Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Music News and New Music For April 24th, 2013

So of course, when running your own blog solo it can be tough to keep up with the s**tload of stuff that comes across our ears over a weekend!  Some good, some bad, some not even worth mentioning.  I guess that's how I use AFGM in general.  These articles that I go through everyday from various sites (Blabbermouth,. Bravewords, AV Club, Music News, MissInfo, Billboard, Rolling Stone, etc.) and sort of "filter" some of the nonsense news such as the latest fashion design, who's got beef with who and who ISN'T doing music...still.

These articles brought forth are for a few different reasons:

1. They are relevant music information that pertains to you as a reader, no matter the level of intent or the genre.

2. They are relevant to the music I would be currently listening to or a genre I have put some attention and focus on.

3. I am somewhat patriotic about my Canadian music, so that always comes as a first for me.  I enjoy music from all parts of the world respectively, but I still have to promote local if I can.  Canadian music rocks!

4. Because it's humourous and we can ALWAYS use a good laugh.  Rarely will it be at someone's expense...but then again I am just the guy talking about it.  They're the ones causing the comments.

So in closing, I trust you all will not read EVERY single article posted here.  But I hope you find something of use here and keep the conversation going by forwarding it onto someone else.  Click on each article heading for redirection to the full article.  Cheers!



Steve Martin, Edie Brickell Head for 'Asheville' on 'Letterman':



Bob Dylan, Wilco, and My Morning Jacket are going on tour together:

Featuring performances by Bob Dylan and his Band, WILCO and My Morning Jacket, additional artists at select venues including Richard Thompson Electric Trio and Ryan Bingham.


Toronto guitarist jams with Prince:

“It’s just crazy because he’s such as phenomenal guitar player… so I tried to copy his solos and played them in front of him.  I was totally looking at him because I was really on my toes for cues and having a connection with the other band members.” -Donna Grantis


MIKE PORTNOY’S NEW GROUP THE WINERY DOGS RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO:



The new location of THE WINERY DOGS' ELEVATE video is now on the official Winery Dogs youtube page! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon.


Black Flag Not Content to Be 'Greatest-Hits Act':

"Keith and all the ex-band members through the years have been wanting to do Black Flag again, but they've been wanting to do it on their terms.  They see a shitload of money sitting there and they want it, and they want Greg to open the gates and give them the keys and let their Century City machine come in and run the show, and have Greg be their guitar player. But that's not what fucking Black Flag is about, man." -Mike Vallely (band manager)


Two Door Cinema Club Lose Their Heads in 'Handshake':




Barn Burner To Call It Quits Later This Year:

“Hey Gang! Sad news here at the Burner camp… we will cease to be a band as of this summer. Don’t worry, we are all happy and healthy and doing tons of other cool shit (Hashed out and Mountain Dust), however we will not be doing Barn Burner any longer. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over these 5 or so years, it’s been a good haul. Here are some final gigs:

May 26 Vancouver BC @ The Rickshaw Theatre
May 27 Kamloops BC @ Baileys Pub
May 28 Calgary AB @ Broken City
June 20 Hamilton ON @ This Ain’t Hollywood
June 21 Toronto ON @ Bovine Sex Club
June 22 London ON @ Call The Office
July 13 Montreal QC @ Turbo Haus”


Some intresting facts about "All Is One":


- The new album titled "All Is One", however the lyrics deal with the complete opposite.
- It is one of the most tragic albums Orphaned Land ever wrote!
- The album was recorded in Sweden, Turkey & Israel
- The LTD edition consist songs in English, Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish and even Latin. 3 bonus tracks and a bonus DVD with docu, studio clips and more is added to this edition
- A choir of 25 singers + an amazing strings orchestra appears on the album.
- Pre-order your signed copy NOW at www.orphaned-land.com


Attack Attack! Call It Quits:

“Well everyone, it’s been a wild ride for Attack Attack, but I think it’s about time Whiting and I take some time to write this note.  We want to start by thanking every single one of you that has ever come out to a show, bought a shirt, gotten in a fight over crabcore, or spent the time to send us notes online. We have been insanely blessed to be able to do what we have done with AA and we think it’s time that we wrap up this chapter in our lives.  Yes, this means exactly what you think it means. The Back in Action Tour will be Attack Attack‘s final and most ironic tour.  After 6 long years of playing in garages, VFW halls, clubs, open air festivals, and everything in-between. We’ve decided it is time to lay AA down for good.

You are all beautiful, wonderful people, and we want you to know that we deeply appreciate everything you have done for us.  We are sad to lay Attack Attack to rest, but are very excited for what is next in this new chapter of our lives.  Stay Tuned!!!

Much love,
The Andrews”


New ATILLA Track:



If our new album doesn't blow the fuck up, then I've officially lost faith in music and I quit ha. Real talk though. Go huge or I'm done. -Chris Fronzak


Motionless In White Release “America” Lyric Video, Officially Instate New Drummer:



"Meet our new drummer, Brandon Richter. He did an article with Modern Drummer Magazine. Click the link to read up on him." -MIW

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