San Francisco native, E-Train will be releasing his debut solo project through Elevated Press Records on March 20th this year. The Hip-Hop advocate has called upon a league of thoroughbred MCs to join him on this project such as Talib Kweli, Keith Murray, Wordsworth, Akrobatik and more. Teaming up underground heavyweights with the bourgeoning lyricists…
Month: March 2012
GOIN’ NOTTZ MIXTAPE PRESENTED BY THE BEST MEN
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There are those producers who demand attention, there are those whose discography boasts nothing but hits and then there are those who do all that while maintaining the true Hip-Hop vibe upon which they have nurtured their craft. Norfolk Beach native, Nottz, embodies all that plus more. Eager to present to the masses both the…
MONSTER ENERGY FUELS SXSW
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Monster Energy Returns as a Super Sponsor of the World’s Largest Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals Fueling Flowing Crowds and Supporting the Experience WHAT: Monster Energy – Available On the Street at the Parties and In the Venues WHERE: Austin, Texas: 4th — 6th Streets, In Over 100 Venues And Countless Parties WHEN:…
BAYSIDE’S ANTHONY RANERI CONSTRUCTS TOUR
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After wrapping up his annual solo outing on the Where’s The Band? Tour and a handful of dates with his band BAYSIDE including last weekend’s MUSINK festival in SoCal , ANTHONY RANERI, lead vocalist/guitarist, is ready to get back on the road in support of his debut solo EP New Cathedrals, which was self-released on…
MIKE SCHEIDT ANNOUNCES SOLO DEBUT
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A native Oregonian, Scheidt did time in the ’80s hardcore scene in the mid-Willamette Valley (he’s lived all his forty-one years in the Eugene area). But with Ken Kesey’s Oregon Country Fair so close, and rainbow gatherings on a seasonal basis right next door, Scheidt was inevitably drawn to some roots beyond his punk and…
“TEEN A GO GO” TRAILER & INFO
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The 1960s undoubtedly ushered in the birth of ‘Rock-N-Roll’ in America, largely in part to the influence of The Beatles. The British invasion took over the United States like a wildfire after The Beatles premiered on the Ed Sullivan Show. The next morning, garage bands across the country woke up with “Beatle fever” and began…
NEW ALBUM FROM GIANT GIANT SAND
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Just when you thought Giant Sand couldn’t get any bigger, Howe Gelb has done just that by regrouping, expanding and magnifying his vision with the newest version of past ensembles, calling it (appropriately enough) GIANT GIANT SAND. As a sort of homage, he’s named the album Tucson after the town he’s called home for…
BILLY WOODS NEW RELEASE
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Washington, D.C., rapper billy woods is excited to announce the release of his latest album, History Will Absolve Me. The album will be released April 10th via Backwoodz Studioz, and to celebrate the announcement billy is releasing a video for non-album single “Headband.” [youtube WZZBr3jjqX8 nolink] History Will Absolve Me is woods’ first solo release…
KIMBRA TO RELEASE US VERSION OF DEBUT ALBUM VOWS MAY 22, 2012
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International newcomer Kimbra will release the US version of her debut album Vows for Warner Bros. Records on May 22, 2012. Vows features several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum-certified Australian edition of the album. Released in Australia in August 2011, Vows has earned Kimbra a “one to watch” rave from…
MICHAEL KIWANUKA DEBUT JULY 31
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British artist Michael Kiwanuka is pleased to announce July 31 as the US release date for his debut album Home Again. The album will be released through Cherrytree/Interscope Records. Home Again follows Michael’s 2011 EPs ‘Tell Me A Tale’ and ‘I’m Getting Ready’, released on Ben Lovett’s (Mumford and Sons) Communion Records. The album was…
Macedo, Flags and Boxes
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I had to rub my eyes and make sure I wasn’t seeing double. Macedo is a duo of twin sisters, Michelle and Melissa. Their latest release, “Flags and Boxes” is making waves and getting people’s attention. These two young ladies are sharing their world with us through music. [youtube TiqOskpVBpQ nolink] They sing with soft…
CRYSIS CHRIS TELLS HIS STRUGGLE ON HIT SINGLE “WINDOW PAIN”
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MY FATHER WAS ARRESTED WHEN I WAS FIVE YEARS OLD. MY GRANDFATHER COMMITTED SUICIED WHEN I WAS 6 YEARS OLD. WHEN I WAS 12 YEARS OLD MY MOTHER BECAME SICK AND WAS ADMITTED INTO THE HOSPITAL, TO EVENTUALLY STAY ON LIFE SUPPORT WITH A STATE OF PARTIAL BRAIN DAMAGE.
