Category: Artist News

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

BIRDY DEBUTS ORIGINAL SONG WITH MUMFORD & SONS, “LEARN ME RIGHT”

“Learn Me Right” – an original song featuring British-born singer and songwriter Birdy, will be featured on the upcoming soundtrack to the animated Disney*Pixar film Brave, which will be released by Walt Disney Records on June 19th. The track was written, arranged, and produced by Grammy-nominated British folk-rock group Mumford & Sons.   “We liked the idea of having a girl like Birdy sing,” says the group’s leader Marcus Mumford.…

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

SEXCREMENT Releases New Song; Embarks On West Coast Tour

  Boston’s debutantes of decadent death groove SEXCREMENT, fresh off the release of their new album Sloppy Seconds, have unleashed another track of hedonistic heaviness on their Facebook & brand new ReverbNation pages. “Heels Up” is a song chock full of the band’s signature mix of pummeling extreme metal soaked in perversity sure to make you bob your head up and down with alarming urgency. The tune is the second…

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

Dead Leaf Echo Release Split 7″

Listen To and Download “Act of Truth” Here! Tour Dates 6/23 – Inciting HQ – Philadelphia, PA 6/24 – Gansevoort Park – New York, NY (DJ Set @ 5:30PM) 6/29 – T.T.’s The Bears – Boston, MA 6/30 – Paperbox – Brooklyn, NY (Split 7″ Release Party) 7/20 – South Park Tavern – Dayton, OH 7/21 – Big Day In Festival 2 – Columbus, OH 7/27 – Big Snow Buffalo…

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

Dan Deacon announces Fall tour

Having recently announced his forthcoming album, America, out August 28th (North America) / August 27th (Rest of the world) on Domino, Dan Deacon is set to head out on a major headlining North American tour this autumn, performing with his streamlined ensemble of two drummers — Jeremy Hyman of Boredoms, Ponytail; Kevin O’Meara of Videohippos — with America producer Chester Endersby Gwazda joining Dan on electronics. Dan Deacon shows are…

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

Eagle Rock Entertainment To Release Peter Gabriel Secret World Live

Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the July 24 simultaneous release on DVD and Blu-ray of Secret World Live from Peter Gabriel.  This version has been fully restored and remastered from the original film and features many of Peter Gabriel’s hits including “Steam”, “Sledgehammer”, “Don’t Give Up”, “In Your Eyes”, “Digging In The Dirt”, “Shaking The Tree” and “Solsbury Hill”. [Pre-book Order Date June 29, MSRP $14.98 for DVD,…

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

MAIA SHARP’S CHANGE THE ENDING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 28 RELEASE

On August 28, Blix Street/Crooked Crown Records will release Change The Ending, the new album from acclaimed singer-songwriter-producer Maia Sharp. The record features guest vocals by The Rescue’s Adrianne Gonzales, Garrison Starr, Dawn Thomas and Bonnie Raitt. Sharp will be touring with Raitt in October and can be heard on the nine-time GRAMMY® winner’s new album, Slipstream.   Fans can check out the poignant lead single, “Me After You,” beginning…

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

Tonight Alive announces acoustic album!

Tonight Alive will be releasing a special acoustic album this summer, featuring an acoustic version of every song on their current album What Are You So Scared Of? The album will only be available exclusively at the Tonight Alive booth and the Fearless Records booth at Vans Warped Tour from June 16. The explosive Australian quintet will be bringing their female-fronted pop punk to the Kevin Says Stage at the…

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

General Fiasco announce new single, ‘Bad Habits’, and details of second album

Fresh from seeing the Olympic Torch arrive safely in Belfast and performing a free concert in front of City Hall in celebration of the event, General Fiasco have now confirmed details of a new single ‘Bad Habits’ and their second album due for this summer. ‘Unfaithfully Yours’ contains twelve tracks of classic pop, rock and infectious tunes including ‘The Age You Start Losing Friends’ which was picked up last year…

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

TESSERACT and Vocalist Elliot Coleman Part Ways

After the very recent release of their EP Perspective, it is with heavy hearts that vocalist Elliot Coleman and TESSERACT have parted ways.  A statement from bassist Amos Williams can be seen below:   “Sadly, our good buddy Elliot has decided to leave team TesseracT.   We’d like to thank Elliot for everything he has done for us. We have loved having him be a part of this beast. He…

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

VEVO PREMIERES FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ‘COMING DOWN’ VIDEO

Five Finger Death Punch premiered the video for “Coming Down” on VEVO today (http://vevo.ly/MJer5v). The visually arresting video that addresses teen suicide was directed by Nick Peterson, with Randi Wilens serving as executive producer, in association with NXTdream Films LLC.  The final screen of the music video offers a call to action in sharing, “Don’t ignore the chance to get help for you or someone you know who might be…

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

Easy Star All-Stars Announce Thrillah (8/28/12)

