SIA’S ‘1000 FORMS OF FEAR’ DEBUTS AT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART
Singer/songwriter/producer/massive hit maker Sia’s album 1000 FORMS OF FEAR (RCA Records/Monkey Puzzle Records) debuts today at #1 on the Bllboard Top 200 Chart, her first ever #1 chart debuting album, which features her massive breakthrough single “Chandelier.” In addition, 1000 FORMS OF FEAR peaked at #1 on the iTunes Album Chart in 47 countries across the globe including the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and more. Her chart-topping single “Chandelier” peaked at #1 on the iTunes singles chart in over 31 countries anddebuted at #1 on Spotify’s Top Viral Chart, “and has been streamed over 8 million times, to date.
SLOW CLUB THIRD ALBUM ‘COMPLETE SURRENDER’ STREAM
Sheffield, England duo of Rebecca Taylor and Charles Watson, a/k/a Slow Club, released their third album Complete Surrender yesterday via Wichita Recordings. Produced by Colin Elliot (Richard Hawley), the album has been earning the band praise here and in their native England from outlets including The 405, All Music Guide, Buzzfeed, Clash, Drowned In Sound, Foam, NPR, Paste, Pitchfork, Under The Radar, and Zink, among others. A full album stream premiered in the US via NPR First Listen last week and can still be heard here: http://n.pr/1mzGjGG.
THE WYTCHES SHARE “CRYING CLOWN” ALBUM TRACK & EERIE ACOUSTIC VIDEO VIA AV CLUB
Formed in Brighton in 2011,The Wytches comprises Kristian Bell (vocals, guitar), Dan Rumsey (bass, vocals) and Gianni Honey (drums). Led by Bell’s luminous lyricism, feral delivery and overdriven, surf-like guitar bends, the trio create a sound that is at once raucous and unruly, and yet decorated with semi-automatic poetry and authentic emotional clout.
http://www.avclub.com/article/hear-wytches-eerie-crying-clown-and-watch-acoustic-206847
NEW VIDEO BY THE STORY CHANGES
Yesterday, with a premiere from New Noise Magazine, The Story Changes have released a brand new music video for their song “Statelines”. The track is off of their latest LP, Static And Trembling available on Vinyl/CD/Digital via I Am Shark.
http://newnoisemagazine.com/video-premiere-story-changes-statelines/
NEW BAS VIDEO
Bas, one of the recent Dreamville / Interscope signees dropped a video today for “Charles De Gaulle to JFK” off his recent project Last Winter. In the video directed by Andrew Nisinson / Mathew Chavez of film collective Ramble West, Bas contemplates what it would have been like had he never moved to Queens, NY from Paris when he was 8. Check him out on the entirety of J. Cole’s Dollar & A Dream tour and other select dates this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66bpPG7Ifs0
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS’ DEBUT “WAR ON THE EAST COAST” VIDEO
The official music video for The New Pornographers’ “War On The East Coast” premiered today at Rolling Stone (INSERT LINK) and can be viewed/embedded here. Of the video directed by Thom Glunt, A.C. Newman comments, “We were going for some mid nineties second tier brit pop attitude. In the past, I’ve never really wanted to be in the video. But with this, we wanted to have fun and fully be IN the video.” “War On The East Coast” is off the band’s highly anticipated new album, Brill Bruisers, which will be released August 25 on Matador Records.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMcumbSMY_8
NEW VIDEO SIR MICHAEL ROCKS
Life-long animal lover Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids is releasing the music video for his self-produced track “Fuck SeaWorld” from his forthcoming debut solo album Banco, due July 29th, 2014. Full of references to animal worship, THOTS, and Final Fantasy XII game play, Sir Michael Rocks’ track takes listeners on a ride through the mind of the Rap Game Steve Erwin while showcasing his lyrical dexterity and production skills.
Check out The Fader premiere:
http://www.thefader.com/2014/07/15/sir-michael-rocks-fuck-seaworld
NEW SINGLE BY AUTUMN IN JUNE
Through a trip-hop beat and haunting vocals, Autumn in June utilizes “Weeks” to explore staying true to himself through the ever-changing pathways of life and the ever-enticing pull of love.
