Month: November 2011

ALL TIME LOW RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “TIME-BOMB”

ALL TIME LOW have now released the official video for “Time-Bomb,” the new single from Dirty Work. Directed by K. Asher Levin, the theme of the video is not the usual All Time Low video fans would know and expect. The action packed video features the band performing on a Los Angeles roof while a…

FORT LEAN NEW VIDEO “BEACH HOLIDAY”

Brooklyn-based quintet Fort Lean is excited to share its new music video for single “Beach Holiday,” off their self-titled EP (out now). Check out the video at the SPIN premiere or YouTube. [youtube j4GH9Nzc920 nolink] Fort Lean will also release a 7″ single of the track, “Sunsick,” on Neon Gold Records (home of Passion Pit,…

LITTLE JACKIE RELEASES PROVOCATIVE VIDEO

Brooklyn pop soul duo Little Jackie is back with their sophomore release “Made For TV.” Producer/Programmer Adam Palin and Singer/Songwriter Imani Coppola first teamed up in 2008 to release critically acclaimed debut The Stoop which featured the hit single “The World Should Revolve Around Me.”

STARSEED SET TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE IN THE U.S.

The U.K. based hard-rock band, Starseed will debut their new single, “Shine” in the U.S. on December 6, 2011 through iTunes. Their soaring vocals and powerful melody will leave all hard rock and metal fans begging for more. The US release of Starseed’s album, Peace Machine, will be released early 2012. Starseed will also be…

ATLANTIC RECORDS SIGNS LAURIANA MAE

Inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James, singer/songwriter, Lauriana Mae melds soulful jazz vocals with contemporary pop, R&B and hip hop music.   Recently signed to Atlantic Records, Mae is set to release her debut EP entitled “Love Mae” exclusively to fans via her website on November 29th.   The…

AWAKEN THE EMPIRE RELEASE VIDEO FOR “THE AWAKENING”

Alt-Electronica group Awaken the Empire have just revealed their much anticipated video for the song “The Awakening.” [youtube VdCZBno7ZbQ nolink] The video was directed by Chad Michael Ward: Combi-Christ, Aiden. In early 2011, the band self funded/produced their debut release The Awakening EP via iTunes, accompanied by the self-produced video for the single “Know Your…

Paul Kloschinsky, Woodlands

In 2007 Paul Kloschinsky won the Music Aid Award for Best Canadian Songwriter. He resides in BC, Canada. I remember when I used to live in Canada the air was fresh and everything seem to have an extra sensitivity to the nature around us. Paul’s latest release, “Woodlands” has that same authenticity. Each song has…

CANDACE BELLAMY SHINES ON DEBUT ‘A THOUSAND SHADES OF BLUE’ / VIDEO

Candace Bellamy is an Austin-based Soul/R&B singer and songwriter. Since arriving in Austin, Bellamy has performed in several R&B bands and appeared in the critically acclaimed “Porgy and Bess” at Zach Scott Theatre. Bellamy has also created a one-woman show, “Follow the Red Lips,” which she performed in New York City and at universities across…

DEAR LIONS OFFER “EXACTLY THE SAME” MP3

A lot of comparisons have surrounded the indie-rock band Dear Lions since first releasing their self-titled debut back in the spring. They’ve ranged from Jens Lekman to The Smiths, even all the way to Big Star, but while their influences are notable and often evident, what makes their music so enjoyable are the warm and…

NSFW: DEUCE PREMIERES NEW VIDEO

Deuce’s music video for his new song, “Let’s Get It Crackin’” encompasses all the craziness that can happen within a motel from topless strippers in Halloween masks to a female fight club, all ending in bloodshed. Filmed at Pink Hotel in Los Angeles, directed by Nathan Cox (Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, Black Veil Brides). [vimeo…

The Venetian, I Wanna’ Tell you a Story

Over the years we’ve seen punk, hard rock and even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something raw, something that’s pushes hard and is going to kick me in the ass. Something that doesn’t sound like…

RAINS NEW VIDEO “LOOK IN MY EYES”

RAINS is currently on the SHARE THE WELT TOUR with Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains and Hatebreed.     RAINS is supporting their STORIES album featuring the single LOOK IN MY EYES. [youtube kRWVgxSHvNE nolink] The band is also offering fans a chance to fly out to Chicago for the last “Share The…

