When you turn on a Jamie Sparks track, the music will immediately begin to release tension in the neck & shoulders. As if someone were giving you a luxurious massage, the mellow tones can smooth out any uptight or anxious feelings. The tempo, chords and melodies were specially crafted and purposely designed to make you feel good.
After 22 years and more than 2000 shows, newsboys frontman Peter Furler will no longer front the band in concert. Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year.
Sia fans have something to look forward to this spring: TV is My Parent is coming your way May 19, featuring a live concert recorded at the Hiro Ballroom in NYC on September 12, 2007, four music videos from her latest studio album, some people have REAL problems, and a bevy of “behind the scenes†videos shot by Sia and her friends while on tour. The Tripwire premiered Sia’s DVD…
Javier Garcia now set to open for The Budos Band on 4/24 Globesonic, DJ Da Lua from Bossacucanova added to party line-up The latest (and last!) updates to the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival have been made…check out the added acts and the parties…Laura Quinlan (Rhythm Foundation) calls the addition of Tinariwen from Mali “Really exciting!” and feels that adding popular Miami DJ’s and artists will further the quest for this Fest…
Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden) returns to North America with his first set of live shows in over 2 years including a very special show at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, March 13th. These dates follow the release of last year’s critically acclaimed mini album Ringer and Kieran’s latest collaborative album with Jazz drummer Steve Reid titled NYC (both Domino 2008).
This is Jonathan Key born in Dongen a little place in the netherlands. He is 44 years old singer/songwriter. he wrote these lyrics because he had to. All these songs are related to someone or something that crossed his path and to deal with the aspects of life he had to find a way to express himself. So he did and still does! His songs are fun to listen to…
What is the Killola cult? L.A. underground buzzsaw band’s rabid fans, free album, extensive touring and SXSW show with the New York Dolls explained. Group kicks off “Hell On Heels†tour today with Semi-Precious Weapons and Von Iva.
It might be freezing across most of the country, but for Totally Michael there’s no better time to conjure up a summertime dance party. The one-man dynamo is teaming up with The Death Set, Team Robespierre, Ninjasonik and Cerebral Ballzy, to spread his feel-good anthems and songs about simpler times. The Newmore Switch Blades Tour will kick off tonight, March 12 at The Shank in Brooklyn, veer south to SXSW…
Spin Magazine: “20 Best Songs of 2008: Violent Sensation Descends. In 1966, this alternately ominous and sparkly nugget would’ve been the No. 50 British single of the year, after the Creation’s ‘Making Time.’ It’s that good.”
In the same vein as some of the other recent signs to Victory Records, Bayside play a very Weezer-influenced style of rock that draws definite parallels to fellow label-mates Taking Back Sunday and Capitol Records’ own Yellowcard. Anthony’s vocals on “Sirens and Condolences†are extremely clear and reminiscent to Blake Schwarzenbach’s, and the guitars are extremely anti-septic throughout the same period. Drawing more inspiration from bands like Warrant and Poison…
This new digital awareness has brought about plenty of lackluster artists asking for handouts before securing a fan base on their own. Pugs Atomz, on the other hand, has been a prominent name in the Chicago Hip Hop scene for several years with an established fanbase and track record, including his own radio show on CTA that streams worldwide. With a few albums under his belt, including a release on…
Singer-songwriter Kate Voegele is gearing up for the May release of A Fine Mess, the highly anticipated follow-up to her 2008 debut album, Don’t Look Away (MySpace/Interscope). Voegele recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Mike Elizondo (Rihanna, Maroon 5, Pink).
For over 20 years, Lawrence J. Clark has delighted audiences all across the United States, performing with folk/rock and blues bands in Maine, California, New Mexico, and Texas, and with his one-man show consisting of music, poetry, storytelling, and dramatic performances. A gifted and honored songwriter, his songs have been included on compilations published by MyTexasMusic.com, Texas Music Magazine, and the Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians (HAAM). As a transplanted…
On April 28th, MPI Home Video will bring U.S. audiences the hilarious Brit-com PULLING that The Hollywood Reporter called “bold, bawdy, and genuinely funny!â€
British band Tinyfish have recently shot their first DVD during their appearance at the first edition of the progressive rock festival, Progrock 2009, which took place in Katowice, Poland on 16-17 February. The fantastic stage at the Wyspianski Theatre has witnessed live shows of many important bands like Pendragon, Credo, Final Conflict, SBB, Satellite, Arena, Landmarq, Galahad, Caamora to name a few. The shows at the theatre are acquiring a…
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Live From Madison Square Garden” This Limited Edition 2 CD + 2 DVD set includes iconic performances of Blind Faith, Eric Clapton, and Steve Winwood’s greatest hits. (Tracklisting for both the DVDs and CDs are below)
Again, leave it to Tompkins Square to find a work done by a forgotten guitar hero from the sixties and catapult it back into social and popular significance. This time, “Venus in Cancer†is being re-released; this 1969 album shows Basho’s technique just as much as it shows eir mind and soul. While vocals could be placed on tracks like this, the result would be to paint over a Leonardo…
LAY LOW TO PERFORM ON KCRW’S MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC; CONFIRMED TOUR DATES WITH EMILIANA TORRINI LATER THIS MONTH
The trio of the vivacious Elizabeth Abby Ziman along with guitarist Pete Lalish and drummer Danny Molad will be performing their long beloved fan faves along with new material from the forthcoming “Taller Children†at Mercury Lounge on Thursday, March 26th at 8pm.
The Josh Weathers Band is scheduled to release their second album “The New Serenade” Febuary 15, 2008. Following 2005’s self-titled debut album, “The New Serenade” is 9 tracks of soul inspired roots rock bliss with hints of The Band, Elton John, Stax and Motown. The CD Release Party will be held at Lola’s Saloon in Ft. Worth, TX with opening acts Hurt Street and The Campaign as support. The show…