Michelle Malone is pleased to announce the release of her new video “Other Girls” directed BY Tom Shaner. “Other Girls is about being content with who you are and what you’ve got, because the grass is never really greener, “says Malone. “The very fact that everyone at one time or another thinks they might be…
Month: September 2013
BERKLEE HIP HOP SYMPOSIUM OCTOBER 2 IN BOSTON
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On Wednesday October 2, 2013, Berklee College of Music’s Music Business/Management Department presents its Seventh Annual Business of Hip-Hop/Urban Music Symposium keynote event at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston. This year, in addition to general Urban music business practices, will focus on developing the business acumen, production, multimedia, and artist development skills. The Symposium…
NEW VIDEO + AUDIO FROM POLARIS ROSE
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Indie rockers, Polaris Rose, bring a bright and colorful visual to life with the video for their first single, “Chartreuse.” A song that centers around how our dreams are often times bigger than the expectations of reality, Polaris Rose chose the self-proclaimed “land of dreams” that is California as the set of their video.…
NEW SINGLE BY HOTEL BOOK
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“Empty Courage / Empty Heart” is the first single by Hotel Book featuring a brand new line up and sound. Traditionally, Hotel Books has taken a very simple approach to spoken word music, featuring simply Cam Smith on vocals accompanied by ambient soundscape guitar. With the addition of Jonny Blackwell (of Mediaskare outfit Creations) as…
THE WYLD VIDEO FOR “ODYSSEY”
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The Wyld just finished recording Odyssey, along with the rest of their upcoming EP, Abstract, in the Red Bull Studios in Auckland. Needless to say, the title is a perfect encapsulation of The Wyld’s gracious pairing of ballooning, smoothly layered lyrical flow and fever-pitch rhymes. ‘Odyssey’ comes together strand by strand with drum beats,…
PSYCHIC FRIEND NEW VIDEO FEAT SARAH SILVERMAN
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To accentuate the deluxe edition of My Rocks Are Dreams, which can be found on iTunes now, Will Schwartz of Psychic Friend decided that it was time to go big. This time around, when releasing the video for the album’s second single, “We Do Not Belong,” Schwartz called in a favor from an old college…
NEW EMPIRE “SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT” VIDEO
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Australian rockers New Empire have released the breathtaking video for the debut single “Say It Like You Mean It” off their upcoming LP In A Breath. They will also be hitting the road this October to tour Australia. http://youtu.be/bqFQ-XyiB7Y Their 2011 release Symmetry garnered attention on a global scale, receiving praise from the likes of…
GET THE WORD OUT: HOW TO ADVERTISE YOUR BAND
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For a band to be successful, advertisement is of utmost importance. It is publicity that leads to more gigs, more fans, and more likes on Facebook. Unfortunately, not all musicians have the gift of marketing built into their DNA, and as a result, a great many artists and bands who have unparalleled talent, might not…
WIRE: JESSICA CAMPBELL’S SONG “TIME” CAN BE HEARD ON DELTA AIRLINES
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jessica Campbell’s song “Time” is one of 15 featured flight boarding tracks for the month of September on Delta Airlines in-flight entertainment music programming. Her track appears alongside songs by such artists as Michael Buble, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Cee Lo Green, India.Arie, and Ryan Cabrera. “Time” is from Campbell’s…
SL JONES NEW VIDEO “BIG BANK”
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SL Jones is back with the first video from the tape, for lead single “Big Bank (No Ones).” The video, shot and directed by Payne Lindsey for Signal Point Studios, catches Jones comfortably in his element, riding in the back of eye-catching old school Chevy truck, girl by his side as he raps the energetic,…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM GRINGO STAR ON PASTE
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Atlanta-based psychedelic rockers Gringo Star are excited to announce the release of their newest album Floating Out To See on October 22, via the band’s label My Anxious Mouth Inc. The album will be initially released digitally with a vinyl and CD release to follow in November. The album was produced, engineered, and mixed by…
YOU GOTTA HEAR CHERIDY ADAMS’ NEW SINGLE “LIES LIES LIES”
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Cheridy has been writing and singing since age 3 starting in church and progressing from there. Cheridy has had many high points in life due to her vocal ability and incredible stage presence. She is wowing crowds of various sizes when she takes stage and after meeting and becoming friends with one of…
STOLI IS EXCITED TO CELEBRATE ALBUM #5 WITH GREG FORESMAN
