Echocell’s newly-released single “Babylon”, from the EP of the same name (due out later this fall), is a labor of love between Istanbul-born/Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/front woman Belinda Kazanci & Los Angeles-based songwriter/keyboardist/programmer Adam Beltran. https://soundcloud.com/echocell/babylon-1 “Babylon” was co-written with Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry of Wax LTD, the production duo best known for their…
Month: October 2013
GHOST TWINS VIDEO “UNKNOWN ANIMAL”
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Born out of the ashes of the critically acclaimed Crushing Blows, GHOST TWINS are a noise and dream pop duo from Derby, UK – Their former incarnation CB, earned support from Huw Stevens, Steve Lamacq, Artrocker, Shell Zenner, Jen Long and Simon Raymonde & more and were…
INTRODUCING JODI WHATLEY BRAND
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What is Jodi Whatley Brand? It’s singer/songwriter Josephina Whatley’s performing name and her ‘brand’ of singing has a promising future. Think Beyonce or Rihana and you get the idea. Her electro pop songs are getting a little buzz on ReverbNation and with a little hard work, it…
Street Choir, Sympathetic Friend
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Formed in 1999, Street Choir is a band that cut its teeth on the sidewalks of San Luis Obispo CA. Founding members Benjamin and Matt Lemburg “heard a sound that set them free and wanted others to hear that same sound.” There was, however, an obstacle to this musical liberation, as the band “struggled to…
Wicked Bees, Ska Skank Redemption
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It is with much fondness that I recall my first Fishbone show… I had never seen instrumentation used like that; I remember the energy was borderline overwhelming and the feeling the frantic pace of the show and music evoked was habit-forming. Needless to say, Ska has remained in my musical heart ever since. Listening to…
Soraia, In the Valley of Love and Guns
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The story of Soraia, the band and the person, is one of personal triumph and it actually has very little to do with making music. The triumph resides in lead singer; ZouZou Mansour’s (Soraia is her given name) decision to take control of her life and walk away from the personal demons that almost devoured…
SGT. OVER NEW SINGLE “BLACK DEATH”
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This time around Sgt. Over enlists the help of fellow Jersey City native Ransom to deliver a chilling message and put the industry on notice. Sarge has been steadily dropping material since summer of 2010 but seems to have kicked it into high gear as of late. “Black Death” will be featured on Sarge’s “Big…
HBO USES DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES SONG FOR NEW SERIES
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Hit-making duo Daryl Hall and John Oates have proven over the years that they know a little something about the ladies. So when Emmy ®-winning producer Stephen Merchant, co-creator and executive producer of the just-premiered new HBO series, Hello Ladies, was looking for a theme song that would fit the show’s narrative about looking for…
BUBBA SPARXXX NEW VIDEO FEAT FRED DURST
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Platinum-selling artist, Bubba Sparxxx just released his long-awaited new album, “Pain Management,” this week on BackRoad Records. To celebrate his return, Bubba Sparxxx has released a brand new video for the track “Bangin’” featuring a guest appearance by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioUKUPSvpV0. “This album truly represents where I came from and…
WIRE: THE COMPANY WE KEEP NEW SINGLE
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The Company We Keep, who recently announced the release of their new album, Sound / No Sound, has just premiered a brand new song, “Held Together” on Buzznet. When asked about the story behind track, The Company We Keep’s Brian Southall explains, “Held Together was a song I originally wrote in 2009, then adapted…
WIRE: SO MANY WAYS RELEASE SEER EP ON NOVEMBER 19
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Chicago-based band SO MANY WAYS today announce the release of their fourth EP and first for Staple Records due out on November 19, 2013. The six-track EP is entitled SEER and fans can check out the first track, “Roraima” debuting today at AbsolutePunk.net. “It’s been a while since anyone has heard any new material…
EVERLAST DOES “JUMP AROUND” ACOUSTIC
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Grammy award winner Everlast has premiered his new video for the acoustic version of the House of Pain classic “Jump Around” online at http://youtu.be/nZmhQSNpTJM. The track appears on Everlast’s new album “The Life Acoustic”, which was released via his own label Martyr Inc. Records. Everlast has also announced a new batch of headlining tour dates…
WIRE: UPSET SHARE “YOU AND I” MUSIC VIDEO
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Upset have shared a music video for the track “You And I” via Rookie Magazine. In the video you can watch rich privileged kids, played by comedians Whitmer Thomas, Clay Tatum, Budd Diaz, Rodney Berry, James Pumphrey, Jess Lane, Chris Thayer and Michael Busch, choose life on the streets pretending to be broke gutter…
SOLOMON NEW SINGLE “SWIM NO MORE”
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Solomon surprised more than 50,000 fans on Twitter with the release of his latest single “Swim No More.” Premiering exclusively with EQMusicBlog.com, the lead single, lifted from Solomon’s upcoming EP Le Garçon, is a mid-tempo mixture of Kanye West inspired 808’s, a dash of Frank Ocean’s melody and lyricism with a few Justin Timberlake falsettos.…
