LINDA PERRY CALLS AI FAKE
Legendary singer-songwriter Linda Perry joins Larry King on “Larry King Now” tomorrow, June 26th at 5 pm ET to discuss her Grammy awards and nominations, her process when it comes to songwriting, to set the record straight on her feud with Pink, and what its like writing hit songs for many artists like Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, and Faith Hill.
Here’s an advanced preview of the interview: in this short clip, Linda Perry explains her frustration with American Idol — that the show is fixed and fake and does not “find” true talent.
American Idol is Fixed and Fake: http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow/lkn2181perrylinda002-0_6uidogq7dkpp
NEW SINGLE BY WHITE ARROWS
The AV Club has premiered the new White Arrows single “I Want A Taste” from the band’s sophomore album In Bardo due in September on Votiv. Additionally, the track streaming at SoundCloud and available to purchase at iTunes.
http://www.avclub.com/article/white-arrows-are-quest-want-taste-206142
PASTE PREMIERES BAHAMAS’ NEW TRACK “STRONGER THAN THAT”
Brushfire Records confirms new fall tour dates from Afie Jurvanen, who performs as Bahamas. The track “Stronger Than That” from the upcoming August 19 release, Bahamas Is Afie, was praised by Paste as being “more Jurvanen’s own that any other previous works; it marks his first self-produced released.” Listen to the newly released track on Paste HERE.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2014/06/song-premiere-bahamas—stronger.html
SOULS OF MISCHIEF & ADRIAN YOUNGE SINGLE
Earlier this month, SPIN announced that prolific Oakland hip-hop group Souls of Mischief joined forces with multi-instrumentalist producer Adrian Younge for a collaborative concept album, There Is Only Now, which will be releasing via Adrian’s newly launched label, Linear Labs, on August 26. Premiering via Complex, the first single and title song, “There Is Only Now” features Snoop Dogg trading verses with the Hieroglyphics quartet for the very first time. The song is now available for sale both digitally and as a 7″ single with the accompanying b-side, “All You Got Is Your Word.”
Check out the Complex premiere: http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/listen-to-souls-of-mischief-and-adrian-younges-there-is-only-now-f-snoop-dogg
COLBIE CAILLAT ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
In support of her latest EP, Gypsy Heart Side A [Republic Records], COLBIE CAILLAT has lined up a string of 2014 tour dates. This run kicks off August 27 in Denver CO at Denver Botanical Gardens and eventually concludes on September 28 at Humphreys in San Diego, CA (see attached itinerary.) VIP Meet-and-Greet Packages and Premium Merchandise Packages will be available June 25th with tickets going on sale June 27th – for VIP packages and ticket information visit www.colbiecaillat.com.
KAPTN FEAT JUVENILE ON NEW SINGLE
LA-based, Island Records hip hop artist, KAPTN, teamed up with Juvenile to bring to you his summer anthem, “Black In The Behind,” which premiered yesterday on DJ Booth. In the track, KAPTN has moved on from Ricky Ricardo references to celebrities that possess the ASSets mentioned in the song title – Miley Cyrus, Fergie, and Christina Aguilera. KAPTN will release the official music video for the track this summer. Having been referred to as “The White Tyrese,” KAPTN sports similar co-signs from Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, and Ludacris. Simply put, he’s a global sensation in the making.
“Black In The Behind” Audio: https://soundcloud.com/kaptn-official/black-in-the-behind-eq2-main-v7-mastered-dk/s-WczVv
NEW VIDEO SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS
Throughout 2012 School of Seven Bells were working on a follow up to the critically acclaimed Ghostory. When producer/guitarist Benjamin Curtis was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in 2013 the band took a break. Today, School of Seven Bells is excited to announce plans to release a new album. Prior to passing, Benjamin had recorded his portion of the record in its entirety, both before he was diagnosed and after, between treatments. Alejandra is picking up where they left off and heading into the studio to finalize the next record. Stay tuned for more details to come.
NEW SNEAK PEAK VIDEO TO NEW SAGA ALBUM
SAGA’s new album Sagacity will be released as a 2CD set and on digital formats on July 22, 2014 in North America, via earMusic / Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Canadian progressive rockers manage to keep their characteristic sound alive while adding a modern touch to their music.
