Month: November 2011

NEW CHAIN SWANGAZ VIDEO FEAT ANDY MILANOKIS

With the underground success of their first four videos (featuring Charlie Sheen, Kreayshawn, Lil Debbie, 2 Live Crew, and some porno stars), the Chain Swangaz (Dirt Nasty & Jack Splash) today officially release their latest offense called “The Birds And The Bees”. The video stars Dirt Nasty as an even more creepy/perverted Mr. Rogers (as…

ASHER ROTH SIGNS TO DEF JAM

Philadelphia-based rapper Asher Roth has announced that his sophomore album will drop on the legendary Def Jam Recordings in March of 2012. The follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2008 debut album Asleep In The Bread Aisle, Roth’s first Def Jam offering promises to be a significant step for the young star. “Def Jam is a…

SONIC AVENUES OFFER “TELEVISION YOUTH” MP3

Montreal’s Sonic Avenues play poppy garage punk with a bit of a French-Canadian accent in the vocals.   Dirtnap Records has its finger on the pulse of the booming Montreal/Ottawa power pop scene and Sonic Avenues’ “Television Youth” (out Jan 15) is no exception.   Think dark, nervous and scratchy, with a sugary-sweet finish.  

STOLI & KiB KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS IN STYLE

To say that we have got it going on this week would be an understatement. I am looking at a 4 day weekend filled with turkey, stuffing, drinks, family, music, and relaxation. Sometimes the timing for when we have a guest on Skoped Out is perfect. That is with this emcee from Perth City, Australia…

TICKETMASTER OFFERS HOLIDAY DEALS

Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment company, announces Holiday Ticket Deals, the company’s largest ticket promotion of the year. Throughout the United States and Canada, Ticketmaster has worked with artists, venues, theatres and teams to   secure over 2500 participating events, each deal providing between 25-50% off of the ticket price.   The two week sale…

Matthew Neves, Everybody Dreams

Matthew Neves is a solo artist out of Massachusetts. He is invading the scene with his latest release, “Everybody Dreams”. Sometimes an artist comes along that makes the dream a reality. Neves is living it and his fans are benefitting from his skills.   [youtube Gj9H4NRxbtc nolink] This is an outstanding collection of music. Matthew…

AIR SET TO RELEASE “LE VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE” FEB. 7

Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip To The Moon) is a classic black & white silent film by revered French director Georges Méliès.   Released in 1902, this legendary 14-minute film is widely considered one of the most important works in film history, and the very first to use science fiction as its theme,…

MUSIC PLANT RECORDING ARTIST KHALID RIVERA RELEASES NEW SINGLE

Khalid Rivera, three time #1 LOGO music video recording artist, and actor, returns with a new single, Enough Is Enough, to stir up the dance floors worldwide. The track, “Enough Is Enough”, is a sure-fire dance floor anthem written and produced by Georgie Porgie (aka George Andros), reknowned producer and label head of Music Plant/Live!…

ACTION BRONSON & STATIK SELEKTAH “WELL DONE” VIDEO

Qualified chef-turned-rapper from Queens, New York, newcomer Action Bronson has built up a loyal following since he decided to leave the kitchen for a recording studio only 18 short months ago. However, the man Rolling Stone Magazine recently called the “Artist to Watch” didn’t stray too far from the kitchen, as he is well known…

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS RETURN

School Of Seven Bells are back with their third release, Ghostory, out February 28 on Vagrant Records/Ghostly International. The highly-anticipated album finds the band’s lineup has evolved along with the music; formerly a trio, the band is now a duo:   guitarist/producer Benjamin Curtis and vocalist Alejandra Deheza. Recorded in-between tours, Ghostory exemplifies a fervent…

I-OCTANE CONTINUES HIS MARCH TO THE TOP

VP Records and Scikron are proud to announce the release of I-Octane’s debut album, ‘Crying To The Nation,’ available January 31, 2012. As one of the most-talked about artists emerging from Jamaica, I-Octane’s first full-length LP will reinvigorate the feeling of roots and dancehall at its purest. He has already proven himself as a lyricist…

DJ AVICII SIGNS WITH ATOM EMPIRE AND INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Interscope Records, in conjunction with Troy Carter’s electronic dance music label Atom Empire, is pleased to announce that it has signed a singles deal with rising Swedish DJ, remixer, and producer Aviciifor the U.S.     Born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Avicii has already conquered club charts worldwide with his current single “Le7els.” Released by…

HEARTLESS BASTARDS SIGN TO PARTISAN

Partisan Records is incredibly excited to announce that they have signed Austin’s Heartless Bastards. Already the home to such indie luminaries as Deer Tick, Dolorean and Middle Brother, among many others, Heartless Bastards is the perfect addition to this artist-friendly, Brooklyn-based label. The band’s new record, Arrow, is due to be released on February 14,…

