Friday, December 30, 2011

Progressive Trance Artist OZGA Chooses New Years Eve To Release Proverbial Groove CD.


Months of online speculation from friends, fans and followers from Facebook to Twitter, finally come to a celebrated end as Southern California's favored son: Scott Ozga, known to the world of Progressive Trance Electronica and Techno Music simply as OZGA, sets New Years Eve, 12-31-11, as the world-wide Release Date of his long awaited CD - "Proverbial Groove." 

"Proverbial Groove" is best described as "Progressive Trance/Electro-Rock," an eclectically artistic genre of EDM that has built up quite an amazing following through the Social Media Networks, drawing fans from avid adherents of everyone from Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Paul van Dyk to Skrillex, Wolfgang Gartner and deadmau5, while putting reminiscent smiles in the ears and hearts of those who grew up loving the originators of electronic/techno music; from Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Thomas Dolby and Howard Jones to Vangelis, Mannheim Steamroller, Jean-Michael Jarre and Tangerine Dream.  

In the words of OZGA himself, "I purposely wrote and recorded Proverbial Groove to be an 'artistic bridge' between the amazingly catchy and memorable song crafting "synth-pop" of the 80s and the varied, hybrid creations of today's popular EDM genres, by building a 'conceptual bridge' between the divine wisdom of the ancients and the virtual, experimental experience of popular electronic music of today."

"It's the first of a designated string of "Concept Album" productions, focusing on positive, uplifting and inspiring music, lyrics and ideas from all around the world and throughout time" OZGA explains.
"Proverbial Groove" is released through OZGA's own independent label: Digilante Records. The CD will be physically distributed world-wide through CD Baby and digital distribution will be handled via CD Baby, iTunes and numerous other digital-download services. # # #

About OZGA MUSIC

Celebrated as fresh, progressive trance electronica, OZGA MUSIC is whipping the electronic music listening world into a passionate frenzy with its danceable, open-ended and multi-textural trance compositions. Meticulously crafted vocal and instrumental arrangements that cleverly draw inspiration from the very best combination of synthetic and organic musical loops & grooves of the past three decades.  Spanning from the techno lineage of the sounds of Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Vangelis, Devo, Moby and Depeche Mode, all the way to the trance lineage of dance grooves from names such as Underworld, Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold and Above & Beyond. OZGA now carries the torch forward, onward & upward with his own fresh, new and exciting sound.  

http://www.ozgamusic.com

THE BODY Confirm January West Coast Tour With Thou


Having just knocked out a nine-date rampage with Zoroaster and Black Cobra, THE BODY have confirmed their next run of live assaults just after the turn into the year of Armageddon. Embarking out of Fort Worth, Texas on January 6th the duo will bludgeon the North American West Coast with their end-time hymns, packing as many shows as possible into the tour, including a pair of performances in Portland and Seattle on the same day, their first-ever venture in Mexico and more.

Baton Rouge-based sludge outfit Thou will tour alongside THE BODY for the entire trek, and killer regional acts like Christian Mistress, Brainoil and more will join on specific dates.

THE BODY January Tour w/ Thou:
1/06/2012 1919 Hemphill - Fort Worth, TX
1/07/2012 Peace and Justice Center - Albuquerque, NM
1/08/2012 Yayo Taco - Las Vegas, NV
1/09/2012 1234Go! Records - Oakland, CA
1/10/2012 Backspace - Portland, OR
1/11/2012 Beech House - Portland, OR (1pm matinee)
1/11/2012 The Black Lodge - Seattle, WA
1/12/2012 Capital Theatre Backstage - Olympia, WA w/ Christian Mistress
1/13/2012 Burial Grounds - Salem, OR
1/14/2012 924 Gilman Street - Berkeley, CA w/ Brainoil
1/15/2012 Submission - San Francisco, CA w/ Brainoil
1/16/2012 Pioneer - Santa Cruz CA
1/17/2012 The Smell - Los Angeles, CA
1/18/2012 Bica - Tijuana, Mexico
1/19/2012 house show - Rosarito, Mexico
1/20/2012 Che Cafe - San Diego, CA
1/21/2012 The Trunkspace - Phoenix, AZ
1/22/2012 The Train Yard - Las Cruces, NM
1/23/2012 Sons of Hermann Hall - Dallas, TX


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

RED FANG Announces European Headline Dates


RED FANG have confirmed a string of European headlining dates to conincide with their tour of Europe with Mastodon. A complete list of tour dates is listed below.

RED FANG will be taking the stage again in their hometown of Portland, OR this New Year's Eve at Star Theater. For more information and to purchase tickets please go HERE.
                                                               
The band recently finished work on a new video for the song "Hank Is Dead" with director extraordinaire, Whitey McConnaughy. Look for the video to premiere very soon. Stills from the video shoot can be seen HERE. The band held an air guitar competition to coincide with the video shoot. Check out the hilarious winning video HERE.

RED FANG are streaming Murder The Mountains in its entirety at this location. The band recorded Murder The Mountains with THE DECEMBERISTS' Chris Funk and the album was mixed by three-time Grammy Award winner Vance Powell (WHITE STRIPES, THE RACONTEURS). Murder The Mountains is now available on CD, 12" vinyl, and deluxe digital.  The album is available via Relapse HERE and on iTunes HERE 

RED FANG is available for interviews upon request. To speak with the band, please contact the relevant publicity contact listed below. Updated RED FANG news and tour information will be made available at the Relapse Records website, the RED FANG Facebook and RED FANGOfficial Site.

