Month: March 2014

WIRE: PELL PREMIERES ‘ELEVEN:11’ MUSIC VIDEO

New Orleans’ artist Pell debuts the music video to his Tomas Barford & Jeppe Kjellberg produced song, ‘Eleven:11’ with Fuse TV.   The video can be viewed on their homepage (www.Fuse.TV) all day. The Fred Germany directed music video features Pell performing into the camera while his female guests – each representing a distraction from…

JUSTIN MORELLI NEW SINGLE “NOBODY LIKE ME”

JUSTIN MORELLI was born to sing. As he embarks on his journey to superstardom, Justin is geared to bring his unbridled passion for music and his innate gift of sound to the forefront. Get ready for NYC’s homegrown Pop star.   New York City is a breeding ground for talent; most of which is imported.…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY ANGEL HAZE

Emerging as one of rap’s freshest voices, Angel Haze’s new video for A Tribe Called Red premieres exclusively on i-D.co today, with the style title creatively directing. An i-D visual creation and directed by Rollo Jackson, the song is named after producers A Tribe Called Red who are First Nation Canadians and make “pow-wow-step”, allowing…

SELECT CAPTAIN POSTS VIDEO AND AUDIO “ALL TOO HARD”

All Too Hard is the first single from Select Captain, out now on Copenhagen based indie-label Mini Me Records. It’s a precursor for an upcoming debut album set for release in the fall of 2014 on the very same label. With the focus on melodies and songwriting, Select Captain is a solo project working around…

RICKY BLAZE DELIVERS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “TAKE YA MONEY”

Ricky Blaze, the innovative Brooklyn producer known for igniting records with an infectious dancehall riddim and reggae flavor delivers a new video for his latest single, “Take Ya Money” featuring pop recording artist Chelley. This is the second collaboration from the two Brooklynite’s, Ricky Blaze also produced Chelley’s 2009 Billboard chart ascending hit “Took The…

SAM MORROW OFFERS “OLD SOUL” MP3

On April 29, Forty Below Records, home to albums by John Mayall, Bonson Berner and KaiL Baxley, will issue the extraordinary debut album by singer-songwriter Sam Morrow. Entitled Ephemeral, the release marks the first one issued under an arrangement with Sony/RED Distribution and MRI, home to partnerships with artists such as Billy Bragg, The Black…

Wayne William, The Parade

Wayne William has a friendly yet soulful voice that stands out with depth and near perfect pitch. He’s a singer/songwriter as well as live performer whose Maltese heritage makes his appearance also stand out in a crowd. He began singing professionally at just 13. He’s also a music producer so he’s what the music biz…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY IN DYNAMICS

Brighton alt-rock trio In Dynamics are pleased to reveal their latest video for ‘The House’ exclusively with the OurZone Magazine YouTube channel – the song is the first single to be taken from their new EP ‘Questions’ which is released today, 10th March 2014, and is available to download now at www.indynamics.net The band also…

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS SET TO RELEASE FIRST-EVER LIVE ALBUM

Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards as well as garnered a host of other industry and…

IMEA 2014 INFO

The International Music and Entertainment Association will present the 2nd Annual IMEA Awards on October 4, 2014 at 8:00PM at the Paramount Arts Center located at 1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Known as one of Music and Entertainment’s Biggest Nights, the IMEA Awards were developed to honor and recognize the best in independent music,…

LILY ALLEN TO RELEASE HER THIRD STUDIO ALBUM

British pop singer Lily Allen will release her third studio album, entitled Sheezus, on May 6th on Warner Bros. Records. An album pre-order launches today. Sheezus is the British pop singer’s first album since 2009’s acclaimed It’s Not Me, It’s You. The album finds her re-teaming with her long-time collaborator Greg Kurstin (Tegan & Sara,…

SYZZLESOFT LAUNCHES INDUSTRY’s FIRST LIVE MUSIC RATING PLATFORM aT SXSW

SyzzleSoft Inc. today unveiled Syzzleâ„¢, the first-ever live performance rating system and fan engagement platform for music enthusiasts and artists alike. Syzzle is like Yelpâ„¢ for live music. It helps takes the guesswork out of going to concerts, helping you discover hot new artists playing around the corner or half a world away. Syzzle makes…

DEE GOODZ POST TRIBUTE SINGLE TO BIGGIE

Dee Goodz’ “Brooklyn Luv” is a tribute to the late great Notorious Big who passed away on March 9th. Dee states “During the process of making my debut LP, Family. Friends. Money., I would listen to Ready To Die every morning on my commute to the studio. Biggie inspired me to be a passionate writer…

