Month: November 2012

In this video, Freeway discusses why he loves being an independent artist. He mentions that since his days with Roc-A-Fella, he has always maintained creative control, so it only makes sense to take it another step and release his forthcoming album, “Diamond In The Ruff” independently through Babygrande Records. “Diamond In The Ruff” hits stores…

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Hardrockers Dead Fish Handshake, and the release of their single “Leave the Light On,” the proceeds of which are being donated to the Monmouth County Food Bank.   The song is off of their latest EP, “The Sixes,” which was produced by Sevendust’s Clint Lowery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIAkd8uOtUI

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On February 12th 2013, Darwin Deez will release “Songs For Imaginative People”, his follow up to the successful eponymous debut, which featured the singles “Constellations”, “Radar Detector” and “Up In the Clouds”, which all became UK hits.     Entirely self-recorded and produced in Asheville, North Carolina, then mixed in London with Charlie Andrew (Alt-J,…

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Venice, CA “Destroyers of Rock ‘n’ Roll” THE SHRINE released their new album Primitive Blast.this summer and just returned from their first European tour (alongside stoner rock veterans Fu Manchu). Today, VICE’s Noisey premieres THE SHRINE’s new music video “Whistlings of Death”, a true-to-life mashup of everything the band lives for: skating pools, having fun…

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Angelique Sabrina, the 14 year old Bahamas native that is turning heads with her debut single and dance craze, “Pull Up,” has just premiered the official Radio Remix Video featuring professional sports’ best cheerleaders and dancers. The brand new “instant upgrade” of the song comes courtesy of Philly’s Number One DJ Ran (99 Power FM,…

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The Giving Tree Band are proud to present the music video for the song “Dead Heroes,” from their recently released album Vacilador, praised by Relix Magazine for putting “a new spin on the old sound of Americana.” The Giving Tree band will close out the year with select tour dates across the mid-west. SKOPE IT…

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ILL BILL’s “The Grimy Awards” hits stores on 1-29-2013, featuring HR of Bad Brains, A-Trak, El-P, Jedi Mind Tricks, OC, Cormega, Meyhem Lauren, Q-Unique, Shabazz The Disciple & Lil Fame of M.O.P., with production from DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Psycho Les, El-P, Ayatollah, MoSS, C-Lance & ILL BILL himself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF1uZr6k6Cc

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Earning comparisons to Wilco and Fleet Foxes, atmospheric, retro-influenced pop/rock band Broken Anchor evolved through a collaboration between singer/songwriter Austin Hartley-Leonard and producer Brad Gordon. After honing his craft as a solo artist with songs featured on TV shows such as “Burn Notice,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Jane By Design” and “The Ghost Whisperer,” Hartley-Leonard originally…

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A live performance by American rock band The Gaslight Anthem will be broadcast LIVE from Terminal 5 in New York, New York on Thursday, November 29 exclusively on AXS TV. This premier concert event continues the AXS TV commitment to bringing fans the hottest acts, brightest stars and rising artists from all genres LIVE to…

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The Various Cruelties track If It Wasn’t For You is featured in the new Zales TV Ad campaign running now through the holidays and for Valentines Day 2013. The campaign has previously featured Alamaba Shakes and The Black Keys. Various Cruelties debut album will be released February 26th, 2013 in the states with plans to…

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ON AN ON have just released “The Hunter” – the second song from their forthcoming debut album Give In, out January 29th via Roll Call Records. “The Hunter” comes on the heals of their incredibly well-received debut single “Ghosts,” which Nylon gushed over as “dream-washed synth-pop that never gets too sweet,” and Consequence of Sound…

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Constant Deviants is excited to give fans a chance to listen to their new album, Diamond. The full-length release, which will be available at retail (both on vinyl and digitally) this coming January, is now available to fans digital-only, via Constant Deviant’s label, Six2Six Records. http://six2sixrecords.bandcamp.com/album/diamond

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A special concert streaming tonight via StageIt, with donations to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Classic and iconic singer-songwriter Carly Simon performs live from her living room along with her children, Ben Taylor and Sally Taylor. Fans are invited to request songs and ask questions. A portion of the tips will be donated to the…

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The gift for hard-to-buy-for rock n roll fan has just become easier than ever to buy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFGoVan7sNs How about a drum head doodled on and signed by the legendary drummer of The Ramones with a personalized video as proof of authenticity? Or a limited edition original artwork print, drum sticks or a jar of MARKY…

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St. Louis native and recording artist Bud E is receiving early radio success with his debut song “Goes On.” The record which features label mate and St. Louis native Bradd Young, is currently in rotation at 21 stations and achieving increased airplay each week. “Goes On” is now available for purchase on iTunes, and the…

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Texas musical treasure, Alejandro Escovedo, will chronicle his impressive 35-year artistic odyssey with a special multi-media concert on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 at Austin’s Moody Theater as part of Austin City Limits Live. This unique event, led by musical director Charlie Sexton, will showcase Escovedo’s legendary career brought to life through storytelling & song ?…

