American synth pop artist and producer, André Obin released The Arsonist this summer and is prepping his sophomore LP, slated for release in early ’14. In the meantime, some of Obin’s contemporaries took on a four tracks from his recent release to make up The Arsonist Remixes EP, out November 12 on Sky Council Recordings.…
Month: November 2013
JULIA WELDON PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “YOU NEVER KNOWâ€
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“You Never Know” is one of themost vulnerable tracks on Julia Weldon’s sophomore album Light Is a Ghost. Its video, on the other hand, is radiant, full of sunshine and tall trees and the sea. Set in Maine, directed by Charlotte Royer, the scenery serves to remind us how small we are, and how interconnected…
MARK STEELE NEW VIDEO “I SEE EYES”
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Mark Steele is a solo rap artist from Durham, NC. Currently residing in New York City, his sound imbues a gritty, fervid sound that has been long lost since the late 90’s, early 2000’s. Bred into the culture since the tender age of 15, he has already worked with some of the industry’s best. Topping…
ACE MITCH POSTS NEW ALBUM ‘DRIVE’
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Ace Mitch is not only one of the Hottest hip hop artist in Texas but arguably one of the hottest in the South. He currently has 2 songs “BadAss” & “Codeine” blowing up the radio clubs in the region. His music has already been cosigned by some of the greats in the industry…keep a look…
AMY ALLEN TO PERFORM SONG FOR ARMY SOLDIERS
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Country-pop-Americana artist Amy Allen of El Dorado, Ark., will help honor U.S. Army soldiers when she performs an original song at the “Singing Their Stories Concert” at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., on Nov. 8 (Friday). Allen co-wrote the touching tribute, “I’ll Win Mine”, with former soldier Alicia Khim in September during the…
SFX ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES MADE EVENT
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SFX Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFXE), the world’s largest producer of live events and entertainment content focused primarily on electronic music culture (EMC), announced today that it has acquired Made Event, the premiere electronic music production company and creators of the Electric Zoo Festival. “The acquisition of Made is strategically important for SFX, as it establishes…
WIRE: RADICAL DADS NEW SINGLE ON SPIN
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Radical Dads are pleased to announce their latest 7″ due out November 5 on EAU Records. This slice of clear vinyl features two brand new tracks, the recently premiered “Creature Out,” which you can listen to here, and “Slammer,” probably the prettiest tune that you’ll ever hear about being locked the fuck up, on the…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY MOUNT MORIAH VIA POPMATTERS
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In the premiere of the “Miracle Temple Holiness” video, Popmatters writes, “Earlier this year, PopMatters’ Matthew Fiander described Miracle Temple as ‘a lush, deeply layered, sunburst of a record’, a rich effort “that rises and falls on [Heather] McEntire’s rangy, sweet vocals and forms ridges and valleys in [guitarist Jenks] Miller’s impeccable knack for texture’.…
WIRE: JULIETTE COMMAGERE DROPS VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE “BIG STAR”
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On the heels of breakout CMJ performances and the release of her latest LP, Human, synth prodigy and vocal dream, Juliette Commagere, is pleased to announce her latest video for her single “Big Star”. “For this endeavor I decided to let my control freak flag fly and direct this video myself,” remarked Commagere. “I have…
TULLY BANTA-CAIN SINGLE FOR “CREEP”
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Tully Banta-Cain has released the brand new track “Creep” from his upcoming new ‘Darkness’ Ep online here. The track is the first leak from Banta-Cain, who is currently performing select shows in support of the album and is expected to drop his DJ Drama-hosted mixtape, “The Truth Hurts”, before the end of the year. …
ANiMAL-MUSiC VIDEO FOR “ULTIMATE”
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State Television are delighted to announce their second single release of 2013; with the stunning UK Garage House track, ‘ULTiMATE’ by London newcomers ANiMAL-MUSiC. “I could clean my teeth to that groove,Start the day on a high, With a sound like that, Stereo up loud, Me & the feet would hit the street up beat”…
FREDRIK EKBLAD VIDEO FOR “DISS ME”
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Fredrik Ekblad – a new swedish rock/pop solo act is soon to release his english debut album “Confused Confessions” on Sousafon AB / Foakleaf. “Diss Me: from the new swedish artist Fredrik Ekblad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWr0FoGoMuo Fredrik Ekblad from the southern part of Sweden has been making music since childhood and has released two albums in his…
SIX GREAT PLACES FOR YOU TO HOLD BAND PRACTICE
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Anybody who’s been in a band has likely experienced the frustration of finding a good practice space. Particularly with bands that make a lot of noise, a rehearsal spot where you won’t disturb people can be difficult to find. You’re constantly looking around for places that are cheap, convenient, and won’t raise noise complaints. For…
STOLI FEELS “LUCKY” TO HAVE STACIE ROSE ON
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Hello good people, I took a week off for some R&R but now I am back at it. So I am reading through Showbiz411.com that Lady Gaga is going through some tough times and splitting with her manager amongst her odd performance at the Youtube Music Awards. I must say from someone who gets up…
THE DALLAS COWBOYS FEATURE CELLDWELLER
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The Dallas Cowboys have teamed up with pioneering EDM/Rock artist Celldweller on a mind blowing “Cowboys Lights” video using Celldweller’s track “ShutEmDown,” to showcase the lights at the AT&T Stadium. Watch the video and download the song for free below! http://youtu.be/kaUpN1BIbX4 Free: https://soundcloud.com/celldweller/shutemdown http://www.celldweller.com
WHO EXACTLY IS J METRO?!