RED FANG EUROPEAN TOUR WITH MASTODON
12/31/11 Portland, OR The Star Theater
1/14 SWE, Stockholm The Annex
1/15 NOR, Oslo Sentrum Stage
1/16 DEN, Copenhagen VEGA
1/17 DEN, Aarhus Voxhall
1/18 GER, Bremen Tower*
1/19 BEL, Brussels Encienne Belgique
1/20 FRA, Paris Le Bataclan
1/21 SPA, San Sebastian Mogambo*
1/22 POR, Lisbon Coliseum
1/23 SPA, Madrid Joy Slava
1/24 SPA, Barcelona Razzmatazz
1/25 FRA Toulouse Les Saints des Seines*
1/26 ITA, Milan venue tba  
1/27 GER, Stuttgart Juha West*
1/28 SWI, Zurich Xtra
1/29 GER, Frankfurt Batschkapp
1/30 GER, Munich Backstage Halle
1/31 GER, Berlin C-Club
2/1 GER, Osnabruck Bastard Club*
2/2 GER, Cologne Essigfabrik
2/3 HOL, Tilburg 013
2/5 ENG, Bristol Academy
2/6 ENG, Manchester Academy
2/7 SCO, Glasgow Barrowland
2/9 Norwich, UEA
2/10 ENG, Birmingham Institute
2/11 ENG, London Brixton Academy

*Denotes headlining dates*

RIOTGOD Streaming New Song


NEW ALBUM "INVISIBLE EMPIRE" AVAILABLE JANUARY 31st IN NORTH AMERICA ON METALVILLE RECORDS 

Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog" is streaming a new track from RIOTGOD's sophomore release "Invisible Empire". The song "Firebrand" can be heard exclusively HERE.   "Invisible Empire" will be released January 31st in North America on Metalville Records. RIOTGOD began in spirit through the conversations of Monster Magnet's Bob Pantella and Jim Baglino while out on tour as early as 2006.
While touring with Monster Magnet provided them with some great times and afforded them the opportunity to perform around the world, each communicated a desire to express their own musical ideas.

During their time off the road, the pair began exploring the possibilities of creating their own band . Bob began to lay down some ideas to get the ball rolling come 2007.

Bob while recording ideas that would become many of the songs on RIOTGOD's first CD, also sought out musicians that would fill out the guitar and vocal slots for the then nameless band. Contacted first was Garrett Sweeny for guitar.

For the vocals, many possible names had been discussed, including some notable voices familiar via other established bands yet in the end the local NJ connection would lead to Mark Sunshine.

The band began to look for shows locally booking in NYC, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The venues would range from nationally familiar clubs such as Asbury Park's Stone Pony to a gig in a Brooklyn loft.

Touring for the band would be another story. Each member still fulfilled their other musical obligations, most notably Jim and Bob being called out to tour with Monster Magnet, However challenging it may always be owing to scheduling -- touring is a given.

RIOTGOD did its first mini-tour in 2009, hitting the road with fellow NJ rockers The Friends of Bill Wilson. RIOTGOD would visit the US mid-west and Canada, playing venues such as Chicago's Double Door, Detroit's Blondies, Toronto's Bovine Sex Club as well as some lesser known colorful establishments along the way.

Invisible Empire Track Listing:
1. Breed
2. Fool
3. Crossfade
4. Slow Death
5. Firebrand
6. Gas Station Roses
7. Tomorrow`s Today
8. Saving It Up
9. Loosily Bound
10. Lost
11. Hollow Mirror
12. Rebirth

For more info visit:
http://www.riotgod.com
http://www.facebook.com/riotgod999
http://www.metalville.de

THE TREWS back on tour in the U.S. in January


 "Two brothers, two guitars, two larger than life voices"
- American Songwriter
 

Canada’s THE TREWS completed their US RESIDENCY TOUR in the tail end of 2011 as they continue touring behind Hope & Ruin, their fourth full-length studio album.  Feedback was amazing and the quartet doubled the crowd every week in each room they played. Now they're coming back Stateside in January to hit the markets they missed.


THE TREWS TOUR DATES
Wed, Jan 11 – Madison, WI – The Frequency
Thurs, Jan 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
Fri, Jan 13 – Toledo, OH – Frankies Inner City
 Sat, Jan 14 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
Tues, Jan 17 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
Wed, Jan 18 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
Thurs, Jan 19 – Boston, MA – Church of Boston
Fri, Jan 20 – Providence, RI – Fete
Sat, Jan 21 – Watertown, NY – Exibition Hall


“It is safe to say the crowd would have stood there and sung back all night if the band had played on. It’s hard to say they left them wanting more, as it’s hard to think of what more one could want in a rock ’n’ roll show.”

“Eschewing anything indie or edgy, this Canadian quartet pounds out frills-free rock and power-pop with no pretensions…
The songs are tough, the music is tight.”
— Hal Horowitz, CREATIVE LOAFING
“Saturday at Uncle Slayton’s, sounds reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Petty filled the halls as The Trews plugged in and rocked out.  Playing to a full house”
 Allison Ray, LOUISVILLE.com

"The Trews could do no wrong and their catchy songs whipped the crowd up into a rock and roll frenzy! The Trews provided an exciting, unforgettable rock and roll experience for all those lucky enough to be in attendance."
— Buffalo Music Blog

Earlier this summer, NY Press was blown away by a rare NYC appearance and American Songwriter hosted an acoustic session by the guys in their Nashville offices.  Twangville calls Hope & Ruin, “A collection of rock anthems filled with blaring electric guitars and tight harmonies” andMetal Odyssey named Hope & Ruin the #1 Rock Album of 2011, exclaiming, "The Trews just don’t bang-it-out on this album, they play the song and take you on an escalator of Rock." 


