Month: March 2012

STOLI LIKES HOW HENRIKEE IS ‘SEARCHING GREATNESS’

As my loyal readers know I am no fan of American Idol, The Voice, or any show that musicians are judged by singing cover songs. When the networks start playing original music, I will tune in. But before I get to my amazing guest today I want to say that how Jermaine Jones was kicked…

GROUNDATION RELEASES “HUMILITY” HD VIDEO

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. This 10-track set will be the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records.

KEANE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

British rockers Keane will kick off a North American tour in support of their fourth studio album Strangeland in Boston, MA on June 12th. Mystery Jets will support on all dates except Nashville, Chicago and Milwaukee..   Strangeland was produced by Dan Grech (Radiohead, The Vaccines, Howling Bells), recorded at Sea Fog, Keane songwriter/pianist Tim…

NAMESAKE ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Atlanta rock band Namesake is road ready for a trek of April and May tour dates with Eve 6 and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in anticipation of their upcoming debut album, Borders & Fences. The band will be kicking off a set of dates with Eve 6 on April 6th, leading into a run of shows…

LOCRIAN SIGN TO RELAPSE

Relapse Records is extremely proud to announce the signing of experimental, dark ambient / noise trio LOCRIAN.   LOCRIAN formed in late 2005 and consist of André Foisy (Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Arp Avatar, Electronics), Terence Hannum (Vocals, Synthesizers, Piano, Organ, Mellotron and Tapes) and Steven Hess (Drums, Electronics).   The group, located in Chicago,…

NEW VIDEO FOR LATEST CAROLINA LIAR SINGLE “ME AND YOU”

Acclaimed pop rock band Carolina Liar premiered the video for their new single, “Me And You” today on VEVO. “Me And You” is the second single from Carolina Liar’s latest release, Wild Blessed Freedom and is available for purchase at iTunes. “Me And You”: http://vevo.ly/AFutd8 The inspiration for the concept behind the “Me And You”…

THE SWORD SIGN NEW WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH RAZOR & TIE

The Sword has signed a new, multi-album worldwide deal with New York City based label, Razor & Tie. After releasing three critically acclaimed albums on Kemado Records, the Austin TX based quartet featuring guitarist/vocalist   J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and new drummer Santiago “Jimmy” Vela III will commence recording their fourth…

PLANKTON WAT NEW VIDEO

Plankton Wat is the solo sound world of Dewey Mahood. Beginning as a home recording project in 2001, Mahood has slowly built a collection of highly personal music that has filtered out into the underground via tape labels such as Stunned, Digitalis, and Sloow. 2009 saw the release of Dawn of the Golden Eternity, a…

THE DIRTY HEADS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM OUT JUNE 19th

So-Cal alternative rockers The Dirty Heads have announced their long-awaited new album, Cabin By The Sea, which will be globally released on Five Seven Music on June 19th.   The album, produced by Mario C., was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas and features collaborations with Matisyahu, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ky-Mani Marley and…

A. WOLF & HER CLAWS ANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

A. Wolf & Her Claws announce self-titled debut album to be released on 4/17.   This 10 track album was recorded over the past 9 months at NoWare Studios in Minneapolis, MN.   The collection of vocal/electronic tunes started to come to life last year after Wolf was commissioned by the Cedar Cultural Center’s 416…

LIARS ANNOUNCE FIRST DETAILS OF THE NEW ALBUM OUT JUNE 5TH

Liars — Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross – announce the first details of a new album, out on Mute on June 5th 2012, their sixth studio album and follow up to 2010’s critically lauded Sisterworld, which garnered an 8.1 Pitchfork rating and Best New Music distinction. The Los Angeles Times said, “Bands that…

D. GOOKIN: IN HIS OWN WAY

In numerous of my articles I talk about people in the business and their goals and what they did to get where they are today. It is a good rule of thumb to study others who are already making a living doing what you want to be doing. Their journey can help you find your…

A MISSION AND A MESSAGE FROM BLESSID UNION OF SOULS

If you listened to the radio at all in the 90’s, you likely still remember the words to “I Believe,” “Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me),” “Let Me Be the One,” “Standing at the Edge of the Earth,” or one of the other hit singles from Blessid Union of Souls.

