JESSIE J + ARIANA GRANDE + NICKI MINAJ RELEASE “BANG BANG”
International superstars Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj released the powerhouse anthem “Bang Bang” today on digital retailers via Republic Records. The single debuted #1 on the iTunes overall & pop charts and also hit #1 on the Billboard Trending 140 chart.
Fans of all three artists have been eagerly awaiting the track since it was first announced earlier this month and followed up by sneak peeks released via Instagram. The track features production from the iconic Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and Ilya and also premiered on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show this morning.
http://www.vevo.com/watch/USUV71401572
NEW SINGLE BY DJ SUB ZERO
Parisian DJ SUB ZERO makes his welcome return to Guru Records in the form of aptly titled ‘In The Club’ out from today.
The Frenchman’s roots are on show from the start with an up-front, hip-hop drum pattern paving the way for the main body of the track that raises the energy before dropping into a garage-house beat. Funky and with a dark edge it’s a soundtrack to dance floors everywhere, and impossible not to move to.
Buy here on Beatport: http://btprt.dj/WLoAHY
THE HOLY COAST “THE SPACE WE HAUNT”
With all three members bringing something unique to the bands sound and after only a couple months of writing and recording at Walkers home studio The Holy Coast exploded on to the Phoenix live scene playing their first show in May 2013 opening for Mike Simonetti (Italians Do It Better) and Plastic Plates where the band enjoyed a very warm response from the large Phoenix audience.
http://www.themusicninja.com/the-holy-coast-the-space-we-haunt-tmn-premiere/
‘THEY WANT MY SOUL’ STREAMING IN FULL VIA ITUNES
Spoon’s eighth – and by numerous early reports best – album, They Want My Soul, is now streaming in its entirety on iTunes. Having premiered “Do You”, “Inside Out”, and “Rent I Pay” to rapturous response, anyone with a computer can now hear every note of the most highly anticipated record in Spoon’s storied career. They Want My Soul is out next Tuesday, August 5 on Loma Vista.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/station/first-play-spoon-they-want/idra.894767108
SIR SLY RELEASE THEIR FULL LENGTH DEBUT ALBUM + “YOU HAUNT ME”
Los Angeles based indie pop band SIR SLY have announced the details of their full length debut You Haunt Me. The album will be released on September 16 via Cherrytree/Interscope Records, and is available for pre-order now. The first single and title track, “You Haunt Me” is available today for digital download and for streaming on digital subscription services. Listen to “You Haunt Me” HERE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfPCuHefYEU
JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD TO RELEASE NEW COVERS EP ON SEPTEMBER 30TH
JEFF The Brotherhood will release a brand-new self-produced EP of covers, entitled Dig The Classics, on September 30th on Warner Bros. Records. Brothers Jake (guitars, vocals) and Jamin Orrall (drums) have chosen six of their favorite songs to include on Dig The Classics, including Pixies’ “Gouge Away,” My Bloody Valentine’s “Come In Alone,” Teenage Fanclub’s “Mad Dog 20/20,” and Beck’s “Totally Confused.” Dig The Classics will be available both digitally and in the popular 12″ album format pressed on delicious purple vinyl.
http://www.jeffthebrotherhood.com
KATE BOY PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “SELF CONTROL” AT PITCHFORK
“Self Control,” the first single off Kate Boy’s highly anticipated debut full-length, is streaming now at Pitchfork. Details on the upcoming, self-produced release are coming soon. Kate Boy is Kate Akhurst, Hampus Nordgren and Markus Dextegen.
TV ON THE RADIO ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘SEEDS’
Today TV On the Radio announce their new album Seeds, coming this fall on Harvest Records.
Vocalist Tunde Adebimpe says: “We’ve been through a lot of stuff in the past few years that could have stopped the band cold, but I’m glad we got it together and took stock of the unique connection we have between each other because the record is, 1000%, without a doubt, the best thing we’ve ever done.”
http://www.tvontheradioband.com
NEW VIDEO BY WE ARE THE RIOT
Los Angeles based Hard Rock band We Are The Riot (featuring Meegs Rascon & Mikal Cox of Coal Chamber and Andy Cole ex-Static-X) have released the official music video for their track “It’s Not What You Wanted.” The video, produced by Brian Cox at Digital Iris, was filmed at the Salton Sea near Palm Springs, California, and originally premiered on Loudwire. “It’s Not What You Wanted” is the first release from the band’s new EP (available now), and they will be heading into the studio this November to record a full length album.
http://loudwire.com/we-are-the-riot-its-not-what-you-wanted-exclusive-video-premiere/
DELTA SPIRIT SINGLE “LIVE ON”
“Live On,” the latest track off Delta Spirit’s anticipated new album Into the Wide is streaming now at Stereogum – http://bit.ly/X9EHyU.
To celebrate the release and honor the city where most of the band resided during the record’s conception, the band has added three headlining New York City dates in three consecutive nights to their extensive fall tour.
LOCAL X RADIO GOES NATIONAL
Two years ago in Memphis TN another footnote in music history was made. Green Sheet Productions launched an app based radio station dubbed Local X Memphis – the world’s first 100% streaming broadcast platform that’s both a station and a wireless application. Conquering the local market and seeing the national appeal, Green Sheets is now launching the station as LOCAL X RADIO – “America’s active rock station.”
EMAIL: programming@localxradio.com
Local X Radio uses a dedicated 3G/4G technology and a proprietary patent pending process to stream its programming at a much higher bit rate than normal radio stations. This means that you can literally take us anywhere your phone or tablet goes with no loss of audio. It also can be synced with your car via aux input or blue-tooth wireless and be used as a FREE option in place of expensive satellite or Spotify apps. It is the future of radio.
DOOMTREE RELEASE NEW TRACK “.38 AIRWEIGHT”
Doomtree announced the release of their new track, “.38 Airweight,” today on The Current. The track, featuring all crew members, is the first new music released as a collective since 2011’s critically acclaimed No Kings album. Lazerbeak explains, “We’ve been in the studio making a ton of songs with a new album in mind and are really pumped about how things are turning out.
http://blog.thecurrent.org/2014/07/doomtree-share-new-track-38-airweight/
THE FIRST EVER LATIN MUSIC ALBUM OF SANTANA’S CAREER IS CERTIFIED U.S. LATIN DOUBLE PLATINUM
CORAZÓN, the first ever Latin music album of Santana’s career, has
received U.S. Latin double-platinum certification. Upon release on May 6th, was the top selling Latin Music album in the United States for six consecutive weeks. In addition, CORAZÓN has been #1 on the iTunes album chart in 24 countries, #2 in 10 countries, and Top 10 in 59 countries.
Superstar performances on CORAZÓN, the album,includeChocQuibtown, Lila Downs, Gloria Estefan, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Juanes, Ziggy Marley, Miguel, Niña Pastori, Pitbull, Samuel Rosa of Skank, Cindy Blackman Santana, Romeo Santos, Wayne Shorter, Soledad, and Diego Torres.
SW/MM/NG NEW SINGLE VIA STEREOGUM
On August 26th, the Fayetteville, AR quintet SW/MM/NG will release their long-awaited full-length debut Feel Not Bad on Old Flame Records.
Yesterday, Stereogum debuted the track “All I Want” from the LP and said, “they purposefully sidestep the nostalgia that a lot of dreamy psych-pop falls into… The guitars may be sun-soaked and airy, but they’re also strained and wistful, brimming with longing and desire for something better in the future.”
http://www.stereogum.com/1694682/swmmng-all-i-want-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/
HILARY DUFF CLOCKS 4 MILLION + VIEWS
First single “Chasing the Sun”, off of Hilary Duff’s upcoming album for RCA Records is available NOW at iTunes. Get the single HERE. The singer simultaneously premiered her brand new music video for the single on VEVO today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj6MjDFD1Kw
“Chasing the Sun,” written by Colbie Caillat, Jason Reeves and Toby Gad and produced by Toby Gad, is, “‘…just a peek into my new album. I’ve worked very hard and the album is a great representation of the experiences I’ve had in my life and where I want to go from here,” said Duff.
