Author: Sargeant

Posted on: April 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Classical Action Closes 2010-11 Season with Vocal Recitals by Stephanie Blythe with Warren Jones and Joyce DiDonato with Jeremy Denk

To close out its 2010-11 season, Classical Action: Performing Arts Against AIDS presents two great collaborations in its annual Michael Palm Series of house concerts in New York City. On April 6, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, fresh from portraying Fricka in Das Rheingold at the Metropolitan Opera, will present a recital with pianist Warren Jones. The series closes on May 4, when Gramophone’s “Artist of the Year” mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato joins…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Celadon Candy – S/T EP (CD)

“Sweet” is a track that comes forth with a number of distinct and unique styles. With a funky backdrop and a Mick Jagger-esque (think “Emotional Rescue”) approach taken by the vocals, listeners will immediately be enthralled by the band’s output. The electronic-infused arrangements that are present during “Sweet” will hearken back to the New Romantic movement of the early and mid-eighties, while there is a little bit of a harder,…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Belong (CD)

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart lit up a terribly dark first half of 2009 with their self-titled debut album, and were able to keep interest in the band high with their EP Higher Than the Stars. About 18 months later, and the band has just released what I feel to be their magnum opus, Belong. “Belong” acts as a microcosm of the different styles and feelings that are…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Black Swan (Blu-Ray)

Through the last twelve years, Darren Aronofsky has continually made films that deviate from what is typically sponsored and promoted in Hollywood. 1998’s Pi was simultaneously one of the most tense and introspective films ever made, while 2000’s Requiem For A Dream showcased the potential for addiction in all of humanity. Black Swan, eir 2010 film, represents Aronofsky’s best-grossing movie. Natalie Portman (Nina) and Mila Kunis (Lily) struggle for two…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLAKE SHELTON STARTS A BUZZ WITH “HONEY BEE”

People are catching the buzz with Warner Bros. Records’ hot country star and coach on NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton’s infectious new single, “Honey Bee.” Since his electrifying world premiere performance of the new single on Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS, “Honey Bee” is at No. 1 on the iTunes Country Songs Chart and No. 3 on the iTunes Overall Songs Chart. Fans can purchase “Honey…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Big Time Rush: Season 1 (DVD)

Shows featuring an attractive male-heavy band have always done well on television. Whether it was The Monkees, The Jonas Brothers, or Big Time Rush, a tween audience will eagerly devour anything that is put out. Big Time Rush – the band, their music, or the show – seems to be miles ahead of many similar-sounding acts in that they skillfully blend rock, punk, rap, and even a little hard rock…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CRAIG CAMPBELL ALBUM IN STORES TODAY

”Family Man” Craig Campbell’s self-titled debut hits stores today and the album is already garnering rave reviews. The remainder of the jam-packed album launch week will include headlining concert appearances in San Jose, CA (4/5); Bakersfield, CA (4/6); Florence, AZ/Country Thunder USA Festival (4/7); and Henderson, NV (4/8). Beginning in May, Craig can be found on the road with Willie Nelson and the Country Throwdown Tour. The project is produced…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Around a Small Mountain (DVD)

Around a Small Mountain, the newest effort from Jacques Rivette (La Belle Noiseuse, Oeline and Julie Go Boating), is one of those films that benefit from repeat viewings. The film starts with Vittorio (Sergio Castellito) assisting motorist Kate (Jane Birkin) with Kate’s broken-down trunk. From there, the two gradually get to know each other – Kate is a circus performer that will be leaving the city soon. Vittorio has to…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KITSUNÉ MAISON COMPILATION 11

“We’re perceived as a club label when really we’ve always been between ‘club’ and ‘indie’, and this new compilation sits right at the crossroad of the two.” Explains Kitsuné’s head-honcho Gildas Loaec. “I find the combination of guitars and electronics is one of the most exciting areas in music today. Kitsuné has always supported this fusion and believe a good part of the future will come from that.” So here…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Knights Contract (Playstation 3)

Very few titles can do the action-RPG blend correctly. I feel that Devil May Cry is one of those titles, but that practically every year the gaming public is forced into picking up or otherwise noticing a great many of these stinkers. Knights Contract is an interesting new addition to the roll of these games, and I feel that Namco Bandai may be on to something amazing with this title.…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Evolvotron Tour 2011

