Month: February 2012

Irena Hart, Heart Strings

Over the years we’ve seen rock-pop and even singer/songwriter music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock…

JEZZY & THE BELLES “CONFESS CHILD”

Jessica Eisenberg may have dipped into her whimsical back pocket when she came up with the name for her Brooklyn-based project Jezzy & The Belles, but one listen to the newest single off the eponymous three-track EP (released 2/14/2011) clues you into the fact that behind the playfulness lies a deep and serious commitment to…

RITE OF PASSAGE SIGN TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN

Rite of Passage Recordsis proud to announce the signing of Johannesburg, South Africa based TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN. The band’s new album ‘Choices’ is set to be released on May 22nd through Rite of Passage; a song from the album titled “Threadbare” can be listened to on the band’s Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/truthanditsburden. Formed…

THE ALCHEMIST TO RELEASE INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

The Alchemist, one half of the critically acclaimed “Shroom Bap” duo Gangrene and provider of beats to a who’s-who of top-tier rap practitioners including Rick Ross, Nas, Eminem, Mobb Deep and countless others, announces the second in his ongoing series of instrumental collections. Rapper’s Best Friend 2 is an inviting serving of some of the…

FAMILY OF THE YEAR SIGNS TO NETTWERK RECORDS

Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of LA-based Family Of The Year.   Combining soft harmonies, comforting guitar chords and toe tapping beats, the irresistibly catchy St. Croix EP is due March 6th via Nettwerk Records. To parallel the playfulness of the title track, the band enlisted Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jessica Sanders to…

PAUL WELLER NEW VIDEO POSTED

The video for the first single from Weller’s forthcoming new album Sonik Kicks debuted this morning on VEVO. “That Dangerous Age” can be seen by clicking this link: [youtube _mGucuejMQE nolink] Paul Weller returns this spring for his only scheduled appearances in North America this year.   Weller and his band will perform at a…

MusicDishTV Presents “Titanic” by Steve Orchard

Steve Orchard‘s video “Titanic” from the brilliant new age, instrumental music album “Undersail” begins with a ghost ship, slow harp introduction, waves, and a scene of a lone diver with rays of sun shining onto the ocean. Viewers will become captivated by pictures of this grand ship being built.

Gar Francis, Shine On EP

Gar Francis is a Garage rock/Americana/Blues solo artist hailing from Belvidere, New Jersey with a long list of accolades and credits to his name. He has received awards from The John Lennon Song Contest, the Unisong Music Awards, and an honourable mention in the Billboard Song Contest. He’s been writing, recording and playing live for…

BIG SCIENCE ANNOUNCE DEBUT FULL LENGTH ‘DIFFICULTY’

Chicago based four-piece Big Science to release their debut LP Difficulty on May 29. The self-released endeavor will be available digitally as well as a limited vinyl pressing. The ten-track album is a combination of past and present pop and new wave sounds with a chemistry only Big Science can create. As the band tells…

GROUNDATION RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN APRIL

Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation will unleash their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set will be the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic…

EMELI SANDE OPENS COLDPLAY TOUR

The debut album from Capitol Records’ artist Emeli Sandé – debuted on the UK Album Chart at No. 1 this week. Due for release in the U.S. on June 5th, Our Version of Events is a powerful platform for Sandé’s rich, soulful voice and sophisticated songwriting. As Q magazine put it: “She’s made an album…

NEW ALBUM BY KATRIN OUT APRIL

It’s been three years since the release of her last CD, “Soul Wide Open”, and now Boston-based singer/songwriter Katrin is eagerly gearing up for the late Spring release of her fourth self-released studio disc, “Frail to Fearless”.   Marking her first national release, the new record features some of the most respected players in the…

6131 RECORDS SIGN SEATTLE’S ILL INTENT

Los Angeles, California based label 6131 Records have announced the signing of Seattle, Washington’s ILL INTENT.   Following recent tours with labelmates Bent Life and The Beautiful Ones, ILL INTENT entered the studio with Taylor Young (Rotting Out, Xibalba) in early February to record their debut EP for 6131.   The effort, entitled No Masters,…

METRIC ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM

METRIC has confirmed June 12th, 2012 as the North American release date for their fifth, full-length studio album, Synthetica.   Following the global self-release of their last album Fantasies, which went platinum in Canada and sold well over a million albums/singles worldwide, Synthetica will continue the trend and be released around the world through the…

