Altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com Independent Music Journalism. en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:11:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hangout.altsounds.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com PAUL VAN DYK Reveals “Verano,” A Free Download http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142680&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:29:47 GMT Due out *March 20* on his own *VANDIT* label,* _EVOLUTION_* is *_PAUL VAN DYK_*’s *(PvD)* *first major offering since 2007’s _In Between_* and his sixth studio album overall. It is the product of the Berlin-based electronic dance music producer and performer’s months of studio time, and far... Due out March 20 on his own VANDIT label, EVOLUTION is PAUL VAN DYK’s (PvD) first major offering since 2007’s In Between and his sixth studio album overall. It is the product of the Berlin-based electronic dance music producer and performer’s months of studio time, and far more time spent on the road traveling the globe. The backbone of the album was built while performing and composing in front of live audiences worldwide and its connecting threads build upon decades of watching the electronic dance music scene grow and change. The first offering, available today, Friday, February 3 as a free download exclusively via www.paulvandyk.com, is “Verano” featuring Austin Leeds. EVOLUTION is now available for pre-order in CD and digital formats and also as 180 gram double vinyl at the site as well.
Miami-based DJ/producer Austin Leeds, who previously collaborated with PvD on “New York City” from his last studio album In Between, is featured on EVOLUTION for the intense and punchy floor filler. Says PvD, “There’s a sunny Miami bass vibe to it and I’m coming more from the darker, Berlin underground side, and when we work together you find both sides there, but not in a separate way. It belongs together.”

Meanwhile, to celebrate the new album, PvD has teamed with Pacha for the Ice Palace in downtown Miami on Saturday, March 24 as part of Miami Music Week/Winter Music Conference. The one and only PvD is known for his epic events in South Florida and 2012 proves to be no exception as he will take over the massive venue to mark the release of EVOLUTION. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 7 at noon ET.
PAUL VAN DYK’s 2012 U.S. special performances in a more intimate setting for his fans thus far include:

DATE
CITY VENUE
Wed 2/8 Chicago, IL The Mid
Thu 2/9 New York, NY Pacha
Fri 2/10 San Francisco, CA Ruby Skye
Sat 2/11 Los Angeles, CA Avalon
Sat 3/24 Miami, FL Ice Palace

About PAUL VAN DYK:
Grammy-nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ Paul van Dyk has been ranked the world’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine’s "Top 100 DJs” poll two times, something less than a handful of DJs have ever achieved. The Berlin, Germany-based artist last released VOLUME in 2009, an album of his best works to date—encompassing selections from his previous albums 45 RPM (1994), Seven Ways (1996), Out There And Back (2000), the Grammy-nominated Reflections (2003) and In Between (2007). His new album EVOLUTION will be released on March 20, 2012 on his own VANDIT label. Aside from his musical activity, Paul van Dyk has always dedicated a significant part of his life to politics and social justice. In 2001, he did a charity benefit for NYC's Ground Hero Kids and in 2004, PvD was the only electronic artist involved in a nationwide tour with the Rock The Vote campaign. He most recently received Berlin’s Medal of Honor (Landesverdienstorden) in recognition of his work with Ruckenwind, a charity organization he founded dedicated to helping poor children in Berlin. He joins a distinguished list of arts and political establishment figures with this honor. PvD’s popular radio show VONYC Sessions can be heard on I Heart Radio’s Trancid Channel in the U.S. and over 50 stations worldwide. In 2011, Rolling Stone tapped him as one of the 50 Top Tweeters in Music and can be followed at @paulvandyk.

www.paulvandyk.com
www.facebook.com/PVD
www.twitter.com/paulvandyk
]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142680 OTHERWISE to Perform at Nevadan by Choice Awards http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142679&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:22:01 GMT Century Media recording artist Otherwise will be the featured performer at the inaugural Nevadan by Choice Awards, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at The Venetian Las Vegas Casino, Hotel & Resort.

The awards, sponsored by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Nevada and the Congress of Racial Equality, honor individuals who have immigrated to make Nevada their home and those who work to promote and uphold the United States Constitution.

Otherwise will perform their breakthrough single "Soldiers" in tribute to service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and make a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project, which aids severely injured soldiers in their transition from service back to civilian life. The band is donating proceeds from the sale of the single, which has sold more than 10,000 copies to date.

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval will present the Defender of the Constitution Award and Senator Dean Heller will give the Nevadan by Choice Award before an audience of more than 350 people. More than three dozen Nevada residents were nominated for the two awards.

A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Marcello Ballroom, followed by dinner and the awards at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the Nevadan by Choice Awards and to purchase tickets visit www.nevadanbychoice.org. ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142679 JACK WHITE CONFIRMS U.S. FESTIVAL DATES http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142678&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:01:56 GMT Jack White has confirmed the first two live dates in support of his upcoming debut album Blunderbuss, out April 24 on Third Man Records/Columbia. Jack will be headlining the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores, AL on May 18th, followed by another headline slot a week later at Sasquatch! May 26th at... Jack White has confirmed the first two live dates in support of his upcoming debut album Blunderbuss, out April 24 on Third Man Records/Columbia.

Jack will be headlining the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores, AL on May 18th, followed by another headline slot a week later at Sasquatch! May 26th at The Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, WA. Tickets for Hangout go on sale February 10th at 10 am, while tickets to Sasquatch! go on sale on Saturday, February 11th at 10 am.

Jack will also be performing at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 on the weekend of June 23-24 in London. While all tickets will be free, quantities will be are limited. Registration for tickets begins at 8:15 am GMT on Monday, February 6th. For more information, go to BBC - Radio 1.

"Love Interruption," the first taste of the forthcoming Blunderbuss was made available January 30 as a free stream at Jack White | Jack White III and went on sale digitally the same day via iTunes. A vinyl version of the "Love Interruption" single featuring exclusive non-LP B-side "Machine Gun Silhouette" will be released February 7 on Third Man Records, and is available now for pre-order at Jack White | Jack White III and Home. Third Man Records has also produced 300 limited edition Tri-Color vinyl 45s of the single and will be selling 100 copies at their Nashville storefront and select independent record stores on Feb 14th. Additionally, 50 copies of the Tri Color 7"s will be inserted into random mail orders through both aforementioned websites. ]]> News jack http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142678 <![CDATA[Alternative Tentacles release Voivod's 'To The Death 84' on 20th February 2012]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142672&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:02:00 GMT *Voivod* formed in 1983, with a weird hybrid of thrash metal and punk, a sound that made them stand out as a unique band from the beginning. Still together after almost 30 years, having made more than a dozen albums and toured the world, the Canadian group reaches back to the beginning of... Voivod formed in 1983, with a weird hybrid of thrash metal and punk, a sound that made them stand out as a unique band from the beginning. Still together after almost 30 years, having made more than a dozen albums and toured the world, the Canadian group reaches back to the beginning of their career for their first Alternative Tentacles release.

Voivod began as four friends who had met in high school and decided to get together to play some heavy music. Growing up in Northern Quebec in an aluminium factory area called Saguenay, which they named Morgoth Land, they shared a liking of Venom, Motörhead, Tank, Discharge and GBH; as well as obscure prog and krautrock bands like Van Der Graaf Generator, Faust and Can. They were scared of the threat of a nuclear war and Reagan-era concepts such as the Strategic Defense Initiative, and overall had a dystopian view of the future.

To The Death 84 is a double album/single CD, 70 minutes of loud, blistering metal/punk. Recorded live in the band's jam space in January 1984 with an old tape recorder and a couple of microphones, it nonetheless sounds great and still hits hard today. This demo tape was sent to all the fanzines the band knew of at the time, and has circulated among collectors for years. The line-up for these recordings was Snake (Denis Bélanger) on lead vocals, Piggy (Denis D'Amour) on guitar, Blacky (Jean-Yves Thériault) on bass, and Away (Michel Langevin) on drums. The track listing includes songs from War and Pain, their debut album, and 6 others, including a Mercyful Fate cover and two Venom covers. This demo did its job: soon the underground world was aware of this strange vampire warlord from the cold - Voivod.

Vinyl includes digital download coupon.

Track Listing

1. Voivod
2. Condemned to the Gallows
3. Hell Driver
4. Live for Violence
5. War and Pain / In-cantation
6. Buried Alive (Venom) / Suck Your Bone
7. Blower
8. Slaughter in a Grave
9. Nuclear War
10. Black City
11. Iron Gang
12. Evil (Mercyful Fate)
13. Bursting Out (Venom)
14. Warriors of Ice ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142672 <![CDATA[BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend line-up has been announced]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142671&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:41 GMT *Radio 1’s Hackney Big Weekend *has released 20 acts for the huge outdoor festival to grace the* London Hackney Marshes.* The outdoor festival is scheduled for the weekend that falls on* June 23-24th* to celebrate the* London 2012 Olympics.* The event is set to hold up to *100,000 people*, and... Radio 1’s Hackney Big Weekend has released 20 acts for the huge outdoor festival to grace the London Hackney Marshes. The outdoor festival is scheduled for the weekend that falls on June 23-24th to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics.

The event is set to hold up to 100,000 people, and entertaining those will be the likes of Lana Del Rey, Jack White and Florence and the Machine.

The ticketing system will be the same as the usual Radio 1 Big Weekend festivals of the past, where the local residents that reside around the festival area will have the biggest chance to win a pair of the free tickets. So, if you’re a resident of Hackney and its boroughs, listen out for more info on Radio 1 over the coming months. A smaller percentage of tickets are given away to UK residents that live further away too.

So far the line-up of the festival looks like this:
  • Andy C
  • Bombay Bicycle Club
  • Calvin Harris
  • Will.i.am
  • Wretch 32
  • DJ Fresh
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Chase & Status
  • Dappy
  • David Guetta
  • D'banj
  • Deadmau5
  • Sub Focus
  • Swedish House Mafia
  • Taio Cruz
  • The Maccabees
  • The Ting Tings
  • Tinie Tempah
  • Emeli Sandé
  • Eric Prydz
  • Florence + The Machine
  • Flux Pavilion and Doctor P
  • Jack White
  • Jessie J
  • Labrinth
  • Lana Del Rey
  • Leona Lewis
  • Magnetic Man
  • Maverick Sabre
  • Michael Kiwanuka
  • Nero
  • Plan B
  • Professor Green
  • Rizzle Kicks
]]> News Ffion Davies http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142671 Sweet Lights to release Sweet Lights http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142670&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:02 GMT When musical polymath *Shai Halperin* sat at a creaky piano in his Philadelphia home and began shaping the chords to what would become the album’s most haunting track,*“Waterwell”*, he had no idea his demo would serve as the foundation for a new band, a new vision, and our new favourite album. But... When musical polymath Shai Halperin sat at a creaky piano in his Philadelphia home and began shaping the chords to what would become the album’s most haunting track,“Waterwell”, he had no idea his demo would serve as the foundation for a new band, a new vision, and our new favourite album. But Shai was confident he’d captured a spark. He began recording, playing all the instruments himself, and Sweet Lights was born.

Sweet Lights marshals the classic elements we love in pop music, yet Halperin's vision is undeniably forward looking. With an auteur's eye towards self-referentiality, his one-man crafted debut can be consumed casually or devoured with intensity. Sweet Lights allows the listener to lose themselves in song craft and pop hooks or hone in on its sharp, wistful undertones. It's smart, spellbinding, blissful, bittersweet, and heartbreakingly triumphant. ]]> News Huw Hopkins http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142670 <![CDATA[STEVE AOKI "Ladi Dadi" Remixes by Autoerotique, Angger Dimas, Tommy Trash and more]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142668&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:08:27 GMT Appearing simultaneously on the covers of DJ TIMES (February) and POLLSTAR (2/6/12) magazines this week as he continues on the massive ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK PRESENTS DIM MAK’S DEADMEAT TOUR 2012 powered by SOL REPUBLIC with Datsik, there is no slowing down for STEVE AOKI. The EDM powerhouse... Appearing simultaneously on the covers of DJ TIMES (February) and POLLSTAR (2/6/12) magazines this week as he continues on the massive ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK PRESENTS DIM MAK’S DEADMEAT TOUR 2012 powered by SOL REPUBLIC with Datsik, there is no slowing down for STEVE AOKI. The EDM powerhouse continues to make waves with his next musical offering: a fantastic selection of remixes by Autoerotique, Angger Dimas, Tommy Trash and Pixel Cheese for his latest single “Ladi Dadi” featuring Wynter Gordon from his debut artist album WONDERLAND. AOKI is giving away a free download of the Angger Dimas remix via his Facebook here: http://on.fb.me/AokiAngger.

Available now through Ultra Music/Dim Mak, the five remixes run the gamut of tricked out to powerfully progressive. Check out a sampling here: http://bit.ly/LadiDadiRemix.

The official video for “Ladi Dadi” featuring AOKI and Gordon is available now at:


The “Ladi Dadi” remix track listing is:
1. Ladi Dadi - Tommy Trash Remix
2. Ladi Dadi - Autoerotique Remix
3. Ladi Dadi - Angger Dimas Remix
4. Ladi Dadi - Pixel Cheese Remix
5. Ladi Dadi - Tommy Trash Remix (Instrumental)

Catch STEVE AOKI on tour in support of WONDERLAND:
w/ Datsik on the DEADMEAT Tour.

DATE
CITY
 VENUE
Thu
 2/2
 Houston, TX
 Verizon Theatre
Fri
 2/3
 Dallas, TX
 Palladium
Sat
 2/4
 New Orleans, LA
 Sugar Mill
Mon
 2/6
 Tallahassee, FL
 The Coliseum
Tue
 2/7
 Charleston, SC
 The Music Farm
Wed
 2/8
 Athens, GA
 The Bad Manor
Thu
 2/9
 Atlanta, GA
 Tabernacle
Fri
 2/10
 Charlotte, NC
 The Fillmore
Sat
 2/11
 Silver Spring, MD
 Fillmore Silver Spring
Sun
 2/12
 Long Island, NY
 The Paramount
Mon
 2/13
 Greensboro, NC
 Greene St Club
Tue
 2/14
 Wallingford, CT
 Dome at Oakdale
Thu
 2/16
 Boston, MA
 House of Blues
Fri
 2/17
 New York City, NY
 Roseland Ballroom
Sat
 2/18
 Atlantic City, NJ
 Borgata Arena
Sun
 2/19
 Sayreville, NJ
 Starland Ballroom
Tue
 2/21
 Indianapolis, IN
 Egyptian Room
Wed
 2/22
 Madison, WI
 Orpheum
Thu
 2/23
 Minneapolis, MN
Epic Events Center
Fri
 2/24
 Chicago, IL
 Aragon Ballroom
Sat
 2/25
 Detroit, MI
 Fillmore
Sun
 2/26
 Grand Rapids, MI
 Orbit Room
Tue
 2/28
 Buffalo, NY
 The Town
Wed
 2/29
 Albany, NY
 Northern Lights
Thu
 3/1
 Ottawa, ON
 Civic Centre Salon
Fri
 3/2
 Toronto, ON
 Kool Haus
Sat
 3/3
 Montreal, QC
 Metropolis
Thu
 3/8
 Tucson, AZ
 The Rialto Theater
Fri
 3/9
 Seattle, WA
 The Paramount
Sat
 3/10
 Vancouver, BC
 PNE Forum
Sun
 3/11
 Eugene, OR
 McDonald Theater
Mon
 3/12
 Spokane, WA
 Knitting Factory
Tue
 3/13
 Portland, OR
 Roseland Theater
Wed
 3/14
 Sacramento, CA
 UC Davis Freeborn Hall
Fri
 3/16
 San Diego, CA
 TBD
Sat
 3/17
 Los Angeles, CA
 Beyond Wonderland @ NOS Events Center

Sun
 3/25
 Miami, FL
 Ultra Music Festival @ Bayfront Park
]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142668 <![CDATA[DIE ANTWOORD DEBUTS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "I FINK U FREEKY"]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142667&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:53:37 GMT Die Antwoord just debuted their new music video "I Fink U Freeky", check out the visual on YouTube here:



"I Fink U Freeky" is the second single off of Die Antwoord's sophomore album TEN$ION. Die Antwoord released TEN$ION via iTunes on 1/29 and will drop physicals on February7th,2012. TEN$ION is the follow-up to their 2010 debut, $0$, the zef rap-rave crew also plans to hit the States for a U.S. tour beginning 2/9 in Philadelphia.

