Category: Artist News

Posted on: November 15, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Peter Gabriel – Classic Albums: So / On DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Video

WATCH THE TRAILER: http://youtu.be/iICiUXQFXdU Eagle Rock Entertainment released Classic Albums: So, the next installment in their Classic Albums series on DVD and Blu-ray. This release tells the story behind the making of Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album So. It was his fifth solo album and the first one to have a title (all others were self-titled). The album spawned a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic including “Sledgehammer,”…

Posted on: November 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR’S NEW VIDEO FOR “RELEASE ME”

A love for classic house music pervades Hercules And Love Affair’s party-starting DJ-Kicks mix, which includes both vintage and modern productions. Few contemporary tracks capture the essence of what made the classics so essential as well as the Love Affair’s own exclusive contribution to the mix, “Release Me.” The music video takes it one step further, giving an explicit nod to visual aesthetic associated with late night television and steamy…

Posted on: November 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chris Vrenna’s tweaker Debuts New Video

Noisecreep debuted the new video today from tweaker for their song “getting through many a bad night” off their latest album call the time eternity (Metropolis Records). It can be seen at: http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/11/13/tweaker-getting-through-many-a-bad-night-video/ Born of a partnership between Grammy-winning songwriter, composer, drummer, producer Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and programmer/guitarist Jesse Hall, Vrenna refers to tweaker as his “passion project”, explaining “I’ve been fortunate enough to have been…

Posted on: November 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Transmission Party Releases Addictive Debut Single

Transmission Party is the brainchild of TJ Byrnes, an upstate New Yorker with a knack for writing killer indie-pop hooks. With a sound that blends the sounds of early Of Montreal twee, with the bright surf sound of The Beach Boys, Byrnes blends his influences to create a sound that is truly his own. Just releasing the debut single, “New Drug,” your ears will be getting a sugary audible treat…

Posted on: November 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLACK BOOTS Release Debut Single “Rebels In The Night”

Ultra Music, the world’s leading independent electronic music label, has announced the newest signing to their already legendary roster: Las Vegas duo BLACK BOOTS. Making their worldwide debut, BLACK BOOTS are releasing their first single “Rebels In The Night” on Tuesday, November 27. The track tells the story of a futuristic journey encompassing a world full of oppression and despair with BLACK BOOTS as the only saviors. “Rebels In The…

Posted on: November 14, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Secrets Post Acoustic version of “Somewhere in Hiding”

Download: http://www.facebook.com/secretsofficial/app_10442206389 Catch Secrets on tour with Woe, Is Me! Their debut LP The Ascent is out now on Velocity/Rise Records! www.facebook.com/secretsofficial Tour Dates: Nov 14 Nile Theatre Mesa, AZ Nov 16 Chain Reaction Anaheim, CA Nov 17 Soma San Diego, CA Nov 18 Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, CA Nov 19 Ace of Spades Sacramento, CA Nov 20 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR Nov…

Posted on: November 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ALL HAIL THE YETI Announce New Drummer

Kicking off just days ago alongside Unida, Los Angeles-based stoner/groove metallers ALL HAIL THE YETI is currently embarked on the recently announced Reconcile For Revenge Tour, the first full trek in support of their self-titled debut full-length, released at the end of August worldwide via AFM Records. The outfit is currently raging across the western half of the country, and has just expanded the tour, adding an additional slew of…

Posted on: November 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

JO DEE MESSINA RUNS SAN ANTONIO, TX ROCK ‘N ROLL MARATHON

Multi-platinum, award-winning singer/songwriter–and long-distance runner–JO DEE MESSINA ran the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon in San Antonio, TX yesterday (11/11), finishing in 2 hours, 36 minutes. And if that wasn’t enough of a workout, immediately following the race she performed–not missing a beat–for the 25,000 runners and their families at the finish line. The Rock ‘n Roll Marathon series, held in cities across the nation, benefits the Susan G. Komen…

Posted on: November 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Light Years Announce Winter Tour with Real Friends

Kent, OH pop punk band Light Years will head out on tour supporting Chicago, IL’s Real Friends on their winter tour which kicks off December 26 and runs through January 13. Light Years recently entered Pennsylvania’s Studio 4 with producer Will Yip (The Wonder Years, Circa Survive, Title Fight) to record their debut full-length, slated for a spring release via Escapist Records. The band has been documenting the recording process…

Posted on: November 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Swedish Rockers SISTER SIN Prove That They Are In It For Life With Their Hot New Album ‘Now and Forever

Now and Forever was mixed by Cameron Webb (Motörhead, Danzig, Social Distortion) and combines old school sounds with a gritty, modern rock ‘n’ roll twist that is bound to have fists in the air and heads banging worldwide. Watch their new music video for “End Of The Line” which took place in a nuclear reactor testing facility in Stockholm, Sweden. Thank you again for taking the time to check out…

Posted on: November 13, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Josh Doyle Shares Official Video for “Solarstorms”

