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buzz ‘stache: Icon For Hire’s New Album Out Today, Plus November Tour Dates
The self-titled, sophomore album by charismatic rock trio Icon For Hire arrives in stores and online today. The album has already been preceded by a successful tour, which found the band performing acoustically and electrically. In addition, “An Evening With Icon For Hire” featured a fashion show featuring designs from the Custom Catastrophes line, run by Icon For Hire‘s frontwoman, Ariel. Recently, more Icon For Hire tour dates were announced, running through late November.
Of the new album, which is currently sitting in the Top 5 of the iTunes Alternative chart, the Milwaukee Sentinel-Journal states “Icon For Hire‘s second LP has its ace, the snarky and charismatic Ariel, right on the table.”
Ariel says: “”We want to thank our fans! They really are the best and hope they will love where we are going with this new album and come along for the ride.”
About the composition of the album Icon For Hire, the band adds “after 18 months of touring and lots of journaling, we went away to write our most vulnerable music yet. We are not a one dimensional band so we didn’t write a one dimensional record.”
About Icon For Hire: Icon For Hire‘s debut album, Scripted, marked a milestone in Tooth & Nail Records history as their highest charting debut album. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 Album chart, peaked at # 4 on the iTunes Rock chart, and charted at # 19 overall. Their videos for “Make A Move and “Get Well” have received over 6 million views on YouTube.
Icon For Hire November Tour Dates
November 8, 2013 | Mainstreet Bar & Grill (Toledo, OH)
November 9, 2013 | Another Hole In The Wall (Steger, IL)
November 14, 2013 | Virgin Mobile Mod Club (Toronto, ON, CANADA)
November 15, 2013 | The Club @ Stage AE (Pittsburgh, PA)
November 16, 2013 | The Waiting Room (Buffalo, NY)
November 17, 2013 | Mac’s Bar (Lansing, MI)
November 21, 2013 | The Rutledge (Nashville, TN)
November 22, 2013 | Rockhouse Live (Memphis, TN)
November 23, 2013 | Fubar (St. Louis, MO)
audio ‘stache: Big B Strikes Gold With New Album
Big B’s latest album Fools Gold features collaborations with The Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, P!NK, Butch Walker, and many more.
July 9th marks the release date for Fool’s Gold, the latest album by Las Vegas-based singer/rapper Big B. Released on Suburban Noize Records, the album features appearances from Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, and many others. It is currently streaming on MSN.com and on last.fm.
For Fool’s Gold, Big B‘s sixth studio album, he is upping the ante by delivering his most heartfelt album yet.
“I put a lot of heart and soul into this record and the last few years have been pretty hard on me for various reasons,” he says. “This record was my way of getting it all out and turning it all into a positive thing. I just wanted to make good songs that people can have a good time listening to. “
Fool’s Gold features musical collaborations with members of legendary punk outfits NOFX and Pennywise, as well as a songwriting collaboration with Grammy winner Pink on the single “Here Comes the Lightning.” The end result is a collection of songs that are just as contagious as Big B‘s thuggish charm. With the entire music industry focused on finding the next huge star on reality television, Big B has taken a back-to-basics approach on “Fool’s Gold” and filled it with fun spirited songs that can fit into any music lover’s playlist. The album is rich is musical diversity and is cleverly inventive, as Big B seamlessly bridges the gap between rock, hip-hop, and alternative.
Big B is currently on the road as part of the Cabin By the Sea tour with Dirty Heads and The Expendables. From there, he will embark on Redlight King’s “Ones to Watch” tour, which will run through August. Tour dates can be found below.
BIG B TOUR DATES:
Cabin by the Sea Tour feat. Big B, Dirty Heads & The Expendables
07/09 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
07/11 – Kansas City – Midland Theatre
07/12 – Denver, CO – Exdo Event Center
07/15 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
07/16 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
07/21 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
07/22 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
07/24 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory Concert
07/26 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
07/28 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre
Ones to Watch Tour w/Redlight King & Icon for Hire
08/01 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
08/02 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
08/03 – Scottsdale, AZ – Martini Ranch
08/06 – Dallas, TX – Cambridge Room at HOB
08/07 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock at HOB
08/09 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
08/10 – New Orleans, LA – The Parish at HOB
08/11 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
08/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Centre
08/14 – Knoxville, TN – NV Nightclub
08/16 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
08/17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
08/20 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
08/21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
08/23 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter at St. Andrew’s Hall
08/24 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
08/25 – Minneapolis, MN – Studio B at Skyway Theatre
08/27 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
Big B Online: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter
audio ‘stache: MALINA MOYE Finds The Groove With “K-YOTIC”
The new single from guitar goddess Malina Moye features the legendary Bootsy Collins.
