Month: November 2011

Posted on: November 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Apparat – Devil’s Walk (CD)

There is a timeless quality to Devil’s Walk that will make it particularly germane to any fan of electronic music, whether it be the early work of Kraftwerk, the New Wave era, or something newer. This is because each of the 10 tracks that are on Devil’s Walk are able to speak singularly and as a larger effort. The title begins with Sweet Unrest, a track that touches upon the…

Posted on: November 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WIDOW STREAMING NEW SONG

Founded in 2000 in North Carolina, WIDOW has released three albums: “Midnight Strikes” (2003), “On Fire” (2005) and “Nightlife” (2007). Their new work “Life’s Blood” is the first WIDOW album, which will be released through Pure Steel Records. Bravewords is hosting an exclusive stream of the song “I Scream For Ice Queen” on their “Knuckle Tracks” Player. Get your first listen HERE. Gun Shy Assassin is streaming the song “Embrace…

Posted on: November 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nikoli’s Pencil Puzzle 3D (Nintendo 3DS)

Puzzle games have usually been much too easy for me, or have such a learning curve to the title that it seems impossible to properly insert oneself into the title. However, Nikoli’s Pencil Puzzle 3D is a game that avoids these pitfalls and is ultimately one of the best puzzle games this year. This is because it takes advantage of the Nintendo 3DS well, and has a game play style…

Posted on: November 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Victorious Season One, Volume Two (DVD Set)

Throughout all of 2011, Nickelodeon’s DVD-releasing wing has make sure to keep viewers abreast of their new shows as well as able to purchase older shows from one’s childhood. Aside from making gobs of money, Nickelodeon has provided a significant service to all fans, young and old. This trend continues with the DVD release of the second half of Victorious’s first season. The video quality of this DVD is better…

Posted on: November 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BATTLECROSS Tour w/ Full Blown Chaos, ROSE FUNERAL, Diamond Plate

11/17 Nashville, TN The Muse 11/18 Little Rock, AR The Village 11/19 Oklahoma City, OK Big Papa’s Poor House 11/20 Fort Worth, TX Tomcats 11/22 St. Louis, MO Fubar 11/23 Topeka, KS Booby Trap 11/24 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue and 7th Street Entry 11/25 Des Moines, IA House Of Bricks 11/26 Chicago, IL Reggies Rock Club 11/27 La Crosse, WI The Warehouse 11/28 Joliet, IL Mojoes 11/29 Louisville, KY Keswick…

Posted on: November 16, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Trentemøller Debuts Video For “Sycamore Feeling (Marie Fisker Version)” From Reworked / Remixed Double LP

Danish electronic artist Anders Trentemøller has debuted a brand new video with Stereogum for the opening track “Sycamore Feeling (Marie Fisker Version)” on his recently released double CD, Reworked / Remixed. The video features the Danish singer stoically sifting in and out of people’s apartment’s and thoughts. After an incredible spring tour including performances at this year’s SXSW, Ultra Music Festival, and Coachella, resulting in Yahoo! Music saying he was…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Radical Dads Release Daytrotter Session

Radical Dads is a band that sounds like standing next to a body of water and noticing that something is moving just underneath the surface and then realizing that actually nothing is moving, it’s just that your glasses are broken and you have no idea how it happened. Also your elbow is scraped up and you think something just caught on fire in the distance — you can see the…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT announces track-listing for “Contain Us” box-set

On November 29th, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT will be releasing “Contain Us”, a special tribute box-set for their epic quadrology (Ki, Addicted, Deconstruction, and Ghost) that was designed and created by Man Alive’s Tom Bejgrowicz (who also conceived the classic and must-have Misfits Coffin box-set). Pre-orders are now exclusively available at CM Distro, so be sure to reserve your copy of the ultimate Hevy Devy collection here! See below for…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DUBSTEP PIONEER SKREAM ANNOUNCES “ANTICIPATE” SINGLE ON OWSLA/RINSE

Cited as the formative mind behind the global phenomenon that is Dubstep, the UK’s Skream has announced that his next single will be released this coming Sunday, November 13th on Rinse/OWSLA, the label started by Skrillex earlier this year. “Anticipate”, the 6th release from OWSLA, is one of it’s most approachable to date, with an earworm vocal line from Sam Frank and sparse, faintly familiar synth melodies. Two remixes accompany…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fester Reveals Artwork For “A Celebration Of Death”

