Following the release of their highly acclaimed debut EP, Danger Zone, South Florida’s LOSIN’ IT are gearing up for the world to hear their first proper full length. Entitled No Apology and being released via Life To Live Records on January 1st, 2013, the album marks a decidedly more focused approach, delivering no frills,…
STEREO TELESCOPE “FIRE” VIDEO
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Boston indie/electronic duo Stereo Telescope, “who marry rock hooks with synth bleeps and bloops as well as anyone out there,” (Boston Band Crush) will digitally release their newest full-length album, On and Running, on January 29, 2013.
KISS THE GUNNER’S DAUGHTER: SEATTLE’S ANSWER TO MODERN ROCK
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KTGD is the sort of band that could fit in with today’s sultans of Modern Rock such as Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Three Day’s Grace. However, these guys are from Seattle, home of the Great Grunge bands of the late 80’s and early 90’s like SoundGarden, Nirvana and Alice In Chains. Mix it…
PARRALOX RELEASES NEW SINGLE
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If ever there was a new band to encapsulate and emulate the legendary stylings of Depeche Mode, The Human League, Erasure, New Order, Pet Shop Boys and the spirit of Madonna in her 80s day-glo era, then Australia’s Parralox are a modern-day reincarnation. On December 10th, Parralox released the single, along with a digital remix…
BOBBY CAPRI NEW VIDEO “LINDSAY LOHAN”
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Today, Virginia native Bobby Capri releases the visual to his popular “Lindsay Lohan” record taken from his upcoming EP Instant Gratification. The video is directed by Mike Lambert and the track is produced by DJ Stylez and co-produced by Octavius “Doc-Ock” Crouch. Instant Gratification continues Bobby Capri’s focus on theme. “I’m big on enjoying…
UKRAINE POP SUPERSTAR MIKA NEWTON TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE
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Mika Newton is an exciting new arrival on the American pop music scene and is more than ready to bring her talent stateside. The Ukraine pop star will officially release her second single, “Come Out and Play”, on Randy Jackson’s Friendship Collective record label on January 14, 2013. Produced by Rune Westberg (Rebecca Black, Adam…
CIMORELLI “BELIEVE IT” VIDEO
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YouTube sensations and Universal Republic recording artists Cimorelli have just unveiled the official music video for “Believe It,” their inspirational and uplifting new song. The video premiere coincides with today’s release of the Believe It EP, available now on iTunes. http://youtu.be/ajtNNmJMV2Y http://www.cimorellimusic.com
INTRODUCING CROWDSPACER
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Crowdspacer is a new vinyl-only label dedicated to outstanding dance music of all forms. Founded by Tigersushi boss Joakim, Crowdspacer is about techno primitivism, trans-gender house music, tropicalism and trance, mutant disco, fun avant-garde, timeless futurism, the body and soul. The name Crowdspacer is taken from a Merce Cunningham performance (CRWDSPCR) and a tribute to…
LAURA WARSHAUER OFFERS TWO HOLIDAY TUNES
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She is now sharing her version of “Deck The Halls” as well as her original Christmas tune, “I Love You, Mr. Grinch,” with the world this holiday season. “I had fun working with writer/producer Stephen Stahl in his Los Angeles studio to create my own version of a holiday classic,” says Laura.
WIRE: FINE TIMES RELEASE VIDEO FOR “HEY JUDAS”
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Vancouver duo Fine Times is pleased to release their video for “Hey Judas.” The track comes off their recently released Self-Titled album, out now via Light Organ Records. The video for “Hey Judas” consists of the two band members trapped amongst a group of masked island deviants and their subsequent assimilation into the tribe. The…
CAROLE KING NEW GERSHWIN PRIZE WINNER
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Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced that Carole King is the 2013 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The iconic singer-songwriter, known for such beloved hits as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “So Far Away,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move,”…
CAPITOL RECORDS SIGNS L.A. DUO CAPITAL CITIES
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Capitol Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Los Angeles-based duo Capital Cities to its roster and will release their self-titled EP digitally December 18th. Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKipkFfxYQ8 The brainchild of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian, two jingle writers who met on Craigslist, Capital Cities has already created significant…
NAPA VALLEY JAZZ GETAWAY INFO
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When multitalented musician Brian Culbertson announced the first Napa Valley Jazz Getaway last New Year’s day, he didn’t imagine that the 5-day celebration of music and wine in the Golden State’s idyllic wine country would sell out in just one week, but that is exactly what happened. The chart-topper and high-energy performer will again…
DANI SHAY NEW VIDEO “ONE”
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Dani Shay is no stranger to the stage , having been a contestant on both NBC’s America’s Got Talent and the most recent season of Oxygen’s The Glee Project. With a handful of releases and viral videos already under her belt, the singer-songwriter is gearing up to release a new EP, just…
NEW VIDEO BY DUNK N’ ALIENS
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The italian duo Dunk n’ Aliens are coming back to hotfingers with an amazing vocal single called Deliver Me, written by Inaya Day and performed by the famous Chapella Stewart. Official Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSdktGM7vAg http://www.facebook.com/HotfingersRecords