Malina Moye shreds on the guitar and flips funk grooves with equal amounts of skill. The first single from her upcoming album,Rock ‘n Roll Baby, is called “K-Yotic,” and it joins her with Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins. The song will be released on all digital platforms 7/30, with the Rock ‘n Roll Baby album to be released early 2014 on WCE Records, Distributed by BDG/ RED Distribution, LLC (a division of SONY Music Entertainment).
“K-Yotic” has a Zeppelin vibe with urban undertones that has Moye poised to showcase a new generation of rock. About the song, Malina says “With ‘K-Yotic,’ I wanted to capture the raw energy of rock and the power of funk, but maintain a current, radio friendly vibe. I feel everyone has a situation in their life that is chaotic. When I wrote the song, I was going through mine.”
Stream “K-Yotic” on Soundcloud here
Malina Moye 2013 Tour Dates:
6/27/13: Piacenza Festival (Piacenza, Italy)
6/28/13: Rapperswil Fest (Rapperswil, Switzerland)
7/6/13: Vache De Blues (Villerupt, France)
7/7/13: Club Montmartre (Brussels, Belgium)
7/13/13 Goodwood Fest of Speed (West Sussex, UK)
7/14/13 Goodwood Fest of Speed (West Sussex, UK)
7/17/13 Magic Fest (Giumaglio, Switzerland)
7/27/13 Rhynoferock Festival (Pernes Les Fontaines, France)
8/12/13 Umag Fest (Umag, Croatia)
Malina Moye online: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter
audio ‘stache: TOMMY & THE HIGH PILOTS Release New Album ‘Only Human’
Only Human is out today on Redbird Records and is streaming now on ARTISTdirect and MSN Listening Booth.
Santa Barbara quartet Tommy & The High Pilots release their new full-length album Only Human today May 28th on Redbird Records. The 10-song set is united by frontman Tommy Cantillon’s bold vocal range and themes of perseverance, redemption and humanity.
Last week ARTISTdirect exclusively premiered Only Human and starting today MSN Listening Booth is offering a full album stream of Only Human all this week.
STREAM: Tommy & The High Pilots, Only Human on ARTISTdirect
STREAM: Tommy & The High Pilots, Only Human on MSN Listening Booth
WATCH: Tommy & The High Pilots, Outta My Head on VEVO
Only Human Tracklisting:
1. Get Up
2. Outta My Head
3. Devil To Pay
4. Broken Down
5. Only Human
6. Here In My Hands
7. Young & Hungry
8. Somebody Make A Move
9. Innocent
10. Painted Cave
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MTV Buzzworthy exclusively premiered Tommy & The High Pilots’ music video for the first single off of Only Human, “Outta My Head” which showcases the band’s colorful dance party moves. The video can always be viewed on the band’s YouTube Channel.
The band will perform at SoHo on May 31st in their hometown Santa Barbara, CA with additional Summer tour dates to be announced on June 4th performing in cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Toronto, New York, Dallas and more!
Tommy & The High Pilots are Tommy Cantillon (vocals/guitar), Michael Cantillon (keys), Steve Libby (bass), and Matt Palermo (drums). Only Human was helmed by a trio of prolific producers – Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Train) Jason McEntire (Son Volt, Ha Ha Tonka) and Marc McClusky (Weezer, Ludo).
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buzz ‘stache: Announcing The Return Of Ugly Kid Joe
The platinum-selling rock group Ugly Kid Joe returns with first new music in over a decade and a half.
Platinum sellers Ugly Kid Joe have come back after a long vacation, and they’re ready to rock harder than ever. The California band’s new EP, Stairway to Hell, is due on April 16th through MRI, and it contains songs that span the full repertoire of influences that made Ugly Kid Joe the soundtrack for young snowboarders, surfers, and keggers worldwide.
Watch the video for the single, “I’m Alright”, below.
Stairway to Hell track listing:
Devil’s Paradise
You Make Me Sick
No One Survives
I’m Alright
Love Ain’t True
Another Beer
Cat In the Cradle (acoustic)
Would You Like To Be There (acoustic)
No One Survives (acoustic)
EPK (video)*
It’s Alright (video)*
*bonus content on the physical CD only.
Whether it’s the hypnotic riffery of “Devil’s Paradise”, the melodic power-fueled darkness of “No One Survives” or the irrepressibly chuggin’ chorus of “I’m Alright,” Stairway to Hell makes it clear that Ugly Kid Joe has everything they started with, and have added fatter chops and a superior grip on songwriting to their arsenal.
Tour dates are to be announced soon so be sure to follow Ugly Kid Joe on Facebook, Twitter, and their official site to get the latest news on the band! Page links are provided below.
