Rhett Miller has announced the release of his new album, The Dreamer, on June 5. The Dreamer was produced by Miller himself and will be released on his very own Maximum Sunshine Records, distributed by The Orchard. The album features guest appearances by singers Rosanne Cash and Rachael Yamagata, as well as additional percussion by Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel). The band on the record is Miller’s touring group, the
Anti-Flag partners with Amnesty International to debut music video for “This Is The New Sound”
Anti-Flag has partnered with Amnesty international to debut their new video for “This Is The New Sound.” The video takes aim at the National Defense Authorization Act, which many, including the members of Anti-Flag, believe represents a erosion of human rights in the United States. Anti-Flag explain the inspiration behind the video by saying “The erosion of human rights should always be taken seriously. We wanted to find a
Failsafe (UK) Sign to Cardboard Empire And Release New Album, Routines
It is with great joy that Cardboard Empire welcomes our first signing, Failsafe (UK) to the family. Dayton, OH – On April 3, 2012 Cardboard Empire will release the new album Routines from Preston, UK natives, Failsafe (James Norris – Vocals, Simon Humphries – Guitar, Andy Sprake – Bass and Backing Vocals, Matt Cogley – Guitar and backing Vocals, Rob Catlow – Drums). The 10-track album was produced by
Primus Announces Spring Tour in Support of Green Naugahyde
Primus is excited to announce a spring tour in support of Green Naugahyde, out now on ATO Records and Prawn Songs. An evening with Primus, featuring two full sets, begins on May 3rd in Columbia, MO, and wraps up on June 24th in Modesto, CA. In conjunction with the tour, ATO Records will release a limited edition 10″ single, with live versions of “Jilly’s On Smack” and “Eyes of
Portishead’s Geoff Barrow & Composer Ben Salisbury Collaborate For DROKK, Inspired By Mega-City One
Geoff Barrow is a founding member of Portishead and producer/label owner of INVADA records UK. Ben Salisbury is a soundtrack composer with over 200 film and TV credits to his name, including David Attenborough’s ‘Life of Mammals’, ‘Life in the Undergrowth’ and ‘Life in Cold Blood’. Barrow and Salisbury met over 10 years ago when they both joined a Bristol football team for old men. After many disastrous games
Jude Cole’s Ironworks Releases Wayland Debut EP – Welcome To My Head
Wayland, MI — Jude Cole’s Ironworks label has released the debut EP from Wayland. Cole has been instrumental in leading the band to find their true roots, and inevitably nurtured the sparks that are quickly becoming pockets of fire in the Midwest. The four-piece rock and roll band from Michigan who, thinking it was the right thing to do, pooled their money and made the leap to pack up
BAD COMPANY ANNOUNCE FIRST APPEARANCES ON THE EUROPEAN CONTINENT SINCE 1975
London, UK – March 7, 2012 – The original line-up of Bad Company has announced a short run of European festival dates for this summer. Commencing on June 9, the legendary ensemble will take the stage at the Sweden Rock Festival in Solvesborg. Additional appearances will include five German Rock The Nation Festival performances in Berlin (6/11), Stuttgart (6/12), Augsburg (6/14), Trier (6/15) and Monchengladbach / Cologne (6/16). Bad
Miniature Tigers’ Album, Mia Pharaoh, Out Today
Miniature Tigers’ abstract-pop record, Mia Pharaoh, is out today via Modern Art Records and ILG. The album is streaming on Spin.com, and drops in the midst of a nationwide headlining tour with Modern Art label-mates Geographer and The Chain Gang of 1974 that has virtually sold out! As previously announced, the four-piece will serve as the main support for the Spring 2012 tour with fun. See below for full
