Category: Artist News

Posted on: October 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pluhar, Jaroussky and Fray: Not a Law Firm, But Three Virgin Classics Artists Bound for the Big Apple

Three remarkable Virgin Classics artists are headed this fall to New York, where they will appear in two concerts at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall. Early music maverick Christina Pluhar, leading her dynamic Baroque ensemble L’Arpeggiata, will team up with French star countertenor Philippe Jaroussky in a performance on Friday, October 29 that will feature “Teatro d’amore”, a Monteverdi-inspired program recorded previously for Virgin Classics. The concert marks their Zankel Hall debut.…

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Posted on: October 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sepulchral Productions to Release Unholy Black Metal Trinity

Montreal’s Sepulchral Productions is proud to announce the November 9th release of three new black metal juggernauts. Varying shades of grimness and black metal might are offered in the industrial force of Borgne’s Entraves de l’Âme, the chilling atmospherics on Forteresse’sPar Hauts Bois et Vastes Plaines,and the raw/ambient plague of Neige et Noirceur’s La Seigneurie des Loups. Information on each of these stunning albums is included below. By now you…

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Posted on: October 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Botany – ‘Feeling Today’ EP Out 11/9 on Western Vinyl

22 year old Spencer Stephenson aka Botany has been made quite a splash in a short amount of time for his jaw-dropping blend of shimmering psychedelia, blissed-out pop, and instrumental hip-hop. While comparisons to Caribou and Baths are apt, the way Stephenson transforms recycled sounds into something thoroughly modern makes his music refreshingly unique at the same time. The Weatherford, TX native, who also plays drums for post-rock stand-outs Sleep…

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Posted on: October 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SOUL-SINGER BILAL SCHEDULED TO PERFORM “LITTLE ONES” AT 2010 NATIONAL WALK FOR AUTISM SPEAKS

Grammy-nominated musical artist Bilal, will sing at the 10th annual National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Saturday, November 6, 2010 on the National Mall. Bilal will sing “Little Ones,” a smooth track with a soulful sound dedicated to his sons – his oldest son has Autism and his youngest son has Sickle Cell. Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. “I have done many walks…

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Posted on: October 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Ready Brand New Single and Album for Release

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart released its self-titled debut album way back at the beginning of 2009. Since then the band has kept its fans satisfied while expanding their pop palette on the excellent Higher Than the Stars EP and this Summer’s shimmering anthem “Say No To Love”. We’re extremely pleased to report that the band has been recording, mixing, and mastering their much-anticipated sophomore full-length which is…

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Posted on: October 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SBB – “Los Człowieka” video available on YouTube

Only two weeks left to the release of “Blue Trance”, a brand new album by a legendary jazz/rock band from Poland – SBB. The band, comprised of the phenomenal composer Józef Skrzek, the excellent guitarist Apostolis Anthimos and the flawless drummer Gabor Nemeth propose a perfect blend of the sincerity of blues and the freedom of jazz. The music on the album is mature and rich in emotions. A video…

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Posted on: October 23, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

UT – US TOUR – NOVEMBER 2010

UT have announced a series of US dates that includes a headline slot at Theoretical Music festival in Brooklyn on 5 November 2010. With the exception of an unannounced show at the Luminaire in London in July 2010, these will be their first shows in over 20 years, Ut last performed in Paris in March 1990. A seminal influence on later bands such as Sonic Youth, Ut (Nina Canal, Jacqui…

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Posted on: October 23, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Introducing We Are Trees

We Are Trees is comprised of Virginia Beach native James Nee and his supporting band, who have taken the lo-fi scene by storm and flipped it upside down. With production that nurtures fidelity as a living, breathing art, this Virginia Beach band’s sound lies somewhere between the plains of Middle America and the cliffs of a Western Coast. The vocals, while drawing comparisons to Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear, are…

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Posted on: October 23, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pomegranates Set Up November Tour

Nov. 1st The Empty Bottle Chicago, IL 2nd The Frequency Madison, WI 3rd The Vaudeville De Moines, IA 4TH U. of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 5th Zoo Bar Lincoln, NE 6th Replay Lounge Lawrence, KS 7th Hi-Dive Denver, CO 8th Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT 9th Badlander Missoula, MT 10th Empyrean Coffee Spokane, WA 11th Sunset Tavern Seattle, WA 12th Mississippi Studios Portland, OR 14th The Crepe Place Santa Cruz,…

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Posted on: October 23, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Albany’s Justin Mikulka to release anti-war concept album under the name False Positive.

