Author: Sargeant

Posted on: February 8, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Holly Elle Lose Control Single Review

Holly Elle has released her Lose Control, a vocal-lead track that ties together equal amounts Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera, and Dej Loaf. Elle’s singing ability is able to expand upon the work of Sia and Rihanna to create something that shines equally well in a pop or dance light. The dynamic between the vocals and percussion imbues the track with a momentum that will tattoo itself deep into the minds…

Posted on: February 8, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Molly Roth Hypnotized

The track is something that ties together late nineties and early 2000s pop into something more current and contemporary. The sly vocals of Roth will immediately draw in listeners, while the stellar production makes this an easy inclusion on radio rotation. The interaction between the vocals and the instrumentation pushes each to a hgher plateau; the track is able to get people on the dance floor or singing along; Hypnotized…

Posted on: February 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A-1 Releases Video for “Good People”

Life can move so fast that it’s hard to stop and appreciate those that populate our surroundings. Described by FACT Mag as “a smooth-as-hell groover that explores stereotypes and assumptions,” “Good People” is the latest music video from rising Bay area rapper, A-1. “Good People” is a unique visual experience filmed on a phantom camera at 1400fps. The special effect created by this technique shows people standing in a frozen…

Posted on: February 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shannon Wright Announces U.S. Tour

Shannon Wright’s first full U.S. tour in ten years. The tour, which will be in support of Young Widows, will start on March 12 at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY and conclude on March 21 at The Earl in Atlanta, GA. The full list of tour dates can be found below.

Posted on: February 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

By The Gun Blu-Ray Review

By The Gun is a film that rapidly reaches a break-neck speed, capturing the life and times of a newly made mobster, Nick (Ben Barnes, The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray). Nick things that things will change for the better after settling into his new digs, but things could not be more wrong. While he is the only individual directly in danger, collateral damage ensures that those he loves –…

Posted on: February 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cable Car Tonight Single Review

The sweeping synths that open up Tonight allow for tremendously sultry and sensual vocals to dominate. The two elements create an erotic and passionate song that will get listeners on the dance floor.

Posted on: February 5, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Joseph Pagano Graveyard of Dreams CD Review

There is a hopeful sound to the release’s first track, Don’t Let Chances Pass You By, which ties together hints of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Dave Grohl. The interaction between the instrumental and vocal elements creates a track that is timelessly hook, with a number of distinct hooks for listeners – Pagano’s vocals are stellar, the drums are punctual yet splashy, and the guitars provide the hard edge that…

Posted on: February 5, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Deja Mae Black Blood Single Review

Black Blood is a slinky, sultry track that defies convention. The track is able to equally touch upon pop, electronic, alternative, and industrial that will appease followers of each. The interaction between the vocals and the instrumentation ensure that Black Blood tattoos itself onto the minds and hearts of listeners.

Posted on: February 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 3

Johnny Vieira Interview

Hello, Johnny. You have been in the Entertainment business for a good clip, but our readers may not be immediately familiar with your work. Can you describe to us what your role is in the Entertainment industry , and what variety of hats does a manager wear?

Posted on: February 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nightriders premiere new single off ‘Until We Are Together’ EP

‘Until We Are Together’ finds Johnson and Faria journeying into the moodier shades of house and nu-disco. Taking inspiration from artists like Larry Heard, Frankie Knuckles, Kevin Saunderson, Todd Terje, Maurice Fulton, Kevin Yost and even Pink Floyd, the pair crafts a pulsing collection of infectious, heady and sensuous late night grooves laced with plaintive and spacey, soulful vocals.  

Posted on: February 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Big Gigantic Releases Get On Up Single

BIG GIGANTIC is back with a brand new track like their name exudes. “Get On Up” finds BIG G’s Dominic Lalli (saxophonist/producer) and Jeremy Salken (drums) taking it up a notch for the ultimate party-starter featuring their unique style of blending traditional brass and electronic production.

Posted on: February 3, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ShutterBall

Instagram is one of the most popular social networking services presently, with millions of users adding their own selfies on a daily basis. However despite the innovation of cameras on cellular phones to allow individuals to see themselves on the screen when taking a picture, there is still a substantial problem when one tries to hit the button in a fashion that will capture an individual in the most flattering…

Posted on: February 3, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lucie Silvas Releases EP Today

Lucie Silvas’ new self-titled EP is out today on Furthestpoint Records via Caroline. The official lyric video for the first single, “Letters to Ghosts,” can be viewed here. In celebration of the release, Silvas will perform a special show with James Bay at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on March 16. Additional tour dates to be announced shortly.

Posted on: February 3, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dena Taylor – Lullabies

The CD, Lullabies, began as a way of answering the many requests that jazz vocalist Dena Taylor received asking that she turn her voice toward a CD of lullabies. It was during the recording sessions of the CD that it became the basic support system for a charity Dena created following the abuse and subsequent death of a 3 year old toddler. That charity is The Lullaby Project dedicated to…

Posted on: February 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reminitions Feature

Reminitions is an act located in Visalia, California; the five piece is able to create a new and unique form of hardcore, linking together tremendous musical ability with a level of hardness that is rarely seen (or heard). What results when one hears Reminitions music is something that is nothing less than revolutionary; there is a freshness and crispness that is cultivated through each of the band’s songs or live…

Posted on: February 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Can’s Irmin Schmidt Awarded French Knighthood

Spoon Records and Mute are happy to announce that IRMIN SCHMIDT, founder of legendary German band CAN, has been awarded a Knighthood – the Chevalier De L’Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres – for his contribution to arts and culture by the French Ministry of Culture.

Posted on: February 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Sword To Begin Recording Aprocryphon Follow Up

The Sword will commence recording their fifth album, second for Razor & Tie, March 16th in Austin, Texas. The album will be produced by Adrian Quesada and is scheduled for a late summer release with worldwide touring to follow. Apocryphon debuted at #17 on the Billboard Album Chart with its release in October 2012. In preparation for recording, the band is announcing a short run of four shows.

Posted on: February 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Acherontas confirm first tour dates for the year

Greek black metal vanguard Acherontas reveal a special teaser video for their highly anticipated fifth album, Ma IoN (Formulas of Reptilian Unification), set for international release on February 27th via W.T.C. Productions. Since their metamorphosis into a new entity in 2007, these Greeks have staunchly upheld the magick ‘n’ mysticism of classic, second-wave black metal.

Posted on: February 1, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Zarra’s Law DVD Review

Zarra’s Law stars Tony Sirico (The Sopranos, Lillehammer) has a police officer that is grieving the death of his brother, who was entangled in criminal enterprises. After it comes to light that the man responsible for killing his brother is being released from prison. Tony is accompanied his nephew (Brendan Fehr, Roswell, CSI: Media), with a stated goal of destroying the entire apparatus that caused the murder. When one watches…