The story is almost too idyllic: a pair of music aficionados meeting by chance in a UK record store, and going on to form acclaimed house music duo Prok & Fitch. Now, the original “Men with Soul” will be bringing their dance-inducing rhythms on their North American Man With Soul Tour kicking off at LIV…
Month: February 2014
NEW SINGLE BY RORY PARTIN
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Check out the soulful vocals and Big Band arrangements on the new single, “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me”, from L.A. musician Rory Partin. Take a listen: “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me” https://soundcloud.com/jillian-eipr/rory-partin-everybodys-got/s-LW18C A multi-instrumentalist, Partin had his first taste of the big time singing back-up for five-time Grammy winner Larnelle Harris. His forthcoming fan-funded album…
THE PRESETS POST “GOODBYE FUTURE”
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Australian duo The Presets return with their new single “Goodbye Future,” a direct, electric and euphoric track that is a lighting bolt to the system. It’s the first of a series of singles for The Presets across the coming year. The Presets will also be releasing a remix package of “Goodbye Future” featuring Worldlife, Aston…
MACEDO POST “17”
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Indie pop singer-songwriters Macedo, consisting of identical twin sisters Michelle & Melissa Macedo, today release their new Paper Doll EP! The follow-up to the band’s debut Flags & Boxes LP, Paper Doll reflects over two years of immeasurable creative growth. Having previously shared Paper Doll EP cuts “Your Skin” & “Like Me Most,” the…
Stefan Albert, Mäander
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Get ready for some acoustic guitar playing at its finest on Stefan Albert’s new release titled ‘Mäander’. Albert will show you how it’s supposed to be done when making a fine-tuned, instrumental record. The album plays out like a bio chronicling Stefan’s long career as a music teacher, musician & performer. Referred…
MATT GOSS NEW SINGLE “I DO”
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Los Angeles-based, UK-born vocalist Matt Goss has unveiled the title track, “I Do” from his forthcoming EP, to be released via Virgin Records on February 11th. Matt worked with legendary producer Ron Fair (Lady Gaga, U2, Christina Aguilera) on the new record, I Do, which will be available for purchase through iTunes on February 11.…
Theo Czuk, Too Many Shadows
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Let’s be honest for just a second shall we. I get a lot of albums sent my way for review and I mean a lot. Most of them don’t do anything for me. They don’t always get happily placed in the CD player, but the ones that do usually get a three song stay of…
THE 10 PRISON COMMANDMENTS
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While NetFlix’s runaway television hit, “Orange is the New Black” vividly details the escapades of a first time offender thrown amidst the toxic environment of the prison system, John “Doc” Fuller, a prisoner consultant, motivational speaker and the CEO and president of Prison Coach Speaking & Consulting LLC, is a real life expert with first…
WIRE: TASHAKI MIYAKI DEBUT “COOL RUNNINGS” ON PITCHFORK
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Los Angeles based dreamy trio Tashaki Miyaki are pleased to announce their latest release. The limited edition colored vinyl will be available on their own vinyl imprint, Blonde Dog Records, as the soundtrack to a collaboration with director Juan Iglesias on February 25, 2014. To celebrate the release, Tashaki Miyaki are making the A-side, “Cool…
WIRE: USA TODAY’S POP CANDY PREMIERES THE SLEEPWALKERS’ NEW TRACK
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The Sleepwalkers have been quietly banging around in the attic for the better part of five years in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley region. Writing, rewriting, absorbing, touring and, every now and then, releasing a record. http://www.usatoday.com/story/popcandy/2014/02/04/sleepwalkers-premiere/5200479/
NOOCH NEW VIDEO “SUGE KNIGHT”
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It’s only right that 18-year-old D.C. rapper Nooch sports a Los Angeles cap and a t-shirt showing a Death Row-era mugshot of Snoop Dogg in the video for “Suge Knight,” the first single from his upcoming collaborative mixtape, Nail In the Coffin, with Baton Rouge-native Cerdafied. Their black apparel comes to the forefront of a…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY THE SOON-ANOTHER’S
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The Soon-Another’s upcoming album, Autodidact, due out February 11, 2014, is the result of several years of focus. The ten song debut from the world indie pop band centers around what lead singer, Adele Fournet, describes as “the idea of waking up to the way the world is now and saying goodbye to our current…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY MATTHEW FOWLER
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At just 19 years old, young Matthew Fowler is the perfect storm of the essential elements all singer-songwriters pine for; a flawlessly raw voice, intricately constructed melodies, compelling musicianship, and alluring lyrics that combine to form an overwhelmingly rich sound. With a style compared to Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, and Ben Howard, Fowler’s talent…
WIRE: NØMADS “FREE MY ANIMAL” ON IMPOSE
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New York City’s NØMADS is gearing up for the release of their debut album on April 8 via Mecca Lecca, and is now sharing “Free My Animal,” the title track (and second taste) from the album. IMPOSE premiered the track, which is available to download free via soundcloud. NØMADS is maximum sound two-piece bass &…
