Category: Artist News

Posted on: February 25, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TWOFOLD to Release ‘The Prelude’ EP March 5 on Firepower Records

Firepower’s ethos is to bring fresh, undiscovered talent to the forefront of the scene and provide individuals with a platform to get their music heard worldwide. With this in mind, enter DATSIK’s latest discovery. TWOFOLD are a U.K./U.S. production duo made up of Static Function & Vannin. The two started off as separate entities, but after numerous successful collaborations they decided to join forces to form an all-encompassing powerhouse duo.…

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Posted on: February 23, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake 2013 Tour

With more than 23 Grammy Awards, 67 million albums sold and two Emmys combined, music icons JAY Z and Justin Timberlake announce 12 once-in-a-lifetime stadium performances.  The LEGENDS OF THE SUMMER tour will begin on July 17th in Toronto, Ontario at the Roger’s Centre and continue through August 16th in Miami, Florida at Sun Life Stadium.  Tickets for all dates except New York go on sale to the public on…

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Posted on: February 23, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dubstep Phenoms Savant and Razihel Collab for Beatport Exclusive ‘Light-Years’

Prolific Norwegian Artist/Producer Savant has collaborated on Italian electro-house chart topper Razihel’s latest Beatport Exclusive track ‘Light-Years’, which is available now, along with the release of an exclusive & much anticipated Beatport Interview with Savant. Check out the single ‘Light Years’ Can’t see the player? Click HERE! Brought to his attention as a demo submission to SectionZ as he vacationed in Thailand, Savant was immediately interested in the Razihel track:…

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Posted on: February 23, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

This Is Dubstep 2013 Minimix

Over a decade has passed since Croydon’s legendary vinyl emporium Apple Records became an influential meeting place and creative birthplace of the dubstep scene. Back then the likes of Hatcha, Coki, Skream, Benga and their peers couldn’t begin to fathom how much of a sonic revolution their early sub-low experiments would cause. Thanks to the scene’s seemingly bottomless pool of exciting young talent, we’re still scratching our heads at sounds we’ve…

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Posted on: February 23, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Heyerdahl first USA live shows:

03/08: New York, NY @ Pianos – 9pm 03/09: New York, NY  @ Braund Sound Studios (RSVP only) 03/13: Austin, TX – Red Eye Transit/Brilliance – Bungalow @4pm RSVP 03/14: Austin, TX – Beautiful Buzzz & DeliRadio  – Brew Exchange @noon RSVP 03/15: Austin, TX  – Red Eye Transit/Brilliance – Hi Hat / @ 4pm RSVP 03/16: Austin, TX – FILTER/ØYA/MN – Cedar Street @ 11:40am RSVP 03/16: Austin, TX…

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Posted on: February 23, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CMF Performing Artist Xenia Dunford

Xenia Dunford’s sultry smoky voice is made to be seen and heard, so it’s no surprise she and her band have been invited to perform at such legendary venues as The Viper Room, House of Blues, The Hotel Café and Key Club as well as Canadian Music Week. If a picture is worth a thousand words her voice is the instrument to paint that scene, while her song, “Killing Kind…

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

WITHIN THE RUINS ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR DATES

WITHIN THE RUINS have announced a new batch of spring tour dates surrounding the release of their brand new record, “Elite“ due out next week. The band recently announced their participation in the “THE SICK TOUR II” last week, which begins in just a few weeks. The band will then be heading out with label-mates THE CONTORTIONIST in part of the “GOOD FIGHT TOUR” along with I DECLARE WAR, REFLECTIONS…

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

The Unclean New Album The Eagle

Ohio-based trio THE UNCLEAN has this month self-released their sophomore full-length album, in the process unleashing some of the most classic but contemporary, polluted but pristine rock n’ roll the underground has to offer. Known for trolling Akron’s dive-bars and tattoo shops, the members of THE UNCLEAN collective pulled their resources together in 2007. Hailing from predominantly sludge/doom-scene acts including Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer, with this act the members…

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

SOEN: Debut From Progressive Supergroup

SOEN, the progressive metal supergroup featuring drummer Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth, Amon Amarth), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Sadus, Testament, Death, Iced Earth), vocalist Joel Ekelöf (Willowtree), and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis, are pleased to bring their Cognitive debut stateside this Summer.   Initially released digitally via Spinefarm Records last Winter, Cognitive was mixed by David Bottrill  (Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Silverchair, Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, etc.), mastered by João Carvalho, and features ten tracks…

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

VP RECORDS WILL RELEASE A SERIES OF LIMITED EDITION VINYL PIECES

VP Records will unleash four vinyl selections for Record Store Day 2013 –  a recently complied selection of Barrington Levy classics from 1979 – 1984 entitled Sweet Reggae Music, two reissues of rare dub sessions including Winston Edwards’ Natty Locks Dub and King Tubby & Lee Scratch Perry’s King Tubby Meets The Upsetter At The Grass Roots Of Dub and a picture disc single for Little John’s Clarks Booty (dye cut in the shape of a Clarks desert boot). These vinyl…

