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Posted on: February 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

French Trio Juveniles Ready Ambitions EP for 2/28 Release on Kitsuné

French trio Juveniles have readied their second single Ambitions for a February 28th release on Kitsuné. The single, also featured on the forthcoming Kitsuné Parisien II compilation, features remixes from Reflex, Midnight Savari (Australia), O Safari, and STAL (ex-M83). The single and remixes can be heard in the Ambitions Minimix, available now as a free download. Ambassadors of a retro futurism enlightened by a monochrome shiny disco ball, Juveniles swept…

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Posted on: February 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Thunder Soul (DVD)

Chances are you’ve never heard of the Kashmere Stage Band, but thanks to Jamie Foxx and this stellar documentary, the Houston-based former high school funk band is finally getting the recognition they deserve. The band, from the predominately black Kashmere Gardens neighborhood, ran from the late 60’s to the late 70’s. With robust narration, a story is told through interviews with the former band members decades after taking part in…

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Posted on: February 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sara Radle shares new tour dates and a classic cover (with Mary Lou Lord)!

In 1996, at the age of seventeen, she began carving out a name for herself in the Texas music scene with punk-pop trio Lucy Loves Schroeder and her own solo project. Eight years later, ex-Weezer bassist Matt Sharp played a show with her in Dallas, and very soon after, he asked her to relocate to Los Angeles, CA in 2005 to re-form The Rentals. Radle and Sharp re-built the band…

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Posted on: February 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

JOYCE MANOR release new album APRIL 17, 2012

Pop-punk four-piece JOYCE MANOR’s 2011 self-titled debut record was hailed as genius by more than one music critic and the album found its way onto many a 2011 Best-Of list. Now, just a few weeks into 2012, the band has announced that their sophomore album, titled Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired, will be released on Asian Man Records on April 17, 2012. Alternative Press released the tracklisting…

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Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Savannah Stopover Music Festival Adds 25+ Bands To 2012 Lineup

Savannah Stopover Music: Over 70 bands, most of which are en route to SXSW, will fill Savannah’s small clubs and venues with the best up and coming indie acts. Bands have been hand-curated across multiple genres to represent an ideal microcosm of emerging excellence. Highlights include The War On Drugs, Grimes, Caveman, Oberhofer, Prince Rama, The Love Language, The Men, PUJOL, Guards, Girl In A Coma, The Knocks, Jukebox The…

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Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shirley Clarke films in Berlin!

Shirley Clarke was the most important woman director of the post-war era; creating art, controversy and acclaim throughout her career. Her jazz-infused films won international awards including an Oscar® nomination and a win for Best Documentary. Since her death in 1997, her films have fallen out of distribution and her work has been rarely seen. The preservation and release of Shirley Clarke’s films will be an important contribution to the…

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Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Firewind inks North American distribution deal with DisManic Distribution/E1 Music

Greek melodic metal outfit, Firewind, is excited to announce a new distribution deal for North America with DisManic Distribution via E1 Music. Together Firewind and DisManic/E1 Music will unleash the band’s highly anticipated new record, Few Against Many, on May 22nd. Commented Firewind driving force, renowned guitarist, Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne), “I’m very excited about this new partnership! While we’ve been around for sometime, North American territory is relatively new…

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Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

COP PROBLEM: Philly Politi-Punk Unit Announce Debut EP

Welcome COP PROBLEM, an energetic act born within the politically-motivated bustling underbelly of Philadelphia’s punk/hardcore scene, and ready to bust loose onto the rest of the planet with their debut EP. With a high-energy D-beat-infused punk rock delivery littered with rampant blasting hardcore/crust rage, COP PROBLEM have raided Philly live venues on DIY gigs as well as supporting national acts including Converge, Trap Them, Dropdead, Coke Bust, Resistant Culture, Leftover…

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Posted on: February 2, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ALLISON’S INVENTION MAKES FREE LOVE OFFERING FOR VALENTINE’S DAY DURING FEBRUARY

Allison’s Invention continues to showcase her latest album, Sweet and Vicious, by offering the title track as a free download during the month of February. A sensual torch song about romantic pursuit, “Sweet and Vicious” will entice those who have sweethearts, those slain by Cupid’s vicious arrows and even those for whom “it’s complicated.” Allison’s Invention is a music project by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Allison Tartalia. Tartalia’s quirky and eclectic…

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Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LITTLE BARRIE rides their “WAVE” of success into North America

Already causing such a huge splash in Japan that they’ve had to block out entire floors of hotel rooms to keep their obsessive fans at bay, the UK’s LITTLE BARRIE are riding their wave of unique brand of fiery, surf-infused rock ‘n’ roll into North America in February on a string of dates with Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires (tour dates below). With their third album, King of the Waves…

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Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AMY DALLEY TO RELEASE ALBUM ON MARCH 27, 2012

