Category: Artist News

Posted on: December 24, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Galen Hartley Re-Releases “Orgy of the Senses” For Free Download In Time For The Holidays

Montreal-based indie folk artist Galen Hartley has made his 2000 album Orgy of the Senses available for free via Bandcamp as a special holiday offer for his fans. The album can be download at this location: http://galenhartley.bandcamp.com/album/orgy-of-the-senses “Although this is pretty funny, it’s not really a joke”, says Hartley. “I think I really was trying to make an awesome pop album, but yeah… it makes people laugh. Anyway, it’s totally…

Posted on: December 24, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SCAR OF THE SUN confirmed for the “Metal Firestorm 2012” European Tour along with RAGE, TYR and COMMUNIC

Greek modern atmospheric metallers SCAR OF THE SUN have been confirmed for the “Metal Firestorm 2012” European Tour alongside RAGE (headliners), TYR and COMMUNIC! “METAL FIRESTORM 2012” RAGE / TÝR / COMMUNIC / SCAR OF THE SUN 23.03.12 Fri DE Speyer @ Halle 101 24.03.12 Sat DE Andernach @ JUZ 25.03.12 Sun DE Braunschweig @ Meier Music Hall 27.03.12 Tue DE Hamburg @ Markthalle 28.03.12 Wed DE Nürnberg @ Hirsch…

Posted on: December 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BLAMESHIFT ANNOUNCES AWAKE THE STATE TOUR

Long Island’s own BLAMESHIFT will be hitting the road with LA based band EVOLOVE for a three week co-headlining trek along the west coast on the AWAKE THE STATE TOUR 2012, presented by Alternative Revolt Magazine. Upon the tours’ end, Blameshift will enter the studio with producer ERIK RON, (Panic At The Disco, Versa Emerge, Four Year Strong) with the speculation of a major label deal. The four members of…

Posted on: December 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SO IS THE TONGUE: New Track And Album Details Available

As New Jersey-based experimental rock outfit SO IS THE TONGUE are preparing to release their sophomore LP, A Child Of Divorce, this week indie imprint Nefarious Industries have posted a stream of the fourth track from the album. Tune in to stream “Either Way” and order the record in digital or limited LP formats right here. Bearing seven tracks containing over forty-three minutes of material, A Child Of Divorce was…

Posted on: December 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Every Avenue to co-headline spring tour with We Are The In Crowd

Every Avenue will be kicking off 2012 with a co-headlined North American tour alongside We Are The In Crowd. Support comes from Plug In Stereo, and Simple As Surgery. The dates begin on February 14 in Cleveland, OH and include a stop in Austin, TX at South By Southwest. Every Avenue is touring in support of their album Bad Habits, which debuted on Billboard Top 200 at #63, this summer.…

Posted on: December 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Parenthetical Girls announce 2012 tour w/ Los Campesinos!

Parenthetical Girls have released a staggering amount of Christmas music over the years, and continue the tradition this Holiday season with a new 3-song EP, Parenthetical Girls Save Christmas, which is available as of today as a name-your-price download via the band’s bandcamp page. The band is also thrilled to announce that it will be joining with old pals Los Campesinos! for a 2012 North American tour. PARENTHETICAL GIRLS 1/19…

Posted on: December 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

JAVELIN Premiere CANYON CANDY Short Film And “Estevez” MP3

Javelin just premiered the video for their 16-minute western short film Canyon Candy, directed by Mike Anderson. See the video and download the “Estevez” mp3 now on Stereogum: http://stereogum.com/909552/javelin-canyon-candy-short-film-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/ Anderson and the Brooklyn-based duo also bring the Canyon Candy EP and short film comes to life as part of an exhibit at New York City’s Clocktower Gallery, opening tonight. Beginning with an entrance through a wind-washed cabin, followed by a…

Posted on: December 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tod Machover: …but not simpler… — New release on Bridge.

This collection of Tod Machover’s music focuses on chamber and orchestral music composed during the last decade, both with and without electronic enhancement. Machover’s music is a fascinating blend of expressive and lyrical melody combined with a sophisticated ear for textural complexity. The resulting music is always a treat for the ears- colorful, vibrant, and rhythmically propulsive. The largest composition on this disc is the piano concerto Jeux Deux, scored…

Posted on: December 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PITH-ROCK PIANIST/SINGER-SONGWRITER RACHEL TAYLOR BROWN DELIVERS A CHRISTMAS ALBUM AND COLLECTION OF UNRELEASED MATERIAL TO FURTHER PROMOTE HER LATEST OPUS, WORLD SO SWEET

Portland, Oregon-based Rachel Taylor Brown, who describes her music as “pith-rock,” has decided to release – via her : page at http://racheltaylorbrown.bandcamp.com – a holiday album entitled 7 Small Winter Songs and a collection of unreleased, stripped down recordings entitled Songs Without A Home. Her decision to put these online (7 Small Winter Songs has only previously been available at her shows) was made in part to give fans more…

Posted on: December 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Parenthetical Girls Save Christmas, announce 2012 tour w/ Los Campesinos!

