For their second album, See-I, Washington, DC’s most prodigious live band, have built on the sound and success of their debut record to create a work that comes straight from the heart. As leaders of the Reggae-Soul Movement, they continue to expand their scope infusing the new album, “Knowledge Shine Bright” with elements of…
BRINGING THE BEAT TO THE BITTER END – FALLING BIRDS
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The place was packed with pretty girls lining the bar and guys in loose jeans nursing their beers. It was Friday night so everyone was out to let loose and take in some good old rock “n” roll. The music was blaring even from outside the famous Bitter End, the same Bitter End that hosted…
Dylan McGuire, Gravity (Or lack there of)
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Dylan McGuire received a lot of notoriety while playing in the band, Broken Jones, in the early 2000’s. They garnered radio hits in the Philadelphia area where he resides, as well as, gaining national acclaim. He did a few solo CD’s after his stint with the band and now is celebrating his latest release, Gravity…
THE ROLLING STONES ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER PERFORMANCE IN ISRAEL, JUNE 2014
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Legendary rock ‘n’ roll band The Rolling Stones will perform in Israel for the first time ever at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park on June 4, 2014. The Rolling Stones will perform hit songs from their 30-plus-year career in front of more than 50,000 fans from Israel and around the world. In addition, a selection of…
GooD HooD, Liquid Assets
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You just might want to invest in GooD HooD because they’re about to shut it down on their new release called ‘Liquid Assets’. GooD HooD is a dynamic duo made up of lifelong friends Roger “Deuce” Brown & Sab’rey Smith. Growing up in the so-called “North Pole” of Chicago and now living in…
Nkosazana, “Pocketzâ€
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It’s not every day I encounter a lady with a Master’s degree, who can also probably beat my ass. Her name is Nkosazana Uwimana: a rap musician who goes by the stage name Nkosazana. With some 20 years of musical experience, she describes her genre as “new school rap with an old school feel.” A…
GALILEE REMIX CONTEST “GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT”
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Now it’s time to show off your remix skills for a chance to be featured on an upcoming remix album released through VOD Recordings. GALILEE’s “GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT” single is out now, featuring a remix by VOD Recordings producer MR. Dar. Make sure to check out the original version and then make your own…
OPERA VOCALIST JOHN G STRIVES WITH CLUB MUSIC
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John Babjeck otherwise known as John Garafalo aka “Orion286” starring John G chose to use Garafalo, his mother’s maiden name because she was his first musical influence. Also he wanted it for marketing purposes because of his Italian appearance. His mother played the accordion and especially during the Christmas holidays John and his sister would…
SONALJIT: BRIDGING THE ETHEREAL GAP BETWEEN DREAMS AND LIFE
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Whether literally, idealistically or metaphorically; sometimes it all begins with a dream. Such was the case when Sonaljit found himself in a mythical landscape, gazing at incredible forces of nature at work. “In my dream I was standing by the edge of a cliff staring at a blue planet surrounded by clouds and a distant…
OWLS OF THE SWAMP RELEASE ‘GHOSTFLAKE’
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‘Ghostflake’ is the second (and last) in a small series of b-sides released this year from Owls of the Swamp (the indie folk project of Australian singer-songwriter, Pete Uhlenbruch), currently recording his third album in Iceland and UK (due for release in 2014). Recorded and mixed by Adam Casey at True Vine Studios in Melbourne,…
KOSHA DILLZ VIDEO “TUPAC GONE FISHIN'”
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“Hip-Hop used to be so classic, nowadays too many kids is not getting their ass kicked” says Jersey’s own Kosha Dillz, a rapper who’s never been afraid to speak his mind on a track. Whether you’re from the East or West Coast, you can’t deny the influence that Tupac Shakur had during his time on…
WIRE: NEW LATRYX VIDEO ON HIPHOPDX
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Latyrx are currently on the first half of their The Second Album World Tour with rap duo Skins and Needles throughout the fall season, and will continue the second leg of the tour in 2014. The tour covers the west coast with stops in Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and more. Check out the HipHopDX…
SIX GREAT PLACES FOR YOU TO HOLD BAND PRACTICE
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Anybody who’s been in a band has likely experienced the frustration of finding a good practice space. Particularly with bands that make a lot of noise, a rehearsal spot where you won’t disturb people can be difficult to find. You’re constantly looking around for places that are cheap, convenient, and won’t raise noise complaints. For…
PREVIEW OF MALI MUSIC
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This past summer, singer-songwriter-musician Mali Music piqued the interest of many with “Ready Aim,” his poignant and powerful major label debut single and video. Now, ByStorm Entertainment and RCA Records are providing the world with a preview of what’s to come from their prolific new artist with Mali Is…, a five-song sampler currently available…
HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH ALBUM POSTED ON BANDCAMP
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Rogue Records America is proud to announce the release of the highly-anticipated self-titled full-length release from Sweden’s HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH, a commanding, hard-hitting, rhythm-soaked punch to the gut. For fans of Meshuggah, Vildhjarta and progressive death metal searching for another amazingly brutal band to latch on to, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH is your band. Buy &…
WIRE: THE LONELY BISCUITS ON USA TODAY
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The Hip-Hop/Soul/Funk 4-piece The Lonely Biscuits team up with USATODAY.com to premiere their latest single, “Pool Day.” Stream the new single today, here: http://usat.ly/1fqAduW. The track is the latest single off the band’s forthcoming EP Things Sure Have Changed to be released on October 29th. This album will be their first since mtvU named them…
WIRE: LUCY ROSE OFFERS FREE DOWNLOAD
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Continuing her North American takeover, British chanteuse Lucy Rose is offering fans a free download of her single Middle Of The Bed via RollingStone.com. Currently on tour in in support of her debut album Like I Used To, Rose is wowing audiences across the continent with her stunning live performances. SKOPE IT HERE!
