Legendary jazz bassist Avishai Cohen is at it again. After receiving critical acclaim for his April 2010 release, Aurora, he’s embarking on a North American tour to spread the love a little more. The phenomenon that is Avishai Cohen now unites spirits well beyond the borders of jazz. Having moved outside any clearly defined categories, Avishai electrifies the audience at each performance. If you’re interested in helping cover this tour,…
VeneMusic, the dynamic music label of Venevision International, a global entertainment company of the Cisneros Group of Companies, announced they had reached a deal with Yanni-Wake Entertainment for the distribution and marketing of future Latin-themed albums produced by Yanni, considered the most successful contemporary instrumentalist of all time. The first of these productions to be released is “Yanni, Mexicanísimo,” [loosely translated means ‘Very Mexican’] a musical gem that, without a…
Toro Y Moi has announced a Fall tour with LA’s Nosaj Thing & Jogger, in addition to a few shows on their own and an appearance at Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Festival in November. In addition to Toro Y Moi, Chaz Bundick has a few other aliases he’s been recording under for some time, including Les Sins. Carpark has just unveiled plans to release the first Les Sins 12″ on…
After an astonishing breakout in 2009, falsetto throwback crooner Mayer Hawthorne is set to embark on a national tour with backing band The County. Hawthorne’s tour will be sponsored by a standout in its own category, the all-new 2011 MAZDA2 subcompact 5-door hatchback. Mayer’s authentic, organic ascent to popularity produced a stellar debut A Strange Arrangement, anchored by the lead single “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out,” which was amongst the…
Bar-None Records is honored to release the classic album “I, Brute Force – Confections of Love.” After forty-six years of near obscurity, its time has finally come. “I, Brute Force – Confections of Love” is an album for the ages, an under-appreciated love letter to the world, and, most importantly, a desperately needed escape from reality. You can check out the immortal “Tapeworm Of Love” here: http://www.youtube.com/user/howlinwuelf?feature=mhum#p/c/E53AA2EEC91A7CC9/5/qRWnhv6fCss “I, Brute Force…
1. The Phuture Ain’t What It Used To Be feat Joel Edwards 2. Crystalized feat. Foremost Poets 3. Sax My Bitch Up 4. You Want It All feat Boomclap Bachelors 5. A Little Bit of Kaos 6. Hi Jaxx 7. Behind The Mask feat Tanya Michelle 8. Feelin’ Nervous 9. Another World feat. Andre Lodemann 10. Heatwave On Mars 11. Life Is So Strange feat Tony Momrelle 12. Another Generation…
With their aptly titled new release “Good Shepherd”, The Niceguys showoff their musical prowess as they literally and figuratively prove themselves as leaders in the scene of burgeoning young hip-hop artists. With witty and discerning lyrics, Yves Saint, rapper and one-fourth of the Houston-based group, alludes to his pioneering position among the flock of less talented rappers with clever lyrics. “I never sheared ya brother/ And covered your face, appears…
9/26 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory 9/27 New York, NY Terminal 5 9/29 Chicago, IL The Vic 9/30 Chicago, IL The Vic 10/03 Ithaca, NY Cornell University 10/04 Boston, MA Royale Nightclub 10/05 Boston, MA Royale Nightclub 10/09 Austin, TX Zilker Park, Austin City Limits Festival 10/12 Oakland CA Fox Theater 10/13 San Francisco, CA The Independent For more about Rye Rye, please visit www.ryeryemusic.com.