CHRISTOPHER DENNY’S ‘IF THE ROSES DON’T KILL US’ STREAMING
The music on If The Roses Don’t Kill Us, his Partisan Records debut, is just as gripping as Denny’s lyrics; a blend of pre-country Southern music, folk, rock, gospel and singer/songwriter impulses, a style Denny calls Arkansas Soul. The album’s crisp, clean arrangements combine Denny’s acoustic finger picking with subtle touches of electric guitar, pedal steel and a solid rhythm section. It took one month to record the final version of the album, made with a mix of musicians from Denny’s band and A-List studio players. It is the end result of a process that saw some of the songs being recorded three different times over the course five or six years.
RHINO BUCKET FRONTMAN TO JOIN HELLION AS RHYTHM GUITARIST AND BACKING VOCALIST ON UPCOMING TOUR
L.A. based metal act HELLION have announced that RHINO BUCKET front man, Georg Dolivo, will be joining Hellion as their rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist on Hellion’s upcoming North American “Karma’s A Bitch” tour in October.
“I am excited to be a part of what the new Hellion is doing, I’ve always been a fan of Ann and her incredible voice.” said Georg Dolivo in a recent interview. “It’s especially great to be back working again with Simon Wright. And having Scott Warren and Maxxxwell Carlisle in the band as well is an added bonus!”
https://www.facebook.com/Hellion.Official
18 YEAR OLD UK BREAKOUT ELLA HENDERSON RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “GHOST”
Ella Henderson marks her arrival with her debut single “Ghost”, the 18 year old UK breakout showcases her soaring voice and gives an exciting preview of what’s to come from her debut album “Chapter One,” due later this year. Co-written with OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, “Ghost” is an international hit, entering the official UK singles chart at #1 for two consecutive weeks making it the fastest selling debut from a UK artist thus far in 2014, surpassing Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me”. The single soared to #1 on the UK Airplay Chart with the second largest radio audience this year behind Pharrell’s “Happy”.
Ella will make her US television debut with a performance of “Ghost” on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday August 6th.
“Ghost” is available digitally today: http://smarturl.it/EllaGhostiTunes
LISTEN TO A NEW MORAL MAZES SONG ON BROOKLYN VEGAN
Listen to “Stay Unprepared”, the first track to surface from Moral Mazes’ debut EP, now via BrooklynVegan. The Magic Tommy Jackson 7inch is set for release on September 2nd on vinyl and digital formats and can be pre-ordered now from B9Store.com.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2014/07/listen_to_moral.html
UNDERPASS SHARE FIRST SINGLE
Olympia, Washington’s political post-punk outfit Underpass is pleased to announce their debut EP, Assimilation, available August 26, 2014 on France’s Desire Records. Using a minimalist approach to craft songs about isolation, displacement and gentrification, Underpass draws on personal experiences of cultural displacement, personal conflict and of course assimilation.
http://adhoc.fm/post/underpass-side/
FILTER PARTNERED WITH ARTIST DIRECT TO EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERE A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACK
Filter has partnered with Artist Direct this week to exclusively premiere the previously unreleased track, “The Hand That’s Dealt” available to stream now and to purchase via digital retail today.
DEBUT ALBUM BY HEFFRON DRIVE
Big Time Rush Star Kendall Schmidt is proud to announce the release of his band Heffron Drive’s first full-length album, “Happy Mistakes.” The album will be celebrated with an international, major-market tour kicking off August 30 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Ga., followed by a release date in early September.
“Happy Mistakes” features a complex blend of pop, rock and electro sounds, while tying in acoustic arrangements. One of the album’s highlights is the band’s first single, “Parallel,” which premiered on PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” broadcast (America’s Independence Day Celebration) to a live audience of 250,000 and millions more at home.
