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| Thursday, August 21, 2008 - The Cotton Soeterboek Band signs with NL Distribution | U.S.'s Cotton Soeterboek Band recently inked an exclusive European distribution deal with NL Distribution for the bands new release "Twisted" on Caf Fine Records.
On this partnership, Robert Soeterboek comments, "The Cotton Soeterboek Band is very happy to announce that we have become a part of the NL Distribution family. It is a mutually beneficial relationship, making it much easier for people to get the CD through out Europe."
The band recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Robert Selvaggio (Creed, Puddle of Mudd, Jewel). Mastering was handled by Rodney Mills (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers).
The album really shines due to sharp songwriting and the band?s ear for strong riffs and chorus melodies. Not to mention Robert Soeterboek`s (Ayeron, Wicked Sensation) appropriate vocal swagger and the gritty muscular guitar work of Alan Cotton.
On ?Twisted?, the band offers a tough, streamlined fusion of American and British hard rock, that combined with Robert Selvaggio`s clean production, sounds utterly modern yet timeless. All of the parts blend into powerfull distinctive sound to create a unique hybrid that recalls the past without being indebted to it.
The Cotton Soeterboek Band's first full length album, "Twisted", was officially released on August 12th in the United States and August 14 in Europe.
For more information, visit http://www.cottonsoeterboekband.com
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What is your name and your current position in the band?
Hello Revelationz Magazine, this is Alan Cotton and I am the guitarist in the Cotton Soeterboek Band.
How would you categorize the style of the band? And did you ever consider or try playing other styles of music than the one(s) you are playing now?
New Millennium Hard Rock! It has a lot of the best elements from all the classic bands, but still has a modern twist also. Best of both worlds as they say. We have all appeared on albums of different genre's, but this is the style of music we love playing the most.
What is your latest album and why should people buy it?
Twisted is the band's first full length album and it comes out August 12th. We get compared to Deep Purple and early Whitesnake a lot, so if you want to hear a very honest Rock and Roll album, please give Twisted a listen.
Tell us about the history of the band. More specifically, when was the band formed, how did you meet, and have there been any particular highlights or low points in your career, any crucial events that have taken you where you are today?
I had decided to put a new band together, and somebody had recommended Robert Soeterboek to me. I gave him a call and we hit it off right away. He jumped on a plane and we holed up in Old Jacks Cabin in the mountains of Colorado and started writing together. By the time we started to look for the other members, we just wanted people we knew. No big cattle call auditions.
Butch Carlson and I had always wanted to work together so his name was the first to come up and he jumped on board. Robert had just finished recording and touring the Star One cd with Joost van den Broek, so he was next. Butch recommended Mike Davis, and that was that. We all had agreed to tour behind the album, even though Mike had commitments to Rob Halford and Joost had just joined After Forever.
The whole idea was simple, just write music we enjoyed and record a natural and real rock and roll album. We began searching for the right producer but it became more of a problem with scheduling conflicts than "musical differences" with them. By the time producer Bobby Selvaggio (Creed, Puddle of Mudd, Jewel) came on board, all the main tracks had been cut.
Since the release date of the album kept being moved back, we knew it was going to be a problem taking Butch and Mike out on the road, so that's when Wim den Boer and Wilfried Broekman joined the band. Robert had worked with both of them in the past, so we all got together in Boulder for rehearsals and it went over so well. It just clicked from the first note. Couldn't be happier. All of these guys have amazing chops and can play anything, but the best thing is they all know exactly what to play for the songs.
Was there ever a time when you wondered if your band would remain just a local outfit and never make it in the industry?
Not really. When your writing and recording an album, you can't be thinking about commercial success if you want to be true to yourself as an artist. You just try and make the best music you can. I must say the response to the album so far has been amazing though.
Can you share with us one or two of your favourite moments with the band?
Having the completed album in my hands is the number one highlight so far.
How is the writing process in the band?
Either Robert or I will come up with a song and we will sketch out a rough idea for an arrangement. By then, Robert already has the melodies and lyrics in mind but we might still bounce some lyric ideas around at that point. Then we will record them. We try not to spend too much time going over something endless times. It either works or it doesn't.
What brought you on the path to becoming a musician? Did you ever consider or take any other paths through life besides music?
It's something you're born with. Just part of your DNA, so you really don't have a choice. It's something you have to do to live.
 Do you have any idols? If yes, who?
Music idols would have to be Jimmy Page, Gary Moore, Allen Collins, Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie Montrose, Robin Trower, Tommy Bolin, Michael Schenker, Billy Gibbons, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman. Basically all the greats.
Do you have any regrets looking back at your career? For example any songs or even full albums that you regret recording? If so, what made you regret it?
You can't have any regrets in life. We all make mistakes, just try and learn from them so you won't make them again.
Are there particular songs in your catalogue that the fans love but you're not particular fond of yourself?
Luckily no. By the time a song is finished, you have heard it enough to know whether to put it out or not.
How important do you rate the lyrical side of your albums?
Very important. Robert writes all the lyrics but I might come up with a line or two.
What do you think about the state of the music industry today?
It's a real exciting time in music right now. You can surf around the internet and find a lot of bands that you might have never heard of before and of course you still have classic bands around. I do like the new Black Crowes album a lot and I've been listening to the new Whitesnake album as well. So there are still a lot of bands putting out good music today.
What do you think is the best way to fight music piracy?
There is no way to completely stop it. Just try and educate people about the effects of piracy on artist and try to minimize it.
Do you have a life philosophy? If yes, what is it?
I just try to be a good human being, live life the best I can and hopefully add something to it. As far as a philosophy as a musician, if you can touch some ones emotions, make them smile or bring joy to their life, even if just for a little while, then I have accomplished my goals as a musician.
Can you describe a typical day in your life?
Wake up, drink some coffee, then emails and phone calls all day. It's better to be too busy than have nothing going on.
What do you like to spend your time with besides music?
I don't have any other time right now. It's either writing, recording or music business matters but mostly business at the moment.
What's the craziest thing that has ever happened on a tour?
Probably the craziest thing was somebody was so touched by my playing, that they gave me a Fender Strat after a show. Now that's cool brother!
You're heading off to live on a deserted island for a couple of years with your portable entertainment system... Which albums, movies or books would you bring? (Max. 3 of each)
Hmmm, that is a tough one. I think I will just stick to the music..
1. Zeppelin II
2. Montrose - Montrose
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd
What is your favourite joke?
I have a very dry sense of humor, so I'm not sure anybody else would get it.
Can you tell us about any future plans for you and your band?
To finish recording the second album and head out on a large tour is the short term goal. Continue recording and touring are the long term goals.
Thanks for answering these questions. Now you are free to write a few lines to our readers.
First of all I want to thank Steen Jepsen and everybody at Revelationz Magazine for supporting new music and to thank you for taking the time to read this interview. Music is the universal language and we have already met so many great people from all over the world that share the same passion as us, a love for music. Please help support the music you enjoy and also support magazines like Revelationz that make interviews like this possible.
Added by Steen - 8/16/2008
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