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UK’s Laura Marling Releases ‘Alas I Cannot Swim’ and Plays NYC Shows in June

Laura Marling is the ethereal UK 18-year-old folk singer/songwriter, caught for the first time by those of us “in the know” at SXSW in March and then when she opened for Adam Green this month. She will release her debut album, Alas I Cannot Swim, on the Astralwerks label on August 19th. (It’s […]

21 May 2008 | More
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Bloody Social To Play Free NYC Show At Hiro Ballroom

Bloody Social just might be one of the few real rock and roll bands in New York City, so dare to put your ear drums to the test and experience them live this week. Join Cheeky Bastard, GBH, hostesses Six Six Sick, and last but not least, Alex English and Peter Makebish, for […]

13 May 2008 | 12 comments | More
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The Silent Years Put Their Spin on The Globe This Summer

They may hail from Detroit rock city, but The Silent Years are far from being a fuzzy garage band. Holding accolades such as “Underground Artist of the Year 2007″ (SPIN Magazine), their emotionally-intense sound falls somewhere between the most soaring, psychedelic reaches of The Flaming Lips and the intimate strains of Elliot Smith.
The Silent […]

13 May 2008 | More
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Counting Crows Playing Bowery Ballroom, Release New Single

For those of us who have followed Counting Crows since the beginning, and have worn out about three or four copies of August and Everything After, the prospect of an intimate gig at Bowery Ballroom this Sunday (!) is just the right medicine for some dreary winter blues. Check out the official site for ticketing […]

7 Feb 2008 | More
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Retrograde Motion this Tuesday with Violet Hour!

This Tuesday, 1/22, the smashing new weekly Retrograde Motion party, hosted by Faith-Ann Young and Aishah Roberts is proud to unveil the debut show of Violet Hour, on at 10:45 sharp. www.myspace.com/violethour
And with $3 drink specials from 10 to 12 (well drinks and beer), how can you resist? Dj’s Nora Walker, Criminal Muse and Sentimentalist […]

21 Jan 2008 | More
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CMJ Music Marathon showcase and film schedule announced

It’s almost here… CMJ Music Marathon has now unveiled their nightly schedule of showcases and their daily film schedule online. Start your planning now!
Sentimentalist Magazine’s choice picks include Jack Penate, the Maccabees, Cut Off Your Hands!, Jealous Girlfriends, Hopewell, Dragons of Zynth, Dragon Turtle, the Warlocks, A Place to Bury Strangers… stay tuned for […]

4 Oct 2007 | More
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KAISER CHIEFS CANCEL US TOUR DATES TO CONCENTRATE ON RECORDING

Kaiser Chiefs have cancelled a run of gigs in North America at the last minute to concentrate on recording new material.
The band, who’s 2nd album Yours Truly, Angry Mob has just achieved Double Platinum status in the UK has announced they plan to complete new material ahead of a lengthy European Arena Tour starting Oct […]

11 Sep 2007 | More
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Jose Gonzalez will be appearing at…

Jose Gonzalez will be appearing at The Gramercy Theater on the 27th and 28th of September, and then crossing the river to play the Music Hall of Williamsburg on the 29th. Hot on the heels of his forthcoming release IN OUR NATURE, due out September 25th on Mute Records.
Also look for the upcoming exclusive […]

7 Sep 2007 | More
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BAT FOR LASHES ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR!!

Bat For Lashes will be featured in an exclusive interview in the upcoming issue of Sentimentalist Magazine #26 on Newsstands September 18th.
(photo by Carrie Alison) 
Hot on the heels of the release of one of the summer’s most talked-about albums, Fur and Gold, Bat for Lashes announces a return to the US this fall, hitting cities […]

6 Sep 2007 | More
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Clare & The Reasons to Celebrate Their “Movie” at Joe’s Pub

 You see what Secret Agent Clare is doing in that picture? She’s touching a globe. Why is that significant? Because after the release of The Movie on October 16 (Frog Stand) she might just have the whole world in her hands. Better to practice on an unsuspecting globe now. We described The Movie as “the […]

30 Aug 2007 | More