EX HEX ALBUM STREAM
The wait is over! Ex Hex Rips is streaming in its entirety now at NPR Music. Listen & share the stream. The album will be in stores on October 7 and the Merge pre-order includes an exclusive t-shirt.
NPR Music writes, “There’s enough energy on Rips to fuel a small country, and all of it is rooted in clean-burning enthusiasm.” Stream the album now and see Mary, Laura & Betsy on tour!
http://www.npr.org/2014/09/28/350589315/first-listen-ex-hex-rips
EMPATHY TEST SINGLE VIA CLASH
“Clash is lucky enough to be able to premiere the [new Empathy Test EP’s] title track. Gorgeous, sumptuous future pop which arrives dripping in synthesized sounds, there are nods towards Depeche Mode here alongside 21st century producers such as Purity Ring. Soft, adoring production gives way to an effortlessly stylish vocal, with the hazy, gauzy sound filled with pastoral shades.” — CLASH Magazine
http://www.clashmusic.com/news/premiere-empathy-test-throwing-stones
NEW VIDEO BY SAUKRATES
Saukrates drops a brand new video, directed by JTRUE for “The Big Bang.” The tune features massive production by Toronto’s Rich Kidd. Recorded during a session at 8 a.m., it’s straight from the gut spittin’ and, as Soxx says himself in the song “The honourable Saukrates presiding/over your soul/burying you in deep ocean flow…”
RÖYKSOPP ANNOUNCE THEIR FINAL ALBUM + ALBUM OPENER “SKULLS”
Röyksopp will release their fifth and final album, The Inevitable End on November 11th via Cherrytree Records/Interscope. The Inevitable End is Röyksopp’s most personal album to date and their second album release in the space of six months, following their critically acclaimed mini album Do It Again with fellow Scandinavian legend Robyn.
“With ‘The Inevitable End’ we’ve moved into a darker subject matter, with emphasis on the lyrical content. This candid approach feels very both personal, sincere and conclusive,” says Svein. “With this album it became clear we wanted to make an album in a classical sense even if it’s the last one we make,” adds Torbjørn.
THE AMSTEREDAM RED LIGHT DISTRICT “GONE FOR A WHILE” VIDEO SINGLE
Founded in 2005 and influenced by such bands as Refused, The Bronx, Letlive., The Ghost of a Thousand, the Amsterdam Red Light District is a live band more than anything else!
The band has shared the stage with such big names of the Punkrock / Hardcore scene (Refused, Sick of It All, 36 Crazy Fists, Slayer, Anti-Flag…) all around Europe (more specifically 11 countries since 2010) in order to promote an album (Dear Diary) and an EP (I’m Not Insane).
NONPOINT RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “BREAKING SKIN”
Blabbermouth raves that the first single, “Breaking Skin’s riff-driven huffs sink their hooks in and NONPOINT thus delivers a satisfying pop rocker.” Revolver also boasts, “The band’s 17-years’ experience in crafting catchy choruses is on display on undeniably hooky tracks….Robb Rivera’s thunderous drumming helps to make otherwise standard nu-metal songs feel fresh.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gLL3CQ9_yk
PALM GHOSTS ALBUM STREAM
Philadelphia-based Indie Americana group Palm Ghosts are pleased to announce the release of their debut record.
Combining the classic pop songwriting of Elliott Smith and Paul Simon with the dark American folk of Townes Van Zandt on their debut album, Palm Ghosts, the band presents eight introspective stories about love and loss. Comprised of singer-songwriter Joseph Lekkas (who also plays guitar, bass and keyboards on the recordings) and joined by Walt Epting (drums), Maura Dwyer (cello), Vince Tampio (trumpet) and Alex Yaker (organ), Palm Ghosts describe themselves as Sun-Damaged American Music.
https://soundcloud.com/palmghosts/sets/palm-ghosts/s-r5itH
REVOLT ADDED TO VERIZON FIOS
REVOLT, an American-music-oriented network designed to be “for the artists, by the artists,” is joining the Verizon FiOS TV lineup in October. REVOLT will be featured in the FiOS TV Ultimate HD package on Channel 726 HD and launching on Verizon’s FiOS Mobile App soon, giving customers anytime, anywhere access. The network, which launched in October 2013, is owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“REVOLT is a crowd-pleasing addition to the FiOS TV lineup,” said Terry Denson, Verizon’s vice president for content acquisition and strategy. “As we continue to add or renew channels in a way that reflects customers’ actual viewing patterns, we are pleased to welcome REVOLT into the homes of our customers, and we are excited to see their response to REVOLT’s fresh take on music programming.”
