Category: Artist News

Posted on: December 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Derelict Parts Ways With Bass Player & Announce New Tour Dates

Montreal based Derelict have announced they have parted ways with bassist Louis-Phillipe Roy and replaced him with bassist Joey Sciacchitano. The band released the following statement: “A significant change has been slowly occurring in our camp over the last few months. After weighing his priorities, Louis-Philippe has decided to move on from being in Derelict and focus on his studies and other potential career paths,” commented frontman Eric Burnet. “He…

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Posted on: December 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pianist Monika Herzig Tours Japan and More

Thursday, December 31, KRC Catering, Bloomington, 7.30pm Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Monika Herzig Trio featuring Janiece Jaffe Package deals for multi course dinner, free champagne, rooms at Courtyard Inn Friday, January 29, Stables Studios, Spencer Live video taping for DVD Documentary “Come With Me”? Sunday, February 21, Monroe County Public Library Auditorium Janiece Jaffe and Monika Herzig for Arts Week April 12 through May 17, Mondays 6-10pm, Senior…

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Posted on: December 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

STRIKE ANYWHERE ANNOUNCES FIRST US TOUR OF 2010 ALONGSIDE FOUR YEAR STRONG

Having just returned home from headlining the Bridge Nine Records Tour (with label-mates Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, and Ruiner), Strike Anywhere is proud to announce plans to share the road with Four Year Strong at the start of 2010. Praised as “a band that can turn a room full of strangers into a family” (Ink 19), Strike Anywhere will meet up with Four Year Strong, This Time Next…

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Posted on: December 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SEEK IRONY SIGNS WITH CHOPMARK RECORDS FOR RELEASE OF “TECH N’ ROLL” EP

Israel’s Seek Irony have signed with U.S. based Chopmark Records for the release of their upcoming new EP, “Tech N’ Roll”. The group is currently streaming tracks from their new EP online at www.MySpace.com/SeekIrony and is expected to embark on a nationwide U.S. tour in early 2010. Rising out of the burgeoning music scene in the Middle East, Israel’s Seek Irony are poised to become among the first Middle Easterners…

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Posted on: December 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DANISH BAND OH NO ONO SIGNS TO FRIENDLY FIRE RECORDINGS, ANNOUNCES NYC SHOWS!

We are proud to share the news that we’ve just signed the incredible Danish band Oh No Ono. Their brilliant, otherworldy psychedelic pop captured our attention in quick fashion, and we are proud to announce that we have just released the first single from their upcoming US debut album “Eggs”, entitled “Swim”, in digital form. The Pitchfork-approved video for “Swim”, directed by Adam Hashemi, is a dark, beautifully-shot (and slightly…

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Posted on: December 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

“Fans of Monsters of Folk and its component players will find plenty to like here.”–Made Loud

Powerpopaholic (http://gator912.hostgator.com/~doctorao/powerpop/interviews/golden.html) interviewed Shawn Fogel of Golden Bloom to find out about the meaning behind the moniker, his influences and heroes, and his rock star moment. Here is a brief look at what Fogel would call a “rock star moment”: “My favorite moment (of a couple of hours) from touring this summer would have to be spending the afternoon at Pizza Putt in Burlington, VT. It’s an indoor mini-golf, arcade,…

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Posted on: December 25, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

AiRIVAL CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE TOP 20 UNSIGNED ARTISTS BY PUREVOLUME; CATCH THEM ON TOUR WITH CONDITIONS AND LIFE ON REPEAT IN FEB/MARCH

Atlanta-based experimental rock band, iRival was just chosen as one of the Top 20 Unsigned Artists by Purevolume.com! Check it out here: http://www.purevolume.com/top_unsigned_2009. Fusing various aspects of rock and electronics, iRival is road-tested and experienced, having toured with the likes of Family Force 5, Breathe Carolina and Cash Cash and scored an opening stint on 2008’s Rockstar Taste of Chaos. With an average of 2000-5000 plays daily on MySpace and…

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Posted on: December 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DIGITAL SINGLE FOR “21 GUNS” ALBUM VERSION CERTIFIED PLATINUM

Multi-platinum rock band Green Day are in the studio this week recording a new version of their hit single “21 Guns” with the cast of American Idiot — the critically-acclaimed stage version of the band’s 2004 album that has been playing at Berkeley Rep since early September. The band’s singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong is producing the track, which will impact radio at the end of November and be…

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Posted on: December 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

LA-based Jason Karaban Releases New Single, “Succeed 101”, Out Now On iTunes

” Comforts and kills the pain of the past with a perfect and promising dose of simplicity” – Glide Magazine ” A great new piece of work that is so infectious” – KCRW DJ Chris Douridas With three critically acclaimed records under his belt over the past three years and boasting an impressive line up of contributing artists -including Ani DiFranco, Glen Phillips, Dave Pirner and Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello),…

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Posted on: December 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

