STEVE MILLER CELEBRATES ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Steve Miller has been voted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The multifaceted songwriter, singer, guitarist, producer will be inducted after being nominated for the first time this year. Miller will join fellow inductees at the 2016 induction ceremony, scheduled for April 8th, 2016.
When notified of his selection, Miller stated:
“From the Space Cowboy, the Joker, Maurice and the Gangster of Luv and everybody who has played with us through the years, thank you to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and to all the fans who voted for us.”
http://www.stevemillerband.com/
LEILA GOODRUM GETS FULL SCHOLARSHIP VIA BERKLEE X VANS
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is honored to support music education offering its second scholarship with Berklee College of Music, the world’s leading college of contemporary music. The Vans Berklee Off the Wall Scholarship is a four-year award covering tuition, room and board for a talented, young musician. Vans is happy to welcome Leila Goodrum, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Brookfield, WI, as the 2015 recipient of this prestigious award.
Vans is a brand rich in music history with deep roots in movements ranging from punk and metal to indie rock and hip-hop. Since 1966, Vans has remained committed to supporting the communities, environments and creative platforms of action sports, art, youth development and music through a variety of initiatives including the Vans Custom Culture art competition and the brand’s cultural hub, House of Vans. Vans strives to empower creative expression by giving back to the communities that have defined its history for almost 50 years. With this ongoing Berklee scholarship, Vans further expands its music outreach into education.
https://www.berklee.edu/scholarships/vans
PETER CASE HEADS BACK TO THE HIGHWAY
PETER CASE has just released another collection of masterful songwriting titled HWY 62, taking the name from the highway that connects Mexico with Niagara Falls, the highway that ran just a block from where he grew up as a boy.
“HWY 62 reflects the varied landscape and cultural diversity that it dissects along the way,” notes Elmore Magazine. “Case’s rough and tumble style makes him an apt interpreter of the tales that occur along the way, whether it’s the gruff description that accompanies ‘New Mexico,’ the twitchy take on the otherwise ominous ‘All Dressed Up (For Trial)’ and ‘Evicted,’ or the more ruminative focus of ‘Pelican Bay.’”
NETSKY AND CHILL TOUR
Belgian superstar Netsky announces his Netsky and Chill Tour, rolling through North America in February 2016. Hitting 17 cities all over the continent from New York, to Toronto, Los Angeles to Las Vegas and more.
“Can’t wait to get on the road again in the US. I’m inviting some really good friends to make every night one you’ll never forget. I don’t just want to focus on one genre during this tour, I want to create an atmosphere where we can play the whole spectrum of electronic music.”
JULIET SIMMS COVERS “HALLELUJAH”
When I was younger, I used to sing along to Jeff Buckley’s version an octave above him belting the words, trying to convince myself it was an uplifting song,” says JULIET SIMMS of the Leonard Cohen classic “Hallelujah”. Recording her own soaring and emotionally-gripping cover of the song, Simms is preparing for its timely release on Friday, December 18, 2015, available at her merch store here http://julietsimms.merchnow.com and soon after on iTunes, Amazon and other online retailers.
Altpress.com is premiering the song today and you can listen to it here:
http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/juliet_simms_releases_hallelujah_cover_for_holidays_exclusive
SYLVAN LACUE NEW SONG PREMIERE
Miami artist Sylvan LaCue, formerly known as QuESt, shares “Caravan 04,” the first single from his forthcoming Evangeline EP. The glowing tune premiered on Complex, who said “it’s clear on his latest track ‘Caravan 04’ that LaCue is finding inspiration in the right places.” Featuring Linzi Jai, “Caravan 04” finds Sylvan LaCue revisiting the intimate moments of meeting the girl that helped him find himself. Produced entirely by Flo-Fi Collective’s Fortune, who produced on Goldlink’s The God Complex, the 4-track Evangeline EP is a prequel to Sylvan LaCue’s forthcoming album slated to release in 2016.
http://www.complex.com/music/2015/12/sylvan-lacue-new-song-premiere-caravan-04-feat-linzi-jai
J COLE DOCU X HBO EPISODE 1
Check out the first episode of J. Cole’s Road to Homecoming Documentary series via HBO. This is the first of 4 episodes that will culminate in a full 90 minute documentary on January 9th w/ HBO and J. Cole releasing episodes every Wednesday starting today leading up to it. The first one shows the lead up to 2014 Forest Hills Drive from announce until release day.
