On the night of the 9th September, Jonas Bergqvist a.k.a. ‘B’, founding member, main composer, and guitarist of Lifelover, died unexpectedly. The cause of his death is still unclear and has yet to be established. The message of Jonas’s passing came as a surprise to the Prophecy team. Hence, we lack the appropriate words for this tragic event. To us, Jonas wasn’t just a very creative artist, but also a…
15 year old singer, dancer and actor Jacob Latimore has released his first official single “Like ‘Em All” Radio Version Ft. Issa which impacts radio later this month and will be available at all digital service providers on September 27th. Produced by Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson, Blackstreet, Robin Thicke) and co-written by Jacob,“Like ‘Em All” Radio Version Ft. Issa showcases Jacob’s smooth vocals alongside a tight verse by his label…
When Shonlock’s full-length debut release NEVERODDOREVEN (Arrow Records/Universal Music Christian Group) was released on June 21, 2011, the artist, previously best known for his ongoing gig as part of TobyMac’s Diverse City, stepped up to a mic that was all his own. With the success of his first two radio singles and an increased demand for touring, Shonlock will depart from TobyMac’s touring outfit at the end of this month…
On Monday, September 26, just a few days before his 30th birthday, Stephen Costello will sing the role of Lord Percy at New York’s Metropolitan Opera in the company’s first production of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena (twelve performances through Feb 4). The performance – Costello’s second appearance in an opening night at the Met – begins an exciting new season for the fast-rising Philadelphia-born tenor described by Opera News as “a…
Singer/Songwriter Andi Starr releases her highly-anticipated album The World Will Follow. This time around, Starr presents an electrifying experience with tracks guaranteed to spark your soul. Starr’s musical success has been a far from easy climb. As a child, Starr preferred to hide in the shadows when it came to public speaking. It wasn’t until several years later, and working as a mental health therapist that Starr decided it was…
As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release Doogie White’s debut solo release this Autumn. The album called “As Yet Untitled” is a collection of 10 dramatic and hard hitting rock songs co-written by White and some good friends he has made over the years on the rock scene. Track “Time Machine” promotes the album and is now available to stream on THIS site. Doogie White: “‘Time Machine’ was written…
This week The Raincoats are not only reissuing their sophomore album Odyshape, via their label We ThRee, but they are also coming to North America to play six very rare shows including their very first shows in Chicago and Detroit! Pitchfork posted their review of Odyshape early this morning: http://www.pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15802-odyshape/ September 2011 16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw w/ special guest DJ’s Tobi Vail (Bikini Kill, Frumpies) and Amy Yao…
The London band Noah and the Whale are pleased to announce new Fall North American tour dates for November, including stops in the United States, Canada, and Mexico . The tour will include stops at major markets including Philadelphia, Boston, and San Francisco, as well as two straight nights at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall. Tickets for the tour will go on sale this Friday, September 9. A complete list of tour…
Iwrestledabearonce return to the road in late October for a month of tour dates as direct support for Of Mice And Men. Prior to the tour–which kicks off October 26 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco and wraps November 29 at the Alter Bar in Pittsburgh–IWABO heads to Anchorage, Alaska for a pair of headlining shows on September 16 and 17. The group’s new CD, Ruining It For Everybody,…
Legendary Country entertainer Janie Fricke, and traditional Country sister duo Moore & Moore will join Bluegrass/Roots brother/sister duo The Roys who host the world-famous Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on Saturday, September 17. Music fans will be treated to a FREE evening of traditional Country and Bluegrass at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Music Valley Village (across from Opryland). The music kicks off at 12:00 Midnight, streams on www.wsmonline.com and broadcasts…
Monster Energy and Idol Roc have announced the line-up and itinerary for the 2011 Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Headliner Of Mice & Men will be joined by direct support act Iwrestledabearonce, I See Stars, That’s Outrageous! on the entire run. Abandon All Ships and For The Fallen Dreams will join the bill for half of the dates each. Tour Producer Steve Glazer (Idol Roc Entertainment) shared, “The Monster Energy OUTBREAK…
This summer is shaping up to be a big one for Wavves. Last week MTV announced that the band will serve as the guest composer for the first season of the network’s new scripted comedy series, “I Just Want My Pants Back”, for which music legend Nic Harcourt will serve as music supervisor. The pilot episode, which aired as a sneak peek following the “2011 MTV Video Music Awards,” featured…
Sammy Shelor is the recipient of the second annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Sammy is the extraordinary banjoist for the Lonesome River Band, playing contemporary, tradition-based Scruggs-style banjo with impeccable timing, drive, and a master’s touch. His leadership of the Lonesome River Band has kept them at the top of the bluegrass field for over two decades. He is a member of the Virginia Music…
Following on from their latest album Ventriloquizzing, Brighton electronic pop band Fujiya & Miyagihave released a running track. Entitled Different Blades From The Same Pair Of Scissors, the one-off extended track is available via the band’s own label Strange Tongues. Fujiya & Miyagi recorded the track originally in 2008 as commissioned for Nike’s running series. With tracks off of this recording such as ‘Sick And Tired’ speedily becoming live favourites…
It’s here. Achingly slow 808 beats, eerie synth arpeggios, vaporous guitar noise, and Jonnine Standish’s androgynous, detached vocals, dripping with reverb. The Quietus talks to the band about the sudden death of their friend and bassist Sean Stewart and forging on. Also, the band created a mix for Self-Titled which features “field” recordings that Sean made in his Berlin bedroom in 2009. You can stream the album as well. Order…
Battles is currently premiering the video for “My Machines” which features synth-pop pioneer Gary Numan. A collaboration with The Creators Project’s The Studio, which produces and distributes works from artists representing a cross-section of creative disciplines, the video can be viewed and shared at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkgQ88G8Hj8. “My Machines” is available as a 12” colored vinyl single via Warp Records; the printing is extremely limited due to the recent Sony DADC warehouse…
Prussia’s music is energetic, poppy- and melodious. You feel like dancing, though there’s no way in hell you would describe this as dance music. Waltzes, African drum beats, acapella breakdowns, and the gentle ringing of sleigh bells all fit into their unique arrangements naturally. Over the next three months the Detroit band will be a series of 10″‘s called the Poor English series. Part 1 of this three part series…
09/08 Montreal, QC Metropolis 09/09 Worcester, MA Palladium 09/10 New York, NY Terminal 5 09/12 Baltimore, MD Ram’s Head Live 09/13 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory Vocalist and guitarist Joey Eppard had the following to say about the upcoming tour: “We’re super stoked to be hitting the road again, especially after spending the last year and a half in the studio! The fact that we get to play with Within Temptation…
RAM was created back in ’99 and released their first E.P “Sudden Impact” in 2003. After playing numerous festivals and a support tour for Sebastian Bach they released their first longplayer “Forced Entry” in late 2005 which brought the entire old school Heavy Metal community to its knees. RAM hit the road with Dark Tranquillity, didsome Scandinavian shows with Gamma Ray and played gigs and festivals all over Europe. In…
Online Ticket Pre-orders available through – http://www.amctheatres.com/Movies/Kevin_Hart__Laugh_At_My_Pain(2)/ kh bank heist.png This Friday, experience LAUGH AT MY PAIN, the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Catch the original, never-before-seen Raw and Uncut backstage footage, and travel back to Philly with Kevin Hart where he began his journey to become one of the funniest and most successful comedians of all time. *NSFW: These clips contain expletives & adult material* VIDEO: BANK…