AMANDA X STREAM DEBUT LP
Amanda X is very pleased to finally share their entire debut LP Amnesia with the world. Recorded by Jeff Zeigler (A Sunny Day In Glasgow, The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile) at Uniform Recording in Philadelphia, the record is out now digitally and will be available on vinyl next week courtesy of the venerable Siltbreeze imprint.
http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/new-music/amanda-x-amnesia
RAY J IS BACK WITH A NEW CONTROVERSIAL SINGLE
Ray J, the controversial singer, reality star and host is back with a new dynamic single and video for the track, “Never Shoulda Have Did That,” available on ITunes. Like so many of his previous hits including “One Wish” and “Sexy Can I,” this song is autobiographical and chronicles many of Ray J’s past experiences. “For me the song is about recognizing where I am in my life now and thinking about some of the things I’ve done that I have come to regret,” said the star. He continued, “This song is my way of moving forward.” The song was recorded and the video was shot months ago.The song is from a collection of songs Ray J has assembled that will be part of a mix tape, Ray J: Uncut 2 that he is releasing free online to fans in August.
“Never Shouda Did That:”
http://www.vevo.com/watch/ray-j/never-shoulda-did-that/USUYG1050461
INNA REVEALS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “GOOD TIME” FEAT. PITBULL
Inna—a household name and fixture in clubs throughout Europe—revealed the new video for her latest single, “Good Time” featuring Pitbull, off of her first ever U.S. release out later this year. The playful video features the many faces of Inna—a woman that is vivacious, independent and seductive—alongside fellow international heavyweight, Pitbull.
WATCH HERE: http://youtu.be/sEgXQJgYxoE
MARIANAS TRENCH RELEASE NEW SINGLE “POP 101”
Multi-Platinum selling Canadian pop-rock group Marianas Trench are back with their new single, “POP 101” (Barely Feat. Anami Vice). Written by triple-threat lead singer, songwriter and producer, Josh Ramsay, the tongue-and-cheek track instructs fans on how to create a Hot 100 hit while fitting in a myriad of musical references and cues into as many bars as humanly possible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKvYQxDUVk
DUPLEKITA PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “ONE-NINE-EIGHT-SIX”
Begun as an overzealous musical mission by Batke, Duplekita initially came together casually in 2011, releasing a first single, “Jungle Nights (For A New Generation)” in May of that year. The next 18 months would consist of sessions held in a handful of basements, offices and living rooms. Collaboration is an important part of the record, and the obsessive-compulsive tendencies of its arranger gave shape and direction to the freedom that happened during the recording process. Nothing was rehearsed, but rather written and captured within a day. These takes were then cut up and reworked for weeks, like a collage in editing. Duplekita is the work of many people filtered through the ears of one.
http://groundsounds.com/2014/07/29/duplekita-one-nine-eight-six-gs-premiere/
THE YUSEDDIT BROTHERS SHARES “METRONOME” VIDEO
“A restless and sun-scorched slice of Americana the track itself is a brilliant first-step from Campbell marrying his world-weary vocals with a muddy burst of guitars, it drags its way through three-and-a-half rousing minutes. It’s the video that truly solidifies things, however. We won’t spoil it for you but it’s definitely one to feast your eyes over.” – Tom Johnson (Gold Flake Paint)
http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/video-the-yuseddit-brothers-metronome/
HOZIER TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT
Irish musician Hozier will release his self-titled debut album on Columbia Records on October 7. Following up his two EPs Take Me To Church and From Eden, he co- produced the new album with Ron Kirwan (PJ Harvey and Depeche Mode). The album is available for pre-order now here. Fans who pre-order the album today will receive four instant grat downloads: “Take Me To Church,” “From Eden,” “Work Song,” and Cherry Wine.”
VIDEO OF TWO-9 SIGNING RECORD DEAL
Two-9, has announced a record deal with multi-platinum producer Mike WiLL Made-It’s Eardruma Records/Interscope Records.