Posted on: December 21, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Goldenvoice and Another Planet Entertainment Announce Second Bay Area Show From Red Hot Chili Peppers

Due to unprecedented demand, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Red Hot Chili Peppers will play a second show at Oracle Arena on Saturday, February 18th. The February 17th show is sold out! Tickets for the February 18th show will go on sale Friday, January 6th at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, the Oracle Arena box office and by phone at 800-745-3000. Red Hot Chili Peppers Friday, February 17th 8pm Sold…

Posted on: December 20, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Meital: The Unpredictable Quadruple Threat who keeps it YUMMY

Two-time Israeli Oscar nominee and Weeds star Meital has officially launched her music career with the release of her vivacious breakout debut single “Yummy Boyz” off her upcoming album “I’m in Hate With Love.” On the new album, Meital teams up with producer Che Pope who’s best known for his work with Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Lauryn Hill. Her music and lyrics are catchy, exuberant and channel the same sexiness…

Posted on: December 20, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PTAHIL: Exclusive Video Premiere

Today Metal Injection premieres the latest video from Indiana black metal duo PTAHIL. “For His Satanic Majesty’s Glory,” is the title track from the band’s latest full-length, available now via Wraith Productions. The video was shot in Fort Wayne, Indiana by Erika Wyss and Jeffrey McManus from T.O.D. Multimedia. Commented multi-instrumentalist Mhaghnuis of the maniacal presentation: “‘For His Satanic Majesty’s Glory’ is a visual and musical representation of the rebellious…

Posted on: December 20, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AMBASSADOR21 side-project SUICIDE INSIDE signs to Alfa Matrix

– Natasha – Alexey Protasov Born in 2005 in London, SUICIDE INSIDE is the second project of Natasha and Alexey Protasov, both well-known on the elektro scene for their muscled AMBASSADOR21 project. SUICIDE INSIDE stands for complex hard elektro versus complex industrial break-beat. Massive technoid beats, distorted industrial noise, post apocalyptic synth sounds and harsh powerful female vocals. With 3 full-length albums under their belt (“Theory Of The Arising Of…

Posted on: December 20, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Show Hope’s 3rd Annual Spring Celebration Presents Rodgers And Hammerstein’s Enchanted Edition of “Cinderella” – Coming April 12, 2012!

To help advance Show Hope’s™ mission of caring for the most pressing needs of orphans around the world and to commemorate the life of Maria Sue Chapman, a star-studded cast is teaming up with the Nashville Symphony to present the classic musical, Rodgers And Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Enchanted Edition, for the third annual Show Hope Spring Celebration. This “one-night-only” concert performance will again offer colorful costumes, a flourish of makeup, a…

Posted on: December 19, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

RACES Add US Tour Dates With El Ten Eleven

12/31 – The Satellite Los Angeles, CA – w/ Henry Clay People, LA Font 1/17 – The Roxy West Hollywood, CA – w/ The Silent Comedy, Taylor Locke (Rooney) 01/20 – The New Parish – Oakland, CA* 01/21 – Blue Lamp – Sacramento, CA* 01/24 – The Wild Buffalo – Bellingham, WA* 01/25 – Media Club – Vancouver, BC* 01/26 – Bell Tower – Pullman, WA* 01/27 – Red Room…

Posted on: December 19, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The City Harmonic’s “Manifesto” Tops 100,000 Copies Sold, “I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)” Hits Billboard Top 20; Band Gives Away Tickets To “God’s Not Dead World Tour” With Newsboys

The best-selling new artist of 2011, The City Harmonic continues to gather acclaim for its first full-length album, I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home). The hit single “Manifesto,” featured as a bonus track on the album, has now sold over 100,000 copies, while the album’s title track is No.16 and climbing on the Billboard National Christian Audience chart. With KLOVE, Air1 and other radio networks playing the song,…

Posted on: December 19, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GLORIOR BELLI: Live Footage From Messe des Morts Festival Posted

Last month, French black metal enigmas GLORIOR BELLI made their first ever North American appearance at Montreal’s Messe des Morts festival. The ceremony took place at Coop Katacombes on November 25 and 26 and included live rituals from some of black metal’s most esteemed creators. Commented vocalist/guitarist Julien of the experience: “Thanks to [fest organizer] Martin [Marcotte; Sepulchral Productions] and the rest of the crew, we had the chance to…

Posted on: December 17, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KICK BACK WITH THE FEW’S HEADSTOCK

Combine a love for the blues with a bottle of funk, and a heaping helping of old fashioned rock and roll and you’ve got the sound of The Few. Often compared to such bands as The Black Keys or Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, The Few lay down riffs that hearken back to the days when Led Zeppelin was king. When deciding which tracks to include on Headstock, The Few…

Posted on: December 17, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

POLAR BEAR CLUB CONFIRMED FOR SUMMER 2012’S WARPED TOUR

WarpedTour.com announced today that Bridge Nine’s very own POLAR BEAR CLUB will be out on the punk rock summer camp in 2012, along with Every Time I Die, Bayside, Memphis May Fire and many others. Dates are listed below and venues will be announced soon! Polar Bear Club recently wrapped a UK tour with Rise Against and Tom Morello & The Nightwatchmen last month, and released their latest album, Clash…