Author: Sargeant

Posted on: April 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ravens & Chimes – Holiday Life (CD)

New York City has always been a hot spot for music, but its’ allure has faded ever so slightly with the prominence of other cities and countries in the last decade. Ravens & Chimes look to restore that luster to the Big Apple with their new title, Holiday Life. Holiday Life begins with Division Street, a track that captures the different tacks taken by the band throughout each of the…

Posted on: April 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS Announces Tour Dates and Presale

MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS will be going out on their first-ever tour this June in support of their forthcoming debut album, Babylon.  A limited number of tickets have been held for MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS fans and are now available through an exclusive Ducat King presale.  By buying tickets through this presale, fans will be able to get their tickets before anyone else and save some money on…

Posted on: April 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Madonna: Truth or Dare (Blu-Ray)

Madonna: Truth or Dare was one of the defining moments in Madonna’s career. Where ey was flagging after a successful 80s, this 1991 title re-sexualized the performer and sent eir off into a career path that is still paying considerable dividends. Previous releases of Madonna: Truth or Dare have been done competently, but I feel that the Blu-Ray format more accurately captures the desire of director and pop diva alike.…

Posted on: April 17, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AM & Shawn Lee Announce Spring Tour April 18-27

Download MP3 – AM & Shawn Lee’s “I Didn’t Really Listen (Chris Joss Remix)” now: http://bit.ly/chrisjoss Download MP3 – AM & Shawn Lee’s “Dark Into Light (Blundetto Remix)” now: http://snd.sc/GUku2r 18 APR:   London, England at Jazz Cafe 20 APR:   Rotterdam, Holland at Motel Mozaique 21 APR:   Amsterdam, Holland at Renaissance Hotel- FREE! 24 APR:   Paris, France at Club Silencio 25 APR:   Paris, France at Renaissance Paris Hotel (DJ Set)- FREE!…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Where Have All The Heroes Gone

Over the years, there have been cases of people being harmed, violated and robbed in public, with no one willing to stand up and help, as spectators watch these situations unfold, and offer no assistance. The most recent case took place in Baltimore, Maryland, where a crowd beat, stripped and robbed a tourist on St. Patrick’s Day with spectators watching and laughing as the event took place. Displaying the type…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE: New Album From German Sleaze Rockers

Germany’s young sleaze rock crew KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are preparing to unleash their newest full-length Money, Sex & Power onto hard-partying North American crowds on April 24th. Listen to the first two tracks from the album, including the title track “Money, Sex & Power” and the following “I Will Be King” — and much more at the band’s official website HERE.   Considered to be the great hope of the German…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Stars in Coma’s Midnight Puzzle Garners Praise

Stars in Coma are satisfying the seemingly insatiable hunger for Swedish pop with their up coming album, Midnight Puzzle. With the release only a week away (Apr. 24), the album has been raking in the praise. Sleep Walking Magazine says of Andrė Brorsson, chief songwriter of Stars, “I take my hat off to you sir. You are a genius.” Mitten Mouth Music says of the band, “Stars In Coma …is…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Dandy Warhols Stream New LP This Machine

The Dandy Warhols’ upcoming release, This Machine is streaming all this week on RollingStone.com. VEVO has also premiered the video for “Sad Vacation.” This Machine is the Dandy Warhols‘ 8th official studio album and will be released next week on April 24th via The End Records. RollingStone.com | Listen to This Machine    Video | “Sad Vacation” The Dandy Warhols are kicking off a national US Tour on May 16th…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Rough Guide To Caribbean Café

CD1 01      Ska Cubano: Cumbia Del Monte 02      Aurelio: Lubara Wanwa 03      Un Solo Pueblo: Woman Del Callao 04      Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective: Ámuñegü (In Times To Come) 05      Paracumbé: Sueño Sueño 06      Sierra Maestra: Ai Vaivén De Mi Carreta 07      Chichi Peralta: La Negra Bella 08      Gyptian: Leave Us Alone 09      3 Canal: Irie Tempo 10      Orchestre Septentrional D’Haiti: Pi Douvan 11      Andre Toussaint: Little Nassau-Bahama Mama…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Killer Nun (Blu-Ray)

