Category: Artist News

Posted on: May 23, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS FOR SUMMER ANNIVERSARY SHOWS

To celebrate their 10-year anniversary this summer, Explosions In The Sky will be playing four shows with dates in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago as well as a rare hometown performance in Austin. Speical guests scheduled to play the anniversary shows are: No Age (Los Angeles), Jason Lytle of Grandaddy (New York), The Octopus Project (Austin), Eluvium (Los Angeles), Constantines (New York), and The Wooden Birds (Austin). Following these…

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Posted on: May 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Tinyfish revealed the cover artwork of their forthcoming DVD

Tinyfish revealed the cover artwork of their “One Night On Fire” DVD. It was designed by Jim Sanders, Tinyfish’s guitarist, who for his day job works as a graphic designer. Jim was also responsible for Tinyfish’s album artwork and designed the logo for Marillion’s fanclub ‘The Web’. The DVD was recorded during the band’s appearance at the progressive rock festival, Progrock 2009, which took place in Katowice, Poland in mid…

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Posted on: May 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

CRIMINAL frontman Anton Reisenegger signs endorsement deal with Fernandes Guitars!

Anton Reisenegger, guitarist/vocalist for Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, has signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Fernandes Guitars. His weapons of choice are the Fernandes Monterey Deluxe and the Fernandes Vortex Deluxe. “I am extremely excited and proud I was chosen by Fernandes Guitars to represent them. Fernandes guitars are beautifully crafted instruments, and the pick-up configuration on the Deluxe series leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. I can’t wait to…

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Posted on: May 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Red Goodbye

Jeremy Wall is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, a founding member of the veteran band Spyro Gyra, and a matchmaker, of sorts: in 2006, Wall arranged a meeting between Andrew Horn and Alex Ruimy on the campus of SUNY Oneonta. Horn, a songwriter-vocalist from Utica, and Ruimy, a songwriter-guitarist from Scarsdale, soon realized the compatibility of their talents. Their initial collaborations confirmed this, as the duo’s performances became instant and resounding successes…

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Posted on: May 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Translation Loss Records signs CITY OF SHIPS and co-release new record

Translation Loss Records are extremely excited to announce the addition of Richmond, VA’s CITY OF SHIPS to their roster! CITY OF SHIPS has been touring relentlessly since its inception in 2005, promoting self-released EPs as well as CD and Vinyl releases from independent Richmond, VA labels Forcefield Records and the Perpetual Motion Machine. The trio will embark on an extensive European tour this summer, first with label mates Rosetta and…

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Posted on: May 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Southern Lord Signs THE ACCUSED

Southern Lord Records is pleased to announce the signing of legendary Seattle splatter rock kings THE ACCUSED! Said label head Greg Anderson: “THE ACCUSED and guitarist Tommy Niemeyer were basically responsible for turning me onto hardcore/punk and underground metal. If it wasn’t for me witnessing THE ACCUSED slay the audience — and me — in 1985 I may be writing this today!” Added Niemeyer on joining the Southern Lord roster:…

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Posted on: May 22, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

L.A. Based Rock Powerhouse People signs with Rainmaker PR in anticipation of their new release, The Cliche.

L.A. BASED ROCK POWERHOUSE PEOPLE SETS OUT TO ROCK THE U.S. WITH THE CLICHÉ, WHICH WAS PRODUCED BY THE LEGENDARY DAVE JERDEN (JANE’S ADDICTION, ALICE IN CHAINS) AND FEATURES THE FINAL RECORDED PERFORMANCES BY BASSIST GIDGET GEIN The brash and edgy sarcasm of Jimmy Young, frontman, guitarist and songwriter of rock powerhouse People, inspired him to dub the L.A. based band’s debut The Cliché—but in reality, between their blistering live…

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Posted on: May 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SARA GROVES JOINS INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION ON CAPITOL HILL TO ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICING

INO Records’ Sara Groves recently returned from Washington, D.C. after meeting with the offices of Minnesota Congress and Senate Aides on behalf of International Justice Mission as a part of the Day of Advocacy. Groves was among 100 individuals from 25 states who took part in a day of advocacy organized by the human rights agency International Justice Mission (IJM). Participants met with more than 100 Congressional offices to build…

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Posted on: May 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pattern Is Movement Announce Tour With St. Vincent!

