Category: Artist News

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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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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