 

THE TREWS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

"Sing Your Heart Out" ( 2010) - Best AAA/Alternative Song
International Acoustic Music Awards  (US)

"Hold Me In Your Arms" GOLD digital single in Canada

"Hold Me In Your Arms" - Winner Independent Music Awards (US)
-Best Hard/Rock/Metal Song

2 Gold Albums (+300,000 catalogue sales) in Canada

TWELVE Top-10 singles in Canada including two #1s 


The Trews released Hope & Ruin earlier this year, Live From Montreal this summer, exclusively on iTunes, and in September, Hope & Ruin Deluxe, which includes a digital booklet and video of the title track.  The DELUXE version is only available digitally through Bumstead Recordsand is generously priced at $8.99. 
Full list of global tour dates can be found at http://www.thetrewsmusic.com/tour/

“The songs all creep up on you, rather than being over-the-top.  What they will ensure is that you’ll want to go back and check them out again and again.”
Malcolm Dome, Classic Rock Magazine

"The band is too good for fans of great music not to enjoy. You’ll find songs on this album that you’ll love your years, we can guarantee you that."
Alternative Addiction
"The Trews' strength is in the hooky rock that dominates the set list...  They nimbly balance between commercial pop and tougher rock without falling into either camp.”
 - Hal Horiowitz, All Music

“What impresses on Hope & Ruin is how they excel equally at big rave-ups and swoonier slow numbers, raising and lowering the volume and weaving together strong harmonies to suit each track to a tee, a feat made all the more impressive by the album’s live-off-the-floor recording tactic.”
Dennis Cook, Dirty Impound

“The Trews is a refreshing blast of modern pop rock. Producing good hooks just seems to be in the very fabric of this band’s DNA and there’s no shortage of excellent songs to mine from the dozen on their latest, Hope and Ruin."  
Bill Sullivan, The Rock and Roll Report

“Big riffs, bigger hooks, anthemic choruses-Canadian alt-rockers The Trews bring all of that and more”
Guitar Edge Magazine 




Broken releases debut EP "Daydreams" from incomparable Toronto artist Melanie Sutherland


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BROKEN Records is proud to present the debut E.P. from Toronto based DJ/producer Melanie Sutherland.  She takes you on a blissful and spiritual journey with Daydreams.  From sweet, soulful vocals to classic afro-beat vibes this essential EP has something for everyone.

The EP features the talents of Michelle Belmonte on vocals & Nikki Andre on keyboards on Align with the Sky, which is loungey, chill track with an afro-cuban feel combined with Nikki’s sensual vocal stylings. Also featured is Nigel Pitt on live percussion on Afroism, a funky guitar filled track that is hypnotic.  Rounding out the album are Hot Pants and Starry, 2 light-hearted piano filled tracks with an incredible mood and groove!

Melanie Sutherland started off her DJ career spinning reggae at small parties and quickly branched out landing her first gig to spin house music in Detroit.

Melanie plays many different genres of house but her underlying sound is deep and soulful with African and Latin vibes.  She hosts her brand of SOUL on her own Mixshow on ElectronicMusicCafe.com every Thursday at 2pm (EST).

Always willing to lend a helping hand Melanie became a resident DJ at Harlem helping to raise over $100,000 for doctors without borders through the Music is the Answer series of charitable events.

With her focus on the art of producing, Melanie's first track Rastafari was released by Broken Records on the DJ Divas album in 2010. She was also blessed to have her A Walk Through the Cafe remix featured on the Chilled and Unbroken Too Album.

TRACKLISTING
01 Align With The Sky                           
02 Afroism
03 Hot Pants                            
04 Starry 

BrokenRecords.us
ElectronicMusicCafe.com
Twitter.com/ElecMusicCafe
Twitter.com/BrokenRecords

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

SO IS THE TONGUE: New Track And Album Details Available


As New Jersey-based experimental rock outfit SO IS THE TONGUE are preparing to release their sophomore LP, A Child Of Divorce, this week indie imprint Nefarious Industries have posted a stream of the fourth track from the album. Tune in to stream "Either Way" and order the record in digital or limited LP formats right here.

Bearing seven tracks containing over forty-three minutes of material, A Child Of Divorce was executed utilizing the talents of some of SO IS THE TONGUE's close friends and associates; the instrumental tracks recorded at The Thousand Caves by Colin Marston (Gorguts, Krallice), the vocals recorded by Chris Alfano (East of the Wall) and the artwork completed by Nick Shellenberger (Cleric). A Child Of Divorce will be released on 180-gram LP format -- limited to 300 copies -- and deluxe digital download on January 17th, 2012, via Nefarious Industries, a tight-knit indie label recently formed by several friends who perform in SO IS THE TONGUE, East Of The Wall, El Drugstore and more.

The band have also updated their upcoming live schedule with more January shows confirmed, including a four-date run comprised of all Nefarious Industries bands including A Fucking Elephant, El Drugstore and the DRX in addition to SO IS THE TONGUE. More dates are being confirmed for the coming weeks as well.

