Danielle Bradbery, the 17-year-old singing sensation and recent winner of Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, has been named the new face of SKECHERS and will appear in the Company’s global marketing and social media campaigns through 2015. Bradbery will make her first appearance in the Spring 2014 television and print ad campaign for the…
Month: December 2013
BOBBY WOMACK IN NYC DECEMBER 20-22
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Bobby Womack, icon of classic American soul music, will appear for 3 nights of rare, intimate NYC concerts at the vibrant City Winery in Soho from December 20th – 22nd. City Winery is located at 155 Varick St, New York, NY 10013. Doors open at 6pm, and tickets are on sale now. Womack released the…
WIRE: SHY BOYS SHARE “IS THIS WHO YOU ARE” VIA PITCHFORK
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Self-proclaimed “landlocked surf outfit” Shy Boys are pleased to share their second single from their upcoming self-titled LP. “Is This Who You Are” will be available January 21, 2014 on High Dive Records which features ten melodic tracks clocking in at a always-engaging twenty minutes. To celebrate the release, the band is making “Is This…
NEW EP BY SAHR DUMMY
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Sahr Dummy, hip hop artist, song writer and producer with a distinct, provocative style that reinvents the rap industry altogether. Compared to Busta Rhymes and Ludacris, Sahr “Dummy” brings his unique personality into the mix when it comes to producing his own music. Pulling inspiration from the devastating loss of his wife in 2012, Sahr…
KAT DAHLIA “HAPPY AND I KNOW IT”
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Miami songstress, Kat Dahlia, has recently released her mix tape Seeds featuring five brand new tracks plus a bonus track that showcases her Cuban roots with reggae-inspired cadences induced by funk and hip-hop beats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FESoCDxDkvA
PAUL SIMON SPEAKS ON NELSON MANDELA PASSING
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“Mandela was one of the great leaders and teachers of the twentieth century. He conceived a model for mortal enemies to overcome their hatred and find a way through compassion to rebuild a nation based on truth, justice and the power of forgiveness. His passing should reignite a worldwide effort for peace.” Paul Simon…
WIRE: TOM ODELL SELECTED AS MTV ARTIST TO WATCH
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Tom Odell whose debut album, LONG WAY DOWN entered the U.K. Albums chart at No. 1 earlier this year, wraps the year with some major headlines. Odell has been selected as one of MTV’s “Artist To Watch” during the month of December. Click here for more info on MTV’s “Artist To Watch.” Odell won…
MYSTERYLAND’S GROUNDBREAKING U.S. FESTIVAL AT SITE OF THE ORIGINAL WOODSTOCK
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The world’s groundbreaking and longest-running electronic music festival, Mysteryland, today announced ticketing plans for its historic U.S. debut over the 2014 Memorial Day weekend from May 23 to May 26, 2014, at Bethel Woods, New York, the site of the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival. The location of Mysteryland’s inaugural U.S. event is no coincidence. It…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY ARMON JAY
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Neo-folk singer-songwriter, Armon Jay has premiered the title track from his upcoming album “Everything’s Different, Nothing’s Changed,” on All Things Go today. Stream the song here: http://bit.ly/1dLS3bp. The album is set to releaseon January 21st, 2014. Album pre-orders are now available via iTunes here: http://bit.ly/180dbGw. A culmination of Armon’s two-year journey from darkness to sunlight,…
NEW VIDEO BY MC BRAVADO
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“Something Special” is the latest visual release off of Cypher Junkies’ member MC Bravado’s “Darwin Files: VOL 1” mixtape, presented by Triple 8 Music. The video features model Suzan Leigh and was shot as well as directed by Andrew Bryan of Fill in the Brand. In the song/video, MC Bravado humorously demonstrates the art of…
BREE NEW VIDEO “I’M THE BOSS”
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Nashville rocker bree has released a new video for “I’m The Boss” – Watch Now HERE. The song The video was directed by Casey Culver and filmed at the 19th century Joy Mansion in East Nashville, TN. “I’m The Boss” is from bree’s debut album, All American Girl, released this past summer on Werewolf…
MIRIAM BRYANT PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “RAISED IN RAINâ€
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Miriam Bryant, the 22-year-old Swedish singer with a strikingly soulful voice and a smash hit with Zedd, premieres the video for her new track “Raised In Rain” today on VEVO- check it out HERE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrU7fQxiTCk Bryant also announces upcoming LA tour dates kicking off February 3rd with a special performance at Bardot’s “School Night” series…
METRIC REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR “LOST KITTEN”
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Less than a month after revealing a complex display of collapsing worlds for the video to Metric’s most recent album title-track “Synthetica,” the band debuts the colorful and flamboyant video for “Lost Kitten.” Watch it here. http://youtu.be/meW7gONv0Wg The MuchFACT-funded video was directed by Sammy Rawal and and shot over two days in Mexico City. “Lost…
‘THE FOUND KING’ BY B-BLESS
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I couldn’t think of a crazy title for this one, maybe because I didn’t have to. Anyone who describes themselves as royalty just might be a bit crazy themselves… HOWEVER, HipHop and R&B artist B-Bless is actually a true blooded descendant of an actual king. But let’s be clear, this is about music… we’re not…