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Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing a talented young man who reminded me of a mixture of Justin Timberlake meets R.Kelly. J Metro is his stage name which naturally evolved from a group into a solo act. The letter J just fitted perfectly because it also is the first initial of his name.…
ATO RECORDS SIGNS THE BELLE BRIGADE
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ATO Records has signed The Belle Brigade and will release the band’s new album, Just Because, on February 11, 2014. Barbara and Ethan Gruska – the Los Angeles-based siblings who founded the band – recorded the album with engineer/co-producer Shawn Everett. Bram Inscore and Blake Mills, who also performed on The Belle Brigade’s debut album,…
NEW ENGLAND MUSIC AWARDS FEBRUARY 2014
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The best and brightest of the New England music scene return to the Mill City. The New England Music Awards is once again at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the event boasts awards and performances with the rising stars of the New England music scene encompassing every state across the New England area with awards for…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY JEF BARBARA ON IMPOSE
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No rest for the wicked — following a successful run of European tour dates in support of the release of his latest album, Soft to the Touch, Jef Barbara returns home to Montreal to catch his breath, prior to heading out on the road again. During his time touring across the pond he played gigs…
DARIUS RUCKER 2014 TOUR ANNOUNCED
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It’s been a record year for Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the year, “Wagon Wheel” has helped the platinum-selling entertainer earn multiple nominations from the CMA and ACA Awards. Fans of his third chart-topping country album, True Believers, can catch Rucker out on the road next year performing nationwide, featuring…
WIRE: HELLO PHONES PREMIERES NEW VIDEO “CANDY LOVE” ON BAEBLE
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Known for their incredibly unique live shows, Hello Phones have been bringing their sample-based live performances to renowned venues all across New York City including stints at The Glasslands, Death By Audio, and Webster Hall. Make sure to check out their new single and video for “The One” and watch out for the release of…
JAMES TRISTAN REDDING GETS SOBER AMID NEW ALBUM
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Alt-country-indie-folk-pop singer James Tristan Redding has a new album on the market, but this time he’s sober and singing by himself. After a decade of touring with Union Pulse, a genre-bending indie band from Wisconsin, then spending a winter in Mexico to put down the bottle and write a new kind of music, Redding has…
WIRE: SOLARDRIVE VIDEO FOR “LOVELY”
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The Solardrive album, released on Getty’s own Purplehaus Records came together organically in Getty’s pool house -cum studio, where he lived for a manic three weeks straight tinkering with his new gift, a pro-tools rig given to him by his wife, and friend Joaquin Phoenix. Whoever happened to be at the house that day…
NYTEOWL OFFERS MP3 “GET IN IT”
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Nyteowl is an electronic pop/soul project lead by Minneapolis, MN producer and artist, Jeremiah Conlon. Nyteowl started as a bootleg remixer, eventually garnering ofï¬cial remixes for the likes of Crystal Castles, Cassius, and The Black Ghosts. Nyteowl’s list of DJ support during the early years included Touche (Fake Blood), Boy 8 Bit, J F…
REACH VIDEO “PINS & NEEDLES”
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New Jersey, alt-rock outfit REACH releases video for the song “Pins & Needles” off of their first EP, Patterns in Static on November 1, 2013. The video was shot in stop animation taking 2 months, over 3000 frames and was created by Matt Provenzano at Mattimation Studios. REACH “Pins & Needles”: http://youtu.be/nKIC-NDJFsE Born out…
Marga Lane, Expressions
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Marga Lane’s latest release, Expressions is a body of work that tantalizes your senses. She exudes exceptional skills that is a cut above the rest. She has a strong powerful voice that is a source of inspiration for musicians regardless their genre. Marga Lane is not playing around, she is a serious talent inspiring young…
KickBend, Various Songs
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KickBend is an Illinois-based rock band that eschews the “latest fad” and instead strives to create “honest and moving” songs. They draw on such influences as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Springsteen, and Bon Jovi. Among other pursuits, the band has produced three tracks. “Taken” is a very easy track to get into. A fine piano score,…
HIGH-PROFILE GIG$ & HOW TO MAXIMIZE INCOME POTENTIAL
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When a highly publicized and well-paying performance opportunity comes along that is a great payday, performing musicians can become so concerned with the performance aspect that they largely ignore their own importance of promoting their appearance at it. They assume (and, in part, justifiably) that it is the sole responsibility of the sponsoring organization…
