News Archive - 2004
12.2.04 - Hey everyone. I bet you're wondering... why hasn't Zugzwang done anything in the past few months? I blame Jacob, but it's not really important whose fault it is (even though it's Jacob's fault. Jacob's.) Anyway, we've been writing some music and we plan to schedule some gigs soon. Sometime in January, we're also going to record a demo CD that doesn't suck (well, at least we hope it doesn't...). Also, remember to sign up for our mailing list.
`David
10.23.04 - SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST! Update on 10.29.04: Sorry guys, I'm stupid... If you tried to sign up in the last couple days but got a bunch of esoteric error script, please sign up again. I fixed it.
`Jaymz
10.13.04 - More shows! Check the page! We're definitely making progress on google. Last I checked, Zugzwang was 28th on regular search and 22nd on english-only search. Keep linking to our site! We appreciate it very much. There are rumors of a new url and/or a banner coming in the near future, as well as a possible website remodel... but there have also been rumors for a long time about new pics appearing on our site... you can see how well that rumor held up. Hope for the best, but expect nothing... that's how you stay ahead.
`Jaymz
8.29.04 - Oh man... where did we go? We let a whole two months slip through our fingers! What were we thinking?! Well, I'll tell you. We were thinking that Zugzwang needed an overhaul. So, we reworked a lot of our songs, and wrote a brand new one that I'm sure all of you will enjoy. We have a show coming up next weekend, and we'll keep scheduling shows now that we're back in school. So, you obviously care enough to read our website... why not go the extra step and come see us live? While you're there, you can sign our fan list, and we'll give you a sweet sticker! The show next Sunday is Vote for Change, so you should really come out and see us if you don't like the direction our country is headed. You'll be able to register to vote at the show. Seriously take advantage of this easy [and fun] opportunity to get involved.
`Jaymz
6.22.04 - Just wanted to remind everyone about the FREE show at Peabody's on Friday, June 25. Get your tickets soon! Just e-mail or ask any of us. If enough people come... we might get to perform in front of another huge, moshing crowd (like we did at the Dome)! Ha...
`David
6.12.04 - I haven't updated in a while, I know... but I did today! So now I'm typing a little note to say what's up to all our devoted fans. All of you missed a great show last night at the dome. We played to a huge crowd and everyone was moshing in front of the stage. I really wished you were there... But anyway, we got some really sweet stuff comin up... As mentioned before, we're playing a free show at Peabody's. See us for tickets. They're 100% free and pure for your pleasure! Zugzwang stickers are coming in a couple days... If you want one, you'll have to bribe us or steal them from us 'cause they're so cool that we're going to want to keep them all to ourselves. Oh! And we're gonna get a banner. Any more? Eh, Probably... but I've rambled long enough.
`Jaymz
5.27.04 - [addendum by Jaymz: The views and opinions expressed in this paragraph may or may not reflect those of Zugzwang as a whole... David is a very angry person with a lot of pent up frustration... Let's just play along and smile at him. =) ...now back to your regularly scheduled program.] I think I'm speaking for the entire group when I say "thank you" to the Cleveland Music Festival for letting us play in such a wonderful FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. I'm so glad we sold expensive tickets to our fans so they could see us play at the "Agora." Anyway... we have a FREE show coming up in June at Peabody's. Check out our upcoming shows while you're here. Zugzwang merchandise is coming soon!
`David
5.14.04 - New url added today: http://zugzwang.doesntexist.com. This redirects to the current site.
5.13.04 - Well, it's May 13. If you didn't get your ticket by now, it's too late! I may have an extra one if someone is just dying to go... Anyway, here's some news: last I checked, we were ranked 67 on google search for 'zugzwang,' and 33 in the english only search. If you want to help us get higher in the rankings, [please!] link to http://home.cwru.edu/zugzwang on your personal websites. The googlebot [in addition to other major search engines] understands a link from your website to ours as a 'vote' for us by you. If you have the google toolbar, send a smiley face vote their way! They help too.
`Jaymz
Peter Schjeldahl, The delinquent, The Village Voice, 14 Oct 1997, p. 101. "In Kippenberger's game, it is always our move, and our options are, as they say in chess, zugzwang: losing either way."
5.5.04 - Just wanted to add a few comments... buy your four day CMF tickets from us before May 13th because we're selling them for $5 off (only $15 instead of $20). Also, use the Zugzwang buddy icons for AIM, leave a note for us on our message board, and tell people about our site to help spread the word about Zugzwang. I think that's about it. See you all on the 20th!
`David
5.2.04 - Springfest pics are up, and the whole site is ready to go. David and I are going to try to update the site as much as we can, so keep checking back here, you just might see something new! One last word, BUY A CMF TICKET! We're selling them for dirt cheap. We're talkin' $15 here. It's a four day pass with all the music you can stand, plus you can hear us at the Agora! Come on, that's worth it in itself.
`Jaymz
4.27.04 - Welcome to the brand spankin' new Zugzwang website! The old address, http://www.zugzwang.8m.com, still works, so tell all your friends, 'cause it's easy to remember! If you think there's anything that needs to be added to the site, or anything that needs some work, feel free to email zugzwang or post on the message board. Hope you enjoy it!
`Jaymz