THE WORLD MEETS RACHEL SERMANNI
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Twenty year old Scottish singer/songwriter Rachel Sermanni considers herself a storyteller, reflecting the ageless styles of her traditional homeland folk sounds while incorporating her own tastes of jazz, folk and indie into each song she sings. Rachel comes from a small village in the highlands called Carrbridge.
PUT ON YOUR BLUESY SHOES AND CATCH THE LAST FLIGHT OUT
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I have come across a talented young lady from Colorado whose talents & interests go way beyond music as you will find in this interview. Her name is Julia Bryan and her band is called The Last Flight Out which includes Jeff Normon on electric guitar, his wife Marcie Norman on keys and bass…
GARY “LIL G” JENKINS DISCUSSES HIS CAREER AND NEW SINGLE
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Gary “Lil G” Jenkins, former lead vocalist for the massively popular R & B group Silk, has released a new single that will no doubt be getting some serious attention. His voice is undeniably rich and powerful, and I have to say this sounds like a man who was born to perform on big stages.…
EL-P ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
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Independent rap icon El-P is set to release his long awaited new solo album Cancer For Cure, at his new home Fat Possum on May 22, 2012. The new album marks his first full length rap album since 2007’s critically acclaimed I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, though El-P’s rap trajectory has been on a steady…
“STRANGE FRUIT: THE BEATLES’ APPLE RECORDS” DOCU TRAILER
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In 1968, under a haze of publicity, The Beatles opened their collective door to all manner of musicians, writers, artists, film-makers, inventors, designers, freaks and more than a fair share of opportunist sharks. But, despite a hefty investment, little of substance was forthcoming from these assorted misfits outside of the music that emerged from one…
THE JEZABELS UNVEIL “ROSEBUD” VIDEO
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Australian anthemic rock quartet The Jezabels are pleased to unveil their latest video for “Rosebud,” directed by Ben Reed. You can watch the dark, VHS-reminiscent clip over at VEVO. “Rosebud” is the latest single from the band’s debut full-length Prisoner, which will be available physically in the US via Mom + Pop Records on April…
HIP HOP MIX USA PHASE ONE MUSIC NEW COMPILATION ALBUM
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Phase One Music will release a spin off series from The New Dance Mix USA with the first volume of Hip Hop Mix USA available in stores and online March 13, 2012. Mixed by DJ Woogie, the official mixtape DJ for Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, this two-disc package includes 15 hip hop party favorites and…
DINNER AND A SUIT DEBUT NEW VIDEO “TOO LATE”
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Nashville’s brightest young pop-rock outfit DINNER AND A SUIT have just premiered their brand new music video for “Too Late” — the second single from the band’s full-length debut Since Our Departure.
TASHAKI MIYAKI UNVEIL “BEST FRIEND” VIDEO
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Mysterious LA duo Tashaki Miyaki are pleased to unveil their new video for “Best Friend,” beautifully directed, shot, and edited by Juan Iglesias. The video follows a young couple, their dog, and their gun. Watch the story unfold here at Noisey. If you’re heading down to Austin next week you can catch the band at…
Drunk Souls, Revolution
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Over the years we’ve seen pop, dance pop, 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 fresh, something that’ let’s it all hang outs pushes the emotional envelope. Something that doesn’t sound like — well…
Trysette, Here On In
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Trysette is a classically trained singer/songwriter from New South Wales, Australia who has recently released the full length CD “Here On In”. She’s been plugging away for quite some time now with a very productive output — she’s released an EP and 3 albums independently before being signed by Global Journey Music. As is the…
BROWN SHOE VIDEO “SWEET CRAZY BABY”
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Brown Shoe kicked off their much-anticipated North American tour this past Saturday in San Francisco and in celebration, have released this spellbinding brand new video for “Sweet Crazy Baby,” which made its appearance on 2011’s The Gift Horse.
