Category: Artist News

Posted on: September 1, 2015 Posted by: Yousuf Ahmed Comments: 0

Monokle’s ‘Rings’ LP joins house & ambient textures

Russian producer — and graduated psychologist —Vlad Kudryavtsev aka Monokle realizes that his home country might not be the epicenter of electronic music but lucky for him, German label Ki Records likes to spread out it’s ears worldwide searching for unique music and producers. That’s how it happened back in 2012, when he released his critically acclaimed Ki Records debut Saints. Marked by distinct influence from his upbringing on early…

Posted on: August 29, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Eye’z and the Barbary Coast Revue

We reviewed Eye’z in August of last year, taking a look into her inimitable style. We were pleasantly surprised when we learned that she was tapped to be a major part of the Barbary Coast Revue held at the Balançoire Restaurant and Nightclub (2565 Mission St, between 21 and 22 street) in San Francisco, California.

Posted on: August 21, 2015 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Quiet Hollers – Self Titled CD Review

Shadwick Wilde, frontman for Louisville, Kentucky’s Quiet Hollers seems like a man who immerses himself in a number of things. These things may include books/poetry, multiple musical genres and likely, booze.

Posted on: August 20, 2015 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Your Guide to Taking a Wildlife Conservation Based Gap Year

Taking a gap year is a great way to travel, try out new things, meet new people, and enjoy a variety of experiences that will help you figure out who you are and what you really want out of life. And if you love animals and the environment, you can take advantage of myriad opportunities to assist in wildlife conservation during your time off from school and work.

Posted on: August 19, 2015 Posted by: Yousuf Ahmed Comments: 0

Moonbeam City Premieres 9/16 on Comedy Central

“Moonbeam City” is Comedy Central’s arresting new animated series that delves into the sex, violence and pastels of another time. Walking a very thin neon line, with its absurdist take on the gritty, sex-drenched crime dramas from the 1980s, this retro-futuristic cop extravaganza dares to go to the mean streets of mystery and criminal excess. What will it take for this dysfunctional police force to protect their beloved, neon-soaked metropolis?

Posted on: August 18, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mindless Self Indulgence Releases “Personal Jesus” Cover, Pink out 9/18

Mindless Self Indulgence fans rejoice. PINK, the long-rumored, elusive “lost” album from your favorite electro-punk anarchists will finally see the light of day on September 18th through Metropolis Records. Serving as a “prequel” to all you know about the band, this retro 1990’s album fills in the blanks of MSI’s mysterious early days.

Posted on: August 18, 2015 Posted by: Tom D Comments: 0

GOLD Releases “No Image” 11/6 on Profound Lore

Hailing from The Netherlands, GOLD is a dark rock, post-everything band. Today they are happy to announce details of their forthcoming second album, No Image, due November 6th via Profound Lore Records in North America.

Posted on: August 17, 2015 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Lucy Rose Work It Out CD Review

An acoustic guitar and a voice can be a beautiful thing. In 2015 however, a time in which the Internet is saturated with acoustic and neo-folk singers ad-nauseam, an artist has to have something special to stand out within the sea of mediocrity.

Posted on: August 17, 2015 Posted by: marcussutherland Comments: 0

Kindergarten Cop 2 To Be Released in 2016

A no-nonsense undercover agent meets his match when he poses as a teacher at a progressive elementary school in Kindergarten Cop 2, an all-new movie coming exclusively to home entertainment in 2016 from Universal 1440 Entertainment. A fish-out-of-water tale with laughs for the entire family, the film stars Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables 3, Workaholics) and Bill Bellamy (White Collar, Royal Pains). Kindergarten Cop 2 started filming in Vancouver on July…

Posted on: August 15, 2015 Posted by: Yousuf Ahmed Comments: 0

Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Ne-Yo Release “Higher Place” Video

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have welcomed fans in for a peek of their festival-slaying lifestyle, while also bringing to the forefront Grammy-award winner Ne-Yo’s irresistible vocal skill and superstar touch, the collective have officially taken ‘Higher Place’ out of the 2-dimensional and into the realms of reality.

Posted on: August 13, 2015 Posted by: Deiondre Comments: 0

Alex G Announces New Album ‘Beach Music’

Prolific songwriter Alex G is pleased to announce his forthcoming new full-length album, Beach Music, to be released via Domino on October 9, 2015. The album, his seventh full-length, follows on from previous beloved albums DSU (Orchid Tapes), Trick, and Rules, which have led to a fervent cult fan base, a number of Artist To Watch designations from outlets such as Fader and Rolling Stone, and a dedicated live audience…

Posted on: August 13, 2015 Posted by: Tom D Comments: 0

Giannoti Releases “The Great Unknown”

Admirers of such prog rock heavyweights as of Pink Floyd, earlier Genesis, Yes, Renaissance, and Jethro Tull are sure to enjoy the latest release from Giannotti, entitled ‘The Great Unknown.’ The Connecticut-based singer/guitar/flute (multi instrumentalist) has previously appeared on the Jasper Wrath Album, three of Cannata/Cannata-Arc Angel CD’s and the 1997 Jasper Wrath ‘Anthology’ release, before recently issuing his aforementioned solo debut.

Posted on: August 11, 2015 Posted by: Caitlin Comments: 0

Sarah Pierce Set to Release Barbed Wire 8/25

Texas-based singer/songwriter Sarah Pierce announces an August 25 release date for her new CD, Barbed Wire, on the Little Bear Records imprint. Produced by Merel Bregante, Barbed Wire was musically influenced by her family’s heritage in the cattle business. The album was recorded at The Cribworks Digital Audio in Liberty Hill, Texas, about 30 miles north of Austin. Sarah plans to perform a number of CD release shows in support…

Posted on: August 10, 2015 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Pure Bathing Culture Pray For Rain CD Review

Fans of Pure Bathing Culture’s 2013 record, “Moon Tides,” will find “Pray For Rain” a vast departure from the former’s sounds of vaguely perceived dreams washing out into the ether. While vocalist Sarah Versprille still has a voice which could be mistaken for The Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser (sans the unintelligible lyrics of that band’s ’80s period), gone is the targeted production style that defined the band as purveyors of…

Posted on: August 10, 2015 Posted by: Tom D Comments: 0

Dogbane Releases ‘When Karma Comes Calling’ Today

North Carolina Trad/Doom Heavy Metallers DOGBANE have released new album When Karma Comes Calling on Heaven and Hell Records. Stream and/or purchase When Karma Comes Calling at this location. Combining traditional/NWOBHM-inspired Heavy Metal with just the right amount of doom, DOGBANE’s new release follows highly acclaimed 2011 debut Residual Alcatraz. When Karma Comes Calling is first and foremost a riff-heavy, hook-laden slab of Metal and the ultimate dedication to the…

Posted on: August 7, 2015 Posted by: Owen Coughlin Comments: 0

Shift K3Y and Born Dirty Release “Misbehave”

English DJ Shift K3Y joins Born Dirty on their Dim Mak debut with “Misbehave,” a retro house track that subverts the genre with a smattering of N64 inspired synths and catchy rap lyrics. The track plays off all these seemingly incongruous elements to create the perfect party tune.