Los Angeles-based noir-pop quartet Leftover Cuties are primed to release their sophomore full-length album, The Spark & The Fire, next Tuesday July 23rd! Fans can take an early listen to the full record where it is streaming exclusively with KCRW all week and the band has also just revealed the theatrical video for single “One…
Month: July 2013
FIU RECEIVES THE JULIAN AND JUDY KREEGER COLLECTION
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Florida International University’s (FIU) collection of classical music is more expansive today after accepting the diverse Julian and Judy Kreeger Collection, an archive of over 27,000 classical music recordings. The collection was donated to the College of Architecture + the Arts (CARTA) and includes albums, tapes, videos, books and sheet music. It is believed to…
DEBUT RELEASE FROM PROGRESSIVE METALLERS MINDCAGE
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Kinematic Music, a new division of Kinematic Entertainment, launches this fall with the September 17, 2013 release of OUR OWN DEVICES from Florida-based progressive metallers Mindcage, mixed and mastered by rock legend Michael Wagener. OUR OWN DEVICES is a fantasy storybook set to music. Combining cultural and literary elements of steampunk, dystopian society and futuristic…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM KID KARATE
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Kid Karate is vocalist/guitarist Kevin Breen and drummer Steven Gannon. Behind Breen’s thunderous riffing and howling, and Gannon’s primal drumming, the duo makes a particularly huge kind of rock and roll. Although Kid Karate’s plus sized rock is more than ready for stadium appearances, their music also conveys a gritty raw feel to it that…
WIRE: SOFT SWELLS ANNOUNCE ‘LIFEBOATS’ EP
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Modern Outsider is pleased to announce the latest release from LA-based Soft Swells, Lifeboats. Available July 30, 2013, the five song EP features the indie-pop surf-inspired musical stylings of front-man Tim Williams. To celebrate the release they are making the title track available for a sneak preview. Listen to “Lifeboats” here courtesy of Nylon Magazine.…
VICTORY TO DISTRIBUTE MUTANT LEAGUE RECORDS
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Chicago, IL based label Mutant League Records has entered into an exclusive, worldwide distribution agreement with Victory Records. Mutant League Records, www.mutantleaguerecords.com, was founded in 2012 by Nate Steinheimer, longtime member of the post-hardcore outfit Rosaline. Focusing primarily on punk and hardcore releases, Mutant League aims to provide the most authentic music of its kind.…
WIRE: STRENGTHEN WHAT REMAINS STREAM NEW SONG “THE NARROW PATH”
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Few bands embody the notion of hard work like Tampa, Florida’s STRENGTHEN WHAT REMAINS. Since first hitting the road in 2008, not only have they continually pushed themselves to improve musically and lyrically, but they’ve also used their passion as fuel through the best and worst of times. Anyone would be hard pressed to find…
NEW SINGLE POSTED BY THE ASTON SHUFFLE
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Meet The Aston Shuffle: Australia’s biggest DJ/producers, fast attracting global attention for their versatile, forward-facing twist on peak time indie electronic music. “Can’t Stop Now” is the first single from their forthcoming second album (the “Can’t Stop Now” single comes out July 29 via Casablanca/Outsiders), and is set to be the hit that transforms their…
WIRE: LISTEN TO “SANTA MONICA PIER” PREMIERED BY BROOKLYN VEGAN HERE
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Salame! Actor, musician, artist, and puppeteer, David Liebe Hart has been a cult personality for decades. In 1988, he followed the guidance of his Sunday School teacher Jim Henson and began producing The Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Program on public access television. Eventually the show caught the eye of Tim Heidecker and…
WIRE: BEFORE THE BRAVE DEBUT VIDEO
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San Francisco’s rising indie folk rockers Before the Brave bring us the summer anthem we’ve been waiting for. Cast in the mold of roots revivalists The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons, BtB follow-up their debut EP and a Noise Pop 2013 appearance with a new summer song & video titled “Free” out digitally on 7/30.…
NEW VIDEO BY BABY BEE OUT NOW
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On the EP opener “Shake Off the Shame”, Baby Bee confidently kick open the door without holding anything back. He reveals, “It tells three different stories. The first is about a kid who’s getting his ass handed to him and growing up like every kid has to do. Then, it tells the story of somebody…
CHRIS JONES NEW SINGLE “FUX WITH ME”
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Chris Jones a.k.a. Jonezen is a talented rapper/ songwriter/ guitarist/ producer turned public speaker. He currently shares his story to help people find hope again. He’s an unlikely spokesperson who is currently working hard and maintaining his sobriety within a world that is packed with all the wrong choices. Jones learned the hard way and…
KEYBOARDIST MIKAEL JORGENSEN STREAM OF “THE RETURN OF LUTHER JONESâ€
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Longtime Wilco keyboardist Mikael Jorgensenwill release his new album Mikael Jorgensen & Greg O’Keefe September 24 on Butterscotch Records. Jorgensen spearheaded production of the album – one of the most inventive electronic records of recent memory – along with the help of producer/engineer and Butterscotch label head Allen Farmelo (The Cinematic Orchestra, Talk Normal). You…
