Category: Artist News

Posted on: September 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Subjects Release EP New Soft Shoe / Limited Edition 7″

Despite their clandestine and controversial beginnings (two band members were teachers and two were students at the same high school), The Subjects have managed to carve a name for themselves that sounds more like “Rushmore” than “School of Rock.” Back in 2002, guitarist Joe Smith and bassist/vocalist Dave Sheinkopf were splitting their time between writing songs and syllabi, while drummer/vocalist Matt Iwanusa and guitarist Jimmy Carbonetti were about to bust…

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Posted on: September 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for iPhone and iPod touch

Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars from Rockstar Leeds, the winners of the 2009 Develop Award for Best Handheld Game Studio, will be making its way to the iPhoneâ„¢ and iPod® touch this fall. “Chinatown Wars is a perfect match for the iPhone and iPod touch,” said Sam Houser, Founder…

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The Eels – Blinking Lights and Other Revelations (CD)

I know that The Eels have been around for quite a few years, but the only song that I can place to them would have to be off their Electro-Shock Blues album, “Last Stop: This Town”. Lets just say that this album has nothing to do with this track, as the music captured on tracks like “Theme From Blinking Lights” and “From Which I Came” look more to different eras…

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Posted on: September 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Smile Empty Soul Streams Entire New Album Online

Santa Clarita, CA based SMILE EMPTY SOUL is currently streaming their entire new album “Consciousness” online at the following location www.luthiersociety.com/promos/smile-empty-soul/. The album hit stores this week through F.O.F Label Group/EMI. “Getting this album out hasn’t been easy,” says Smile Empty Soul guitarist and vocalist Sean Danielsen. “It’s literally been a roller coaster ride of highs and lows, but personally I feel this is our strongest album to date. We…

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Posted on: September 9, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Mozel Tov Mis Amigos Reaches Top 10 on Amazon!!!

“After nearly 50 years hiding away in a vault, it is a real testament to the power of music and the story behind it that this album can still power up the charts.” Exclaims Co-Founder Roger Bennett NPR : http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112122180 MTVu “The Feed” : http://www.mtvu.com/on-campus/on-campus-featured-content/the-feed-mazeltov-mis-amigos/ Jewish Weekly : http://www.jweekly.com/blog/full/39588/mazel-tov-mis-amigos/ Time Out New York : http://newyork.timeout.com/events/music/298900/4131737/mazel-tov-mis-amigos NPR WYNC : http://blogs.wnyc.org/culture/2009/08/25/mazel-tov-mis-amigos-a-primer/ New York Post : http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/entertainment/music/oy__caramba__185192.htm AOL/ SPINNER : http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/11/jewish-mambos-and-yiddish-cha-chas-thats-meshugenah/ MAZELTOV MIS…

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Posted on: September 9, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

EeL – People People (CD)

EeL has an intense opening to their “People People” album that mixes amphetamine with vocal samples to come out with something that sounds like a better Dance Dance Revolution song. Immediately shown as a problem is that EeL uses a mite too much repetition to get their songs home; “EeL START IT UP!’s” 3:09 should have been condensed to make for a more effecting song. “People People” is a retooling…

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Platinum Danish Band VOLBEAT on tour with METALLICA on the DEATH MAGNETIC TOUR 2009

VOLBEAT will tour in support of their latest album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood on 14 select shows with famed Metal Masters METALLICA and their tour DEATH MAGNETIC. Elvis metal ‘n’ rollers VOLBEAT has unleashed their trademark rockabilly sound on unsuspecting Americans via their first ever U.S. release, ROCK THE REBEL/METAL THE DEVIL on Mascot Records USA in 2008. The first single Sad Man’s Tongue took over the airwaves in…

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AFI To Headline MTV’s Ulalume Festival

AFI have announced that they will co-headline mtvU’s innagural Ulalume Festival on Friday, October 23rd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Davey, Jade, Adam and Hunter, collectively known as AFI, will join co-headliners Paramore along with special guests Kid Cudi and Chester Benninton’s side band, Death By Sunrise. The show, which takes its name from the Edgar Allen Poe poem of the same name, will be sure to celebrate…

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Phosphorescent to Play Farm Aid, Announces Fall Tour!

t began last spring when Phosphorescent’s heartfelt tribute album To Willie (Dead Oceans) received accolades from critics and fans alike. One such fan was the venerable Willie Nelson himself, and soon the band was invited to meet its hero and later perform on his Sirius/XM radio show for his memorable 76th birthday celebration. Phosphorescent is now honored to unite with Mr. Nelson one more time at the legendary Farm Aid…

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EE – Ramadan (CD)

Threading through their music with a dreamy soundscape of guitars, EE creates an introspective style of indie rock that really makes one think. This album, originally released in 2000, has been clamored for since the second that the original run on Curry Records sold out. The plodding nature of the songs on Ramadan, exemplified by the title track, creates this sixties-style of California flavoring felt throughout the entire disc. Opening…

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Posted on: September 9, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THERE FOR TOMORROW Announces National Fall Tour with Hit the Lights!