For a sneak peak at SAGA’S Sagacity, click here to check out a band interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwOl1RNi5Y4
http://sagaontour.moonfruit.com
NEW VIDEO BY KEN WAKAN
Kan Wakan’s new video for “Like I Need You” which premiered yesterday on Consequence of Sound. Directed by Young Replicant (Lorde, The XX, Purity Ring), the video takes place over the course of a single night in a seedy yet strangely glamourous underworld where the hero’s death sentence is carried out with a surreal twist.
Kan Wakan’s debut full-length Moving On was released June 3rd on Verve. The Los Angeles-based band recorded the collection with engineers Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Atoms for Peace) and Tom Elmhirst (Arcade Fire, Beck, The Black Keys).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr-dzRKiLXQ
THE LIGHTHOUSE AND THE WHALER “VENICE” VIDEO PREMIERE ON BULLETT
The Lighthouse and the Whaler premiered their video for current single “Venice” yesterday via Bullett: http://bullettmedia.com/article/premiere-fall-love-lighthouse-whalers-venice-video/.
KODACROME’S ‘IMMACULADA’ LYRIC VIDEO
Consisting of Elissa LeCoque (vocals) and Ryan Casey (production/synth), Brooklyn electronic duo Kodacrome have released a visually stunning, hand-drawn lyric video to accompany the release of “Immaculada” the second single off forthcoming debut album Aftermaths out on July 8.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2wxlUO8aIk
INDIE ROCKS FEATURES THE RAGLANS
One of Mexico’s premier music sites, INDIE ROCKS has featured Dublin based 4-peice band RAGLANS as “The Future of Indie Rock”
http://www.indierocks.mx/2014/06/raglans-el-futuro-del-indie-rock-ya-esta-aqui/
HEK VIDEO “I’M ON MY WAY”
Born and raised in Reykjavik, Hek has been surrounded by some of Iceland’s musical greats since he was a kid. Please Tease Me was produced by Björgvin Gíslason, who’s also responsible for producing Björk’s first album. The LP was also engineered by Þór Eldon, Björk’s ex-husband and former member of Icelandic sensation, The Sugarcubes. In other words, get ready for an album made by Icelandic musical powerhouses!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Z7q9ulBzo
NEW SINGLE BY ANNA LUNOE
All Out – it’s a fitting title for the first single from Anna Lunoe’s upcoming EP, in which the Australian artist boldly showcases yet another side of her talents.
Imbuing electronic music with personality is something that many producers shy away from or struggle to achieve, it takes bravery to leave the anonymity of the dancefloor, but its clear that Lunoe puts it all out on her new single.
https://soundcloud.com/anna-lunoe/all-out
NEW VIDEO BY BROWN SHOE
The track, “Nightwalker,” is from Brown Shoe’s recently released EP Lonely Beast Part l. Lonely Beast, which is Brown Shoe’s fifth release, is a full-length album broken up into three EPs. The first of which, Lonely Beast Part I, was released on April 8th, 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq3mzSUWvUw
DEAR CRIMINALS DEBUTS “CRAVE” VIA IMPOSE
Montreal’s Dear Criminals is Charles Lavoie, Vincent Legault and Frannie Holder’s side project. Having expressed their will to play together for years, they finally decided to unite efforts in this project where Charles’ intense and strong vocals and Frannie’s vulnerable and fragile voice complement each other in a very unique and touching way. This vocal mixture is blended in a textured soundscape created by Vincent’s arrangements and wisely chosen instrumentation, creating a musical tone deeply inspired by James Blake, Timber Timbre and Elysian Fields.
NEW VIDEO BY BE YONKA
Just wanted to check in and see if you were interested in featuring Brooklyn-based hip-hop pop artist Be Yonka, who just released her new music video “Incredible,” which exclusively premiered on This is 50.