NEW VIDEO BY FOSTER THE PEOPLE
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Foster The People have unveiled the official music video for “Coming Of Age,” the first single from their highly anticipated forthcoming album Supermodel (out March 18 on Columbia Records). Directed by BRTHR, the nostalgic video can be seen HERE, as well as on air on MTV, MTV2, mtvU and MTV Hits throughout the day. VH1…
VICTORY RECORDS SIGNS MERIDIAN
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VICTORY RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Poughkeepsie, NY’s MERIDIAN. If you are a fan of emotionally charged hardcore, MERIDIAN is for you. The band comments, “We’re very excited to join the Victory roster. We’re honored to be share the same home as so many legendary bands. We are excited to get to…
FULL SCHOLARSHIP FROM VANS AND BERKLEE
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Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, and Berklee College of Music, the world’s leading college of contemporary music, are proud to announce the founding of the Vans Berklee Off The Wall Scholarship — a four-year award covering full tuition, room and board. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a talented musician…
LONDON BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2014
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Now in it’s 8th Annual Edition, London Burlesque Festival 2014 will be running for 11 sizzling evenings of sultry entertainment 15-25 May, making it the largest International Burlesque Festival of it’s kind! With a packed schedule of high profile events, celebrity following and a loyal expanding fan base, London Burlesque Festival showcases the most eclectic…
NICK CANNON PARTNERS WITH WALMART
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Nick Cannon, creator, executive producer and host of MTV2’s most successful series “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out” announces the release of the first ever Wild ‘N Out Compilation Vol. 1 available nationwide starting January 28, only at Walmart. Wild ‘N Out Compilation Vol. 1 will be positioned in the music section of all…
WIRE: THE FLESHTONES NEW SINGLE
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New York garage-rock icons The Fleshtones have just premiered “Hipster Heaven” from their forthcoming album Wheel of Talent (out February 11th) via Rolling Stone and are streaming the full LP via SPIN. Check out the Rolling Stone premiere of “Hipster Heaven” HERE. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/fleshtones-celebrate-hipster-heaven-song-premiere-20140203
GRAND OPUS VIDEO “FOREVER”
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In the vein of Pete Rock & C.L Smooth, Reflection Eternal, Gang Starr and other legendary hip-hop MC/Producer duos, Grand Opus is a newly formed California based group, and the nostalgia-inducing ‘Forever’ is their introduction single. Joc Scholar, MC from Fresno and Bay-Area producer Centric (Sean Price, Kool G Rap, Rapper Big Pooh, Wordsmith), join…
SHOGUN CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH “ERHU”
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It’s the Chinese year of the horse and trance producer and DJ Shogun is taking us on a journey east with his latest track ‘Erhu,’ out February 24 on Armada Music. A distinct string instrument with a meloncholy sound, an ‘erhu’ is known as the Chinese violin and takes center stage in this beautifully crafted…
MAX ELTO PREMIERES LATEST VIDEO ‘DANIEL’
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Swedish producer and vocalist duo Max Elto are following the strong release of their mid-January debut EP ‘Taped Rai ’ with an official video from their third single, ‘Daniel.’ Much like previously released and well-received tracks ‘Backyard Animals’ and ‘Shadow of the Sun’, ‘Daniel’ has received early praise as a beautiful mix of smooth and…
ADRIATIQUE NEW VIDEO “MIDNIGHT WALKING”
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On the heels of Adriatique’s latest EP, Midnight Walking, the Swiss duo release the official video. Set in the seductive streets of LA, Culprit’s Cali Bear walks down dark alleys while greeted by erie antagonizing mimes, playing violins in empty streets and inhabiting ghostly rooftops. Watch the official video here: http://bit.ly/1eQT6By Culprit enters the New…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY THE STRANGE FAMILIAR
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The Strange Familiar has a new single, “Rain” coming out February 18th and today they have exclusively debuted an acoustic video for the single on Uinterview.com. The popular site also gets the inside scoop from the band on the new single and the making of the video. Check out the premiere here: http://uinterview.com/music/exclusive-acoustic-video-of-rain-by-the-strange-familiar-kira-leyden-dishes-the-inside-story “Rain”…
FRANK TURNER RELEASES NEW EP + NEW VIDEO
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U.K. singer/songwriter FRANK TURNER releases a new EP Polaroid Picture today, February 4, 2014 on Xtra Mile Recordings/ Interscope Records. The EP, available for digital download via digital streaming services, features five songs including the lead track “Polaroid Picture” and a new track entitled “Sweet Albion Blues.” Check out the video for “Polaroid Picture”…
WIRE: AMY STROUP FEATURED IN HUFFPO
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Nashville singer/songwriter Amy Stroup returns with her second full length album, Tunnel, on February 4, 2014. For Amy, Tunnel represents, “a process of healing and a place to express the small self actualizing truths I’ve learned over the last couple of years.” Producers Thomas Doeve (The Other Side of Love Sessions) and Konrad Synder (Sugar…
