Author: Sargeant

Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rising from the Underground – Adrienne Arno

While the media continues to contemplate the future of the music business, singer-songwriter Adrienne Arno was not content to wait for the answer. The indie artist chose instead to explore the boundaries of the typical singer-songwriter tack with the creation of her album, theVirgin Hunger. Adrienne Arno’s passionate voice and thought-provoking songs have mesmerized and inspired fans all over the worldwide web, earning her comparisons to celebrated artists such as…

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Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The world would be a much better place if everybody wore TIGHT PANTS #10

This issue of WIPE really felt as if it was done by a different person. With issues #8 and #11, and yes I did review them in a weird order, the zine felt so much more personal. I don?t know whats up with this issue. I sound harsh, but I’m not intending to be. This issue of the magazine still has it over on about 80% of the zines I’ve…

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Posted on: November 5, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Finlay Morton

Aberdeen-born Finlay Morton releases the follow up to the much lauded ‘Interpret This’. On ‘Back To Basics’, Morton builds on his much loved formula of bringing together the irreverent, the humorous and the heartfelt to make his form of rock/blues/country all the more sweet. When Interpret This was released, it picked up play from BBC Radio 2, Radio Scotland and BBC Wales, and garnered attention from The Times, The Express…

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Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

“Godfather” Bobble Heads The Perfect Complement To New Trilogy DVD Release

Coinciding with this month’s new DVD release of “The Godfather” trilogy, leading online action figure and collectibles retailer Entertainment Earth is offering fans eight “Godfather” items to select from, including the bobble head pictured here. Please visit http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?theme=Godfather to check out the collection.

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Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Andras Schiff Sets Up Final 2009 Shows

On September 30th, ECM released the last two volumes of András Schiff’s complete Beethoven Sonatas recorded during the 2004-2006 season when he was performing the cycle in Europe.

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Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Reboot Stereophonic Founders Release “And You Shall Know Us By The Trail Of Our Vinyl” Featuring The Barry Sisters

For some, inspiration comes from a trip to Paris, but for Roger Bennett and Josh Kun, the lodestone points towards Boca Raton (and eBay).  AND YOU SHALL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF OUR VINYL:  The Jewish Past as Told By the Records We Have Loved and Lost (Crown/$24.95/November 18, 2008) is about two men in search of their past and how they found an unexpected narrative through the faded…

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Posted on: November 4, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The World Would Be A Much Better Place if Everybody Wore Tight Pants #8

A5, trade and 32 pages on newsprint. TWWBAMBPIEWERP (or WIPE as I will call the magazine from now on) contains a lively sense of humor, something the major zines have lost in the search for pc-correctness. “When You’re Bored” is an excellent way to start off this magazine. An interview with Reel Big Fish is the next article, which is truly odd because RBF haven’t did anything for a few…

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Posted on: November 3, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Singer-Songwriter Greg Copeland’s New Album Diana and James Released Today on Inside Recordings, the Independent Label Founded by Jackson Browne, Who Executive Produced the CD

Southern California-based singer-songwriter Greg Copeland’s new album DIANA AND JAMES is released today, October 7 on Inside Recordings, the independent label founded by Jackson Browne and his management team.  Browne also serves as executive producer for the project, which was produced by Greg Leisz, a pedal steel ace and renowned guitarist who plays on every track as well.  Throughout, Copeland’s folk-flavored songs come alive by virtue of his resonant and…

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Posted on: November 3, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Flaming Lips bring Christmas on Mars (A Fantastical Film Freakout) to DVD and venues around the country

This fall, legendary cult-rock band THE FLAMING LIPS, Warner Brothers Records, and film company Cinema Purgatorio finally bring the long-awaited CHRISTMAS ON MARS: A Fantastical Film Freakout Featuring the Flaming Lips to offbeat venues across the country. The companies have carved an innovative deal to book CHRISTMAS ON MARS into rock clubs, stage theaters, museums, and select movie theaters across the country. This continues the Flaming Lips’ own presentation of…

