ON AN ON have released “The Hunter,” the second song from their forthcoming debut album Give In, out January 29, 2013 via Roll Call Records. “The Hunter” comes on the heals of their incredibly well received debut single “Ghosts,” which Nylon gushed over as “dream-washed synth-pop that never gets too sweet,” and Consequence of Sound…
FOR TODAY ANNOUNCE HEADLINE TOUR
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Christian metalcore band For Today announce their Fight The Silence Tour presented by Outburn Magazine. The tour kicks will run January through February 2013 and feature support from the bands Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, Upon A Burning Body and Gideon. Tour dates and cities to be announced soon. Watch the…
LL COOL J STEPS BACK UP TO THE MIC
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Two-time Grammy ®-winning recording artist, LL COOL J, will release his 14th studio album, Authentic Hip-Hop, on February 12, 2013. Reteaming with The Trackmasters (R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Mariah Carey), who LL has steadily worked with since 1996, the legendary rapper returned to the studio and kicked the volume up to…
WIRE: SPIN POSTS NEW KATE NASH VIDEO
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“I wanted ‘Death Proof’ to have a Tarantino feel,” English songstress Kate Nash says of the Aram Rappaport-directed clip for her new EP’s titular cut. “But I also love this movie called Freaks so a lot of the inspiration came from that as well: old Bettie Page pictures, travelling circus people, and freak shows.” –…
John Dartnell, The Road Goes On
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It was surprising to discover that this album of eminently American-sounding music comes from a U.K. native. Not only does Britain’s John Dartnell pull off the sound of Uncle Sam’s country & blues, he also damn well looks the part. See this for yourself at his cyber “circus”: www.JohnDartnell.com As for the album, it is…
CAITLIN ROSE NEW ALBUM MARCH 2013
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Caitlin Rose is back with a new studio album, the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut, Own Side Now. The Stand-In, which will be released on March 5, 2013 on ATO Records, introduces a newfound confidence in Rose, the poise of an experienced songwriter rarely displayed on a sophomore offering. This sense of self-assurance…
MR MOCCASIN NEW SINGLE “BLACK ON BLACK”
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The first single “Black on Black” is off the forthcoming full-length album XAHA which will be released by Bleek Records in early 2013. Stream/Download MP3 (Free) “Black On Black” (Bandcamp) http://bleekrecords.com/track/black-on-black-2 Mr. Moccasin, a rabbit with a bow, arrows and moccasins on his feet, sits in a field under stars at night. The moon music…
NADA SURF RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “JULES AND JIM”
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Nada Surf are finishing an excellent 2012 by releasing the music video for the song “Jules and Jim,” from their critically acclaimed album The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy (Barsuk, 2012). The film was directed, animated and edited by Rachel Chaiya Blumberg. Filmed over the span of several months on location in Arch Cape, OR,…
THE HIP HOP DANCE VIDEO GAME OUT
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Chart-topping rap sensation B.o.B is one of the world’s biggest hip-hop stars today. Two of his hit songs, “So Good” and “Airplanes” are featured on The Hip Hop Dance Experience video game, available in-stores today. The game features the most comprehensive hip-hop track list ever featured in a dance video game, ranging from chart-topping Billboard…
WIRE: BEN TAYLOR UNLEASHES SEXY NEW VIDEO
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Singer-songwriter Ben Taylor has premiered his provocative new video for the song “Worlds Are Made Of Paper” exclusively at BUZZFEED.com: SKOPE IT HERE! The video was directed by Trish Sie, the Grammy Award-winning director best known for her viral videos for OK Go, including their famous treadmill clip, “Here It Goes Again,” which has had…
STATE FAULTS FIND NEW HOME WITH NO SLEEP RECORDS
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Northern California based post-rock experimentalists State Faults have officially signed with No Sleep Records with plans to release their sophomore full length album in 2013. “When I was sent a link to State Faults’ recent LP Desolate Peaks I literally said “holy shit this is amazing” and had to get them on No…
TGIF: MELANIE IGLESIAS STARS IN NEW TIESTO VIDEO
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Dance music has never sounded and looked so good! This unique video combines the fashion of dance music and the energy of the live experience. Celebrating the launch of the first headphone line designed for dance music, this unique video follows the lovely Melanie Iglesias as she parties at a mind blowing pool party and…
LOOPPORT.COM: QUALITY SOUNDS, LOOPS, & SAMPLES
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Co-founders Max Royale and Ryan Federico created Loopport.com with a simple mission: give producers, artists and DJs free access to high-quality loops, beats, samples, and patches in every format. Loopport makes the process easier for everyone from the amateur bedroom producer to the to A-list producer, offering a streamlined approach to creating music. Everything on…
JANES’ ADDICTION & DOBEL TEQUILA: FREE ALBUM FOR FACEBOOK LIKE
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Janes’ Addiction’s latest album, The Great Escape Artist, is now available FOR FREE courtesy of a revolutionary new partnership with Dobel Tequila and the band’s legendary front-man and creator of Lollapalooza Music Festivals, Perry Farrell.