MASTER To Embark On Five-Week South American Tour

Legendary death metal giants MASTER will embark on a five-week South American tour, stretching 15 dates across numerous Brazilian territories. Dubbed Masters Of Hate 2010, the tour will commence on January 14, 2010 with a final destination at the Otacílio Rock Festival in Santa Catarina, Brazil on February 21, 2010. Joining MASTER as tour-support throughout will be UK modern metallers After Death and Brazilian death metallers Predator. 1.14.10 – Sao…

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Posted on: December 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SINGER/SONGWRITER JOSH KELLEY SIGNS WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NASHVILLE

inger/songwriter Josh Kelley goes back to his Georgia roots and joins the Universal Music Group Nashville family. Kelley signed with the label in September and is currently in the studio recording his forthcoming album, slated for release in 2010. “Universal is a perfect home for me and my music,” said Kelley. “They have an awesome track record of allowing artists to be who they really are, and have already been…

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Posted on: December 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

PARAMOUNT DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT AND TRANSGAMING TEAM UP TO BRING STAR TREK®: D-A-C VIDEO GAME TO MAC

Paramount Digital Entertainment and TransGaming Inc. (TSX-V: TNG) announced today that Mac users will soon be able to download the Star Trek®: D-A-C video game via TransGaming Inc.’s GameTreeOnline.com digital distribution platform in North America. Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter where up to twelve players can compete in intergalactic battles between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire. Star Trek: D-A-C for Mac will be available for download…

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Posted on: December 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Fly Gypsy – “You” feat. Tattiana Aqeel-de Oliveira

Fly Gypsy’s track record for quality music over the past few months hasn’t failed to impress and their newest release, “You” feat. Tattiana Aqeel-de Oliveira, is as strong as ever. The track, the second single off their forthcoming Change For A Dollar EP is a departure from the upbeat sound that encapsulated the duo’s first single, “2 Step,” with producer Alexei Jendayi laying a more mellow instrumental for Kowboy Kom’s…

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Posted on: December 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Richard Christy’s Charred Walls Of The Damned release track listing to self-titled debut album

ARTWORK FOR CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE OFFICIAL CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED MYSPACE PAGE LIVE! As CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED prepare for their self-titled, first-ever album out February 2nd 2010 – the group is gearing up for their official release by announcing the track listing and unleashing the album’s artwork upon the metal world. The self-titled debut by CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED. contains…

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Posted on: December 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

New BORIS Teaser Video Posted For Heavy Rock Hits Vol. 3

Japan’s most exciting experimental rock act BORIS strike again with a thrid promo teaser for Japanese Heavy Rock Hits, a three-part 7″ series showcasing their wide-reaching, genre-smashing sound. The band has been locked in the studio over the last few months and in association with Southern Lord are ready to bring to you their latest offerings. The final release of the 7″ trilogy will be released later this month. Don’t…

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Posted on: December 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

ALICE IN CHAINS have announced dates for a North American tour set to kick off at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver on February 2nd. Tickets go on sale December 4th and 5th – fans can get more info at www.aliceinchains.com. The band is touring in support of its critically acclaimed new album BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE (Virgin/EMI), which entered Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart at No. 5, with first-week…

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Posted on: December 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ALKALINE TRIO FORM HEART & SKULL LABEL; NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED EARLY 2010 ON EPITAPH / HEART & SKULL

Alkaline Trio has announced the birth of Heart & Skull, the band’s own label formed in partnership with Epitaph Records. The band will release its seventh album through Epitaph/Heart & Skull in early 2010. Commenting on the formation of the new imprint, named for the band’s longstanding logo, Alkaline Trio singer/guitarist Matt Skiba said, “We made the decision to form Heart & Skull to put out our own records after…

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Posted on: December 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

“When Death Comes”, Artillery’s most recent album, has been nominated in the category ‘Metal Album of the Year’ at the Danish Metal Awards 2009!

Other nominees are The Burning: Rewakening, The Psyke Project: Dead Storm, Anubis Gate: The Detachted and HateSphere: To the Nines. Artillery are set to play three tracks at the official event, which is held on the Danish venue Amager Bio in Copenhagen on January 16th, 2010. Full info on the event can be find here: www.dmea.dk Artillery, one of the best thrash metal bands around, returned with a brand new…

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Posted on: December 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Detroit, Michigan’s LEGEND Signs To RISE RECORDS!!!

Rise Records is pleased to announce the signing of Detroit, Michigan’s, Legend. Featuring former For The Fallen Dreams vocalist Chad Ruhlig, Legend is stomping out of the gate determined and ready to bring the heavy. Vocalist Chad Ruhlig states, “We are extremely excited to announce our signing with Rise Records. Having done work with Craig Ericson and Rise before, we couldn’t think of anybody else we would rather work with…

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Posted on: December 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Belly of the Lion by Ola Podrida – Now Available from Western Vinyl

Headed by film composer David Wingo, Ola Podrida have performed their atmospheric, folk-tinged, majestic noise at sold-out headlining shows in New York, at the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in Europe, and with like-minded contemporaries including Fleet Foxes and Beach House. Chockfull of unsentimental love songs, Belly of the Lion pulses with the burgeoning sexuality borne of feral adolescent summers spent in the sprawling suburbs of the South. It’s hard not…

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