Category: Artist News

Posted on: May 8, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

PHOSPHORESCENT Release New Mp3, New Album Available for Pre-Order

The praise for Phosphorescent’s Here’s To Taking It Easy is pouring in. Taking Mojo’s album of the month honors, the glowing review says that songwriter Matthew Houck, “produces songs that skitter round your peripheral vision, hide in the back of your mind, their outlaw mental state playing hide-and-seek behind classic rock curtains.” Uncut offer equally gushing praise, calling it, “a bold record, steeped in Neil Young’s ‘Doom Trilogy’ and the…

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Posted on: May 8, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DANGERBIRD RECORDS SIGNS MILWAUKEE’S MARITIME; FORMER PROMISE RING MEMBERS TO RELEASE THEIR LABEL DEBUT LATER THIS YEAR

Dangerbird Records is pleased to announce Milwaukee mainstays Maritime are the newest members of their expanding family. The band, which spawned from the ashes of The Promise Ring in 2003, is currently readying new material for release later this year. This latest signing for the Los Angeles-based label is somewhat of a reunion, as Milwaukee native Jeff Castelaz, co-owner and CEO of Dangerbird, has an extensive history with the band,…

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Posted on: May 8, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Woods announces tour dates, shares new track from At Echo Lake

Over the past few years Woods have established themselves as an anomaly in a world of 28freaks. They were an odd proposition even in the outré company of vocalist/guitarist/label owner Jeremy Earl’s Woodsist roster, perpetually out of time, committed to songsmanship in an age of noise, drone and improvisation, to extended soloing, oblique instrumentals and the usurping use of tapes and F/X in an age of dead-end singer-songwriters. Recent live…

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Posted on: May 7, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

TERRIBLE THINGS Breaks One Million MySpace Plays

Combine a bit of Taking Back Sunday (Fred Mascherino), a pinch of Coheed and Cambria (Josh Eppard) and a dash of Hot Rod Circuit (Andy Jackson) and what do you get? TERRIBLE THINGS, the new Universal Motown all-star rock group that has already garnered over 1 million plays on MySpace… and that’s just off a demo! Out of the proverbial ashes of their former groups, the TERRIBLE THINGS debut rises…

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Posted on: May 7, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Thao and Mirah tour as “The Most of All”

Earlier this year, indie singer-songwriters Mirah and Thao Nguyen teamed up for collaborative set at the Noise Pop festival in San Francisco.  It went so well that the pair are taking the show on the road this summer, calling themselves Thao and Mirah With The Most of All.  Thao and Mirah will mix and match voices, songs from their respective catalogs, and invite dear friends to conjur a superband collaboration as…

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Posted on: May 7, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH releases artwork and track listing for ‘The Extra Dimensional Wound’

LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH releases artwork and track listing for ‘The Extra Dimensional Wound’ Pre-order for ‘The Extra Dimensional Wound’ now available HERE; hits streets May 25! LA underground black metal act, LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH are pleased to release the track listing and cover art for the band’s upcoming Metal Blade debut The Extra Dimensional Wound, out May 25th. The Extra Dimensional Wound was recorded in Corona, CA at…

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Posted on: May 7, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FITZ & THE TANTRUMS PAIR UP WITH SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS FOR SOUL-PACKED TOUR

hrowback six-piece Fitz & The Tantrums are reuniting with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings for a leg of her tour, following their inaugural performance this past New Years Eve. The ensemble’s impeccable showmanship, exhilarating live show and funk ‘n’ soul hymns have been turning heads since the release of stellar five-song EP, Breakin’ the Chains of Love, designating them “one of six L.A. bands to seek out at SXSW,” by…

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Posted on: May 7, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BRAIN DRILL pre-order for ‘Quantum Catastrophe’ now available!

Quantum Catastrophe was recorded at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA with Zach Ohren (Suffocation, Decrepit Birth, All Shall Perish), who handled engineering mastering and produced the album along with the band. Quantum Catastrophe again features cover art by Par Olofsson, with over the top cover artwork that perfectly complements the nearly unbelievable musicianship present on the record. To date BRAIN DRILL has shared the stage with bands such as:…

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Posted on: May 6, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

AS I LAY DYING Tour w/ Demon Hunter, blessthefall, War Of Ages

05/06 Richmond, VA The National 05/07 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock 05/08 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre 05/09 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre 05/10 Nashville, TN Rocketown 05/11 Chicago, IL House Of Blues 05/12 Minneapolis, MN The Cabooze 05/13 Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club 05/14 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre 05/15 Magna, UT The Great Salt Air 05/16 Boise, ID Knitting Factory 05/17 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory 05/18 Eugene, OR Mcdonald Theater…

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Posted on: May 6, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Guitar Guru & Singer/Songwriter RICHIE KOTZEN On World Tour

Richie Kotzen will hit the road on his world tour starting in South America April 22nd in Goiania, Brazil, but is working his way back to his long-awaited return to the USA. This will be his first string of tour dates in the USA in over a decade and a concert not to miss. He will be performing from his 17 plus solo albums with various charting hits he wrote…

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Posted on: May 6, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Blue Rodeo Announce U.S. Tour…

