Month: March 2013

Posted on: March 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sandbox Me & Him and Horse CD Review

  Doesn’t Really Matter is a track that is able to build off of the goodwill established by Tried and Tried, forging a bold new path with a blend of folk, country and intensely emotional crooning. The rich instrumentation will immediately draw listeners in, while the slight shift in the vocals provides a much different feel to this composition. Sandbox is an act that can create a very close scattershot…

Posted on: March 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dan Kern 1977 CD Review

  Cold Wind is a track that will immediately provide listeners with a microcosm of the styles and influences that will be presented to listeners on 1977. What results is a bouncy, soul-filled rock track that absolutely soars when included on the vocals. The arrangements presented on Cold Wind will immediately draw listeners in and keep them focused through the first half of the album; Quietly is an effort that…

Posted on: March 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DESIDERII MARGINIS “Procession” LP Standard Edition (48th Cycle)

Produced in collaboration with Sapin’s La Esensia Label. “Procession” heralds the reawakening of the acclaimed swedish dark ambient project Desiderii Marginis, an album that sounds at the same time warmingly familiar and inspiringly new. While Desiderii Marginis is perhaps not as prolific as some other acts, it’s “quality over quantity” motto always makes it well worth the wait and this is certainly no exception. The eight pieces that make up…

Posted on: March 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Best Of Widget DVD Review

  Children cannot get enough of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, and Best of Widget is a value-priced collection that contains 7 episodes for about $7.50 online. These episodes provide parents and childrens with over an hour of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, and are comprised of those episodes that have a decidedly Widget focus. This means that Widget is given the opportunity to become a race car driver, to build an incredible TV,…

Posted on: March 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

EARTHEN GRAVE Signs Exclusive Worldwide Deal

Chicago’s EARTHEN GRAVE is thrilled to announce their recent signing to Heavy Rock Leader, Ripple Music for worldwide release of their debut album, Earthen Grave. The album will be available on CD and double vinyl on July 9th via Ripple Music. Formed in 2008, EARTHEN GRAVE is a five-piece Chicago metal band that marries the sounds of metal past and future with a sweaty, pummeling live show. EARTHEN GRAVE boasts…

Posted on: March 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Herbert Bail Orchestra Takes You on a Soulful Journey with the release of their First Full Length Album

From the  depths of the American indie-folk movement hails the vast and heart-warming musical journey known as The Herbert Bail Orchestra. Based in the understanding of emotion and deception, this uniquely talented group transcends the modern portrayal of performance with utmost lust for the craft. Following the release of their first, self-titled EP in 2011 comes a full length album entitled The Future’s in the Past.   At a young age, lead…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FIREPOWER RECORDS to Release ‘See No Evil’ EP from Protohype March 19

This month, U.S. bass label FIREPOWER RECORDS will be launching a trilogy of EPs from 22 year-old Los Angeles producer/DJ Protohype called SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL and SPEAK NO EVIL. Each EP in the series will reflect its title in a variety of ways, individually exploring a wealth of sounds and means of expression while coming together to create a definitive whole. First up in the trilogy is…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Adventures in Time and Space Tour – Figure, House of Blues, Cleveland, Ohio – March 8th, 2013

As an update to the original flyers and show information, Eric Evasion replaced 2Rip. Signs explaining the change in lineup were present through the front of the House of Blues. Sean 2:16 immediately preceded Figure, and created a high-energy set that blended the bluntness of dubstep drops with popular culture (Pokemon clips) and samples from top-20 EDM efforts (Benny Benassi, Skrillex). The flow of the set kept the energy high,…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TOMBSTONE HIGHWAY shares some “Old Blood”

Italy’s TOMBSTONE HIGHWAY has just released a new track entitled “Old Blood” exclusively at Rue Morgue magazine’s website. The song can be streamed at this location: http://www.rue-morgue.com/2013/03/tombstone-highway-shares-some-old-blood/ Ruralizer, the band’s southern rock-inspired doom metal album, will hit the shops on April 16th in North America. The release is out now in Europe. The music of TOMBSTONE HIGHWAY is a classic blend of feisty stoner/southern rock and doom metal, with catchy guitar…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Theophilus London Stars in New Chevy Commercial for “Find New Roads” Campaign

Chevy Sonic’s “Milk Run” commercial debuted this week starring Theophilus London and featuring his song “All Around The World.” The ad is the first official full commercial as part of Chevrolet’s new “Find New Roads” campaign, which was unveiled last month with a medley of five vignettes showcasing five different car models. Post & Share: “Milk Run” Commercial on YouTube http://youtu.be/v0pb0vvi37U Chevrolet’s “Find New Roads” on YouTube http://youtu.be/cvjgZWZoeWg The commercial,…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reign of Vengeance to Release ‘The Final Solution; The Final Rebellion’

