ENCHANT, the San Francisco Bay area’s long-running Prog Rock institution, has finally returned to the scene they once helped shape and establish! Originally founded in 1989 and with seven studio albums under their belt, it’s been a long silence for ENCHANT since their last official release, the Live At Last 2CD/2DVD set from 2004. ENCHANT is currently at work on an overdue, brand-new studio album, and have signed a new…
Forming in early 2009, South Coast rockers The Afterparty have recently added the finishing touches to their debut studio offering ‘Restless’ with producer Matty O’Grady (You Me At Six, Deaf Havana). The four track EP will feature lead track ‘Sticks & Stones’ and new single ‘So Much To Say’, and is scheduled for release on July 2nd 2012 via Engineer Records. Vocalist Nic Matthews revealed that ‘Restless’ is “a record we’re all…
Singer, songwriter, piano-slayer and blogger Amanda Palmer is preparing to release her first new studio album in four years with her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra, featuring Michael McQuilken, Chad Raines and Jherek Bischoff. Recorded in Melbourne with producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Modest Mouse, Xiu Xiu), the album, Theatre Is Evil, will be released in September 2012. Palmer re-solidified her title as the queen of crowd-sourcing when she…
disKonnekt, the upcoming release from electro-industrial masters Decoded Feedback explores the themes of alienation and existential angst so prevalent in today’s society. On their latest album, band members Yone Dudas and Marco Biagiotti delve into the complex relationship between man and machine, and consider how virtual environments can disconnect us from the real world. DF’s trademark aggressive sound and atmospheric melodies remain front and centre on disKonnekt and have been…
Faris McReynolds, who alone comprises the Los Angeles-based one man band ExDetectives, today posted the video for “The Lawn”, the first single from the debut ExDetectives album Take My Forever, out now on Post Planetary Records. The video, directed by Larisa Laivins, is a dreamy ramble through a sundrenched city. Laivins says the clip is “inspired by being a teenager having no specific destination and just wanting to be out…
Sidi Touré will tour North America for the second time ever this summer in support of his new album, Koïma (released April 17 via Thrill Jockey). Last fall, Sidi was here for his first ever North American tour in support of his Thrill Jockey debut, Sahel Folk, and played such prestigious venues as New York’s Lincoln Center, Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, and the Chicago World Music Festival.…
MAREN PARUSEL is a name you need to know, NOW! Out of the ashes of a terrible incident in which all of Maren’s instruments were stolen in New York City last year, shines a bright light out of the Midtown Tunnel and into an intense musical journey that you will not soon forget. What came of her sound is a revamped style of guitar-driven tones, synths, and the ability to…
Born in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Kinston, North Carolina, Geda Lion started rapping at the age of ten. He served in the Army for two years before moving to Hinesville, Georgia, where he started rapping with a group called Team Affiliate. The group was offered a record deal by Ruff Ryders in 2003. However, Team Affiliate broke up and Geda moved to Germany, where he started his solo career.…
HBO and RCA Records are proud to announce that platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw’s hot single “Sweeter”, from his latest album of the same name, takes center stage in the network’s new summer promotional spot. The on air image campaign will air prior to the second season finale of Game of Thrones — Sunday, June 3, 9:00 pm. HBO tapped “Sweeter” to introduce viewers to its new “hotter than…
Today, Kid Static is celebrating the release of his new solo album, It Gleams. The 11-track album, released via Cobra Music, is Static’s first since making his move from Chicago to Los Angeles and is a collection of music that brings together Static’s penchant for quick-witted raps, melody, and genre-bending, electro-inspired production. To celebrate the release, Kid Static is giving fans a brand new non-album track, one that he’s unveiling…
MAREN PARUSEL is a name you need to know, NOW! Out of the ashes of a terrible incident in which all of Maren’s instruments were stolen in New York City last year, shines a bright light out of the Midtown Tunnel and into an intense musical journey that you will not soon forget. What came of her sound is a revamped style of guitar-driven tones, synths, and the ability to…
Watch Promo Trailer for Husky’s Forever So Watch Husky “The Woods” video Watch Shearwater “You As You Were” video Shearwater and Husky are gearing up for a busy summer tour schedule. Shearwater is currently supporting their critically acclaimed Sub Pop debut, Animal Joy. Husky will be touring in support of their forthcoming Sub Pop debut, Forever So — out July 10th on CD and LP. The album is also available…
This September, California avant-garde metal band STOLEN BABIES will be touring the United States with co-headliners Devin Townsend Project, Katatonia, and special guests Paradise Lost as part of the “Epic Kings & Idols Tour” (DTP and Katatonia will alternate in headlining each show). The tour kicks-off in Seattle, WA at Studio 7 on September 4, 2012 and travels throughout the United States until September 24th when it comes to a…
WATERS premiered their new video of debut LP Out In The Light track “Mickey Mantle” today on Consequence Of Sound. Created by director Peter Ruecktenwald of Vidola Productions using live-action, stop-motion footage of frontman Van Pierszalowski (formerly of Port O’Brien), the clip can now be seen and shared here: http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/05/video-waters-mickey-mantle-cos-premiere/. “Mickey Mantle” was filmed as part of Music Video Race, which paired musicians and filmmakers together to speed-create music videos…
Carpinteria, California’s SOUVENIRS, the newest addition to 6131 Records roster, premiered “Sinker”, the second song from their upcoming EP, Tired of Defending You on Consequence of Sound today. The single, which can be heard here: http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/05/check-out-souvenirs-sinker-cos-premiere/, encapsulates their contemporary take on a sound originally pioneered by the likes of late-90s musical giants Braid, Pavement and Mineral. Tired of Defending You EP Art Click for hi-res Tired of Defending You will…
Kip Moore’s “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” has captured the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and the Mediabase/ Country Aircheck chart, making him the first new country artist in four years to have a debut album’s first single go No. 1 for multiple weeks. “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” is the first single from a new country artist’s debut album to reach…
One of Nashville’s most anticipated albums continues to build a heady buzz as early tracks from Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings of Waylon Jennings are previewed to longtime friends and fans of the outlaw country legend. The songs have been met with bittersweet excitement and warmly embraced by those who knew him best. Recorded shortly before his death in 2002, Goin’ Down Rockin’ will be available on September 11…
San Francisco-based Future Twin recently announced the dual release date of July 31st for their new Resist 7″ as well as Future Twin Deluxe Edition, a limited edition cd release combining the new 7″ along with the 5-song EP/cassette Situation (which represents the first wide release for these songs, respectively). The band brings their loud, intense live show to Brooklyn this weekend for a pair of shows (tomorrow night 6/1…
Artist: Maga Bo Title: Quilombo do Futuro Remixed Label Name: Post World Industries Format: 2XLP/MP3 Item Number: PWI106 UPC: 711623730617 Quilombo do Futuro Remixed (Full Album LP/MP3) May 29, 2012 Side A 1) Tempos Insanos feat. BNegão – Frikstailers Remix 2) Xororô feat. Russo Passapusso – Uproot Andy Remix 3) Maga Traz a Lenha feat. Jahdan Blakkamoore – Subatomic Sound System Remix Side B 1) Piloto de Fuga feat. Funkero…
Wide-ranging music portal Brooklyn Vegan are now streaming DEVIATED INSTINCT’s new album,Liberty Crawls to the Sanctuary of Slaves, in its entirety! Listen here: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/05/deviated_instin.html The band recently endured a devastating setback when the van they are sharing with DRESDEN was robbed several days ago, but both bands have refused to give in and are still out there fighting. Those who wish to lend a hand are welcome to send donations…