If there’s one thing to be said about NYC’s BAYSIDE, it’s that they are fiercely true to themselves and to their art. In their 13 years as a band, they’ve weathered their ups and downs without changing who they are or their sound. With a new label, Hopeless Records, these four rock stalwarts are not…
Month: November 2013
I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN SIGN TO EPITAPH
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Trailblazing Australian metalcore outfit, I Killed The Prom Queen is back and have officially signed to Epitaph Records worldwide. They will release their long-anticipated, third studio LP in 2014. Catch up on hardcore history, and reacquaint yourself with I Killed The Prom Queen and watch their teaser video now: http://youtu.be/0PleAtKVPk4. I Killed The Prom…
BIG SCARY PREMIERES “TWIN RIVERS” VIDEO ON VEVO
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Barsuk Records is excited to release Big Scary’s new video for “Twin Rivers,” off their Twin Rivers EP, released today via digital retailers, and from their upcoming album Not Art, out January 28, 2014. According to director Shaun Garland, the intricately shot video “is a story of a praying mantis living in the perils of…
WIRE: ROYAL CANOE VIDEO ON NOISEY
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Royal Canoe have premiered the video for “Birthday” on Noisey. Directed by Scott Cudmore, the video is the newest release from the band’s debut LP Today We’re Believers out now on Roll Call Records. The Canadian six-piece is currently touring the UK and Europe and will be returning to the US to play Glasslands Gallery…
WIRE: STREAM GHOST B.C.’S DAVE GROHL PRODUCED EP
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Sweden’s Ghost B.C. today revealed their new EP ‘If You Have Ghost’ in its entirety via Consequence of Sound. If You Have Ghost will be released by Loma Vista Recordings on November 19th. The five track EP was recorded and produced by Dave Grohl and includes cover versions of songs by Roky Erickson, ABBA, Army…
SHY BOYS SHARE FIRST SINGLE ONLINE FOR FREE
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Until now the self-proclaimed “landlocked surf outfit” Shy Boys have barely existed outside of living rooms and smoky basements across Kansas City, MO. Their upcoming self-titled debut, available January 21, 2014 on High Dive Records, features ten melodic tracks clocking in at a always-engaging twenty minutes. To celebrate the release, the band is making the…
RUSTED ROOT RELEASE SELF-MADE VIDEO OF “COVER ME UPâ€
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One wouldn’t assume that Rusted Root knew how to put technology to use. It turns out that sure ain’t the case. They took a day on the road in between cities and directed their road crew in the filming of a video for “Cover Me Up.” Armed only with theirGO PRO cameras, the band…
ACE MITCH VIDEO “CODEINE”
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Ace Mitch is not only one of the Hottest hip hop artist in Texas but arguably one of the hottest in the South. He currently has 2 songs “BadAss” & “Codeine” blowing up the radio clubs in the region. His music has already been cosigned by some of the greats in the industry…keep a look…
FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA COMES DIGITAL ORDER
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As things start to heat up here in Australia Skope got two tracks from a hot new band called Digital Order. The four piece is from Perth, Western Australia and will be hitting the east coast early next year for a string of shows. Driving synths. Loud drums. Violent guitar riffs. Melodic vocals. Digital Order…
SARA EVANS NEW LIFESTYLE BLOG
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Platinum-selling RCA Nashville recording artist Sara Evans recently launched a new lifestyle blog, “A Real Fine Place,” with longtime co-worker, friend and sister-in-law Kaelin Evans (“KK”). The blog of “fashion and whimsy” emphasizes the pair’s passion for beauty, fashion, travel, and food. Sara, whose new single “Slow Me Down” is currently climbing the charts with…
MOE KASH NEW VIDEO
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Check out the brand new video, “You Ain’t Bout Dhat Life,” from Moe Kash, the most talented artist from Broward County Florida, feat. Young Loso and Getem Nuk. See why Moe Kash is the next big thang in this music business. Video link: http://youtu.be/45ugri09gqA
STEREO JANE “SING IT” VIDEO
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The word “Motown” recalls a different age in the recording industry’s musical history, but that’s ready to change as Motor City’s musical culture is well on its way to revival. There’s no better example of a comeback for the Detroit area than the energetic talent and soul of twin Detroit natives Sydney and Mia…
Amy Allen, Someday is Today
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Amy Allen is a new comer on the country charts and is making some waves with her new release, Someday is Today. She has an irresistible, bubbly personality backed by powerful vocals that evoke real emotion. The title track rings true as she is proving hard work and solid talent is what it takes to…
THE LATEST TECH NEWS: WHAT TELEVISIONS ARE HOT NOW
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The abundance of HDTVs at your local electronics retailer is enough to make your head spin. When you step inside, your eyeballs will be instantly overwhelmed by all of the fantastic television screens showing high definition images. With so many excellent TVs from which to choose, many consumers don’t know where to start. To help…