Norwegian pioneers in Blackened Death metal, Fester have revealed the cover art and tracklisting for their forthcoming new album, A Celebration Of Death. The band’s first offering of new material in 17 years, A Celebration Of Death will be out in early 2012 through Abyss Records. In an exclusive premier, Bravewords.com is now streaming the track “Rites of Ceres.” The cover for A Celebration Of Death was painted by artist…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SUGAR & THE HI LOWS READY SWEET 50’s/60’s INSPIRED SELF-TITLED DEBUT OUT FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Sugar & The Hi Lows, the duo of Nashville singer-songwriters Trent Dabbs and Amy Stroup, tap into the heart of the 50’s and soul of the 60’s on their sweet indie-pop self-titled debut. A throw back to a bygone era, its also a throw back to Trent’s Mississippi childhood. Raised to the soundtrack of Motown, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, the memories the music from that era, “just…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Dillinger Escape Plan with Mastodon & Red Fang

Nov. 16 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Nov. 17 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room Nov. 18 Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theater** Nov. 19 New York, NY Terminal 5 Nov. 20 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero Nov. 21 Boston, MA House of Blues Nov. 22 Portland, ME Asylum** Nov. 23 Montreal, QC Metropolis Nov. 25 Toronto, ON Kool Haus Nov. 26 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom Nov. 27 Washington, DC 9:30 Club Nov. 28 Norfolk, VA…

Posted on: November 15, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Volcanic Sunlight by Saul Williams

Some listen to music to reinforce a mood, an idea of a time/place, to embody a mind-state, a lightness, to sharpen or dull an edge. I make music to jump off of that edge and explore. I’ve been exploring since birth, whether wandering through the woods as a child, through the streets of NY as a teenager, backpacking through South and Central America, India, Africa, touring and performing in over…

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

UPDATED Yelle US Tour Dates

11/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern 12/02: Miami, FL @ Fillmore 12/03: Orlando, FL @ Social 12/04: Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits 12/05: Atlanta, GA @ Loft 12/07: Baltimore, MD @ Sonar 12/08: New York, NY @ Webster Hall 12/09: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall 12/10: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

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

Zambri’s Glossolalia EP Streaming Now, Out This Week On Kanine Records

For a first introduction into the world of Cristi Jo & Jessica Zambri, Kanine Records will be releasing Zambri’s debut EP Glossolalia on November 8, 2011. Zambri mixes experimental beats and dueling female vocals with captivating melodies to create unromantic love songs. Filled with gothic and avant-garde pop vocals, their sound, while reminiscent of a lost Siouxsie and the Banshees or Kate Bush classic, is refreshingly unique.As if remixed by…

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

DEFEATER – ON TOUR

Nov 14 Defeater, Miles Away (w/ Bane, Dead End Path) Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern Nov 14 Defeater, Miles Away (w/ Bane, Dead End Path) Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 Tavern Nov 15 Defeater, Miles Away (w/ Bane, Dead End Path) Richmond, VA @ The Warehouse Nov 16 Defeater, Miles Away (w/ Bane, Dead End Path) Baltimore, MD @ Sonar Nov 17 Defeater, Miles Away (w/ Bane, Dead End…

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

Unleashed begins recording 11th studio album

The legendary Swedish Viking death metal outfit, Unleashed, has entered the studio to begin recording its 11th studio album, which will be released this spring on Nuclear Blast Records. The latest release from the Viking metal pioneer is yet-to-be-named, but fans can surely expect another classic album, featuring Unleashed’s signature blend of melody and brutality. Stay tuned for more information! Unleashed online… http://www.unleashed.se/ http://www.facebook.com/unleashed Tweets by unleashedsweden http://www.youtube.com/user/unleashed http://www.myspace.com/unleashed

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

PUi Debuts First Official Music Video ‘Army Of Slaves’ on the Official PUi YouTube Channel

PUi are pleased to announce that they have posted their brand new music video for the new track ‘Army of Slaves’ on the official PUi YouTube Channel. PUi first unveiled the new music video at their recent sold out New York, NY performance on November 5th, 2011 at Irving Plaza. In addition to depicting scenes reflecting PUi’s aggressive and profoundly eclectic sound, the video includes a scene portraying the band…

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

SEVERN RECORDS SIGNS THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS

Severn Records has announced the signing of legendary American roots music band The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and will begin recording their label debut CD shortly at Severn’s new state-of-the-art studio in Annapolis for release in early 2012. In addition to The Fabulous Thunderbirds co-founder, singer/harmonica player Kim Wilson, the band members are the brothers Moeller – Johnny (guitar) and Jay (drums) – as well as Mike Keller (guitar) and Randy Bermudes…

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

His Clancyness Releases New Video For “Carve A Peach”

Following the release of his split 7″ last week, lo-fi dream artist His Clancyness has revealed a brand new video for lead single “Carve A Peach.” Watch the beautiful, bleached-out video at Vimeo, directed by Giulia Mazza. The track is taken from his recently released limited edition split 7″ with Shimmering Stars by up and coming Oslo-based label Splendour, who previously put together an of Montreal/Casiokids release for Record Store…