TINASHE MAKES OFFICIAL DEBUT ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS
With three impressive self-released mixtapes under her creative belt, Tinashe’s major label album debut, Aquarius, makes its official entry onto the Billboard charts. Released on October 7 via RCA Records, the critically adored Aquarius enters at #3 on this week’s Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Aquarius also topped the iTunes’ R&B/Soul chart, arriving at #1 just minutes after its official release.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/aquarius/id911472229
PITBULL SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
On the heels of his explosive single Fireball” featuring John Ryan, international music sensation Pitbull announces today that his brand new album GLOBALIZATION, will be released everywhere on November 24th on RCA Records / Mr. 305 / Polo Grounds.
GLOBALIZATION also includes a brand new track from Pitbull entitled “Celebrate (from Penguins of Madagascar)” that will be featured in the “Penguins of Madagascar,” an upcoming computer-animated adventure comedy film directed and produced by Dreamworks Animation, and distributed by 20th Century Fox this holiday season, in theaters November 26th.
http://www.pitbullmusic.com/us/fireball
THE CROOKES PREMIERE LOW REMIX OF “ECHOLALIA”
The Crookes have premiered a new remix of the song “Echolalia” by the venerable music group Low today via The Onion’s AV Club. “It’s a great tune,” said Alan Sparhawk of Low, “we figured we had to go somewhere completely different to do it justice.” “Echolalia” is featured on The Crookes sophomore North American full-length, Soapbox, released in April on Modern Outsider. The Sheffield lads are currently in the midst of their third visit to the U.S. of 2014, arriving in Texas this weekend, before wrapping in New York next week at the annual CMJ Music Marathon.
http://www.avclub.com/article/hear-new-song-crookes-enhanced-members-low-210545
ED PROSEK REVEALS VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE
Californian singer-songwriter Ed Prosek is an artist of striking talent. His intimate vocals and songs of honesty, introspection and worldly observation set him apart from other young songwriters, combining a musical beauty and individual sense of arrangement with powerful and emotive lyricism to create music that is truly undeniable in every sense of the word.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FhtisoiJ_8
VEVO PREMIERES TENNIS’ NEW VIDEO “I’M CALLIN’”
Vevo exclusively premieres Tennis’ new video “I’m Callin’” from the critically-acclaimed album Ritual in Repeat out now on Communion Records. You can view and share the video HERE via Vevo. The band is currently in the midst of their North American headlining tour.
http://www.vevo.com/watch/tennis/Im-Callin/QMF661451104
RUN RIVER NORTH PARTNERS WITH PHORUS
Los Angeles-based Run River North partnered with Phorus, a subsidiary of DTS, Inc. to share the official music video for “Monsters Calling Home” from their self-titled debut (out now via Nettwerk Records).
BEAR HANDS UNVEILS COM TRUISE REMIX OF “AGORA”
Today, Bear Hands is unveiling Com Truise’s remix of the band’s track “Agora” from its recent full-length Distraction (Cantora). Noting that the “significance of Bear Hands’ new single “Agora” must not be overlooked,” Hypetrak praised Com Truise’s reworking of the track as “[providing] us with an inspiring new vibe.”
https://soundcloud.com/bearhandsband/agora-com-truise-remix/s-5oMeZ
MICK JENKINS INTERVIEW
Consciously seeding religious undertones into his music, Mick makes it clear that he is not looking to be “preachy.”
“I try to put it in there, but I don’t want to be too preachy about it. — that was only the real way I can do music, at all. I was raised in a Christian home. I have Christian Values and my goal is heaven. So, it’s going to come out in any art that I practice. Those are the ideals & morals on trying to put people on to.”
http://goodfellamedia.com/2014/10/mick-jenkins-interview-part-2.html
THE READY SET PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “FREAKIN’ ME OUT”
The Ready Set will hit the road next week as co-headliner with Metro Station for The“Outsiders” Tour. The tour kicks off on October 21st in Salt Lake City, UT and will wrap on November 22nd in San Diego, CA and will also feature support bands The Downtown Fiction and Against The Current.
