Category: Artist News

Posted on: March 12, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the NINJA NONSENSE DVD Collection for June 1, 2010

Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the NINJA NONSENSE: THE LEGEND OF SHINOBU DVD Collection will be released on June 1, 2010. The Ninja Nonsense DVD Collection includes the complete, 12-episode anime adaption of Ryoichi Koga’s Ninin ga Shinobuden (2 x 2 = Shinobuden) manga – plus video extras and a 32-page booklet with production journals, “Happy Doodles” from the Japanese staff,…

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Posted on: March 12, 2010 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

NEW ¡MAYDAY! TRACK AND SXSW UPDATE

Exciting times ahead as ¡MAYDAY! prepares to hit the road with the Last Rights team for the “House of Fire” 3-Day event at the Fire House Lounge in the beautiful city of Austin, TX during the SXSW Music Conference. The guys have been hard at work on their newest album Stuck on an Island and with their upcoming tour to SXSW its only fitting that they share a little leak…

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Posted on: March 11, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN’S NEW ALBUM, BACK TO LOVE, SET FOR MAY 25th RELEASE

Back To Love, the latest studio album from renowned singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, will be released on May 25th on her own independent label, BNC Records, distributed by Thirty Tigers/RED. In conjunction with its release, she’ll launch a North American tour, which will keep her on the road through the fall. Dates are being finalized now, but the first confirmed shows are listed below. Nielsen Chapman returns to her trademark…

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Posted on: March 11, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ENFORCER ANNOUNCES STREET DATE FOR “DIAMONDS”

Swedish heavy metal powerhouse ENFORCER return with their highly anticipated sophomore album entitled Diamonds, to be released in Europe by Earache Records on May 24th and the rest of the world on Heavy Artillery Records on May 25th. Diamonds picks up where its’ predecessor left off; with a pure old school heavy metal album of the highest caliber, this time showcasing a broader range of talent and metal influences highlighted…

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Posted on: March 11, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Framing Hanley Set To Release Sophomore Album A Promise To Burn May 25th

Framing Hanley, the Nashville, TN rock band that burst onto the alternative rock scene last year behind The Moment – selling over 800,000 tracks, 110,000 albums and playing over 300 shows – is back in a big way for 2010. The band is set to release their sophomore album, A Promise To Burn, May 25th via Silent Majority Group/ILG. The double disc package includes a 30 minute DVD, featuring exclusive…

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Posted on: March 11, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

CARDIAC ARREST SIGN TO IBEX MOON RECORDS

Adding to an all ready devastatingly brutal roster of bands, Ibex Moon Records has just signed Chicago’s Cardiac Arrest. In addition to appearing alongside newfound labelmates such as Incantation, Acheron, Fatalist and Gravehill at this year’s Central Illinios and Michigan Deathfests, May 25th, 2010 will also see the release of Cardiac Arrest’s third full-length, Haven For The Insane. The band had this to say about their relationship with Ibex Moon…

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Posted on: March 11, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE JAMIE BEGIAN BIG BAND RAISES A “BIG FAT GRIN” ON LISTENERS’ FACES WITH THEIR NEW RELEASE

On Big Fat Grin (Innova, May 26), composer-guitarist Jamie Begian takes his writing for big band to a new level of refinement, imagination, and surprise. The follow-up to the Jamie Begian Big Band’s 2003 debut CD, Trance, the new release features exuberant readings of new compositions that display Begian’s growing maturity as a composer and arranger. “On my first CD, Trance, I feel as if I was experimenting, figuring out…

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Posted on: March 10, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL ADDS BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, PANDA BEAR, EL-P, THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION, GIRLS, AND MORE TO 2010 FESTIVAL!

The 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival is set to go down at Chicago’s Union Park on July 16 – 18. We are delighted to announce the second batch of bands slated to perform! This year’s festival welcomes the return of Canadian super-collective Broken Social Scene, who will be fresh off the release of their newest full-length due out in April, Forgiveness Rock Record. They will be joining Modest Mouse on Friday’s…

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Posted on: March 10, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ARTISTS FOR 2010 LINEUP

Superfly and A.C. Entertainment are proud to announce that the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has added several artists to the 2010 event, further diversifying a wonderfully eclectic and stellar lineup. Updates include Bonnaroo veterans Ween, Galactic and Umphrey’s McGee as as well as gifted singer/songwriter Brandi Carlisle and the genre- bending, post-punk trio The Gossip. A full list of confirmed acts follows. The largest and most revered music and…

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Posted on: March 10, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE FRESH & ONLYS TOUR THROUGH SPRING

03/12 – Goleta, CA The Hard To Find Showspace # 03/13 – Los Angeles, CA Spaceland #$ 03/14 – Tucson, AZ Plush 03/15 – El Paso, TX Black Market # 03/17 – Austin, TX Force Field / Terrorbird Party @ Red 7 (SXSW) 03/17 – Austin, TX HoZac Records Party @ Trailer Space (SXSW) 03/18 – Austin, TX Cafe Du Nord and Sapurros Party @ Cheers (SXSW) 03/18 – Austin,…

