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Free Download: Young Wonder - 'Time' (SertOne Remix)

Ffion Davies — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:37:12 GMT

Recently featured in Finest Ego�s UK/Ireland compilation alongside artists Om Unit, Mr Beatnick and Lapalux, SertOne has quickly made a name for himself with his trademark mutated synth-heavy instrumental Hip Hop beats. Becoming a regular feature on blogs such XLR8R in 2013, SertOne has offered his hand to 'Time', taken from Young Wonder's Show Your Teeth EP.

LISTEN | DOWNLOAD // Young Wonder - 'Time' feat Sacred Animal [SertOne Remix]

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May 6th marked the release of Show Your Teeth, the sophomore EP of fast rising Cork electro-pop duo, Young Wonder . Comprising of producer Ian Ring and vocalist Rachel Koeman, 2013 has been something of a whirlwind for the talented duo, kicking off with an Alt-J support slot at 02 Shepherds Bush Empire in January and gaining fans in The Fly, DIY, Wonderland and Pitchfork.

Show Your Teeth is a fine example of just why there is such clamour around Young Wonder at the moment. Featuring the eastern influenced 'To You' , the winding 'Time' and electro-pop banger 'Electrified' , the work showcases how much the band have grown since the release of their self-titled debut EP (2011). Released via Feel Good Lost, Show Your Teeth marks the next chapter for Young Wonder and you can listen to it below.

LISTEN // Young Wonder - Show Your Teeth EP

https://soundcloud.com/young-wonder-1/sets/show-your-teeth-ep-1

Placed together by Brendan Canty of Feel Good Lost, the band burst on to the scene in April 2011 with their self-titled debut EP; a stand-out body of work which featured gems �Orange� and �Flesh�. These were tracks that displayed genuine and refreshing innovation, powered masterfully by the production of Ian Ring and beautifully underpinned by the ethereal siren calls of Rachel Koeman.

Whilst the EP caused people to take notice it was in fact the single �To You� (released in November 2012) which really captured the public imagination. Dripping with eastern-inspired production, juxtaposed by bagpipes and vocals that would be at home belting from a Swedish ice queen, �To You� stormed to the top of Hype Machine, comfortably occupying the number 1 spot for three consecutive days. On the week of December 15th Phil Taggart of BBC Radio 1 further compounded the bands public-gusto by highlighting the song as his �Single of the Week�, playing the track regularly and interviewing the band over 4 days.

Following on from the success of their debut EP, Show Your Teeth displays the harmony of this pairing with effortless panache. Featuring tracks which will ensnare you in an otherworldly haze, this EP is sure to further hammer home just why this Corkonian pair are being heralded as one the most exciting duos around.

Peter Hook & The Light announce North American tour

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:34:56 GMT

Following their sold out debut UK concerts in January 2013, Peter Hook & The Light are to debut their critically acclaimed performances of the first two New Order albums, Movement (1981) and Power, Corruption & Lies (1983) to North American audiences for the first time in September 2013. Support at all headline dates will come from Slaves of Venus.

In the first of a string of international dates to be announced for The Light, this nine date run of the United States along with three dates in Canada sees the band return to cities previously visited, as well as some for the first time, and marks their third tour of North America after dates in December 2010 and September 2011 performing Joy Division�s Unknown Pleasures and Closer albums.

WATCH | Peter Hook & The Light - 'Ceremony' and 'Digital' live in Zagreb, Croatia:

All of the shows feature full performances of both albums in full, sequential order, which has become a hallmark of The Light�s sets, and will also include singles and B-Sides from the corresponding period including 'Everything�s Gone Green', 'Temptation' and 'Blue Monday' which New Order generally didn�t include on the releases, preferring their LPs to stand alone in comparison to the singles.

Both albums mark the early development of New Order�s sound whilst also, notably on Movement, referring back to the Joy Division template. The final album from the band to be produced by Martin Hannett, Movement�s reputation has grown stronger amongst fans since release for its experimentation, Peter Hook taking lead vocals on two of the album's key tracks, opener 'Dreams Never End' and the seminal 'Doubts Even Here'.

Some thirty years on from its first release, Power Corruption & Lies shows the emergence of what is termed the trademark, archetypal New Order sound and was more enthusiastically received than its predecessor.

Containing some of the fans persistent live favourites such as 'Age Of Consent' and 'Your Silent Face', as well as the much loved album tracks, '586' and 'Leave Me Alone' it was this album that cemented New Order�s reputation and showed a cohesiveness and new found confidence emanating from the band.

Tour Dates:

September 10 � Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
September 13 � Webster Hall, New York City, NY
September 14 � The Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
September 13 - 15 � Riot Fest, Chicago, IL. (US Exclusive Joy Division Set)
September 18 � Club Soda, Montreal, QC
September 19 � The Hoxton, Toronto, ON
September 21 � Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
September 23 � Venue, Vancouver, BC
September 25 � Neumos, Seattle, WA
September 26 � Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
September 27 � Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA
September 28 � Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO

All dates feature Movement and Power, Corruption & Lies performed in full apart from Riot Fest in Chicago which will see Hooky and his band play a tour exclusive Joy Division set.

Tickets for Riot Fest 2013 in Chicago are on sale now.

Fans can hear a preview of what to expect in September by downloading Peter Hook & The Light's new live album, Movement and Power, Corruption & Lies live at Manchester Cathedral, which can be purchased HERE.

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Windhand complete new album

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:15:03 GMT

In 2012, backwoods psychedelic doom band Windhand released their self-titled LP & it was met with critical acclaim.The band is putting the finishing touches on their second LP for Relapse, due out this fall, which was recorded & mixed by the band's own Garrett Morris at The Darkroom & mastered by James Plotkin, in their hometown of Richmond, VA. The band will trek across North America this summer ushering their audiences into their menacing grooves & showcasing songs from their upcoming album.   

LISTEN | Cough & Windhand - 'Reflection of the Negative' Teaser:

About Windhand:

Formed in 2009, Richmond, VA's Windhand (Asechiah Bogdan - Guitar, Parker Chandler - Bass, Dorthia Cottrell - Vocals, Garrett Morris - Guitar, and Ryan Wolfe - Drums) play what has been described as a tinnitus inducing mix of eerie psychedelia and haunting ambient doom. 2012 saw the release of their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut LP via Forcefield Records. A subsequent heavy dose of East Coast touring followed, culminating with a four week U.S. tour in August of that year.

TOUR 

06/05 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
06/06 - Philadelphia, PA - Golden Tea House 
06/07 - Brooklyn, NY - St. Vitus Bar 
06/08 - Providence, RI - AS220 ! 
06/09 - Boston, MA - O'Brien's
06/10 - Cherry Valley, NY - Steve's Koi Pond 
06/11 - Buffalo, NY - Vault Art Space
06/12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Gooski's
06/13 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups
 06/14 - Chicago, IL - Ultra Lounge
06/15 - St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club 
06/16 - Milwaukee, WI - Quarter's Rock n Roll 
06/17 - Indianapolis, IN - The Sinking Ship #
06/18 - Newport, KY - South Gate Revival House
06/19 -Nashville, TN - The End % 
06/20 - Knoxville, TN - The Pilot Light % 
06/21 - Raleigh, NC - Slim's $
06/22 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter $

  ! = w/ Elder and Morne 
# = w/ Skeletonwitch 
% = w/ Generation of Vipers
 $ = w/ Inter Arma

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Behold! The Monolith announce Desolization Tour 2013

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:58:31 GMT

Riff-heavy Los Angeles Stoner/Doom/Thrash Metal band Behold! The Monolith have announced the Desolization Tour 2013, which kicks off July 12th in Austin, TX and wraps up in Denver on July 24th.

Stay tuned for forthcoming details on venues and support bands. Continuing to tour in support of 2012's colossal outing Defender, Redeemist, Behold! The Monolith will leave yet another trail of scorched earth in its wake.

Make sure to pick up the limited edition (250 copies) Defender, Redeemist double LP Deluxe Vinyl once the smoke clears or order it HERE.

WATCH | Behold! The Monolith - 'We Are The Worm':

Behold! The Monolith Desolization Tour 2013:

7/12 - Austin, TX @ TBA
7/13 - Lafayette, LA @ TBA
7/14 - Orlando, FL @ Orlandoom @ TBA
7/15 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
7/16 - Chapel Hill, NC @ The Underground
7/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
7/18 - Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus
7/19 - Akron, OH @ Annabell's
7/20 - Chicago, IL @ Ultra Lounge
7/21 - St. Louis, MO @ TBA
7/22 - Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
7/23 - Wichita, KS @ TBA
7/24 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

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FreQ Nasty set to release new EP #1 Skanka

Chris MUG5 Maguire — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:54:05 GMT

Breakbeat icon FreQ Nasty continues his evolutionary bass adventure with the release of #1 Skanka, his much anticipated 4 track EP. Featuring his signature blended elements of Breakbeat, deconstructed basslines, and high energy dancehall, #1 Skanka further solidifies FreQ Nasty's position as EDM's house maverick.

https://soundcloud.com/freqnasty/01-freq-nasty-1-skanka-feat

FreQ Nasty has been a staple name in big room, high-energy electronic dance music environments for over a decade, and his new releases have expanded his legendary innovations in EDM. With origins forged in four separate nations (Fiji, New Zealand, the UK, and the West Coast of America), FreQ Nasty has leveraged his multicultural background to straddle and often buck the trends in electronic music culture.

An innovator in the UK�s �Nu-Skool Breaks� Movement in the early 2000�s, and an early importer of Dubstep to the US in 2006, his current productions range from peaktime bass heavy gut crunchers to deep and melodic dubwise vibes. After his early successes leading to a cover story in UK EDM bible �DJ Magazine�, he has collaborated with the likes of Bassnectar, Santigold & Switch and Marty Party, and done official remixes/production for artists including hiphop legend KRS1, Professor Green, Kelis, and Fatboy Slim.

Today FreQ Nasty continues to push the boundaries of the dance floor forward in his music production whilst sharing stages with Bassnectar, Beats Antique, Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, and Tipper among others. Also look for FreQ Nasty touring the festival circuit performing with his live band �Dub Kirtan AllStars� and giving his lecture series �The Yoga of Bass�.

Watch new Gypsy & The Cat video for 'It's A Fine Line'

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:44:01 GMT

Gypsy & The Cat have posted the brand new video for �It�s A Fine Line�, the second single from the new album The Late Blue. The video, directed by Mathew Caron, is as atmospheric as the track itself, merging colourful sights and trippy visuals. The new album The Late Blue is available from here.

WATCH | Gypsy & The Cat - 'It's A Fine Line':

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Announcing Interlocken Music Festival‏ | Sept 5th - 8th

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:37:01 GMT

Interlocken, a 4-day music festival, with an emphasis on world class music, locally sourced food and sustainability, is confirmed to take place September 5 - 8 at Oak Ridge Farm at the foot of the Blue Ridge in Central Virginia, a mere 35 miles south of Charlottesville, and approximately 100 miles from both Washington, DC, and Richmond, VA.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Furthur, Zac Brown, The String Cheese Incident, and The Black Crowes will perform. Many of the artists will be performing at Interlocken over multiple days, and will be featured in unique and exciting artist pairings - with additional artists to be announced soon. Artist pre-sale tickets will be available beginning May 22 at 10am EST and general "early bird" tickets will go on sale May 23 at 10am EST. All Tickets will be sold via interlockenfestival.com.

Interlocken was created by industry veterans Dave Frey and Peter Shapiro. Frey founded the HORDE Festival while Shapiro owned New York City's historic rock club, "Wetlands Preserve." He also produced U2's award-winning film U23D and currently publishes Relix Magazine as well as being the proprietor of Brooklyn Bowl and The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY. With the pedigree of these two producers, Interlocken is set to be one of the country's most unique and dynamic events. Frey and Shapiro's sense for innovation and creativity together with the backdrop of this beautiful setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains is certain to make for an unforgettable weekend.

WATCH | Neil Young & Crazy Horse - 'Ramada Inn':

Interlocken was named for traditions central to both Frey and Shapiro: The inter-locking performances presented at Wetlands and the continuous uninterrupted music featured between the two stages at HORDE. Interlocken's conceptual theme will touch all elements of the event: "when something ends, another begins." This simple yet powerful ethos of sustainability will be integrated into camping, lodging, food, drink, transport offerings as well as specialized onsite activities.

"Most festivals these days are trying to be everything to everyone -- very eclectic with an emphasis on a large number of artists in various genres," says Shapiro. "With Interlocken, we want to break away from that mold and create something more identifiable and distinct."

Interlocken's two main stages will feature full two-hour sets that will run seamlessly from one to the other without breaks between performances, giving the audience a unique and singular experience as the music will be continuous throughout the weekend. The emphasis will be on quality over quantity, as fewer bands will be playing longer sets and many of the featured artists will perform multiple sets on different days.

WATCH // The String Cheese Incident on Austin City Limits

After looking at several sites around the US, Frey and Shapiro decided upon Oak Ridge in Nelson County for its majestic beauty, size and proximity to Charlottesville. Its infrastructure and acreage allow it to naturally accommodate mass gatherings. The estate has 4,800-plus-acres and is privately owned; it was originally deeded to two Bristol merchants by the King of England. The most well-known owner was Thomas Ryan, a Wall Street financier, who used the property as a rural retreat and built a professional sized steeplechase racetrack for his horses and a private railroad station. After the Holland family purchased Oak Ridge in 1989, John C. Holland, Jr. placed high priority on restoring the Oak Ridge racetrack using reclaimed building materials. The festival will take place on that racetrack, which is the length of six football fields. The town of Arrington in Nelson County has a stop sign, a post office, a general store and a recycling center. Over the past 10 years, local craft breweries and, most recently, local hard cider distilleries, have joined several local wineries -- some dating back to the Thomas Jefferson era. Nelson County is a well-known destination for the outdoor recreation enthusiast and is becoming a hotbed of locally made small-batch craft spirits. The festival will offer general camping in the stunning surrounding Blue Ridge area as well as VIP camping inside the concert site.

