Category: Artist News

Posted on: January 7, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

A.A. BONDY WHEN THE DEVIL’S LOOSE JANUARY/FEBRUARY HEADLINING TOUR ANNOUNCED

“‘No Delia don’t go round when the Devil’s loose,’ A.A. Bondy cautions, his voice heavy with the kind of prescience that doesn’t come easy. A brooding Americana singer and songwriter, Mr. Bondy plays craggy, atmospheric folk songs – echoing acoustic guitar, spare piano – that are mournful, but never burdensome.” – The New York Times “On his arresting sophomore effort, When The Devil’s Loose, tales of loneliness, loss and love…

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Federal Moguls releases quirky album!

The Federal Moguls first studio release, High Risk Investment Planning, is set to be released on Tuesday, and young listeners will be very impressed with the entire CD. The album contains 17 (plus a hidden 18th track) tracks that show off a complete diversity of music styles. High Risk Investment Planning will take listeners in so many new musical directions, with a quirky style of music similar to artists such…

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We Were Promised Jetpacks Announce U.S. Headline Tour!

We Were Promised Jetpacks will be touring beginning in February in support of their critically acclaimed album, These Four Walls, out now on FatCat. In 2009 We Were Promised Jetpacks performed at SXSW and toured the U.S. in the fall along with labelmates, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad and BrakesBrakesBrakes. This is We Were Promised Jetpacks first-ever U.S. headlining tour and will include a return trip to the SXSW Music…

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NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Sapling Grove

Sapling Grove is a band that has been around through many years and different incarnations of the group. This, the latest CD project for the band, shows their ability to do songs from many different musical genres, from the traditional “Cora Is Gone” and “Sweet Sunny South” to more contemporary material such as “Friend Of The Devil” and the Bob Seger classic “Turn The Page”. I’ve known most of these…

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THE RESURRECTION SORROW Announce Shows; Promos And Interviews Available Now

NYC doom/rock kingpins THE RESURRECTION SORROW are raking in great reviews of their recently self-released debut album Hour of the Wolf. In support of the release the band will do a short stint of live dates throughout the Northeast this winter with further tour plans to be announced soon. 01/22/2010 Electric Company – Utica, NY 01/29/2010 London Billiards/Club Oasis – Worcester, MA 02/13/2010 Ace of Clubs – New York, NY…

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Daytrotter.com posts Viking Moses recording session

The Parts That Showed is the sophomore album release by the Viking Moses an outfit that was initiated by Southern Missourian Brendon Massei in 2003. Their latest album was recorded on the Oldham family farm in central Kentucky by Paul Oldham (Will’s younger brother and bassist), featuring the talent of Spencer Kingman (of Spenking), John McCauley III (of Deer Tick), Cody Brant and Jacob Soto (of Flaspar) and Evelyn Weston.The…

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Posted on: January 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Foreign Born Announce Spring Tour

Travel into the Uncharted Reaches with Foreign Born by way of their new video for “Early Warnings” from their 2009 release Person To Person. Follow the Foreign Born dudes as they travel by plane, by boat, and by foot with their trusty companion Floyd, to explore the flora and fauna of the Uncharted Reaches, including the elusive and rare Lamborghini Ox. It’s a journey that would make Steve Zissou himself…

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Posted on: January 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Melora Creager of Rasputina releases new solo album

Melora Creager, the creative force behind seminal, cello-driven steampunk outfit RASPUTINA has announced the release of her second solo outing Melora a la Basilica. In her words: “Daniel and I made a live recording in a behemoth of a defunct glue factory: “Melora a la Basilica”. It’s available exclusively from the Rasp. Merch Shoppe at the Rasputina website [http://www.rasputina.com/index.html] in a numbered limited edition.”

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Posted on: January 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Inspirational Feature Film Launches Nationwide Online Competition for Songs to be Used in Film and Soundtrack

Angel City Pictures, producers of The 5th Quarter starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell and Ryan Merriman have announced that they are in search of new songs written by emerging artists to be used in the film and on the film’s soundtrack album. Submissions are currently being accepted on the film’s website: http://music.the5thquartermovie.com in various musical genres including Alternative, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, and Adult Contemporary.

