Author: Sargeant

Posted on: May 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chris Garneau Gets Nominated For Brink Of Fame NewNowNext Award On MTV/Logo Network & European Tour With Xiu Xiu and NYC Dates This Summer

Village Voice – “[Music for Tourists] It’s soft, honest, and wholeheartedly intimate” Time Out NY – “His strong command of the piano and quirky operatic voice call to mind Regina Spektor. Like her, he combines classical sensibilities with folky ones, inviting cello lines and harmonium drone into his ballads” NPR Song of the Day – “Garneau relies on minimal instrumentation — a smattering of piano and cello, to go with…

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Posted on: May 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pink #3

I have no clue where I got this magazine, but this is by far the oddest magazine I’ve ever received. While the editors priorities seem to be in the right place, and she seems to be progressive in most issues, she has some serious issues with abortions, trying to make a case that using aborted babies for research and profit is wrong. She specifically bashes the religious right in the…

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Posted on: May 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

K Records Band Desolation Wilderness Set To Release 7 Inch

Desolation Wilderness: Until Forever – Nicolaas Zwart began recording as Desolation Wilderness in 2005, mapping a course without compass or sextant. The tools are vibraphone, tape delay, glockenspiel, electric guitar. A synthesizer, too. Voice plays its role, though Desolation Wilderness speaks volumes through audio themes without words. The themes of Desolation Wilderness are rarified and also mundane, the usual in common with literature, art and the midway at Coney Island.…

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Posted on: May 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Muppet Show Season 3

The Muppet Show Season 3 / 2008 Buena Vista / 612 Minutes / http://www.wdig.com / I am not old enough to remember or even be alive when The Muppet Show was being aired for the first time. I used to watch some of the episodes that they showed on Nick at Nite or TV Land, but I was a little young to get some of the jokes. Being able to…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Farflung Releases “A Wound In Eternity”, Releases Video

May 6th was the official street date for the brand new A Wound in Eternity CD release from Farflung in the United States. The CD was released in the United Kingdom and Europe on May 12th. There will be Deluxe Edition CD and a Deluxe Gatefold Double Vinyl versions coming later in May.

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Wrestlemania XXIV

Wrestlemania XXIV / 2008 WWE / 8 Hours / http://www.wwe.com / When the WWE wants to do something up right, they really know how to do just that. That means that the set for the latest Wrestlemania (XXIV, if you are counting), is a massive three-disc affair that runs for over one-third of a day, if individuals sit straight through all of the features. Of course, all of the matches,…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Story of the Year – Our Time Is Now

Story of the Year – Our Time Is Now / 2008 Image / 100 Minutes / http://www.image-entertainment.com / I had no idea that Story of the Year had been around since 1995. I also thought, for whatever reason, that the band was from Canada. Anyways, “Our Time Is Now” showcases what happened to the band in the two years after SOTY enjoyed their tenth anniversary as a band. October 2005…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Duffy – Rockferry

Duffy – Rockferry / 2008 Mercury / 10 Tracks / http://www.iamduffy.com / http://www.mercuryrecords.com / Individuals may know who Duffy is through eir support of The Magic Numbers, or through eir performances on Jools Holland’s Later. This is the debut album by Duffy, and it showcases a very timeless type of psychedelic-based female singing in the vein of a Dusty Springfield or a Grace Slick. The title track starts off “Rockferry”,…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

OST: Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

OST: Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay / 2008 Lakeshore / 16 Tracks / http://www.haroldandkumar.com / George S. Clinton is the mastermind behind the score for “Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay”, and individuals may be familiar with eir work from films such as Cheech and Chong’s Still Smokin’, the Austin Powers series, and the first two Mortal Kombat movies. Despite the fact that Harold & Kumar 2…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

C Scrutiny

It is incredibly hard to go forth and find the right casino, specifically to find a casino that has good odds and will want to actually have you as a client, instead of merely trying to suck you dry. This is why a web site like Casino Scrutiny is an amazing resource, because it allows individuals to see which of the casinos will be the best for them. There are…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MMP Announces Details About Their Metalmania Festival