ANGUS & JULIA STONE ANNOUNCE 2012 SOLO ALBUMS

Earlier this year, critically-acclaimed Australian siblings Angus & Julia Stone announced plans to each release solo albums in 2012 before pairing back up for another Angus & Julia Stone full-length. Today, Julia Stone announces the release of her album By The Horns on May 29th, and celebrates by delivering her captivating first single “Let’s Forget…

GONJASUFI NEW VIDEO FOR “THE BLAME”

Following the recent release of mini-album MU.ZZ.LE, Gonjasufi is sharing a video for “The Blame.” The song is deeply personal and noted by Pitchfork as “the late peak of a record that wrings out a devastated man’s crisis of consciousness.” The video follows Gonjasufi through a deserted Los Angeles, an isolated man in a city…

ADRIAN EMBERLEY + THE REVOLVING BAND VIDEO “THE ONE”

Adrian Emberley + the Revolving Band premiered their music video for the song “The One” on February 9th at Great Scott in Allston, MA. The Boston-based group played the event with fellow local artists Audrey Ryan, Cloud Factory, and Eli Whitney Huston & The Cotton Gin and Tonics. AERB also released their self-titled album this…

SEK’HAND SMOKE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘RIDING FREE’ OFF EP

KNOWN AS MUCH FOR THEIR WILD OFF-STAGE ANTICS AS FOR THEIR ENERGY AND HARD DRIVING MUSIC, SEK’NDHAND SMOKE EMBODIES ALL THAT IS ROCK AND ROLL: PROFUSE ALCOHOL HOT WOMEN FIGHTING EACH OTHER AND FANS PUKING ON STAGE GETTING KICKED OUT OF A BIKER RALLY DIVING INTO THE CROWD BROKEN NOSES SMASHED GUITARS SOLD OUT SHOWS…

PUBLIC JONES NEW VIDEO “ALRIGHT”

“Everyone has a dark and twisted side that they keep locked up within themselves. We justify it to ourselves so we can go on every day.” Asghar Husain, of electronic art rock outfit, PUBLIC JONES, explains the idea behind the grotesque visuals in “Alright,” the first single from their new album, The Fall. Dubbed “creative…

Fly Paper, Self-titled

Kalamazoo-based alternative/blues rock trio Fly Paper are currently promoting their self-titled full length release. Inspired by the classic 90’s and 60’s rock movements as well as folk, blues, funk and some stellar female artists such as Fiona Apple and KT Tunstall, this could either be a strong release or completely mediocre. It’s always refreshing to…

Orly, Orly

Orly is an indie/folk/acoustic duo from Somerville, Massachusetts. Made up of vocalist/guitarist Orly Forman and guitarist Yagel Sulchiner, the couple fell in love, travelled the East Coast of the United States sharing their music, and recently took home 1st prize at the U.S.A songwriting competition in the folk category for their song “Boy on a…

Matthias Sturm, Blood and Thunder

Born in Germany and now operating out of France, indie/rock singer/songwriter Matthias Sturm has been generating very positive reviews worldwide for his new release “Blood and Thunder”. Recorded at Blind Melon’s private studio with David Hillis (Pearl Jam, Afghan Wigs, James Blunt) at the helm, Sturm also recruited Pearl Jam founding member Dave Krusen on…

OUT LIKE PLUTO NEW VIDEO “BRIDGE”

The band was formed in Seattle in late 2009 by producer and drummer Andy Tyra and enigmatic microphone jockey Kari Tarr. Once they realized Andy had too few limbs to play every instrument live, they recruited guitarists (and index finger shredders) Mike Pesce and Ben Ahroni, along with the effervescent Aussie, Jeremy “I am not…

EVERY TIME I DIE RELEASE NEW VIDEO

Magnificently brutal rockers Every Time I Die are unleashing an intensely moody and ambitious cinematic accompaniment to their powerful song “Revival Mode.” The track is from the band’s highly anticipated new album Ex Lives set for release this March 6th via Epitaph Records. [youtube AEp-Owhqbr0 nolink] The group’s singer, Keith Buckley, offers the following on…

CODEINE ANNOUNCE WORLWIDE REUNION TOUR

Eighteen years after disbanding, Codeine, arguably the most definitive group of the slowcore movement, is reuniting for a worldwide tour. Originally active from 1989 to 1994, the trio were an integral, though under-recognized, part of the Sub Pop roster, responsible for pioneering a majestic, minimalist approach to rock that left an indelible mark on indie…

PEP LOVE NEW VIDEO “HIP-HOP, MY FRIEND”

On March 6th, Pep Love will release his long-awaited sophomore solo album, Rigmarole. The album, being released through the Hiero Imperium label that Pep was instrumental in co-founding, is Pep’s first official album in 11 years, and is a deeply personal project, one that often deals with the trying times Pep went through as he…

