Category: Artist News

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

ALL-NEW 2011 MAZDA2 TO PRESENT MAYER HAWTHORNE AND THE COUNTY NATIONAL TOUR

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…

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

1st ever re-issue of Brute Force’s ’67 debut w rare Apple track

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…

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Posted on: September 24, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Akabu – ‘The Phuture Ain’t What It Used To Be’

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…

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

The Niceguys “Good Shepherd” + Track Listing For The Show

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…

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

CATCH BALTIMORE RAPPER RYE RYE ON THE ROAD WITH M.I.A. THIS FAL

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.

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

Frankie Rose and the Outs premieres first music video for “Candy”

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…

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

ANR Sign to UK Label SOMETHING IN CONSTRUCTION

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…

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

Kabajank (Ancient Astronauts) – Debuts With “Tree Of Mystery”

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…

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

Fountains Of Wayne Announce Fall Dates

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…

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

Manafest Continues The Chase with Worldwide Touring and Radio Hit

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…

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

Converse Presents: True Till Def 10/20 at Mercury Lounge

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…

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

The Heavy Return to US for Fall Tour

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…

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

CONDITIONS ANNOUNCE THE ‘BETTER YOUR LIFE CONTEST’

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!…

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

SBB reveal the front cover of the forthcoming album – “Blue Trans”

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.…

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

The Dallas Opera’s 2010-11 Season – Its Second in the Acclaimed Winspear Opera House – Centers on the Theme of “Dangerous Desires”

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…

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

White Collar Lies by Kopek to street on January 18/Band to tour USA in 2011

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…

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

Capleton & Romain Virgo Team Up for U.S. Tour

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…

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

Liquido – the exclusive re-release of their album ‘Float’ to be out soon!

Liquido are undoubtedly best known for their smash hit from 1999 – „Narcotic”. The song became a huge mainstream success and is to this day played by numerous European radios. But not all music lovers know that Liquido’s career has since evolved and after their 1999 self-titled debut LP, the band released four more albums. Metal Mind Productions presents “Float” – one of Liquido’s most rock-oriented efforts, filled with a…

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

JOEY VERA and MIKE STONE join MARKY RAMONE’S BENEFIT CONCERT of RAMONES MUSIC

Bassist Joey Very (Armored Saint/Fates Warning) and ax-slinger Mike Stone (former Queensryche/Peter Criss) will join (Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth), Michael Graves (The Misfits), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Marko DeSantis (Sugarcult), Andy Hilfiger (bassologist/Fashion Guru) and Marky Ramone himself for a full concert of The Ramones. You will hear the music that defined many generations and inspired many bands. Marky’s set list is comprised of…

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

Miami Beat Wave- This Is Life Ft Dead Prez on I-Tunes

More than ever, versatility pays. As the lines between musical styles continue to disappear, people are demanding more from what they listen to. Today a hit needs to have a little of everything in it, and in turn, hitmakers need to be capable of doing a little of everything. Versatility is one of many points that set the three-man production collective Miami Beat Wave a clear cut above their competition.…

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