Preorder Stairway to Hell: Amazon
Ugly Kid Joe online: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter
audio ‘stache: Stream ROBERT DELONG’s ‘Just Movement’ on Billboard.com
Listen to Just Movement, the debut album from 2013 MTV Artist to Watch Robert DeLong before it hits stores on Tuesday, February 5th.
With the February 5th release of Just Movement for Glassnote Records right around the corner, Robert DeLong has teamed up with Billboard to offer an exclusive first listen of his debut album. Stream Just Movement here.
DeLong will also make his late night television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday, February 13th. Watch the official video for his ultra catchy hit single “Global Concepts” below, and you will see why he has been deemed a “2013 Artist to Watch” by MTV, Billboard, and VIBE.
Just Movement Track Listing
1. Just Movement
2. Global Concepts
3. Happy
4. Change (How You Feel)
5. Here
6. Few Years Make
7. Religious Views
8. Complex By Degree
9. ____________
10. Perfect
11. Survival of the Fittest
12. Basically, I (Change How You Feel)
Robert DeLong Tour Dates
Tue 2/5 Los Angeles, CA – Amoeba Music (In Store)
Fri 2/8 Saratoga Springs, NY – Putnam Den
Sat 2/9 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts – Wolf Building
Tue 2/12 Cambridge, MA – TT The Bears Place
Thu 2/14 Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
Fri 2/15 New York, NY – Studio at Webster Hall
Sat 2/16 Pittsburgh, PA – Shadow Lounge
Thu 2/21 San Francisco, CA – Popscene SF – The Rickshaw
Fri 2/22 San Francisco, CA – Amoeba Music (In Store)
March 9-15 Austin, TX SXSW – Venue TBD
Sat 3/23 Miami, FL – Ultra Music Festival – Bayfront Park
Sun 4/14 Indio, CA – Coachella – Empire Polo Grounds
Sun 4/21 Indio, CA – Coachella – Empire Polo Grounds
Jun 7-9 New York, NY – Governors Ball – Randall’s Island
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audio ‘stache: Acoustic Dark Rockers ANCIENT VVISDOM To Release ‘Deathlike’ February 5th on Prosthetic Records
Stream Ancient VVisdom’s Deathlike in full on Terrorizer.com and check out the band’s North American tour dates with Pallbearer and Royal Thunder.
From the dark corners of Austin, Texas, singer/songwriter Nathan Opposition, his brother Michael Jochum (electric guitar) and acoustic guitarist Justin “Ribs” Mason have been annihilating the underground rock scene under the moniker of ANCIENT VVISDOM. On February 5th, the acoustic dark rockers will release their sophomore album Deathlike, a follow-up to their 2011 critically acclaimed debut A Godlike Inferno. The mesmerizing new collection was recorded at Diamond Factory Studios in Austin and once again mixed and mastered by engineer/co-producer Jason Buntz (Jet, The Darkness,…Trail of Dead), along with partner and Enormous Door founder Jack Control.
Stream Deathlike now on TERRORIZER.COM
Download the title track on iTunes and Amazon MP3
ANCIENT VVISDOM Tour Dates:
1/30 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts #
1/31 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar #
2/1 Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre #
2/2 Detroit, MI – The Magic Stick #
2/3 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club #
2/4 Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights #
2/6 Littleton, CO – Angelo’s CD’s (5 p.m. acoustic in-store performance)
2/6 Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre #
2/8 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour #
2/8 Los Angeles, CA – Vacation Vinyl (5 p.m. acoustic in-store performance)
2/9 San Francisco, CA – Slim’s #
2/10 Portland, OR – Music Millennium (4 p.m. acoustic in-store performance)
2/10 Portland, OR – Branx #
2/11 Seattle, WA – Silver Platters (5 p.m. acoustic in-store performance)
2/11 Seattle, WA – Highline Bar #
2/12 Vancouver, BC – Scrape Records (5:30 p.m. acoustic in-store performance)
2/12 Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret #
2/14 Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop #
2/15 Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub #
2/16 Regina, SK – The Exchange #
2/17 Winnipeg, MB – The Osborne Village Inn #
2/19 Toronto, ON – The Opera House #
2/20 Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques #
2/21 Boston, MA – The Sinclair #
2/22 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom #
2/23 New Haven,CT – Cafe Nine *
2/25 Burlington, VT – Nectars *
2/26 Providence, RI – Firehouse 13 *
2/27 Harrisburg, PA – Fed Live *
3/1 Columbus, OH – Kobo Live *
3/2 Cleveland, OH – Now That’s Class *
3/3 Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival *
3/4 Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme *
3/6 Madison, WI – Frequency *
3/8 Dekalb, IL – House Cafe *
# with Enslaved, Pallbearer, Royal Thunder
* with Royal Thunder
Pre-order Deathlike on CD or LP here: Prosthetic Records
buzz ‘stache: THE LONE BELLOW Release Debut Album And Bring Brooklyn Country To National TV
US tour dates also announced opening for Brandi Carlile, Marcus Foster, and others.
