Author: Sargeant

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FAMILY BAND RELEASE “NIGHT SONG” VIDEO

Family Band, the collaboration between visual-artist-turned-singer Kim Krans and her husband, onetime heavy-metal guitarist Jonny Ollsin (Children, S.T.R.E.E.T.S.), have created a video for Grace & Lies’ “Night Song,”which premiered earlier today via NPR Music’s “First Watch.” The video is directed, drawn and performed by Kim, who is already well regarded for her artwork, illustrations, and beyond which she sells via The Wild Unknown. In the “Night Song” video, Kim’s…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE SAINT JAMES SOCIETY Premieres New Music Video “Ballad of the White Horse”

Austin, TX psychedelic garage rockers THE SAINT JAMES SOCIETY released their self-titled debut The Saint James Society this past February. Recorded at ATX’s Cacophony Recorders (Explosions in the Sky, Roky Erickson), the four song EP delivers electric rock music that brilliantly connects the dots between the late ’60s British blues-based bands and the brooding atmospheres of early ’80s post punk resulting in a hypnotically powerful sound the fabulous five-piece has coined “Pentecostal…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Thurston Moore, Raajmahal Added to Spy Fest Lineup

With just one week until opening day, we’re super excited to announce the additions of the Raajamahal (the collaboration between Pat Murano of No Neck Blues Band and Decimus, Carla Backer from Baba Yaga, and Santa Wolanczyk from Flower Orgy) at Death By Audio on July 13th and a first ever duo set of Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and Loren Connors (Haunted House) at The Stone on July 14th. In…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nile posts first “At The Gate Of Sethu” track-by-track video on YouTube

Veteran death metal legend, Nile, offer a morbid foretaste of its upcoming pitch-black studio record, At The Gate Of Sethu, in the form of the first part of a series of track-by-track videos! Let George (drums) and Dallas (guitars, vocals) give you further information on the idea behind some new songs: http://youtu.be/7IRvUMKAi2Q. Also check the official lyric video for the song, “The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

I Break Horses announces North American Fall tour

Having just wrapped up a major North American tour a few weeks ago, supporting M83 and playing their first ever U.S. headlining shows, the Swedish band I Break Horses is pleased to announce a Fall tour that will include festival stops at FYF Fest in LA and ATP in New Jersey and will include shows with Purity Ring and John Maus. Bio: Allow us to introduce you…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

IAMDYNAMITE’S VIDEO FOR “STEREO” FEATURED

This week, Detroit-based rock duo IAMDYNAMITE’s music video for the single “Stereo” made its VEVO debut with over 22,000 views in its first week. “Stereo” is the first single from the band’s debut album SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC, released June 5th on Brando Records. Video for posting | “Stereo” www.vevo.com/watch/iamdynamite/stereo/USZCN1200044 The energetic duo has been busy crisscrossing the country leaving audiences pining for more IAMDYNAMITE. The band recently announced new tour…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Total Slacker Brain Slime 7″ Out Now

Order Physical Brain Slime 7″ HERE (Limited 250 release) Order Physical Friends/Total Slacker split 7″ HERE (Limited 500 release) More info on Total Slacker: Brooklyn’s Total Slacker IS an American psych-lo-fi-garage-noise-*gaze band founded by Tucker Rountree and Emily Jane. After a killer year of shows with Thee Oh Sees, DFA 1979, The Rapture, Vivian Girls, Wavves, etc. and a successful run with their debut LP release Thrashin’, the band just wrapped up their Summer Touch Yourself USA Tour w/ Night Manager. This month Total Slacker release…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Griswolds in the We Are Hunted charts!

Sydney indie-pop 5 piece, The Griswolds, are the colourful chameleons of pop. They are the beating drums of euphoria, and they’ve just released their second single: the joyous, upbeat, Heart Of A Lion. The video clip that accompanies the song was filmed over one day in a film studio, and took 5 days to clean up. The Griswolds are now banned from that studio. The band have had a fast start to…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KREAYSHAWN Announces Partnership With A Bathing Ape In London

Kreayshawn and BAPE® are excited to announce a collaboration which will bring Kreayshawn’s Baby Milo t-shirt to BAPE® stores around the globe. On June 23rd, exclusive limited edition t-shirts, designed by BAPE® for Kreayshawn, will be available for sale at the London flagship store and online starting at 6:30pm (UK). Following the t-shirt launch in London, Kreayshawn will perform at several music festivals in Norway, Belgium, France, England, Italy, Denmark,…

Posted on: June 23, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ANHEDONIST To Embark On West Coast Tour With DEAD CONGREGATION

