Month: August 2012

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New Blaqk Audio Album “Bright Black Heaven” Due Out Next Month

August 6, 2012 The Audio Perv 0

Blaqk Audio is the electronic dance music outfit composed of Davey Havok and Jade Puget, originally from the multi-platinum rock juggernaut, AFI. The EDM industry has flourished around them since their 2007 release, CexCells, and it is now time for the endlessly talented duo to leave their own eternal imprint on the scene. Deriving inspiration from the electro-industrial waves of acts like Skinny Puppy and Depeche Mode as well as more modern artists like Knife Party, Porter Robinson, Bag Raiders, …

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Primus Reveals Dates of 3D Tour

August 6, 2012 The Audio Perv 0

Primus is excited to announce the dates and further details on their unique 3D tour this fall, featuring two sets per evening. Being that this is the first-ever traveling 3D-enhanced live musical performance, this groundbreaking tour is sure to provide a one-of-a-kind psychedelic experience, further enhanced by the fact that every show will also feature Quad Surround Sound. Primus teamed with 3D Live from Burbank, CA to create original 3D content for this tour. Audience members will be given 3D …

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Bloc Party’s Sold Out 8/8 NYC Terminal 5 Show To Be Webcast

August 6, 2012 The Audio Perv 0


Bloc Party, who will be releasing their highly-anticipated album FOUR on August 21st via Frenchkiss Records, have announced that The Bowery Presents Live will be streaming their sold-out August 8th show in full HD, live from Terminal 5 in NYC starting at 9:30 pm EDT. Check out the trailer HERE. Fans can join in for the full show and participate in an interactive live chat HERE.

Bloc Party is currently on the road and making a number of …

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Dave Matthews Band Collaborates With Fans On Video For New Single “Mercy”

August 6, 2012 The Audio Perv 0


Dave Matthews Band is inviting fans to take part in the creation of a video for its latest single, “Mercy.” Individuals who complete one (or more) easy-to-follow photo and/or video tasks may find their images featured within the unique, fan based music video. Details are posted at http://mercy.davematthewsband.com. One lucky fan who enters will win a trip to the final show of Dave Matthews Band’s summer tour, which will take place at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA on …

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New Music From Biffy Clyro “Stingin’ Belle”

August 6, 2012 The Audio Perv 0

Last week Biffy Clyro debuted the brand new track “Stingin’ Belle” on BBC Radio 1 Zane Lowe show. Take a listen to it in this new video that includes behind the scenes studio footage from the making of their new album, recorded in LA at Village Studios with Garth Richardson. Watch it below and stay tuned for more news on the band’s new album “Opposites” out in the UK early next year.

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Mumford & Sons 8/1 Hoboken Pier A Review/Photos

August 4, 2012 The Audio Perv 1

By Michel Dussack

To say Mumford & Sons have come a long way in the past two years would be a gross understatement. It’s hard to even fathom that the band that played Bowery Ballroom in 2010 opened their 2012 Summer Tour playing to 15,000 people on Hoboken’s Pier A, a venue which has never seen a concert that large ever.

Opening the show was Aaron Embry, the former touring pianist from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. He took …

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Ume To Open For Jane’s Addiction At Lollapalooza Afterparty

August 3, 2012 The Audio Perv 0


UME has announced that they will be opening for Jane’s Addiction at the official Lollapalooza Aftershow on Saturday August 4th at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Ume was personally selected by Jane’s frontman Perry Farrell to perform at the SOLD OUT concert. Guitarist/singer Lauren Larson describes the exciting phone call from Perry:

“My cell phone rang while we were sitting by the dumpsters outside a club in Jacksonville, FL eating peanut butter on saltines. I’ve been dreaming of playing Lollapalooza …

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TAP Firefly Festival Interview: Imagine Dragons

August 2, 2012 The Audio Perv 1


By Matt Arena

After their early set at Firefly Festival, we got the chance to sit down with Dan Reynolds (lead singer) and D. Wayne Sermon (guitarist) of Imagine Dragons, to talk about their debut album, what it’s like being a band in Las Vegas, and their first ever TV appearance.

You guys have really taken off lately, and though I hate the term “buzz band” but if it applied to anybody it would be you, what’s it …

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TAP Firefly Festival Interview: Young the Giant

August 1, 2012 The Audio Perv 0

By Matt Arena

Just prior to their set at the main stage at Firefly Festival, we were able to sit down with bassist Payam Doostzadeh from Young the Giant to talk about touring, plans for the second album, and how their experience changes with growing popularity.

You guys have had a really big year, is there one point in specific that you think was a really big jumping off point?

Yeah, everyone points to the VMAs as our big break …