Part of the West Coast rap collective Oldominion, JFK and Onry emerged as Grayskul nearly a decade ago. In 2005 they released their first album with underground label Rhymesayers Entertainment, titled Deadlivers. Zenith, their first release with label Fake Four Inc., drops on September 17th. The album features Aesop Rock, Raekwon, Solilla, Reva DeVito, labelmate…
Month: August 2013
BIG B NEW VIDEO FEAT THE DIRTY HEADS
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Just in time for the last holiday weekend of the summer, singer/rapper Big B has premiered a viral video for the track “Hangovers With You” featuring the Dirty Heads online at. The song features Big B and the Dirty Heads exchanging verses with intoxicating results as they record some of their drunken memories on tape.…
NEW SINGLE BY DEAN WAREHAM
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Dean Wareham’s solo single, “Love Is Colder Than Death” is out now via Double Feature Records (in the US) and Sonic Cathedral (in the UK).The song premiered today via Pitchfork and is now available on iTunes and other digital retailers. A very limited-edition clear vinyl 7″ is also available from Sonic Cathedral. You can…
CVIRO NEW VIDEO “187”
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Despite possessing the trappings of a potential superstar, Austrailian-born CVIRO is not your typical R&B artist. Rather than radio-ready pop anthems, his soundscape is barren and desolate; a wasteland of unfiltered emotion. Teaming up with rising producer JRDN GXNIUS, CVIRO’s soul-stripping story telling sees him traversing the peaks and valleys of being young and figuring…
Jay Brown, Soul To Soul
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Jay Brown is a musician with a common name that belies an uncommon life of study and performance in locations ranging from Ghana, to Peru, to Swannanoa (wherever that is!). The Carolina native has also blazed a harmonic trail in his own country, bending blues notes in the Big Easy, or launching a jazz improv…
Levi Kreis, Imagine Paradise
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About the Artist: Levi Kreis is an American recording artist and Tony Award winning actor from Oliver Springs, Tennessee, who released his debut album on November 17, 2005 accompanied by an appearance on a special XM radio edition of NBC’s hit reality show The Apprentice. Think Levi Kreis is just another faddish Actor/Artist to release…
WIRE: EVERLAST UNLOADS ON CRAVEONLINE
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With the release of Everlast’s 7th solo album The Life Acoustic, we thought you might be interested in CraveOnline’s exclusive (and rousing) interview with the 90’s House of Pain frontman. Participating in a wide-ranging interview as CraveOnline’s Band of the Month artist, the man also known as Erik Schrody opens up about the new record…
THE LAST RETURN AFTER 17 YEARS
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After seventeen years, iconic Los Angeles punk rock band The Last will make its long-awaited return this fall. The group’s seventh full-length album, Danger!, will be released via Austin—based independent label End Sounds. Welcome to the new age of The Last–brothers Joe [vocals, guitar] and Mike Nolte [vocals, keyboard], Bill Stevenson [drums], and Karl Alvarez…
The Sidleys, Bittersweet
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If The Sidleys as a group prove one thing, it’s that inspiration can come from the damned of places. The husband and wife team began as lifelong friends, transitioned to partners, then parents. Then they split. Though they continued to work together within their musical career, they would leave to separate residences. Finally, they decided…
Clarissa, One Love
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A few years ago Clarissa experienced an epiphany at Mitsuwa Market in Centinela where she wrote her first two songs after circling around for what seemed like hours looking for a parking spot. Since then she never looked back. In fact she just released a ground single entitled “One Love” in 2013. When one listens…
BEN KWELLER ADDS MANAGEMENT
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Beloved indie rocker, Ben Kweller, has joined forces with longtime manager/industry veteran, Kevin Wommack. In addition to helming Kweller’s diverse career, Wommack will also serve as President of Kweller’s record label, The Noise Company. “Ben is an extremely creative artist with great vision and energy. I’m thrilled to be on the team,” says Wommack. “I’ve…
NEW JUDITH HILL VIDEO ON VEVO
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This is an original song written and performed by Judith and is featured on the soundtrack to 20 Feet From Stardom, the compelling film from award-winning director Morgan Neville. New York Magazine says of the film “You gasp at the ecstatic convergence of lung power and spirit,” and Rolling Stone calls Judith a “Seasoned,…
STRAWBERRY GIRLS TO RELEASE ALBUM ON 10/01/13
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Ambient rock trio Strawberry Girls have announced the re-issue of their full-length album French Ghetto. It will be out on 10/01/13 via Tragic Hero Records and features guest vocals from Kurt Travis (A Lot Like Birds, ex-Dance Gavin Dance), Nic Newsham (Gatsby’s American Dream), and more. Fans who purchase this record will also receive three…
WE STILL DREAM ANNOUNCE FALL TOUR DATES
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Emerging pop-punk band We Still Dream will hit the road at the end of August for a 3 week tour with The Promise Hero in support of their new album, Something To Smile About! The band will kick off the tour with a hometown album release show in Jacksonville, FL on August 30th and…
