John Loeffler, President of Fieldhouse BMG, commented, “Fieldhouse/BMG is very excited about the signing of Ed Hale. He has an extensive catalog of great material and is a true talent.”
Month: May 2012
WIRE: BEBE WINANS AND AOL ASK YOUR HELP IN SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS
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BeBe Winans’ new video for his current single, “America America” will debut online today, Friday, May 25th on AOL’s Homepage For Heroes The Memorial Day Weekend debut will be broadcast on AOL in an effort to support U.S. troops through Operation Phone Home. http://aol.promo.eprize.com/heroes/ Homepage for Heroes is AOL’s commitment to recognize,…
THE DEAN’S LIST NEW DOCU VIDEO
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Here is an exclusive behind the scenes look into The Dean’s List as they return to the place where it all started to celebrate the release of their debut album, Generation X. Join Sonny Shotz, DJ Mendoza, and Mik Beltran as they document their April 4 album release show in Boston, and watch as…
BOBBY LONG PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK OF POETRY ENTITLED ‘LOSING MY BROTHERHOOD’
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British singer-songwriter Bobby Long is adding ‘author’ to his list of descriptive hyphenates with the publication of his first collection of poetry entitled LOSING MY BROTHERHOOD. The book is published by SGO Music Publishing and will be available via amazon and other publishing retailers. Long began compiling the volume last year while touring in…
WIRE: MARY MAGDALAN FREE MIXTAPE ON DATPIFF
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Mary Magdalan has been through a lot in her short career, but she’s definitely not looking to start a rap beef, especially when its with hip hop beef master 50 Cent. “One of the main reasons I even rap is due to 50 Cent” says Mary. So when Mary was knocked off the throne of…
JESCA HOOP “BORN TO” VIDEO
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Approaching the release of her eagerly anticipated album The House That Jack Built (due out June 26th via Bella Union) Jesca Hoop releases the video for her first single from the album “Born To,” which premiered on Interview. The video features two versions of Jesca and illustrates the “what if?” “Born To” asks a…
DJ TOURE VIDEO “SHE LIKE IT”
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On July 17th, Hieroglyphics producer/DJ DJ Touré will release a new album, Touré’s Theory: Session One, as joint venture between his own 101% Music imprint and Clear Label Records. When he first announced the album, earlier this month, he did so by releasing the album’s lead single, “She Like It,” featuring B-Legit, D-Lo, and London,…
LETTERS NEW VIDEO “OLDER MOTION PICTURES”
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Edinburgh dark cello pop noiseniks LETTERS release their hotly anticipated debut EP ‘Older Motion Pictures’ through God Is In The TV Records (http://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/) on the 19th May . Available to purchase via all good digital distributors. [youtube tYpZlJeG2G0 nolink] It’s the follow up to their recent single ‘The Halfway House’ which achieved airplay on Ally…
RED LINE CHEMISTRY RETURNS WITH “UNSPOKEN”
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Red Line Chemistry has returned with a new song, and the rise up the charts is unprecedented for the Kansas City-based quintet. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz and Matt Hyde, “Unspoken” raced in to the Top 40 at rock radio in two weeks, quickly rising to #1 at KHTQ in Spokane, WA. In…
AZIATIX RELEASE VIDEOS FOR “ALRIGHT” & “SPEED OF LIGHT”
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Who is Aziatix? They are an R&B/Pop/Hip-Hop trio that has been on a mission to dominate the music world. Within only a year, they’ve certainly made their mark on the global music scene. They have achieved a musical “Triple Crown” by having their newest EP “AWAKENING” (released May 2, 2012) top iTunes album charts in…
Transcend The Fallen, Between Perception and Regret
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“Do you Transcend?” That is the question put forth by Nashville, Tennessee’s 5-piece Melodic Hard Rock band Transcend the Fallen. I received TTF’s debut full-length CD “Between Perception and Regret” having only been offered that one sentence about the band. So I set out to find an answer to the ambiguous question. What I found…
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
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The 11th installment of the ACL Festival has officially sold out. The first batch of “early bird” passes went in a flash last September after ACL 2011. The remaining three-day passes were snapped up on Tuesday by ACL’s loyal e-list members who took the time to verify their email addresses and received special access for…
HOT WATER MUSIC’s EXISTER MAKES BIG DEBUT
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Hot Water Music’s EXISTER debuted this week at number #33 on the Billboard Top Current Albums this week with over 10,400 records sold. This marks the band’s highest debut in its illustrious career. Exister, which was released on May 15, 2012 via Rise Records also logged in at #3 Vinyl Albums, #8 Independent Albums, #3…
FREE EP FROM FLY MOON ROYALTY
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Today, Fly Moon Royalty is excited to release their new EP, Dimensions. The five-track EP, which was preceded by lead single “My Heart Keeps Pumping” and the era-specific follow-up “The Birthday Song,” is available for free download via the Seattle-based electrosoul duo’s Bandcamp page. Fly Moon Royalty prides itself on the deeper meaning behind their…
NEW HOME STUDIO GUIDE FROM DISCMAKERS
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Looking to take your Home Studio to the next level? Then you’ll need the insider tips presented in the music industry’s first guide focused solely on home studio design, construction, and recording. Whether you’re cutting basic tracks on your computer, or planning to transform your living room into a full blown studio, this guide is…
ROGER HODGSON CONTINUES THE BREAKFAST IN AMERICA TOUR
