Every once in a while I’ll hear a band that truly defies convention in favor of something which I’ll call ‘art’. Zappien is one of those rare artists that have chosen art over commerce, and with unique results. Zappien’s trappings might be in a misguided critic lumping them into the ‘indie’ label, a term that…
Month: June 2013
WIRE: FREE LIVE DISPATCH ALBUM ON NOISETRADE
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Dispatch announced yesterday the release of their new double live album, Ain’t No Trip To Cleveland: Vol. 1. The album features their favorite takes from touring throughout 2011 and 2012. Brad Corrigan of the band remarked about the recently released single “Get Ready Boy” LIVE (premiered on Rolling Stone) “nothing tops playing it live and…
THE LONELY KINGS GET A RECORD DEAL
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Sacramento based The Lonely Kings have signed with Epochal Artists Records/Capitol Music Group for the release of their upcoming new album “American Heartache” later this Summer through the label. The album is the follow-up to the group’s critically acclaimed album Crowning Glory, which was released on legendary punk label Fearless Records. The Lonely Kings American…
THE SUMMER SET WINNERS OF MACY’S IHEARTRADIO RISING STAR CAMPAIGN
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Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Macy’s congratulate The Summer Set, a Scottsdale, Arizona based pop rock band, on winning the second Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star Campaign. The Summer Set will now have the opportunity to perform alongside music’s biggest stars at this year’s iconic two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 20…
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BONE MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE IN BOSTON
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Rock ‘n’ roll really can save lives… On Saturday, June 15, 2013 rock ‘n’ roll joins forces with Be The Match and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute when the band Eleven performs on that date at Copperfield’s (98 Brookline Ave., Boston) to help generate awareness for the need for bone marrow donations in a National Bone…
WIRE: SPOSE NEW VIDEO ON ARTIST DIRECT
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Middle class rap hero, Spose, has premiered the new music video, which doubles as an interactive scavenger hunt, for “All Rs” today on ArtistDirect.com. Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/1b9solS. “All Rs” is the newest song to be released off The Peter Sparker Mixtape, which will be available for free via his own label, Preposterously Dank…
MERCHANDISE SHARES VIDEO VIA NOISEY
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Merchandise is sharing the brand new music video for their 8 minute long epic “Totale Nite” with us today. The video was directed by the band themselves and shot by Andrew Petersson. They also just kicked off their US tour with Milk Music and Destruction Unit at Chaos in Tejas this past weekend, and also…
DANIELA NARDI LIVE IN NYC JUNE 30
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Daniela Nardi’s Espresso Manifesto is hot on the heels of a North American sprawland is ready to return to New York for a show at Pianos NYC on Sunday June 30th. Tickets are $8 and the show begins at 8:00 PM. Piano’s is located at 158 Ludlow Street. The sultry Italian-Canadian songstress’ latest project –…
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY TO SUPPORT NINE INCH NAILS
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Explosions In The Sky will soon be taking the live show The New Yorker has called “one of the most ecstatic displays of loud rock I’ve ever seen” out on the bulk of Nine Inch Nails’ fall tour. The band will support NIN on 19 dates beginning September 28 in St. Paul, MN and winding…
SARAH MILES POSTS TWO SINGLES FROM ‘ONE’
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On July 16, 2013, singer-songwriter Sarah Miles releases her debut full length, One (Rock Ridge Music), a sweetly sincere collection of finely crafted folk-pop inspired by the simple but bold decision to follow her heart. STREAMING AUDIO: “Stand Up” – http://bit.ly/17rsecq “Take The Lead” – http://bit.ly/1b9bgwB “It’s been a 3-year journey,” Sarah says. “I went…
JIM JAMES REMIXES BOB MARLEY
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On June 25th, UME/Tuff Gong will release Legend:Remixed, a remix and re-imagination of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1984 iconic album LEGEND. Remixers include Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Thievery Corporation, RAC, Pretty Lights, DJ Z-Trip & Lee “Scratch” Perry, Stephen and Ziggy Marley and more!! LISTEN: ‘WAITING IN VAIN’ (JIM JAMES REMIX) https://soundcloud.com/umesongs/waiting-in-vain-jim-james Legend:…
HOLLY GENTRY HAS ‘SO MUCH MORE’ TO OFFER
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Holly Gentry is a southern Georgia native who gained a vocal scholarship to Wake Forest, but suppressed her musical tendencies as she proceeded to study and practice law. Eventually, however, she indulged her musical side, convinced that she had “so much more” to offer. Resulting from this existential choice is her full-length indie debut album,…
Zookeepers Palace Releases ‘Red Sky Ruminations’
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This 6 piece funk band from the LA area calls themselves Zookeepers Palace. Their latest release: Red Sky Ruminations is sure to be remembered as one of the classic modern funk-Jazz-Pop releases of our time. Its pure funk the way it used to be via full-tilt of playing, hooky grooves and a top tiered sound.…
PILOT TOUHILL IS A MARLEY’S MELLOW MOOD AND SONICBIDS FINALISTS
