Category: News

Posted on: February 24, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kassin +2 is the final installment in the +2 trilogy

Available from Luaka Bop May 13th 2008 Continuing the trilogy of The Plus 2’s, Moreno/Domenico/Kassin+2, Futurismo nimbly threads the lyricism and playfulness of its predecessors Music Typewriter (2001) and Sincerely Hot (2004). The +2’s arrive on the scene again, this time alongside other bands from Brazil, like Bonde de Role and CSS, all of whom demonstrate that music from other places is no longer considered outside of the mainstream. The…

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Posted on: February 24, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SKELETONWITCH confirms more tour dates, featured at MetalKult

Athens, Ohio’s SKELETONWITCH have confirmed a new batch of updated tour dates, both Stateside alongside the likes of A Life Once Lost, Arsis and Veil of Maya as well as dates with Hate Eternal, Soilent Green, and Braindrill, which also features an appearance on the 10th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. In addition, SKELETONWITCH will head across the pond to Europe for the first time later this year…

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Posted on: February 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Outlaws To Forge Ahead in 2008; Tour

****************************************************************************************** In a move that will surely please devout Outlaws fans, original founding members Henry Paul and Monte Yoho have announced that they will continue after the unfortunate passing of band mate Hughie Thomasson in September of 2007.

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Posted on: February 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NEURAXIS enters the studio to record new record, offers first web episode

Canadian tech-thrashers NEURAXIS will enter the studio February 19 with producer Jef Fortin (of fellow Canadians Anonymous) to record the band’s fifth studio album. The recording process will be done in late March and is scheduled to be mastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge, Shadows Fall), and will feature artwork from Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Art (Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira). The yet-untitled effort should see a July release through…

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Posted on: February 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lyrics Born Plays at SXSW with Ice Cube / Talib Kweli

East Bay trailblazer Lyrics Born will make two special appearances at the famed South By Southwest Music festival in Austin TX next month.  March 14th will find him at the Cedar Street Courtyard, followed the next night by a free, open to the public show at Auditorium Shores along with Ice Cube, Talib Kweli and Jean Grae.

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Posted on: February 23, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mae Announce Spring Headlining Tour Supporting “Singular”

Having wrapped the mtvU tour with Motion City Soundtrack, MAE have announced they’ll launch a spring headlining run in support of their widely acclaimed major label debut SINGULARITY, released last fall on Capitol Records. Starting March 16, the trio is partnering with Habitat For Humanity and Invisible Children for their five-week U.S. headlining tour with The Honorary Title, Between The Trees and Far-Less supporting. Frontman DAVE ELKINS states:

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

This is better than good; this is gold– SANTOGOLD!

Santogold is a survivor of a half-century worth of living along musical evolution’s most cutting edges. The only live act that can boast of having out-aged Barbara Bush, having outlived Mr. Miyagi and out-styled Liberace, Santogold is here with future flavor.

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Demetrios Katis

Demetrios was born in Athens, Greece / European Union.He originates from a village named St. George (ancient Coronia) in Boeotia which lies to the north of Helicon mountain the land of the ancient Muses and to the east of mountain Parnassus the land of the golden haired Sun God Apollo and his sacred temple of Delphi.

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mike Doughty’s Band Confirms Tour Supporting New Album Golden Delicious

Mike Doughty’s Band will embark on a six-week North American headlining tour in March, supporting Doughty’s new album Golden Delicious. Kicking off March 12 in Northampton, Mass., the tour continues across the United States and Canada before wrapping in late April. Led by Doughty on vocals and guitars, the band also includes John Kirby (Black Eyed Peas) on keyboards, Pete McNeal (Cake, Jem, Gary Jules) on drums and Andrew “Scrap”…

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Posted on: February 22, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ben’s Brother Plays SXSW, Offers All A Chance To Win!