EPISODE 1: F#$K Money, Spread Love
“SECRET WINGS” VIDEO
POPDOSE’s website is premiering Jann Klose and Gary Lucas’ new music video “Secret Wings” at popdose.com.
Coming out January 8, STEREOPTICON is now available for pre order at Amazon at www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018ZPIXGE.
Says the eclectic website’s Senior Associate Editor DW Dunphy, ”POPDOSE is thrilled to be the first line when it comes to exposing the audience to new and upcoming music. As a site which is steadfastly genre-agnostic, having the ability to post these premieres is important to us, and goes to the core of our mission statement as a multimedia venue.”
http://popdose.com/popdose-premiere-gary-lucas-and-jann-klose-secret-wings/
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK JANUARY 8, 2016
On January 8, 2016, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture, the official soundtrack for the highly successful and critically acclaimed N.W.A biopic, and Straight Outta Compton: Original Motion Picture Score featuring music composed and conducted for the film by Joseph Trapanese, and produced by Bryan Lawson and Joseph Trapanese. Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture and Original Motion Picture Score will be available on all digital platforms and CD, with Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture being pressed as a 2-LP vinyl set.
Both Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture and Straight Outta Compton: Original Motion Picture Score are essential companion pieces to Straight Outta Compton, the culturally relevant and explosively entertaining biopic coming to Digital HD on January 5, 2016, and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand January 19, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray™ and Digital HD versions include the exclusive Unrated Director’s Cut that gives fans more of the N.W.A story, with 20 additional minutes of the film.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Z6LU2I?tag=ilovethatsong-20
JODIE ABACUS X BOSTON BUN
With just a few tracks to his name, South-London based singer Jodie Abacus announced his debut this year with ‘I’ll Be That Friend’, immediately winning over tastemakers and commercial press alike. Six months later and the purveyor of “future soul” has cemented his status of one of the UK’s most soulful voices; winning widespread support online from the likes of Fader, Noisey, Stereogum, SPIN, i-D, DIY, Clash, Pigeons & Planes, Dummy and more, as well as being heralded as one of Britain’s most exciting voices by BBC Radio 1xtra.
https://soundcloud.com/bbbostonbun/jodie-abacus-ill-be-that-friend-boston-bun-remix
SM WOLF NEW VIDEO
S.M. Wolf began as a tribute to the 2013 Spring Equinox. Adam Gross, former front man for Indianapolis group Amo Joy and current kindergarten teacher, was approached by a friend who was organizing a cassette compilation celebrating the equinox with spontaneous, one time bands. Accepting the challenge Adam holed up in the tiniest bedroom in Indianapolis and wrote and recorded seven songs on a 4-track reel-to-reel in one week’s time playing all the instruments himself, recording over an old Bee Gees tape. After the cassette’s release, S.M. Wolf began to get several show offers. Initially meant as a one time recording project, it was clear that S.M. Wolf had more steam in them.
ANTHRAX TO APPEAR ON BACKSTORY
BackStory, a series of curated live, feature-length interviews with iconic artists and musicians, announces thrash metal giants Anthrax as an upcoming guest. The event will focus on the band’s upcoming 11th studio album, For All Kings, and much more, and will take place Wed., Jan. 13, 2016 at the AOL Studios in New York City. Tickets are available at www.backstoryevents.com.
http://backstoryevents.com/event/anthrax/
HY BRASIL NEW VIDEO
The MuseBox today announced the video premiere for “Misantrhopic”, the brand new single from Ventura’s most intense new rock n’ roll quintet, Hy Brasil. The video for Misanthropic was directed by Andrew Jones. All special effects & editing by Ryan Peace Reeves. The video was shot entirely on an iPhone 6. The song was produced by Kevin Simonett. Shawn Echevarria is the pimp actor in the gorilla suit. Special thanks the Ventura police Department.
