Who can forget the greatest Rock n Roll party of all time? Fortunately I am old enough to remember some of it. Trust me when I say being in London in the early 60’s and late 70’s was the place to be as bands like The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led…
Month: December 2012
INTO ANOTHER TO TOUR US NORTHEAST
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Hot off of three sold-out shows in New York and California, the newly-reunited INTO ANOTHER will be playing four dates on the east coast this December. The dates kick off on December 13th in Cambridge, MA and will hit major north-eastern cities. Afterward, INTO ANOTHER will head to Europe for Groezrock in 2013. INTO ANOTHER…
WIRE: JACK WHITE ISSUES STATEMENT CORRECTING NME MIS-QUOTE
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Jack White has issued the following statement to correct an excerpt from his upcoming cover story in British Esquire that was taken completely out of context–and actually edited to change its original meaning–in an http://NME.com news post. White commented in full: I’d like to address the recent tabloidesque drama baiting by the press in regards…
Deborah Henriksson, The Heart’s Cry
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Deborah Henriksson is an American native, now living in Sweden, who makes music filled with Celtic sound and soul. Her songs are authentic to the point that one wonders if Henriksson’s original name was Irish. Or perhaps she was among those Vikings who shipwrecked off the coast of Donegal. This Irish spirit is not of…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, DECEMBER 2012
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Culture Queer, Nightmare Band (self-released) This Cincinnati 4-piece comprises a couple of filmmakers, a chick drummer and a lot of chain-yanking, not to Weird Al levels but on the border, like if The Darkness were trying to be the Beatles, or if OK Go were trying to edge out Scissor Sisters for a residency at…
FENAXIZ SHOWS “THE REAL TORONTO”
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Calling upon a lifetime of experience, Toronto rapper FenaxiZ vividly depicts his hometown with a candid honesty. While some glorify the violence that plagues the city and others hail Toronto as a tourist-friendly destination, FenaxiZ instead offers a metropolis of “students, hustlers, everyday citizens, hard-working immigrants tryna earn dividends” as he guides his audience through…
WIRE: HAIM SIGN WITH COLUMBIA RECORDS + VIDEO
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HAIM, the California trio of sisters comprised of Danielle, Este, and Alana Haim, have just released the music video for their new single “Don’t Save Me,” which is featured on the VEVO homepage today. The video has already received an impressive 336,000 views. http://vevo.ly/RUa5Km HAIM’s style, crafted since childhood, takes the best of classic rock,…
THE NIGHT MARCHERS’ SINGLE “ALL HITS”
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San Diego natives, The Night Marchers will be releasing their latest full-length album, Allez Allez, on January 22, 2013. The sophomore release is complete with 12 tracks and is being made available via front man John Reis’ label, Swami Records. You can hear/download the track, “All Hits,” here: http://soundcloud.com/swami-john/the-night-marchers-all-hits The Night Marchers consist of ¾…
CHELSEA WOLFE ANNOUNCES TOUR + “THE END” COVER
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On the heels of releasing her latest album, Unknown Rooms, Chelsea Wolfe will head across the country this winter in support of the release. The tour will bring an intimate acoustic show, featuring Ben Chisholm on analog synths, piano & bass, with violinist Andrea Calderon accompanying as well. Supporting Chelsea Wolfe will be neo-folk artist…
VALLEJO VIDEO FOR “WAITING ON YOU”
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This one is from Vallejo, one of the most popular bands to hail from Austin, Texas, comprised of the three Vallejo brothers A.J. (Vocals, Guitar), Alejandro (Drums), and Omar (Bass).
LIVE CONCERT EVENT WITH DAUGHTRY AND 3 DOORS DOWN EXCLUSIVELY ON AXS TV
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Multi-platinum American rock bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, currently on a 19-city co-headlining tour, will broadcast LIVE from 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado exclusively on AXS TV. Music lovers will be ready to rock with this special concert event experience when Daughtry and 3 Doors Down take the stage and are 100% live…
ZOMBOY ANNOUNCES US TOUR DATES
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“One to watch” is an understatement with Zomboy. You’re not going to want to take your eyes off of him. He smashed up the Beatport charts with his new EP The Dead Symphonic which went to No.1 on the iTunes Electronica charts, No. 2 in the UK, No. 1 in Canada and Germany and Top…
WIRE: FREE ALBUM FROM CHARLIE B ON DATPIFF
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Today, CMG Records has just released Charlie B’s Debut Mixtape “Discovery” for Free on Datpiff. Discovery” is a Double Sided Album that is separated by “Inner” and “Outer”. Side A – “Inner” Discovery is emotional, deep, and discusses feelings, girls, maturity, and life. Side B – “Outer” Discovery portrays the other side of Charlie…
SHOUT OUT LOUDS “BLUE ICE” VIDEO
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Merge Records is excited to announce that the Swedish five-piece Shout Out Louds will be releasing their fourth album, Optica, on February 26, 2013. The album marks 10 years since Shout Out Louds released their debut, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff. Last week, the band gave away the first taster from Optica, “Blue Ice” as a…
FRIEND SLASH LOVER VIDEO “UNAWARE”
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Alternative/indie rock band Friend Slash Lover delivers compelling themes of love and relationships in their second single and music video “Unaware” from the sophomore album The Grey Area, available now on iTunes. The song takes on the electric vibe that the Los Angeles-based band is known for, with reflective and provoking lyrics and smooth melodies…
RADAR RECORDZ PRESENTS LOLA RANGEL & “SOMETIMES”
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Radar Recordz has announced that it has signed one of the most powerful, soulful singing sensations that will have the music industry in an uproar. Radar Recordz is proud to announce the release of Lola Rangel Debut Single & Music Video, “Sometimes” produced by Tizone, available on iTunes.