FERGIE RETURNS WITH BRAND-NEW SINGLE “L.A.LOVE (la la)”
Global pop icon FERGIE returns to the music spotlight with a new single “L.A.LOVE (la la),” on will.i.am music / Interscope Records, which goes to radio today and is now available for digital download and streaming on digital subscription services. Listen to “L.A.LOVE (la la)” HERE.
http://www.vevo.com/watch/fergie/LALOVE-%28la-la%29-%28Audio%29/USUV71402171
PANTEON ROCOCO RELEASED A NEW VIDEO
Panteon Rococo’s ska fusion is present this week with the release of their new song and video titled “Viernes de Webeo” and the announcement of their U.S. tour starting on October 9. The first single’s B side features a distinguished and explosive song titled “Nunca Fue”.
HALSEY POSTS “HURRICANE”
“Hurricane” is the new song from Halsey off the debut EP “Room 93” out 10/28 on Astralwerks.
http://www.vogue.com/1740539/singer-halsey-new-song-hurricane/
DAVE MATTHEWS AND TIM REYNOLDS ANNOUNCE JANUARY 16 AND 17, 2015 SHOWS
Fresh off an extensive summer tour with Dave Matthews Band and a performance as a duo at Farm Aid 2014, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds announce plans to begin 2015 with an intimate engagement at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. Tickets for the January 16 and 17 concerts – the pair’s first-ever shows at the historic venue – will go on sale this Friday, October 3, at 10:00 AM PT at http://davematthewsband.com.
The two musicians met more than 20 years ago in Charlottesville, VA – before Dave Matthews Band was founded – and have been collaborating ever since. Their rare performances as an acoustic duo allow fans to experience their special chemistry up-close, as they strip down each song to its essence and tell stories – often in a spectacular setting.
ZOLA JESUS’ ALBUM “TAIGA” NOW STREAMING VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES
Today Zola Jesus unveiled her already critically acclaimed album TAIGA via The New York Times’ Press Play series. The album will be released October 7th, 2014 on Mute. Billboard calls the release “Zola Jesus’ most profound, accessible release to date;” Rolling Stone describes it as “a surprising set of 11 pop songs, replete with catchy beats and stuck-in-your-head hooks,” and Paste says, “The whole album thrives on a sense of clarity for the singer/songwriter.”
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/arts/music/pressplay.html?_r=1&
TEARS FOR FEARS ‘SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR’
Tears for Fears’ biggest-selling album, Songs from the Big Chair, will be released in its most spectacular format on November 11, 2014, via Universal Music Enterprises. The album, which spawned classic songs like “Everybody Wants To Rule the World,” “Mother’s Talk,” “Shout” and “Head over Heels,” will be available in five formats, including a six-disc deluxe edition box set featuring previously unreleased material and in a first for a pop album, a 5.1 surround sound mix by Steven Wilson.
Tears for Fears’ phenomenal 10-million-selling second album marked a transition in the band’s sound and catapulted them into international prominence.
MELANIE DE BIASIO’S “I FEEL YOU”
Belgian artist Melanie De Biasio is not one to be pigeonholed. Since the release of her latest album No Deal, she’s been heralded as a new voice in jazz, named the “Belgian Billie Holiday,” and drawn comparisons to Nina Simone among many others. She notes artists such as Frank Zappa, Abbey Lincoln, Pink Floyd, and late-period Talk Talk as influences, but her semi-improvised, dark, minimalist approach places her in a category entirely on her own. Earlier today, she revealed her latest collaboration – a remix of her song “I Feel You” by Eels’ frontman Mark Oliver Everett. Premiering exclusive on Stereogum, this is Everett’s first and only remix of a song.
http://www.stereogum.com/1707891/melanie-de-biasio-i-feel-you-eels-remix-4/mp3s/
TIM FIRE “BIG MAC”
His new concept record iBeenHACKED drops on October 7th and we have the new single “Big MAC” available now. Big MAC is a satirical banger that addresses the cult status of Apple products. The timing is perfect (what with bend-gate and all) and the track is dope.
