AERO FLYNN ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR DATES + “Dk/Pi”
Aero Flynn will continue to tour in support of their self-titled debut album this summer. Deemed “one of 2015’s sleeper greats” by Stereogum, and “a blissful return for the enigmatic songwriter” by Consequence of Sound, Aero Flynn caught many by surprise when it was released this spring on Ooh La La Records. The intriguing backstory surrounding the debut release from the Minneapolis group was also recently featured on NPR Morning Edition (Listen here). Upcoming tour dates include a long run this July and August with Lafayette, LA band Givers, as well as appearances at Summerfest, The Eaux Claires Music Festival, and a return trip to the United Kingdom this September.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FORCES NICKELBACK TO CANCEL NORTH AMERICAN DATES
Multi-platinum selling rock band NICKELBACK is forced to cancel all remaining dates of the second leg of the 2015 No Fixed Address North American tour due to lead vocalist Chad Kroeger being diagnosed with an operable cyst on his voice box. Kroeger will undergo surgery in 3 weeks following vocal rest ordered by doctors. Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.
Nickelback cancelled shows over the weekend, hoping the additional rest and treatment would help but an unfortunate diagnosis from Kroeger’s doctor revealed a more serious scenario. ““I am sorry I have to interrupt the party this summer and I am definitely not thrilled with the prospect of being silent for many weeks to come when I could be out there playing for our fans” shared Chad Kroeger. “I am relying on my doctor and his team to help get my voice back in good form as quickly as possible.”
SOLACE “OH WHY”
‘Solace’ takes listeners through a remarkable two-year absence that left Sami homeless. Bravely original, the E.P is a mixture of rap, spoken word & soulful vocals. Produced by Ross OD and legendary film composer Andy Gray, it is the honest story of a young man fighting for his place in the world. A story seemingly destined to be forgotten. ‘Solace’ was only made possible by the unexpected generosity of a stranger; a man who remains largely unknown but was moved enough by Sami’s words during an impromptu poetry performance at Ronnie Scott’s to finance the E.P’s creation, bringing him out of the darkness to create clarity from the chaos.
LERA LYNN’S “MY LEAST FAVORITE LIFE”
Lera Lynn’s “My Least Favorite Life” – the second song to be revealed from TRUE DETECTIVE MUSIC FROM THE HBO SERIES – is out today and available HERE. The song was first heard in the season premiere of TRUE DETECTIVE, which aired on June 21.Beginning today, fans who pre-order the soundtrack digitally can instantly download “My Least Favorite Life” plus Lynn’s “The Only Thing Worth Fighting For,” which was released last week.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK JOINED ON STAGE FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER 20 YEARS BY MARK WAHLBERG
Upping the ante on their second jam-packed night at Madison Square Garden on their Main Event Tour, New Kids On The Block surprised thousands of fans with an appearance by Mark Wahlberg during Donnie Wahlberg’s performance of “Good Vibrations.” Rapper 50 Cent teased the eager crowd at the end of his performance, telling them he felt “like we have some good vibrations here tonight…” leading into Mark’s entrance on stage, which marked the first time he had joined NKOTB on stage in more than 20 years to celebrate their successful two-night run at MSG.
Rappers Biz Markie and 50 Cent also returned to the stage last night to perform “Just a Friend” and “In Da Club” respectively after surprising fans at the packed show for the second night in a row.
Photo Credit: Marcello Ambriz
Check out photos & video from the surprise appearance below:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0wp85dne8yvxa9/AAAsEmu49RpbFIyyhix5kZoia?dl=0
KAISER SOUZAI – “1981” STREAM
It isn’t unknown that Berlin’s Kaiser Souzai are all about epic soundtracks and haunting floor killers. After releasing their unique 12 minute monumental ‘1976’ on Trapez, they decided to release their next homage of this kind on their newly founded BALLROOM label.
https://soundcloud.com/kaiser_souzai_berlin/kaiser-souzai-1981-original-mix-ballroom
WOLKOFF “GOING BACK”
Fittingly, Noisey called it “…a summery slice of synth-pop with muscular booming beats and a kind of fairground giddiness to it. Ideally it should be consumed with a margarita in hand.” Wolkoff is currently putting the finishing touches on her new EP, a collaboration with rising producer Icarus Moth, which will be coming out in late August.
https://soundcloud.com/wolkoffofficial/going-back
EAZY MONEY “PARTY TILL THE COPS COME”
Bred between Grand Rapids MI and Tampa FL, rapper and GMD$ label head Eazy Money presents the Rison Up-directed music video for “Party Till The Cops Come”, the Lolo-produced new single featuring Alabama rapper Jackie Chain. “Party Till The Cops Come” appears on Eazy and Jackie’s forthcoming collaborative EP Dazed And Confused.