Be Yonka wrote the song “Incredible” to promote individualism and inspire others to be true to themselves. She is a unique hip-hop artist who is good at what she does and is not afraid to share her confidence.
http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/be-yonka-incredible-official-music-video
AUDIO PUSH SUMMER TOUR PROMO VIDEO
HS87/Interscope recording rap duo, Audio Push is ready to hit the road again this summer with a thirteen city tour. Beginning in July, Audio Push will co-headline The Paisley Summer Tour with Vince Staples and Skeme. The tour will take Audio Push to major hot spots of the West Coast as they continue to support their most recent projects, Come As You Are and Hit-Boy collaborative effort We the Plug. The group will be sharing their unique style of old school soul and modern consciousness with audiences throughout the west, beginning on Thursday, July 17, in Seattle, WA.
Tour Promo Link: http://youtu.be/2Air7NRJqJc
MALI MUSIC MAJOR LABEL DEBUT SCORES #5
Today, talented musician Mali Music’s major label debut album, Mali Is… (ByStorm/RCA) enters at the #2 position on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #16 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Released June 17th, Mali Is… hit the #1 slot on both the iTunes R&B/Soul and Amazon R&B mp3 charts, which helped the album score the #5 spot on the Billboard Digital Albums chart.
http://www.malimusicofficial.com
ROGER STREET FRIEDMAN LIVE VIDEO
Long time Brooklyn resident and recent transplant to Sea Cliff, Long Island, singer-songwriter – Roger Street Friedman – releases new live video “Life is Hard,” filmed at The Cutting Room Studios in NYC. Roger’s new release is a part of his live video series. The video was filmed by Michael Bush Productions and captures Friedman’s easy listening vibes and expansive roots-rock/alt-country sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saOz6eJ9yFI
SEVYN STREETER’S BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO “B.A.N.S.”
Today, R&B songstress Sevyn Streeter unveils the new music video for her track “B.A.N.S.” The video, which features MACK WILDS, premiered today on BET’s 106 & Park. Sevyn is slated to perform on a special episode of BET’s 106 & Park this Saturday, June 28th, in Los Angeles, live from the 2014 BET Experience. Airs at 6pm ET/PT on BET.
RIAA CROWNS KATY PERRY TOP CERTIFIED DIGITAL ARTIST EVER
Katy Perry has made Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program history. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has recognized the Capitol Records artist as its most awarded digital act in the history of Gold & Platinum awards, the industry’s premier program for celebrating artistic achievement in the marketplace.
NEW SINGLE BY CASEY JACK
Casey Jack is the newest name on Rough Beast’s lineup, and doesn’t shy from the spotlight. Casey Jack is packed with catchy hooks, brilliantly layered harmonies, and lyrics both playful and heartfelt. Casey has both a Spector-esque obsession with detail and a love for the raw, fuzzed out energy of early punk.
Not many artists are able to reconcile this duality so effortlessly, but this is where Casey thrives. There is no sloppiness or competition between his two sides… seamlessly marrying force and precision, Casey Jack has crafted an awesomely rowdy garage-pop album.
http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=47260
EELS COVER JOURNEY VIA AMSTERDAM
After reclusive ex-Journey vocalist Steve Perry appeared publicly for the first time in decades to sing EELS’ “It’s a Motherfucker” he asked why EELS never do any of his songs. Last night EELS paid him back by performing a spine-tingling version of “Don’t Stop Believin’” at the Concert Hall in Amsterdam. Watch it HERE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxvPIJj38jI
NEW ALBUM BY DOWNSET JULY 21
Hardcore punk/rap metal veterans DOWNSET recently announced their highly-anticipated return with an upcoming performance at the revelled This Is Hardcore Festival in Philadelphia, PA on July 27th. Now, the band can announce their full plans for 2014, which include a brand new album, entitled One Blood, which will hit stores on July 21, 2014. Produced by DOWNSET guitarist Brian Ares Schwager and mixed by Wesley Seldman, One Blood was recorded in three locations – Venice and Overland rehearsal studio in Culver City, CA, The Basement in Baltimore, MD, and Creating Better Sounds studio in Palmdale, CA.
“One Blood is DOWNSET in its truest form, coming straight from our hearts to touch the hearts of others,” states guitarist and One Blood producer Brian Ares Schwager.
