Author: Sargeant

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mike Farris ‘Shine For All The People’ Out Today

Compass Records is pleased to announce the release today of Mike Farris’ latest studio project, SHINE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE. This long-awaited follow up to 2007’s critically acclaimed SALVATION IN LIGHTS includes both original material and Farris’ trademark interpretations of traditional gospel steeped in the influence of rock, vintage Memphis soul and the swagger of New Orleans.

Posted on: September 16, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PINS share ‘Come Back’ from new EP

Following on from their acclaimed 2013 debut album release Girls Like Us, PINS will return with a limited edition cassette EP ‘Come Back’ for Cassette Day on 27th September. Today, the Manchester four-piece have shared the title track, a cover of the The Belles song from 1966.

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vozerts Duel Single Review

Duel is the latest effort from Vozerts, who are a cutting edge band from Macedonia. The single will immediately make fans of anyone that has listened to eighties and nineties dance music, industrial, and gothic rock. The production of the track is incredibly clear and allows all the constituent elements ample opportunity to shine through. The different elements – vocals, synthesizers, drums – all combine to make an alluring and…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blind Lemon Pledge Evangeline CD Review

Evangeline is Blind Lemon Pledge’s latest album, and captures a wide variety of styles and approaches over the album’s 10 tracks. Buley’s Farm is a very emotive and authoritative track that touches upon a much earlier blues and folk tradition. Each constituent element that contributes to this track (stomping, guitar, harmonica) is on-point. The multiple vocal harmony provides considerable energy to this track, ensuring that listeners stick with Evangeline. Jennie…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders The Last of the Originals CD Review

This Australian act has all of the energy and talent that they need to make the tracks on The Last of the Originals shine; over the course of 10 tracks, the band is able to establish their own unique style. Mrs Jones is a compelling track that settles in nicely to mid-nineties alt-country; hints of R.E.M. and Wilco can be made, all while the vocals provide a wonderful narrative quality…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Buddha’s Hand Wheat Beer

The wheat beer / witbier style is one that is hard to do right. We have had a number of efforts masquerade as a witbier that for all intents and purposes were a lager, but Breckenridge has made an impressive showing here. The beer wit a very hazy yellow / gold coloration, possessing a nose that is strong with hints of citrus, malt, and floral elements. The citrus is also…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SENSES FAIL Signs To Pure Noise Records

SENSES FAIL has announced they have signed to Pure Noise Records. The news comes shortly after the band kicked off their nationwide Let It Enfold You 10th Anniversary Tour. Senses Fail will also be entering the studio in November to start recording their next full length which is scheduled to be released in summer 2015. A full list of tour dates can be seen below.

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nick Hakim Streams Where Will We Go Pt. 2 EP

Nick Hakim is now streaming the four-track collection of songs in full via SoundCloud, with previously unheard tracks “Sleep” and “Heaven” available for fans to hear. The Brooklyn-based, DC-raised artist has been gaining acclaim for his modern, bluesy take on soul and R&B, with the newest EP coming hot off the heels of this summer’s Where Will We Go Pt. 1, whose singles “Cold” and “Pour Another” put the newcomer…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

How Six “Big Banks” Fared in 2014’s Second Quarter

Investors who do business with the nation’s “big banks” recently gained access to the earning reports of each company for the second quarter of 2014. Here’s a look at which institutions met or exceeded industry expectations and which fell short in relation to others.

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tony Levitas Interview

Hello. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music? I’m a native Atlantan, a singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.  My hopes for this new album, “Black Sky Blanket” are to get some songs into tv/film, to other artists who need material, and some airplay would be nice too. 

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mirah Announces North American Fall Tour

Mirah’s seductively intoxicating voice has been known to take listeners on a journey. Centered on a harsh break-up, Mirah comes out the other end strong, raw and unguarded on her recently released fifth solo album, Changing Light. She explains, “Some big losses inspired many of the songs, but ultimately, it’s a story of transfiguring anger into something beautiful, about how to find home again.” Changing Light is the debut release…

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Field Guides Release Boo, Forever, streaming Lisa Loeb Probably Never Pierced Her Ears

Field Guides’ debut album, Boo, Forever, is less a compendium of segregated tracks than it is a confluence, a narrative in sound. And like a book, Boo, Forever was written over the course of a decade. Initially a solo project helmed by Brooklyn writer and musician Benedict Kupstas, Field Guides grew to include a rotating lineup of a dozen or so musicians.

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Buscabulla Announces New EP

Buscabulla (Spanish slang for troublemaker) is the musical project of Brooklyn based Puerto Rican designer Raquel Berrios and multi-instrumentalist Luis Alfredo Del Valle. Heavily influenced by vintage Latin music like salsa gorda, Cuban psych and 80s Argentinian rock, the duo combines Caribbean sensibilities with baby making music.

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Empty Hearts Announce Tour Dates

The Empty Hearts, the band featuring members of The Cars, Blondie, The Romantics and The Chesterfield Kings, have announced tour dates in October on the east coast and in Japan (see dates below). The band features Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Clem Burke on drums, Wally Palmar on vocals, harmonica and guitar, and Andy Babiuk on bass. Co-produced by the band and Ed…

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Vicky Chow Releases Surface Image 10/28

New Amsterdam Records is proud to announce Surface Image, the new album-length composition for solo piano with 40-channel 1-bit electronics, composed by Tristan Perich and performed by pianist Vicky Chow. Surface Image will see a release on October 28, 2014. New Amsterdam has released a trailer that features a brief performance clip and gives some visual insight into the concept that isn’t as apparent on first listen. There will also…

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

1 Girl Nation Release Try Today

Reunion Records announces the release of 1 GIRL NATION’S new digital single, “Try,” a Colbie Caillat cover, now available on iTunes. Nominated for a Dove Award for “New Artist of the Year,” 1 GIRL NATION will also perform on the upcoming 2014 telecast, which will be filmed in Nashville, Tenn. on October 7th, and nationally televised on October 12th on Trinity Broadcasting Network. The group released their self-titled debut album…

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Destiny

Destiny is a title that pushes immersion at all costs; the storyline that players are provided with stands as bleak opposition to the pristine future as described by Star Trek. The game is broken off into Titan, Huntr, and Warlock classes, granting players the ability to straddle both shooter and RPG titles. The different races and environments that players will encounter further increases the replay value; there is a sort…

Posted on: September 11, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

He Is Legend Tour With Snot

He Is Legend has announced that they will be on tour this winter with legendary punk/funk/rock band Snot. The US tour begins on 11/28 in Palm Desert, CA and wraps up in Pomona, CA on 12/23. SNOT will be reuniting to perform their album Get Some in its entirety.

Posted on: September 11, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Omar Bowing Interview

Hello. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music?   I am an independent musician/songwriter currently living in Austin, TX. I write songs since a very young age. For me Music is vital like breathing, making Music is my passion, I love to make Music,  to represent emotions, to convey feelings, a way of expression.