Following up on the hugely successful reggae tribute albums of Dub Side of the Moon (2003), Radiodread (2006) and Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009) comes the reggae adaptation of the greatest selling record of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller.  The album titled Easy Star’s Thrillah will be released August 28, 2012 (a day before the 53rd anniversary of Jackson’s birth).  Easy Star’s Thrillah brings back several of…

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

THE DIRTY HEADS To Perform On Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Bud Light Outdoor Stage On July 10

SoCal alt-rockers The Dirty Heads are set to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated album Cabin By The Sea with a visit to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 10th.  The appearance will feature the first-ever nationally televised performance of their hit “Spread Too Thin” from JKL’s famed Bud Light Outdoor Stage. The album is set for global release on Five Seven Music on June 19th.  A full album…

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

COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS RELEASES DOUG BENSON’S “SMUG LIFE”

Doug Benson, king of all things pot and movies, is back to talk about his favorite subjects and joke around in his new double CD, Smug Life, released by Comedy Central Records on July 3rd. However, this time he is trying a grand social experiment. Two shows were recorded live on April 20, 2012 at Parlor Live Comedy Club in Bellevue, WA. The first show was performed “uncooked.” The second?…

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

Female-led French label Lentonia comes to North America

Phoebe Jean and The Air Force – “Day Is Gone” [SOUNDCLOUD]: http://soundcloud.com/fanaticpro/phoebe-jean-the-air-force-day-is-gone [VIDEO]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaYjFDDNgN4 EDH – “Ice” [SOUNDCLOUD]: http://soundcloud.com/fanaticpro/edh-ice [VIDEO]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ggWv_DaPU Video Love – “Le Bruit des Machines” [SOUNDCLOUD]: http://soundcloud.com/fanaticpro/video-love-le-bruit-des-machines [VIDEO]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPZdy4uxHDo +++ The leading cutting edge female-led French record label Lentonia Records will bring several of its artists to North America this week. A string of shows, including a Lentonia Records night presented by Tom Tom Magazine (the only…

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

MORE MUSIC FROM FUNK VOLUME’S DIZZY WRIGHT

Two months ago Funk Volume’s Dizzy Wright successfully released his debut album SmokeOut Conversations, reaching as high as #2 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart and #8 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album Chart in its first week. The first single, Solo Dolo, is now sitting at over 860,000 views on YouTube. The album continues to do well, but Dizzy had more music that he wanted to get circulating before he begins…

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

Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

1. Ice – T – Freestyle (Live Acapella) 2. N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton 3. RUN-DMC – Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1) 4. Eric B. & Rakim – Follow The Leader 5. KRS One – Freestyle (Live Acapella) 6. Big Daddy Kane – Raw 7. Nas – The World Is Yours (Explicit Album Version) – Explicit Content 8. Gang Starr – Full Clip 9. Immortal Technique – New Jack Hustler (Live…

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

HAVOCNDEED DEBUT “WAITING GAME” FROM FORTHCOMING EP “DISTORIA”

EDM trio HavocNdeeD is gearing up for the release of their new EP, Distoria, on July 10, with the premiere of their new track “Waiting Game” today on Souncloud.com. Listen to “Waiting Game” streaming now on Soundcloud.com: http://soundcloud.com/havocndeedsound/havocndeed-waiting-game HavocNdeeD is an emerging dubstep glitch trio, consisting of DJ’s OB-one, J. Paul and Skaught Parry, who meld elements of rock with electronic influences of dubstep, glitch and ambient, resulting in a…

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

Dr. Dog Announce Fall Tour Dates

Dr. Dog have just announced a series of fall shows in continued support of their new album Be The Void. The band has become renowned for their electrifying live performances. As the Seattle Weekly described, “Watching Dr. Dog evolve over the last 6 or so years of solid touring has been a treat. They’ve gone from a scruffy group of seemingly shy, sunglasses-wearing goofballs to a completely confident, fully-fledged rock…

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

THE ERIC ANDRE SHOW LIVE ANNOUNCES TOUR ON VICE

Following the wildly popular television debut of Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, the alternative-variety show takes it’s DIY brand of late night entertainment and punk-rock comedy live on the road. Just like on TV, each spontaneous performance will include musical guests, real and fake celebrity appearances, and all of the demented antics you have come to expect. If you don’t believe me, watch a clip of Killer Mike rapping over an opera…

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

CFCF Releases New Video For ‘Exercise #3 (Building)’

Watch the video at the BULLETT premiere or YouTube Download ‘Exercise #3 (Building)’ at SoundCloud                             Montreal-based DJ and electronic artist CFCF (aka Michael Silver) has released a brand new video for ‘Exercise #3 (Building)‘ from his new ExercisesEP, out now on Paper Bag Records. Silver pulled from influences like Philip Glass, Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Borden among others, and used institutional architecture and 70’s Canadiana as…