On June 12, 2012, singer-songwriter Ryan Humbert releases Sometimes The Game Plays You–an analog album for a digital age. It’s a from-the-heart Americana pop album with big, modern hooks steeped in the cherished heritage of great American songwriters like Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, and Bob Dylan. “Waiting For The Lightning” – http://snd.sc/I03uKJ Back…
Month: April 2012
CHRISTIAN SCOTT NEW ALBUM IN JULY
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On July 31, 2012, Edison Award winning trumpeter-composer-producer-bandleader Christian Scott releases his compelling new album, Christian aTunde Adjuah. The follow-up to his critically-acclaimed Yesterday You Said Tomorrow isan inspired and provocative two-disc, 23-track collection. With the artist’s trumpet at the heart of most of the tunes, the album features reflective ballads, light and…
REPTILE YOUTH DEBUT NEW VIDEO
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Having released its first ever single late last month, Danish rebel-pop duo Reptile Youth has debuted the accompanying video for “Speeddance,’ a mix of live footage from their insanely riotous performances and the dance frenzies that ensue as a result. [vimeo 38771476 nolink] ‘Speeddance’ is out now digitally and on 7” vinyl via hfn…
Kepstar, Shades of Gray Mixtape
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Hip hop is a style with elements of survival and ego inherent in its delivery. Most hip hop artists include the ego element, even the conscious hip hop genre, and the interesting thing is that in order for a rapper to rise, the presentation must be consistent from the ground up. Even if you’re not…
STRANGE MUSIC’S PROZAK NEW VIDEO “UNTIL THEN”
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Michigan rhymer, Prozak, has released his new video for the track “Until Then” online. The track is the latest single from Prozak’s new album, Paranormal, which hits streets on April 24th, 2012 via Tech N9ne’s label, Strange Music.
MUTEMATH TO OPEN FOR LINKIN PARK AND INCUBUS + VIDEO
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Rock innovators MUTEMATH have announced that they will hit the road with Linkin Park and Incubus for this year’s annual Honda Civic Tour. The tour kicks off on August 11th in Virginia and will crisscross the U.S. before wrapping up in San Diego on September 10th. [youtube TYwUrEreThM nolink] MUTEMATH will also head to Australia…
THE SHINS “THE RIFLE’S SPIRAL”: A FILM BY JAMIE CALIRI
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The Shins have teamed with Nowness.comto unveil the clip for “The Rifle’s Spiral” from their acclaimed Port Of Morrow (Aural Apothecary/Columbia) album. “The Rifle’s Spiral” is available for the next 24 hours exclusively at http://smarturl.it/theriflesspiralvideo. It can also be viewed in 3D only on the Nintendo 3DS. The stunning visual interpretation of “The Rifle’s Spiral”…
KEVIN RUDOLF NEW “DON’T GIVE UP” VIDEO
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Kevin Rudolf’s new single “Don’t Give Up” is released today on iTunes http://bit.ly/IWBcyk and here is a sneak peak of the music video to go along with. The video was directed by Shomi Patwary of Illusive Media in NYC. The clip shows scenes from the Occupy Wall Street protests and a cameo by Cash…
MELISSA COX GOES PROVOCATIVE IN NEW VIDEO
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Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Cox has released a cutting-edge “one-take” music video without camera cuts or edits for her song “To Carrie Fisher, with love.”