JOHN NEWMAN AND JETTA TEAM UP FOR SPRING TOUR

Two of 2014’s breakout stars, JOHN NEWMAN and JETTA, have joined forces for a very special spring tour. Both artists have been stirring up a groundswell of critical adoration and fan enthusiasm as well as shining online and at radio. They also represent the next phase of pop music, respectively merging soul, attitude, and unadulterated…

CHOX-MAK VIDEO “PATIENCE”

Chox-Mak is currently one of the most talked about indie artists in the game right now. Everyone loves the music he puts out and his work ethic matches his passion for music. Connecting with DJ YRS Jerzy in early 2013 was the greatest thing to happen for his career. Both their grinds match each other…

BOSTON TO TOUR IN 2014

Tom Scholz’ band BOSTON will embark on a highly anticipated summer tour following the successful release of their latest album, Life, Love & Hope. The tour will kick off on June 5 at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL.   Always a huge crowd pleaser with their high-energy stage show, out-of-this-world sound, and…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY THE ECHO FRIENDLY

Their debut album chronicles an often ambiguous friendship fraught with tension and second-guessing over the difficulty of staying close to someone with whom you used to be closer. And yet at its root is a bond forged over a love of music: for the ‘90s indie rock through which they found common ground; for Memphis,…

VINYL FLOOR VIDEO FOR “CHANGE THE SONG”

“Change the Song” is the first single from the forthcoming new album by Vinyl Floor. The yet untitled album will be released in September 2014 and will be VF ´s third full length release. “Change the Song” was recorded at the bands’ own studio in Denmark, mixed in Sweden and mastered in the US. The…

NEIL YOUNG ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PONOMUSIC

PonoMusic is a revolutionary movement conceived and founded by Neil Young. Our mission is to bring the highest-quality digital music to discerning, passionate consumers, who wish to experience music the way the artists intended, with emotion, detail and power intact. “It’s about the music, real music. We want to move digital music into the 21st…

SKATING POLLY RELEASES “UGLY” TRACK

Born from an impromptu jam at a Halloween party in 2009, Skating Polly is a punk/rock/pop duo made up of stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse. On their second album Lost Wonderfuls (produced by Exene Cervenka and mixed by Flaming Lips drummer Kliph Scurlock), the Oklahoma City-based band revealed itself as a wildly vital force…

GARTH LINX VIDEO “GOD HELP US ALL”

Cape Town soul singer Garth Linx presents ‘Lord Help Us All’, the pre-single to his debut studio album. ‘Lord Help Us All’ was composed by Dale Fortune who also directed the music video. Amidst the sexually infused content of modern day R&B, Garth Linx stands out with something completely different from his counterparts. Here we…

KRAIG KILBY TAKES IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL ON “SATORI”

Kraig Kilby may not be a household name for most of us, BUT chances are you have heard his playing alongside such greats as Etta James, The O’Jays and Otis Clay among many others throughout his illustrious career. His new album Satori is a Zen Buddhist concept album of jazz, etheral and spiritual awakenings. His…

BEATING THE BLUES: FUNNY MOVIES TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

Sometimes there’s nothing like a great comedy to lift your spirits and help you forget about your troubles. After you’ve experienced some laughs, you’ll likely have a better outlook on life’s ups and downs. Try watching a funny movie when you’re feeling down and need a couple hours of bright and cheery movie magic. Taking…

David G. Cortes, Time Away But Home Again

So across my desk slides the new 10 track CD from Houston, Texas based David G. Corrtes entitled Time Away But Home Again. During my initial research of Cortes there were a few lines from his bio that I really liked: “This is my first step in creating the music that I love so much.…

WIRE: MOVING UNITS SHARE VIDEO FOR “THE WORLD IS OURS”

Los Angeles-based Moving Units is elated to announce their latest video for “The World is Ours” which is featured on their latest critically-acclaimed full-length Neurotic Exotic. Neurotic Exotic marks founder Blake Miller’s return after exploring the world as a DJ and collaborating with a myriad of artists. Adding fuel to the fire, Moving Units Spring…

HARDLINE ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES FREE SPRING MUSIC COMPILATION

Burgeoning Hermosa Beach independent record label Hardline Entertainment has announced the release of their semi-annual music sampler called Hardline Entertainment Music Comp 3, which is available for FREE download now! Hardline has teamed up with Girl Skateboards and Chocolate Skateboards to share the comp with the masses. Download Hardline Entertainment Music Comp 3 now at:…

ABC’S JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE ANNOUNCES GUESTS FOR SXSW

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live will travel to Austin, Texas for a week of shows associated with the 28th annual South by Southwest ® (SXSW ®) Festival. Guests for the week include Seth Rogen, Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, Robert Duvall, Rachael Ray, Texas Governor Rick Perry and many more. The show will feature musical performances by…