SO IS THE TONGUE January Tour Dates:
1/06/2012 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA w/ Tungs, A Fucking Elephant
1/13/2012 The Bikery - Philadelphia, PA w/ A Fucking Elephant, the DRX, Gun Muffs
1/14/2012 Sound Station - Westfield, NJ [matinee show] w/ El Drugstore, A Fucking Elephant, the DRX
1/14/2012 The Loft - New Brunswick, NJ [night show] w/ A Fucking Elephant, the DRX, more TBA
1/15/2012 house show - Warwick, NY w/ Dead Channels, Tiger Flowers, A Fucking Elephant, the DRX, Pigeon
1/16/2012 - Lit Lounge - New York, NY w/ Lazyblood (Iceland), So Hideous... My Love

SO IS THE TONGUE's emotional rock transcends from its convoluted jazz, folk, progressive metal, post-rock and other diversified origins into surreal and ultimately unique movements. Melodic vocals build into enraged outbursts, clean and distorted guitar riffs and rolling bass scales toil with blistering drumrolls, all converging into diverse and beautiful infectious flows, drawing the listener in like an engulfing sinkhole disguised as a tranquil footpath.

A Child Of Divorce Track Listing:
1. Pt. I
2. Conflicting Stories
3. Pt. II
4. Either Way
5. People Don't Forget
6. Pt. III
7. You're Nobody


La Roux Head Back Into The Studio Elly Jackson To Appear in Upcoming Absolutely Fabulous Episode


GRAMMY award winning electro sensation La Roux are currently hard at work recording their highly-anticipated sophomore album. The yet-to-be named record is being self-recorded by the band's two members, Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid in a secluded English countryside studio. While we may have to wait a little longer to see La Roux play live again, you can check out Elly's guest appearance in one of the three new Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary shows. The new episodes are set to be screened in the UK on New Year's Eve with US dates to follow.

What began in London’s burgeoning underground warehouse scene has since landed 22-year-old Elly Jackson, co-producer/co-songwriter/co-hort Ben Langmaid and their glittering first release a long and impressive list of accolades, including a GRAMMY award and millions of fans internationally. With the Top 10 smash single “Bulletproof” and appearances on The View, Ellen, Good Morning America and Dick Clark’s New Year Rocking Eve under their belt, it’s clear that America has fallen head over heels in love with La Roux.

Look for much more to come from La Roux in 2012!

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Parenthetical Girls Save Christmas, announce 2012 tour w/ Los Campesinos!


Parenthetical Girls have released a staggering amount of Christmas music over the years, and continue the tradition this Holiday season with a new 3-song EP, Parenthetical Girls Save Christmas, which is available as of today as a name-your-price download via the band's bandcamp page.  The band is also thrilled to announce that it will be joining with old pals Los Campesinos! for a 2012 North American tour. 

PARENTHETICAL GIRLS

1/19 PARADISE, BOSTON, MA *
1/20 SALA ROSSA, MONTREAL, QC *
1/21 LEE'S PALACE, TORONTO, ON *
 1/22 LEE'S PALACE, TORONTO, ON *
 1/23 LONDON MUSIC HALL, LONDON *
 1/24 BEACHLAND BALLROOM, CLEVELAND, OH *
 1/25 SKULLY'S MUSIC DINER, COLUMBUS, OH *
 1/26 BLUEBIRD, BLOOMINGTON, IN *
 1/27 METRO, CHICAGO, IL *
 1/28 THE SETT AT UNION SOUTH, MADISON, WI *
 1/29 VARSITY THEATER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN *
 1/31 BLUEBIRD THEATER, DENVER, CO *
 2/7 DOUG FIR LOUNGE, PORTLAND, OR *
 2/8 DOUG FIR LOUNGE, PORTLAND, OR *
 2/10 GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA *
 2/11 ECHOPLEX, LOS ANGELES, CA *
 2/12 CASBAH, SAN DIEGO, CA *
 2/15 CLUB DADA, DALLAS, TX *
 2/16 FITZGERALD'S, HOUSTON, TX *
 2/17 THE PARISH, AUSTIN, TX *
 2/18 THE PARISH, AUSTIN, TX *

* = w/ Los Campesinos!


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EXHUMED: California Goregrind Legends Announce First Ever Brazilian Dates


Goregrind overlords EXHUMED are pleased to announce four Brazilian shows this Winter with Aborted. This will mark the band's first time ever in the country. The short but epic run will commence on February 17, 2012 and hit Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Curitiba and Porto Alegre.

Comments vocalist/guitarist Matt Harvey: "We are beyond psyched to head to Brazil for the first time. We've been getting letters and emails from folks down there for years and it is going to be awesome to finally be able to play for those maniacs south of the equator. I know they're ready for some serious gore fucking metal and we can't wait to deliver it to them!"

EXHUMED w/ Aborted
2/17/2012 Music Hall - Belo Horizonte, MG
2/18/2012 Hangar 110 - São Paulo, SP
2/19/2012 Hangar Bar - Curitiba, PR
2/20/2012 Bar Opinião - Porto Alegre, RS

EXHUMED will be touring in support of All Guts, No Glory, issued earlier this year via Relapse Records. The band's first new record in almost eight years offers up 11 choice cuts of grinding death metal and has turned up on multiple Year End lists including Decibel, Pitchfork, NPR.org, MetalSucks and Skulls N Bones! Metal Underground praised the release saying:  “EXHUMED are back, hungry, vicious, and unrelenting,” while Decibel Magazine noted: “Everything seems more fluid and powerful, though as vicious as it all is, the focus remains on the composition and how it smacks the listener between the eyes.” Revolver agreed: “… fans of dripping blood, gaping autopsies, and ravenous zombies will absolutely adore this record.” Added Aborted: "EXHUMED has not only strongly persisted over the last 20 years, but has also managed to simultaneously keep their musical integrity and brutal, gore-filled lyrics fully intact."


