Category: Artist News

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

GREEN LABEL SOUND RELEASES SECOND EXCLUSIVE SINGLE, “DAY OFF,” BY FREELANCE WHALES

Green Label Sound today releases, “Day Off,” its second exclusive single by New York City’s Freelance Whales. “Day Off” is the companion to the band’s previous single “Enzymes” – both of which head down the path of the band’s new, more mature and introspective direction. The band refers to the tracks as “twin siblings that don’t look too much alike.” Keyboardist/vocalist, Chuck Chris, who penned “Day Off,” describes them as…

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

IMAKEMADBEATS – “Heard of Me” Feat. Black Milk, Butta Verses & TzariZM

Two years ago, IMAKEMADBEATS burst onto the scene, producing Transcontinental, a collaborative album with Roc C. Now, following the release late last year of IMMB’s dual-EP release Daylight/Nightlight, the producer is releasing his own, long awaited, solo debut. And in celebration of today’s release, the producer, who calls both Memphis and Orlando home, is releasing “Heard Of Me,” the latest single from his self-titled new album. “Heard of Me,” one…

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

Feelies release new album in Spring

After a 19 year break, the Feelies are back with Here Before an album of all new original material on Bar/None Records. The new album touches on different styles from the Feelies’ long history while adding new grooves and musical ideas to the mix. Electric and acoustic guitars melt together in archetypal Feelies fashion on songs like “Nobody Knows” and “Should be Gone. “ Elsewhere there are slabs of driving…

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

HOSTAGE CALM – Winter Tour Begins

JAN 25 – Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter w/ Worn In Red, Mouthbreather JAN 26 – Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space JAN 27 – Scranton, PA @ The Vintage Theater w/ Tigers Jaw JAN 28 – Purchase, NY @ SUNY Purchase w/ Tigers Jaw, Snowing, Midi & The Modern Dance JAN 29 – Boston, MA @ Wonderland Ballroom w/ Tigers Jaw, Stereo State JAN 31 – Toronto, ON…

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

Matthew West’s “The Story of Your Life” tour dates:

Feb 19 – Portland, OR Feb 20 – Issaquah, WA Feb 21 – Twin Falls, ID Feb 22 – Boise, ID Feb 24 – Littleton, CO Feb 25 – Farmington, NM Feb 26 – Roswell, NM Mar 3 – Las Vegas, NV Mar 4 – Sparks, NV Mar 5 – Auburn, CA Mar 6 – Red Bluff, CA Mar 10 – Columbia, MS Mar 11 – Chattanooga, TN Mar 12…

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

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

Birthdays This Month Jessie Baker turns 20 in February. When someone asks you (for some bizarre reason) “Who put the 20 in 2011?” you’ll be ready to answer, “Why, Jessie Baker, of course.” Happy Birthday, Jessie! Cryptic Message A napkin discovered last week in Chehalis, Washington contained the following cryptic message: “A lonesome Elvis loves Orleans. Wait! The Earth can’t find her waters.” Sources at Rounder Records confirmed that each…

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

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Delicate Steve

Every 30 or 40 or 500 years, the DNA of culture itself emerges from the translucent blackness of the not-so-shallow underground. You hear a new band, and you think, “This is really something. This is like My Bloody Valentine, minus the guitars.” But then you think, “No, that’s not true. That’s not what this is like at all. Plus, there are lots of guitars here. I’m a goddamn idiot.” You…

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

Introducing Charlene Kaye

BORN in Hawaii but also a former resident of Arizona, Hong Kong, Singapore, Michigan, and now New York, Charlene Kaye is the daughter of two church singers, a classically trained pianist, skilled multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer. Sunday morning gospel, classical, jazz, showtunes, Fats Waller and Carole King were the accompaniment to her home life. The revolving door of instruments in Charlene’s young life included lessons in clarinet, saxophone, classical piano,…

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

The Beets Tour Through Spring

02/18 Vassar @ The Mug 02/19 Allentown @ Warehouse space 02/20 Washington DC @ Velvet Lounge 02/21 Charlottesville, VA @ Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar 02/23 Athens GA @ Farm 255 02/24 Nashville, TN @ Glenn Danzig’s House 02/27 Chicago @ Permanent Records In-store 02/27 Chicago @ The Hideout 03/1 Toronto @ Parts and Labour ! w/ Tyvek + Eternal Summers SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…

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

B&I TO RELEASE FIGURE FOUR LP ALONGSIDE REUNION!