CHARLIE VOX RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LIE INSTEAD”

Siri Music Group announces the first single release, “Lie Instead” from R&B songstress, Charlie Vox’ debut album, Things I Never Said. The album, full of R&B tunes and universal love ballads, marks Siri Music Group’s first release under its new licensing deal with eONE Music Distribution. Vox’s first single is now available digitally everywhere, including…

THURSDAY TEAMS UP WITH BIG BLACK DELTA FOR FREE TRACK

New Jersey’s powerful cutting edge rock band Thursday is premiering the newly remixed track “No Answers” from this year’s No Devolución by Big Black Delta, the solo project of Mellowdrone vocalist / bassist Jonathan Bates.   Bates has recently remixed songs for M83 and Daft Punk; and you can download the song here: http://soundcloud.com/epitaph-records/thursday-no-answers-big-black/s-Lnv6c  …

FAMILY OF THE YEAR RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ST. CROIX”

L.A. folk pop group Family of the Year just want you to smile. Case in point, their new video for the celebrated single “St Croix.” Directed by Oscar-nominated and Sundance-winning film director Jessica Sanders, the video which premiered at IFC.com evokes the Beach Boys’s archival film “I Get Around” and the 1963 film Beach Party;…

NEW VIDEO BY TERMANOLOGY & E&SY MONEY

Termanology is releasing a free album for the fans S.T.R.E.E.T. November 21st along with his partner in rhyme Ea$y Money produced entirely by Lee Bannon. Preview the 1st single “Compared To You.” [youtube tQ1BssYB32s nolink] The group S.T.R.E.E.T. first came on the scene in 2001 while both Term & Ea$y were still in High School…

WILL.I.AM. TO RELEASE SOLO SINGLE

Multi-platinum producer and songwriter will.i.am will release a solo single, entitled “T.H.E (The Hardest Ever),” featuring Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez, on Sunday, November 20th. He will premiere the track in a performance with Lopez on this Sunday’s American Music Awards telecast, which airs on ABC at 8/7c. Produced by will.i.am, Audiobot, and Dallas Austin,…

EVERYBODY LIKES SILEX

Dutch rapper Silex is no stranger to the spotlight. He has scored chart success in his native Holland and has found himself on various media platforms over his career. Now as he gears up to release his new project, he is eager to make an entrance into the global marketplace.

THE MINDFUL RICHARD BURR

Richard, from Central San Joaquin Valley, California has been performing up and down the coast of California and most recently as a solo singer/songwriter. Richard’s first CD “Mile After Mile” His second independent release, “This Winter’s Chill” has drawn comparisons to some of our greatest comtemporary songwriters including: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen & Steve Forbert.

CUBIC FEET OFFER “LIVING END” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM

In 2002, Mark Davison was vacationing in St. Thomas, taking some much needed chill time and celebrating the recent release of Superconnector, the fourth album by Cubic Feet, the popular indie band the singer/songwriter founded in the mid-’80s with guitarist/keyboardist Woody Lissauer.

BEN RECTOR PREMIERES NEW SONG

Mesmerizing audiences with a dynamic live show that includes skillfully crafted songs that meld the best of pop and rock, Ben Rector is thrilled to announce he will join NEEDTOBREATHE on their “The Reckoning” tour beginning February 15th. Ben recently finished a headlining tour of the states in support of his new album SOMETHING LIKE…

CHRIS BATHGATE DOES NEW VIDEO IN 3D

Michigan-based singer-songwriter Chris Bathgate has debuted a new video for single “Big Ghost” in an original and amazing 3D format by Giant Eel Productions. Following a year of touring, several hometown festival appearances, a NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and a recent performance at CMJ ’11, he continues to support his acclaimed full length release, Salt…

Avishay Mizrav, Forgotten Melodies

A new figure has emerged in the international music scene. Avishay Mizrav’s debut guitar-instrumental solo album, “Forgotten Melodies,” has received accolades for his interpretation of modern progressive rock by international critics and for obvious reasons. Mizrav is a true student of the guitar. Over the course of this nine-track album, his appreciation for not only…

ALL HAIL THE EMPRESS OF ELECTRO-ROCK!

Once upon a time, a mad scientist took the soaring emotive vocals of Amy Lee, mixed it with the ethereal quirkiness of Kate Bush, and backed it with the dark electronics of Depeche Mode. The result was Alia Lorae. She has been described as a “hybrid of Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson,” and her powerful…

LEONARD FRIEND OFFERS MP3 “SERIOUS MUSIC”

In the winter of 2010, frustrated Brooklyn songwriter and multi instrumentalist Alex Feder nearly gave up on his childhood ambitions and quit music. Instead, he chose to move across the country to Los Angeles and create an alter ego in the form of R&B singer Leonard Friend.

