“‘Born in the Belly’ is a song about holding on to your dreams, desires, and ideals as we navigate through all of the crazy hurdles life presents us with,” says frontman Jeff Klein. “I think Ilinca’s animated short is a perfect companion piece to that. Hold on to your heart as tight as you can,…
Month: July 2013
JAPANESE PUNK BAND HEY-SMITH JOINS HARDLINE ENTERTAINMENT
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Hermosa Beach independent record label Hardline Entertainment is proud to welcome Japanese ska punk band HEY-SMITH to the label’s growing roster of bands that includes Authority Zero, Neo Geo, Nations Afire, The Darlings, Hoist The Colors, Death By Stereo, Versus The World among many others. The label has just released the bands 2010 studio full-length…
WIRE: JULIAN LENNON ON FUSE TV
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With a career spanning three decades, John Lennon’s first son has finally come into his own: “It’s only in the past year or so…that I’ve become comfortable in my own skin” says Julian Lennon. Watch his full interview with Fuse News! VIDEO: http://on.fuse.tv/18vlmJ3
WELCOME TO THE MACHINE – MUSIC BIZ DOCU
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“Welcome to the Machine” is a documentary analysis of the functionality in music business. This automatically makes the film a 100% documentary with comedy and drama, as well as 100% semi-investigative. In 12 chapters we’re trying to answer the question what the every day work life of a music star looks like. Website: www.welcometothemachine.at…
RICKY RUDE VIDEO FOR “GLORY”
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New Jersey rapper Ricky Rude is dropping the first music video to the inspirational track “Glory” off his debut album, No Guts. No Glory. “Glory,” which is produced by fellow Jersey native and Grammy-nominated beat-maker Cardiak (Joe Budden, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross) portrays a kid with a dream who can’t be stopped and…
DRE MURRAY DEBUTS ON BILLBOARD
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His new album debuted on the Billboard Rap and Top 200 charts this week after debuting at #8 on iTunes Hip-Hop chart amongst familiar names Jay Z, Kanye West, J Cole, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mac Miller and others. It’s a nice accomplishment for an indie artist these days. Collision Records and Dre Murray are…
NEW ALBUM BY EVERLAST ON HIS OWN LABEL
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Grammy-winner Everlast has announced an August 27th release date for his new album, “The Life Acoustic”, via his own label Martyr Inc. Records, in partnership with INgrooves. Everlast’s latest project, “The Life Acoustic”, is a sort of retrospective on the singer/songwriter’s career, with a mixture of classic Everlast and House of Pain material all stripped…
WIRE: NEW NSFW VIDEO FROM VIOLENT SOHO
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Following 2010’s accomplished self-titled album (released on Thurston Moore’s Ecstatic Peace label) which delivered riffage-heavy highlights such as ‘Jesus Stole My Girlfriend’ and ‘Muscle Junkie’, the band found themselves at an impasse. The band, which have toured the US with Dinosaur Jr, Alice In Chains, Built To Spill and The Bronx, found themselves treading water…
WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “FOWL AND FOE”
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The follow up to “Seymour” in May, “Fowl and Foe”, is another blast of pure energy, nimbly changing speeds, and rhythms, showing off Old Minks musicianship. About the track, Carrafa had to say, “I have no idea what consciousness is. I mean what it actually is. I know what the effect of it…
NEW ICONA POP SINGLE “ALL NIGHT”
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‘THIS IS… ICONA POP,’ the highly anticipated debut album from the Swedish pop sensations, is set for release on 9/24 via Record Company Ten/Big Beat Records, the album features the duo’s hit single ‘I Love It’ featuring Charli XCX, along with many new tracks destined to dictate your playlists upon first listen. The next official…
TIARA DEBUT SINGLE “POISON”
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NYC based femme-fatale, Emergency Tiara, releases her debut single “Poison” off of her seven track EP coming out October 29th. Emergency Tiara embodies today’s cosmopolitan, sultry and glamorous woman. Classically trained in vocals and piano, she utilizes her musical talents to connect with and uplift her audience. She is the personification of “girl power”…
BONNIE MCKEE REPS WITH “AMERICAN GIRL”
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Bonnie McKee (who Rolling Stone named the “Best Secret Weapon”) wrote some of the biggest songs for A-list pop stars, including Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Ke$ha, Carly Rae Jepsen, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Taio Cruz, racking up lots of #1 singles in the past 2 years, including Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and “California Gurls,” Spears’…
NEW VIDEO BY SELASI ON YOUTUBE
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Ghanaian artist/producer/engineer, Selasi aka The African Kid, has released a new video for “Ups & Downs (Tie Masem)” the 2nd single released from his Shades Of Grey EP available now on iTunes. Selasi makes his directorial debut and displays his acting skills in several dramatic scenes and which tell the story of a couple and…
CASH CAMPAIN NEW SINGLE “CANDLES IN THE RAIN”
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99 South music label owner Cameron “Cash Campain” Parker, a graduate of Dominican University of California, with an M.B.A. in Global Business Management, has owned and operated 99 South Entertainment since February of 2009. As an R&B artist, Campain writes, produces, and performs original works ranging from R&B, hip-hop, and Soul. https://soundcloud.com/cashcampain/cash-campain-candles-in-the
