Imminence Records Sirens has unveiled their boundary pushing new single entitled “Drone” to the world. The single, which can be heard HERE, features technically-driven heavier sections complementing immaculate ambient soundscapes. Drummer/singer Zakk Huff had this to say on the single, “We are excited to present our fans with what we consider to be our heaviest,…
THE STRANGLERS VIDEO + FREE DOWNLOAD FROM NEW ALBUM
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With the forthcoming release of ‘Giants’, and their single ‘Mercury Rising’ out now and available as a free download in the US, fans and newcomers now have the chance to experience and enjoy brand new material that remains ever so true to that classic Stranglers sound, and at their very best.
PROBLEM PREMIERES “LIKE WHAAAT” MUSIC VIDEO
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The West Coast is fully behind Compton’s buzzing talent Problem in his new music video for “Like Whaaat” off his mixtape Welcome To Mollywood Part II.
BABBLE, Bread & Circuses
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Nothing wrong with some bread & circus, some fine amusement and diversion from the daily grind. This particular bread & circus is a recently released album from the Worcester UK band Babble. Lyrically, the album has a mystical leitmotif; it’s not quite psychedelic, but definitely soul-searching, announcing a desire for something that you probably won’t…
LIONS IN THE STREET VIDEO “SO FAR AWAY”
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Rock ‘n’ roll, direct and with no qualifiers, is Lions In The Street’s business. What sets the Vancouver band apart from the defanged mainstream is that their modern denim-and- leather heaviness is anchored in the raucousness of the Rolling Stones and the gravitas of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Over the past decade, Chris Kinnon (lead…
DARREN OCKERT VIDEO “YOU DON’T KNOW ME”
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In this new, interactive project, Darren Ockert calls upon anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or unfairly judged based on how they appear. Inviting people to post videos sharing personal stories of overcoming prejudices, Ockert hopes that this project can help to destroy stereotypes and help people realize that we are more alike than…
WIRE: THE STORY SO FAR VIDEO ON ABSOLUTEPUNK
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Pop punk band, The Story So Far has released a music video for a new song titled “Empty Space.” The song will be found on their new album What You Don’t See, out March 26th. To watch The Story So Far’s new music video, click here: http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3079691
MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM RENEWS RELATIONSHIP WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS
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Leading A&R executive and Cherrytree Records chairman Martin Kierszenbaum has renewed his fruitful relationship with Interscope Geffen A&M. In addition Kierszenbaum, a Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter, will remain in the position of Sr. Executive of A&R for Interscope Records. Kierszenbaum launched the maverick pop-alternative label Cherrytree Records in 2005 as a forward-thinking, artist-friendly haven for…
TOM SHANER RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “FOREVER DRUG”
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Tom Shaner is please to announce the release of the video for “Forever Drug,” off his first full length album “Ghost Songs, Waltzes, and rock & roll,” out now on Mother West.
Seconds Before Landing (feat. John Crispino), The Great Deception
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Seconds Before Landing”, the ambient rock collective, formed by musician and composer John Crispino, has released its first full length album. The 14 track concept album, entitled “The Great Deception” features original music from Crispino, with a number of guest talents, from notable musical followings. “King Crimsons” Trey Gunn appears and plays Warr Guitar on…
WIRE: MISSION SOUTH POST “PEACHES” ON RELIX
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The roots/rock trio Mission South teams up with Relix Magazine to release “Peaches,” the first single off their upcoming sophomore EP Migration Vol. 2 – due out April 9th, 2013. This will be the second installment in their acclaimed 3-part Migration EP series. With a sound reminiscent of Dr. Dog and Ben Harper, Mission South…
ISHE POSTS NEW SINGLE “HIGHLY SICK”
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After much success from his debut mixtape, 17-year-old rap artist ISHE released his first single off of his upcoming mixtape “Matter of Time”. This single is titled “Highly Sick” and was created to showcase the mind-boggling lyrics that ISHE has the ability to write along with his catchy flow and undeniable swag. Listen and Download…
HISTORY OF THE EAGLES TO BE RELEASED
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Capitol Records has acquired the exclusive DVD/Blu-ray rights to History of the Eagles, the iconic band’s acclaimed documentary, which is set for release on Tuesday, April 30. This exceptional three-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital…
WIRE: AUTHORITY ZERO PREMIERES NEW SINGLE
