Having just completed a blistering run around Australia, DEEP SEA ARCADE blew audiences away with some killer new tracks crafted during their nine-month sojourn to the UK, a preview of next year’s sophomore album. The band have today dropped a psychedelic visual feast for their new track “Black Cat”, drawing both on footage from their…
Month: October 2013
B.E.N.E.F.I.T CTN VIDEO “HEAVY”
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Heavy-hitter, B.E.N.E.F.I.T CTN’s new video, “Heavy” is already capturing the attention of music insiders. The video, from his forthcoming album, “The Executioner Of Time”, has been featured on 2DopeBoyz and Dj Premiers websites. The track features Gang Starr Foundation member, Big Shug, and M-Dot of EMS. Filmed on location, by Jeff Miranda, in East Boston,…
LASTO AND POP SINGER SOLOMON SPEAK OUT AGAINST EMINEM
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Openly gay rapper LastO and out pop singer Solomon respond to Eminem’s latest single, “Rap God” where the rapper rapidly raps, “I’ll still be able to break a motherfuckin’ table over the back of a couple of faggots and crack it in half.” “Song is lyrically and flow wise superb. He’s a lil’ too…
PSA: JEWS AND MUSLIMS WANT PEACE NOT HATE
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There is a widely accepted piece of conventional wisdom that Muslims and Jews are enemies and will always remain so. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. The perception that Muslims and Jews are inherently hostile to each other is actually of fairly recent vintage; an outgrowth of differences over the Israel-Palestinian conflict.…
KENDALL SCHMIDT TAKES ON HEFFRON DRIVE
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Heffron Drive, actually founded by Kendall Schmidt prior to his joining Big Time Rush, was born of a chance meeting. After chatting at an industry event one night in Los Angeles in 2008, Kendall and Dustin Belt realized there was a lot more in common than meets the eye — both had been born in…
WIRE: MELODIC CARING PROJECT RELEASES INFECTIOUS VIDEO
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“Hey Hey,” the catchy lead track from the newly-released fund-raising album, RAISE A RECORD, benefiting the Seattle-based Melodic Caring Project, is the basis for an infectious video that premieres this week on AmericanSongwriter.com. To view the video go to: SKOPE IT HERE! Newly recorded by singer-songwriter Levi Ware, founder of the charity that brings the…
HOPSIN NEW VIDEO “HOP IS BACK”
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4k comments, and the video, co-directed by Hopsin and frequent Funk Volume collaborator George Orozco, and produced by Moses Israel, is one of Hopsin’s strongest yet, both fun and edgy – Hopsin takes humorous shots at both Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar in the final verse – and encompassing what it is that has drawn…
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE SETS THE STAGE FOR LIVE MUSIC IN SOUTH FLORIDA
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As part of a campaign to establish Greater Fort Lauderdale as a live entertainment hub, a new music festival, Lauderdale Live will debut along the scenic downtown waterfront park on Dec. 7-8, with headliners Lyle Lovett, Huey Lewis & The News, plus Jason Isbell, Indigo Girls, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Shovels & Rope,…
WANTING DEBUTS AT #1 IN BEIJING, HONG KONG, TAIWAN, MACAU, SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA
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This week, Vancouver-based, Chinese-born singer/songwriter Wanting has released her sophomore album, Say The Words. Within 24 hours of its Universal Music China release in Asia (via a licensing deal with Nettwerk), the album, which Wanting co-produced with Grammy-award winning producer Ron Aniello, debuted at #1 on…
THE LAST VEGAS VIDEO “COME WITH ME”
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Chicago rock band, The Last Vegas, will be releasing their video for “Come With Me” tomorrow October 23rd. It is the latest song off their upcoming full-length album Sweet Salvation, available Spring 2014. The song will also be available as a free download via their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/thelastvegas. Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skYsMgl8Qno The band…
NYC HIP-HOP ARTIST ORRIN RELEASES FIRST SINGLE
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After a year hunkered down in the studio–his 10×10 foot NYU dorm room–hip-hop artist Orrin is releasing the first single “Blue Lights,” a track from his forthcoming project Nocturnal, to be released December 7, 2013. “Blue Lights” is about lost love, a theme that runs through the entire album. https://soundcloud.com/orrincampbell/blue-lights Nocturnal takes listeners through the…
BILLY RAY DEIZ SCORES AGAIN WITH “DADDY’S COMIN’ HOME”
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Billy Ray Deiz (or Bill Deiz) has seen and done enough for several lifetimes. The making of music has been just one of Deiz’s many endeavors throughout the course of his colorful, action-filled years. As a journalist, Deiz has been in the thick of disasters, both natural (volcanos) and manmade (methamphetamine epidemic). He’s met some…
The Bend, She’s Evil
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Epic rock band The Bend hail from Seattle and bring an inspirational approach to modern day Melodic Rock or Epic Rock. All of this with a hint of Industrial Sonic theatrics and guitar driven fusion between the two. I like to call this genera Passion-Rock. First a bit about this latest EP. Before I…