WIRE: DENA FEATURE IN VOGUE
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Berlin-via-Bulgaria heartthrob DENA is finding her lane, and her post-ironic take on r&b is one of my favorite things of 2014 so far. In the first official video from her upcoming album Flash (dropping March 12th on K7), she wears Adidas Y3 and discusses the “what-ifs” of romance (in her 3rd language). http://www.vogue.com/culture/article/flash-dance-bulgarian-singer-dena-debuts-new-music-video-bad-timing-on-vogue/#1
BIFF BYFORD ON VH1 FEBRUARY 8TH
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British heavy metal legends SAXON are pleased to announce that lead singer Biff Byford will appear on VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show this Saturday, February 8th. Biff will be calling into the show from the U.K. as the episode’s Skype guest as the band prepares for new projects. That Metal Show airs on Saturday at…
NEW VIDEO BY JST “GAIN REDUCTION”
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Famed producer/mixer/engineer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Blessthefall, We Came As Romans, Of Mice & Men) has released “Gain Reduction,” a groundbreaking compressor plug-in that puts Joey’s signature vocal production sound in the hands of the masses. Joey Sturgis “Gain Reduction” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQwf45nnudw
MAJOR TOUR BY DEANA MARTIN ANNOUNCED
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Internationally acclaimed entertainer Deana Martin has launched a year long coast-to-coast tour, in conjunction with Destination Moon, her latest CD for Big Fish Records. Destination Moon, Deana’s fourth studio offering, is a musical rocket ride featuring 14 seminal performances (10 classics plus four new songs written especially for her), each interpreted with Deana’s trademark…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY HEAVEN ON NOISEY
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A romantic clash between your Dad’s long lost favorite psych record and the soundtrack to a John Hughes film, Heaven ride a massive sonic wave in delivering their dear and dreamy tracks. Matt Sumrow and Mikey Jones created Heaven in the wake of touring and recording with artists such as DEAN and BRITTA, SWERVEDRIVER, AMBULANCE…
*CHI SINGLE “LA SUGAR”
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In his on-going solo project, *Chi, musician and producer, Ray Ward, takes the listener on a ride through his travels and life in Los Angeles with “LA Sugar”. “It’s such a strange place to me, but it certainly has a strong pulse,” says Ward. Download “LA Sugar” at Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/listentochi/la-sugar
BUN B AND KIRKO BANGZ JOIN FORCES
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Legendary Port Arthur, TX rapper Bun B and Houston rising star Kirko Bangz will hit the road in March for a national tour that will touch most US major markets. The Trillest Tour will kick off on March 6 in San Marcos, TX and will wrap on April 17 in Atlanta, GA. Tickets are now…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY LAIDBACK LUKE & PROJECT 46
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THUMP just dropped the official video for “Collide,” the new single from Dutch house superstar Laidback Luke alongside Project 46 and vocalist Collin McLoughlin. This isn’t just some more festival footage or DJ shots. It’s a proper Weird Science -type mini-movie, with director Jelle Posthuma showing the dark side of the sunny Southern California…
EPIC RECORDS NEW SIGNING KONGOS SCORES #1 MOST ADDED AT ALTERNATIVE RADIO
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KONGOS–four Arizona-based brothers (by way of London and South Africa)–are buzzing and ready to conquer the U.S. with their single “Come With Me Now” which grabbed the #1 most-added slot on the Alternative Rock charts. It is already receiving Top-10 airplay at many stations and quickly exploding throughout the country, heralding a…
WIRE: NEW SONG BY EX HEX VIA PITCHFORK
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On March 18, Ex Hex will release their debut limited-edition 7-inch “Hot and Cold” b/w “Waterfall” and “Everywhere.” A power trio hailing from Washington, DC, Ex Hex is Mary Timony, Betsy Wright, and Laura Harris. The songs were recorded in Mary’s DC basement in July of 2013. Mary describes the process: “We worked quickly and…
PHIA “DO YOU EVER” REMIX AUDIO
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Phia, also known as Sophia Exiner, is a girl with a kalimba, a great voice, a loop pedal and addictive songs that make your foot stomp and your heart fly. Her new single “Do You Ever?” released independently last October has garnered nearly 25,000 plays on SoundCloud and prompted Indie Shuffle to dub her “one…
THE JOHN JORGENSON BLUEGRASS BAND TO RECORD FIRST IN-STUDIO COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
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Music virtuoso John Jorgenson, known for his blistering guitar licks and mastery of a broad musical palette, has earned a reputation as a world-class musician and guitarist – having collaborated with the likes of Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan and more. Regularly featured on acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, clarinet, the…
“DREAMS COME TRUE” LYRIC VIDEO
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People across the globe, now over 8 Million strong on YouTube, have already discovered and embraced “Dreams Come True” as their personal theme for LOVE, HOPE & INSPIRATION. “Dreams Come True” has been for over a year the #1 “Most Requested and Most Popular Wedding Song” in the world; out of over 2.5 Million…