DAVE KOZ ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
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Seven-time GRAMMY ® nominee and Starlight Children’s Foundation global ambassador Dave Koz has partnered with California Pizza Kitchen to bring holiday cheer to audiences and restaurant guests across the U.S. Beginning today, KOZ Wines’ delicious “You Make Me Smile” Chardonnay and “Know You By Heart” Merlot wines will be available by the glass and bottle…
ALICIA KEYS PREMIERES NEW ALBUM THRU GOOGLE+/YOUTUBE
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On Tuesday, November 20 at 4pm PT/7pm ET, Alicia Keys will host her first ever YouTube Livestream and Google+ Hangout with fans to premiere her new album “Girl on Fire.” You can tune in to the premiere event on Alicia’s YouTube channel or via her Google+ page. http://www.youtube.com/ALICIAKEYS https://plus.google.com/+AliciaKeys/posts During the 90-minute YouTube Livestream and…
MORGAN JAMES TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON DECEMBER 4
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Soulful singer and songwriter, Morgan James will be releasing her debut album Morgan James Live (Epic Records) on December 4th. Recorded at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, an intimate jazz club nestled within New York City’s Time Warner Center, the album features James’s stirring renditions of standards from the repertoire of Nina Simone. James studied opera at…
LONG LOST SIGNS WITH NO SLEEP RECORDS
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No Sleep Records is proud to welcome New England based indie/alternative pop band Long Lost to the label’s eclectic lineup. Long Lost are currently putting the final touches on their debut full-length, Save Yourself, Start Again, which will be released in early 2013. “We are beyond excited and thankful to be involved with…
SMOOCHKNOB RELEASES FIRST SINGLE VIDEO
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Portland, Oregon-based pop-punk band Smoochknob are releasing a video for the first single off their forthcoming full-length, Drive By High Five, set for release March 19, 2013 on DRD Records. Featuring a growth in songwriting and a more pop leaning, the band still has bite and doesn’t let go of their hard-hitting, feral sound.…
WESTERN MEDICATION POST “BIG CITY”
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Nashville indie rock label Jeffery Drag Records is proud to announce the details for the first release from new signing Western Medication. From their association with Jeffery Drag alone, one might imagine the band having a southern-fried garage rock aesthetic similar to other JDR signees, such as Natural Child, Turbo Fruits, or Bad Cop. Listen…
OVERMOUNTAIN MEN TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE EFFORT
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OVERMOUNTAIN MEN will release their sophomore effort The Next Best Thing on Ramseur Records on January 22, 2012. This is the follow-up to their highly-acclaimed 2010 debut, Glorious Day. The core of Overmountain Men is Bob Crawford, bass player for The Avett Brothers on bass and vocals; the Charlotte-based singer/songwriter, David Childers on guitar and…
WIRE: ALEX VAN MP3 ON MAGNET “WAIT”
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Alex Vans’ song “Wait” was featured as an exclusive on Magnet’s MP3 At 3PM. Described as a song that is “heavy on the glockenspiel, pop-infused drum rhythms and catchy, melodic vocals,” “Wait” is the second track off of Vans’ impending release DJ Booth, out Jan. 8, 2013. It’s no wonder Alex Vans is creating buzz…
CONVERSE CREATES SOUNDGARDEN KICKS
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Converse announces a limited edition, exclusive collaboration with legendary alternative band Soundgarden in celebration of the band’s highly anticipated new album “King Animal” releasing on November 13, 2012. The limited edition Soundgarden Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker will be available exclusively at Converse’s Santa Monica store at Third Street Promenade and at Converse.com and will…
INCURA SIGN TO COALITION RECORDS/WARNER MUSIC CANADA
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Coalition Music and Warner Music Canada are proud to unleash Incura into the world. The Vancouver-based band is set to release their self-titled full-length debut album in North America on February 26th, 2013. With a dramatic sound that is as much Iron Maiden as it is Queen and an exotic name to boot,…
G2, Control
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Born out of a troubling time in his life, rapper G2 does right by his EP namesake with seven-tracks of electro-laced Hip Hop with nuanced R&B melody and lyrical matter that hinges on the positive and upbeat. Control stands apart from much of contemporary Hip Hop in that it eschews much of the trappings of…
THE WORLD WAR I’S DEBUT VIDEO OUT “PSYCHE ASSAY”
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Here is the World War I’s debut official music video! Last month they had the great pleasure of working with the incredible director Todd Rocheford for our new single Psyche Assay from The Bite and The Boogie.