http://www.vevo.com/watch/the-ready-set/Freakin-Me-Out-%28Official-Music-Video%29/USRZR1458045
MELANIE MARTINEZ UNVEILS HER NEW VIDEO FOR “CAROUSEL”
The song immediately jumped to TOP 10 on iTunes upon the release of the trailer. Melanie is also currently hard at work finishing her eagerly awaited full length debut ‘Cry Baby’ slated to arrive in early 2015. The second leg of Melanie’s DOLLHOUSE TOUR – PART TWO kicks off in November.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAB5AC9yhY0
NEW VIDEO CHRIS MELROSE FEAT ROGIZZ
Chris Melrose makes art called Bounce Pop. He incorporates a trampoline into his performance. He is an eccentric. His new album “Bounce Pop” is available on bouncepop.net. It’s produced by Red Velvet Beats and features an appearance from RoGizz. Do yourself a favor and check out the dope new vid “Lost In Trouble (featuring Rogizz)”. Directed by the visual magician Cory Bory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlC9gG2IQPI
MATTHEW FOWLER PERFORMS “ROOFTOPS”
Orlando-based folk singer/songwriter Matthew Fowler kicked off his two-month long “Bring a Friend” tour last month that will take him to 25+ cities with fellow Orlandoan artist Reggie Williams. The two also collaborated on a special EP together specifically recorded for this tour called the Bring a Friend EP. The six song record features two brand new tracks and one previously released track from each artist. Earlier today, The Bluegrass Situation premiered Fowler’s new song “Rooftops” stating that “His assured, velvety vocals are rivaled only by the intimacy of his lyrics, all backed by his deft, understated guitar playing.”
http://www.thebluegrasssituation.com/read/matthew-fowler-takes-it-rooftops-new-single
T-PAIN TO RELEASE GREATEST HITS
Two-time Grammy Award winner T-Pain, will release T-Pain Presents Happy Hour: The Greatest Hits on November 4, 2014 via Nappy Boy Entertainment/Konvict Muzik/RCA Records. The 13 track project will feature T-Pain’s collection of hit songs including new single, “Drankin’ Patna,” and classics such as “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” “Can’t Believe It” and “I’m N Luv (Wit A Stripper)” among others.
Since his debut in 2005, T-Pain has become a fixture on both the radio and sales charts releasing a total of four studio albums. To date, T-Pain has sold over 17 million digital singles as well as 2.3 million albums in the U.S. alone. In addition, the musician has a total of sixteen #1 singles and has produced and/or been featured on over 45 top ten songs.
MEGA BOG NEW VIDEO
Earlier this summer, Mega Bog released singles “Cologne In The Night” and “Year of Patience” from her forthcoming debut album Gone Banana. Today, Mega Bog is back to share a music video of her most cinematic single, “Aurora/99,” which premiered on CMJ. Directed by fellow Seattleite Shaun Libman, we follow Mega Bog on an unusual journey highlighted by beautiful color schemes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQy0Zmg-cnw
CULT OF YOUTH SHARES NEW TRACK
Cult of Youth’s new album Final Days is on the horizon, it’s being released on November 11th, just two years after their acclaimed Love Will Prevail LP. Final Days feels like a full realization of the project, it’s everything Cult of Youth has been moving towards for the past seven years — post-industrial, post-punk, and post-enlightenment.
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/the-war-on-control-an-interview-with-cult-of-youths-sean-ragon
MAUDLIN STRANGERS RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “OVERDOSE”
The brainchild of impressive multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Jake Hays, Maudlin Strangers recently released the video for “Overdose,” the title track from the one-man-band’s much-anticipated forthcoming EP. Expertly crafted by Timothy Garrett and Alvaro Navarro, the video for “Overdose” is a stunning testament to Maudlin Strangers’ inimitable musical chops.
http://www.hillydilly.com/2014/10/maudlin-strangers-overdose-video-premiere/
LANDIS “WATCH YOU”
Not many 22 year olds can claim their own subgenre, but Miami DJ & producer Landis has been rapidly gaining notoriety on the dance music circuit for what he’s playfully named the ‘Miami Bounce’–his own take on the popular ‘Melbourne Bounce’ fused with memorable big room melodies and heavy-hitting electro drops. His first official ‘Miami Bounce’ release, “Watch You,” out now on Beatmashr, is sure to put the pep in your step, as the high-energy production has already garnered sterling reviews from the likes of TJR, The Chainsmokers, Quintino & more, and is further proof the South Florida native is carving out his own innovative path to musical stardom.
