Category: Artist News

Posted on: April 22, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

APA NASHVILLE SIGNS PIANO MAN PHIL VASSAR

APA Nashville has signed chart-topping, multi award-winning singer/songwriter and “piano man” Phil Vassar to its talent roster, it was announced today by APA’s Jeff Howard.  Vassar’s current single “Love Is Alive” earned BILLBOARD’s coveted “Hot Shot Debut” designation, launching with nearly 900,000 audience impressions at the 30-plus stations monitored by Nielsen BDS.  The tune is impacting BILLBOARD’S Country Airplay chart, holding the #48 spot this week.  The Lyric Video for “Love is…

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Posted on: April 21, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ETHAN BROSH TO TOUR WITH THE LEGENDARY YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

If it’s six-string pyrotechnics that you crave, then you simply have to attend one of the upcoming shows that will feature one of metal’s most talented up-and-coming guitarists, Ethan Brosh, and one of the genre’s most renowned and respected figures, Yngwie Malmsteen. The tour will take in 25 cities in the US and Canada, and is sure to introduce Brosh to a whole new legion of fans. And there is…

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Posted on: April 20, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cheick Hamala Diabate – “Prudence” Remix 12″

Cheick Hamala Diabate gets mixed-up, reworked, and reinterpreted by some of the finest producers and purveyors of groove on the planet: NYCTrust * The Whiskey Barons * Daytoner * Jon Kennedy-who give their own unique spins to a Cheick Hamala Diabate original-‘Prudence’-with the the addition of DC’s Sol Power All-Stars remix of another original ‘Fatou Kounkoun Sissoko.’ Destined to become a world-class burner-‘Prudence’ highlights an ancient-to-the-future aspect of Cheick Hamala’s breadth as a genre-bending experimental artist who has one…

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Posted on: April 20, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

METAL INQUISITOR sign with Massacre Records

Lead guitarist Blumi formed the band in 1998 and drummer Witchhammer, vocalist El Rojo and bassist KronoS joined the line-up soon after. They started writing songs and released the 3-track demo “Seven Inches For The Second Attack” in 1998. Witchhammer left the band about 2 years later and was replaced by drummer Havoc. The second guitarist T.P. joined the band as well. With this new line-up they recorded the band’s…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Beataucue Lyrel EP out this week on Kitsune

For Immediate Release Contact Matthew Gawrych, matthew@terrorbird.com Beataucue Lyrel EP out this week on Kitsune  Check out a new mix from the French production duo feat. Yelle, Blawan, Rustie, & more via Gotta Dance Dirty AUDIO: Beataucue Mix for Gotta Dance Dirty / via Soundcloud Beataucue return on their highly anticipated new EP Lyrel out April 15. Adding up to their fifth release for the French fashion house / label, Lyrel comes…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AINA HAINA THE “DOWNLOAD OF THE DAY” AT EMUSIC WITH THE TRACK “I CAN’T FEEL YOU ANYMORE”

Portland, Oregon-based Aina Haina – comprised of guitarist/vocalist Mike Ailes and drummer/vocalist Dylan Magierek – are the “Download of the Day” at eMusic today with the track “I Can’t Feel You Anymore” off of their latest, self-titled EP on Badman Recording Co. Portland’s Aina Haina (pronounced “Eye-na High-na”) traces it’s roots back to Hawaii where members Mike Ailes and Dylan Magierek met while attending the University of Hawaii an undisclosed…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Emily’s Army Sign To Rise Records, Sophomore Album, Lost At Seventeen, Due Out June 11th

Rise Records is proud to announce the signing of East Bay punk band Emily’s Army, who will release their sophomore album Lost At Seventeen on June 11, 2013. The album was recorded in Oakland, CA and produced by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong.   Lost At Seventeen is the follow up to the Emily’s Army 2011 debut Don’t Be A Dick which was praised by everyone from Alternative Press who…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NEON NEON OFFER DOWNLOADABLE TRACK!

Praxis Makes Perfect (out 30th April) is a conceptual power pop tour de force inspired by the colourful life of maverick Italian publisher Giagiacomo Feltrinelli. Mid Century Modern Nightmare features backing vocals from frequent Neon Neon collaborator Cate Le Bon and an impassioned contribution from Italian actor Asia Argento who reads a rousing Feltrinelli speech originally broadcast in 1970. Neon Neon have also teamed up with playwright Tim Price, director Wils Wilson…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Married Duo Continue To Overcome Hardship through Music

A cramped bedroom booby-trapped with razor sharp Legos may not seem like an ideal environment for making music, but Amarante, from Fresno CA, have turned their small living space into a musical wonderland, an alternate dimension where they are free to bring beautiful music to life. Recording with one mic in their crowded room, Josh and Jysi Hewitt use their musical talents to better their harsh circumstances. The Hewitts chose…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kobo Town’s Album Jumbie in the Jukebox