NEW ACOUSTIC VIDEO BY FIONN REGAN

When it was time to record, he stuck by his belief of capturing things quickly and honestly. The album was recorded in seven days, straight to tape (with the same Calrec console The White Stripes recorded Elephant on) live, with all the players right there in the barn, honey-dripped strings and all. 100 Acres Of…

TREY ANASTASIO ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST-EVER ORCHESTRAL TOUR

Guitarist/singer Trey Anastasio will launch his first-ever orchestral tour onFebruary 9, 2012, performing with the Atlanta Symphony at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. The Trey Anastasio Winter Symphony Tour will also include performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony (2/14), the Colorado Symphony (2/28) and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (3/10). The programs, conducted by Scott Dunn in all…

SIMON SPIRE SERENADES OCCUPY WALL STREET

Simon recently wrote about the event on his website, saying, “I was excited to be part of a new dialogue that, in my mind, asks the questions, ‘What kind of world do we want to create together?’ and ‘What do we want our lives to stand for?’” [youtube pohQm81Mk8s nolink]

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMMAND SEVERAL MARKETS MOVING TO LARGER VENUES

Young The Giant today announced additional dates for their 2012 headline tour which begins in San Diego on February 10, 2012 and will go through mid-April.   The band has been taking the world by storm with their explosive live shows, gaining fans in every corner of the world and because of overwhelming demand in…

SHELBY LYNNE ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2012 TOUR DATES

After a short holiday break, Shelby Lynne will return to the road on January 12, 2012, touring in support of her new album, Revelation Road. The GRAMMY winner will guest on “Tavis Smiley” this Friday, December 2. Lynne performed “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Christmas,” an original from her first-ever holiday album, Merry Christmas, at the 85th…

DAVID GUETTA SCORES FIRST-EVER NO 1 AT TOP 40 RADIO

Without You,” the current single from David Guetta, has ascended to No. 1 on the Top 40 Airplay chart, where it reigns for the second consecutive week. This achievement marks the global superstar DJ and producer’s highest U.S. chart placement yet. Currently positioned at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Without You,” featuring Usher,…

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCKERS DROWNING POOL TO PART WAYS WITH SINGER

All-American anthemic rockers Drowning Pool announced today that they will be parting ways with their current singer, Ryan McCombs. The hard working Texas band, who has worked with 3 singers in their 10 year career, issued the following statement: “We have always been a band who has gained success despite having multiple singers…maybe we suffer…

THE TURBO CHARGED ENGINE THAT IS TURBOTRONICS

Turbotronics’ calls their debut album “Love Slave”   “an electro powerpop gem”. They compare themselves to Joy Division, Prince, Electric Six and the Doors. They are well known for their unique music videos including “Crush” “International” that was shot in flight on an airplane and for a dark number “Mind Fuck” as well as a…

FLOSSTRADAMUS ANNOUNCE NEW EP

Chicago DJ heroes Flosstradamus are back with the brand new Jubilation EP, their first official release since 2009’s “Big Bills” with Caroline Polachek of Chairlift. Named after a long-gone 90s nightclub in the city’s south suburbs, Jubilation uses the hyperactive drums and booming sub bass of juke house as a jumping off point for new…

PETER WESTHEIMER RELEASES FOUR VIDEOS OFF ‘TRANZWORLD EXPRESS’

The Tranzworld Express is an imaginary train of the future seamlessly crossing borders, ‘expressing’ the rhythms, melodies, harmonies and politics of changing cultures. [youtube 3jj1jVOeWT8 nolink] See More: http://www.youtube.com/user/peterwestheimer This album with its’ eleven track music menu was inspired by travels through Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA in 2009. Its’ rhythmic energies…

TOP STOP MUSIC INKS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS

Top Stop Music today announced an exclusive distribution deal with Atlantic Records for the U.S.   Founded by producer Sergio George and Gregory Elias, Top Stop has grown into one of the leading Latin independent labels in the U.S. in just three short years. The label boasts an array of talented and successful artists including…

ANDREW JOHNSTON OFFERS DOWNLOAD “SOMETHING YOU ALREADY KNOW”

