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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

The exclusive re-release of “Sore”, the second album by one of the most unique bands – Buzzoven

Metal Mind Productions presents a re-release of “Sore”, the second album by one of the most unique and overlooked bands of the US underground – Buzzoven. Buzzoven (also known as Buzzov•en) was a sludge metal band from North Carolina, formed in 1989 by the remaining members of Sewer Puppet. The band was known for being one of the founders of the sludge genre (right after Eyehategod), and also for their…

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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Meat Loaf (feat. Marion Raven) – It’s All Coming Back To Me Now (CD)

This is one of the songs that broke Celine Dion huge in the adult contemporary market here in the United States. It is thus tied to eir, as pretty much anyone that was cognizant and listening to the radio heard eir rendition way too many times. Now, apparently this song was originally written for Meatloaf. I can understand that; “I’ll Do Anything For Love” has the same general type of…

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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

All Tiny Creatures release “An Iris” single (featuring Justin Vernon), limited mixtape cassette for September U.S. Dates!

All Tiny Creatures, a Madison-based experimental pop quartet recording for the Hometapes label, will embark on a string of U.S. tour dates this September, including shows in Brooklyn, Washington DC, and at Raleigh’s Hopscotch Festival . To whet appetities, Hometapes is releasing the MP3 single “An Iris.” Featuring vocal contributions from Justin Vernon, this track is a sneak peek of what’s to come from All Tiny Creatures, a band led…

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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Meat Loaf – Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose (CD)

It has been over a decade since Meat Loaf came out with eir last CD. However, it was right around the same amount of time since the first “Bat Out of Hell” CD was released to the world, so I suppose that Meat Loaf has created a trend in eir own right. The first track is “The Monster is Loose”, and it has a harder sound than any of Meat…

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Armored Saint announces Bay Area show for Saturday, October 16th!

Armored Saint will be playing at The Avalon in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday, October 16th! The guys had planned on only playing one show this year but wanted to bring the Saint up to the bay area before the year was through. Joey Vera adds; “We know we said that our Los Angeles show in May was going to be our only show this year, but some things changed…

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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Benny Marchant Debuts Music Video “Conversations Missed”

Upcoming singer/songwriter Benny Marchant has just released his debut music video for “Conversations Missed.” The track will appear on Benny Marchant’s debut album, Cold Weather, which is expected to be released late summer 2010. Marchant is currently in the studio along side Grammy winner Joe Chicarelli who has worked with the likes of Radiohead, White Stripes, and Counting Crows. Watch “Conversations Missed” at YouTube.com and visit www.OfficialBennyMarchant.com for all the…

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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Measles Mumps Rubella – Fantastic Success (CD)

Is the style of music that Measles Mumps Rubella play influenced by the current angular sound of bands like Franz Ferdinand or something that seems to have more in common with the dance music of the eighties. Either way, “Algorithm of Desire” is a track that will get individuals on the dance floor. There is a considerable inorganic presence to this track, but the inclusion of breathing and a flawed…

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Posted on: September 13, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE ATLAS MOTH’S Fall Tour Nears

9/13/2010 Mavericks – Ottawa, ON 9/15/2010 The Studio at Webster Hall – New York, NY 9/16/2010 Webster Underground – Hartford, CT 9/17/2010 Club Hell – Providence, RI 9/18/2010 Great Scott – Boston, MA 9/19/2010 Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY 9/21/2010 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA 9/22/2010 Sonar – Baltimore, MD 9/23/2010 Hat Factory – Richmond, VA 9/24/2010 Kings – Raleigh, NC 9/25/2010 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC 9/26/2010 Masquerade…

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Posted on: September 12, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Strung Out Set Up Summer Tour

Sep 12 Babylon Ottawa, ON Sep 13 Time To Laugh Kingston, ON Sep 14 Call The Office London, ON Sep 16 Harpers Ferry Allston, MA Sep 17 Gramercy Theatre New York, NY Sep 18 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ Sep 19 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA Sep 21 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA Sep 22 Small’s Hamtramck, MI Sep 23 Reggie’s Rock Club Chicago, IL Sep 24 Firebird St. Louis, MO…

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Posted on: September 12, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Larkin McLean – X-Rated Musical (CD)

Remember that episode of Family Guy where Lois starts singing cabaret at Peter’s bar in the basement of their house? Larkin McLean tries to add a few songs to Lois’ repertoire with songs that are simultaneously strong and sultry, such as “Do I Still Love You”. The track is influenced by jazz and the entire lounge movement of the fifties and early sixties, while the production value of the disc…

