Absent from this side of the Channel for far too long, London/Paris/Brighton-based collective ARCHIVE return with the epic and beautiful With Us Until You’re Dead. The album, produced by long-time collaborator Jerome Devoise, will be released on the band’s own Dangervisit Records via Cooperative Music on 27th August 2012.
LEMURIA ANNOUNCES U.K. TOUR IN JULY/AUGUST
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LEMURIA is excited to announce their triumphant return to the United Kingdom from July 31st through August 6th! Bassist Max Gregor commented, “Last summer, we set about a full UK/European tour with our friends Cheap Girls which turned out to be an amazing tour. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel our London show due…
YOUNG LIARS RELEASE FIRST OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Vancouver’s latest indie rock sensation, Young Liars, share their first official music video for lead single, “Colours” from their well-received EP, Homesick Future. [youtube rFoqL3F6r7w nolink] Directed by the Amazing Factory Productions team (Said The Whale, Yukon Blond, Hey Ocean), the video is filmed at the pedestrian bridge, “Pioneer Cycling and Pedestrian Overpass” in Surrey,…
ANGUS STONE VIDEO “BIRD ON THE BUFFALO”
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Following the recent release of lead single, “Bird On The Buffalo,” Angus Stone announces full details of his upcoming solo album Broken Brights – out July 17th on Nettwerk Records. [youtube Yple4rnO8B8 nolink] Broken Brights marks a departure for Stone, and not just from recording with his long-term musical co-conspirator and sister, Julia. The album,…
WARNER BROS. RECORDS SIGNS NASHVILLE’S JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD
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Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Jake and Jamin Orrall, aka JEFF The Brotherhood, to its roster. Seen by many to be latter-day pioneers of the Nashville rock scene, the duo is known for its rockin’ live shows, prolific recorded output, relentless work and touring schedule, as well as its…
Tony DeSimone, As We Go ‘Round The Sun
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Well I never knew it took a rocket scientist to make great music until now. Tony DeSimone broadens his talents from the science realm to the music world. “As We Go ‘Round the Sun” is a melodic display of awesomeness. This 5 song EP is an expression of DeSimone’s musical visions. He has soothing vocals…
UME ANNOUNCES TOUR WITH HELMET AND THE TOADIES
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UME today announced that they will hit the road on a second tour this summer, the previously announced co-headline tour with The Life and Times in June and the newly revealed tour with Helmet and The Toadies. Hailing from Austin, Texas, Ume is Lauren Larson (Vocals, Guitar), Eric Larson (Bass), and Rachel Fuhrer (drums). …
LOUIS PRIMA JR. AND HIS POWERHOUSE EIGHT-PIECE BAND DEBUT ALBUM
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For five decades, Louis Prima Sr. stayed at the forefront of the entertainment world. With his inimitable style and musical prowess, he has remained an influential figure to artists and fans alike. Prima tunes are constantly used in movies and on TV, as well as in chart topping covers by David Lee Roth, Brian Setzer…
XPLOSIONS IN THE SKY NEW VIDEO FOR “POSTCARD FROM 1952”
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Live now at http://EXPLOSIONSINTHESKY.com is the third ever video from Explosions In The Sky for “Postcard From 1952” from their fifth studio album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care released on Temporary Residence Ltd. Directed by Annie Gunn and Peter Simonite, “Postcard From 1952” employs yet another cinematically expansive track from Take Care, Take Cate,…
DEADLINE MUSIC TO RELEASE THE RARE SPIDERS & SNAKES ALBUM ‘LONDON DAZE’
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Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release the rare fifth studio album from Spiders & Snakes, the storied Sunset Blvd. band fronted by Lizzie Grey. Packaged with bonus tracks from the original 1980 London demo featuring Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and Nigel Benjamin of Mott the Hoople, this LONDON DAZE release is…
GREEK FIRE USING MUSIC TO HELP FIGHT CANCER
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In February 2012, shortly after an amazing tour of Japan, GREEK FIRE drummer and longtime STORY OF THE YEAR drum tech Johnny Venus was diagnosed with Leukemia. As anyone can imagine, this devastating news came as a complete shock and rocked the entire camp to the core. Johnny is fighting the battle of his life,…
AVICII ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS TO THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LE7ELS TOUR
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Fans of AVICII were blown away by the sneak peek and unveil of his new LE7ELS production at this year’s Coachella! Now the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer is announcing some special guests that will join him on his highly anticipated tour. Gareth Emery, Chuckie, Arty, Morgan Page, CAZETTE, Pleasurekraft and Swanky Tunes will all bring…
NEWCOMER MATTHEW KOMA TO RELEASE FOUR-SONG DEBUT
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Having already made a splash writing the hook on Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso’s smash single “Calling (Lose My Mind)” featuring Ryan Tedder, singer and songwriter Matthew Koma will step out on his own with the Parachute EP, which will be released by Cherrytree/Darkchild/Interscope Records on May 29th. On May 22nd, Koma hits the road…
COMING FROM BRAZIL IS GRANELL & “SE DECIDE” VIDEO
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With a serious smooth and imperative vocal by Enio Torres, Granell has outstood in the alternative Brazilian market by blending an array of a good taste and harmony. A bass loaded with the Grooving, rock drums and a guitar full of harmony and precision will make Granell your next favorite band.