To categorize Autumn in June into one genre has proven quite difficult. Rather it be urban indie electronica or indie hiptronica, this South Central rapper turned indie pop artist, if you will, has chosen to traverse the musical realm outside common rap restraints set up in his neighborhood. It was through this innovation that Autumn in June crafted the straight-forward lyrics of “Weeks”.
https://soundcloud.com/autumninjune/weeks
GENEVIÈVE BELLEMARE NEW SINGLE ON HUFFPO
Verve is set to release Geneviève Bellemare’s debut EP Live And Die on August 5. Bellemare collaborated over a 10-month period of time writing with well known producers Mitchell Froom (Paul McCartney, Crowded House) and Tony Berg (Lucius, Nicklecreek). Listen to the premiere of the title track “Live And Die” via The Huffington Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/chats-with-ivan-neville-a_b_5569338.html
“THE WINDING STREAM” IN NYC AUGUST 4
“The Winding Stream” tells the story of the American roots music dynasty, the Carters and the Cashes. The Carters didn’t just play the music of their hill country upbringing. They helped invent it and influenced generations of musicians along the way, including one young man who, at first blush, seemed more renegade than reverent adherent. He would be the one to lift up the Carter legacy. – Johnny Cash. The film story of how the family rallied to help him beat back the demon of substance abuse and how he promoted the Carters name and music is one of tremendous reciprocity and love.
Monday, August 4th 6:30 PM
Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
http://www.thewindingstream.com
THE AWAY DAYS ON SPIN
SPIN premieres The Away Days’ open-air video for their dream-inducing single “Paris”. The song’s indie-pop style would seem out of place in an outdoor setting of, say, an Istanbul forest. On the contrary, the entrancing clash of nature and their sonic resonance only adds to their mysterious allure, leaving viewers thirsting for more.
http://www.spin.com/articles/the-away-days-paris-video/
THE DELTA ROUTINE PREMIERE OF THEIR NEW SINGLE “HOME WITH YOU” VIA USA TODAY’S POP CANDY
This October The Delta Routine will be releasing their fourth full-length album, You And Your Lion. While this effort follows a similar path laid out on their last acclaimed album Cigarettes & Caffeine Nightmares – incorporating elements of garage, power-pop, punk and classic rock – the Milwaukee foursome also add a more rough-hewn Americana undertone to the mix.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/popcandy/2014/07/16/delta-routine/12729959/
NEW ALBUM BY THE UNDERACHIEVERS
The Underachievers just released a video for “Metropolis” off their upcoming, Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium. The clip features the Flatbush, Brooklyn hip hop duo of AK and Issa Gold cruising around the US and Canada during their first ever sold out headlining tour and everything they get into in-between. Album drops August 12th.
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/underachievers-metropolis-video-1
LUST FOR YOUTH SHARES “RUNNING” VIDEO
Following the release of their album International via Sacred Bones earlier this year, Copenhagen trio Lust For Youth reveal a new video for album standout track ‘Running’ alongside the announcement of a European tour this autumn.
http://www.nme.com/nme-video/a-night-out-with-lust-for-youth-looks-pretty-fun/3675453297001
NEW ALT-J VIDEO IS A HIT
Today alt-J premiere the video for “Hunger Of The Pine,” directed by Nabil and based on a concept by the band’s Joe Newman. It is the first UK single to be lifted from their forthcoming second album, This Is All Yours, and the song is available to download and stream now; it is also available as an instant grat to those that pre-order the new album. This Is All Yours will be released in the U.S. on September 22 via Canvasback / Infectious Music in CD, digital and double-vinyl editions.
Watch “Hunger Of The Pine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCCXq9QB-dQ
USHER FEAT. JUICY J “I DON’T MIND”
Due to heavy requests and demands we are sending out the new Usher single “I Don’t Mind” featuring Juicy J once again. This record is a smash hit and the strip clubs are going crazy over it. DJ’s if you haven’t downloaded it yet I suggest you do now.
DOWNLOAD LINK HAS BOTH THE CLEAN & DIRTY VERSIONS
http://www.sendspace.com/filegroup/BtoXtcaR1ZwCguEn4XmlgA
NINE INCH NAILS AND SOUNDGARDEN LAUNCH SUMMER CO-HEADLINE TOUR
After performing at the Pemberton Music Festival in British Columbia this Friday, July 18, Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden will head to Las Vegas, NV, where the two bands will kick off their summer tour at Planet Hollywood on Saturday, July 19. The co-headline run, presented by Live Nation, marks their first tour together and will include a two-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO (July 21 & 22), a show at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY (August 1) and an evening at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA (August 25). Both bands will play full sets nightly.