THE LONE BELLOW released their debut album The Lone Bellow on Descendant Records, available at all retailers January 22nd. To celebrate, the band made their network television debut on Conan, and you can watch the stunning performance below.
Watch: The Lone Bellow – You Never Need Nobody (Live on CONAN)
The Lone Bellow’s compelling live performance recently attracted attention from The New York Times and renowned taste-maker radio station WFUV. The Lone Bellow are taking the live show on the road, having announced their US tour including dates with Brandi Carlile, Marcus Foster, TWLOHA’s Heavy & Light and Ivan & Alyosha. See below for a full list of tour dates.
Jan 24 Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ w/ Dwight Yoakam
Jan 25 Foxwoods Resort & Casino at MGM Grand, Mashantucket, CT w/ Dwight Yoakam
Jan 28 In-store performance @ Barnes & Noble in Union Square, New York, NY
Feb. 5 Album Release Show @ Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY (SOLD OUT)
w/ TWLOHA’s Heavy & Light
Feb. 12 Theater of The Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
Feb. 13 Irving Plaza New York, NY
Feb. 14 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
w/ Ivan & Alyosha
March 6 Hi Dive, Denver, CO
March 7 Low Spirits, Albuquerque, NM
March 9 The Prophet Bar, Dallas, TX
March 17 The Green Room, Flagstaff, AZ
March 18 Soda Bar, San Diego, CA
March 19 The Echo, Los Angeles, CA
March 20 Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
w/ Brandi Carlile
March 22 Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
March 23 Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
w/ Marcus Foster
April 2 Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte, NC
April 3 Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA
April 4 Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA
April 5 WorkPlay, Birmingham, AL
April 6 Exit/In, Nashville, TN
April 7 Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN
April 9 the Conservatory – OKC, Oklahoma City, OK
April 10 The Prophet Bar, Dallas, TX
April 11 Red 7, Austin, TX
w/ Ivan & Alyosha
April 12 The High Watt, Nashville, TN
April 13 JJ’s Bohemia, Chattanooga, TN
April 14 Emerald Lounge, Asheville, NC
April 15 Strange Matter, Richmond, VA
April 16 Johnny Brenda’s Philadelphia, PA
April 17 DC9, Washington, DC
April 18 Santos Party House, New York, NY
April 20 Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA
April 21 Cafe Dekcuf, Ottawa, ON
April 22 The Drake Hotel, Toronto, ON
April 23 The Club At Stage Ae, Pittsburgh, PA
April 24 The Basement, Columbus, OH
April 25 Mayday, Cincinnati, OH
April 26 Radio Radio, Indianapolis, IN
April 27 Schubas Tavern, Chicago, IL
April 28 The Frequency, Madison, WI
April 29 First Avenue & 7th St Entry, Minneapolis, MN
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live ‘stache: The SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC Adventures of IAMDYNAMITE Continue
IAMDYNAMITE extend their tour until February as “Where Will We Go” hits the Top 40 on Billboard’s Alternative Chart.
After spending much of 2012 criss-crossing the country, the energetic twosome IAMDYNAMITE will be hitting the road once again at the top of 2013. Chris and Chris will be on the West Coast for a string of dates, starting in San Diego (where their latest single, “Where Will We Go,” is the #1 most played song on 91X) and concluding on February 2nd in Dallas, Texas. A full list of dates can be found below, and tickets for all dates are on sale as of today, December 7th.
IAMDYNAMITE US Tour Dates
Dec 7 – The Ritz – Tampa, FL
Dec 8 -The Rave- Milwaukee, WI (FM 102.1 Big Snow Show 7)*
Dec 9 – Culture Room – Ft Lauderdale, FL
Dec 14 -Verizon Theatre- Dallas, TX (How The Edge Stole Christmas)*
Dec 16- Emo’s East- Austin, TX (101X Independent Workforce Xmas)*
Dec 22- Jannus Live- Tampa, FL (97X End of the World Show)*
Jan 10-Glass House- Pomona, CA
Jan 11 – House of Blues – Hollywood, CA
Jan 12- Regency Ballroom- San Francisco, CA
Jan 15 – Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA
Jan 16- Knitting Factory- Reno, NV
Jan 18- Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
Jan 19- Showbox at the Market- Seattle, WA
Jan 21- Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
Jan 23- Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
Jan 25- The Depot- Salt Lake City, UT
Jan 26 – Gothic Theatre – Denver, CO
Jan 28- Granada – Lawrence, KS
Jan 29- Pop’s – St. Louis, MO
Jan 30- George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR
Feb 1- Warehouse Live- Houston, TX
Feb 2- Trees – Dallas, TX
*radio show
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