Melora Creager, the creative force behind seminal, cello-driven steampunk outfit RASPUTINA has announced the release of her second solo outing Melora a la Basilica. In her words: “Daniel and I made a live recording in a behemoth of a defunct glue factory: “Melora a la Basilica”. It’s available exclusively from the Rasp. Merch Shoppe at the Rasputina website [http://www.rasputina.com/index.html] in a numbered limited edition.”
Angel City Pictures, producers of The 5th Quarter starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell and Ryan Merriman have announced that they are in search of new songs written by emerging artists to be used in the film and on the film’s soundtrack album. Submissions are currently being accepted on the film’s website: http://music.the5thquartermovie.com in various musical genres including Alternative, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, and Adult Contemporary.
January 15th the group will also be making a special appearance at the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Convention, performing at the Fender booth. The band compiled live footage from their recent US tour to make the video for “Carcrashradio,†which can be viewed exclusively at ShockHound.com (shockhound.com/features/903-exclusive–watch-strung-out-s-new–carcrashradio–video). Touring in support of their seventh studio album, Agents Of The Underground (9/09, Fat Wreck Chords), dates in Europe, South…
Local Scene Records Signs New artist : RAS-RA-JAH-I. We are very proud to announce the signing of Reggae artists Ras-Raja-I of Brooklyn New York.’ We are happy to have him here at Local Scene records and look forward to doing lots of work for him ” says Terry Copley , CEO of the label. LSR discribes Ras music as very reflective of this artist and sings songs not just from…
On January 26, THE HOUSTON BROTHERS will unveil, THE ARCHER – chapter one of a musical diary, with supplementary releases being announced shortly. A team endeavor, The Archer was recorded at the band’s home studio with the aid of a few close friends, subsequently mixed alongside producer, Mitch Easter (REM, Wilco) and finally mastered by Dave Harris (Pattern is Movement, American Princes). The ensuing album breaks new territory — artistically…
With Latin inspired music having an ever growing influence on the pop scene over the last few years, it is definitely about time for a record like this one to come along…
“You could blame it on so many bands being from autophobic NYC, or that the Pacific Northwest gods of indie are still going too strong to already be a primary influence, but neither would explain New York’s Cymbals Eat Guitars’ Why There Are Mountains. While there’s plenty of geographical signifiers on their debut, it’s almost topographic in its approach, without hooks and choruses so much as map-like layouts of mountains…
94 East was originally founded in 1975. The group was started by Pepé Willie and included musicians from the Twin Cities: Pepé Willie, Marcy Ingvoldstad, Kristie Lazenberry, Wendell Thomas, Andre Lewis, Pierre Lewis, and Dale Alexander. (Dale Alexander was later replaced by Bobby Z Rifkin who went on to play with The Revolution.) Today, remaining band members are Pepé, Marcy and Kristie. When 94 East first went into the studio…
Quebec City’s Aeternam is gearing up to finally release their hotly anticipated debut album on February 16th, 2010! Disciples Of The Unseen is a 10 track foray into an atmospheric, aggressive, melodic and Egyptian-tinged death metal. The album was produced by mastermind JeF Fortin (Neuraxis, The Last Felony) and is for fans of Nile, Melechesh, Behemoth and even earlier Trivium – any metal head will definitely find something to sink…
The last release from www.malaventura.net are 26 minutes of electronics beats and pads, analogs drums and basses, noises and crashes, quiets and louds ambients inspired by Mars. Listen it and drawn into your mind the lowell’s canals or chat with Helene Smith and his martians friends. Take a journey through the Cydonia region and be careful in the Laestrygon area. This is not only music… is a ticket to ride…
The Poughkeepsie, NY quartet is currently on tour with Select Start, and Action Item, as well as on select dates with The Hoodies, and The Right Coast, through the end of the month before teaming up with Secret Secret Dino Club in the New Year. Formed in 2009, WE ARE THE IN CROWD recently signed to independent label Hopeless Records and has already had its first single “For The Win 
Wenso Ashby, a talented songwriter, producer, and keyboardist is known for his rhythmic inventiveness and collective improvisation. As a self-taught keyboardist, Wenso has quietly gained a reputation for his music’s clean, soulful, and jazzy perfection.
The Dead Trees have shared a stage with a slew of indie luminaries including The Whigs, Rosewood Thieves, Little Joy and Albert Hammond Jr. and in early 2010, they will hit the road with The Cribs and Adam Green! Jan 13 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL Jan 14 – the Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI Jan 15- Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON Jan 16 – The Fillmore –…
Soul Movement creates Soulful Vibes with a Positive Pulse. They mix Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz and six eclectic personalities into a musical style that is widely enjoyed by all age groups. Soul Movement features beautiful flute and trumpet melodies, soulful female vocals, and socially-conscious rhymes layered over a bed of solid rhythms provided by guitar, bass, keyboard and drums.
Three Days Grace will begin a co-headline tour with Breaking Benjamin in Peoria, IL on January 15th at the Peoria Civic Center. The band’s most recent release Life Starts Now debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts making it the highest debut ever for the band. “Break†the first single from Life Starts Now has reached #1 on the Active Rock BDS Charts and Top 5 at Mainstream…
Hit Me Music releases the reggae anthem “Revolution Now” from the debut album Breakground by JuaKali. “Revolution Now” celebrates community as a foundation for justice and peace. JuaKali’s powerful voice reflects the energy he brings to live performances all over the world.
At the end of 2008, Counter Cultural provocateur Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and Psychic TV released their SEVENTY FIFTH album (go ahead and look it up on Allmusic.com!) MR. ALIEN BRAIN vs THE SKINWALKERS.
Adelitas Way have just announced that they will begin touring with their friends Theory of a Deadman this January! The tour will include opening acts Halestorm and Taking Dawn, and will kick off in Minneapolis, MN on January 18th. The Las Vegas based Adelitas Way is supporting their self titled debut album, which features the top 10 single “Invincible.” Check out Adelitas Way on MySpace for the latest news and…
Hip-hop artist Chanse Whiiter has announced a move to team with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA. The firm’s wealth of resources in the entertainment world is matched only by the amount of talent, passion and energy Chanse puts into his rap music. Take, for example, the compelling single “Last Chanse,†a song that serves as “a pep talk for an artist and a…
Following the October release of their fifth studio album Love 2, French electronic pop duo AIR (Nicolas Godin and JB Dunckel) return to the U.S. for their first live shows in three years. The “Pocket Symphony†tour of 2007/08 saw the band travel to the Far East and beyond, stage their largest New York play to date at the Madison Square Garden Theatre and established them as truly international artists.…