Author: Sargeant

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

Governors Ball Music Festival June 18 – Girl Talk, Big Boi, Pretty Lights, Empire of The Sun

Founders Entertainment are proud to present the inaugural Governors Ball Music Festival (www.govball.com), a one day event to be held June 18 on New York City’s Governors Island. Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, and Empire of the Sun are joined by Big Boi (of Outkast), Neon Indian, People Under The Stars, Mac Miller, Miami Horror, Passion Pit (DJ Set), Reptar, Outasight and other artists to be announced over the coming weeks.…

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

ROBYN WILL JOIN KATY PERRY ON SUMMER TOUR

Konichiwa/Cherrytree Records recording artist Robyn will join Katy Perry on the North American run of “The California Dreams Tour 2011.” Robyn will open on 20 dates, including opening night at Gwinnett Arena in Duluth, GA (6/7) and three shows at Nokia Theatre/L.A. Live in Los Angeles (8/5, 6 & 7). “It’ll be fun touring with Katy Perry,” said Robyn. “She’s a terrific performer and I’m really thankful that’s she’s invited…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RAY LAMONTANGE & THE PARIAH DOGS TO HEADLINE SUMMER TOUR

Fresh off their Grammy win for Best Contemporary Folk Album, Ray LaMontagne & the Pariah Dogs announce their 2011 summer tour in support of their highly acclaimed album, God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise. The tour will begin in Waterbury, CT on May 25th and culminate on June 21st in Boise, ID with supporting acts Brandi Carlile and The Secret Sisters. Ray is also set to play at this…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SAN DIEGO HOE-DOWN 2011 HITS SXSW ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 16 FROM 12PM – 6PM AT LUSTRE PEARL

It’s time for South By Southwest, the music industry’s Spring Break. There is no better way to start off your wild and exciting week at SXSW than with free beer and tacos and great music courtesy of the San Diego Music Foundation and several wonderful sponsors. Please join us from 12PM to 6PM at Austin’s Lustre Pearl venue located at 97 Rainey Street on Wednesday, March 16. Featured musicians at…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Creeping Weeds: SEE THROUGH, ON TOUR!

CREEPING WEEDS ON THE ROAD: 04.01.11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Pilam 04.02.11 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Rock Shop 04.03.11 – Milford, CT @ Daniel Street Club 04.04.11 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class 04.07.11 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door 04.08.11 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Cafe 04.10.11 – Asbury Park, NJ @ the Saint 04.11.11 – Newark, DE @ Mojo Main 04.13.11 – Norfolk, VA @ Jewish…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Bloodshot Records announces its SXSW 2011 Showcase and Day Party!

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 12 noon SHARP! until 7pm 16th annual Bloodshot Records Party @ Yard Dog Gallery 1510 S Congress, Austin No wristband, badge or invitation needed. It’s free, it’s egalitarian! Beer, music and conviviality. Bands appearing: 12 – 12:20: Carolyn Mark with The Jack Grace Band 12:30 – 1:00: Ben Weaver 1:10 – 1:40: Maggie Bjorklund with Cobirds Unite 1:50 – 2:20: Lydia Loveless 2:30 – 3:00: Exene Cervenka…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Santana / Journey Legend Gregg Rolie Releases New Solo EP

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gregg Rolie, co-founder of two multi-platinum super groups, Santana and Journey, and the voice of such timeless classics as “Black Magic Woman” and ‘Evil Ways’, has released new solo EP, ‘Five Days’. A personal and intimate reworking of Santana and Journey classics as well as Gregg’s own compositions through solo voice and piano, ‘Five Days’ was recorded in the living room of his…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine and Matisyahu Giveaway

The team over at ‘Stache Media have graciously provided 3 sets (CD and DVD) of the new live Matisyahu album, “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II”. We are giving away these copies to three randomly-chosen entrants. How do you enter? All we ask is that you email NeuFutur directly (our email is found in the contact section) or comment this post. This contest ends on March 14th, so enter quickly. Look…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Celadon Candy Interview

What exactly brought you two to the creation of Celadon Candy? What significance does the name hold? SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

How to Get Your Music Featured in Film or Television

How to Get Your Music Featured in Film or Television The music industry has changed greatly in the past decade, as record sales are no longer an artist’s primary revenue source. Or they might be, but those numbers are certainly not what they used to be. Instead, artists of all levels of commercial success must look for other sources of revenue. One of the most popular and highly competitive means…

Posted on: February 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Blogging on iPad: A Do or a Don’t?

