Month: June 2013

STADIUMRED & GIBSON TEAM UP

Stadiumred, a music and entertainment company based in New York, today announces a promotional partnership with Gibson Brands, the global music and lifestyle-oriented company best known for their world-class guitars. Beginning on June 15, 2013, instruments from Gibson Brands will be on display and available to artists at both the New York City Stadiumred Studios…

U-GOD NEW SINGLE FEAT METHOD MAN

Just a week after the first single from the forthcoming Keynote Speaker hit the airwaves, U-God is already at it again. “Fire” featuring Wu-Tang veteran, Method Man, and Jackpot Scotty Wotty, brings all the heat fans and critics will expect and love. The bold track channels the original days of the Wu-Tang Era.   http://soultemplemusic.bandcamp.com/track/fire-feat-jackpot-and-method-man

TRC POST BRAND NEW ALBUM TRAILER

British band TRC has announced plans to release their new, full-length album, Nation, in the U.S. on September 24th via No Sleep Records.   The record was recorded in their hometown of London with Steve Sears (Gallows, Lethal Bizzle, Hang The B*stard).   Watch a teaser clip for TRC’s new album, Nation, here: http://youtu.be/Qrp2QZ7sTgY https://www.facebook.com/trchardcore

WIRE: NEW SING:E FROM THE BANGERZ ON NOISEY

Six different talents come together as one on an epic scale when DJ and production crew The Bangerz’ members Goldenchyld, Replay, Nick Ngo, Cutso, Squareweezy, and G-Wrex merge. The legendary production and turntablism crew emerges victorious on “Legends Never Die,” as their innovative approach leads to a genre-transcending banger mixing elements of hip hop with…

MIKE POSNER TO JOIN JUSTIN BIEBER’S BELIEVE TOUR

Singer, songwriter and producer Mike Posner will join Justin Bieber’s BELIEVE tour presented by Motorola, starting on June 22. The 30-date leg of the tour, announced in December as a result of overwhelming demand, kicks off Saturday June 22 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA and will also feature Posner’s label…

WIRE: PITBULL & CREW POST “DRIVING AROUND”

Setting the stage for a blazing hot summer, Ultra Music is excited to announce the release of Mr. 305 featuring Pitbull and Friends to bring the compilation album, International Takeover to listeners worldwide. Widely known for his collaborations with numerous top artists, International Takeover features dance production from GRAMMY Award-winning producer and owner of Rebel…

TVXQ! FIRST SOLO U.S. CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES

K-Pop visionaries TVXQ! are set to make their first-ever solo U.S. concert debut this July in Los Angeles.   The “Catch Me” Live World Tour is presented by SM Entertainment, who also manage the Korean pop group.   Tickets for the highly anticipated, one-time only Nokia Theatre performance are available here – http://www.axs.com/events/242470/tvxq-live-world-tour-tickets.   The…

WIRE: BLKHRTS NEW SINGLE ON PASSION OF THE WEISS

BLKHRTS, a Denver-based rap group comprised of members Yonnas, King F.O.E, and Karma The Voice, have been creating buzz for some time now with their attention grabbing blend of metal, goth, hardcore and hip-hop, and are now set to unleash their latest effort, the Death, Romance and The Color BLK mixtape, which is due out…

WIRE: MAGNET POSTS MP3 THE PETTICOAT TEAROOM

Magnet is feeling the love after listening to The Petticoat Tearoom’s latest single, “Love Isn’t Gone.” The magazine featured the track, off the band’s self-titled sophomore release (out July 30), on MP3 at 3PM. Magnet discussed the recording of the new album, which was live and to tape at Baltimore’s Wright Way Studios. Check out…

MORNING FUZZ NEW VIDEO “YOU SAY”

Before the album hits, the Brooklyn Boys will make their national TV debut on Artie Lange’s DirecTV show this Friday, June 21st (11 pm PT on Channel 239).   A new video, for first single “You Say”, debuted today – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE2XY7KPfdo.   Shot in New York, the video features an opening scenes from Venice Beach,…

SLIPKNOT DRUMMER JOEY JORDISON UNVEILS NEW PROJECT

Slipknot member Joey Jordison has unveiled details of his new project, Scar The Martyr.     Recorded at Sound Farm Studios in Des Moines, IA, Scar The Martyr’s as-yet-untitled debut album, was produced by Rhys Fulber whose production and mixing credits include Fear Factory, Rob Zombie, Mindless Self Indulgence, Front Line Assembly and more.  …

EMMY WILDWOOD SINGLE “CHICK CHICK BOOM”

Emmy Wildwood approaches synth pop from a punk perspective in her debut single “Chick Chick Boom (Tired Of Love).” The title of the single refers to the sound of loading and firing off a gun, and even though the lyrics suggest otherwise “it all expired/ i am so tired of love,” Emmy’s voice is strong…

MIKE AIKEN VIDEO “SAVE THE WHALES”

