Author: Sargeant

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Hi-Res Beer Review

      Hi-Rest pours with absolutely nothing in the way of head, along with a very bronze / gold body. The beer is effervescent, and will immediately yield a nice alcohol burn. While there are notes of hops present here, the 111 IBU level of the Hi-Res will not overwhelm the balanced nature of the effort. Hints of caramel, spice, lemon, and sweet malts can all be discerned within…

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

JACK BEATS TO RELEASE BEATBOX EP MARCH 18TH

LISTEN TO “BEATBOX” 2014 is set to be another massive year for UK electronic duo, Jack Beats, with the announcement of their forthcoming Beatbox EP, which lands on March 18th via OWSLA. Lead track “Beatbox” is classic Jack Beats, with an intro of warm synths, vocal loops and forward-thinking electronics that hypnotize listeners’ senses before an irresistible bassline accelerates the cut into a club smash. On the flip sits “The…

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chelsea Wolfe Announces Spring Acoustic Tour with Eels

05.05.14 – Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL * 05.06.14 – Roy Wilkins Auditorium – St. Paul, MN * 05.07.14 – The Riverside Theater – Milwaukee, WI * 05.09.14 – Aragon Ballroom [SOLD OUT] – Chicago, IL * 05.10.14 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – Maryland Heights, MO * 05.11.14 – LAZERfest at Central Iowa Expo – Boone, IA * 05.13.14 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO * $ 05.14.14 –…

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

O.A.R. unleashes new single “PEACE”

Rock band O.A.R. are well known for their incredible live performances that have seen them play to sold out audiences in iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks. The band has built their following off of extensive touring as well as a string of hit singles such as, “Love and Memories”, “Shattered”, and now their current single “Peace”. “Peace”, the brand new song from their upcoming album…

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tegan and Sara Announce Let’s Make Things Physical Tour

Tegan and Sara are still on fire. This past year was a huge one for Canadian born twin sisters, with the release of the girls’ seventh studio album, Heartthrob – which marked their highest first week charting position of all time. The band scored their first mainstream hit with “Closer” and circled the globe in support of Heartthrob. Next up the girls are taking off to sea with Paramore as…

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Matthew Ryan Issues “Anthem For The Broken”

 Acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Ryan has released “Anthem For The Broken” from his upcoming album Boxers for the sole purpose of raising awareness, and funds to benefit friends John and Amanda Anderson. In 2013, Ryan traveled to Applehead Studios Woodstock, NY where he collaborated with Kevin Salem, who produced and mixed the album that has become Boxers.  Prior to executing an agreement to release the recordings, the artist has…

Posted on: February 25, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Deorro Release “Bootie in Your Face” Single

Stream “Bootie in Your Face” Available Now on Beatport Deorro just released his new track “Bootie in Your Face” on Ultra Music, after having already offered it up as a free download to show his appreciation for his devoted fans, the “PandaFam.” “Bootie in Your Face” is a wild and fun track that’s all over the place in the best possible way. About the tune, Deorro says, “This song doesn’t…

Posted on: February 24, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Melvins Release Video for Warhead

The Melvins reveal a new animated clip for “Warhead” via Metal Sucks (http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/02/24/exclusive-cinemetal-premiere-melvins-warhead-featuring-scott-kelly-neurosis/), a Venom cover released as part of the band’s covers’ collection Everybody Loves Sausages. The Kyle Westbrook-directed clip is described by Metal Sucks as “What if Salvador Dalí had directed Dr. Strangelove instead of Stanley Kubrick?” Melvins’ frontman Buzz Osborne is about to embark on his first solo, acoustic tour with his first performance slated for this Wednesday…

Posted on: February 24, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Above & Beyond Release Brand New Single “Hello”

For the landmark 300th release on their renowned imprint Anjunabeats, one of the most celebrated record labels in dance music, Above & Beyond have now released their latest single “Hello,” which is now available worldwide. Debuted in their ABGT050 set at London’s 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace, “Hello” blends a myriad of modern electronic influences into an explosive big room anthem that has been setting the forums ablaze since that showcase…

Posted on: February 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Basto release debut with Keep on Rocking