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Marley Mellow Mood, in partnership with Sonicbids, announces the 25 finalists in the “Marley’s Music Uprising” band search, who were selected by members of the Marley family, including Cedella Marley and Ky-Mani Marley. The top 25 finalists: – Bumpin Uglies (Annapolis, MD) – Community Property (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – Dubskin (Denver, CO) – Ease Up…
WIRE: JOSH MONEY POSTS “CARVE” ON BEATPORT
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EDM Artist/Producer Josh Money has released his debut full-length album, Carve on Detroit based label FiXT. The release has debuted in 4 separate sales charts in Beatport, including Dubstep, Glitch-Hop, Indie Dance / Nu-Disco, and Electronica. Josh Money – “Carve” (Lyric Video) Buy “Carve” from Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/carve/1092473
ARAABMUZIK PREVIEWS NEW ALBUM
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AraabMUZIK is set to release his next album, The Remixes, Vol. 1, on July 9th via Ultra Music. With an overwhelming response to his last mixtape For Professional Use Only and a tour to support it, The Remixes, Vol. 1 is a brand new compilation of AraabMUZIK remixes of Ultra Records’ artists plus two…
BRIAN WILSON RETURNS TO CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP
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Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has returned to Capitol Music Group and he is currently recording and self-producing his 11th solo studio album at Hollywood’s Ocean Way Studios. Wilson has been joined in the studio by talented friends he personally invited to record with him, including guitar icon Jeff Beck. Wilson has also asked…
DENVER’S CHURCHILL JOIN P!NK ON TOUR
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Just off a sold out UK/European tour with international superstar P!nk, including a four-night run at London’s O2 Arena, Esquire’s “Band to Watch,” Churchill has been invited back as direct support for the U.S. second leg of “The Truth About Love” tour that will begin on October 10th at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California…
WIRE: MTV IGGY PREMIERE OS MUTANTES
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Brazilian psychedelic rock legends Os Mutantes reunited after a 28-year hiatus in 2006. They’ve just released the album Fool Metal Jack, their first English-language record. “Look Out” has the same kinetic energy that they’ve been known for since pioneering the rebellious genre of tropicália. “Look Out” video streaming at MTV Iggy: http://www.mtviggy.com/videos/premiere-os-mutantes-look-out/
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCE NEW RELEASE DATE
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Five Finger Death Punch has announced that the first release of two new studio albums The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell Volume 1 (Prospect Park) will be now available on July 30. The deluxe edition featuring a bonus 15 track live CD, PURGATORY [Tales From The Pit], alongside the…
INFECTED MUSHROOM SINGLE “SEE ME NOW”
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The Israeli psychedelic dance music progenitors Infected Mushroom are announcing the second installment of their EP series titled Friends on Mushrooms Vol.2 on July 2 via Dim Mak Records. The EP features a slew of new collaborators including electro artist Savant who lends his touch to the breathtaking opener “Savant on Mushrooms”,…
ZOMBIE SAM ALBUM PREVIEW VIDEO
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A preview of the whole “Self Conscious Insanity” album by Italian horror rockers/metallers Zombie Sam out on 4 June 2013 via Coroner Records can be listened to below. If you can’t see the video please follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyuHkYSuq_8 The album has been mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Studio (Disarmonia…
CAPTURING COUTURE OFFERS CAMERA & GUITAR STRAPS
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Whether a photographer, musician or just someone who enjoys fashion, Capturing Couture is committed to transforming anyone’s personal style. Using only the finest materials, custom-made trims and highly functional hardware, Capturing Couture’s collection of camera, guitar and fashion accessories helps celebrate everyone’s inner artist. Photographers enjoy telling stories through the lens of their camera but…
DARYL HALL’S TV CAREER EXPANDS INTO COTTAGE INDUSTRY
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Daryl Hall is a true renaissance man for all seasons, with his interests in music and home restoration the subjects of two different TV shows on four individual cable networks and national syndication. One could say he’s building that resume from the ground up as the record-setting musician displays his talents as a builder and…
WIRE: PONY BWOY NEW SINGLE ON SPIN
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Totally Gross National Product, a Minneapolis-based record label curated by Ryan Olson (Gayngs, Marijuana Deathsquads) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), is excited to announce its first official release of 2013. The record is the self-titled debut from a duo called Pony Bwoy, and is a remarkable collection of R&B-inspired dark-pop rooted in wavy electronics and…
FREE TRACK FROM A SECRET POLICEMAN’S BALL
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In the winter of 2012 four friends moved amplifiers, drum kits, and guitars into a home studio in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee to begin work on their first true studio album. Battling sickness, time constraints, and (perhaps the most daunting roadblock of all) creative differences, the band and the producer worked tirelessly every weekend…
NEW VIDEO FROM SALME DAHLSTROM “SEXY PUNK”