WIRE: LISA DONNELLY TO BE FEATURED IN THE BACHELORETTE
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Singer-songwriter Lisa Donnelly (www.lisadonnelly.com) is set to make her national television debut on ABC’s The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.’s Wedding this Sunday December 16, 9-11pm est). The song “Here To Stay”, composed and written by Lisa Donnelly and Ethan Allen, will be performed by Lisa in a pivotal wedding scene for the show. Lisa will…
WIRE: MTVU PREMIERES NEW SIR MICHAEL ROCKS
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Just as he did with his break-out solo mixtape, Premier Politics, Sir Michael Rocks released a revamped and entirely new companion piece to Lap Of Lux; Lap Of Lux 1.5, which features collaborations with Harry Fraud, his Cool Kid brethren Chuck Inglish and Cardo. In addition to the release of Lap Of Lux 1.5 yesterday,…
2FOUR, Long Hair Don’t Care
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Hailing from the famed land of country music, Nashville native De’Andre Davis a.k.a. 2FOUR ain’t singing much country. But he is an ex-football star who ditched the gridiron in college to pursue his musical passion. Now resulting from this choice is his debut EP, Long Hair Don’t Care, a touchdown’s worth of tracks that pack…
STEVEN WILSON SET TO RELEASE 55 MINUTE AUDIO JOURNEY
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The Raven that Refused to Sing (and Other Stories) is the latest collection from prolific song-writer, and 3-time Grammy-nominated artist, Steven Wilson. More than merely a collection of songs, Wilson’s third solo album is an audio experiment in time travel. Recorded in Los Angeles, in 2012, the six song set channels an early…
WIRE: JACK DAVEY POSTS SINGLE ON EARMILK
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The ever-unique Jack Davey, eclectic frontwoman of J*DaVeY, is gearing up to release L0-F! D?Lux, the crown jewel of her debut solo rock EP, on December 11th. Jack has ventured from her roots in electro-soul to create this new project, laden with raspy vocals and fuzzed-out guitars. To give fans another taste of her radical…
AUSTIN MAHONE RELEASES NEW SINGLE FEAT FLO RIDA
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Austin Mahone has been teasing fans for weeks with the promise of a new single release. And now, Austin Mahone has answered his fans’ pleas, announcing that his new single, “Say Your Just a Friend,” featuring Flo Rida is available on iTunes NOW. Stream the song here: SKOPE IT HERE!
TESS HENLEY “CHRISTMAS WON’T DO WITHOUT YOU” VIDEO
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Tess Henley sets the mood for the holidays with the original song Christmas Won’t Do Without You. Written by the Seattle-based Henley and performed with Seattle’s Passenger String Quartet, Christmas Won’t Do Without You showcases the up-and-coming singer/pianist in her element, with Tess’ stunning voice cascading over twinkling ivories. It’s a holiday treat that will…
SQUIDHAT RECORDS SIGNS ICONIC VEGAS PERFORMANCE ARTIST JENN O. CIDE
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SquidHat Records is pleased to announce the signing of Las Vegas icon Jenn O. Cide, a sideshow performer and “professional weirdo” who has worked with artists such as Motley Crue, The Killers, Richard Cheese and Eli Roth. SquidHat will release two instructional DVDs featuring Jenn’s amazing talents in 2013, starting in March with “How To…
50 YEARS OF ROCKING THE ART WORLD: A CELEBRATION OF THE ROLLING STONES
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Symbolic London, one of the world’s greatest collections of twentieth-century pop culture, is proud to present a collection of fine art works inspired by The Rolling Stones and the artists that have supported them in a worldwide exhibit entitled 50 Years of Rocking the Art World- A Celebration of The Rolling Stones which opens to…
ALEXA DEBUT SINGLE “CAUSE WE FEEL LIKE IT” AUDIO
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ALEXA is bringing it to the radio, your IPod and a dance floor near you with the global launch of her debut single “CAUSE WE FEEL LIKE IT”, December 3, 2012. ALEXA officially broke onto the scene summer 2012 with her first single, “Cause We Feel Like It”, when fashion designer Indashio (Winner of…
THE BIXBY KNOLLS TO RELEASE DEBUT
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The Bixby Knolls are set to release their full-length debut, Near & Undear, on December 11th. On it the L.A.-based foursome offer up 11 tracks that blur the lines between indie rock, psychedelia, post-punk, pop and even soulful R&B. At times spastic, surreal and schizophrenic, this is guitar-driven rock’n’roll delivered with conviction, swagger and, above…
LOWLAKES POST “SONG FOR MOTION”
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Australian based LOWLAKES are ready to conquer the world with their infectious and haunting single, “Song for Motion.” Creating a sultry piece of art, that will grab the very depths of your soul, Lowlakes produce a sound so gorgeous, you will not believe your ears. A dark ambiance fills “Song for Motion,” combining echoing guitars…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, DECEMBER 2012
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Culture Queer, Nightmare Band (self-released) This Cincinnati 4-piece comprises a couple of filmmakers, a chick drummer and a lot of chain-yanking, not to Weird Al levels but on the border, like if The Darkness were trying to be the Beatles, or if OK Go were trying to edge out Scissor Sisters for a residency at…
RADAR RECORDZ PRESENTS LOLA RANGEL & “SOMETIMES”
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Radar Recordz has announced that it has signed one of the most powerful, soulful singing sensations that will have the music industry in an uproar. Radar Recordz is proud to announce the release of Lola Rangel Debut Single & Music Video, “Sometimes” produced by Tizone, available on iTunes.