"We are very excited to welcome the Interlocken festival to Oak Ridge," says Oak Ridge owner Rhonda Holland. "Several concert promoters have approached us in the past about using the track. We have always been concerned about the impact that this would have on the surrounding community and the land. Dave and Peter have a history of caring about the communities and land where they produce events. We look forward to working with the Interlocken team for many years to come."

Since both Frey and Shapiro have a strong history of running environmentally conscious organizations, Interlocken will be a particularly green undertaking, utilizing carbon offsetting, locally sourced food, recycling programs and many more initiatives. The festival has engaged a person closely associated with the property who is a local sustainable food provider to help Interlocken source food, beverages and services from Central Virginia.

"As a life-long concert goer, Peter has a fan-first approach to the events he produces and I think his audiences respond to that as they feel his respect and generosity," says Frey. "He creates events that he would want to attend himself, and that really sets them apart from everything else out there."

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Mixhell to release debut album

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:17:53 GMT

Mixhell, an electronic collaboration between former Sepultura drummer Iggor Cavalera and DJ wife Laima Leyton, are releasing their highly anticipated debut album June 11th on Last Gang Records (Crystal Castles, Boys Noize, MSTRKRFT) in liaison with Boysnoize Records.

Their first single, 'Exit Wound', featuring vocals from Dillinger Escape Plan�s Greg Puciato, was released to rave reviews, being coined as a subtle but sexy track perfected by the live percussion performed by Cavalera, resulting in a tightly coiled, urgent masterpiece. The music video for the single premiered on Noisey, and was directed by Brazilian phenom Thiago Zanato.

WATCH | Mixhell - 'Exit Wound':

The album, mixed by Gui Boratto, blends old and new, taking the best elements of both dance, electronica and rock to create a fresh and exciting sound that�s entirely Mixhell�s. Their live performances combine live percussion and dance fusion to create an incredibly engaging, wild and exciting show. In addition, they�ve enlisted the help of constant studio collaborator Max Blum, who will add bass guitar to their already unique and intricate sets. With a few dates lined up this summer, including the legendary Glastonbury Music Festival, and a full fledged tour in the works, it doesn�t look like Mixhell shows any signs of slowing down.

Last Gang Entertainment is a recording, management and publishing company founded in 2003 with offices in Los Angeles, London and Toronto. In addition to launching Metric, Death From Above 1979, MSTRKRFT and Crystal Castles, the label has combined successfully with Lights, Chromeo, The New Pornographers, K-OS, Boys Noize and Tiga on varied licensing deals. The distributed division (Last Gang Labels) has partnered with a variety of artist and label clients, including Nightbox, Trouble Andrew and boutique electronic label Turbo Recordings.

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�rabrot / Rabbits split streaming at Invisible Oranges

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:02:30 GMT

Oregon�s Rabbits and Norway�s �rabrot continue to co-pummel audiences across Europe on their ongoing brutal trek, touring in support of their new split 7� release, available now via Tiger (Europe) and Eolian Empire (USA). To spread the vile news, today Invisible Oranges is streaming the noisemangled split release HERE.

On the raging split release, Norway's ever-morphing �rabrot meets Portland's sludge-punk kings Rabbits, as if twins separated at birth with a psychic connection that spans a continent and ocean, both acts have mired themselves in the most base elements of rock and rebuilt these primitive pieces into music of violent, raw beauty. �rabrot's 'Blood On Bunny' (no dig at their split partners, they swear) is part industrial, part noise-rock, part sludge and all disturbing, while Rabbits's 'Yr In Luck' shifts between swinging, rolling, droning versus to grinding choruses, interspersed and ending with a pummeling dirge; like two fucked-up sides of the same shitty coin. The split will be pressed on mega-heavy 70-gram wax -- a split release with Rabbits' label Eolian Empire and �rabrot's Norwegian label Fysisk Format.

'Blood On Bunny' Fysisk Format confirms, is the first single from the pending self-titled LP from �rabrot, the act�s massive sixth full-length to date. The label will release more info on �rabrot in the coming weeks, while the band takes to the road with Black Cobra and Bison B.C. on a rampage through France, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria.

WATCH | �rabrot - 'Solaranus':

�rabrot/Rabbits European Tour [REMAINING DATES]:

5/17/2013 Obluda - Bratislava, Slovakia
5/18/2013 Boro - Brno, Czech Republic
5/19/2013 007 - Praha, Czech Republic
5/20/2013 no club - Budweiss, Czech Republic
5/21/2013 TBA - Germany
5/22/2013 Magasin 4 - Brussels, Belgium

�rabrot European Tour w/ Black Cobra, Bison B.C.:

5/31/2013 Glazart - Paris, France
6/01/2013 Saint des Seins - Toulouse, France
6/02/2013 TBA - France
6/03/2013 Borderline - London, UK
6/04/2013 TBA - UK
6/05/2013 Ivory Blacks - Glasgow, UK
6/06/2013 Exchange - Bristol, UK
6/07/2013 Patronaat - Haarlem, Netherlands
6/08/2013 Magasin 4 - Bruxelles, Belgium
6/09/2013 Festsaal Kreuzberg - Berlin, Germany
6/10/2013 Bastard Club - Osnabr�ck, Germany
6/11/2013 Chemiefabrik - Dresden, Germany
6/12/2013 Juha West - Stuttgart, Germany
6/13/2013 L'Usine - Geneve, Switzerland
6/14/2013 Les caves du Manoir - Martigny, Switzerland
6/15/2013 Freakout Club - Bologna, Italy
6/16/2013 Lo-Fi Club - Milano, Italy
6/17/2013 Arena - Wien, Austria
6/18/2013 Feierwerk - M�nchen, Germany
6/19/2013 Schlachthof - Wiesbaden, Germany
6/20/2013 L'Entrep�t - Arlon, Belgium
6/21/2013 Hellfest - Clisson, France

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White Dove announces new LP

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:44:10 GMT

On their forthcoming album, The Hoss, The Candle, White Dove have crafted a lush collection of songs that are both enigmatic and powerful. With touches of soft-rock, psychedelia, and classic California rock, White Dove confidently layer ethereal background harmonies with cosmic slide guitar. However, the band never stay in the sun for long. Night has fallen on the streets of LA, with White Dove creating their own dark-pop sound.

As songwriter Alex Johnstone's abstract lyricism and otherworldly vocals anchor the album, the songs twist and turn, from a laid back shuffle one minute, to ominously expansive the next. The band reveal themselves to be capable of both the celestial as well as the immediate, with instantly memorable songs that could leave the ground at any moment.

Shedding their former name Monster, a moniker Alex Johnstone has carried since forming the band in Sierra Madre, CA in 2002, this year finds White Dove completing their new album at Kingsize Sound Labs in Los Angeles with producer Dave Trumfio. The Hoss, The Candle again puts Johnstone�s voice and songwriting front and center, this time supported by the melodically spry guitar lines of Jack Long and the cool bass lines of Carl Harders. Keyboards and pedal steel round out a record that is steeped in transcendent melodies and silvery songcraft. With touchstones such as Fleetwood Mac, Emitt Rhodes, and The Byrds, the band display their love of sophisticated rock classicism on songs such as 'I�m The Air', 'Cold Mountain' and 'I Saw You.'

WATCH | Monster - 'Sincere Blues':

While the band wears their hometown pride on their sleeves, the songwriting is full of surprises. Invoking Julee Cruise via Twin Peaks, the song 'No One Home' is a yearning waltz down the dark end of the street. Other songs such as 'Sister' and 'The Famous Horseman' call to mind the spectral qualities of Kate Bush. Still, the aura that the band creates is undeniably their own throughout the album, a record that is meant to be played under a starry sky. On The Hoss, The Candle, White Dove have created a sound that swells and glows in the night.

Upcoming shows:

May 26th - The Echo - Los Angeles, CA (8pm) w/ Haunted Summer, Draemings, Robotanists
June 1st - Pasadena Make Music Festival - Pasadena, CA (6pm) w/ Yacht, Radar Brothers, Lonely Wild

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The Deli's Best of NYC Emerging Indie Artists Fest announced‏

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:21:49 GMT

Hitting Brooklyn for the fifth year running, The Deli�s B.E.A.F. can only be described as the most underground and cross-genre showcase of NYC�s new talent.

The Deli Magazine is the only publication and web site entirely focused on the NYC music scene's emerging artists. With an approach to local music organized by genre, this fest and the Spring 2013 Deli issue linked to it (out on May 23rd) offer the audience a quality selection of new local music for all tastes.

Once a year this established indie publication gathers together la cr�me de la cr�me of the NYC music industry, and asks them to choose their favorite Emerging Local Artists. Almost 100 artists including Spirit Family Reunion, Foxygen, DIIV, Widowspeak, Skaters, X Ambassadors have been selected by this jury of scene makers, which includes NYC bloggers, music writers, venue booking agents & radio DJs.

WATCH | Spirit Family Reunion - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Each year, the Spring issue of The Deli is entirely dedicated to the artists that made this Best of NYC List and to the live event linked to it, aptly called The Deli's NYC B.E.A.F. (as in Best of Emerging Artists Fest). The Fest will last 4 days and span across 3 of Williamsburg�s finest LIVE venues including the stunning Brooklyn Bowl, Bedford Ave's hub Spike Hill and Cameo Gallery.

More About The Deli:

Like the artists and bands they serve, The Deli is 100% Independent & by shifting their attention locally has become a pioneer in its field, covering and booking shows with a range of bands that have gone on to become incredibly popular such as: Grizzly Bear, We Are Scientists, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Ra Ra Riot, Vampire Weekend, A Place to Bury Strangers, Chairlift, Semi Precious Weapon, Yeasayer, Au Revoir Simone, Lia Ices and many others.

What�s on the docket, you ask? Take a peek at the complete details for all the events taking place during the festival over the 4 days HERE. Make sure you�re one of the first to experience this eclectic and eccentric roster of trailblazers for fronting the NYC music scene this Spring at B.E.A.F June 2013.

Huntress reveals song from upcoming album

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:07:11 GMT

Huntress is back with the follow up to their buzzworthy debut album Spell Eater, which was released in 2012. The album entitled Starbound Beast will be released on June 28th in Europe and on July 2nd in North America via Napalm Records.

The band recorded the album at Hobby Shop Studios in Los Angeles, CA, working with famed producer Zeuss (Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, Agnostic Front). The artwork for Starbound Beast was created once again by Vance Kelly (Slayer, Ghost B.C., Mastodon).

Today Huntress has unveiled the first song from Starbound Beast. The track entitled 'I Want to Fuck You to Death' was co-written for singer Jill Janus by legendary Mot�rhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister.

Frontwoman Jill Janus spoke about the collaboration:

"I met Lemmy through my former band Chelsea Girls. We'd play hard rock and metal covers featuring guest celebrities. Lemmy was already friends with the girls, so he played "Ace of Spades" with us and it blew my mind. We stayed in touch and would meet up at The Rainbow for drinks. So I asked him a few months back over Jack & Cokes if he'd write lyrics for a Huntress song and he said 'Sure'. A few weeks later, I met him at the studio during Motorhead recording sessions. Lemmy handed me two two pieces of notebook paper with the lyrics for 'I Want to Fuck You to Death'. I am beyond honored. To me, this is a love song. It is the most romantic song I've ever heard."

Mot�rhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister also spoke of the collaboration:

"The first time I heard Jill's voice with Chelsea Girls, it was phenomenal. I wrote these lyrics from her point of view, the Huntress. 'I Want to Fuck You to Death' was inspired by her, written for her. I've always had a soft spot for her. And a hard spot too..."

The song is available as an exclusive stream on the Huntress Facebook Page. When visiting the facebook page, clicking the "like" button will enable the audio.

In support of Starbound Beast the band will be touring across North America this summer as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The band will be featured on the Jagermeister Stage alongside Machine Head, Battlecross & others. The tour kicks off June 29th in San Bernardino, CA and runs through August 4th in Dallas, TX. A complete list of dates can be found below.

The band took part in the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Press Conference and performed live, check out footage below.

Huntress was spawned from the preternatural union of Jill Janus with underground metal bands Professor and Dark Black. They thrive on thundering drums, heavy riffs, spectral solos and catchy choruses that come from the band's musical concoction of occult science and bong rips. Huntress remains true to the roots of melodic heavy metal with a penchant for thrash, death and black metal.

Huntress Lineup:

Vocals: Jill Janus
Guitars: Blake Meahl
Guitars: Anthony Crocamo
Bass: Ian Alden
Drums: Carl Wierzbicky

WATCH | Huntress - 'Eight Of Swords':

Huntress on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival:

6/29 San Bernardino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater
6/30 Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre 7/2 Nampa, ID - Idaho Center Amphitheater
7/3 Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
7/5 Phoenix, AZ - Desert Sky Pavilion
7/6 Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheatre
7/7 Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
7/10 Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/12 Burgettstown, PA - First Niagara Pavilion
7/13 Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion
7/14 Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
7/16 Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center
7/17 Bangor, ME - Bangor Waterfront
7/19 Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
7/20 Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/21 Hartford, CT - The Comcast Theatre
7/23 Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
7/24 Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
7/26 Noblesville, IN - Klipsch Music Center
7/27 Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
7/28 Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
7/30 Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre
7/31 Tampa, FL - Live Nation Amphitheatre at the FL State
8/2 Austin, TX - Austin 360 Amphitheatre
8/3 The Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/4 Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Pavilion

Additional Huntress dates:

7/1 South Lake Tahoe, CA - Whiskey Dick's Saloon (w/ Battlecross)
7/9 Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection (w/Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Battlecross)
7/22 Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus (w/Battlecross)
7/29 Louisville, KY - Expo Five (w/Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Behemoth)
8/7 Sauget, IL - Pop's Nightclub (w/Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Battlecross)
8/8 Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works (w/Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Battlecross) 8/9 Cleveland, OH - Peabody's Downunder (w/Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Battlecross)

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Escort 'Barbarians' stream out now

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:04 GMT

NYC�s Escort, founded by Eugene Cho and Dan Balis and fronted by the enormous vocals of lead singer Adeline Mich�le, delivers a danceable blend of disco, funk & soul that pays homage to the classics while remaining fresh and modern. Hot off the heels of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, the ensemble will release a new package for their single 'Barbarians', complete with remixes from CSS, Rance Muhammitz and an Extended Dub.