FREDDY FRESH “HARDCORE ROCKA” VIDEO
Born in Minneapolis USA, the legendary International artist Freddy Fresh has recorded for over 100 independent labels worldwide and for Major labels Sony UK, Virgin, BMG UK, and Harthouse Germany.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke2BHfdPYlE
AFROMAN HIT SINGLE (RE-MAKE) FOR “BECAUSE I GOT HIGH” GOES VIRAL
Grammy Nominated Artist, Afroman is remaking his hit single, “Because I Got High.” The new song will feature a video that will highlight the positive side of marijuana; taking the song from cool party anthem to real-time legalization anthem!!
The focus of the new version is a result of the pairing of Afroman with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and Weedmaps. The updated song will promote the medical and economical benefits of marijuana in order to make educate the public and push for legalization.
STAR-STUDDED LINEUP TO CELEBRATE LATIN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
This Saturday, October 18, the second annual gala of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame LA MUSA AWARDS® will be held in the Grand Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach in Miami Beach. Many of the greatest entertainers and leaders in the Latin music industry have confirmed their participation in this significant event. The gala will honor those renowned composers who have written their classic songs throughout artistic careers that have spanned and endured many decades.
Actress, model and activist Eglantina Zingg returns as this year’s host. She will be joined by actor and singer René Lavan who will be on ‘announcer duties’.
FREE EP BY MC BRAVADO
“MC Bravado’s “Walk the Line” showcases an artist interweaving an iconic musician’s experiences, outlooks, and soundscapes with those of his own, resulting in a thoughtfully crafted, well-executed conceptual EP that does both parties justice. This ode to Johnny Cash was released as a free download, October 13 (the same day Cash was inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame) on Bandcamp. It features additional guest appearances/production from Soul Khan of the Brown Bag All-Stars, YouTube sensation Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs, Fonte Cruise, and Seth Bright of Triple 8 Music, Aaron Chamberlain of the Time Police, as well as SC Static, No-Name, Militant Marxman, and C-Nature of MC Bravado’s own Cypher Junkies crew.
https://mcbravado.bandcamp.com/album/walk-the-line
BREAKFAST IN FUR SIGN TO BAR/NONE RECORDS
New Jersey independent label, Bar/None Records has announced it has signed the Hudson Valley, NY quintet, Breakfast In Fur, to its excellent roster of artists, and will release the band’s debut full-length record in early 2015. Owner/Operator Glenn Morrow stated, “We were impressed by the rich sonic variety of the recordings Breakfast In Fur had completed, and were even more surprised that they could pull the whole thing off in a live setting.” On joining the Bar/None roster, Dan Wolfe of Breakfast In Fur said, “We’re really excited to be on a label that has released so many records we love. The Langley Schools Music Project was one of the first things Kaitlin showed me when we met, and The Feelies were a band we drew a lot of inspiration from while we were working on our new record.”
NEW VIDEO BY STEELISM
Instrumental band STEELISM have just released the video for “Marfa Lights,” a track from their Single Lock Records debut, 615 to Fame. Inspired by vintage educational shorts and the British BBC comedy show “Look Around You,” the video was filmed in Nashville and directed by Nashville filmmaker/musician Stewart Copeland. The video is premiering now at NPR’s “All Songs TV” which you can view here. NPR’s Ann Powers writes, “The Nashville instrumental group Steelism stands out for its ability to blend vintage styles – steel-guitar jazz, surf rock, the cool vibe of 1960s movie soundtracks – in ways that don’t feel dated.”
http://www.npr.org/event/music/354089415/steelism-marfa-lights
SAM SMITH TO EMBARK ON FIRST U.S. ARENA/THEATRE TOUR
Sam Smith will return to the U.S. again for his first-ever arena and theatre tour starting January 9, 2015, and hit venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 15 and The Forum in Los Angeles on January 30. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning October 24th, 2014 at 10am EST. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning October 20th, 2014, at 10am EST through October 23rd, 2014 at 10 pm EST.
It was only a year ago Smith played his first show in the U.S. – at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. In that short time, his incredible ascent will see him take the stages of the some of the most prestigious high capacity venues in the country.