One would think that after wrapping up a hefty Summer-long trek on the full Vans Warped Tour, Central Florida’s favorite sons, THERE FOR TOMORROW would just want to return home and decompress for a while. Being the road warriors that they are however, they’re getting back out on the road again, this time with Hit The Lights, Sparks the Rescue, and more (tour dates below). With glowing reviews of their…

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

iTunes Features PEASANT as Indie Spotlight Artist around new single , “The End”!

iTunes’ “Indie Spotlight” has consistently given music listeners a delightful taste of the best new music from rising stars – and this week’s bunch proves it! Peasant, with a brand new single, “The End”, is currently featured both as an Indie Spotlight artist on the front page of iTunes, as well as appearing alongside such notable acts as Dave Bazan, Kate Walsh, Liam Finn, and A.A. Bondy in the Indie…

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

ee – for 100 we try harder (CD)

2002, Asian Man Records. Indie rock from the recesses of the scene that is definitely music to be listened to, although it doubles quite well for incidental music. One’s heart is taken for a ride during this CD, as feelings of emotions shine though, making it quite like the proverbial rollercoaster ride. Brilliant flashes of guitars and clashing drums give way to solemn, quiet instrumental tracks. Similar to el gigante,…

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

ULTIMATE HITMAN DAVID FOSTER TO SEARCH FOR HIS NEXT VOCAL SUPERSTAR

The ultimate HITMAN, David Foster is embarking on a quest to find his next vocal superstar, in conjunction with the 2009 North American HITMAN, DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS TOUR. The 15-time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy winning songwriter / producer and three-time Oscar nominee has partnered with NAMEDROP.COM to present the HITMAN Talent Search, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be discovered by one of the music industries’ giants. Through the HITMAN Talent…

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STEVE VAI releases new single on iTunes

Guitar legend Steve Vai has released his first single off of his new live DVD, Blu-ray and Live CD Where The Wild Things Are on Favored Nations Records. Single is available on iTunes now! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=327573824&s=143441 Where The Wild Things Are is Vai’s 21st solo project contributing to his 20,000,000 unit worldwide sales that have accumulated over his 30 year career. Vai chose the State Theatre to film because of its…

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

Destino’s “Forte” – “Popera with a soul infusion”

heir name—Destino—translates to destiny in Italian and Spanish, and indeed the golden tenor voices of Canadians Paul Ouellette, Joey Niceforo and Hans Munoz were meant to meet. The classical crossover trio calls their sound “popera with a soul infusion,” a unique blend of soaring operatic vocals, pop licks and contemporary R&B swagger. Their stirring sell-out performances have left audiences of all ages and musical persuasions ecstatic, and Destino’s 2008 debut…

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Editors – Rarities (CD)

This special EP was created to show that even the Editors’ B-Sides and tracks left on the cutting room floor were still better than 99% of indie rock on the market currently. The first track on the disc is “Heads in Bags”, and it shows the lead singer of Editors coming forth with a Morrissey meets Bauhaus approach to things, sounding cold but really being very emotional all at the…

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

FU MANCHU TO DROP NEW ALBUM “SIGNS OF INFINITE POWER” THIS OCTOBER; LEGENDARY BAND TO CELEBRATE 20th ANNIVERSARY IN 2010

Southern California’s heavy fuzz rock legends FU MANCHU have completed work on their eleventh full length album. The electrifying group will drop Signs of Infinite Power on October 20, 2009 via Century Media Records. Originally formed in 1985 as a Black Flag-influenced hardcore punk band called Virulence, FU MANCHU has since become one of hard rock’s most celebrated names. The band released its first single “Kept Between Trees” in 1990…

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

PINK SPIDERS Frontman Announces New Project

Former PINK SPIDERS frontman and songwriter Matt Friction has announced his plans to focus his creative energy on a new project – MATT FRICTION AND THE CHEAP SHOTS. With THE TALKING HEADS’ Jerry Harrison serving as producer, Friction and co. have been working to finish up THE CHEAP SHOTS’ debut release, which the band has been recording at Sausalito Sound in Sausalito, CA. “This project had been in the back…

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

NEW BOYZ TO JOIN SEAN KINGSTON ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Ben J and Legacy of The New Boyz will join multi-platinum recording artist Sean Kingston on a 25-city North American Tour that will last through November. Their summer smash “You’re A Jerk” hit the airwaves this summer after an extensive self-propelled run on websites like MySpace and YouTube where youth across the nation recorded hundreds of videos imitating the fancy footwork. The song eventually made its way into the Top…

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