Nashville-based country singer/songwriter Amy Dalley is set to release her new album, Coming Out Of The Pain, via Rock Ridge Music on March 27, 2012. Coming Out Of The Pain is Dalley’s second full-length and combines classic pop-country with the edge of heartland rock, as well as Dalley’s intimate lyrics and dulcet vocals. The album was produced by Dalley and husband/engineer/writing partner Jack Sizemore (also a member of Jason Aldean’s…

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Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NERO LAUNCHES HEADLINING “SECOND REALITY” US TOUR IN MARCH

Having already introduced their special brand of melodic dance mayhem to North American electronic music fans with roof-raising DJ sets at nightclubs in December, London’s premiere dubstep duo Nero is gearing up for a triumphant return to the U.S. in March for their headlining “Second Reality” live tour, as well as eagerly awaited appearances at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in April. Nero will also launch their exclusive 2012…

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Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Magic the Gathering: Dark Ascension Reviewed

Dark Ascension is the second set in the Innistrad block, and Wizards of the Coast have added a number of twists and turns in terms of storyline and game play. Where the humans in Innistrad seemed to have some power over the hordes of zombies, spirits, and vampires, Dark Ascension shatters their hopes for a peaceable existence. In terms of gameplay, Flashback (pay a mana cost when the card is…

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Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WHISPERTOWN TO RELEASE PARALLEL EP MARCH 20TH

Acony Records and LA-based Whispertown are proud to announce the March 20th release of the Parallel EP. Whispertown is the latest iteration of the unique vision of Morgan Nagler (songwriter, lead vocals, guitar). What was once The Whispertown 2000 has morphed into a less structured version of itself, with Nagler’s unmistakable vocals leading a revolving cast of musicians and artists. As a preview of the upcoming EP, the first single…

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Posted on: February 1, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SCALE THE SUMMIT Their Strings Are Voices Tour [remaining dates]:

2/02/2012 Branx – Portland, OR 2/03/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA 2/05/2012 Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT 2/06/2012 Marquis Theater – Denver, CO 2/07/2012 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO 2/08/2012 Fubar – St Louis, MO 2/09/2012 Reggie’s Chicago, IL 2/10/2012 Mac’s – Lansing, MI 2/11/2012 Wreck Room – Toronto, ON 2/12/2012 Lost Horizon – Syracuse, NY 2/13/2012 TT’s The Bear – Cambridge, MA 2/14/2012 Architekt Music –…

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Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bereft To Release Leichenhaus Reveal Cover Art + Tracklisting

Bereft is a Los Angeles based melodic sludgy doom band featuring Sacha Dunable of Intronaut and Graviton, Derek Donley of National Sunday Law and Graviton, Charles Elliott of Abysmal Dawn and ex-The Faceless vocalist Derek Rydquist. Bereft released its first track “Withered Efflorescence” exclusively via their Facebook page in early September 2011 to rave reviews and online buzz, followed by their debut live show September 30 in Los Angeles, CA.…

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Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Reveals “Long Live Heavy Metal” Track Listing and Album Artwork

Premiere metal act 3 INCHES OF BLOOD has revealed both the track listing and album artwork from their forthcoming effort, Long Live Heavy Metal due out on March 27, 2012 in North America and March 26th in Europe. Produced by Terry “Sho” Murray (City of Fire, Exhibitionists), the astounding twelve track achievement offers an explosion of sound, setting new standards for classic heavy metal. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD teamed up…

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Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Yeasayer remixes Fanfarlo’s “Shiny Things”

Fanfarlo On Tour: Mar 05 Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club Mar 06 New York, NY, Webster Hall Mar 07 Washington, DC, U St. Music Hall Mar 08 Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer Mar 09 Carrboro, NC, Cat’s Cradle Mar 10 Atlanta, GA, Vinyl Mar 13 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s Mar 14 Dallas, TX, The Loft Mar 19 St. Louis, MO, Blueberry Hill Duck Room Mar 20 Nashville, TN, Mercy Lounge Mar 22…

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Posted on: January 31, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Black Milk Announces 25-Date “Claps And Slaps” Tour

Following a year that saw an impressively diverse output even without a solo album, Black Milk announces his largest North American tour to date. The 25-date national trek, dubbed the “Claps And Slaps Tour”, launches in Providence, Rhode Island on February 25, and continues throughout the month of March, touching New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with many more stops along the way (complete routing below). In…

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Posted on: January 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RivetHead – Doomsday for Optimism (CD)

The story of RivetHead is one best told through the tracks on Doomsday for Optimism. This veteran band has refined their sound over the course of the last few years, and comes to the opening strains of Super Zero with tremendous momentum. The band is able to insert tremendously catchy hooks deep in the psyche of anyone listening in. While each of the album’s fourteen cuts showcase a slightly different…

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