Tim Fite – “Big MAC”
https://soundcloud.com/tim-fite-2/07-big-mac
RIXTON INTERACTIVE VIDEO
British sensations Rixton have released an interactive video to their hit single “Wait On Me.” In the video, the band is performing at a Gatsby-themed party and the host’s wife shows interest in vocalist, Jake Roche. Fans have the ability to click through the video and ultimately chose what happens to Jake. Head over to Buzznet to check out the video and play along!
http://wevegotyoucovered.buzznet.com/user/journal/19201631/video-premiere-rixton-wait-music/
HEART TO HEART PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BAD HABBITS”
Heart to Heart has premiered a new music video for their song “Bad Habits” here. “Bad Habits” is a track from Heart to Heart’s latest album Dulce, which is available everywhere now. Heart to Heart will also be playing the Pure Noise Records Tour this fall alongside labelmates State Champs, Handguns, Forever Came Calling, Front Porch Step and Brigades.
http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/heart_to_heart_bad_habits_video_premiere
COZZ VIDEO “DREAMS”
South Central LA rapper Cozz has announced the release of his highly anticipated debut project Cozz N Effect due to drop digitally this Friday, October 3rd and in retail stores 10/28 via J. Coles Dreamville / Interscope label. The 12 track project will feature guest appearances from J. Cole on a remix of Cozz’s highly lauded “Knock the Hustle,”the track he dropped to commemorate his signing, Enimal, Free Ackrite and fellow Dreamville / Interscope signee Bas.
“DREAMS” VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Dg6qj8L3M
GRAE PREMIERES “NO OTHER” MUSIC VIDEO ON COMPLEX.COM
Multicultural singer/songwriter Grae premieres the official music video for his sultry “No Other” buzz single today on lifestyle publication, Complex.com. “No Other” is the lead effort lifted from Grae’s forthcoming Crux: The EP.
Set in Los Angeles, CA and directed by Jaime Ballesteros, “No Other” captures a heartbroken Grae reminiscing and dealing with the painful aftermath of a deflated relationship with an ex-lover.
http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/grae-no-other-video
THE PIANO GUYS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
What began as an experiment and then exploded into an Internet phenomenon has now evolved into an incredible success story. The Piano Guys, four talented dads from Utah, have climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed atop Billboard charts, sold out tour dates around the world, accrued a massive social media following and scored YouTube viewership at 500 million views. Now on October 7, The Piano Guys will release their fourth studio album entitled Wonders (Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks).
BAAUER TOUR CANCELLED – STATEMENT
Hey there, wanted to give you a quick heads up that unfortunately Baauer and Boys Noize have to cancel their upcoming run X Tour. While it’s obviously something they are devastated to do they both felt it was the right move for the time being. A statement from Baauer below:
“I’m so sorry to do this, but Alex and I have to pull this tour. There’s a bunch of reasons why this needed to happen, but mostly, Alex and I have to get back into the studio and finish our projects. I never ever cancel shows, so pulling this whole tour is devastating. But what it means is more music out to you guys sooner. I hope you understand and I love you.”
HOUSEHOLD “WITH OR WITHOUT” STREAMING NOW ON BANDCAMP
HOUSEHOLD are currently premiering their debut album, With or Without, in its entirety via Bandcamp. The record is officially due out tomorrow, September 30, via Blood & Ink Records.
https://bloodandink.bandcamp.com/album/with-or-without
DREW HOLCOMB VIDEO “TENNESSEE
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors are thrilled to bring the Good Light album out West for the first time ever this fall. The month-long trek will kick off with a special Halloween weekend performance at this year’s Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans, where they’ll be joining an incredible bill featuring Outkast, Skrillex, Foo Fighters, and a ton more! Immediately following, Texas’ Penny and Sparrow will join them as they make their way out West.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfaD8nXoC8
TORY LANEZ NEW VIDEO
Here’s Tory Lanez’s new video for “The Godfather” of his Lost Cause project which now drops on Wednesday, October 1st. In the clip directed by Andrew Hines we find Tory cruising the streets of DTLA and enjoying the finer things in life while reminiscing on his younger self. Be sure to check him out on his first headlining tour starting this week as well.
QUINTINO POSTS “SLAMMER” VIA BEATPORT
Here is a hot new track from Quintino called ‘Slammer’ that was just released today on Spinnin’ Records. Having already been endorsed by the likes of Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Sander van Door, Hardwell and more, the track is sure to make big waves for the rising Dutch DJ this fall.