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Posted on: March 10, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

STEEP CANYON RANGERS PREPARE FOR SECOND TOUR WITH STEVE MARTIN

Once again Steve Martin has tapped the award-winning bluegrass group the Steep Canyon Rangers to tour with him in support of his Grammy®-winning Rounder Records release, The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo. The Banjo Tour will begin on April 19th in Detroit and is expected to continue into October, with performances scheduled at the New Orleans JazzFest, MerleFest and Bonnaroo. “I am very excited to begin my banjo…

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Posted on: March 10, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Bigbang’s Explosive Stadium Sound Rocks Austin March 17 – 21

Bigbang originally hail from Norway, but these days call the LA neighborhood Echo Park – or Edendale as it was known in the silent film days – their home. Once Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and the Keystone Kops romped and filmed in its streets; today Bigbang bring their stadium sound and rock n roll fervor to the scene. In March they’ll be bringing it to Austin and beyond: The…

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Posted on: March 9, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Austin’s Black Bone Child To Release Two CDs Simultaneously

ustin’s most talked about music duo Black Bone Child, whose debut album from last year garnered rave reviews worldwide from fans and critics alike, are back with not one but two new CDs scheduled for release on March 9th. The partnership of Donny James and Kenneth M has yeilded a fusion of styles that has been captivating audiences across the US. Between an exciting fresh take on slide guitar and…

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Posted on: March 9, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Ruby Isle covers Appetite for Destruction for 2010 release

Ruby Isle covers Appetite for Destruction for 2010 release, performs project at SXSW! “Who’s got time for subtlety when there’s dancing to be done?” – Pitchfork Electro cover machine Ruby Isle has announced that they are unveiling their latest cover project in early 2010. The “party band of the apocalypse”, known best for dance floor versions of Animal Collective, Decemberists and Bon Iver, has been re-recording Guns N’ Roses’ 1988…

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Posted on: March 9, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

F E N E C H – S O L E R U.S. TOUR DATES SUPPORTING GROOVE ARMADA

CONFIRMED U.S. TOUR DATES Tuesday, March 16 – Austin, TX – UKTI at SXSW @ Latitude 30 (aka The British Music Embassy) Thursday, March 18 – Austin, TX – Lose Control Party – SXSW @ Vice Thursday, March 18 – Austin, TX – LP33.TV Party – SXSW @ The Soho Lounge Friday, March 19 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore w/ Groove Armada Sunday, March 21 – Los Angeles,…

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Posted on: March 9, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

HATE: first North American tour

In support of their latest album “Morphosis” (Listenable/E1), Polish death metal institution HATE anounce their first North American tour with HYPOCRISY, BLACKGUARD and SWASBUCKLE. Here are the confirmed dates/venues: May 11 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock May 12 – Mesa, AZ – UB’s May 13 – West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues May 14 – Santa Ana, CA – Galaxy Theatre May 15 – Ramona, CA – Ramona…

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Posted on: March 9, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

LIVE NATION ADDS MORE SHOWS TO “LOS TRES TOUR”

Live Nation has added a second show in Chicago on April 25th to the LOS TRES TOUR at the Allstate Arena, in addition to the previously announced April 24th date, which is nearly sold out, tickets for the Chicago shows go on sale TODAY. Due to popular demand new cities had been added to the tour: Atlanta on May 22nd at the Gwinnett Arena, tickets go on sale March 12th…

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

Wakey!Wakey! SXSW Dates

SXSW Dates 3/18 – Sitcom Serf Presents: I ♥ Brooklyn + Austin @ FADO Irish Pub, 6 PM 3/19 – The Dizzy Rooster (Family Records/Orchard), 1 PM 3/19 – Kung Fu Salon, 3:45 PM 3/21 – Obscure Mag Day Party, 2:30 PM Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You Track List: 1. Almost Everything 2. The Oh Song 3. Twenty-Two 4. Square Peg Round Hole…

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

Six Degrees Records Announces Céu’s Spring US Tour

Brazilian phenomenon Céu is returning to the US this Spring for the second time since her gorgeous sophomore album Vagarosa was released in July 2009 via Six Degrees Records. The cross-country tour kicks off with two shows in Seattle at the Triple Door on Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13, and includes a performance at Coachella on Friday, April 16, in addition to covering Portland and San Francisco on…

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

The Vision Bleak: “Set Sail To Mystery” release parties

The release of The Vision Bleak’s fourth album “Set Sail To Mystery” (May 4th in North America) will be celebrated with a few release parties in Germany and Austria. 01.04.2010 – Ochsenfurt (near Würzburg), Postkeller 02.04.2010 – Ingolstadt, Take Off 03.04.2010 – Bielefeld, Falkendom 03.04.2010 – Wien, Escape (after the concert with attendance of the musicians) 03.04.2010 – Hannover, Destiny 04.04.2010 – Leverkusen, Shadow 09.04.2010 – Asendorf, Break Out Additional…

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