Singer-songwriter Josh Doyle (formerly of the UK band The Dumdums) has just shared the official music video for his lead-off solo single, “Solarstorms.” The track comes from Josh’s self-titled debut full length (available now on iTunes), which was produced by Grammy Award winning John Shanks as the result of winning a singer-songwriter competition through Guitar Center. Doyle recently made his US television debut performing the single on Jimmy Kimmel Live,…

Posted on: November 12, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KEN STRINGFELLOW ANNOUNCES FIRST LEG OF 2013

Ken Stringfellow’s latest LP Danzig in the Moonlight recently saw the light of day via Seattle’s Spark & Shine Records. Having been a part of the indie landscape since The Posies formed in 1988, his presence has been heard in numerous projects that have influenced the rock landscape over the years. Stringfellow is returning stateside in January for a string of west coast winter tour dates, along with labelmates The…

Posted on: November 12, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Diamond Youth and Cut Teeth Join Into It. Over It. Tour

Two of Topshelf Records finest, Baltimore, MD’s Diamond Youth and Chicago, IL’s Cut Teeth, have been announced as support (along with Into It. Over It.) for the recently reunited Braid’s midwest run of dates on the Frame & Canvas Tour. The bands will open for the seminal indie band in Milwaukee, Detroit and Chicago (see dates below). Heavily influenced by “90’s alternative music, skateboarding, and girls,” and such bands as…

Posted on: November 11, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

COLDPLAY RETURNS TO U.S. FOR THREE FINAL 2012 SHOWS

On Monday, December 31, Coldplay will round off a memorable year by performing a very special co-headline show with JAY Z at Barclays Center, Brooklyn. The New Year’s Eve show will be preceded by two headline shows for the band, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on December 29 and at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn on December 30. Naturally 7 will be the supporting act for the December…

Posted on: November 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

REUBEN AND THE DARK PREMIERES HOMEMADE VIDEO FOR “SHOULDERBLADE”

Reuben Bullock’s introduction to the international music scene is surreal enough to have been scripted. His decision to purchase a last minute plane ticket to Mexico was the first step in a series of serendipitous events. The chance that one of the Calgary-based artist’s songs was booming from the stereo of a beach front café at the very same moment Florence + the Machine’s manager Mairead Nash walked by seems…

Posted on: November 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Matthew Dear offers free track from Beams

Perhaps the most hypnotising of all the tracks on Matthew Dear’s acclaimed fifth studio album Beams, ‘Fighting Is Futile’ is a multi-layered and mesmerising blend of handclaps, Matthew’s now trademark vocals, keys and synths. A definite album highlight, the track is now available for free download, with a soon to be shared remix courtesy of Seth Troxler, out on Nov 13. Established as one of pop music’s most fascinating…

Posted on: November 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BEC Recordings’ Manafest Wins 9th GMA Covenant Award

BEC Recordings’ and international rock artist Manafest was honored with his 9th GMA Covenant Award this week for “Recorded Song of the Year” with the song “Never Let You Go” off of his fifth studio album Fighter. Fans can view this award winning song’s music video here: “Never Let You Go”. Currently Manafest is climbing the radio charts at CHR with the current single “Human.” This week at CHR the…

Posted on: November 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GOAPELE TO RELEASE DELUXE EDITION

Sophisticated Bay Area soulstress Goapele has announced a forthcoming Deluxe Edition of her 2011 Break of Dawn album dropping November 20, 2012. Building on the album’s widely acclaimed combination of undisputed musical beauty, confidence of purpose, and powerful songwriting, the 14-track Deluxe Edition deepens the coffer by adding three previously unheard original songs including the new single, “For Love.” The single is a moving testament of her commitment and dedication…

Posted on: November 10, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Issues Black Diamonds EP Out Nov 13 on Velocity/Rise Records

Issues, fronted by former Woe Is Me vocalists Tyler Carter and Michael Bohn, has announced a November 13 release date for the band’s debut Velocity/Rise Records effort, Black Diamonds. Black Diamonds is now streaming here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKcGEIO7V0rWjKBzp2wZMUKPNXuwg8xi4. In a message to fans, the band explains the meaning behind the EP’s title: To all our fans, you are all fucked up, you are all struggling with something, you aren’t perfect, and you…

Posted on: November 9, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

POP SINGER-SONGWRITER IS THE OFFICIAL FACE OF JACKTHREADS’ FALL 2012 GOODALE COLLECTION

Slip-N-Slide/Vested In Culture/Epic Records emerging pop star Sebastian Mikael is gearing up for his hotly anticipated debut studio album, due out in 2013. The classically trained 24-year-old singer-songwriter-musician is currently putting the finishing touches on the release, working with an A-list roster of songwriters and producers, including Jim Jonsin and Rico Love. The yet-to-be titled release will showcase the full scope of Sebastian’s adept musicianship and songwriting craftsmanship. To…