Category: Artist News

Posted on: January 31, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

ALLISON MOORER SIGNS TO RYKO: NEW ALBUM, CROWS, TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 9th, 2010

Allison Moorer is set to release her Ryko debut, Crows, on February 9th, 2010. Produced by R.S. Field (Buddy Guy, John Mayall) at the House of David Studio in Nashville, TN, the 13-track album is a refined and lyrically honest collection of songs that is a marked stylistic departure from her previous work. Crows is the anticipated follow up to her critically acclaimed 2008 album, Mockingbird, which was a celebration…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

TEEN IDOL CORBIN BLEU FINDS ROMANCE IN FREE STYLE

Hearts will race for the thrilling romance Free Style, riding onto DVD February 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. High School Musical heartthrob Corbin Bleu finds both love and adventure in this heartwarming story of friendship, family and the inspiration that it takes to get to first place. Cale Bryant (Bleu) needed someone to believe in him. Ever since he was young, he’s wanted to race motocross professionally; but…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Never mind the rat, it’s the year of Stigma!

Never mind the year of the rat!!! 2009 is the year of the Godfather of New York Hardcore, Vinnie Stigma. With New York Blood running through his veins, he’s available to tell you stories of a New York you’ve only heard of.

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Sanchez Press Release

On Febuary 9, 2010 VP Records Presents The Return of Sanchez with his Newest Album Now and Forever Now and Forever features 15 new Sanchez tracks, produced by Donovan Germain of Penthouse Recordings. This is by far Sanchez’s best work to date. Along with delivering the sound that he is known for, the majority of this album contains original songs from Sanchez. The first single from Now and Forever is…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Collision Studios and Virtual Play Games Announce City Builder

Collision Studios, a leading developer of entertainment software for next generation consoles and PC, and Virtual Play Games, a global Console and PC video game publisher today announced City Builder for Wiiâ„¢, a madcap puzzle game for all ages. City Builder combines two classic game mechanics in a fun, bouncy game where players stack water pipes, roads and power lines to form ever-growing cities across the planet’s four continents. “City…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Clock Hands Strangle Joins Chocolate Lab, Preps New Album/Tour

A 5-piece out of Melbourne, Florida, Clock Hands Strangle are prepping a follow-up to their debut full-length, Redshift/Blueshift (Team Grizzly). Schedueld for release in May, Distaccati is a progression of CHS’s Bob Dylan/Joni Mitchell-inspired indie folk rock. Where RS/BS dealt with themes of movement, celestial beings and nature, Distaccati tackles subjects of classic literature, self-awareness and questioning the great creator, while offering up more accessible rock than previous releases. Clock…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

SUZI RAGSDALE SET TO RELEASE SPECIAL EDITION TWO-DISC DIGIPAK, BEST REGARDS/LESS OF THE SAME, ON FEBRUARY 9 VIA CLYDE RECORDS/STARK RAVEN RECORDS

Singer/songwriter/pianist Suzi Ragsdale announces the February 9 release of her special edition two-disc digipak album, Best Regards/Less of the Same, on Clyde Records/Stark Raven Records, distributed nationally by the Allegro Media Group. The album features special guests Rodney Crowell, Darrell Scott and Gabe Dixon. Nashville native Suzi Ragsdale literally grew up in the music business. The daughter of legendary singer/songwriter Ray Stevens, Suzi sang – at the age of five…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Silver Mount Zion announce brand new album for February

Returning with the sixth full-length recording and first since the band’s line-up change of summer 2008, the group have shed three members, recruited one (drummer David Payant) and officially dropped the “Tra-La-La Band’ from its name. Kollaps Tradixionales ably demonstrates the band has lost none of its raw and frazzled anthemic power and continues to forge bold new ground in its search for a unique hybrid of punk, blues, psych,…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Discover Dan Zimmerman. New album, Cosmic Patriot, out April 7th on Sounds Familyre

Sounds Familyre is incredibly honored to introduce you to Dan Zimmerman and announce the release of his new album, Cosmic Patriot. Upon hearing Dan Zimmerman’s music, his voice will be your first impression. A rich, distinctive, roasted baritone somewhere in between Lee Hazelwood and Tom Waits, his voice is all character, with nothing pretended or imposed. Dan’s been singing since he picked up the guitar in 1957, and his resonance…

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Posted on: January 30, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

A Skylit Drive Signs to Fearless Records!