Watch a recap of the signing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E24CIIxxmzw
Founded in 2009, and comprised of members Curtis Williams, Retro Sushi (Jace & Ceej), andFatKidsBrotha (Lightskin Mac 11 & Dav.E), Two-9 has built one of the most powerful, young, independent movements in rap, collaborating with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Chance The Rapper, and Juicy J; co-headlining tours with Worlds Fair; and ultimately catching the ear of super producer Mike WiLL Made-It, who first collaborated with the group with the 2012 leak “Where The Money At?” and again with the group’s latest single”Everything,” before ultimately inking them to his recently announced venture through Interscope Records.
NEW VIDEO BY THE ROOKS
The Rooks are already a huge name in the NYC music scene and are yet again making waves with the release of their latest video: Twister. NYC music & culture site, Pancakes + Whiskey says “The Rooks provide visual accompaniment that strengthens the listening experience instead of distracting from it.”
In anticipation of their upcoming EP, The Rooks have just announced their northeast Summer Tour with Unbuttoned. The Rooks are a New York City-based indie soul sextet. Drawing on an eclectic catalogue of influences (Stevie Wonder, J Dilla, and The Dirty Projectors), they dance the line between music that makes you think and feel good in your soul.
http://pancakesandwhiskey.com/2014/07/29/exclusive-video-premier-the-rooks-twister
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS TO PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE ON JULY 31 ON ABC
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will appear on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live this Thursday, July 31st, performing songs from their new album Hypnotic Eye. The band’s Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance will be the television debut of music from Hypnotic Eye. This performance comes as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers prepare to embark on their North American tour which begins this Sunday August 3rd in San Diego, CA and includes a headlining appearance at next weekend’s Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco, CA.
MACY GRAY PREMIERES KILLER NEW VIDEO FOR “BANG BANG”
Following the recent news of both her fall North American tour and her forthcoming album “The Way” – set for release on October 7th – Macy Gray premiered the video for the bluesy single “Bang Bang” this week. The video was unveiled just in time for the song’s official U.S release on iTunes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl9jkDpcnKs
SIR MICHAEL ROCKS ALBUM STREAM
Cool Kids rapper, animal activist, and anime lover, Sir Michael Rocks released his highly anticipated solo debut album, Banco, today, which is currently #1 on the iTunes hip hop charts and is streamable in its entirety via The AV Club. Since Sir Michael Rocks and fellow Cool Kids member Chuck Inglish burst onto the scene in 2007 as teenagers, they’ve helped redefine the image of underground, independent rap for the Internet era with their effortlessly cool aesthetic and catchy, creative music. Banco is Sir Michael Rocks’ eccentric mission statement, complete with animals, video games, and pop culture references targeted for Generation Now.
Stream The AV Club Premiere:
http://www.avclub.com/article/stream-all-sir-michael-rocks-new-album-banco-right-207471
GAVIN DEGRAW RELEASES “YOU GOT ME”
Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling RCA recording artist Gavin DeGraw will release “You Got Me,” which will be featured in the upcoming film DOLPHIN TALE 2, in theaters September 12th from Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures. The new track, which hits radio this week, was written for the film by legendary songwriter Diane Warren, a Grammy and Golden Globe winner and six-time Oscar nominee, and produced by Martin Johnson (Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Jason Derulo). The song is available at iTunes and all other digital retailers now.
Click the following link to listen now: http://smarturl.it/YouGotMepv.
MYSTERY SKULLS ANNOUNCES “PARALYZED” SINGLE
Today, Mystery Skulls producer Luis Dubuc announces his single and video for his electro-funk tune “Paralyzed”, out today on Warner Bros. Records. Directed by Bo Mirosseni (Disclosure, Block Moth Super Rainbow), the clip features a number ghoulish figures who show off their extraordinary basketball skills complete with plenty of tricks and dunks like some spooky Harlem Globe Trotters, until we find a pleasant twist at the end.
WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE:
http://www.spin.com/articles/mystery-skulls-paralyzed-music-video-premiere/
AJR ON THE TODAY SHOW
Emerging pop trio AJR performed their hit single “I’m Ready” on NBC’s The Today Show this morning!
Watch the performance here:
http://www.today.com/toyotaconcertseries/ajr-perform-im-ready-today-1D79991369
The band, who is on the verge of becoming one of the biggest and brightest new bands of 2014, will release their full-length debut Living Room this fall (AJR Productions/Warner Bros. Records). The album was all written, recorded and produced by the band themselves in the living room of their New York City apartment and features hit single “I’m Ready,” an infectious track that is rapidly climbing the Top 40 charts, currently at #24 with over 400k singles sold and 4.5 million YouTube views. Please let us know if you would like an advance copy of the album!
CHARLI XCX RELEASES “BOOM CLAP” REMIXES
At 21 years old, Charli XCX has officially entered the ‘fast lane’ as she pens in her co-written smash “Fancy” with Iggy Azalea – a #1 hit for seven straight weeks from the London-based singer/songwriter – also responsible for last year’s “I Love It” (which she wrote and recorded with Icona Pop) and her latest RIAA certified Gold single, “Boom Clap” (from the “The Fault In Our Stars” soundtrack).
https://soundcloud.com/charlixcx/sets/boom-clap-the-remixes/
LYKANTHEA DEBUT EP POSTED
Electro-ambient musician Lykanthea releases her debut EP Migration on July 29, 2014 in both digital and cassette formats. Written and recorded in Chicago, IL and the Greek island of Delos, Migration is the premiere work of solo artist Lakshmi Ramgopal, who released a collaborative EP with Savage Sister earlier this year and is half of darkwave outfit Love and Radiation. Over the course of five songs, it showcases her Carnatic vocal style in lingering soundscapes and song structures based on tragic Greek choruses.
Download Migration for free and order the limited edition cassette from http://lykanthea.bandcamp.com.
NEW EP BY THE DEAD DAISIES
The Dead Daisies were formed by singer-songwriter Jon Stevens and guitarist David Lowy in 2012. The 2014 lineup includes Jon Stevens(Noiseworks/INXS) on vocals, David Lowy (Mink/Red Phoenix) on guitar, Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses/Psychedelic Furs) on lead guitar, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake) on bass, Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses/Hookers & Blow) on keys and the new addition of Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne/Billy Idol) on drums.
Give a listen to their new EP, Face I Love, premiered earlier today via UCR:
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/dead-daisies-ep-premiere/
GERARD WAY TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
Former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way will release his debut solo album, entitled Hesitant Alien, on September 30th via Warner Bros. Records. The new album will be available for pre-order at all digital retailers beginning Tuesday, August 19th. Exclusive album bundles will also be available for pre-order on GerardWay.com on the same date. Fans who pre-order the album will receive the track “No Shows” instantly as a free download. The music video for “No Shows” will also be released on August 19th.
KIESZA PERFORMS JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
Kiesza performed Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, rolling up to Hollywood Blvd in a DeLorean and then proceeded to LA-ify her video for “Hideaway” (originally shot on the streets of New York). Kiesza sang and danced down the boulevard of dreams in a one-take shot, closing the performance on the brand new Kimmel stage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpF2YRTW9y4
CAELESTIS NEW SINGLE ONLINE “SPYGLASS”
After almost an year since “Heliocardio”‘s release, Caelestis is back with a new single titled “Spyglass”.
This time the Italian Alternative Rock band’s work is featured by French death/black metal artists Archenterum, whose presence gives this new track an ‘heavier’ tone, creating a so curious as well realized and merged mix of elegance and brutality.
The track’s release, matched with its videoclip which was recorded both in Italy and in France, also allowed the band, that is now working on their next productions, to introduce their new official website.
Spyglass: http://youtu.be/aJoBI8siOLs