Indiana native Paul Parnell is releasing Pretend It’s Christmas, his first album of original Christmas music. Parnell, originally from Lafayette, Ind., has written a collection of songs drawing from the inspiring memories we each hold dear attributed to the holidays. Songwriting for the album began in 2010 when Parnell asked friends and family to share…
Month: November 2011
SPACE CAPONE SIGNS TO AVJ RECORDS / AUDIO
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A traveling preacher of partying, Space Capone (a.k.a. Aaron Winters) will release his self-titled debut album on AVJ Records in early 2012. Featuring horn-laden soul-funk dance floor rockers and silky r&b jams Space Capone is produced by Calvin Turner (Rafael Saadiq) and features horn arrangements by Jerry Hey (who arranged horns on Off the Wall…
LADYTRON RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “MIRAGEâ€
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Ladytron has released a new music video for current single, “Mirage,” from the critically successful, Gravity The Seducer, out now. Co-directed by Michael Sherrington & Ladytron’s Daniel Hunt, the music video was filmed at the remote Standing Stones Of Callanish on the Isle Of Lewis.
CONVOY HAVE INTRODUCED STOLI TO “SWAMP ROCK”
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I will admit that when I first caught wind of my next guests today I was intrigued to find out what is “Swamp Rock.” Well, after putting in the debut CD from Convoy I have a pretty good idea now. These guys create a sound that is aggressive, catchy, hard-hitting, and melodic. The nice thing…
THE DO, BOTH WAYS OPEN JAWS
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Double strange title and group name, from the duo of vocals/percussion Olivia Merilahti and vocals, drums/percussion, bass, piano and other contributor Dan Levy. The French/Finnish duo used some additional musicians on their second release, but wrote the material. Bust It Off relies mainly on Olivia’s high range against some synth. Gonna Be…
Slug Guts, Howlin’ Gang
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Slug Guts could not be more aptly named. This Brisbane, Australia four piece maintains their swampy, melancholy yet altogether engrossing sound with marked precision throughout Howlin’ Gang. Considering Howlin’ Gang was recorded over 24 hours straight in their hometown, it’s incredibly surprising how freewheeling each of the 13 tracks sound. Bedroom recording is very likely…
HOSPITALITY POST “BETTY WANG”
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Hospitality are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album on January 31, and have shared a free mp3 of “Betty Wang.” Betty Wang is a real woman who was one of the only female executives at the investment firm where Hospitality singer-songwriter Amber Papini worked. Amber admired Betty for holding her own and refusing…
TIM FITE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
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Tim Fite is an artist and true original. His music defies easy categorization. Esquire Magazine called him, “one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most subversive renaissance men.” The Brooklyn based Fite is about to release Ain’t Ain’t Ain’t the best record of his career on March 6th 2012 via ANTI- Records. [youtube YDHr5gvLSZg nolink] This is…
HENRY ROLLINS: ‘THE LONG MARCH’ BEGINS IN 2012
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HENRY ROLLINS returns to the road, microphone in hand, for The Long March tour starting in January 2012. HENRY’s latest talking tour takes him through Europe from January 12 through mid-February before he returns stateside for, quite literally, a long March of tour dates starting March 1 at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson. HENRY will…
UK’s PREMIERE DUBSTEP DUO NERO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
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Nero, aka North West London producers, remixers du jour, DJs and artists Dan Stephens and Joe Ray, now one of the biggest names in both dubstep and drum and bass unleash their debut album WELCOME REALITY on the U.S. December 13th. Their August single “Promises” stormed straight to the top of the UK charts, while…
THE MUSIC TAPES NEW VIDEO
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Along with this announcement of a new caroling tour, we also have a new video from the Music Tapes to share! Set to the song “Nantasket” from “Purim’s Shadows (The Dark Tours the World)” our first ever EP released as a limited-edition Kazoo as well as a digital download, the video showcases the Paragon Carousel…
CUFF THE DUKE OFFER “STANDING ON THE EDGE” MP3
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Nationally acclaimed Canadian rockers Cuff The Duke announce the release of “Morning Comes,” one of the most anticipated records out of Canada for 2012. Hot on the heels of a nearly sold-out national tour, “Morning Comes” is a concept record — ten solid tracks that flow like a film or great novel, filled to the…
NO BLITZ OFFER “LOST” MP3 ON DIANA’S MUSIC CAFE
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No Blitz is an American Rock band formed by Ryan Wogh. Influenced by bands like Foo Fighters, Muse, Incubus, Weezer, etc. the debut album ‘Give it Back’ was written and recorded by Ryan in 2010 and features heavy, melodic guitars, driving drums, and catchy vocals.
SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT DIRTY AKA DI
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It was a very special Veterans Day here at Skope TV as we not only got to talk with a very talked about upcoming emcee but he is an Air Force Vet as well. Dirty aka DI is making big noise with his new single/video “Neva Say.” He is reppin for Soco Entertainment and they…
SKG PUTS OUT VIDEO & NEW BOOK
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Los Angeles, California native Helecia “SKG” Choyce, released her highly anticipated, premiere literary work, The Diary of Helecia Choyce: The Hustle Within Part #I earlier this year. Part 2 features stories about Marriage, Relationships, Abuse, Celebrities, Obstacles, including stories about your favorite celebrities such as D-wade, Nicki Minaj, Trina, Diddy, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ciara…
VANESSA CARLTON POSTS NEW SINGLE ON YOUTUBE
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Vanessa Carltonwill release a four song digital EP, Hear the Bells (Razor & Tie), on November 21st . The EP will include two holiday classics, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” John Lennon’s uplifting classic, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” an acoustic recording of “Hear The Bells” (from her latest album, Rabbits on the Run)…
SNOOP DOGG AND WIZ KHALIFA HEAD TO ‘HIGH SCHOOL’
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Doggystyle recording artist Snoop Dogg and Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa have teamed up to release the soundtrack to their upcoming film, “Mac and Devin Go To High School.” The collaborative album, which features the Bruno Mars-assisted first single, “Young, Wild & Free,” will be available everywhere on December 13th. The Smeezingtons-produced track serves as…
STEPHANIE BRAGANZA OFFERS MP3 “PAINTING RAINBOWS” OFF NEW ALBUM
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A new trademark sound is set to change the Dance music world with the release of Stephanie Braganza’s debut of riveting originals. Showcasing commercial Pop, Euro-Dance and Electro-House, Stephanie has been performing at such notable venues as The Exhibition Center (Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Festival), as well as touring and having radio spins all over Canada.
Fereshta, Global Citizen
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What better way to promote peace and love than through music and that is exactly what indie artist Fereshta is doing. Call her the “the voice of humanity” or even the voice of reasoning as Fereshta attempts to bring unity to ALL on her debut album ‘Global Citizen’. Good always triumphs over evil…
ISSUE 5 – NOVEMBER 2011
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As this section comes to a close, we thank you for joining us. “We Are the World” was observed by those who were still keeping track at the time of its “metaphoric cloning” in February of 2010. You see, this well-documented feat had managed to get itself reincarnated: this history-making song was recorded and released…
NEW VIDEO BY MANDALA
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Mandala, the moniker of the musical project started by London’s Cameron McLain, has released a new music video for his song “I’m No Echo,” which you can watch at the link below. The video was filmed in a cavernous warehouse in Brooklyn, NY, and is a single, uninterrupted shot. The camera roams through a crowd…
JOGYO “RUDEBOY” VIDEO
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JOGYO is about flow, surrendering to the constant change and harnessing it to create a sonic bombast that is hard to compare to any other. Reggae and hardcore elements mingle with tribal and folkloric influences to create an entirely new sound. Marrying components of tribal music with electronic beats results in music that somehow recalls…
CAPITOL/KITE RECORDS SIGN SINGER /SONGWRITER SUSAN JUSTICE
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Every now and then an artist arrives on the scene and captures your attention not with pyrotechnics, high fashion or cutting edge technology but with an honest voice, an open heart, and songs that touch your soul. Susan Justice just might be one of those rare artists who can speak to a generation. Capitol Records…
DR. DRE PRESENTS SLIM THE MOBSTER
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Aftermath signee, Dr. Dre protege and unapologetic gangster rapper Slim the Mobster presents his new street album, War Music, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and powered by Crooks & Castles. War Music features ten original tracks including the highly rated Whose House?, What Goes Up, the Dr. Dre assisted Back Against the Wall and more.…
ALANA LEE DEBUTS THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SYNCHRONIZE”
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Since multi-talented teen sensation Alana Lee (www.alanaleemusic.net) created a viral frenzy on YouTube with her music video for “Butterflies” (surpassing 11.7 million views and counting), fans have been anxiously waiting to see the new clip for the equally infectious follow-up single “Synchronize.”
