Last week, the illustrious singer-songwriter Jack Davey released the crown jewel of her three-part rock project, L0-F! D’Lux. The EP has pleasantly surprised both loyal fans of J*DaVeY and newfound listeners, who are all applauding Jack’s radical departure from electro-soul into a grittier grunge sound.
Month: December 2012
BLUNTFACE RECORDS SIGN DARK VISION
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Bluntface Records is proud to announce the Dark Vision, a melodic/technical death metal band from Greece, has signed with Bluntface to be the official US promoter and label for their music. The relationship will start with Bluntface promoting Dark Vision’s new album, Ingrowth. Dark Vision ‘King of Emptiness’: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwUOW_l1C38 DARK VISION were formed in 1996…
SCALA & KOLACNY BROTHERS IN ZERO DARK THIRTY TRAILER
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The female Belgian rock choir Scala & Kolacny Brothers are fast becoming Hollywood’s “go to” act to deliver a powerful soundtrack for the most celebrated works in film and television. Their chilling choral take on Metaillica’s “Nothing Else Matters” has just been used in the final theatrical trailer for the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed…
WIRE: CMT POSTS STEEP CANYON RANGERS VIDEO
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Grammy-nominated bluegrass sensation, the Steep Canyon Rangers, will be performing at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival at Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Framingham, MA on February 15. The bluegrass quintet (Mike Guggino – mandolin/vocals, Charles Humphrey III – bass/vocals, Woody Platt – guitar/lead vocals, Nicky Sanders – fiddle/vocals and Graham Sharp – banjo/vocals) released their debut Rounder…
THE BRONX TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS ON FEBRUARY 5
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Acclaimed Los Angeles punk rock band The Bronx will release their long awaited fourth album, The Bronx (IV), on February 5, 2013 via White Drugs/ATO Records. In anticipation the band has released a new song, “Ribcage,” which is streaming now at http://soundcloud.com/thebronxxx/the-bronx-ribcage and available for download on iTunes and Amazon as well as on…
CAITLIN ROSE POSTS “I WAS CRUEL”
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Caitlin Rose has given listeners the first taste of what’s to come on her brilliant sophomore offering, The Stand-In, releasing an impressive rendition of “I Was Cruel.” The heartfelt ballad is beautifully complemented by Rose’s clear, confident vocals, and possesses the perfect balance of old and new influences. Spin, who premiered the track here, praised…
PLAYER TO RELEASE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN NEARLY 20 YEARS
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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the return of classic pop rockers, Player. The band will release its first new album in nearly 20 years with TOO MANY REASONS due out in North America on February 26th. TOO MANY REASONS features twelve brand new tracks, as well as a new acoustic version of…
GENE WALTER “TO BE AWAY” VIDEO
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Gene Walter is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer, and emcee from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988, but grew up in Michigan. Gene Walter has been writing songs and recording them since the age of 16. His music is a blend of pop, funk, and hip/hop often compared to Incubus and…
WIRE: JASON MRAZ MAKES HISTORY IN MYANMAR
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This past weekend, Jason Mraz made history in his efforts to expose the act of human trafficking and exploitation at MTV EXIT’s Live in Myanmar Concert. Mraz, joined by over 70,000 fans, was the first international artist to perform an open air concert in Myanmar. The concert aired live on Myanmar national television and will…
MIKE BEATZ “HEAVEN” VIDEO
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Jamaican hip hop artist Mike Beatz releases a new music video for his self produced track “Heaven.” Shot in the Everglades of Florida. Beatz teams up with director Noel Rosado on this eerie cinematic visual. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFMgfpnMwd8
WIRE: PRAVADA POST NEW SINGLE ON CMJ
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Indianapolis based trio, PRAVADA, have just unleashed a brand new single into the world this week via a stellar premiere on CMJ.com. The track, “Campfire Song,” is a brilliant new piece that can be found on the group’s latest release, the No!, EP. The catchy tune is filled with perfect backing rhythm, swirling guitars, astonishing…
WIRE: KRS-ONE ON CRAVEONLINE
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Here is an exclusive interview with hip-hop performer, KRS-One, at the STiKS gaming charity gala co-hosted by CraveOnline last week. With several celebrity appearances throughout the jam-packed night, legendary rapper stopped by STiKS Gaming’s Inaugural ARCADE Gaming Gala to not only deliver a magnificent performance, but to also raise awareness about the continuing need for…
WIRE: NOISEY POSTS VIDEO FOR THE PRESETS “PROMISES”
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The Presets’ “Promises” gets an appropriately ethereal and emotive filmic accompaniment from Joel Kefali and Campbell Hooper of New Zealand director duo Special Problems (Flying Lotus, Tame Impala, The Naked and Famous). A dreamy, hypercolor graphic trip of imagery both real and computer generated across a variety of formats, ‘Promises’ is a patchwork of micro-films…
STOLI & DUKE OTHERWISE CELEBRATE PRECIOUS CHILDREN & MUSIC
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To say that I am writing this with a heavy heart and sadness would be an understatement. I will not go into it any further as the mainstream media does a good job of that. I will say that as a father, our children are all precious and need to be shown love & compassion.…
WIRE: ANTHONY HAMILTON & ELAYNA BOYNTON’S “FREEDOM”
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Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained Film will be in theaters Christmas Day. Check out the new Anthony Hamilton & Elayna Boynton song featured on the Soundtrack “Freedom” which is currently premiering at USAToday.Com SKOPE IT HERE!