Brimming with disco-infused riffs and tribal beats, the irresistibly catchy chorus effortlessly commands you to �stand up� and move. Check out the 'Barbarians' stream below where it premiered with SPIN.

https://soundcloud.com/escort-records/barbarians

Escort will kick off an international tour with a hometown throw-down at Brooklyn�s Music Hall of Williamsburg, making stops in Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles & more. Be sure to catch the band live a city near you!

Escort On Tour:

5/24: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
6/14: Chicago, IL @ Taste of Randolph Street
6/15: Chicago, IL @ The Hideout, Chicago (DJ Set)
7/19: Linz, Austria @ Castle Clam
7/20: Vienna, Austria @ Nova Jazz & Blues Night
7/21: Oeiras Portugal @ Cool Jazz Fest
7/26: Toronto, CA, Toronto's Festival of Beer w/De La Soul
8/9: Claverlack, NY @ The Big Up Festival
8/20: Los Angeles, CA @ Check Yo Ponytail, The Echoplex

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Magneta Lane releases 'Burn' video with strong message to teenagers‏

Candi H — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:32:45 GMT

Today, Magneta Lane announced that the video for their new single 'Burn' is their most personal one to date, with a strong message for teenagers. It has quickly become the band�s favourite promo film they�ve created. The high-energy music video premiered today on YouTube and was added immediately to MuchLoud.

WATCH | Magenta lane - 'Burn':

"The whole concept behind the video is basically talking about how media affects young people in today's world,� says lead singer Lexi Valentine. �We've become very passionate about this issue, and especially when it comes to the influence of media on young girls. The more we sit and think about what we digest on a daily basis and the examples we get out there - the more we believe it�s important to be your own role models. So much information is getting pushed down our throats and doesn't necessarily relate to any of us in a realistic sense. It doesn't matter how young you are � we want people to challenge what you see, to ask questions. For teenage girls, they need to know they all have great potential and to never settle for less or for being a version of something else. Never give in. You are your own greatest example - so know your worth."

The music video directed by Aaron A and is featured on Magneta Lane�s Witchrock EP.

Magneta Lane � formed in suburban Toronto by Valentine, her sister/drummer Nadia King and one-named bassist French in 2003 � was celebrated on delivery by numerous pundits on both sides of the Canada/U.S. divide as an uncannily pop-savvy trio of teenage ing�nues when Paper Bag Records issued its debut EP, The Constant Lover, in 2004. The collaboration of Magneta Lane and new producers Rick Jackett and James Black of Finger Eleven catalyzed the intriguing new phase of Magneta Lane�s career heralded by Witchrock. 'Burn' plays up the tougher rhythmic intensity hinted at on their 2006 debut Dancing With Daggers and introduces a stronger attitude of seminal proto-punk forebears as Chrissie Hynde and Blondie with much more bite and confidence.

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Lianne La Havas to Play Exclusive Gig at Liverpool Skatepark

Chris MUG5 Maguire — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:17 GMT

Nokia and La Blogotheque are proud to announce that soul songstress Lianne La Havas will headline the third leg of the Lumia Live Sessions. The Mercury Award nominated star will perform to an intimate crowd of approx 200 guests at Rampworx, an indoor skate bowl in Liverpool on the 30th May 2013.

The past twelve months have been monumental for the London based singer. Her debut album, �Is Your Love Big Enough�, was voted i-Tunes album of the year and she was also nominated for BBC Sound of 2012 and the 2012 Mercury Prize.

Last month, the Lumia Live Session, saw British electro-pop band Fenech-Soler perform an awesome live set of exclusive material from their second album at Leeds Cage, a mixed martial arts venue that is one of the country�s most prestigious MMA training locations. To watch the video footage of this unique performance, created and produced by La Blogotheque, click here�

The Lumia Live Sessions is a tour that sees Nokia and music pioneers La Blogotheque, a team of bloggers and videographers famous for helping to kick-start the careers of scores of musicians globally, team up to showcase hot new UK music talent at a series of free gigs in unusual settings across the UK.

Annie Kearney, Partner Manager Nokia UK said:

�We are extremely excited to be announcing Lianne La Havas as the headliner for our third Lumia Live Session, she�s had a fantastic year and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. I�m particularly excited to bring the Lumia Live Sessions to Liverpool as it is my home town. The Liverpool Music scene had a huge influence in my life. Music in Liverpool is still as exciting as it�s always been, with discovering new talent at its heart and we�re really proud to be hosting the next Lumia Live Session there. We will keep you posted on the support act who will hail from my home town too�

The venue, located outside Liverpool City centre is a topflight indoor skatepark and is based in Aintree, Liverpool. Covering over 50,000-square-foot it is widely considered one of the best parks in Europe catering for roller-bladers, skateboarders and BMX.

Time: 6.30pm
Date: 30th May 2013
Location: Rampworx, 1-3 Leckwith Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L30 6UE

Tickets: Members of the public can apply for tickets now until 11.59pm on Thursday 23rd May at: http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/lumialive

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Skogen Signs to Nordvis

Kevin Fletcher — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT

Today, it is with great pleasure that NORDVIS announces the signing of Swedish blackened metal mystics SKOGEN. To date, SKOGEN have released three increasingly acclaimed albums - 2009's Vittra, 2011's Svitjod, and last year's Eld - which poignantly integrated robust, rough-hewn blackened metal with moonlit 'n' melancholic folk music, weaving a tapestry of triumph and tragedy, loss and remembrance. As such, this new collaboration between SKOGEN and NORDVIS is a natural one, as both parties share the same boundless source of inspiration, and centers less around the idea of a "record deal" and more so on the noble foundation of brotherhood. The first fruit of this two-album partnership shall unveil itself in late late 2013/early 2014.

A statement from SKOGEN reads:

"To sign with NORDVIS feels like the final piece of the puzzle that is SKOGEN. A very suitable label, based in Sweden - we're looking forward to our collaboration!"

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CITIZEN Announce Debut Album "Youth", Premiere "The Summer" at MTV Buzzworthy

Kevin Fletcher — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:26 GMT

The eagerly awaited debut full-length, titled Youth, from Michigan's Citizen will finally be released on June 11, 2013 via Run For Cover Records. MTV Buzzworthy today premiered the first track from the record "The Summer" and made it available for free download. GuitaristNick Hamm explains why they chose the song, saying "We thought "The Summer" was a good meeting of Mat (singer Mat Kerekes) and my writing styles and it ended up being one of my favorites on the record because of that." The song can currently be heard and downloaded at:

Get More: Citizen, MTV Shows

Since first meeting as midwestern high-schoolers in 2009, Citizen have emerged as one of the most promising young bands in the alternative rock underground today. The band signed to Run For Cover Records in early 2012, releasing their EP Young States that year as well as a split with labelmates Turnover. In February of 2013, Citizen entered Studio 4 with producer Will Yip (Title Fight, Circa Survive, Daylight) to record Youth, their debut full-length. From the first note of Youth, the fuzzy, guitar-driven rock songs bleed emotion straight through to the album's end (full tracklisting below). Citizen have called on the ghosts of Brand New and early Nirvana, creating a sound that is familiar but immediately all its own.

Pre-orders for Youth are currently available via the Run For Cover webstore at PRE-ORDERS : Run for Cover Records Webstore. Make sure to catch Citizen this summer as they tour North America as part of the Vans' Warped Tour (all tour dates below).

Tracklisting:
01) Roam the Room
02) Figure You Out
03) The Summer
04) Sleep
05) The Night I Drove Alone
06) How Does It Feel?
07) Speaking With A Ghost
08) Your Head Got Misplaced
09) Sick and Impatient
10) Drawn Out

Vans Warped Tour Dates

6/15 - Seattle, WA @ White River Amphitheater
6/16 - Portland, OR @ Portland Expo Center Parking Lot
6/19 - San Diego, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
6/20 - Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex
6/21 - Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex
6/22 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
6/23 - Ventura, CA @ Seaside Park
6/26 - Las Cruces, NM @ N.M.S.U. Practice Field
6/27 - Mesa, AZ @ Quail Run Park
6/28 - Las Vegas, NV @ Silverton Casino Parking Lot
6/29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah State Fairpark
6/30 - Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High
7/3 - Indianapolis, IN @ Klipsch Music Center
7/5 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/6 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
7/7 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Concert Center
7/9 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
7/10 - Washington, D.C. @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/11 - Boston, MA @ Comcast Center
7/12 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
7/13 - New York, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
7/14 - Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theatre
7/16 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
7/17 - Pittsburgh, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion
7/18 - Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center
7/19 - Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
7/20 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwestern Bank Amphitheatre
7/21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Canterbury Park
7/23 - Kansas City, KS @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
7/24 - St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
7/26 - Tampa, FL @ Vinoy Park
7/27 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre
7/28 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds
7/29 - Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/30 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
7/31 - Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheatre
8/2 - Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
8/3 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
8/4 - Houston, TX @ Reliant Center Parking Lot

The Adversary Announce Debut EP 'Chapter One'

MBaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:25 GMT

"I think in the process of creativity, you are often your own worst enemy,� says Andre Mistier, the mastermind behind the electronic band The Adversary about the meaning behind his band name. �To make something worthwhile involves getting past your own fears and insecurities. So I'm trying to be the adversary of the parts of me that get in the way of myself.� His debut Chapter One: The Ruins is a four-song EP that serves as the entry point to a world that exists within Andre�s mind. Set for release on June 4, 2013, Chapter One: The Ruins is the audio component to a much larger experience � one that encompasses both audio and the visual in a symbiotic fusion of music, video and performance.[/font][/color]

�We live in a world of human voices, bird chirps, pianos, cellphones, elevators and construction noises,� he explains. �I feel like to make music today you have to at least acknowledge the full range of sounds that exist in our world. So, I mix organic sounds, electronic sounds, and hybrid sounds (sounds that I make by taking organic sounds and running them through lots of electronic filters).� What Mistier has created is a thoroughly organic form of electronic music, borne from his appreciation of music composition as it is from his experience at the experimental and senses-bending festival Burning Man. �I was exploring a lot of things. I went to Burning Man last August and it affected my understanding of music, and the relationship between electronic stuff and live stuff and then�I got here.�

WATCH | The Adversary - De La Luna

Roomrunner Premiere 'Bait Car' on Pitchfork

MBaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:54 GMT

Roomrunner have announced the second single from their debut album, due out on 5/28 via Fan Death Records. A pre-order link for the album can be found above, and you can listen to the lead track 'Bait Car' right here.

Formed after the dissolution of Denny Bowen's much-beloved post-hardcore trio Double Dagger, Roomrunner finds Bowen ditching the drum kit for a guitar and a microphone. Already gaining a reputation for being deafeningly loud on stage, the band is currently gearing up for a few shows with Mikal Cronin and even more touring later in the summer.

Roomrunner Tour Dates:

05/29 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
06/17 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott
06/18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
06/20 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
06/21 - Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong

LISTEN | Roomrunner - Weird

Steve Von Till's Debut Solo Album To See First Ever Vinyl Pressing

MBaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:31 GMT

As the out-of-print d�but solo album from Neurosis� Steve Von Till, As The Crow Flies, sees a long-awaited re-release this month, Neurot Recordings have also confirmed the seminal album�s first-ever vinyl edition.

Initially released in 2000, marking the first non-Neurosis recording on the Neurot roster, Steve Von Till�s As The Crow Flies is now available on CD once again, as the label this week re-releases the album precisely thirteen years later. Bearing updated artwork and packaging from the initial release, the nearly forty-five minute composition bears a vast contrast to Neurosis� massive, plodding riffing and percussion, instead feeling more like a mental excursion into the outer realms of consciousness; an ambient, eclectic, organic and overall honest harvest from the mind of its creator.

Neurot this week also announces the pending first ever LP edition of As The Crow Flies, now slated to land late this Summer. This deluxe 180-gram vinyl pressing of the album will be limited to 500 pieces and will be available direct through Neurot only. An official late Summer release date will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

LISTEN | Steve Von Till - As the Crow Flies

Secrets Of The Sky Sign With Kolony Records

MBaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:47 GMT

Italy�s Kolony Records has just added Oakland, California-based progressive doom metal sextet Secrets Of The Sky to their ever-expanding roster.

The band's d�but album To Sail Black Waters was recorded over an eight month period with engineer/producer Juan Urteaga (Testament, Machine Head, Cattle Decapitation) at Trident Studios. The record caught the attention of Kolony Records, who have inked a deal with Secrets Of The Sky for anofficial worldwide CD and digital release of the album late this Summer, the street date of which will be announced in the coming days.

Having performed throughout the Bay Area since early 2012, alongside other acts from the region such as Black Cobra, Saviours and more, Secrets Of The Sky will share the stage with KEN Mode and the mighty Torche at the Oakland Metro Operahouse on May 21st.

LISTEN | Secrets Of The Sky - Decline

To Sail Black Waters Track Listing:

1. Winter
2. Decline
3. Sunrise
4. Black Waters

Victorinox launches the festival ready smart phone app

keti — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:04:34 GMT

In keeping with the Victorinox brand�s long-standing commitment to innovation and functionality, Festival Ready is the latest concept inspired by the fashion collaboration with newly appointed Design Director, Christopher Raeburn.

Launched on April 26th, the Festival Ready App is available for free at iTunes and Google Play. Designed and built with functionality at its core, the app is the digital equivalent of the original Swiss Army Knife; the perfect companion to any adventure.

Key functions of Festival Ready App include:

Sign In: Option to sign in with Facebook

Navigator: A 3D GPS enabled augmented reality tool, which allows the user to pin multiple locations such as their tent, specific stages, food stalls and another important locations which can then be found from anywhere on site. From wherever you are, simply highlight the pin you want to go to, and hold your phone up and see in real time arrows directing you to your destination

The user can form a group on Facebook with friends who have also downloaded the app, allowing them to share pins and view others� locations. The user will also be able to add a photo of their pinned locations, which can be shared on Facebook.

