Month: July 2013

SOLWAVE VIDEO FOR “I WON’T WAIT”

San Francisco based rock band, Solwave have now released their official music video for “I Won’t Wait,” the first of five singles to be released this year. The video can be seen here. “I Won’t Wait” is available now on iTunes.   While their average age is a mere 22, Joe Collins (keys/ vocals) and…

THE TORN ACLs VIDEO “FEELING WITH FEELING”

Seattle’s The Torn ACLs have just what you need to liven up your Summer. Just releasing their new vibrant video for “Feeling with Feeling,” this feel good track shows musical insanity in a whole new light. Singer/guitarist William Cremin is kidnapped by his bandmates, as they try to create their perfect musical group. Obviously Cremin…

ADAM ZWIG VIDEO “EVERYBODY LOVE”

Adam Zwig’s latest Folk-Pop musical work, Visions of the Shimmering Night (July 4) offers rich, mind-expanding inspiration to a world in deep spiritual need. The singer, songwriter and “rock & roll therapist” transcends modern boundaries by dedicating his life and art to restoring those important connections. He’s been favorably compared throughout his career to Bob…

EFFING MUSIC FEST 2013

Effing Music Fest, the source for the best outdoor concerts in Central Illinois, is excited to announce the line-up for the fall 2013 concert. Effing Music Fest and partner, 3-time ACM Nightclub of the Year, Chicago-based Joe’s Bar, host multiple shows throughout the year featuring a variety of musical genres, from country to rock and…

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY PEDALJETS AT DIFFUSER

The Pedaljets are pleased to announce the debut of their second single from   What’s In Between, their new album due out on June 25.   “Conversations” focuses on the more traditionally Midwest alt-rock sound reminiscent of the Replacements instead of the more Stooges-driven sound of “Terra Nova”, their previous single. You can stream/download “Terra…

FREE ALBUM FROM CLIFFTOP VANDALZ

The Swiss producer duo Clifftop Vandalz presents their full length album “Global Vandalizm”, a free download and international gem for fans ob boom bap, raw beats and rhymes. Featured on the Album: Aztech (AUS), D-Wreck (US), C.RAE (US), Crop & Chamber (GER), Mr. Erbie (CAN), Einzelgänger (SUI), N.B.S. (US), Billy Ballantine (US), Plague (AUS), Uzual…

Rhett May, Insatiable

Coming straight outta Calcutta, an Australian resident named Rhett May delivers ‘Insatiable’ to the public.   Rhett had the help of Musik and Film producing, co-writing and playing on the new five-track EP.   With heavy hitters in the music biz on May’s side, ‘Insatiable’ is sure to be a grand slam!   The first…

NEW SINGLE POSTED BY AWAR

$trictly Busine$$ is the latest release from AWAR’s stellar debut retail album The LAWS OF NATURE. Produced by Alchemist, the single comes as the New York rhyme slayer preps his up and coming release with Vanderslice, The Winning Team, due later this year. https://soundcloud.com/awarstories/awar-strictly-business  

SONYA TITUS POSTS NEWS SINGLE “NOW”

Red Dragon Records’ latest roster addition comes in the sweet guise of Sonya Titus, whose next single ‘Love Transfusion’ is due out on 30 September. There have been many recordings written and inspired out of love but few compare to Sonya Titus’ debut album ‘Now. None express so many different dimensions of the emotion with…

WIRE: SPEEDY ORTIZ STREAM DEBUT ALBUM ON NPR

Speedy Ortiz are happy to finally share their entire debut LP Major Arcana courtesy of NPR.   The stream will be available here for an entire week prior to the album’s official release on July 9th.   The band has also announced a nation-wide tour later this summer.   See below for details about their…

BROKEN ANCHOR POSTS “CANADA”

Featuring songs fleshed out in live performances and a series of 3 critically-acclaimed EPs (Broken Anchor Volumes 1-3), Fresh Lemonade coalesces Hartley-Leonard’s eclectic musical and life experiences into a sound Los Angeles Magazine calls “Budweiser tallboy music, best heard coming from the stereo of a used Cadillac that required way too much effort to whip…

WIRE: VEVO PREMIERES NEW JILLETTE JOHNSON VIDEO

With “Cameron” Johnson explores the struggle of a young transgender boy and gives an inspiring voice about staying true to your authentic self. Video Premiere Today On VEVO. http://www.vevo.com/watch/jillette-johnson/cameron/USWV41200035

NEW ALBUM BY PILLARS AND TONGUES SEPTEMBER 17

End-dances is the new album by Pillars and Tongues on Empty Cellar Records. Although from Chicago, Beth Remis, Ben Babbitt, and Mark Trecka have spent much of the last few years traveling, performing music in a wide variety of contexts, exploring the severe and sublime landscapes of America, and returning to or refusing to return…

