Category: Artist News

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

CANADIAN ROCKERS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM THROWING BRICKS INSTEAD OF KISSES ON AUGUST 18TH

Canadian rockers Inward Eye are set to release their debut album Throwing Bricks Instead of Kisses on August 18th (RCA Records). Fresh off a club tour supporting Sum 41 as well as a performance at Bamboozle, the brothers Erickson, Dave (vocals/bass), Kyle (guitar/vocals), and Anders (drums), will be introducing American fans to their high energy set that has won over hoards of Canadian tastemakers as well as The Who, who…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

“NORTH AMERICA IS DOOMED” TOUR SET TO LAUNCH

(with very special guests THE GATES OF SLUMBER and SERPENTCULT) * July 30 – Nashville, TN – The Muse (ZOROASTER w/ Weedeater) * July 31 – Lexington, KY – The Boiler Room (ZOROASTER w/ tba) August 1 Chicago, IL The Empty Bottle August 2 Lansing, MI Macâ€™s Bar August 3 Toronto, ON Wreck Room August 4 Ottawa, ON Rainbow Bistro August 5 Montreal, QC Katacombes August 6 Providence, RI Club…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Casy & Brian! On Tour Now!

Charming nihilism. Intentional unimportance. Sarcastic oversimplification. Desperate, barely contained rage focused and aimed at unfocused, aimless people like a hostage negotiator’s megaphone shoved in the mouth of a suicide bomber. Casy and Brian are embedded in the audience they reach out to. They empathize with our wealth of creative potential, and our expressive debt. And we love them for it. DATE-O-RIFFIC! July 27 + Backspace + Portland, OR July 28…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Nebula Announce Headlining US Tour in Support of New Album

“This is one of those records that makes you want to throw out every other record you’ve listened to, grow your hair to your elbows, and start all over again” – NME “Nebula collapses a long lineage of heaviosity in its gravitational pull: Blue Cheer, the MC5, the Stooges, early Sabbath, mid-Seventies hard rock, sludge-era Black Flag, and mentors Mudhoney” – Revolver Playing dirty rock and roll and primitive blues,…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

New POS video debuted on MTVu and Warped Tour dates

After debuting at the top of Billboard’s “Top New Artist” charts, P.O.S’s album Never Better continues to have a long life with his new video “Purexed”, which premiered on MTVu yesterday. The video is a heartfelt look into his tremendous work ethic, the same one that propelled Cinemax to feature him on their show “Max Tour Stories”, led to him being handpicked to do a cover of Pearl Jam’s “Why…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Moshi Moshi Records announces 10th anniversary US Tour featuring Slow Club, Casiokids and The Wave Pictures

Moshi Moshi Records started off as a hobby in 1998. Set up by three friends who had jobs working for major record labels. It was intended as a means to work with the bands that they loved but which didn’t fit in with the agenda of the day-job taskmasters. Early single releases from Zan Lyons, Kathryn Williams & Pedro and J Xaverre earned the label some plaudits. And sold a…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

New Cazwell Album Out This August on Peace Bisquit! New Track, “Tonight (Day + To-Nite Mix)”

“…if lead single â€œI Seen BeyoncÃ© at Burger Kingâ€ doesnâ€™t draw you in, you might wanna get your Fun Detector checked.” – Metromix “…the potty-mouthed poet spits rhymes that inspire arousal and blushing simultaneously.” – Chicago Free Press Cazwell will release his full length album, Watch My Mouth, August 4th on Peace Bisquit.Â Earlier this year he released the dance floor smash, “I Seen Beyonce At Burger King” (check out…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

GANG GANG DANCE ANNOUNCE SUMMER DATES

This summer Gang Gang Dance will be heading out on tour in North America in further support of their highly acclaimed album Saint Dymphna. Their live shows are not to be missed – visceral, intense, communal, downright joyous and, in the words of XLR8R Â“nothing short of transcendental.Â” In addition to dates across the country the tour will take in appearances at Lollapalooza and Bumbershoot. Full dates are: August 2nd…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

A Lull Summer Tour. All City Affairs New Album. Firs EPs Out Now!

