Month: October 2011

THE HUSH NOW OFFER FREE HALLOWEEN SINGLE VIA BANDCAMP

Boston’s indie rock quintet, known as The Hush Now, released their Halloween single, “The Legend of Dudley Town” for FREE download! They just released their brand new album, Memos, on September 27th, which showed great success streaming on AOL’s Spinner the week of the release. Similar to some of their previous works, Memos was produced…

VALORA RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “I WAITED FOR YOU”

Rock outfit Valora has just released their official video for their first single, “I Waited For You.” Valora is fronted by Syd Duran, who is known for her collaboration with Breaking Benjamin on the remix track for their recent single “Blow Me Away.” The video features the band giving a dark, passionate live performance while…

ARETHA: REIGNS AS THE QUEEN OF SOUL

Dispelling any rumors that Aretha Franklin is in bad health the 69 year old came on stage Friday night looking noticeably thinner, incredibly beautiful and her voice sounding as strong and powerful and as rich as ever.   She was accompanied by The Aretha Franklin Orchestra which she said on entering the stage “plays the…

Calib McGinn, Bigger Picture

Calib McGinn was born in a small town in Kansas and is the picture perfect version of the typical Amercian boy next door. He loves playing sports and entertaining us all with his musical visions. Calib’s latest release, “Bigger Picture” is a well rounded display of his talent. He has a smooth earthy voice that…

FERESHTA’S HEALING POWER

When Fereshta was just a baby, she and her parents fled Afghanistan to Pakistan in the hope of making their way to America and out of war torn areas. A Baptist church in NY sponsored them and soon they were starting a new life in Virginia. Now, as a Indie Rock Artist and Activist, Fereshta…

THE HOPE IN “HARVEST BLOOM”

Harvest Bloom was formed from various rock and worship bands.   They are Anji Kalita Cornette on lead vocals, Patrick Cornette on guitars, Greg Burkhammer on drums, Molly McGettrick on keys and backing vocals and Craig Sibal on bass.

the june rise, …of raging waters

Prepare yourself for all-over-the-map instrumentals that will captivate your senses.   The project is called ‘…of raging waters’ and the june rise is one artist with a true vision.   Guitarist/composer Mark Yodice is the man behind the mask and he has been making & arranging music since his early teen years.   What the…

Frank, Here Together

I give you Frank and no it’s not the name of a person or a hot dog but actually the name of a rock ‘n’ roll band out of Brooklyn.   The meaning behind the title Frank is actually the literal definition which happens to be honest & blunt.   True and to the point…

Black Earth, Pink Champagne

  Here comes Black Earth as they unveil their high-voltage release titled ‘Pink Champagne’.   Black Earth is a rock & roll trio made up of: Jason “Ving” Calise on vocals & guitar, Dave Rangel on vocals & bass and Jason Reece on drums.   The powerful noize that these three musicians create as a…

eM, DHF (Teaser)

Get ready for an Australian vocalist/producer who is taking progressive dance music to a whole new level.   She goes by eM and what you have here are two tracks off of the full-length album ‘DHF’.   ‘DHF’ stands for “Deep Hard Fast” which makes sense because you will hear plenty of beats mixed with…

Peter Westheimer, Tranzworld Express

Peter Westheimer is an Australian born musical veteran. He has been pumping the music out since 1982 and still going strong. His latest release, Tranzworld Express is a vibrant techno experience. The CD is loaded with up tempo dance tracks both mesmerizing and contagious. Once you have entered into Peter’s head you are instantly taken…

ROSS AND THE WRONGENS NEW VIDEO

  You haven’t truly had a hangover till you’ve woken up surrounded by people in animal heads and a band playing a ballad about alcoholism. UK pop quintet, Ross and the Wrongens latest video, “I’m Through With You,” shot by James Burt from Jam Jam Pictures, in a friend’s flat in Brixton while on tour,…

COLDPLAY RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR SINGLE “PARADISE”