As announced earlier this week, new support has been confirmed for the amphitheater outing. Oneohtrix Point Never will open July 19 – August 1, The Dillinger Escape Plan will support August 2 – 16 and Cold Cave will open August 17 – 30. Tickets for the tour are available through the Live Nation mobile app and at www.livenation.com.
JUDAS PRIEST’S ‘REDEEMER OF SOULS’ DEBUTS IN BILLBOARD TOP TEN
Judas Priest’s 17th studio effort overall, ‘Redeemer of Souls,’ is set to debut in the Billboard 200 charts at #6, which is the highest US album chart debut of the legendary British band’s career. Also, with a #5 chart debut in Canada, it is the highest chart-peaking album and first top five debut in the Canada Soundscan era.
And the album reviews have been some of the best of Priest’s entire career as well, including Rolling Stone declaring “‘Redeemer’ is proof that Priest can still call themselves metal’s defenders of the faith,” while All Music Guide stated “‘Redeemer of Souls’ is also the loosest (attitude-wise), leanest (arrangement-wise), and most confident-sounding collection of new material the band has released in ages.”
LEELA JAMES SINGLE “SAVE ME”
R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Leela James lands #7 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart and #12 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hip Albums Chart with her critically well-received album Fall For You. USA Today declares “James brings it, every time” and Yahoo! Music adds the “gimmick-free R&B, Fall For You is a captivating, modern listen.” Released July 8 via J&T Records/BMG, Fall For You is Leela’s fourth studio album of her career.
https://soundcloud.com/benchmarkentertainment/10-save-me
NATALIE MERCHANT POSTPONES REMAINDER OF JULY U.S. TOUR DATES DUE TO ILLNESS
The remainder of Natalie Merchant’s U.S. concerts scheduled for July have been postponed due to illness. Details for ticket holders and information regarding re-scheduled dates will be posted at http://www.nataliemerchant.com as information becomes available.
WHITE SEA REMIX LORDE
White Sea (M83’s Morgan Kibby) remixed Lorde’s multi-platinum hit “Team.” The track premiered yesterday on Stereogum who praised Kibby’s decision to “[trade] the original’s smooth synth pulse for a slightly dreamier sonic palette prone to ripple, skitter, and surge.”
A respected and in-demand remix artist, Kibby has previously remixed tracks for School of Seven Bells, Lord Huron, The Naked and Famous, Britney Spears, Active Child, Manchester Orchestra, Demi Lovato, Imagine Dragons, New Politics and more.
http://www.stereogum.com/1692119/lorde-team-white-sea-remix-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/
NEW SINGLE BY DREAMERS
Prepare to embark on a journey with DREAMERS, with their unique brand of grunge that is nostalgic for a space somewhere between art-school eccentric and the late 1970s punk scene. Today, the band make their debut on Interview Magazine with their new single, “Wolves.”
With their debut release, “This Album Does Not Exist” set to drop later this year in November, DREAMERS are ready to send their kaleidoscopic sound out into the universe. Their music will tug at your heartstrings and have you dancing around the room all in one fell swoop.
http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/exclusive-song-premiere-wolves-dreamers#_
VOGUE PREMIERES KYARY PAMYU PAMYU’S FIRST ALL-ENGLISH SONG
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has premiered her first all-English song, “Ring a Bell” via Vogue.com (US Premiere) and it’s as addictive and bubbly as you’d imagine. “Ring a Bell” will be featured on the reigning Queen of J-pop’s third album, Pika Pika Fantajin, set for release in the US on July 29th via Warner Music Group. Kyary’s new album is the follow-up to 2012’s Nanda Collection, which garnered praise and attention from fellow global pop-stars Katy Perry and Ariana Grande, as well as media including Pitchfork, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Fader, MTV Iggy, Vice, and The Los Angeles Times.
http://www.vogue.com/culture/article/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-ring-a-bell-premiere-all-english-single/#1
DREE PATERSON “DUST” POSTED
Dree Paterson is set to release her new EP, “A Louder Side of Me” on July 22nd, 2014. A singer/songwriter virtually since birth, Dree has influences that span a wide expanse of genres, from powerhouse women like Sara Bareilles to Amy Winehouse and pop rockers like Bruno Mars, she’s not afraid to experiment with her sound. On her new EP, “A Louder Side of Me” she brings out the eccentric side of herself by fearlessly experimenting with different sounds and stories From surging rock anthems to bouncy pop beats, she leaves all concept of one genre behind, and instead shifts her focus to engaging stories with a hint of attitude.
