Brian Haas and Matt Chamberlain have announced the October 15 release of their debut duo recording Frames on Kinnara Records/The Royal Potato Family. The album was written entirely by Haas, founder and pianist of the internationally renowned Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, as a through-composed work for piano and percussion. The recording features 11 instrumental compositions…
Month: August 2013
THE JULIE RUIN SONG “HA HA HA”
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In 1997, legendary Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) released a solo album under the name “Julie Ruin” with the intention of forming a band to perform the songs live. In 2010, with Le Tigre on hiatus, Kathleen began to build her dream team with whom she wrote and recorded The Julie…
WIRE: BATWINGS CATWINGS DROP VIDEO FOR “WHOA”
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LA-based Batwings Catwings are pleased drop the video for the title track on their recently released Whoa EP. Available now, the five-song full-throttle EP is about to become the soundtrack to your summer. To celebrate the release, They’ve dropped the video forWhoa today. You can check it out from the link below. Watch The Video…
WHITE DENIM’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM + “PRETTY GREEN”
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Downtown Records will release Corsicana Lemonade, the new studio album fromAustin-based White Denim , on October 29. Featuring production on two songs and a full mix from iconic songwriter Jeff Tweedy, the 10-song collection channels the group’s manic live virtuosity into a rollicking 10-song mission statement. Beginning today, fans can stream the album’s first single,…
GARAGE BAND GONE BIG TIME: TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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If an independent band wants to acquire renowned notoriety, the members must showcase sheer dedication and talent; however, there are a few shortcuts to make the ascent to stardom more accessible. This guide details several promotional measures that any musical group can utilize to reap a larger audience. Fill All Member Vacancies A band is…
ADAM ZWIG CONTINUES MIDWESTERN AND EAST COAST U.S. TOUR
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In the spirit of the wandering minstrels and troubadours of the Middle Ages who were considered “holy fools” and courageous revolutionaries for carrying poetic, healing wisdom from town to town, singer-songwriter and “rock and roll therapist” Adam Zwig is bringing enlightenment and Visions of the Shimmering Night–the name of his highly acclaimed new album–to thousands…
Paper Lions, ‘My Friends’
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I think most art history majors out there living from Warcraft screen to pop quiz would agree that theres something creepy about Pollock’s work at night. Weather that’s the WOW delusion happening there or just the marijuana, one can never really be sure. But in any event though a little paranoia can be actually be…
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN SIGNS TO VP RECORDS
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VP Records is proud to add singer Christopher Martin to their artist roster. The superb reggae singer will release multiple albums and partner with label on touring and publishing efforts. The Jamaican native, who is currently in the studio recording, is slated to unleash his debut album on VP Records at the top of 2014.…
A-1 VIDEO FOR “RETINAS”
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The video, directed by Alexander Weinberg, shows the rapper acting out an “abstract representation of the story.” The theme of the track is something A-1 knows about from firsthand experience. “I wrote this based on a real experience I went through. The song tells the story of a man who is in…
STRYPER REVEALS AUDIO SAMPLES FROM FORTHCOMING STUDIO ALBUM
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Legendary rock band Stryper reveals audio samples for three tracks from their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY. Listen below to snippets of “Revelation,” “Saved By Love” and “Marching Into Battle.” NO MORE HELL TO PAY is set for a November 5th release in North America and will be available in two…
EMERGENCY TIARA POSTS “DOWNTOWN BOY”
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NYC based femme-fatale, Emergency Tiara, releases her Second single “Downtown Boy” off of her seven track EP coming out November 12th. 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…
FLORIDIAN NATIVE D.P. POSTS “LIVING TO DIE”
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The singer/songwriter recently recorded his 1st full budget LP, only his second studio release, ‘While We’re Still Young’ in Gainesville, FL with No Idea and Paper + Plastick favorites Black Bear Studios. The album boasts a full live-instrument take on the genre, drawing inspiration from opposing corners of the music world, pop country, indie rock…
NEW ALBUM BY MILKY MILE POSTED
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From A Fountain, led by songwriter Douglas Kirby, has released their sophomore full-length Milky Mile today, making the record available as a free download here. Milky Mile is the first of two full-lengths to be released by From A Fountain in 2013, following the band’s 2010 debut, Shale and Sandstone, released by Park The Van…
Theda Phoenix, Legacy