GALILEE REMIX CONTEST “GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT”
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Now it’s time to show off your remix skills for a chance to be featured on an upcoming remix album released through VOD Recordings. GALILEE’s “GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT” single is out now, featuring a remix by VOD Recordings producer MR. Dar. Make sure to check out the original version and then make your own…
OPERA VOCALIST JOHN G STRIVES WITH CLUB MUSIC
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John Babjeck otherwise known as John Garafalo aka “Orion286” starring John G chose to use Garafalo, his mother’s maiden name because she was his first musical influence. Also he wanted it for marketing purposes because of his Italian appearance. His mother played the accordion and especially during the Christmas holidays John and his sister would…
LIL SCRAPPY & YOUNG BUCK RELEASE “THEY HATE ME”
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Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star, Lil Scrappy had much to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving. The rapper recently signed a joint venture between his record label and Sony Entertainment for his forthcoming album, Reparations, available Spring 2014. In addition, the platinum selling artist is shooting the new season of Love &…
BUSTIN’ OUT THE BIG GUNS! IT’S DOUG STOUFFER’S EYE OF THE NINE
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There was a time when rock was about big vocals and even bigger guitars. The 80’s left us with some of the best rock guitar players, leaving an imprint that has been influential on every kid in a bedroom with a stomp box and a dream to shred. Doug Stouffer knows all about that and…
THE ORWELLS VIDEO “DIRTY SHEETS”
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The Orwells have released today the video for their newest UK single Dirty Sheets, which you can watch here. The video was shot by the band’s regular collaborator Eddie O’Keefe (brother of guitarist Matt). Dirty Sheets was produced by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Bombay Bicycle club) on one of their trips to the…
WIRE: JUNGLE BEATS ON BEATSPERMINUTE.COM
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Jungle beats and electro indie pop melodies surge into excitement on Rigbi’s first single, “It’s Elementary”, off Visionary (due out February 18, 2014). The title, “It’s Elementary”, which takes a page from the Mr. Sherlock Holmes infamous phrase, is about the feeling you get when taking a chance on something, both the good and the…
BASTILLE ANNOUNCES SPRING 2014 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
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Bastille – the U.K. band that spent four consecutive weeks atop Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart with the smash single “Pompeii” – will follow its trio of January 2014 North American shows with a more extensive run, which will kick off on March 31 at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL. Tickets will go on sale…
WIRE: JARED BARTMAN SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “IN BELIZE” VIA DIFFUSER
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Illinois songwriter, Jared Bartman, shares a new live performance video for his Afro-Cuban folk single, “In Belize,” from his recently released album, Misery Makes Strange Bedfellows. Jared creates lush orchestral arrangements ranging from intimate acapella numbers to percussion-driven large ensemble performances. Although his music has been compared to the likes of Andrew Bird, Tim Buckley,…
MARTY FRIEDMAN ‘INFERNO’ TEASER
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Perhaps the most revered lead guitarist in thrash metal history, MARTY FRIEDMAN— whose groundbreaking work with Megadeth, Cacophony and as a solo artist has influenced legions of players around the globe — is currently putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, “Inferno.” Tentatively set for a spring release, the album — FRIEDMAN’s first…
SKRILLEX TAKEOVERS 2014 ANNOUNCED
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Producer/DJ/all around great guy Skrillex has announced plans to invade four major markets in February/early March with another round of “takeovers”, hand-selecting diverse, unexpected lineups for numerous shows at different venues in one city over consecutive days. The run expands on the initial Skrillex Takeovers in Los Angeles and New York City that took…
WIRE: BIG UPS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “GOES BLACK” SINGLE
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Big Ups are very pleased to announce the premiere of their first official video for the single “Goes Black” which you can watch right here. Their debut album Eighteen Hours of Static is due out January 14 on Dead Labour (US) and January 13 on Tough Love (UK). The video was directed by Sean Stout,…
RENAISZANCE RELEASE GRAPHIC NOVEL BASED MUSIC VIDEO
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Renaiszance, a pop / electronic dance group comprised of brother/sister duo Ravé Mehta (producer) and Radha Mehta (lead singer) recently premiered a music video for their current single, “I Will Rise” on CraveOnline. “I Will Rise” is the group’s first single from their debut album, Rise, which was released in April of this year. Fans…
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS TO RELEASE ‘ENGLISH OCEANS’
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Drive-By Truckers will release English Oceans on March 4, 2014 on ATO Records. English Oceans, the band’s 12th release, is an elegantly balanced and deeply engaged new effort that finds the group refreshed and firing on all cylinders. “It can go from this chainsaw rock ‘n’ roll to this very delicate, pretty-sounding stuff,” says Mike…