DieAntwoord came together in 2008 in South Africa and consists of Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er, and DJ Hi-Tek. Their debut album, $O$, was first made available February 2010 as a free download on their official website, and the band launched their first music videos, “Enter the Ninja” and “Zefside” on DIEANTWOORD.COM. That month DIEANTWOORD.COM received over 41 million hits and the server broke.

TEN$IONwas recorded and produced in South Africa by DJ Hi-Tek with additional production by Ninja. TEN$ION is presented by ZEF Records, in association with Good Smile, and distributed globally by Downtown Records and COOP Music, Die Antwoord se rympies sal jou fokken kop skop.

TEN$ION on iTunes:
iTunes - Music - Ten$Ion by Die Antwoord

Connect:
www.dieantwoord.com
www.twitter.com/dieantwoord

DIEANTWOORD TOURDATES
02.09.12- Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theatre
02.10.12- Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
02.11.12- New York, NY - Irving Plaza
02.12.12– Washington D.C. - 930 Club
02.14.12- Toronto, ON - The Phoenix Concert Theatre
02.15.12– Chicago, IL – Metro
02.18.12– Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
02.19.12- Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
02.22.12- San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
02.20.12– Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market
02.22.12– San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
02.24.12- Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
02.25.12- Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142667 SNOWBALL RUN Presented by Continental Tires and Oakley http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142666&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:48:45 GMT Snowball Run, a feature film presented by Continental Tires and Oakley, featuring Cisco Adler and the Pigeons, Shwayze, and Chris Young the Rapper, was released on iTunes this past Tuesday, January 31, 2012 via Bananabeat Records... Snowball Run, a feature film presented by Continental Tires and Oakley, featuring Cisco Adler and the Pigeons, Shwayze, and Chris Young the Rapper, was released on iTunes this past Tuesday, January 31, 2012 via Bananabeat Records.

Described as a "rock & roll Cannonball Run," the movie follows the bands as they make stops at top winter destinations through the Northwest and compete to be the first to make it to the X Games in Aspen, Colorado. The musicians race each other from gig to gig, completing scavenger hunts while stopping at checkpoints across four states, including Park City, Utah's renowned Sundance Film Festival, where Adler premieres his music video/mini-movie for "Songs for All the Girls."

Check out the preview here:
http://bananabeat.com/video/snowball-run/ ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142666 MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY; February 3, 2012 http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142665&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:41:24 GMT Three decades after beginning its iconic journey of debauchery and decadence, *Mötley Crüe* has announced plans to invade *Las Vegas* with the city’s first-ever hard rock residency: *Mötley Crüe In Sin City. *The world’s most notorious band will he heading to the world’s most notorious city where... Three decades after beginning its iconic journey of debauchery and decadence, Mötley Crüe has announced plans to invade Las Vegas with the city’s first-ever hard rock residency: Mötley Crüe In Sin City. The world’s most notorious band will he heading to the world’s most notorious city where they will perform an extended run--starting February 3 through 19--at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The iconic band will perform four shows a week. Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day fall within these dates.

In honor of Las Vegas’ first hard rock residency, “MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY,” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has proclaimed Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 as “Mötley Crüe” Day.

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the quartet—VINCE NEIL (vocals), MICK MARS (guitars), NIKKI SIXX (bass) and TOMMY LEE (drums)—has commandeered the rock pantheon for over 30 years. In that time, they have accumulated worldwide album sales exceeding 80 million, seven platinum or multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, six Top 20 pop singles, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, three Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance, a New York Times bestselling memoir, and countless sold out gigs across the globe, playing to millions of fans.

2012’s MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY show is sure to leave the loud impression that what happens in Vegas will be heard around the world. MÖTLEY CRÜE have big plans for MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY to create a never-been-done before and incredibly interactive Vegas experience.

Check out the Mötley Crüe In Sin City sizzle reel at:



 WHEN & WHERE:
Friday, February 3
Saturday, February 4
Sunday, February 5
Wednesday, February 8
Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11
Sunday, February 12
Tuesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 15
Friday, February 17
Saturday, February 18
Sunday, February 19

THE JOINT @ HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
4455 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89169 ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142665 <![CDATA[Jam Cruise in Haiti: Positive Legacy Donates 12,000+ Shoes, 10,000 Trees & More!]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142664&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:02:33 GMT Cloud 9 Adventures (http://cloud9adventures.com/) is the team behind music travel experiences Jam Cruise (http://www.jamcruise.com/2012/), Holy Ship! (http://holyship.com/), Mayan Holidaze (http://mayanholidaze.com/) and Panic en la Playa (http://panicenlaplaya.com/), where they give back to the... Cloud 9 Adventures is the team behind music travel experiences Jam Cruise, Holy Ship!, Mayan Holidaze and Panic en la Playa, where they give back to the communities that they visit via their non-profit organization Positive Legacy. For Jam Cruise’s recent 10th sailing, the MSC Poesia visited ports in Haiti and Jamaica where Positive Legacy partnered with a variety of organizations on humanitarian and environmental outreach projects to benefit the specific needs of both communities.



In Haiti, Positive Legacy is proud to have teamed up with Soles4Souls. Having received contributions from One World Running and Nike, as well as donations from Jam Cruise passengers to deliver 12,200 pairs of shoes to the people of Haiti. Also, with the help of Jam Cruise passengers, Positive Legacy donated 2,000 pairs of new socks; both the shoes and socks will be delivered to Haitian communities in need for months still to come.

“Our mission has always been to help individuals improve their lives through the gift of footwear. Jam Cruise and Positive Legacy have allowed us a new opportunity to impact individuals not only in the developing country, but also through the passengers aboard the ship,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome than 12,000 lives changed through the hope that proper footwear provides,” he added.

A very important part of Positive Legacy’s mission is moving communities toward sustainability. In partnership with Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods and Trees, Water & People, Positive Legacy and Jam Cruise passengers led the charge in seeding 6,000 citrus trees in Labadee, Haiti that will move to the now 10,000 seedling nursery at SOIL's rural compost site in Limonade, Haiti. JC10 represented the festival’s most ambitious carbon offsetting effort ever thus far, as the establishment of this nursery will lead to a healthier environment, as well as increased tree cover in Northern Haiti.

Also, Positive Legacy is providing $9,000 to Haiti Village Health to improve sanitary conditions at their clinic, which had previously been providing primary care services to 25,000 people without any running water. Construction of a well and septic system is currently taking place, and the funding received from Positive Legacy will provide for bathrooms with plumbing, sinks, toilets, and a new roof for the clinic.

For more information on the important work of Positive Legacy:
www.positivelegacy.com.
]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142664 EVILE POST UPDATE FROM EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR. http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142663&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:38:30 GMT British thrashers Evile have recently kicked off a headlining European tour in support of their critically-acclaimed new album, Five Serpent's Teeth.

Two weeks into their tour, these boys are accompanied by Portrait and Dr. Living Dead. After the completion of their tour in mainland Europe they will return to the UK for a special show as part of 'HMV's Next Big Thing'.

Ben Carter, drummer of Evile says, "We're at the halfway stage of the Five Serpent's Tour 2012, and want to say a huge thanks to all the fans that have shown their support by coming to the shows so far! Turnout has been great, the crew and staff at all the venues have been great, and we're having a blast on the road! Dr. Living Dead and Portrait are tearing it up every night, and if you haven't seen the show yet, check the remaining dates and we'll see you soon for some metal madness! Long Live New Flesh!!!"

Five Serpents Teeth is out now on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl. Also, it is also available from the Earache Webstore in a range of exclusive "Serpent Cult" fan packs, so check them out!

TOUR DATES:
EVILE w/ PORTRAIT, DR. LIVING DEAD
Jan. 27 - Enschede, Netherlands - Atak
Jan. 28 - Randers, Denmark - Midwinter Meltdown
Jan. 29 - Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
Jan. 31 - Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
Feb. 01 - Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
Feb. 02 - Braunschweig, Germany - Schweinebarmann
Feb. 03 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Feb. 04 - Bamberg, Germany - Live Club
Feb. 05 - Essen, Germany - Turock

EVILE w/ CEREBRAL BORE, SAVAGE MESSIAH
Feb. 11 - Manchester, UK - HMV Next Big Thing at HMV Ritz

View the HMV Next Big Thing flyer at:
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/hmv_nbt_after.jpg

Get the album now in Europe at:
Earache Records Webstore

Or in North America at:
Earache Records US Webstore

Five Serpent's Teeth is also available on iTunes at:
iTunes - Music - Five Serpent's Teeth by Evile
]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142663 <![CDATA[Do You Remember? [Issue 7 - 1955]]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142662&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:26:39 GMT th, 1938 in California, started her career as young as 14, where...]]> Over the past couple of weeks, the music stopped to pay tribute to a revolutionary woman who finally got to rest from the turmoil that life proved to be, the one and only Etta James. Jamesetta Hawkins, born January 25th, 1938 in California, started her career as young as 14, where Johnny Otis, another soul pioneer who passed away the same week, took Jamesetta under his wing, changed her name to Etta James, and changed a little girl’s life forever. Etta’s career spanned over 5 decades, and in 1955, her story began with a little 12 bar blues song, ‘Dance with Me, Henry’, which its name was changed from ‘Roll with me, Henry’ due to censorship issues, and then changed to ‘The Wallflower’. This was the stepping stone into a blurry world full of excitement, world tours, countless anthems that are still sung by our generation, and a battle with a monster that risked her dignity and refused to stay on the outer, shadowed edges of the bright lights of stardom, heroine.

Although Etta’s journey was a turbulent one, it’s safe to say that she will always be remembered for one thing, and one thing only, the voice. Whilst Etta was busy coming to terms with singing for a living, the music world of 1955 was filled with groundbreaking music of rock ‘n’ roll, R ‘n’ B was thickly flowing through the airwaves and Elvis was at the cusp of a sort of fame that wasn’t even invented yet. Its completely striking and utterly awesome thinking about a time where musical genres that we come across on a daily basis, and sadly try and break and mould into something different, was brand spanking new. The 50’s was a decade where opportunity was rife, teenagers started to answer back to their parents, they had money to spend on records and jukeboxes whilst socialising in diners with their friends for the first time ever. This was a time of such excitement socially, musically and indeed historically, a time where true legends were born, people were making music for the love of music, and managers started to make money from the fans who loved the people making the music.

Etta James - Roll With Me, Henry



Early in the year, Bill Haley and His Comet’s ‘Rock Around the Clock’ first appeared in the British charts, and a couple of months later the film Blackboard Jungle is premiered in New York City, where Bill Haley’s clock rocking anthem was the symbolic opener. It was the first time that a rock and roll song was featured in a major film. ‘Rock Around the Clock’ can boast another first, becoming the first rock and roll song to top the American charts.

1955 was a year of firsts for many, a mammoth debut of acts that are house hold names now. Chuck Berry, the creator of the riff that’s a must for any budding guitarist to master at the beginner stages ‘Johnny B. Goode’, recorded his debut single ‘Maybelline’ for Chess Records in Chicago. Elvis was named Billboard’s most promising country and western singer, a few months after signing Colonel Tom Parker as his manager. Bo Diddly made his debut TV appearance on Ed Sullivan’s ‘Toast of the Town’ show on CBS, whilst Mirella Freni makes her debut as Micaela in the operatic masterpiece, Carmen at Modena.



It seems that society of music lovers were not quite ready to receive such an influx of mind blowing, anti-authority music that was quickly changing the sleepy sepia drenched culture into a whirlwind of madness. The authorities quickly tried to protect the madness that was enveloping the youth culture, closing down concerts due to fear of riots breaking out and even over in London, a guy was fined for playing ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ full volume, which created “an abominable noise”. Even Elvis couldn’t escape the fury, with the first riot breaking out during 1955. It’s safe to say that over time people wised up to the oceans of screaming, adoring fans, desperately throwing under garments at the performer whilst shrieking their devotion and undying love at the top of their shrill voices. Some things definitely don’t change.

Bill Haley and His Comets - Rock Around the Clock



Whilst some were mesmerised by the seductive swoons of the singers, a select few had their eyes on the prize. With such a ferocious need for the music and the merchandise that went with it, RCA decided on a marketing campaign that poured petrol on the already white heart of the flames that licked an entire nation. They decided to drop ‘Operation TNT’, where prices on records were dropped. LPs went from $5.95 to $3.98, EPs from $4.95 to $2.98, 45 EPs from $1.58 to $1.49 and 45's from $1.16 to $.89. Other record labels followed RCA's lead and began to drop their prices too. This decision allowed even more records to be sold, and gave the ability to a wider audience who had less disposable income, but just as much adoration for the music, to buy captured sound that enabled them to relive certain emotions and memories, at affordable prices.

This is merely just a drop in the ocean, where the waves that shaped music forever were rolling and picking up pace, creating a tsunami of ideas, creativity, musical brilliance for decades to come. 1955 was a year that delivered such wonderment and revolutionary hymns; it’s very nearly hard to fathom such a surge of excitement that enveloped a part of culture that gripped an entire generation. I wish I was swimming amongst those waves, instead of sitting on a dessert island waiting to be rescued by the next tidal wave.

