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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Clock Hands Strangle Joins Chocolate Lab, Preps New Album/Tour

A 5-piece out of Melbourne, Florida, Clock Hands Strangle are prepping a follow-up to their debut full-length, Redshift/Blueshift (Team Grizzly). Schedueld for release in May, Distaccati is a progression of CHS’s Bob Dylan/Joni Mitchell-inspired indie folk rock. Where RS/BS dealt with themes of movement, celestial beings and nature, Distaccati tackles subjects of classic literature, self-awareness and questioning the great creator, while offering up more accessible rock than previous releases. Clock…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SUZI RAGSDALE SET TO RELEASE SPECIAL EDITION TWO-DISC DIGIPAK, BEST REGARDS/LESS OF THE SAME, ON FEBRUARY 9 VIA CLYDE RECORDS/STARK RAVEN RECORDS

Singer/songwriter/pianist Suzi Ragsdale announces the February 9 release of her special edition two-disc digipak album, Best Regards/Less of the Same, on Clyde Records/Stark Raven Records, distributed nationally by the Allegro Media Group. The album features special guests Rodney Crowell, Darrell Scott and Gabe Dixon. Nashville native Suzi Ragsdale literally grew up in the music business. The daughter of legendary singer/songwriter Ray Stevens, Suzi sang – at the age of five…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Anthrax – Alive 2 (CD)

There is little fanfare on the beginning part of this disc. Besides a slow guitar lead-in, “Alive 2” starts off fairly quietly. However, after the band starts up there is little doubt that Anthrax has not grown old; the intensity that was present on their earliest recordings has stayed with the band so many years after their inception. The only thing really curious about this live album is the sheer…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Silver Mount Zion announce brand new album for February

Returning with the sixth full-length recording and first since the band’s line-up change of summer 2008, the group have shed three members, recruited one (drummer David Payant) and officially dropped the “Tra-La-La Band’ from its name. Kollaps Tradixionales ably demonstrates the band has lost none of its raw and frazzled anthemic power and continues to forge bold new ground in its search for a unique hybrid of punk, blues, psych,…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Discover Dan Zimmerman. New album, Cosmic Patriot, out April 7th on Sounds Familyre

Sounds Familyre is incredibly honored to introduce you to Dan Zimmerman and announce the release of his new album, Cosmic Patriot. Upon hearing Dan Zimmerman’s music, his voice will be your first impression. A rich, distinctive, roasted baritone somewhere in between Lee Hazelwood and Tom Waits, his voice is all character, with nothing pretended or imposed. Dan’s been singing since he picked up the guitar in 1957, and his resonance…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

A Skylit Drive Signs to Fearless Records!

A Skylit Drive, a six piece hardcore band from Lodi, CA, joins the Fearless family today and quickly enters the studio. With excitement the band heads into the studio this February with producer Casey Bates (Chiodos, Peirce the Veil) to record their sophomore album. Expected for release early this summer, this highly anticipated album will be a follow up to Wires (And The Concept of Breathing) which solidified their place…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

YEASAYER TO RELEASE ODD BLOOD ON FEB 9, 2010

We are pleased to announce the details of the long-awaited second album from New York’s Yeasayer. The album will be titled ODD BLOOD and will be consumable on February 9th 2010 on cd/lp/mp3 formats via Secretly Canadian in North America (Mute for ex-N. America). First brewed in the frosty hills of Woodstock, NY at the Marotta lair, then transferred to the steely sweeps of NYC, ODD BLOOD took many layers…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE VERONICAS’ SUPER-HOT SINGLE “UNTOUCHED” CERTIFIED GOLD

Aussie twin duo The Veronicas have reached gold status for the first time in the U.S. with digital sales of their super-hot track “Untouched.” The first single from the band’s current Sire Records album, Hook Me Up, “Untouched” has sold 528,275 downloads to date. The track has climbed steadily — reaching No. 26 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, No. 18 on SoundScan’s Top 20 Digital chart, and No. 21…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Anthem Boy – Demonstration (CD)

Anthem Boy-Demonstration- Beginning off with a very slow tempo, kinda muted indy rock that will make up drop a load in your boxers after the interlude finishes. Hard, pounding guitar riffs with barked out vocals and a very catchy tone, excellent to mosh to. Is definitely drawing influence from Hatebreed, Negative Approach, and D.R.I. Very professional, and excellent at disguising themselves. The cover of the CD that I received was…