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Influential Mesa punk rock band Authority Zero have debuted the single, “Today We Heard The News,” from the band’s forthcoming album, The Tipping Point, which is scheduled for release on April 2nd in US/Canada/Japan via Hardline Entertainment. The band is currently streaming the song now at ThePier.org. Stream “Today We Heard The News”…
CHADWICK STATION, Waiting for a Sunny Day
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Who can forget the greatest Rock n Roll party of all time? Fortunately I am old enough to remember some of it. Trust me when I say being in London in the early 60’s and late 70’s was the place to be as bands like The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led…
RACHEL GRIFFIN VIDEO “BEST DANCE EVER”
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Rachel’s new video, “Best Dance Ever,” is the first epic single off her upcoming EP. This exemplary and celebrated pop ballad about first time love is symbolical of Rachel’s catchy tunes and memorable lyrics. Receiving accolades from Gavin DeGraw, The Portland Phoenix and Face Magazine, Rachel is quickly making her own lane in pop…
COMING OUT OF CONNECTICUT IS THE M.Y.N.O.R.S
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Stepping up and waving the flag for the state of Connecticut are MC/producer double act, The M.Y.N.O.R.S. While their state may have been overshadowed by their tri-state partner throughout the Hip-hop timeline, this duo deliver an authentic sound which places them securely in the realm of their New York counterparts. Taking on board as much…
WHITESNAKE GUITARIST DOUG ALDRICH’S ORIGINAL BAND TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of bluesy hard rockers Burning Rain’s third studio album, EPIC OBSESSION, on May 21st in North America. Burning Rain was founded by current Whitesnake axeman Doug Aldrich together with singer Keith St. John (ex-Montrose). The line-up for the new album is rounded out by Sean McNabb…
RANDOM POSTS SINGLE FEAT FREEWAY & LEFTY
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Teacher-turned-rapper Random aka Mega Ran‘s journey into music has taken him farther down the rabbit hole than ever imagined, with extensive tours, and releases coming at rapid fire rates. After turning heads with video game projects “Forever Famicom” with K-Murdock (2010) and “Black Materia” with Lost Perception (2011, 2012), 2013 sees Ran at his most…
WIRE: NEW SKI LODGE SINGLE ON PITCHFORK
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Ski Lodge brings to mind the great tradition of C-86 bands (or even the other great band with a guitarist named Marr), but with a modern day East Coast twist. Live they bring their incredible melodies and instrumental precision to the next level, do not miss them on the road. Stay tuned for details…
NEW MISSION SOUTH EP IN APRIL
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The roots/rock trio Mission South announces today they will release their sophomore 6-track EP Migration Vol. 2 on April 9th, 2013. This will be the second installment in their acclaimed 3-part Migration EP series. With a sound reminiscent of Dr. Dog and Ben Harper, Mission South goes beyond their blues-rock roots by adding a mixture…
CAST YOUR BALLOT FOR PAPA EMERITUS II
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Papa Emeritus II summons fans to participate in the papal conclave voting on his behalf. Cast your ballot at PapaEmeritus.com to elect Papa as supreme pontiff and unlock the full stream of the new song “Year Zero”. http://www.papaemeritus.com
WORLD’S EASIEST GUITAR TO PLAY
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Statistics show that 80 percent of people who start to play the guitar give it up. For any dad who has set his musical aspirations aside to focus on family and career, the gift of a Fretlight ® guitar, the breakthrough innovation hailed as “the world’s easiest guitar to play,” can be life-changing. Founder and…
WIRE: TEARS FOR ANNIE VIDEO ON LOUDER THAN WAR
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As well as music, Tears also makes art & installation pieces for exhibitions. Her work has been described as “Beautifully Vulgar”. This controversial edge makes Tears for Annie not simply a band, but a whole artistic expression. ‘Purple Heart’ represents the project’s first body of music, produced and Art directed by Tears, accompanied by a…
JACK WHITE’S ‘BLUNDERBUSS’ CERTIFIED GOLD
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Jack White’s debut album Blunderbuss has been certified gold by the RIAA, having sold in excess of 500,000 copies in the U.S.. Released April 24, 2012 by Third Man Records/Columbia, Blunderbuss debuted at #1 on the U.S. albums chart–Jack’s first ever recorded effort to do so. Blunderbuss also debuted at #1 in several European territories,…
AWOLNATION SPRING TOUR TIX GIVEAWAY @ SKOPE
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In anticipation of their upcoming Spring tour with Blondefire and Mother Mother, AWOLNATION have released a tour sampler featuring the song “All I Need” as well as tracks from Blondefire and Mother Mother. The sampler can be downloaded for free here: http://win.gs/XxJJ4G. The band have also released a tour trailer that features music from all…
50 CONCERTS IN 50 STATES FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS
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Partnering with the largest non-profits in the world of epilepsy, Candlelight Concerts for Epilepsy Awareness is proud to announce the first nation-wide epilepsy awareness endeavor — 50 Concerts in 50 States. It’s a network of coordinated live events over one weekend in March 2013. Candlelight Concerts, along with Epilepsy Foundation (www.EFA.org), CURE: Citizens United for…