MARK MORRISON & DMX TEAM UP FOR “I DON’T WANT 2 DIE”

UK R&B star Mark Morrison teams with DMX for a second time, on the new Inspirational street anthem “I Don’t Want 2 Die”. The track is taken from the forthcoming album entitled ‘I Am What I Am’ due in stores 2012. [youtube 7I5Vbcbocsk nolink] Morrison, who is largely known for the multi-platinum selling hit single…

Devin Farney, Ventriloquism

Devin Farney is a composer and pianist based out of California. He has had a lot of work commissioned in the US and other countries as well. But he is now lending his talents to his latest full CD release, “Ventriloquism”. Devin’s fingers move swiftly over the keys unraveling a mystical sound. His voice is…

CHECK OUT THE DEBUT TUNE FROM ELECTRO-POP TUNESMITHS KICK-ASS TRAINERS

The stunningly addictive new dancefloor banger from UK electro-pop monkeys Kick-Ass Trainers is out now! [youtube cJAlpEBCbJI nolink] SHE’S THE ONE launches complete with a unique music video that’s taking YouTube by storm. Trust us; you’ve seen nothing like this before but don’t take our word for it. Watch the video now on the Kick-Ass…

PLUG IN STEREO JOINS ATLANTIC RECORDS

Atlantic Records has announced its signing of acclaimed singer/multi-instrumentalist Plug In Stereo.   The 18-year-old artist — known to friends and family as Trevor Dahl — will release his label debut EP, entitled “THE PATIENCE EP,” on January 3rd. “THE PATIENCE EP” is highlighted by the Portland, Oregon-based wunderkind’s current hit single, “Oh Darling (Feat.…

LL COOL J RELEASES NEW SONG “NO MORE” FEATURING NE-YO

LL COOL J is a Grammy Award winning recording artist and a NAACP Award-winning actor. And now he will be blending both those talents seamlessly as part of hit TV show “NCIS: LOS ANGELES.” On this Tuesday night’s episode, which airs on CBS 9-10PM, ET/PT, LL will debut the original new song “No More” featuring…

KID SISTER ANNOUNCES NEW EP ON FOOL’S GOLD AND VIDEO

After some serious time in the studio working on her next full-length album, Kid Sister is releasing a new EP, Kiss & Tell, on November 29th on Fool’s Gold Records. The MC born Melisa Young not only spent 2011 tearing down shows all over North America – from the Magic 8 Ball tour with A-Trak…

NSFW: NEW LIVING THINGS VIDEO ON VIMEO

Los Angeles’ rock-band Living Things recently penned a brand new song, “Har Megiddo,” and have just released a powerful art-house style music video for the song. The video was directed by Floria Sigismondi (The White Stripes, The Cure, Interpol), who also directed the band’s   “Pollen Path” music video. You can watch the censored version…

BATWINGS CATWINGS UNVEIL “RADIO” VIDEO

Los Angeles-based experimental noise punks Batwings Catwings are pleased to unveil the video for “Radio,” the title track a-side from their recently released 7”, available now on Gravy Record. The video,” says frontwoman Dana Poblete, “is all about feeling totally lost, but finding one thing that makes you feel like yourself.   In this case,…

NICK SWISHER, BELIEVE

This is a fun project for the popular New York Yankees All Star outfielder Nick Swisher.   The release has taken timeless rock classics geared toward kids, and made to benefit his charity Swish’s Wishes.   In order to put this together he enlisted music luminaries like drummer Kenny Aronoff, guitarist Tim Pierce, keyboardist Matt…

THE FAIRCHILDS, OUR REVOLUTION

The Fairchilds is the brainchild of French artist Cyril Niccolai on vocals, guitar, and keys, and supporting players, Olivier Marly and Erik Sitbon on guitars, Hugo Cechosz on bass, and Philippe Entressangle on drums.   I know, it sounds like the cast of characters from a Charles Dickens novel, and we are curious how they…

DI3, Torch

DI3 is a Nashville based band. Their latest release, “Torch” is a musicians CD. The band consists of three unique personalities that creates a plethora of goodness. You got Dave Isaacs the Professor, Brook Sutton the family guy and Rob Crawford the ladies man. Together they are unstoppable. The CD is a celebration of music.…

ZACK DE LA ROCHA POSTS NEW POEM IN SUPPORT OF OCCUPY MOVEMENT

Zack de la Rocha is best known as vocalist & lyricist for the band’s Rage Against the Machine and One Day As A Lion.   He is also a committed political and social activist. In recent months Zack has been profoundly affected by the Occupy Movement and the brave protests taking place across the globe.…