Author: Sargeant

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rise and Shine – Self/Titled (CD)

Even though the band says that this EP is “basically a practice tape with a facelift”, the fact is the tremendous energy of the band shines through, clean as day. The apeshit-crazy mood of “The Things You Saved Can’t Be Replaced”, having all the members of Rise and Shine blast through their parts with the utmost speed from the “starting line” of its synthesizer opening. Seamlessly moving from pop-punk to…

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE CHARIOT & REFORM THE RESISTANCE to Appear at 2011 Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, IL

This year, two amazing acts are set to perform at the 2011 Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, IL! Christian metalcore giants THE CHARIOT will be headlining the HM Encore Stage in the Underground Tent on Sunday, July 3rd at 11:15pm, sharing the stage with The Satire, War of Ages, and more. THE CHARIOT is performing at Cornerstone during their run with the SCREAM THE PRAYER tour. REFORM THE RESISTANCE will be…

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Motivate (Energy)

The conventional wisdom is that one needs a solid caffeine base for any sort of energy pill. There are a few companies currently creating products that have realized that this does not need to be the case. Anabolic Innovations have placed a small amount of caffeine in Motivate, but have presented individuals with a blend of a number of other elements. The list of different ingredients here includes Schizandra extract,…

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rise and Shine – The Anthems of Summer (CD)

Rise and Shine has been a solid band in the central Ohio scene for at least a year to my knowledge, and this album really cleans up any minor issues the band may have had with their production circa their 2004 EP. Especially present in their re-done “The Things You’ve Saved Can’t Be Replaced”, Rise and Shine shines through, aided by an especially generous mastering. Opening the follow-up to “Replaced”,…

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PAUL COLLINS tour dates

July 1 @ Psycho Beach Party – Los Angeles, CA July 2 @ Santa Cruz Fest – Santa Cruz Mountains, CA July 3 @ Crusher Fest w/ Nikki Corvette – Oakland, CA July 4 @ The Social Club – Sacramento, CA July 5 @ The Parkside – San Francisco, CA July 6 @ Café Coda – Chico, CA July 7 @ Maxwells Bar – Redding, CA July 8 @ Slabtown…

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Snapple Papaya Mango Tea

I believe that it is pretty humorous that I was only informed that the Amazing Race was still on the air after receiving a case of Snapple Papaya Mango Tea for review. This variety of tea comes in a normal and a diet formulation, with a significantly different flavor profile for each. The Diet tea seems to be the more attractive of the two. The sweetness of the mango in…

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rise Against – The Sufferer and The Witness (CD)

Okay, how is this album going to sound. Rise Against’s last album, “Siren Song of the Counter-Culture” was hit after hit, but how will “The Sufferer and The Witness” even sound? After the band kicks into “Chamber the Cartridge”, I had little doubt in my heart that the band would deliver with this album. If anything, Rise Against have started listening to their early Offspring albums for a little bit…

Posted on: June 29, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

JOAKIM TO TOUR NORTH AMERICA THIS SUMMER DEBUT ALBUM ‘NOTHING GOLD’ COMING 9/20

July 8th : SF, No Way Back @ 222 Hyde July 9th : LA, A Club Called Rhonda @ El Cid July 13th : Washington, Fixed @ UHall July 14th : Philly, Snacks @ Voyeur July 16th : NYC, WarmUp @ PS1 July 28th : Chicago, Club Berlin This Fall, Joakim will gear up for the much anticipated release of his fourth studio album “Nothing Gold” through his very own…

Posted on: June 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BRENT JAMES AND THE CONTRABAND KICK OFF TREK IN ANTICIPATION OF THEIR UPCOMING CD RELEASE

June 29 House Of Blues San Diego, CA with Nugent June 30 The Grove Anaheim, CA with Nugent July 1 Canyon Club Agoura, CA with Nugent July 4 American Legion 4th of July Parade Pacific Ave in Stockton, CA FREE CONCERT! July 5 The Independent San Francisco, CA with Nugent July 6 Britt Pavillion Jacksonville, OR with Nugent July 7 Knitting Factory Spokane, WA with Nugent July 9 Deadwood Mountain…

Posted on: June 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rise Against – Siren Song of the Counter-Culture EP (CD)

I’ve never liked Rise Against as much as many of my friends, but these five cuts off of “Siren Song of the Counter-Culture” has fast become some of the most-played tracks on my radio show. “Paper Wings” has the perfect mix of scratchy vocals and smoothed-out yet break-neck guitar lines. The tightness of the band is also a key factor into the massive enjoyment I’ve taken from this disc, whether…