A Skylit Drive, a six piece hardcore band from Lodi, CA, joins the Fearless family today and quickly enters the studio. With excitement the band heads into the studio this February with producer Casey Bates (Chiodos, Peirce the Veil) to record their sophomore album. Expected for release early this summer, this highly anticipated album will be a follow up to Wires (And The Concept of Breathing) which solidified their place…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

YEASAYER TO RELEASE ODD BLOOD ON FEB 9, 2010

We are pleased to announce the details of the long-awaited second album from New York’s Yeasayer. The album will be titled ODD BLOOD and will be consumable on February 9th 2010 on cd/lp/mp3 formats via Secretly Canadian in North America (Mute for ex-N. America). First brewed in the frosty hills of Woodstock, NY at the Marotta lair, then transferred to the steely sweeps of NYC, ODD BLOOD took many layers…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE VERONICAS’ SUPER-HOT SINGLE “UNTOUCHED” CERTIFIED GOLD

Aussie twin duo The Veronicas have reached gold status for the first time in the U.S. with digital sales of their super-hot track “Untouched.” The first single from the band’s current Sire Records album, Hook Me Up, “Untouched” has sold 528,275 downloads to date. The track has climbed steadily — reaching No. 26 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, No. 18 on SoundScan’s Top 20 Digital chart, and No. 21…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Yukon Blonde Announce The February 9th Release of Their Self Titled Full Length Debut

With several national tours and over 300 shows under their belts, (including performances alongside Ladyhawk, Black Mountain and Women), Alphababy packed their bags and moved from Kelowna to Vancouver. Big changes lead to new beginnings: The band changed its name to Yukon Blonde, signed with Toronto-based Nevado Records (Bahamas, Fox Jaws), parked the van and set out to write all new material. With deference to the best, the band took…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THRIVING IVORY ANNOUNCE 2009 HEADLINING TOUR

One of the great developing artist stories of late 2008 continues to build as Wind-up recording artist Thriving Ivory kicks off their headlining tour on January 23rd in Bakersfield, CA before traveling to LA to headline the legendary Troubadour and beyond. The San Francisco quintet has been very busy over the last year promoting their self-titled debut album and single “Angels on the Moon” and, next week, they will hold…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

THE WATSON TWINS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ON VANGUARD

The Watson Twins will unveil their sophomore release Talking To You, Talking To Me on Vanguard Records February 9, 2010, their most ambitious album to date. The new album finds The Watson Twins taking a soulful turn a la Carole King, but with a pop edge reminiscent of Feist. The result is a heartfelt nod to their roots, retaining the ethereal harmonies that have become their signature while incorporating a…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Wolves In The Throne Room announce new EP, new album, tour dates

In February Southern Lord will proudly release the vinyl only version of the new Wolves In The Throne Room EP entitled Malevolent Grain, featuring two brand new tracks from the Pacific Northwest organic black metallers. Conspiracy Records will offer a limited edition picture disc of the 12″ for Europe, while Southern Lord will release a black 180-gram version worldwide. Additionally the band will press a limited CD version for tour…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FEAR FACTORY Film Video In Los Angeles

FEAR FACTORY begin filming the video for the song “Fear Campaign” from their anticipated new album, Mechanize today. Directed by the team of Ian McFarland and Mike Pecci (Meshuggah, God Forbid) with producer Ryan Kohler, the video is being filmed in and around the band’s original base of Los Angeles. It is expected for completion mid-January with broadcast and Internet premieres already in progress. Director Ian McFarland comments, “what excites…

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Posted on: January 29, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

WILLIE BREEDING / CHEAP VODKA RAIN / REL. FEB 17

“Cheap Vodka Rain” takes the problems of daily life and puts them to music in such a way that the country and folk greats of the past would undoubtedly tip their hats to. Still, even with this strong influence, Willie Breeding shakes up the formula with some blues and some rock. His lyrics speak to the emotions of everybody while Breeding’s music is talented, creative and complex.” – Metro Spirit

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