While we here at NeuFutur provide much in the way of coverage to musicians of all stripes, we have not given proper coverage to those that provide Restoration & Repair for the instruments that are so vital to musicians’ livelihoods. Lindeblad Piano ( http://www.lindebladpiano.com ) is one of these companies, working to restore to perfect working order piano lines as storied as Chickering, Baldwin, and Steinway. More so, for those…
Aussie expatriates The Might Pikeys describe their style as “punk rock that encourages drinking, fighting, and all around mischief.” If that’s not enough to grab your interest, try this: they’ve already mutilated harmless classics like “It’s A Small World” and “Waltzing Matilda” to suit their devious purposes, and they’re currently working on an ode to Australian hero Steve Irwin entitled “Sail Away Steve-O.” But don’t be fooled: despite The Mighty…
Pulverised Records is proud to welcome Ukranian black metallers BALFOR to their illustrious roster. Self-described as as “barbaric black metal” that explores themes from their country’s warrior past, the band’s recently completed debut full-length, Barbaric Blood, is slated for release in early 2010. Comments Pulverised A&R manager Calvin Chiang: “BALFOR are one of those bands that has pretty much the whole package: Top-class musicianship and excellent songwriting prowess that perfectly…
Fan Death have returned with another colorful fantasy based video, directed this time by vocalist Dandilion Wind Opaine. Watch the girls encounter scores of bizarre characters resembling certain influential personalities before riding off into the sunset with the big man himself. Stay tuned for a special message from Grandpa William at the end of the presentation. The anthemic track REUNITED is taken from the forthcoming EP “A Coin For the…
LAZARUS A.D. Tour w/ Vader 11/27 San Marcos, CA Jumping Turtle 11/28 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction 11/29 Los Angeles, CA Key Club 11/30 Mesa, AZ U.B.’s Bar 12/01 Tucson, AZ The Rock 12/02 Farmington, NM Gator’s 12/03 Salt Lake City, UT Club Vegas 12/04 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater 12/05 Tulsa, OK Marquee 12/06 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar 12/07 Houston, TX Scout Bar http://www.myspace.com/lazarus1
St. Louis rockers Story of the Year have unleashed a hard-hitting new song, “To the Burial,” today in anticipation of their upcoming US tour with The Devil Wears Prada and All That Remains. Listen to “To the Burial” here: www.myspace.com/storyoftheyear From the opening echoes of singer Dan Marsala to the huge metal riffs and a soaring solo from dual guitarists Ryan Philips and Phil Sneed and snarling bass of Adam…
German/Greek power metallers MYSTIC PROPHECY be proud to announced that they will be supporting STRATOVARIOUS in their upcoming European tour. The confirmed dates so far are as follows: 07.01.10 Bochum – Zeche / GER 08.01.10 Antwerp – Hof ter Lo / B 09.01.10 Amsterdam – Melkweg / NL 10.01.10 London – Garage / UK 12.01.10 Paris – Elysee / F 13.01.10 Toulouse – Le Bikini / F 15.01.10 Madrid –…
SONOSings was released September 15 on Verve Forecast and has been ensconced in the iTunes Top 10 Vocal Chart, on the heels of Norah Jones, Frank Sinatra and Andrea Bocelli. “Prepare to be stunned.” – The Guardian (UK) “A majestic album that will live a long, long time.” – SonicBoomers.com “The six voices combine into a beautifully harmonized, intricately timed machine that makes you forget that there are no instruments.…
Watch someone record their new album in a museum, meet hundreds of handmade puppets, and play with a Drum Buddy? Immerse yourself into the craft of Quintron & Ms. Pussycat. This winter, the New Orleans Museum of Art kicks off the 2010 Contemporary exhibition schedule with a celebration of New Orleans artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat. For the past fifteen years, they have inspired audiences around the world with their…
Matt Epp is a troubadour in the purest sense. He lives on the road and crafts his songs from his experiences, from Mexico to Newfoundland and everywhere in between. His new album ‘Safe or Free’ is a testament to that lifestyle influenced by the geography of his travels and the relationships he develops along the way. Co-Produced with John Paul Peters (Waking Eyes, Comeback Kid) and recorded at Private Ear…
