Month: August 2011

Posted on: August 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Thomas Hampson Hosts 13-Week “Song of America” Radio Series, Syndicated by WFMT Radio Network to Public Radio Stations Across U.S. From October 2011

Thomas Hampson continues his impassioned advocacy for American song with the introduction this October of “Song of America”, a 13-week radio series that reveals American classic song – poetry set to music by American composers – as a vibrant diary of the American experience. Hampson conceived and developed the series, which is co-produced by the Hampsong Foundation and the WFMT Radio Network of Chicago and will be syndicated by the…

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Posted on: August 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VREID: Norwegian Black Metallers Issue Wacken Recap

Last week, Norwegian black metal heathens VREID, performed another punishing set at the Wacken Open Air fest. No stranger to the prestigious event, 2011 marks the band’s third time leveling the Wacken stage. Commented bassist Hváll: “Last Saturday we did our third performance at Wacken, and as always it was a magical experience. Wacken is the Valhalla of metal festivals due to its extreme organization… and it has the best…

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Posted on: August 14, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Peelander-Z drops greatest hits CD/DVD, Debuts latest karaoke video for new version of “S.T.E.A.K.”

When the members of Peelander-Z came to Earth from planet Peelander, they didn’t plan to make such an impact on its citizens, but it’s happening and it’s good! In fact, it’s not just good, it’s great. So great, that Peelander-Z has released a two disc greatest hits set (one of songs, one of karaoke sing-along videos) called Super DX Hitz, out now via the Chicken Ranch record label. Peelander-Yellow says,…

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Posted on: August 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chrissy Murderbot Remixes Kyle Andrews’ “Make Me Feel Human”

Chicago DJ Chrissy Murderbot has given Kyle Andrews’ “Make Me Feel Human” the royal treatment, remixing not one but two separate versions of the track. The first premiered on Epitonic, while today sees a dubbed take on Tiny Mix Tapes . As Murderbot explains, “When I first heard the track, I realized pretty immediately that I wanted to make two versions of my remix—one with the full vocals that’s more…

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Posted on: August 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HOLIDAYHOLIDAY RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “SAFARI SUNDAE,” OUT NOW!

The highlight of your summer is finally here, and it was definitely worth the wait! This week, everyone’s favorite up and coming New York indie band, HOLIDAYHOLIDAY, release their newest album, Safari Sundae. Recorded at 343 Myrtle and mastered by Kevin McMahon (Titus Andronicus, The Walkmen, The French Kicks, Mooney Suzuki) at Marcata Studios, the band has put out a collection of 14 songs that will literally blow you away.…

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Posted on: August 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BURNING THE MASSES Post Pre-Production Demo Track From Upcoming Album Online

BURNING THE MASSES have posted a new pre-production demo track titled “Fatal Fixation” online, you can listen to the track on the band’s Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/burningthemasses. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming new album which they will begin recording this fall, with an early 2012 release through Mediaskare Records scheduled. http://www.facebook.com/burningthemasses Tweets by BurningTM http://www.mediaskare.com http://www.facebook.com/mediaskarerecords

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Posted on: August 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

APOSTOLUM finishing new album for MORIBUND, their first record in four years!

Italian dark metallers APOSTOLUM are currently finising their new album for MORIBUND, to be entitled Winds of Disillusion. The follow-up to APOSTOLUM’s previous record for MORIBUND, 2007’s Anedonia, the quartet’s Winds of Disillusion should be completed by September or October, with an early 2012 release likely. Guitarist Stone reports: “Winds of Disillusion is the consecration of APOSTOLUM, and will be a long ladder through the planes of existence, a journey…

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Posted on: August 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Best of Travel: South Africa (Blu-Ray + DVD)

The sheer sights that are present on this release are stunning. While individuals watching Best of Travel: South Africa will undoubtedly drive by some sort of interesting panoramas on a daily basis, this program hits viewers with vista after vista. This set captures three episodes hosted by Rudy Maxa, focusing (in order) on the safari process, Cape Town (South Africa) and gardens and wineries. In my opinion, each program showcases…

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Posted on: August 13, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chicago Compilation out NOW – Altered Zones, I Guess I’m Floating premiere tracks

We’ve been working diligently putting this thing together for a while now, but it’s finally here! Zach, one of the two of us who steers this boat, is from Chicago. This is an ode to his hometown. We wanted to release it as a true mixtape, on cassette. Of course you can pick up a digital copy too, but it’s meant to be listened to on the car stereo driving…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cymbals Eat Guitars U.S. North American Tour

