Category: News

Posted on: October 14, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Benisour Releases “Throw Them Staxxx” Single

The brand new music video for Benisour’s “Throw Them Staxxx” single, featuring Billy Blue and Clete, is in the final stage, soon to be available worldwide. Public Wizard was on the set to catch a behind the scenes preview with appearances from Ace Hood, Fat Joe, and of plenty lovely ladies. The single precedes two upcoming mixtape releases and two more singles with surprise guests. Stay tuned online at myspace.com/benisour

Posted on: October 14, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Rahsaan Releases New Mixtape

Due to demand, Rahsaan has released his Fly Paper Mixtape, now available for full download on Datpiff.com. The mixtape, mixed by DJ Self Born, includes a mix of freestyles, remixes, originals, and the undeniable character that is A Fly Guy. The FLY PAPER album is scheduled for Spring 2009 release on WAR Music/SoFlo Entertainment. More news is available online at myspace.com/rahsaan1 ::

Posted on: October 14, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Hustle Simmons in The Source

:: The Source hand selected Hustle Simmons’ “Everybody” song for their Hot Tracks feature part of the Record Report section. The coverage solidifies Hustle Simmons’ hard work in the recent months, releasing various singles, promo tracks, and building an incredible buzz around their album, Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence are Hustle Simmons. They continue performing throughout the northeast and plan to schedule an upcoming national tour. Stay tuned for…

Posted on: October 13, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

TOTAL CHAOS ANNOUNCES US TOUR DATES

Street punk mainstays TOTAL CHAOS are set to hit to road in support of their latest full length, Avoid All Sides which was released in March of this year. Cementing themselves at the forefront of the American street punk scene TOTAL CHAOS shall be taking the riot to the streets with this upcoming tour. Listed below are the dates for the upcoming US fall tour.

Posted on: October 13, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 2

Metropolis Records Band Tour Dates Through November/December

The A.K.A.s “Everybody Make Some Noise” Tour Oct 08 Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey Oct 09 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom Oct 10 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights Oct 11 Williamsville, NY Club Infinity Oct 12 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom Oct 13 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection Oct 15 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater Oct 16 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Theater Oct 17 Scottsdale, AZ Venue Of Scottsdale Oct 18 West Hollywood,…

Posted on: October 13, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 1

New incarnation of Believe

Believe, the band created by guitarist Mirek Gil, already known by fans of Collage and Satellite, recently changed their line-up. Believe begin a new era of their career with a new vocalist – Karol Wróblewski.

Posted on: October 13, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

SILVERSTEIN RELEASES NEW SONG IN SUPPORT OF FALL TOUR

As Silverstein gets set to hit the road this fall, they figured, what better way to kick off the tour then with a new song for all the die hard fans. Friday, October 3rd at noon EST, Silverstein released ‘Broken Star.’ This demo is just a taste of what will be heard on their upcoming tour with co-headliner Chiodos and opening acts Escape The Fate, Alesana, and A Skylit Drive.

Posted on: October 12, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Shapeshifters U.S. Tour Dates Announced

1st Nov – Vinyl, Broadway, Denver 6th Nov – Ultra Bar, Washington DC 7th Nov- The Mod Club, Toronto 11TH Nov – Twilight Afterhours, Edmonton 11th Nov – The Modern, Vancouver 14th Nov – Last Supper Club, Seattle 15th Nov – The Vanguard, Hollywood 18th Nov – Palms Casino, Moon in Satellite , Las Vegas 20th Nov – The Park Ultra Lounge, Sacramento 21ST Nov – Set, Miami 22nd Nov…

Posted on: October 12, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Kinetic Stereokids prepares for new album Kid Moves with the release of the “Have A Nice Day” EP