SAE IT IS SO, KELLI PLAYS IT PURE
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“Sae sings like she’s saving your soul, raising the roof, as well as the hair on your arms, with her glorious noise.” – CMJ New Music Report. With a blazing backing band behind her, Kelli Sae shines like the sun on her new single “No Use”. The music is is a mixture of R&B…
Doug MacDonald Band, Mr. Bones
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With heavy leanings on all aspects guitar, from 60s garage to Dick Dale style Surf jangle, Doug MacDonald and drummer Patty Short offer their eight-track latest, Mr. Bones. The Indie power duo employs their throwback sound; Rock sentiment and musical interplay to create a vintage album feel that evokes sounds of ago. Jangle electric and…
FUTURE RELATIVE RELEASE “KILLER LIGHTS”
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Brooklyn based Electronic act Future Relative will be playing Glasslands Gallery Tuesday July 30th, opening for Irish rock band Kid Karate. Following 2 buzzworthy music videos for “Deep End” and “Killer Lights” the band looks to bring their stunning visual aesthetic to captive live audiences and festival stages. Led by producer Armand Aviram,…
WIRE: ROLLING STONE ANSWERS CRITICS ON COVER PHOTO + FULL ARTICLE
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Rolling Stone’s editors released their first response to the furor Wednesday afternoon: “Our hearts go out to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, and our thoughts are always with them and their families. The cover story we are publishing this week falls within the traditions of journalism and Rolling Stone’s long-standing commitment to serious…
MOBY NEW VIDEO FEAT COLD SPECKS
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For a solo artist Moby has always worked inclusively. His new album, Innocents reflects this with the extensive cast of collaborators along with the emotional nature of the record and now through his new video for “A Case For Shame.” “A Case For Shame” showcases Moby’s collaboration with fellow Mute artist Cold Specks and we…
WIRE: FIALTA NEW LP ON ALLMUSIC
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AllMusic praised the summery sound of indie pop quartet Fialta’s upcoming LP Summer Winter (out 7/23). Featuring a band name derived from a short story by Vladimir Nabokov and the pairing of couples Michael Leibovich and Beth Clements along with David Provenzano and Sarah Shotwell, AllMusic says Summer Winter is fittingly romantic and bookish. Fialta’s…
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ANNOUNCE FALL HEADLINING DATES
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Los Angeles’ The Neighbourhood has announced a nationwide headlining tour set for the fall, kicking off September 27 in Austin, TX and running through the end of November (see below for tour dates). The tour, which follows the band’s sold out “The Love Collection” tour this spring and a string of summer dates supporting Imagine…
THE CROOKES SIGN TO MODERN OUTSIDER
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Sheffield, England quartet The Crookes have signed to Austin, Texas label, Modern Outsider, who will release the hyper-literate purveyors of infectious pop-rock’s sophomore album, Hold Fast, on October 1 – the U.S. edition will contain three bonus tracks. The Crookes made their U.S. debut at this year’s SXSW Music Conference after garnering tremendous praise for…
MYKA, RELOCATE SIGNS TO ARTERY RECORDINGS/RAZOR & TIE
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Myka, Relocate is the latest addition to join the Artery Recordings, the joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie. The Houston, TX based band is currently at Chango Studios recording their debut full length album that will be released this fall. Myka, Relocate formed in 2010. The Houston, TX based…
SAMMY ADAMS PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “LA STORY”
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RCA Records singer, songwriter and producer Sammy Adams premieres the official video for his new single “LA Story” across VEVO, the world’s leading all- premium music video and entertainment platform today. The video was directed by Jon Augustavo and features Adams along with Mike Posner gallivanting around Los Angeles. “LA Story” which was co-written by…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM WALKING BICYCLES ON IMPOSE
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Chicago’s Walking Bicycles have been making their own brand of bombastic and peculiar music since 2004. Their newest single (7” / MP3) due out July 30th, 2013, showcases material from their upcoming fourth release. http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/walking-bicycles-badada
BILL WARD VIDEO TRAILER FOR NEW ALBUM
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He’s arguably one of the most discussed drummers in rock today. His presence behind the kit for over 45 years has inspired countless imitators. And for many, he’s considered the most influential drummer in heavy metal history. But as summer peaks, Bill Ward will make his first foray into the world of…
WIRE: PONY BWOY NEW ALBUM ON POPMATTERS
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Minneapolis-based record label Totally Gross National Product 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 hyper-rhythmic vocals. SKOPE IT HERE!