Belgian artist and producer BASTO makes his Ultra Music single release debut with “Keep On Rocking,” a jamming festival track-turned-airwave burner out today, Friday, February 21 via Beatport, followed by all other digital retailers on March 11. The song merges frenetic dance floor energy perfect for an all-nighter at your favorite hotspot with a seductively melodic sensibility. “It was initially conceived as a festival DJ tune,” explains BASTO of the…

Posted on: February 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nick Waterhouse Releases Ty Segall Cover from Holly (Out 2/4)

“It No. 3,” the latest track off Nick Waterhouse’s forthcoming album Holly (due March 4 on Innovative Leisure) and Ty Segall cover, is available below. “It No. 3,” the latest track off Nick Waterhouse’s forthcoming album Holly (due March 4 on Innovative Leisure) and Ty Segall cover, is now streaming at Vogue http://bit.ly/1h6DNZj. The new record, which follows Waterhouse’s 2012 debut Time’s All Gone, has received early critical acclaim—Rolling Stone…

Posted on: February 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ski Lodge Premiere “Our Love is Over Now”

Twenty-plus years of stories, twenty-plus years of perfecting music’s craft, Ski Lodge’s Big Heart is exactly what a debut record should be: the culmination of a creative force’s life on this planet. Andrew Marr, the multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter behind Ski Lodge, has created a deeply personal record that overflows with lush melodies and insatiably catchy choruses. His songs occasionally deal with dark matters—infidelity, painful break-ups, loneliness, disjointed father-son dynamics—but…

Posted on: February 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ipecac reissue ISIS’ Panopticon

After last year’s reissue of their debut album, Celestial, the attention has been turned to ISIS’s third full-length release, Panopticon – which has been remastered and comes complete with new artwork in a 12-page booklet – due for an April 28th release in the UK/Europe on Ipecac. This is a top opportunity to revisit (or indeed, discover) an album which showcases the legendary band at their most confident. Ground-breaking in…

Posted on: February 21, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Trigger Point Release Giving Up The Ghost Information

Trigger Point have posted studio footage online filmed during the recording of their new album “Giving up the Ghost” with producer Shaun Lopez (Far, Deftones) online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_jjr7RRtn4. Trigger Point’s new album is scheduled for a March 25th, 2014 release date through THC Music/InGrooves. Trigger Point released their debut LP “A Silent Protest”, produced by ex-Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader (Five Finger Death Punch), on Corporate Punishment. The album immediately…

Posted on: February 20, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Grandtheft Release Video for Give Me More

Grandtheft’s video for his Jeffree’s-released trap dub banger “Give Me More” redefines the concept of going down the rabbit hole, with a seasoned raver rabbit time traveling to festivals of yore to enjoy merry times and Mad Decent DJs (check footage from Mad Decent Block Party Toronto 2013). Note the sultry usage of chocolate sauce drizzling, deeelish.

Posted on: February 20, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Heartsrevolution Release First Single off of Ride or Die

Heartsrevolution warms up the winter with some lovin’ in the video for “KISS”, off their debut album, Ride or Die, out April 15th on OWSLA. The clip, directed by New York artists Mike and Claire, is a perfect marriage of vibrant and realistic visuals. What does everyone think about KISS?  

Posted on: February 18, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Joe Release Love & Sex Part 2 Single Today

JOE, has released the first single, “LOVE & SEX PT. 2,” from BRIDGES, his upcoming Summer 2014 release on his very own record label, Plaid Take-Over. The song, going for adds at radio today, features multi-Grammy winner Kelly Rowland and is accompanied by an impassioned video by film director Billy Woodruff, emulates the feelings and emotions in understanding the difference between Love and Sex. The original 2013 version of “Love…

Posted on: February 18, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kraak & Smaak NSFW Remix of Love Inflation

Kraak & Smaak have a new remix out today – the Dutch trailblazers are a KCRW Top Pick this year and they just dropped this NSFW remix of their hit single “Love Inflation” on DJ Mag. NSFW is the sonic moniker of rising Dutch producer Alexander van Cappellen, he’s definitely an artist to watch for 2014.  

Posted on: February 18, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 6

NASCAR ’14 Xbox 360 Video Game Review

NASCAR ’14 is one of the few sporting-based video games on the market that showcases the sheer difficulty of the activity.  The tweaks, paint schemes, and the variety of upgrades that are available to players allow the game to have considerable replay value, while the pain-staking amount of detail paid to the recreation of a number of the actual NASCAR tracks will appease die-hard and causal fans of racing alike.…