WIRE: ELECTRONIC MUSIC GOES TO WALL STREET

Three days ago Forbes Magazine reported that the International Music Summit valued The Electronic Music Industry at $4.5 billion dollars. Robert Sillerman acquired the nation ¹s most influential rock concert promoters and sold them to Clear Channel for $4.4 billion in the 90 ¹s.   Clear Channel then spawned Live Nation, the world ¹s largest…

ADLIB NEW VIDEO “ONE OF THE FEW”

Though Bad Newz is Adlib’s debut-LP, he is a music industry veteran who has built his fan-base from the ground up on the road with Hip-Hop greats; touring the world over many times with the likes of Jedi Mind Tricks, AOTP, La Coka Nostra and Madchild (Swollen Members) to name a few. Bad Newz conjures…

WIRE: NEW MODERAT VIDEO ON PITCHFORK

Moderat are Apparat (Sascha Ring) and Modeselektor (Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary). Both acts represent the best of the Berlin electronic music scene—embracing the groundbreaking sounds being cultivated by this raw melting pot of artists and sounds. Moderat is a shared vision and their new album, IIis the joyful creation of what happens when you…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY KID KARATE

“Two Times” is an honest and provocative glimpse into a story of Irish suburban life. Shot in Darndale, a rough working class suburb of North Dublin, the camera follows the path of a Dubliner acting on the anger and energy of the song’s “I ain’t comin’ back, you won’t hear from me no more!” and…

FREE MP3 FROM ERIC & MAGILL “CALENDARS”

The second album from Eric & Magill, entitled Night Singers will be released July 23rd via Perfect From Now On. This is the follow up to their Two Travellers EP, released this past February. https://www.dropbox.com/s/9u3fxtlk4wl0o0c/03%20Calendars.mp3 Eric & Magill is Ryan Weber and Eric Osterman, originally from Milwaukee, they first played together in Camden, an indie…

MONSTER AND VIACOM KICK OFF ‘HEADPHONES FOR HOPE’ CELEBRITY FUNDRAISER

Monster, the world leader in high-performance personal audio, is proud to launch “Headphones for Hope,” a fundraiser featuring celebrity-autographed Monster ® DNAâ„¢ headphones for sale with bidding beginning today at 10AM PST on eBay. Now through July 1, fans can bid on headphones signed by celebrities and musicians including Snoop Lion, Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow,…

NINE INCH NAILS TEAMS UP WITH DAVID LYNCH FOR NEW VIDEO

Nine Inch Nails video for “Came Back Haunted” premieres globally on VEVO.com. Directed by David Lynch,it marks the first collaboration between the acclaimed artist and Trent Reznor since 1997’s Lost Highway soundtrack, which Reznor produced. Click here to watch the video now. (As an aside, Lynch’s sophomore album, THE BIG DREAM, comes out July 16.)…

JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS ANNOUNCE WEST COAST SUMMER TOUR

Jeff Bridges & The Abiders have announced a slate of live dates for a west coast tour this summer, kicking off July 24th! Recently wrapping a spring tour that brought the band to the main stage of the Stagecoach Music Festival, the band will perform eight newly added shows in support of his latest album…

SUPERSUCKERS SIGN TO ACETATE RECORDS

Acetate Records announces the addition of legendary Seattle band Supersuckers to their roster. The as of yet untitled album will be recorded at Willie Nelson’s famous Arlyn Studio, in Austin, TX.   It will be the band’s ninth studio record and their first since 2008’s Get It Together, released on the band’s own Mid-Fi Recordings…

RUSSELL HOWARD TO RELEASE ALBUM IN JULY

Charlotte, NC-based singer-songwriter Russell Howard is set to release his album, City Heart +, on July 30, 2013, via Rock Ridge Music.   His debut EP, City Heart, had such a positive reception that Howard is releasing it in an expanded edition as City Heart +, and the new incarnation augments the EP with freshly…

THE PAPER KITES SHARE “ST. CLARITY” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Australian indie-folk outfit The Paper Kites share the official music video for “St. Clarity,” the first Australian single from their charming debut album, set for release later this year.   Produced by ARIA winning producer Wayne Connolly, “St. Clarity” kicks off with a lone banjo before moving into a gorgeous blend of harmonies, music boxes…

JONNY RODGERS VIDEO “EVERYTHING IS YOURS”

Crooked House Management is stoked to announce a brilliant addition to their management roster by way of singer/composer Jonny Rodgers. When not composing music for film and television, Jonny can be found recording and performing his very unique brand of pop music involving tuned wine glasses, guitar, electronics, vocals and loops. You really need to…

XAVIER TOSCANO’S SOUNDTRACK TO OUR LIVES

Influenced by Top 40, Xavier also embraces all types of music, from disco, rap, rock, raggae and R&B, rolling it up into an energetic urban dance pop. His love of performing has left audiences across the globe entertained, being praised for having a “ton of energy” and a strong stage presence. Partly due to his…