January 2011
18 posts
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Announces...
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the heralded hard rock and metal event of the summer, is swiftly becoming the heavy music fans’ summertime rite of passage. Today, the 4th annual summertime juggernaut announces the 2011 line-up with DISTURBED, GODSMACK and MEGADETH, joined by MACHINE HEAD, IN FLAMES, TRIVIUM, and many more of today’s most electrifying artists. The tour will make a 26 date...
Xiu Xiu Presents Art 'I Hate This Suffocating...
Lump is pleased to present I Hate This Suffocating Fucking Towne, an installation by the band Xiu Xiu. Lump will host an opening reception on Friday, February 4th from 7–10pm during the First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Raleigh, NC. The exhibition will run from February 4–26 and is on view Saturdays from noon–5pm and by appointment during the week. In the collected work for this exhibition,...
The Killers, Jane's Addiction & Kanye West To...
Festival visionary PERRY FARRELL, in conjunction with Chile’s Lotus Producciones, WME and C3 Presents—the promotional partners behind the North American LOLLAPALOOZA—are pleased to announce the line-up for the inaugural LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE in South America. Headliners THE KILLERS, JANE´S ADDICTION and KANYE WEST plus the YEAH YEAH YEAHS are among the 50-plus acts performing on five stages...
Lloyd Is Back & Joins Trey Songz on His Tour
Lloyd will join Trey Songz on his “Passion, Pain & Pleasure” tour, kicking off at Madison Square Garden on February 11, the seasoned R&B singer is ready to show everyone what it takes to be the King of Hearts. With his hit single, “Lay It Down,” blazing airwaves and his fourth LP King of Hearts dropping on March 22, a now a revitalized Lloyd is taking his career to the next level. Ready...
First Avalanche Tour features Stone Sour, Theory...
The first annual Avalanche Tour brings together some of the biggest names in rock for a massive North American winter trek. This year’s tour runs from March 24-May 8 and features Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm and Art Of Dying. Tickets for most shows go on sale Saturday, February 5. A special fan club pre-sale will begin Tuesday, February 1 through Artist Arena. Visit...
'Indie Rock Poster Book' Set For May 7th Release
Yellow Bird Project (YBP), a Montreal-based non-profit organization, and illustrator Andy J. Miller - the team behind The Indie Rock Coloring Book, which won accolades from such publications as Time, Time Out, Marie Claire, Uncut and SPIN - have found another innovative way to celebrate indie rock while benefiting charities chosen by the musicians who create it. The Indie Rock Poster Book, which...
Producer BEAT SOCIETY Returns To NYC On February...
Soulspazm Records is thrilled to bring the widely heralded and historic Beat Society producer showcase back to life on Saturday, February 12th at Tammany Hall in New York City, supported by Native Instruments, creators of MASCHINE beat production system. Following a five year hiatus, the return of the producer showcase that exhibits the talents of both superstar beatmakers and up-and coming...
ELECTRIC BEACH Takes Place March 17-20 in Cancun
Electric Beach, produced by Beach Dog Presents, is this Spring Break’s go-to event in Cancun, March 17-20. The event producers have heard you, the fans, and are happy to announce the availability of three-day pass concert tickets. Originally, the only way to attend Electric Beach was to purchase an all-inclusive package that includes hotel accommodations, unlimited beverages, unlimited...
Coachella 2011 Line-Up Kick-off
With the Coachella line-up announcement serving as the official kick-off to the annual U.S. festival season, festival organizers Goldenvoice can now reveal details for the 2011 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. The 12th Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is set for Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA and the...
Freelance Whales Announce 2011 Spring Tour With...
Freelance Whales Spring Tour 2011 4/10 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC* 4/11 - The Showbox at The Market - Seattle, WA* 4/12 - Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR* 4/14 - Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA (co-headlining with Foals) 4/19 - Fitzgerald’s - Houston, TX* 4/20 - The Loft - Dallas, TX 4/21 - La Zona Rosa - Austin, TX* 4/23 - The Firebird - St Louis, MO* 4/25 - The...
Gloriana, Steel Magnolia and others on Country...
Yet another stellar announcement comes from Country Thunder with the addition of eight more acts that will join talents including Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Eric Church, Neal McCoy, Sawyer Brown, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Kicking off the festival will be Jason Jones along with Steel Magnolia, recipient of nine major industry award nominations including CMA and...
Will Dr. Luke be Producer Of The Year?
Dr. Luke, one of the top producers of the decade according to Billboard Magazine, winner of 17 ASCAP Awards, and writer of 19 #1 songs in the last five years is nominated for Producer of the Year at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony for his work in 2010 with Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Taio Cruz, and B.O.B. Katy Perry’s album “Teenage Dream” is also nominated for Album of the Year, which Dr. Luke served...
Tibet House US Announces 21st Annual Benefit...
Tibet House US will hold its 21st Annual Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011. Philip Glass, the concert’s Artistic Director, once again brings together an exceptional line-up of artists including Michael Stipe, The Roots, Patti Smith with Jesse Smith and Michael Campbell, Angelique Kidjo and James McCartney with more performers being confirmed soon. Tickets are on sale...
Korn & Disturbed headline 'Monster Energy Music As...
Korn and Disturbed, two of rock’s biggest acts, are teaming up to co-headline this year’s “Monster Energy Music As A Weapon V Tour.” With the first half of dates on sale now and off to a scorching start, the highly successful Monster Energy’s MAAW V Tour has added even more dates and new markets: a second leg from March 8th through March 30th that will include stops...
Dilemma: Is The Soundtrack as Good as Vince Vaughn...
Chop Shop and Atlantic Records have announced the forthcoming release of “THE DILEMMA—ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” the companion to the upcoming Universal Pictures comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James. The collection arrives digitally January 11 and hits stores January 18. The much-anticipated film, directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer, opens in theatres across North...
SEAN ROWE Featured On WNYC's Soundcheck
Anti- Records artist Sean Rowe made an appearance earlier today on the popular New York public radio show “Soundcheck.” Rowe and his band performed live in the WNYC studios, playing two songs off Rowe’s stunning soon to be released Anti- debut album Magic due out on 2-22-11. The upstate New York native displays his deep and incredibly soulful voice on the mournful ballad...
Swollen Members' Madchild Banned From United...
Madchild, from Vancouver based hip-hop group Swollen Members, has been denied entry to the United States by US custom officials. The Canadian based emcee is currently unable to enter the United States to tour or record until the matter has been resolved with US customs. Swollen Members’ upcoming new album “Dagger Mouth” is scheduled for a March 15th , 2011 release through Battle Axe/Suburban...
Happy New Year 2011
We like to wish everyone a happy new year! May all your wishes come true.
Let’s start 2011 with a special movie entitled “Father & Daughter”: