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Posted on: January 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BURN HALO: Self-Titled Debut Out March 10; Tour With Escape The Fate And Black Tide Launches February 5

When one door closes, another one opens. This couldn’t be more true for former 18 Visions singer/songwriter James Hart. When the Orange County, CA band broke up in 2007 after almost a decade together, that didn’t dissuade Hart and his pursuit to be a frontman once again. He’s ready to get back to it with his new band, BURN HALO, who will be releasing their charismatic self-titled debut March 10…

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Posted on: January 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

PORTUGAL. THE MAN ONE OF ALTERNATIVE PRESS’ “BEST OF 2008”

John Baldwin Gourley, vocalist/guitarist for Alaska-rooted indie darlings Portugal. The Man, has been named the “Best Vocalist of 2008” by the editors of Alternative Press magazine (February issue, just out). Additionally, the magazine’s staff selected the band’s third and most recent release, “Censored Colors,” as one of last year’s “10 Essential Albums.” anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com

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Posted on: January 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Angels Fight The City – Like a Dog (CD)

This is the third time that I’ve been able to review AFTC, and they are still going strong. Bringing back the experimental nature of the late seventies with a timeless meshing of styles, this band is simultaneously a completist’s favorite and possible rock stars. “Like a Dog” is benefited by the sizzling guitar solos and shuffling drum beat that makes this track as equally possible as a disco track as…

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Posted on: January 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Soft Pack Album Details, “Answer To Yourself” Video

“Their blurry, disaffected rock reminds us of New York rock when the The Strokes were the biggest band ever, and also Spacemen 3 minus the reverb and plus a bunch of dirt.” – The Fader “Driven by springy Gang of Four-style bass lines, brittle guitar stabs and singer-guitarist Lamkin’s sneering delivery.” – Rolling Stone California quartet The Soft Pack are proud to announce the release of their eagerly awaited self-titled…

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Posted on: January 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Gary Husband’s Drive : Hotwired

“A musician whom I have known and admired for many years, not only for his wizardry at the piano, but for his artistry at the drums! Immense musical talent.” – John McLaughlin anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Wanda Sykes: I’ma Be Me

One of today’s most engaging and popular comedic performers, Wanda Sykes returns to HBO® for her second solo special Wanda Sykes: I’ma Be Me. Known for her smart, outspoken, and direct delivery, Sykes is shown performing material from her recent I’ma Be Me national stand-up tour. The DVD feature presentation from HBO Home Entertainment will hit stores on February 2, 2010. Called “wickedly funny” by USA Today, Sykes gives an…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Keelay & Zaire – “Exclusive Sh!t” featuring Supastition

The Song: In anticipation of their debut full-length album Ridin High, Keelay & Zaire are releasing a free EP this month to give us a taste of what they can bring to the table. Entitled Prelude To Drive, the EP is riddled with impressive guest artists. “Exclusive Sh!t” features Supastition, a North Carolina native, who provides a heavy hitting flow to the track. He wants us to know that he’s…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Toro Y Moi announces New Album

Toro Y Moi (a.k.a. Columbia, South Carolina’s Chaz Bundick) is the sound the world has been waiting for. This multi-cultural juggernaut gathers up the best musical elements from around the globe- R&B, Indie Rock, Electronic Dance and Psychedelica -and creates something-freaking-else! Over the course of his first groundbreaking full length Causers Of This, Toro Y Moi turns the aforementioned musics upside-down with his breathtakingly innovative approach. The incendiary power of…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Ryland Angel – S/T (CD)

While the cover and related promotional information seem to paint Angel as a secular singer, it really seems like Angel fits well into both adult contemporary and contemporary Christian genres. “Absalom” is a track that uses a little bit of jazz and a slower tempo than most pop to really go forth and create a distinct style for Angel’s music. Even if there is nothing sharp or harsh present during…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

King of Prussia to release The Time of Great Forgetting via Kindercore on February 2, 2010!

While it may be easy (before a spin) to dismiss King of Prussia’s new country western mini-EP The Time of Great Forgetting as an attempt at genre-switching “Weenery,” that isn’t what Deaner is talking about. This is a return to the band’s Southern Rock roots—minus, of course, the Marshall half-stacks, sweaty headbands, fingerless-gloved drummer and any aural evidence of “raw guitar prowess.” Ok, fair enough, it may not be a…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

RAZORLIGHT EXPLODES OUT OF UK AND SETS SIGHTS ON U.S. – NEW THIRD ALBUM, SLIPWAY FIRES, SET FOR MARCH 2009 RELEASE ON MERCURY

After captivating British fans for more than four years, London-based Razorlight – fronted by lead singer/guitarist Johnny Borrell – now turns its attention to the U.S. as the newest addition to the Mercury Records roster in America. Razorlight’s third album, SLIPWAY FIRES, released November in the UK on Universal’s Vertigo label, will be issued in the U.S. on Mercury in March 2009, coinciding with a major North American tour schedule.…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

PIERCED ARROWS SIGN TO VICE RECORDS, ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM IN 2010

Pierced Arrows, the Portland-based trio comprised of legendary members Fred and Toody Cole of the seminal punk band Dead Moon have announced their signing to VICE Records for the release of their sophomore LP Descending Shadows on February 2nd. Descending Shadows expands on their fervently rough signature sound, recorded at Portland’s Buzz or Howl Studios and mastered to vinyl lacquer per tradition at Fred and Toody’s home. Promising to herald…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

VAN MORRISON releases “Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl” on Feb 10th!

Multi-award winning soul singer and musical legend Van Morrison is set to release “Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl,” an in-concert reworking of his historic 1968 gold-certified solo album. Recorded live over two nights at the Hollywood Bowl this past Nov. 7 and 8, the album marks the premiere release on Mr. Morrison’s new EMI-distributed label, Listen to the Lion Records. “Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl” arrives…

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Angel Blake – S/T (CD)

Angel Blake plays the style of music that HIM would love to be able to play. The style of music that comes throughout on this self-titled album is something that is sultry, but still brutal. This is a fundamentally different beast than either Danzig or Type O Negative because it seems as if Angel Blake is a more serious act than either of the previous two acts. anfnewsacctwww.neufutur.com

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Posted on: January 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SHINING’S BLACKJAZZ SET FOR FEBRUARY 2nd RELEASE

Norwegian quintet Shining are about to unleash their fourth full length album entitled Blackjazz on February 2, 2010. Their determination to create new sounds and cross boundaries has only been further stepped up with their latest ear-crushing achievement. An unstoppable force made out of small bits and pieces that hit in the right place at the right time, Blackjazz is a synchronized launch of attacks in Shining’s hard hitting hybrid…

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Posted on: January 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Day of Fire – Album News

Nashville based hard rockers Day Of Fire’s latest release, Losing All, is set to hit stores on January 26th 2010. The album features 13 ambitious, high energy rock songs, including the first single, “Lately.” The Grammy nominated band has sold over 150,000 albums and performed for over 750,000 devoted fans worldwide. They have previously toured with Saliva, Cold, Rev Theory, Collective Soul, and recently hit the road with Daughtry, who…

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Posted on: January 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

HALFDOWN THOMAS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY

Cullman, AL-based rock quartet HalfDown Thomas will see their new album, “Beautifully Strange,” released via Rock Ridge Music on February 17, 2009. The band had the honor of working on the record with 3 Doors Down’s Chris Henderson as producer. In addition to Henderson’s production, the album boasts mixing by Geoff Ott (3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Unwritten Law) and Kirk Kelsey (3 Doors Down, Creed, Redding). Bobby Capps of .38…

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Posted on: January 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Kyle Andrews – Amos in Ohio (CD)

The style of music that Kyle Andrews comes out with on eir “Amos in Ohio” sounds like a more electronic version of Joseph Arthur. The use of synthesizers in the indie-rock laden opening to the disc gives the track an older feel (almost as if one is in the sixties), while still having the cherubic charms of a Matthew Sweet. The electronic/indie style of Andrews is not just a ploy…

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