Author: Sargeant

Posted on: December 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Petter Seander has just released a new single – Shoulders – today

Petter Seander follows 2011’s blog success single ”When Something Dies” with a new pop gem called ”Shoulders”. It’s his first new recording in over two years and is taken from 4 track EP “Dear Impossible Dream”. Seander’s latest record, “Til Death Do Us Apart” was hailed by Swedish critics simultaneously and they called it “shimmering, perfect pop”, “wonderful pop anthems” and “frightening and beautiful”. After the records’ release Petter quickly…

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Posted on: November 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Breckenridge Christmas Ale Review

  The beer pours with a very dark brown, reddish tint; there is a small amount of an off-white head. The initial nose is not too assertive, with minor hints of hop and malt. Each sip is very smooth and provides imbibers with hints of fruits (berries, cherries), ginger, and spices (nutmeg, vanilla). The specific constellation of flavors changes as the beer approaches room temperature. Breckenridge’s Christmas Ale is one…

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Posted on: November 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paul Walker Dead

TMZ is reporting that Paul Walker from the Fast and Furious movies has been in a life-ending accident. While there is still no confirmation that this has happened, we wish the best for Paul Walker’s friends and family.  

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Posted on: November 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Country Thunder Arizona Brings Out the Heavy Artillery in 2014

Country Thunder is preparing for a massive musical onslaught in the desert from April 10-13, 2014. Country music fans will two-step the night away with Jason Aldean, reigning ACM “Male Vocalist of the Year.” Aldean brings the power to the party wherever he performs. Alongside powerhouse Aldean is the firecracker artist herself, Miranda Lambert. With her massive catalogue of hits, her high-energy show and her fiery personality, fans will come…

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Posted on: November 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Down Home Band featuring Jeff Estes Monrovia CD Review

  Cajun Queen is a catchy bit of blues-rock that unites a strong instrumentation with a narrative that is weaved through the entirety of the album. The smooth, soulful vocals that listeners experience through this introductory track buttresses well with Broken Road. Broken Road has considerable pep and stands at the juncture of country and rock. Fans of the sixties C&W heyday, CCR, or contemporary acts like Mumford and Sons…

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Posted on: November 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VANNA ANNOUNCE PREYING/PURGING 7″

Boston’s own, VANNA,  have been busy all year long touring and constantly writing new material. This new material showcases the bands’ evolvement into what they are today; energetic, emotionally driven and supercharged. The band recently took a few days to record with Kevin Billingslea at Lions Maine Studios and give us two brand new songs for their self released 7″ entitled Preying/Purging. Preorders for Preying/Purging go up today and are…

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Posted on: November 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Neo Tempus Yours Sincerely Official Album Release

Neo Tempus is a new artist / producer from Toronto, and he’s like nothing hip hop has ever seen. His image and style immediately make him a stand out in an industry that’s becoming more cliche by the day, and his music is so genuinely personal its hard not to relate. Preparing the release of his debut solo project “Yours Sincerely”, Neo has created a project that shuts out all…

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Posted on: November 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NIR FELDER Merges Genres on Debut Album, Golden Age, Available January 21 via OKeh

For guitarist Nir Felder, the song’s the thing. His debut album Golden Age (OKeh), out January 21, puts his skills as a composer and songwriter at the forefront of his creative design, supported by virtuosic technique, not the other way around.   The guitarist recruited pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Matt Penman and drummer Nate Smith to help bring his unique musical vision to life. “They are musicians who understand the…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

What Model Citizens Premiere “Felony Heights”

Electro sensations, WHAT MODEL CITIZENS, have just premiered the new single, “Felony Heights,” via The Vinyl District earlier this week. The brainchild of Alex Musto, What Model Citizens has just released the album, Ohn E Amas, to the awaiting ears of fans and critics alike. The electro laced “Felony Heights,” is a vibrant taste of what the record has to offer. What Model Citizens  was created towards the end of…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Made in America All My Money Single Review

All My Money is a track that would work perfectly on rock rotation, as the band’s overall sound ties together the disparate works of acts like Papa Roach and Our Lady peace. The vocals touch upon a rich tapestry of influences including  Kid Rock, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Moot the Hoople, and Cinderella, while the accompanying arrangements take up the standard of acts Foo Fighters and Guns ‘N’ Roses. All My…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ducky Two Over Ten Single Package Out December 10

