The newest member to the band is Scott Eton. We’ve known Scot for a while, he used to play keys for Bobby back in the day. The band has always wanted a synth sound in their band so now they got it thanks to Scot.

The Ballerina Black boys are currently wrapping up a college tour that ends with a show at UCSB on 5/4. Make sure you check them out before your time runs out:

In the meantime, here is a video for the song ‘Microphones in the Mattress’ directed by their manager James Toth:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX4ldU0iuvU

The new music videos that will be released in the next month will be for the songs “If You Would I” & “Squeeze Through”. Here’s a teaser for “If You Would I” if you just can’t wait: http://youtu.be/EoLtX2v42Xw

Congrats, Ballerina Black on a great beginning to 2011 and to an obviously awesome future. We couldn’t be happier for you guys, and we don’t often say that. Don’t forget us when you play Madison Square Garden and we can’t afford tickets.

Support.

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Thanks to Maia Harms for letting us post these pics.