From Trinidad via Toronto, Kobo Town takes the intricate wordplay of classic Caribbean music and runs it through a 21st Century filter. In the world of Kobo Town calypso, roots reggae, and acoustic instrumentation meet innovative production techniques, social commentary and indie rock attitude. Produced by Ivan Duran (Andy Palacio), Jumbie in the Jukebox will be released on April 23 in North America and May 6 in Europe (May 27 in…

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Posted on: April 17, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN Puts THE ROYS On Fast Track

THE ROYS latest full-length release, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN, puts the award- winning sibling duo on the fast track. Due in stores on June 4, their third outing for Rural Rhythm Records contains six Roys’ originals and some of their all-time favorite Bluegrass and Country classics. Hot vocals, steamin’ pickin’, unbridled enthusiasm and passion make this 13-track wonder a celebration of the Roots genre. Says Elaine Roy, “There was a real…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Capitol Hill Block Party 2013 Complete Music Lineup

The notoriously raucous Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) has announced the complete day-by-day music lineup for the July 26TH – 28TH Seattle festival. Purity Ring, Telekinesis and others will join The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, Pickwick, STRFKR and more helping to make the weekend a true musical spectacle.  The Flaming Lips new album The Terror was released today to great reviews with Pitchfork giving the record a 7.8 and Rolling…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CEREMONIAL OATH releases deluxe re-issue of ‘The Book Of Truth’

Sweden’s pioneers of twisted melodic death metal – have released their legendary debut album, The Book Of Truth, as a digital download today in North America! To purchase the deluxe re-issue of The Book Of Truth, please visit iTunes or Amazon for a digital download. Besides the album tracks found on The Book Of Truth, this download also includes all tracks from the super rare demos, Wake The Dead and…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS releases new album ‘Earth Blues’

Sweden’s classic rock heavyweights SPIRITUAL BEGGARS have released their new album, Earth Blues, today in North America! To purchase Earth Blues, please head over to iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for various physical formats.   Earth Blues is the band’s 8th studio release and marks SPIRITUAL BEGGARS’ 20th anniversary as a band. The band’s lineup includes current and past members of metal heavyweights ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS, OPETH,…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GUNSLINGER NEW ALBUM “BREAKING THROUGH”

Gunslinger is a genre-jumping group of musicians/producers and DJs. Forged by the musings of Anthem and mad tinkering of Vidal, Gunslinger pairs past with present, blending classic song structure and vocals with years of professional electronic dance experience to create one of the most natural and original sounds of any genre. Anthem (from Southern California) and Vidal (from Lisbon Portugal) originally met online and worked together sending music files back…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ghost B.C. Release Infestissumam Today

Papa Emeritus II and his Nameless Ghouls from Ghost B.C. have released their second psalm INFESTISSUMAM, out today via Loma Vista Recordings. The 10-song offering was produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains) in Nashville, TN and debuted today at #1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart. SPIN hailed INFESTISSUMAM as “one of the most anticipated heavy metal records of…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Coliseum Releases Video for “Fuzzbang”

Coliseum just dropped a video for their (uncharacteristically) sunshine-drenched album closer “Fuzzbang”.  http://youtu.be/keYkSydKiVc     And in case you missed it they dropped a new song/video (in which an impromptu show is shut down by the 5-0) last week, the fittingly titled “Bad Will”: http://youtu.be/rhsYl9Tgq54       The band’s lengthy run of non-impromptu shows is less than a month out now.   4-27 Kent, UK- Platform 5, Ashford 4-28 Cornwall,…

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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE PSYKE PROJECT to embark on European tour in May

The fifth album from THE PSYKE PROJECT entitled “Guillotine” is already available at the band’s BandCamp, where it can be streamed and downloaded, but on May 6th the album will finally be released physically in Europe as 180 gr. gatefold vinyl with inlay cd. On May 7th, the day after the physical release, THE PSYKE PROJECT will hit the road for a twelve date tour through Europe alongside the Czech…

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Posted on: April 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ENEMY REIGN Announce Tormented To Oblivion LP

Denver death metal tyrants ENEMY REIGN are pleased to announce the release of Tormented To Oblivion LP next month! The nine track slab of wax will feature remixed and remastered tracks from the band’s ravaging (and unreleased) Diametrically Opposed EP featuring original throat Sherwood Webber (ex-Skinless) as well as remixed and remastered choice cuts from their critically-lauded, Between Hell and Oblivion full-length. Preorders of the Tormented To Oblivion vinyl edition…

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Posted on: April 15, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Las Kellies reveal video for new track “Golden Love”

Argentine trio Las Kellies will be announcing an extensive European tour very soon and return with a brand new video which offers a sneak peek at their forthcoming album – due out on Fire Records in July. For this track they’ve gone all slowed down dub, with the sexy, nighttime vibe of Peaking Lights. The video for “Golden Love” was directed by DM BROS (who have produced all of Las Kellies’ videos). The…

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