TEGAN AND SARA RELEASE “CLOSER”
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Tegan and Sara just released the official video for their piping hot single,”Closer.” The video premiered on Spin.com, who glow “it’s become clear that Tegan and Sara are indeed readying some of their most accessible and interesting material in years.” Truth! “Closer” Official Video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/9e9NSMY8QiQ http://www.teganandsara.com
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM FRONTIER RUCKES ON PASTE
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Since their haunting 2008 debut, The Orion Songbook, Frontier Ruckus has staked a claim as chroniclers of coming-of-age songs set in the snowy Midwest, in their case the suburbs of Detroit, MI. The band’s breakthrough album, Deadmalls and Nightfalls, introduced a national audience to Matthew Milia’s personal mythology and visual, narrative songs. On January 29,…
METALLICA TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR MASTERS
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Metallica announced today that they have taken ownership of all their master recordings including all music and long form videos, a move almost unprecedented for musicians signed to recording contracts. Under provision of their renegotiated joint venture agreement with the Warner Music Group in 1994, all masters revert back to the band as of…
STACIE ROSE POSTS HOLIDAY SINGLE
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This version of HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS was recorded in October 2012 at Defy Recordings in NYC. The track was engineered by Robert L. Smith. All guitar work was done on a nylon string guitar by David Patterson. Vocals by Stacie Rose. SKOPE IT HERE! http://soundcloud.com/stacie-rose/have-yourself-a-merry-little
SKOPE INTERVIEW WITH PAULA TOZER: DEVOTED & SPIRITUAL
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With a voice compellingly country, Paula Tozer sings her songs of devotion. Though at times romantic, the devotion is often spiritual; this is especially so on the track “Calling All Nations,” which contains such lines as “peace alight in the darkness.” Apt background guitars complement her soulful renditions. Find out for yourself at: http://reverbnation.com/paulatozer.
ISHE POSTS SINGLE FEAT CHABOKI
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ISHE, a 17-year-old rising star in the Chicago hip-hop scene, just released his latest single featuring fellow Glenview, Illinois rapper Chaboki. The beat was produced by Tabu (Art of Peer Pressure- Kendrick Lamar). http://soundcloud.com/ishe95/something-unexpected-1-1
ALABAMA SHAKES ANNOUNCE MARCH 2013 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR
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Alabama Shakes will kick off a U.S. headline run on March 1, 2013with a show at the Knitting Factory in Boise, ID. Michael Kiwanuka, Sam Doores and Riley Downing will be the supporting artists on all tour dates. A ticket pre-sale begins tomorrow, December 4, at http://alabamashakes.frontgatetickets.com/. Tickets will go on sale to the general…
DAVE GROHL DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
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Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana announced today that his directorial debut, the feature documentary film, SOUND CITY about the infamous recording studio in Van Nuys, California will have its premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Grohl and select artists from the film will be in attendance at this…
FLEETWOOD MAC LIVE 2013 TOUR ANNOUNCED
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Fleetwood Mac, one of rock’s most enduring, beloved and successful bands, will be embarking on a major 34-city US Tour after a three year break beginning April 4th, 2013. The tour was announced today by the group and Live Nation, the tour’s national promoter. Fleetwood Mac Live 2013 arena tour includes stops in Philadelphia, New…
DAMON JAMAL DIRECTS NEW E-40 & TOO SHORT VIDEO
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Damon Jamal is the #1 independent director on the West Coast and has offices in both the SF Bay Area as well as N. Hollywood. He has produced and directed half a dozen hip-hop documentaries, two short films, the latest of which The End won Best Director from the San Francisco Seven Day Film Festival.…
IS THIS THE LAST SEVEN DAY SONNET SONG?
