Category: Artist News

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

COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR GEORGE STRAIT ADDS FELLOW TEXAN AND TRADITIONALIST LEE ANN WOMACK

The King of Country Music George Strait has added award-wining and platinum recording artist Lee Ann Womack to his previously announced arena tour with Entertainment Superstar Reba McEntire. The tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late Spring. “’Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind’? ‘Whoever’s In New England’? ‘The Fireman’? ‘Little Rock’? ‘Wrapped’? ‘The Last To Know’? We’re talking classic country from the source,” praises Womack. “I…

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

WHY?’s last dates of fall tour wrapping up

“WHY?’s original “One Rose” is a quiet, well-crafted, singer-songwriter-type of tune. Just like Yoni Wolf said-it’s not hip-hop, you guys. But those missing the beat of yore get a break as hip-hop producer Alias (Aesop Rock, Sage Francis) matches Wolf’s folksy bleating to Casio beeps in this swimmy little rework. It claps, it crests, it sways. And then, the Autotune kicks in!” RCRD LBL To coincide with the release of…

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

Devendra’s illustrated list of his favorite artists, musicians, etc. now online

Devendra Banhart exploded on the international music scene in 2002 quickly winning a coterie of devoted fans as well as an unusually hefty amount of critical kudos right from the outset. His latest release is What Will We Be, recorded in a sleepy Northern California town throughout the Spring of 2009 co-produced by Devendra and Paul Butler (from UK outfit Band Of Bees). The international media’s acclaim and the size…

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

Robot Koch ‘Death Star Droid’ AOL Spinner Listening Party; New MP3s

Robot Koch ‘Death Star Droid’ AOL Spinner Listening Party http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/12 NEW MP3s: Robot Koch – Away From Robot Koch – Gorom Sen (Shlohmo Remix) via XLR8R VIDEO: “Hard to Find” from ‘Death Star Droid’ Robot vid Following the successful ‘Aftershocks’ EP on his own Robots Don’t Sleep label, Robot Koch returns with his long anticipated full length ‘Death Star Droid’. Technically, this is Robot Koch’s debut LP but the man…

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

The Antlers Premiere New Version Of Sylvia On NPR

Alternative Press – “sparking vocal melodies and shimmering guitars en masse” NPR’s All Songs Considered : “One of the most beautiful and moving works I’ve heard in a long, long time. Just astonishing.” AM New York – “Hospice successfully retains its handmade feel and panoramic, gut-shuddering sound.” Time Out New York – “truly heart-wrenching” Tiny Mix Tapes – “Hospice is a work of rare beauty and a watershed moment in…

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Posted on: December 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Deep Elm Records Releases MOONLIT SAILOR “SO CLOSE TO LIFE”

DEEP ELM RECORDS is pleased to announce the release of MOONLIT SAILOR’s sophomore album “SO CLOSE TO LIFE” which is available now on iTunes, eMusic, Amazon and most other digital music services worldwide. MOONLIT SAILOR isn’t reinventing the post-rock genre on their sophomore full-length SO CLOSE TO LIFE…they are well on their way to perfecting it. This Swedish outfit laces cinematic, rise-and-ripple moments with unpredictable hooks and catchy melodies that…

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Posted on: December 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NEWS FROM HELLAS

ROTTING CHRIST’s upcoming album, whose title will be announced soon, is to be released on next February 15th! You will also be pleased to know the Greek metallers invited some famous guests to be featured on the album, namely Greek-American vocalist Diamanda Galas and PRIMORDIAL frontman Alan A. Nemtheanga! Here is Alan’s comment: “‘Satanas Tedeum’ was one of the very first Black Metal demos I got in 1989. I have…

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Posted on: December 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

MORBID ANGEL SIGNS WITH SEASON OF MIST!

The whole Season of Mist staff is immensely proud to finally confirm the rumour and announce that the label has inked a worldwide deal (outside of Japan) with cult death metal band MORBID ANGEL! Formed in 1984, MORBID ANGEL are one of the pioneering bands of death metal as well as the current masters of extreme music and to date easily the best selling artist in the genre. The band…

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Posted on: December 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

René Pape Debuts as Wotan at La Scala Milan in May 2010, in New Production of Wagner’s Rheingold under Daniel Barenboim

German bass René Pape impressed Chicago recently with his Lyric Opera portrayal of Méphistophélès in Gounod’s Faust (his only U.S. engagements this season); he now returns home to the Berlin State Opera for holiday performances as Sarastro in Mozart’s Magic Flute. Meanwhile, he prepares for his fourth recital, scheduled for January 24, 2010 in Seville, Spain, and for the role he was destined to perform: Wotan in Wagner’s Das Rheingold,…

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Posted on: December 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

JASON GRAY’S CD, EVERYTHING SAD IS COMING UNTRUE, GENERATING STRONG RESPONSE FROM MEDIA AND FANS

Jason Gray is continuing to generate strong support from press and fans for his latest release, Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue. Media accolades for the project have been strong and have solidified Jason as one of the top-notch singer/songwriters in the Christian industry with his second album on Centricity Music. JesusFreakHideout.com – “Everything Sad… is a gem.” Worship Leader Magazine – “Gray’s songs don’t really work as background music, they…

