Category: Artist News

Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Prosthetic Records Signs Holy Grail

Prosthetic Records has signed Los Angeles based Holy Grail. The band, formerly known as Sorcerer, features three former members of White Wizzard and takes their influence from such classic metal acts as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept, and the Scorpions. Vocalist James Paul Luna’s Rob Halford meets Sebastian Bach voice belts out lyrics focusing on “Chicks, Vikings, Ex-Chicks, Being Tough, Macho/Machismo, FEMA, Fabio, Conan, Rad Dinosaurs, UFOs and Bilderberg Group,”…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Lovepump United is extremely excited to announce the release of Pictureplane’s LP Dark Rift!

Pictureplane’s “Goth Star” Named Best New Music By Pitchfork! http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/11365-goth-star/ Bio: 24-year-old weirdo performance artist Travis Egedy, a.k.a. Pictureplane, obsesses over the cosmos, 90s house music, collective consciousness, and mind-altering chemicals you’ve never heard of. Much like his interests, Pictureplane’s music is strange and boundless and totally righteous Having cut his teeth on raging tours with HEALTH, a collab with Beirut’s Zach Condon and killer remixes for Crystal Castles, HEALTH,…

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Gojira to support Metallica

Fresh off the heels of their successful and critically acclaimed first US headlining tour, French metal act, Gojira, have been tapped by Metallica to support the first half of their North American fall tour in September and October, along with Lamb of God. The band will also be headlining their own shows between Metallica dates. Gojira vocalist/guitarist, Joseph Duplantier commented, “Metallica has invited us to open for them on the…

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Posted on: August 15, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Dent May invades a Mexican Restaurant on premiere episode of BANDITOS!

http://yourstru.ly/2009/07/08/banditos-with-dent-may-his-magnificent-ukelele/ We’ve all been there…You’re sitting in a Mexican restaurant, polishing off a monstrous burrito, orange grease dripping from your fingers, when suddenly, six sombrero’d individuals burst through the door and start serenading you without warning or remorse. At Yours Truly, there’s only one thing they love more than burritos and that’s great music. So they decided to combine their dueling passions for a new series they are calling Banditos!.…

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Posted on: August 14, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Peter Bjorn and John Remix Contest, Tour with Depeche Mode and New EP

Following a spring headlining tour that saw them perform to sold-out audiences across the country, Swedish indie popstars Peter Bjorn and John will be joining chart-topping electro legends Depeche Mode for an unforgettable nationwide tour this summer. Known for their infectious high-energy performances and proven knack for creating perfectly crafted pop gems, Peter Bjorn and John are set to rock US audiences with the undeniably catchy tunes from their latest…

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Pseudo Slang – “Broke and Copasetic” feat. Vinia Mojica

“Pseudo Slang make the thinking fan’s kind of hip-hop.” – Chicago Sun Times “When I first heard Pseudo Slang ‘Yes Doubt’ I was floored, and it became my #1 Song of 2008. I’ve been doing radio for 18 years but few songs ever gave me chills, ‘Yes Doubt’ was one of them. I can’t wait for the album.” – DJ 3rd Rail, Chicago DJ and Radio Legend, 89.3FM WNUR, DJ3RDRAIL.COM…

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Boy In Static: West Coast Tour and new Freezepop remix!

Aug 19 – Eugene, OR – Joe’s Bar & Grill Aug 20 – Tacoma, WA – Bob’s Java Jive w/ Boy Eats Drum Machine Aug 21 – Portland, OR – Milepost 5, Manor of Art Festival w/ Bombs Into You, Bryan Free, Chores Aug 22 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern w/ Boy Eats Drum Machine & No-Fi Soul Rebellion Aug 23 – Missoula, MT – The Palace Aug 25…

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Experimental Dental School get in the van to support their new LP “Forest Field”

Guitars bend to the breaking point. Drums pump. Drums crack. Synthesizers crisp & crackle. One voice howls, the other coos. Skronky noise-rock? Maybe. Vintage garage pop? Maybe. Pretty? Yes. Ugly? Yes. The last year saw Experimental Dental School turning over a new leaf, paring down from a trio to a two-piece and adopting a less-is-more approach. With this change, they’ve managed to expand sonically and mature their songcraft. Their colossal…

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EQUAL VISION RECORDS SIGNS THE DEAR & DEPARTED

Indie/new wave act, The Dear & Departed, have signed to Equal Vision Records. The band recently wrapped up recording with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert (H2O, Fireworks), and will release the new material as a digital EP and 7” later this year and tour to support. “EVR have always supported us and after constant frustration with other labels, we feel it’s a great decision,” expressed vocalist, Dan Smith (aka…

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Mozel Tov Mis Amigos Out This Week / One Night Only Lincoln Center Show With Arturo O’Farrill & Larry Harlow August 23rd