Following her critically acclaimed Air & U Turn Me Up singles, Brooklyn-based Ducky, aka Morgan Neiman, today announces a new single package, Two Over Ten– primed for release December 10th. The package will also include a remix via Portland-based producer Natasha Kmeto. Never one to shy away from cutting-edge production & risqué lyrics, “Two Over Ten” finds Morgan exploring her more vulnerable side, with powerful lines like “you’re gonna make…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HAERTS’ “WINGS” Featured As iTunes Single of the Week

HAERTS’ soaring single “Wings” has been named iTunes’ ‘Single of the Week.’ Download the song today: iTunes.com/Haerts. “Irresistible,” exudes Stereogum, while Seattle’s KEXP says, “’Wings’ is about as flawless as pop tunes come.” “One of the most unstoppable songs of the last year,” exclaims Gorilla vs. Bear, while Under The Radar raves that the track soars “with shimmery, ’80s-evoking textures and the kind of cloud-climbing vocal work from [lead vocalist Nini] Fabi that can’t help but channel vintage Stevie Nicks.” Also this week, Starbucks’ ‘Pick…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

OWSLA AND BRIDGES FOR MUSIC TEAM UP FOR NESTIVUS

In the season’s spirit of giving, OWSLA has teamed up with electronic music nonprofit Bridges For Music for their first annual Nestivus holiday charity drive. To mark the occasion, OWSLA is turning the month of December into an online advent calendar for users of its Drip.FM-hosted premium subscription service, Nest IV, releasing special gifts from the likes of Dog Blood, Jack Beats and more on a daily basis, beginning with…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

2013 World Series Champions DVD Review

  The Boston Red Sox were the 2013 World Series Champions, and this documentary showcases the nail-biting intensity that marked each game of the World Series. The 90 minute runtime of this documentary provides ample time to go into the nuance of the team’s journey, all while touching on the individual contributions that fed into the victory. The clarity of the footage is astonishing, providing viewers with the next best…

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Posted on: November 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sharp Practise Interview

“Steal With Pride” is your latest album. How did the release move from initial thought to finished effort? The initial thought was very much in the mind of Nigel Clothier, our sole songwriter. Nigel wanted to mix sounds that were evocative of the classic albums of the 70s with lyrics about things that are happening right now and wrote about 14 songs which tried to achieve that. Four of those…

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Posted on: November 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NOCTURNAL BREED to release first album in 7 years

Norwegian metal outfit NOCTURNAL BREED will release a new album, its first in 7 years. The band is coming back with a punch of epic old school thrash metal with a blackened rock and roll undercurrent, under a title yet to be announced. Featuring ten new tracks, the release is set for February 2014.     Formed in 1996, NOCTURNAL BREED is made of present and past members of Dimmu…

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Posted on: November 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ECID’s “2PAC COBAIN” ft. Sean Anonymous and Rapper Hooks

In case you missed it: “Grungehotel” video At first glance most would think a skinny, blue-eyed hipster looking dude in a flannel with obnoxious Nike’s to match, would be in a post-electro indie-band. But this is the 90’s for the third time and one of rap’s most exciting new voices, ECID, is not your average newsstand heartthrob. Minneapolis native Jason Mckenzie, an only child raised by a single-mom, had a…

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Posted on: November 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Taylor Alexander Art EP Review

The Art EP may only have three tracks, but the variety of styles and approaches chosen on the CD ensure that listeners have a good idea about whom Alexander is and what he may do in the future. Emiline is a track that could easily make it onto top 20 rotation. Alexander’s vocals built off of the work of Adam Levine and Chris Martin, imbuing their easy-going style with more…

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Posted on: November 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ryan Cassata – Jupiter, It Won’t Be Long The Acoustic Sessions, Vol. 3 CD Review

Jupiter, It Won’t Be Long begins with I Don’t Really Wanna Go To College, a track that provides listeners with some semblance of the styles and approaches which Cassata will broach throughout this effort. Liberation is a track that touches upon the work of Contravene, The Devil Is Electric, and even Defiance, Ohio. There is a certain catchiness present to this effort that will make this a good fit for…

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Posted on: November 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Addicted to Pop S/T EP Review

Formerly of Broken Poets, Lana Antropova has just released new music as Addicted to Pop. Over the course of five tracks, the mystique behind the new act is explored and Antropova is able to forge a bold new course with her musical career. This self-titled EP begins with Outcast. Outcast has a high amount of energy and immediately privileges the instrumental side of things. When Antropova’s vocals kick in, the…

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