STUART DAVIS AND DHARMA POP RECORDS

(reported by Robert Berg)

Dharma Pop Records is excited to announce the release of Stuart Davis's latest album, Bell (a concept record about the feminine divine, inspired by his wife and unborn daughter)! Bell has kick-ass screaming-down-the-highway-singing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs pop songs like Karma Pyre and Sexy Messiah, stirring blow-your-3rd eye-straight-to-the back-of your-skull songs like Bell and Smoke, and moving where-did-my-freaking-boundaries-go-am-I-actually-weeping songs like Is and Arabelle. Bell kicks ass to the 17th power, and you can buy it at the www.stuartdavis.com store now.

In the last year Dharma Pop has gone from a loosely affiliated group of nomadic bhikkus making sporadic contributions towards Stuart’s musical endeavors, to a tightly knit staff of 20 volunteers who build and host websites, do graphic design, and help manage all aspects of his career. Along with these folks are 400 “Punk Monks” who help promote his shows. From Australia to Boston to Croatia, these Roadiesattvas put up posters, contact local media and record stores, and drag their friends and family to Stuart’s performances. The third group of the Dharma Pop Holon is the 40 investors who front the money, allowing Stuart to release his music to the public. Anyone interested in joining our Sangha can go to www.sdsangha.com/user/register for more details.

The reward for all this? The work itself is the reward; it is our privilege to serve the Mystery. Dharma Pop’s purpose is to create music that amplifies awareness, and the formal elements of these songs (melodies, hooks, rhythms) are a Trojan Horse, sneaking mysticism into mainstream culture.

"A rare genius. Whatever you do, don't miss his work or his performances."
- Ken Wilber

For a Stuart and Ken taped dialogue, see Integral Naked.