NIGHTMARE AND THE CAT RELEASE VIDEO FOR “BE YOUR OWN GODâ€
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Capitol Music Group recording artist Nightmare and the Cat premiere the video for “Be Your Own God” today across VEVO’s apps and web platform. The video was shot in Los Angeles at the band’s rehearsal space and was directed by visual creator Ed Shiers with costumes and other imagery designed by renowned contemporary artist Gary…
EMPTY CHAIRS VIDEO “GTMO (OMTG)”
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With influences ranging from Japanese horror films to Van Gogh to the artful, ambient sounds of Animal Collective and Grizzly Bear, Empty Chairs creates an ethereally impressionistic atmosphere on Caveat Emptor. Featuring colorful rhythmic samples, glistening keyboard sounds, and enveloping harmonies “interwoven in a delightfully unexpected way” (General Admission), the band strikes a unique balance…
Matthew Neves, You and Me
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It seems that New Bedford MA native Matthew Neves was hardwired to be a musician. His dad played guitar, his mom played piano, and as an infant he was jammin’ to classical tunes all night in his crib. At age four, he received a guitar as a gift; after teaching himself to work that instrument,…
Wooden Hez, “The Hez Garageâ€
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3 member Philadelphia based band “Wooden Hez” just dropped their live latest CD entitled “The Hez Garage” in 2013. Band consists of: Timmay Stevens (Drums), Alan Lee (Bass), Dave Pitone (Guitar). To say the least the music on this CD is as unique as the band itself. Wooden Hez is a sensational, eccentric and…
ENTER TO WIN $20K IN GEAR FROM SWEETWATER, CD BABY, DISC MAKERS
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Win everything you need to record, mix, master, manufacture, distribute, sell, and promote your next CD. We’ve teamed up with Sweetwater, the world’s leading music technology and instrument retailer, to create a prize package that is every musician’s dream. We’re giving away high-end gear such as guitar and bass amps, a bass guitar, a stage…
Jus Post Bellum, “Oh Julyâ€
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If you’re a fan of the singer songwriter Genre like me, then more than likely it doesn’t take much to upset you these days. And the lethargy just hasn’t been the same since your ex girlfriend finally gave you a reason to think twice: in the form of a surprise altercation with a Car accident.…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY TOTAL SLACKER ON STEREOGUM
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Total Slacker has a thing for Olive Garden. It’s not just a passing interest or something–next time you talk to Tucker Rountree, their towheaded, lanky frontman, ask him about never-ending pasta bowls and Zuppa Toscana and unlimited breadsticks. He’ll tell you about his ongoing attempt to throw a rock ‘n’ roll show at a Queens…
NEW SINGLE BY THE DUST ENGINEERS
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Brooklyn twangmasters The Dust Engineers present melty new dreamscape, “Pb [Lead]” for free download. This recording began last year with studio time The Dust Engineers were awarded after being selected Deli Magazine’s artist of the month following the release of their 2012 EP Bail. “Pb [Lead]” shows them moving away from the 90s-rock-tinged sound…
WIRE: MAGNETA LANE PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “LUCKY”
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Formed in the suburbs of Toronto by guitarist/vocalist Lexi Valentine, sister/drummer Nadia King and one-named bassist French, while still in their mid-teens, Magneta Lane released an EP and Jesse Keeler (Death From Above 1979) produced LP for Paper Bag Records, touring North America relentlessly. They followed with a full-length for Last Gang Reords but then…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY HIGH ON FIRE
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HIGH ON FIRE releases a brand new single titled “Slave the Hive” today. As part of the band’s upcoming Scion A/V-sponsored headlining tour, HIGH ON FIRE drops the new single which marks the first new music from the California metal champions since the spring 2012 release of De Vermis Mysteriis. A limited edition 7-inch…
LIKE MONROE LYRIC VIDEO “THE ENEMY”
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Hailing from Houston, Texas, LIKE MONROE aspires to a sound unlike any specific band or genre in the scene. Today, the band is launching a brand new single ‘The Enemy’, available via their merch store here with purchase of a t-shirt: www.shopbenchmark.com/likemonroe. A lyric video for ‘The Enemy’ is also available for viewing today via…
ZAGGA NEW SINGLE “MY DESTINATION”
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‘My Destination’ is the chosen title for Zagga’s latest release on Chimney Records’ new compilation called ‘Rising Sun Riddim’. This song was released on October 11, 2013 on ZIP 103 FM and Irie FM. ‘My Destination’ is a reflection of the artiste’s‘easy going’ personality and is a fitting addition to his growing collection of positive…
PAINTED ON WATER NEW EP NOVEMBER 19
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Now based in Chicago, PAINTED ON WATER return with a new EP of straightforward pop, delivered with panache and a dose of crunchy rock flair. The sound might be different, but Demirkan and Erener’s strengths shine as bright as ever. Drawing from artists as diverse as Muse, Evanescence, or even Sade, the new EP…