DAVID GUETTA RESIDENCY IN LAS VEGAS

“It’s rare I get to play clubs these days. It’s usually main-stage festivals or arenas,” said Guetta. “The only other place is Pacha, Ibiza. I love the feeling playing to tens of thousands, but there is something really magical being so close to the crowd. Seeing the whites of their eyes; partying together. The scene…

WIRE: PASTE PREMIERES MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO AND SO’S VIDEO

Today Paste premiered the video “Hello, San Francisco,” the first single off of Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s upcoming LP,Sling Shot to Heaven. Watch the video HERE on Paste or share HERE on Vimeo.   Of the album, Paste says “it’s an LP that reflects the band’s evolution without losing their signature rock…

DOLLY PARTON HITS #1 ON NEW ZEALAND ALBUM CHARTS

Dolly Parton, the most honored female country performer of all time, has topped the New Zealand all-genre album chart with the release of her latest album Blue Smoke.   In addition, the musical masterpiece topped the Australian Country album chart for four consecutive weeks and hit #7 on the overall all genre album chart.  …

MATT G VIDEO “PERCHED”

Austin, Texas rapper Matt G presents the music video for “Perched”, the new single from his forthcoming album Imagipashun. XV producer TheAwesome Sound handles production duties on “Perched”, joining the Imagipashun production roster which also includes Burnell Washburn as well as Atlanta beastmith Nobody Famous. Matt has performed alongside Killah Priest, Project Blowed, Tracy Morgan,…

DEFTONES HIT THE ROAD FOR STRING OF DATES IN MAY

Grammy-Award winning alternative rock band Deftones has announced that they will hit the road this May for a string of shows that kicks off with the Rocklahoma festival in Oklahoma on May 23rd. The remaining performances take place in Texas, including their appearance at the Free Press Summer Festival in Houston on May 31st. Tickets…

NEOMYTHICS VIDEO FOR “PROJECTILES”

Neomythics return with More Protection their third record of 10 original songs that connect a generational sound with contemporary social concepts. Musicians Matt Montgomery and Gregory Howe create rock and roll minded compositions with a driving rhythm section, beautiful piano, intense vocals and big guitars.   Legendary guitar innovator and recording artist Harvey Mandel is…

NEW MIXTAPE POSTED BY DEE

Earlier this week Dee premiered his new video, “Eatin,” with TheStashed and the latest visual from his Donny Cash mixtape was produced by Key Wane (who has produced tracks for Big Sean (Guap”), Drake (‘All Me”), Beyonce (“Partition”), Wale, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Tyga, Rockie Fresh, Meek Mill (“Amen”) among others). Stream ‘Catch The Throne’…

WIRE: LIZZO VIDEO FOR “FADED”

In 2014’s hip-hop culture, built on stale rhymes about sex, money and drugs, Houston-bred, Minneapolis-based artist, Lizzo relies on inventive wordplay and an ability to seamlessly flow between rapping and singing to set her above the rest. Her debut solo release LIZZOBANGERS lives and dies by Lizzo’s unique delivery and cadence, fueled by the depth…

ADANOWSKY “DANCING TO THE RADIO” SINGLE

Adan Jodorowsky had led the kind of charmed life that will leave you shaking your head in wonder. As a youngster, he was given his first dance lesson by the Godfather of Soul James Brown, got his first guitar lesson from none other than George Harrison, and was the star of a feature film (Santa…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY GENE NOBLE

Okayplayer premieres the latest video from rising R&B star Gene Noble’s latest EP, Rebirth Of Gene. In the essence of a true artist, Noble takes individual pieces of art and meshes them together, illustrating stories that almost anyone can relate to. His video for “Imagination” manifests his explantation for the surreal feelings that appear at…

NEW TRACK FROM IDA MARIA “SICK OF YOU”!

Ida Maria just revealed her brand new EP, Accidental Happiness [LAVA/Republic Records]. The EP showcases every side of her dynamic songwriting from the swaggering saucy swing of “Boogie With The Devil’s Soul” to the prickly, punk-y pop declaration “I’m Bad News”. Simultaneously, the title track exudes entrancing emotion wrapped up in another unshakable refrain.  …

STEVE ANGELLO CELEBRATES TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SIZE RECORDS

Music visionary and world-renowned producer/DJ, Steve Angello, announced today the start of a massive month-long campaign celebrating the ten year anniversary of his label Size Records. Angello has envisioned giving back to his fans in a way that has never been done before.   Teaming up with Rebels Studios, the campaign titled #DECADE will take…