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STRUNG OUT Announce Tour Dates and Premiere Video for “Carcrashradio”

January 15th the group will also be making a special appearance at the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Convention, performing at the Fender booth. The band compiled live footage from their recent US tour to make the video for “Carcrashradio,” which can be viewed exclusively at ShockHound.com (shockhound.com/features/903-exclusive–watch-strung-out-s-new–carcrashradio–video). Touring in support of their seventh studio album, Agents Of The Underground (9/09, Fat Wreck Chords), dates in Europe, South…

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NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Ras-Ra-Jah-I

Local Scene Records Signs New artist : RAS-RA-JAH-I. We are very proud to announce the signing of Reggae artists Ras-Raja-I of Brooklyn New York.’ We are happy to have him here at Local Scene records and look forward to doing lots of work for him ” says Terry Copley , CEO of the label. LSR discribes Ras music as very reflective of this artist and sings songs not just from…

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THE HOUSTON BROTHERS PRESENT THE ARCHER OUT JAN 26 (DIGITAL ONLY)

On January 26, THE HOUSTON BROTHERS will unveil, THE ARCHER – chapter one of a musical diary, with supplementary releases being announced shortly. A team endeavor, The Archer was recorded at the band’s home studio with the aid of a few close friends, subsequently mixed alongside producer, Mitch Easter (REM, Wilco) and finally mastered by Dave Harris (Pattern is Movement, American Princes). The ensuing album breaks new territory — artistically…

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Cymbals Eat Guitars Announce US Tour

“You could blame it on so many bands being from autophobic NYC, or that the Pacific Northwest gods of indie are still going too strong to already be a primary influence, but neither would explain New York’s Cymbals Eat Guitars’ Why There Are Mountains. While there’s plenty of geographical signifiers on their debut, it’s almost topographic in its approach, without hooks and choruses so much as map-like layouts of mountains…

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NeuFutur Magazine Introduces 94 East

94 East was originally founded in 1975. The group was started by Pepé Willie and included musicians from the Twin Cities: Pepé Willie, Marcy Ingvoldstad, Kristie Lazenberry, Wendell Thomas, Andre Lewis, Pierre Lewis, and Dale Alexander. (Dale Alexander was later replaced by Bobby Z Rifkin who went on to play with The Revolution.) Today, remaining band members are Pepé, Marcy and Kristie. When 94 East first went into the studio…

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Aeternam reveals artwork, track listing for “Disciples Of The Unseen”; debut album available 2/16!

Quebec City’s Aeternam is gearing up to finally release their hotly anticipated debut album on February 16th, 2010! Disciples Of The Unseen is a 10 track foray into an atmospheric, aggressive, melodic and Egyptian-tinged death metal. The album was produced by mastermind JeF Fortin (Neuraxis, The Last Felony) and is for fans of Nile, Melechesh, Behemoth and even earlier Trivium – any metal head will definitely find something to sink…

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Posted on: January 6, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

It comes from Mars (…the new malaventura EP)

The last release from www.malaventura.net are 26 minutes of electronics beats and pads, analogs drums and basses, noises and crashes, quiets and louds ambients inspired by Mars. Listen it and drawn into your mind the lowell’s canals or chat with Helene Smith and his martians friends. Take a journey through the Cydonia region and be careful in the Laestrygon area. This is not only music… is a ticket to ride…

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Posted on: January 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

We Are The In Crowd Tour With Secret Secret Dino Club

The Poughkeepsie, NY quartet is currently on tour with Select Start, and Action Item, as well as on select dates with The Hoodies, and The Right Coast, through the end of the month before teaming up with Secret Secret Dino Club in the New Year. Formed in 2009, WE ARE THE IN CROWD recently signed to independent label Hopeless Records and has already had its first single “For The Win”…

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Posted on: January 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

WENSO ASHBY “Contemporary Jazz With Soul”

Wenso Ashby, a talented songwriter, producer, and keyboardist is known for his rhythmic inventiveness and collective improvisation. As a self-taught keyboardist, Wenso has quietly gained a reputation for his music’s clean, soulful, and jazzy perfection.

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Posted on: January 5, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

The Dead Trees Tour Dates with The Cribs and Adam Green

The Dead Trees have shared a stage with a slew of indie luminaries including The Whigs, Rosewood Thieves, Little Joy and Albert Hammond Jr. and in early 2010, they will hit the road with The Cribs and Adam Green! Jan 13 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL Jan 14 – the Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI Jan 15- Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON Jan 16 – The Fillmore –…

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