A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH - BROOKLYN, NEW YORK SHOW TO STREAM LIVE


A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH are kicking of 2012 with a special hometown show in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory. The show which will take place January 6th, will also be streaming in full courtesy of APHND, The Knitting Factory and LiveStream.com. Tickets can be purchased HERE. The Live Stream of the concert will can be accessed athttp://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn.

In other APHND news, the band has parted ways with guitarist Bobby Hambel, and has announced a replacement. Frontman Sal Abruscato commented about the lineup change.

"Due to conflicting schedules with Biohazard, Bobby Hambel is unable to tour any further with A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH. We wish Bobby and Biohazard all the great success they deserve on their upcoming release in January 2012. Eddie Heedles has been chosen as the new replacement for Bobby. Eddie is a shredding guitarist who has worked with the likes of Corey Glover (Living Colour), T.M. Stevens, Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Sekond Skyn and The White Chocolate Experience."

APHND's debut album "And Hell Will Follow Me" was named #6 on Revolver Magazine's Top 20 Albums of 2011. Not stopping there "And Hell Will Follow Me" also grabbed the number 6 spot on Germany's Laut.de. (Laut.de is one of the biggest German alternative/rock/mainstream music websites in Germany.)

A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH is the brainchild of Brooklyn, NY native Sal Abruscato, and sounds like Alice in Chains mysteriously sneaking up behind Type O Negative with a butcher knife while being filmed for a future episode of "Law & Order".

"And Hell Will Follow Me" is available in three different formats: Digipak CD, 2 LP Set and digital download. The 2 LP Set comes on 180 gram vinyl and also includes a copy of the CD. In addition the 2 LP set features an LP exclusive bonus track: "Pickup Truck".


HELL ACROSS EUROPE 2012 HEADLINING TOUR
11 Jan Vienna, AUSTRIA, Szene Wein
12 Jan Munich, GERMANY, Backstage
13 Jan Zurich, SWITZERLAND, Werk 21
14 Jan Novara, ITALY, Rock N Roll Arena
15 Jan Stuttgart, GERMANY, Die Röhre       
17 Jan Wiesbaden, GERMANY, Schlachthof
18 Jan Cologne, GERMANY, Underground           
20 Jan Dublin, IRELAND, The Pint
21 Jan Belfast, N. IRELAND, Spring & Airbrake
22 Jan Manchester, ENGLAND, Moho Live         
24 Jan Wrexham, WALES, Central Station     
25 Jan Wolverhampton, ENGLAND, Slade Rooms        
27 Jan London, ENGLAND, The Borderline            
29 Jan Antwerp, BELGIUM, Trix            
31 Jan Copenhagen, DENMARK, The Rock
01 Feb Hamburg, GERMANY, Logo
02 Feb Kerkrade, NETHERLANDS, Rock Temple
03 Feb Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS, Melkweg
04 Feb Bielefeld, GERMANY, The Forum
05 Feb Saarbrucken, GERMANY, Garage Club
07 Feb Berlin, GERMANY, White Trash            
10 Feb Warsaw, POLAND, Progresja
11 Feb Wroclaw, POLAND, Firlej
12 Feb Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, Exit-US

For more info visit:
http://www.apalehorsenameddeath.com 
http://www.facebook.com/APHND 
http://www.spv.de 

THE DEAD LAY WAITING Unveils Two More U.S. Exclusive Tracks with PureGrainAudio.com and PureVolume.com! Set to Release New Album, ‘Almost Heaven’, in the US on January 24th, 2012


TDLW Almost Heaven
Swindon, UK’s THE DEAD LAY WAITING (TDLW) is unveiling two more U.S. exclusive tracks from their upcoming album, Almost Heaven, releasing in the U.S. with Rising Records on January 24th, 2012. PureGrainAudio.com is currently streaming the track ‘Look At Us Now’, and PureVolume.com is streaming the track ‘The Voices’. Check out both tracks now and stay tuned to hear more tracks from TDLW in the coming weeks!

Almost Heaven was released in June 2011 in the UK, featuring 14 tracks and 60 minutes of pulsating music. The album also marks the return of Barry Clayton, the voice behind the now well known intro to Iron Maiden’s Number Of The Beast. The band’s first music video from the album, ‘The Days I’m Gone,’ reached #6 in the Scuzz TV playlist, and the band is planning to release a second video for the track ‘Burnt to Ashes’. Streaming tracks from Almost Heaven are available now at the band’s YouTube page.

With a fan base growing, the band is ready to take on anything anywhere and perform their bone-crushing live performance across the world.