OF MICE & MEN REVEAL NEW TRACK “YOU’RE NOT ALONE”
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Of Mice & Men today revealed a new song entitled “You’re Not Alone”, the first track to be unveiled from the band’s highly anticipated third studio album Restoring Force. To stream the official lyric video now, click HERE. http://youtu.be/iJ8wwoC9v3s Of Mice & Men is Austin Carlile (vocals), Alan Ashby (guitar), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Aaron Pauley…
OWENSTONE RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR SINGLE “DAYS LIKE SMOKEâ€
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Gorgeous and instantly accessible, Owenstone crafts master compositions for wearied souls. Heartfelt and multilayered, these orchestral rock songs, matched with lead singer Nathan Owen’s unique voice, have longevity beyond the first listen. And such is the thought behind their new video for single “Days Like Smoke” — a narrative song that disguises a tale of…
WISE GIRL NEW SINGLE “LITTLE WHITE LIES”
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Power pop trio Wise Girl releases new track “Little White Lies” from their debut, full-length album You’ll Just Have To Wait. Led by the powerful vocals of frontwoman Abby Weitz, Wise Girl’s 10-track LP is filled with power chords, driving beats and authentic lyrics ripped straight from the band’s personal experiences. With influences like Letters…
Cedar & Soil, Dirge CD
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This is such a complex, amazing and dramatic album what else can I say in the end? Dirge by Cedar & Soil (George Abi-Hanna ) is more than amazing and dramatic, it’s also extremely suspenseful and somewhat comical. It has a very quirky-dark quality to it as well The intro track “Here Comes the Sound”…
Down Home Band, Monrovia
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Ah, the siren call effect that Nashville has on artists…it’s almost as if the record industry allure of Los Angeles and the “If I can make it here…” New York attitude paired in a north central city in Tennessee. That also happens to claim country music headquarters and may be one of the bigger singer/songwriter…
The Flips, A Harm Deep But Shining
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The Flips are a rock quintet from Chicago. Formed five years ago, this band — headed by Nick Sintos — has undergone many lineup changes on its way to achieving a distinctive sound, described as “an entrancing mix of simmering calm and blistering, abrasive frustration.” The Flips released an EP in 2011, and this year…
Andreas, Extended Play (EP)
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Enter Andreas 5 member Canadian rock band that just released their latest CD entitled ”Extended Play” in 2013. On the upside, you can expect 5 semi-experienced musicians who champion a high intensity sound against the classic rock sounding backdrop. Band members: Brian Dahl, Jason Brandow, Jennifer Lockman, Mike Medhurst, Adam Payne. With this EP expect…
RICKY RUDE NEW VIDEO FEAT TRINA
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For those who aren’t up-to-speed, Ricky Rude is a South Jersey lyricist whose style is as eclectic as his musical influences, which range from Scarface to Nirvana. Ricky has spent his adolescence developing a buzz within the industry, especially after transplanting himself to the inner-city of Compton, California, where he formed bonds with several West…
LORD HAKIM VIDEO “BRASS KNUCKLEZ”
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Hardcore Hip Hop at its finest. Lord Hakim, Vast Aire, & Phizz Ed throw punchiness to black ya 3rd eye over a dark & dusty groove chopped up by Lord Hakim. Brass Knucklez is the 1st single off Lord Hakim’s debut album “Born With A Determined Idea”, an 18 track Hip Hop masterpiece whose subject…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY DISFIGURING THE GODDESS
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CraveOnline.com and DISFIGURING THE GODDESS have teamed up to release the sixth track cut from the upcoming full-length brutal death metal release Deprive. ‘Swarm King’, is available for streaming right now via CraveOnline.com. Take a listen here, and keep an eye out for Deprive hitting music outlets December 10th via Decomp Records. The final track…
WIRE: SLEEPER AGENT PREMIERE NEW SONG “WAVES” ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM
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Sleeper Agent today premiered the first song, “Waves”, from their forthcoming second album on RCA Records / Mom + Pop due out next year. The track is streaming HERE. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/sleeper-agent-ride-private-apocalypse-on-waves-song-premiere-20131202 “‘Waves’ is ultimately about a private apocalypse. It’s about closing chapters of the past and watching all you knew crumble before you,” the band’s Tony…
CAZZETTE’S “RUN FOR COVER” VIDEO PREMIERE ON VEVO
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Here is the official video premiere of Cazzette’s “Run For Cover” is finally here! The video was produced and directed by Sebastian Ringler and Ash Pournouri, under At Night Studios. Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_PKDy8Nta8 “Run For Cover” will be available on iTunes Tuesday, December 10th, followed by a January album release.
DONOVAN TO HEADLINE 2014 FEST FOR BEATLES FANS
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Anticipation for the 2014 Fest For Beatles Fans is already heating up! Requests are pouring in from all over the globe to attend the world’s longest running Beatles celebration. This year, The Fest will honor the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles coming to America. The festivities will take place Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February…
