Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'Brown' (13)

Straight Line Stitch Tour Schedule: Do They Ever Stop?!

Since touring life is notoriously exhausting, we have no idea how metal band Straight Line Stitch does it. They always seem to be on the road. By the time they finish a tour, they already have another one planned. Check their schedule below if you don't believe us, and be sure to catch them when they come to your city. Alexis Brown and her…

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 18, 2012 at 8:41am — 3 Comments

Interview + Show Review: Metal Band Straight Line Stitch Rocks Towson, MD

Alexis Brown and her bandmates of Straight Line Stitch have been touring consistently and we hope to see them play the Afro-punk Festival soon! AP contributor Olivia Haynes caught up with the metal band when they rocked Towson, MD on March 10. Below you'll find her review of the show, a few phone pics, and an interview with the artists. Here we go!…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 23, 2012 at 7:00am — 9 Comments

AP Quickie: VV Brown New Album Teaser

We're not sure what VV Brown has in store for her upcoming album, hopefully some banging doo-wop powerpop like what she got us used to. The following teaser doesn't say much, it is rather intriguing and artsy. We'll keep you posted as new info is available. - L C-D…

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Added by Afro-Punk on September 14, 2011 at 7:58pm — 2 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: Queens Of Sheba - 'Little Brown Eyes'

Last week, we introduced you to UK all-female band Queens Of Sheba and their infectious rock tunes. Now it's time for a free MP3, right?! All you gotta do is right-click, save as, control-click, or whateva you need to do with your computer to save… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 6, 2011 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Meet UK Rock Band Queens Of Sheba!

Hmmm we have no idea why they call themselves the first all-female all-Black band in the world. Those newbies got some nerve! :-P But let's not hold it against them oh-kayy? Queens of Sheba are a new London-based band, and they like to rock out while looking fab, if their pics are any indication. Join us in welcoming them to afropunk.com by listening to the two tracks they've released so far. Bluesy… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 30, 2011 at 4:00pm — 12 Comments

Straight Line Stitch Back On The Road To Rock Your Pants Off (U.S. Tour)

Bad-ass singer/screamer Alexis Brown and her bandmates are back at it! Although they just completed a pretty extensive tour last month, they're gearing up for 30 more U.S. dates (+ 1 stop in Canada). We're still expecting them to release an album in the coming months. They've been spotted working with producers such as Johnny K (Sevendust, 3 Doors Down). Definitely one of the metal bands… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 10, 2011 at 2:00pm — 12 Comments

Metal Band Straight Line Stitch Kicking Ass On The Road & In The Studio!

In the often male-centered world of metal, it rocks to see a woman kick some ass, and that's just what Straight Line Stitch lead singer Alexis Brown is doing! The versatile front-woman definitely commands attention whether she's screaming or singing, as you can see in the videos below. The band announced an extensive U.S. tour (most of the dates are part of fellow metal band Soulfly's upcoming tour). We're also hearing that they're recording an album, with producers including… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 3, 2010 at 12:30pm — 10 Comments

VV Brown's Comic Book Series & Live Album + Video

If being a new-age doo-wop sensation wasn't enough, our girl from the UK VV Brown also co-wrote a comic book series, The City Of Abacus. The official press release explains: "Constantly numbed down by reality TV shows and the obsession of celebrity culture, we slowly loose our freedom of choice and thought. The comic expresses these feelings and thoughts through a fantasy world… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 17, 2010 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Download: Noiseaux Releases New Single!

Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, kick-ass band Noiseaux vowed to reclaim rock and we must say they always deliver when it comes to quality songs. Led by singer and activist Noah Sow, they just released their new single "Romance In White And Brown", off their self-titled record. While the first single 'Cessation' rocked hard, 'Romance' shows a more mellow (yet very emotional) side of their sound. We ♥ Noiseaux! Check out… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 6, 2010 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

VV Brown To Tour The US As Opening Act For Maroon 5

UK doo-wop-punk songstress VV Brown is gearing up for an extensive 4-week U.S. tour, as opening act for Maroon 5. VV caught our attention a few years ago with the demo for her song "Crying Blood" and went on to sign a record deal and perform around the globe. Check out the tour dates and video below, and stay tuned as more dates are added on a regular basis.

- Lou C-D

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 30, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

VV Brown On The Road, Wows NYC Audience

UK singing sensation VV Brown is bringing her doo-wop-punk sounds to a city near you! After wowing her New York audience with her commanding stage presence, she's taking her show around Europe and the US. Check out the tour dates below!

- Lou C-D

VV Brown's profile on afropunk.com: http://www.afropunk.com/profile/VVBrown… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 10, 2010 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

First Black Disney Princess Smashing Stereotypes or Promoting Them?

With The Princess and The Frog, it's the first time a Disney animated movie features a Black princess. Some scholars hail the movie as a milestone in national imagery while magazines such as the Italian Vogue draw a parallel with real life Princess of Liechtenstein Angela Brown (pictured below). But many argue that the movie actually… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 2, 2010 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

Is James Brown's Body Missing?!

Where the hell is the Godfather of Soul's body? LaRhonda Pettit, one of James Brown's daughters, says the body has been stolen! It was put in a crypt after his death on Christmas Day in 2006, and has been kept at his daughter Deanna Brown Thomas' house in South Carolina while a public mausoleum was being prepared. Charlie Reid, the funeral director who handled the memorial services for James Brown says reports that his body has been moved are false.

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 12, 2010 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments