Month: February 2011

CHILDREN OF BODOM TEAMS WITH MICROSOFT

Was It Worth It?”, the new music video from hard rocking Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM is now available for viewing via Microsoft Zune (at this location).   “Was It Worth It?” is the first single from COB’s new album Relentless Reckless Forever, which will be released on March 8 via Spinefarm Records /…

EVA AINE: SINGING ACROSS THE CONTINENTS

Singer and songwriter Eva Aine was born in Seattle and raised both there and in Japan.   Her musical gifts began developing in high school where she studied classical voice and then Southern Japanese tradtional music. With a five octave range and looking like a classic beauty, Eva is making her mark across the continents.

YOKOSO! WELCOME TO TOKYO!

If you were to stop a pedestrian on the streets of Tokyo and ask them “What bands or singers do you like?” you may receive an answer of “I really like Arashi, Dir En Grey, and Utada Hikaru.” If you don’t know these bands, imagine you have asked the average Westerner their favorite musicians and…

PHIL DAROSA DOES NOT DISAPPOINT WITH NEW EP ‘AWAY’

  We are officially under 30 days away from spring. It feels great to be able to say that. Many people out there in the industry feel the Internet has been the downfall of music as a business. For the big corporations that might be true but for the independent artist this is only the…

RICHARD ASHCROFT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

Richard Ashcroft, legendary front man for The Verve, will release his first solo album in four years, United Nations of Sound, on March 22 through Razor & Tie.   To celebrate the release, Ashcroft will be performing two special shows in the U.S. — March 23 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York and March…

LADY GAGA NEW SINGLE BREAKS SALES ON I-TUNES

“Born This Way,” the first single and title track from Lady Gaga’s hotly anticipated upcoming album, is the fastest selling single ever on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) worldwide, hitting #1 in all 23 countries and selling over one million tracks in just five days. In addition to breaking the iTunes record this week Lady Gaga…

RADIOHEAD’S NEW ALBUM “THE KING OF LIMBS” NOW AVAILABLE

Radiohead have brought forward the digital release of their new album “The King Of Limbs” by 24 hours with the album now being sent to those who pre-ordered it earlier this week. It is also available for new orders through www.radiohead.com at a fixed price of $9 for MP3, $14 for WAV.   With everything…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 2011

LADY GAGA TOPS SOCIAL 50 CHART Lady Gaga tops Billboard’s Social 50 chart this week, following her memorable GRAMMY entrance, three GRAMMY wins and her performance on the big show.   Gaga’s new single, “Born This Way,” debuts at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week and is the one thousandth chart…

SCISSOR SISTERS HEAD OUT WITH LADY GAGA

Scissor Sisters will join Lady Gaga on the early 2011 run of her Monster Ball World Tour, which kicks off this Saturday, February 19th, at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall. The band will open on a total of 24 dates, including shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden Arena (February 21st & 22nd), Los Angeles’…

THE ELECTED TO RELEASE ‘BURY ME IN MY RINGS’

The Elected and Vagrant Records are pleased to announce the release of the band’s newest album, Bury Me In My Rings, on May 17th.   Produced and recorded by frontman Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley guitarist/co-songwriter)with help from Jason Cupp and longtime Elected contributor Mike Bloom, Bury Me In My Rings is complete with twelve shimmering…

GEEZER BUTLER STATEMENT ON RUMORS OF BLACK SABBATH REUNION

Responding to ongoing rumors surrounding a possible Black Sabbath reunion, Geezer Butler has issued the following statement:   “I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely no reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or to tour.”  …

TRASHCAN SINATRAS NEW VIDEO “PRISONS”

In the midst of a 20th anniversary celebration that started with the release of new studio album In The Music last year, Trashcan Sinatras return to the road this March, embarking on one of their most extensive North American tours of the past decade. Trashcan Sinatras will be heading to Boston on Wednesday, March 16…

THE SWELLERS SET TO HIT STUDIO

Fueled By Ramen recording group The Swellers have just announced details of their much-anticipated new album.   Next week, The Swellers will return to the studio with legendary musician/producer Bill Stevenson to record the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2009 Fueled By Ramen debut, “UPS AND DOWNSIZING.” Stevenson–of Descendents, All, and Black Flag fame–has also…

SPARTA PHILHARMONIC VIDEO “MAYBE IT’S BEST”

This haunting, beautiful, murky video for “Maybe It’s Best” was just premiered by Mixtape Muse, and we’d love it if you’d share it as well! Sayeth Mixtape Muse: “The most striking and significant images in the video appear while frontman/guitarist/cellist Greg Bortnichak pulls a heavy rope along, racing through the woods with more intensity and…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2011

LADY GAGA MAKES HOT 100 HISTORY! Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” makes history as the 1,000th song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in its 52-year history. The song sold over 448-thousand digital copies, topping this year’s highest sales week, which came four weeks ago when Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” moved 411-thousand…

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDENERS OFFER “INNOCENT” OFF NEW EP

The members of Brooklyn’s Madison Square Gardeners have a long pedigree as backing musicians for artists like Ben Kweller, The New York Dolls and Jill Sobule, to name a few.   Columbus Alive approves, “The music is reminiscent of some of Wilco’s most pleasant backyard BBQ tracks,” and Cleveland Scene says they play, “A snappy…

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE UNVEIL NEW ALBUM

Atlantic recording group Death Cab for Cutie has announced the release of their hugely anticipated new album.   “CODES AND KEYS” will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 31st. The multiple Grammy Award-nominated band will herald the album’s release with a series of eagerly awaited live shows in and around their native…

PANIC! AT THE DISCO RESPOND TO PUBLIC DEMAND

Responding to public demand, Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Panic! At The Disco has moved up the release of their hugely anticipated new album.   “VICES & VIRTUES” — which includes the first single, “The Ballad of Mona Lisa” — will now arrive in stores and at all digital retailers on March 22nd. Pre-orders for…

