Category: Artist News

Posted on: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Donnacha Costello remixes out in Nov feat. Falty DL, Walls, Oneohtrix Point Never, Scuba, and more

On The Brighter Side Vol. 1 (out 11.9) A1 (Permission to) Avalanche A2 (Permission to) Avalanche (Redshape Remix) B1 Contaminate Her B2 Contaminate Her (Jori Hulkkonen Remix) On The Brighter Side Vol. 2 (out 11.16) A1 On the Bright Side (Scuba’s Brighter Side Remix) A2 Hospital Husband (FaltyDL’s 90s Bleep Mix: When Purple Was Green) B1 Funseeker (Oneohtrix Point Never’s Rainbro Remix) B2 A Better Shore (Walls Remix)

Posted on: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Introduces: JESSIE J: R&B/Pop Songwriter + Vocal Powerhouse on Lava/Universal Republic

After one listen to Jessie J, it’s clear that the extraordinary vocalist and songwriter stands alone. Her Lava/Universal Republic debut album, Who You Are, showcases the skills of a gifted lyricist while highlighting an unforgettable journey. “I feel like my album is an example of what exists in the world of music right now. It’s like my album is an iPod… it’s like when you go clubbing these days, you…

Posted on: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pianos Become The Teeth Announce First European Tour

You read that right. The up and coming Baltimore screamo/hardcore outfit Pianos Become The Teeth have announced their first European tour. Swedish band Suis La Lune will be joining Pianos Become The Teeth from April 7th through April 24th of next year. Pianos Become The Teeth’s latest release, Old Pride, is becoming a staple release in the new wave of screamo that is currently hitting the states. The band will…

Posted on: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Upcoming BPitch Control Showcases

November 5th, 2010 / BPitch Control meets Kompakt @ Watergate / BerMuDa (Berlin). With Ellen Allien, Sascha Funke, Aérea Negrot (live), Thomas Muller (live). November 6th, 2010 / BPitch Control Showcase @ Showcase (Paris). With Ellen Allien, Chaim, Kiki, We Love (live). December 5th, 2010 / BPitch Control Showcase @ Mint Club (Leeds). With Ellen Allien, Sascha Funke, Pfadfinderei (visuals). December 18th, 2010 / BPitch Control Showcase @ Uebel &…

Posted on: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

APOCALYPTICA ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES

The world’s premier orchestral rock/metal band and Jive recording artist, Apocalyptica, will return to the U.S. for 18 shows starting November 25h in Orlando, Florida at House Of Blues and concluding in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 18th at the House Of Rock. The Helsinki, Finland based band recently finished their international sold-out summer tour supporting the release of their most recent album, 7th Symphony. Apocalyptica wrapped up their co-headlining…

Posted on: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WE CAME AS ROMANS TO HEADLINE MOTEL 6 “ROCK YOURSELF TO SLEEP TOUR”

We Came As Romans will kick off the new year as the headline act on the Motel 6 “Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour”. Joining the Michigan-based band on the full U.S. tour will be For Today, The Word Alive, Woe Is Me, and labelmates Texas In July. As part of the Motel 6 “Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour”, We Came As Romans and all supporting bands, will receive free accommodations…

Posted on: October 29, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HOPE UNVEILS AUTUMN TOUR PLANS

Atlantic recording artist Hope has announced details of her upcoming U.S. tour set to kick off on October 24th in Albuquerque, NM. Hope, a New York born singer/songwriter/producer will be touring in direct support of fellow label mate Ryan Star and pop rock group Days Difference on the nationwide trek, which culminates with a performance on November 10th at The Note in Westchester, PA. Later in the Spring, Hope will…

Posted on: October 29, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BONOBO with ANDREYA TRIANA – FALL 2010

10/29 – Asheville, NC – Moog Fest 10/31 – Charlottesville, VA – Charlottesville Pavilion 11/4 – Chicago, IL – Smart Bar – (DJ Set) 11/4 – Chicago, IL – The Metro* 11/5 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Theatre* 11/6 – Montreal, QC – Le National* 11/7 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club* 11/8 – New York, NY – Webster Hall* 11/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s** 11/10 –…

Posted on: October 29, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Incite joins Soulfly for their upcoming European tour

Founded by Richie Cavalera in Phoenix, AZ, in 2004, Incite has managed to build a solid worldwide fan-base in only 6 years. With extensive touring in North America as well as in Europe and a strong work ethic, they are well on their way to become part of a new generation of innovators in the metal scene. Their self released debut EP, “Divided We Fall”, sold out in only a…

Posted on: October 29, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GOTEE RECORDS BAND ABANDON KANSAS COMPLETES RECORDING OF UPCOMING ALBUM

Abandon Kansas is already looking forward to 2011 as they have recently finished recording their full-length album on Gotee Records, Ad Astra Per Aspera (latin for “to the stars through difficulties”) with producer Mark Lee Townsend (Deas Vail, House of Heroes). To give fans an early taste of Ad Astra Per Aspera the first single from the release ‘The Golden State’ will be available on iTunes on November 2, the…