Drop a Pin on your location and give it a name. Add a photo to your location and help friends to find you with a picture of your tent. Rate your locations. Find friends and be directed to their locations in 3D mode.

Festival Camping Tips: Victorinox offer a comprehensive guide for preparing for any festival. What to pack, what to wear, keeping safe, pitching your tent.

Packing Checklist: Everything you need to pack, ranging from the right type of clothing to first aid. Live Weather Reports: Local weather forecast

Tools: Festival tools are included in the Festival Ready app including a Torch, LED Messaging, and an Emergency Response Alarm.

Protect: There will be a feature on an exclusive UK product range designed for Victorinox by Christopher Raeburn. The capsule range, called Festival Protect, has been created with a distinct �Neon Cross and Shield Camo Print�, and consists of a men�s Camo Festival and Poncho, a women�s Capelet, each using a high specification recycled, nylon fabric. Also included in the range is a Packable Rucksak, Packable Tote, and a Technical and a Spacious Tent. This section of the app will have a link to the dedicated UK e- boutique called Victorinox Editions, located at www.victorinoxeditions.com

Wilderness

Victorinox has this year teamed up with the Wilderness Festival taking place between 8th and 11th August 2013. App users are given the chance to enter a competition to win one pair of 10 VIP Tickets to the festival. Simply drop a pin on the Wilderness campsite and provide your details to enter. Winners� pins will be selected at random.

Festival Ready is available for free download at the iTunes Apple store and Android via Google Play.

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Spotifried #40 | Inspired #11 - Filter Edition

Chris MUG5 Maguire — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:16:53 GMT

Well look at that. I have now put together 40 playlists for the AltSounds readers. Yes, yes, with these Inspired features I am definitely getting some help from some brilliant artists and bands but still... 40 playlists is a milestone.

What better way to celebrate that milestone than with the awesome boys from Filter? Three years has passed since their last album The Trouble With Angels and, after signing to a new record label earlier this year it was announced that Filter were working on a new album, The Sun Comes Out Tonight, which is due for release on June 4th via the ever awesome Wind-Up Records.

Believe it or not, Filter was actually founded 20 years ago, and their first two albums (1995′s Short Bus and 1999′s Title of Record) went platinum, selling over a million copies each. As such, we are very excited that the Filter guys put together an Inspired playlist for us. For this one the guys chose to put together a list that highlights music that inspired them while they were making their new album The Sun Comes Out Tonight.

Filter currently has just one live show booked, the Welcome to Rockville Festival in Jacksonville, Fla., on April 28. That said, I am sure that a tour announcement will be made at any moment so keep your eyes peeled on AltSounds for updates.

Spotifried #40 | Inspired #11 - Filter Edition Tracklisting:

Pantera � 5 Minutes Alone: These guys make me want to kill people!
Deftones � Swerve City: I love the groove. Chino makes incredible melodies.
My Bloody Valentine � Only Shallow: The first track off of one of THE most important �shoegaze� albums ever made, �Loveless�. Every time this song kicks in, I can�t help but physically rock out. The wall of distorted guitars, and dreamy vocals, just make this an extremely powerful song.
Catherine Wheel � Harder Than I Am: Catherine Wheel is one of my favorite bands of all time, and I listen to them at least once a day, EVERY DAY. This song is very personal; the emotion in Rob Dickinson�s voice, the lyrical content, etc. I can relate to this song in many ways, through my own personal experiences.
Bat For Lashes � Glass: Natasha Khan is one of my favorite female singers of all time. Her music is emotional, creative, sophisticated, and inspiring. This song was my introduction to her music, and I instantly became a fan for life.
U2 � The Unforgettable Fire: The atmosphere created by this band is astounding! The Edge is the most original guitar player and Bono is the best singer ever.
Deftones � Sextape: This is one of my favorite songs from this amazing band. I love listening to this on a quiet night while staring up at a starry sky. I'll just get lost in all of it's beauty.
Nine Inch Nails � And All That Could Have Been: My favorite song from the album, �Still�. I can�t express in words how much Trent�s body of work has influenced and inspired me over the years. The musicianship, the creativity, the ingenuity, etc, is directly responsible for molding me into the musician I am today!
Patsy Cline � Crazy: Her control and vibe are so important. Patsy is in a class of her own.

From the Mosh Pit: Palma Violets @ Rock and Roll Hotel, DC [Live]

agenthal — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:59:13 GMT

Even though the show only lasted about 50 minutes, Palma Violets was one of the craziest and most raging gigs I've ever been to. To start with, Harry Violent - the man of merch, mascot, and in general just an awesome guy and pseudo-band member - does not let any audience members stand idle, no matter how big or small the crowd. You will mosh, and you will headbang, and you have no say in it unless you do something lame like spend the whole show back at the bar. As you can see in the photo below, Harry is the one in the shiny gold and black top attempting to start a mosh pit.

WATCH | Palma Violets - 'We Found Love'

Being highly motivated by Harry, some fans took it upon themselves to jump onstage to mosh near the end of the set. During a Palma Violets set, participation is encouraged. I myself ended up jumping onstage, the first time I've ever been brave enough to do something like that at a gig, and was the only woman to do so as well.

Overall, it was one hell of a gig, and I look forward to the day that the band has more material and is therefore able to play a longer set. There is a reason this band has been hyped like mad, and their insane live show is a big part of it. If you want to go to a proper rock gig and just headbang like a lunatic while the band screams in your face, then Palma Violets are the band for you!

IN PICTURES | Palma Violets & The Orwells @ Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington, DC

All photos by Haley Plotkin.

AltSounds Exclusive: Celldweller Behind The Scenes Video Premier

Chris MUG5 Maguire — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:33:11 GMT

We are lucky enough to be able to Premier the latest Celldweller Behind The Scenes video, a 9 minute expose on the history of "Switchback." Klayton gives insight into writing, recording & mixing the song in it's 'umpteen' different versions in a rare/unreleased video interview from 2008. Find out about the $10,000 mix that got canned as well as details surrounding a brief label deal Klayton signed for Celldweller in the early 2000s that left him in high debt and uncertain of how to even complete and release the debut Celldweller album.

More info:

Go behind the scenes and take a look at the making of the Debut Celldweller CD with rare and never-before-released studio footage from 2000-2003 of Klayton recording, mixing and preparing for the release of 'Celldweller'.

This 'Behind The Scenes' Series of videos will also explore rare/unreleased footage & interviews from 2003-2007 of Klayton discussing the Debut album & Switchback Music Video as well as other songs appearing on the Celldweller 10 Year Anniversary CD release.

WATCH | Celldweller - Switchback

Pre-Order the Debut CD 10 Year Anniversary Edition Album & Merch Bundles - Celldweller 10 Year Anniversary Edition Released on June 11, 2013:

FiXT: http://www.fixtstore.com/celldweller
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/celldweller-10-year-anniversary/id644919855

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Heart In Hand New Album, "Almost There", Streaming in Full at Absolute Punk!

Kevin Fletcher — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:15:23 GMT

UK melodic hardcore outfit, HEART IN HAND, will be releasing their new album Almost There tomorrow in North America via Century Media Records. The record is available for pre-order HERE. Today the band has teamed up with Absolute Punk for an exclusive stream of the entire album. Get a first listen HERE.

The album is quite simply a masterclass in how to create a truly engaging hardcore record. With soaring peaks and bitter lows, the album incinerates the listener before embracing them again with a wave of melody. Featuring guest vocals from Mallory Knox and Bury Tomorrow, Almost There is an epic, sprawling release that will make HEART IN HAND mark on the global market.

Having formed in late 2008, HEART IN HAND undoubtedly have their own signature brand of Melodic Hardcore, and the world is starting to notice. Combining ferocious and dynamic heaviness with majestically layered soundscapes to startling effect. HEART IN HAND has toured with artists such as Miss May I, Bleed From Within, Texas In July, For The Fallen Dreams, Dead Swans, Carpathian and Gallows to name a few.

HEART IN HAND Lineup
Charlie Holmes - Vocals
Ollie Wilson - Guitar
Ed Hartwell - Guitar
Carl Martin - Bass
Sam Brennan - Drums

Almost There
Official Tracklisting

1. Proposal
2. Almost There
3. Home/Sick
4. Vows
5. Sleeping Alone
6. Cuts and Bruises (feat. James Leatherbarrow of Death Of An Artist)
7. Maybe (feat. Mikey Chapman/Sam Douglas of Mallory Knox)
8. Old Tattoos
9. Life Goes On...
10. Broken Lights (feat. Dani Winter Bates of Bury Tomorrow)
11. Our Atlantic
12. Direction
13. The Latter

Five Finger Death Punch To Release "Lift Me Up" featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest

Kevin Fletcher — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:52 GMT

Five Finger Death Punch has announced they will release the lead single from the first of their forthcoming new studio albums on May 13th 2013 via all digital retailers. The track, "Lift Me Up" (featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest), debuted live at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards Show last week where the band were joined on stage by Judas Priest�s Rob Halford.

Singer Ivan Moody said:

"First and foremost, just to work alongside an icon like Rob Halford, THE Metal God, was absolutely surreal. The song itself was originally written about overcoming everyday obstacles and less than perfect situations. Most of us weren't born with a silver spoon in our mouth but if life dealt you all the wrong cards, you still have to play. The song's intent is to inspire; if you play that hand right you might just come out on top anyway"

"Lift Me Up" (featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest) will be available online starting May 13.

Five Finger Death Punch will release The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell Volume 1 on July 22, while Volume 2 is scheduled for later this fall. Eleven Seven will release the albums outside of North America. Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory recently stated:

"We came off the road after a couple of great years of touring and were really amped up to write the 4th record. Everybody was in the right headspace and the band tighter than ever so it was a perfect storm. We jumped in head first and found ourselves 12-13 songs deep fairly quick but were still coming up with better and better material so we looked at each other and said�. ok why stop there? Let's keep going. Once we passed the 24th song we knew we're going to have to do two albums. We had this massive amount of music that's very dear to us, possibly the best material this band has ever created. At that point there was no way to decide which songs to leave off one album. So we made the decision to release them all."

In June, Five Finger Death Punch will return to Europe for a tour of major festivals including a slot on the main stage at Download Festival, Donington Park (June 16th) concluding the run with a performance at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Ceremony in London.

Upon the band's return to the U.S., they will co-headline the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival alongside Rob Zombie kicking off in San Bernadino,CA on June 29. The travelling festival will stage appearances in 26 markets, and the full itinerary can be viewed here:

www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/tour/

Five Finger Death Punch has released three consecutive RIAA gold certified albums through Prospect Park with sales exceeding 500,000 copies. The success of The Way of The Fist (2007),War Is The Answer (2009) and American Capitalist (2011), which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard charts in October 2011, exhibits the band as one of the few in the rock genre to consistently see significant sales both digitally and physically. The band's ten consecutive Top 10 radio hits - including 2012's #1 hit "Coming Down - have spawned cumulative single sales of over 4.2 million. Going back to 2008�s "The Bleeding", Five Finger Death Punch has consistently been one of the most heavily played bands at rock radio.

The Kickdrums release new EP Inspiration for Conversation on Free Download

BenG_Writes — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:22 GMT

Inspiration for Conversation, the highly anticipated new EP from The Kickdrums (Alex Fitts) is out now for free download.

Inspiration For Conversation is a collection of instrumentals that pinpoint the hard to capture line between accessibility and progressive musical thought, made even harder to find by the lack of vocals. Lead singer Alex Fitts has been touted as a top-tier producer for years now, but this EP could solidify just how unique of a talent he is.

The Kickdrums recently debuted the visual accompaniment to 'Hum', the heady first single from Inspiration For Conversation.

WATCH | The Kickdrums - Hum

Inspiration for Conversation has been unveiled through a series of premieres with Consequence of Sound. The aforementioned first single Hum was the first track that Fitts wrote after finishing up the writing of his upcoming sophomore full length album, due out later this year. Having used all original compositions for the new record, Fitts was nostalgic for the process of "taking old music and creating something new out of it". The result was a splicing together of eleven different tracks to create 'Hum', which Fitts refers to as his version of "Samplegaze".

Fitts music is equal parts songwriter and producer. His music spans a plethora of influences, breaking down the genre walls that divide Hip Hop from Rock from Electronic music. A true pioneer tapped to produce tracks for Adele, Kid Cudi, Freddie Gibbs and countless other highly regarded artists, Fitts strives to bring out the best in each artist he works with. As a songwriter, The Kickdrums won over many fans and critics with the release of Meet Your Ghost in 2011, and Fitts' upcoming full length will exude even more creative maturity and confidence than the already boundary-breaking artist has in the past.

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Front Beast Announce Release Date For New Album

BenG_Writes — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:15 GMT

The infamous metal label Hells Headbangers has announced the 20th of August as the international release date for Front Beast's new album 'Demon Ways of Sorcery'.

Since the late '90s, Germany's Front Beast have lurked in the darkest corners of the black metal underground. Led by lead singer Avenger, Front Beast have remained true to a pure form of trend-free black metal, honoring the ancient ways with a prolific stream of demos and split releases. Now, Front Beast are preparing their second onslaught with their sophomore album, Demon Ways of Sorcery.

Fittingly titled, Demon Ways of Sorcery is black metal with an ancient, mystical hue; from the damp dungeon atmosphere, crude yet commanding precision, gravelly vocals, and an unrelenting obeisance of time-honored heavy metal values.

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Exclusive Video Premiere and Interview: Big B - Here Comes The Lightning

Chris MUG5 Maguire — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:20 GMT

Las Vegas hooligan Big B has just premiered his new video for "Here Comes The Lightning" online with VEVO. "Here Comes The Lightning" was co-written by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter P!nk and producer Butch Walker, and is the first single from Big B's new album Fool's Gold, which hits stores and online outlets July 9th on Suburban Noize Records.