IMAKEMADBEATS RELEASES BEAT MAKING GAME

To accompany his first solo album, which debuted less than a month ago via Doxside Music Group, producer IMAKEMADBEATS enters the gaming front, releasing IMAKEMADBEATS: The Game, a computer-based alternative to your X-Box which shares the artist’s deep passion for production, and lets you-make-mad-beats. The concept for this project originally came during a brainstorming session…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 2011

GAGA TO SCORE 1,000th NUMBER ONE SONG? In just three days of availability, Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” rockets to a record-setting debut on Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 radio airplay chart.   Fueled by strong opening digital sales estimates and her GRAMMY performance of the song, Gaga will likely debut at number one on the…

Sounding Rick, Dinosaur Bones

Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into something quite disturbing. Morph back to a happier time when you will find a more carefree musical expression — embodiment of a carefree society. Music these day, though very technically savvy is missing something. What you get is artists that act in a very overcompensating way…

ARAB AMERICAN EMCEE OFFERS TRIBUTE TO EGYPTIAN PEOPLE

Arab American artists Patriarch, Ghazi, Kaotiq record “Higher” a tribute song to the people’s revolution and overtaking of Egypt rule. As one of the most important and historic days in Arab World history the song shines light on the undying resolve of the Egyptian people as well as calling for a tribunal to put the…

TRAEDONYA! UNVEILS NEW APP, VIDEO, & SITE

Prohibition Ent and TRAEDONYA! are really excited to announce the launch of a brand new Facebook App. The App is FREE and it is all you need to keep up with TRAEDONYA! on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Youtube, and much more!

SEAN HINES & MASSPIKE REP BOSTON IN “RESIDUALS”

The debut album from Boston emcee Sean Hines, “The Sean Hines Story” is now available on ITUNES. The lead video is “Residuals” and features Maybach Music recording artist Masspike Miles. [youtube CVy2pPKD-fY nolink] www.twitter.com/RUSHYA617

KATY PERRY COLLABO “E.T.” FEATURING KANYE WEST

Global pop superstar Katy Perry will release a new single, “E.T.,” to radio this week. The track, as well as its accompanying video, features artist Kanye West. The video was directed by Floria Sigismondi who has directed clips for David Bowie, Björk, and Marilyn Manson, among others. “E.T.” is the fourth single off Katy’s Grammy-nominated…

MOBY NEW ALBUM AND PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK OUT MAY 17, 2011

Moby and Mute are pleased to announce details of Destroyed, a new album and book of photography set for release on May 17, 2011. Destroyed the album will be available in CD, vinyl, and digital formats and will be included with the Destroyed book of photography.   Published by Damiani/D.A.P, the book is 128 pages…

JOSH GROBAN SETS THE “STRAIGHT TO YOU” TOUR

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban announced on The Today Show this morning that he will launch a 2011 World Tour in support of his latest platinum certified album, Illuminations. He will be visiting cities all across the US and Canada beginning this spring. The first cities announced include May 16th in Dallas, TX at the…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 2011

BIEBER DISAPPOINTED BY GRAMMY LOSS Justin Bieber fans, if you think you were upset that he didn’t win Best New Artist at the GRAMMY Awards on Sunday night, you are not alone. Bieber told MTV News that he was disappointed adding, “I had no clue what was going to happen; I worked really hard these…

PLANK’S MUSIC HAS STOLI’S BLOOD PRESSURE WAY UP

Nothing gets me more excited when I come across a band from New England that is making music that is real and from the heart. That is exactly how I feel about the band from Boston by the name of PLANK. I caught a listen of these guys from their single, “She’s My Pusher.” These…

OCCULT DETECTIVE CLUB OFFER “C’MON LEVI” MP3

The Denton, TX-based band previously released their ten-song debut LP Tortures last spring on Red Lounge Records, and fellow Texas gore-hounds Hex Dispensers covered their song “I’m A Ghost” on the B-side of one of their latest singles.

RADIOHEAD RELEASE EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM

Radiohead announce the imminent release of their eighth studio album, The King Of Limbs. The band have begun taking pre-orders for The King Of Limbs exclusively from their website, www.radiohead.com; fans will be able to digitally download the album from as early as the end of this week, Saturday 19th February. For the next few…

THE CRINGE SIGNS WITH ROCK RIDGE MUSIC

New York City-based rock quartet The Cringe has inked a label deal with Rock Ridge Music, who will release the band’s forthcoming fourth album in the fall.   Says band lead singer John Cusimano of the signing:   “We’ve wanted a label that is going to put the same amount of care and thought into…

THE FLAMING LIPS RELEASE FIRST NEW MUSIC FOR 2011 TODAY

THE FLAMING LIPS are pleased to announce the release of their first new music since their acclaimed albums, EMBRYONIC (released in October 2009)   and “The Flaming Lips & Stardeath And White Dwarfs With Henry Rollins And Peaches Doing The Dark Side Of The Moon” (released in April 2010). The brand-new composition will take the…

HAPPY V-DAY FROM LENKA / VIDEO

Following the tradition of making your own Valentine’s Day cards – Lenka has made a little video for you for a song called “Heart Skips a Beat” off her forthcoming release, “Two” on release date, April 19. [youtube zZKRUkGz3mY nolink]

SEBASTIAN BACH INKS WITH FRONTIERS RECORDS

Italian label Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of golden-voiced, iconic rock frontman Sebastian Bach to an exclusive worldwide, multi-album recording contract.   Bach will head in to the studio later this month with his new young virtuosic guitarist Nick Sterling to record a brand new album.   Producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath,…