1st ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK & ROCK CARNIVAL
Entertainment lovers across the NJ tri-state area and beyond are eagerly anticipating this year’s first annual FOOD TRUCK & ROCK CARNIVAL, taking place September 18th, 19th and 20th at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ. What has already been confirmed as a massive event – featuring a classic carnival experience, FREE food truck competition featuring 40+ trucks, four stages of continuous live music from chart-topping, Grammy-winning artists, beer gardens, pro-wrestling, and more – is now announcing even more newly-added, top-charting musical talent and exciting carnival entertainment!
http://www.therockcarnival.com/
MAIN ATTRAKIONZ “SHOOT THE DICE”
Premiered by FACT Magazine, Oakland’s Main Attrakionz have released their video for “Shoot the Dice.” In the visuals, M.A.’s MondreM.A.N. and Squadda B are joined by long-time collaborator Shady Blaze. Suited-n-booted, “Shoot the Dice” finds the rappers reflecting on the gambles and risks that are worth taking as they play cards, perform for fans, and put their dedicated yet carefree lifestyle on the front page while throwing money in the air. Produced entirely by Friendzone, the cloud rap originators’ 808s & Dark Grapes III album will be released on via Neil Young’s Vapor Records.
http://www.factmag.com/2015/06/17/watch-main-attrakionz-shoot-dice-official-video/
THE WEEPIES PREMIERE “NO TROUBLE” VIDEO ON NPR MUSIC
The new video for single “No Trouble” from Sirens is the first to actually feature Deb Talan and Steve Tannen, better known as folk/pop duo The Weepies, and for their debut video appearance, they pulled out all the stops. “No Trouble,” which premiered yesterday on NPR Music, shows the band turn downtown Los Angeles into their personal parkour playground (with some help from stunt doubles of course).
http://www.npr.org/event/music/414970853/first-watch-the-weepies-no-trouble
TREY SONGZ IS “RELOADED” AND READY FOR SUMMER
Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic international recording superstar Trey Songz has announced today’s release of his new album, “TRIGGA RELOADED.” The collection – a revised edition of 2014’s blockbuster, “TRIGGA” – is available now in stores and at all online retailers:
http://smarturl.it/TRIGGARELOADED
DUSTIN PRINZ “FEELING IT”
Singer/Songwriter and acoustic guitar aficionado Dustin Prinz releases his latest EP Feeling It. The four song EP alternates between fun upbeat guitar and tranquil love songs. This collection of original compositions highlights Dustin’s uncanny ability to harmoniously craft lyrics and musical riffs. The new EP Feeling It is available now exclusively at dustinprinz.com.
The EP kicks off with the title track “Feeling It”, a head bobber reminiscent of early Jason Mraz. The second song, “First Sign Of Love” utilizes synthesizers and pianos setting the mood for a story about the insecurities of new found love. “Mr. Twiddle Thumbs” follows as a fun Jack Johnson-esque tune that lingers in the listeners mind. The EP ends with Dustin on his guitar, performing the ballad “No Need To Know”.
KITA KLANE “FINGERPRINTS” VIDEO
‘Fingerprints’ is a reflection of where I was at after releasing my first EP – wanting to push my limits as a writer and my style as a producer to sketch out even more of the artist I am and want to be in my music”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnTmZ6c9l64
ROD STEWART NEW ALBUM + “LOVE IS”
Rod Stewart has finished work on his eagerly anticipated new album, “Another Country,” to be released on October 23th via Capitol Records. “Another Country” continues a prolific new chapter in Stewart’s storied career that began with 2013’s, Time, his landmark last album which reintroduced him as one of rock’s most gifted storytellers.
“I’ve found that the only way to write songs is to be as personal and honest as possible,” Rod explains. “And when my last album was so well-received it gave me the confidence to keep on writing, and to examine and write about different things. It also gave me the freedom toexperiment with different sounds like reggae, ska and Celtic melodies.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1uMA120Mhk
WILDWOOD REVIVAL 2015
Wildwood Revival expands to a two-day festival on August 29-30 featuring American Aquarium, Lindi Ortega, Water Liars, Tall Tall Trees, Christopher Paul Stelling, The Blackfoot Gypsies, Kelsey Waldon, Woody Pines, The Defibulators, Strung Like A Horse, Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons, Ramsay Midwood, and Athens locals Cicada Rhythm and The Darnell Boys.
Wildwood Revival is an intimate, thoughtfully curated boutique festival tailored towards a truly unique music and cultural experience for all, located just on the outskirts of Athens, Georgia on a historic 30-acre farm. It’s a little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll, and everything in between. This event combines the soul of a juke joint, the wild spirit of a honky tonk, and the camaraderie of a supper club. The artisan market features vintage clothing, printmakers, wood workers, 1800s era tintype photography, leather makers, handmade crafts and more. It’s a cultural Revival; what’s old is new again. Get out of the city and come join in.
http://www.wildwoodrevival.com/
NEW VIDEO BY FLO RIDA
Check out the ‘X’ directed visual to Flo Rida’s “I Don’t Like It, I Love It” ft. Robin Thicke & Verdine White:
300 ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS HOUSTON RAPPER T-WAYNE + “I BE KILLING IT”
300 Entertainment is excited to announce the signing of Dallas-born and Houston based rapper, T-Wayne to its worldwide label roster.
