Author: Sargeant

Posted on: March 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Joe Cocker – Hard Knocks (CD)

Joe Cocker has one of the most unique voices in rock music. Hard Knocks is an extremely personal tale, and the overall album showcases all sides of the veteran performer. Whether it is showing off a fondness for precursor genres like blues and jazz or boldly forging through in new directions, Cocker ensures that listeners will not be bored. The set of musicians tapped to lay down hooks, drum lines,…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hemoptysis Guitarist/Front Man Masaki Murashita To Appear on KGRG FM’s Late Night Death Radio Show

Guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita of Arizona-based extreme trash act, HEMOPTYSIS is set to appear on KGRG 89.9 FM’s Late Night Death radio show on Tuesday, March 13 at 10PM PST. Masaki will be on the air discussing the band’s most recent release, Misanthropic Slaughter, what 2012 has in store for HEMOPTYSIS and much more. KGRG 89.9 FM broadcasts out of Green River Community College in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area. The interview will…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Newcastle Winter Ale (Beer)

Newcastle’s unique flavor is something that has to be present in any seasonal effects from the brewery. This IPA variant is able to build off of this unique mantra and provide imbibers with an experience that is unparalleled. Newcastle has provided individuals with a blend of Super Styrian and Styrian Goldings hops. This has the effect of inserting a little bite to the subtle smoothness that exists. This is assertive…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

IAMDYNAMITE ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC

Exploding with thunderous beats and crunching power chords, IAMDYNAMITE establish themselves as a two-piece rock and roll force to be reckoned with on their debut LP SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC.  Armed with a single guitar, a basic drum kit and locked-in harmonies, the energy from the duo burns through speakers and electrifies off the stage whenever IAMDYNAMITE unleashes their unprecedented brand of noise.   Today, MPR premiere’s the first video from SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC for…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Imangi Studios Brings Temple Run to the Android Marketplace March 27

Imangi Studios today announced that Temple Run, the Top Grossing App and Top Free App in the App Store in January 2012, will be released for Android devices on March 27. Free to download, Temple Run challenges players to test their reflexes as they race down ancient temple walls and along sheer cliffs. With endless gameplay, players collect coins as they jump, slide and run to escape the evil monkeys…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nine Nation Animation (DVD)

  There are a number of different animation traditions to be had I the world, and I believe that those living in the United States have largely been limited to a select few of these (domestic animation and Japanese anime, for example). New Yorker Films has picked a number of the strongest representations of these different animation styles, and has placed them in an easy to view format. While there…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Justin Broadrick returns as JK Flesh and announces new album for April

Godflesh, Head of David, Napalm Death, Techno Animal, Jesu, Greymachine, Palesketcher – just some of the projects from the insanely prolific Justin Broadrick, who in his new relationship with 3by3, raises his Techno Animal moniker JK Flesh from the dead for it’s debut full-length outing, to once again prove his mastery of all things brutal. Posthuman certainly resembles the darker side of Broadrick’s sound (circa Techno Animal, Godflesh and Greymachine)…

Posted on: March 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ANDY GRAMMER TO RELEASE LIVE EP ‘ANDY GRAMMER–LIVE FROM L.A.’

ANDY GRAMMER’s 2012 is already shaping up to be an even bigger year than his rise to fame in 2011. His new single “Fine By Me,” the follow-up to his gold-selling, nearly platinum debut single “Keep Your Head Up,” continues its rapid ascent up the Adult Pop Radio chart to #16, mere weeks after its official release. With its intimate lyrics, sparkling pop melody and funky undertow, “Fine By Me”…

Posted on: March 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MAO – FREE TRACK AND NEW VIDEO FOR YOUR SITEMAO – FREE TRACK AND NEW VIDEO FOR YOUR SITE

Harken/Emeralds is the stunning debut EP from Bad Life’s latest signing – Mao. FREE MP3: HARKEN (ACID VERSION)   BRAND NEW: EMERALDS VIDEO FOR YOUR BLOG HARKEN VIDEO FOR YOUR BLOG SOUNDCLOUD  Mumbai Science: this is simply amazing… was blown away when I first heard it. Rob da Bank: Love it! Alex Metric: Love this alot. Fresh & atmospheric. Attaque: I’m lost for words. NT89: Wow fantastic stuff. Ego Troopers:…

Posted on: March 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bastardized Recordings : free label sampler

Bastardized Recordings have a special present for all their fans, friends and supporters. They have released a FREE sampler entitled ‘Bastardized and Friends’ featuring some of their favourite tracks from bands off the Bastardized roster as well as some great stuff contributed by bands Bastardized-Team knows and loves. This sampler features tracks from Bastardized’ recent signings DYING HUMANITY and PURIFICATION as well as stunning work from CATALEPSY, ICHOR and TODAY…