NEW ALBUM OUT BY BUFFY FORD STEWART
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Today, she follows a road of her own, a highway she once traveled with John. But, she does not walk it alone. A legion of John Stewart fans or Bloodliners, her close friends and family walk with her. And, as always, John’s spirit is just a dream away. He came to her in a flock…
SLED ISLAND FESTIVAL IN JUNE IN CALGARY
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Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is fast gaining a reputation as one of the must-see festivals in North America. Known for it’s diverse, fun, and forward-thinking lineup, the festival continues to grow each year, proving to be not only an exciting but essential part of Calgary’s growing and dynamic cultural landscape. http://shop.sledisland.com/collections/frontpage Today, the…
WIRE: SPIN’S IN-DEPTH COVERAGE OF SOUL LEGEND SWAMP DOGG
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Check out SPIN senior editor David Marchese’s fantastic artist profile on Swamp Dogg, including interviews, exclusive photos, video and accompanying gallery of Swamp Dogg’s best/craziest album covers. SKOPE IT HERE! The two remastered reissues of Swamp Dogg’s early ’70s albums Total Destruction To Your Mind and Rat On! are available now through Alive Naturalsound Records.…
NEW VIDEO BY JOSIAH THE GIFT
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Rising New York emcee, Josiah The Gift teams up with producer Sassoon to release a new video, “Legend,” to celebrate the release of there collaborative mixtape entitled The Mandelbrot Set which was released today. Link to Josiah The Gift’s “Legend” video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCn6v6ZC_po https://twitter.com/josiahthegift
UGLY KID JOE RETURNS
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Platinum sellers Ugly Kid Joe have come back after a long vacation, and they’re ready to rock harder than ever. The California band’s new EP, Stairway to Hell, is due on April 16th through MRI, and it contains songs that span the full repertoire of influences that made Ugly Kid Joe the soundtrack for young…
JAY SEAN ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “NEON”
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Multi-Platinum selling, international Pop/R&B artist Jay Sean has announced plans to release his highly anticipated fourth studio album NEON out May 21st on Cash Money Records. The album’s first single “Where You Are” is set to impact radio and iTunes on March 19th. “This album has been in the works for a long time,”…
WIRE: AUTUMN OWLS PREMIERE “GREAT ATLANTIC DRIFT”
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Autumn Owls are proud to premiere the official music video for “Great Atlantic Drift” from their debut Between Buildings, Toward The Sea on Epitonic. The video was directed by filmmaker Greg Corcoran and features Irish actress Elga Fox. Recorded on a frigid November day along the northern Dublin coast, the video is a stark and…
KING DRUMMER BOY GOING VIRAL
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Teenage superstar, King Drummer Boy has released a new video for “Does She?”, a track that harkens back to the days of hanging out after school and courting. Drummer Boy is an uber talented musician, song writer, and role model, and he’s taking the world by storm. Amidst all the controversy of young artist rapping…
WIRE: JUNE DIVIDED ON MTV BUZZWORTHY
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Philly based rock band, June Divided, have just released their new video for hit “Secrets” off their debut album, Backbone, on MTV Buzzworthy TODAY, March 5th. “There’s a few statements about the music industry in ‘Secrets,’” said June Divided lead singer, Melissa Menago about their new video. “Those kinds of statements are in a…
DIAMOND RINGS ANNOUNCES SPRING & SUMMER TOUR
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Diamond Rings is proud to announce an extensive spring and summer U.S. tour as special guests of British New Wave pioneers, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (O.M.D), as well as exclusive live dates at SXSW. Last fall, the band made their network TV debut performance performing “I’m Just Me” from their sophomore release Free…
WIRE: CHEROKEE RED NEW SINGLE ON ALARM MAG
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Sometimes the best songs are simply born of inspired wistfulness, much like the circumstances that led to a metamorphosis from the friendship of Charles Davis and Christiana Bartolini to the band Cherokee Red. The songs on their eponymous debut shift effortlessly from the drifting ghostly melodies of ‘Vaya Con Dios’ to the dream pop-influenced arrangements…
HALEY & MICHAELS NEW VIDEO OUT
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Country duo Haley & Michaels recently premiered the official music video for their debut single, “The Price I Pay” (available now on iTunes). Directed by Annie Price (Faith Hill’s “This Kiss”), the clip first aired on TNN (The Nashville Network) this weekend to kick off their countdown show, TNN Top 10. CMT.com will also be…
IGGY AND THE STOOGES: “BURN”
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Iggy and the Stooges have just unveiled “Burn,” the first full taste of the all-new studio album, Ready To Die, out April 30 on Fat Possum.
