Author: Sargeant

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Invisible Hand delights with addictive debut album. Launches “Amateur Hour, Variety Hour” series.

Taking its inspiration from the rowdy, gaudy variety shows of the 60s and 70s, the inaugural “Amateur Hour, Variety Hour” features rock band Invisible Hand, funk band No BS! Brass Band, and popular folk/jazz singer-songwriter Devon Sproule in short sets, followed by painfully investigative interviews and interspersed with experimental sketch comedy segments. Watch the “Amateur Hour, Variety Hour” auditions here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci9YsRTkg4M. +++ More About Invisible Hand Adam Smith and his…

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paris Texas – Like You Like An Arsonist (CD)

Totally inoffensive mess between emo and pop-rock, removing all the energy behind Sum 41 and Billy Talent and mixing it with The Darkness and The New Radicals. Each track is extra-ordinarily antiseptic, sounding more applicable in a hotel elevator than a rock radio station. This lack of power is painfully evident in a track like “Rebel Radio”, where the power of “My Sharona”’s guitar attack is mollified, being mixed with…

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Announce More North American Appearances

Northwestern metal horde WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM have just announced an upcoming mini-tour to take place this January, following their previously announced performance with Neurosis and labelmates Black Breath in Seattle on December 30th. The ‘Wolves will embark on the newly announced dates just days after the start of 2011, and have stops planned for stateside audiences in Oregon and Washington, as well as first time appearances in Vancouver…

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paramore – All We Know Is Falling (CD)

The vocals of Hayley really obscure some of the best instrumentation that Paramore can muster, especially when the band opens the disc with their “All We Know”. What is most interesting about “All We Know” are the almost-perfectly sequenced drums of Zac on the track, which are so impeccable that individuals will think that a computer created them. When Paramore creates tracks like “Pressure”, one knows that they cannot be…

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BRING ME THE HORIZON TEAM UP WITH A DAY TO REMEMBER FOR SPRING 2011 TOUR

British metal juggernauts Bring Me The Horizon have announced their hotly anticipated return to the US for “The Game Changers Tour” with A Day To Remember, We Came As Romans and Pierce The Veil this coming spring in support of their new album There Is A Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let’s Keep It A Secret. Tickets go onsale to the general public December 17…

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paradise Lost – S/T (CD)

From the brooding piano line that starts off “Don’t Belong”, one knows that this is going to immediately be another classic album by Paradise Lost. The use of string-like sounds over the piano further gives the track a fullness that is completed only when the vocals kick in a minute after the track starts. Mix an ample amount of radio-friendly metal with interesting arrangements and a heaviness previously unheard in…

Posted on: December 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA CONFIRM “THE ONE NIGHT STAND” AT THE MASQUERADE MOTEL IN MIAMI ON MARCH 26TH 2011

2010 has been an incredible breakthrough year for Swedish House Mafia; they have sold a million singles, achieved an Itunes Number 1 with the album Until One and saw their UK tour sell out in minutes (including a second date at Alexandra Palace). March of 2010 saw the boys debut their new stage show at Miami’s Ultra Festival, the crossover smash “One (Your Name) “ was unveiled for the first…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Andre Mieux’s Special Download Offer For His Fans

Singer/songwriter Andre Mieux has a holiday treat for his fans. His single “Off In The Club” is now available for $0.99 on CDBaby.com. Fans will receive the album version along with the other versions including an Electronica Mix, a House Mix, Slow Jam Mix, Instrumental and TV Track. That’s seven versions for one special price. The first ten people to purchase the single will receive a ticket to Andre’s show…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miranda Cosgrove – Dancing Crazy Tour

1/24 Kansas City MO Uptown Theater 1/25 Minneapolis MN State Theater 1/26 Milwaukee WI Pabst Theater 1/28 Rosemont IL Rosemont Theatre 1/29 Indianapolis IN Murat Theatre 1/30 Cleveland OH Playhouse Square Center – State Theatre 2/1 Detroit MI The Fillmore Detroit 2/2 Munhall PA Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead 2/4 Wallingford CT Oakdale Theatre 2/5 New York NY Beacon Theatre 2/6 Glenside PA Keswick Theatre 2/9 Bethesda MD Music Center…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lisa Papineau – Night Moves (CD)

The sedate sounds of Lisa Papineau remind listeners of The Postal Service. The mixture of ghostly vocals with a slightly more upbeat electronic instrumentation provides an interesting style that is still vibrant and fresh. This bit of sedate sound disappears completely by the time that Lisa comes up with “Shucking. Jiving.” In a sense, I would have to tie Papineau’s work to that done by acts like the Propellerheads and…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Paperface – The Legend of Harley Knowles (CD)