Rick Reynolds Group, Verb
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Jazz guitarist Rick Reynolds (a native of Florida) just released his latest album called Verb. It features Rick Reynolds (Guitar, Keyboards), Greg Roth (Bass), Bomani (Drums, Percussion), Michael Glenn (Trumpet, Flugal horn, Saxaphone), Chris Gardiner (Piano Keyboards), Burt Kimbrul (Piano, Keyboards), Rodney Brown (Saxes). This album is more than likely the result of an experiment…
GET THE WORD OUT: HOW TO ADVERTISE YOUR BAND
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For a band to be successful, advertisement is of utmost importance. It is publicity that leads to more gigs, more fans, and more likes on Facebook. Unfortunately, not all musicians have the gift of marketing built into their DNA, and as a result, a great many artists and bands who have unparalleled talent, might not…
ROISON O RELEASES NEW VIDEO + SIGNS WITH JSM IN GERMANY
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The video is directed and edited by Simon Eustace, and features Aaron Heffernan (Love/Hate), Mirjana Rendulic, Geraldine McAlinden & Colin Condon. Special thanks to Dogpatch Labs Dublin. Talking about Hold On, RóisÃn O explains: “Sometimes our minds take us to dark places and it gets hard to escape. A very close friend of mine was…
BEAN PENS THEME SONG TO NATIONAL OK! TV ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE SHOW
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Pop’s newest star and “amazing artist on the rise” (Fanlala), Bean has written and performed the theme song to a national TV spot for the new OK! TV Entertainment Magazine Show set to launch on September 9. No stranger to incredible accolades, Bean has performed at Bonnaroo and SXSW, opened for acts including Hot Chelle…
Clarissa, One Love
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A few years ago Clarissa experienced an epiphany at Mitsuwa Market in Centinela where she wrote her first two songs after circling around for what seemed like hours looking for a parking spot. Since then she never looked back. In fact she just released a ground single entitled “One Love” in 2013. When one listens…
Paper Lions, ‘My Friends’
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I think most art history majors out there living from Warcraft screen to pop quiz would agree that theres something creepy about Pollock’s work at night. Weather that’s the WOW delusion happening there or just the marijuana, one can never really be sure. But in any event though a little paranoia can be actually be…
NEW VIDEO BY PAT LEPOIDEVIN
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Born of a sleepy mountain town in British Columbia and built in equal parts by Scotland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and the Yukon, Pat LePoidevin is a songwriter strongly influenced by community. With an extensive songwriting resume and four albums to his name, LePoidevin has built a sizable fan base on relentless touring and…
KATY PERRY’S NEW SINGLE SETS RECORD
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“Roar,” the first single from Katy Perry’s forthcoming album, PRISM, sold 557,024 downloads in its first week of release, achieving numerous milestones, including the biggest Digital Song sales week of 2013 to date and two personal bests for the global pop superstar. http://www.katyperry.com
EDON NEW VIDEO FOR “CLARITY”
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Edon is a 15-yr-old singer/songwriter from Chicago. Edon competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” where he made the semi-final round out of tens of thousands of contestants. He has recently made a cover of the song Clarity by Zedd which is posted on Youtube. It was filmed on the 103rd Floor at the Skydeck of…
PEACE SET TO RELEASE DEBUT LP
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Having already been dubbed one of BBC’s Artists of 2013 and NME’s Best New Live Band, including nabbing the NME cover in April, Birmingham’s Peace release the US edition of their debut album In Love, on October 1st via Sony. Adding to the the successful repertoire of their 2012 EP, Delicious, Peace offer up an…
WIRE: HOW SAD POST EP ON PUREVOLUME
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How Sad started out in Montreal as the nom de guerre attached to a handful of personal bedroom recordings, but quickly morphed into a band playing hook-laden synth pop tailored towards live performance. There’s an underlying sombre tone to the lyrics, but having those themes juxtaposed with relentlessly energetic music makes for an explosive combination.…
SIRIUSXM PRESENTS METALLICA LIVE AT THE APOLLO THEATER