STOLI HEADS TO CALI FOR A PILOT TOUHILL SHOW ON NOVEMBER 15
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I woke up this morning and I am just so excited that I could not wait to post my next interview. The timing could not be better as we are headed to a three day weekend for Veterans Day. I just made a donation to http://saluteheroes.org and I have one of my favorite bands Pilot…
SHWAYZE & CISCO ADLER PREMIERE NEW VIDEO ON VEVO
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Shwayze and Cisco Adler premiered their new video for “Drunk Off Your Love” featuring Sky Blu of LMFAO on VEVO today. Check it out here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/shwayze-cisco/drunk-off-your-love/USA371459844. Says Adler, “The making of this video was a nonstop party. “Where else can you find Ron Jeremy and Pauly Shore, at the same party with…
40DUBst “SETTLE DOWN” VIDEO
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As the winter draws in the Dartford trio of MC Spanish Fly, MC Truefull and producer Filthy Beatz, better known collectively as 40DUBst, keep the sunshine alive with this highly tipped crossover urban dance anthem. ‘Settle Down’ is currently blowing up clubs & radio stations nationwide catapulting 40DUBst into the limelight and getting over 10,000…
SHARAYA MIKAEL OFFERS MP3 FROM NEW EP
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Sharaya Mikael’s forthcoming EP is being called “A fine mix of self-penned sensitive folk-pop,” by Maverick and Beehive Candy is mad about her music. Sharaya’s impatience with love seems to score her life and it has leaked into the songwriting found on Rush. “I am just writing who I am and what I feel,” Mikael…
STEVE MCNAUGHTON RELEASES HIS TIMELESS ALBUM ‘STORM CHASER’
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Sydney singer/song writer Steve McNaughton’s second album and 3rd CD, is probably his best to date, with songs that encompass solid radio-friendly hooks and some definite groove and attitude! [youtube hnKd7sNaKpI nolink] The opening title-track ‘Storm Chaser’ was inspired by Scott Currens and other storm chasers. It is a high energy rock song that fully…
Indecent Exposure, Get Up
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What do you get when you mix together elements of rock, alternative and metal all done in in a very new age kind-of-way? You get Indecent Exposure and their latest effort ‘Get Up’ as they provide the goods Generation Z style. The group is made up of three members: Jim Tye/DJTJ on vocals…
A TRUE ESSSENCE IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD
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In today’s turbulent market many things are beginning to look risky regardless what industry you enter into. Especially the music industry which has made a “360” in terms of distribution and the role that labels take. The introduction of everything digital has sliced into the industry with a double edged sword. Compact discs as we…
The Fairchilds, Our Revolution
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The Fairchilds is a one man band consisting of Cyril Niccolai. He is a multi-instrumentalist oozing with musical vision. This Debut CD, “Our Revolution” is a definite head turner. It is not only outstanding music it is a movement. Niccolai has a knack for driving a point home through lyrical content and alluring music. The…
MARTHA OFFERS FANS FREE MP3 OF HER NEW SONG “CRY”
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It’s been six years since the release of her well-received debut album …this side of yesterday, but next month marks the return of indie-folk singer/songwriter Martha Berner with her long-awaited full-length follow-up Fool’s Fanatsy along with her new band The Significant Others.
ONE ROOM NEW VIDEO
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One Room was born in the Lower East Side. Everyone knows him but no one ever sees him. People say he grew up listening to static on his radio and eating mix tapes. When he was 10 he taught himself to play piano. They say he speaks every language and never sleeps. They say the…
WOUNDED LION RELEASE ‘IVXLCDM’ NOVEMBER 15TH / VIDEO
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In The Red Records is psyched to announce the release of the second album by Wounded Lion. Titled IVXLCDM, it is a total ripper!
FREE DOWNLOAD OF AFSHEEN’S DUBSTEP REMIX OF A.M.X.’S SINGLE
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Urban/Pop newcomer, A.M.X. released his debut single “You Made Me Change My Number” featuring Snoop Dogg at the end of September. The original track, produced by Grammy nominated duo “Da Internz” (Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blidge, Trey Songz), has gotten a dubstep facelift thanks to the skills of DJ/Producer AFSHeeN. Soundcloud Download Link: http://soundcloud.com/whoisamx/you-made-me-change-my-number/download www.facebook.com/whoisamx
KAYLN ROCK OFFERS “ALEX THE GREAT” MP3
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They say that life is a journey, but what if you allow yourself to be a passenger for awhile, enjoying the view from your train car and watching the changes the trip makes in you? This is what the powerfully voiced purveyor of cinematic folk, kayln rock, invites listeners to do on her aptly titled…
THE CONTORTIONIST SIGN WITH IBANEZ
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Indianapolis, IN’s THE CONTORTIONIST is pleased to announce their brand new endorsement with IBANEZ. IBANEZ is widely regarded as one of today’s highest quality performance gear companies in the world, boasting a remarkable endorsee roster of some of today’s top guitarists including Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Paul Gilbert, just to name a few. IBANEZ…
DIGITALISM RMX FOR EA GAMES ‘SYNDICATE’ OFFER MP3
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Celebrating the imminent re-release of the epic video game classic ‘Syndicate’ this February 21, 2012, EA Games has commissioned a series of remixes from the dance music world’s elite. The second remix by Digitalism, along with the first remix by Skrillex, is available now from the Syndicate Facebook Page at http://facebook.com/Syndicate. When asked to…