Frankie Rose has a reputation around here. And by here, we mean Brooklyn. And by reputation, we mean her minimal, Maureen Tucker-like beats and iconic presence in such buzz-stirring bands as Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, and Vivian Girls. Those groups spearheaded a scene that mixed the sounds of lo-fi garage, big reverb-drenched Phil Spector-produced 60s girl groups, the noise aesthetic of the Jesus And Mary Chain with a touch…
Miami duo ANR, consisting of John Hancock and Brian Robertson, will release their album STAY KIDS in the UK via the SOMETHING IN CONSTRUCTION label. Something In Construction is home to The Concretes, Memory Tapes, Guards and more. The album will be released in the US via 10K Islands. No definitive release date has been set yet, but expect the album to be available this Winter. Rising from various gallery…
Kabajank Tree Of Mystery November 2, 2010 Label: ESL Music File Under: Electronic / Hip Hop / Reggae / Funk www.myspace.com/kabanjak www.facebook.com/Kabanjak www.kabanjak.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/eslmusic www.eslmusic.com Free download of CD track “Don’t Worry” www.rephlektorink.com/kits/Kabajank-Don’t-Worry.mp3 Kabanjak is one half of the block-rockin’ German hip-hop production and DJ duo Ancient Astronauts, and ESL Music’s newest unique artist signing. With a deep passion for music dating back to a childhood fixated on watching faded…
Fountains Of Wayne have announced a select run of dates in late September and early October on the east and west coasts. The shows will include songs from their nearly-completed new album, the long-awaited follow up to 2007’s Traffic And Weather, due for release early next year. Fountains Of Wayne were recently described as “power-pop geniuses” who write “funny, sad, beautifully realized songs with the succinct brilliance and pointed detail…
After releasing his most aggressive and sonically evolved record to date earlier this year, BEC Recordings’ Manafest continues an upward climb as he tours worldwide and receives his highest charting radio single. Since the release of “The Chase,” Canadian native and JUNO-nominee Manafest has traveled to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan and United States. He will soon be jumping on tour with Superchick across the U.S this fall. The Superchick…
On Wednesday, October 20th at NYC’s Mercury Lounge Converse Presents: True Till Def. True Till Def is being curated by Tee Pee Records and ChronicYouth.com. The line up will feature hardcore legends STRIFE (playing their first NYC show in years), DISEMBODIED, IRON AGE, EARTHLESS, PRIESTESS AND NAAM. True Till Def was curated with the intent of uniting heavy music fans of all genres. True Till Def will be taking place…
The Heavy have recently completed their biggest tour of North America to date over Summer 2010. The band followed two sold-out headlining shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York with a massive tour with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and a performance at Sasquatch Music Festival. No rest for the weary, though, because they’ll be back again in North America in October and November for another mind-blowing run…
CONDITIONS is pleased to announce their supporting position on tour with VersaEmerge, Anarbor, The Dangerous Summer this fall! The tour begins next Tuesday, October 21st in Dallas, TX, and comes to a close in Towson, MD on November 22nd! See below for all current tour dates! To sweeten these dates, CONDITIONS is offering a chance to win free tickets and a meet and greet with the Better Your Life Contest!…
The band, comprised of the phenomenal composer Józef Skrzek, the excellent guitarist Apostolis Anthimos, and the flawless drummer Gabor Nemeth, plans to release the new material this Autumn via Metal Mind Productions. They are currently working in RecRublica Studios in Lubrza (http://www.recpublica.com), again with Sebastian Witkowski, who produced their previous album “Iron Curtain” (2009). The trio offer a perfect blend of the sincerity of blues and the freedom of jazz.…
On October 22, The Dallas Opera opens the 2010-11 season, its second in the glittering new Winspear Opera House. With 30 performances in all, the new season comprises five productions exploring “Dangerous Desires” – themes of romantic drama and political intrigue – kicking off with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, which stars Tony® Award-winner Paolo Szot. Szot’s appearance marks his Dallas Opera debut, which comes just months after his debut at the…
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland but planning on spending 2011 stateside Kopek – Shane Cooney (drums), Brad Kinsella (Bass), Daniel Jordan (vox), are looking forward to their physical US debut release, White Collar Lies on January 18 on Religion Music via SIN/SonyMusic Independent Network, followed by nonstop touring throughout 2011. Check out the band’s acoustic version of the track ‘Sub Human’ from White Collar Lies here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDfqdO_lw7Y Look for Kopek’s track…
VP Records recording artist Capleton gears up to fire his brand of reggae music to the masses across the U.S., and is taking label mate Romain Virgo and dancehall star Munga Honorable as opening acts for his headlining U.S. tour. The legendary reggae star and Virgo, a rising singing sensation, both released new albums this year, and now they are taking those new sounds to the fans. (See tour dates…