XANDER SMITH CONFIRMS DEBUT RELEASE
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Singer Songwriter Xander Smith (www.XanderSmithMusic.com) is set to release his debut solo CD, Hey San Pedro on May 15, 2012. It will be available digitally through iTunes as well as physically on his own imprint, Song & Dance Records. To celebrate this release Smith will perform an intimate free gig at Stories bookstore in…
PIZZA! DISBANDS AND OFFERS ALBUM FOR ANY PRICE
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The eclectic Los Angeles quintet Pizza! recently disbanded, but not before completing We Come from the Swamp, a meticulously-orchestrated lo-fi pop album that will inspire listeners to wish that the band was still gracing the stages of LA’s DIY scene. True to Pizza!’s reputation, the album is aesthetically diverse. Keyboard-heavy, New Wave-inspired tracks like “Buttersaw”…
DOLL PHACE RELEASES FIRST EP WITH BIG FEATURES/PRIZES
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Producer and entrepreneur Doll Phace (a.k.a Monica Floyd) released her “Get Used To This” EP on April 9, 2012 at 9 p.m. Pacific. The five-track EP is available on iTunes, Amazon, and www.dollphacemusic.com. Doll Phace’s first EP delivers an upbeat urban pop sound with lyrics that share her personal journey, achievements and reflections on relationships.…
MAN FOREVER NEW VIDEO
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Man Forever, the experimental drum ensemble of Kid Millions/John Colpitts, is set to release his brand new album Pansophical Cataract on May 15th. The video for “Surface Patterns (Excerpt)” also recently debuted over at Ad Hoc. You can see it right here: [vimeo 39711452 nolink] Apart from John, the video features Sarah Richardson…
MILLENCOLIN CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY
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Renowned Swedish punk outfit, Millencolin, celebrate twenty years with the release of The Melancholy Connection on May 29th. This assemblage of b-sides, a follow up to 1999’s The Melancholy Collection, features two brand new songs and twelve rarities spanning from their break-out album, Pennybridge Pioneers, through today. The CD is paired with a…
ZANDER BLECK RELEASES VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE
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Zander Bleck has released the video for his debut single “Temptation.” The video was shot in New York City’s underground bar, Santos Party Room, reminiscent of Zander’s roots as a struggling musician. It’s a performance video to highlight Zander’s powerful voice, but of course no video about “temptation” would be complete without…
MENACE DEMARCO ARRIVES WITH “TURN OFF THE RADIO”
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Menace Demarco was born 1 of 3 kids in Olympia, WA. At the age of 13 he entered into foster care. While in foster care he listened to Bone Thugs N Harmony, Dr. Dre, Brotha, Lynch Hung, and Tech N9ne. He was influenced by Tech N9ne, and started rhyming at the age of 14. He…
CALLAGHAN CONFIRMS TOUR DATES IN JUNE WITH MATTHEW SWEET
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Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Callaghan has just confirmed several tour dates opening for Matthew Sweet in June in Philadephia, Washington DC, and New York City (see full tour schedule below). Upcoming touring is also planned with Steve Forbert (May 19th in Fall River, MA) and Shawn Mullins (July 7th in Durham, NC). Callaghan is also…
STOLI IS HEAR TO LET YOU KNOW KELLY CARUSO IS NOT DAINTY ANYMORE
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Man am I tired today, after taking in The Dream tour last night in Boston @ Wilbur Theatre. Great show, that’s for sure. Another show you all must see is the performance by Snoop & Dr Dre @ Coachella where they used a 2Pac hologram. Go to Youtube and search “2pac hologram.” It is incredible,…
Lea Marie, Undercover Lover (EP)
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Over the years we’ve seen rock and even earthy Pop 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 &…
Geri X, Work is the Wolf
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Geri X is an indie/folk/rock singer songwriter from St. Petersburg, Florida who has been getting a ton of respect from publications as big as the L.A Times and Rolling Stone, and a lot of fan support in turn. The meat of the matter is — is she good? Delving into Geri X’s new album “Work…
SOUNDGARDEN’S FIRST ALL-NEW SONG IN 15 YEARS “LIVE TO RISE”
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“Live to Rise,” Soundgarden’s first all-new song in 15 years is available as a free download on iTunes today. The promotion on iTunes kicks off with an exclusive clip, “The Face Off” from this year’s highly anticipated movie, “Marvel’s The Avengers.” “Live to Rise,” the original song written and recorded…
MIC AUDIO & SACRAMENTO KNOXX “PEBBLE IN HAND”
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“At the risk of sounding ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by feelings of Love.” – Ernesto “Che” Guevara
MOCEAN WORKER WITH LYRICS BORN IN NEW VIDEO
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It’s been four years since we last heard from our favorite fast-talking, electro-funk, party-jams beat-maker Adam Dorn a.k.a. Mocean Worker. Since then tough economics have turned tougher, smug indie bands have become smugger and raving mad religious fanatics have grown, well, raving madder.