WATCH | Big B - Here Comes The Lightning

In celebration of this video premiere AltSounds was given a little time to sit down with Big B to discuss the making of "Here Comes The Lightning," His new album "Fool's Gold" and his excitement for his upcoming tour with The Dirty Heads. We were most curious about the collaboration with P!nk and Butch Walker on "Here Comes The Lightning", Big B was very excited to state:

It's just a feel good, fun song. I had been friends with P!nk's husband Carey Hart for the past fifteen years, and I had became good friends with P!nk as well. I worked with him for a long time, and P!nk and I had talked about making music together for a long time and for this record it finally happened. We had Butch Walker produce the track and help us write some of the music for it. I had known him for a really long time and we were friends. He had some music that went with the ideas that P!nk and I had, and when he played us the track I immediately knew that that was it. P!nk and I just both grabbed a pen and pad and starting writing the song.

It was an honor to work with both of them. It was cool mesh my writing style with theirs, and the song we created together turned out to be one of my favorite songs on the record. I'm a fan of both. Butch Walker is one of the most talented guys I know. He's always been a great songwriter and whenever he comes around on tour I'll always try and go see him. With P!nk, how could anyone not be a fan? She's a great songwriter and an amazing artist. I'm actually a fan and bought both of their albums long before I worked with either of them.

Big B's new album Fool's Gold features musical collaborations with Slightly Stoopid, The Dirty Heads, and members of legendary punk outfits NOFX and Pennywise. The end result is a collection of songs that are just as contagious as Big B's thuggish charm. With the entire music industry focused on finding the next huge star on reality television, Big B has taken a back-to-basics approach on Fool's Gold and filled it with fun and spirited songs that can fit into any music lover's playlist. The album is rich is musical diversity and is cleverly inventive, as Big B seamlessly bridges the gap between rock, hip-hop, and alternative. He had this to say about it all:

This album is just me growing up a little bit musically. I think I've evolved as an artist, and I know every album has been different, but I think people are starting to finally see it. I've done the whole white rapper thing, but it wasn't a place for me to call home, but now I think I'm at place musically that I'd call home. I'm working with a full band now and writing songs instead of just writing rhymes over a beat that you purchased. I pride myself on that and that I've evolved over the past couple of albums into a songwriter. People can just expect some really good, fun songs from me. The name of the album comes from when you come into the music business you think that you're going to take over the world, but it doesn't always happen. When it doesn't happen you can lose friends, label mates and even family members just searching for that "Fool's Gold".

It was really just me and Jim Perkins sitting in a room working things out. I'm constantly writing all the time and I've got songs in my head. We sit down together with Jim and his acoustic guitar, and I just start signing him melodies or choruses. We start from scratch and we just tart building it up from there. It's just the two us in a room together for months putting together songs.

Then we invited some other musicians into the studio when we were recording like Byron from Pennywise who played drums or Jonathan from OPM played keyboards. We do everything ourselves and then we just add a little flavor. With

Slightly Stoopid I just got really lucky, because they had talked about working with me for a long time. I went over to their studio and they had a track that they thought would be perfect for me. They produced that whole song, and then Jim and I took it back home and chopped it up. It was going to be on the Slightly Stoopid record, but they said it worked better as a Big B track. At first I thought it might have been a b-side that they recorded for their album, but it turned out that they really had intended to use it, but they thought it would be given a better home over at my house. I went through a little bit of a hard time in my life over the past couple of years, so a lot of these songs were written during that period and what I was going through. I got through that rough period in my life and I came out of it with some good songs and the girl, which means I made out OK!

Fans can catch Big B on tour this summer with The Dirty Heads and The Expendables on the Cabin By The Sea Tour throughout June and July. Dates are below. Big B seems really excited about the tour and winning over some new fans:

I'm excited but super nervous at the same time because I haven't toured in a while, and I need to bring my A-Game. The fans of the Expendables and the Dirty Heads expect a lot from their opening bands, so I need to make sure I give them the best possible show. There isn't one show that I'm looking forward to more than the others. The first show will be the one that it sinks in that we're out here doing it. As far as cities go, San Francisco has always been good, Los Angeles is always a big one, and I love Texas. There are a lot of cities that have supported me over the years and the fans always come out to the shows and show a lot of love.

For me it's just performing in front of audiences and seeing their response. I always like the ones that are just standing there with their arms crossed, giving you this evil eye, and about fifteen minutes later you look back at them and they are dancing or singing songs they didn't know before because its catchy. It's just a great feeling to win over that fan. Then it's also funny to see the fan that is just so mad that they won't give into you, because you know they are living a miserable life. I never understand why anyone would pay money to go to a show and then not want to enjoy the whole thing. Winning over fans is always the best part for me. The last couple of years I've seen a lot of the same fans come back after performing with Everlast or just touring. To have them come up to you and say they had never heard of you before, and now they own one of your records is a highlight for me.

We will definitely be playing a lot of tracks from "Fool's Gold." I know we will be playing "Here Comes The Lightning" and I want to play the Dirty Heads track "Hangovers With You". We will be playing a few more, but I also want to play tracks from my previous albums that fans love. I think our set has gotten a lot tighter over the past couple of years with the full band, and I think fans will really respect what we're trying to do.

BIG B TOUR DATES:

06/21 - Austin, TX - The Belmont
06/22 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
06/23 - Jacksonville, FL -Free Bird Live
06/24 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
06/25 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
06/26 - North Myrtle Beach, FL - House of Blues
06/28 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
06/30 - Ocean City, MD - Seacrets
07/02 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
07/08 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
07/09 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
07/11 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre
07/12 - Denver, CO - Exdo Event Center
07/15 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
07/16 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
07/21 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
07/22 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
07/24 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory Concert
07/26 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
07/28 - Costa Mesa, CA - Pacific Amphitheatre

And so that was it, our time with Big B was up and undoubtedly you guys have had a chance to listen to and watch "Here Comes The Lightning" a bunch of times already. Before we left our chat with Big B we asked him for some parting words:

I just want to thank everyone that has supported me on this journey and I hope they like what they hear. I want to thank everyone at Suburban Noize and Kevin Zinger for believing in me. Jim Perkins for making this album possible and all the fans that continue to go out and support my albums every year.

Tune of the Day: Katy B - What Love Is Made Of // Issue #100

ShenSalih — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:32 GMT

Katy B is back, back with a loved up summery house BANG!!! 'What Love Is Made Of' is set to be the first release from Katy's long-awaited follow up to 2011's On A Mission and if this first track is anything to go by I don't think Katy will be suffering from the second album curse at all.

LISTEN// Katy B - 'What Love Is Made Of'

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After releasing her Danger EP late last year, featuring the killer track 'Aaliyah' with Jessie Ware, it left fans hungry for more Katy...the EP was an unexpected huge success and certainly got Katy back in people's minds, ears and feet again, and 'What Is Love Made Of' continues on the same path. Typically airy vocals from Katy over catchy, summery house vibes sets this track up to fill the floors of the clubs and festivals this summer...I can't wait to hopefully catch Katy at this years Yahoo! Wireless Festival in July but Katy has more festie's planned this summer, check out her dates below.

The new video and pre-order for 'What Love Is Made Of' is promised to follow real soon, so watch this space. But for now, turn your speakers up, kick back with a cold beer and bask in the little bit of sun that appears to greet us today...I reckon it heard this track and couldn't help but shine!

Katy B festival dates 2013:

MAY 26 - As One Festival, London
JUN 29 - KISSbeach Festival, Great Yarmouth
JUL 14 - Wireless Festival, London
JUL 27 - Global Gathering, Stratford Upon Avon
AUG 8 - W.A.R x Rinse, Mallorca Rocks, Spain
AUG 9 - W.A.R! x Rinse, Ibiza Rocks, Spain
AUG 11 - Sziget Festival, Budapest, Hungary

Three for Thursday: In Flames // Issue #23

AEaston — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:39 GMT

What a week. Seriously, we've had rain, cloud, and now we've got sun. Practically had all four seasons in seven days. It's beyond bipolar, it's ... quadpolar? Something like that. In this everchanging week, I've had two exams, which went horribly, but then, miracles do happen: I found a deal which warmed my heart, a bottle of Kopparberg for �1.85 from Costcutter. Score.

This week, I just went for one of my favourite heavy bands, who have been around longer than I've been alive. So yes, to the older fans, I'm a newcomer to some extent, but that doesn't mean I don't think they're awesome. I've gone for Swedish melodic death metal veterans, In Flames. They've been tearing it up since 1990, and naturally in that time, their sound has changed a bit, but never for the worse. So let's take the quickest of looks at 3 of their best songs over the past 23 years.

There are a wealth of brilliant early In Flames songs, off Whoracle and Colony, but music videos only really started around the turn of the millennium, hence the choice of 'Only For The Weak' from 2000's Clayman.

WATCH // In Flames - 'Only For The Weak'

Next up, the album that got me into In Flames, from 2006, Come Clarity, and the title song which would see a shift in sound to arguably a less "death" approach.

WATCH // In Flames - 'Come Clarity'

And finally, from what I think is one of In Flames' best album, A Sense of Purpose, this is 'Delight and Angers'.

WATCH // In Flames - 'Delight and Angers'

So, there you have it, a wee run through of In Flames, one of the most influential and talented metal bands of all time. Respect.

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Review: Airbourne � Black Dog Barking [Album]

Anna Ghislena — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:27:09 GMT

Loaded with clich�s and riffs you've heard somewhere before, rock and roll for the working man is back. Yes, it�s time to raise the flag for Airbourne�s third album, �Black Dog Barking�, produced by Brian Howes (Puddle of Mudd; Nickelback).

Mixed with engine oil and grit, Airbourne (Joel O�Keefe, vocals/lead guitar; Ryan O�Keefe, drums; David Roads, rhythm guitar; Justin Street, bass) are supposedly the next best thing to AC/DC. You can shake your disapproving head at their blatant cheek, but despite frequent similarities, they are not really copycats as such. Having never admitted to reinventing Angus and the band, although riffs and performances come close, Airbourne do one thing very well and that is to have you pumping your fist and smiling all the way to the bar.

I knew that �Black Dog Barking� would probably not attempt to be anything out of the ordinary, but I was excited nonetheless, to hear the hyped streaming of the new album in its entirety, a week or so before it�s due release date.

�Ready to Rock� opens the album in a slightly startling and unexpected manner. It starts with naked Bon Jovi-esque vocals that might rally a stadium crowd with a �Whoa oh oh oh whoa oh� repeat, before it launches into classic high energy Airbourne tempo, riddled with AC/DC-ish riffs. This one, it seems, is fairly reminiscent of �Raise the Flag� featured on the second album �No Guts No Glory�.

Then �Animalize� does display something different to start with. The intro is retro Rolling Stones; even Joel�s vocals almost imitate Mick Jagger. With the flick of a clever switch, the ghost of Def Leppard�s �Animal� appears, perhaps, just a tad too much. The chorus is repetitive until Joel yells �Stick this in your slot!� and just when you think it is finally going to go somewhere, it sadly returns to repetition.

Remembering all the laugh out loud sexual innuendos on �No Guts No Glory�, I hoped that �No One Fits Me (Better Than You)� would deliver some classic get down and dirty lyrics, but again, it is another repetitive romp in the same direction as the previous tracks and I had to make do with the fact that it is, at least, a romp of some kind.

LISTEN | Airbourne - No One Fits Me (Better Than You)

Next up �Back in the Game� is slower and meatier with satisfying melodies in the chorus but then �Firepower� arrives and delivers yet another imprint of songs from this and the other albums with its shouty, one word, repetitive chorus. For a song with such a strong title, �Firepower� becomes more like tired power.

LISTEN | Airbourne - Live It Up

Now, when I first heard �Live it Up� on the radio a few weeks ago, I had to admit that I shook my head in my hands and smiled as a more than obvious �For Those About to Rock�. we salute you� intro poked sheepishly at my ears. Frankly, however, no wonder this is the first single from the new album, aired on radio stations to tease and titillate; this is epic, awesome Airbourne at their best, with a fantastic chorus, memorable lyrics and is beautifully produced with clarity. It�s one you�ll sing absent mindedly whilst you put the washing machine on. I did.

Then, its back to basics again with �Woman Like That�, which, to give it credit, does give me what I�d been hoping for in �No One Fits Me (Better Than You)� with some choice lyrics to shock and delight. The song breaks in the form of a tasty interlude and the words �A mouthful of garter is just the starter, into the main course she�s making it harder,� have me forgiving them already!

Along with �Live It Up� the next track �Hungry� has also got be one of the best songs on the album. It starts with a Spanish frill to purposefully confuse/interest the listener before it chugs directly into classic, high octane metal that escalates into a foaming at the mouth frenzy.

�Cradle to the Grave� is another slower paced stomper before, finally, the title track, �Black Dog Barking�, hurls itself at you like the pack are going to tear you apart. Again, this is Airbourne, all shiny and raw, with a lightening tempo and although it is a relatively short track, it certainly is a belting climax.

I have been an Airbourne fan since the release of �Running Wild� in 2008, but I have to say that I find �Black Dog Barking� a little disappointing. It�s like a jumbled mash up of �Running Wild� and �No Guts No Glory� that lacks the glimmering surprises present in the previous LPs and is a little thin in the old tongue in cheek humour too. That said, however, it is the comprehensive Airbourne sound through and through, with its sizzling tempo, throaty vocals and ball busting rhythms. Therefore, if you are a relatively new punter in the Airbourne local, then you will be swept up by the en masse hype and will be one of those responsible for directing the band to the nearest stadium � �Ready to Rock� and �Live It Up� being perfect anthems for huge crowds straight from the office.

Yes, I cannot deny, that if you listen to �Black Dog Barking� until the end, you will feel like you have been standing on top of a mountain facing 100mph winds whilst the roar of a low flying jumbo jet blows your lid off.

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Ready to Rock
Animalize
No One Fits Me (Better Than You)
Back in the Game
Firepower
Live It Up
Woman Like That
Hungry
Cradle to the Grave
Black Dog Barking

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Review: Tracer - El Pistolero [Album]

Anna Ghislena — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:10:25 GMT

Think tequila mouthwash; think dusty boots; think tobacco chewing and think crow�s feet cutting sun squint lines through weathered skin. This is El Pistolero, the gunslinger, the baddie, the goody, the lover, the fighter, the survivor, the purveyor of death and decay; the vengeance seeker.

