Author: Sargeant

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

Rebecca Zapen recounts unexpected real-life fairytale echoed in latest single “Swamp Pit” out now.

On “Swamp Pit”, the latest single from Rebecca Zapen’s critically praised and award-winning “Nest” album, the Jacksonville-based musician sings about romance with whimsy and wonder. Little did Zapen know when writing and recording the song that the universe would soon cast her in a real-life fairy tale. “A few years ago, I was hired to play violin in a canoe on the Hillsborough River as a surprise for a young…

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

THE INTERNET “FASTLANE” VIDEO PREMIERES VIA LA WEEKLY / AVAILABLE AT ODDFUTURE.COM

The Internet shares the Matt Alonzo directed video for “Fastlane” taken from their recently released Purple Naked Ladies LP. Watch the video now at OddFuture.com Purple Naked Ladies is available now via iTunes as well as other digital merchants and will be in stores on January 31st. THE INTERNET PURPLE NAKED LADIES (ODD FUTURE RECORDS) DEC. 20, 2011 (Digital) JAN. 31, 2012 (Physical) 1. Violet Nude Women 2. They Say/Shangrila…

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

ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Extends Headlining Tour Beginning Tonight

In light of the cancelation of Dark Funeral’s North American tour earlier this week, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS — who were confirmed as direct support for the entire trek — have extended their current headlining tour. On top of the run of eight headlining dates the band already announced, kicking off tonight in Las Vegas, thirteen newly-booked shows across the East Coast and all the way through the Midwest were just confirmed…

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

Glutazorb by All-American EFX Review

Glutazorb is concentrated L-Glutamine. Glutamine is an amino acid, and it is present in high amounts in the human body. Supplementing with L-Glutamine can cleanse one body of the toxins that build up on a daily basis, but it is incredibly important for those on a workout regimen. This is due to the fact that it increases the quality of one’s immune system response, reducing one’s chance of picking up…

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

HUMANGLED To Release Odd Ethics EP In March Via Abyss Records

Italian death metal act HUMANGLED have recently completed recording a four-song follow up to their 2010 full-length, Fractal. Entitled Odd Ethics, the EP is set to be released in early/mid 2012 through Abyss Records. Odd Ethics was tracked at Italy’s Mel-1 Studios. Sound production was handled by Dan Swano (Unisound Studios). Cover art for Odd Ethics was designed by artist Marko Somero. Needles of the Blind Skinned, to Feel All…

Posted on: January 21, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Glenny’s Soy Crisps Review

Soy crisps, at least those that Glenny’s put out, are a much better form of rice cakes. They possess a better crunch, a stronger flavor profile, and Glenny’s has provided buyers with a tremendous amount of variation in their line. I would strongly recommend Glenny’s Soy Crisps to anyone that is looking to better their diet. There may be Ranch and Cheddar flavors, but the healthy quality of the Soy…

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

Stronger Legs and Lower Body (Book Review)

Human Kinetics provides the most cutting-edge body and workout titles, no matter what activity, age, sport, or other unique quality one may possess. Tim Bishop has created Stronger Legs and Lower Body, a title that looks to rectify a key problem in one’s workout. It is tremendously common to slack on legs days, or to do exercises that do not provide much benefit. The nearly 200 pages of Stronger Legs…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DEFILER Announce North American Tour with WAYNE STATIC & POLKADOT CADAVER

Castro Valley, CA’s DEFILER, who recently re-issued their debut album, Pangaea, through Stillborn Records (click here to purchase), will be hitting the road this February in support of Wayne Static and Polkadot Cadaver, hitting a myriad of cities never before played by the band. DEFILER will join the tour on February 6th in Atlanta, GA and will be making their way up the East Coast and back towards home, finishing…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Youth Lagoon adds dates opening for Death Cab For Cutie

Due to severe weather conditions in the NorthWest, Youth Lagoon has been forced to move its Seattle show, originally scheduled for tonight at Neumos, to Monday, Jan. 23. Youth Lagoon also added a run of dates in late April and May, opening for Death Cab For Cutie’s orchestral tour — this is in addition to Youth Lagoon’s already scheduled dates in March and April which also includes the band’s first…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Force Factor Pre-Workout Review

A product’s packaging is one of the least important things about it; while there can be information or a visually-striking box, I believe that what is in the supplement is most important. However, Force Factor has attempted to do something different with their packaging. In their main line, they have established a color-coding system of icons that showcase exactly what it is that their product is supposed to do. We…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KIROS to Join the “REDvolution! 2012” US Tour