Low Rent, Words On The Wind
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Brace yourself for Low Rent as you find yourself getting blown away by ‘Words On The Wind’. Melbourne, Australia’s own Low Rent has spoken and ‘Words On The Wind’ is the talk of the town! The group is led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dan Swan along with his father Mike Swan on Lap Steel/guitars/mandolin and…
WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE FINAL SINGLE OF 2013
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“Volcanic Prisons” is the final single in the 2013 series, leading to a new full-length album in the next year – details to be announced soon. The trio of Carrafa with Ian Burns and Tsugumi Takashi released their debut full-length, Birds of Belize, on Eenie Meenie in early 2012. In addition to recording…
WIRE: CHEAP TIME NEW ALBUM ‘EXIT SMILES’ STREAMING ON SPIN.COM
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Hailing from Tennessee, Cheap Time have been around in one incarnation or another since 2006. The nucleus of the band has always been Jeffrey Novak who writes and sings the songs, as well as playing guitar and keyboards (and who also has a healthy solo career on the side). The band began with Jemina Pearl…
SLEDD SIGN WITH HIGHVOLMUSIC
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HighVolMusic has announced that San Diego hard rock band SLEDD has signed a worldwide, multi-release deal with the label. The band had a signing party and signed their contract in front a sold out crowd at Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, CA Sunday night November 10th. Formed by vocalist Cary Rothman, keyboardist Peter DeLuke, and drummer…
WIRE: NEW HARSH TOKE ON REVOLVER
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Psychedelic rockers HARSH TOKE explore sound and space through music. On the San Diego Acid Rock band’s debut album Light Up and Live, loud, heavy guitars, swimming bass lines and smashing drums warp to full throttle, working together to launch the group’s “Haze Maze” of unapologetic psychedelic-blues into interstellar overdrive. Recorded by Brian Ellis…
WIRE: REVEREND HORTON HEAT PREMIERES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Tantamount to the music world at large, REVEREND HORTON HEAT have returned with their first album in over four years, amply titled REV. Their octane-fueled pyschobilly has been the drive-in soundtrack universally for nearly three decades, and it is clear that the Rev’s rock ‘n roll sermon is far from over! From the new album,…
CAGE THE ELEPHANT REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR “COME A LITTLE CLOSER”
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Cage The Elephant today revealed the music video for their current single “Come A Little Closer” from their heralded third studio album Melophobia. The vibrant animated video features extensive original artwork illustrated by the band’s frontman Matt Shultz and is currently available to watch HERE on VEVO. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVYup3Qwh8Q “Come A Little Closer” debuted in…
BAD SUNS SIGN WITH VAGRANT
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Vagrant Records is proud to announce that Southern California rock band BAD SUNS have signed to the label. Formed in 2012, Bad Suns is Christo Bowman (vocals), Gavin Bennett (bass), Miles Morris (drums) and Ray Libby (guitar). The four-piece recorded their debut EP, TRANSPOSE, earlier this year with producer Eric Palmquist (The Mars Volta, Wavves,…
BLAC HOLLYWOOD DEBUTS “AUDRINA ROSE”
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Vancouver based Cephas Munga is the brains behind Blac Hollywood, an electronic music producer whose influences range from 90’s pop to contemporary art and fashion. His first showcase of unique instrumentation came on the dark and woozy 2012 LP “Circus & Dreams”. Since then, he’s released two follow up projects titled “Autumn” and “Kids With…
GENTLEMEN HALL RELEASE “ALL OUR LOVE” LYRIC VIDEO
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Boston indie rockers Gentlemen Hall have released their official lyric video for the single “All Our Love.” The sextet recently hit the road with alt rockers Third Eye Blind through November 16th. “All Our Love” Lyric Video: http://vevo.ly/Vh8uXu Standing strong between the high-handed anthemic choruses of the Killers and the retro synth melodies of MGMT…
AGAINST ME! RELEASE NEW SONG “FUCKMYLIFE666”
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Against Me! have released a new song from their highly-anticipated sixth full-length album Transgender Dysphoria Blues. Titled “FUCKMYLIFE666,” the song was recently released on Against Me!’s acoustic True Trans EP but receives the full-band treatment on the upcoming full-length album that will be released through the band’s own Total Treble label on Tuesday, January 21…
WIRE: NEW MIKE WILL MADE IT SINGLE
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Mike WiLL has released the tape’s first exclusive, “Whippin A Brick.” The song, premiered by Pitchfork, features Migos and Wiz Khalifa. Speaking of the song, Mike says, “‘Whippin A Brick’ is the new lingo. When we talk about it, we’re talking about whipping white foreign vehicles – that’s what me and my homies use it…
GET LIT FOR HANUKKAH WITH THE 9TH SEPHARDIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NYC
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Move over, “I have a Little Dreidel”–there’s an exciting new sound in the air this Hanukkah. The Ninth Annual Sephardic Music Festival will be lighting up Hanukkah in venues around New York on December 1-5. Founded by American-Israeli producer Diwon, the Sephardic Music Festival (SMF) is the first Jewish music festival to focus exclusively on…