JACKIE VENSON RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “ALWAYS FREE”
Blues soul artist Jackie Venson just released her new music video “Always Free”. The video is part of her “Truth In Music” monthly YouTube series and has been featured on The Alternate Root. Click HERE to watch. Venson draws comparisons to artists like Joanne Shaw Taylor, Alicia Keys and the Alabama Shakes. She recently released her debut LP The Light In Me, out now. Handpicked out of 2,000 other independent artists, Venson is currently performing in the Belk Southern Showcase held in support of major country and folk acts Jason Aldean, James Taylor and Tim McGraw. She has also been featured on Soul Bounce, Austin Woman Magazine, Austin Statesman, and has performed live on Time Warner Cable TV and more.
MOORS’ SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP OUT OCTOBER 28 ON HAVEN SOUND
Rising duo MOORS are set to release their debut, self-titled EP October 28 on Haven Sounds, a new emerging record label based in Los Angeles and Toronto. The EP features four original tracks alongside a remix of “Asphyxiated” from The Postal Service’s Dntel and “Gas” remixed by Daedelus.
Vök’s VIDEO FOR “TENSION”
The MuseBox Records today announced that Iceland’s Vök will release the video for their new single “Tension” on October 15. The young trio and their dreamy electronica pop grabbed the attention of their native Icelandic press in 2013, resulting in The MuseBox Records signing them this past August.
http://noisey.vice.com/ja/blog/tension-by-vok-video-premiere
PROG MAGAZINE STREAM NEW ALBUM “ETYMOLOGY”
World-renowned bassist Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree, Metallic Taste of Blood, Ex-Wise Heads) and guitarist/composer Jon Durant have partnered with PROG Magazine to stream the duo’s upcoming Burnt Belief album Etymology in its entirety before it releases on October 21 through Alchemy Records.
http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2014-10-16/burnt-belief-give-etymology-insight
DEBUT SINGLE BY THE WELL
The MuseBox today announced that Norway’s The Well premiered their newest video for their debut single “Separate Ways” today with PopMatters. On October 20, The Well will release the single courtesy of indie label Conflict of Interest.
http://www.popmatters.com/post/186496-the-well-separate-ways-video-premiere/
WE ARE THE WILLOWS PREMIER NEW SONG “PICTURE” VIA BROOKLYNVEGAN.COM
As We Are The Willows prepare for the November 4th release of their new album Picture (Portrait) Pt. 1 via The Homestead Records, they are releasing a second track from the forthcoming LP. Fans can stream or download “Picture” via SoundCloud at BrooklynVegan.com, who lauded the track as “orchestral indie rock that’s not too far removed from Illinoise-era Sufjan.” This fall the Minneapolis based six-piece will embark upon a midwest tour in support of the new album. Confirmed dates are listed below.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2014/10/we_are_the_will.html
FREE MUSIC BY WOLFGANG DOUGLAS
Wolfgang Douglas, Brooklyn based Rock Band, has released their newest single Wonderful Life. Wonderful Life combines an anthemic sing-a-long chorus with hints of both hip-hop & pop production; an infectious vibe that is both sexy and smart.
http://www.wolfgangdouglas.com/music
DAVID HEARTBREAK STREAM “TONIGHT FT. SKYLAR GREY”
Bass mastermind David Heartbreak has announced his Rose Colored Bass EP, set for release on November 18th via OWSLA. The 8-track EP includes future bass anthem “Armaggedon” feat. ChooKy, acid house / dub blend “Dub Da World”, and euphoric title track “Rose Colored Bass” feat. vocals from Maluca. The lead single “Tonight” featuring uplifting vocals from Grammy-nominated singer / songwriter Skylar Grey was first played during Game 5 of the NBA Playoff Finals and is a display of Heartbreak’s signature hip-hop, dub and electronica hybrid.
http://www.youredm.com/2014/10/16/david-heartbreak/
MILAN POSTS “25”
The Milán EP was recorded and produced by both Jim Orso (Holy Ghost!) and Michael Perez-Cisneros, resulting in an EP that’s full of languid melodies and intricate vocal detours. Led by Neckam and her crystalline voice, the songs that form the basis of her EP bring in sounds from many different genres, all swirled together in a hazy wash of colors and unpredictable rhythmic impressions.
https://soundcloud.com/milan_is_here/twentyfive
GERARD WAY ON CONAN
In case you missed it, last night Gerard Way made his late night television debut with a performance of “No Shows” on Conan. Gerard Way released his debut solo album Hesitant Alien September 30th on Warner Bros. Records.