LONG ISLAND TEEN MUSIC SENSATION CHARLIE DANE RELEASES DEBUT
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Musician Charlie Dane, who has been making a name for herself in various entertainment circles for the past few years with her unique songwriting and impressive vocal and guitar chops, has released her debut record, “Dreamland” – available now on her website as well as on iTunes and the other major music download services. “I…
MAROON 5 NEW SINGLE FEAT WIZ KHALIFA
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Grammy winning recording artist Maroon 5 debuted their new single “Payphone” featuring Wiz Khalifa live on the smash hit show The Voice. The song is now available on iTunes and is the first track to surface from the band’s highly anticipated fourth album Overexposed, due out June 26th. The album was executive produced by Max…
VAN HALEN UNLEASH MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SHE’S THE WOMAN”
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Van Halen have just unleashed the official music video for “She’s The Woman,” the latest single from the legendary rock band’s new album, A Different Kind of Truth. The clip features performance footage from the band’s current North American Tour, continuing tomorrow with a sold out show at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa,…
DEBUT RELEASE FROM CHUNG YEN TWINS
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The Chung Yen Twins (www.chungyentwins.com), an acoustic guitar and vocal duo from Lexington, Kentucky, have announced the release of their self-titled debut CD. The disc contains twelve original songs and an acoustic arrangement of The Allman Brothers “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.” The CD and digital distribution are available online at CD Baby and iTunes…
AFRIKAN BOY NEW SINGLE “KUNTE KINTE”
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Afrikan Boy is back with a brand new track called ‘Kunte Kinte.’ It is mash up of Afro, House and Reggae Sounds. As you may know, Afrikan Boy emerged onto the music scene in 2007, with the internet smash hit’ One day I went to Lidl,’ which generated 7 million views. You could say, the…
JON ANDERSON WRITES MUSIC FOR NEW DOCU
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Jon Anderson wrote two original songs for THE HIGHEST PASS a documentary film about 7 seekers and a guru who embark on a motorcycle adventure up through the highest pass in the Himalayas where the ultimately face their fears and find their truths. The film premieres at Laemmle’s in Santa Monica and Pasadena starting…
MARLA MASE IS A MODERN DAY ROCK POET
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Since the beginning of the music industry, it’s been easy to see that there are at least two kinds of artists, and the main difference lies somewhere in the metaphysical realm of intention. Some artists have truly great ideas that resonate with others because they speak their truth. Others write music specifically to sell, and…
THE WYLD OLDE SOULS MAKE WAVES ON A LEVEL BEYOND COSMOS
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This New York based band has a fresh new folksy sound reminiscent of early Jefferson Airplane. It consists of Ivy Vale, Rick Reil, Kristin Pinell Reil, Melissa Davis and Naren Budhakar. Their music has a sense of freedom and discovery. Their Gypsy souls pass through your psyche leaving behind sultry melodic visions. Their debut CD,…
THE COMO BROTHERS ROCK NYC
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The Como Brothers are a rock band from Long Island, NY. Their rock songs are refreshingly modern, yet there is also an older influence in a variety of their songs. Their youth is deceiving when you listen to the depth of their lyrics and the richness in their vocals. Currently performing in the New…
MARISSA NADLER NEW VIDEO
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Boston-based songwriter Marissa Nadler has premiered a new video for her “gorgeously melancholic” single “The Wrecking Ball Company” with IFC. Nadler explains, “the song references the walls that can grow up between two people and how painful that distance can be.” In the video, “the couple is sharing the same desolate, unadorned house, but they…
AMERICAN GOSPEL TO RELEASE DEBUT
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American Gospel, the solo project of The Republic of Wolves’ guitarist/singer Gregg DellaRocca, will be releasing their debut album, Tall Tales Vol. 1, on May 15th. A primarily conceptual writing project, DellaRocca combines story telling and personal experiences to deliver a fun, compelling, and sometimes dark, multi genre musical journey. With an impressive artwork of…
THE WAVE PICTURES RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SPAGHETTI”
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British trio The Wave Pictures gear up for the April 17th release of their new album Long Black Cars (Moshi Moshi) with the unveiling of the music video for the single “Spaghetti.” This spring the prolific band from Wymeswold, England, responsible for 12 full-length albums to date, will embark upon their first major North American…
‘SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP’ DOCU TRAILER
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Ice-T takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip-hop with the legends of rap music. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. [youtube TFDQxKC_JXY nolink] Recognized as the godfather…
TWIZTID & KOTTONMOUTH ON TOUR TOGETHER
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This spring, two of the biggest acts in the underground will come together to wreak havoc on the road for one of this year’s hottest tours. The stars have come into alignment as Psychopathic Records’ Twiztid and Suburban Noize weed smokers the Kottonmouth Kings will unite for the “Kaos & Kronik” Tour with special guests…
ZARDONIC NEW VIDEO “REVOLUTION”
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Bass-Metal producer Zardonic has released the official music video for the track “Revolution” from his new record “Vulgar Display Of Bass” which recently hit the #1 Drum & Bass Album on Beatport.com.
WARM WEATHER OFFER “SO FAR/VERTIGO” MP3
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Warm Weather came together much like kids on Christmas morning — they were so excited about making music that they couldn’t wait for a studio session or even proper equipment. While still en route to their new Hollywood home, the three recent college grads plugged in a Yamaha synthesizer into a cassette deck, whipped out…
SKOPE GIVEAWAY: THE-DREAM TIX IN BOSTON @ WILBUR THEATRE
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The-Dream stays busy. While working on his upcoming album, “Love IV MMXXII” and penning classics for various artists, the singer-songwriter is trekking the U.S. for his three-week tour, ‘Kill The Lights.’