Blood & Ink Records is extremely pleased to announce we have started working on a vinyl pressing of Figure Four’s seminal hardcore album Suffering The Loss! Details are still coming together, but we plan to have the LP out in time for their planned reunion at Rain Fest 2011 in May, if not earlier. That’s right! They’ve announced plans to play Rain Fest in Seattle the last weekend of May…

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

MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR NINTENDO 3DS WITH TWO NEW GAMES

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced both Pet Zombies in 3D and Face Kart: Photo Finish exclusively for Nintendo 3DS™. Pet Zombies in 3D lets players reanimate their very own zombies with a range of customizations and then care for (or torment!) their pets as they play with them in creepy 3D environments. Face Kart: Photo Finish literally puts…

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

LADY LAZARUS ON TOUR

Jan 24 – The Wormhole – Savannah, GA Jan 26 – Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL Jan 27 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC Jan 28 – Nightlight – Chapel Hill, NC Jan 29 – The Sentient Bean – Savannah, GA Feb 5 – Tantra Lounge – Savannah, GA Feb 6 – Lulu’s Chocolate Bar – Savannah, GA Feb 17 – Circle Bar – New Orleans, LA Feb 18…

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

Vincent Moon & Efterklang Announce World First Private-Public Screenings For An Island

In November 2010 Efterklang and Vincent Moon announced that they were working on a film together and that it would premiere in February 2011. In December we were told that Efterklang will bring An Island with them on their European tour February 21st to March 18th 2011. Today Efterklang & Vincent Moon welcome all their listeners and followers to host their own premiere screenings of An Island. As of today…

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

FAIR TO MIDLAND OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SPRING HEADLINING TOUR

FAIR TO MIDLAND has announced a month long headlining tour this spring. Dates will span coast to coast starting in early March reaching through the middle of April. PERIPHERY and SCALE THE SUMMIT will offer supporting duties. “We are extremely excited to try out our new songs live in front of all of our friends. It has been too long since we have headlined a tour. Expect a whole new…

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

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Enters Studio; Prepares For Tour With Eluveitie

3 INCHES OF BLOOD made a huge splash on the heavy metal community with the release of their last epic ‘Here Waits Thy Doom’, now the band is preparing for an exciting tour as direct support to ELUVEITIE, but before that gets started they will be making a quick pit stop into Shostroud Productions in Vancouver to record a couple of their new cuts with Sho Murray (City of Fire)…

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

Music From Japan Festival 2011 Celebrates Japanese Flutes and Song in NYC and Washington DC

Music From Japan and its Artistic Director, Naoyuki Miura, are thrilled to present Festival 2011: a weekend of events in New York City’s Baruch Performing Arts Center (Feb 12 & 13, 2011), and a concert at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC (Feb 16). Now in its 36th season, the festival introduces the worlds of Japanese song and flutes, showcasing the talents of leading exponents of both art forms through traditional…

Posted on: January 22, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Jordin Sparks Hosts 2-Day Event In Arlington, Texas Super Bowl Week

Grammy nominated, platinum selling artist Jordin Sparks continues her charitable efforts with her 4th Annual Jordin Sparks Experience during Super Bowl week in February in Arlington, Texas. Jordin will host a series of Super Bowl week events beginning February 2nd (full schedule below). Jordin recently finished her Broadway debut and run in the Tony Award winning musical, In The Heights, as well as released her first fragrance, Because of You.…

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

MORTIIS READY TO HIT THE ROAD

The new material will be drawn from the band’s latest release, “Perfectly Defect,” which was released last fall as a free digital download. Mortiis will also showcase songs from the upcoming release, “The Great Deceiver.” “Right now I’m equally curious, nervous, and excited about how our fans, old and new, will take to this,” he added. “We’ve spent a lot of energy in the last few weeks improving the quality…

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

EYEHATEGOD vs. The U.S. – More 2011 Tour Dates Announced

Not yet satiated by the free booze and such available to them over the last few American jaunts, hardcore blues band EYEHATEGOD again prepare to ride around in a small crappy van and get as unhealthy as possible. The games will commence this February with a blatant hit to the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Washington on February 5th at El Corazon. The performance will coincide with the club’s six-year anniversary.…

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

Kid Infinity To Perform Groundbreaking 3-D Show Using Technology Originally Intended For Michael Jackson

Using groundbreaking 3-D technology originally intended for Michael Jackson’s farewell tour, Los Angeles-based electro-punk/hip-hop duo Kid Infinity will once again make history as they aim to take the live music experience to new heights with their interactive stereoscopic three-dimensional production. The second-ever Kid Infinity 3-D Live show will take place Saturday, February 5 at the historic Alexandria Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Tickets for the 21+ show are on sale…