http://teamcoco.com/video/gerard-way-10-15-14
CHECK OUT ZIGGY MARLEY’S BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LIGHTHOUSE”
The Lighthouse EP will feature rare versions of tracks from Ziggy’s highly acclaimed fifth studio album FLY RASTA which released earlier this year, including live acoustic versions of “I Get Up,” and “I Don’t Want To Live On Mars” and a live full band concert recording of “Lighthouse.”
http://ziggymarley.com/#2014/10/lighthouse-music-video/
SCARS ON 45 ‘SAFETY IN NUMBERS’ DEBUTS AT #12 ON THE BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART
British pop/rockers Scars On 45 saw their sophomore album Safety In Numbers debut this week at #12 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, while lead single “Crazy For You” continues to climb the Triple A Top 30 radio chart, currently at #14. The band has been invited to “Live In The Vineyard,” the exclusive three-day event in Napa Valley, where they’ll perform alongside Train, Meghan Trainor, Echosmith, Matt Nathanson and more.
NEW VIDEO BY KINNECOM
Imminence Records’ emerging North Carolina alternative hip hop artist Kinnecom, the solo side project of Motiv (formerly named Motivational) guitarist Andrew Kinnecom, has released his debut music video. The single, entitled “Echo Emotion,” is taken off the debut full length Virtual Gravity. The eight track release will be released November 18th and features six unreleased tracks and remastered versions of the two singles that were previously released.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxFZC5ZFlc8
KATY PERRY FIRST LOVER
Katy Perry’s Love Notes to Her Former Boyfriend Revealed:
http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/katy-perry-s-love-notes-to-her-former-boyfriend-revealed-44403
RANDY JOHNSON SET TO PHOTOGRAPH SLIPKNOT’S KNOTFEST FOR ROLLING STONE
As the World Series fast approaches, one of baseball’s greatest postseason legends is gearing up to capture a different kind of October hero: 2001 World Series MVP and future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is headed to Slipknot’s KNOTFEST–the most cutting edge heavy music festival in America–from October 24-26 to photograph the festival for an exclusive photo gallery to appear on RollingStone.com. The three day destination festival will be held at San Manuel Amphitheater & Campgrounds in San Bernardino, CA.
NEW EP BY LORELEI CARLSON
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Lorelei Carlson is set to release her latest EP, Dopamine, on Oct. 21, 2014. Written and co-produced by Carlson with her longtime collaborator, David Gielan, “Dopamine” features six new recordings, weaving themes of lust, obsession and tragedy over poignant and haunting melodies.
Carlson’s signature ethereal vocals and dreamlike arrangements are manifested in Nirvana’s cult classic “Rape Me,” originally penned for Nirvana’s 1993 In Utero (Universal). With its modern production and wavering vocal hook, the track features a distinctive trip-hop style arrangement around Kurt Cobain’s original lyrics.
NEW MIXTAPE BY MURDA MOOK
After a stellar performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards, and collaborations with hip hop legends like Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J. Mook is back on the scene with the release of Eazy Doez It, an eight track mix tape that showcases the musicality of battle rap’s infamous wordsmith. “Real Rap is Back” – Mook
http://www.datpiff.com/Murda-Mook-Eazy-Doez-It-mixtape.655745.html
TRAGIC HERO “L.O.N.E. WOLF”
Tragic Hero supplies another head nodding Wes Pendleton track filled with insightful social commentary. With recent features on chart topping album release like Swoope’s “Sinema” and Canon’s “Loose Canon Vol. 2”, Tragic Hero has been gearing up for his upcoming release and tour (The Resistance Tour). Leading up to the tour, Tragic Hero will be releasing new material for a series he calls #InTheMeanTime. These tracks will be available for free download.
https://soundcloud.com/sphereofhiphop/tragic-hero-lone-wolf-wes-pendleton
THE “HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS®” ANNOUNCES QUEEN LATIFAH AS HOST
The “Hollywood Film Awards” today announced that multi-talented Academy and Emmy Award nominated, Golden Globe Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning musician and talk show host Queen Latifah, will host the inaugural broadcast of the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS, live from the Hollywood Palladium Friday, November 14, 2014 (8:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The “Hollywood Film Awards” has recognized excellence in the art of cinema and filmmaking for 17 years, honoring some of the world’s biggest stars. They are considered the official launch of the awards season.