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Hello people of planet earth. Before we begin I need to address a disturbing trend going on all over the world which is exactly what played out in the mall in Kenya this weekend. Are people really that cowardice & heartless that you must use automatic weapons on unarmed & innocent people?! My heart breaks…
Lyda, “The North Shore“ EP
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Rising Los Angels based Hip Hop artist Lyda just dropped a hot new EP entitled “The North Shore” in 2013. To say the least his music hits hard and is as unique and invigorating as the artist himself. “Above Y’all” is a sensational opener and a great piece overall. I really like the way things…
Sheila Swift, “Stay”
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After listening to ‘Sheila Swift’s’ most recent contribution to the music industry “ Stay”, we see that this singer/songwriter has taken steps in the right direction. Many exiting changes have occurred between Sheila’s new music release and her past work. After several recent tours across many parts of the world the song ‘Stay’ shows…
NU3TRON VIDEO “STEREO KILLA”
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“Stereo Killa” featuring the world recognized MC Trek Life, is the new single by recording artist Nu3tron off of his new EP “Not The Same.” The two Southern California word smiths teamed up on a high powered and high energized single with an Indie Rock feel and a solid Hip-Hop foundation. As the follow up…
LISSIE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR
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On November 21, Lissie will kick off a North American tour at Adelaide Hall in Toronto. The headline run will include a show at Webster Hall in New York City (November 25) and an evening at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles (December 9). Kopecky Family Band and Purple Apple will be supporting as noted…
METROPOLIS AMERICA RELEASE VIDEO “A STOLEN HEART IN A STOLEN CARâ€
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“A Stolen Heart In A Stolen Car” is an ode to the recklessness of youth. It’s about living in the moment, transgressing boundaries, and feeling the euphoria that comes with not giving a fuck. Its video, perfectly captures the essence of that rebelliousness. Focusing on two girls who have run away from home and…
BIG J NEW SINGLE PRODUCED BY DJ AVALANCHE
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BIG J is back with a new song “Can’t Get TIme Back” produced by Dj Avalanche of DJ group Statik Link (Who had their first major release through Hood Famous Music Group under Universal Records this month). The song was recorded at Stadium Red Studios in Harlem, NY, home of Just Blaze, and was engineered…
WIRE: NEW TANYA MORGAN ON COMPLEX
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“I just wanted it to have a fun vibe to it, to just be playful and high energy,” says Donwill of the new video. “It’s a song about not needing fancy things to impress people so we went with a really stripped down set design.” Producer 6th Sense, who helped conceived of the visual alongside…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY MARIA TAYLOR
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Saddle Creek veteran, Maria Taylor, has released an album teaser video for her upcoming album, Something About Knowing, which will be available on October 29th. Watch the video trailer on ARTISTdirect here: http://bit.ly/16mO7ox. While Maria has already gained widespread recognition as one-half of the dream-pop duo Azure Ray, released four solo albums and an EP…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY *CHI
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In his new project, musician and producer, Ray Ward, takes a cue from the theme of his song, “All My Woes” by getting everything out in the open. That everything is a culmination of genres that merge seamlessly to create a brand of indie rock that incorporates elements of rock, blues, folk, and undertones…
NEW VIDEO BY JANN KLOSE
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Jann Klose’s new music video MAKE IT BETTER is a performance clip with song lyrics included in 3D. Lines like “#MAKEITBETTER,” “GREAT DIVIDE,” and “IF YOU DON’T KNOW LOVE YOU DON’T KNOW LIFE” reflect the song’s collaborative message that pushes for marriage equality, respect for the working class, and ending war. MAKE IT BETTER…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY PAGIINS
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“When we came up with our name,” says Pagiins frontman Leif Hinshaw, “we wanted it to evoke a certain image in your head. Specifically, Nicholas Cage getting his face torn apart by bees.” http://www.imposemagazine.com/tv/pagiins-open-up-your-mind-video
DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS ANNOUNCE JANUARY 15 AND 16, 2014 SHOWS
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Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will kick off 2014 with a pair of shows in New Orleans. The longtime friends and collaborators, who performed together at Farm Aid 2013 this past weekend, will play the historic Saenger Theatre on January 15 and 16. The New Orleans movie palace, built in 1927 in the Italian Renaissance…
NEW VIDEO BY HOLY GHOST!
