Month: January 2013

ASHER MONROE LAUNCHES VIDEO CONTEST

In celebration of the release of his new MTV Buzzworthy video for “Why Worry,” rising pop singer Asher Monroe has launched an official “Why Worry” video contest. To enter, all fans have to do is share the “Why Worry” Music Video and enter their e-mail address via the Facebook contest app. The winners will get…

STEVEN WILSON SET FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Progressive rock torchbearer Steven Wilson has announced multiple dates for his North American tour to support his forthcoming solo release, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and Other Stories).   Beginning Tuesday April 16 in Tampa, Wilson is confirmed for 16 dates including stops in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles — itinerary below.  …

SINGER/SONGWRITER STEPHEN BABCOCK KICKS OFF 2013 TOUR

Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, now residing in New York City and studying at Syracuse University, Stephen began playing guitar at the age of 14 after hearing John Mayer’s “Room For Squares”. Since then, he has continued to craft his skills as a singer and songwriter, recording and performing a catalog of…

Autumn’s Mutt, Snowflakes

From the semi-arctic region of Quebec comes the appropriately titled EP Snowflakes, brought to you by the one-man entity known as Autumn’s Mutt. Having been inspired by the burgeoning and seemingly ubiquitous indie scene, he began composing songs in 2008. Snowflakes, consisting of four tracks, is the ‘Mutt’s second EP. Though some winter imagery exists,…

WIRE: BEFORE YOU EXIT NEW SONG ON GIRLSLIFE

The pop/rock trio, know as Before You Exit, have released an exclusive stream of their new track “I Like That” on GirlsLife.com today, January 3rd! The band announced that they will be joining Action Item’s ‘The Resolution Tour’ kicking off tomorrow, January 4th, 2013 in Boston, MA. These young pop-rockers combine catchy hooks, charm, with…

BEN CAPLAN HALIFAX SHOW SOLD OUT

Halifax’s Ben Caplan will play two eagerly anticipated hometown shows at the Company House on February 1st and 2nd. The gig on February 2nd with special guest Paper Beat Scissors is now totally sold out.   A second show on February 1st with guest Taryn Kawaja has just been announced.   Tickets can be found…

MIKA POSTS “POPULAR SONG” AUDIO

MIKA’s new single ,“Popular Song” featuring Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande,   is out now on iTunes and other digital retailers through Republic Records. Listen to the song here, please post and share. The song offers a fresh twist on “Popular” from the Broadway hit “Wicked”, composed by Stephen Schwartz. In a historic move, Schwartz was…

JASON MARSALIS OFFERS MP3 “BLUES CAN BE ABSTRACT, TOO”

Fresh from touring with acclaimed banjoist Bela Fleck and pianist Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis returns to his role as band leader and vibraphonist extraordinaire with the release of his latest album, In A World of Mallets, on February 19 via Basin Street Records. His third release on the New Orleans-based label follows the drum-centric releases…

YELLOWCARD CONCERT ON AXS TV

American pop-punk band YELLOWCARD, currently on tour in the U.S. before continuing onto Canada and Europe, will broadcast LIVE from The Paramount Theater in Huntington, New York exclusively on AXS TV. Music fans will experience the ultimate special concert event when Yellowcard takes the stage bringing their unique sound 100% live to AXS TV’s Live…

LARRY LAWTON PRESENTS ‘GANGSTER REDEMPTION’

Gangster Redemption (LL Research & Consulting) is the life story of Larry Lawton, one of America’s most notorious jewel robbers. Growing up in the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York, Larry was an altar boy until the day he was sexually molested by a priest. As a teen needing to prove his manhood, he began a…

JEREMY SAFFER PRESENTS MUSIC PHOTOG SEMINAR

After a busy year culminating with shoots for Megadeth, Coheed and Cambria, Motionless in White, The Misfits, GWAR, Arsis and Epica, spreads in Alternative Press Magazine, Revolver Magazine AND Outburn Magazine, as well as time well spent raising over $1,500 for late Suicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker’s daughter Kenadee with a legacy print series (all…

GOD FORBID ANNOUNCE HURRICANE SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT

On October 29th, 2012 the east coast experienced one of the largest Atlantic hurricanes on record that affected millions and destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and communities in its path. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and ripped its way through New York City and other coastal communities. New Jersey melodic metallers…

LOGAN HICKS ANNOUNCES THIN VEILS AND HEAVY ANCHORS

Acclaimed New York-based street and stencil art visionary LOGAN HICKS today announced Thin Veils And Heavy Anchors, a new solo showing of his work in Los Angeles, CA.   Thin Veils And Heavy Anchors will debut at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) on March 8, 2013 and run through March 10, 2013, and marks a…

DOUBLE EXPOSURE CELEBRATES 40+ YEARS IN MUSIC

Considering the necessity in today’s economy to watch our bottom lines, yet still accomplish certain business goals, Double XXposure Media Relations now offers specialized publicity services, customized with the individual client in mind.   These strategically designed offerings are a modern approach to keeping a client in the public eye, without breaking the bank. CHECK…