WIRE: MTV BUZZWORTHY PREMIERES YELLOWCARD’S VIDEO
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With yet another huge year for YELLOWCARD coming to an end, the band has one more gift to fans to end 2012 with a bang. MTV Buzzworthy has premiered the brand new animated video for “Awakening” from their latest album Southern Air (Hopeless Records; released August 14, 2012) on December 10, 2012. You can watch…
Lynn Schriner, Amazed
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From Colorado comes a fresh female artists known as Lynn Schriner who just released her latest CD “Amazed” (2012). I always listen to the opening track extremely carefully. It’s the opening track the artists has selected to hit your ears first and foremost. The opening track “I’m Okay” sets the stage rather well for a…
PARRALOX RELEASES NEW SINGLE
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If ever there was a new band to encapsulate and emulate the legendary stylings of Depeche Mode, The Human League, Erasure, New Order, Pet Shop Boys and the spirit of Madonna in her 80s day-glo era, then Australia’s Parralox are a modern-day reincarnation. On December 10th, Parralox released the single, along with a digital remix…
BOBBY CAPRI NEW VIDEO “LINDSAY LOHAN”
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Today, Virginia native Bobby Capri releases the visual to his popular “Lindsay Lohan” record taken from his upcoming EP Instant Gratification. The video is directed by Mike Lambert and the track is produced by DJ Stylez and co-produced by Octavius “Doc-Ock” Crouch. Instant Gratification continues Bobby Capri’s focus on theme. “I’m big on enjoying…
WIRE: SPIN POSTS ‘RAUCOUS WINTER MIXTAPE’
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Last month, Nashville label Jeffery Drag unveiled “Big City,” a scorching thrasher from Music City post-punks Western Medication. Now the label has put together a rough ‘n’ ready winter mixtape containing demos and unreleased material from Jack White-approved garage-punk Pujol, likeminded Jay Reatard torch-carriers Useless Eaters, Western Medication, and a whole bunch more. Listen below,…
AARON COHEN VIDEO FOR “UNEMPLOYMENT” VIA ‘MURK’
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The time has officially arrived, as Aaron Cohen unveils his official “MURK” mixtape. Like many of his peers surfacing from the cracks of the Big Apple’s resurging rap scene, Inner City Kids rep Cohen approaches his music with a forward-thinking disposition–something more than evident on “MURK.”
NUTSO EXPOSES “C.I.A.” IN VIDEO
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After releasing a barrage of singles, three EPs and countless features, Queens rhymesayer Nutso has made his latest release Behind These Bars available for download via all major digital retailers. The sharp tongued emcee has enlisted guest features from Royal Flush, AG Da Coroner, Blacastan, Shabaam Sahdeeq and more, along with production from Mr. Green,…
HOT WATER MUSIC AND NO IDEA RECORDS REUNITE
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Gainesville punk rock band Hot Water Music has announced plans to release Live in Chicago on limited edition 3xLP and 2xCD+DVD on January 15 via No Idea Records. http://www.noidearecords.com Recorded at the Metro in Chicago on February 1-2, 2008, Live in Chicago boasts explosive performances of classics and rarities spanning band’s celebrated twenty year…
SWOLLEN MEMBERS ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 2013
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Swollen Members have announced February 19th, 2013 as the release date for their new album “Beautiful Death Machine” via Suburban Noize/Battle Axe Records. “Beautiful Death Machine” is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed “Dagger Mouth” album, which was nominated for a Juno Award for “Rap Recording of the Year”. The group has also released a…
BLOCK ENT SEEKS OUT FRESH TALENT
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Block Entertainment, one of the fastest growing independent record labels in Atlanta (Sony/RCA), continues to make its mark in the industry with the recent signing of three new artists: Jamaican beauty Kris Kelli, 18-year-old Chip of the Rebel Gang, and hood star 48 Slim. In addition to adding to his roster of talent, CEO Russell…
BARRINGTON LEVY SWEET REGGAE MUSIC (1979-84)
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17 North Parade, VP Records vintage imprint, digs through its vault to reveal their latest Reggae Anthology: Barrington Levy “Sweet Reggae Music” (1979-84) on December 18, 2012. Filled with certified classics from beginning to end, this 40-track double disc collection covers the early years of Barrington Levy’s astonishing career in chronological order. In addition to…
WIRE: SIN FANG POSTS DEBUT SINGLE
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Sindri Már Sigfússon aka Sin Fang and Icelandic collective Seabear’s founder and mastermind, has released the first single ‘Young Boys’ off his third solo album, Flowers, recorded & produced by Alex Somers (SÃgur Rós, Jónsi) and set for release on February 19th on Morr Music. SKOPE IT HERE!