[MP3]: http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/projects/falsepositive/mp3/falsepositive-strikeuptheband.mp3 +++ Justin Mikulka/False Positive In The Press “…more talented than the competition. …has the goods to become an amazing songwriter.” – The Big Takeover “Amazing work that’s cruising well ahead of the curve.” – Songwriter’s Monthly “Can a record leave a listener enthralled, inspired and slightly uneasy at the same time… wonderful.” – The Aquarian Weekly “…incredibly ingenious… truly a visionary experience.” – Independent Songwriter “…a rich, dense,…

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Posted on: October 23, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Freelance Whales Release Exclusive New Single “Enzymes” On Green Label Sound

Download “Enzymes” at: http://www.greenlabelsound.com/artists/freelancewhales 11/5 – Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ (w/ Miniature Tigers) 11/6 – Black Cat – Washington, DC (w/ Miniature Tigers) 11/7 – Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC (w/ Miniature Tigers) 11/8 – The Drunken Unicorn – Atlanta, GA (w/ Miniature Tigers) 11/10 – Fitzgerald’s Downstairs – Houston, TX (w/ Miniature Tigers) 11/11 – The ND @ 501 Studios – Austin, TX (w/ Miniature Tigers) 11/12 –…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Victoire reveal debut video “Cathedral City,” on tour now

All-female quintet Victoire have revealed their video debut for “Cathedral City,” the title track from their critically acclaimed new album out now on New Amsterdam Records. The video features meticulously shot clips of the band performing a mix of strings, winds and gentle electronic beats with angelic vocals provided by guest Mellissa Hughes. It was directed by Stephen S. Taylor. 11/04/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Smack Mellon Gallery – Free…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Jesse_Hayges Comments: 0

Weather HD: Or Pleasant Skies HD (iPhone App)

Weather HD is a very attractive weather App for the iPad. It is so very picturesque that it may replace the photo slide show that I sometimes use while my iPad charges over night. The App has a very nice feel to it, and it contains moving pictures that are very soothing to look at. The App also contains quite a bit more than the native iPhone Weather App does,…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BRIT ROCKERS THE LINES HIT NYC WITH DEBUT TOUR & ALBUM RELEASE

They’re infectious, loved by Led Zeppelin, unabatedly Rock n Roll and hitting our shores with their throngs of British fans literally flying over to witness the buzz for their debut US Tour. These boys are going to be big. Coming straight off their storming UK tour releasing their stellar self-titled album and selling out 1200 capacity venues, as well as all copies of the album on the release date at…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

BISHOP MOROCCO REMIXES HOLY FUCK’S “STAY LIT”

Toronto duo Bishop Morocco has remixed “Stay Lit,” the lead track off Holy Fuck’s Latin, released earlier this year. Fader premiered the remix, noting that Bishop Morocco has “scaled back some of the gradual epicness of the original and given it the Sonny Crockett-on-his-way-to-a-drug-bust treatment.” Bishop Morocco is Jake Fairley (aka Fairmont) and Jim Sayce (Tangiers, the Deadly Snakes). As Bishop Morocco, they fuse their different musical paths to create…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

1,2,3 Sign To Frenchkiss Records

Despite having been together for under a year, Pittsburgh duo Nic Snyder and Josh Sickels have already made waves in the UK this year, and now have just signed to Frenchkiss Records. They received rave reviews for a string of live UK shows in May, including The Great Escape festival & Club NME, which were closely followed by the release of their critically acclaimed Chess Club debut 7” ‘Going Away…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Far East Movement ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER TOUR DATES WITH LA ROUX

The group will be ‘geekin out’ at shows in November with ‘Bulletproof’ and ‘In For The Kill’ hit makers La Roux. Far East Movement combine electro and hip-hop music for a high-energy downtown Los Angeles loft party sound and lifestyle called ‘Free Wired.’ “We want fans at our shows to feel free to let loose and ‘geek out’ however they feel comfortable. Our music and lifestyle is about bringing the…

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Posted on: October 22, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CROOKERS ANNOUNCE “WE LOVE ANIMALS” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

The wildly popular Italian duo of Bot and Phra, known more commonly to the world as Crookers, have announced their first North American tour! The We Love Animals tour starts October 21st in Denver and travels through the US and Canada, wrapping up the trip in early November in Toronto. Amongst the most in-demand acts in the dance music and remix scene, Crookers will leave audiences stunned by their ability…

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Posted on: October 21, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TANK – set to release forthcoming album “War Machine”

As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release a brand new studio album of the legendary Tank entitled “War Machine” on October, 25th. The US release date is December, 7th (via MVD) and the Japanese release date is December, 22nd on King Records. TANK 2010 – photo by Tony Mottram 658Creative Tank – featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-Rainbow/Yngwie Malmsteen frontman Doogie White, ex-Bruce Dickinson bassist…

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Posted on: October 21, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Motionless In White Tour Dates

10/21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar 10/22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Mixtape Cafe 10/23 – Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre 10/24 – West Dundee, IL @ Clearwater Theater 10/26 – Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose 10/27 – St. Paul, MN @ Station 4 10/28 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground 10/29 – Wichita, KS @ The Oz Cafe 10/30 – Wichita Falls, TX @ The Hangar…

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