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Roger Hodgson, the legendary voice of Supertramp, recently completed the first leg of his “Breakfast in America Tour” with sold out shows across the US and South America. On June 6, Hodgson heads to Germany to kick off a summer run through Germany, Holland, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain, and Switzerland, before returning to…
DEBUT EP FROM AUSTRALIA’S ATLAS GENIUS SET FOR JUNE 12
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“Like an invitation you weren’t expecting to get, Atlas Genius knocks on your door and creeps into your peripheries in stealth mode,” said Neon Gold shortly after the then-unsigned band put “Trojans” on SoundCloud last year, offering it for sale via TuneCore on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. “Fair warning: ‘Trojans’ will invade your head, all…
WIRE: WASHED UP EMO PODCAST GOES LIVES
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Popular blog/website, http://Washedupemo.com (established in 2007) has launched a podcast interviewing all of the movers and shakers within the genre of music dubiously called, emo. Already 11 episodes in, past guests have included members of The Promise Ring, Christie Front Drive, The Jealous Sound and many others. The most recent show, Episode #12 features Ed…
Frostbite, Valentine and other Stories of Hope (CD)
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Over the years we’ve seen Rock and even Hard Rock and Heavy Metal slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish 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…
Richard Anthony, Love is Power (2011)
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Over the years we’ve seen pop, rock, and even Ambient Pop slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & 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…
SUNDAY LANE RELEASES VIDEO “A LITTLE TOO YOUNG”
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Oklahoma native Sunday Lane is showing no signs of slowing down, following her Top 10 iTunes debut on the Singer/Songwriter charts last month. Her new single “A Little Too Young” off the album From Where You Are, is available now on iTunes.
MASSPIKE MILES NEW VIDEO “LOVE COME DOWN”
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As Masspike Miles prepares to take flight with “Skky Miles”, set to release June 21st he hits us with another dope visual called “Love Come Down” off the classic EP “Say Hello To Forever” released in Jan 2012. Miles takes you on a seductive ride with this one. Directed by Frank Canon. [youtube o-3fVhLkelQ nolink]…
THE ALCHEMIST TO RELEASE “RUSSIAN ROULETTE” 30 TRACKS
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Heavy lidded, conceptual ambition personified, Los Angeles producer The Alchemist has announced his next project, Russian Roulette, dropping on record label/production house/idea shop Decon on July 17th. A collection of 30 tracks woven into a tapestry of insanely obscure samples and jaw-dropping verses from the top names of indie-rap’s recent resurgence (Danny Brown, Schoolboy Q,…
WIRE: HITFIX PREMIERES NEW MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK SONG
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Motion City Soundtrack’s new song “Timelines” may be one of their most personal songs, according to Justin Pierre. Its refrain “It’s not a matter of time, it’s just a matter of timing” came from the frontman’s father, a concept he then filled in with some very intimate experiences, from growing up stuttering to discovering sex…
POP SINGER AND GAY ADVOCATE SOLOMON CONTINUES BREAKING BOUNDARIES
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For music lovers on the lookout for this summer’s hot new artist, look no further – Solomon has arrived. Following the success of his 2011 sophomore EP, “The Love Rocker Project,” the genre-defying openly gay singer, songwriter and rapper is releasing his latest single, “Life Goes On…” via his label, SolRay Records. Written…
“SIGNS” VIDEO BY PENNAN BRAE
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Featuring license plates from all 50 States, the ‘Signs’ music video shoot by Pennan Brae. Shot in Central Oregon, the piece stars actress Yuvia Storm & is directed by Tim Cash of ‘Far From Earth Films’ (http://farfromearthfilms.com/) with Main Grip, Robert Slaney. Also showcased is the unique Guitar Art of Peter Geiger (www.petergeigerart.com). ‘Signs’ is…
WIRE: GUITARIST ROB CARLTON INTERVIEW IN VENTS MAGAZINE
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So for those, surely new readers out there as you can say you’ve been one of the most featured artists here on VENTS, tell us more about Rob Carlton? How you got started in music? http://ventsmagazine.com/rob-carlton/ www.facebook.com/robcarltonfans
7LIONS RELEASE OFFICIAL EPK VIDEO
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Los Angeles based rock/rap group 7Lions have just released their official EPK that features performance footage and interviews with each member of the band. 7Lions is made up of rapper Prophet, singer/guitarist Forrest Fulmer, keyboardist/producer Morgan Taylor Reid, guitarist Will Carpenter, bassist Daniel Hange and drummer Tony Tommasi. The band is signed to superstar producer…
GLORIANA TO RELEASE SECOND STUDIO ALBUM
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Country music trio Gloriana will release their much anticipated second studio album A Thousand Miles Left Behind on Emblem Music Group/Warner Bros. Records July 31st. The band had a hand in writing all 11 tracks on the album and worked with GRAMMY Award winning producer and Emblem Music Group label owner Matt Serletic (Willie Nelson,…
WIRE: BUZZBANDS.LA PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FROM WARM WEATHER
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Warm Weather, our favorite LA-based trio of a cappella-infused indie rockers, has released their first official video for the single “So Far/Vertigo” from their latest EP, Looking Through. The comedic video stars the ladies of the Cocoon Central Dance Team clad in workout gear, sprinting along to the music in bursts of synchronized movement as…
ARCHIVE “VIOLENTLY” VIDEO FROM NEW ALBUM
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Absent from this side of the Channel for far too long, London/Paris/Brighton-based collective ARCHIVE return with the epic and beautiful With Us Until You’re Dead. The album, produced by long-time collaborator Jerome Devoise, will be released on the band’s own Dangervisit Records via Cooperative Music on 27th August 2012.