Calgary’s pop-rock quartet KIROS will bring their infectious and inspirational melodic rock across the US when they head out on the “REDvolution! 2012” Tour next month. Beginning in Rochester, MN on February 10th and wrapping up in Fort Wayne, IN on March 24th, KIROS will accompany influential modern rock acts RED, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, MANAFEST and NINE LASHES on this exciting run. “We are very excited and honored to share…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fredrik Returns to the US Behind New Horror-Movie Inspired Remix EP

Swedish electronic trio Fredrik have announced their return to the US behind their forthcoming remix EP, Ornament, out on February 7th with The Kora Records. The West Coast dates follow several appearances at SXSW 2011 and a string of US dates this past summer. Ornament is a collection of remixes from Fredrik’s 2011 album FLORA along with the new instrumental track ‘Fever and Foam’ that was originally intended to close…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Sisterhood of Dune (Book)

There mythos of Dune has been carefully fostered over the 45-plus years since the creation of the original title. The latest effort, Sisterhood of Dune, is able to continue adding to this mythos, all while providing an interesting and compelling plot. What I found the strongest about Sisterhood of Dune is how it is able to navigate the various twists and turns of the Dune universe and establish something that…

Posted on: January 20, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

STAND TOGETHER FEST TO BE HELD 04/13/12-04/14/12 AT ROCKETOWN IN NASHVILLE, TN

Details about the first annual STAND TOGETHER FEST have been announced! The event, which is presented by Blood & Ink Records and F!GHT Clothing, will be held April 13th and 14th, 2012 at Rocketown in Nashville, Tennessee. Scheduled to perform are Zao, Saints Never Surrender (reunion), Flatfoot 56, Venia, As Hell Retreats, Debtor, and more (full line-up below). STAND TOGETHER FEST was launched with the hopes of bringing fans of…

Posted on: January 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Prince Rama announces Spring tour dates

Drawing from a collective mine of times and spaces, Prince Rama (made up of sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson) takes the threads of ancient symbolism and ritual and weaves a surreal universe that is wholly their own. Their often-unpredictable live shows graze the space between psychedelic ceremony, performance art and initiation rite. Trust Now, their 5th full-length album and 2nd album to be released on Paw Tracks was born out…

Posted on: January 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Branched Chain Amino Acids

There is no reason that an individual that is concerned about their overall well-being should not supplement with BCAAs. The amount of benefit that BCAAs provide is substantial – they allow protein to be created in the liver and in muscles, and they stave off the breakdown of lean muscle tissue. More current studies have looked into the role that BCAAs play in increasing insulin resistance and overall energy levels.…

Posted on: January 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BASSNECTAR ANNOUNCES 2012 VAVA VOOM TOUR

Bass Heads needing their fix in 2012 need not wait much longer, as freeform electronic artist Bassnectar AKA Lorin Ashton has announced his Spring Vava Voom Tour. Over the course of two months, Lorin and his crew will criss-cross the United States, painting the walls with bass along the way. The tour also includes previously announced dates at Avon, Colorado’s Snowball Festival and Miami’s Ultra Music Festival as well as…

Posted on: January 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Noah & the MegaFauna Premieres Video on KCRW

An allegory for the end times, a critique of current events, or just some comedic cannibalism, Noah and the MegaFauna’s video for “Liquid Modernity (You Can Never Go Home)” is premiering today on KCRW.com. The video, the first from the band’s debut LP, Anthems for a Stateless Nation (released in October on Silence Breaks), takes place after a great flood. The sea level has risen so high tall buildings stick…

Posted on: January 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Guitarist Dan Balmer Just Added as Featured Special Guest With The Jazz Passengers @ The Winningstad Theatre, Sunday, February 19

Guitarist and bandleader Dan Balmer has just been added to the US Bank Portland Jazz Festival Presented by Alaska Airlines, to perform as a special guest with The Jazz Passengers on February 19th, 7:00pm @ The Winningstad Theatre. Among the busiest and most prolific of the Portland based guitar players, Balmer recently performed on a memorable debut concert with pianist and newly arrived PSU professor George Colligan as part of…

Posted on: January 19, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TAYISHA BUSAY RELEASES NEW SINGLE THAT WILL HAVE YOUR HEART PUMPING

Everyone’s favorite electro-glam trio, TAYISHA BUSAY, are back just in time to warm up the cold winter air and most importantly, spread the love! The infectious group made up of Tessa Greenberg, Ariel Sims and Brandon Lalavek are here to share their third single from Focus/Virus, titled “Heartmeat/Lovemuscle.” Taking it down a notch and leaving the dance party behind, this shows a different side of TAYISHA BUSAY that proves to…