Stephanie McKay’s second solo album, entitled Tell It Like It Is, is her US debut, following on from the success of her self titled Astralwerk’s EP release in 2006. Tell It Like It Is has been a few years in the making, but is, if anything, much stronger than her debut. Infused with a block party vibe and informed with Stephanie’s charismatically conscious lyrics.
Atmosphere plans to bring their brand of literate, forward-thinking hip-hop to the masses this spring with the announcement of their upcoming “When God Gives You Ugly” tour (dates below). Slug and Ant will be rocking venues throughout the continent in celebration of the reissue of their critically acclaimed record God Loves Ugly and the recent release of their sixth studio album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit…
Grammy winning, platinum superstar and recording artist Robin Thicke and Grammy and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson are set to embark on a multi-city co-headlining tour beginning March 31st at Albany, NY’s Palace Theater. The Robin Thicke -Jennifer Hudson Tour will bring together two of the most distinctive and enduring voices in the current world of R&B music across major US cities including New York, Atlanta , Chicago, Los Angeles…
J Rebel, a.k.a. Sean Fazilat (Fah-zee-lat), has had a passion for hip-hop music since he was 10 years old. One of his favorite songs were “Yeah” by Usher. Being influenced by how other people loved and played famous musician’s music and hits, he had decided, at the age of 13, to start climbing the ladder of success and hopefully hit the top, someday having people playing his hits.
The Song: In anticipation of their forthcoming debut EP, Brooklyn’s Big Urban brings us “Snap To The Future,” a song with a straightforward sound but an intriguingly deep message. Scott Thorough’s electro-infused beat provides Kray with the perfect platform to pontificate on NYC’s velvet rope culture. The song is told from the point of view of a guy who grew up on the outside looking in at the rich girls…
In spring 1997, MATTHEW CHICOINE, aka RECLOOSE, made contact with techno pioneer CARL CRAIG. This meeting led to the almost immediate signing of RECLOOSE to CRAIG’s Planet E label and the beginning of a promising musical career for one very talented individual. RECLOOSE’s musical roots trace back to eight years of studying music and playing jazz saxophone, later shifting his focus to the art of mixing, cutting and dicing vinyl…
To inaugurate this new collection Sonar Kollektiv has the honor to re-issue the wonderful folk album Listen of from Brazilian singer-songwriter PAUL BRYAN aka SÉRGIO Sà originally released in 1973 on the label Top Tape in Brazil. JAZZANOVA member JUERGEN VON KNOBLAUCH found the LP while record digging in Berlin 9 years ago. He played it to the rest of the collective and they all instantly fell for it. Listen…
Grammy-nominated hard rock juggernaut MASTODON have confirmed dates for their Spring US tour in support of their second album for Reprise Records, CRACK THE SKYE. This first tour behind the groundbreaking new album will sweep across the US and Canada, playing to smaller theaters and clubs to insure a maximum and up
Every bird watcher is familiar with the wren- a songbird that’s disseminated extensively over the Northern Hemisphere. The wren is known for the splendid timbre it emits, ascending and plunging in a tuneful array. However, there exists a special type of melodic ‘wren’ that has migrated from Texas to Michigan- and back again! His name is Bill Wren and he composes exquisite melodies that flow in unbounded fashion from his…
Premier pop powerhouse JACK’S MANNEQUIN has confirmed their first worldwide tour of the new year in support of their critically-lauded sophomore Sire/Warner Bros. Records album, THE GLASS PASSENGER.
“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