Coldplay have just released the official video for their current single “Paradise.” The video was directed by Mat Whitecross and was filmed in South Africa and London. “Paradise” is the first single off of Coldplay’s 5th studio album Mylo Xyloto which will be released in the U.S. on 10/24. “Coldplay reaches for the heavens on…

REDIGI HAS ARRIVED VIA BOSTON

After much anticipation, ReDigiTM   the world’s first online marketplace for used (pre-owned) digital music opened its full beta site late last night in the United States.   ReDigi is rocking the music industry and offering a viable alternative to iTunes and the traditional digital retailer by establishing a resale value for digital music; giving…

GEL ROC NEW VIDEO “BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY”

Beautiful Tragedy” featuring Abstract Rude is the title track from Gel Roc’s latest album. Please enjoy, post, and share our newest music video. [youtube 6bve3EWJ7aM nolink] Gel Roc “Beautiful Tragedy”, is an accurate prosopography of his recent works over the past couple of years. A solid collective of ideas, raps, and storied songs with production…

BRANDT BRAUER FRICK ENSEMBLE NEW VIDEO

Expanding on last year’s Brandt Brauer Frick debut You Make Me Real, Mr. Machine takes the German trio’s sound and concept to the next level, adding a full 10-piece ensemble and fusing minimal techno with classical instrumentation. This is an album which rewards repeat listens, as the sounds and arrangements are dense with intricate nuance.…

D-Train, D-Train

Brooklyn rapper D-train’ self titled album it’s quite interesting and entertaining. Every beat in the album is incredible, lyrics are different today’s mainstream rappers, more clean; but yet speaking of the real life in the street as we can see in songs like “Life Is Hard”, where D. talk to us from his and many…

Leeza Monay, Leeza Monay

Miami’s artist Leeza Monay bring us her fresh, energetic and catchy music. Every track has the necessary to get you off your sit and makes you dance all over. Recalling today’s industry pop music sound and with lyrics that more encourage listeners to have fun, like in songs such as “We Rockin”, “Eat My Pancakes”,…

Preview: Moogfest 2011

Moogfest is an annual music festival that takes place in Asheville, NC. This year the festival runs from October 28-30. Bring your Halloween costume!

All The Right Moves, The Monster I’ve Become

  Get ready for All The Right Moves hailing from the Twin Cities as they strategically take one step at a time toward bigger & better things.   The Minnesota band has just released a 6-track EP called ‘The Monster I’ve Become’ that offers plenty of energy, catchy songs and worthwhile lyrics.   The group…

CE’CILE GOES APP FOR JAMAICANIZATION

Top flight reggae/dancehall artiste Ce’Cile has gone APP for her new album JAMAICANIZATION. The artiste has decided to make the album available via application download at the Android Market and at the iPhone App Store. When asked why she chose this mode to get her album out Ce’Cile revealed: “You have to always be on…

Jeanie B! And The Jelly Beans, Sugar Buzz

Jeanie B! was meant to make children’s albums…period…end of conversation!   Jeanie is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter but is also a preschool music teacher.   A busy woman for sure, Jeanie B! and her group The Jelly Beans have a major ‘Sugar Buzz’ going on.   Jeanie is on lead vocals & acoustic/electric guitar with Jamie…

Garth Adam, Traveling

This UK born singer/songwriter spent his childhood in Africa and Fiji then eventually settled in Australia. This is where he honed his musical talents playing bass for numerous bands. He eventually stayed focused on his solo career and now with his seventh release a 3 track EP called, Traveling, it certainly is a pleasant display…

NEW VIDEO FROM KIMYA DAWSON

Kimya Dawson and her adorable daughter, Panda, tag team in this sweet video for her song ‘Driving Driving Driving’ (from her upcoming album ‘Thunder Thighs’).   [youtube JCXnnSPCUqk nolink]