Ended. This is being kept up for posterity. Ben’s Brother will be playing at a music festival in Austin, TX this March, and they want you there! Enter to win a trip to Austin, TX and VIP passes to the Levi’s/Fader Fort by visiting the widget at http://www.bensbrotherdentyne.com   Ben’s Brother’s full-length debut, ‘Beta Male Fairytales’, was released in the U.S. on December 4th. The album will include “Stuttering” and…

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Posted on: February 21, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Quiet Life Strives Forth To Receive Fame

Quiet Life is a candle with ecstatic wax and wick, modern burn and recycled light. Their blend of classic country/folk and indie/rock is one of the most genuine combinations being fused across modern America. Hailing from the whaling city of New London, Connecticut, these two brothers [Sean and Ryan Spellman] and two best friends [Craig Rupert and Paul Dutton] have all the sincerity of their great folk predecessors, influenced by…

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Posted on: February 21, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces La Scala

La Scala plays the kind of music found in the Sicilian alleys frequented only by the forlorn street singer, or in the smoky cabarets of prewar Paris, or in the tiny hillside villages of the Eastern bloc, tucked away all those years behind that iron drapery. It is this spirit, this old world sense of melody, that La Scala employs with such expert skill, creating a sound that is equal…

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Posted on: February 21, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Shooter Jennings Plays Late Night, Tours

Shooter Jennings and the .357’s Prepare To Hit The Road Harder Than Ever Singer/songwriter Shooter Jennings returns to late night television this month with more scorching live performances including an outdoor concert on Last Call with Carson Daly on Feb. 22 and a command performance of crowd-favorite “This Ol Wheel” on Late Night with Conan O’Brien on Feb. 29.

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Posted on: February 20, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Pie Boys Flat

Pie Boys Flat hit the NYC music scene in 2003 with their unique blend of Reggae, Blues, and Funk. Their writing shows influences ranging from Bob Marley to Jack Johnson to Sublime to Paul Simon and has melded into a form of ethnic Rhythm and Blues that sits firmly in the pocket of a style all its own. Laced with soaring three-part harmonies, their music is the manifestation of a…

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Posted on: February 20, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sensory North American Signings (and Releases)

Sensory Records is proud to unleash a trio of epic new releases all licensed for North America from various European labels. Nation Beyond’s album The Aftermath Odyssey is licensed from Burning Star Records (Greece) and hits the streets March 11th. Dark Suns’ album Grave Human Genuine is licensed from Prophecy Productions (Germany) and comes out March 25th, alongside Kingfisher Sky’s album Hallway of Dreams is licensed from Suburban Records (Netherlands).

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Posted on: February 20, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sic Osyrus is certified by YoRaps.com as their NEXT 2 BLOW unsigned feature.

Not even 1 month out the gate of 2008 and Sic Osyrus is certified by YoRaps.com as their NEXT 2 BLOW unsigned feature. Sic Osyrus is getting ready to lace the world with the follow up Mixtape Album ‘Sic O Nomics’ Volume 2 (Hosted by Bedtyme357, Remy Ma’s Official DJ and 2007 JUST Underground DJ of The Year award Nominee) with Original Production from Drawzilla (Remy Ma, Chrisette Michele, Capone…

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Posted on: February 20, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces John Temmerman

Chicago jazzman John Temmerman’s got numbers on the brain, but music in the blood. While many part-time musicians divide their time between career and art, Temmerman carries his passion for jazz into work on Monday and weaves his knowledge of numbers in the night club air on Friday nights. As the saxophonist and leader of the John Temmerman Jazz Obsession Quartet, Temmerman successfully demonstrates the inadequacy of the term “moonlighting”…

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Posted on: February 19, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miwa Gemini Sets Up New Tour Dates

Miwa Gemini! US Tour dates announced! This Is How I Found You, the new album by New York chanteuse Miwa Gemini, takes on the darkest affairs of the heart with a saccharine smile and haunting vocals you won’t hear anywhere else. A multi-instrumentalist, Miwa incorporates guitar, banjo, mandolin and piano to drive powerful songs of loss and redemption: Think Nina Simone meets Sparklehorse meets Cat Power, and you’re getting close.…

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