Category: Artist News

Posted on: November 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Upcoming lectures and public events from the Metropolitan Opera Guild

Monday, November 1 at 6pm – 7pm Met Talks: New Productions of the 2010–11 Season Don Carlo Presented by Sarah Billinghurst at the Metropolitan Opera House Nicholas Hytner’s new production of Verdi’s most ambitious opera won remarkable acclaim when it premiered in London. It arrives at the Met this fall conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with Roberto Alagna in the title role alongside a stellar ensemble of singing actors. Sarah Billinghurst…

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Posted on: November 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MGMT On Tour Now:

11/02/10 ATLANTA, GA -TABERNACLE 11/03/10 RALEIGH, NC -RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 11/04/10 NASHVILLE, TN -RYMAN AUDITORIUM 11/06/10 AUSTIN, TX – WATERLOO PARK- FUN FUN FUN FEST 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 thousands of hands-on…

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Posted on: November 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

La Sera premieres bloody new music video, adds tour dates

Since joining all-female punk trio Vivian Girls during the spring of 2007 Katy Goodman’s DIY-style bass playing and drifty-faded vocals have sent waves of adoration rippling throughout Brooklyn’s pop punk circuit. Her newest band La Sera showcases her signature style, bringing her talent for creating dreamy pop songs even more to the forefront. After touring the world with Vivian Girls, releasing a handful of well-received records, and starting record label…

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Posted on: October 31, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

INTOXICATION/REPRISE RECORDS BAND ART OF DYING UNVEIL ‘DIE TRYING’ LYRIC VIDEO

Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Art of Dying is the first act to be signed to Intoxication/Reprise Records, the label launched by David Draiman and Dan Donegan of the multi-platinum-selling band Disturbed. First single from Art of Dying will be ‘Die Trying’ available on iTunes on November 2. Check out the lyric video for the track here: http://www.youtube.com/artofdyingmusic “Art of Dying caught our attention with the great hooks that they write!…

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Posted on: October 31, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DORO: Fear No Evil – Ultimate Collector’s Edition Out Now On AFM Records; Band To Tour Germany With Motorhead In December

DORO PESCH, who completed a handful of U.S. tour dates as well as a successful debut appearance in Japan earlier this month, recently unleashed the Fear No Evil – Ultimate Collector’s Edition box set via Germany’s AFM Records. The stunning set includes the Fear No Evil album with different cover art and bonus tracks (“All We Are 2007” and “On My Own”) plus the Herzblut and Celebrate EPs, a gorgeous…

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Posted on: October 31, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Thermals New Single “Never Listen To Me” Out Now On Kill Rock Stars! West Coast Tour Dates Announced!

11.15 – San Francisco, CA @ Independent % 11.16 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey % 11.17 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room 11.18 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress 11.19 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah 11.21 – Oakland, CA @ New Parish * w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars # w/ Coathangers % w/ Night Marchers http://www.thethermals.com/ http://killrockstars.com/ SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and…

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Posted on: October 31, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Introduce The Luyas

The Luyas is the project of Pietro Amato, Mathieu Charbonneau, Stefan Schneider, Jessie Stein and occasionally Sarah Neufeld. The band first came together somewhat haphazardly, the initial result of which was their debut album, Faker Death, which the band released independently, and then on Canadian boutique label, You’ve Changed Records. In 2009 the band made a record with old friend and Canadian master, Jeff Mcmurrich, maker of the coolest records…

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Posted on: October 31, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SKELETONWITCH Launch Third European Tour

11/12 Cleveland, OH- The Grog Shop 11/13 Athens, OH- The Union 11/19 Columbus, OH- Ruby Tuesday # (no Withered) 11/20 Toledo, OH- Frankies # (no Withered) 11/21 Dekalb, IL- Otto’s Nightclub # (no Withered) 11/22 Lansing, MI- Mac’s Bar # 11/23 Windsor, ON- Chubby Pickle # 11/24 London, ON- London Music Hall # 11/25 Hamilton, ON- Absinthe # 11/26 Kingston, ON- Time To Laugh# 11/27 Rochester, NY- Montage Music Hall…

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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) SargeantJohn Sargeant,…

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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…

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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…

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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 &…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 –…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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