Category: Artist News

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

Beep Beep – Enchanted Islands CD/Digital – March 24, 2009

Eric Ray–engrossed in a world of boundless imagination inspired by the masters of Fantastic Art and illuminated by the work of elven goddesses Dagmar Krause, Kate Bush and Alison Krauss–set to the task of illustrating these magical visions through sound. Disheartened by the implications of his gendered voice, he strove to find resonance with his bodiless spirit, his winged agendered form that graces the lands of Forever and Ever.

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

AKRON/FAMILY PREVIEWS MATERIAL FROM NEW ALBUM, SET ‘EM WILD, SET ‘EM FREE, AT INTIMATE SHOWS AND RESIDENCIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA!

We are excited to unveil the first details of Akron/Family’s forthcoming album, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free, which will arrive May 5, 2009 on Dead Oceans. In celebration of this new chapter for Akron/Family, the band is previewing much of the material from Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free in special shows this coming March. Akron/Family will be playing a series of intimate residencies in New York, San Francisco…

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

A Skylit Drive: Co-Headlining Artery Foundation Tour

A Skylit Drive co-headlines The Artery Foundation Tour this Spring with Dance Gavin Dance and support acts Attack Attack!, Lower Definition, and In Fear And Faith. It will kick off in San Diego, CA on April 6th and will hit cities across the country.

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

Jason Lytle’s Long Anticipated Solo Album Out May 19th on Anti- Records

After the quiet conclusion of Grandaddy’s extraordinary decade-plus run in 2006, fans were left wondering what would become of one of indie rock’s most affecting personalities, Grandaddy singer and songwriter Jason Lytle. With the release of Yours Truly, the Commuter on May 19th that question will be answered, for Jason Lytle is back with a record that promises to surpass all expectations of even the most fervid enthusiasts.

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

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Rich Owen

Award winning country music singer/ songwriter Rich Owen is a former US Air Force Officer, currently living in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area. He’s married and has four children. Rich has been singing all his life, and has performed for audiences as large as a thousand people. His on-stage performances are known for the passion and energy with which he delivers every song.

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

GRAND DUCHY (FEAT. VIOLET CLARK & BLACK FRANCIS) – DEBUT ALBUM OUT APRIL 14TH

Tuesday, April 14th, sees the release of ‘Petits Fours’, the debut album from Grand Duchy, aka Violet Clark and Black Francis. Featuring 9 tracks, ‘Petits Fours’ is the joint venture between Clark and Francis, rather than a solo Francis project, and contains driving bass lines, a healthy dose of synths and some excellent vocals from Clark, alongside Francis’s trademark guitar squalls.

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

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces JKL

On 14th April, the world was blessed with yet another angel, Justin Kingland.known as JKL was raised in the beautiful island of Anam and Aguleri . He quickly adapted to the laid back African lifestyle and began to experience a rich new taste of life. In the early years he was quiet and extremely shy but was fascinated with what the world had to offer him. From a premature age,…

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

Asobi Seksu Set To Tour

While Asobi Seksu’s creative core explored music at an early age (lead vocalist/keyboardist Yuki Chikudate got standing ovations at child prodigy recitals when she was just 8; guitarist/vocalist James Hanna bounced between sludgy hardcore and Mogwai-schooled post-rock in his teens), their potential ‘career’ wasn’t put into perspective until a stint at the Manhattan School of Music. And by put into perspective, we mean finding out what they didn’t want to…

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

LOVERS SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘I AM THE WEST’

I Am The West by Portland-based Lovers, featuring songwriter Carolyn Berk, is set to release on April 28, 2009 on Able Heart Records. Alongside Berk is performance artist and percussionist Kerby Ferris layering keys and beats, and guitarist Emily Kingan supplying the hooks. These three ambitious artists channel the expansive sonic landscape of I Am The West with an engaging interactive performance that strives to leave audiences inspired.

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

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Dragonica

Ebon Stone Aka Dragonica is proud to present free exclusive music for the general public. Head over to www.dragonica.net and download all of Dragonica’s music absolute free. Get new music every 2 weeks by joining the mailing list at the site

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

Richard Swift to release The Atlantic Ocean April 7, 2009 on Secretly Canadian

Secretly Canadian proudly presents The Atlantic Ocean (April 7, 2009), the fourth US release from American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richard Swift. Celebrated for his lo-fi, experimental mélanges saluting genres from Doo-Wop to lush American Pop, Swift adds jaunty synthesizers and Motown soul to make Ocean his most danceable record to date.

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

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Keravel

Born in Quebec of a Breton father and a mother of Italian descent, Serge is, from childhood, steep in a multicultural world. He discovers classical, Russian, gipsy, French and jazz music.

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

MUSIC GORILLA WANTS YOU!

Music Gorilla is still accepting submissions for their upcoming Live Label Showcase Series to take place March 18th – 21st in Austin TX, these dates coincide with a Major Music Festival . Songwriters, artists and bands, listen up! There’s a dynamic 800-lb. gorilla in the room and he wants to hook you up with the folks in the industry that can take your career to the next level. Gearing up…

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

Via Tania – Moon Sweet Moon.

Having relocated to Chicago she immediately set about piecing together an album under the guise of Via Tania, with producer Casey Rice and various other Chicago musical luminaries, she shifted her focus to production, electronics and sound, offering her songs to act as powerful vessels for such experiments. A little over four years since the release of her debut album Under A Different Sky, Tania is about to release a…

Posted on: February 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Mark Lassiter

Mark Lassiter has been describe by James Taylor, Phil Collins, and Toto’s bass player Leland Sklar as an “edgy…Rod Stewart.” Mark has worked with some of the world’s best musicians on his new album Living Past which is set for release in July 2009. Members of Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers, Collective Soul, and Blind Melon know Mark on a first name basis. More importantly, they know his music well. They…

Posted on: February 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

George Strait Adds Blake Shelton To Summer Tour

ear after year, Superstar George Strait is known for delivering a cast of incredible talent with every memorable live show and this year will be no exception. Previously announced opener Mercury Nashville recording artist and two-time Dancing With The Stars champion, Julianne Hough, will be joined by hit singer/songwriter Blake Shelton on most shows.

Posted on: February 24, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Jimmie Moore

Jimmie L. Moore lives and makes music in Houston Texas where he is developing a rapidly growing audience and fan base. You never know what to expect at his performances his versatility and spontaneity always leave people glad they came. Vocal performances, piano or acoustic guitar, spoken word poetry to music, performing jazz standards with a live band and contemporary pop or original music with a live band are all…