LEMURIA ANNOUNCES U.K. TOUR IN JULY/AUGUST
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LEMURIA is excited to announce their triumphant return to the United Kingdom from July 31st through August 6th! Bassist Max Gregor commented, “Last summer, we set about a full UK/European tour with our friends Cheap Girls which turned out to be an amazing tour. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel our London show due…
YOUNG LIARS RELEASE FIRST OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Vancouver’s latest indie rock sensation, Young Liars, share their first official music video for lead single, “Colours” from their well-received EP, Homesick Future. [youtube rFoqL3F6r7w nolink] Directed by the Amazing Factory Productions team (Said The Whale, Yukon Blond, Hey Ocean), the video is filmed at the pedestrian bridge, “Pioneer Cycling and Pedestrian Overpass” in Surrey,…
ANGUS STONE VIDEO “BIRD ON THE BUFFALO”
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Following the recent release of lead single, “Bird On The Buffalo,” Angus Stone announces full details of his upcoming solo album Broken Brights – out July 17th on Nettwerk Records. [youtube Yple4rnO8B8 nolink] Broken Brights marks a departure for Stone, and not just from recording with his long-term musical co-conspirator and sister, Julia. The album,…
WARNER BROS. RECORDS SIGNS NASHVILLE’S JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD
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Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Jake and Jamin Orrall, aka JEFF The Brotherhood, to its roster. Seen by many to be latter-day pioneers of the Nashville rock scene, the duo is known for its rockin’ live shows, prolific recorded output, relentless work and touring schedule, as well as its…
Tony DeSimone, As We Go ‘Round The Sun
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Well I never knew it took a rocket scientist to make great music until now. Tony DeSimone broadens his talents from the science realm to the music world. “As We Go ‘Round the Sun” is a melodic display of awesomeness. This 5 song EP is an expression of DeSimone’s musical visions. He has soothing vocals…
HQ @ REVEL ANNOUNCES CHUCKIE AS RESIDENT DJ
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HQ Nightclub and HQ Beach Club at Revel in Atlantic City is excited to announce the residency of acclaimed DJ Chuckie, at the lifestyle resort’s unprecedented nightlife and daylife venues. Chuckie will debut his residency this summer and hit the turntables for four dates throughout the year. Having risen to fame with chart successes…
NO SLEEP RECORDS WELCOMES LONDON’S TRC TO THE FAMILY
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No Sleep Records is proud to welcome London based hardcore-punks TRC to the label’s burgeoning eclectic roster with plans to release their new album this fall. Fans can get an early taste of what’s to come by checking out the band’s video for their latest single, “#TEAMUK”: [youtube ax5GIzAHNsw nolink] TRC are the embodiment…
DEBUT ALBUM FROM KREAYSHAWN IN AUGUST
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Following a year full of shows, travel, press, photo shoots, and personal projects, Kreayshawn, one of 2012’s most talked about sensations, will release her debut album, Somethin ‘Bout Kreay on August 14, 2012 via Columbia Records. Drawing inspiration from a myriad, of genres including everything from sissy bounce to juke to 80’s rap, to pop…
SSION TO RELEASE BENT LP ON DOVECOTE AUGUST 7th
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Hailing from Kansas City’s unexpected art-scene, SSION has reached the apex of synth-pop perfection with the album Bent, out August 7th on Dovecote. Led by the charismatically avant gender outlaw Cody Critcheloe, SSION creates music that is simultaneously dance inducing and cheekily crass and that irreverently pokes fun at contemporary culture. Tracks are meticulously crafted…