PHILM SIGN WITH IPECAC

PHILM, the Los Angeles power trio featuring Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, War’s Pancho Tomaselli and Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, have signed to Ipecac Recordings and will release their debut album, Harmonic, on May 15.   “When people hear about my involvement in PHILM, they automatically assume that it will compare to Slayer’s sound,” explains Lombardo.…

THE 2012 HANGOUT MUSIC FEST SELLS OUT

In less than two weeks after going on sale with an all-star line-up that includes headliners Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Hangout Music Fest has already sold out of all general admission tickets for 2012.   To be held May 18th, 19th and 20th on the sugar white…

BRANDON & LEAH ARE CREATING MAJOR BUZZ

Acoustic pop duo Brandon Jenner and Leah Felder have been making music together since high school in their hometown of Malibu, CA. The pair capture a summertime spirit in their music that’s influenced by life in the coastal surf town: “We never went to clubs,” says Leah. “We just went to the beach to have…

SKIP THE FOREPLAY TO RELEASE EPITAPH DEBUT MAY 1

The ground-breaking new band out of Montreal called Skip The Foreplay have perfected a unique and exhilarating new genre of music. The sound is a high energy raucous sound merging the heaviness of metal, earth-shaking hardcore breakdowns and the massive irresistible beats of electronic dance music that include elements of dub-step, hip-hop and house. As…

Circuit 68, Eleven

Circuit 68 are a 4-piece rock n roll band from North East England, inspired by decidedly different acts such as the Beatles, the Beach Boys and….the Sex Pistols. Interesting; and it’s a great idea to blend those seemingly divergent influences. If they get it right, this could certainly be good. The band’s new album “Eleven”…

THE WORKERS: DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THE JOB DONE

Dan Greenwald is, “The Workers”. Music has always been a part of him for most of his life. He started out in his school band in the 4th grade playing the clarinet. Then eventually picked up the cello and played in the school orchestra. He grew up in a strict environment and never even attempted…

BERKLEE HONORS GEORGE CLINTON IN BOSTON

Berklee College of Music awarded funk icon George Clinton an honorary doctor of music degree and celebrated his music with a performance from the college’s P-Funk Ensemble. After the presentation, Clinton traded his doctoral robes for a silver suit to perform with student musicians on “Testify,” “Give Up the Funk,” and “One Nation Under a…

ROB ZOMBIE AND MEGADETH ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR

ROB ZOMBIE and MEGADETH have just announced a co-headlining tour guaranteed to raise the temperature on the planet.   The trek, which marks the first time the two bands have toured together, kicks off Friday, May 11 in Holmdel, NJ and encompasses high-profile appearances at several rock festivals, including Rock On The Range and Rocklahoma.…

JHAMEEL UNVEILS BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR “WAVES”

San Francisco based pop prodigy Jhameel has continued to wow the music world with his catchy hooks and unique vocals for his latest music series “Waves”. Releasing a track a week for 5 weeks in late 2011, the series created serious buzz taking the blog world by storm. Hitting #2 on the Hype Machine charts,…

TICKETMASTER LAUNCHES TICKET DEALS

Ticketmaster announces Ticket Deals, a dedicated deals page on Ticketmaster.com providing fans one convenient source to find and shop for great ticket deals in their city. Ticket Deals aggregates discount, price point, and seasonal promotions in one convenient location for a wide variety of event genres including concerts, theater, sports, family entertainment and attractions. The…

TJ COURTNEY DEBUT EP OUT MARCH 27

Boston-based rocker, TJ Courtney brings listeners back to the powerhouse vocals and insightful, angst-ridden lyrics reminiscent of 90’s grunge on his debut EP Into The Sky. Songwriting is a thoughtful, introspective process for TJ, with songs like the first single, “One Day,” which questions our impact as a species on the world, or “Who Are…

TRIXTER FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 20 YEARS

Frontiers Records is proud to announce the return of good-time rock n’ rollers, Trixter; the band’s first new album in 20 years, NEW AUDIO MACHINE, has been confirmed for an April 24th North American release date.   Featuring the band’s original line-up, NEW AUDIO MACHINE is produced and engineered by Chuck Alzakian (Elton John, Christina…

DANIELLE DUVAL NEW VIDEO “AMBULANCE”

Montreal-based indie rocker Danielle Duval has just released a new music video for “Ambulance”, one of the highlights on her debut, Of the Valley. The 911 emergency call that is heartbreak is at the center of the video. As Danielle serenades the patient, some questions come to mind. Do you need a xylophone to perform…