ELIOT LIPP’S OLD TACOMA RECORDS TO RELEASE SAMPLES’ NEW ALBUM

Eliot Lipp’s electronic music label, Old Tacoma Records, announces today it will release Samples’ forthcoming full-length album, Malbec, on November 8, 2011. Malbec marks the second full-length release for Samples, who is already one of the fastest growing names in electronic dance music. For Eliot Lipp, who recently released his own How We Do: Moves…

NAJUAH POSTS NEW SINGLE “EDEN”

Don’t put Najuah (Nahj-oo-ah) in a box. The Toronto-based sextet, fronted by sisters Hanifa and Juliet, takes the fiery burn of R&B and mashes it with arena-rocking guitars, playing like classic Hole being mashed through Led Zeppelin and Tina Turner filters. The hard-edged Sirens bring respective triumphs and pitfalls of romance to their upcoming debut…

KOREAN SUPERSTARS GIRLS’ GENERATION TO RELEASE DEBUT US SINGLE

Interscope   recording artist Girls’ Generation will introduce themselves to America via the one-two punch of their new single “The Boys,” out on iTunes October 18th, and a performance at Madison Square Garden on October 23rd. Girls’ Generation is an all girl pop band featuring the vocal and dance talents of nine different signature members.…

MAJOR LAZER RETURNS WITH ‘ORIGINAL DON’ EP

In 2009, the musical force that is Major Lazer descended upon the masses with what has become some of the most iconic sounds and songs of the past decade.   From underground club dance-floors to televised pop star performances, the music of Major Lazer has crossed the globe and back, finding it’s way to radio,…

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Gina Sicilia, Can’t Control Myself

March saw Gina Sicilia release her third studio album, Can’t Control Myself. What’s interesting perhaps most is that this is her first album to not debut within the top 10 of the Living Blues Chart. What’s important to note is that it did debut at number 11. Clearly riding the success of her first three…

Joseph Keith, A Lighter Side

Fairfax’s Joseph Keith latest album A Lighter Side fits perfectly for those who look for something soft, but still catchy tunes. Every track is filled with an great guitar riffs that goes from likeable melodies like in songs such as “Sunday Evening” and “Up Down and Around” to powerful and awwesome “Let It All Out”,…

Anni Piper, Chasin’ Tail

At almost one year to the day, Australian blues maven, Anni Piper has followed up her Stateside debut album with Chasin’ Tail, a full-length 11-track album of her trademark rock-laced blues tracks. And in good keeping with the former, Tail is replete with Piper’s deep, sultry vocal delivery, Sam Buckley’s wailing guitar prowess and the…

Cutting Edge, Goes Back To College

One of the most original & creatively driven bands in the universe, Cutting Edge, ‘Goes Back To College’ to figure out this constant love-hate relationship we have with each other in this thing called life.   What Cutting Edge has brought to the table on this new record are songs about anti-war, relationships, government control,…

Voice In The Attic, Shark Rider

This one man band is ably backed by BC Bogey a German born multi-instrumentalist and former opera singer. The band, “Voice in the Attic” has a haunting sound that is screaming its way to your airwaves. The latest EP release, “Shark Rider” is getting attention in all the right places. This four song EP is…

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS’ FIRST TWO GROUNDBREAKING ALBUMS

On November 29 in North America and December 5 internationally, EMI Music will launch an extensive campaign honoring the legacy of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS by reissuing the iconic alternative band’s first two albums–GISH (1991) and SIAMESE DREAM (1993), certified platinum and 4X platinum respectively–in CD, deluxe 2CD/DVD, vinyl LP, and digital configurations. Both albums, each…

SILVERSTEIN ANNOUNCES ‘SHORT SONGS’

“Most people might associate a ‘short song’, with a fast punk rock vibe, but that’s not always the case,” explains SILVERSTEIN drummer Paul Koehler about the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed album RESCUE (Hopeless Records, 2011). “There will still be a ballad, a breakdown, and some singalongs, all amidst these quick songs. The idea is to…