WIRE: MAGNET PREMIERES ENGLISHMAN’S NEW TRACK “MORE THAN INSECTS”
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Unsafe & Sound began as a feeling that the ways in which we participate in the human experience are changing too rapidly to process. It began with a response not unlike a viewer has during the course of a dystopian movie marathon. The songs on this record are not offered as suggestions or…
JARANIMO “I DON’T GIVE A F##K” MUSIC VIDEO
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Milwaukee’s Jaranimo drops new a new video featuring slick flows and a high energy backdrop. As an affiliate of Money Made Musick expect to hear much more coming from this dope new artist. http://youtu.be/8byf0bPuCIc https://twitter.com/miltown_kingg
NEW VIDEO BY PHENOM
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Phenom releases some new visuals today for “Ain’t Shit Free”, directed by Stereo Breed Media. The record was produced by Kajmir Royale. Be on the look out for the new project from Phenom, “Boy Meets World”, which is scheduled to drop November 11th. Watch here: http://youtu.be/sHJbXeejUuw
NEIL YOUNG TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM NOVEMBER 26TH
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Neil Young will release Live At The Cellar Door, the latest in his Archives Performance Series, on November 26th on Reprise Records. The album collects recordings made during Young’s intimate six-show solo stand at The Cellar Door in Washington D.C. between November 30th and December 2nd, 1970, a few months after Reprise released his classic…
BAD RELIGION SHARE A CHRISTMAS SONG
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Revered punk rock legend Bad Religion is releasing a Christmas album, Christmas Songs, on October 29. Christmas Songs features 8 new studio recordings of traditional Christmas hymns and an alternate mix of their single “American Jesus” by Andy Wallace. Get in the holiday spirit and listen to Bad Religion’s rendition of “O Come, O Come…
WIRE: IMAGINARY PEOPLE DROP VIDEO FOR “FRESH ON”
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New York-based Imaginary People are elated to drop their debut video for “Fresh On” which appears on their self-titled debut EP available now. The five-song EP explores veteran songwriter Dylan Von Wagner’s fresh blend of upbeat dance tempos with a splash of Americana. Von Wagner explains about the video, “This video is a visual conception…
HOSPITALITY ALBUM TRAILER VIDEO
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On January 28, Hospitality will release Trouble, the follow-up to their 2012 self-titled Merge debut. Hospitality was met with universal praise, appearing on year-end lists from NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, Buzzfeed, and more. The band spent over a year on the road touring with artists such as Eleanor Friedberger, Wild Flag, The Love Language, Here…
TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL EARLY BIRD TICKETS SOLD OUT
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HUKA Entertainment is pleased to announce Early Bird tickets to 2014’s Tortuga Music Festival on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, FL have sold out after going on sale to the public Friday, October 18 at 10:00am EDT. The rapid sell-out of the Early Bird presale, which was the first public opportunity for fans to purchase…
G2 NEW VIDEO “GO HARD”
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“Go Hard” is the latest rap jam to release from budding rap star G2 who lays down sultry Plies-style rap verses to a very busy, and yet smooth and mellow beat that has a feel good club vibe. Bay Luv puts down impressive hook vocals and harmonies to balance out this track that is airing…
WIRE: THE BELLE GAME PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “RIVER”
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Vancouver quintet The Belle Game have premiered the video for their single, “River”, today via Pitchfork. The stunning video was directed by Kheaven Lewandowski who said, “I thought it would be interesting to explore the ideas of the song through a character and subculture we’d never seen before. One thing led to the next,…
FROM A FOUNTAIN ‘MILKY MILE TWO’ AVAILABLE TODAY FOR FREE
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From A Fountain, led by songwriter Douglas Kirby, has released their second full-length of 2013, Milky Mile Two today, offering up the album to stream and free download off their website, www.fromafountain.com. Milky Mile Two follows the recently released Milky Mile, released in August and available here. In support, the Bolinas, CA-based From A Fountain…
WIRE: BBB OFFERS WARNING FOR WORLD SERIES SCAMS
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The Boston Red Sox are headed to the World Series and many fans are anxious to cheer them on. In the midst of all the excitement, Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers advice to sports fans to be on the lookout for ticket and hotel scams. “Since there is such a high demand for these tickets,…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO FROM GOO GOO DOLLS
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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls have unveiled the video for their new single “Come To Me.” The clip premiered today on VH1.com and will air on VH1’s Top 20 Video Countdown on the 26th. SKOPE IT HERE! “Come To Me,” off the band’s 10th studio album Magnetic, is Top 20 and on the air in…
PREMIERE: KWANZA JONES VIDEO FOR “VICIOUS”