‘Slammer’ is the newest hit from the rising Dutch DJ and Brazilian hit maker Ftampa sure to be an absolute main stage favorite. It features massive chord progressions in the break and huge synth riffs after the drop. Combine this with the best production quality out there and you have yourself a winner.
http://www.beatport.com/release/slammer/1378631
NEW SOLO ALBUM BY DAVE DAVIES
The man who forever changed the sound of rock ‘n’ roll when he invented distortion, Kinks legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material called ‘Rippin’ Up Time’ on New York based Red River Entertainment. Produced by Dave Davies & David Nolte, the new CD features 10 original new songs written in the classic Kinks style that fans of all ages will want to hear. Listen to ‘Rippin Up Time’ here.
Dave Davies founded the Kinks in the early 1960’s and forever changed music after he sliced up the speaker cone of a little green amp and created a revolutionary, distorted guitar tone and frenetic solo on the song “You Really Got Me”. Musicologist Joe Harrington described the Kinks influence: “ ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘All Day And All Of The Night’ … were predecessors of the whole three-chord genre … The Kinks did a lot to help turn rock n roll into rock.” In 1998, writer Bill Crowley wrote, “As lead guitarist and founder of The Kinks, Dave Davies is one of the most unpredictable and original forces in rock, without whom guitar-rock styles including heavy metal and punk would have been inconceivable. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave’s massive guitar sounds have inspired bands from Van Halen to Green Day.”
ILL NIÑO PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “I’M NOT THE ENEMY”
ILL NIÑO have returned with the brand new video for “I’m Not The Enemy”, the powerful track and second music video from the landmark album Till Death, La Familia. Shot on the streets of Los Angeles, “I’m Not The Enemy” tells a bold story of youthful injustice, overcoming social stereotypes and the dreams of constructing a better life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5JsrxnLbh8
IDINA MENZEL ANNOUNCES TRACK-LISTING FOR CHRISTMAS ALBUM
Tony Award-winning singer/actorIdina Menzel has announced the track-listing for her upcoming Christmas album, entitled Holiday Wishes, which will be released on October 14th by Warner Bros. Records. The album was produced by Grammy Award-winner Walter Afanasieff (Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey) and features such classic favorites as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” as well as Joni Mitchell’s Christmas-themed “River,” one of Menzel’s favorites. Another highlight is a duet with international superstar Michael Bublé on “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” An exclusive Target edition of Holiday Wishes will feature two bonus tracks, including “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
TV ON THE RADIO “HAPPY IDIOT”
Today TV On the Radio release the video for “Happy Idiot” with an unexpected starring role by Paul Reubens as ‘Racer Steven.’ Like the best of Saturday morning and Saturday night rolled into one, TVONTHERADIOSCOPE presents a mind-bending visual to the first single from the bands upcoming album, Seeds, out November 18 on Harvest Records.
LI XI SHARES NEW SINGLE “CARRIAGES” VIA STEREOGUM
Combining fuzzy, oxidized psychedelic decimation with space-aged, future-retro motorik pop, San Francisco’s Li Xi resides in a sonic world of their own. Led by Maryann Tran and James Vernon, the band is on their 2nd year and about to release their debut full-length record “Meet Me Somewhere.”
https://soundcloud.com/lixisound/1-carriages-1/s-69AOX
CLASSIFIED COMES TO AMERICA
Atlantic Records has announced the US release of “CLASSIFIED,” the acclaimed new album from Nova Scotia-based rapper/producer Classified. The self-titled collection arrives via Atlantic / Halflife Records on Tuesday, September 30th.
“CLASSIFIED” is highlighted by such hit singles as gold certified “Higher (Feat. B.o.B), the platinum certified “3 Foot Tall,” and the blockbuster “Inner Ninja (Feat. David Myles).” The latter track proved a phenomenon in Classified’s home country, reaching the top 5 on Billboard’s “Canadian Hot 100” while earning 5x platinum certification and the Juno Award for “Rap Recording of the Year.” The “Inner Ninja” companion video also proved a pop favorite, with individual views now well in excess of 2 million at Classified’s official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/classifiedmusic. Furthermore, the MuchMusic Countdown-topping clip went on to receive both “Video of the Year” and “MuchFACT Video of the Year” at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards.