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Ectopic Ents is proud to announce the release of the long awaited new studio album by Manorexia

DINOFLAGELLATE BLOOMS features eleven compositions composed, produced and performed by Manorexia aka JG Thirlwell. Begun in Berlin in 2005, and completed in 2011. The album was recorded at Thirlwell’s Self Immolation studios in Brooklyn, and the 5.1 mixes were made at Harvestworks Studio with Paul Geluso. The album follows the release of last year’s acclaimed Mesopelagic Waters on John Zorn’s Tzadik label, which was performed by Manorexia as a chamber…

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Louie Season One (Blu-Ray)

Louie is the perfect example of how FX may just be the best cable channel currently in existence. While hindered in terms of storyline by the fact that it does not enjoy the same hands-off status as an HBO or Showtime, FX does a tremendous job in stretching the boundaries and creating new and innovative types of shows for their viewers. Louie, starring Louis CK, is a perfect example of…

Posted on: June 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Fast Five Soundtrack (CD)

The type of music that has been present on the Fast and Furious franchise’s soundtracks has been the perfect blend of genres, tempos, and sounds. The blazing speed of each of the films is presented quite well with their soundtracks, and the Fast Five Soundtrack does not disappoint. The disc’s first track, “How We Roll” by Busta Rhymes, will immediately kick listeners in the ass and keep them focused in…

Posted on: June 28, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Big Time Rush – Season One, Volume Two (DVD Set)

We were lucky enough to review the first half of Big Time Rush’s first season a few months back, and the release of the second half so soon after the first shows that Nickelodeon wishes to strike while the iron is hot. For those viewers that wish to go back and see what they may have missed the first time, this is a great thing to hear.

Posted on: June 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

We Are Trees US Tour Dates

6/27: Muncie, IN – The Silo 6/28: Urbana, IL – Gepetto’s Workshop 6/29: St. Louis, MO – 2720 Cherokee 6/30: Kansas City, MO – Riot Room 7/1 : Rock Island, IL – Rozz Tox 7/2 : Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry 7/3 : Madison, WI – Frequency 7/5 : Chicago, IL – Beauty Bar 7/6 : Detroit, MI – Majestic 7/7 : Cleveland, OH – Wilbert’s http://wearetrees.bandcamp.com/

Posted on: June 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE CHAIN GANG OF 1974 TOUR DATES:

Monday, Aug. 1 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Saturday, Aug. 6 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza Saturday, Aug. 13 – Fort Collins, CO @ Bohemian Nights at 262 E. Mountain Ave. Friday, Aug. 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge w/ Tapes ‘n Tapes Saturday, Aug. 20 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux w/ Tapes ‘n Tapes Monday, Aug. 22 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret w/…

Posted on: June 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Katika Sandals (Black)

Going through any sort of shoe store, one will undoubtedly find countless variations that are virtually indistinguishable from each other. The amount of creativity in regards to shoe styles, design, and overall look seems to be tremendously small. However, we here at NeuFutur were just tapped to review a pretty distinct pair of sandals. These sandals, a current release by MBT shoes, ensure high fashion bundled alongside considerable functionality. Katika…

Posted on: June 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDENERS & TIM EASTON (backed by the MSGers)

Mon, June 27 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern Wed, June 29 – Washington, DC – Jammin Java Thurs, June 30 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar Fri, July 1 – New London, CT – Oasis Sat, July 2 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge http://www.myspace.com/madisonsquaregardeners http://themadisonsquaregardeners.com/ Tweets by gogardenersgo

Posted on: June 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ceremony (Blu-Ray)

I was unfamiliar with the works of Max Winkler, the progeny of Henry Winkler, before I picked up a copy of this Blu-Ray. However, there seems to be the same dedication for filmmaking and for telling an interesting story as eir father. This is because Ceremony is a rare example of a film that defies convention at all sides – the film originally was released on Demand TV rather than…

Posted on: June 27, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Full List of upcoming Jeff Mangum shows:

Aug 8 Burlington, VT First Unitarian Church Aug 10 Montreal, QC Cabaret du Mile-End Aug 12 Toronto, ON Trinity St. Paul’s United Church SOLD OUT Aug 13 Toronto, ON Trinity St. Paul’s United Church SOLD OUT Sept 07 Northampton, MA Academy of Music Theatre Sept 09 Cambridge, MA Sanders Theatre at Harvard University SOLD OUT Sept 10 Boston, MA Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory Sept 26 Baltimore, MD 2640…