Author: Sargeant

Posted on: September 29, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Persian Poets, Environmental Devastation, and Electronic Music: Green Memories is an Ambient Voice of the Earth

Almost a century ago, after a thousand years of Persian poetry, there was a major shift. It paralleled a seemingly global movement in which older artistic languages were transformed. In the West, this transformation can be seen in art (Kandinsky), music (Schoenberg), and literature (James Joyce). It happened in other parts for the world. In Persian poetry, maybe it was a cultural mutation, a literary development, or a seemingly abrupt…

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Posted on: September 29, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VISION OF DISORDER’S “DEAD IN NEW YORK” DVD SET FOR NOV. 11 RELEASE ON KOCH RECORDS; NYC SHOW ON NOV. 16

Vision of Disorder, the Long Island-based hardcore band that merged traditional east coast hardcore alongside thrash metal before disbanding in 2002, is set to release “Dead In New York,” a posthumous DVD showcasing the band’s frenetic live shows as well as backstage footage. The band, which only recently reunited for a handful of shows, will play a hometown show at Irving Plaza on Nov. 16 to commemorate the release of…

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Posted on: September 29, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Trash Toxic Tampons

Wow. This is by far the most informative zine I’ve ever read about tampons, and it is a eighth sized, 16 page read. So it is very short. The writers of this zine make sure to put the pros and cons associated with tampons, pads, and the natural and organic alternatives. This zine is incredibly short, but it contains such a wealth of information. While it does contain a lot…

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Posted on: September 29, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New critical praise for just released Wovenhand album

Wovenhand heralds “another greater, wilder country” (to borrow a line from Robert Browning) on TEN STONES, the newest album from this vehicle for musician David Eugene Edwards (also frontman of acclaimed band 16 Horsepower). Co-produced by Daniel Smith of Danielson, TEN STONESwas recorded at the label’s New Jerusalem Recreation Room in Clarksboro, NJ, as well as at Dust Bowl Studios in Glade Park, CO. The album comes out on Sounds…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chairlift’s Song “Bruises” in the new iPod Nano Commercial, Tour with Yeasayer

It’s been an exciting few months for Brooklyn-via-Boulder three-piece Chairlift. With their full-length debut, Does You Inspire You, on the horizon via Kanine Records, the band’s song “Bruises” is now featured in the new iPod Nano commercial, airing worldwide Sept. 14! It can be viewed here: http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/gallery/ads/large.html

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Glenn Beck: Unelectable (DVD)

Most viewers of Unelectable will know Glenn Beck as being one of the only conservative forces on CNN Headline News, but chances are good that they do not know that Beck conducts a one-person stage show. This stage show is what is ultimately captured on ”Unelectable”, and this DVD is integral to understand the funny side of Beck. The stage show is largely stand-up based, pointing out foibles in political…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nympha (DVD)

Nympha was originally released last year; director Ivan Zuccon may be remembered for previous works such as 2003’s The Shunned House and 2006’ Bad Brains. The film surrounds Sarah (Tiffany Shepis; Tromeo and Juliet, Bloody Murder 2, Boobies), and eir attempt to join a nunnery. Sarah has to endure progressively worse treatment by the existing nuns, both to rid eir body of evil and ensure that ey is a good…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Brookside @ The Gathering Grounds, August 26th, 2004

I’ve missed Brookside once before due to the ending of my Junior year of college. I was still debating seeing them their second time here in Greencastle, but really decided to go after one of my friends wanted to do something with me. After getting into the town square, I was greeted by the bassist of The Goodlife, and I handed out some of the compilation CDs to individuals who…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Soulphiction To Release “Do You Overstand?!” At The End of October

Following the success of State Of Euphoria this is SOULPHICTION’s second album release on Sonar Kollektiv. SOULPHICTION aka JACKMATE and member of MANMADESCIENCE has released on Perlon, Playhouse, Poker Flat, Freude am Tanzen, Moon Harbour, Liebe/Detail, DIY, Mule, Resopal. He has remixed INTERNATIONAL PONY, DAPAYK & PADBERG, EGOEXPRESS, MOVE D, SOLOMUN and EVA BE amongst others..”…a lovely stuff guys. -Rooftop Promotion

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NEURAXIS confirms North American tour with The Faceless

Montreal’s technical death metallers NEURAXIS have confirmed the band’s first return to the United States since 2006 in support of NEURAXIS’ latest album, ‘The Thin Line Between.’ The band will join The Faceless, Abigail Williams, Decrepit Birth and Veil of Maya across North America, acting as direct support in Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto.