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Kwanza Jones is VICIOUS! From “ass, ass shakin’” to out of control beats, her intensity is undeniable. When fierce isn’t a strong enough word, it has to be VICIOUS. Sasha may be fierce but Kwanza Jones is VICIOUS. Video Link: http://youtu.be/IR_WnwAnRM0 Today, we proudly bring you Kwanza’s fire-hot clip for her electrifying new single, “VICIOUS”.…
LUPE FUENTES & THE EX GIRLFRIENDS FIRST LIVE SHOW + EPK
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Thursday, October 24th at 7:20 pm At the POMONA FAIRPLEX as part of Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare. http://www.greatamericannightmare.com . Lupe Fuentes has totally reinvented herself as a singer, dancer, pop artist, songwriter, and DJ. After a whirlwind career as an adult internet star, Lupe has transformed her life and career into one…
TRU FAM SINGLE “SPEED RACING”
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Tru Fam is a Hip Hop duo with a touch of pop and a whole lot of passion. Identical twins, Sha and Just-I will release their first full-length album, THRILL XL, on February 4, 2014. This heartfelt collection of songs that encapsulates the ups and downs of love and life is sure to make your…
EMILY KINNEY SINGLE “EXPIRED LOVER”
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Emily Kinney currently stars as Beth Greene on AMC’s hit television series “The Walking Dead”. She recently starred in the film “Concussion”. In 2011 she released her debut EP, Blue Toothbrush and her singing has been prominently featured on TWD. Kinney has also been seen in reoccurring roles and guest appearances on…
STOLI HAS BEEN FEELIN’ #9oclockdrop SERIES FROM DUBBY
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Hello everyone out there, pleasure to see you here today. I know we have many readers in St Louis, MO and it’s all love, but go Red Sox! I was on one of my favorite websites the other day vladtv.com, and they had Lord Jamar talking about how white emcees are guests in hip hop…
Jupiter In Velvet, Shut off Your Mind
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UK Rock act Jupiter in Velvet’s new CD, Shut off Your Mind is a carefully crafted collections of songs showcasing Electro-Punk Rock artisanship at it’s best that creates a punk based foundation for memorable and hooky songs. There is also a clear-defined messages about love and life itself that will sure to have a positive…
REVOLT TV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY FOR OCTOBER 21ST LAUNCH
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REVOLT TV, presented by Sean “Diddy” Combs, is making its on-air debut today on Comcast’s Xfinity TV and Time Warner Cable. The new multi-platform, multi-genre music network will roll out in select cities nationwide including: Florida, New York, Los Angeles, with Chicago and other regions across the country launching soon. Check with your local cable…
WIRE: RENE LOPEZ VIDEO ON PASTE
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Rene Lopez is a musician that draws upon a wealth of influences and inspiration from rock, soul and salsa as well as artistry of African, Cuban and Brazilian descent for a sultry sound that will automatically move your hips. Speaking of sultry, the new video for Rene’s song “Midnight Love” is just that as…
SEEKER PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Not for the faint of heart, head to Decibel for the premiere of SEEKER’s new music video for the track “When Hope Fails”, from their forthcoming album Unloved. SKOPE IT HERE! For more from the band Metal Sucks swears to be restoring credibility to the term “deathcore”, check out their music video for the title…
WIRE: MINOR ALPS DEBUT NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Minor Alps, the collaborative vision of Juliana Hatfield and Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws, have premiered the Clyde Petersen directed music video for “I Don’t Know What To Do With My Hands”, the latest song off the duo’s forthcoming album Get There, out October 29th on Barsuk Records. The record has been praised as “gorgeous, perfect…
SMOKE MUSIC RELEASES “THE ROAD”
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Smoke Music, founded by music/publishing veterans Bob Moses and Matt Hendrickson, is proud to release “The Road,” a single-theme music magazine for tablet. Smoke Music presents occasional writing, a forum for friends and colleagues, and results from experiments in multi-media storytelling, using the Creatavist app (download for free here.) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/creatavist/id550642886?mt=8 In this issue, we write…
WIRE: FRENCH HORN REBELLION “CAAALIFORNIA”
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French Horn Rebellion premiered Caaalifornia via This Song is Sick and they’re offering it as a free download in exchange for a tweet (+ they encourage you to send the track to your favorite Californian lady or gent). The single with remixes from Solidisco, Quinten 909 and The Soundmen will come out on 10/22 on…
TOPHER JONES NEW SINGLE “TALK ABOUT IT”
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English vocalist Katie Sky might not want to ‘Talk About It,’ but the rest of the EDM world won’t be able to get Topher Jones’ highly anticipated single out of their heads. Out now exclusively on Beatport through Ultra Music, ‘Talk About It’ was debuted by Kramer on SiriusXM BPM and featured in the after-movie…
MAPEI SINGLE “DON’T WAIT”
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Four years since breaking into the U.S. with her debut EP The Cocoa Butter Diaries, American born Swedish artist Mapei returns with a new single “Don’t Wait,” to be released November 5 via Downtown Records. A stream of the track premiered via The Fader yesterday who said it, “pairs spare percussion and finger snaps…