Albums of the Year
  • Frank Sinatra – In the Wee Small Hours
  • Doris Day - Doris Day in Hollywood
  • Miles Davis – Blue Moods
  • The Crew Cuts – Music Ala Carte
  • Original Broadway Cast – Oklahoma!
  • Bill Haley and His Comets – Rock Around the Clock
  • Perry Como – So Smooth
  • Sammy Davis Jr – Starring Sammy Davis Jr
  • Thelonious Monk – Thelonious Monk Plays the Music of Duke Ellington
  • Louis Armstrong – Satch Plays Fats
  • Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald – Songs from Pete Kelly’s Blues
Born in this year…
  • January 26 – Eddie Van Halen, musician
  • February 24 – Steve Jobs – Founder of Apple
  • March 2 – Jay Osmond, singer and songwriter (The Osmonds)
  • March 31 – Angus Young (AC/DC)
  • May 21 – Stan Lynch (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers)
  • June 26 – Mick Jones (The Clash)
  • July 25 – Jem Finer (The Pogues)
  • September 3 – Steve Jones (The Sex Pistols)
  • November 30 – Billy Idol, singer

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]]> Features Ffion Davies http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142662 <![CDATA[Diamond Terrifier Announces "Shrine Flu" Cassette Release 3/9 on Words+Dreams]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142661&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:21:09 GMT Words+Dreams is pleased to announce its eighth cassette in the form of Shrine Flu, which is a 22-minute saxophone-and-reverb meditation from juggernaut, Diamond Terrifier (ZS' Sam Hillmer), set for release on March 9th, 2012. Shrine Flu was recorded on December 11th, 2011 in Hillmer's basement studio, and is a work of art that Diamond Terrifier is proud of. So be on the lookout for Shrine Flu!

"Shrine Flu" Track List:
A1 Shrine Flu
B1 Chicken Shamen
B2 Porcupine Quills

Diamond Terrifier Live:
1/31 @ Zebulon in Brooklyn, NY (FREE!) **

** = PRACTICE! w/ guests Dan Friel, GDFX, Rat Attack, w/ DJS Chief Boima (Dutty Artz), The Oracle
]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142661 <![CDATA[THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS: DON'T THINK PREMIERED LAST NIGHT- GOES ON GENERAL RELEASE 2/3.]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142660&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:25:33 GMT
The Chemical Brothers: Don't Think premieres on February 3, 2012. After having just returned from the United States, where Tom Rowlands earned the LA film critics award for 'Best Score' for The Chemical Brothers work on Hanna, the global premiere of The Chemical Brothers: Don't Think, took place in 25 cities across the globe.

4,000 fans worldwide were lucky enough to earn a ticket to a must-attend event. London saw fans dancing in the aisles full of applauds, along with the Fuji crowd. A mirrored reaction occurred in cities worldwide from Auckland to Buenos Aires.

For those who were unable to score a ticket to the advanced screenings, The Chemical Brothers will bring their Don't Think concert event to select big screens throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland for one night only on Friday, February 3rd, 2012.

To purchase a ticket for this:
http://www.dontthinkmovie.com/

ODEON
http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_info/m13688/

PICTUREHOUSE
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/News/Item/The_Chemical_Brothers_Dont_Think/

SHOWCASE
http://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/programmes/chemical.asp

VUE
http://myvue.com/latest-movies/info/film/the-chemical-brothers-dont-think

For more on The Chemical Brothers:
www.dontthinkmovie.com
www.flatnosegeorge.com
]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142660 <![CDATA[WILD NOTHING premiere brand new track 'Nowhere' - Release on Feb. 21st.]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142659&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:09:12 GMT Wild Nothing are to release a new 7" via Captured Tracks on February 21st. This will serve as the first new recordings from the band since 2010's critically acclaimed album Gemini.

Gemini was the product of 23-year-old Jack Tatum's home recordings, where as Nowhere was recorded in a recording studio. Nowhere is full of live instrumentation and vocals from Andrea Estella of Twin Sister. Nowhere is definitely a notable departure for Wild Nothing and portrays the sound of a maturing songwriter who is exploring different moods.

A variety of wise and praise-worthy words have been said about Wild Nothing.

The 7" is currently available for pre-order on the Captured Tracks website with a limited run of 500 on white vinyl. The band is currently working hard on their next album, so expect to hear it out sometime in 2012.

'Nowhere':

 ]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142659 <![CDATA[TANK EMBARKS ON "THE COUPLES RETREAT TOUR"]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142658&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:54:24 GMT R&B powerhouse, Tank is to embark on 'The Couples Retreat Tour'. Kicking off on February 10th, the eight-city tour is in support of Tank's new single, 'Next Breath' (released earlier this month). This single is Tank's artists first offering from his acclaimed new album, Savior, which is set for release sometime this Spring and currently available at all DSPs: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/next-breath-single/id490093804

Continuing on with the big news, Tank has been confirmed to perform at the 2012 Essence Music Festival in July. The three day festival is located in New Orleans, and also includes acts like Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Mary J. Blige, and Aretha Franklin. This will be Tank's second time partaking in this celebration of contemporary African American music and culture. For more information on the 2012 Essence Music Festival visit: Essence Music Festival

For more information on Tank:
www.therealtank.com
www.facebook.com/TheRealTank
www.twitter.com/TheRealTank.

“The Couples Retreat Tour” Dates:

FEBRUARY:
10 Raleigh, NC - Club Taboo
11 Killeen, TX - Killeen Auditorium
13 New York, NY - Blue Note
14 Washington, D.C. - Opera Lounge
15 Philadelphia, PA - (Private)
16 Tampa, FL - Boomerang Martini Bar
17 Atlanta, GA - Club Bella
18 Dallas, TX - Palladium Cabaret
]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142658 <![CDATA[Ben Caplan Announces Toronto Residency, East Coast Tour, & Appearances!]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142657&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:40:15 GMT Ben Caplan is always on the go and rarely has time to sit back and rest. Toronto fans will have the chance to see him perform four times this month as he gains Canadian residency in Kensington Market at the Supermarket every Wednesday night. Continuing on with his Canadian tour streak, later this... Ben Caplan is always on the go and rarely has time to sit back and rest. Toronto fans will have the chance to see him perform four times this month as he gains Canadian residency in Kensington Market at the Supermarket every Wednesday night. Continuing on with his Canadian tour streak, later this month Caplan will stop in southern Ontario venues before heading home to play shows on the East Coast. In fact, March 9th will mark a big homecoming celebration at the Seahorse Tavern in Halifax. On March 11th, Ben will do a Ted Talk as part of TedxHalifax before heading to South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.

Before heading to Europe for a 3 month-long tour, Caplan will return to Canada and perform before audiences at Canadian Music Week, as well as at the East Coast Music Awards. This is only the beginning of a very filled 2012 for the artist.

At the end of 2011, Caplan performed "Seed of Love" for ToroMagazine's GarageBand video sessions. The result is an engaging performance showcasing Caplan's inspiring and natural songwriting.

Watch the live video here:


Caplan's stage performance is almost reminiscent of a bearded Freddy Mercury; a raging, strong, and exploratory songwriter. It's the blues in his soul, and the heart in your chest pounding as one that makes him an unmissable act.

NOW Toronto recently reviewed, "Ben Caplan is an East Coast singer/songwriter with a storyteller's pen, a flair for the dramatic and a talented Gypsy-influenced team called the Casual Smokers. His theatrical lyrics, barroom arrangements and bushy, unkempt beard practically beg for descriptors like "gruff," "raw" and "bourbon-soaked."

The Western Gazette wrote, "Flawlessly mixing banjo, clarinets, violins, beards and vocals into a smoother shot of Canadian Whiskey than ever before, Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers premier album In the Time of the Great Remembering is a shot of refreshing material."

TOUR DATES
Jan. 29 @ Van Gogh's Ear, GUELPH (w/ Ladies of the Canyon & Heartbroken)
Jan. 31 @ The Casbah Lounge, HAMILTON
Feb. 1 @ Supermarket, TORONTO
Feb. 8 @ Supermarket, TORONTO
Feb. 15 @ Supermarket, TORONTO
Feb. 16 @ The Spill, PETERBOROUGH (w/ Amos the Transparent)
Feb. 18 @ Ritual, OTTAWA (w/ Amos the Transparent)
Feb.22 @ Supermarket, TORONTO
Feb. 23 @ Maxwell'sl, WATERLOO (w/ Amos the Transparent)
Feb. 27 @ Casa Del Popolo, MONTREAL (w/ Amos the Transparent)
Mar. 1 @ Plan B, MONCTON (w/ Robyn Dell'Unto, The Balconies)
Mar. 2 @ Red Herring, SAINT ANDREW (w/ Robyn Dell'Unto)
Mar. 3 @ Red Herring, SAINT ANDREW (w/ Robyn Dell'Unto)
Mar. 9 @ Seahorse Tavern, HALIFAX
Mar. 11 @ Ted Talk, HALIFAX

*more dates and details for SXSW and CMW performances to be announced here.
]]> News darmafall http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142657 Los Campesinos! Songs About Your Girlfriend announcement http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142656&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:10:39 GMT With fourth album Hello Sadness (released November 2011 on Wichita) confirming them as one of the UK’s best-loved indie bands, Cardiff’s Los Campesinos! are set to release Songs About Your Girlfriend as a single. Before its 19 March release, a video for the chunky-riffed, euphoric... With fourth album Hello Sadness (released November 2011 on Wichita) confirming them as one of the UK’s best-loved indie bands, Cardiff’s Los Campesinos! are set to release Songs About Your Girlfriend as a single. Before its 19 March release, a video for the chunky-riffed, euphoric track will debut, aptly enough, on Valentine’s Day. Pay attention before directing a loved one to it: the song has lethal lyrical barbs. “It’s an ode to every person you have ever, or will ever lay your dirty hands upon, to let them know they'll never do any better or worse than you,” say the band.

Songs About Your Girlfriend is a neat phrase for the entire Hello Sadness album. Recorded in Girona, Spain, Hello Sadness is ten songs of love, loss and heartbreak nail-gunned to a back-drop of broken, tangled bodies, creeping, dead-eyed animals, suffocating, looming shadows and World Cup exits. It is an honest, bare-bones documentation of breaking up and trying not to break up in the process. At just ten songs and 40 minutes, Hello Sadness is perhaps the first Los Campesinos! album that sounds lean and pruned, indulgence shorn away and filler ruthlessly excised. The youngsters that made debut You! Me! Dancing! are long gone. The band they’ve grown into, though, are something to fall for all over again.

http://soundcloud.com/wichita-recordings/los-campesinos-songs-about

A thrilling live band, Los Campesinos! will be heading out on a UK tour to coincide with the single release. Dates are as follows…
  • Tue 20 Mar - Exeter, Phoenix
  • Wed 21 Mar - Bristol, Thekla
  • Thu 22 Mar - London, Electric Ballroom
  • Fri 23 Mar - Oxford, O2 Academy2
  • Sat 24 Mar - Birmingham, Rainbow Warehouse
  • Mon 26 Mar - Manchester, Academy 3
  • Tue 27 Mar - Liverpool, O2 Academy2
  • Wed 28 Mar - Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire
  • Thu 29 Mar - Newcastle, O2 Academy2
  • Fri 30 Mar - Norwich, Waterfront
  • Sat 31 Mar - Sheffield, Leadmill
]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142656 Jenny Gillespie’s Belita EP out April 16th http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142655&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:07:14 GMT Jenny Gillespie's new EP Belita is an intoxicating blend of folk, indie pop and post-rock. Produced by Jenny and multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily (Jolie Holland, Bonnie Prince Billy, Lou Reed) this is her third release after the lush chamber folk of Light Year (2009) and the ambient progressive pop of Kindred (2010).

After these musical journeys and turning thirty, Gillespie became more and more drawn to acoustic-based music, returning to the sound she loved when she first picked up a guitar as a teenager. She wanted to strip things down, while maintaining a slanted, atmospheric element to her work. Determined, she spent time learning covers of Vashti Bunyan, Bert Jansch and Neil Young, while studying African and fingerpicking-style guitar at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

When Gillespie performed a YouTube cover of Sam Amidon's ‘Saro’ Ismaily, Amidon's longtime bandmate, contacted Jenny to share his appreciation of her version. From there a conversation grew and developed into collaboration. Gillespie travelled from her hometown of Chicago to New York City to record a new work with Ismaily over the course of 2 weeks. They discovered common north stars of their musical vocabulary (Vashti Bunyan, Mark Kozelek, Joni Mitchell's Hejira, and Ali Farke Toure, among others) and decided they would create something that truly featured Gillespie's unique acoustic guitar playing, set often to open tunings inspired by Gillespie's most beloved influence, Joni Mitchell.

Featuring turns by Amidon on back up vocals, Marc Ribot (Tom Waits) on electric guitar, and Jim White (PJ Harvey, Cat Power) on drums, the resulting record is a nuanced and modern approach to the folk genre. Globally influenced, but intimately rendered, with precise yet imaginative instrumentation.

Here’s the wonderful opening track from the EP, “Creature Of Our Make”, featuring Sam Amidon on backing vocals and violin, and alt-country stalwart Jim White on drums.

 http://soundcloud.com/jenny-4-1/creature-of-our-make ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142655 <![CDATA[Phantom Limb to release new single 'Gravy Train' and full UK Tour]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142653&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:57:08 GMT th, via Naim Edge Records. Having performed a sold out show at London’s The Bowery in November – and having extensively played huge dates supporting Rumer, at her personal request for much...]]> Bristol’s Phantom Limb will release their new single, the stirring ‘Gravy Train’, on March 12th, via Naim Edge Records. Having performed a sold out show at London’s The Bowery in November – and having extensively played huge dates supporting Rumer, at her personal request for much of last year - the band are set to embark on a twelve-date tour of the UK in February. The tour will commence at London’s Garage on February 10 as part of HMV’s Next Big Thing festival.

‘Gravy Train’ is taken from Phantom Limb’s forthcoming new album The Pines (released Feb 13), which was in part conceived on the road, then in rural France, before being produced by Marc Ford (The Black Crowes) in Signal Hill; the oil capital of California. All proved to be conducive settings for an album largely written about escape. The resigned, working-for-the-man sigh of the new single ‘Gravy Train’ – held together by the powerful, tender vocals of lead singer Yolanda Quartey - capturing the overriding sense that the band have spent all day making ends meet, but will sing songs they love long into the night.

Phantom Limb are an unusual musical prospect, drawing together a range of different sounds and experiences. By day, various members of the group have earned their crust as session musicians, vocalists and songwriters, skirting round the edges of the industry. A glance at their collective musical CV would list collaborations with everyone from Pee Wee Ellis and Percy Sledge to Tom Jones. Quartey, who has sung lead spots with Nitin Sawhney and Chase & Status, spent the summer of 2008 touring with Massive Attack, written for Will Young and performed backing vocals for Adele and Dizzee Rascal.

Having met by chance amidst these workmanlike sessions, Phantom Limb released their self-titled debut album in 2008. Yet it is with their second offering - The Pines - that you sense they’re truly stepping out to the front of the stage. Musically, the songs stand at the crossroads between Country and classic R&B, which – from Ray Charles’ country albums to The Staple Singers fronting The Band – still feels relatively unexplored. Yet as Yolanda succinctly puts it, “Country and gospel are the same, just with different race singers.” The skill of Phantom Limb lies in their ability to assimilate these seemingly disparate influences in a manner that feels effortless and idiosyncratic.