TONIGHT ALIVE CANCEL SXSW SHOWS AND SPRING U.S. TOUR
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Tonight Alive regrettably announce that they have been forced to cancel their upcoming U.S. tour with Go Radio and SXSW appearances due to having to attend to serious medical issues. The band are extremely disappointed, but would like to assure fans that they will still be performing at Vans Warped Tour this summer…
HOODIE ALLEN ANNOUNCES ‘ALL AMERICAN’ TOUR
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Love him or hate him, what’s undeniable is Hoodie Allen’s 42k+ twitter followers, 106k+ facebook likes and his millions upon millions of youtube hits. By taking the DIY route Hoodie has single handedly managed to build an impressive legion of fans, achieved through hard work and taking true grassroots approach; extensive touring, interacting heavily…
DAMON ALBARN NEW ALBUM TRAILER
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Dr Dee, a new studio album by Damon Albarn, will be released May 8 by Virgin Records on CD and vinyl or as a digital download. Dr Dee is an 18 track work inspired by the life of John Dee (1527-1608), mathematician, alchemist, philosopher and advisor to Elizabeth I. Dee is a singular…
SEBASTIAN INGROSSO AND ALESSO SIGN WITH ATOM EMPIRE/INTERSCOPE
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Just in time for dance music’s two biggest weeks of the year in the U.S., WMC and Miami Music Week, Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso return with an all new vocal version of their 2011 smash, “Calling.” Originally premiered during Swedish House Mafia’s takeover of Pete Tong’s Radio One show in February, the track, now titled…
VERSE TO BEGIN RECORDING NEW ALBUM
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Recently reformed hardcore band VERSE will be entering Machines with Magnets (Pawtucket, RI) next week to record their highly-anticipated third album, Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace. This recording session will span throughout the duration of the month, where the band will lay down 10 tracks that will “…encompass all things VERSE”, vocalist Sean Murphy commented.…
ADMIRAL FALLOW TO RELEASE NETTWERK DEBUT
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Scottish indie-folk band Admiral Fallow will release their sophomore album and Nettwerk debut Tree Bursts In Snow on May 22, 2012. Since the release of their acclaimed 2011 debut Boots Met My Face, which the BBC called “surprising and enthralling,” the five-piece band has been on a seemingly unstoppable mission to capture the hearts and…
Ned Evett, Treehouse
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Ned Evett is a monster on the guitar. His latest release, “Treehouse” is powerful and provocative. For those about to rock, be sure to grab this CD before you commence. He used to tour with Joe Satriani as his opening act, that alone is proof of his abilities, but don’t take it from me, listen…
WHITE HILLS NEW VIDEO “PADS OF LIGHT”
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White Hills’ latest album, Frying on this Rock, due out March 20th through Thrill Jockey, is their most energized and concise recording to date. Recorded by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Brian Eno, Swans, Herbie Hancock, Boredoms), the songs are bursting with a raw energy that has always been present but never showcased front and…
Phil Jones, Raise-Up
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Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop, and even hard rock slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs…
CEU’ TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN APRIL
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The open road, the bohemian atmosphere, the existential mythology of travel-these were the visions the Brazilian singer Céu had in mind while creating her latest album, Caravana Sereia Bloom. Numerous road trips from her São Paulo home to Brazil’s Northeast proved to be the perfect inspiration for her new sonic adventure. Caravana Sereia Bloom is…
BO WALTON NEW VIDEO & ALBUM CREATING MASSIVE SPINS
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Bo’s second single “Wild at heart” is at Number One in the British and Irish Country Chart for the second week.
WATCH THE SEE SEE NEW VIDEO “GOLD & HONEY”
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Last week London-based quintet THE SEE SEE released a new 7″ single titled ‘Gold & Honey’ via Great Pop Supplement (responsible for many wonderful releases from the likes of Spaceman 3, Hush Arbors, MV & EE and Silver Apples). And here is the new video for the a-side ‘Gold & Honey’ which was directed by…
COLIN MUNROE NEW SINGLE FEAT PUSHA T
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Capitol Records new artist Colin Munroe has just dropped the official lyric video for “Fight of My Life” feat. Pusha-T, the 1st leak track from his forthcoming full length album due out later this year. [youtube qhkxUEis-pc nolink] http://emi.com
SCION TO LAUNCH THE IQ PROJECT MUSEUM
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Scion A/V unveils today the Scion iQ Project Museum, a rich digital initiative created to preserve cultural movements, moments and musicians that are at risk of being lost. The first three online exhibits will feature rare artifacts from significant music moments; the LA Chicano punk scene, the Strata Records era and the early years…
RUSTED ROOT CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY ON SPRING 2012 TOUR
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The quintessential live band, Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. Formed in the early 90’s by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. To date they have released 7 albums and sold over 3 million records worldwide. After debuting in 1992 with the…
PARALLELS OFFER MP3 “MOONLIGHT DESIRES”
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Toronto based glam-pop outfit Parallels are set to release their second album XII out June 26, 2012 through Marigold Records. The album is a perfect blend of sparkling pop and electronic radiance. While their 2010 release, “Visionaries” boasted a darker blend of static synths and HI-NRG rhythm patterns, XII takes on a brighter direction with…