At only 24-years of age, T-Wayne delivers clever and comical rhymes that you can’t help but to repeat again and again. Because of his infectious bars and social media strategy, the video for “Nasty Freestyle” immediately went viral erupting a dance craze around the world, and soon, over 33 million Vine loops popped up with the opening quote. “Nasty Freestyle’s” official music video clocked over 38 million views in three months, while the single vaulted to #9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #8 on the iTunes Top 100 in May, it’s now pending RIAA Gold certification.
NEW VIDEO BY LIANNE LA HAVAS
English singer/songwriter/guitarist Lianne La Havas’ second album, Blood, will be released by Nonesuch/Warner Bros Records in the US on July 31. La Havas’ 2012 debut album Is Your Love Big Enough? won Album of the Year at iTunes UK as well as Barclaycard Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello Best Album nominations, along with tremendous critical acclaim. The Blood track “Unstoppable” is available as an instant download for those who pre-order the album via iTunes or nonesuch.com; a video for the song, which the Times (UK) called “a piece of soaring soul that recalls Jill Scott at her most transcendent,” may be viewed here. The album’s second single, “What You Don’t Do,” debuted yesterday and is also included as an instant download with pre-orders; a video for it may be seen here.
PAPER BEAT SCISSORS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ‘GO ON’ + TITLE TRACK
With Go On, the follow-up to his internationally-acclaimed self-titled debut, Paper Beat Scissors once again masterfully maneuvers between grandiose chamber pop, aching experimentation, and cinematic sonic landscapes. Shifting from hypnotic loops to full brass arrangements, screaming lap steel to stripped-back acoustic guitar, the album teems with meticulously crafted and carefully plotted layers. At the centre of it all, Tim Crabtree’s haunting voice burns with honesty and rawness.
While Paper Beat Scissors’ eponymous debut album was concerned with ends, Go On focuses on starting again; putting your head down and pushing forward. The songs alternately shimmer and float, while reserving the right to occasionally punch you in the gut for good measure.
NEIL YOUNG TO OPEN UPCOMING REBEL CONTENT SUMMER TOUR WITH SOLO ACOUSTIC SET
Neil Young has announced that he will open his upcoming Rebel Content Summer Tour with a solo acoustic set. He will then be joined by the band Promise of the Real for a full electric show. Both sets will feature new songs and old favorites. The tour kicks off on July 5th at Milwaukee’s Summer Fest.
http://www.neilyoung.com/index2.html
THE FRONT BOTTOMS SIGN TO FUELED BY RAMEN
Fueled By Ramen has announced its signing of The Front Bottoms. The band revealed the news to a capacity crowd Monday night at their intimate ‘The Front Bottoms Motorcycle Club Party’ for their fan club held at Brooklyn, New York’s Music Hall of Williamsburg. The Front Bottoms – Brian Sella (Vocals / Guitar), Mat Uychich (Drums), Tom Warren (Bass) and Ciaran O’Donnell (Keys/Trumpet/Guitar) – also treated the crowd to the debut performance of their new single “Cough It Out,” a video for which is streaming now at www.TheFrontBottoms.com.
http://www.thefrontbottoms.com/
MOTÖRHEAD ANNOUNCE 2015 US TOUR DATES
Grammy Award winning iconic rock band Motörhead, who are embarking on a 40th anniversary world tour in support of their upcoming release Bad Magic, have announced a US tour. These North American shows start in mid-August, with Saxon and Anthrax as special guests on select dates, before ending with the now-legendary Motörboat Cruise between Sept 28th – Oct 2nd from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise also features Slayer, Anthrax and a bumper line-up of bands including three exciting new acts, Others, Budderside, and No Words.
MONOGOLD ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + NEW SINGLE
Brooklyn trio Monogold are excited to announce their new full-length Good Heavens, which will see a release on August 21, 2015. To ring in the announcement, the group has shared a new track from the record, the lush, breezy “Orchard Beach.” The track is available to stream or embed HERE.