Tour Dates:
  • 10 February HMV Next Big Thing @ Garage London
  • 16 February The Fleece - Bristol
  • 18 February King Tuts - Glasgow
  • 19 February Electric Circus - Edinburgh
  • 23 February The Boiler Room - Guilford
  • 24 February Arlington Arts - Newbury
  • 01 March Hare & Hounds - Birmingham
  • 03 March Latest Music Bar - Brighton
  • 05 March Clwb Ifor Bach - Cardiff
  • 08 March Whelan’s Upstairs - Dublin
  • 09 March Mello Mello - Liverpool
  • 15 March Ride Café - Plymouth
]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142653 WINTER SESSIONS WEEKENDER 2012 http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142652&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:52:02 GMT Set in one of the most jaw dropping places in the world, the Winter Sessions Weekender is a boutique snow fuelled music festival in the heart of the French Alps. Renowned as the adventure sports capital of Europe, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc plays home to the two day festival on and off the slopes of the...
Set in one of the most jaw dropping places in the world, the Winter Sessions Weekender is a boutique snow fuelled music festival in the heart of the French Alps. Renowned as the adventure sports capital of Europe, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc plays home to the two day festival on and off the slopes of the Mont-Blanc Massif.

Winter Sessions heart and soul is rooted in creating good time party vibes with storming line up’s echoing out across the Alps. The line up this year brings together an eclectic mix of world class DJ’s and bands covering an array of musical genres to suit every taste; house, electro, drum & bass, hip hop, disco, dub step, ska, roots and reggae.

Artists include the legendary Norman Jay (MBE) of Good Times Notting Hill Carnival fame, gold album selling Electronica act Zero 7 and roots, reggae, SKA stars – Trojan Sound System (Earl Gateshead & Daddy Ad). Upping the ante even further this year are London’s biggest promoters of the moment, Soundcrash, who have come on board as an official partner to the festival hosting a stage and sound system.

Further acts include Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts), DK from the mighty Ninja Tune record label, hip hop ensemble Lazy Habits and Hackney Globe Trotter, Russ Jones bringing a cumbia flavour of beats and bass lines.

Alongside the sounds pumping out all weekend, Winter Sessions pays homage to the beautiful setting they are blessed enough to access for the masses – the Mont-Blanc Massif mountain range. Mountain Sessions, the daytime event held in the Snow Park of Les Grand Montets mountain celebrates the defining element of the festival; massive amounts of snow!! Mountain Sessions features ski and snowboard competitions, a stage, sound system, bar and BBQ topped with a collection of hilarious games and attractions including the I-pod Battle, Best Onesie King & Queen, Alpine Cake Bake Off and Space Turkey Wrestling.

If you’re looking for a unique festival experience, this is where it’s at. If you don’t ski or board, don’t let that put you off. Chamonix is the third most visited natural site in the world for some damn good reasons! Walk into an ice cave of one of the longest glaciers on earth; the Mer de Glace, check out the view from the Aiguille du Midi some 3,842 metres high, go husky dog sledging or take a helicopter ride around France, Italy and Switzerland in one afternoon.

And if you are a winter sports lover, welcome to paradise! Chamonix boasts some of the most amazing terrain in Europe, over 600km of piste – not to mention what you’ll discover off piste. Freeriding at its very best!

Whether you’re a corporate group looking for a unique way to entertain some clients or group of mates looking for the most economical package possible, we have something for every need and budget.

Winter Sessions official travel partner, Off The Piste, are offering some unbeatable holiday packages around the Weekender. Bespoke holidays from just £314 pp including 7 nights self catered accommodation, 6 day ski pass and 2 day festival wristband which gives you access to a range of fantastic discounts across the Chamonix valley (skis, boards and boots hire, restaurants, bars & experiences).

Corporate and luxury packages are available from official partner, Haute Pursuit, offering all inclusive catered chalet, private driver, helicopter ride and VIP access to all the festival has to offer.

Get a flavour for Winter Sessions Weekender 2012 here:



Early Bird Weekender tickets are exclusively available from www.soundcrashmusic.com at just £49 until the 31st January 2012. Advance Weekender tickets are available online from a selection of UK & French outlets.

WINTER SESSIONS WEEKENDER 2012
Announces first wave of music & mountain line-ups!
+ Full bespoke travel packages!
FRIDAY 30th & SATURDAY 31st MARCH 2012
CHAMONIX, FRANCE
THE boutique snow and music festival in the heart of the French Alps
Confirmed artists so far:
NORMAN JAY, ZERO 7, TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM
MR THING, DK (NINJA TUNES), SOUNDCRASH SOUND SYSTEM
CHEEBA, LAZY HABITS, RUNNING NUMBERS, JON KENNEDY
RUSS JONES, PADDY FREEFORM
and more to be announced…
Daytime mountain activities:
MOUNTAIN TOP STAGE & SOUND SYSTEM, SKI & SNOWBOARD COMPETITIONS, MOUNTAIN TOP BAR & BBQ, ALPINE CAKE BAKE OFF, I-POD BATTLE, SPACE TURKEY WRESTLING, BEST ONESIE KING & QUEEN and much more….

]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142652 <![CDATA[The Big Sleep Premiere "Valentine" On Brooklyn Vegan, Announce US Tour Dates]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142651&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:46:22 GMT Considering how quiet they’ve been over the past couple years, you’d think the Big Sleep decided to suddenly take their name seriously after the tireless tour cycle behind 2008’s Sleep Forever LP. The truth is much simpler… “We took a little break, worked on stuff separately and just... Considering how quiet they’ve been over the past couple years, you’d think the Big Sleep decided to suddenly take their name seriously after the tireless tour cycle behind 2008’s Sleep Forever LP. The truth is much simpler…

“We took a little break, worked on stuff separately and just lived our lives,” explains bassist/vocalist Sonya Balchandani.

“It obviously took longer than we thought it would,” adds guitarist/vocalist Danny Barria, “but I wasn’t feeling rushed or pressured. I just wanted to write good songs.”

Which brings us to the hefty hooks and sugar-spun noise pop of Nature Experiments, the filler-free full-length Danny and Sonya have hinted at since 2000. That'd be the year the duo started cutting demos in the former's Brooklyn kitchen; demos that eventually shifted from a loose shoegaze sound (the You Today, Me Tomorrow EP) to the iridescent instrumentals and groove-locked guitar anthems of the Big Sleep's debut album, 2006's Son of the Tiger.

As promising as that LP was, it's nowhere near as focused and forceful as the tractor beam tracks the pair started recording at the beginning of 2011. Helped in part by Sonya's increased use of GarageBand as a songwriting tool and a more collaborative creative process, Nature Experiments is as robust as a Big Sleep record gets, bursting at the seams with restless rhythms and choppy power chords ("Ace"), venomous vocals and blown-out beats ("Meet Your Maker"), and effects pedals/synth pads that rub and ring out against some of the band's most climatic choruses yet ("Valentine," "Ghosts In Bodies," "Ladders"). And if you need a breather, there's always the psych-steeped balladry of "1001" and "Wood on the Water."

"There was definitely a tunnel vision thing going on with our last record," says Danny. "That pressure was cool and intense, but the guiding principle this time around was to take our time and do whatever we needed to. We’d work on things separately and then meet in each other’s living rooms with just an acoustic guitar and a keyboard, which is funny considering that’s exactly how the band started.”

"This band's always been about what comes out of the two of us working together," adds Sonya. "I think it's normal to write a little past the edge of your capabilities, so then you have to deliver, and the next time around, you end up pushing yourself again. We are always just looking for and editing ourselves towards what feels right, what we can both agree is putting across a feeling in a style that's truly 'us'."






Tracklisting

1. #1
2. Ace
3. Valentine
4. Ghosts In Bodies
5. Wood On The Water
6. Red Carpet
7. Ladders
8. Four Wishes
9. Meet Your Maker
10. 1001

US Tour Dates
  • 02/02/12 - Record Release Show @ Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY ^
  • 02/24/12 - The Satellite - Los Angeles, CA
  • 02/25/12 - Noise Pop, Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA *
  • 03/08/12 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC
  • 03/09/12 - Savannah Stopover Festival - Savannah, GA
  • 03/10/12 - Orange You Glad Festival - Orlando, FL
  • 03/11/12 - The Blue Owl - Sarasota, FL
  • 03/13/12 - Korova - Houston, TX #
  • 03/14/12 - 03/17/12 - SXSW - Austin, TX
  • 03/18/12 - Valley of the Vapors Fest - Hot Springs National Park, AR
  • 03/20/12 - The End - Nashville, TN @
  • 03/21/12 - Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL !
^ with Ex Cops, New Moods
* with Archers of Loaf, Hospitality
# with Gauntlet Hair, Pictureplane
@ with Cloud Nothings
! with APTBS ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142651 Savannah Stopover Music Festival Adds 25+ Bands To 2012 Lineup http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142650&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:34:07 GMT Created in 2011 by MusicFile Productions, a Georgia based LLC; Savannah Stopover is a four-day music festival that takes place the weekend prior to SXSW in Savannah’s famed historic district. Dates for the 2012 Festival dates are March 7th - March 10th. ... Created in 2011 by MusicFile Productions, a Georgia based LLC; Savannah Stopover is a four-day music festival that takes place the weekend prior to SXSW in Savannah’s famed historic district. Dates for the 2012 Festival dates are March 7th - March 10th.

Savannah Stopover's 2012 Lineup Includes...

The War on Drugs, The Love Language, Caveman, Grimes, Girl In A Coma, PUJOL, Jukebox The Ghost, Oberhofer, The Men, Doldrums, Zambri, Quilt, Guards, The Knocks, Prince Rama, Royal Baths, Dive, Chamberlin, Ponderosa, Savoir Adore, Pond, Born Gold, Turbo Fruits, Bare Wires, Eternal Summers, The Big Sleep, St. Lucia, Deleted Scenes, Dinosaur Feathers, Hooded Fang, Cheyenne Marie Mize, Idiot Glee, Milagres, Little Tybee, TOPS, Delicate Steve, Xray Eyeballs, Gemma Ray, Janka Nabay, The Suzan, Brown Bird, The Loom, Buxton, Sleepy Vikings, The Minutes, Betsy Kingston & The Crowns, Country Mice, Quincy Mumford, Grandchildren, River Whyless, Young Empires, The Ewins, Christ, Lord, Secret Mountains, Happy New Year, The District Attorneys, Spanish Prisoners, Fine Peduncle, Jon Lindsay, Christopher Paul Stelling, Wowser Bowser, Speak, The Preservation, The Head, Hubble, Tiny Victories and more to be announced!

Savannah Stopover Music:

Over 70 bands, most of which are en route to SXSW, will fill Savannah’s small clubs and venues with the best up and coming indie acts. Bands have been hand-curated across multiple genres to represent an ideal microcosm of emerging excellence. Highlights include The War On Drugs, Grimes, Caveman, Oberhofer, Prince Rama, The Love Language, The Men, PUJOL, Guards, Girl In A Coma, The Knocks, Jukebox The Ghost, and SO many more.

Savannah Stopover Hospitality:

Savannah is nicknamed “The Hostess City” for good reason. Bands are treated to the best in Southern food, drink, merriment and hospitality and given the opportunity to stay in local Savannah homes. Biscuits and gravy for breakfast is not out of the question! Festival goers get to immerse themselves in the shamelessly social mayhem of the South’s most beautiful, vibrant and creative small city.

Savannah Stopover Art:

Savannah is home to SCAD- the Savannah College of Art and Design- one of the nation’s most prestigious art schools. SCAD students, along with countless other area students and artists, create band posters for each Stopover band. The artwork is showcased in The Jepson Center For The Arts through out the festival and kicks off with an opening art party and concert on March 7th.

Savannah Stopover Fun:

Savannah’s open container laws make it one of only a few places in the U.S. where merriment takes to the streets. We're thrilled to announce that the Third Man Records Mobile Record Store will be headed to Savannah, making stops all over town. Festivalgoers will have a packed schedule full of fun opportunities, from daytime walks around historical Savannah to late night afterparties with special guest DJs as well as afternoon stages with beer, barbecue and sliders. Other exciting events at Savannah Stopover 2012 include showcases from both Kanine Records and Neon Gold Records, who will be presenting some of their roster's most promising new talent.

Click Here To Visit The Official Site ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142650 <![CDATA[Puscifer - "Telling Ghosts" Video & 2012 Tour Dates]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142649&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:13:45 GMT PUSCIFER Telling Ghosts - YouTube* Puscifer 2012 Tour Dates *(Carina Round opens all dates) *February * 23 Austin, TX Long Center for the Performing Arts 25 Baton Rouge, LA River...



Puscifer 2012 Tour Dates
(Carina Round opens all dates)

February
23 Austin, TX Long Center for the Performing Arts
25 Baton Rouge, LA River Center Theatre
26 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre
28 Nashville, TN TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall
29 Louisville, KY Brown Theatre

March
1 Pittsburgh, PA Byham Theatre
3 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre
4 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
6 Kansas City, KS Kansas City Music Hall
7 Omaha, NE Omaha Civic Auditorium
10 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
11 Calgary, AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
13 Vancouver, BC The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
14 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
16 San Francisco, CA Palace of Fine Arts
17 Riverside, CA Fox Performing Arts Center
18 Escondido, CA California Center for the Arts

www.puscifer.com
]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142649 <![CDATA[Puscifer - "Telling Ghosts" Video & 2012 Tour Dates]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142648&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:45:52 GMT Puscifer's video for "Telling Ghosts," the third single from the band's sophomore album Conditions of My Parole.



Puscifer 2012 Tour Dates
(Carina Round opens all dates)
February
23 Austin, TX Long Center for the Performing Arts
25 Baton Rouge, LA River Center Theatre
26 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre
28 Nashville, TN TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall
29 Louisville, KY Brown Theatre

March
1 Pittsburgh, PA Byham Theatre
3 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre
4 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
6 Kansas City, KS Kansas City Music Hall
7 Omaha, NE Omaha Civic Auditorium
10 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
11 Calgary, AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
13 Vancouver, BC The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts
14 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
16 San Francisco, CA Palace of Fine Arts
17 Riverside, CA Fox Performing Arts Center
18 Escondido, CA California Center for the Arts ]]> News jack http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142648 Bonnaroo Music Festival Marks 10 Years of Charitable Giving http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142647&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:41:41 GMT The organizers of Bonnaroo announced today that after careful analysis of the first 10 years of the festival, they have been able to donate more than $5 million to local, regional and national charities and organizations. Festival partner Rick Farman further explained that as they prepare for the... The organizers of Bonnaroo announced today that after careful analysis of the first 10 years of the festival, they have been able to donate more than $5 million to local, regional and national charities and organizations. Festival partner Rick Farman further explained that as they prepare for the 2012 festival, Bonnaroo organizers have challenged themselves to significantly surpass that amount over the next 10 years with innovative new programs and upgrades to existing charitable outreach and philanthropic support through the Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF), the festival's official charitable arm.

Farman says its charitable focus has been an important part of Bonnaroo's guiding tenets since it was established in 2002. "One of our founding principles is to give back at the local, regional and national levels, and we are pleased that we've been able to significantly impact a number of organizations that fit the festival's mission," Farman explained. "We've learned a lot about how best to steer that effort, and as we look to the next decade, we're hoping to increase dramatically our next 10-year commitment."