MAZELTOV MIS AMIGOS is set for release August 11th (distributed by Nail and Ioda) it features 11 tracks, accompanied by Josh Kun’s extensive liner notes and a gallery of images from archives across the country which have to be seen to be believed. The entire album will be replayed in in its entirety for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Lincoln Center this summer, with an eclectic line-up including Arturo O’Farrill…

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JULIE DOIRON TOURS

Jagjaguwar has long known that Julie Doiron is a Canadian National Treasure, but here is proof: June 7th in Bruno, Saskatchewan was declared Julie Doiron Day. The mayor presented her name on a bench, and we are so happy that someone was there to film it. FILMED PERFORMANCES – We have a great video of Doiron performing a solo set at Bob Boilen’s desk for a “Tiny Desk Concert” and…

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WHO’S BAD CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL JACKSON’S MUSIC FOR NEXT GENERATION IN ULTIMATE HOMAGE

The untimely passing of Michael Jackson on the eve of his 50-date return to the live stage this month at London’s O2 Arena with his “This Is It” tour has left a void in the music business, as millions of fans turn to his work to deal with their grief. Jackson had three of the Top 5 selling albums of the week, six in the Top 30, every Top 10…

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NIRVANA’S PLATINUM DEBUT ALBUM BLEACH TURNS 20

Marking the 20th Anniversary of Nirvana’s debut album, Sub Pop will re-issue the Platinum Certified Bleach on November 3, 2009. This expanded CD/double-LP will include a never-before-released live performance, special packaging and the first run of the double-LP will be on 180g white vinyl (the first run of the original LP was also on white vinyl). Both formats will be available for pre-order at subpop.com leading up to this edition’s…

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Forced To Sit Out Remainder Of Tour

ABIGAIL WILLIAMS currently winding down dates for the ongoing Conquered & Cursed Tour have to sit out the final week of dates due to sickness within the band. The nine-week tour has seen the band, alongside Goatwhore, Daath, Abysmal Dawn and S.W.W.A.A.T.S. travelling the country all summer and the flu has battled them the entire way. Several members have had to visit emergency rooms in the past week and are…

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Vulture Whale bring their Alabama rock to NYC and DC!

If you haven’t seen Vulture Whale, they’re blazing out of the South and coming for you with their undeliable rock filled with witty lyrics and undeniable melodies! August Tour Dates August 20 – The Red and Black Bar – Washington, DC August 22 – Pianos – New York, NY The Tripwire It’s even more difficult to stop picking out the interesting bits once you’ve begun. Spin Magazine “Spellbinding frontman Wes…

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Blitzen Trapper’s amazing “Black River Killer” video is now available on subpop.com!

This video is absolutely great, but really, just see for yourself: http://subpop-public.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/video/5674.mov We are going to be releasing an EP for “Black River Killer” on August 25th and you can get information on that upcoming release here: http://www.subpop.com/releases/blitzen_trapper/eps/black_river_killer In addition, the Blitzen Trapper Artist Page remains incredibly useful: http://www.subpop.com/artists/blitzen_trapper Also, in other very important news, please help us welcome Sub Pop’s newly signed artists, Dum Dum Girls! We’re really excited…

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Posted on: August 13, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Artwork and track listing for RAVAGE’s Metal Blade debut ‘The End of Tomorrow’

Boston Massachusetts metalers RAVAGE are ready to unleash their Metal Blade Records debut, The End of Tomorrow on August 18th 2009. Artwork was handled by the famed artist Ed Repka who is known best for his Megadeth covers as well as cover art for Death, Municipal Waste, Toxic Holocaust, and Austrian Death Machine. The End of Tomorrow seamlessly intertwines the sounds of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, late 80’s…

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Posted on: August 13, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Fight Pretty Gears up to Record New Full Length

If you’re craving some good old fashioned hardcore in your life, we have good news for you! In just a few hours, the noisy Texans of Fight Pretty will load up their van, grab some PBR and head out on the road with tour buddies She Rides (Stillborn Records). The trek begins today at the Alabama Music Box in Mobile, Alabama, and will continue through the week. Once Fight Pretty…

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Posted on: August 13, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Noiseshaper “Satellite City”; TBR on Cat ‘n Roof Records

In 2009 Noiseshaper are celebrating their 10th anniversary with their new album – Satellite City Similar to their 2003 album „The Signal“ Noiseshaper have been working again with a host of top class vocalists from around the globe. As well as old favorites like Juggla, Jackie Deane or the Blues legend Wayne Martin you can also hear new talents. Sherrez, a British rapper living in Barcelona lends the title track…

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Posted on: August 13, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Toro Y Moi signs to Carpark Records, new single due in Oct., two albums due in 2010, plus tour dates!

Toro Y Moi is the musical creation of 22 year old Columbia, South Carolina resident Chaz Bundick. Carpark will release two very different Toro Y Moi full lengths in 2010. The two songs on this single are representative of those two albums. The single A side “Blessa” could just as easily be called “Blissa”. Melodic ambient samples swirl around Chaz’s cleverly arranged pop song structures. Hazy summer sounds with a…

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