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New INFERNAEON Tour

10/2 Baltimore, MD – Sonar 10/4 Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue 10/5 Knoxville, TN – Valarium 10/7 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution 10/8 Ybor City, FL – The Ritz Ybor 10/9 Orlando, FL – Firestone Live 10/10 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 10/11 Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend 10/12 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts 10/13 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues 10/14 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory 10/15 Clifton Park, NY…

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Sarah McLachlan – Bloom Remix Album (CD)

It is really hard to come up with a review of a remix album considering that we have not had the pleasure of hearing the album that was the impetus for these remixes. Still, the tracks can be evaluated on the merit that they alone hold, which means that the opening track “World On Fire”, despite its extended time provides listeners with a solid beat and a compelling use of…

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Ben Sollee’s Ditch The Van Tour: Inaugural Video / Performances Added

In 2009, Ben Sollee made headlines after looking at his trusted two-wheeler and sparking an idea. With some help from Oxfam America, Ben Sollee strapped his cello to the back of a bicycle and rode from his home in Lexington, Ky. to Bonnaroo, playing less familiar small towns along the way. He knew he was onto something, taking the idea one step further and exploring 500 miles of the East…

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Posted on: September 12, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LEGENDARY PIANIST AND COMPOSER CHUCHO VALDÉS NEWEST RELEASE CHUCHO’S STEPS WITH THE AFRO CUBAN MESSENGERS

Chucho Valdés’ newest release, Chucho’s Steps, is as much of a discovery for the preeminent pianist as for his audience. In his first solo project since 2003’s New Conceptions, Valdés speaks through his distinctive and extraordinary compositions and arrangements, reflecting upon his own evolution throughout the previous years. Born in Quivicán, Cuba, in 1941, Chucho Valdés is one of Cuba’s most famous pianists, bandleaders, composers and arrangers. Having began his…

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Posted on: September 12, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

MC Homeless – Pink Unicorns (CD)

MC Homeless is an artist around the Northeast corner of Ohio. “Chamapgne Wishes” is the first track on the disc, and it starts off with Homeless flowing over a sample from The Smiths (How Soon is Now?). The sample really allows Homeless to shine brighter, as it pushes various phrases and fragments to the forefront while acting like a nest for the weaker sections of the rap. Continuing the delightful…

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Posted on: September 12, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MATHEMAGIC / YOUNG PRISMS – A or B Breaststroke (4.46) / These Daze (3.41) SPLIT 7″ OUT NOW

Climbing over a wire fence. Lying down at the bottom of a pool. Empty. Picturing the waves. On old-fashioned tiles. The Jeans Wilder/Best Coast split 7″ was just an introduction, a magical one. This new split is available now. On one side, MATHEMAGIC, children of the wave, Toronto’s beaches. On the other (side), the wild YOUNG PRISMS, from San Francisco, who’ve already released several magnetic tracks on Mexican Summer and…

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Posted on: September 11, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ursula 1000 to release “Fuzz EP” on Thievery Corporation’s ESL Music

New York’s Ursula 1000 sets his time machine towards primitive garage punk for his new E.P., “FUZZ!” Drenched in snarling fuzz guitars, savage drums and spooky organs, this new collection of tracks unleashes his technicolor take on this sound. A pinch of the old and a drop of the new, creating a brand new monster! Inspired by the classics like Count Five, The Sonics and the Nuggets and Back To…

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Posted on: September 11, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Clit 45 – 2,4,6,8 We’re The Kids You Love To Hate (CD)

The shouted-out vocals that start out “2,4,6,8” bode well for Clit 45. The style of punk music that hits listeners’ ears are quick and streetpunk influenced, with guitars that are influenced by the Bad Religion school of music. There are few times that individuals can breathe on this disc, and this is not because Clit 45 is obnoxious, but rather that the band kicks it into high gear whenever they…

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Posted on: September 11, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PHISH TO GIVE TICKET BUYERS FREE COPIES OF LIVE CONCERTS ON ITS FALL TOUR, LAUNCHING OCTOBER 10th

Phish will launch its 2010 Fall Tour on October 10th with the first of three consecutive nights at the new 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, CO. In a first for the band, Phish will be giving ticket buyers free MP3 copies of each gig after it happens via http://LivePhish.com. After the Colorado concerts, Phish will head to the East Coast for a series of dates that will include with the band’s…

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Posted on: September 11, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mazing Vids – Ride the Rings (CD)

Coming out with “Ride the Rings”, Mazing Vids are a two-piece act from New York. However, that is pretty much all I can discern about the band, as this EP is really good at pounding the same general sound into my ears for nearly eighteen minutes. Throughout the entire disc, all instruments morph into one large mass that is virtually impossible to disassemble – including voice. Everything on the disc…

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