This is Hy Brasil’s first single from the new EP they are currently finishing up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYMghLN8z8c
FAMOUSTOMOST NEW VIDEO
The hip-hop duo Famous2Most has been seeing their signature moves everywhere and inspiring dancers and rappers across the nation. Rappers PJ and Hasani are the originators of international dance sensations the “Whip” and “Nae Nae.” Today they share the clip for “Too Many,” the lead single off their upcoming mixtape. “We wanted [the video] to be super dope, fun, full of energy,” they tell FADER. Signed to super-producer Bangladesh’s label, the two have been creating buzz for their self-titled mixtape with videos for tracks like “Z.A.N.Z.,” which was premiered by AllHipHop.
http://allhiphop.com/2015/03/03/premiere-famous-2-most-z-a-n-z/
WORLD BE FREE PREMIERE SONG
With a love and appreciation for classic hardcore music and the intent to create something new and refreshing, WORLD BE FREE was formed.
During the fall of 2014 Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive), Joe Garlipp (Envy), Andrew Kline (Strife), and Sammy Siegler (Judge/CIV/Rival Schools) joined together to start WORLD BE FREE. The band set out with the goal of making music that was more melodic and positive than what some were used to playing. Music that wasn’t just about being the toughest or the angriest and where it was OK for guys and girls to sing along and smile. They worked on crafting a sound that leaned heavily on the inspiration of the classic hardcore and punk albums they all grew up on, while adding a modern twist that kept it new and fresh. The four got together to jam a few times a month and throughout the rest of the year they continued to meet up and write.
SIA RELEASES NEW TRACK “CHEAP THRILLS”
Singer/songwriter/producer/massive hitmaker Sia today announces the release of a new song “Cheap Thrills” from her forthcoming album THIS IS ACTING set for release everywhere on January 29, 2016 (Monkey Puzzle Records/RCA Records).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1b22l1kFKY
KISKA COVER JIMMY EAT WORLD
Philadelphia, PA rockers, Kiska have released a cover of the Jimmy Eat World song “12.23.95” and it’s premiering today on Washed Up Emo.
The track appears on the new Spartan Records Christmas compilation, “Homesick Again,” which will be available at www.spartanrecords.com tomorrow!
http://www.washedupemo.com/news/2015/15/premiere-kiska-covering-jimmy-eat-worlds-122395
CHEAP TRICK CELEBRATE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Celebrating a long-anticipated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cheap Trick today also announces an exclusive new deal with leading global independent record label Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw). The legendary band is currently hard at work finishing their Big Machine debut album titled Bang Zoom Crazy… Hello, slated for release on April 1, 2016. Produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Julian Raymond, the album marks Cheap Trick’s 17th studio album and first in more than five years.
“We can’t thank the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame enough for honoring Cheap Trick. Thanks to all the fans who have supported us for all these years and to the Hall of Fame members who cast their votes. We are excited and honored,” said Cheap Trick bass guitarist Tom Petersson.
REDFOO ANNOUNCES MARCH 18 RELEASE DATE
Grammy-nominated recording artist and King of Party Rock, Redfoo, will release his solo album debut PARTY ROCK MANSION on March 18 on his own Party Rock Records, distributed worldwide by Warner Music Group’s ADA. PARTY ROCK MANSION is available for pre-order starting tomorrow, and the party maestro is giving fans his international hit singles “New Thang,” “Juicy Wiggle,” “Where the Sun Goes (ft. Stevie Wonder)” and “Booty Man” immediately when they order. The majority of the tracks were written and produced by Redfoo, who recorded them in his Party Rock Mansion studios in Hollywood.
ANNA ROSE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “START A WAR”
At first glance, one wouldn’t guess that Anna Rose, the adorably petite blonde with the sugary name, is a fearless, unabashed, mind-blowingly talented Rock and Roll powerhouse. But, Rose, in fact, is walking, singing proof that big things most definitely come in small packages. It’s no wonder that Pancakes and Whiskey declares her a “complete badass.”
http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/exclusive-track-premiere-start-a-war-anna-rose/#_
“REFUGEES”
From a family of shipwrecked Irish famine-fleers and Lebanese refugees, Craven Empires’ multi-instrumentalist Carrie Haber has laid out a collection that delves into the generational ripple effects of escaping conflict. Her songs seek to lift the rocks of her past, pitch them over the edge, and bust those boulders into bright little facets.
http://cravenempires.bandcamp.com/track/refugees
PUSHA T GOES SHOPPING
In this new episode, Pusha T and his stylist Marcus Paul head to the chic London menswear store Hostem to peruse outfits and find unique one-of-a-kind pieces. Afterwards, the pair browse traditional British suits at A. Sauvage, searching for the perfect suit for the new President of G.O.O.D. Music. Pusha also explores London looking for inspiration for his clothing line, Play Cloths, and talks about the harmony of fashion and music in hip hop. “That’s always the energy in the hip hop culture as well,” says Pusha, “I got it first, being competitive.”
