Month: December 2008

Posted on: December 11, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Vegas Temper Channels Scott Weiland, Layne Stanley; creates Unique Hard Rock Sound on New Disc – Molotov Season

Formed in late 2004, Vegas Temper has emerged as one of New England’s most requested rock sensations. Compared to the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver , Fuel & Seether their straight forward approach and strong rock anthems have continued to establish them a die hard following throughout the Northeastern region. 2006 -2008 put them on stage with Tantric, Shinedown, Lacuna Coil, Trash Light Vision, Michael Graves, Dropbox, Staind,…

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Posted on: December 10, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Russ Kick: One of 50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World

Congratulations to Disinformation Editor-At-Large Russ Kick for being one of Utne Reader‘s “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World”: “I don’t foresee a day when there is true government transparency,” says Russ Kick, editor of TheMemoryHole. org. “It’s just not in the nature of government.” So, in lieu of the end of secrecy, Kick tenaciously ticks off small victories, such as finding an IRS guide to prosecuting money laundering, buried…

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Posted on: December 10, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Champagne Blvd Releases New Album, The Catharsis, Today

The album is finally done! We just received the final mastered copy and it’s time for duplication! Preorder the album before Dec 10 and receive a free promotional Champagne Blvd poster. Meanwhile, upon waiting for our CDs to arrive, we are hard at work putting together the best live performance as a full band. Keep checking back for future show dates. We dearly thank you for your interest, patience, and…

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Posted on: December 10, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Crash Kelly Set To Ride Through Rest of Winter

In the five years since Toronto-based guitar slinger Sean Kelly recorded the first Crash Kelly song in his modest home studio, he has exploded from down and dirty clubs to arenas, amphitheaters, and other major venues in North America and Europe.

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Posted on: December 10, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Nettwerk Music Group Joins Naxos Music Library

Naxos Music Library, the world’s largest collection of streaming classical, jazz, wind band, choral, and world music — owned by the world’s leading classical label — welcomes Canada’s top independent record label, Nettwerk Music Group , to its roster of more than 75 premiere performing arts labels, thereby expanding its offerings to include more independent popular music.

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Posted on: December 10, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

All Aboard: A Tribute To Johnny Cash Limited Edition Brown Vinyl 2nd Pressing Now Available!!

The 2nd pressing of the All Aboard: A Tribute To Johnny Cash vinyl is now available at VinylCollective.com (http://stores.channeladvisor.com/vinylhome/Store/Search.aspx?&Page=1&Sort=1&sku=alr008). This new pressing is on brown vinyl and only 1,000 copies are available. Anchorless Records is donating all the profits of All Aboard: A Tribute To Johnny Cash to the Syrentha Savio Endowment (SSE), a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to underprivileged women who cannot afford the expense of fighting…

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Posted on: December 9, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

KRISTEENYOUNG Announce Duet with Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Vaughn Stump

December US Live Dates KRISTEENYOUNG have just finished work on their forthcoming album “Music for Strippers, Hookers, and the Odd On-looker” which features a duet with Fall Out Boy front man Patrick Vaughn Stump on the song “That’s What It Takes, Dear”. The legendary Tony Visconti (Bowie, T. Rex) produced the album. The group will also embark on their first full US tour since touring with Morrissey and Ted Leo…

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Posted on: December 9, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

AIRPLAY DIRECT FOUNDER AND CEO ROBERT WEINGARTZ CHOSEN AS ONE OF MUSIC CONNECTION’S 50 ‘INNOVATORS, ICONOCLASTS, GROUNDBREAKERS

It’s official—Robert Weingartz, Founder & CEO of AirPlay Direct (www.AirPlayDirect.com), the new, revolutionary, efficient and cost effective way to securely deliver “broadcast-quality” music and electronic press kits to music industry professionals around the world, has been chosen one of Music Connection Magazine’s 50 “Innovators, Iconoclasts, Groundbreakers & Guiding Lights of 2008.”