Paperface occupies that wonderful position besides popular-emo and the brand of indie-rock popularized by acts like Weezer. Tracks like “Company Soul” do not have the emotional intensity present in current emo, but have a brooding nature to it that belies the feel-good arrangements within. There are hints of acts like Counting Crows in tracks like “Loser’s Game”, where Paperface come forth with a richly-arranged sound that tends to be a…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rooney Announce February Headlining Tour With Eisley

Rooney announce a February headlining tour in continued support of their most recent release, Eureka. The tour, which will feature Eisley as main support and The Chapin Sisters and The Old Ceremony as openers, kicks off February 2 in Albuquerque, NM and wraps up in Salt Lake City on February 26. Fans can buy tickets at www.rooneytix.com and a special exclusive digital-only Christmas EP of three cover songs: “Merry Christmas…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Paper Chase – God Bless Your Black Heart (CD)

Hey its country emo! For all those trailer-trash dwelling preteen girls that want to cry without having the parents having them listen to Travis Tritt and Brooks & Dunn. John’s vocals have all the twang of a John Nolan (formerly Taking Back Sunday) and Claudio Sanchez (Coheed and Cambria) and the twinkling piano lines are reminiscent of a Brand New. However, and why a musically acceptable label like Kill Rock…

Posted on: December 26, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sun Airway’s New Live Video for “Oh, Naoko” from Yours Truly

Prepare yourselves for the Sun Airway rug to be yanked out from under you and to land face first in greatness! Yours Truly and Sun Airway teamed up to make a country-tinged live version of their Pitchfork-playlisted song “Oh, Naoko” from their Dead Oceans debut, Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier, that is going to make music fans lose control of their tear ducts. “They came prepared to re-construct “Oh, Naoko”…

Posted on: December 25, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lonnie Walker debut full-length to release nationally TOMORROW!

Lonnie Walker just returned from taking their country-punk roots rock on a month long tour with Future Islands, to promote a split 7” the two bands released on November 4, 2010. Titled The Ink Well/Love Turn, the release is limited to 1000 pieces of peach vinyl via Baltimore’s Friends Records. Originally a one-man band, Lonnie Walker evolved from the solo spirit of Brian Corum into a collection of friends bound…

Posted on: December 25, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kings Go Forth Announce 2011 Tour Dates

The American music underground is having what you might call a Kings Go Forth moment. Need proof? Over the past year, their seven inch singles set the soul blogs swooning and became instant collectors items. Legendary producer Tom Moulton called them to remix one of their songs. DJ Shadow’s playing them too. “Imaginary soul superstar” Mingering Mike is doing their album cover – the first time he has ever created…

Posted on: December 25, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Paper Champions – Weekend of Compromise (CD)

The Paper Champions – Weekend of Compromise / 2004 Reason Y Records / 13 Tracks / http://www.thepaperchampions.com / info@thepaperchampions.com / Reviewed 28 September 2004 In a school of bass playing that comes directly from Geddy Lee, Jason’s bass lines to open up “Weekend of Compromise” are intricate, setting the tone of the track as well as providing an emotive force behind the track that just wouldn’t be the same without…

Posted on: December 25, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A Day To Remember Announce “The Game Changers Tour”

A Day To Remember’s 2010 spring tour sold out every date, making it one of the hottest tickets earlier this year. Now fans are getting another crack to see them. A Day To Remember are pleased to announce the The Game Changers Tour in support of their smash album What Separates Me From You. “This tour is about bringing back what’s been missing from the game,” commented lead singer Jeremy…

Posted on: December 25, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Paper Champions – End.Transmission EP (CD)

The noise that starts off the title track puts The Paper Champions into a very Green Day-esque sound right off the bat that drastically changes as soon as the “Station” is turned on the first segment of the track. There are still some comparisons that can be made to Green Day, as the vocals in both bands seem to converge on one point. Billie Joe Armstrong is only one influence…

Posted on: December 25, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Goose Get Put To The Test In “Can’t Stop Me Now”

Belgian band Goose got a bit more than they bargained for in the Megafore-directed video for their new single ‘Can’t Stop Me Now.’ “They made us climb, sweat, fall & fight and we liked it! For this video they have asked a lot from us. I remember they asked us over the phone: “do you mind being part of the video and do ‘some’ acting?” We, full of confidence, replied:…