After a very successful Metalmania Festival 2008 we are proud to announce the dates of the 2009 edition. As every year, the Festival will take place in Poland and in Czech Republic. Metalmania Festival 2009: Friday, 6th March 2009, Zlin (CZ), Novesta Hall Saturday, 7th March 2009, Katowice (PL), Spodek Hall

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Joshua James – The Sun Is Always Brighter

Joshua James – The Sun Is Always Brighter / 2008 Music Allies / 11 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/joshuajamesmusic / Joshua James is an interesting case. This is due to the fact that “The Sun Is Always  Brighter” was intended to be a digital only release. However, the resulting amount of sales on iTunes ensured that there needed to be a physical copy of the album released, and that is why Music…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WOW Account

I know that I have wanted to play World of Warcraft, but I want to have a character at a level which I would not continuously get killed at. I know that eBay has a number of different characters like this, but they always either get bidded up too far or they are not of the class or skill set that I want. Furthermore, one thing that I really worry…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sharon Jones Rocks Out at Coachella, Tours

No one can ever accuse Sharon Jones of being inconsistent or unreliable. Time and time again her energy, talent, and personality have been lauded by critics and fans alike, and her powerful performance at this year’s Coachella only helped solidify claims that she does in fact, “inspire.” (Thanks to the Wired blog for the great photo!) Because during their Friday night set, Sharon and her Dap-Kings let nobody down, putting…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pick Your Poison #4

Pick Your Poison #4 / :45 / $2.00 / 60M / Nate Gangelhoff, PO Box 8995, Minneapolis, MN 55408 / http:/www.pickyourpoison.net / Nate is the edtior of You Idiot!, which is easily one of the best zines to be in its current run. I came into Pick Your Poison with a very positive outlook, and I was not disappointed in any way. This issue, Nate talks about 28 specific things,…

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Posted on: May 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Busdriver Tours With Dizzee Rascal and EL-P

BUSDRIVER TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “ELLEN DISINGENUOUS” MAY 27   “Hyperkinetic MC” (SF Weekly) On Tour with Dizzee Rascal and EL-P Starting May 8     Los Angeles rapper Busdriver (born Regan Farquhar) is taking a break from writing and recording his new record, the yet-untitled follow-up to last year’s RoadKillOvercoat, to tour with Dizzee Rascal and EL-P.

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Posted on: May 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jaymay Continues Succeeding With New Album, Tours

Having already charmed her way into the heart of her hometown of New York, Jaymay will finally share her enchanting vocals and introspective lyrics with the rest of America.  Jaymay is set to embark on her first ever U.S. tour for two weeks in June.  Co-headlining will be special guests, the English folk duo, Fink.  These are shows not to miss!

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Posted on: May 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

SiX – Between the Warning and the War

SiX – Between the Warning and the War / 2007 1605 / 13 Tracks / http://www.sixmusic.com / SiX has been around for quite a few years. In fact, they have been around since 2001. The band has not released an album since 2004, so one can guess that they have a few tracks to stick on this, their latest album. “The Day I Died” is the first track on the…

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Posted on: May 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Everlast Releases Single About Iraq War; Rides Success of That

“Letters Home From the Garden of Stone” from Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford Active at WBCN Boston, WXDX Pittsburgh, KNDD Seattle, KDGE Dallas, KXTE Las Vegas, KTBZ Houston   Everlast’s “Letters from the Garden of Stone,” the controversial first single from his upcoming album, Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford, is being added to the playlists of major radio stations around the country. As of…

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Posted on: May 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Crash Romeo – Gave Me The Clap

Crash Romeo – Gave Me The Clap / 2008 Trustkill / 11 Tracks / http://www.crashromeo.com / “Victim Liar” is a damn good song. The band is able to draw elements of Yellowcard, Blink 182, and even throw in a little bit of The Dangerous Summer and Amber Pacific to make a full sound. The pop-punk / rock./ emo blend that Crash Romeo put out on “Gave Me The Clap” has…

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