THE DEAD LAY WAITING is:
Luke Lucas: Vocals
Ben Connett: Guitar
Steve Franklin: Guitar
Sam Sara: Bass
Tom Shrimpton: Drums

“Swindon youngsters THE DEAD LAY WAITING have crept into view from out of nowhere. Performers at last year’s Download Festival (and returning this year) and nominated for a heap of Best Band awards, this black-clad five-piece shred and headbang in the vein of Bring Me The Horizon.”
- Terrorizer Magazine

“Unleashing a hard as nails racket with ruthless precision, arriving on a storm of thunderous riffs and boiling vitriol.”
- KERRANG! Magazine

“Their music is more extreme – plunging, powerful and raw – with really grooving sense of grind at times that rears its head regularly. What you get is the sense of a band striving to be a little outside of the norm, and carrying it off well. Almost Heaven is a convincing way to begin what should be a triumphant march.”
- Metal Hammer Magazine
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For more information about THE DEAD LAY WAITING, please visit these websites:


Friday, December 23, 2011

ABOVE & BEYOND Group Therapy North America Tour 2012


Paavo Siljamäki, Tony McGuinness, and Jono Grant

Britain's most popular DJ/producer collective, Above & Beyond are embarking on an epic 20 date bus tour from mid-January, the first of two legs of their 2012 Group Therapy North America Tour.

Kicking off at LAVO Las Vegas on Tuesday January 17th, the tour will see Above & Beyond visit several American and Canadian cities for the very first time, as well as kicking off their 2012 residency at Marquee Las Vegas on January 21st. The first leg of 'Group Therapy North America' will involve shows in Hartford, Syracuse, Waterloo, London (Ontario) and Norfolk, as well as more familiar stopovers in major cities like Montreal, Boston, Minneapolis and San Diego. The first of two Fluxx shows in San Diego has already sold out and Beta in Waterloo, Canada, sold out in just 12 hours.

Centered around their critically acclaimed second artist album Group Therapy - "the biggest artist album of the year" according to UK dance music bible Mixmag, which features Billboard dance chart hits like "Sun & Moon" and "Thing Called Love", Above & Beyond's Group Therapy show takes the DJ set up into the realm of concert theatre - with emotive visuals telling the tale of the tracks being played and live video messaging from the band adding to the story-telling theme.  Also featuring previously unheard and exclusive club mixes of the tracks on the album, the Group Therapy tour will be a unique dancefloor experience for Above & Beyond's legion of North American fans.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now and it's advisable to be quick as demand for Above & Beyond gigs normally runs high - the band sold out two Hollywood Palladium shows in a record 24 hours earlier this year. Part Two of the Group Therapy North America Tour will take place in May & June 2012.


Check out the video from Above & Beyond's recent Trance Around The World 400 event in Beirut, celebrating the 400th episode of their radio show:

Group Therapy North America Tour 2012 - Part One
January 17 Las Vegas, NV @ LAVO Las Vegas
January 18 San Diego, CA @ Fluxx SOLD OUT
January 19 San Diego, CA @ Fluxx
January 20 Scottsdale, AZ @ Axis Radius 
January 21 Las Vegas, NV @ Marquee Nightclub
January 24 Boston, MA @ Royale 
January 25 Hartford, CT @ Webster
January 26 Syracuse, NY @ Wescott Theater
January 27 Montreal, Canada @ New City Gas  
January 28 Ottawa, Canada @ Barrymore's Music Hall
January 29 Waterloo, Canada @ Beta SOLD OUT
January 31 London, Canada @ London Music Hall
February 01 Ann Arbor, MI @ Necto
February 02 Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
February 03 St Louis, MO @ Europe 
February 04 Minneapolis, MN @ Epic 
February 07 Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird
February 09 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
February 10 Philadelphia, PA @ TLA 
February 11 Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

Group Therapy Part Two coming May & June 2012 – Dates To Be Announced!

Above & Beyond 'Anjunabeats Volume 9' is out now. Available on CD & iTunes US/CA.



Thursday, December 22, 2011

Check Yo Ponytail 2 Starts Off 2012 with Grand Line-Ups, Including: Skrillex, Diplo, 12th Planet, Danny Brown, Com Truise, Club Cheval etc.


Experience a complete CYP Tour live sets via Red Bull Music Academy Radio from Spank Rock HERE. Pictureplane’s set HERE and Big Freedia’s San Francisco set is HERE

     
      
1/10: Club Cheval w/ Canblaster, Myd, Panteros666, Sam Tiba

1/24: Fool's Gold Take Over
w Danny Brown, Main Attrakionz, Party Supplies and Thee Mike B

1/25: Skrillex, Diplo, 12th Planet (SOLD OUT)

2/7: Com Truise, Teengirl Fantasy, Soft Metals
and Green Horse!

Check Yo Ponytail 2 just closed of a tremendous 2011 on December 6th with raving sets by Boys Noize, Switch for their 1st Anniversary Party, a year where the celebrated party saw their first ever national tour as well. You can hear a complete Spank Rock set HEREvia Red Bull Music Academy Radio as well as Pictureplane’s set HERE and Big Freedia’s San Francisco set HERE.

Franki Chan (IHEARTCOMIX), Danny Johnson (Media Contender) and Zane Landreth form CYP2 and always treat their audiences the best mix of new and established artists – from rock, dance, hip hop, and all that is in between. Check Yo’s first year back marked the party’s first national tour, which featured Spank RockBig FreediaPictureplaneThe Death Set and Franki Chan, and sold out in many American cities. Previous LA events have featured buzz artists like Das Racist, Boys Noize, Yelawolf, Light Asylum, Wavves, and Holy Ghost!

Admire the full Check Yo Ponytail flyers collection and visit the brand new Franki Chanweb site to explore and scavenger-hunt a world that combines art, music, with a passion for it all. You can read about how the idea for the site started 8 years ago and has been in the making ever since, it’s a tour-de-force!