TERRAPLANE SUN PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “GET ME GOLDEN”
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Bar fights, beers, dancing, and that’s just the puppets. Just in time for Halloween, Terraplane Sun shares its costumed puppet-filled video for “Get Me Golden” from its brand new EP, Friends. The video features the band playing to a room filled with belligerent puppets who at first violent, are soon drawn to the…
WIRE: TWIN RIVER PREMIERE “LAUGH IT OFF” VIDEO
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Vancouver collective, Twin River, led by co-songwriters Courtney Ewan and Andy Bishop have released a video for the song “Laugh It Off” – repost here. The video was directed by Calgary-based visual troupe Welcome To The West and they had this to say about the shoot, “we held the ‘Laugh It Off’ sessions at the…
WIRE: LISTEN TO CANDY HEARTS EP STREAMING NOW
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Candy Hearts’ style is described by Violently Happy Records’ founder (and New Found Glory guitarist) Chad Gilbert as “truthful lyrics sung to a sweet, honest melody over a ’90s-alt-rock-meets-East-Bay-gritty-punk-rhythm.” This EP follows up their 2011 full-length, Everything’s Amazing & Nobody’s Happy, with six new catchy songs produced by Gilbert himself. Check out the album…
SNOOP LION PREMIERES FIRST OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Snoop Lion released the official music video for “La La La”, the first single from his forthcoming Reincarnated album. Snoop Lion teamed up with acclaimed horror film director Eli Roth to create a fun, Halloween inspired music video filled with kids in Halloween costumes and imaginative scenery. Watch the video above or go…
MURS & 9TH WONDER “FUNERAL FOR A KILLER”
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Murs and 9th Wonder present the Hobostewd-directed music video for “Funeral For A Killer”, a cut off their forthcoming album The Final Adventure, dropping November 13. Adventure will be Murs and 9th’s final album together. The iTunes edition will include two bonus tracks, while the iTunes deluxe version includes the bonus tracks and all of…
FUTURE ISLANDS UNVEIL NEW “INCH OF DUST” LIVE VIDEO
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The latest video from Future Islands showcases their raw live power and the irrepressible stage presence of their singer, Samuel T. Herring. Filmed at the Thrill Jockey 20th Anniversary show in Baltimore, this recording of “Inch of Dust” offers a glimpse of the highly energetic live show that Future Islands has become known for…
FOOL’S GOLD SIGNS 19 YEAR OLD MC
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The latest addition to the Fool’s Gold Records roster is teenage Philly phenom GrandeMarshall. The young MC’s atmospheric, expertly crafted debut mixtape 800 caught the ear of label founders A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs, who quickly brought Grande into their FG crew, introducing him onstage at the label’s five-year anniversary party in Brooklyn as the newest…
WIRE: EYE’Z TRANSCENDS INTO ANNABELLE ON VOETICA
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Halloween isn’t over for Eye’z, at least NOT on http://Voetica.com where Eye’z is currently recording poetry written by the great Edgar Allan Poe. Her current Readings on the site are Annabelle Lee. The Haunted Palace, A Valentine, Bridal Ballad, and many more to come. Choose your favorite poem out of the many choices. See Here:…
WILLY MOON NEW VIDEO “YEAH YEAH”
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With the arresting sound of Willy Moon’s new single “Yeah Yeah” (Cherrytree/Island Records) debuting last week on Billboard’s Alternative Digital Songs Charts at #25, the impressively energetic video is premiering on VEVO internationally TODAY and is currently running as their MUST SEE of the week in the UK. [youtube GaWXA5e0YTQ] The video, directed by Grammy-winner…
RENEE & JEREMY RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “GIVE IT AWAY”
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Renee & Jeremy, who struck a chord with music fans of all ages with A Little Love, their collection of cover songs released earlier this year, announced today the debut of a music video for their whisper folk take on Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Give It Away.” The brand new clip, which can be seen…
WIRE: THE LUYAS “MONTUNO” VIDEO
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The Luyas are proud to share their most creative and ambitious project yet with the release of their masterful video for “Montuno.” Directed by Mylène Simard, the video captures the essence of the theme and idea behind the song. Jessie Stein from the band explains: “‘Montuno’ is about daily life just plodding along and the…
FREE GRATEFUL DEAD MUSIC ALL NOVEMBER
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If you’ve been part of the Dead.net community for the past two years, then you know we’re on a mission to make a miracle every day in the month of November. This year is no different. As a token of our appreciation for making 2012 an epic year, we’re giving away a high-quality 320Kbps MP3…
JOHNNY MARR TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
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Johnny Marr, one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary music, will release his first ever solo album, The Messenger, on February 26 via Sire/ADA. The 12-song set captures Marr’s musical vision exactly as he imagined, featuring his signature guitar and vocals front and center with a sound which mixes…
WIRE: SABI ON WARNER SOUND
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Singer, Songwriter, dancer, and fashion maven Sabi stars in a short fashion series centered around her unique style. She shows off three different looks for five different themes in a series of two part episodes. Each two part episode has her shopping and sharing her style points then results in the second part,…