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‘Crying My Name’, the newest and possibly last single by SEVEN DAY SONNET, showcases the band’s potential and possibilities more so than ever before. ‘Crying My Name’ was recorded with Johnny K at Groovemasters Studios in Chicago, IL. The track is available now, free to watch at this location. The MP3 is also available to…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY LONE WOLF ON COS
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“In his music video for “Ghosts of Holloway”, Leeds artist Lone Wolf is cast as both a disembodied personification of his own conscious and a version of himself up to no good. Try as he may, though, the “ethical spirit” can only watch in horror as whatever deep-seeded, malevolent force guiding his body commits unspeakable…
INNER LIFE’S “AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH” GETS REMIXED BY WHITENOIZE
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Iconic disco anthem “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” has been recorded, re-recorded and sung by all of the greats — Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross to name a few. Now, years later, Inner Life’s take on the track gets a remix by West Coast production duo WhiteNoize, making it a standout dance track for the…
CAPPADONNA NEW SINGLE POSTED “RAP IS LIKE CRACK”
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Cappadonna’s “Eryth, Wynd & Fyre” will feature production from Stu Bangas, J. Glaze & G-Force (among others) and feature guest appearances from Solomon Childs & Sav Kills. The second leak from “Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre” finds Cappa re-connecting with Solomon Childs from Ghostface’s Theodore Unit. Cappadonna f/ Solomon Childs “Rap Is Like Crack”: http://soundcloud.com/macmediapromo/cappadonna-f-solomon-childs
DAVID LEE OFFERS “WE’RE ALL MEANT FOR SOMETHING GOODâ€
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The release of Without Any Guard, marks the debut album from soul-pop singer songwriter, David Lee. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Lee has devoted himself to writing and performing, resulting in the debut album of his dreams. In 2008, Lee’s exceptional drive and talents gained him recognition by one of the music industry’s most respected…
QUENTIN TARANTINO HAND-PICKS BROTHER DEGE’S SONG
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Brother Dege (“deej”) (aka Dege Legg) is one of the best-kept secrets in the Deep South. A musician, writer and Southern enigma, Dege is the haunted face of 21st century Delta blues. Like the possessed offspring of Faulkner and Son House, he plays slide guitar in the age-old tradition of the blues greats, yet manages…
VERONICA FALLS VIDEO “TEENAGE”
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London quartet VERONICA FALLS have already dropped the first teaser from their forthcoming sophomore LP “Waiting For Something to Happen”, released Monday 4th February on Bella Union, and now we have a very gorgeous video to offer for that track — the poignant and elegiac pop gem that is “Teenage”. The accompanying video perfectly translates…
ANNALISE EMERICK NEW VIDEO
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Boston folk songstress Annalise Emerick is thrilled to announce her music video debut with “This Love Won’t Break Your Heart,” which premiered yesterday on American Songwriter. Co-written with John Flanagan as one of the fittingly optimistic tracks on her debut EP Starry-Eyed, the former Nashville-based singer-songwriter engages a few bars from “Auld Lang Syne” in…
Hunter, “Dancin’ Manâ€
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About the Artist: Hunter is a stepping stone into the future of pop music. With his distinct R&B/New Wave sound, Hunter is sure to please the ears of all who listen. His debut solo album Pressure is out , so log in daily for updates and to hear new material…
KRIAN MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF RASTA-ROCK ARTIST, MOJO MORGAN
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Krian Music Group, a full service independent record label, announces the signing of “Rasta-Rock” artist and Morgan Heritage percussionist/vocalist, Mojo Morgan. “New Dawn,” the lead single off Morgan’s full-length, solo debut (title tbd) will be available, digitally, on December 4. http://youtu.be/qwqviKdST-s Mojo Morgan has been signed with top independent publishing company, The Royalty Network, since…
SIMON SPIRE NEW VIDEO “UNCOMFORTABLE”
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Simon Spire kicked-off the Plan A Media Showcase Series this month, to celebrate his newest album release, Four-Letter Words. The event opened with a viewing of Spire’s video for his newest single, ‘Uncomfortable’.
RICHARD OSBORNE DEBUT VIDEO “LNT”
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“LNT” is the debut music video from Richard Osborne, taken from his sophomore E.P “Late Night Thoughts” released on 23rd December. “LNT” was co-produced by Kris Flava. The video was shot on location by The Bigger Pictures.
DL: PROJECT PAT FEAT. TATALALICIOUS “SACKFULL”
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Here’s a brand new single from Project Pat produced by long time friend and super producer Drumma Boy. This record is called “Sackfull” and chances are you already know what it’s referring to. This record is for anybody who’s about their money and their hustle. CLEAN: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yke4bu DIRTY: http://www.sendspace.com/file/otuof0
DREAM THEATER RE-SIGNS WITH ROADRUNNER RECORDS
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Grammy nominated band Dream Theater, one of rock’s most musically fearless and adventurous bands, has re-signed with Roadrunner Records. The group first signed with Roadrunner Records in January 2007 and has so far released three critically acclaimed albums with the label. The label first issued Dream Theater’s ninth studio album Systematic Chaos in 2007…