On the intense ballad, “Dust,” Dree’s vocals are embattled in an emotional journey aided only by the beautiful surge of the piano beneath her. Free MP3 “Dust” https://soundcloud.com/mt-press/dree-paterson-dust
PALM GHOSTS DEBUT VIDEO
Philadelphia-based Indie Americana group Palm Ghosts are pleased to share their latest video. For “Seasons” the band creates a short film in the style of classic silent cinema coupled with flourishes of french new wave. The female subject of the video is constantly reminded of her lost love when he shows up everywhere in her long walk through the city. Realizing that she has not let go of his memory, she realizes she must reunite with him to put the past to bed. The video, shot by director David Kain, is a perfect accompaniment to the dark pop song about unrequited love.
LEAH MARIE KING PASSES AWAY AT 34
Extraordinary guitarist, singer, songwriter, and Blues / Rock artist Leah Marie King ended her life on June 24, 2014, at the age of 34. Leah captivated audiences with her sensational skills as a guitarist and her passionate lyrics as a songwriter. Her music is loved by over 35,000 fans and followers across North America and around the world. Scheduled for 2015 were tours to Canada and Europe, where she had large fan bases clamouring for her live show.
Press Release: http://monkeymountainpub.com/leah-marie-king/
NEW VIDEO BY CARSIE BLANTON
Last month, New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton released an album of classic American songs from the pre-bebop era called Not Old, Not New. Writing in the Boston Globe, James Reed called Blanton a “spunky singer-songwriter with a sense of swing to match her sense of humor” while Classicalite called Blanton a “young lioness… that channels some of the greatest female singers, be they elder stateswomen such as Billie Holiday and Nina Simone or contemporaries like Norah Jones.”
Today, Elmore Magazine premiered the video for Blanton’s Version of Cole Porter’s “Laziest Gal In Town.”
TYHNETHYS ON NOISEY FEAT ISSUE
Cloud rap pioneer Tynethys has teamed up with E-40’s masked son, Bay Area rapper/producer Issue, for “Lil B,” the first single from his upcoming untitled EP. Premiered via Noisey, the “Sacramento weirdo,” as FACT Mag calls him, goes Super-Saiyan with pitch-shifted vocals echoing throughout and some very necessary ad-libs added atop the eerie production by Issue. Complete with a sinister bassline and heavy synths, Issue incorporates a progressive, futuristic vibe that parallels Tynethys’ “hyphy-spirited based freestyle,” as Noisey calls it.
Read the Noisey premiere: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/tynethys-lil-b-tribute-produced-by-issue
DIRTY HEADS ‘SOUND OF CHANGE’ DEBUTS TOP 10 ON THE CHARTS
Dirty Heads new studio album Sound of Change, recently launched at Hard Rock Café Hollywood, CA, officially makes its Top 10 chart debut today rocketing up to #8! The album also made its debut at #1 on the Independent Albums chart, #1 on the Alternative Albums chart, and #2 on the Rock Albums chart. Led by the sunny single “My Sweet Summer,” now a Top 10 hit at alternative radio, the band recently released the official video online.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDWGp0mrmXk
Dirty Heads kick off the first leg of their 29-date U.S. summer tour, with Pepper and Aer, tonight in Minneapolis, MN. Additional Dirty Heads tour dates will be announced. For up-to-date information visit the band online at www.dirtyheads.com.
BAS “CHARLES DE GAULLE TO JFK” PREMIERES ON VEVO
Bas is currently on the road this summer along with Dreamville label head J. Cole for the 12 city international Dollar & A Dream Tour. The tour has returned Bas to his international roots as performances have spanned from England, to Canada, and back to the States. Listen to his recently released “Last Winter” project here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/last-winter/id866163357.
GUNS N’ ROSES: APPETITE FOR DEMOCRACY 3D
Guns N’ Roses concert film, Appetite For Democracy 3D: Live at the Hard Rock Casino – Las Vegas, released on July 1, 2014 by Universal Music Enterprises, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Music DVD chart last week and remains at the No. 1 position for its second week in a row. Clocking in at just under three hours, the band’s explosive set includes all of their biggest hits and classic GNR staples.
Available now in North America on Blu-ray™ featuring the complete concert film in both 3D and 2D plus an interactive 3D photo gallery, and standard DVD featuring the 2D version of the film. Both releases are mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound and feature bonus interviews with the band. The GN’R Appetite For Democracy Official App (IOS/Android) brings the concert experience to a new level by connecting GNR directly with their fans, allowing fans to connect with each other via social media, buy exclusive merchandise, check tour/cinema dates for the movie, preview digital tracks of the film; and purchase or stream via VOD the digital long form concert.
