Category: Artist News

Posted on: December 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Mighty Mighty BossToneS to release Pin Points And Gin Joints on 12/8 / Hometown Throwdown and Jimmy Kimmel Live confirmed

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have stuck more pins in the map and pulled more Gin from taps than they care to remember. Over the years they’ve earned the reputation as one of the hardest touring bands in rock. Now they are back with their first full length studio release in seven years. Featuring 14 new songs “Pin Points and Gin Joints” produced by BossTones Dicky Barrett, Joe Gittleman and producer…

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Posted on: December 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE BINARY CODE Reveal Tracklisting, Artwork for ‘Suspension of Disbelief’

New Jersey progressive death metallers THE BINARY CODE have released the tracklisting and artwork for their highly-anticipated debut album, Suspension of Disbelief, which is slated for a digital-only release through MetalSucks. Engineered by Paulie Cutri & The Binary Code’s own Jesse Zuretti (who also handles the band’s design and artwork), the record is due to drop December 15, 2009, and features a bang-up mixing job courtesy of Kevin Antreassian (Number…

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Posted on: December 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Introducing Matt Lowell Sophomore EP Release “Second Storm”

Matt Lowell, with his sophomore EP, “Second Storm,” offers up a melodic journey of unabashed soul redemption. Lowell’s passionate vocals shift from quiet, in-the-room intimacy to stadium-worthy dynamic bursts of power, all alongside a blend of soaring acoustic and a comfortably familiar lyrical honesty. Co-written and produced by the 2008 Boston Music Awards Producer of the Year, Crit Harmon, this is Matt’s second time working with Crit. After graduating Berklee…

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Posted on: December 8, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Oak Ridge Boys The Boys Are Back for Christmas Tour 2009

The Oak Ridge Boys will be back for Christmas this year. Their 20th Annual Christmas tour, The Boys Are Back for Christmas, will take the group to 14 states in 34 days, beginning early November and running through December 22. The group opens their two-hour show each year with everybody’s favorites, like Elvira, Bobbie Sue, and Thank God For Kids. This year they are adding new music from their acclaimed…

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Posted on: December 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

JUST SURRENDER MUSIC, VIDEO AND LINKS

http://www.youtube.com/justsurrenderrock MUSIC Visit http://www.justsurrenderrock.com/ to download an acoustic version of one of the new tracks, “Burning Up.” LINKS http://www.myspace.com/justsurrenderrock http://www.facebook.com/just-surrender Tweets by JustSurrenderNY Dec. 9 – Orangevale, CA – The Boardwalk Dec. 10 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction Dec. 15 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dec. 16 – San Antonio, TX – Zombie’s Dec. 17 – Houston, TX – Meridian Dec. 18 – Oklahoma City, OK –…

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Posted on: December 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Ocean confirm new vocalist, continue work on TWO new albums!

Germany’s The Ocean have issued an update on their vocalist situation and the progress of their follow up to 2007’s epic double-disc master piece, Precambrian. After many weeks in the dark, The Ocean have finally found a new vocalist. “We are happy to announce Mr. Loïc Rossetti as tour new vocalist. “We are looking forward to weeks and months of intense touring in the future and a new era in…

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Posted on: December 7, 2009 Posted by: Jay NeuFutur Comments: 0

Eight blackbird treats hometown audiences to new production of Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire at Chicago’s Harris Theater on December 8

Eighth blackbird’s third consecutive season in residence at Chicago’s downtown Harris Theater is its most ambitious to date. On December 8, the Grammy-winning sextet presents the first of two concerts in its hometown series: Arnold Schoenberg’s 1912 numerological masterpiece Pierrot lunaire, in a new production conceived and directed by Mark DeChiazza that was first shown to audiences at the Ojai Music Festival this summer. DeChiazza is a New York dancer…

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Posted on: December 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Syntaks’ “Ylajali”

Ylajali is the debut full-length from Syntaks, the Danish duo of Jakob Skott and Anna Cecilia. In Ylajali’s beautifully scorched sonic landscape, acres of drones run beneath Cecilia’s wordless sighs; Skott’s beats crunch like autumn leaves while synthesizers swell, flourish, and disappear. Songs either tramp through hazy forests until they fade into the dark (the Boards of Canada-esque “Love Camp 23”), or stack tone upon tone like translucent building blocks,…

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Posted on: December 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Swimmers vault into the upper half of national radio charts with new album – press raves aplenty!

The Swimmers vault into the upper half of national radio charts with new album – press raves aplenty! The Swimmers have just released their second album People Are Soft, and with it rings the sound of the band reinventing itself. In the past week, the album has jumped over a 100 places to land at #76 on the CMJ College Radio Top 200.!Following the success of 2008’s Fighting Trees-The Swimmers’…

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Posted on: December 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Metal Blade Records to digitally release BRAINSTORM Best Of album!