“Imagine if DJ Shadow were into noise rock, if the Dead Milkmen rapped, or if My Bloody Valentine composed purely with found sounds.” – KEXP Kinetic Stereokids cut its teeth in Flint, Michigan-a city of abandoned auto industry, staggering unemployment and one of the nation’s highest crime rates. What started as childhood friends seeking refuge in basement jam sessions has since developed into an inspired, intelligent and innovative brand of…

Posted on: October 12, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

SNOW PATROL ‘TAKE BACK THE CITIES TOUR’

SNOW PATROL announce an incredible whistlestop two-day concert tour of four capital cities across the UK and Ireland to launch their brand new album ‘A HUNDRED MILLION SUNS’, which is released on MONDAY OCTOBER 27th 2008 in The UK & TUESDAY OCTOBER 28th 2008 in The US.

Posted on: October 12, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Extensive audio interview with influential, eccentric British musician Roy Harper available online

Influential, eccentric British singer/songwriter Roy Harper has released an extensive audio interview, the complete interview as published in 3 parts of the Roy Harper Podcast (episodes 12, 13 and 14) being posted at http://www.stormcock.net/ – it’s the third item down the queue. The interview is 2 hours and 40 minutes long and is presented in this full form for people who want to archive it or listen to the whole…

Posted on: October 11, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

CLARE & THE REASONS ANNOUNCE US TOUR

AFTER TOURING ALL OF EUROPE WITH ASTHMATIC KITTY’S MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND, THE TWO BANDS HEAD OUT FOR CLARE & THE REASONS’ FIRST US TOUR “With help from Gregoire Maret, Van Dyke Parks and Sufjan Stevens, the seven-piece Brooklyn band packs all the high drama of a full orchestra: sharp, urbane and deliciously unstuck in time.” Magnet Magazine

Posted on: October 11, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Daryl Hall and John Oates Live at the Troubadour

In May 2008, Daryl Hall and John Oates took the stage at the legendary Troubadour for the first time since playing their earliest Los Angeles shows there 35 years before. The best performances from this much anticipated two-night concert, which included hits such as “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “Rich Girl,” “Sara Smile” and “Kiss On My List,” will be made available in three formats – DVD, Blu-Ray, and a 1-DVD/2-CD combo,…

Posted on: October 11, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Harper re-issues reap critical kudos – Vol. 19 of Harper podcasts posted

Influential, eccentric British singer/songwriter Roy Harper is releasing a series of his seminal albums in the United States for the first time through KOCH Entertainment Distribution, via its distribution deal with London-based Cadiz Music. The initial batch of releases will include Stormcock, Jugula and Flat Baroque and Berserk as well as a 2CD best of Counter Culture. Harper has been revered for decades by visionary musicians from Led Zeppelin (they…

Posted on: October 10, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Gatlins Capture Three of Top Ten Slots of Best 100 Golfers in Music

Country music is no stranger to the golf green. Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels, John Michael Montgomery, Glen Campbell, George Strait, Clay Walker, Steve Azar, and Marty Roe are among a few of Country’s golf fanatics. But in a recent Golf Digest study of the Top 100 golfers in music, The Gatlin Brothers dominated the pack… with all three brothers scoring within the Top Ten. Rudy Gatlin, the youngest of the…

Posted on: October 10, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Andy Yorke – Debut Solo Album – Oct 7 (digital) / Nov 18 (CD)

As frontman for late-’90s UK indie rock band, Unbelievable Truth, Andy Yorke crafted atmospheric pop songs with his bandmates, but has now discovered the ease of total control with his debut solo release, Simple, available Oct 7 digitally and Nov 18 on CD from Chocolate Lab Records.

Posted on: October 10, 2008 Posted by: James Comments: 0

CHARLIE HALL’S THE BRIGHT SADNESS GARNERS ENTHUSIASTIC REVIEWS

sixstepsrecords artist and Passion worship leader Charlie Hall is enjoying enthusiastic reviews from leading Christian music publications for his fourth studio album, The Bright Sadness. Released Aug. 19, the record, which looks at life amidst sorrow, has captured the heart and attention of industry critics everywhere.