LANGE POSTS NEW SINGLE “IMAGINEER”
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Back with the sixth single off his upcoming album, We Are Lucky People, UK producer Lange has engineered a track that’s guaranteed to let your imagination run wild. ‘Imagineer’ is out now on Beatport and all other retail outlets September 9 through Lange Recordings. “As I build the forthcoming album I’m trying to give each…
SOL CAT VIDEO “DIRTY GLASSES”
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The psychedelic groove-rock 6-piece Sol Cat are kicking off the Fall announcing their latest EP Welcome to Cowabunga to be released on October 1st This EP is a follow-up to the band’s self-titled LP, which released earlier this year and debuted at #147 on the CMJ Charts. The album landed the band featured Official showcases…
RICO LOVE READY SOLO EP + “THEY DON’T KNOW”
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You may not recognize the name Richard Preston Butler, Jr., but as Rico Love, Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer, his tracks have turned into smashes for the likes of Beyonce (“Sweet Dreams”), Usher (“Throwback” and “There Goes My Baby”), David Guetta (“Without You), Nelly (“Just A Dream”), Kelly Rowland (“Motivation”) and Diddy-Dirty Money (“Hello Good Morning”). He’s…
N.B.S. NEW VIDEO “ALL FALLS DOWN”
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New video, “All Falls Down,” from N.B.S. produced by Doc Ish. N.B.S.’ “The Dispensary” is available now at http://www.NtheBS.com and features Reef the Lost Cauze, Esoteric, Virtuoso, Outerspace, and Blacastan with production from Snowgoons, Stu Bangas, Doc Ish, & Vanderslice. http://youtu.be/y1WpsQYccpg
NEW SINGLE BY JAPHIA LIFE
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Japhia Life pours his heart out on an impassioned and emotive banger entitled “Temporary Vacation” produced by French/Caribbean producers Drum Dreamers. In it he contemplates a potential end to him creating music, which may be figurative, and goes into his desire to work with fellow Philly recording artists. He is lucid in conveying that this…
NEW VIDEO BY GAY RAPPER SOLOMON
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Today Logo TV’s NewNowNext and VEVO premiere the latest music video by gay rapper and singer/songwriter, Solomon for his current single, “The Way We Were.” One year after premiering his video, “Life Goes On…,” the artist reinvents himself once again by jumping genres and crafting a heartfelt song and video. Inspired by the Tom Ford…
UNAUTHORIZED FILM ABOUT JOHNNY CASH TRAILER
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MY FATHER AND THE MAN IN BLACK is a fresh angle on the Johnny Cash mythology and a long way from Walk The Line. Following a record-breaking rollout in the U.K., this documentary about the music legend–as seen through the eyes of his long-time manager, the late Saul Holiff–opens in major U.S. markets on…
NEW JEFF JONES ALBUM OCTOBER 1
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Today, singer/songwriter Jeff Jones announced the upcoming availability of his 3rd full-length album, ‘The Rooster Crows — The Bank Sessions’. The album features Jeff Jones on vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, Eric Matlock on Keys (Jelly Bread) and the three members of the Italian Afro-Disco band The Bank, (Brini, Loparco, Zullo). The international take on…
XANDER SMITH HEADS TO EUROPE IN SEPTEMBER
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Los Angeles singer songwriter Xander Smith announced today that he would be returning to Europe this fall to tour in support of his debut solo release, Hey San Pedro. In addition to the previously announced tour dates, three additional dates have been added. This will be his second solo tour of Europe in the 12…
RO AKIN ‘MIXED FEELINGS’ MIXTAPE
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Fly Nation Entertainment is pleased to introduce you to Atlanta-based rapper Ro Akin. Ro started his music career as a member of the Outsyders, a songwriting and production crew that spawned Britney Spears # 1 Hit “Womanizer.” A rapper from the start, Ro dropped his first single, “My Role,” off of…
CODY KAREY’S NEW SINGLE “YOU ARE THE SONG”
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Verve Records is proud to introduce 22-year old tenor Cody Karey who will release his self-titled debut album on October 22. Executive produced by 16-time Grammy award winning producer David Foster, Karey’s new album captures the timeless artistry of this breathtaking new voice. “Verve is proud to introduce Cody Karey,” said David Foster, Chairman…
VIKESH KAPOOR SINGLE “I DREAMT BLUES” AUDIO + LIVE VIDEO
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Co-produced by Adam Selzer (M. Ward) and featuring Nate Query (Decemberists, Black Prairie), Jeff Ratner (Langhorne Slim), and Birger Olsen (Denver), The Ballad of Willy Robbins is a concept album that chronicles the brutal but hopeful journey of a working-class man who slowly loses his ambition, health, family and shelter. It was inspired by the…
CIEL ROUGE LEAD SINGLE “KIDS ON LEVEESâ€
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Rapper and producer Ciel Rouge announces the release of his mixtape. Showcasing musical influences from Andre 300, TalIb Kweli and Black Thought, Ciel’s honest approach to music puts an emphasis on chord progression and melody, writing lyrics around those. Neglecting egoistic content, Ciel Rouge provides a relatable track in his lead single “Kids On Levees”.…