Seattle’s ANHEDONIST is set to embark on the Descent Into The Sepulchre West Coast Tour with DEAD CONGREGATION and GRAVE MIASMA this July. The band is touring in support of their full-length debut, Netherwards, which is out now on Dark Descent Records, with vinyl treatment coming soon from Parasitic/Nuclear Winter Records. Check out a stream of the song “Estrangement” at BrooklynVegan.com. Featuring over forty minutes of mesmerizing doom sliced up…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KIRIN J. CALLINAN ‘WIIW’ SINGLE OUT NOW ON TERRIBLE/SIBERIA RECORDS IN THE US

In alliance with Terrible Records (Twin Shadow, Chairlift) of the United States of America and Siberia Records (Midnight Juggernauts) in his home state of Australia, Kirin J Callinan returns with the brand new 7-inch single ‘W II W’ (Way to War). Taken from his forthcoming full-length album, W II W’ launches with an amazing gif-laden video by acclaimed director Kris Moyes (The Rapture, Cut Copy, Beck) and an east coast…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New KAMELOT Vocalist Revealed!

The American/German symphonic metal band KAMELOT is proud to announce another key piece leading to the release of their new studio album. A question foremost in every KAMELOT fan’s mind has been: Who is the group’s new lead singer?* Band mastermind and guitarist Thomas Youngblood has now revealed: “The new man is Scandinavian Tommy Karevik!” (Photo Credit: Jenny Hellström) The general public may not be overly familiar with the…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A Small Victory – El Camino (CD)

Starting out as the most well-mixed and catchy CD that Lobster has released since “One For The Kids”, Georgia’s A Small Victory have improved their already solid sound for “El Camino”. The vocals of Reppard come out as bombastic as the sizzling guitar solos found on the first track, “Limousines and Cheap Cigars”. The inclusion of an odd time-signature and arrangement push the track from mediocrity to something forever…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Small Arms Dealer – A Single Unifying Theory (CD)

To say that Small Arms Dealer is eclectic is to only give a fraction of the picture. There are so many different styles and influences that make themselves known during the band’s opening track on “A Single Unifying Theory” that individuals are just as unsure about where the band is going to take them as they were before even putting on the disc. To their credit, Small Arms Dealer…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

STRFKR Side Project, Sexton Blake, Plays the Hits Now Available on Vinyl

In 2007, Josh Hodges (mastermind behind Starfucker), was asked by his friend to quit his job so he could record an album of cover songs. “It was actually my friend’s idea,” Hodges says. “He wanted to hear what some of these songs would sound like if I performed them. I thought it sounded like a fun idea.” What grew out of that proposition is Sexton Blake Plays The Hits. With covers…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Far East Movement “Turn Up The Love” IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Far East Movement premieres a new music video for their UK single “Turn Up The Love.” The Matt Alonzo directed colorful clip is set within a Cherrytree Records Swap Meet with special guest performers Cover Drive. The international pop friendly song is on FM’s Dirty Bass album released this month through Cherrytree/Interscope Records. WATCH “TURN UP THE LOVE” ON VEVO Far East Movement is currently lighting up stages on…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sluts of Trust – We Are All Sluts of Trust (CD)

Noisy, loud, and oddly catchy, Scotland’s Sluts of Trust play a style of rock that is not immediately recognizable as being influenced by any one specific band. Breakneck tempos meet with screeching leads and brutal rhythm guitars. Moving through a similar sounding style in “Piece O’ You”, which makes the first two tracks join together in some bizarre ritual. Each track is different enough that one’s interest is piqued,…

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CHILDREN OF BODOM Sign Worldwide Deal with Nuclear Blast Records

Finnish metal superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM (also COB) have inked a worldwide recording deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The celebrated metal label — who worked with the band over the early stages of its career — is proud to announce the renewed partnership with the world famous band. COB, who kicked off a year long celebration of its 15th anniversary with a successful North American tour alongside label mates ELUVEITIE, have a…

Posted on: June 21, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KILL DEVIL HILL Announce Summer Tour Dates

KILL DEVIL HILL the new project featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) and bassist Rex Brown, (Pantera, Down) guitar slinger Mark Zavon and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg have confirmed a new string of tour dates for late this summer beginning August 1st. More dates are expected to be announced shortly. A list of confirmed dates can be found below. KILL DEVIL HILL’s self-titled debut…

Posted on: June 21, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CHELSEA WOLFE ANNOUNCES TOUR

Northern California native Chelsea Wolfe’s sound is best described with broad strokes: elemental, intense, radiant, ancient yet modern, intimate yet expansive, dark and sparkling. Hues of black metal and deep blues inform her ever-evolving electric folk–a warm force that wraps itself around the listener, encouraging uplift, seeking triumph. Her voice similarly haunts and soothes, with words that illuminate life’s darker corners in order to reveal the unlikely truth and beauty…