Author: Sargeant

Posted on: March 7, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GIRL ON FIRE Releases New Song “The Takedown” from Upcoming Album

Seattle’s rock act GIRL ON FIRE has stayed busy this past year writing and recording for their debut full-length album.  Now, it is with much excitement that the band has posted their first newly finished track, “The Takedown.”  Offering fans a taste of new material from the forthcoming effort, the album is set for release this June via Century Media Records. “The Takedown” can be heard here: https://soundcloud.com/centurymedia/girl-on-fire-the-takedown Starting tomorrow, GIRL…

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Posted on: March 7, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ROYAL CANOE SIGNS TO ROLL CALL RECORDS

2013 is looking to be a breakout year for the six-piece Canadian outfit Royal Canoe. The Winnipeg natives just signed with Roll Call Records for the release of a full-length album later this year in the U.S., and they’re gearing up for a heavy few months of touring that include stops at SXSW, dates in the U.S. and Europe, performances with Fol Chen, Of Montreal, ON AN ON and more.…

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Lay The Favorite DVD Review

  Lay The Favorite is a 2012 film adaptation of a true story (novelized); the film stars Bruce Willis, Vince Vaughan, Joshua Jackson, Rebecca Hall and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Director Stephen Frears (The Grifters, Dangerous Liasons) helms this fast-paced comedy cum drama. Lay The Favorite focuses on Dink (Willis) and Beth (Hall); Dink is able to pick up on the naiveté of Beth and involve eir in a scheme to rip…

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Radiation City Covers “Fly Me To The Moon”

Portland’s Radiation City has spent the past few years turning heads with their irresistible, genre-bending sound. Combining modern electronic elements with classic styles, the band has received accolades from TIME Magazine, KEXP, and NYLON, among others, recently landing a spot on NPR’s list of “10 Artists You Should Have Known in 2012.” After releasing a buzzed-about debut album and a critically acclaimed EP, the quintet is now gearing up to…

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ANTONIO SANCHEZ Marks New Chapter

Drummer Antonio Sanchez has played alongside some of the greatest composers in modern jazz – including Chick Corea, Danilo Pérez, Gary Burton, and Pat Metheny, who has called on Sanchez to anchor virtually every project he’s undertaken for more than a decade. With his third album as a leader, New Life, Sanchez launches himself into those estimable ranks with a set of bold, compelling new compositions. As the title suggests,…

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Mayo Clinic Diet DVD Review

  The Mayo Clinic Diet has been associated with considerable weight loss, along with a greater percentage of those initially starting the program maintaining that weight loss. The instructions that are provided during this DVD are simplistic enough that even those individuals whom have never taken on a diet regiment before will be able to stick with what is presented here. I believe that where the Mayo Clinic Diet DVD…

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Drew Danburry announces “Becoming Bastian Salazar”

The direct sequel to Danburry’s classic Goodnight Dannii, Becoming Bastian Salazar tells the tale of one man’s journey from hope to despair, through spiritual death and rebirth. Danburry will release the record to the world at no cost as thank you to all those who supported him in the past.   From 2005 to 2010 singer-songwriter Drew Danbury played over 750 shows across the world, released a host of acclaimed…

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Man Bites Dog Records Announces First Official SXSW Showcase

Burgeoning hip-hop label Man Bites Dog Records is proud to announce the label’s first ever Official SXSW Showcase. The showcase will take place on Wednesday, March 13th, from 8:00pm – 2:00am, at The Jr. Headliners for the show include Roc Marciano, Copywrite, and Eddie B & Harry Fraud, and joining the bill is the full label roster, with performances scheduled from Bronze Nazareth, Wais P, Double AB & Dub Sonata,…

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PAUL ALLENDER LAUNCHES VOMITORIUM ART PRINTS PRS GUITAR GIVEAWAY

Paul Allender, lead guitarist for acclaimed British heavy metal act, Cradle of Filth, has launched a contest through his Vomitorium Art Prints, offering fans the chance to win a PRS SE Paul Allender signature guitar and signature strings. All customers who purchase two Vomitorium Art Prints (https://www.facebook.com/vomitoriumltd/posts/433970770013832 ) before March 28, 2013 will be automatically placed into the draw. Each A3 print is of high photographic quality. Email: paul@winterlandstudios.com for…

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Ginger and The Ghost ‘One Type of Dark Ta-Ku remix’ out now!

