Category: Artist News

Posted on: June 11, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3:33 – The First Thousand Days (June , 2011 Parallel Thought LTD)

The art of Storytelling is as ancient and universal as humanity itself. Here begins 3:33’s own tale of Creation. Throughout history, our need to understand where we come from has been evidenced in hieroglyphics, mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and religion. With The First Thousand Days, 3:33 explores this mystery of existence and leads us down its enchanted yet haunting path. If EP-1 was an introduction to 3;33, this is the…

Posted on: June 10, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

For Fans of TV on the Radio, Crystal Castles and Sleigh Bells: Botanical Bullets Releases We Bleed Fluorescent on June 14, 2011

If you like your electronic music twisted and manipulated, full of layers just dying to be pulled apart, then Botanical Bullets’ We Bleed Fluorescent is for you. The EP, which is due out June 14, is full of carefully layered samples, effects-laden guitars, synth and soul-infused vocals. The first single, “Fantastic Romantic,” is the story of a broken-hearted android told with effects-saturated vocals and noise. The second single “We Bleed…

Posted on: June 10, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Anna Netrebko Signs New Recording Contract with Deutsche Grammophon

Anna Netrebko, whom the Associated Press calls “the reigning new diva of the early 21st century,” has signed a new, exclusive recording agreement with Deutsche Grammophon, extending a partnership that spans eights years and more than a dozen recordings. The news comes on the heels of the Russian soprano’s highly praised debut at the Vienna Staatsoper in the title role of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena. According to the New York Times,…

Posted on: June 10, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE TREWS TOUR DATES

June 17 – Ottawa, ON – Dragon Boat Race @ Mooney’s Bay Park June 18 – Llloydminster, AB – Saskatchewan Building – Border Bike Rally June 22 – Syracuse, NY – Wescott Theatre June 23 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall June 24 – Watertown, NY – Watertown Fairgrounds w/ The Tragically Hip June 25 – Bobcaygeon, ON – Bobcaygeon w/The Tragically Hip and Sam Roberts June 28…

Posted on: June 10, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Katy Perry California Dreams Tour Dates

June 10 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum* June 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bank Atlantic Center* June 14 Raleigh, NC RBC Center* June 15 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion* June 17 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum* June 18 Boston, MA TD Garden* June 19 Newark, NJ Prudential Center* June 22 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena+ June 23 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center+ June 24 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center+…

Posted on: June 8, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

J BOOG releases new EP, Samoan roots rock reggae

J Boog is dropping the “J Boog EP” on June 14th 2011 via Wash House Hawaii/EMPIRE Distribution. The EP features five brand new songs, along with his three previously released songs, including his smash hits “Let’s Do It Again” and “So Far Gone”. This release should help hold his fans over until the release of the highly anticipated album “Back Yard Boogie” in the fall of 2011. J Boog is…

Posted on: June 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Flogging Molly tour dates:

Jul 28 Cleveland, OH @Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica (w/Clutch) Jul 29 Columbus, OH @LC Pavilion (w/Clutch) Jul 30 Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Aug 5-7 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza Aug 5 Milwaukee, WI @Eagles Ballroom Aug 6 Kansas City, KS @Kanrocksas Festival Sept 17 Columbia, MD @ HFStival

Posted on: June 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

INTRODUCING LA-EX FEATURING FORMER AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST ANTONELLA BARBA

LA-ex, as a band, may be brand new to the scene, but the trio consists of three seasoned pros with recognizable names. The electro-pop outfit is fronted by Antonella Barba, a former American Idol Finalist, known for her amazing voice, and steamy off-screen scandals and rounded out by beatmakers Epic and SQRL, who have sold millions of albums with their group Crazytown and as producers/remixers. After locking themselves in the…

Posted on: June 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pop Montreal Turns 10 / Sneak Peak At Pop’s 10 Year Anniversary, September 21 – 25, 2011

Yikes! 10 YEARS! Nuts, crazy, BIG TIME! Lot’s of highlights over the years : Patti Smith at the Gothic St Jean Baptiste Church! Interpol at the tiny Jupiter Room! Poutine with Rocky Erickson! Treats with Devin the Dude! And intense drives with Buffy Ste Marie, Roxanne Shante and many many more. OK! the show goes on. Let’s get ready to rawk a 10th anniversary party like the world ended while…

Posted on: June 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miwa Gemini East Coast tour dates below!