In the past, words like “synth”, “samples”, and “electronic” have always followed Monogold. With their 2014 EP This Bloom, descriptions like these had gone above and beyond the blogosphere, and were stuck in the minds of reviewers and listeners alike. Unbeknownst to most, Monogold’s signature foundational-layers of lush textures and ambiance have always been, and will probably continue to be, the product of the tireless manipulation of the organic sounds of guitars, vocals, percussion, and vintage organs and pianos.
https://soundcloud.com/monogoldmusic/orchard-beach-single-version/
HOUSTON’S PAPA REU “BORN 2 WIN”
Houston’s own ‘reu’d boi’ Papa Reu recently revealed the visual for his current single “Born 2 Win” and the fans approve. Taken from his upcoming EP, “Source Code”, the bouncy single features the signature saucy style of both lyrics and production that have made him a staple on Houston’s music scene and this visual punctuates it all perfectly.
“Born 2 Win” on YouTube:
MS MR UNVEILS NEW ALBUM TRACK “HOW DOES IT FEEL”
Today, MS MR have released the third new track, “How Does It Feel,” from their highly anticipated sophomore album. Watch the lyric video here:
THE RECEIVER NEW ALBUM “ALL BURN” STREAM
“This is our first self-produced album, and we’re very excited to share it,” the band told All Music. “We’ve aimed for a dreamy, lofty aesthetic, rich in synthesizer textures, with songs that flow nicely as a cohesive album, but are also able to stand on their own. We’ve drawn inspiration from classic progressive rock (Pink Floyd, Yes) as well as current alternative acts (Blonde Redhead, Mew, Radiohead). Lyrically, we’ve tried to be honest with content that focuses on the peaks and valleys of relationship, and the aftermath. We hope our fans and new listeners will find something here that resonates with them.”
http://www.allmusic.com/blog/post/album-premiere-the-receiver/
FOGG NEW ALBUM STREAM
Fort Worth, Texas power trio FOGG releases its new album, High Testament, today via Tee Pee Records. The record is the follow-up to the group’s 2014 debut, Death, a record that was hailed as “wasted skater doom”, “witchy, down-tuned zoner psych” and “heavy, tranced-out and freaky as fuck”. Today, The Obelisk streams the new FOGG album in its entirety, saying, “Fogg‘s vibe and immediate chemistry remains palpable.” Stream FOGG’s High Testament in full, today at this location.
http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2015/06/23/fogg-high-testament-stream/
KEYS N KRATES “SAVE ME”
Canadian live three-piece Keys N Krates have unveiled their first single of 2015 “Save Me (feat. Katy B)” – a pulsating masterpiece of bouncing beats that melds together pitched up vocals from the UK songstress with multi-layered percussion lines.
Known for their hallmark blend of hip-hop infused electronic beats, Keys N Krates have proven to be one of dance music’s most unconventional juggernauts. The trio comprised of a drummer, turntablist and synthesizer/keyboardist has spent the last seven years bulldozing their way past DJ-driven comfort zones and onto global dance floors as paragons of shape-shifting productions.
THE CLEARING PATH “HOLY WATERS”
The debut album of blackened hymns by THE CLEARING PATH, entitled Watershed Between Earth And Firmament, have caught the attention of Avantgarde Music, who will now back the soloist-borne act for a physical version of the record’s release, as Decibel Magazine premieres a new track from the outfit with an exclusive interview with the outfit’s solo creator.
http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2015/6/22/holy-waters-stream-new-song-from-the-clearing-path
SWEET COBRA “FUTURE GHOSTS”
Having signed Chicago-based SWEET COBRA for their anxiously awaited new studio album, Earth, Magic Bullet Records is now preparing the LP for release in July, as the first single is made publicly available through a video of “Future Ghosts” via an exclusive premiere at Noisey.
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/sweet-cobra-future-ghosts-video-premiere
AMY SCHUMER TO OPEN FOR MADONNA IN NEW YORK CITY
Earlier today Amy Schumer posted her “audition” tape that earned her the opening slot in New York City for Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour.
Schumer will join Madonna for the following shows of her tour. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the venue box offices.
September 16, 2015 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 17, 2015 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 19, 2015 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
NEW VIDEO BY VERSE SIMMONDS
“‘Situationships’ is an honest perspective on a lot of relationships today,” Verse told Complex in their premiere post. “I think being in a ‘Situationship’ instead of being in a full blown relationship for some might allow both parties to be more open about their intentions. It’s the realist shit I’ve ever wrote. When people hear it, it makes them think about their situations because it’s so relatable and relevant. I love the video because it’s simple and focuses on the music and doesn’t distract from the message being conveyed. I took a walk through a lot of today’s relationships.”
http://www.complex.com/music/2015/06/verse-simmonds-new-video-premiere-situationships
NPR MUSIC’S “ALL SONGS CONSIDERED” PREMIERES FAIRGROUND SAINTS’
NPR Music’s “All Songs Considered” debuts “Turn This Car Around” from Los Angeles-based trio Fairground Saints. “There’s something particularly delicious about fightin’ words sung sugar sweet,” says NPR Music of the premiere, noting that the band “strikes the balance delectably on their latest song.” Fairground Saints’ self-titled debut is out August 21 on Verve.