Nearly twenty years after Rolling Stonemagazine proclaimed, “the best new American band may very well be Canadian,” Blue Rodeois still riding high. They have just released their new record, The Things We Left Behind, to some of the highest praise of their career. From new media outlets such as My Old Kentucky Blog, Chicks With Guns, PopDose,and Blurt and the new M, some writers are discovering the band for the…

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Posted on: May 6, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Classical 105.9 WQXR Streams Live Emerson Quartet Webcast from (Le) Poisson Rouge and Airs Live Broadcasts of Jordi Savall and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

In the coming weeks, Classical 105.9 WQXR presents an impressive line-up of live performances from New York’s top venues, with a live audio webcast of the Emerson String Quartet at (Le) Poisson Rouge (April 26), and live broadcasts from Jordi Savall at Lincoln Center (May 3) and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall (May 4). Q2, the station’s 24-hour contemporary classical music stream, launches two new special series for…

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Posted on: May 6, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

OUR LAST NIGHT INVITE FANS TO COVER “ELEPHANTS” FOR A CHANCE TO PLAY LIVE WITH THE BAND

In anticipation of the release of their new album, We Will All Evolve, on May 4, melodic-metal group Our Last Night has launched a unique, fan-generated contest for a chance to perform live on stage with the band. Watch the announcement video for details here: http://tinyurl.com/y3mu5gz. Exploding with depth and maturity, We Will All Evolve melds harsh, aged-to-perfection growls and melodious, calming vocals with progressive, breakneck-metal driven guitars, hitting bass…

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Posted on: May 6, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Blow announces tour dates, plans for new EP later this year

After a year’s hiatus from performing, The Blow’s Khaela Maricich is stepping back onto the stage with a new body of material. She is presenting a new set of songs, along with a narrative stage performance to accompany the music. The Blow recently opened a string of concerts for Vampire Weekend, and there had the opportunity to try out the fresh material in a large venue format. The upcoming tour…

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Posted on: May 5, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Savannah Jo Lack’s “Knitting Songs” TBR July 27, 2010

Indie singer-songwriter-violinist (yes, she plays and sings at the same time) Savannah Jo Lack will be releasing her debut solo album, “Knitting Songs,” on July 27, 2010. The album will be available at online digital download portals, and hard copies will be available at shows and via her website (www.savannahjolack.com). A collection of breezy, engaging tunes, woven lovingly with wit and dexterity, and delivered at a mesmerizing, back porch rocking…

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Posted on: May 5, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SF quartet Social Studies sign to Antenna Farm, announce May tour, and prep their first album of hooky, angular pop

SF quartet Social Studies sign to Antenna Farm, announce May tour, and prep their first album of hooky, angular pop “Wind Up Wooden Heart” due July 27th, 2010 social studies MP3: Time Bandit With their finger on the pulse on the Bay Area’s inspiring, burgeoning music scene, Antenna Farm Records (Papercuts, The Dry Spells, Sugar & Gold) is proud to welcome Social Studies into the family. Interested in exploring fresh…

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Posted on: May 5, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Marques Houston is Back And He’s Got Everyone “Kickin’ And Screamin’!

R&B heartthrob, Marques Houston is back and better than ever! Gearing up for his fifth solo album titled Mattress Music available July 27th with Musicworks Inc./Capitol Records, Marques is giving you a small taste of what you’ll be hearing on his very seductive album. Peep the first official single off Mattress Music called “Kickin’ And Screamin’,” available only on iTunes!

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Posted on: May 5, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE AFTERS’ LAND SPOT ON “SECRETS OF THE MOUNTAIN” SOUNTRACK

The Afters’ “Never Going Back to OK” will be featured on the upcoming soundtrack of the family friendly film “Secrets of the Mountain.” Hand-picked for the soundtrack by GRAMMY ® Award winning producer and music supervisor for the film and soundtrack, Randy Jackson, The Afters’ music will be featured with the likes of Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks and more on the soundtrack. To hear more about the film…

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Posted on: May 5, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SOUL SINGER ELI “PAPERBOY” REED MAKES CAPITOL RECORDS DEBUT WITH AUG. 10 RELEASE OF COME AND GET IT

Brooklyn-based soul singer Eli “Paperboy” Reed will make his major label debut with the August 10 release of Come And Get It on Capitol Records in the U.S. The album, an irrepressible, largely self-penned, 12-song set produced by Mike Elizondo, will be released May 10 on EMI’s Parlophone label in the U.K. where Reed is already generating enormous buzz. He has appeared on Later… with Jools Holland, and MOJO has…

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Posted on: May 4, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

HOUSE OF HEROES RELEASE STUDIO FOOTAGE IN ANTICIPATION OF THEIR AUGUST 3 RELEASE ‘null’ ON GOTEE RECORDS

Gotee Records band House Of Heroes are getting ready to release their latest piece of work, SUBURBA set for an August 3 street date produced by Mark Lee Townsend (Relient K, Deas Vail) and mixed by J.R. McNeely (The Almost, Paramore). Look for the band to play a trek of festival dates leading into a late summer/fall tour. Check out in-studio video footage here – http://www.youtube.com/houseofheroesmusic After a year of…

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