Fri. 8 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Arci Chinasky, Sermide (Mantova) Sat. 9 April Quakers&Mormons live @ Circolo Edera, Codroipo (Udine) Wed. 13 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Rocket, Milano Thu. 14 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Siné, Porto Viro (Rovigo) Fri. 15 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Bistrot, Arezzo Wed. 20 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Le Mura, Roma Thu. 21 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Morgana, Benevento Fri. 22 April Quakers&Mormons live@ LaGrange, Cosenza Sat. 23 April Quakers&Mormons live@ Buzz,…

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Posted on: April 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Helena From The Wedding (DVD)

Helena From The Wedding is an interesting film, not only because of the crew that it employs but also because of director Joseph Infantolino’s pedigree (Run Fatboy Run). The title is also enthralling because of the way in which Infantolino captures the married experience. Helena From The Wedding does not glamorize or otherwise modify the married experience – what viewers will see from the different couples is realistically what could…

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Posted on: April 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman (DVD)

Morgan Freeman, even with being one of Hollywood’s most memorable actors, has some serious skill when it comes to narration. Viewers will be assured of this as Freeman introduces some of science’s most well-known scholars (a list that includes luminaries like Brian Cox and Michio Kaku) and their interesting takes on different phenomenon. This set, comprising the show’s five best episodes, will give viewers insight into what was present in…

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Posted on: April 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

winds of plague unveil new song “monsters’; ultimate warrior to appear on ‘Against the world’

WINDS OF PLAGUE is about set ablaze to the heavy music world with their brand new opus ‘Against the World’, which releases on April 19th. Anticipation is high for a record that sees the band at the prime of their career and features guest appearances by Jamey Jasta along with members of Terror, Stray From The Path and For Today. Now, WINDS OF PLAGUE are giving fans another look into…

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Posted on: April 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

This or the Apocalypse Appearing on the ‘Pull Me From The Gallows’ Tour with The Human Abstract, Scale the Summit and More

Lancaster, PA’s THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE are pleased to announce their position on the upcoming ‘Pull Me From The Gallows’ tour with The Human Abstract, Scale the Summit, and more. Opening bands will be rotating throughout the tour. The tour begins on May 20th in Pensacola, FL and closes on June 18th in San Diego, CA. See below for all current tour dates. THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE’s GOOD FIGHT MUSIC…

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Posted on: April 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Deborah Voigt Makes Eagerly-Awaited Role Debut as Brünnhilde in Met’s New Walküre, Opening April 22

After impressing critics and fans alike as Puccini’s Girl of the Golden West at the Metropolitan Opera, this spring Deborah Voigt returns to her home company for a milestone role debut: for the first time, she takes on Brünnhilde – one of opera’s most challenging and iconic roles – in a new production of Wagner’s Die Walküre. This second installment of Robert Lepage’s complete new Ring cycle also stars Bryn…

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Posted on: April 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart launches tour

The Pains of Being Pure At Heart’s eagerly anticipated sophomore album, Belong, is out now – the band has made a stream of the full album available on its website. Pains launches a full North American tour with Twin Shadow tonight in Philadelphia. To help bring their new batch of tunes to life the band enlisted the help of producer Flood (Smashing Pumpkins, U2, PJ Harvey) and ace mixer Alan…

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Posted on: April 2, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Big Eyes Family Players’ definitive statement, Family Favourites

Ladies and gentleman… the latest from Sheffield, UK’s The Big Eyes Family Players’… Family Favourites. A vinyl and digital release documenting reworked and rearranged old songs, covers, and new material. Click the Media Page below for downloads, streams, and press materials. “The big Eyes Family Players veer abruptly from fine-honed chamber miniatures to Appalachian-dervied folk to outspread, shimmering drones” – Pitchfork “A really stark and wirily instrumental blend of psychedelic…

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Posted on: April 1, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BETTER LEFT UNSAID ANNOUNCE NEW BASSIST

Modesto California’s BETTER LEFT UNSAID have a new member to add to their ranks. Corey Cabral has joined the band as their new bass player. The band sounds tighter than ever and are ready to hit the road. Corey spoke about joining BETTER LEFT UNSAID: I am very pleased and honored to be a part of the BETTER LEFT UNSAID family. I have nothing but the up most respect the…

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