A special thank you to all BRAINSTORM fans around the world! After a true bombardment of essential releases with their plethora of excellent heavy metal hymns, BRAINSTORM are releasing their ultimate Best Of: Just Highs No Lows – 12 years of persistence CD right in time for X-mas! Germany’s No. 1 power metal / metal band finally put out their 1st ever Best Of CD incl. Hits like “All those…

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Posted on: December 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Jern Eye Interview With Igantwitted

Riding high from his awe inspiring performance at Audible Treat’s showcase at Southpaw in Brooklyn, Jern Eye caught up with the folks at Ignantwitted right after the show for a candid interview touching on topics ranging from his group Lunar Heights, his sophomore album Vision, and much more. Ignantwitted has done interviews with various emcees including Saigon, Cormega, Exile, and Kay Slay to name a few and their list of…

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Posted on: December 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

fun. DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR HIT SINGLE “ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS”

“With its dance-happy, sing-along sensibilities, the brilliantly catchy ‘All The Pretty Girls’ is the definition of pop, complete with rousing percussion, gorgeous strings and [Nate] Ruess’ slick vocals.” – NPR “Song of the Day” As they wrap up their tour supporting Taking Back Sunday and dive into more headline dates on the west coast, fun. debut a brand new video for “All The Pretty Girls,” – the popular track off…

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Posted on: December 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DEEP ELM RECORDS RELEASES PAPERMOONS “NEW TALES”

Less is more. It’s a philosophy that Matt Clark and Daniel Hawkins of PAPERMOONS understand quite well. The idea that you can say a whole lot more without screaming or shouting is evidenced by the brilliantly constructed songs on their debut NEW TALES. They use subtle transitions, gorgeous Simon & Garfunkel-esque harmonies, intricate performances and attention to every minute detail to create a unique mid-tempo mix of indie rock and…

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Posted on: December 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FLOBOTS announce Fall 09 tour – finishing new album for 2010 release

While the band have been focused on finishing their record, they have also managed to contribute time and performances to a number of non-profit benefits recently, including Concerts For Kids, and Somaly Mam Foundation. They also recently performed for members of the Energy Action Coalition at Michigan Powershift, and will be partnering with the nationwide network throughout their fall tour to help urge the Obama administration to take swift action…

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Posted on: December 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Nonpoint in Studio, set to return early 2010

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, I wanted to reach out and see if you had requests for any exclusive content. We can set up an interview, video feature or whatever else you’d like to request. Please take advantage of this open invitation from the band. Nonpoint…

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Posted on: December 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BAND SET TO HIT THE ROAD ON THE “THE FAMILY FORCE 5 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TOUR”

It’s been a busy year for House Of Heroes with the release The End Is Not The End CD followed by two EP releases The Acoustic End and House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles as well as non-stop touring, and it’s not over as the band is looking to end the year with a bang with the release of their first holiday EP out today ON Gotee Records, as well…

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Posted on: December 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Strange Boys sign to Rough Trade (outside the US), prep new album, Be Brave, for 2010

“The Strange Boys appeal to me because of their brilliant recasting of the roots of rock and roll with a seditious modern twist” – Geoff Travis, Rough Trade “”The Strange Boys make music that can only come from Texas, a perfectly formed, totally accomplished and spot-on executed rock n’ roll band. I didn’t even know they made them like this anymore.” -Larry Hardy, In The Red Records Recorded by: Mike…

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Posted on: December 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Halestorm WInter Tour Dates

DECEMBER 5th – WEST PALM BEACH, FL – CRUZAN AMPHITHEATRE DECEMBER 8th – BINGHAMTON, NY – BROOME COUNTY ARENA DECEMBER 12th – CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – US CELLULAR CENTER DECEMBER 15th – ROCKFORD, IL – ROCKFORD METROCENTER DECEMBER 16th – POPLAR BLUFF, MS – BLACK RIVER COLISEUM DECEMBER 18th – BILOXI, MS – MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM DECEMBER 30th – ALLENTOWN, PA – CROCODILE ROCK DECEMBER 31st – LANCASTER, PA –…

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Posted on: December 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NEW FOUND GLORY GO UNPLUGGED WITH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL ON FALL TOUR

Pop-punk pioneers New Found Glory have announced an acoustic tour with Dashboard Confessional this fall in support of their latest release Not Without A Fight. By buying tickets through the presale, you will be able to get your tickets before anyone else and save money on service charges. Buy your tickets today! http://dashboard.ducatking.com/ And make sure to check out New Found Glory’s zombified new video for their latest single “Don’t…

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Posted on: December 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

WE ARE THE IN CROWD SIGN TO HOPELESS RECORDS

We Are The In Crowd, the four-piece band from Poughkeepsie, NY, formed earlier this year and newly signed to independent label Hopeless Records, will have its current single, “For The Win” featured on tonight’s episode of MTV’s “The Hills”, with repeats airing throughout the weekend. “For The Win” is available now on iTunes and a acoustic version of the song is streaming exclusively at www.Absolutepunk.net. The band, made up of…

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