GRAILS NEW ALBUM TRAILER HERE
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Following the release of the most acclaimed album of their decade-long career, Deep Politics, Portland-based out-rock quartet Grails have revisited Black Tar Prophecies, their envelope-pushing, enigmatic series of eclecticmusical experiments released in scarce editions that often disappear before fans discover their existence. VIEW ALBUM TRAILER HERE: http://vimeo.com/70133406
WIRE: JOHNNY MARR UNVEILS NEW SONG “THE IT-SWITCH”
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Johnny Marr has written and recorded a new song, “The It-Switch”, which is streaming now at Pitchfork. The song is the b-side to Marr’s new single “New Town Velocity,” a track from his celebrated solo debut The Messenger (Sire/ADA) out earlier this year to overwhelming worldwide acclaim. The single will be released exclusively in the…
WIRE: THE JACKA & DUBBLE-OO VIDEO ON WORLD STAR HIP HOP
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Futuristic Mob is collaboration album between Bay Area standout The Jacka & Dubble-OO who team up to give the West Coast a breath of fresh air with there Mob influenced audio landscape. The LP is a guaranteed crowd pleaser with standout tracks “Time Standin Still” f/ J.Stalin, “VIP” f/ E-40 (produced by Droop-E) & many…
BJÖRK COLLABORATES WITH APPORTABLE
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In order to bring her Biophilia educational apps to a wider audience of students, educators and fans, Björk has collaborated with San Francisco-based Apportable to make the apps available for Android tablets and phones. Also available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the 10 Biophilia apps each correlate to a song on Björk’s multimedia album…
KATFYR POSTS NEW EP FOR ALL TO HEAR
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Portugal’s own KATFYR has released his newest electro-gem, “Here We Go” through SectionZ Records. Featuring his trademark mix of powerful beats, synths, and hooks with recognizable inspiration from vintage video game music, “Here We Go’ offers a fresh and original combination that bridges the otherwise distinct worlds of classical chiptunes and modern bass. Check out…
NINE INCH NAILS UNVEILS FOUR COVERS FOR NEW ALBUM
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Today Nine Inch Nails revealed the covers for the four editions of Hesitation Marks at www.nin.com. Each features a different work of art by Russell Mills, who created the artwork for 1994’s The Downward Spiral and several other Nine Inch Nails releases from that period. “This renewed collaboration very quickly suggested massive potential for the…
WIRE: PETITION TO BAN CHRIS BROWN SHOW IN HALIFAX
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After hearing that Brown would be headlining the “Energy Rush” concert in Halifax this August, Halifax resident Nichole Snow launched a petition on Change.org demanding that concert organizers Energy 103.5 and Drop Entertainment Group, as well as the city of Halifax, cancel Brown’s appearance. Says Nichole: “If Chris Brown performs and we give him our…
RONSKI SPEED PREVIEWS SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM
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Any longtime trance fan will undoubtedly include Ronski Speed in their list of favorite artists. The German producer is behind some of the genre’s most beloved tracks of all time and with a ten-year career under his belt, is fulfilling the wishes of many with a sophomore artist album packed full of outstanding vocal gems…
ST. LUCIA LISTEN TO NEW TRACK “ELEVATE†TODAY
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Brooklyn-based synth-pop outfit St. Lucia will release their highly anticipated full-length debut, When The Night, on October 8 via Neon Gold/Columbia Records. The album, which expands upon St. Lucia’s unique brand of dreamy, nostalgic pop, was produced by the band’s own Jean-Philip Grobler, with additional production and mixing from Chris Zane (Passion Pit), Rich Costey…
GHOSTPOET POSTS NEW SINGLE “MELTDOWN”
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The release of Ghostpoet’s newest LP Some Say I So Say Light, to be released in the US on September 24th via Play It Again Sam/[PIAS] America. Industrial beats, sonorous piano lines and hyper-detailed ornamentation provide a backdrop for Obaro Ejimiwe, AKA Ghostpoet, an artist who sounds ever more like a man old before his…
Universe, Chances
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As a kid, I was a consumer of the Punk genre. Symbolically, it was the first time I could separate myself from my father’s vinyl as something wholly “mine.” Within a decade from then, Punk would deconstruct and splinter. And as a writer in the 2000s, I watched the fractured pieces come falling down into…
Voice of Addiction, Modern Day Meltdown
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On the heels of their full-length, Chicago’s Voice of Addiction have dropped more of their archetypical Punk-fueled, Metal-laced Rock with their latest EP, Modern Day Meltdown. The politically charged trio tackle contemporary topics ranging from global warming and cultural difference to “a day in the life” of The Windy City. Both in delivery and…
MIXTAPE NEW VIDEO “GOOD AND BAD”
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Named after Helen’s sugestion, ‘mixtape’ means a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette and that explains the duo as a synthesis of the spirit that moved those compilations: a reunion of musical influences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8vfHAAks0&hd=1 Mixtape was formed in 2008 and the internet has been their main way…
T-360 AND JAN1 ARE A NEW MUSICAL DUO WHO FEED OFF POSITIVE ENERGY
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There is a new musical duo who feed off positive energy and the result is music that is light years ahead. Can someone say beam me up Scotty. Along with their dynamic producer and manager otherwise known as simply “The Coach” they are creating music that is cutting edge with beats and lyrics that…