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Posted on: December 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ALKALINE TRIO HAS SIGNED TO EPITAPH RECORDS

It’s been 11 years since Alkaline Trioreleased their first full-length album, ‘Goddamnit.’ In that time, they’ve been signed to three different labels and expanded their sound beyond their original straight-ahead punk style, incorporating more melody and production. Now, with the pending release of their seventh album on their newly formed Heart & Skull label — a joint venture with Epitaph — the Chicago rockers are heading back to their roots.…

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Posted on: December 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

MICHAEL BUBLÉ CRAZY LOVE 2010 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Michael Bublé, riding high with the enormous global success of his chart topping “Crazy Love” CD will be hitting the road beginning March 10th in Orlando, Florida, it was confirmed today by Reprise Records and the tour’s national promoter, Beaver Productions. Twenty shows are being announced (see below) with stops in New York (March 20), Chicago (March 27) and Los Angeles (April 9). Additional tour dates for the Crazy Love…

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Posted on: December 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Koch Media partners with Repetto for “Let’s Play Ballerina” game

Deep Silver Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, today announced that Koch Media and Repetto have signed a partnership agreement for the upcoming ballet simulation game “Let’s Play Ballerina” on Nintendo DSâ„¢ and Wiiâ„¢. The world-wide agreement with Repetto for “Let’s Play Ballerina” means budding ballerinas will get to don Repetto outfits in the game, and the brand logo will appear in…

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Posted on: December 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DISBELIEF : confirmed tour dates

DISBELIEF LAY DOWN ROTTEN GORILLA MONSOON presented by Rockhard, All Schools, Metal-Online, Metal Tix, Metal Inside, Twilight Magazine, Ancient Spirit, Rock-Spot, Ownblood Magizine … 13.01.2010 BREMEN (D) Tower 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 ROSTOCK (D) Alte Zuckerfabrik 22.01.2010 EISENACH (D) Schlachthof 23.01.2010 BISCHOFSWERDA (D)…

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Posted on: December 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Behemoth announces Evangelia Amerika tour presented by Revolver in association with Affliction and ESP Guitars!

The mighty Behemoth will once again be returning to North American soil in 2010! This is their first tour in the region since their massively successful summer with the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest. Following Mayhem, Behemoth’s Evangelion reached enormous heights, coming in at #56 on the Billboard Top 200, #61 on Canada’s Top 200, and three weeks straight at #1 in Poland before being certified gold in their home country.…

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Posted on: December 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

EXMORTUS & VEKTOR ANNOUNCE WINTER MAYHEM TOUR DATES

Heavy Artillery Records label mates EXMORTUS and VEKTOR are teaming up to spread their brand of progressive thrash metal across the United States with the Winter Mayhem Tour. Listed below are the dates. Los Angeles based neo-classical death unit EXMORTUS unleashed their debut album In Hatred’s Flames last year to much critical fanfare and will be set to record the follow up in the first half 2010. EXMORTUS are an…

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Posted on: December 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Nonpoint Behind The Scenes

After spending the early half of the year writing new material, Nonpoint is set to release their new album in early 2010. While we have them in the studio, we have been shooting behind the scenes video. Below are links to the first 2 videos. Studio Update 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mob5A0kYtBM&feature=related Studio Update 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFjrf5kQYrA Nonpoint also released an acoustic EP on December 8th. Cut The Cord will be released as digital…

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Posted on: December 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

MATT POND PA RELEASING THE DARK LEAVES IN MARCH 2010

From a cabin in the woods outside of Bearsville, NY–where there’s nothing much to do but watch the grass grow up with the coyotes, deer, turkeys, and yes, bears–Matt Pond let go of all those studio entanglements and hacked off a piece of his own fate. Trusting in the flicker at the end of the tunnel, he gives us The Dark Leaves, due March 2010. It’s been a few years…

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Posted on: December 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

PORTLAND, OREGON-BASED CHINATOWN DANCE ROCK BAND THE SLANTS RELEASE DANCE RE-MIX ALBUM

ortland, Oregon-based Chinatown dance-rock outfit The Slants – Simon Young (bass), Aron (vocals), Tyler Chen (drums), and Jonathan (guitar) – are celebrating the release of their remix album, “Slants! Slants! Revolution,” a dance-dance remix album of tracks from The Slants’ debut, “Slanted Eyes, Slanted Hearts.” The Slants will also be donating 100% of the profits from “Dance! Dance! Revolution” to cancer prevention research for Asian women. Remixed by Justin Coope…

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Posted on: December 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Vincent Moon Wins The Sound And Vision Award For “La Faute Des Fleurs” A Portrait Of Kazuki Tomokawa At The CPH DOX Film Festival

It was in the middle of the summer 2008, i received a long email from a japanese ‘fan’. Looked like it was just some lovely words, advising me to film a japanese musician, a certain rare folk artist named Tomokawa something. It took me 4 more months to re-read the email until the end – and discover that this fan was actually inviting me to Japan to make a movie…

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