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

Hip Hop Artist, Andy Mineo’s “Heroes for Sale”

You have heard Andy Mineo on Sin is Wack Vol. 1. ,Tedashii’s Blacklight, Ambassador’s Stop the Funeral, Flame’s Captured and Lecrae’s Background, but on April 16, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the NY hip hop artist as he unleashes his debut album Heroes for Sale (Reach Records). Heroes for Sale blends a variety Mineo’s musical influences  including hymns, heavy metal, hip-hop, and classical while unveiling a…

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

KATE EARL: April Tour with Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin

Kate Earl is pleased to announce a run of support dates this April with former Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate frontman Andrew McMahon, dates listed below. Kate, a remarkable singer and role model emerged with a flourish this winter on Stronger, her third album and debut for Downtown Records.  The album’s sound – a rootsy brand of all-American pop rock – recalls classic works by legendary female artists such as Stevie Nicks and Joni…

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

UK’s SCANNERS WILL PLAY SXSW AND RELEASE EP ON MARCH 5th ON DIM MAK

Later this year Love Is Symmetry album will come out on Dim Mak Records. Supported: Late of the Pier, Laura Marling, Datarock, Devo, Air, The Horrors, Forward Russia, Asobi Seksu, Florence and the Machine, The Charlatans, Electric Six, These New Puritans, Juliette Lewis, Steve Aoki, Uffie and many more. The Scanners story starts at a rehearsal studio in Camden Town London in 2005. Sarah and Mat had loads of songs…

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

CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Announce Tour Dates + New Video ‘Tides of War’

Ottawa, ON’s melodic death thrashers Chariots of The Gods are proud to announce they will performing the following Quebec and Ontario tour dates in support of their recently released full length album ‘Tides of War’. Produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod, COTG’s new album delivers 14 epic, crushing tracks to follow up their well received 2010 debut EP ‘Reverence,’ which the band aggressively toured in Quebec and Ontario, sharing…

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

Introducing “Painting on a Corpse” new track from Ensemble Pearl’s debut record

Earlier this week, The Quietus premiered a new track by a new band on Drag City. Ensemble Pearl is a new project consisting of Stephen O’Malley ( Sunn O)))), Atsuo (Boris), Michio Kurihara (Ghost) and William Herzog. Their debut release will be out March 19th. See what the Quietus had to say about Ensemble Pearl below: “As is to be expected from such a roster, the music itself is dense,…

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Posted on: February 21, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

JOHN GRANT SHARES DUNGEONESSE REMIX OF “BLACK BELT”

After recently announcing the US release of his new LP Pale Green Ghosts for Partisan Records on May 14th, the followup to his critically acclaimed 2010 debut Queen of Denmark, John Grant is back today to share a remix of his most recent single “Black Belt.” Where the original was upbeat disco house, Baltimore duo Dungeonesse (Jon Ehrens of The Art Department and Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak) slow the track down,…

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

Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and The Gil Evans Orchestra Live At Montreux

Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the March 19 release of Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991. [Pre-book Order Date February 22, MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $19.98 for Blu-ray].  This concert from July 8, 1991 was the last of Miles Davis’ many appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and took place only a few months before his death.  This show was…

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

THE IKE REILLY ASSASSINATION PLANS RESIDENCIES IN CHICAGO AND MINNEAPOLIS

The Chicago concentration, which has been dubbed the “Vespers Residency,” will take place at Schuba’s on two Sunday evenings per month in March, April, and May. The Schuba’s Residency will give Chicago a chance to hear the debut of the explosive new songs live for the first time, as well as material from The IRA’s massive catalog. The shows will have guests from Chicago and elsewhere, as well as an…

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

KMFDM 2013 Tour dates!

Mar 8 · Portland, OR Star Theater Mar 9 · San Francisco, CA The Independent Mar 10 · Hollywood, CA The Fonda Theatre Mar 11 · Santa Ana, CA Observatory Mar 12 · Pheonix, AZ Crescent Room Mar 14 · San Antonio, TX Backstage Live Mar 15 · Dallas, TX Trees Mar 16 · Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre Mar 17 · Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse Mar 18 · Falls…

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Posted on: February 20, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

‘RUMBLE AND SWAY’ EP TO BE RELEASED MARCH 5TH

Jamie N Commons, the UK singer/songwriter who was nominated for the BBC Sound Poll of 2012 for his first UK release The Baron EP,  will release his U.S. debut Rumble And Sway EP digitally March 5th (March 12th physical) on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records.  The EP is available for pre-order now on iTunes.   Produced by Alex Da Kid (Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nicki Minaj), Eg White (Florence + the Machine, Adele) and…

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