Canada has always been a great importer of indie pop. From Sloan to The New Pornographers, you never know what the Great North will produce. Meet your new favorite musical obsession, ANDREW JOHNSTON. Taking a page out of the book of great indie bands and stellar Canadian acts, Johnston will have your attention faster than…

SKOPE TICKET GIVEAWAY: AVENGED SEVENFOLD & HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD TOUR

Hollywood Undead have now joined Avenged Sevenfold on the “Buried Alive” Tour. In celebration of the tour, the bands are giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner for each date of the tour AND a huge Grand Prize at tour’s end including a bunch of sweet autographed shit from all of the…

MAYER HAWTHORNE/ROLLINGSTONE.COM OFFER NICKELBACK ALTERNATIVE

Mayer Hawthorne is doing an alternate Lions vs. Packers half-time show tomorrow for the 55,000 people that signed the petition on change.org and for all the fans that called for it on Twitter and Facebook.   SKOPE IT HERE! Check http://Rollingstone.com tomorrow at HALFTIME of the Detroit Lions/Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day game for a…

BRITISH SENSATION UNVEILS EAGERLY AWAITED US DEBUT EP

Elektra Records has announced the upcoming release of “THE A TEAM,” the hugely anticipated US debut from acclaimed British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran.   The EP — which includes the blockbuster UK hit single, “The A Team” — arrives at all DSPs on December 6th. “THE A TEAM” will feature four extraordinary tracks, previously unreleased in…

THE TROPHY FIRE VIDEO “TIRED EYES”

In their video for “Tired Eyes” from their album Modern Hearts, viewers are entertained by a heart-felt story line. The main character of the video represents one every day person (just like you and me), and it is obvious that he is missing a good number of people whom he loves. The video bounces between…

PUBLIC JONES OFFER MP3 “JINGLE BELLS”

With the Holiday Season already here, what better way to get ready for Christmas than with some dance floor cheer. Public Jones’ new version of the holiday classic “Jingle Bells” combines a fun and fresh update on the familiar vocals with electro house choruses and a dubstep verse.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER ANNOUNCES SPRING TOUR 2012

ATCO/Atlantic recording group Straight No Chaser has announced details of their upcoming Spring Tour 2012.   The North American dates begin March 6th at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and then continue through late May (see attached itinerary).   Presale tickets for the upcoming Spring 2012 dates will be available to members of…

INDECENT EXPOSURE OFFERS “GET UP” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM

Indecent Exposure was formed to try and bring the modern alternative sound to the stages in Burlington VT. We have played many shows localy being fetured at the old Track side tavern, JP’s, The Multiplicity Festival 2 years in a row, The North Beach Beach Party, and quite a number of house partys. We have…

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TO RELEASE LIVE RECORDINGS OF EACH SHOW

Multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that, as of today, it will release professional-quality recordings of each show on its current and upcoming tours in support of the band’s latest album I’m With You. Fans will be able to download the recordings in MP3, CD-quality FLAC, or iTunes-friendly Apple Lossless formats within…

Childish Gambino, Camp

Childish Gambino last album Camp is agressive, epic and one of the greatest hip hop album you would find out there. Probably one of the best of 2011! Every track from “Outside” to “That Power” is brilliant, rude and brutally explicit as Childish’s life with a great, catchy, beautiful and awesome sound that plant a…

Yung Khan, Khan-Air

I couldn’t help but think of the action-packed movie ‘Con Air’ starring Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich and John Cusack when I first came across Yung Khan’s latest installment.   Just as ‘Con Air’ was a high-energy thrill ride, ‘Khan-Air’ offers up much of the same with 13 blazingly fresh tracks.   Yung Khan is a…

Modena, Second Time Around

Get ready for Modena as they will grab your attention with their EP release titled ‘Second Time Around’.   Modena hails from North Carolina and this is the first time working with indie label Filament Records and award-winning producer Jim Wirt who has worked with the likes of Incubus, Hoobastank, Live and many others.  …

SEAN HINES VIDEO “NANCY REAGAN”

On the 22nd of November @SeanHines02119 will be releasing his long awaited sophomore album titled “The Sean Hines Theory”. Having released a series of leaks over the summer to build a buzz around the LP, Sean Hines and his record label “Rushin Embassy Entertainment” decided to tap director Zach Pace to shoot a video for…