GIRLS’ GENERATION “I GOT A BOY” VIDEO GOES VIRAL

Just in time for the beginning of the new year, K-Pop powerhouses Girls’ Generation released their hotly anticipated fourth studio album I GOT A BOY online and in stores on January 1st. The album boasts 10 infectious pop gems and features collaborations with European production team Dsign Music, singer-songwriter Pixie Lott, Joe Belmaati, Yoo Youngjin,…

WIRE: ALIA LORAE INTERVIEWS MIKE MARTIN

Check it out, Ladies and Gentlemen! My first video contribution of the New Year – an exclusive interview with Mike Martin of the metal band All That Remains! We discuss who he would “F, Marry, Kill,” the highs and lows of touring, and much more. http://youtu.be/v4uXrTlMl6A

L’illon, I’m In Love

Why not ring in the New Year with the Angel Warrior herself L’illon!   The diva is back after releasing her debut album ‘Warrior Angel’ back in 2009 which I had the pleasure of reviewing for Skope (http://www.skopemag.com/2009/12/08/l%E2%80%99illon-warrior-angel).   I knew then that this music artist had that special something or IT factor if you…

The Perfects, Sudden Victory

This band sounds like it comes straight from the eighties. That’s not a bad thing. Actually what comes to mind is Duran Duran but more modern and with a bit more edge. Hailing from Baltimore Maryland they started in 2008. Though they haven’t been around for that long, they have a distinctly polished sound. They…

ANOOP DESAI NEW VIDEO “LOVE WAR”

Electro-pop singer/songwriter Anoop Desai has debuted the music video for “Love War”, the single from his newly released EP, 3 Cheers.   The video was unveiled today and can be viewed here.

ATT: SEEKING BANDS WITH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TV SHOW

The Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV Show; a music orientated TV series that educates the viewers about upcoming Indie artists and their quest to greater success is seeking talented musicians with a great music video for TV broadcast. Since its first broadcast in December 2011, The Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll Show has being…

JACK WHITE’S BLUNDERBUSS TOP SELLING VINYL ALBUM OF 2012

Third Man Records in conjunction with Columbia Records is proud to announce that Jack White’s Blunderbuss is the biggest selling vinyl album of 2012 according to Nielsen Soundscan’s vinyl charts with over 33,000 copies sold. Knocking The Beatles’ Abbey Road” off the top spot (a position it had held the previous three years), Blunderbuss sales…

ALPHA FAKTION POST “BODYBAGZ”

Alpha Faktion are a NY based Hip-Hop alliance consisting of emcees KrazeILLA The Monster and Azwun, alongside DJ EnYouTee. The trio are no strangers to NYC’s underground scene and have been steadily on the grind in promotion for their forthcoming extended play release, Truth, Lies & Audiotape. In promotion of the EP, the crew has…

WIRE: DEE-1 ON MUZIKSMYLIFE

“This is the best interview ever!” shouted New Orleans rapper Dee-1 during our conversation at The Loft in Lansing, Michigan. “This man is dope; this man knows everything. He’s asking me about my oil leak in my 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva,” he said, pausing on several occasions to savor the moment with a nearby assistant. Rapping…

AZ OFFERS 2013 FREESTYLE

The Year is officially starting off with a bang as Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist, Anthony “AZ” Cruz, marks his highly anticipated return to the Hip Hop scene with the release of a brand new freestyle, Genesis. With this new freestyle, AZ is preparing his fans for the release of his new album Doe or Die II,…

V3RB NEW VIDEO “STREETS TALK”

Born in Bell Flower, California, V3RB knew at a very early age that rapping would be a part in his future. At the age 16, he began writing his first rhymes, linking up with other local Mc’s to form the rap crew Faze 1. In his native Palmdale, California, he became a regular in the…

PYRO, OHIO GET A RECORD DEAL

Upstart label At Your Command Records is excited to announce their first official signing in Virginia’s Pyro, Ohio. At Your Command Records owner Chelsea Steele had this is say on the signing, “Ever since I heard their first EP I knew these guys were going somewhere with their music, and as soon as I had…

OZONNA IS SPREADING THE LOVE

From the other side of the pond comes Ozonna, this UK singer is part of the pop and dance scene that has blown up in recent years. However, before you lump him into another ‘bandwagon’ artist, you should know that the Oz has a style all his own, right down to his red frames and…

Ozonna, “Me & You On Top”

London Electronica artist, Ozonna has released “Me & You on Top.” Opening to piano and organ tandem, the track is rife with deep synthy soundscapes over a tight electronically generated beat with intermittent click and clank fills. https://soundcloud.com/ozonna/me-you-on-top The track finally crescendos into the chorus of what is a mid-tempo Electro Pop track with technically…

RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, JANUARY 2013

El Perro Del Mar, Pale Fire (Memphis Industries Records) Back in 2006 my CD reviews were always looking for trouble.   Any fight I could pick with slack-jawed tastemakers was an opportunity for me to add a scalp to my snark-pelt, thereby inadvertently exposing how awesome I was, which, looking back, wasn’t very.   Even…