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Posted on: December 9, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Fallbrooke – The New Miami Sound Machine

Meet Fallbrooke: Eric McNeely (guitar/vocals), Kevin Schwarz (drums/vocals) and Augusto Vega (bass). The South Florida alt rock band joined forces in the summer of 2005, fine tuning their sound and stage show in the Southeast and East Coast. In ‘07, Fallbrooke was discovered and snatched up by RMR Music Group founder Paul Palmer (Trauma Records: Bush, No Doubt) who flew the band out immediately to Los Angeles after hearing a…

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Posted on: December 9, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009 is go!

Mindless Self Indulgence are set to return to the UK and Ireland as the headline act of next year’s Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour which kicks off on January 13. The New York-based industrial-techno-punks will return to the UK for the 15-date Kerrang! Tour alongside Brit heavyweights Bring Me The Horizon, Kerrang! Award winners Black Tide and fast-rising Northern Irish trio In Case Of Fire.

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Posted on: December 9, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 3

Melinda Doolittle’s Single “It’s Your Love” Hits Airwaves

Poised to become this generation’s ambassador of R&B and soul, Melinda Doolittle will release her hotly-anticipated debut solo album, Coming Back to You, on Hi Fi Recordings in January 2009. Featuring production by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Melinda’s debut solo album is an R&B tour de force that combines the fiery electricity of Tina Turner’s early years with the slick production and lush…

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Posted on: December 8, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Framing Hanley Tour w/Theory Of A Deadman

Framing Hanley will hit the road with Theory Of A Deadman for the next month, see confirmed dates below. The band will also be playing a hometown “Re-Release Party” show in Nashville, TN next Tuesday as well as a handful of radio shows. A new version of Framing Hanley’s debut album The Moment was physically in stores Tuesday, November 18th and available on iTunes . The new version of The…

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Posted on: December 8, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

That Was Something signs with Authentik Artists

Authentik Artists has signed an exclusive agreement with Detroit, MI-based That Was Something and will be releasing their new EP Down, But Not Out on December 9th. TWS has made a name for themselves as one of the hardest working power pop bands in the business, growing a massive online presence and fan base. Down, But Not Out was produced by and features guest vocals from Rob Freeman (Sound The…

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Posted on: December 8, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pop Evil: iTunes’ Best of 2008

As we approach the New Year, the folks at iTunes have recently reminisced on who their favorites of 2008 were.  Under the “Best New Artists” category, Pop Evil has been holding steady alongside some of the biggest acts in the world.  The band’s debut album Lipstick On The Mirror has also gained notoriety on Active Rock radio by reaching into the #2 most added record in the country according to…

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Posted on: December 8, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Asthmatic Kitty Signs LA’s Fol Chen, Debut Album Due in February

Asthmatic Kitty Records is pleased to announce the signing of the Los Angeles band Fol Chen. The label will release the band’s debut album, Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune’s Made on Feb. 03, 2009. The band will be touring in 2009, including a stop at SXSW. In the meantime they have a show scheduled on Nov. 18 in LA at The Echo. The band is also taking part in…

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Posted on: December 8, 2008 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 1

Sobieski Vodka (80 Proof)

Danica: I’m a huge fan of vodka, I love all types and flavors. So, when I had the chance to review this vodka, I made sure that I was having a craving for a good mixed drink. Before consumption I chilled the bottle in the freezer to make sure it was at a perfectly cold temperature. After the vodka was chilled I opened the bottle and poured out my first…

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Posted on: December 8, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

WINTERS IN OSAKA Unveil Artwork & Album Details For Upcoming Full-Length

Just months after unleashing a spaced-out, doom ritual of a collaboration with BONGRIPPER (entitled Meat Ditch), Chicago-based noise machines WINTERS IN OSAKA have completed work on their next full-length. The record, entitled Molded to Crawl, was recorded over a six-month span – an absolute eternity for the insanely prolific trio, who also managed to complete several tours (including a Canadian run with THE ENDLESS BLOCKADE and a Southwestern jaunt with…

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Posted on: December 7, 2008 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Cut Copy Announce North American Tour

Cut Copy are pleased to announce their final run through North America in support for In Ghost Colours. This 17 date trek will be the last shows they do before they retire to the studio to complete the ideas swimming in their heads and on their laptops for the next record. They are pleased to be playing a number of cities for the first time, as well as visiting some…

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