WIRE: NEW WILLY MASON VIDEO AT PASTE
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Five years in the making, Carry On finds Mason at the peak of his powers, being heralded by fans and critics alike as producing his best work to date. Touring and collaborating in 2012 with a new wave of folk influenced artists like Mumford & Sons and Ben Howard, Mason’s inimitable gravel deep vocal delivery…
NEW SINGLE BY JAY SEAN FEAT RICK ROSS
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Monster Products and YMCMB hosted a listening party for Jay Sean and his latest album ‘Neon’ which is set to drop on July 30th. Cash Money Records co-founder Ronald “Slim” Williams came out to support Jay along with Monster brand ambassador Tyson Beckford. You can hear Jay’s current single ‘MARS’ ft. Rick Ross here –…
STOLI ADMIRES MATT KINEKE NOT ONLY FOR HIS MUSIC BUT HIS INDEPENDENCE
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Good morning everyone all over the world, nice to see you all today. I have been reading lately how certain mainstream artists are showing up very late and/or cancelling live shows that fans pay good money to see. This is the most infuriating thing as to why you work to develop a massive fan base…
THESE HEARTS PREMIERE “BEEN THROUGH HELLâ€
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Fresh off the release of their sophomore album, Yours To Take, THESE HEARTS have premiered a music video for “Been Through Hell”. Join THESE HEARTS as they say goodbye to their loved ones, pack up their instruments and travel across the country, all in the name of love for their music and fans. http://youtu.be/-IWlojfacqE https://www.facebook.com/thesehearts
PAUL WELLER IN THE USA THIS WEEK
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Paul Weller returns to the US for a brief tour of the east coast beginning this Thursday at The Apollo in New York City. Weller, will perform three shows in the New York City area (The Apollo, Webster Hall and the Music Hall Of Williamsburg) along with shows in Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.…
WIRE: GAOLER’S DAUGHTER NEW SINGLE ON DIFFUSER
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‘How To Make Time’ is the debut album by Gaoler’s Daughter. It was fan-funded by a loyal collection of independent music bloggers and live music lovers who treasured the band’s singles(released last year), which were championed by Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy, Tom Robinson, Mary Anne Hobbs, Tom Ravenscroft, Rich Walters, The Selector’s Goldierocks…
VANCE JOY TO SUPPORT TOM ODELL ON TOUR THIS FALL
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“Vance Joy’s debut single is one of the best things to happen to us all year.” –Neon Gold Critically acclaimed Australian artist Vance Joy is set to tour with Tom Odell on a U.S. run this fall. Vance Joy has toured extensively, including support slots for Ben Howard, Of Monsters & Men, Lissie and Julia…
EMPIRE OF THE SUN ANNOUNCES FALL NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR
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After headlining numerous summer festivals, Empire of the Sun will launch an extensive North American headline tour that will give fans the opportunity to see the Australian band in more intimate settings. The fall outing will launch on September 1 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC and will include shows at Pier 26 at…
THERESE AUNE NEW SINGLE “IN MY QUIET PLACE”
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Amidst an era of constant socialization, online and off, Therese Aune’s newest single, “In My Quiet Place,” speaks to the joy that can come from finding a spot to call your own, where you can gather your thoughts and freedom. The song comes off her upcoming release, Billowing Shadows, Flickering Light (out August 6). The…
ROW BOAT ‘ETT’ EP: AN INCREDIBLE AMBIENT POST ROCK MASTERPIECE
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Very rarely will I classify something as ‘incredible’ but Mark Wardale’s ambient project Row Boat is downright amazing. It feels very much like a soundtrack and ETT is an expansion of his previous two releases, building layer upon layer of sonic drones that set you up for dramatic listening. It’s simply beautiful noise and must…
WIRE: POKEY LAFARGE ON LETTERMAN
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Pokey LaFarge and his band made their US network television debut on The Late Show With David Letterman. The band performed “Central Time”, off their latest full-length release, Pokey LaFarge–out now on Third Man Records. Pokey kicked off the rousing performance by saying ” We’re gonna take you back to St. Louis now.” Click HERE…
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MUSIC STARRING WIZ KHALIFA AND A$AP ROCKY
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The second annual Under The Influence of Music Tour kicks off today at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, just outside of San Francisco. Anchored by two of the most dynamic and exciting performers in music, Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky, the tour also special guests B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$ & Pro…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY ARMANI ON ELEVATOR
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Up and coming Chicago artist, Armani releases a new visual to the track “Lake Shore Driving”. He released the video via portable projector screens on the west side of Chicago (where he is from). Armani’s “The Package” will be released at the end of the summer. Expect features from Freddie Gibbs, King L, Caleb James…