Sydney based experimental pop duo, Ginger and The Ghost, are proud to announce the Ta-ku remix of ‘One Type of Dark’ is being premiered today exclusively on the Red Bull Music Academy Premieres page. Check it out here – https://soundcloud.com/redbullmusicacademy/ginger-the-ghost-one-type-of Ta-ku recently released his debut EP, Make It Last, which has been receiving great praise from the online community including from Complex Magazine, Earmilk, Last FM, and HypeTrack. Ta-Ku was invited to join the prestigious Red Bull…

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Posted on: March 6, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Venezuelan Garage Rock Freaks HolySexyBastards Make US Debut at Official SXSW Showcase at Stubb’s Jr.

It’s been a very busy and dynamic start to 2013 for latin indie rock band HolySexyBastards. They were recently awarded the most prestigious title for a band in Venezuela as the recent winners of the New Bands’ Festival for 2012. They are currently nominated for “Breakthrough Artist” and “Best Rock Album” at Pepsi Music Awards 2013 being held in Caracas on March 14. They are leaving their hometown of Valencia…

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Wisconsin Trio Porcupine Releases “Witness To A Chase Scene”

La Crosse, WI trio PORCUPINE organically forges its singular brand of rock ‘n’ rock reminiscent of late-90s alternative without compromise.  “We are kind of in the middle of nowhere – Midwest, small college town. To me, that works in our favor,” lead vocalist/guitarist Casey Virock says. Unyielded by what’s trendy, Virock with Dave Reinders (bass) and Brian Kerr (drums) continue to derive some of their inspiration from 70′s classic rock…

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Three Stars DVD Review

          Three Stars is a film that looks to clarify the Michelin ranking system by providing interviews with 10 of the chefs from these restaurants. The list of those that were interviewed during Three Stars is absolutely stellar, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean-Georges in New York), Nadia Santini (Italy’s Dal Pescatore), and  Sergio Herman (Oud Sluis, from the Netherlands). Rounding out the coverage is a feature with…

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Steinway Repairing

Steinway Piano Restoration should only be done by those individuals and companies that know what they are doing. In the wrong hands, there is no limit to the damage that someone can do in the restoration of a Steinway. There has to be the knowledge present to take the utmost care and utilize the materials that will last just as long as the rest of the piano. Furthermore, the materials…

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Kikwear 32” Triple Drawstring Pants Review

  The Kikwear 32” Triple Drawstring Pants ($45) are the most versatile clothing that we have received for review in a long while. The triple drawstring aspect of these pants makes sure that individuals have a wide array of different ways to wear them. The fabric utilized in these pants works to moderate the climate, whether it be in a jam-packed club or standing outside the venue. Furthermore, this fabric…

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Poliça Announces US Tour Dates

3/9 – Snowball Music Festival – Winter Park, CO 4/5 – Neptune – Neptune, WA 4/6 – Wonder Ballroom –  Portland, OR 4/7 – Fortune Sound Club –  Vancouver, BC 4/10 – Rio Theatre –  Santa Cruz, CA 4/11 – Harlows – Sacramento, CA 4/12 – Coachella – Indio, CA 4/13 – Mezzanine – San Francisco, CA 4/15 – Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ 4/16 – Observatory – Santa Ana,…

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Psychological Alterations for Successful Weight Loss

Stretch this, lift that, reduce your calorie consumption, no salt after 7, expel more energy….sounds familiar? Well, this is the typical weight loss advice all dieters hear about on a daily basis. Don’t get me wrong. It’s all good advice. But until you consider your weight loss endeavor to revolve around food, exercise, and lifestyle….in short, as long as you treat your weight loss goals as a physiological challenge –…

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Posted on: March 6, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mount Kimbie Announce World Tour Including North American Dates

Following the announcement of their booking at The xx-curated ‘Night + Day’ festivals across Europe, electronic auteurs Mount Kimbie are pleased to confirm they will be heading back to SXSW for a special one-off show before full European and US tours kick off in the summer.   A distinguished live band, Mount Kimbie will be performing at the Boiler Room x Ray Ban SXSW party on March 16th. The band…

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Posted on: March 6, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Top 3 Irritating and Challenging Situations Weight Watchers Often Face

Of all the weight loss mysteries you’ve heard, dieters almost always have some more of their own stories to add onto the list. If your weight loss battle has started to feel like fighting for a lost cause lately, you might have been stuck with any of the common and seemingly-senseless problems that are discussed below: #1 “I weigh before I go to sleep. And then I weigh again in…

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Posted on: March 6, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LARCENIST Give You a Reason to Be “FAITHFUL” with Gorgeous New Single

   Hailing from Boston, MA, LARCENIST is about to change everything you know about music. Self-described as “Doom Folk,” the group blissfully combines elements of folk, country, soul and rock, which goes above and beyond to create the perfect musical atmosphere. With stories of small town heroes, blue-collar ethics and the decay of industrious cities, Larcenist not only shares these stories, but makes the listener feel like they are part…

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