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Brooklyn-based band Holy Ghost! have a new music video for their song “Okay,” which has premiered on Pitchfork today. Check out the music video at the link below, which brilliantly utilizes a frame-within-a-frame technique to stunning effect. Holy Ghost! – “Okay” http://youtu.be/vmWLpRsny-k
BERKLEE BEANTOWN JAZZ FEST THIS WEEKEND
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The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Boston’s biggest block party, is presented by Natixis Global Asset Management. The festival features three stages of live performances; a variety of vendors offering foods and crafts from all over the world; Natixis Family Park with activities including face painting, inflatables, and an “instrument petting zoo;” interactive educational program KidsJam;…
AOKIFY AMERICA TOUR
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As he prepares to hit the road once again this fall, Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ and electronic dance music entrepreneur STEVE AOKI has announced additional support acts for his upcoming Aokify America Tour. For the tour, AOKI has drafted an elite group of artists from the DIM MAK roster–the independent record label, events and lifestyle company,…
NEW SINGLE POSTED FROM KASTER
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New York based Progressive House artist and producer Kaster has disclosed a taste of his much anticipated “Sugar & Spice” album, due later this Fall, with the release of the single ‘Dagerreotype (FT Jake Niemi)’. “A person makes almost a recording (imprint) of who they are on your soul, and it’s part of you forever.…
Pepper, “Pepperâ€
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Kaleo Wassman knows a good tune. A native Hawaiian, Wassman’s made a career out of accomplishing the impossible-Stateside Reggae. Over the past 15 years he’s been a part of several things here and there, making good to sally forth by his alt rock band’s name moniker ‘Pepper’. Lets get one thing straight before you…
Candice Russell, So Much More
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Performing with the same guitar her grandfather used in his heyday, Candice Russell purveys a modern pop style of music quite akin to Kelly Clarkson and Taylor Swift. Russell, just 21-years-old, has now released her debut album So Much More. Drawing on some of her own experiences, and the struggles of loved ones, she strives…
ENJAMBRE ANNOUNCE THEIR U.S. TOUR
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After their recent performance at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico where they sold over 20,000 tickets, ENJAMBRE revealed the dates of the U.S. tour that will start on October 9, at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. The group is known on both sides of the border and one of the groups in…
WIRE: NEW HIGHASAKITE SINGLE
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Norwegian quintet Highasakite have returned with a bright new single, ‘Since Last Wednesday.’ The track previews what is to come in their forthcoming 2014 debut album, which the band are finishing up in the studio. Earlier this year, the band performed a week of shows at their first SXSW and in NYC behind their In…
WIRE: ROLLING STONE PREMIERES & OFFERS FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE ROYAL OUI’S “ACTUAL SIZE”
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The Royal Oui (Ari Shine, Adrienne Pierce) have partnered up with Rolling Stone to premiere and offer a free download of their song “Actual Size.” The track is the B-Side from their two-song EP, Forecast, which will be released digitally on October 8 via File Under: Music and serves as a teaser for their…
WIRE: PROTEST THE HERO PREMIERE THE OFFICIAL “CLARITY” LYRIC VIDEO
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With the overwhelming response to the first single from their new album Volition, Protest The Hero have created a lyric video for the track “Clarity” which is now live at Alternative Press HERE. Anyone who knows jack shit about Protest The Hero, knows they’re a vile bunch of losers who embrace nerd culture. The new…
WIRE: THE BLACK HOLLIES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM PREMIERE TITLE TRACK VIA IMPOSE
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The Black Hollies are excited to announce that they will release their new album Somewhere Between Here and Nowhere on October 22nd, 2013 via Ernest Jenning Record Co. In celebration of the announcement, the band is debuting the title track from the new album, which premiered via Impose. Impose noted that the track, “brings a…
WIRE: GENTLEMEN HALL VIDEO ON DIFFUSER.FM
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What does 90’s-era MTV claymation, Wallace & Gromit on acid, and laughing at all of life’s mundane daily tasks have in common? Seemingly, not much, but Gentlemen Hall has changed that by putting them all in a blender to give you a psychedelic music video for their new song “Every Morning,” which the band premiered…
EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS UNVEIL SOULFUL NEW LIVE VIDEO FOR “LIFE IS HARD”
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Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros have unveiled a soulful new live video for their single “Life Is Hard”. The band recorded the performance during a few days off in New York following their Europe tour this summer. Frontman Alex Ebert said of the process “It was a day of pure chaos, and it is…
TAM LIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FLAME WITHIN THE SUN”
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Critically acclaimed storytelling folk-rock band Tam Lin released a new single today entitled “Flame Within the Sun” off their upcoming album Medicine for a Ghost. Fronted by New York City native Paul Weinfield, Tam Lin has been praised by Time Out New York as “mellifluous” and like “listening to Jeff Buckley and/or falling in love”.…
Ryan Michalski, I am Starting Over
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Ryan Michalski is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who comes from a small town in New Jersey called Ringwood where he lived for 25 years. He started playing guitar at the age of 14. Ryan always worked on his playing technique and writing skills. He grew up in the 80’s hair-metal generation developing a taste…