06.07 • Nashville, TN – The Basement 06.08 • Memphis, TN – Buccaneer w/ Amy Lavere 06.09 • Athens, GA – Flicker Theatre 06.10 • Atlanta, GA – Highland Inn Ballroom 06.11 • Savannah, GA – The Wormhole w/ Free Candy, Bad Justice 06.12 • Charleston, SC – Tin Roof 06.17 • San Francisco, CA – The Make-Out Room (Seaweed Sway Presents) w/ Moomaw, Masuga 07.09 • Olympia, WA –…

Posted on: June 7, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PETER CASE upcoming tour dates in support of The Case Files

June 10 @ Swallow Hill – Denver, CO June 11 @ Humphrey’s – San Diego, CA June 15 @ The Palms Playhouse – Winters, CA June 16 @ The Crepe Place – Santa Cruz, CA June 17 @ Alternative Cafe – Seaside, CA June 18 @ Red Devil Lounge – San Francisco, CA June 22 @ Zoey’s Cafe – Ventura, CA June 23 & 24 @ The Oasis House Concerts…

Posted on: June 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shroud of Despondency to Play with Kommandant

Dynamic U.S. black metallers SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY will be performing with Chicago’s Kommandant on June 10th at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. Mass Murder Messiah, Subjugation, and Carnal Befoulment are also on the bill. The Rave will be providing a webcast of the show so anyone with Internet access can watch the action as it unfolds. The check out the webcast visit www.theravelive.com/schedule.asp (free registration required). In other news, SHROUD…

Posted on: June 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Willamette Week’s MusicfestNW announces initial lineup for its 2011 festival, scheduled for Sept. 7-11 in Portland, Oregon

Willamette Week is thrilled to announce the initial lineup for MusicfestNW 2011, now in its 11th year of showcasing the finest in national and regional music in one of the most compelling urban areas in the country. MusicfestNW is once again returning to the historic Pioneer Courthouse Square—Portland’s civic living room—for three outdoor performances headlined by rootsy indie rock outfit Band of Horses (Sunday, Sept. 11), celestial instrumental-rockers Explosions in…

Posted on: June 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Johan Agebjörn’s New Single, “The Last Day Of Summer” Now Available

The Last Day Of Summer, the newest single comes off of Johan Agebjörn’s recent album, Casablanca Nights. The producer, best known as the producer and songwriter behind italo-disco sensation Sally Shapiro, has teamed up with Ercola and Queen Of Hearts to produce this pop gem. The single features remixes by Le Matos, Le Prix, Ercola and Dreamtrak Diamond Sound. For a limited time, you can download the remix by Le…

Posted on: June 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

COSMO JARVIS’ SURE AS HELL NOT JESUS EP OUT NOW

This week marked the release of Sure as Hell Not Jesus, the new EP from controversial British singer-songwriter Cosmo Jarvis. The title track from the 4-track set is being promoted with an eye-opening video (link( (directed by Cosmo himself) that premiered on Good Friday and has already racked up over 30,000 hits on YouTube. Video | “Sure as Hell Not Jesus” (approved for posting) Cosmo is known for thought-provoking visuals.…

Posted on: June 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

John LaMonica On Spring Tour With This Will Destroy You

6.7 – Strange Matter, Richmond, VA 6.8 – Lexington Avenue Brewery – Ashville, NC 6.9 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA 6.10 – Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA 6.11 – Fitzgeralds – Houston, TX 6.12 – The Parish – Austin, TX John LaMonica is a singer/songwriter/producer from Lawrence, KS. He puts his pants on one leg at a time. He hosts a monthly party called 3rd Bass and is…

Posted on: June 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Freeze Tag – “The Voices (Turnbull Green Remix)”

After playing to a packed house at Brooklyn’s famed Rock Shop, The Freeze Tag set their eyes on the future, and on the road. The night was organized under the group’s newly announced artist collective, Daylight Curfew, and saw performances by The Freeze Tag, Eka, Echoes Alike, Grimace, Cassettes Won’t Listen, and Turnbull Green, the latter of whom also turns in the latest remix from The Freeze Tag’s newly released…

Posted on: June 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

COWBOY AND INDIAN LAUNCHES NATIONAL TOUR AUSTIN BAND TO CRISSCROSS THE NATION THIS JUNE

Music fans across the U.S. and Canada are going to have a chance to sample the sounds of one of Austin’s hottest new acts when Cowboy and Indian, a rootsy seven-piece, launches a national tour this June. The tour begins in Amarillo, Texas, and will hit ten other cities on this whirlwind trip. Cowboy and Indian will play the North by Northeast Music Festival on June 15 in Toronto. Detroit’s…

Posted on: June 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Tenor Stephen Costello Makes Glyndebourne Festival Debut as Nemorino in Donizetti’s Elisir d’Amore on June 9

On June 9, Stephen Costello makes his Glyndebourne Festival debut, performing the role of the peasant Nemorino in Donizetti’s popular bel canto comedy L’elisir d’amore (16 performances through August 4). The production, directed by Annabel Arden, features soprano Danielle de Niese as Adina, the object of the besotted Nemorino’s affections. Costello has sung the role in three previous productions, and undertakes it again this fall when he returns to the…

Posted on: June 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eastern Conference Champions Begin Headlining Run In New York On June 11th

Eastern Conference Champions will begin a run of headline shows in New York on June 11th when they perform at Piano’s. The band released their new album Speak-ahh on April 26th on RockHampton Records and recently just wrapped a string of dates with Neon Trees. Recorded in downtown Los Angeles, Speak-ahh is a departure from the sound of their debut album. The trio, which consists of Josh Ostrander, Greg Lyons…