Bonnaroo's commitment to the local and global communities is woven into the fabric of the festival, and organizers demonstrated that through the establishment of the Bonnaroo Works Fund. The Fund is administered through the East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), which helps identify and vet organizations looking for financial aid and helps Bonnaroo focus its efforts and distribute funds where they have the most impact. The Bonnaroo Works Fund will continue to support organizations and programs invested in the arts, education, and environmental sustainability with special emphasis on local re-investment and asset building in the Bonnaroo communities.

The internationally acclaimed festival, among the top events in the world, has been earning a reputation for its philanthropic works since it launched in 2002. Bonnaroo organizers divert a portion of every ticket sold to the Bonnaroo Works Fund, and over the last 10 years, Bonnaroo has supported national non-profit organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, Head Count, MusiCares, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club of America, Rock the Earth, the American Red Cross, and the Sierra Club, as well as provided aid during tragic disasters such as the Haitian earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, Nashville floods and Gulf of Mexico oil spill. In addition, the festival donates tickets and event packages to charities across the country for use in their fundraising efforts.

Festival organizer Ashley Capps explains that Bonnaroo bolsters fundraising efforts by identifying innovative ways to engage fans, artists, vendors and strategic partners in the process. For example, ice cream mogul Ben and Jerry's joined forces with Bonnaroo by creating a signature flavor, Bonnaroo Buzz, in 2010, and a percentage of nationwide sales goes directly into the Bonnaroo Works Fund. Another partnership with Sonicbids not only gives emerging artists the chance to play at Bonnaroo, but also supports the Fund through application fees. Organizers continue to work with festival partners and sponsors to generate unique and effective charitable opportunities.

Bonnaroo's philanthropic efforts are felt most strongly in its home in Middle Tennessee. From its inception, festival organizers have engaged with local community organizations, offering them the opportunity to participate in the event and raise funds to support their work. Each year, dozens of groups provide volunteers to staff the highly popular concession booths at the festival, and Bonnaroo, in turn, donates a portion of those sales to the participating organizations. During the past decade, these local organizations--which include the Coffee Country Rescue Squad, the Children's Advocacy Center, Project Graduation, the Hands On Science Center, the Manchester Arts Center, Park Partners, Keep Coffee County Beautiful, and numerous other sports and education groups--have raised more than $2 million to support their activities.

"We hear all the time that organizations plan their annual budgets around their fundraising activities at Bonnaroo," said Capps. "Some outfits went from raising less than $1,000 through car washes and bake sales to raising up to $40,000 by working at Bonnaroo. We love to see how creative they get in terms of attracting business to their booths, and they have a ball."

The Bonnaroo Works Fund has also consistently provided support for Coffee County's Christmas programs, the Coffee County Sheriff's Department Christmas Charity Fund and the Manchester Police Department's Toys for Tots program, both of which supply much-needed food and gifts to needy families during the holiday season. Music, arts, and sports programs of the Coffee County School system along with the local fire and police departments and the local park system's environmental efforts are among other programs that have received support from Bonnaroo. In addition, a multi-year commitment from Bonnaroo offered substantial support to the area's new community recreation center, and Bonnaroo is currently working through an agreement with the Manchester Parks Department whereby Bonnaroo will donate 35 of its 600-plus-acre property for a new outdoor soccer complex. Construction of the facility is slated for 2012.

"As we look to the next decade, we will continue to implement new ways to support the Bonnaroo Works Fund and boost our local and global impact," said Farman.

About Bonnaroo:

Bonnaroo was conceived in 2002 and continues to make a strong impact on the American music industry. It has served as a launching pad for such popular artists as Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, Robert Randolph, My Morning Jacket, Ray Lamontagne, Matisyahu, and many others. A creative and cultural mega-success, Bonnaroo has featured a staggeringly diverse range of world-class acts such as Bob Dylan, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Radiohead, Jay-Z, Phish, Eminem, Willie Nelson, The Police, Pearl Jam, David Byrne, Tom Petty, The Black Keys, Tool, Wilco, The Dave Matthews Band, James Brown, The White Stripes, Al Green, Arcade Fire, Nine Inch Nails, The Dead, Mumford & Sons, Widespread Panic, Death Cab For Cutie, Elvis Costello, Ornette Coleman, Amadou and Mariam, Beck, TV on the Radio, Against Me!, Merle Haggard, Florence & The Machine, Phoenix, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, Bright Eyes, Bonnie Raitt, Lil' Wayne, Steve Earle, Jurassic 5, Modest Mouse, The Mars Volta, Deerhunter, Common, Burning Spear, the Flaming Lips, among many others.

The festival is also starting to make quite an impact on the comedy industry as well, as it has featured some of today's best comedians working today. From Conan O'Brien and Chris Rock to Zach Galifianakis and Jimmy Fallon, to Lewis Black, Flight of the Concords, David Cross, Fred Armisen to John Waters, Eugene Mirman, Donald Glover, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Jim Norton, Patton Oswalt, Louis CK, Janeane Garofalo, Aziz Ansari, John Oliver and Brian Posehn, Bonnaroo is now considered to be an essential play for every comedian both established and on the rise. ]]> News jack http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142647 GYM CLASS HEROES BEGIN THEIR SUPER WEEK http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142646&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:38:20 GMT Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes will take Indianapolis by storm with two back-to-back live televised performances to celebrate the biggest week in football. The alternative/hip-hop band is scheduled to perform tonight on VH1’s Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam and tomorrow... Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes will take Indianapolis by storm with two back-to-back live televised performances to celebrate the biggest week in football. The alternative/hip-hop band is scheduled to perform tonight on VH1’s Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam and tomorrow morning on NBC’s Today (check local listings).

“Ass Back Home (featuring Neon Hitch)” - Gym Class Heroes’ second single from their latest release “THE PAPERCUT CHRONICLES II” - is quickly shaping up to be another smash, climbing into the top 15 at CHR/Top 40 radio and the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song made its premiere on network television with a live performance on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The companion video for “Ass Back Home” has been added across all MTV platforms, as well as Fuse and VH1. The video is streaming now at Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel (FueledByRamen's Channel - YouTube) where it has received over 5 million views and counting.

In other news, the band’s most recent #1 hit “Stereo Hearts (featuring Adam Levine)” just surpassed the 3 million mark in sales and will be performed on a special Valentine’s Day episode of Fox’s hit series Glee. One of the biggest songs of 2011, “Stereo Hearts” held the top spot on the CHR/Top 40 chart for 3 weeks and went top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Last November, GCH frontman Travie McCoy teamed up with Adam Levine and Maroon 5 for a special performance of “Stereo Hearts” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Gym Class Heroes then made a series of high profile television appearances, performing the song on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC’s 2011 American Music Awards, and nationally syndicated Ellen DeGeneres Show to celebrate the release of “THE PAPERCUT CHRONICLES II.” To close the year, the band performed on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

As if that weren’t enough, the band, who just returned to the U.S. following a European tour, will co-headline the Snowstorm Music Tour with T-Pain, kicking off February 9 in Springfield, IL (see attached itinerary).

Gym Class Heroes catapulted to international stardom in 2007 with their first #1 hit “Cupid’s Chokehold/Breakfast In America,” which set the record for holding the top spot on the CHR/Top 40 radio charts for the most consecutive weeks by a band and helped earn them the “Best New Artist” award at the MTV Video Awards that same year. Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy was responsible for one of the biggest songs of 2010 with his smash solo single “Billionaire (featuring Bruno Mars).” This year, Gym Class Heroes scored their second #1 hit with “Stereo Hearts (featuring Adam Levine),” the lead single from their fourth Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen release, “THE PAPERCUT CHRONICLES II.” Dynamic live performers with a genre-defying sound, Gym Class Heroes has toured with rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop/neo-soul band The Roots, and also headlined the Vans Warped Tour as well as cross-country and international tours of their own. Collectively, Travie and Gym Class Heroes have sold over 2 million albums worldwide and over 8 million digital singles.

For more information, please visit Gym Class Heroes, Gym Class Heroes | Facebook, Twitter, and Home - FueledByRamen.com.

GYM CLASS HEROES
On Tour 2012

All dates part of Snowstorm Music Tour

FEBRUARY

9 Springfield, IL Prairie Capitol Center
10 DeKalb, IL NIU Center
11 Lincoln, NE Pershing Auditorium
12 Sioux City, IA Tyson Center
14 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
15 Brookings, SD Swiftel Center
16 West Des Moines, IA Val Air Ballroom
17 Waterloo, IA McElroyAuditorium
18 Fargo, ND The Venue @ The Hub
20 Billings, MT The Shrine Auditorium
21 Missoula, MT Adams Center ]]> News jack http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142646 Van Halen - A Different Kind Of Truth Timelapse http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142645&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:35:48 GMT Van Halen confirmed their new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released in the U.S. by Interscope Records on February 7. A Different Kind Of Truth is Van Halen's first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984.

Check out the timelapse video below:


]]> News jack http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142645 MGK LANDS WWE WRESTLEMANIA XXVIII OFFICIAL THEME SONG http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142644&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:05:03 GMT World Wrestling Entertainment (aka WWE) has awarded MGK's "Invincible" as main event wrestler John Cena's theme song at pop-extravaganza Wrestlemania XXVIII taking place April 1, 2012 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL. "Invincible" is running in WWE Wrestlemania XXVIII promotional advertisements and will serve as John Cena's song of the evening when he enters the ring for the main bout.

"The reaction to 'Invincible' has been amazing. First, Verizon picked it to run in their campaign and now it's an official Wrestlemania song. It's crazy," states MGK. "John Cena and myself are both underdogs and the song is about struggle, I think it's so cool they chose it."

Listen and purchase "Invincible" here:
http://bit.ly/s8EkHV

Watch John Cena's Wrestlemania XXVIII promo with "Invicible" here:
http://vids.wwe.com/15076/royal-rumble-follow-john-cenas-l

The 2011 MTV break-though artist of the year has been incredibly busy playing shows across the country and gearing up for his ground-breaking 2012 Hostile Takeover tour (kicking off March 22 in Kansas City, MO) that will set the record for longest consecutive tour run in rap history, hitting 90 different cities in the span of 99 days. After the Hostile Takeover tour, MGK will continue on the road with the Van's Warped Tour this summer that will coincide with the release of his debut album, Lace Up on EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope Records.

For more information on MGK, please visit:
http://www.mgklaceup.com/
]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142644 Todd Snider Occupies America http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142643&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:39 GMT Todd Snider has added 25 headlining tour dates to his spring tour, including new stops in Seattle, Portland, and Dallas. The 40+ date will feature Snider backed by a full band and wraps up with a special hometown show at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. Justin Townes Earle co-headlines two... Todd Snider has added 25 headlining tour dates to his spring tour, including new stops in Seattle, Portland, and Dallas. The 40+ date will feature Snider backed by a full band and wraps up with a special hometown show at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. Justin Townes Earle co-headlines two shows in Tennessee. All new April, May, and June tour dates go on sale February 3.

The spring tour supports Snider’s new album ‘Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables’ out March 6 (Aimless Records), which casts a critical eye on the state of the world with his trademark blend of wry wit and compassion for the 99%. Full tour dates below.

Read about ‘Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables’ here:
http://shorefire.com/index.php?a=bio&o=40

Todd Snider Tour Dates
2/03 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater
2/08 - Annapolis, MD @ Ram's Head Tavern *
2/09 - Annapolis, MD @ Ram's Head Tavern *
2/10 - Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theater *
2/11 - Clayton, NC @ Clayton Center *
3/07 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live #
3/08 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
3/09 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
3/10 - Albany, NY @ Sawyer Theater/The Egg #
3/11 - Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt #
3/22 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theater
3/23 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall %
3/24 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall %
3/25 - Petaluma, CA @ Mystic Theatre %
3/27 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brewing Co. %
3/29 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up %
3/30 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theater
3/31 - San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House %
4/06 - Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre
4/07 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Don Hall’s Guesthouse
4/13 - Sparks, NV @ John Ascuaga’s Nugget
4/14 - Sparks, NV @ John Ascuaga’s Nugget
4/15 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s Restaurant and Nightclub
4/16 - Humboldt, CA @ Humbrews
4/17 - Bend, OR @ Tower Theatre
4/18 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
4/19 - Seattle, WA @ The Triple Door
4/20 - Seattle, WA @ The Triple Door
4/21 - Spokane, WA @ A Club
4/22 - Garden City, ID @ Visual Arts Collective
4/24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
4/25 - Fort Collins, CO @ Hodi’s Half Note
4/26 - Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
4/27 - Denver, CO @ L2
4/28 - Durango, CO @ The Strater
4/29 - Santa Fe, NM @ Sol Santa Fe
5/01 - Lubbock, TX @ The Blue Light
5/02 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
5/03 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
5/04 - Braunfels, TX @ Gruene Hall
5/05 - Braunfels, TX @ Gruene Hall
5/18 - Cherokee, TX @ Cherokee Creek Music Festival
6/01 - Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 **
6/02 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium **

* - w/ Rosi Golan
# - w/ Ashleigh Flynn
% - w/ David Jacobs Strain
** - w/ Justin Townes Earle (co-headline)

Todd Snider On the Web:
http://www.toddsnider.net
 ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142643 DJ/Producer Hardwell nominated for International Dance Music Awards http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142642&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:46:38 GMT DJ/Producer Hardwell received a nomination for the 27th International Dance Music Awards in the category 'Best Breakthrough DJ'. IDMA are the annual awards during Miami’s Music Week where the entire Dance music industry is gathered. The nomination reflects Hardwell popularity in todays house-scene which has gained on popularity specially in the US last year.

It’s no surprise Hardwell has a residency lined up this year at the world-famous Las Vegas club Marquee and will be touring US in February for his Spaceman Tour with 10 gigs in 10 days! The summer season looks bright as well with headlining the biggest festivals all over the world Hardwell is nowhere near stopping! Hardwell can be seen as one of the most successful producers/DJ’s of today. The 24-year-old Hardwell entered in 2011 the renowned popularity poll DJ Mag Top 100 as the highest Dutchman, on number #24. In 2010 and 2011, Hardwell had international success with his collaborations with Tiësto and Chuckie, as well as remixes for the likes of Taio Cruz, Armin van Buuren and Martin Solveig. His new track ‘Spaceman’, has just been released worldwide and reached #2 on overall Beatport charts.

Robbert van de Corput, better known as Hardwell, has been busy creating music since the age of six. When he turned 13 he started his DJ career, to sign his first record deal only a year later. After making name as a DJ, he scored his first hit in 2008 with ‘Never Knew Love’. In 2009, his international breakthrough was a fact, when his ‘Show Me Love vs. Be’ bootleg of the Robin S. classic and Steve Angello & Laidback Luke track headed up the charts.

Hardwell toured the entire globe in 2011 and was invited to play at both the American tour as well as several Privilege Ibiza residency nights of Tiësto. For 2012 he has a residency lined up at the world-famous Las Vegas club Marquee. He started his very own, weekly radio show in 2011 called ‘Hardwell On Air’ on SLAM! FM and US station Sirius XM. In March 2010, the young talent joined forces with Cloud 9 Music to set up his very own Revealed Recordings. After 1,5 years, Revealed can be seen as one of the most popular labels of the progressive house scene. The label doesn’t only release Hardwell’s productions and collaborations, but also tracks of new talents that fit the sound of the label.