Killer Nun has been transformed due to the undertaking that Blue Underground has taken for it. What was muddy and dark has been given a new life for the Blu-Ray format. This 1978 Giulio Berruti film, which was based on a series of events in central European countries, had the titular character drug and otherwise harm and torture individuals in an asylum. The title is moored by Anita Ekberg (La…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Punchline & DJ SoulClap – “Underground” – Soulspazm Records

Throughout the years Punchline has built a name for himself with appearances along side the likes of hip hop mainstays such as Q-Tip, Lil’ Kim, 50 Cent and Wordsworth. For the last few years, in addition to being on tour with the group eMC (Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth and Stricklin), he has been working on his debut solo record. The album, Underground Superstar (due out 5/22 on Soulspazm Records), features…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Extra Life – Dream Seeds (CD)

Few bands truly break free of genre conventions. Acts that have been tagged as doing so, such as the Refused or the Arcade Fire merely expand on what is acceptable in a genre. Extra Life, from the initial No Dreams Tonight to the final cut Ten Year Teardrop, look to establish a completely new method of creating music. Extra Life is a spin-off act from Zs / Dirty Projectors member…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Stags (DVD)

Bachelor comedies tread ground that has been beaten by a considerable amount of films. For a title in this genre to attract attention, it has to be good. Stags is one of the few comedies that have been released in the last ten years that changes up this stagnant genre, and does so through a number of distinct changes to the norm. Of the main import has to be the…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

T Valentine Lakeside

T. Valentine may be spotted taking in the town as he makes his way on Sunday to the LAKESIDE LOUNGE, where he will treat an elite audience to a full-on sneak preview of the VAMPIRE PLAY and will perform with the amazing DADDY LONG LEGS, who will also exact a wailing set of their own. T VALENTINE will be available for a meet-and-greet autograph session his records, commemorative novelties and…

Posted on: April 16, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Multi-Platinum Singer and Songwriter Nelly Furtado Announces Title

Multi-platinum global superstar Nelly Furtado has revealed the title and release date of her upcoming fifth album. The Spirit Indestructible will be released on June 19th, 2012. The album’s first single “Big Hoops (Bigger is Better),” which Furtado co-wrote with Rodney Jerkins, will be released on April 17th. Furtado co-wrote each song on The Spirit Indestructible, which, in keeping with her musically eclectic nature, finds her working with an array…

Posted on: April 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS Announces Tour Dates and PreSale

MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS will be going out on their first-ever tour this June in support of their forthcoming debut album, Babylon.  A limited number of tickets have been held for MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS fans and are now available through an exclusive Ducat King presale.  By buying tickets through this presale, fans will be able to get their tickets before anyone else and save some money on…

Posted on: April 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ANDREW WEATHERALL CURATES FRED PERRY’S SUBSONIC SERIES

When Andrew Weatherall brought the party to town for Fred Perry’s SubSonic at The Garage, everyone knew they were in for a night of unadulterated eclecticism. As you would expect Andy didn’t disappoint curating and creating yet another roadblock for this welcome bi-monthly addition to London’s nightlife calendar. SubSonic is however as much about breaking new acts as celebrating legends and we have a couple of the live highlights from…

Posted on: April 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Strongman Multivitamin

There are a number of companies that are looking to come forth with the end-all vitamin complex. However, Fusion Bodybuilding is one of the only companies that we will purchase our multi-vitamins through. This is because the company has covered all bases with their Strongman product. This vitamin pack contains a full complement of vitamins (A, D3, and the B complex), along with Biotin and Folate. The presence of Inositol…

Posted on: April 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eve to Adam Launch Fan Photo Contest on LiveShare

New York City’s Eve to Adam have just launched an exclusive fan photo contest in conjunction with LiveShare by Cooliris. The rock band is calling on fans to use the free app to submit photos of “anything that inspires you to reach for your dreams, goals, or passions in life.” LiveShare is a free mobile and web app that makes it easy for friends to share and communicate through live group…

Posted on: April 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Divide (Blu-Ray / DVD)

Fans of films that deal with an attack or with doomsday will love The Divide. Those that wish to see the sheer extent of what humanity would do in such a situation will appreciate the Unrated version of the film. The title has a huge ensemble cast, tying together Lauren German (Hostel: Part II), Courtney B. Vance (Law and Order), and Michael Eklund (The Day). Xavier Gens gets into the…