El Pistolero, produced by Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Chisel, Slayer, Silverchair), is the eagerly awaited new album from Aussie stoner rockers, Tracer, (Michael Brown � vocals/guitar; Dre Wise � drums; Jett Heysen Hicks � bass) released earlier this month, May 2013. It follows their praised 2011 album �Spaces In Between� and subsequent tour that earned the trio Classic Rock�s Best New Band 2012 award.

Now, as you may have gathered, El Pistolero is a loosely based concept album following the life of a spaghetti western style gunman. Far from the Tex Mex cheese and beans you are probably imagining, it is actually an atmospheric serving of groove laden riffs, power drumming and outstanding vocal arrangements alongside thought provoking lyrics.

I hate making comparisons but it is inevitable that seeking or recognising similarities with other artists is almost comforting when listening to new material, despite yearning for that glimmer of originality. Tracer, stand comfortably between 70�s stoner rock and 90�s grunge. The title track opens the album and sets the scene for what is to come. It is heavy, dirty, biker grunge with a tempo that will keep you saddled for the duration of the next few tracks. Yes, it is Tracer, with their formidable wall of sound but I do detect Foo Fighters style somewhere in the choruses of both �El Pistolero� and �Lady Killer�.

WATCH | Tracer - El Pistolero

Slower paced at first, �Dirty Little Secret�, builds up its punch and rumbles along in your gut. �Dead Garden� has definitely got Soundgarden influences. Michael�s husky vocals are prominent and the bass line lends a satisfying portion to this song during which a hazy, almost psychedelic, interlude swaggers onto the scene before hitting the road again to ride into the setting sun.

With time to draw breath, �Ballad of El Pistolero� arrives with the gently rolling intro of rich Spanish guitar. Assuming the ghostlike drone of Kurt Cobain in tone, Michael�s voice conveys the feeling of quietly thinking aloud. We are granted reflection for less than a minute, in contemplating the words, �I�m a sinner of every sin, where do I even begin? Only one thing on my mind. But she saves me..� , before it smacks directly into �Santa Cecilia�, to whom the sinner begs �take me home�.

WATCH | Tracer - El Pistolero EPK

�Wolf in Cheap Clothes� is brilliantly up tempo in comparison to �Scream in Silence� which opens like a ballad, travelling with dreamy echoes that escalate into choral crescendo, but, it is what I would describe as mono-melancholy; it just doesn�t get anywhere. Similarly, �Hangman�, the longest track on the album, provides a surprising and interesting slant to what has been before. With the use of sitar and strings it delivers unusual clarity before, once again, it launches into the � too frequently used already� grinding riffs that just make it sound the same as all the other songs so far. �Manic For Ya� opens like a belter and then falls into a similar vein as does �There�s A Man�.

That said, there are many refreshing highlights on this album, one being �Until The War Is Won�. It is full to the brim of influences from The Doors� �Riders on the Storm� and completely displays Michael�s vocal diversity. In fact I can hear Jim Morrison all the way through, mourning the broken hearted vigilante�s soul. It is mesmerizing. It is true that throughout this album I have noticed incredible vocal competence. Sometimes Michael has traits of Scott Weiland (Velvet Revolver), Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) and Chris Cornell (Soundgarden), and now, Mr Morrison. This sounds confusing, but it is not. It works very well indeed as expression and tone suffer all the moods captivated on each track in the story of El Pistolero.

Finally, Tracer hits home with the perfect finale in �Now I Ride�, a dirty, fist pumping, grunge fest of sleazy, hip swaying choruses that confirm their reason for being. Tracer are raw, gnawing, belly throb riffs rather than lead guitar virtuoso. They are about meaty hooks, ear teasing melodic highs and hair raising attitude. Yes, there are low lights on here but they are outweighed by the many highlights and this album has got to be one hot soundtrack to any rockers summer.

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Review: Alt-J at Manchester Academy [Live]

AdamTogether — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:35:30 GMT

It�s been an absolutely astonishing year for Alt-J. Since releasing their debut album An Awesome Wave almost exactly a year ago, they have gone through a stratospheric rise to fame, earning themselves accolades including the coveted Mercury Prize and the much sought after Altsounds Album of The Year 2012.

It goes without saying that nearly every show of their current UK tour almost completely sold out as fans clamber to catch the band before they make the transition into arenas, struggle with their �difficult second album� and subsequently implode in a whirlwind of fame, drugs and ego (although they seem like pretty nice lads, so fingers crossed that same old story doesn�t happen to them).

New Zealand's Princess Chelsea do an OK job of warming up portions of the crowd who are willing to listen to their quirky pop musings. Although visually Chelsea Nikkel is quite striking, cutting a figure of a modern day Kate Bush, the songs do air slightly on the bland side. �Cigarette Duet� is pleasant enough, and closer �Overseas� features some interesting triangle work (they are Alt-J�s favourite shape after all) but overall their set is nothing special.

Alt-J, on the other hand are just stunning. The clever bit of marketing to do with their name aside (the triangle shape or delta ∆, is achieved by typing �alt-J� on a Mac keyboard) it�s clear why Alt-J have been so embraced by music fans. The songs on An Awesome Wave are just so well-crafted and deftly executed, combining familiar and infectious melodies with a sense of otherness that has struck a chord with fans from all walks of life.

And boy do they sound good live. Despite their youth, these guys have really honed their stagecraft well and manage to inject even more depth and body into the already well written songs.

The eerie yet sensual hit �Tessellate� is played early on and is followed by a sublime version of �Something Good.� �Dissolve Me� is brilliantly uplifting with it�s almost Caribbean rhythm. Joe Newman looks like he is clearly enjoying himself, playing the whole set swaying gently from side to side with a cheeky grin on his face. Drummer Thom Green had an especially good performance last night, each kick drum and snare hit is played with belief and skill - and kudos to the drum-tech and sound guy for making his drums sound so hard-hitting, yet crisp.

The rumbling bassline of �Fitzpleasure� gets the crowd moving to its dubstep infused drumbeat. This is followed by a truly fascinating cover entitled �Slow Dre� that combines the piano line from gangsta rap classic �Still Dre� and the lyrics from Kylie Minogue's �Slow�. They combine both songs to create a haunting, yet beautiful song that could sit alongside any of the songs from An Awesome Wave.

�Breezeblocks� gets the biggest sing-along of the night, followed in close second by 'Matilda' although due to a slight mess-up from Joe Newman they have to stop and start it again. He takes it in his stride like a professional though. �Sorry, I fucked up,� he smiles �don�t let that stop you singing though, carry on!� Once they do restart though, the results are phenomenal. The song builds magnificently while Joe and keyboardist/backing vocalist Gus Unger-Hamilton trade lines of �Please don�t go, I love you so, I�ll eat you whole� as the almost seizure enducing strobe lights flash around them. And all to soon the set is over. Alt-J do only have one album to draw material from after all!

Of course, the crowd want so much more and after not too long Gus and Joe return to the stage to give a surprisingly downbeat a capella encore, of "Handmade" in their otherworldly trademark double harmony. They do almost lose the crowd during an cover of College�s 'Real Hero', which is slightly too morose and stripped down for an encore song, however they more than make up for this when the rest of the band return to the stage for a life affirming version of 'Taro'.

It�s a stunning display of musicianship that proves exactly why Alt-J are currently one of Britain�s best loved bands.

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Review: Seasick Steve - The Ritz, Manchester [Live]

AdamTogether — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:48:29 GMT

It�s encouraging to see that although today�s popular music industry does have a reputation for being far too disposable and oriented around scenes, fashions, fads and flavours of the month; tonight�s show at the grand Ritz in Manchester is completely sold out despite featuring just 5 men, some beat up guitars, and some good ol� fashion blues.

Duke Garwood sets the scene beautifully with some hypnotic, fuzzed-out blues. There�s only he and drummer Paul May on the sprawling stage, but their low key, stripped down performance has the crowd enthralled. It�s like Duke doesn�t actually play the guitar, rather he lovingly strokes the eerie fuzzed-out tones from it. There are moments when it seems that the big bodied Epiphone is playing itself. And although Paul May barely seems to hit the drums, he plays as if improvising, channelling the patterns from an otherworldly source, while all the time keeping perfect rhythm. It�s understated, subtle and if you�re paying attention, truly mesmerising.

Although the crowd give an enthusiastic response to Duke�s set, it�s clear who they are here to see from the very second Seasick Steve walks on stage. He spends the first couple of minutes taking in their applause, wandering around the stage greeting his crowd, but not in the self-indulgent way most �rock stars� do. He�s more like an old friend turning up to a party and making a point of greeting every guest by name with a handshake and a smile.

There�s a special relationship between Steve and his crowd. It�s commonplace for fans to shout things between songs, however, it�s not heckling. It�s an intimate, friendly interaction that Steve�s beaming smile and down to earth demeanour encourages. At one point a reveller shouts �Tell us a story�. �OK then,� laughs Steve �I�ll tell you a story.� He then goes on to tell us about a man who spent the 60�s playing as a session musician for some of the greatest musicians in the world. And that was before he began playing bass in the world�s greatest rock and roll band. Just then, none other than ex-Led Zeppelin member John Paul Jones graces the stage to ecstatic cheers from the crowd. �There�s your story� laughs Steve.

The pair are joined by Steve�s trusty - if slightly mad looking - drummer Dan Magnusson and the three of them proceed to entertain us with two hours of raucous, ingeniously simple, yet stunningly well played blues rock boogie. Between them, the trio have around a hundred years� worth of experience playing music and it shows in how well they interact with each other and the crowd.

John Paul Jones is obviously used to playing with experimental guitarists, having spent years playing rhythm section in a band with a guy who used to play his guitar with a violin bow, but Seasick Steve takes it to another level. Of course he is now famed for playing a beat up guitar with only 3 strings, and a guitar made from an old paint can, but there are still members of the crowd who look on with disbelief when Steve introduces the instrument that inspired the title of his new album Hubcap Music. It�s a guitar made from 2 hubcaps, a can of beer, a broom handle, a barbeque spatula, some Christmas decorations and two engine bolts. It sounds amazing and the songs that were written on it slot in just as well as the classics like 'I Started Out With Nothin'.

�Y�all still want me to do that thing where I bring a girl on stage� asks Steve at one point, almost with a tone of resignation in his voice. When the crowd cheers he asks with a chuckle �So you ain�t bored of it yet?� After choosing a lucky lady from the crowd he serenades her with a touching version of Walking Man, completed with some beautiful ukulele courtesy of John Paul Jones. It�s no wonder the crowd lap it up every time.

WATCH | Seasick Steve - Hubcap Music

After some touching balladry it�s back to the loud and foot stomping boogie that Steve does best. �Old Fashioned� is genius in its simplicity and sums up Steve perfectly in its advocacy of doing things the old fashioned way.

�Down on the Farm� has a ZZ-Top feel to it and although the whole song is played with just 2 notes across two strings of a beat up old guitar, it�s the passion and the soul with which it is played that gets the crowd�s feet stomping against the bouncy dance floor of The Ritz.

Seasick Steve�s energy is infectious, and both he and the crowd seem like they could go on sharing each others company well into the night. Unfortunately the curfew is only ten o�clock due to the fact that there is a disco on at The Ritz straight after the gig. �It ain�t my disco� laughs Steve, although he does also acknowledge that clubs have to do what they gotta do to keep open these days. He�s just such a good guy. So with a thunderous version of the ode to cheap wine that is "Thunderbird," the show is over. But it�s been a cracking night in the company of some truly talented musicians.

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Skillet Release Title Track 'Rise'

BenG_Writes — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:22:43 GMT

Skillet have just released the title track off their forthcoming album, Rise, which is available June 25th. The song is part of the band's first ever concept album, using the album's 11 tracks to tell a story with their unique take on melodic nu-metal.

LISTEN | Skillet - Rise

The band are also offering their die-hard fans the chance to hang out with them on tour via the "Road to Rise VIP Experience." For more info check out this video:

Skillet will be hitting the road this Summer on the Festival Circuit, playing Rock on the Range, Alive, Creation East, and Rock the Park this summer.

To find out more visit their Facebook here or website here.

Review: Wretch 32 ft Shakka - Blackout (Petite Noir Remix) [Single]

BenG_Writes — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:53 GMT

For London grime prince Wretch 32's new single 'Blackout', the first from his new album due out later this year, British vocalist Shakka works wonders for the soaring chorus. Sadly, not everybody appreciates a good chorus, as evidenced in this limp and lifeless remix.

Up and coming South-African artist Petite Noir takes the reins for this remix, but there's far too little variation beyond the introduction. It's like Petite Noir started off with an idea for the track, forgot it and simply looped the same twenty seconds over and over again, ignoring the real potential in the tracks original composition. It's not a terrible track by any means, but any remix that falls short of the original has defeated any point in remixing it at all.

WATCH // Wretch 32 - 'Blackout' (Original Mix)

There are moments of occasional intelligence in the remix, the echoed rattle of the wooden xylophone is thankfully left in, keeping the backbone of the melody from collapsing, but that doesn't rescue what could have been an improvement on an already catchy as hell track. The fun of the original was it's sparseness, subtly building the percussion and backing vocals to work around Wretch 32's inimitable vocals. Sadly, Petite Noir has made the mistake of thinking you only really need to change the pace of the track to make it a dance floor classic. Let this be a lesson to other's planning a Wretch 32 remix, less usually doesn't mean more.

You can get the track on iTunes here.

Giveaway: Accomodation and weekend passes at Hard Rock Hell 7

Ffion Davies — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:46 GMT

Hard Rock Hell 7 (Cirque Du Rock) which takes place November 28-30th at Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park in Pwllheli, N.Wales, has announced a fantastic competition for the last two rooms available at the sold out winter rock extravaganza.

Each room can accomodate up to 6 people, so that means that you and up to 5 of your friends can get a place to stay and festival passes!

