“The most exciting live act you could ever hope to see” – Observer, UK “Black Diamond is one of the fiercest dance records in recent memory.†– Pitchfork (7.9) “…one of the most jaw-droppingly effusive club moments I’ve experienced.†– The FADER (Gen F) “Cats like Buraka Som Sistema are killing it at the moment. The amount of original attitude and energy coming out of this style of dance music…
The Human Abstract, fresh from completing separate tours with Trivium, All That Remains, Japanese rockers Dir En Grey, and most recently, having just wrapped this week, As I Lay Dying, is now preparing to embark on yet another jaunt, this time a series of European dates with Protest the Hero, and The Chariot.
From the first triumphant horn blow and trunk-rattling drum hit it’s clear that “C.A.S.H.” is a certified banger. Keak Da Sneak and San Quinn waste no time, attacking the track with ferociously grimy deliveries that will ensure “C.A.S.H.” becomes an anthem for 2009 while providing the soundtrack for everybody on the grind.
Los Angeles, CA – Argyle Johansen’s double tracked vocals instantly invite us into hum-able stories such as “The Smile On My Faceâ€, rich with harmonica and gorgeous guitar licks. Deeper into the set we find melodic and lyrical in-lays creating a series of acoustic stories such as “Mystery Man†and the meaningful “Candlestickâ€. Throughout, there’s the promise of love and hope even in the tales of Amsterdam and LSD. Argyle’s…
Following the huge success of Marcel Dettmann, OstGut Ton brings you “Berghain 03†by Len Faki at the end of april 2009. Before the CD hits the shop, the label releases two 12â€es featuring the exclusive material of Len’s mix, which, of course, is too good to keep from DJs all over. In detail, “Berghain 03 – Part I†(o-ton 22) contains tracks by Tony Lionni and Radio Slave, “Berghain…
The making of this record inadvertently began in Cuba in January 2008. Powershovelaudio was recording in La Havana some of the best contemporary Cuban singers and musicians. The resulting recordings were of an inspiring beauty.
There aren’t many DJs who embody euphoric raving, moments fraught with happiness and electric discharges onto the dancefloor, as Len Faki does. What has been reserved for dancers at Berghain and other international clubs, is now available on CD for the first time ever. ‘Berghain 03’ is a display of Faki’s mastery at its most compact and intense. Unlike a recording from a clubnight, this CD concentrates all aspects and…
The All-American Rejects return to the road this spring for the I Wanna Rock tour in support of their latest DGC/Interscope/Doghouse release, When The World Comes Down. The month long tour commences April 5 in Albuquerque with support from Shiny Toy Guns, Ace Enders & A Million Different People, Vedera and The Upwelling.
MARTH is a composer/producer/artist currently based in Japan who has created thousands of beautiful songs in harmony with an everlasting flow of the universe. His music envelopes you wholly with a gentleness of silky luxury. It is a peacefulness to find that we are one with the whole universe, embraced in the arms of Great Nature. MARTH is a rare artist who spontaneously creates such magnificent music like a swiftly…
Damien Jurado will be performing throughout April and May across North America supporting his critically-acclaimed Secretly Canadian release, Caught In the Trees.Â
Curtis Peoples returns to the live scene this spring with a national tour in support of his self-titled album (The Control Group/Galt Line Music). After an exciting performance on The Rock Boat Niner (appearing with Sister Hazel, Hanson, and Graham Colton, among others) in January 2009 and a run of dates with Tyler Hilton in late 2008, Peoples is eager to serve up his “coffee shop arena rock” once again.
Japanese sound explorer Cornelius will be taking his mind-blowing live show to the US for 4 special dates this May. All shows are in California (following his first ever Mexican performances) and come on the heels of his “Best Surround Sound†Grammy nomination for the fantastic Sensurround+B-Sides DVD. The DVD, released on Everloving last year, features an all new 5.1 surround sound audio mix of each video from the critically…
Ed’s music influences range from rock, alt-country, and folk to classical. Over the past fifteen years, Ed has performed at many venues along the east coast, and has ventured inland as far as Nashville to perform his original brand of roots music. His songs have received airplay all over the world and he has received numerous songwriting awards. In 2009, Ed released his 3rd CD, I Hate You, of original…
Freshly rejuvenated from their recent North American adventures with the legendary Neil Young, Everest has traded the studio for the Interstate and has embarked on a brief West Coast tour. The L.A.-based workhorses, who spent their month “off” writing and tracking new songs, are using this opportunity to road-test their latest creations, including performances alongside Spoon as well as Akron/Family, among others. Immediately following, the quintet will rejoin Young for…
Even after playing more than 250 shows over the past two years – highlighted by a slot on Danzig’s Blackest of the Black North American tour last fall – SKELETONWITCH won’t take time off any time soon. The group will team with Swedish viking cult heroes Amon Amarth for a month-long tour.
The band will head to Japan and the United States in the next few months.
RCA Records is proud to announce the Kings of Leon spring arena tour. These shows are the first set of US tour dates to follow their epic sold-out performance at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 29th. In his review of the performance, Jon Pareles of the New York Times wrote, “The music swelled to fill the arena, from the ominous stomp that opened the…
Tue-Mar-24, Phoenix, AZ, The Rhythm Room Thu-Mar-26, Los Angeles, CA, Knitting Factory Fri-Mar-27, San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill Sun-Mar-29, Portland, OR, Someday Lounge Mon-Mar-30, Seattle, WA, Sunset Tavern Tue-Mar-31, Olympia, WA, Jakes on 4th Ave Wed-Apr-01, Boise, ID, Neurolux Thu-Apr-02, Salt Lake City, UT, Kilby Court Fri-Apr-03, Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge Sat-Apr-04, Omaha, NE, The Waiting Room Mon-Apr-06, Des Moines, IA, Vaudeville Mews Tue-Apr-07, Chicago, IL, Bottom Lounge…
Mauro Bertoli, winner of many National and International competitions, gained recognition with audience and music critics playing as a solist and in different chamber groups in Italy (“La Fenice†in Venice, “Verdi Hall†in Milan, Auditorium Parco della Musica – “S. Cecilia Hallâ€, in Rome, New Comunal Theatre in Vicenza, “Teatro Coccia†in Novara), Usa, Canada, Israel, Germany, France, Belgium, Albania and Sweden.
E for Explosion is hitting the road this spring with a slew of tour dates to support their debut full length Reinventing the Heartbeat. The band’s front-man Jamison Covington (formerly of JamisonParker) and band mates Dai Britain (keyboard) and Josh Elmore (bass) are resolved on bringing a style of shoegaze alt-rock to the masses, with the underpinnings of Covington’s personal and professional re-birth culminating on stage.