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Lavender Diamond released the video for the band’s brand new single, “Light My Way” from their September release, Incorruptible Heart.   Watch as the camera follows front woman, Becky Stark, as she dances silhouetted against the backdrop of an oil refinery in Long Beach, CA.   The beautiful flowing lyrics and upbeat tempo make it…

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Watch never before seen footage and MJ interviews! The documentary by award-winning director Spike Lee celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s landmark “BAD” album and tour. “Michael Jackson: BAD25” airs Thanksgiving Day, THURSDAY NOV 22 9:30|8:30c on ABC! http://youtu.be/1P0toSi4nbE The BAD25 documentary aligns with the worldwide release BAD25 (a collaboration of Epic Records, Legacy…

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The Maestro Cares Foundation (MC), founded by international pop icon Marc Anthony and entrepreneur Henry Cardenas, announced today details for its groundbreaking ceremony in La Romana Dominican Republic, where it will help provide a new residence hall and learning center for more than 150 orphaned children. The event is set for Friday, Nov. 23 at…

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Singer-songwriter, producer, and dedicated activist Erin McKeown returns with a new album that brings together her political and musical selves, emitting honesty and hope. The album, MANIFESTRA, earned its title as McKeown struggled to find a word to describe the process of internal change becoming external and a statement of purpose and unity. Funded by…

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ON AN ON have released “The Hunter,” the second song from their forthcoming debut album Give In, out January 29, 2013 via Roll Call Records. “The Hunter” comes on the heals of their incredibly well received debut single “Ghosts,” which Nylon gushed over as “dream-washed synth-pop that never gets too sweet,” and Consequence of Sound…

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Christian metalcore band For Today announce their Fight The Silence Tour presented by Outburn Magazine.       The tour kicks will run January through February 2013 and feature support from the bands Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, Upon A Burning Body and Gideon. Tour dates and cities to be announced soon. Watch the…

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Two-time Grammy ®-winning recording artist, LL COOL J, will release his 14th studio album, Authentic Hip-Hop, on February 12, 2013.   Reteaming with The Trackmasters (R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Mariah Carey), who LL has steadily worked with since 1996, the legendary rapper returned to the studio and kicked the volume up to…

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“I wanted ‘Death Proof’ to have a Tarantino feel,” English songstress Kate Nash says of the Aram Rappaport-directed clip for her new EP’s titular cut. “But I also love this movie called Freaks so a lot of the inspiration came from that as well: old Bettie Page pictures, travelling circus people, and freak shows.” –…

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After a silence of over a decade, Jim Martin agreed to a Q&A session with fans via a British based fan site. A set of 15 questions were selected by administrators of the fan site from over 500 submissions by fans eager to hear from Jim. What follows is a Q&A session with Jim Martin,…

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Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker want you to unwrap their packages after they stuff your stockings this Christmas!   The members of blink-182 officially announced today that dogs eating dogs, their first new music since Neighborhoods, will be released just in time for the holidays. Featuring five brand new blink-182 songs, the dogs…

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Prevail from Canadian hip-hop legends Swollen Members has partnered with Vancouver based Red Truck Beer to create a new seasonal beer called ‘Prev Ale’. The beer will be sold in select bars across the greater Vancouver area and a portion of the sales will be donated to various local charitable organizations in the community. For…

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Breakthrough rock band Biffy Clyro have announced the US release of their new album, Opposites, on March 12, 2013 via Warner Bros Records. A deluxe double album with “making-of” documentary will be available the same day. The first single off Opposites, “Black Chandelier,” premiered today on Radio 1’s Zane Lowe show. Listen to it here:…

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The New York Times ran this feature below on the Idelsohn Society’s ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE HANUKKAH: THE MUSICAL BATTLE BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”. While this 2 CD set features both Christmas and Hanukkah songs, there is a deeper story to tell: the history of Hanukkah in America but also the influence…

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As Bon Jovi gears up for a monumental year, the all-American rock icons have announced the first set of U.S. dates, taking them from coast to coast on their “BON JOVI Because We Can — The Tour.”   The tour will kick off in Uncasville, CT on February 9, treating fans to one-night-only performances in…

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Makeshift Prodigy is proud to announce they will be supporting rock band The Almost (w/ All Get Out) on tour in January 2013! The 12-stop tour will start in Jacksonville, FL and make its way through New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and more ending in St. Louis, MO on January 25th. Fans can check out…

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Into the Night, was produced by Mandy Kane and Mixed by Tony Espie (The Avalanches, The Holidays) — with input on one track from Paul ‘Woody’ Annison (The Living End, Children Collide). Not only does it feature songs from across Dancing Heals’ three-year history, but it also evokes their influences of touring the West Coast…

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