With a line up that boasts the likes of

Black Star Riders // Nazareth // Michael Monroe // Paul Di�Anno (Farewell show) // Blaze Bayley (Maiden Show) // Snakecharmer // The Answer // The Crazy World of Arthur Brown // Love/Hate // Enuff Z�Nuff // Vain // Tygers Of Pan Tang // Crucified Barbara // Lawnmower Deth // Electric Mary // Gentlemans Pistols // Voodoo Six and a whole heap more...

you'd be silly not to enter, and be quick as competition ends June 1st, 2013.

Find out how to enter by checking out the poster below!

Good luck!

WATCH // Nazareth - 'Hair of the Dog'

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THE PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL @ 02 Academy Brixton! Friday 7th � Saturday 8th June

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:44:25 GMT

This year�s Playground Festival brings together many of the godfathers/ innovators of house, techno and electro music alongside those making a significant rise on current underground scene to create a truly retrospective festival experience. Headliners LEFTFIELD, SQUAREPUSHER, GARY NUMAN, DIGITALISM, VITALIC and UNKLE�s JAMES LAVELLE, will be joined by a whole host of upcoming and respected talent as they all play under one roof at Brixton Academy on the 7th � 8th June.

Unparalleled in their status as one of the UK�s biggest electronic acts of all time, LEFTFIELD, join the Friday leg of the festival with a rare electronic dj performance. Their seminal debut album �Leftism� went platinum within a number of months of its 1995 release and earned a Mercury Music prize nomination later that year. The album is looked upon as a classic is regularly mentioned in music polls including Q Magazine that placed it 8th in their list of �The Greatest Albums Of All Time�.

While the Saturday, will be topped by contemporary experimental producer SQUAREPUSHER. This producer has redefined the spectacle of live performances. Using a giant screen, stage board and head-mask comprised of nothing but choreographed LEDs, Squarepusher�s live show now mirrors the incredible attention to detail he brings to his music, as well as highlighting the incredible technology it takes to be one of the world�s best producers.

Joining the list on the Saturday night will be legendary songwriter and innovator to electronic music GARY NUMAN. Since his groundbreaking work and named as one of the figureheads of the electronic movement in the late 70s and early 80s, Gary Numan has been a pioneer of forward-thinking electronic music and a living legend to the UK�s musical history. Since the release of his breakthrough track �Cars� in 1979, Numan has gone on to have a glittering career that still holds strong today. With every passing year, Gary Numan has kept true to himself by breaking barriers and creating diverse and interesting electronic music that wins him new fans every day.

Topping Friday�s bill will be the electronic duo DIGITALISM, making a very rare LIVE performance at Brixton Academy. Known for their breakthrough single �Pogo�, Digitalism have been a huge driving force in underground electronic music and their critically acclaimed live show is all part of why we wanted them at the top of the bill.

Joining Digitalism on the Friday will one of the founding members of alternative electronic duo UNKLE, JAMES LAVELLE is a true staple of the UK�s music scene. Forming the group, alongside DJ Shadow, in 1996, UNKLE are regarded as one of the most groundbreaking electronic groups the world has ever seen with their debut album �Psyence Fiction� regularly brought up as one of the greatest albums of all time.

French techno will also get its representation at this year�s festival with an incredible live performance from one of the country�s most formidable producers VITALIC. Since the release of his debut album �OK Cowboy�, Vitalic has proven to be one of the world�s leading beatmakers on the techno scene. From his early debut work with �La Rock 01� to his current heavyweight album �Rave Age�, Vitalic has never failed to bring the party atmosphere everywhere he goes and earned his place on this year�s bill.

As well as all the seminal talent joining us at this year�s Playground Festival, we will also be graced with the presence of groundbreaking electronic duo THE ORB. Since the release of their incredible debut album �Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld� more than twenty years ago, The Orb have been one of the most innovative and awe-inspiring electronic outfit in recent times. The pair are currently working on a second collaborative album with dub legend Lee Scratch Perry and rumours have began to fly over a new tag-team with electronic hero and fellow Playground Festival performer John Foxx. Needless to say, The Orb�s performance will definitely come with surprises.

Joining Vitalic and Gary on the Saturday will be two of the founding fathers of the Detroit house and techno scene, DERRICK MAY and KEVIN SAUNDERSON who together reinvented the house sound in the 80s and have gone on to be two of the most respected tastemakers on the scene today.

We are also serving up German house duo BOOKA SHADE, who have been a staple of the world�s clubbing consciousness for more than a decade. Since the early 2000s, Booka Shade have been creating and pushing their sound through their self-conceived label Get Physical, resulting in four critically acclaimed albums with numerous singles and remixes to boot. After a 3 year absence, we welcome BOOKA SHADE back onto the UK live seen with open arms.

KAVINSKY will also be bringing his unique brand of 80s infused electro to the festival on the Friday night. After all the hype Kavinsky received from his contribution to the �Drive� soundtrack, the producer finally released his debut album �Outrun� this year. A retrospective look at what the producer has managed to achieve since his career began. While his fellow countrymen CASSIUS will join the French producer in what can only become a great union in the sounds of old and new French productions. Known for their anthems �Cassius 1999� and �Feeling For You�, Cassius� inclusion on this bill will bring a cool dose of electro nostalgia to this year�s festivities.

JAMES ZABIELA also takes the reigns on the Friday night and has been one of the UK�s most praised DJs over the last decade. As a longstanding resident to the Renaissance label, Zabiela�s mixes and DJ sets are regarded amongst the highest and have seen this DJ progress to one of the highest names on today�s underground electronic music scene.

MODEL 500 has been the most successful pseudonym of American producer and originator of the Detroit techno scene, JUAN ATKINS. Atkins first began working as Model 500 in the mid 80s and went on to create the now legendary Metroplex label, home to the likes of Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, who will of course be joining us on the Saturday.

We complete the top of Saturday�s line up billing with some of the most inspiring and influential artists in the world. Including German-born PANTHA DU PRINCE, a staple of Europe�s ambient techno scene whose new collaborative album with The Bell Laboratory �Elements Of Light� is looking to be one of this year�s most anticipated new releases. JOHN FOXX & THE MATHS, the new project from original ULTRAVOX vocalist, John Foxx, joins him on the second day. This new project has seen a reinvention of John Foxx as he looks to continue the ground he covered with Ultravox, and bring it hurtling into the new millennium.

Also added to Saturday�s bill will be on of the founding members of electronic pioneers Kraftwerk, WOLFGANG FLUR. Flur left in the group in the mid 80s to pursue other projects that have seen the producer create a number of unique and diverse productions right up to the present day.

The Playground Festival will also host a huge array of talent across both nights including dance music royalty X-PRESS 2, talented DJ and producer BODDIKA, championed producer of the Numbers label DEADBOY, nostalgic RnB reinventor KRYSTAL KLEAR, ethereal beat producer LAPALUX and North American beatmaker TOKIMONSTA.

With NATHAN FAKE, LUKE VIBERT, CRAIG RICHARDS, LUKE SOLOMON, OM UNIT, NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS, OLUGBENGA, WILDKATS, WHYT NOYZ, EDDY TEMPLE-MORRIS, STENCHMAN, MOLO, SEVERINO, DAN BEAUMONT, LUKE UNABOMBER, FANTASTIC MR. FOX, RYAN HEMSWORTH, DAKTYL, MAXX BAER and TEMPLA opening the festival for us across both days, the event promises to kick start the summer off with a bang (or beat?).

THE PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL 2013

FRIDAY 7TH JUNE:
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MAIN STAGE:

► LEFTFIELD-dj
► James Lavelle [UNKLE]
► DIGITALISM- LIVE
► BOOKA SHADE- LIVE
► JAMES ZABIELA
► KAVINSKY
► CASSIUS
► JUAN ATKINS presents MODEL 500- LIVE

STAGE 2:

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CLASSIC MUSIC COMPANY
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► CRAIG RICHARDS
► LUKE SOLOMON
► SEVERINO
► DAN BEAUMONT
► LUKE UNABOMBER

STAGE 3:
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► X-PRESS 2
► BODDIKA
► KRYSTAL KLEAR
► DEADBOY
► NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS
► WILDKATS
► WHYT NOYZ

SATURDAY 8TH JUNE
.............................. .........................

MAIN STAGE:

► SQUAREPUSHER- (Full AV live show)
► GARY NUMAN- (Full band LIVE)
► VITALIC- LIVE
► DERRICK MAY
► KEVIN SAUNDERSON
► PANTHA DU PRINCE- LIVE
► JOHN FOXX & THE MATHS
► WOLFGANG FLUR [ex Kraftwerk]

STAGE 2:
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► TOKIMONSTA
► NATHAN FAKE
► LUKE VIBERT
► FANTASTIC MR. FOX
► OM UNIT
► RYAN HEMSWORTH
► OLUGBENGA

STAGE 3: BIRTH RECORDS
.............................. .........................

► EDDY TEMPLE-MORRIS
► STENCHMAN
► MOLO
► DAKTYL
► MAXX BAER
► TEMPLA

EVENT INFO

The Playground Festival 2013,

Brixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Road, SW9 9SL, London

Friday 7th / Saturday 8th June - http://www.theplaygroundfestival.com

TICKETS

http://www.theplaygroundfestival.com/tickets/

Friday Tickets

Earlybird �35
Standard �39.50
Last Remaining �45
Final Allocation �47.50

Saturday Tickets

Earlybird �35
Standard �39.50
Last Remaining �45
Final Allocation �47.50

Weekend Tickets

Standard �75
Last Remaining �80
Final Allocation �85

Bruised But Not Broken Sign with Standby Records

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:22 GMT

Charlotte, NC metalcore 5-piece, Bruised But Not Broken have signed with Standy Records and will release their debut EP digitally on 5/21. Although the members are just out of high school, they are hitting the scene with a unique blend of hard-hitting metalcore with a techno twist that is captivating crowds every show they play.

Check out the band�s signing video here:

Front man Hudson Hower says, "Simply saying that we are 'excited' would be an understatement. We're beyond blessed to be teaming up with the guys at Standby. These are some of the hardest working guys you'll ever see in the industry, and we are hoping to match and honor that work ethic. The "Just(defied)" EP release is coming in the next couple of weeks, and we are hoping to push it as a solidified foundation of our future to come with Standby Records. Come July, we're going into the studio to record our first full-length album. The future of this industry is coming quickly, and Standby is about to imprint themselves as forerunners in the upcoming music field. As we said, we're just getting started. This is only The Beginning."

Milwaukee, WI�s AVENUES Release New Single �Delaware� For Pay What You Want

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:01 GMT

Recorded and produced by the band with help from legendary producer Matt Allison at Atlas Studios in Chicago, Post Cards from Ann Arbor, the upcoming LP from Milwaukee, WI�s Avenues, is the band�s first release on indie label Stayposi Records.

�Working with Matt is a sort of a punk rock rite of passage for bands like ours� said drummer Joel Maske.

The EP is best described as Midwestern punk. Pop laden songs with angsty blue collar lyrics and plenty of whoa oh�s. Avenues has clearly been around the block and have some stories to tell.

The single �Delaware� was released on May 7th for pay anything you want:

Delaware by Avenues
Postcards from Ann Arbor will be released on June 11th Digital + Vinyl.

BEN OTTEWELL (GOMEZ) ANNOUNCES FULL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2013

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:36:38 GMT

Love Police Touring announce an extensive national tour throughout June/July for UK�s, Ben Ottewell. Familiar to a faithful following as the most recognisable voice in Mercury Prize-winning Southport five-piece Gomez, Ottewell released his first solo album, Shapes & Shadows, via ATO/Shock Records in 2011.

While Gomez is a three-singer band, Ottewell's powerful tenor has graced many fan favourites, from early songs like �Get Miles� and �Revolutionary Kind� to the more recent singles �How We Operate� and �See The World.� In one early profile, Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell. His deep, raspy voice is spine chilling... more like an otherworldly bluesman than a baby-faced Brit." And GQ once wrote, "Ottewell's voice is not of this world. It is a deep, reverent baritone, the kind of voice that shakes windows."

Fans can expect Ottewell to play songs from his 2011 solo album Shapes & Shadows, classics from the Gomez catalogue plus his favourite covers. Whether you're a Gomez fan or would just like the chance to witness one of Britain's finest vocalists in such intimate settings, make sure to check out Ben Ottewell when he tours Australia this winter.

"It was clear the crowd wanted to stay on the ride as there was a stubborn pull for an encore and audience members bidding for 'just five more, just five more'."
- Faster Louder

Supporting Ben on all dates (except WA) will be Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Matt Walker, who's exceptional new album In Echos Of Dawn has everything from swamp-soul through to harmony-rich country blues and lilting piano-driven balladry. Matt supported Gomez back in 2001 on a national tour, and 12 years later Ben and Matt are sure to make one very special musical night.

www.benottewell.com
www.mattwalker.com.au

BEN OTTEWELL (GOMEZ)

2013 SOLO TOUR DATES

WITH SPECIAL GUEST MATT WALKER *Not Performing

On sale now. Ticket info at www.lovepolice.com.au/tours

Wed 26 June - Mojo's, Freemantle - WA *
tickets through Love Police and oztix.com.au

Thur 27 June - Grace Emily, Adelaide - SA
tickets through Love Police and moshtix.com.au

Fri 28 June - The Substation, Newport - VIC
tickets through Love Police and trybooking.com

Sat 29 June - The Workers Club, Fitzroy - VIC
tickets though Love Police and theworkersclub.com.au

Sun 30 June - The Workers Club, Fitzroy - VIC
tickets though Love Police and theworkersclub.com.au

Thur 4 July - The Barwon Club, Geelong - VIC
tickets through Love Police and www.eventbrite.com.au

Fri 5 July - Theatre Royal Castlemaine - VIC
tickets through Love Police and www.theatreroyal.info

Sun 7 July - Lizottes, Dee Why - NSW
tickets through Love Police and www.lizottes.com.au

Wed 10 July - Lizottes, Newcastle - NSW
tickets through Love Police and www.lizottes.com.au

Thur 11 July - The Basement, Sydney - NSW
tickets though Love Police and thebasement.com.au

Fri 12 July - Lizottes, Kincumber - NSW
tickets through Love Police and www.lizottes.com.au

Sat 13 July - Brass Monkey, Cronulla - NSW
tickets through Love Police and oztix.com.au

Sun 14 July - Old Museum, Brisbane - QLD
tickets through Love Police and www.oldmuseum.org

Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions return to Channel 4

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:32:12 GMT

Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions return to Channel 4 next week with a new series featuring some of the UK�s hottest live acts. The 2013 run of shows includes stunning live performances and insightful backstage interviews from Suede, Palma Violets, Laura Mvula, Tom Odell, Bastille, Johnny Marr, AlunaGeorge and Primal Scream � all filmed at The Hospital Club Studio in London.