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Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that Metallica will perform at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater for the first time at a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers on Saturday, September 21 at 8:30 pm ET. Metallica will perform songs from their 30-plus year career, and the concert will air live nationwide on the…
COLIN MELOY ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO TOUR IN FIVE YEARS
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Colin Meloy – frontman and songwriter for The Decemberists – will launch his first solo tour in five years at Town Hall in New York City on November 1. He will be playing songs from throughout his career and debuting new material on the 10-city run, which will include shows at the Lincoln Theatre…
WIRE: HEAVENLY BEAT NEW SINGLE ON BULLETT
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Heavenly Beat (aka John Peña) will return this October with his new album, Prominence, the follow up to 2012’s debut Talent. Prominence carries on in a seemingly effortless manner as lush waves of sound dance and gleaming drums dance around Peña’s breathy vocals, washing over the listener with enchanting exuberance. The album has an infectious…
3PM, Change of Plans
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Class is dismissed because it’s 3PM and apparently there has been a ‘Change of Plans’. Three young musicians from Baltimore have decided to put together a full-length album titled ‘Change of Plans’ that will teach you a thing or two. The most important factors that 3PM stresses are to always have fun no…
RODNEY PATTERSON MERCHANDISE STORE OPEN NOW @ REVERBNATION
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The RPM stands for Rodney Patterson Merchandise. The online store was developed for fans that have supported his debut album ‘Love > Fear.’ The store is a place where fans can purchase shirts, travel mugs, sport bottles, and hoodies to help spread the word to their friends & family. There is a message…
WIRE: NORMA JEAN PREMIERES FIRST SINGLE
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Norma Jean has premiered their first single “If You Got It at Five, You Got It At Fifty” from their forthcoming new studio album, Wrongdoers, on Metal Sucks SKOPE IT HERE! Wrongdoers will be released on August 6th through Razor & Tie. The album was recorded at Covenant Recording Studios in Kansas City with…
ARTISTS ON THE UP WITH LABELLED INDEPENDENT
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We take a look at some of the top independent artists in the UK in association with Labelled Independent, the new music podcast! This month at Labelled Independent, our attention seems to have been dominated by two main themes. Firstly, a couple of singer-songwriters who bring something more to the table than your usual acoustic…
XAVIER TOSCANO’S SOUNDTRACK TO OUR LIVES
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Influenced by Top 40, Xavier also embraces all types of music, from disco, rap, rock, raggae and R&B, rolling it up into an energetic urban dance pop. His love of performing has left audiences across the globe entertained, being praised for having a “ton of energy” and a strong stage presence. Partly due to his…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY JAHZEL ON THE SMOKING SECTION
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“My main inspiration for this video was trying to create a visual novel or book,” Jahzel explains, “We wanted to really give a look of someone who was locked in a room, and has gone mad writing pages upon pages of stories.” The song’s introspective and deeply personal lyrics lent to a visual style that…
ZUUS MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF THE COUNTRY NETWORK (TCN)
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ZUUS Media, the network operating ZUUS – the new groundbreaking multi-channel music video network with reach across TV, Web, connected TV and Mobile devices, announces the acquisition of The Country Network (TCN) and its rebrand to ZUUS Country. The new ZUUS Country network will continue to be programed and operate from the former TCN’s Nashville,…
THE ART OF VIDEO PRODUCTION
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Video production or ‘videography’ is the process of capturing moving images and then manipulating them. It can be used to describe the work of those who make music videos, those who make advertisements and those who create footage for broadcast on television and the internet. In essence, it involves the exact same aspects as film…
HOLLY GENTRY HAS ‘SO MUCH MORE’ TO OFFER
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Holly Gentry is a southern Georgia native who gained a vocal scholarship to Wake Forest, but suppressed her musical tendencies as she proceeded to study and practice law. Eventually, however, she indulged her musical side, convinced that she had “so much more” to offer. Resulting from this existential choice is her full-length indie debut album,…
