Check out the terrific new video for “I Decided†from Solange Knowles. Geffen Records presents the sophomore release from Solange Knowles, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams due for release on August 26th. In anticipation for Solange’s CD release on August 26th I have also have the audio stream for “I Decided†and other assets (press release and photos) below.
With honor, SUNN O))) is announcing four live performances in the United States, to recognize the 10th anniversary of SUNN O)))’s creation, and to coincide with the recording of the first album… The GrimmRobe Demos. SUNN O)) will be playing material from GrimmRobes exclusively. It will be a return to their primal origins, and approach respecting a concept of shoshin (åˆå¿ƒ), the beginner’s mind, the yet undyed pure wool, the…
The surviving members of platinum selling rock band Hawthorne Heights have agreed to drop, in its entirety, their August 2006 lawsuit against Victory Records entitled Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, Casey Calvert, Micah Carli, Matt Ridenour, JT Woodruff, p/k/a “Hawthorne Heights†v. Victory Records, Inc., et al, and Victory Records, Inc. v. Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, et al. (No. 06 C 4258) filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
No Return is one of the most original and inspiring modern bands on the French metal scene. Blending traditional 80’s thrash and progressive death metal with futuristic industrial metal, the group delivers a truly phenomenal mixture of power and passion. “Machineryâ€, the band’s fifth full-length release, remains one of their finest offerings, bringing a heavy dose of modern metal annihilation! The album was released in 2002 and soon it was…
As a musician who has been performing nearly every weekend for the past seven years, the best advice I could ever give to any nascent gigster is to bring everything. When it comes to playing out, the one thing you can absolutely count on is that things break. Cables die, tubes fail, drum heads tear, and singers bleed. Of course, there’s the obvious stuff you’re all prepared to deal with…
Fearless Records, (Plain White T’s, Sugarcult, and Mayday Parade), would like to welcome Artist Vs Poet to their growing roster of artists. Artist Vs Poet, also known to fans as AVP, sprung to life last year in Dallas, TX when vocalist Tarcy Thomason simply posted a MySpace bulletin searching for musicians who were interested in starting a new acoustic project. Shortly after guitarist/ vocalist Craig Calloway responded and they started…
Agathodaimon is without question one of the most interesting and original bands on the modern scene. Their music easily joins extreme heaviness with a dark, yet romantic and erotic atmosphere, strengthened with a huge dose of disturbing melancholy. The exclusive re-releases of all of the band’s albums – “Blacken The Angelâ€, “Higher Art of Rebellionâ€, “Chapter III†and “Serpent’s Embrace†– bring an unique collection of some of the most…
According to many musical critics, classic heavy metal is a dead genre, buried deep somewhere in the 80’s. But every once in a while a fresh new band invades the scene to prove these critics wrong. The Australian formation Pegazus is just the band to prove that classic metal music is doing good and isn’t going anywhere. The four-piece managed to bring back the same magic that was once delivered…
Skyscraper #22 / $4.99 / 2:00 / 124M / http://www.skyscrapermagazine.com /Â Skyscraper is the same that it always was. It does not make sense to change something that works so well time after time. What I really appreciate about Skyscraper is that the editors have laid out this issue so that readers have to go through bands they have never heard of (Such as Grizzly Bear, Akimbo, Shooting At Unarmed…
Totimoshi, the Bay Area co-ed trio whose most recent album earned widespread accolades including a 9/10 from Decibel Magazine and a spot on Alternative Press’ 100 Bands You Need To Know list, is set to release Milagrosa on July 8 via Volcom Entertainment with a national tour kicking off on Aug. 18.
Confrontation…Activism… Militant viewpoints put to music. That’s Earth Crisis. Recently relocated its American office from Los Angeles to New York City, independent label I Scream Records is excited to announce the re-release of Earth Crisis ‘Breed The Killers’ to hit the street and internet on November 4 in the US and November 7th in Europe, Insert blurb on bonus tracks.
If Ethnomusicologists Are Correct, Luaka Bop May Have Found Another Way To Add Years Of Enjoyment To Listeners’ Lives Luaka Bop has been able to expand the shelf life of many record collections without any added chemicals or preservatives over the course of 20 years starting with the label-creating Brazil Classics Series. Featuring cross-sections of music from the Tropicalia, samba, forro and mangue beat scenes and the unrivaled originality of…
Catch Band Now on “Touring the Dustbowl and Back†Tour – Starts Monday August 11th at the Mercury Lounge in NYC.
At a time when so much great music is coming from Sweden, Theresa Andersson is no exception! Swedish-born and currently living in New Orleans, Andersson tinkers with sound and rhythm as she plays every instrument on her debut album, Hummingbird, Go!, which is set to drop on September 2, 2008.
Can you first give us an introduction to the members of the band, and then describe for us the genesis of the Madison Project? Madison Project is a rock trio that formed Burlington, VT. Forrest Thomas on drums Ben Kogan on bass and me on vocals and guitar. The genesis of Madison Project came from an idea; a vision that i saw. The previous band that i was in was…
On October 28, 2008, Portland’s Greyday Records will release The Heligoats’ The End of All-Purpose EP. This EP is several years in the making, written and recorded by Chris Otepka, former singer/songwriter from Chicago’s Troubled Hubble.
This song is from the upcoming “Solos In Stereo II” compilation which includes such hot talent as Jovian, Bookworms, Livingston Gains, Roche, DJ Enso and much more. CB Radio’s ethereal brand of electro-disco is a welcome addition to the Solos’ output of forward-thinking hip-hop, soul-inspired vignettes, and highly listenable experimental fare. CB Radio “Muevete” http://www.solosrecords.com/Stereo%20Two/04%20Track%2004.mp3 “The vocalist, Cecilia Elguero, originally from Cordoba, Argentina and sings about a time when she…
V.I.C.’s album features guest appearances from Soulja Boy Tell’Em, Bun B, Jermaine Dupri, E-40, Polow Da Don, Hurricane Chris and many others.
A train whistle and the sound of Merle Haggard’s voice could be the soundtrack for a film set in the Midwest dealing with the concerns of ordinary people. Both his classic voice and the train have served as beacons of hope and sources of comfort. Now they are joined together as the essential components of an ambitious and unique tour in 2009.
Sensory is extremely proud to announce the upcoming release of Dutch progressive metal band Xystus’ third album, Equilibrio; This rock opera was recorded with a 60 piece orchestra and a 30 member choir, and includes guest performances from Simone Simmons of Epica and George Osthoek of Orphanage. With an influx of gothic, progressive and traditional heavy metal influences melding with this dramatic orchestration, fans of Epica, Ayreon and Kamelot should…