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Vancouver singer-songwriter native Theda Phoenix has one of those voices that’s at once familiar but yet you can’t quite put your finger on it. The closest I could place it would a cross between Jewel and The Cranberries, without the rock bombast. All At Once starts the album off with a folk vibe, with lush…
WIRE: SAVOIR ADORE NEW VIDEO
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On the heels of their video for lead single “Dreamers” reaching 1 Million Views, Savoir Adore have unveiled a fiery new video for the track “Regalia” from their latest album Our Nature, which was re-released on Nettwerk in June. The video premiered yesterday on LA tastemaker blog Buzzbands.LA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33g1V7es534
WIRE: BROOKLYN VEGAN CHICAGO PREMIERES ACQUAINTANCES’ “LEARN TO LET IT GO”
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Acquaintances’ debut album is out today on gorgeous clear frosted vinyl (with included CD insert). The band is giving away a third and final free track, “Learn To Let It Go” through Brooklyn Vegan Chicago. The song, written and sung by Justin Sinkovich (guitar, vocals, organ – Poison Arrows/Atombombpocketknife) is one of the more angular,…
WE STILL DREAM RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Buzzing pop-punk band We Still Dream has released their new album, Something To Smile About, today! Fans can purchase the new album today at iTunes and from Anchor Eighty Four Records. Stream Something To Smile About now at http://anchoreightyfour.bandcamp.com. Jacksonville, FL’s red-hot pop-punk band We Still Dream is riding a wave of…
Joy of Focus, SINGLES: Love Song Cliché, No Good Alone
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Introducing Joy of Focus an Alternative rock duo who just released 2 singles “Love Song Cliché” and “No Good Alone.” Right from the start it might be easy to just categorize these 2 (Rikk Currence Holly Joy) as trippy-alt-rockers, and write them off as the newest faddy and trending thing on radio. It wouldn’t be…
8 Feet Deep, 8 Feet Deep (EP)
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8 Feet Deep is a 5 member band based out of New York. Band members include: Billy ‘Pills’ Fridrich-lead/rhythm guitars, bass, songwriter. Featuring: Ed Terry-vox; Bobby Rondinelli-drums; Dan Miranda-bass; Mike DiMeo-vox. They just released their latest self titled 3 song EP in 2013. New York is a colorful, sunny place and it has its fair…
NEW VIDEO BY PAT LEPOIDEVIN
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Born of a sleepy mountain town in British Columbia and built in equal parts by Scotland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and the Yukon, Pat LePoidevin is a songwriter strongly influenced by community. With an extensive songwriting resume and four albums to his name, LePoidevin has built a sizable fan base on relentless touring and…
KATY PERRY’S NEW SINGLE SETS RECORD
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“Roar,” the first single from Katy Perry’s forthcoming album, PRISM, sold 557,024 downloads in its first week of release, achieving numerous milestones, including the biggest Digital Song sales week of 2013 to date and two personal bests for the global pop superstar. http://www.katyperry.com
EDON NEW VIDEO FOR “CLARITY”
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Edon is a 15-yr-old singer/songwriter from Chicago. Edon competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” where he made the semi-final round out of tens of thousands of contestants. He has recently made a cover of the song Clarity by Zedd which is posted on Youtube. It was filmed on the 103rd Floor at the Skydeck of…
PEACE SET TO RELEASE DEBUT LP
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Having already been dubbed one of BBC’s Artists of 2013 and NME’s Best New Live Band, including nabbing the NME cover in April, Birmingham’s Peace release the US edition of their debut album In Love, on October 1st via Sony. Adding to the the successful repertoire of their 2012 EP, Delicious, Peace offer up an…
WIRE: HOW SAD POST EP ON PUREVOLUME
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How Sad started out in Montreal as the nom de guerre attached to a handful of personal bedroom recordings, but quickly morphed into a band playing hook-laden synth pop tailored towards live performance. There’s an underlying sombre tone to the lyrics, but having those themes juxtaposed with relentlessly energetic music makes for an explosive combination.…
SIRIUSXM PRESENTS METALLICA LIVE AT THE APOLLO THEATER
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Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that Metallica will perform at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater for the first time at a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers on Saturday, September 21 at 8:30 pm ET. Metallica will perform songs from their 30-plus year career, and the concert will air live nationwide on the…
Andrew Heller, Scrap Piece of Paper
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This country song via Austin based Andrew Heller is sure to one day be remembered as one of the classic songs of recent time. Its pure country music the way it used to be, full of cautionary tales, whiskey drinkin’ and a tall tale. Scrap Piece of Paper will take you back to a…
Michael Veitch, Postcards from Vermont
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Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good…