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Transmitter #1

This zine, from New Zealand, is about the best resource for making a zine in the smallest amount of pages that I have ever seen. Sure, some other zines have more content and ideas on how to make magazines, but for the cost (free) and the page count (16 eighth pages) the value is just immeasurable. In fact, one entire side is devoted to lists, including a listing of the…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Little Fish (Cast Recording) (CD)

While the original engagement of Little Fish only ran for a little over three weeks (February 15th to March 9th, 2003), the impact that Michael John LaChiusa’s music had on all lucky enough to familiarize themselves with it cannot be understated. This was first seen in the musical’s second life, where it enjoyed over a month of performances in 2007 at The Blank Theatre (Los Angeles). The musical’s cast recording,…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hal Ketchum – Father Time (CD)

“Father Time” is Ketchum’s tenth studio album, and it represents a perfect example as to where Ketchum currently is in eir musical development, and what really is left for eir to conquer with the next ten or so albums. The first track on “Father Time”, “Invisible” is a perfect introduction to 2008’s Ketchum, no matter if the individual listening in is familiar with Ketchum’s previous recording. “Invisible” skillfully blends trends…

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Posted on: September 28, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Legendary songwriter Vic Chesnutt teams with Elephant 6 psychsters Elf Power for a daunting sum of a record recalling the sounds of John Cale, Lou Reed and Nick Lowe

A tuneful collision of Athens institutions finds fruition this fall when Orange Twin releases Vic Chesnutt’s collaboration with Elephant 6 psychsters Elf Power, Dark Developments. As intriguing as this combination may seem for hardcore fans of either act, the final sonic results reveal a daunting sum much greater than even the involvement of such esteemed parts would imply. The Elves’ lived-in dexterity as a live band goads Vic’s vocal delivery…

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Posted on: September 27, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Dears Unveil New Line-up and New Album Missiles on the Road

With a new line-up in place, The Dears are setting out on their first run in support of forthcoming album, Missiles, due October 21 on Dangerbird Records. The septet will perform several intimate shows in select cities across Canada before heading to London for a special one-night event. The Dears’ U.S. jaunt will then kick off on the East Coast, with a stop at Hiro Ballroom in NYC on October…

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Posted on: September 27, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Evens – 06/19/2004 @ AMC, Bowling Green, Ohio

After kicking out the hecklers that were bothering them during sound check, The Evens (Ian Mackaye and Amy Farina) played an amazing set that was reminiscent of early nineties alternative music. It also included hints of mid-to-late nineties goth music. There is no kidding about it; Ian is one of the most talented musicians in the current period to pick up a guitar. This is not to say that Amy…

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Posted on: September 27, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New Sia Video for “Soon We’ll Be Found” Created in Sign Language

Fourth Video Caps Off Stellar Year for Sia’s Latest Release, some people have REAL problems When creating her new music video for the song “Soon We’ll Be Found,” from her latest CD, some people have REAL problems, Sia decided to sign as well as sing the song, in honor of the language and those who use it to communicate. “I’ve always been obsessed with the beauty of sign language,” Sia…

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Posted on: September 27, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Trans(in)formation #1

Kelly’s previous zine, Do As I Say, Not As I Do, was one of the most memorable zines that I had the pleasure to read. This time, Kelly moves away from the personal and creates a resource for all transgendered individuals and people that are interested in the subject. Even though it was taken largely from the Gender Terminology List of T. Aaron Hands, the opening subject defining different terms…

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