The debut album from Swedish death metallers MY OWN GRAVE, entitled Unleash, will be reissued via Pulverised Records (release date TBA). The extended version of Unleash will be bundled with the Progression Through Deterioration 2004 Demo and two extra cover songs (“Orthodox†by Krabathor and “War Ensemble†by Slayer). The remastering duties were handled by legendary multi-instrumentalist/engineering wizard Dan Swanö (Dissection, Marduk, Opeth, Bloodbath et al). In addition, the artwork…
Jimme Coccaro has been busting his bananas as the sole proprietor in Oceanside New York’s acoustic pop outfit Sunday Night Scene. Quickly making a name for himself in the Northeast, Jimme has shared the stage with the likes of All Time Low, Cartel, A Rocket Summer, and Valencia. After tackling his first headlining national tour this summer, Florida’s very own Chamberlain Records soon came knocking and inked a record deal.…
Sister Hazel, the five-piece rock band from Gainesville, Florida, continues promotional efforts on their latest album, “Release,†which debuted at #37 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in August. The band will also be joining in the Guitar Hero fun with the inclusion of their huge hit, “All For You,†in Activision’s Guitar Hero 5 Expansion Pack, which is scheduled to come out this winter. Their “Release†tour continues…
Soulsavers, the nom de plume of English production duo Rich Machin + Ian Glover, are joining up with perpetual collaborator Mark Lanegan to tour Europe as special guests with the legendary Depeche Mode. This tour is in support of their hauntingly beautiful third album, Broken! Broken was released digitally in the U.S. this past August on Columbia Records; the physical release date is still on the horizon. In addition to…
“Won’t Be Long†is a track that stands between two different worlds. At some point, Ferraby Lionheart is a current artist and receptive to current developments in music. At some pother point, there are over fifty years of influences that are bringing Lionheart to the style of music that ey creates. The production level is not at the highest it could be, but it is not necessary to bee. The…
DISBELIEF LAY DOWN ROTTEN GORILLA MONSOON presented by Rockhard, All Schools, Metal-Online, Metal Tix, Twilight Magazine, Ancient Spirit, 14.01.2010 LUDWIGSBURG (D) Rockfabrik 15.01.2010 SIEGEN (D) Blue Box 16.01.2010 ESSEN (D) Turock 17.01.2010 INGOLSTADT (D) Paradox 18.01.2010 WIEN (AT) Viper Room 19.01.2010 NUERNBURG (D) Z-Bau 20.01.2010 JENA (D) Rosenkeller 21.01.2010 BREMEN (D) Tower 22.01.2010 MAGDEBURG (D) Sackfabrik 23.01.2010 BISCHOFSWERDA (D) East Club www.myspace.com/disbeliefmetal – Massacre Records www.myspace.com/mylaydownrotten – Metal Blade Records…
License To Thrill Music LLC (www.licensetothrillmusic.com), an independent music publisher providing one-stop music synchronization and licensing for advertising, films, television, radio, movie trailers, video games and new media, today announced a music publishing partnership with Academy Award winner Tim Larkin. License To Thrill Music will represent original music by Tim Larkin available for use in advertising, film, TV and other media productions. Tim Larkin’s scores have garnered numerous awards, been…
** US THRESHOLD TOUR: now booking March/April 2010 & Summer ** Upcoming EUROPEAN Tour: Nov 26-Dec 1 Romanian Tour Dec 3 St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands UK Dec 4 St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands UK Dec 6 Viana do Castelo – Portugal Dec 8 A38 – Budapest, Hungary —live Recording Dec 11 International Performing Center – Moscow, Russia …more TBA!
Land of Talk begins a North American tour today in San Diego with a free in-store at Lou’s Records in Encinitas. To complement to tour, the band has released an EP with 4 new songs and 3 videos, entitled Fun And Laughter. Fun and Laughter is available in digital and CD formats and follows 2008’s Some Are Lakes. The CD is exclusive to CIMS indie retailers, the band and Saddle…
Robotic Empire is excited to announce the upcoming release of ACROSS TUNDRAS’ forthcoming full-length, “Old World Wanderer”. Recently relocated from Denver, Colorado to Nashville, Tennessee ACROSS TUNDRAS have realized a long-evolving sound that merges elements of doom and drone with psychedelic rock, folk and traditional Americana. This unique sound brings an interesting country twang to heavy music, conjuring images of the strange waters between EARTH, NEIL YOUNG, BLACK SABBATH, WOODY…