Music lovers can vote for their favorites via: Voting closes March 1st 2012. The International Dance Music Awards show will take place on March 22nd 2012 in Miami, USA.

For more info, check www.djhardwell.com ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142642 COP PROBLEM: Philly Politi-Punk Unit Announce Debut EP http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142641&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:36:49 GMT Welcome COP PROBLEM, an energetic act born within the politically-motivated bustling underbelly of Philadelphia's punk/hardcore scene, and ready to bust loose onto the rest of the planet with their debut EP.

With a high-energy D-beat-infused punk rock delivery littered with rampant blasting hardcore/crust rage, COP PROBLEM have raided Philly live venues on DIY gigs as well as supporting national acts including Converge, Trap Them, Dropdead, Coke Bust, Resistant Culture, Leftover Crack and countless more since their mid-2010 inception.

COP PROBLEM have just confirmed the completion of their self-titled debut 7", now set for split release between Prejudice Me Records in Europe and War Torn Records for North America. The riotous three-song EP was recorded by Will Yip (Blacklisted, Converge, Paint It Black, Lauryn Hill) at Studio 4, and showcases the bands versatile, swift and devastating delivery. The cover art for the EP was commissioned to world-renowned artist/tattoo artist Jason Angst.

The opening track from the EP, "Monuments," has been delivered to the masses via a stream now live over at Crustcake, RIGHT HERE.

Preorders for the 7" are available now via War Torn, Prejudice Me, and the band direct.

Preceding the release of the EP, COP PROBLEM will storm the tri-state on a three-show live attack supporting hometown friends Mediaskare/Deathwish artists Reign Supreme, followed by a COP PROBLEM headlining show at Manhattan's ABC No Rio this February.

COP PROBLEM Tour Dates:
2/10/2012 Skid Row Garage - York, PA w/ Reign Supreme, Agitator, Distances [flyer]
2/11/2012 Charm City Art Space - Baltimore, MD [flyer]
2/12/2012 Broadway Bar - Amityville, NY w/ Reign Supreme, Agitator, more [flyer]
2/18/2012 ABC No Rio - New York, NY w/ (A)T.R.U.T.H., Cojoba, Devastation Wagon [flyer]

Cop Problem 7" Track Listing:
1. Monuments
2. Along For The Ride
3. Blinded By Power

COP PROBLEM is:
Deborah Cohen - vocals
Joshua Cohen - drums
Randon Martin - guitar
Donny Mutt - bass

http://www.copproblem.com ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142641 <![CDATA[WE CAME AS ROMANS PREMIERES “UNDERSTANDING WHAT WE'VE GROWN TO BE”]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142640&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:16:09 GMT photo credit: Adam Elmakias

Detroit, MI's We Came As Romans is premiering their new music video for "Understanding What We've Grown To Be" on vevo.com's front page. The video is also available on YouTube HERE. This is the third and final installment of a video series that was directed by Travis Kopach [AFI, 3OH!3, Panic! At The Disco] and filmed in Brooklyn, NY.

We Came As Romans bassist Andrew Glass, who assists with the development and execution of creative concepts for all of the band's album artwork and music videos, explains of the video series:

Quote:
The three videos we shot portray a person lost, confused and struggling to find purpose in life. He sees himself at his darkest in the first video, trying endlessly to find his way out. After going through a traumatic experience, he finds his way out and his eyes begin to open to a new journey of finding out what really makes him feel alive. Through this journey the man traces back to his childhood house, where it all began. Overwhelming feelings wash over him as he remembers the feeling he once had long ago. Now, with a sense of purpose, he embarks back into the world to take the path he should have taken long ago.
The first video in the series, "Mis//Understanding", debuted on ArtistDirect in November, followed by "Just Keep Breathing" a month later on Livestream.com, where the band members also chatted live with fans following the premiere. The two prior videos can now be viewed on We Came As Romans' YouTube playlist HERE.

The band is currently overseas on a European co-headlining tour with Alesana and will next travel to Japan, for the first time, to perform at Scream Out Fest. This Spring, We Came As Romans will return home to the States for their next headlining run, The Fire and Ice Tour, with support from Emmure, blessthefall, Woe, Is Me, and The Color Morale.

We Came As Romans was also recently announced as a main stage performer for The Bamboozle on May 18th in Asbury Park, NJ. Additional main stage acts for the opening day of the 3-day festival include Skrillex, Incubus and Mac Miller. In May, the six-piece outfit will see another international first together, venturing to South America with Underoath, Protest The Hero and Close Your Eyes.

We Came As Romans is touring in support of their sophomore full-length album, Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be that was released in September 2011 and debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Current Top 200 Chart, #5 on Top Hard Music, #7 Independent, #10 Top Current Rock, #15 Current Digital, and #21 on the Top 200 Album Chart. Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be has sold nearly 50k copies to date in the United States.

The album is available in stores (Target, Best Buy, Hot Topic, independent retailers and more), and online (iTunes, Amazon, MerchNOW and more) and has also been released internationally in Europe, Russia, and South Africa (via Nuclear Blast), New Zealand and Australia (via We Are Unified), and Japan (via Triple Vision).

All upcoming tour dates can be seen below.

MACBETH AND KEEP-A-BREAST PRESENT:
We Came As Romans and Alesana w/Iwrestledabearonce, Glamour Of The Kill
Feb 02 Amsterdam, DE @ Melkweg
Feb 03 Köln, DE @ Essigfabrik
Feb 04 Antwerp, BE @ Trix
Feb 05 Cardiff, UK @ CF10
Feb 06 Birmingham, UK @ The Library
Feb 07 Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
Feb 08 Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse
Feb 09 Manchester, UK @ Academy 3
Feb 10 London, UK @ The Electric Ballroom
Feb 11 Colchester, UK @ Arts Centre
Feb 12 Brighton, UK @ Concord 2 SCREAM OUT FEST 2012
Feb 18 Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan @ Shibuya Club Quattro
Feb 19 Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan @ Shibuya Club Quattro KEEP-A-BREAST AND MERCHNOW PRESENT:

We Came As Romans w/Emmure, blessthefall, Woe Is Me and The Color Morale
Mar 09 Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
Mar 10 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Mar 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Mar 12 Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Theatre
Mar 13 Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
Mar 15 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Mar 20 Scottsdale, AZ @ Venue of Scottsdale
Mar 21 San Diego, CA @ Soma
Mar 22 Anaheim, CA @ The Grove of Anaheim
Mar 23 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
Mar 24 Bakersfield, CA @ Golden State Hall
Mar 25 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Mar 27 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Mar 28 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Mar 30 Salt Lake City, UT @ Salt Air
Mar 31 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
Apr 01 Lawrence, KS @ Granada
Apr 02 Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze
Apr 03 Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
Apr 04 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Orbit Room
Apr 07 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Apr 09 Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
Apr 11 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Apr 12 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
Apr 13 Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Zoo THE BAMBOOZLE
May 18 Asbury Park, NJ @ The Bamboozle SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR

Underoath, Protest The Hero, We Came As Romans, Close Your Eyes
May 26 Curitiba, Brazil @ Music Hall
May 27 Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Carioca Club
May 29 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Teatro Flores
May 30 Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Teleton
Jun 02 Bogota, Columbia @ Teatro Metro Mogota ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142640 Introducing: SAUNA http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142639&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:48:53 GMT No coast. No problem. The teenage quintet of *SAUNA* are not letting their landlocked lifestyle in Denver, Colorado stifle their predilection for wet reverb or Link Wray-like distortion, nor the graceless charm of twee. *The Teen Angst Tape* drips with jangly wonder and summer break blues. ... No coast. No problem. The teenage quintet of SAUNA are not letting their landlocked lifestyle in Denver, Colorado stifle their predilection for wet reverb or Link Wray-like distortion, nor the graceless charm of twee. The Teen Angst Tape drips with jangly wonder and summer break blues.

Self-dubbed “no coast surf punx,” SAUNA is privy to the regional constraints that make its beach scene fascinations worth pondering. SAUNA playfully refute the regional issue by writing songs like “Beachball” and “Croctopus” that bring to mind beach parties and the toxic monsters that ruin the sun-soaked fun.

The Teen Angst Tape playfully reeks of the frustrating mess of pubescent longing and the hyperbolic dramatizations of young hearts in love written with the cheeky awareness of The Buzzcocks. Singer Molly Bartlett and bassist Ethan Hill pine for absentee lovers on “Please Don’t Go Away” and “Girl Like You”, while the deceptively glam-titled “Glitter Party” is less about feather boas and eye-liner and more about bathroom rendezvous and boom-boom. SAUNA get enough comments about being teenagers, to see the humor in being young and unstable.

To their credit, these are teens with refined taste. With only a year of expertise in their wake, SAUNA is beyond the fledgling state, having already opened for Tennis, Thee Oh Sees and The B-52s. Each band’s impression can be heard in The Teen Angst Tape, whether it’s a Dwyer-esque count off at the beginning of “Glitter Party”, which is a B-52s homage through and through, or following the pristine indie footsteps left in the same sands fellow Denver dwellers Tennis walked. SAUNA isn’t bashful in boasting its influences by sneaking a The Who “Boris The Spider” cover into the set or lending their expertise of Richard Hell & The Voidoids covers to a CBGB’s homage night at the Hi-Dive. SAUNA is not letting the Xs on their hands keep them off a stage.

"Glitter Party":
http://www.bantermm.com/tracks/SAUNA-GlitterParty.mp3

"Please Don't Go Away":
http://www.bantermm.com/tracks/SAUNA-PleaseDontGoAway.mp3

Links: ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142639 A Place to Bury Strangers announce UK Tour + New video http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142638&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:44:07 GMT
A Place To Bury Strangers release Onwards To The Wall, their debut EP on Dead Oceans February 6 on CD/12"/Digital formats. The EP contains five brand new, pummelling tracks.

Lead song "So Far Away" takes all the pure pop perfection of The Box Tops' "The Letter" and shoots it through with a barely-harnessed dark energy and snarling propulsion.

Watch "So Far Away" video here:



The track can also be downloaded for free here:

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/do/sofaraway.mp3

Onwards To The Wall packs every bit of the searing sonic maelstrom listeners have come to expect from APTBS. Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by APTBS themselves, this is the sound of a band in control of making out-of-control music. Now joined by bassist Dion Lunadon, formerly of The D4, lead singer and guitarist Oliver Ackerman has found a crucial companion in pulling timeless melodies from their jet engine textures. The adroit songcraft that's always been there is brought to the fore, with familiar pop hooks repurposed for maximum carnage. A handful of contemporary bands are currently exploring the new limits of loud. Here, APTBS proves that they have not only been leading that charge, but that they are also evolving and maturing on those front lines.

Onwards To The Wall is a fresh, complete artistic statement from APTBS. It’s a new chapter, a prelude for what awaits us on the horizon. It is a taste of greatness to come.

A Place to Bury Strangers have announced they will bring their senses-stunning live show back to the UK. Here are full dates:
  • May 8th - London, Cargo
  • May 9th - Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
  • May 10th - Manchester, Sound Control
  • May 11th - Glasgow, King Tuts
  • May 12th - Newcastle, Cluny
  • May 13th - Leeds, Cockpit
Links:

]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142638 <![CDATA[Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun release 'A Song About Death']]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142637&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:33:58 GMT Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun are to release their new single ‘A Song About Death’ rather fittingly on St. Valentine’s Day – 14th February 2012 – through Xtra Mile Recordings. A passionate and frenetic track it highlights their incredible blend of country-folk and indie-punk that makes them one... Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun are to release their new single ‘A Song About Death’ rather fittingly on St. Valentine’s Day – 14th February 2012 – through Xtra Mile Recordings.

A passionate and frenetic track it highlights their incredible blend of country-folk and indie-punk that makes them one of the most poetic and engaging new bands in British music.

The single is accompanied by a short run of dates – with a full UK headline tour currently being booked for the whole of May. Details to come.

FEBRUARY
  • 9 Dublin Castle, London
  • 17 The Maze, Nottingham
  • 23 The Furnace, Swindon
MARCH
  • 13 93ft East, London
  • 17 Shatterfest, York
‘A Song About Death’ is taken from their forthcoming album, ‘Death’, due out in April 2012. Produced by Peter Miles (King Blues, Crazy Arm, Futures) ‘Death’ encapsulates the band’s vast sound into 11 tracks, as the young quartet draw from a plethora of influences including alt. country folk and hardcore punk.

Coupled with a strong political ethic and a “play-till-you’re-dead” attitude ‘Death’ is an innovative and arresting record, crammed with hook-filled soaring harmonies, innovative rhythms and passionately honest lyrics.

It also features the track ‘Warriors’ which the band made available for free late last year.

In two short years these anarcho-anglo storytellers have incessantly toured the country, including as main support on Frank Turner’s February 2011 UK Tour plus shows alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi’s Ark and Pete Doherty. In the summer they also performed at numerous festivals such as the Big Chill, Beautiful Days, Wychwood and Y-Not, including a packed performance as headliners on the second stage at 2000trees.

With tours and festivals being confirmed and an ever growing fanbase eagerly awaiting the album, 2012 is going to be a fantastic year for this up and coming band.

Watch this space! ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142637 Howdy, Weirdos! Is that a bandwagon? http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142636&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:26:59 GMT Howdy Weirdos! Is that a bandwagon? Once upon a time, man noted the existence of music. Around the same time, I’m assuming man discerned a difference in tastes from man to man. A short while later that difference would become the basis for snobbery in music and much later, the foundation for the... Howdy Weirdos! Is that a bandwagon? Once upon a time, man noted the existence of music. Around the same time, I’m assuming man discerned a difference in tastes from man to man. A short while later that difference would become the basis for snobbery in music and much later, the foundation for the rise of hipsters.

OK. So, thousands of years of civilisation wasn’t all just a runway for the take off of the dickhead brigade. However, we got to this point some way or another. Bands like ‘of Montreal’ are notorious for building these indestructible fortresses of weirdness around their music. I genuinely struggle from time to time to plough… to wade through the annoying noises and silly gimmicks they so often employ, particularly in the album tracks. Sometimes, an album can genuinely feel like you’re being initiated in a rite of passage, like a cruel high school gang entrance. ‘Are you really worthy of our music? Are you?’ (Obviously, only the double ‘are you?’ could illustrate my point’s gravity!) There’s so much of this hipster sludge to dredge through, that it can be mentally and aurally exhausting. Then, like a flickering light at the end of the silly tunnel - it’s there: something worth listening to. Something worthy of you. That is the question here; is it worthy of your attention?

‘of Montreal’ are releasing their new album on cassette, they have 500 hand numbered copies available. They just can’t resist. However, they’re not that cool - like almost everyone else at some point, they’ve sold out. These guys sold out to innumerable television commercial stints, one of the most amusing and ridiculous being a jingle for ‘Outback Steak’… Anyhow, my love for ‘of Montreal’ remains intact thanks to the saving graces that are their genuinely awesome tracks and when on top form, their ability to make the weird listenable.