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As a multi instrumentalist, producer and prolific songwriter, Salme is a musical triple threat. Just like previous releases, the new album is written and produced in its entirety by Salme. Showing her versatility, Salme takes you on a journey through various styles of electronic music on the 3 Volumes of Pop Propaganda. http://youtu.be/bq-UHXsT9MM Volume 1,…
LETLIVE. VIDEO FOR “BANSHEE (GHOST FAME)”
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LA’s volatile four-piece rock band fanned the flames of discontent with their critically praised record, Fake History, for a new generation of fans three years ago, and today have announced their long-awaited return with one of the year’s most anticipated albums, The Blackest Beautiful, due out on July 9th via Epitaph Records. letlive. has…
BIG REENO “IRON MAN 3” FT. KOLTEN LEE
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No stranger to stadium-sized crowds, Big Reeno was an act on the Blizzard Music Tour 2011 (Now known as The Snowstorm Music Tour), an arena tour which averaged 5000-8000 screaming fans a night. This up and comer has already performed and toured with nationally known acts such as Machine Gun Kelly, Flo Rida, Talib Kweli,…
ERIMHA ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND RELEASE FULL SONG STREAM
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ERIMHA have announced their forthcoming studio album will be titled Reign Through Immortality. The album will be released on July 9th. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOSPSY/ MYTHOSIS), Reign Through Immortality demonstrates dramatically intense and punishingly savage symphonic metal. Listen to the full song stream for the new track “Condemned To Desolation”…
RED DRAGON RECORDS SIGN BLACK NEVADA
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Red Dragon Records are thrilled to announce their latest signing: Black Nevada, which brings another growing indie name to its roster. Hailing from the dank and dinge of the northeast, their guitar-driven offering is quite the opposite: forceful beats and grooves filled with high octane energy, heavy breakdowns, catchy riffs and hooks that resonate. Inspired…
WIRE: THE DIG NEW SINGLE ON FILTER
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New York’s The Dig reveal their “Over You Again” with FILTER, which says: “this is one of those songs we can listen to over and over again, leaving listeners in a gorgeous daze afterwards, lost in total reflection. ” the listener into their melancholy lyrics and dreamy melody with their brand new track “Angeline”. David…
DWYANE WADE TO BE HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
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On Sunday, June 30, 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade will be honored with the BET Awards ‘13 Humanitarian Award presented by State Farm for his commitment to excellence and dedication to community and worldly charitable causes. R&B singer Miguel has been added to the line-up…
FIND YOUR ULTIMATE UK FESTIVAL
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For the Skope festival goers traveling to the UK this summer, here is an interactive guide. Like the diversity of artists that we cover on Skope, the piece allows the user to select from a variety of different artists in order to help them determine which music festival they should check out. It uses an…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY JACK WILSON ON RELIX
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Relix premiered Jack Wilson’s “Masterplan,” the latest single off Spare Key (out June 18 on Fluff and Gravy). The magazine cites the 70s-influenced country rock and roll meets folk sound present on Spare Key, with its spare but powerful vocals weaving between gentle strings and harmonies, lulling melodies, and contemplative lyrics brewing with restrained emotion.…
STING NEW ALBUM COMING IN SEPTEMBER
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Cherrytree/Interscope/A&M Records is pleased to announce a new album of original material from Sting, entitled The Last Ship, scheduled for release on September 24, 2013 (internationally on September 23, 2013). The album is inspired by Sting’s forthcoming play of the same name and explores the central themes of homecoming and self-discovery, drawing upon his memories…
DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCES FALL US TOUR
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The tour will kick off in Seattle on October 9th and will make its way down the West Coast before jumping over to the Eastern portion of the country for a string of dates that includes a performance at Asheville’s Mountain Oasis Festival. Tickets go on sale Friday. More dates to be announced. Today also…
J SHILTZ POSTS ‘STILL STANDING’ FOR FREE
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J Shiltz releases his second album titled “Still Standing”. The fifteen track deep album features top notch production from Rich Kidd, Kev Brown, Relic, Twizzmatic, Lancecape, Junia-T, Charisma, M Mac, and Heights as well as collaborations with Rapper Big Pooh, A.G of D.I.T.C, Ray Robinson, pHoenix Pagliacci, Junia-T, Rich Kidd, Twizzmatic, Jon Moxin, DJ Docta,…
WIRE: 100s SIGN DEAL WITH FOOL’S GOLD
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The Bay Area has has historically been home to some of rap’s most distinct personalities and Berkley’s 100s is no different. “1999” is the latest clip from his self-released Ice Cold Perm,a tribute to hip-hop video hallmarks (from fly girl dancers to Sir Mix-A-Lot fonts) where 100s’ own playalistic style steals the show. Unsurprising then…
KATE NASH PLOTS UK AND EUROPE AUTUMN TOUR DATES
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British chanteuse Kate Nash is happy to announce her upcoming UK and European tour this fall in support of her latest album Girl Talk. The tour will see Kate playing old and new hits including her latest single OMYGOD. Kicking things off on September 24 in Brussels, the tour will see Kate play multiple…