VICTORIA MONET COVER LORDE’S “ROYALS”
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Signed to Atlantic Records, Victoria Monét is currently in the studio working on her debut solo album. Monét has been behind the scenes, writing hooks and songs that have found their way to Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Nas, TI, B.O.B, Chrisette Michele, Mario, Diddy Dirty Money, Meek Mills & Mary J. Blige.…
BIZZY CROOK POSTS “NO REASON”
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‘84 is a conceptually driven mixtape that chronicles Bizzy’s journey from music industry rookie, to realizing his dream of becoming the “Michael Jordan” of rap; “84 is the year MJ was drafted into the NBA. The beginning of his journey to becoming the greatest basketball player that ever lived” says Bizzy. “I’m telling my…
WIRE: FREE LP BY RILGOOD
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Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based emcee Rilgood has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street release, the Kingdom LP. Executive Produced by the artist in conjunction with Andrew Krivonos, the project packs a total of 13 original tracks, including reader-approved singles “God Bless America,” “Corruptor” and “Young Kings.” Chase N. Cashe, Chatter, Fat…
WIRE: MOTÖRHEAD NEW ALBUM STREAM AT YAHOO
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It might not be October 22nd yet, but the wait is over. MOTÖRHEAD graces their fans with an early full-album debut of their upcoming 21st studio album, Aftershock! Take a listen now, exclusively via Yahoo Music. Bassist Phil Campbell offers his personal insight, “This record is hard as nails… gonna fry your brains… and put…
LEWIS WATSON VIDEO “EVEN IF”
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Hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed Into The Wild EP and hitting the iTunes Top 10 with all four of his EPs, London-based Lewis Watson has announced a new release, this time joined by friends. Produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Jake Bugg) and Richard Wilkinson (Lianne La Havas, Adele),…
FIERCE BAD RABBIT SINGLE “BETTER DAYS”
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One of NPR’s Top 100 Artists to Discover at SXSW 2013, indie folk-rock quartet Fierce Bad Rabbit crafts a unique soundscape that spans pop-infused tunes to gritty rock roots. Showcasing strong and innovative songwriting and poignant lyrics, FBR blends four seasoned musical talents on their latest release The Maestro and The Elephant. Fierce…
JOHN LENNON SONGS IN ENCHANTING LULLABY VERSIONS
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Beloved songs by the legendary JOHN LENNON get the Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star Lullaby treatment in this new collection, available on iTunes now. Featuring soothing versions of classic songs such as “Imagine”, “Give Peace A Chance,” and “Happy Xmas (War is Over),” this collection is perfect for any parent who wants to play the…
JAMESTOWN REVIVAL POST SINGLE FROM ‘THE CALIFORNIA EP’
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Los Angeles-based band Jamestown Revival are excited to release their new EP, The California EP. The EP features three new songs and one cover, all self-produced by the band. The EP provides a taste of what’s to come on the band’s upcoming debut album. One such song is “California (Cast Iron Soul),” which lends its…
IAMSU! VIDEO “HIPSTER GIRLS”
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Filmed partially on Haight Street in San Francisco and in Berkeley, the video director Aris Jerome takes viewers on a journey through the sun-drenched California streets showing everyday people. Backed with the chillest, grooviest, most Earl Klugh-iest beats from Trackademics, the song represents Su and HBK Gang’s aura to a T; they are understated and…
EYE’Z UNVEILS A NEW MUSIC TELEVISION SHOW ‘MY MUSIC BLOCK TV’
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My Music Block TV is a spin off of Birthday drama and show cases all music videos performances and unused footage from birthday drama. Each episode is different. There are also adult versions of the show that come on at night. LIKE ‘My Music Block TV @Facebook’: https://www.facebook.com/MyMusicBlockTV Music from artists like: Eye’z – Erk…
eM, The Dark
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The Australian singer/songwriter/producer is back for more but unfortunately this time the occasion and the conditions are less than favorable. The new single “The Dark” is exactly that because it is centered around eM’s battle with Crohn’s disease. Undergoing painstaking operations and in and out of hospitals has been the regular routine for…
Julian Temple Band, Upsidedownbackwards
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Julian Temple’s description of his sound is “Surf Noir.” Confession: I don’t know what “Surf Noir” is. Surf rock harkens me back to the “Learn the Guitar with The Ventures” albums or the frantic, string-busting lead of Dick Dale. That is not what this is. This is an 11-track compendium of dark-tinged, acoustic matter that…
Her Bed of Thorns, Alive
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Camaraderie, complement and a steady flux of hard-hitting rockers and melodic ballads is the stuff that makes up Her Bed of Thorns. The guitar interplay of Chris Irick’s melodic rhythm offerings versus the technical and intricate finger work supplied by Tim Nicholson is the shiniest facet of their debut, Alive. The 10-tracks wax and wane…