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Yukon Blonde Announce The February 9th Release of Their Self Titled Full Length Debut

With several national tours and over 300 shows under their belts, (including performances alongside Ladyhawk, Black Mountain and Women), Alphababy packed their bags and moved from Kelowna to Vancouver. Big changes lead to new beginnings: The band changed its name to Yukon Blonde, signed with Toronto-based Nevado Records (Bahamas, Fox Jaws), parked the van and set out to write all new material. With deference to the best, the band took…

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THRIVING IVORY ANNOUNCE 2009 HEADLINING TOUR

One of the great developing artist stories of late 2008 continues to build as Wind-up recording artist Thriving Ivory kicks off their headlining tour on January 23rd in Bakersfield, CA before traveling to LA to headline the legendary Troubadour and beyond. The San Francisco quintet has been very busy over the last year promoting their self-titled debut album and single “Angels on the Moon” and, next week, they will hold…

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THE WATSON TWINS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ON VANGUARD

The Watson Twins will unveil their sophomore release Talking To You, Talking To Me on Vanguard Records February 9, 2010, their most ambitious album to date. The new album finds The Watson Twins taking a soulful turn a la Carole King, but with a pop edge reminiscent of Feist. The result is a heartfelt nod to their roots, retaining the ethereal harmonies that have become their signature while incorporating a…

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Wolves In The Throne Room announce new EP, new album, tour dates

In February Southern Lord will proudly release the vinyl only version of the new Wolves In The Throne Room EP entitled Malevolent Grain, featuring two brand new tracks from the Pacific Northwest organic black metallers. Conspiracy Records will offer a limited edition picture disc of the 12″ for Europe, while Southern Lord will release a black 180-gram version worldwide. Additionally the band will press a limited CD version for tour…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica (PS2)

I know that in the past few decades, Japanese imports of games have either been Japanese-language only or have been created at such a limited amount that only a few players were lucky enough to pick up the title. I hope the latter is not what happens to Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica. It is one of the best RPG titles that I have had the chance to play…

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FEAR FACTORY Film Video In Los Angeles

FEAR FACTORY begin filming the video for the song “Fear Campaign” from their anticipated new album, Mechanize today. Directed by the team of Ian McFarland and Mike Pecci (Meshuggah, God Forbid) with producer Ryan Kohler, the video is being filmed in and around the band’s original base of Los Angeles. It is expected for completion mid-January with broadcast and Internet premieres already in progress. Director Ian McFarland comments, “what excites…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

WILLIE BREEDING / CHEAP VODKA RAIN / REL. FEB 17

“Cheap Vodka Rain” takes the problems of daily life and puts them to music in such a way that the country and folk greats of the past would undoubtedly tip their hats to. Still, even with this strong influence, Willie Breeding shakes up the formula with some blues and some rock. His lyrics speak to the emotions of everybody while Breeding’s music is talented, creative and complex.” – Metro Spirit

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Anorexic Beauty Queen – This Little Light

The emotional opening to Anorexic Beauty Queen’s “This Little Light” presses on the emo sound, but does not go into the melodrama that a number of acts in that genre get hung up on. This means that the vocals actually match the output of the rest of the band, and make for a balanced act (instead of the vocal-heavy approach of acts like Dashboard Confessional).

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Armageddon- It’s Over

Imagine KRS One, Rakim and Nas mashed up with a little Big Pun on acid! You get deep, visual, unapologetic lyrical rap with a message! That’s Armageddon! Bronx, New York native, Armageddon, has been rapping since the 5th grade. His pursuit of a rap career began in 1985 with a rap clique called Wild Style, which consisted of five kids rapping and singing for fellow students at a Bronx public…

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Posted on: January 28, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ALO REVEALS MAN OF THE WORLD ON FEBRUARY 9TH AND TOURS THE WEST COAST

On February 9th, 2010 Brushfire Recording Artist ALO will release Man of the World. The 11-song collection captures the sound of ALO flexing their considerable creative powers to craft their finest album yet and is the sound of four players who have truly found their groove together. On Man of the World, the band strips down to their most organic and pure to create a tight, cohesive and energetic album.…

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