“The hip Check Yo’ Ponytail party in Los Angeles takes its most popular alumni on the road”-New York Times  

“Though it tends to favor electro, rock, and hip-hop most, the characteristics of a Check Yo Ponytail show go beyond genre limitations. Chan doesn't care what kind of music an artist or band makes as long as it's fun and adds to the whole tight-knit, projector screen visual-fueled, dance-minded feel of the evening.”- San Francisco Bay Guardian  

“The bill’s three best-known acts, Pictureplane, Big Freedia and Spank Rock, shook up any semblance of musical conventionality over hours of deep rolling bass and thundering boom-bap beats. Each set was backed by visuals (by Demonbabies) that worked to confuse and inspire a sense of the absurdity of songs like Freedia’s “Azz Everywhere!!!” - Denver’s Reverb

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http://www.twitter.com/checkyoponytail
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http://www.frankichan.com
http://www.mediacontender.com
http://www.iheartcomix.com  
  

GEOGRAPHER UNVEILS MYTH OUT FEBRUARY 28, 2012 VIA MODERN ART RECORDS


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"[One of the] undiscovered bands you need to hear now!" - SPIN

"Pop music hasn't seen such a seamless marriage between techno beats and swooning cello parts since...well, this might just be a first."- San Francisco Chronicle

"A small taster of new material showed a less overtly poppy direction might be coming for this band [Geographer], and a definite growth." - One Thirty BPM

"They [Geographer] manage the rare feat of making music that is catchy without relying on earworm hooks to hold you hostage...These aren't songs that get stuck in your head; they are invited guests that you gratefully allow to become part of you."- mySpoonful

One of 2012's most anticipated albums, Geographer's MYTH drops February 28, 2012 onModern Art Records.  The San Francisco trio, which consists ofvocalist, synth mastermind, and guitarist Mike Deni, cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, explores new sonic elements to the band's already commanding sound, and gives fans a taste of what's to come with their first astonishing lyrical track "Life of Crime."

"Life of Crime" is exclusively available for a limited time as a FREE download HERE onPasteMagazine.com.

In March 2011 the band signed with Modern Art Records, in partnership with Warner Music's Independent Label Group.  MYTH comes on the heels of recent success including touring nationally with Stars and Ladytron, and showcasing at major music festivals Noise Pop and the main stage at Treasure Island Music Festival 2011.  Geographer also garnered praise for their shows at SXSW from Huffington Post as, "Buzz Bands of SXSWand "Bands You SHOULD See at SXSW."  KCRW also included Geographer as one of the, "Bands to Watch SXSW 2011."  The band's live sound can either spontaneously make a crowd get wild on the dance floor, or completely stand still-enraptured by the music.

After releasing theirhighly acclaimed LP Innocent Ghost and EP Animal Shapes, Geographer teamed up with producer Eli Crews (tUnE-yArDs, Beulah, Why?, Deerhoof) and renowned mixer Chris Zane (Passion Pit, Walkmen, Holy Ghost!, Tokyo Police Club) toscrupulouslycraft the new record.  On MYTH Mike's distinct melodic vocals flirt with dazed synth melodies and alluring guitar riffs; while Nathan's haunting electric cello cords, and Brian's vibrant, powerful drums blend together to create a mind-altering, ten track album that is pulsating with complex polyrhythms and stunning harmonies.

Geographer started with the courageous decision to turn negative circumstances into positive ambitions. In 2008,Mike was escaping strife within his family, and found himself picking up an abandoned synthesizer off the dismal city streets of San Francisco.  He started to reinvent himself through the art of music, and then simultaneously met Nathan and Brian, which led to the formation of Geographer.

"We met through a mutual friend at an open-mic at The Hotel Utah shortly after we all moved to San Francisco. I feel like it was like a rite of passage,"  Mike says. "I didn't have a lot of friends here, and I didn't have a job, so I was just playing all day long. I feel like that really was when I found myself as a songwriter."

With MYTH Geographer has expanded far beyond their San Francisco roots to create a remarkable indie rock album that will appeal to every generation.

Expect Geographer and MYTH to land on a few 'Best of 2012' lists!
  
MYTH track listing:
1. Life of Crime
2. The Myth of Youth
3. Kaleidoscope
4. Blinders
5. Lovers Game
6. The Dream Has Faded
7. Shell Beach
8. The Boulder
9. Vesijarvi
10. Kites

THE DEAD LAY WAITING Unveils Two More U.S. Exclusive Tracks with Noisecreep.com and TheNewReview.net!

Set to Release New Album, ‘Almost Heaven’, in the US on January 24th, 2012
Swindon, UK’s THE DEAD LAY WAITING (TDLW) is unveiling two more U.S. exclusive tracks from their upcoming album, Almost Heaven, releasing in the U.S. with Rising Records on January 24th, 2012. Noisecreep.com is currently streaming the track ‘The Days I’m Gone’, and TheNewReview.net is streaming the track ‘Open Your Fucking Eyes’. Check out both tracks now and stay tuned to hear more tracks from TDLW in the coming weeks!

Almost Heaven was released in June 2011 in the UK, featuring 14 tracks and 60 minutes of pulsating music. The album also marks the return of Barry Clayton, the voice behind the now well known intro to Iron Maiden’s Number Of The Beast. The band’s first music video from the album, ‘The Days I’m Gone,’ reached #6 in the Scuzz TV playlist, and the band is planning to release a second video for the track ‘Burnt to Ashes’. Streaming tracks from Almost Heaven are available now at the band’s YouTube page.

With a fan base growing, the band is ready to take on anything anywhere and perform their bone-crushing live performance across the world.