Posted on: March 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CRASH STREET KIDS PREMIER NEW VIDEO FOR “SAD JULIA”

Phoenix, AZ glam kings the Crash Street Kids have their new video, “Sad Julia” available for viewing. The video features popular Phoenix based model Mysti Moon in the role of Julia, a reclusive beauty who happens to be the target of CSK singer, Ryan McKay’s infatuation. The video directed by Nick Orciuolo, captures CSK in a gritty alleyway, while Julia sits comfortably in her quiet suburban home. After some effort…

Posted on: March 6, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chicago Noise Rock Royalty THE SWAN KING Announce March Tour

Chicago noise rock royalty THE SWAN KING will be taking their high energy live show on the road this month in support of their critically acclaimed Seventh Rule Recordings debut, Eye Like Knives. Formed in 2009 by Dallas Thomas (Circle of Animals, ex-Asschapel), bassist Jamie Drier (ex-Planes Mistaken For Stars) and Chicago native Zafar Musharraf on drums, THE SWAN KING have shared the stage with hometown heavyweights such as NACHTMYSTIUM, SWEET COBRA and PELICAN as well as countless others. The Obelisk lauded Eye Like Knives, saying, “opening tracks like “Good…

Posted on: March 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nina Kraviz debut album release

Muscovite Kraviz has risen swiftly to the top of many peoples’ ‘favourite producer’ pile in the last two years with her simple but infectious take on deep house and techno. Her new album is already being tipped as one of the most exciting albums of 2012 and following her successful debut live show at Rex Club in Paris last weekend, Nina is now set to embark on a world tour.…

Posted on: March 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LADYHAWKE VIRTUAL REALITY APP

In conjunction with the release of her sophomore album Anxiety, New Zealand-born singer Ladyhawke has launched a free virtual reality app for iPhone and Android handsets. The app brings to life Ladyhawke’s world by activating the incredible artwork associated with Anxiety‘s release. To activate the app, download from the iPhone or Android App Store, go to Virtual Reality within the app, tap to launch, and point your phone at the…

Posted on: March 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FRANCE ROCKS AUSTIN AT SXSW 2012

Wednesday, March 14th  | 12 pm – 6 pm | Brush Square  Bureau Export / Angers Loire-Valley Party 409 E. 5th St. (facing Convention Center) 12pm * We Were Evergreen 1pm * ME 2pm * Zenzile 3pm * Gush 4pm * Mars Red Sky 5pm * Anoraak Wednesday, March 14th | 8 pm – 2 am | Mohawk  Bureau Export and The Agency Group Party 912 Red River Street, Austin,…

Posted on: March 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

No Subtitles Necessary (DVD)

It is important to know humanity’s history, and although the Soviet Union has not been a force for nearly 20 years, the stories that individuals have about the former behemoth are legion. Laszlo (Kovacs) and Vilmos (Zsigmond) are able to provide their story, one that parallels that of countless other individuals under the Soviet regime. While the United States put forth its own propaganda as part of the Cold War,…

Posted on: March 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VOODOO TERROR TRIBE Announces New Jersey Shows

New Jersey’s VOODOO TERROR TRIBE have just released a brand new EP entitled Stands to Reason. The EP is available for purchase at live shows and online HERE on VTT‘s Bandcamp Site. The EP can also be downloaded free of charge at www.vttrocks.com/free. Stands to Reason is the follow up to their latest full length release “Symptoms of Sin”. With this EP VTT, has taken a different approach to their…

Posted on: March 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mountain Fever Records Releases New CD From Sweet Potato Pie

Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the release of Brand New Day, the latest CD from North Carolina-based Sweet Potato Pie.     Sweet Potato Pie has been entertaining audiences for over a decade with their classy blend of bluegrass, country and gospel music mixed together in a style called “sweetgrass”. Comprised of Sonya Stead on guitar; Chrystal Richardson on banjo; Katie Springer on fiddle; and Sandy Whitley on…

Posted on: March 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Francis Harris Mixes Moody, Experimental & Electronic on Leland LP

Today marks the release of Leland on Scissor & Thread, the album that Brooklyn-based Francis Harris composed as a requiem for his father. With the 2 year anniversary of his father’s passing recently hitting on February 25th, the release of Leland is in close proximity to the life-marking event.  The album is streaming this week on AOL Music, and Francis Harris was the subject of an in-depth feature recently on…

Posted on: March 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Act Thirt33n – Salute and Smile EP (CD)

Shine is an immediate introduction to the band, and it will be what keeps one listening in. This is due to the fact that the band is able to fully insert themselves into this track. This emotive rock contains high energy and smart musicianship. While the genre seemed to be on its last legs a few years back, Act Thirt33n may single-handedly promote its revival. One need only listen to…