Classic rock-mongers 77 have just signed a multi-album deal with Listenable Records, first being the international release of their debut full-length 21st CENTURY ROCK, set to hit stores in late April/ early May across Europe and beyond. Based in Barcelona, 77 plays a genuine back-to-the-roots Australian type of hard/ heavy rock reminiscent of the classic genre as established throughout the 70s and early ’80s. Their music concept, way of life,…
“Feral are honored to sign to John McEntee’s Ibex Moon Records, having released many albums of artists that we show great respect to. Several years of writing has given us loads of material to choose from and the time to rework our songs to perfection. Expect nothing else than our debut album to be a slab of rotting flesh reeking of groovy Swedish death metal. New tracks never released in…
Wed- March 17 – Austin, TX – Official Showcase at The Velveeta Room @ SXSW Thu – March 18 – Austin TX, Castlemania Afternoon Party @ SXSW Thu March 18 – Acoustic Set at Block Party at Austin Convention Centre @ SXSW Sat- March 20 – Austin, TX – Popfrenzy Party at Maggie Maes @ SXSW VIA TANIA SPRING 2010 DATES w SEABEAR Sat – March 10 – Chicago, IL…
The Smoking Popes got a raw deal. Formed in the early 90’s in the Chicago burbs, the band drew influence from musicians as varied as Tom Waits and Dinosaur Jr. to crooners like Sinatra and Mel Torme.
September 2009 saw the release of SOMETHING TO BURN’S critically acclaimed debut album “Transitions†on Soft Drive Records, the record label founded by Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland. After playing a handful of shows last year with Stone Temple Pilots and some successful headlining shows of their own, SOMETHING TO BURN are gearing up to hit the road this spring with Fair to Midland and Karnivool. The tour…
Francis Farewell Starlite, the man behind Francis and the Lights, will be bringing his soulful rock outfit out for a five week string of dates across the East Coast and Midwest starting in Slippery Rock, PA at Slippery Rock University and concluding in NYC with a show at Bowery Ballroom. The majority of the dates the band will be playing support to Canadian hip hop superstar Drake, who personally invited…
Let’s Wrestle will release their debut album, In the Court of the Wrestling Let’s, later this month and will celebrate this momentous occasion with an action-packed visit to Austin for SXSW. Kicking off their spring tour with a Brooklyn Vegan pre-SXSW show on 3/15 at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, Let’s Wrestle will continue from SXSW on some dates out west with Titus Andronicus before meeting up with Quasi in…
WHAT: 2010 edition of “Crawling Down Cahuenga: Tom Waits’ Los Angeles” bus tour WHEN: Saturday April 3, noon-4pm WHERE: Bus tour departs from The King Edward Saloon, 131 E 5th Street, Los Angeles 90013 COST: $62/person MORE INFO: visit http://www.esotouric.com or call 323-223-2767 LOS ANGELES- Fans of the legendary musician Tom Waits just don’t get a lot of chances to get together. Last time he toured, fans in his old…
When the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference takes over Austin from March 12-21, the Live Music Capital of the World will be overrun with thousands of bands from all over the world converging on the city’s multitude of music venues to take part in the festivities. For hometown hero, Bob Schneider, it’ll be business as usual. Schneider will be playing his regular schedule of Austin shows, as…
“Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur†has a shuffling feel to it that showcases the nuanced and complex nature of Carmen Tosca’s work, and the track’s length (topping out at around 9:45) ensures that there is more than enough time to go through different genres and styles before the track closes up. There are hints of ethereal, electronic, dance, tropical, and even goth music to be had here. The spontaneous nature…
“Said The Dog†is a track that will immediately get Funeral In The Mirror a listener base that previously found themselves fans of They Might Be Giants or Da Vinci’s Notebook. Where there is a decidedly electronic feel to the overall sound of “Said The Dogâ€, there also exists a much more indie feel to the song that will appeal to fans of acts like Matt and Kim. The dual…
Experimental music pioneers Amon Duul 2, whose music defined the German progressive rock scene of the 1970’s, are back with a new album Bee As Such. Currently only available by download through the band’s website, the CD marks the first new album by the legendary group in several years. Amon Duul 2 reveal on their website: “Recorded April 2009 at Dreamscape Studio, Amon Duul 2 celebrated a highly sensitive performance,…
Southern Lord is proud to announce the newest members of its coven, brutal Italian group THE SECRET. In a statement by Southern Lord this week, label owner Greg Anderson stated: “These days it’s extremely rare that we receive a demo submission that blows us away. This was the case with the demo THE SECRET had sent us. Their sound is relentless, uncompromising and extremely lethal. Anti-melody, pro-cacophony!” Born and shaped…
3/5 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA 3/6 – Rock N Roll Hotel – Washington, D.C 3/7 – Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC 3/9 – The End – Nashville, TN 3/10 – Pilot Light – Knoxville, TN 3/11 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA 3/12 – Harvest Of Hope Festival – St. Augustine, FL 3/13 – Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL 3/14 – The Engine Room – Tallahassee, FL…
March 4th Webster Hall New York March 5th Ottobar Baltimore, MD March 6th Pearl Street Northampton, MA March 7th Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA March 9th The First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA March 10th Rock and Roll Hotel Washington, DC March 12th The Jewish Mother Virginia Beach, VA March 13th The Loft Atlanta, GA March 15th The Parish at House of Blues New Orleans, LA March 16th The Loft Dallas,…
Disco Curtis have recorded a video confessing their love for a very important lady – Ellen DeGeneres. They were recently in the audience of The Ellen Show battling Ellen when she and guest Tracy Morgan commented on their stylish dance moves. How else could the guys thank her than with a reworked version of their new single “Ashley†titled “Ellen†and a new dance video? Check out the video here:…
“Keeper†is the first track on “Bridgeâ€, and it includes various typewriter noises in the creation off a compelling pop track that looks for inspiration from the mid nineties and early 2000s. The horn that threads its way through the track represents a further shift from the normal, and showcases exactly how unique Vitamin D truly is. “Bartlett Bridge†continues the trends laid out first during “Keeperâ€, with a horn…
Get drunk on the Dragonberry and watch free cable tv thanks to the free cable television deals at Tv-Providers.com, where you can also get a dish satellite antenna! “Commercialized Waste†begins “Living Ghostsâ€, and showcases Absinthe Junk as an act that is eclectic, to say the least. There are hints of heavy metal, punk, and goth music all fighting for dominance. What results with a track like “Commercialized Waste†is…
Guitar virtuoso John 5 will perform live followed by a Q&A about the studio, recording, touring and other topics at the Grammy Museum on March 31st. This event will include a signing session to end the evening’s excitement. John 5 has compiled one of the most impressive resumes in rock. In addition to his own solo work, his commanding riffs combined with his composition skills have most recently earned him…
Wisconsin’s given birth to a potent and proud young metal beast which answers to the name ORWELL. Escaping current “for the moment” musical trends, this five-piece attack squad execute massive hooks with extremely professional precision and prowess on their self-released debut full-length Endeavors. While somewhat reshaping melodic Swedish death metal as mastered by In Flames and Soilwork into a more American style in the vein of Black Dahila Murder or…