Blogging on iPad: A Do or a Don’t? Dale Henry has blogged about the pros and cons of working towards becoming a sonogram tech When the iPad debuted just a few short months ago, many said it would change computing forever. Some predicted that like cell phones did to land lines, it would make computing a portable venture and would eventually render traditional computers obsolete. Whether that happens still remains to…

Posted on: February 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME SIGNS WITH METAL BLADE RECORDS

Celebrated progressive rock / cutting-edge metal band BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME (also BTBAM) has inked a worldwide recording deal with Metal Blade Records. The award-winning North Carolina quintet will kick off the partnership with the April release of its new album The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues. “We are delighted in the opportunity to join the Metal Blade family,” commented BTBAM guitarist Paul Waggoner. “Their commitment to heavy music over the…

Posted on: February 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Gord Downie Announces Tour Dates, Slated in Coveted Coachella Slot

Inspired songwriter Gord Downie will be performing his way across the United States with a series of tour dates in March and April. In addition, Downie has been announced as part of the prestigious Coachella line-up, playing Sunday, April 17th, the third and final day of the already sold-out desert fest. As the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, Downie this time returns as Gord Downie and the Country of…

Posted on: February 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Triumph Of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death hit the road with the Cave Singers in support of Some Of Us Are In This Together!

Triumph Of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death hit the road with the Cave Singers in support of Some Of Us Are In This Together! With a brand new album in tow, Triumph Of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death head out on the road with friends / former bandmates the Cave Singers. Some Of Us Are In This Together, out now on Don’t Stop Believin’ Records, has won many fans with…

Posted on: February 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

League510 – “Never Change”

A few months have passed since we last heard leaders of the Town Techno movement, League510, but don’t confuse the quiet with complacency. The group, comprised of TK, Monty, Mr. Knowitall, and Blacksmith, remains busy; League continues to put the final touches on their forthcoming debut, To The Beat, which will be released later this year on Clear Label Records, and, while anticipation the album’s arrival builds, the guys have…

Posted on: February 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LA’s ALSO releases “Music Belongs In The Background”

In many ways, the guys from ALSO are an anti-rock band. Drew Conrad, Scotland Stephenson, and Mark Zelen are all self-proclaimed neat freaks with families and day jobs. They don’t have tattoos. They don’t do drugs. They take naps. What is rock and roll about ALSO is their music. As a team, the three work together to create songwriting craftsmanship that is as fine as it gets. Each band member…

Posted on: February 24, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Milagres! Tour dates

March 2011 08 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Nightlight 09 – Athens, GA @ Rye Bar 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Star Bar 11 – Savannah, GA @ Savannah Stopover Festival 12 – Birmingham, AL @ The Nick 15 – Ft Worth, TX @ Lola’s 16 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Lipstick 24/irockiroll day party 16 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Red Eyed Fly/Noisepop day party 17 –…

Posted on: February 24, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tin Horn Prayer – On Tour

Tin Horn Prayer will embark on ten-day tour of the West Coast and Southwest in support of its new full-length, Get Busy Dying. Featuring ex-members of The Blackout Pact, Only Thunder, Ghost Buffalo, Love Me Destroyer and Pinhead Circus, the Denver, CO band’s debut effort is now available on both vinyl and digital formats from Bermuda Mohawk Productions. The recently released LP version of the record – which features sweet…

Posted on: February 24, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Erk Tha Jerk – “Reach The Top”

At a time when new albums can quickly fade from memory, Erk Tha Jerk continues to release new singles and videos from his debut album, Nerd’s Eye View, released this past November – and for good reason. His most recent video for the single “Ha Ha” is in the process of making its way to a TV screen near you, with adds at MTV Jams and mtvU. Another recent single,…

Posted on: February 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lightning Bolt announces 2011 tour

Last we left this amplified tribe of two on 2005’s Hypermagic Mountain, Lightning Bolt were tossing thousand of years worth of musical history into a wood chipper and coming up with some chewy chainsaw taffy. Their latest missive, Earthly Delights, comes after scrapping two entire full lengths. The doors of Lightning Bolt’s practice space literally spill forth giga-liters of sweat born of echo-stretched dedication to archeology of under-standing advanced musicology.…