The ethereal opening to “Earthsong and Stardance” transcends the current period and touches upon mystic societies, traditional monk chants, and even more aboriginal approaches to music. What unites the disparate elements on both parts of the initial suite is the skill used in creating a seamless musical effort. While the two parts of “The Unfolding of the Worlds” represent the longest tracks on Earthsong and Stardance by far, Gandalf keeps…
Leaving Home is the outcome of 140 songs recorded in Los Angeles pared down to a solid 10 cuts. Synth-splotched beats cozy up to his journal-mined rhymes, evidenced on the smooth “Hollywood” and revved up “Vans On,” a song that rocks even harder during his stellar live show. See the dates below for a chance to catch T. Mills live! leaving-home-hi-res.jpg Tracklist 1. Oh Just Like Me 2. Vans On…
In an era when more and more musicians rely on electronics and software to get their art across, it’s refreshing to discover an up-and-coming act that hasn’t forgotten the foundation that rock music was built upon – the electrifying, rip-roaring sound of a real, live band playing together. That’s the exact approach the Raleigh, NC quintet, The Stone Chiefs, adopt on their recently-released debut album, ‘Drive On’ (via Grab ‘Em…
With deep roots in the Baton Rouge, Chicago and Los Angeles music scenes, genre-crossing crooner John West becomes the newest addition to the artist roster of Mercury Records, a division of Island Def Jam Music Group, with the release of a three-song bundle via digital retailers. It’s a journey that began in earnest five years ago when the singer/songwriter/musician began honing his artistic skills while working as a street performer…
8/12 – Royale, Boston, MA – 12:00 AM 8/13 – Webster Hall, New York, NY – 01:00 AM 8/17 – Mansion, Miami Beach, FL – 01:00 AM 8/19 – Masquerade, Atlanta, GA – 11:00 PM 8/21 – Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL* – 07:30 PM 8/23 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN* – 07:30 PM 8/26 – Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA – 12:00 AM 8/28 – Sunset Junction,…
9/4/11 Bumbershoot Festival Seattle, WA w/ Two Door Cinema Club 9/8/11 Royale Boston, MA 9/9/11 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA 9/12/11 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH 9/13/11 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH 9/15/11 Terminal 5 New York, NY 9/16/11 Club Soda Montreal, QC 9/17/11 Kool Haus Toronto, ON 9/22/11 The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA 9/23/11 Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA 9/24/11 House of Blues San Diego, CA w/ Minus The…
Want to find out what it’s like touring with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj? Jessie and The Toy Boys give fans a behind-the-scenes look at life on the Femme Fatale tour in their first tour diary webisode filmed in LA. Stay tuned for more webisodes from the Femme Fatale tour! Jessie and The Toy Boys continue on the Femme Fatale tour through early August before joining the Identity Music Festival…
10/21 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club * 10/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s * 10/24 – Charlottesvilla, VA @ Jefferson Theater * 10/25 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 * 10/26 – Atlantya, GA @ The Loft * 10/29 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s * 10/30 – Austin, TX @ The Parish * 11/01 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater * 11/02 – Kansas City, MO @…
From Harvard graduate to pop artist, New York native Baker is poised to become an unstoppable force in the industry. With striking model looks, infectious tracks and an unparalleled work ethic Baker’s potential is undeniable. Label executives are buzzing that he’s destined to be the next big pop icon! Baker’s debut single, “Echo,” was co-written and co-produced by L.A. based Hyper Crush, and he’s currently in the studio with producers…
Brooke White and Jack Matranga are thrilled to announce the release of their debut EP, GEMINI. Set for an August 30th digital release on June Baby Records, these two talented musicians, together known as Jack and White, have created a compelling and memorable six-song collection full of skilled pop songwriting, luminous guitar picking and warm vocal melodies reminiscent of the Buckingham/Nicks pairing of the 70’s. What started as a blind…
Thomas Hampson continues his impassioned advocacy for American song with the introduction this October of “Song of America”, a 13-week radio series that reveals American classic song – poetry set to music by American composers – as a vibrant diary of the American experience. Hampson conceived and developed the series, which is co-produced by the Hampsong Foundation and the WFMT Radio Network of Chicago and will be syndicated by the…
Last week, Norwegian black metal heathens VREID, performed another punishing set at the Wacken Open Air fest. No stranger to the prestigious event, 2011 marks the band’s third time leveling the Wacken stage. Commented bassist Hváll: “Last Saturday we did our third performance at Wacken, and as always it was a magical experience. Wacken is the Valhalla of metal festivals due to its extreme organization… and it has the best…
When the members of Peelander-Z came to Earth from planet Peelander, they didn’t plan to make such an impact on its citizens, but it’s happening and it’s good! In fact, it’s not just good, it’s great. So great, that Peelander-Z has released a two disc greatest hits set (one of songs, one of karaoke sing-along videos) called Super DX Hitz, out now via the Chicken Ranch record label. Peelander-Yellow says,…
Chicago DJ Chrissy Murderbot has given Kyle Andrews’ “Make Me Feel Human” the royal treatment, remixing not one but two separate versions of the track. The first premiered on Epitonic, while today sees a dubbed take on Tiny Mix Tapes . As Murderbot explains, “When I first heard the track, I realized pretty immediately that I wanted to make two versions of my remix—one with the full vocals that’s more…
The highlight of your summer is finally here, and it was definitely worth the wait! This week, everyone’s favorite up and coming New York indie band, HOLIDAYHOLIDAY, release their newest album, Safari Sundae. Recorded at 343 Myrtle and mastered by Kevin McMahon (Titus Andronicus, The Walkmen, The French Kicks, Mooney Suzuki) at Marcata Studios, the band has put out a collection of 14 songs that will literally blow you away.…
BURNING THE MASSES have posted a new pre-production demo track titled “Fatal Fixation” online, you can listen to the track on the band’s Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/burningthemasses. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming new album which they will begin recording this fall, with an early 2012 release through Mediaskare Records scheduled. http://www.facebook.com/burningthemasses Tweets by BurningTM http://www.mediaskare.com http://www.facebook.com/mediaskarerecords SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
Italian dark metallers APOSTOLUM are currently finising their new album for MORIBUND, to be entitled Winds of Disillusion. The follow-up to APOSTOLUM’s previous record for MORIBUND, 2007’s Anedonia, the quartet’s Winds of Disillusion should be completed by September or October, with an early 2012 release likely. Guitarist Stone reports: “Winds of Disillusion is the consecration of APOSTOLUM, and will be a long ladder through the planes of existence, a journey…
The sheer sights that are present on this release are stunning. While individuals watching Best of Travel: South Africa will undoubtedly drive by some sort of interesting panoramas on a daily basis, this program hits viewers with vista after vista. This set captures three episodes hosted by Rudy Maxa, focusing (in order) on the safari process, Cape Town (South Africa) and gardens and wineries. In my opinion, each program showcases…
We’ve been working diligently putting this thing together for a while now, but it’s finally here! Zach, one of the two of us who steers this boat, is from Chicago. This is an ode to his hometown. We wanted to release it as a true mixtape, on cassette. Of course you can pick up a digital copy too, but it’s meant to be listened to on the car stereo driving…
09/20/11 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall*# 09/21/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg*# 09/22/11 – Hamden, CT – The Space*# 09/24/11 – Washington, DC – Black Cat*# 09/26/11 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506* 09/27/11 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl * 09/29/11 – New Orleans LA – One Eyed Jacks * 09/30/11 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s (Upstairs)* 10/01/11 – Austin, TX – Emos*…