HE’S NOT JUST ANOTHER “WALK DOWN THE STREET”: ROBERT NIX

Robert Nix, composer/singer/songwriter, comes from Toronto.   He finds his inspiration in simple everyday experiences and develops them into complex and unusual sounds that make him a unique and interesting listen.   Robert plays all the instruments, sings, writes and produces all of his own music, pulling from his inner intellect, to create something powerful…

Dashboard Madonna, Neon Life EP

Dashboard Madonna are a rock/pop/funk power trio from Hamburg, and their latest release is the “Neon Life” EP. “Imagine Steely Dan jamming with Jack Johnson and Sheryl Crow” is how their bio describes what they’re trying to achieve with their sound, and I would have to say it’s a clear explanation of what’s happening sonically…

Deborah Henriksson, The Hearts Cry

Deborah Henriksson is a folk/celtic singer originally from New Jersey, who now lives in Sweden. Classically trained but with a passion for folk and celtic music, she brings a deep emotional intensity to her work that you may not expect. Not content to rest in a single genre, Deborah is already exploring new soundscapes as…

OUR LADY PEACE’S “HEAVYWEIGHT” VIDEO

“Heavyweight”, the first official video from Juno-Award winning Canadian band Our Lady Peace’s eighth studio album, Curve, debuted on their website earlier this week. [youtube 7fcm0hHPV04 nolink] Recorded in Toronto and at band founder Raine Maida’s L.A. Home studio with co-producer Jason Lader [Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” Mars Volta, Julian Casablancas, Rilo Kiley, Elvis Costello, Noah…

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH RETURN FROM KUWAIT

This week, 5FDP prepares for a massive hometown headlining show at the Joint in Las Vegas, en route to more west coast headlining dates and a trek into Canada.   The band has just returned from a visit to military bases across Kuwait, where they touched down for performances and or visits on bases that…

JOE DEROSA NEW CD FULL LENGTH AVAILABLE ON APRIL 10TH

To celebrate the upcoming release of Believer editor Karolina Waclawiak’s debut novel “How To Get Into The Twin Palms” (Two Dollar Radio/July 2012), Jon DeRosa   is offering a free download of his song “Hollow Earth Theory,” that is featured in the Twin Palms book trailer. This track will also appear on Jon’s album “A…

TAKING BACK SUNDAY TO HEADLINE VANS WARPED TOUR 2012

Taking Back Sunday are pleased to announce they will be one of the main stage headliners of Vans Warped Tour 2012. This marks the first time since 2004 the band will participate in the entire tour, which begins on June 16 in Salt Lake City, UT and hits 41 cities throughout US and Canada before…

CHRIS PRICE RECORDED ALL 12 TRACKS & VIDEOS WITH iPHONE

On June 26, Chris Price’s solo debut album, Homesick, will be released by PTB Music. The collection’s lead single, “That’s Your Boyfriend,” will go to radio in May. While it wasn’t his original intention, Price wound up creating each and every one of Homesick’s 12 tracks – plus the corresponding videos that will appear on…

THE LUMINEERS STREAMING NEW ALBUM NOW

Following a stellar showing at SXSW, Denver-based trio The Lumineers begin their tour tonight in San Diego, CA. The band’s upcoming self-titled debut album will see release on April 3 through Dualtone, and despite music not being released yet, many of the tour dates have already sold out, including two nights in Los Angeles, San…

JOSH TATUM SET TO RELEASE HIS DEBUT

Fort Worth, TX native Josh Tatum works hard. Unlike many newer artists who expect overnight success or that have a sense of entitlement, Josh is the antithesis of that. He truly enjoys the grass roots, pay-your-dues approach. Josh is very excited about releasing his CD “Everything” (Hideaway Entertainment) next week on March 27. “I can’t…

LYDIA LASKA NEW VIDEO “NERVOUS”

The first video ever to be filmed with the assistence of NASA, Nervous is taken from LYDIA LASKA`s debut album, Krankenhaus(Duplicate Records).   Emil Nikolaisen of SERENA-MANEESH adds his swampy contributions on guitar, while Eivind Schou sullied his distorted violin in the process. The main character in the video- the contemplating, skeptical astronaut- is played…

DRIICKY GRAHAM SIGNS DEAL WITH eONE MUSIC

eOne Music and NuWorld Era Music Group announce the release of “Snap Backs & Tattoos,” the infectious new single from hip hop’s most talented up-and-comer, Driicky Graham. The track has garnered accolades for the 20 year old rhyme slayer from DJs all across the country, and has already been receiving heavy airplay atWQHT in New…