09/20/11 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall*# 09/21/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg*# 09/22/11 – Hamden, CT – The Space*# 09/24/11 – Washington, DC – Black Cat*# 09/26/11 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506* 09/27/11 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl * 09/29/11 – New Orleans LA – One Eyed Jacks * 09/30/11 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s (Upstairs)* 10/01/11 – Austin, TX – Emos*…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rosi Golan NY & LA Record Release Shows Announced

Exciting news! We’re only a month away from the August 30th release of Rosi’s long awaited new album “Lead Balloon”. In celebration, Rosi just announced 2 special shows. September 6 @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC (Full band and special guests) Also playing Ian Axel and The Spring Standards http://boweryballroom.com September 22 @ The Troubadour, Los Angeles (with Joseph Arthur) Listing Summer Tour with Jason Reeves – Reminder Just a reminder that…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Roadkill (DVD)

The quality of a number of television movies has gradually been increasing over the course of the last ten years. I remember the Lifetime movies of the late nineties as being particularly horrible, but films like Roadkill show that the companies that are making made for TV flicks (Rhi Entertainment with this movie) are putting an intense amount of work into the enterprise. Roadkill sets up as a road trip…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sole & the Skyrider Band Teams Up with Decadence Comics Artist Dave Lando for New “Immortality” Video, Premiered On PopMatters

The anticipated new album from Sole & the Skyrider Band, Hello Cruel World, was just unleashed into the world via Fake Four Inc to much fan fare. With guests on the album including Xiu Xiu, Lil B, and Pictureplane, collaborations have been the name of the game for Sole & company, and they’ve outdone themselves yet again. For the “Immortality” video, they collaborated with Decadence Comics artist Dave Lando, whose…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AMERICAN HORRORS COMES TO THE LONG BEACH COMIC CON!

American Horrors CEO and The Garbage Man writer/director, Hart D. Fisher, has announced that he is teaming up with the Long Beach Comic Con to create “Murderer’s Row” for their 2011 Halloween weekend event on October 29th & 30th. “This is my first official convention appearance in nearly six years and I’m going to be pulling out all the stops for the fans on this one.” Said Mr. Fisher. “We’re…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

N.O. Ignite (Pre-Workout)

Pre-workouts have various chemicals present, and it is no surprise that the quality of these products varies considerably. When one thinks about what that means for one’s health, that is fairly heavy – if one even goes 90% in a workout for a complete cycle of a pre-workout product, that could conceivably reduce gains by a significant amount. N.O. Ignite, a current product by Redefine Nutrition, is one of the…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Motionless In White’s European Tour w/ blessthefall, Pierce The Veil

Sept 28 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg Sept 29 – Antwerp, BE @ Trix Sept 30 – Cologne, DE @ Underground Oct 1 – Muenster, DE @ Sputnikhalle Oct 2 – Hamburg, DE @ Hafenklang Oct 3 – Berlin, DE @ Magnet Oct 4 – Frankfurt, DE @ Nachtleben280 Oct 5 – Prague, CZ @ Lucerna Music Bar Oct 6 – Vienna, AT @ Szene Oct 7 – Munich, DE…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Milo Greene Announce Tour Dates Supporting The Civil Wars

Cinematic indie popsters Milo Greene have announced tour dates in support of The Civil Wars this Fall. Beginning on October 7 in The Civil Wars’ homestate of Alabama, Milo Greene will play shows across the United States, including stops in New York City, Chicago, and Washington D.C. The tour ends just in time for Thanksgiving, with a November 19 show in the five-piece indie outfit’s hometown of Los Angeles at…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Coldplay – Upcoming Festival Dates

9/16 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Festival 9/23 Las Vegas, NV iHeart Radio Music Festival 9/24 Atlanta, GA Midtown Music 10/1 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rock In Rio Coldplay’s recent Glastonbury set was broadcast live on VH1 and Palladia, marking the first time in the music festival’s 41-year history that an artist’s full concert was televised in the U.S. “Their gig was one of the best I’ve seen in the…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ALEXIS & FIDO PICKED AMONG BEST OF URBAN MUSIC

Reaffirming their position as a favorite of Latin audiences all over, Alexis & Fido, are now recognized by People en Español for their hit album, “Perreología” which has placed them among the five nominated artists for “Best Urban Singer or Group.” The list includes all the major acts of the Urban genre at this time and appears on People en Español’s official Web page. The public has a chance to…

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Posted on: August 12, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Van Von Hunter (DVD)

Van Von Hunter is tremendously funny, having an insightful look at the differences that are present between United States and Japanese culture. Where movies like Spinal Tap covered hair metal superstars, Van Von Hunter is a mockumentary that showcases the rise and fall of the slayer of evil, Van Von Hunter (Yuri Lowenthal). Deposed formally by eir previous bosses, Van Von Hunter moves from the U.S.A. to the east. Previously…

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