Posted on: October 29, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE ENGLISH BEAT Gets Ready to Celebrate Samhain in Los Angeles

In the midst of a cluster of weekend shows in their homebase of California, Two-Tone ska legends THE ENGLISH BEAT are beginning to look forward and prepare for a swing of shows of the East Coast. But before they pack things up and shoot Eastward, they’ll be celebrating the Celtic celebration of end of Harvest Season on “Samhain,” better known these days as its more commercial offspring, “Halloween.” “I enjoy…

Posted on: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GORGOROTH To Release Re-Recorded Version Of Under The Sign Of Hell

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH recently returned from Tomas Asklund’s Monolith Studio putting the finishing touches on a project that’s been a secret until now: A complete re-recording of the band’s third album Under The Sign Of Hell. It has long been guitarist Infernus’ wish to do such a re-recording, and now the work is close to complete. A final release date has not yet been set. In addition, the band…

Posted on: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Von Pea – “Good Life” + Album Release

With a soulful beat reminiscient of J. Dilla, this chorusless banger rides upon a catchy vintage sample that croons “Don’t give up the good life.” The Tanya Morgan emcee showcases his skillful delivery and lets his personality shine through on the whole track. Some of the lyrics come directly from the writings of the rapper’s high school journal and include sentiments that have taken on a different tone as time…

Posted on: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Scuba’s critically acclaimed album is reworked by Deadbeat, Deadboy, Faulty DL for ‘Triangulation (Interpretations)’ on Hotflush

Scuba, aka Paul Rose, has been at the forefront of the dubstep scene since its birth. Having founded the innovative and influential Hotflush Recordings label in 2003, he has continually brought colour and depth to an advancing genre, expanding its sonic structure and increasing its influence on the wider electronic scene. Through Scuba and seminal work by central figures including Distance, Vex’d and more recently Mount Kimbie and Joy Orbison,…

Posted on: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Anna Netrebko Returns to the Met in Don Pasquale, Conducted by James Levine

Anna Netrebko will reprise her celebrated portrayal of Norina, the irresistible and clever romantic heroine of Don Pasquale, in a revival of Donizetti’s comic opera that begins performances Friday, October 29. James Levine, in his first-ever performances of this opera, will conduct a cast that also features Matthew Polenzani as the lovelorn Ernesto, Mariusz Kwiecien as the duplicitous Dr. Malatesta, and John Del Carlo as the title character. Renowned Austrian…

Posted on: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DANGER DAYS: TRUE LIVES OF THE FABUOUS KILLJOYS DUE FROM REPRISE RECORDS ON NOVEMBER 22ND, 2010

“Gran Turismo is one of the most beloved videogame franchises of all time, with fans across the globe,” says My Chemical Romance’s lead singer Gerard Way. “Having a song featured as the lead intro to GT5 allows us to reach fans beyond radio and online and into a totally different platform. We are thrilled that our song is going to be the first thing you hear when you boot up…

Posted on: October 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Heavy: How You Like Me Now?

October 27, 2010 | New Orleans, LA The Heavy @ One Eyed Jack’s^ October 28, 2010 | Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds^# October 29, 2010 | Austin, TX The Heavy @ The Mohawk^ October 30, 2010 | Scottsdale, AZ The Heavy @ Martini Ranch^ October 31, 2010 | Las Vegas, NV The Heavy @ Hard Rock Cafe^ November 3, 2010 | Seattle, WA The Heavy @ The Showbox at The Market^…

Posted on: October 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Re-release of two albums by the Italian power metal band Secret Sphere

For the last thirteen years, Secret Sphere have been successfully building their reputation of power metal heroes. Strongly influenced by such acts as Dream Theater, Savatage and Helloween, this Italian group managed to develop a style of their own, forging together fast aggressive riffs and bold symphonic elements. Now, with the re-issues of two of some of their finest albums – “Scent of Human Desire” (2003) and “Heart & Anger”…

Posted on: October 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CHIMAIRA & THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE on the ‘Blue Collar Brawler Tour’ w/ Impending Doom and Daath:

11/24 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 11/26 Columbus, OH @ AlRosa Villa 11/27 Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s Concert Theatre 11/28 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre 11/29 Toronto, ON @ Opera House 11/30 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda 12/01 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance 12/02 West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx 12/03 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock 12/04 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club CHIMAIRA CHRISTMAS 11: 12/30 Cleveland, OH @…

Posted on: October 27, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LAST CHANCE TO REASON Sign To PROSTHETIC RECORDS

PROSTHETIC RECORDS is happy to announce the signing of the Augusta, Maine based, experimental prog-metal sextet, LAST CHANCE TO REASON. The band will be releasing their second full length, “Level 2,” in early 2011 and will be playing the MetalSucks/Metal Injection/1000 Knives’ joint showcase, at CMJ, this Wednesday night, at Europa, in Brooklyn NY. Teaming up with producer Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Human Abstract), LAST CHANCE…