Category: Artist News

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

Bell Gardens reveal cover art

Bell Gardens began with just two friends – Kenneth James Gibson (Furry Things, [a]pendics.shuffle) and Brian McBride (Stars Of The Lid) over many late nights talking and playing for each other the songs that have inspired them over the years. Citing influences such as Jack Nietzsche, Phil Spector, The Beach Boys and Dennis Wilson’s solo recordings, both musicians harboured a burning desire to traverse a pop sound that often belies…

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

Neufutur / Zebra and Snake – Empty Love Song

Zebra and Snake have just released the official video for ‘Empty Love Song’ and we’d love to share the video and a free download of the single with your readers, ahead of the single’s official release on August 20th. The video for ‘Empty Love Song’ is live on YouTube here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5nv7U2RqxM and as a free download here : http://soundcloud.com/100percentrecords/empty-love-song-3-43-radio There’s a new photo of the band here : http://www.mudhutdigital.com/ZebraandSnake.jpg…

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

TAME IMPALA ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘LONERISM’

Modular is proud to announce that West Australian psych warriors Tame Impala will return with their new album Lonerism, to be released globally this October 2012. Again recorded and produced almost entirely by Kevin Parker in studios, planes, hotels and homes around the world, and mixed by the trailblazing Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips / MGMT), Lonerism’s sound is not so much reinvented as completely redrafted and stretched way, way out.…

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

Ufomammut announce ORO | Opus Alter and unleash first video teaser from the album

UFOMAMMUT, Italian sorcerers of supernatural and obliterating doom return with the second part of ORO – Opus Alter, following five months after Opus Primum to complete the entire new album and give ORO its final shape. The record will be released on 17 September on Neurot Recordings. As with all previous Ufomammut albums, the concepts behind ORO are expansive and multi-faceted, mutating the Italian palindrome which translates to “gold” with the Latin translation…

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

Damita Continues The “Anticipation” Tour

Anticipation is the most fitting title for Tyscot artist Damita’s upcoming project to be released on July 24th.  As the release date draws near and excitement continues to build, Damita is set to hit the road for more musical appearances across the country.   When Damita began the production phase of Anticipation, she also expressed her excitement about hitting the road and connecting with fans and supporters.  From Detroit to…

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

Soul Tempo Balances Life and Music while on Tour

No matter how busy their schedules become, the gospel group Soul Tempo understand the importance of reaching out to those who have supported their music ministry.   With a developing radio single “Trust in God”, a new music concept video and an upcoming release, Soul Tempo is ready to sing their new music across the country.   This driven group has no problem traveling to various states, sharing with fans…

Posted on: July 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO PERFORMS @ THE MUSICIANS INSTITUTE IN HOLLYWOOD, CA on JULY 12th

Michael Angelo Batio, takes you on his 90 minute aural/visual journey to the different eras of rock music while playing guitars with incredible speed and musical precision. The “Hands without Shadow’s – A Tribute to Rock Guitar” show entails an awesome display of guitar wizardry accompanied by an equally talented band. This chronological tribute features Batio’s incredible arrangements and medley’s from the different eras of rock beginning with Jimi Hendrix…

Posted on: July 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DIRGE WITHIN POSTS BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE FROM “MEMORIES”

Chicago-based heavy metal act, Dirge Within, has uploaded some behind-the-scenes footage from its recent music video shoot for the track, “Memories,” on YouTube: http://youtu.be/4NU7DN9WHnI. Join Dirge Within and local director, PEELER, as the group pieces together the first music video from its sophomore release, There Will Be Blood, which hit stores in April via Rocket Science/THC: Music. “The new video for ‘Memories’ was just shot in our hometown of Chicago…

Posted on: July 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Holly Spears Releases Behind-the-Scenes DVD

Girl on a Mission Music has announced the release of Holly Spears: The Making of Heartache to Hope, an insider’s look at the recording process of Spears’ critically acclaimed debut album, Heartache to Hope. A release party, held June 29th at popular Cincinnati nightspot The Redmoor, featured live performances with funds going to a local missions trip. The DVD takes fans behind-the-scenes and features interviews with producer Mitch Dane (Jars…

Posted on: July 8, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Felix announce UK tour dates & label to release Dreamscape album

Following the release of Oh Holy Molar and hot on the heels of their support slot on the Yann Tiersen USA tour, Felix have announced some more intimate UK shows and are plotting a European tour in October also. Here are the dates: July 7. South Street Arts, Reading Aug 1. The Wilmington Arms, London + Benoit Pioulard – Promoted by The Local Aug 2. The Hope, Brighton Aug 3. Cafe…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Charlotte Hatherley (Ash) forms Sylver Tongue

