Category: News

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

ROK LOK RECORDS ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEST

Formed in 1998 with the intention of documenting and distributing the music of friends’ bands, Long Island based ROK LOK RECORDS has entered its tenth year of operation. Continually maintaining an emphasis on ethics, artistic expression and means of DIY networking over any sort of business practices ROK LOK RECORDS has cemented its place within the landscape of the international DIY scene, and is pleased to announce details of its…

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

“Free Your Mind And Win A Pony”, released 25th August 2008 on HappyParts Recordings

People will and do often ask “where exactly are the Golden Animals from?” when hearing their distinctive sound from their debut album FREE YOUR MIND AND WIN A PONY, out on HAPPYPARTS RECORDINGS on AUGUST 25TH 2008. In a nutshell, Linda grew up in Northern Sweden and Tommy in Baltimore, Maryland, they met in Europe, eloped to Brooklyn then ventured west to the desert.

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

KYLESA scheduled to enter the studio

An update from Savannah, Ga.’s KYLESA: “It’s been a while since our last update so here you go: We’ve been writing a new record over the past few months and we’re about to head to the Jam Room studio on Monday [July 21] to begin tracking. We’re excited to record a new album since it’s been two years since we recorded ‘Time Will Fuse its Worth.’ It’s hard to believe…

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Posted on: July 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Land of Talk signs to Saddle Creek!

Saddle Creek have announced the signing of Montreal trio Land of Talk in the United States and are set to release their debut full-length, Some Are Lakes October 7. The album was recorded in Montreal with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and is the follow up to their acclaimed 2006 EP, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, which found Land Of Talk featured in publications such as Paste Magazine, and receiving glowing reviews…

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Posted on: July 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Society 1 Signs With MDI Distribution

Society 1 has just signed with MDI Distribution to release new material completely independent from an established record label. With this decision the band will take on all responsibilities of recording and promotion while utilizing the distribution network of MDI to make product available.

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Posted on: July 18, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Head Like A Kite Continue to Work “There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere”

“A brilliant compilation of atmospheric samples that pays tribute to the past within the context of the present… An innovative piece, framing scrapbook memories of childhood into a musical re-emergence.” – THE TRIPWIRE 5 out of 5. “Gorgeous pop melodies with electronica bleeps.” – ALTERNATIVE PRESS “Sonic Youth guitar treatments upon Stereolab keyboards on top of Primal Scream-style vocal loops….a well-edited scrapbook of retro-futurism.” – MAGNET

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Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

VOETSEK sign to Selfmadegod Records

San Francisco thrashers Voetsek (Athena Dread/bass, Ami Lawless/vocals, Jef Leppard/guitar, Scotty Karate/drums, Ben Reduction/guitar) have signed an album deal with Selfmadegod Records to release their brand-new full length entitled Infernal Command. The album consists of 17 fast tracks mixing Bay Area Fastcore/Power violence (Spazz, Capitalist Casualities) and Bay Area Thrash Metal (Vio-lence, Death Angel).

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Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Santogold: Free mp3 “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)”

Check out the below mp3 from the Santogold/Diplo mixtape – “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)” mp3: http://www.thefader.com/articles/2008/7/17/freeload-santogold-diplo-guns-of-brooklyn-doc-and-jon-hill-dub And incase you missed it… “Creator” video: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589798&vid=251884 “My Drive Thru” video featuring Santogold, Pharrell, and Julian Casablancas: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=37985

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Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Confide Tour Throughout Summer on Success of “Shout the Truth”

Southern California post hardcore outfit Confide is all about winning over fans and making friends. Armed with the goods to enthrall the masses, i.e. aggressive, bone-crushing vocals infused with chugging guitar riffs and eloquent lyrics, the band will take their songs on the road this summer on the Vans Warped Tour where they will pummel the Smartpunk Stage on a daily basis.

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Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Jonny Rumble

Seeing the worst of the social injustices and political fiascos of our time unfolding and flashing right in front of them, Jonny Rumble has created an anthemic album of expression. Addressing both the superficial veils in rock as well as the major issues that surround the implied decline of our political and economic states, Almost Dead is a sharp, gritty manifesto that beckons for attention and action. Their music is…

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Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

A Skylit Drive Debuts at #9 On Billboard’s New Artist Chart! Tour Dates w/Sky Eats Airplane Announced

A Skylit Drive play layered and dynamic rock with heavy arrangements, keyboards and unique melodic vocals. Speaking on the album, vocalist Michael Jagmin says, “We came up with the lyrics together, it’s very fantasy based like alien invasions and heroic knight tales. We’re all basically dorks at heart and instead of writing songs about being sad like a lot of groups today, we wanted songs that would make us smile…

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Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Clutch Creates New Label To Release “Full Fathom Five”

Maryland rockers CLUTCH are proud to announce their first-ever live DVD, FULL FATHOM FIVE, Video Field Recordings, which is set for release on August 12. CLUTCH will also release a live companion CD, entitled FULL FATHOM FIVE, Audio Field Recordings. All tracks on the DVD and CD were recorded & filmed in late 2007 and early 2008 in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Denver and Australia.

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Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3 Doors Down Tour Through Rest of Summer

The band has also clinched the #1 spot on the Top Current Rock Albums and the Current Alternative charts with the latest release. The Mississippi fivesome’s new single has also been confirmed a smash hit by U.S. rock audiences, soaring toward the Top 5 of radio rock charts as it clocks in as one of the fastest moving rock hits in the history of the Active Rock radio format.

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Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Street Dogs Ride Success of State of Grace, Released 7/8

Hellcat Records’ newest signing, the highly revered Street Dogs, released their new studio album, State of Grace, on July 8th. Teeming with fist pumping punk-influenced rock, the group’s fourth full length speaks from and to the working class with poetic heartfelt tales of family, hardships and cries for unity.

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Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

OBITUARY EP to coincide with North American tour

Candlelight Records have set September 16 as the American release date of Left to Die, the new EP from Obituary. The EP follows the worldwide success of 2007’s Xecutioner’s Return and as previously announced includes two brand new songs from the legendary death metal band plus a re-recording of the band’s classic “Slowly We Rot,” and remake of the Celtic Frost classic “Dethroned Emperor.” The EP additionally contains the band’s…

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Posted on: July 15, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

K’naan Set to Release “In The Beginning”

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the dark… put up your fist if all you want is freedom” Reminiscent of a campfire sing-along with close friends, “In The Beginning” blends an organic sound of guitars, handclaps and drums with K’naan’s storytelling. Rhyming with a tribal intensity, K’naan cries out for his voice to be heard in a style that pays homage to the oral traditions of…

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Posted on: July 15, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Acacia Strain Announces Record Release Shows

In the wake of their US headlining SUNZ YOUR BUNZ TOUR, brutal Massachusetts quartet, THE ACACIA STRAIN, has announced three northeast record release shows in celebration of their latest effort Continent (Prosthetic Records). The three dates, which will immediately follow the completion of the band’s current European trek with Annotations of an Autopsy and Knights of the Abyss, are scheduled for August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd in Maine, Rhode Island,…

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