BIGBANGZOOM THEORY
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International performer and songwriter BigBangZoom isn’t your run of the mill artist. A geologist by day currently living in Kuwait and rockin’ the clubs at night, BBZ is rapidly becoming well known in regions most of us have never even seen outside of the news channels. Skope: Living in the middle east and beyond seems…
RECORDING ARTIST STAY KEY CASTING HIS OWN “SHADOWâ€
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In the musical landscape of the greatest city in the world, many have tried to conquer its demands. A native Long Islander has taken on the quest to climb the competitive music industry ladder one step at a time. The artist, Stay Key was influenced by various styles of music from Motown to Alternative Rock.…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY VIOLENT SOHO
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The Buddhist concept of the ‘hungry ghost’ neatly sums up the urgency, the want, the search of Violent Soho’s music. Amid the riffs, hooks and wail of front man Luke Boerdam is a stark examination of the way we view the world, and the way consumer culture feeds relentlessly on itself and its urges. A…
MAX FROST SIGNS WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS
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Atlantic Records has announced its signing of singer/songwriter, Max Frost. The Austin-based musician will release his much-anticipated debut EP, entitled simply “LOW HIGH LOW,” on October 8th. “LOW HIGH LOW” is heralded by the genre-smashing single, “White Lies,” which arrives at all DSPs on September 17th. The track — which previously hit #1 on The…
WIRE: VICE/NOISEY DEBUTS YUNA’S NEW SONG “FALLING”
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VICE/NOISEY debuted today “Falling,” the intoxicating new track from breakthrough singer/songwriter Yuna. Produced by Robin Hannibal of the soul-pop group Rhye, “Falling” is the first track off Yuna’s forthcoming sophomore album “Nocturnal,” due out on October 29 on Verve Records. Vice calls “Falling” an “intercontinental dance floor jam you don’t wanna miss.” http://noisey.vice.com/blog/listen-to-yunas-smoldering-new-track-falling
ONE DAYS NOTICE “HAHA” LYRIC VIDEO
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Five piece rock outfit One Days Notice have released a lyric video for Haha, the first single from their new full length album When Dinosaurs Get Drunk, out on 9/10/13 . The record was produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate) at Crushtone Studios in Cleveland, OH along with additional production from Ben Schigel (Machine…
WIRE: NEW ROBERT LUX SINGLE ON YMR
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Producer, DJ and songwriter Robert Lux is set to release his debut EP That New this fall. Lux will showcase what The New York Times describes as a “combination of effects and synths and noisemaking,” in a five song EP that flaunts electronica rooted in deep and funky house music. http://www.yourmusicradar.com/ymr-premiere-robert-lux-i-feel-new-ft-charlotte-sometimes/
WIRE: NEW BLACK DAVE ON BILLBOARD
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“With this video, I just wanted to share the day in the life of myself, and New York City skateboarding. Bringing the viewer into my world, but making sure to pay homage to the New York City skateboard culture. Teaming up with director Jason Ano, and having Peter Bici and Leo Fitzpatrick who were actors…
CTZEN POST SINGLE “IMMORTAL”
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Remember CTZEN, the infectious ‘Man Band’ as seen on X Factor Season 2, known for their authentic vocal ability and universal appeal on the hit show? The LA based group, comprised of four young men in their early twenties– Parker, Kelechi, Calvin and Russel gave the world its very first glimpse inside the vocal genius…
STEWART EASTHAM “ACROSS THE SEA” VIDEO
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Singer-songwriter Stewart Eastham is set to release his debut solo album, The Man I Once Was, on September 24, 2013 via Long Bar Music. Eastham’s first record since fronting country-rock band Day of the Outlaw captures some of his most honest and personal lyricism to date, especially moments like “Idyllwild, CA,” “Crawl Up In…
DEEP SEA ARCADE SINGLE “BLACK CAT”
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Australia’s DEEP SEA ARCADE have spent the best part of the last year living in the UK, soaking up the culture and imparting some of their own as they lay down their sophomore record, quickly creating the same buzz in their temporary home of London which lead to them being one of Sydney’s most respected…
BERA CLOSES SUMMER WITH “SUMMERTIME”
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Georgian hip hop artist BERA has premiered his new single and music video “Summertime,” which is available now on iTunes. The song features up and coming artist Lil Playy, and is the follow up single to 2011’s “Favorite Things.” Although considered an emerging artist in the United States, Bera has achieved national success in…
NEW SINGLE BY BRODY BOY “INCREDIBLE”
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New song from upcoming new york artist Brody Boy about the appreciation he has for women. Its a chill laid back song, something all women would appreciate in this genre full of hos and bitches. https://soundcloud.com/brodyboy59/brody-boy-incredible Brody boy is a hip-hop artist from New York. In 2012 Brody boy released his debut mixtape “I Repent…