Pusha T’s highly anticipated sophomore album Darkest Before Dawn is out tomorrow, December 18. Pre-order the album here. Watch Pusha T’s episode of Stylings below.
Watch Pusha T’s episode of Stylings on Live Nation TV:
https://lntv.com/en_us/video/stylings-pusha-t
KNIFE PARTY RETURN & NEW SINGLE
Following Knife Party’s release of their new EP ‘Trigger Warning’ the first to follow 2014’s critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Abandon Ship’, the duo have announced they are to play a landmark headline show at Ultra Miami 2016 – alongside legendary dance act Pendulum. Performing live for the first time since disbanding in 2011, Pendulum will be bringing back near-on a decade’s worth of both incredible music and memories to the stage, while Knife Party – formed by Pendulum members Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen in 2012 – are sure to feed into the buzz that has made them one of the most in-demand electronic acts in the world. With more exciting developments also soon to be revealed, their exclusive headline shows at Ultra Miami point toward 2016 being a landmark year for both Knife Party and Pendulum.
Knife Party – ‘PLUR Police’:
https://soundcloud.com/knifepartyinc/plur-police
AUSTIN MAHONE 19 TRACKS AVAILABLE TODAY TO STREAM AND DOWNLOAD FOR FREE
The wait for pop singer-sensation AUSTIN MAHONE’s official full-length debut is still not over, because ‘This Is Not the Album’. His latest release is, however, 19 tracks of all-new material from the singer, a gift to his dedicated Mahomies to download for free via WeTransfer as they anxiously await his forthcoming full-length debut. “I’ve been working so hard on my new album, and I’ve taken a lot of time figuring out my new sound and making my debut perfect,” Austin says. “’This Is Not the Album’ is for my Mahomies, who have continued to be so supportive throughout the entire process.”
https://austinmahone.wetransfer.com/downloads/4b094e67558d19bb3c69bb5138d7d83020151217144818/de9634
AMBER LEAVES NEW SINGLE
“Essentially it’s a song about grief and loss and trying to get through to someone you love who is going through some really, really tough shit. When we came to record it I got quite emotional during the vocal takes because I felt the only way to do the song honestly was to get back in that headspace and let myself feel those things again.” Chesney Jefferson
USS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “FREAKQUENCY”
Chart-topping Canadian duo USS has premiered their new video for “Freakquency.” The track can be found on the band’s critically acclaimed album ‘Advanced Basics,’ which was released in the U.S. in October. The album also includes USS’s current radio single, “Yin Yang.”
DJ HARRISON NEW SINGLE
In this digital age, it’s unusual to find an artist dedicated to embracing a true analog approach. DJ Harrison is from that rare breed, and his upcoming EP ‘Songs From The Black Water’ proves it. Although musically grounded in the modern era, this EP was not made on a laptop, and you won’t find it on Soundcloud (other than the single and teaser), iTunes, Spotify, Beatport or anywhere else as a digital product. The place you will find it is on a cassette, where the authenticity of tape brings out the organic, feel-good vibes of Harrison’s soulful hip hop soundscapes.
http://www.passionweiss.com/2015/12/17/make-each-song-a-moment-an-interview-with-dj-harrison/
ED SHEERAN ACHIEVES RARE RIAA DOUBLE PLATINUM SUCCESS
Atlantic recording artist Ed Sheeran’s acclaimed album “x” has been certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, commemorating sales of 2 million in the United States alone. This remarkable achievement makes “x” one of only 4 albums to achieve multiplatinum success since 2014, joining Taylor Swift’s “1989,” Sam Smith’s “In The Lonely Hour,” and Adele’s “25.”
http://www.edsheeran.com/splash/jumpersforgoalposts
STONED JESUS “WOUND”
Kiev-based heavy rock titans STONED JESUS have teamed up with The Obelisk to unveil their “Wound” video, another anthem taken off their latest album “The Harvest”, released in February. This video shows the band doing what they do best: putting on gripping performances.
