Category: News

Posted on: November 7, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Om tours, Releases Pilgrimage, and Has More News!

Pilgrimage is the third sacred voyage of drone mantra purity from Om! Helmed by the master rhythm section of Chris Hakius (drums) and Al Cisneros (bass) – both formerly of doom/drone gods Sleep – Pilgrimage contains four brand new songs featuring the group’s unique use of riff, cadence and chant. Lyrical themes address the processes of mind, psychic reality, astral and causal planes of being, and the nature of the…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

State Radio Releases “Year of the Crow” 2/5 on Ruff Shod Records

STATE RADIO are set to release their second studio album YEAR OF THE CROW–an amalgam of rock, punk and reggae that’s as distinctive as it is sublime–February 5 on their own Ruff Shod Records.Hailing from Boston, the musically inventive, socially and politically charged trio fronted by Dispatch member CHAD STOKES and rounded out by bassist CHUCK FAY and drummer MAD DOG are currently on a U.S. headlining tour with Australia’s…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Frantic’s Audio and Murder In Stores Today

While each of the members are still in their teens, The Frantic has played Warped Tour and shared stages with Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Riverboat Gamblers, Pink Spiders, New Found Glory and Youth Brigade to name a few. One of their out-of-control performances caught the eye of famed multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Avenged Sevenfold, Riverboat Gamblers, Alice Cooper) who was so impressed he flew them out to L.A. and produced Audio…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Illinois Release New 7 Inch, Tour Their Asses Off

Fresh out of the LA studio where they’ve been recording their full-length debut with producer Mickey Petralia (Beck, Eels, Peaches, Flight of the Conchords, Saul Williams), Illinois are back on the road, this time supporting Menomena on their US Tour. A limited edition 7” vinyl is being released in conjunction with the trip including never before heard tracks ‘We Were Wrong’ and ‘Life Takes a Week’, both recorded at Arch’s…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Dri Debuts Sultry, Astounding “Smoke Rings” This Week

Album Available in stores and on iTunes November 6th/Music Video Premiering Soon Just back from the road touring with her other band, Saddle Creek act, Art in Manila; Dri is ready to captivate the music community with the release of her first solo album “Smoke Rings”.

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

JAY-Z Releases His 10th Solo Album AMERICAN GANGSTER

Tuesday, November 6th, JAY-Z will release his 10th studio album. Already receiving rave reviews, AMERICAN GANGSTER, is JAY-Z’s first conceptual work of art. Separate from the official motion picture soundtrack, this collection of all-new original material is a musical journey and lyrical interpretation of snapshots from the motion picture American Gangster.

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Finger Eleven Releases Free Concert on XBLM

For the first time since Xbox 360 launched their Xbox LIVE Marketplace, a full HD concert download will be made available to users in the United States for free. Finger Eleven’s set from the Berkeley Church in Toronto, Ontario will be available to all users gratis. The content will be placed on the servers on November 6, 2007 where it will be for sixty days.

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Queensryche Release “Take Cover” on Rhino Records

Queensrÿche pay tribute to some of their favorite songs with an adventurous collection of covers that range from Black Sabbath and The O’Jays to Italian opera and Broadway musical. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield put their stamp on 11 classic tracks with Take Cover. The album is available November 13 at regular physical retail outlets and…

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

PIERCE THE VEIL On the Road with Chiodos

SAN DIEGO, CA – Freshly back from a tour across the United Kingdom with The Blackout, Equal Vision recording artist Pierce The Veil are continuing their trek with labelmates (and fellow Reybee Production clients) Chiodos in support of their recently released debut A Flair for the Dramatic.

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Clutch Tours with Coheed and Cambria

Highly respected hard rock / metal powerhouse CLUTCH will kick off a North American co-headlining tour alongside progressive rock unit Coheed and Cambria in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The month-long trek will conclude on November 29 in NYC. Inarguably one of heavy music’s most recognizable bands, CLUTCH has constantly evolved, always set standards and never followed trends, resulting in a strong succession of first-rate, engrossing hard rock albums. Impossible to categorize,…

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Dragons of Zynth Rule CMJ Festival / Add More Dates To Celebration Tour

New York Times Live Review @ CMJ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/17/dragons-of-zynth-at-union-pool/ New York Times Wrap Up http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/22/arts/music/22cmj.html Prefixmag.com “How a band that’s only been around for two years manages to sound this assured I don’t know, but Coronation Thieves remains a brave and thrilling debut — if not one of 2007’s best albums, then at least its greatest discovery” 9.0/10 –

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Silverchair Sweeps Aria’s

Silverchair swept the 2007 ARIA Awards in Sydney last night. They won five ARIA’s – more than any other artist this year. Most significantly the band took out the prestigious Album Of The Year award for their acclaimed Young Modern. While they’ve had five chart topping albums over their career this was actually the first time that any Silverchair release has received that honor.

Posted on: November 3, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

J Gerard Involves Eirself, Eir Clothing Line For World Peace

From her departure of cold-war communist Russia to her landing in the United States at the age of 10, Julia Gerard has moved monuments with her efforts to open minds in regard to demonstrating the importance of World Peace and has done so by impacting the Los Angeles fashion scene from her J Gerard Design Studios & Peace Gallery on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, CA.

Posted on: November 3, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Hives Grow Down on Cartoon Network

THE HIVES’ new single “Fall Is Just Something Grown Ups Invented” is the featured theme song for Cartoon Network’s fall season. Every ten minutes, you can hear “Fall Is Just Something Grown Ups Invented” on CN! The charismatic garage rock band, THE HIVES, will release their newest album The Black & White Album on November 13th. Cartoon Network will premiere the video for “Fall Is Just Something That Grown Ups…

Posted on: November 3, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Clipse Ink Sign with Sony / Columbia

Platinum-selling rap duo the Clipse have inked a deal with Rick Rubin at Sony/Columbia Records. The move cements Columbia ‘s commitment to a growing urban music roster that includes global phenoms Beyoncé, Prince and Three 6 Mafia. Under the legendary auspices of Rubin, who personally sanctioned the deal, and the fittingly-named A&R rep Hip-Hop–think Jay-Z, Kanye West, —the Clipse are poised to deliver a lethal dose of their ironic, intoxicating…

Posted on: November 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Dirty on Purpose Set To Release New EP “Like Bees” On North St Records This Winter

Following the release of their critically lauded debut album, Hallelujah Sirens, DIRTY ON PURPOSE are releasing a second EP entitled LIKE BEES on January 15, 2008. It was produced, engineered and mixed by: Paul Mahajan and Mark Ephraim (Other credits include The National, TV On the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Green Milk From the Planet Orange) LIKE BEES is a five-song EP that really showcases the diversity in Dirty on…

Posted on: November 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Middle Distance Runner Tour Dates and Information

Some praise for Middle Distance Runner: “These insanely catchy rockers [think the Strokes] are the city’s pick-to-click for mainstream success.” – Spin “With a growing regional fan-base and a name that’s beginning to be heard across the country, Middle Distance Runner could be on the verge of something big .”- Paste

Posted on: November 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA and ANNUALS CONFIRM CO-HEADLINING TOUR

Manchester Orchestra and Annuals are proud to announce a 20-date co-headlining tour beginning October 26th in Atlanta, GA. As a special exclusive to the upcoming touring partnership, Manchester Orchestra and Annuals have created an exclusive, limited edition 7-inch for fans attending the shows. Only available on the upcoming tour dates, this split vinyl 7″ contains each band covering each other’s tracks: Annuals cover Manchester Orchestra’s “Where Have You Been”, and…