After the collapse of BodogMusic, Vancouver’s own The Vincent Black Shadow refused to accept the failure of their former label as a death sentence to their career. With their sophomore release El Monstruo recently completed, band members Cassie Ford and the Kirkham brothers (Robbie, Tony and Chris), faced the tough decision of either packing it in or going it alone. Having created what they felt was their best work to date, the…
Virginia’s ADVERSARY have just launched a complete album preview of their debut album “Singularity”, in stores and online November 11, 2008. Click here to listen! “The riffs are to die for; sounding as though they were brought to life in Gothenburg, Sweden, when in actuality Manassas, Virginia is home to metal’s next big band. Their playing is at a fevered pitch, full of precision pounding. William Clapp’s scathing cynical vocal…
Christian motivational speaker Dr. Alice Johnson launch’s her conference DVD, Been There, Done That Now Move On. The DVD is designed to help women find the happiness and success that they seek through God. Life Coach and Pastor Dr. Alice Johnson enters the gospel market with the launch of her most anticipated DVD, Been there, done that, now move on. The DVD helps women to understand many issues they go…
The holiday season is a time of traditions. The songs and spirit of the season take us back to our childhoods, reinforce our bond with family and friends, and remind us to spread joy and help to others. Among contemporary musicians, no one has reflected these feelings with greater honesty and artistry than the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling Harry Connick, Jr., who celebrates once again with “What a Night! – A Christmas…
Distributed by Entertainment Studios, while the legend is not new, the way the story is told is; Resurrection Mary walks again! Director Sean Michael Beyer says, “Although it seems to have been marketed as a horror film, which is disappointing to hard-core horror fans, from day one, we set out to make a solid, romantic thriller that didn’t need to rely on splattered blood and guts to make it an…
As 007 fans eagerly await the November 14 U.S. opening of MGM’s new James Bond film, ‘QUANTUM OF SOLACE,’ Capitol/EMI announces an expanded CD, CD/DVD and digital release of ‘The Best Of Bond… James Bond’ on October 28. The CD and digital album both feature 23 musical standouts from the Bond franchise’s 46 years plus a previously unreleased bonus track, and the CD/DVD includes five music videos, a filmed concert…
The Sims(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) Label, announced today that MySims(TM) Kingdom for the Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM), the sequel to the worldwide sensation MySims, has gone gold and ships to retailers on October 28th. MySims Kingdom sets you on an adventure of discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects revitalize the MySims Kingdom. As a special bonus, anyone who reserves a copy of the game…
Grammy Award-winning songstress Natalie Cole is back on the road this fall in support of her September release, Still Unforgettable, the highly anticipated follow up to the Grammy-winning favorite, Unforgettable … With Love. Highlighting Cole’s interpretation of timeless standards from the American Songbook as well as showcasing her signature hits, the tour will also feature an accompanying big band. The tour hits Spotlight 29 Casino on January 17, 2009. Tickets…
Alma Entertainment announced today that Luis Jimenez will bring his comedy and zany characters on the road live on October 31st to Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City. Luis Jimenez will also be part of the hugely successful New York Comedy Festival this coming November which includes comedians such as; Tracy Morgan, Frank Caliendo, Sarah Silverman and Carlos Mencia among many other well known comedians.
Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading video game properties, today announces an agreement with Microsoft to release two brand new downloadable chapters in the continuing Tomb Raider adventures of Lara Croft. Containing up to six hours of new gameplay and content for Tomb Raider: Underworldâ„¢, the chapters will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. A…
Austin native Carrie Rodriguez makes her first Austin City Limits appearance this month. Her performance, taped in July, will air the week of October 25, 2008 (check local listings in your area); the show also features Jakob Dylan. “I grew up watching Austin City Limits” Rodriguez said, “so this was a dream come true for me definitely the highlight of my musical career so far.” Austin City Limits (PBS), the…
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the intensely atmospheric orchestral score for EA’s new sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space. Developed with award-winning composer Jason Graves, in association with Rod Abernethy and under the direction of EA Redwood Shores studio; Jason’s chilling score for Dead Space enhances the horror and tension of the game through extreme aleatoric and extended 20th Century orchestral music techniques. “Graves’ work on the Dead…
Hot on the heels of a successful sophomore release and tour, the Nashville collective of nationally recognized artists band together for a holiday tour to support the Ten out of Tenn Christmas compilation out November 11 and co-sponsored by American Songwriter Magazine and TOM’s Shoes. The disc features a blend of a mix of originals and traditional holiday tunes. Produced by TOT’s own K.S. Rhoads, the singer/songwriter reflects, “When Katie…
Phratry’s LKN (Lauren K. Newman) will be playing a few releases shows throughout the Northwest in October in celebration of her latest release, the vinyl/cd combo “Postulate II/Phratry EP.” The first of these release shows will be October 25th in Tacoma, WA. Please visit the Phratry website for current dates or visit LKN’s website via the links section below.
Four subsidiaries of Wind-up Entertainment and the Chicago-based Company of Thieves have entered into agreements for this broad-based relationship. The band’s future recordings will be released by Wind-up Records. Additionally, the sale of all Company of Thieves merchandise at on-line, retail, and touring points of sale will be handled by Wind-up Entertainment’s Pronto Merch. The band’s publishing will be administered by the company’s Sakyamuni Music Publishing, LLC. Company of Thieves…
On Sept. 23rd 2008, a rock band took matters into its own hands and released a record on its own imprint. Black Sun by Ra, a band that has scanned over 350,000 CDs since 2002, has made waves both in the quality of the new album and the efficient way it was produced and promoted.
At long last the UK’s latest Noise/Pop makers International Jetsetters make their U.S. debut with the six song EP “Heart Is Black”. The EP was available October 7, 2008- exclusively at Planting Seeds Records [www.plantingseedsrecords.com/shop] in limited edition CDEP/Postcard/Sticker Pack and digitally worldwide via i-Tunes, emusic, and the usual digital outlets worldwide. The CD was distributed worldwide by Darla Records[www.darla.com] on October 20, 2008.
Metal Pioneer, Willie Basse has signed on to appear in the new reality TV series, “Rockstar Realityâ€.The series documents a day in the life and times of Basse as he makes the transition from real estate agent, back into rock n roll.
There is power, strength and diversity in threes. Most colors can be mixed from just three primary colors. Oaths are traditionally repeated three times. The Holy Trinity is the basis for one of the world’s most popular doctrines. Triangles are the most durable of geometric shapes and are the only perfect figure.
Nova Posta Vinyl, the new record label formed by Bella Union recording artists Eric Pulido (of Midlake) and Robert Gomez, is pleased to announce its first release, Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian, available October 28th, 2008. This 14-song odyssey is filled with melodious gems that evoke the experimental natures of The Flaming Lips and Animal Collective perched upon harmonies reminiscent of The Beach…