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Posted on: November 3, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wonkavision #34

Paying for a magazine that is completely in color is a daunting task, and this may explain why there are so many advertisements strewn throughout this issue. Even more so, it seem as if Wonkavision has made the deal sweeter for a number of these record labels by giving them a feature piece in the magazine. The main piece for this issue has to be a feature on those individuals…

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Posted on: November 3, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DEPECHE MODE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN APRIL 2009, FOLLOWED BY FIRST-EVER STADIUM TOUR IN MAY

EMI Music is thrilled to announce that it has signed an exclusive worldwide deal with multi-platinum recording artists Depeche Mode. EMI Music’s Mute label has been the best-selling British trio’s international home since 1981 when the label released the group’s debut single “Dreaming of Me” in the U.K. The new deal means that EMI Music will now release Depeche Mode’s music in the U.S. for the first time, as well…

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Posted on: November 2, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Time And Distance Sign To Not Alone Records

Charleston, WV pop-rockers Time And Distance (www.myspace.com/timeanddistance) have recently signed to Not Alone Records (www.notalonerecords.com). The group will be hitting the studio this January with Rob Freeman (Cobra Starship, Hit The Lights, Houston Calls) to record their third release. Along with T&D’s new full-length, Not Alone will be putting out a limited 7” pressing of unreleased acoustic tracks.

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Posted on: November 2, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A Day In The Life of 88

Check out a day in the life of Keith, Anthony, and Adam in stop motion, they really are clever. You can see the video series exclusively at Imeem, you can now know what a morning with Anthony and Keith would entail…Next week will be filled with another beautiful stop-and-go morning with Adam.

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Posted on: November 2, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Producer/Musician Ken Andrews Joins Dangerbird Management

With a career spanning nearly two decades, Ken Andrews has fronted bands, produced and mixed records, written and recorded extensive material for himself, as well as an array of others. The acclaimed talent has now joined the burgeoning roster of Dangerbird Management, which currently houses Tony Hoffer (The Kooks), Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Nine Inch Nails), Dave Cooley (Silversun Pickups), Ben Kweller and Peter Walker (Dappled Cities) on the producer/mixer side and…

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Posted on: November 2, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wonkavision #31

Wonkavision is always a magazine that is well worth the $2.95 cover price of an issue. This issue has a lot of contentious material in it, especially in the top 5 albums of the year feature. I still do not understand why everyone liked the newest Propagandi album; it was probably their weakest effort. This is the same case with another album that featured prominently, Against Me’s latest album. Therea…

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Posted on: November 1, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Introducing “Blood Wars” starring Tony Todd & Jason Connery!

Leading independent home entertainment studio, MTI Home Video will next release BLOOD WARS on DVD November 11, 2008. The film stars Tony Todd (The Candyman), A.J. Draven (Disarmed), Jason Connery (Urban Ghost Story, Shanghai Noon) Rini Bell (Road Trip, Bring it On) C. Thomas Howell (E.T, Hidalgo) and Allison Lange (Rowell).

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Posted on: November 1, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Artist Vs Poet & Atticus Clothing Team-Up

Huntington Beach– Artist vs. Poet is heading out on The Atticus Walk the Plank Tour next month with headliners The Classic Crime, and  supporting acts A Change of Pace, Jet Lag Gemini, Lower Definition, and Tyler Read.  The tour will highlight Artist vs. Poet’s upcoming self titled EP, in stores on November 18.

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Posted on: November 1, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wonkavision #29

The price is right, but with each subsequent issue of Wonkavision I feel that the adverts are grapping more and more of the attention away from the pieces in the zine. When they are laid out in a more interesting way than the major pieces this issue, individuals cannot do anything but be distracted to the full-page ad for Coheed or The Suicide Machine’s half-page profiteering. The neareast the actual…

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