Listen to the Double A Side Single Here!   1. Creatures 2. Hook You Up     Bio Sylver Tongue was born from the Kandinsky addled mind of a Purple Rain obsessed girl. Inspired by 70s sci-fi movies, psychedelic pop and the prowling grooves of Grace Jones and her warm leatherette, Sylver’s songs were hammered out on an old battered Juno and a shiny metal computer from the comfort of her…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NAPALM DEATH premieres new video, “The Wolf I Feed”

The leaders of extreme, NAPALM DEATH, recently released their latest effort, Utilitarian, and it was hailed as a masterpiece and one of the best albums in the band’s history. Now NAPALM DEATH presents, in cooperation with ROCK HARD magazine (Germany), a new video clip for the song “The Wolf I Feed”. The video was shot by Tim Fox (TESSERACT, SKINDREAD), and it perfectly incorporates the meaning of the song. Singer…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RED FANG Shoot Documentary

RED FANG kicked off their highly anticipated European tour yesterday in Gävle, Sweden at the “Getaway Rock Fest” The tour which includes numerous festival appearances runs through August 4th at the “Porifestival” in Pori, Finland. All dates are listed below   The band is completing work on a documentary that was shot by the band’s resident director Whitey McConnaghy. Whitey followed the band while they were on the road in…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLACK TUSK To Kick Off First Ever European Headline Tour This Sunday

Savannah, Georgia’s BLACK TUSK, will be kicking off their first ever European headlining tour this Sunday July 8th in Koln, Germany. Support on the tour will come from Okkultokrati. The tour will run run through July 20th in Tonsberg, Norway with an appearance at Slottsfjell Fest.   BLACK TUSK took part in the inaugural “Orion Music + More Festival” curated by Metallica this past June. SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal was on…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Driftwood Singers begin to announce summer tour dates

Proving that two Los Angelenos in their early 20s can embrace a love for the Carter Family and a DIY punk ethos, and encapsulate an old timey era with decidedly forward looking and somehow timeless songs, The Driftwood Singers announce a string of summer tour dates. Weaving worn guitars, Autoharp, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and two hauntingly powerful voices, Pearl Charles and Kris Hutson create tales of strength and heartbreak on…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Power Of The Riff East Lineup Expands

The already intense roster for the forthcoming first installment of The Power Of The Riff East — recently announced to take place on September 1st and 2nd in Brooklyn — has this week been finalized.   COFFINWORM and DOUBLE NEGATIVE have both joined the lineup for day two’s festivities, while almighty New York Hardcore kingpins AGNOSTIC FRONT will join the headlining acts for day one, playing an amazing set of…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TAURUS LP Teaser Available At BrooklynVegan

Today the sound slingers at BrooklynVegan are streaming Side A of Life, the debut LP from subsonic psychedelic doom duo TAURUS. The band features Stevie Floyd of Dark Castle and Ashley Spungin, formerly of Purple Rhinestone Eagle. Together they’ve crafted one menacing, 35-minute movement which Sea of Tranquility fittingly dubbed “a noisy, feedback drenched journey into your worst nightmare.” Officially released yesterday (July 5) on CD, LP and limited boxset,…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

12 STONES TO KICK OFF FIRST LEG OF HEADLINING “BENEATH THE SCARS”

Louisiana’s hard rock quartet, 12 Stones, will kick off the first leg of its headlining “Beneath The Scars” summer 2012 tour tonight in Merriam, Kan., with Blameshift, Digital Summer and Throwing Gravity in support. The acclaimed group’s initial month-long summer trek will wrap up in Marietta, Ga. on August 7th, with a second round of dates to commence on August 9th. A full list of confirmed dates can be seen…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

múm Premieres New Video and Single with Stereogum

Experimental Icelandic collective múm has released a new video for “Hvernig Á Að Særa Vini Sína” (How to Hurt Your Friends) directed by Máni M. Sigfússon, and new single entitled “0,000Orð.” Premiered with Stereogum, both tracks are taken from Early Birds, a compilation of 15 songs recorded between 1998 and 2000. Out on July 17th through Morr Music, the album comprises long-lost and extremely rare tracks taken from demo tapes…

Posted on: July 7, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NOISIA Compose Soundtrack for Capcom’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Videogame

International videogame company Capcom, in close collaboration with Ninja Theory, has announced that Dutch electronic music trio NOISIA has composed the music for the upcoming DmC Devil May Cry videogame out January 2013. NOISIA’s specially curated music will be heard during the title’s cinematics and gameplay, including combat. NOISIA created over three hours of original music for DmC Devil May Cry and have been working on this project for over…