So, once one does it, it appears that everyone else in the whole wide world wants to do the same and so, a bandwagon is generally hopped onto and commandeered as their own idea. It’s only ever a bit of tribute and homage, of course. One group of weirdos inspires another, until they’re sprouting up all over the place like weeds in your garden path (simile used here is possibly better suited to a rather different set up to Altsounds, but it’s done now and I ain’t turning back.).

‘CocoRosie’ even have beards! But, they seem to be having a really great time with their felted facial hair, so, who are we to argue? Good for you, girls! The beards aren’t even the half of it, though! I struggle more with a ‘CocoRosie’ album than I ever did with ‘of Montreal’. They use sound effects like cats meowing and crows squawking and erect these crazy theatrics about their music and their videos that often leave you feeling very suspicious that your last cup of tea may have been laced with lithium. It probably wasn’t - they really are just that weird and listening to an album from start to finish requires hard work and a very open mind! That said, ‘Lemonade’ could be one of my favourite ‘weird’ songs of late.



From time to time, weird can breed wonders, it really can. The problems with ‘weird’ are many, though. The attitude can be arrogant: ‘we don’t care if you dislike our music, go listen to something else’ - OH stop! Yes you do care! Why else do you do it? Mainly, the problem is that any gems you find are more often than not, genuine cases of diamonds in the rough. You claim to like everything the weirdos throw at you? I’m sorry, I just can’t believe you, hipster. ]]> Features LaurenElwin http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142636 Anathema To Release Weather Systems || Reveal Cover Art And Tracklisting http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142635&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:24:27 GMT Anathema will return in April with Weather Systems, their brand new studio album.

Weather Systems is the follow-up to 2010’s We're Here Because We're Here, which has been featured prominently in numerous end-of-year polls and the producer, Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), has described it as ''definitely among the best albums I’ve ever had the pleasure to work on.''

The bar for Weather Systems has been set pretty high, but Daniel Cavanagh from the band is certain that the album will exceed these lofty expectations, stating, "it feels like we are at a creative peak right now, and this album reflects that. Everything from the production to the writing to the performances are a step up from our last album."

He continues, "This is not background music for parties. The music is written to deeply move the listener, to uplift or take the listener to the coldest depths of the soul."

The intertwining melodic structures of these profoundly beautiful songs are intensely powerful, yet simple. These are songs that will transport the listener closer to the heart of life, that is to say, to the heart of themselves.

It is also an album of polarity. The play of opposites; light and shade, birth and death, love and fear. The simple truths of life and loss, hope and strength and darker internal themes are all explored here.

The album was recorded in Liverpool, North Wales and Oslo, each place significant to Anathema past, present and future. The record was produced and mastered by 5 times Norwegian Grammy nominated Christer-André Cederberg (Animal Alpha, In the Woods..., Drawn), who Daniel has described as "a revelation. His calmness and brilliance has helped to bring about the greatest inter-band chemistry that Anathema have experienced together in their career."

This career stretches back to 1990 when the band formed in Liverpool. Since then the band have embarked on a remarkable musical journey, initially emerging as pioneers of melodic heavy music and continually evolving over the ensuing years, always remaining true to their original goal of creating forward thinking, meaningful, passionate and honest music.

Anathema are a collective of two families; brothers and childhood friends. This album will please fans who call for more of Lee Douglas’s vocals, as her role within Anathema’s brand of alternative, melodic rock has matured to become an integral energy. In this way and more, Weather Systems is the sound of a band finding their voice and growing in stature, moving further along their artistic path with a truly stunning musical vision.

Their best ever work? "Not yet" says Daniel, but he does believe that with Weather Systems they have surpassed previous glories; "we are pleased and proud of the record and we feel that, alongside the best moments of WHBWH, this record contains our very best work so far in what is becoming a long career."

'Weather Systems' | Tracklisting

1. Untouchable, part 1
2. Untouchable, part 2
3. The Gathering Of The Clouds
4. Lightning Song
5. Sunlight
6. The Storm Before The Calm
7. The Beginning And The End
8. The Lost Child
9. Internal Landscapes

Links
]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142635 SAVIOURS return to the road, hit SXSW http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142633&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:04:20 GMT Saviours return to the road in March for a trek out to South By Southwest in Austin, TX. Supporting Saviours on most of the shows is Holy Grail. This tour follows Saviours’ marathon world touring of Fall 2011, which saw the band play almost four straight months’ worth of shows in North ... Saviours return to the road in March for a trek out to South By Southwest in Austin, TX. Supporting Saviours on most of the shows is Holy Grail.

This tour follows Saviours’ marathon world touring of Fall 2011, which saw the band play almost four straight months’ worth of shows in North America and Europe, supporting the newest album, Death’s Procession (out now on Kemado Records).

Of Death’s Procession, Revolver Magazine proclaimed, “Classic heavy metal thunder, dedicated swagger, and almost-crisp production make this record a triumph for the Oakland quartet." A review of the album in Decibel Magazine declared, “This is their South of Heaven.”

March 11 - Soda Bar, San Diego CA w/ Holy Grail
March 12 - Plush, Tucson AZ w/ Holy Grail
March 14 - Dirty Dog, Austin TX - Tone Deaf Touring SXSW Showcase w/ Corrosion of Conformity, Black Cobra, Rwake, A Storm of Light, Zoroaster
March 16 - Korova, San Antonio TX w/ Corrosion of Conformity, Torche, A Storm of Light, Zoroaster
March 17 - Pine Box, Midland TX w/ Holy Grail
March 18 - Launchpad, Albuquerque NM
March 20 - Rogue, Scottsdale AZ w/ Holy Grail
March 21 - Satellite, Los Angeles CA w/ Holy Grail
March 22 - Sweet Springs Saloon, Los Osos CA w/ Holy Grail
March 23 - Elbo Room, San Francisco CA w/ Holy Grail

Watch Saviours’ video for “Crete’n”, off the newest album, Death’s Procession:
http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/7561/saviours-creten-video

Band: http://killforsaviours.blogspot.com/
Label: http://kemado.com ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142633 <![CDATA[Hollywood Waste EP's Available for Under $2]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142632&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:17 GMT Hollywood Waste artists NEW YEARS DAY and GIRL ON FIRE have teamed up with the Music Monitor Network and other stores that regularly participate in Record Store Day for a for promotion that no fan will want to miss out on. Mechanical Heart from NEW YEARS DAY and Revenge from GIRL ON FIRE will be available at the locations listed below for no more than $2, and in some cases, even free! Each location will be carrying a limited number of the EPs, so fans should get there fast before they're gone.

Both NEW YEARS DAY and GIRL ON FIRE are preparing for full length releases, expected to be out in 2012. Pulling influence from My Chemical Romance, AFI and Queen, NEW YEARS DAY has a unique, memorable sound combining elements of chamber pop and dark electronics. Vocalist Ash Costello makes sure to shine and show her true star power with a voice that will stay in your head. Revenge, GIRL ON FIRE's EP was produced by WiL Francis of Aiden and William Control, and every track offers a polished blend of driving guitars, anthemic choruses, and heartfelt lyrics.

STORE
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
BK Music
7106 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond
VA
23225
Bull Moose Music
19 Arbor St
Portland
ME
04103
CD Cellar
913 Noble St.
Anniston
AL
36201
CD City
593 Elm Place
Highland Park
IL
60035
CD Warehouse
1112 N. Collins
Arlington
TX
76011
Clock Tower Records
130 W Main St
Grass Valley
CA
95945
Co-Op Records
3727 Ave. of the Cities
Moline
IL
61265
Darkside Records and Gallery
782 Main St
Poughkeepsie
NY
12603
Deadbeat Records
509 Grant Ct
Moscow
ID
83843
Deaf Ear Records
112 S 4th St
LaCrosse
WI
54601
Dearborn Music
22000 Michigan Ave
Dearborn
MI
48124
Dimple Records
2433 Arden Way
Sacramento
CA
95825
Disc Go Round
5734 McArdle Rd
Corpus Christi
TX
78412
Disc-o-Rama Music World
44 W. 8th St.
New York
NY
10011
Disc-o-Rama Music World
240 E. 3rd St.
Plainfield
NJ
07060
Divinyl Revolution
437 Broadway
Saratoga Springs
NY
12866
Ernie November
1918 West 41st St
Sioux Falls
SD
57105
For The Record
320 Northgate Mall
Chattanooga
TN
37415
Gallery Of Sound
180 Mundy St.
Wilkes-Barre
PA
18702
Gary's Record Paradise Vol II
1911 Sunset Drive
Escondido
CA
92025
Graywhale
1773 West 4700 South
Taylorsville
UT
84129
Independent Records
3020 E. Platte Avenue
Colorado Springs
CO
80909
Johnny's
45 Tokeneke Road
Darien
CT
06820
Kiss The Sky
301 West State St.
Geneva
IL
60134
Loco Record Shop
4060 Rivers Ave
N Charleston
SC
29405
Lou's Records
448 North Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas
CA
92024
Mojo Books and Music
2540 E. Fowler Ave
Tampa
FL
33612
Monster
946 Orleans Rd
Charleston
SC
29407
Music Monitor Network
4441 Six Forks Road
Raleigh
NC
27609
Park Ave CDs
2916 Corrine Dr
Orlando
FL
32803
Rasputin Music
2401 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley
CA
94704
Raunch Records
1119 East 2100 South
Salt Lake City
UT
84106
Record Connection
550 N. Reading Rd
Ephrata
PA
17522
Recorded Memories/ABCDs
1902 N Hamilton St
Spokane
WA
99207
Recycled Records
625 E. Adams
Springfield
IL
62701
Rhino/Mad Platters
235 Yale Ave
Claremont
CA
91711
Silver Platters
701 5th Ave N.
Seattle
WA
98109
Sound Garden
1616 Thames St.
Baltimore
MD
21231
Sound Garden
310 W. Jefferson St.
Syracuse
NY
13202
Stan's Record Bar
48 N. Prince St.
Lancaster
PA
17603
The Exclusive Company
1669 Farwell Ave
Milwaukee
WI
53202
The Long Ear
2405 N 4th St.
Couer D'Alene
ID
83814
The Record Exchange
1105 W. Idaho St.
Boise
ID
83702
Toad Hall Books and Records
2106 Broadway
Rockford
IL
61104
Tracks in Wax Records
4741 N Central Ave
Phoenix
AZ
85012
Twist and Shout
2508 E. Colfax
Denver
CO
80210
Vintage Vinyl
6610 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis
MO
63130
Vintage Vinyl
51 LaFayette Rd
Fords
NJ
08863
Vinyl Collective
1400-B Caroline St
Fredericksburg
VA
22401
Waiting Room Records
113 W North St
Normal
IL
61761
Watts Music
1211 Grant Ave
Novato
CA
94945
Young Ones
59 Constitution Blvd
Kurtztown
PA
19530
Zia Record Exchange
21002 N 19th Ave
Phoenix
AZ
85027

For more information on NEW YEARS DAY, visit:
www.facebook.com/nydrock
www.twitter.com/nydrock
www.hollywoodwaste.com

For more information on GIRL ON FIRE, visit:
www.facebook.com/girlonfiremusic
www.twitter.com/girlonfiremusic
www.hollywoodwaste.com ]]> News altsounds http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142632 This Will Destroy You release new video and tour dates http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142630&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:22 GMT This Will Destroy You unveil their new video for their 'Black Dunes' single, which was released last month.



The band are returning to Europe for a tour in March/April. Here are the UK dates:
02/04/12: Firebug – Leicester (UK)
03/04/12: Ivory Blacks – Glasgow (UK)
04/04/12: Moho – Manchester (UK)
05/04/12: Islington Academy - London (UK) ]]> News Huw Hopkins http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142630 <![CDATA[SERGE DEVANT unveils stunning new video for 'On Your Own']]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142629&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:18:48 GMT After clocking up tens of thousands of YouTube views for the teaser video alone, *Serge Devant* is finally ready to unveil the full director’s cut to his epic new track ‘On Your Own’ – the first single to be taken from his sophomore album ‘Recollect’ on Ultra Records. With rock-driven beats... After clocking up tens of thousands of YouTube views for the teaser video alone, Serge Devant is finally ready to unveil the full director’s cut to his epic new track ‘On Your Own’ – the first single to be taken from his sophomore album ‘Recollect’ on Ultra Records.

With rock-driven beats and impassioned lyrics given body and soul by vocalist Coyle Girelli, the track is an important one for Devant, announcing his long awaited return after debut long-player ‘Wanderer’ and the massive worldwide phenomenon that was ‘Addicted’.



Shot on location between the misty hills and rolling streets of San Francisco, and the searing heat of downtown Miami during the city’s famous Art Basel Week, the video for ‘On Your Own’ was written, co-produced and co-directed by the man himself.

“The story follows a struggling artist in that moment when the whole world seems to collapse around him,” explained Serge from his studio in New York, “but he sees his sleeping girlfriend and can’t help himself but paint her. It’s about that moment when you focus on the one truly beautiful thing that you have, escape into it and produce something genuinely breathtaking and from the heart.”

But in the face of mounting debts and an untimely eviction notice the artist’s companion, played by stunning Russian model Anna Vishnevskaya, fails to find solace in our hero’s work and leaves her love behind. Cue rage, passion and paintings flying out of windows – landing at the feet of an impressed Serge Devant and a cuing complete turnaround of fortunes.

Impressively, the artwork that features throughout the video is the work of Russian painter Andrei Sharov and was commissioned specifically for the video after Devant met the artist in Monaco.

With a full package of remixes from the likes of David Tort, Stephan Luke and Thomas Sagstad & Mike Hawkins, Serge Devant ‘On Your Own’ is out now through www.beatport.com.

With its official release date still over a month away, ‘Recollected’ – Devant’s second album released through licensing behemoth Ultra – is still under wraps, but to celebrate the imminent release of ‘On Your Own’ we’re giving you an exclusive sneak preview RIGHT HERE. Check out forthcoming tracks ‘Dice’, ‘True Faith’, ‘When You Came Along’, ‘On Your Own’, ‘You & Me’, ‘Far Away’, ‘Xylo’ and Serge’s roaring remix of the classic ‘3AM Eternal’.

http://soundcloud.com/sergedevant/serge-devant-recollect-album ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142629 Centurian book studio dates and reveal album title http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142628&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:16:12 GMT The dutch death metal formation *CENTURIAN* will start recording their 3rd full-length album called *Contra Rationem*, on april 27th together with producer/sound-engineer *Jo Peeters (Aborted, Heaven Shall Burn, Severe Torture*) and *Ralph Timmermans (Mindpark)* at the We Are (Music) Junkies... The dutch death metal formation CENTURIAN will start recording their 3rd full-length album called Contra Rationem, on april 27th together with producer/sound-engineer Jo Peeters (Aborted, Heaven Shall Burn, Severe Torture) and Ralph Timmermans (Mindpark) at the We Are (Music) Junkies recording studio in Eindhoven. The album will be released by Listenable records and will be the first studio release after 11 years.

A few song titles are: 'Judas Among Twelve', 'Adversus', 'The Will Of The Torch', 'Thou Shallt Bleed For The Lord Thy God', 'Antinomian', 'Feast Of The Cross'.