TEGAN AND SARA RELEASE “CLOSER”
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Tegan and Sara just released the official video for their piping hot single,”Closer.” The video premiered on Spin.com, who glow “it’s become clear that Tegan and Sara are indeed readying some of their most accessible and interesting material in years.” Truth! “Closer” Official Video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/9e9NSMY8QiQ http://www.teganandsara.com
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM FRONTIER RUCKES ON PASTE
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Since their haunting 2008 debut, The Orion Songbook, Frontier Ruckus has staked a claim as chroniclers of coming-of-age songs set in the snowy Midwest, in their case the suburbs of Detroit, MI. The band’s breakthrough album, Deadmalls and Nightfalls, introduced a national audience to Matthew Milia’s personal mythology and visual, narrative songs. On January 29,…
METALLICA TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR MASTERS
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Metallica announced today that they have taken ownership of all their master recordings including all music and long form videos, a move almost unprecedented for musicians signed to recording contracts. Under provision of their renegotiated joint venture agreement with the Warner Music Group in 1994, all masters revert back to the band as of…
STACIE ROSE POSTS HOLIDAY SINGLE
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This version of HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS was recorded in October 2012 at Defy Recordings in NYC. The track was engineered by Robert L. Smith. All guitar work was done on a nylon string guitar by David Patterson. Vocals by Stacie Rose. SKOPE IT HERE! http://soundcloud.com/stacie-rose/have-yourself-a-merry-little
SKOPE INTERVIEW WITH PAULA TOZER: DEVOTED & SPIRITUAL
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With a voice compellingly country, Paula Tozer sings her songs of devotion. Though at times romantic, the devotion is often spiritual; this is especially so on the track “Calling All Nations,” which contains such lines as “peace alight in the darkness.” Apt background guitars complement her soulful renditions. Find out for yourself at: http://reverbnation.com/paulatozer.
NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE TO PERFORM BENEFIT CONCERT
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse have announced that they will perform a special benefit concert on December 6th, 2012, at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ, with proceeds going to aid victims of Superstorm Sandy. Devastated by the damage and displacement caused by hurricane, Young urged: “Come on down here and join…
DOG BLOOD RELEASE DEBUT VIDEO FOR “NEXT ORDER”
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Dog Blood released the mysterious Boysnoize Records/OWSLA/Big Beat EP of the same name earlier in 2012. The tunes contained therein were the only evidence of the projects’ true creators- immaculate, nuanced electro-house beats adorned with tasteful synth work, acid lines, and integrated, detailed production that benefited from intent, repeated listening bore indicators of the talent.…
RUM BUM RECORDS SIGNS GOLD AND PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST SALIVA
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Rum Bum Records has added gold and platinum recording artist Saliva to their artist roster. “The addition of Saliva further expands our reputation of cultivating artists that have a unique sound and style,” said Luis Bacardi, owner of Rum Bum Records. “We are thrilled to continue to expand our artist portfolio with quality musicians…
The Mighty One, Shift
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Some may fear 21 December 2012 as an apocalyptic day. Some may view it with indifference. Vancouver-based Tim Steinruck a.k.a. “The Mighty One” views it as an “opportunity to remember who we truly are and why we are here. Because we are all Mighty and we are all One!” He believes that there is a…
VON GREY WILL JOIN COMPANY OF THIEVES ON U.S. TOUR
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Indie-alt-folk band von Grey will kick off a tour with Company of Thieves on January 23, 2013 at The Bishop in Bloomington, IN. The run will include shows at World Café in Philadelphia (1/29), New York City’s Highline Ballroom (1/31) and Jammin Java in Vienna, VA (2/4). The band, which recently wrapped up a West…
WIRE: MTV & JERSEY SHORE FEATURE THE HANDCUFFS SINGLE
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MTV’s Jersey Shore, in its final season, will feature The Handcuffs’ sexy, groovilicious track “Ooh Baby Baby” in tonight’s episode. The song will be given special placement in the episode, so tune in tonight at 10/9c to see what wild scene this spicy, rocking tune will ignite. The song can be downloaded after the episode…