PORTER ROBINSON PRESENTS “CIRCLE ASSEMBLY” SHOWS
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One of 2012’s hottest acts, Porter Robinson, is turning it up in 2013 with the announcement of a run of four massive shows, dubbed “Circle Assembly”, which will bring all new lights and production to the live experience. Hot off his “Language” single which has sold over 130,000 copies worldwide, and in celebration of the…
WIRE: STRYFE POSTS NEW SINGLE
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After releasing his Opening Act EP earlier this year, Local-Mu12 member Stryfe is back with “Champagne Dreams” from his upcoming The Last Resort LP, which will be released in early 2013. Stryfe “Champagne Dreams”: http://loyaltydigitalcorp.com/index.html
WIRE: MIDNIGHT SPIN POST “LION RUN”
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Fourteen months ago, in a cheap hotel room on the outskirts of Bangkok, drummer Danny Scull emailed a video of himself, singing, to his oldest friend and band mate Michael Corbett. The sound quality was terrible, and Scull had been awake for almost three days. For some musicians, inspiration can strike at any…
SOUTHWORK OFFER “MY DEMISE” OFF DEBUT
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It’s an intergalactic joy ride that Philly-based radio station WXPN, a world-renowned tastemaker, says “feels like something out of Hair, (the ground-breaking rock musical from the 60s), with definite notes of 13th Floor Elevators and The Who.”
ERIN BARRA NEW ALBUM ‘COMMA’
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Combining elements of pop, electronica, rock and blue-eyed soul into a sophisticated original blend that is all her own, Erin Barra has mastered the art of defying genre limitations. Already endorsed by John Hall of Hall & Oates, as an “old soul musician with a very modern songwriting sensibility”, Barra’s signature sound is a sonic…
WIRE: NEW TRACK FROM MARCUS SCHOSSOW
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Marcus Schossow takes a walk on the progressive house side with his newest release ‘Helvete,’ out today exclusively on Beatport. http://www.beatport.com/release/helvete/999312 It means “hell” in his native Swedish and Marcus Schossow’s new track ‘Helvete’ might be even hotter than Hades. His debut on Garuda Music, ‘Helvete’ packs a multitude of progressive house beats, uplifting synths,…
HIGH ABOVE DOWN UNDER: INTERVIEW WITH LEO DRIOLI
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The latest manifestation of Australian consciousness leader Leo Drioli’s spiritual odyssey is his highly accessible song “Give it your Love.” His debut album Let Your Spirit Sing will be out in 2013.
LEO DRIOLI RELEASES “GIVE IT YOUR LOVE” VIA HOUSE OF WOW
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Leo Drioli is well known as a spiritual leader and now he is making his way into the hearts of music fans with a pop single that will remind music lovers everywhere of The Beatles and similar artists who ruled the airwaves. “Give It Your Love” is a positive message from a man that has…
LEFTOVER CUTIES POST HOLIDAY EP
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Join Los-Angeles band Leftover Cuties as they get into the holiday spirit with their brand-new EP, Christmas Time Is Here. This fun collection features Leftover Cuties’ spin on their hand-picked favorite holiday classics and is a perfect gift for everyone on your list. The EP begins with a signature cover of “Santa Baby”, with a…
MISS KITTIN POSTS EP FREE
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The thought-provoking first lady of techno Miss Kittin returns with the single “Life Is My Teacher” which will be made available as a free download on www.misskittin.com (soundcloud link below) starting December 10, 2012. The song offers up a glimpse of Kittin’s third album, the self-produced double-CD “Calling From The Stars”, to be released on…
IMAGINE DRAGONS ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER HEADLINING TOUR
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This year’s breakout rock band Imagine Dragons, who have captivated fans across the globe with their platinum-selling single “It’s Time,” will continue their bid for world domination with their first-ever headlining North American tour with Atlas Genius supporting. The band has announced a U.S. and Canadian Spring 2013 tour that includes stops at NYC’s Roseland…
WIRE: MIA MAESTRO VIDEO AT NOWNESS
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Los Angeles singer-songwriter Mia Maestro’s new music video for “Blue Eyed Sailor” is being premiered today over at NOWNESS.com, the award-winning storytelling platform that serves as a daily resource for the culturally curious by premiering inspiring stories from the forefront of contemporary culture and global lifestyle. The music video is a groundbreaking collaboration merging the…
PAC DIV TO TOUR WITH SNOOP
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The acclaimed L.A. threesome Pac Div is fresh off the release of their sophomore album GMB, which has already received praise from Rolling Stone, HipHopDX, and XXL. And now, Mibbs, Like, and BeYoung are gearing up for a string of West Coast performances in December, with none other than the legendary Snoop Dogg. In addition…