Watch a video of CENTURIAN rehearsing the new song “Judas Among Twelve”

]]> News Huw Hopkins http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142628 <![CDATA[Ferry Corsten's album 'WKND' due for release]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142627&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:15 GMT Pristine. Exhilarating. Epic. These words succinctly describe Ferry Corsten's music. Celebrating his 20th year as a world-class DJ/producer, Ferry delivers his fourth full-length studio album, WKND to New State Music. Tight, punchy and radio-ready, the carefully crafted tracks on WKND are as well-suited for a packed dancefloor as they are for pop radio.

It's easy to get hyperbolic and excessive when talking about DJs, but with dance music pioneer Ferry Corsten, whose musical productions and DJ sets have combined trance, house, and electro, the facts speak for themselves: Best Producer of the Year (Ericsson Music Awards), Best Trance DJ (Ibiza DJ Awards), and being voted countless times as one of the Top 10 DJs in the world according to DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ poll. Since his immersion on the scene in the late 1990s, the Dutch musician has amassed best-selling albums, nearly a dozen gold singles, among which fans will find remixes for the likes of U2, Moby, Duran Duran, Public Enemy, William Orbit, Nelly Furtado, Faithless, The Killers and many more, alongside compilations reflecting his ever point live sets from Trance Nation, World Tour and Passport, and more recently, installations one and two of the wildly popular Once Upon A Night series, the latter of which hit “#1” on the iTunes Dance Chart (U.S.) within its first week of release. Today, Ferry Corsten heads his own Flashover Recordings imprint, releasing his own music and that of other promising talent, whilst Corsten's weekly “Corsten’s Countdown” internationally syndicated radio show can be heard in more than 50 countries worldwide.

On WKND, Corsten delivers a stable of epic, anthemic tracks. From the mainroom-killing “Brute” with fellow superstar, Armin van Buuren, to the punchy “Take Me” and the progressive house track “Don’t Be Afraid” with its enormous build and resounding breakdown, Corsten generates a sense of apocalyptic urgency that’s nonetheless melodic and beautiful. “Sunday,” the iTunes bonus track, is written in a minor chord and is eerily good with its stuttered vocal stabs and warm bassline.

Likewise, “WKND,” the title track, digs deep with its rumbling bottom and rejoicing synths before exploding with crushing ferocity. Ferry Corsten’s first single release of WKND was the hugely successful track “Feel It”which features a sample that has also been used in the classic house music anthem “Can You Feel It” by Philippe B vs Todd Terry. Corsten heralds a new era of euphoric, uplifting electronic music in its purest form on “A Day Without Rain” featuring Ellie Lawson, her super-charged vocals bringing smiles of ecstasy to club-goers’ faces. The equally inspiring albeit slower tempo “Walk On Air” featuring Pierre In The Air & Amba Shepherd is also a glimmering jewel.

Not one to be constrained to the underground EDM scene – vast as it may be – Ferry Corsten tackles and conquers the mainstream with a series of pop radio-friendly songs that have “hit” written all over them.

Take the soaring, sunshine-y song, “In Your Eyes” featuring JES, or the immaculate, annihilating ballad that is “Not Coming Down” featuring Betsie Larkin. Corsten proves that, in the right hands, male vocals can be just as hook-y, as exemplified by the previously released hit single, “Check It Out,” and the storming “Love Will,” the latter featuring Duane Harden. Corsten ensures that pop radio will indeed come calling with the proper song construction of “Let You Go” featuring K’s Choice singer Sarah Bettens, the luscious sonic pleasures of “Live Forever” featuring Aruna, and the catchy electro-house track “Ain’t No Stoppin’” featuring Ben Hague.

Once again WKND showcases Ferry Corsten's artistic diversity. From the peak-time festival crowd-pleasers to the radio-ready pop songs and every step in between, Corsten paints with masterful strokes. The result is a collection of meticulously built tunes in perfect keeping with the sound of today.

Ferry Corsten – WKND - Tracklist:

01. Ferry Corsten ft Ellie Lawson - A Day Without Rain
02. Ferry Corsten - Feel It
03. Ferry Corsten ft Ben Hague - Ain’t No Stoppin’
04. Ferry Corsten - Don’t Be Afraid
05. Ferry Corsten ft Betsie Larkin - Not Coming Down
06. Ferry Corsten vs Armin van Buuren - Brute
07. Ferry Corsten ft Aruna - Live Forever
08. Ferry Corsten ft Sarah Bettens - Let You Go
09. Ferry Corsten - Check It Out
10. Ferry Corsten ft Duane Harden - Love Will
11. Ferry Corsten ft Jes - In Your Eyes
12. Ferry Corsten ft Pierre In The Air & Amba Shepherd - Walk On Air
13. Ferry Corsten - Take Me
14. Ferry Corsten - WKND
15. Ferry Corsten - Sunday (iTunes bonus track)

PRE-ORDER NOW! http://bit.ly/WKNDiTunes

 More info: ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142627 Camp Bestival 2012 line-up announced http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142626&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:53:40 GMT Festi-holiday frolics ahoy, the time has come to unveil the first of the myriad magical treats we have in store for July 26-29 at Camp Bestival 2012. Of course, we’ve got a seriously hip-shaking musical line-up at the best family festival holiday around but that’s not the only thing that will be... Festi-holiday frolics ahoy, the time has come to unveil the first of the myriad magical treats we have in store for July 26-29 at Camp Bestival 2012. Of course, we’ve got a seriously hip-shaking musical line-up at the best family festival holiday around but that’s not the only thing that will be keeping you on your toes as our Bang on theme, we'll hosting our own Olympic shin-dig with a screening the opening ceremony live in the Big Top on Friday night complete with a Camp B torch. And our favourite wallies Lost & Found will also be back as the loveable Camp Bestival Blue Coats to host our 2012 Silly Olympics. From pea shot-put to their signature binocular football, you’ll be going Olympics-crazy for their games! And, as ever, Lulworth Castle will be brimming with incredible spectacles, moments of pure joy, amazing food, luxury camping and tons of fun for all the family with over 100 free things for kids to do and lots and lots of brand new attractions at our landmark fifth Camp Bestival.

Live Performances from:
Jimmy Cliff
Rizzle Kicks
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad and The Lovely Posse
Little Dragon
The Gruffalo
Bellowhead
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
The Cuban Brothers
Breakfast With Henry (Henry Rollins Spoken Word)
Deliliah
Spector
Lianne La Havas
Stooshe
P Money
Youngman
Jaipur Kawa Brass Band
Dub Pistols
DJ Yoda & The Transiberian Marching Band
Jaipur Kawa Circus
Clement Marfo & The Frontline
Scroobius Pip
Random Impulse
Frankie Rose
Liz Green
3 Bonzos and a Piano
Prince Fatty
We Were Evergreen
2:54
Gabrielle Aplin
Pearl And The Beard
Blues Brothers UK
Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo
The Moonflowers
Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer
Duke special
This Is The Kit

Friday Night Headliners:
Hot Chip

Camp Bestival's Saturday Night Fever with:
Kool & The Gang / Chic featuring Nile Rodgers
Earth Wind & Fire Experience featuring Al McKay ]]> News Huw Hopkins http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142626 <![CDATA[Cate Le Bon 'CYRK' new album announcement]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142625&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:33:31 GMT “How would I describe the album?” muses Cate Le Bon. “Cut a remote island in two and place one half to your ear…” Cate Le Bon, the Cardiff-based singer who popped up on Gruff Rhys’s Neon Neon album before issuing her own debut album, My Oh My, in 2010, returns with her second... “How would I describe the album?” muses Cate Le Bon. “Cut a remote island in two and place one half to your ear…”

Cate Le Bon, the Cardiff-based singer who popped up on Gruff Rhys’s Neon Neon album before issuing her own debut album, My Oh My, in 2010, returns with her second album, CYRK, in April 2012. It follows Le Bon’s extensive tour with St Vincent in the USA, where the album has already been released to much acclaim and Cate is currently on her own headlining jaunt.

“CYRK is like a time travel travelogue which continually returns the sea,” says Le Bon, who took the album’s title from the Polish word for Circus and took inspiration from a trip to the Isle Of Eigg. “I mostly write about the sea, matters of the heart and animals – or a mish-mash of all three.”

Recorded with producer Krissie Jenkins in Cardiff and set for release on Gruff Rhys’s Ovni imprint, CYRK found Le Bon raiding Super Furry Animals’s collection of synths, pedals and guitars. “We spent days plugging different things into one another – it was so much fun,” she says.

Players include Le Bon’s “trusty” backing band (Andy Fung on drums, Steve Black on bass and Niwl’s Sion Glyn on guitar) plus H. Hawkline on synths and Meilyr and Gwion from Racehorses playing brass on Great. “If you listen very carefully,” says Le Bon, “you can hear Gruff Rhys wailing backing vocals on Falcon Eyed too.”

The completed album is a 35-minute blast of colour, ever-changing as it whizzes from the garage pop opener Falcon Eyed to piano-led Puts Me To Work and the psychedelic title track. Elsewhere, the delights of Fold The Cloth, The Man I Wanted (“The only time that I have put a recorder track down and not been ridiculed for it. Result.”), the proggy Through The Mill and closing number Ploughing Out, a track so epic it demanded to be split into two parts. “The song ends with a cacophony of instruments, a mixture of everything that has appeared on the album,” says Le Bon. “It's the finale. I make my saxophone debut; it will also be the last time I ever play saxophone. I very nearly ruptured my cheeks.”

'CYRK' Tracklisting:
  1. Falcon Eyed
  2. Puts Me To Work
  3. Cyrk
  4. Julia
  5. Greta
  6. Fold The Cloth
  7. The Man I Wanted
  8. Through The Mill
  9. Ploughing Out Part 1
  10. Ploughing Out Part 2
Links: ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142625 Ruby Goe announces show at Yoyo, Notting Hill Arts Club on Feb 16th http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142624&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:28 GMT Ruby Goe is a deliciously unique pop proposition who releases her brand new single ‘Get On It’ through her own label Goe Music on the 13th of February. The single narrates an exhilarating evening out on the town, from getting ready to catching the infamous 149 bus to a chorus which celebrates... Ruby Goe is a deliciously unique pop proposition who releases her brand new single ‘Get On It’ through her own label Goe Music on the 13th of February. The single narrates an exhilarating evening out on the town, from getting ready to catching the infamous 149 bus to a chorus which celebrates the hedonism of the most memorable nights out. It’s instantly addictive and Goe’s vocals soar over horns, marching drums and a propulsive beat which sounds bombastic in size.

‘Get On It’ is the perfect taster of what’s to come this year as the London based singer readies what will undoubtedly be one of the albums of 2012. The track has already been championed by Edith Bowmen and Fearne Cotton and is currently on the Radio 1 daytime play-list, and for the week of the 16th of January Ruby is the BBC Introducing ‘Tip of the Week’, as well as receiving airplay on XFM and Capital – an incredible jump-start to the year.

Goe names Cheryl Lynn, Fonda Rae, Salt’n’Pepa and Africa Bambaataa as her musical inspirations and this eclectic selection only touches the surface of what an exciting new talent she is. Already drawing comparisons to the likes of Lykke Li, Robyn and Santigold, Ruby has also collaborated with Stanton Warriors on their forthcoming album and is penning tracks for a variety of other artists. Of her craft she says: “Pop should be quick, spontaneous and natural. I like to start with a concept, a chorus line and work around it. Everything grows from that initial idea.”
With such strong visuals, vocals and songs in place it really is time to pay attention to Ruby Goe.

‘GET ON IT’ ELI REMIX LISTEN HERE:

http://soundcloud.com/rubygoe/ruby-goe-get-on-it

Watch the Thomas Knight directed video here:



Watch ‘Sirens’ performed at the BBC Introducing Maida Vale session here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mbs87

Links: ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142624 DEAR SUPERSTAR host FREE album launch party...EVERYONE INVITED!!! http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142623&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:23:46 GMT Manchester gutter rock n rollers DEAR SUPERSTAR have announced they'll be hosting a FREE album launch party at Manchester's exclusive nightspot APOTHECA on Sunday February 12th and EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!

The party is to celebrate the launch of their new album 'Damned Religion' which hits stores on February 6th. Mixed by legendary producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, Atreyu) and produced by David Jones (better known as Johnny Rocker from Heaven's Basement) in the band's very own Superstar Studios, 'Damned Religion' combines their passion for classic hard rock with the power and bile of modern metal. It's a dark, heavy-rock affair, dripping with swagger, anger and killer hooks.

First single 'Our City Sleeps' (released at the end of October 2011) features Stevie D from Buckcherry and the accompanying video continues to receive amazing support across all the UK Music Channels. Check it for yourself:



The Manchester quintet hit the road with Chicago rockers KILL HANNAH in March then head around Europe with YASHIN and GLAMOUR OF THE KILL. They have supported the likes of PAPA ROACH, BUCKCHERRY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, Duff McKagen's LOADED, SOIL and PUDDLE OF MUDD. but have not neglected the festival circuit, however, and have played Download, Sonisphere (in both the UK and Switzerland), Graspop Festival and Hard Rock Hell.

Places at the party are limited so make sure you arrive early!!

Catch the guys adrenaline-fuelled live show at one of the following:

MARCH
  • 8th Manchester, Club Academy (w/ Kill Hannah)
  • 9th Birmingham, The Library (w/ Kill Hannah)
  • 10th London, O2 Islington Academy (w/ Kill Hannah)
  • 11th Bristol, The Fleece (w/ Kill Hannah)
LINK: ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142623 <![CDATA[Midas Fall 'As Our Blood Seperates" ep out 6 February 2012]]> http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142622&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:14:13 GMT Following on from their 2010 debut album, ‘Eleven. Return and Revert’, from which the track ‘MovieScreens’ acquired a cult following after being used in the soundtrack to UK television series ‘Lip Service’, Midas Fall return with a 5-track ep, ‘As Our Blood... Following on from their 2010 debut album, ‘Eleven. Return and Revert’, from which the track ‘MovieScreens’ acquired a cult following after being used in the soundtrack to UK television series ‘Lip Service’, Midas Fall return with a 5-track ep, ‘As Our Blood Separates’, comprising 3 new songs plus a remix of ‘MovieScreens’ and a cover version of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Hurt’.

Elizabeth Heaton’s soaring vocals form a stunning centerpiece, around which band members Rowan Burn, Simon Morgan and Steven Pellatt interweave a beautiful swirl of progressive/post/alternative rock -- achieving a balance of complexity and accessibility that many bands could only ever hope to accomplish.

Emotionally intense yet also melodic and tender, ‘As Our Blood Separates’ draws you in with both its beauty and power.

You can stream and download a free mp3 of the track 'BPD' here:

http://soundcloud.com/monotreme-records/midas-fall-bpd

T R A C K L I S T I N G

1. BPD
2. As Our Blood Separates
3. Carnival Song
4. Hurt
5. Moviescreens (Bunkk Bed Remix)

The EP will be released as a digital download, and also as a limited edition CD-R available from the band on tour and from their website.

Links: ]]> News Nuno Saque Ferreira http://hangout.altsounds.com/showthread.php?t=142622