Mike Aiken’s “Save The Whales” video offers compelling vintage film clips and photos interspersed with more modern images to drive home the deadly-serious issue of whale extinction.   Aiken’s taunting, spirit-filled vocal is riveting on this classic Country Joe McDonald song which morphs into an 1880s sea chantey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmMtCPEDBnI “This is an issue that’s really…

TANYA CARTER AND BIRCH CREATE “MR. DJ BOY”

Belize’s top reggae artiste Tanya Carter has once again teamed up with Christopher Birch, this time for a dancehall song called Mr. Dj Boy. Tanya, who has been getting rave reviews since the release of her hit Exboyfriend, also produced by Birch, is making steady progress in creating her own space on the international reggae…

VALIENT THORR NEW VIDEO “TORN APART”

Recorded at Ronnie Jone Sound Studios in Athens, GA and produced, engineered and mixed by Kyle Spence of experimental rockers Harvey Milk, Our Own Masters shines a bright light on VALIENT THORR’s singular sound, delivering twelve tracks of balls-to-the-wall rock that yearns to be played at full volume. Behold, the brand new Valient Thorr music…

D’Nero, Story Of A Young Boss

Not to be confused with Robert De Niro, Jersey’s own D’Nero is a young up-and-coming rapper, audio engineer, producer & songwriter who is looking to make a huge statement.   Succeeding is in D’Nero’s DNA as he single-handedly sold over 20,000 units in 17 different countries all on just a $400 budget!   This D’Nero…

MARCUS DEBUT ALBUM OUT

There’s magic in the music of songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Marcus Linon. Passion, urgency, energy, gorgeous melodies and creative lyrics, served by a sharp voice that sometimes reminds you of Peter Hammill’s. Here are some of the attributes of Marcus, a talented young musician from Paris, whose first album, ‘Catch 22’, is about to be released. Add to…

NEW SINGLE BY MIKE ANGELLO ON YOUTUBE

Mike Angello introduces his second single, Supernatural woman, this song being an interesting featuring with Randi (Morandi), speaking about the love of a man for his woman. He describes his beloved one in beautiful words, as you can guess from the title of the song. After Belong To You, his first single, Mike is ready…

WIRE: RASPBERRY BULBS STREAM A TRACK VIA PITCHFORK

Raspberry Bulbs are a band from New York City. Since their debut LP “Nature Tries Again” (Hospital Productions, 2011) RB has grown from the solo project of M. del Rio (HWCT from Bone Awl) into a five-piece of extraordinary force and focus. The first studio version of Deformed Worship was scrapped, and its songs re-recorded…

TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCES FALL HEADLINE TOUR

TITLE FIGHT are announcing a four week headlining tour that kicks off mid-September in Baltimore, MD and circles the US. They will be taking Balance & Composure, Cruel Hand and Slingshot Dakota with them as support. NPR hailed the band, saying “Title Fight hits the sweet spot between the heartfelt, road-trip-proven pop-punk of Jawbreaker’s Dear…

E-DUBBLE VIDEO “CYCLE OF NIGHTMARES”

In the months leading up to recording the Reset EP, e-dubble wasn’t on the road playing shows and meeting fans. An assumed path, following two years of releasing over 60 free songs, praised for candid lyricism and uncanny production. Instead, days before a Midwest show, e-dubble found himself forced to put his music career on…

LOVERBOY HITS THE ROAD FOR THE SUMMER

Legendary Canadian rock and roll band Loverboy continue “Working for the Weekend”–and all week long, for that matter–with a crowded summer tour schedule that follows up their nearly year-long, 60-date stint with Journey and Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo, that had fans and critics alike “lovin every minute of it.”   The iconic rockers, with…

JUNE 2013: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE

Hello again folks and welcome to our summer SKOPE edition! Join us as we support our latest Press Release: In conjunction with the print offering of music veteran L.A. Jackson’s new book MUSICOLOGY 2101: A QUICK START GUIDE TO MUSIC “BIZ” HISTORY, the author will appear at the Atlanta-Fulton County Central Library, as the library…

ENTER THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN SWEEPSTAKES FOR OVER $15K IN PRIZES

The greatest collection of Recording Software & Equipment we’ve ever assembled. And it could be yours. Attention all you independent musicians out there. We’re giving away one heck of a prize package and you could be the lucky winner. We’re giving away everything you need to record and produce a new album, from computers and…

WIRE: ILIA DARLIN NEW VIDEO ON EARMILK

Radical and self-made, Maria Callas and Chase and Status inspired, Ilia Darlin boasts a rebellious yet sultry voice that is a fair match to the dub heavy and rave influenced beats that she gracefully belts over. In an effort to remain honest and true to her vision, Ilia’s chopped and screwed video for ‘We Do…

CHARLI XCX SETS MAJOR HEADLINE TOUR

Riding high on Billboard’s “Hot 100,” with a song she penned within minutes in a hotel room, “I Love It (Feat. Charli XCX),” her RIAA platinum certified collaboration with Swedish pop duo Icona Pop; Charli XCX has announced details of her next North American headline tour.   The dates celebrate the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s breakthrough debut…

