Category: Artist News

Posted on: May 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Thomas Dybdahl To Release Debut Album “Songs” On New Label Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo, the new label created by renowned music producer, bassist, songwriter and multiple Grammy Award winner Larry Klein, in partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), announces its first signing: one of Europe’s most talented singer-songwriters, Thomas Dybdahl. The Norwegian musician’s work has been compared to that of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. His Strange Cargo debut album, Songs, is due this spring. Download bonus track “Party Like It’s 1929.”…

Posted on: May 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

eighth blackbird welcomes new member: violinist Yvonne Lam

Grammy Award-winning sextet eighth blackbird – the ultimate ambassador for new music – announces an important change to its line-up, bidding a reluctant farewell to founding member, violinist, violist, and arranger Matt Albert, and a warm welcome to new member Yvonne Lam. Lam, who currently serves as Assistant Concertmaster of the Washington National Opera Orchestra, is an exceptionally talented musician who studied both piano and violin at the Colburn School…

Posted on: May 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DISPATCH DEDICATES SUMMER CONCERT TOUR TO IMPROVING EDUCATION IN AMERICA, UNVEILS “AMPLIFYING EDUCATION” PROGRAM

The legions of fans who follow Dispatch know that a defining element of the band and its culture is its spirit of community and charity. Today the band announced that the centerpiece of its highly-anticipated summer concert tour will be “Amplifying Education,” an ambitious multi-platform campaign which aims to improve education in every market on the tour. Joining with such respected organizations as Teach for America, City Year, United Way,…

Posted on: May 26, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miasmal: North American Tour Underway

May 25th Philadelphia,PA at the Barbary w/ Mammoth Grinder,Innumerable Forms and the Impalers May 26th – 29th – Maryland Death Fest (Miasmal plays on the 26th) May 30th Richmond,VA at Strange Matter w/ Innumerable Forms May 31st Atlanta,GA at Wonder Root w/ Innumerable Forms June 1st New Orleans,LA at Siberia w/ Innumerable Forms June 2nd – 4th – Chaos in Tejas (Miasmal plays June 4th) June 5th El Paso,TX at…

Posted on: May 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cadenza Vagabundos Ibiza 2011

Like the hobos of Beat mythology who rode the freight trains ever westwards chasing that elusive harvest, Luciano’s own band of vagabonds finally return after a busy winter to their spiritual home on Ibiza. Having brought their unique vision of carnivalesque mayhem to various corners of the world, they once more settle in at the island’s premier night-spot, Pacha. Confounding expectations last year, Luciano successfully transformed the club into the…

Posted on: May 25, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pearl Jam Canadian Tour Dates, Cities and On Sale Information:

7 – Sep Montreal Bell Centre May 28 / 12:00pm local 11-Sep Toronto Air Canada Centre May 27 / 10:00am local 12-Sep Toronto Air Canada Centre May 27 / 10:00am local 14-Sep Ottawa Scotiabank Place May 27 / 10:00am local 15-Sep Hamilton Copps Coliseum May 27 / 10:00am local 17-Sep Winnipeg MTS Centre May 27 / 10:00am local 19-Sep Saskatoon Credit Union Centre May 27 / 10:00am local 21-Sep Calgary…

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

Entrenched Launch Preemptive Strike: The New Death Metal Reign Begins

Allow us to introduce you to ENTRENCHED, one of the best unsigned death metal bands on the planet. That’s not hyperbole; it’s a truth behind which we firmly stand. On the exceptionally well written, professionally recorded, and wholly devastating Preemptive Strike, the New Jersey assault team has crafted an album in the war torn tradition of BOLT THROWER, INVASION, and HAIL OF BULLETS. Even more impressive is that it is…

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

PRIMEVIL SIGN WITH SCARLET RECORDS

PRIMEVIL, the new band formed by former Venom members Jeff “Mantas” Dunn (guitar), Tony “The Demolition Man” Dolan (bass, vocals) and Antony “Antton” Lant (drums), have signed a deal with Scarlet Records. This summer will see the release of the mini album ‘The Creatures Of The Black’, which features 4 cover versions of songs that influenced them to begin their very own metal journeys (‘Exciter’ by Judas Priest, ‘God Of…

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

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY ANNOUNCE UPCOMING TOUR AS THEY WRAP-UP WORK ON NEW ALBUM

May 26 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle (w/Scream) 27 Baltimore, MD Maryland Death Fest @ Sonar 28 Braddock, PA Braddock Elk’s Lodge June 17 Clisson, France Hellfest 18 Bilbao, Spain Sala Santana 19 Barcelos, Portugarl GSM Fest 21 Madrid, Spain Sala Caracol 22 Badalona, Spain Estraperlo Club 23 Mallorca, Spain Sala Assaig 24 Desselt, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting 26 Krakow, Poland Rotunda 28 Budapest, Hungary Club 202 30 Rome, Italy Init…

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

THE DEAD KENNY Gs To Tour With PRIMUS

Straight from a three week tour with Garage A Trois, saxophonist Skerik and percussionist/vibraphonist Mike Dillon rejoin bassist Brad Houser in their other primary band, The Dead Kenny Gs, for ten dates supporting Primus in the Southeast at the end of May. The trio will also headline a handful of its own shows during the run. The Dead Kenny Gs are touring behind their critically-acclaimed new album, Operation Long Leash,…

Posted on: May 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CROSSFADE Tour Dates

5/24 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop 5/26 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock 5/27 – Uncastville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino/Wolf Den 5/28 – Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club 6/4 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Roxy’s Saloon 6/5 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Local 622 6/8 – Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee 6/9 – Favetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge 6/10 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s 6/12…

Posted on: May 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KAMPFAR first U.S. tour

Legendary Norwegian black metal cult KAMPFAR have been confirmed as the direct support band for VREID’s upcoming North American tour, slated to begin in late August and run through mid-September. This will be KAMPFAR’s very first time touring on North American soil, and the latest volley of dates supporting new album Mare, released last month by NAPALM RECORDS. Entitled “The Black Path of America Tour 2011,” the tour is being…

Posted on: May 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Rocklahoma Performance Times Announced; Memorial Day Weekend In Pryor, OK

Band performance times have been announced for Rocklahoma, the three-day camp and rock festival that will feature a mix of the best classic bands and today’s top active rock artists. America’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party kicks off summer May 27-29 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Advance ticket prices are available through Monday, May 23 at 10:00 AM EST. After that time, the following week of…

Posted on: May 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GAPPY RANKS on tour

5/23 Sebastopol CA: Hopmonk with WBLK Massive 5/24 Santa Cruz CA: Blue Lagoon “Rasta Cruz” with Deejay Donnete G & Lion-S 5/29 Miami FL: Best Of The Best SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written…

Posted on: May 23, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Inkblots Open the Trap Doors With New EP

Open the Trap Doors June 4th at a record store near you. The Santa Ana band, known for its crafty blend of rock and roll, blues, and folk tunes, is releasing its new, more contemporary record from their own indie imprint, Vacant Bunny Records. Leading the way is the supercharged single, Our Group Won’t Be The Same, set to release May 13th, 2011. Things indeed have changed considerably for this…