A Lull is taking a break from the recording studio, where they have been hard at work on their forthcoming debut album, Confetti, to hit the road in support of their debut EP, Ice Cream Bones which hit streets May 14th. Touring as a 6 piece (2 of which are drummers), the band is a definite must see. “4-tracks of scintillating electronica and processed beats reminiscent of groupâ€™s like Air…

Posted on: July 27, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FESTIVAL 8, PHISH’S FIRST FESTIVAL IN FIVE YEARS, SET FOR OCTOBER 30th, 31st AND NOVEMBER 1st AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA

For the first time ever, Phish will combine two of its most cherished traditions – the Phish festival and the band’s Halloween event – in a massive three-day celebration. Christened Festival 8, it will take place October 30th, 31st and November 1st at The Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Festival 8 marks several additional firsts: it is Phish’s first three-day festival, its first held on the West Coast and…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

the morning after girls announce summer tour

“the morning after girls recall prime-era shoegaze outfits like ride (whose mark gardener made a guest appearance one one of the groupâ€™s early eps). where many of their peers put emphasis on volume, the girls know the power of a good, woozy melody. their best moments top churning guitars with clean, aching vocals.” – rolling stone the morning after girls national tour dates: 07/30 – san francisco, ca – bottom…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DARK CASTLE Announce Southeast US Mini-Tour

DARK CASTLE w/ BLOODY PANDA 7/27/2009 Wormhole – Savannah, GA 7/28/2009 The Atlantic – Gainesville, FL w/ Civilization 7/30/2009 Goo – Miami, FL 7/31/2009 Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL 8/01/2009 Drunken Unicorn – Atlanta, GA w/ Withered More DARK CASTLE dates for the Northeast and other parts of the US to be announced soon. The band’s recent full-length Spirited Migration was released in May on AT A LOSS RECORDINGS. Recorded…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Lewis & Clarke and Caroline Weeks to tour together this Summer

Lou Rogai is a man and Lewis & Clarke’s main-man; Caroline Weeks a woman, but not a weak woman. They met when L&C opened a tour for Bats for Lashes when Caroline was a member of Natasha Khan’s band. Musical sparks flew and they agreed to tour together one day, with Lewis & Clarke’s transcendental “I don’t cut my grass” peace-of-mind folk and Caroline Week’s Victorian “don’t tighten the corset”…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Bobby Evans – “Freakazoid Robots”

It’s time… to put your quarters up and check out the hottest video on the planet: Bobby Evans’ smash hit Delicious Vinyl single “Freak-A-Zoid Robotz,” directed by Marcus Herring. Enter an arcade game world where a Tron state of mind and fly moves preside, where metallic Sorayama-inspired robots do choreographed dances and fight 8-bit battles to the death. Director Marcus Herring: “The visual look of the video was inspired by…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Keelay & Zaire EPK For Latest Release Ridin High

There’s no question you’ve heard the music. Now, find out more about the producers behind the music as Keelay & Zaire, the bi-coastal production duo, give the world a closer, more personal look in their new EPK. Live performances, press clippings, and studio footage abound as highlights of the two producers quickly bring viewers up to date on how they met and the story behind their music, including the concept…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Youth Brigade and Off With Their Heads Tour Dates!

Youth Brigade will be supporting the upcoming release of the BYO Records 25th Anniversary Boxed set with shows on the East Coast. Touring with them will be Minneapolisâ€™ own, Off With Their Heads. The two bands share key interests that include a penchant for punk rock with more hooks than a fishermanâ€™s tackle box and a love for each otherâ€™s bands! A third band will be joining them starting the…

Posted on: July 26, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Brian Glaze To Release “Green Living”

Brian Glaze’s notoriety as the original drummer in the Brian Jonestown Massacre is forever eclipsed by his status as a singer/songwriter with his new LP, Green Living, out July 28th on World Famous In San Francisco. This “best of” collection of home recordings makes for a surprisingly cohesive album with a strong narrative arc. In the past Glaze has collaborated in the studio and on the road with Greg Ashley…

Posted on: July 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Spiral Beach Set To Release The Only Really Thing

Spiral Beach are sonic rebels unafraid of breaking all the rules and throwing a party in the process! The bandâ€™s love of exploring different sounds and song structures is offset by their sophisticated sense of melody and elaborate vocal harmonies. They have also re-imagined the format of a concert, making their shows epic blowouts that last until dawn and the band dances and even cooks with the audience! Playing in…

Posted on: July 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NYC AVANT GARDE METAL BAND BLOODY PANDA COMPLETES WORK ON NEW ALBUM â€œSUMMONâ€; U.S. TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

NYC experimental Doom Metal pack BLOODY PANDA has completed work on its new album, entitled SUMMON. The record will see an August 11, 2009 North American release date via Profound Lore Records. Fronted by Japanese siren and accomplished visual artist Yoshiko Ohara, whose death defying wails have at once drawn comparison to Diamanda Galas, BjÃ¶rk and Jarboe, BLOODY PANDA creates unique, affecting heavy music that combines visceral power, pained beauty…

Posted on: July 25, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Metal Blade Records signs We Are The End!

Metal Blade Records signs We Are The End! Los Angeles, California’s We Are The End has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records! A relatively new addition to the SoCal scene, the band came together in June of 2008 with the timely meeting of Brandyn Love and Shaun-Matthew Paramore, and the eventual addition of vocalist, Spencer Aragon, guitarist Mychal Wright, and drummer David Crough. The band has been locked away…