LONNY ZIBLAT NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

Khalom (Hebrew for “A Dream”) – new album, is now available through all major digital distributors worldwide, from Amazon through iTunes to Napster etc.   For this occasion, anyone who now joins my facebook artist page or subscribes to my mailing list will receive a download link of the full album for free!   “Khalom…

DRAKE ANNOUNCES 27-CITY NORTH AMERICAN AMPHITHEATRE TOUR

Multi-Platinum selling, Grammy ® nominated recording artist Drake today announced a 27-city U.S. amphitheatre run of The Club Paradise Tour in support of his critically acclaimed album TAKE CARE. J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and French Montana will support. The Live Nation promoted tour kicks off May 7th in Concord, CA…

GAME LAUNCHES MUSIC VIDEO TO “THE CITY”

Interscope Records recording artist Game premiered the music video for “The City” that features Kendrick Lamar from the Billboard Top 200 chart topping R.E.D. Album yesterday on RollingStone.com. Produced by Cool and Dre, “The City” serves as the intro to the R.E.D. Album and sets the tone for the entire record.   The music video…

VOCAL TRASH USES RECYCLED INSTRUMENTS

“It’s entertainment with a conscience,” says Steve Linder, creator of Vocal Trash; a diverse blend of environmental performers who have been engaging audiences across the U.S. for over a decade. The musical aspects of this exciting, high-energy troupe from Texas appeals to everyone — from the very young to the very old — in its…

DEV AVIDON OFFERS MP3 “LOST UNDER THE SUN” OFF ‘TEARS OF MEN’

Dev is a jazz-rock fusion composer, singer, engineer and producer living and operating out of Bushwick, Brooklyn, and the front-man for the band he founded with brother and renowned pianist Ben Rosenblum, Wire Spoke Wheels. He regularly performs and records in the New York and Boston area, and has produced and engineered recordings for a…

Joshua Ketchmark, The Bittersweet

It is amazing what music can do in the respect of changing your mood, how you think or maybe even certain aspects of your life. Joshua Ketchmark has out done himself on his latest release, “The Bittersweet” and has the ability to do all the above. The CD is pop music with an edge. The…

JOE WALSH TO RELEASE ANALOG MAN ON JUNE 5

Grammy Award winning rock and roll legend Joe Walsh returns with Analog Man, his first solo album in two decades to be released on June 5th, 2012 from Fantasy Records/Concord.   Analog Man is both modern and timelessly soulful, packed with Walsh’s beloved wit, charm and chops; it delivers an incredibly raw and intimate sound.…

GAVIN DEGRAW AND COLBIE CAILLAT ANNOUNCE SUMMER CO-HEADLINING TOUR

Multi-platinum, two-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat and Platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw have announced that they will embark on a co-headlining 2012 North American Summer tour. The tour will kick off Friday, May 25th in Simpsonville, SC and hit 22 cities before wrapping on June 29th in Highland Park, IL (full routing below). Singer-songwriter…

MARIONETTE TO HEADLINE SLAY THE UK TOUR

MARIONETTE will return to the UK for a short run of headline shows dubbed “Slay The UK Tour” with support from The Algorithm. Dates are as follows: May 7 — Joiners, Southampton, UK May 8 — Central Station, Wrexham, UK May 10 — Borderline, London, UK Commented bassist and founding member and guitarist Aron Parmerud:…

ANDREW DAWSON TO PRODUCE NEW ALBUM FROM THE PET SHOP BOYS

Andrew Dawson, the multi-platinum-selling, multiple Grammy Award-winning producer, audio engineer, and mixer extraordinaire, has forged close professional relationships with some of the music industry’s biggest hip-hop and pop stars and helped to produce some of this generation’s most massive genre-bending hits.   Dawson has worked with an impressive group of A-list, chart-topping recording artists in…

KARLSSON + WINNBERG OF MIIKE SNOW LAUNCH NEW RECORD LABEL AND EVENT SERIES

Keeping busy this month with the release of the new Miike Snow album, Happy To You, and multiple dates across the country including SXSW, Coachella, Ultra and sold out shows across the country, the production duo of Karlsson + Winnberg are also launching a brand new record label, Robotberget (pronounced robo-berry-A ).   Robotberget is…

SINCE MONROE DEBUT ALBUM NEXT WEEK

Although Since Monroe sounds like an incredible film about the glamorous Marilyn Monroe and the legacy she’s left behind, it’s actually the name of the latest indie rockers from Birmingham, who are making waves with their awesome compilation of tremor tracks of terrific proportions.   The band have infused an incredible amount of eclectic musical…