ERICA BLINN TO RELEASE NEW RECORD IN JANUARY
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Columbus native Erica Blinn is proud to announce the upcoming January release of her new album “Lovers in the Dust.” Blinn constructs American rock songs one rusty melody at a time. She forces Mid-Western air through beat-up harmonicas and hammers out honest words that stretch and twist through her tunes. She bends the rules of…
CHAD B “SO RIGHT” FT. CRISTION D’OR VIDEO
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Fresh off a bunch of European tour dates and with his DJ Prostyle-hosted project, “Good Karma” set to drop on November 19th, Brick City representer Chad B kicks off the home stretch of the campaign with the visuals to “So Right”, assisted by Harlem’s favorite up-and-comer, Cristion D’or. Staying true to the genre he champions;…
PSYCHEDELIC CANADIANS FEED THE SOUL
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Electric Soul… how do I describe it? Take the last 40 years of rock-n-roll, put it in a blender, add some psychedelia and hit the time warp machine to the early 70’s, when rock was arguably in it’s heyday. As a listener and musician myself, I can hear so many influences that I couldn’t count…
THE WORDS OF ANNIE HOLBROOK
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In the high country of Arizona, nestled in the foothills just below Mingus mountain is the small town of Cottonwood. I have heard it is a place for healing, creatively and filled with artists, musicians and poets. It is there you will find Annie Holbrook. A poet turning lyricist. Annie is…
Meir Shitrit, “Wayâ€
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Meir Shitrit just released his latest offering “WAY” in 2012. It’s a funky yet worldly jazz album that gleefully dances up and down the spectrum of modern jazz music with some impressive fretwork and some breathtaking arrangements and performances along the way. Shitrit has earned accolades from critics and audiences alike for his work mainly…
WIRE: FOX & THE BIRD PREMIERE THEIR NEW SONG “NO MAN’S LAND”
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Fox and the Bird continues to produce and self-release its albums, touring and always committed to music that is made on back porches, in living rooms and on the streets. Darkest Hours is set for release January 14th, and will be available on vinyl, CD and digital formats. SKOPE IT HERE!
WIRE: JIM JARMUSCH & JOZEF VAN WISSEM SHARE NEW VIDEO
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After almost exactly a year to the day since the release of The Mystery Of Heaven (the collaborative LP from lutist Jozef Van Wissem, and filmmaker Jim Jarmusch) comes this brand new music video for the track “Etimasia”. The video was directed by filmmaker Jacqueline Castel, who has directed roughly a dozen music videos for…
ROYAL BLISS SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Salt Lake City, UT rock band Royal Bliss, will release it’s new album “Chasing The Sun” February 18th 2014. The albums first single “Cry Sister” is already climbing the Active Rock chart. Royal Bliss is comprised of lead vocalist Neal Middleton, guitarist Taylor Richards, bassist Dwayne Crawford, and drummer Jake Smith. “Chasing The Sun” is…
KEN WILL MORTON TO RELEASE 7th SOLO EFFORT
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Prolific Athens, GA- based singer/songwriter KEN WILL MORTON will release his 7th full-length recording entitled Slow Burn on January 21, 2014, on Rara Avis Records. While his last CD, Contenders, was a loose, acoustic recording that received rave reviews, Slow Burn reflects Morton’s propensity to rock and showcases his prowess on electric guitar and harmonica.…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY RADICAL FACE
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Ben Cooper, aka Radical Face, has unveiled a new music video for track “Holy Branches” from his recently released album The Family Tree: The Branches, which debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #10. Following past tradition, the video, which premiered on influential LA music blog Buzzbands.la, was conceived, directed and produced by Cooper…
LUPE ADDS RECENT RCA SIGNEE DEE-1 TO THE ‘TETSUO AND YOUTH PREVIEW TOUR’
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New Orleans artist and recent RCA signee, Dee-1, can add another notch to his success belt as today we are happy to announce his addition to Lupe’s Tetsuo and Youth Preview Tour, joining The Boy Illinois and MMG’s Stalley. Dee will be finishing out the multi-city tour, keeping the dates of November 19th, 20th and…
WIRE: DAVID LYNCH SHARES NEW TRACK VIA PITCHFORK
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As previously announced, David Lynch’s 12″ single entitled Bad The John Boy is out on Sacred Bones Records and today we are proud to share the title track with you. Lynch and his producer Dean Hurley conceived this harrowing track while in the process of creating The Big Dream. Lynch’s vocal approach alongside the track’s…
WIRE: ESQUILLE FEATURED ON MUZICNOTEZ.COM
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Esquille is a name you will want to remember! After the chart and critical success of his dance floor hit “I Take U Higher” and the chart climbing summer hit “Heyo”, the ever prolific Esquille now releases a compilation of five songs with his signature sound. Hold on to your feet! If it’s energy you…