Alvin Lee, The Last Show
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The iconic British blues guitarist who recently passed away, was best know for his frenzied performance of I’m Going Home (Going Home) with his band Ten Years After at the original 1969 Woodstock. This release is a 14-song live disc that covers his Ten Years After and solo offerings, as performed in Holland on…
Kevin Haynes and Matt Kupcso, Pure
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Kevin Haynes and Matt Kupcso celebrate their debut EP, “Pure”. These two musicians from different walks of life teamed up to create this unique collaboration. Kevin is a singer/songwriter and Matt is a classically trained guitarist, together they form a down to earth, soulful duo. K&M’s debut was named appropriately as its purity unfolds their…
EMINEM & BUCKSHOT “DON’T FRONT”
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Eminem teams up with Buckshot to remix Black Moon’s classic song, “I Got Cha Opin.” The new version is titled “Don’t Front” and comes as a special bonus track when fans buy The Marshall Mathers LP 2, along with a copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts. Offer must be redeemed by 11:59PM EST on Nov.…
HANA KIM NEW SINGLE “GIVE IT UP”
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Hana Kim’s new song, “Give It Up” is an eccentric, stripped back ballad that speaks to the heart of who she is. As a songwriter, Hana has the ability to infuse each of her songs with images and emotions that are authentic and relatable, and “Give It Up” captures each of those qualities with ease.…
GOOD LUCK PENNY DEBUT EP NOVEMBER 5
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Good Luck Penny, a hot new country trio from Orlando, Florida, is set to unveil their self-titled, debut EP on November 5, 2013. Featuring five original songs, including the spirited single “Highway Honeymoon”, a modern take on a gospel classic, the project boasts an impressive musical range that will appeal to country fans of all…
MONSTER RELEASES NEW MONSTERDNA PROâ„¢
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Monster, the world leader in high-performance personal audio, announced today that it has expanded its signature Monster ® DNAâ„¢ headphone line with the release of the new Monster ® DNA PROâ„¢. The newest addition to the DNAâ„¢ line features its distinctive triangular shaped ear cups and Monster’s next generation sound Pure Monster Soundâ„¢, and adds…
DAVID DRIVER LIVE IN NYC NOVEMBER 20
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David Driver takes apart and rebuilds classic pop songs using a mixture of acoustica (accordion, euphonium, violin, cello, trumpet, bass clarinet, upright bass) and electronica. This show features material by Brian Wilson, Depeche Mode, Michael Jackson, Brendan Benson, The Isley Brothers, and Th e Marvelettes, as well as songs by lesser-known artists like Scott Walker…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY SUMIE ON SPIN
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Sometimes less is so much more, and in the case of Sumie’s self-titled debut, the combination of her voice and an acoustic guitar casts the most hypnotic and disarmingly simple spell. Born Sandra Sumie Nagano in Gothenburg, Sweden, she first began recording her songs in 2008, a few years after becoming a mother. Unlike her…
D.FOCIS NEW VIDEO BELIEVE
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“Believe” is the new single by D.Focis (Dee Focus) from the forthcoming album Mystery Of There. It also features additional vocals by Michael Paradise. “Believe” is an anthem for those who refuse to give up on their dreams and goals. The song is written and produced by D.Focis. Watch “Believe”: http://youtu.be/hC85f-Rh6k0
WAXAHATCHEE SHARES NEW WINTER TOUR DATES
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Waxahatchee is hitting the road this winter with some of her favorite bands! Her twin sister’s band Swearin’, and Colombus, OH’s All Dogs and Philadelphia, PA’s Cayetana. All tour dates below. Tour Dates 11/27 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey * 11/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore * 11/30 – Portland, OR @ Holcene *…
KOOL G RAP & NECRO ARE THE GODFATHERS
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Kool G Rap & Necro have joined forces and on 11-19-2013 will be releasing a collaborative project as “The Godfathers” entitled “Once Upon A Crime” which will be released on RBC/Pyscho+Logical-Records. “The Godfathers album is about pure east coast lyricism over hardcore beats. Kool G Rap is the legendary godfather of all criminal street gangster…
SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “THE LONG WAY”
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Releasing their debut album in 2010, the band has brought their “stick-to-your-ribs style rock” (Wall Street Journal) nationwide touring over 130 days a year (including a three week run with Allen Stone and a sold out show at New York City’s famed Bowery Ballroom) performing at SXSW, Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam and Firefly Festival. They’ve shared…