“Swindon youngsters THE DEAD LAY WAITING have crept into view from out of nowhere. Performers at last year’s Download Festival (and returning this year) and nominated for a heap of Best Band awards, this black-clad five-piece shred and headbang in the vein of Bring Me The Horizon.”
- Terrorizer Magazine

“Unleashing a hard as nails racket with ruthless precision, arriving on a storm of thunderous riffs and boiling vitriol.”
- KERRANG! Magazine

“Their music is more extreme – plunging, powerful and raw – with really grooving sense of grind at times that rears its head regularly. What you get is the sense of a band striving to be a little outside of the norm, and carrying it off well. Almost Heaven is a convincing way to begin what should be a triumphant march.”
- Metal Hammer Magazine



THE DEAD LAY WAITING is:
Luke Lucas: Vocals
Ben Connett: Guitar
Steve Franklin: Guitar
Sam Sara: Bass
Tom Shrimpton: Drums


For more information about THE DEAD LAY WAITING, please visit these websites:


New L.A.-based Post Planetary record label launches with three album releases scheduled for early 2012.


Founder Faris McReynolds steps out of confines of fine art world to control his musical future.

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“The name references art that is post-culture and not limited to geographical borders.” – Faris McReynolds

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Los Angeles-based musician Faris McReynolds today announced the launch of Post Planetary, a new record label that will issue debut albums by Archer BlackExdetectives and One Finger Riot in early 2012. Archer Black’s Forgiveness Is A Weapon is scheduled for February 7th, followed by the Exdetectives album Take My Forever on February 14th and One Finger Riot’s Come Drag Me Down on February 21st.

To celebrate the launch, Post Planetary has made the first singles from each release available for free download for a limited time at www.postplanetary.com. Each single is accompanied by a non-album B-side (also available for download) and videos are now out for Archer Black’s “Onward & Down” and One Finger Riot’s “Work/Drink/Sleep” as well.

Unlike so many musicians that become painters, McReynolds found success as a fine artist first, showing and selling his work in galleries before he was even out of art school.  “The success of painting actually isolated me from creativity,” says McReynolds, who took a leap of faith, leaving his gallery and forming Post Planetary to release his own music and more.

“In the fine art world, artists have very little control over their career,” explains McReynolds. “Having had that experience already, I thought it would be best to take control. I started a label to build a context for bands I like that I can work with, as well as putting out my own records.”  In addition to founding the Post Planetary label, McReynolds is also the man behindExdetectives and One Finger Riot.  Archer Black is led by musician Dustin Morgan, also known for his work as bassist with The Autumns.

“Everyone around me says labels are dead, and nobody needs them anymore,” says McReynolds. “But, I disagree. A good label functions like a filter and I think I think it’s more important than ever to have your music in a place that makes sense.” Faris McReynolds of Post Planetary is available for interviews.  Contact Josh Bloom at Fanatic for more information.

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Kathryn Calder premieres music video for "Turn A Light On" at Paste


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About Kathryn Calder

Life is full of surprises. Nobody knows this more than Kathryn Calder. After years of playing in indie darlings Immaculate Machine, she found herself in the very unexpected position of being asked to record and tour with The New Pornographers. Before she knew it, she was inducted as a full fledged member of that group. In 2010 she once again surprised herself (and fans) by releasing her first solo album of her own compositions entitled Are You My Mother?, which would garner favorable press throughout the world and hinted a dizzying array of different avenues that the songwriter could explore in the future.

About Bright and Vivid 

Written and recorded in a relatively short amount of time, Bright and Vivid is a masterfully refined piece of work that illustrates a maturation that can only come from intense growth and change. Somefolks break when too much happens in a short period of time, yet Calder reached deep within and manifested it into a striking gift for listeners.

The first thing you will notice from the onset of the first track "One, Two, Three" is that the production level is massive with layers upon layers of different shades of sound that continues to unfold with each listen. Not only is the production expansive, but the performances are precise. Kathryn is backed this go round by a newly minted band consisting of Lane Arndt, Stefan Bozenich and Marek Tyler. Additional parts were provided by friends and fans of Kathryn, including: Jon Wurster (Superchunk,Mountain Goats), Dean Tzenos (Odonis, Odonis), Jesse Zubot, Barry Mirochnik and Paul Rigby (Neko Case) and Ford Pier.

Fans expecting a straight ahead pop album will instead discover songs that are remarkably complex. The endlessly singable hooks are supported by intelligent songwriting and complex arrangements. Calder sums it up best...."I didn't want to give those songs away too easily, I wanted people to wonder what was coming next, where the song was going." This album defies ANY comparisons to Kathryn's current association with The New Pornographers as well as her past history with Immaculate Machine. Kathryn has found her own beautifully unique voice... one that is best summed up by the title that she chose for her sophmore release,Bright and Vivid.


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Kathryn Calder 
Bright and Vivid  
(File Under: Music)
Street Date: Oct. 25, 2011  

1. One, Two, Three  
2. Who Are You?
3. Turn A Light On
4. Walking In My Sleep
5. All The Things
6. Right Book
7. New Frame Of Mind
8. City Of Sounds
9. Five More Years
10. Younger Than We've Ever Been

KATHRYN CALDER LINKS:
   
Website: http://www.kathryncalder.ca  
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kathryncalder  
Facebook: http://facebook.com/kathryncalder  
Myspace: http://myspace.com/kathryncalder  
Label: http://www.fileundermusic.com/