A lot can happen in a year. What began with Chris Ward and Andrew Thiboldeaux’s creation of All Together in 2008 has bloomed into the beast of a seemingly-timeless Pattern Is Movement. They stretch, bend, and break on stage — and so many of us have been lucky enough to see them over the past months. Tours with Shudder to Think, Subtle, O’Death, and Maps & Atlases highlight a year…

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Posted on: May 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur.com Introduces Brett Perkins

Brett Perkins is an American performing songwriter from Los Angeles, who’s made Denmark his home, with multiple album releases, film and tv song placements and 33 countries toured so far. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brettperkins3 He’s released a total of 7 albums, including 3 solo efforts and three additional singles in Scandanavia: Staring At The Sun (1998), Last Bus Home (2000) and Danish Weather (2003), all of which achieved national radio play, as well…

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Posted on: May 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Rainmaker PR releases Estrella Cristina’s Debut EP, This Is Life

Sometimes, the old adage is really true. The stars align a certain way and it’s up to us to use our innate talents to discover the call of destiny. Emerging now, at a time in our cultural history when her unique half Panamanian, half Trinidadian heritage can be celebrated rather than obscured, Estrella Cristina’s musical course was set the minute her mother called her the Spanish word for “star.” “Imagine,”…

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Posted on: May 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

BONTAJ ROULET: BONNIE RAITT & TAJ MAHAL ALONE AND TOGETHER

This summer, Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal-two leading lights of modern blues-are joining forces for their first-ever tour together. The “BonTaj Roulet” tour will be a coast-to-coast, 30-date outing in August and September, including appearances at such celebrated venues as Wolf Trap, Ravinia, Red Rocks, and the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. These shows will feature Bonnie and Taj on stage alone and together. Bonnie, backed by her always-dazzling group,…

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Posted on: May 21, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Gary’s sound is rooted in influences such as Silkworm, Guided By Voices, Chicago post-rock, and New Zealand noise-rock.

The Gary’s sound is rooted in influences such as Silkworm, Guided By Voices, Chicago post-rock, and New Zealand noise-rock. BIO “In the Central Texas sunlight, in the full-bore drone of Summer…” The Gary’s origins are on the Comal River, July 2008. Paul Warner paddled over to Dave Norwood and suggested they start a band called The Gary. Dave saw no reason why they shouldn’t play in a band called The…

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Posted on: May 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Juan MacLean and The Field co-headlining a full LIVE band US Tour!

“Welcome back intelligent dance music, we’ve missed you.” Music OMH, February 2009 After releasing the much anticipated The Future Will Come (DFA Records), Juan MacLean and Nancy Whang take The Juan MacLean this spring. Juan, Nancy and band will be playing tracks live from The Future Will Come, which Filter magazine described as “perfectly orchestrated and directed to achieve maximum mood and dance-ability”. If the weather doesn’t make you sweat,…

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Posted on: May 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

TARDY BROTHERS Release Bloodline

Since forming Xecutioner, later renamed Obituary, in 1984 brothers John and Donald Tardy have unquestionably become a household names for metal fans. Each have earned the respect of their peers: John for his distinct and unrivaled guttural voice and Donald for his supreme drum abilities. With Bloodline, the duo expand their musical playcard showcasing not only a new artistic outlet but also extending opportunity for them to take their global…

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Posted on: May 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur.com Introduces Prodigal Earth

Pitch Black Records is pleased to announce the release of the eagerly awaited debut album by Cypriot metallers Prodigal Earth, “Zenith II Zero”. This is classic heavy metal at its very best, full of melody and touches of power throughout while having an overall fresh sound. Special mention has to be made to Nicholas Letpos’ (DIPHTHERIA, ARRYAN PATH) brilliant vocals and of course the rest of the band members’ excellent…

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Posted on: May 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Release Date Set, Album Art Revealed for HULL’s Full-Length Debut, ‘Sole Lord’

Brooklyn quintet HULL are back home after their recent tour surrounding SXSW 2009. The band comments… “On our first tour as part of the End records roster, HULL have stormed through the South East with much force, at every stop winning the faces and minds of those in attendance. On the road to Austin for the mighty SXSW festival and onward, many miles have passed and decibels peaked in the…

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Posted on: May 20, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Pearl Jam, R.E.M. and U.S. Olympic Swimming Champs Dive In to Save Sea Turtles

Conservation International (CI) today announced the launch of the “Great Turtle Race,” a virtual “race” that follows 11 real leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) on an epic journey from feeding areas in chilly waters off Canada’s Atlantic coast to breeding areas in the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean. Race fans can see the action online at www.GreatTurtleRace.org, created in partnership with NationalGeographic.com, which puts the spotlight on one of…

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Posted on: May 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

MATTHEW WEST GARNERS AC HIT WITH “THE MOTIONS”

Sparrow Records singer/songwriter Matthew West garners a No. 1 single this week with “The Motions,” according to the Radio & Records Christian AC Monitored chart. The event marks West’s second No. 1 song from his current release, Something to Say, following “You Are Everything,” which was the most played song of 2008. In addition to topping the Christian AC Monitored chart, “The Motions” currently holds at No. 2 on the…

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Posted on: May 19, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

YES BEGINS 24-DATE U.S. TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST ASIA ON JUNE 26

t’s a prog-rock fan’s dream come true, with two of the legendary British bands of all time on the same stage, playing hits like “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Roundabout” and “Heat of the Moment.” Acclaimed British band YES launch their 24-city U.S. tour on June 26 at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, CA, featuring the classic line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White…

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