THE POSTAL SERVICE “A TATTERED LINE OF STRING” VIDEO

The Postal Service has unveiled its new video for “A Tattered Line Of String” today at   http://youtu.be/K2xNj630NBU. The arresting and dreamlike clip finds one of two previously unreleased songs from the Give Up Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition (Sub Pop) transformed by Parisian video team AB/CD/CD (Lily Allen, Factory Floor) into a surreal tale of…

WIRE: MYSPACE LIVESTREAM OF EMPIRE OF THE SUN PERFORMANCE

Late night powerhouse Jimmy Kimmel Live! And the recently launched Myspace kicked off its yearlong collaboration   to livestream concerts to fans’ bedrooms, kicking it all off with Empire Of The Sun’s mini-concert directly following the band’s on-air performance yesterday. https://myspace.com/jimmykimmellive/live/empire-of-the-sun-concert-live/3 The recently relaunched Myspace and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live are teaming up for a…

CODY SIMPSON + JUSTIN BIEBER+ ASHER ROTH

In this week’s episode of The Paradise Series, experience an all-day all-access pass and go behind the scenes with Cody Simpson at his LA show of The Paradise Tour. Check out surprise appearances from JUSTIN BIEBER and ASHER ROTH. Stay tuned for new episodes of “The Paradise Series” following Cody through his everyday life while…

WIRE: MTV CLUBLAND EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE PANTyRAiD’S VIDEO

Caught somewhere between the dream world, a lover’s embrace, a dazzling cosmic galaxy, a spooky subconscious and sex-rumpled satin sheets exists this mesmerizing video for PANTyRAiD’s “That’s The Spot” and “Jokes From The Backseat”, a mashup of two songs off their new LP PillowTalk (May 28, Glass Air Records). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv2PsLjETpM

ROBBY ARMSTRONG NEW SINGLE “RODEO”

California native Robby Armstrong’s debut single, “Rodeo,” is currently at Country radio.   Written by Armstrong and Darrell Brown, the toe-tapping track is Robby’s first single from his forthcoming 2013 full-length album, which is additionally produced by Brown (LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, Radney Foster).   Robby has three songs, including “Rodeo” in the upcoming feature…

JAMIE N COMMONS ANNOUNCES WEST COAST DATES

U.K. singer/songwriter Jamie N Commons will head back to the U.S. this summer for a string of west coast tour dates. First stop will be a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 5th (ABC, 11:35pm/10:35c) followed by a show in Denver, CO at Soiled Dove on August 6th. Jamie N Commons west coast dates…

REVERB SET TO MAKE TOURS MORE ENVIRONMENTAL

On Monday, REVERB, a non-profit focused on making music tours more environmentally sustainable, launched 2013’s “Last Summer on Earth” tour at the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, Texas. The tour features Barenaked Ladies, Guster, and Ben Folds Five. Each of the concert venues will include an interactive and educational “Eco-Village” with tents where music fans…

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSES PASSES THE HOMEGROWN CONCERT SERIES

Traditional music and dance drawn from communities across the United States will be showcased on the historic Coolidge Auditorium stage at the Library of Congress throughout the summer. The popular “Homegrown: The Music of America” concert series is presented by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in cooperation with the Kennedy Center…

NEW VIDEO BY CALI AGENTS FEAT AGALLAH

The Dynamic Duo is back. Rasco & Planet Asia New video from their forthcoming album “King Kong Godzilla”. First official single “Never Left” Produced by Agallah. Video Directed, Filmed and edited by Rasco for Swannworks Films 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JUE2omcMRg

WIRE: BT NEW ALBUM COMING IN AUGUST

With the remixes to ‘Skylarking’ still sitting at the top of the charts (Ilan Bluestone’s has remained at #1 on Beatport’s trance top 100 for almost a week), respected DJ and producer BT has set the bar high for his ninth artist album A Song Across Wires. Releasing on Armada Music on August 16, A…

WIRE: EROS AND THE ESCHATON POST NEW SINGLE AT COS

North Carolina duo, Eros and the Eschaton have announced their debut album, Home Address For Civil War will arrive in stores August 13 on Bar/None Records. The band has premiered the first single off the record, “Heaven Inside”, via ConsequenceofSound.net. In addition, Eros and the Eschaton have announced a slew of upcoming tour dates, including…

TEDO STONE TO RELEASE DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM + “TASTE”

You can hear this carpe-diem passion in Stone’s new record, which he recorded with Goldman and longtime bassist Billy Lyons. It’s in everything from the anthemic rockers to the little whispered ukulele ballad Tedo recorded on his cellphone back in Hawaii and ended up using as-is. It ripples through the pensive, psych-tinged bedroom pop numbers,…

TRAVIS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ON AUGUST 20th

Travis, one of the UK’s best known bands, return after a five year hiatus with an impressive new album Where You Stand, out August 20th on their own re-launched label Red Telephone Box via Kobalt Label Services. Sounding more invigorated than ever, the multi-million-selling Scottish quartet have delivered a stunning new album full of the…