The Final Solution; The Final Rebellion from Arizona Death Metal Unit REIGN OF VENGEANCE will be released March 19th on Synister Empire Records and is crafted in the band’s new-school, horror-oriented, death metal format.  The new EP features musicians of the already proven and established top tier and Brutal Elite. Unlike Disemboweling Swine, REIGN OF VENGEANCE’s previous release, The Final Solution; The Final Rebellion is a concept EP. Since the…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

COURRIER RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM CATHEDRALS OF COLOR

Austin based rock group Courrier have just released their sophomore album, Cathedrals of Color, available on iTunes. The album features the single “Inch of Rope” which can be heard here. Cathedrals of Color was produced by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam) and features the top 50 radio single “Love is a Fire”. For an inside look at the making of the album, watch a behind the scenes webisode here. Purevolume.com…

Posted on: March 14, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MUNICIPAL WASTE PLAYING NEW ZEALAND & RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA IN JUNE

Virginia’s speed metal punks MUNICIPAL WASTE are proud to announce their first trek to New Zealand and their return to Australia!   Tony Foresta, vocalist for the band, shares:   “I am really stoked to play New Zealand for the first time ever… Heaps!!!  The first MUNICIPAL WASTE tour in Australia was one of my all-time favorite trips I’ve ever been on. I can’t believe we have never came back…

Posted on: March 13, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Storage Wars Volume 4 DVD Review

The wildly successful Storage Wars starts to show some signs of stress with Volume 4: show regular Dave Hester (aka the asshole) was arguing about his contract so he is missing from most of this season as they try out various replacements (none of whom are as interesting as Hester). This season they also start to experiment with horribly obvious product placement (before I open this storage unit, let me…

Posted on: March 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MUD – FIM Motocross World Championship Review

  It has been a few years since there was a good motocross game, but MUD – FIM Motocross World Championship looks to provide some luster to the sport. The game has taken the effort to be approved by the MX1 / MX2 championships, and will appease fans through the presence of nearly 100 (84) riders in the league. The networking ability of the game ensures that players can go…

Posted on: March 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Kick Off 11-Show New York City Residency At Beacon Theatre

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND kicked off their sold-out yearly March residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in big style last weekend (Friday, 3/1) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have introduced two new songs written by guitarist Warren Haynes into their vast, evolving  repertoire:  “Dusk Till Dawn” and “Spots of Time” (co-written with Phil Lesh).  Special guests joining the ABB so far this March includeSteve Earle, guitarists Dave Grissom and Eric Krasno, Joan Osborne, John Popper, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Asbury Jukes Horns,…

Posted on: March 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Loma Prieta Immemorial Review

  The track is absolutely furious, but there is a sense that the distinct elements of the band are kept separate. While there is an intense musical attack from the get go, subsequent listens will reveal a surprisingly rich effort. The vocals provide additional melody to this metalcore meets pit anthem. While the specific array of styles that went into the creation of this track are not immediately discernible, Loma…

Posted on: March 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Foyle’s War: The Home Front Files DVD Set Review

  Foyle’s War is a mystery, set during the second World War, that focuses on creating an authentic experience for viewers while keeping them firmly riveted to their seats. Foyle’s War: The Home Front Files provides viewers with a few extra features; the making-of features provide additional context to the filming process while proving viewers with quick views into the camaraderie that was enjoyed on the set. The interviews conducted…

Posted on: March 13, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Boy + Kite to perform this week at South By Southwest

03/13 Austin, TX @ The Old School SXSW 2013, Stubhub Live! Presents, 1230AM 03/15 Austin, TX @ The Parish Underground SXSW 2013, Audible Treats & The Vinyl District Presents, 825PM       +++     Austin-based band Boy + Kite will follow-up its 2011 debut album with a new EP, scheduled to hit digital retailers next week.  Titled “We Can Go Anywhere We Want,” the new EP (available on…

Posted on: March 12, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LUCY ROSE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

  British chanteuse Lucy Rose is happy to announce her first headlining tour of North America. The tour kicks off March 11 in Los Angeles and sees her playing Canadian Music Week, SXSW and many other American cities throughout March and April. Her debut EP in the US, Middle Of The Bed, follows up the enormous success she has received in her native UK. Her digital only 5 song EP featuring…