The legendary Suede kick-off the run of programmes at 12.15am on the night of Wednesday 22 May. In the first of eight Sessions episodes, the band take to the stage to perform new tracks �Barriers� and �It Starts and Ends with You�, as well as the classic, �Animal Nitrate�. The film also includes exclusive backstage interview as the band reflect on what brought them back together after a break of eight years. Further shows will be broadcast on Wednesday nights for a further seven weeks:

Suede
Palma Violets
Laura Mvula
Tom Odell
Bastille
Johnny Marr
AlunaGeorge
Primal Scream

In addition to the tracks that will be broadcast on Channel 4, further footage from each performance will be available to watch online at www.mercuryprize.com/sessions.

The Sessions are an exclusive series of gigs that the Barclaycard Mercury Prize has established to celebrate live music in the UK and are separate from the Barclaycard Mercury Prize �Albums of the Year�. Featuring a range of new and established artists, the Sessions are filmed in front of an audience of around 250 music fans at The Hospital Club Studio in Covent Garden.

HOLY GHOST! share new track 'Dumb Disco Ideas'

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:31:16 GMT

Brooklyn-based synthpop duo Holy Ghost! are excited to unveil their new music video for their new song 'Dumb Disco Ideas'. The video, directed by Ben Fries, features a plethora of colorful, synchronized lights and a backdrop of the New York City skyline from dusk until dawn. Watch the video at the link below:

Holy Ghost! - Dumb Disco Ideas

'Dumb Disco Ideas' is a new song from the band�s upcoming sophomore album, Dynamics, which will be released this Autumn via DFA Records. Dynamics will be the follow-up to the group�s critically acclaimed self-titled debut album which was released in 2011 and was hailed as a �classic pop album� by The Los Angeles Times.

Introducing VISIONS � a newly announced London summer festival event

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:47 GMT

On August 10th 2013, London will see a highly exciting new festival event come to London Fields - VISIONS festival is the brainchild of three of the best independent promoters in London: Rockfeedback Concerts, Sexbeat and Bird on the Wire.

Curated by a group of young tastemakers in the capital, the theory and practice is to collaborate rather than compete. Pooling their resources and using their know-how, networks and relationships with acts across the world and culminating in an event that will be spread across three cutting edge new warehouse venues situated around London Fields, London � Netil House, The Oval Space and New Empowering Church.

Focusing on accessibility and highly alternative entertainment, the festival will be a fairly priced ticket with a wealth of different acts to see and things to do in the city�s best new venues, smack bang in the middle of the void of London in the mid-summer.

The past couple of years has seen Sexbeat present Radfest, a festival that last year garnered the attention of media globally for its DIY ethic and bringing a new festival to a warehouse rather than a field. (�If you�ve ever wondered what the zenith of extreme radness could possibly be, you�ve obviously never come nose to nose with Radfest� � The Guardian). This year they team up with highly active London music promoters Rockfeedback Concerts and Bird On The Wire, in association with new partners Sailor Jerry spiced rum, Nudie Jeans and Loud & Quiet Magazine to refine, expand and create something quite different and larger in scope and scale, with an extremely exciting bill of talent on display.

Line-up notes for Editors:

Amongst the plethora of talent due to appear across the festival in this first announcement, US dance-punk pioneers !!! make a keenly anticipated return in support of their recently released fifth record on Warp Records, �Thr!!!er�. Another returning cult hero, Jeffrey Lewis will make special summer appearance. Two of the most exciting new punk-rock groups around, Cleveland�s Cloud Nothings, and Copenhagen�s Iceage are the first announced acts on is a mouth-watering specified stage of cutting edge heavy sounds that will make up a part of the festival. Guitar music has gone underground, and this year�s bill seeks to celebrate that rather than commiserate.

The festival will focus on diversity and progressive sounds in music, alongside those on the edges of the mainstream. Southbank artist in residence and weird-pop smith Micachu will present unique new music collaboration with Tirzah. Also from the capital, Producer and sonic adventurer The Haxan Cloak will make a special live appearance, and Sub Pop�s Still Corners will bring their blissful soundscape-pop to the festival, in support of their new album �Strange Pleasures�.

Elsewhere, the international nature of the festival will be clear, as Swedish synth-pop artist Molly Nillson appears, alongside Span via LA drone-beat/post punk combo The Soft Moon, and Brooklyn�s exciting new Ghostly-signed electro-pop duo Beacon. Many more acts, including additional headliners and DJs, are still to be announced.

The bill of music on offer will form just one part of the event. There will also be a DIY record fair and a special array of food stalls, courtesy of the famous Netil Market collective - including Lucky Chip burgers, Breddo�s Taco Shack, BAO, popsicles and many more. The DIY and artistic nature of the event will be showcased by exhibitions from local artists, including Bella Kids , XXXX and many more. The festival also features bespoke art direction, with all visual affairs being handled by a fast-rising duo of artists, Stephen Agnew and Robert Wallace.

Further special guests and contributors will be announced for Visions in the coming weeks.

www.visionsfestival.com
www.rockfeedbackconcerts.com
www.sexbeatlondon.com
www.birdonthewire.net
www.loudandquiet.com
www.sailorjerry.com/uk
www.NudieJeans.com

The music line-up is below:

!!! - CLOUD NOTHINGS - JEFFREY LEWIS � ICEAGE � THE HAXAN CLOAK - MICACHU & TIRZAH - STILL CORNERS - MOLLY NILSSON - BEACON � NETIL FOOD MARKET � BELLY KIDS � POSTER ROAST � RECORD FAIR � PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Oval Space, 32 The Oval London Borough of Tower Hamlets, E2 9DT
Netil House, 1 Westgate St Hackney, London E8 3RL
Hackney New Empowering Church, 1a Westgate St, E8 3RL

One wristband accesses all venues. Tickets are in four different tiers, and the first pre-sale tier (�19.50) are on-sale now from: www.visionsfestival.com
General sale 2nd Tier Ticket (�22.50) go on-sale Friday from the following sites: www.visionsfestival.com // www.seetickets.com // www.wegottickets.com

Phosphorescent Announces Shepherd's Bush Empire Show 26th November

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:27:07 GMT

Ahead of the sold-out Village Underground show tonight, Phosphorescent has announced a new show at 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire on the 26th November. Tickets go on sale at 9am 17th May from all the usual outlets, full details are below.

The glorious new Phosphorescent live incarnation arrives in the UK this week, playing London on Wednesday, then the Uncut showcase at The Great Escape on Thursday before heading to Bristol and Glasgow for Stag and Dagger. Phosphorescent will appear at Primavera the week after, and will be back in the summer to play a handful of European festival in August including �ya and Way Out West as well as Green Man.

This follows on from news about Phosphorescent's new single �A Charm / A Blade�, to be released on 27th May via Dead Oceans. The superlative track; all barreling piano and stabby horns galore, is the second to be taken from the critically acclaimed 'Muchacho', Matthew Houck�s most stunning album yet, that received praise from all corners of the press on release last month.

�A Charm / A Blade� is a classic Phosphorescent blend of country soul with atmospheric production, while the lyrics exude poetic frustration and heartache over an ill-fated relationship. Carefully striking a balance of �part euphoric escapism, part self-hating solipsism� (Uncut), �A Charm / A Blade� is delivered with those crowded vocal harmonies, which somehow end up sounding more upbeat and vindicated than melancholy.

Watch a full live set from SXSW's Hype Hotel this March, as recorded by Baeble: http://www.baeblemusic.com/concert-v...horescent.html

Watch the graceful video for 'Song For Zula' here, as directed by Matthew Houck and Djuna Wahlrab: w

'Muchacho' is available from SC Distribution, iTunes, Amazon, the local record store or at one of the forthcoming shows.

UK and European tour dates:

May
Weds 15th London, UK, Village Underground - SOLD OUT
Thurs 16th Brighton, UK, Uncut @ The Great Escape - SOLD OUT
Fri 17th Bristol, UK, Rise instore - get tickets
Sat 18th Glasgow, UK, ABC, Stag & Dagger - get tickets
Sat 25th Barcelona, ES, Primavera Festival - get tickets

August
Fri 9th Oslo, Norway, �ya - get tickets
Sat 10th Gothenburg, Sweden, Way Out West - get tickets
Sun 11th Copenhagen, Denmark, Vega - get tickets
Thu 15th Hasselt, Belgium, Pukkelpop - get tickets
Fri 16th Brecon Beacons, UK Green Man festival- get tickets
Sat 17 Portugal, Praia do Tabuao, Paredes de Coura - get tickets

November
Tue 26th London, UK, Shepherds Bush Empire

SAY LOU LOU INTRODUCE 'JULIAN' - THE BRAND NEW VIDEO

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:53 GMT

After headlining a sold out Madame Jojo�s, reaching number #4 on the Hype Machine Artists chart and garnering over 180,000 play on Soundcloud, SAY LOU LOU unveil the stunning new video for �Julian�. Cinematic and forever dramatic, the video follows the character Julian and the girls on one fateful night�

Shot in Stockholm and London on 35mm film with �Maybe You� director Philippe Tempelman, the video premiered through the Guardian on May 14th.

Julian is available now on limited edition 7� vinyl and digital download via the band�s own label � DEUX.

Rituel Announce Stream Of New EP 'Deux'

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:55 GMT

Rituel, the house alliance formed by Christophe Monier (The Micronauts) and Thomas Regnault (Dew Town Mayor), is about to release their second EP, appropriately titled �Deux�. It features two brand new songs, �Club Zanzibar� and �Nirvana Dance�, each in your choice of club, radio and instrumental mixes.

https://soundcloud.com/rituel/sets/rituel-deux/s-8w8wF

Building on the success of their acclaimed first EP (�Un�) and universally praised DJ sets and podcasts (mixing underground disco, R&B and garage classics with the latest deep house, post-dubstep and bass music tracks), Rituel takes their unique musical blend on a journey through Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

�Club Zanzibar� is as much a reference to the Tanzanian archipelago as it is to the eponymous nightclub, open during the 80s and located in Newark, New Jersey, where Tony Humphries, Fran�ois Kervokian or Tee Scott were known to deejay. Much like the Paradise Garage in Manhattan, Club Zanzibar is where the garage scene was invented and defined, but in an even freer and wilder form. Using some of the African music samples unearthed by the club�s DJs to pep up their sets, the Rituel track celebrates this freedom with a tribal and sensual groove, an anthemic chorus and a theremin finale that is viciously acidic.

From Zanzibar we shoot straight across the ocean to the Indian Peninsula. The vocals of �Nirvana Dance� are a verse in Sanskrit from the Bhagavad Gita (the central part of the epic Mahabharata, which was traditionally sung). Krishna affirms his support of spirituality, triumphing over materialism, in a battle fought within each of us. This is the ideal state that dancers search to attain at a great party. This track is also an experiment with another, more prosaic challenge: how to keep the booty-shaking swing and merrily change the tempo, alternating between a typical four-on-the-floor house section and a quiet storm inspired dubstep part. It had never been done before!

IN THIS MOMENT � Set To Film First-Ever Live DVD

Jack Stovin — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:34 GMT

Southern California�s female fronted hard rockers, IN THIS MOMENT, are gearing up to record their first ever DVD which is being shot at their upcoming tour stop on May 21st in Madison, WI at the Orpheum Theater. IN THIS MOMENT has partnered up with long time supporter, radio station WJJO, as part of their Mayday Maylay concert series. The band has a bunch of surprises in store for this show including rarely played songs from their catalog and an all-new stage show created specifically for this concert. Also performing that night are special guests Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome. The concert is being directed by Brad Golowin who is known for his work with Miss May I and 10 Years to name a few.

IN THIS MOMENT is currently out on a North American tour in support of their latest Century Records release 'Blood'. The album was released in August of 2012 where it debuted at #15 on the US Billboard Top 200 selling over 20,000 copies the first week. 'Blood' marks the band�s highest chart debut of their career. To date, the album has scanned over 150,000 units and has spawned the singles 'Blood' and 'Adrenalize' 'Adrenalize' is currently #18 on Mediabase Active Rock charts in the USA. The video for 'Adrenalize' has been viewed almost 500,000 times and can be seen below. The band will be touring the US throughout May making stops at the KQRA BBQ (Springfield, MO), KQRC Rockfest (Kansas City, MO), Rock On The Range (Columbus, OH) before wrapping on May 22nd in Minneapolis, MN at Mill City Nights. Afterwards IN THIS MOMENT will head to Europe in June for select dates overseas.

IN THIS MOMENT

14.06.2013 (UK) Donington - Download Festival
19.06.2013 (UK) Manchester - Academy 1 (w/ Danzig)
20.06.2013 (UK) Glasgow - Cathouse
23.06.2013 (UK) Bristol - Thekla
24.06.2013 (UK) London - Roundhouse (w/ Danzig)

Just in time for their upcoming European run IN THIS MOMENT will release a relaunch of their album 'Blood' that will come as a 2CD for a fan-friendly price. CD2 of 'Blood (Re-Issue + Bonus)' will be out June 3rd, 2013 and has the following tracks added:

Closer
Blood (Sluggo Remix)
Adrenalize (Mr. Kane Remix)
Whore (Nikka Bling Remix)
The Blood Legion (Mitch Marlow Remix)

IN THIS MOMENT online:
In This Moment
http://www.facebook.com/officialinthismoment