PHOTOGRAPHER RYAN RUSSELL TO RELEASE NEW BOOK VIA NO SLEEP RECORDS
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Huntington Beach based independent label No Sleep Records has partnered up with celebrated rock photographer Ryan Russell to release a new photo book titled “Continental Obscura: From Birmingham to Bellingham” this coming fall/winter 2013. Known best for his ability to brilliantly capture timeless photos of some of rock’s biggest acts, Russell will be tackling…
WIRE: THE DELTA MIRROR ON SPIN WITH NEW SINGLE
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Craig Gordon was a moniker assigned to Delta Mirror front man, Chris Acosta, by friends as an inside joke that lasted until 2012 when he was introduced to himself for the very first time. Where The Delta Mirror’s first release, Machines that Listen, was a concept album written entirely from the perspective of other people,…
WIRE: BRANDI CARLILE TEAMS UP WITH PASTE MAGAZINE TO PREMIERE NEW VIDEO
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Paste Magazine premieres Brandi Carlile’s new video, “Keep Your Heart Young.” As befitting a song that celebrates the simple joys of childhood, the clip features plenty of kids. Carlile recruited two nieces and a nephew to play younger versions of herself and “The Twins” (band mates/co-writers Tim and Phil Hanseroth), and invited fans to share…
WIRE: TOY SOLDIERS RELEASE NEW ALBUM SEPT. 10, 2013
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Toy Soldiers will release their second album, The Maybe Boys on September 10, 2013, distributed by Rocket Science Ventures. Stream and share the stand-out track from the new album, “Tell the Teller” at Paste Premieres “Tell The Teller” MP3 at: SKOPE IT HERE! Toy Soldiers’ first album, Whisper Down the Lane (2010), was described…
TUNECORE TEAMS UP WITH SHAZAM & GRACENOTE
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TuneCore, the premier digital music distributor, announced today partnerships with two of the world leaders in music identification technology — Gracenote and Shazam. TuneCore Artists will now have the option to add their music to Gracenote and Shazam music registries, which will audio fingerprint their music. This will greatly increase the artists’ exposure to more…
NEW SINGLE BY WEARESKYWALKERS ON BANDCAMP
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Vallejo, CA duo WeAreSkywalkers present “Cloud Kingdom”, the David McCloud-produced single from their first studio-length album, Welcome To Cloud Kingdom. WeAreSkywalkers was formed by Kid Raven & Kid Shokora a few years after they met each other in summer school. Since 2011 they’ve released ten mixtapes that range from DIY mashups/remix/remakes/originals. “WeAreSkywalkers are a collective…
BUILT TO SPILL TO EMBARK ON FALL 2013 TOUR
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Built To Spill, one of the most endearing and enduring bands of our generation, have announced a string of fall headlining tour dates; select dates will go on sale July 27th. In addition to touring the U.S., the band is currently writing songs for their next Warner Bros. Records release. Vocalist/guitarist Doug Martsch, guitarists Brett…
J-REAL NEW VIDEO “DON’T LET ME FALL”
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Deshon Jordan (born March 10, 1989) better known for his stage name “J-Real” was born in Long Beach, California. In an instant J-Real and Music were inseparable. Looking up to artist such as Tupac , Mase, Diddy, Eminem, and Jay-Z to list a few, he was determined to do whatever it took to…
YOUYOUYOU VIDEO “TRUST NO ONE”
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With an impressive track record in their home land Denmark, ranging from “upcoming pick-of-theyear” by the legendary Copenhagen—based venue Vega in 2013, to playing the massive Arena-stage on Roskilde Festival in 2012, the electronic dream pop trio YouYouYou is now ready to release their first official single Trust No One. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvDwb4kVJcE Recorded in an…
The Gabriel Construct, Interior City
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The Gabriel Construct is the brainchild of Maryland resident Gabriel Lucas Riccio, who performs multiple instruments, sings, and, of course, composes. Riccio is a recent grad of the prestigious Swarthmore College, where he received formal musical training and won a prize for his compositions. Drawing on his rock and classical backgrounds, he perpetrates a form…
Row Boat, Ett
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Starting out in 2003, Mark Wardale soon cofounded a band called Some Are Saints, which has since gone on hiatus. He then engaged in production and promotion as the founder of the indie label Musiker Records, which serves as an “outlet for struggling musicians to get their music heard within the industry.” As for Wardale’s…
LINEAR REGRESSION: UNITED BY SOUND
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California based label, Brickwood Records, released their debut compilation this month, which saw them team up with producers from all over the world. Entitled Complications; this body of music concocted by two musical connoisseurs is a sonically appeasing as it is progressive. Distributed independently on vinyl as well as CD and the more expected MP3…
KITTEN PYRAMID VIDEO “UH OH”
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‘Uh Oh’ is the debut single from experimental rockers Kitten Pyramid. It also is the first offering from their album, also called ‘Uh Oh’, recorded at legendary Rockfield Studios (home of Queen, Oasis, Coldplay and the Stone Roses etc) with their producer Nick Brine who has also worked with all of the aforementioned artists. Kitten…