ICE COLD SOPHIST NEW VIDEO “LAST TIME”
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With his latest release, ‘Last Time’, Ice Cold Sophist serves up hard hitting raps about real life and trying to break out from the underground to reach new heights. A dark baseline drives the scenic lyricism with an accompanying snare that sounds more like a late-night train ride than anything else, with the Sophist serving…
DECA NEW VIDEO “BREADCRUMBS”
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New York city hip-hop artist Deca drops “Breadcrumbs,” the first video release off his forthcoming LP, The Ocean. The highly-stylized stop-motion video begins as Deca and his sidekick, Tibo, answer a distress call from a space station under siege by the forces of evil. After the duo save the space station, the video pan’s out…
FIGHT FOR MY SOUL, JONNY LANG
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Jonny has been one of my favorite artists, and I’m always anticipating where he takes his talents next. In this, his first studio release in seven years, Jonny transcends various genres of music, while maintaining his soul to blues balance. As always, I wasn’t disappointed. Some songs give you a Soul/Motown…
HAILER US TOUR NEXT MONTH
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On September 4th, Australian Rockers, Hailer bring their sonic indie rock to the streets of America for their first national tour including 14 shows from Houston to New York City with more to come. Following a tour of Australia, Hailer will tour the United States to promote their new psychedelic indie rock album, Another Way…
COLIN MELOY ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO TOUR IN FIVE YEARS
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Colin Meloy – frontman and songwriter for The Decemberists – will launch his first solo tour in five years at Town Hall in New York City on November 1. He will be playing songs from throughout his career and debuting new material on the 10-city run, which will include shows at the Lincoln Theatre…
WIRE: HEAVENLY BEAT NEW SINGLE ON BULLETT
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Heavenly Beat (aka John Peña) will return this October with his new album, Prominence, the follow up to 2012’s debut Talent. Prominence carries on in a seemingly effortless manner as lush waves of sound dance and gleaming drums dance around Peña’s breathy vocals, washing over the listener with enchanting exuberance. The album has an infectious…
SOil, Whole
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Apparently I’ve never heard a Metal record a day in my life. I imagine the reason being is because theres such small a market for the record buying minority out there to buy this kind of stuff informed. Then again, the relatively seedy reputation of its community pioneers doesn’t exactly help either. From Alt/metal Genre…
WIRE: UTNE READERS POSTS THERESE AUNE “CHAMELEON”
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Utne Reader featured Therese Aune’s single, “Chameleon,” on their monthly music sampler, which allows readers to download the track for free. Utne praised the Norwegian songstress’ ambient folk sound. “Chameleon” comes off Aune’s album, Billowing Shadows, Flickering Light, which was released today on Red Eye Transit. As Utne Reader explains, the track tells the story…
WIRE: IWRESTLEDABEARONCE RELEASES NEW ALBUM AND VIDEO TODAY
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After months of anticipation, avant-garde metal band IWRESTLEDABEARONCE has released their long-awaited third full-length album, Late For Nothing, today via Century Media. The album is currently streaming at Loudwire.com and available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon.com, iwabostore.com and at local indie retailers. Stream Late For Nothing now at Loudwire.com: http://bit.ly/19v3t07
DEATHPOINT POST “SINISTER” AND “THIRTY STITCHES”
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DEATHPOINT are preparing their first album on SPREAD THE METAL RECORDS whom they signed with in April 2013 and will be releasing on October 1st, 2013. Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Deathpoint is a melodic groove metal band with a passion for persistence. Deathpoint released their debut album “Fixation” on May 7th 2010 and…
SONYA TITUS OFFERS “LOVE TRANSFUSION” ACOUSTIC
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Houston-born and worldly-wise, Sonya Titus has lived in Australia, Norway, America, New Zealand, and now, London, UK. Her tracks are heavily-influenced by the multicultural shifting she has experienced whilst growing up. Reoccurring themes of self-worth and purpose, individuality, and ultimately love, acceptance, and celebration of humanity are at the heart of Sonya’s music. There have…
WIRE: NEW VIKESH KAPOOR ON INTERVIEW MAG
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Vikesh Kapoor has announced his debut album, The Ballad of Willy Robbins, to be released October 15th via Mama Bird Recording Co. His first release on the Portland-based label, the record 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.…
BT ALBUM TEASER
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“A Song Across Wires is the sound of losing yourself with 10,000 of your closest friends at a summer festival and then laying in the grass for hours after talking and watching the stars,” BT told Armada Music in a recent interview. “In my entire 20+ year career I’ve never felt inspired to make an…