AMERICAN HI- FI ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE
Platinum selling pop rockers American Hi-Fi are back and have announced plans to release ‘Blood & Lemonade’, their first album in 5 years, this September via Rude Records. ‘Golden State’ is the second single to come from the album and closely follows the single ‘Allison’ which kicked things off earlier this summer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkwUG2D0N0
HEARTS OF OAK MP3 OF “TUNNEL”
Portland, Oregon-based shoegazer country act Hearts of Oak are celebrating the release of their third, and first nationally-distributed full-length New England (Deer Lodge Records), to be released in the summer of 2014.
Fronted by singer-songwriter Nate Wallace, Hearts of Oak has been referred to as “a singer-songwriter with a druggy, psychedelic backing band,” which is evident on their latest. Delivering a Jason Molina-inspired album, New England is a nine-track collection of songs that owe as much to the Americana forefathers as it does Crazy Horse, Velvet Underground, and even Spiritualized. Breaking free of the standard confines of traditional alt. country, New England adds a hazy, acid-laced trip to the songs found within the album.
“Tunnel” – http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/pr/freemp3s/heartsofoak_tunnels.mp3
RAVE LA KILL IN NYC
RAVE LA KILL make their live debut in NYC at The Knitting Factory Brooklyn Friday July 18, 2014. RAVE LA KILL features Wildstreet founding members: Eric Jayk & Jimmie Marlowe , Felix Skiver (Danny Blu/Sick Mind), Joe Nerve (Bumblefoot/The Nerve) & Jason “JBomb” Harrison (Sweet Cyanide/Sex Slaves).
RAVE LA KILL w/ TEMPT & STATION
KNITTING FACTORY
361 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI JULY 18, 2014
DOORS: 7:30 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM EDT
EARLY SHOW
PRICE: $10.00 ADV / $12.00 DOS
NEW EP PALISADES STREAM
New Jersey outfit Palisades have released “Another Techno Jawn” the remix EP of the fan favorite track High and Low originally from their debut album “Outcasts”.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKcGEIO7V0rVLZfhVmqnYIOtlhl092CP0
High and Low is well received as a unique crossover track, mixing screamo, pop, and EDM garnering attention and airplay from MTV and in Journeys stores across the country. The EP features remixes from five unique DJs: Scout (Issues), Dream Beach (Andrew Oliver of I See Stars), Secoya (Kyle Pavone of We Came as Romans), DIMIR (Lee Mckinny of Born of Osiris), and the band’s own Earl Halasan appearing as MindlessMindless.
IMPERIAL & K.I.N.E.T.I.K. “JUST ANOTHER DAY”
You’re forgiven. Forgiven for thinking that the life of the average Hip Hop artist consists purely of easy wealth, mindless violence and carefree sex. While this may be a legitimate claim for a few, the fortunate truth is that many of us have chosen to walk a simpler path.
The new single from the dynamic duo of Imperial and K.I.N.E.T.I.K. is a nosey glimpse into ‘just another day’ in their world. A world without mountainous piles of cocaine, bullet riddled walls and scantily clad females – just morning breath mist, litres of Oreo milkshakes and clumsily executed Michael Jackson routines. Imperial skilfully serves up a rowdy yet melodic combination of organ, guitar and drum vibrations which are guaranteed to induce screw faces on all those who press play. When it comes to mic check duties, K.I.N.E.T.I.K. bobs and weaves in and out of the instrumental detailing the day’s happenings from sun up to sun down – he even throws in some Jamaican ‘rude bwoy’ patois in a cheeky nod to his Caribbean roots.
Listen to the track via Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/illect/imperial-kinetik-just-another-day
BRANTLEY GILBERT STRIKES GOLD
Continuing to build on an already stellar year, BRANTLEY GILBERT strikes another career high-mark with the GOLD-certification of JUST AS I AM (The Valory Music Co.). His third studio album, which debuted at #1 on Billboard Country Albums Chart, also scored the third highest album debut of the year with over 212,000 copies sold in the first week. Brantley’s latest project has already produced the Platinum-certified, #1 lead single “Bottoms Up,” whose music video has seen over 23 million views. Quickly climbing the Country airplay charts, the Top 20-and-rising follow-up, “Small Town Throwdown,” features labelmates JUSTIN MOORE and THOMAS RHETT.