NEW ALBUM BY CELLDWELLER NEXT MONTH
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Klayton is Celldweller. The sensation that has sold more than 100,000 albums and licensed almost every song he has created to TV, Film & Video Games like John Carter, Ghost Rider 2, Mission Impossible III, Real Steel, Iron Man, Dead Rising 2, and others will release his newest album Wish Upon A Blackstar on June…
CALIFORNIA WIVES SIGN WITH VAGRANT RECORDS
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California Wives are pleased to announce today that they have officially joined the ever-growing Vagrant Records roster. “We were excited to sign to Vagrant because it gave us the opportunity to work with a great producer who pushed us to think outside of our tendencies as musicians. The newer instrumentation and arrangements were a result…
IN THIS MOMENT’S FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM TITLE/STREET DATE REVEALED
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Dynamic metal rockers In This Moment are proud to announce the album title and street date for their forthcoming album (the fourth for longtime label Century Media Records): BLOOD is due out in North America on August 14th. Produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch), the first single and video from…
THE HAWTHORNE EFFECT TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT
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The Hawthorne Effect is the phenomenon by which knowing one is being observed affects one’s behavior. Every day we are watched by eyes in the sky, by computers and cell phones, by others around us, and by estranged parts hidden deep within, alternate identities within our very selves. This knowing is part of our reality…
L.A. RAPPER/PRODUCER ALEXANDER SPIT SIGNS TO DECON
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Decon, the NYC-based record label, production company, and idea shop, has announced the signing of Los Angeles-via-San Francisco rapper/producer Alexander Spit. Today Spit hints at the direction of his forthcoming EP on Decon with the free track “BNE”. Self-produced and featuring Fairfax stalwarts Chill Black Guys, “BNE” (Best Night Ever) is not just the…
RICK ROSS DROPS FIRST SINGLE FROM LONG-AWAITED 5TH ALBUM
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Weeks ago, hip-hop’s elite gathered in a mid-town Manhattan hotel ballroom around the genre’s reigning boss – Rick Ross — in a show of unilateral respect and branding force befitting a man of his burgeoning stature. The occasion: the announcement of a July 31st release date for the most-anticipated album of 2012, Ross’ long-awaited God…
NO SLEEP RECORDS TEAMS UP WITH TOPSHELF RECORDS FOR EXCLUSIVE COMPILATION
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After weeks of speculation and anticipation by fans, Southern California based No Sleep Records has announced they are joining forces with New England’s Topshelf Records to release a CD compilation, Topshelf vs No Sleep: 2,995 Miles Between Us, which will feature new, unreleased and rare music from Pianos Become The Teeth, No Trigger, Moving Mountains…
TEYANA TAYLOR SIGNED TO KANYE WEST’S G.O.O.D. MUSIC LABEL
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G.O.O.D. Music, the independent record label formed by 18-time Grammy Award-winner (and 43-time Grammy nominee) Kanye West and signed to an exclusive long-term worldwide agreement last year with the Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG), has signed Teyana Taylor, the multi-talented young singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer/choreographer, and actress to G.O.O.D.’s expanding artist roster. Details of Teyana’s…
HYRO DA HERO NEW VIDEO “SLEEPING GIANTS”
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Hyro Da Hero’s debut album, Birth, School, Work, Death, loads tons of rock ‘n’ roll attitude into explosive, engaging and enthralling rap music. The Houston-bred, Los Angeles-based MC has been praised by critics and peers alike, including Korn front-man Jonathan Davis who called the enigmatic debut 2011’s “Album of the Year” in Revolver. It was…
A DO NEW VIDEO FOR “NO”
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Boston based band, A Do recently completed an exceptional music video for their single “No”! They released their self-titled album, produced by Rich Stratton of Red Tuxedo, in Spring 2011 and play Boston and New York venues like House of Blues Foundation Room, Church, Precinct and Arlene’s Grocery. They are currently working on their second…
NEW VIDEO FROM PROZAK
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Michigan rhymer, Prozak, has released his new video for the track “Wake Up You’re Dead” online at http://bit.ly/KiPM5R. Prozak pic: http://www.ricburnmedia.com/assets/Prozak_Photo.jpg The video features footage of Prozak performing at last year’s Gathering of Juggalos where he shared the stage with Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, Xzibit, and Ice Cube. The video is the latest single from…
T360 MUSIC’S “PUSHY MAMA” PUSHES PAST THE NORM
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One of the main questions asked was just how did this all come about? The mastermind behind it all, known simply as the Coach talks about how the artist T360 searched him out to do an anniversary piece for his girlfriend and once completed the engineer suggested that they should connect for there was synergy,…
MARK NORTHFIELD LETS THE WORLD PREVIEW “ALTERATIONSâ€
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Due on July 7 from Substantive Recordings is the latest eclectic release “Alterations” from Berkshire alt-pop/electronic artist/composer Mark Northfield. Inspired by the likes of Kate Bush, Radiohead, This Mortal Coil, and Bjork, Northfield is not the typical ‘paint-by-numbers’ type when it comes to his musical approach. The material on “Alterations” is complex and intellectually stimulating,…
AUDIO: JAHRED (HED)pe INTERVIEW
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The quest to uncover the truth has given California-based hardcore pioneers (Hed)p.e. new life. While the band has weathered the stormy waters of the music business for over a decade and enjoyed a slew of successful albums, it’s their quest for answers that has given them purpose. Now with the release of their eighth studio…
Michael Gutierrez-May, Taliesen
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Massachusetts singer/songwriter Mike Gutierrez-May has released his new single–the demure “Taliesen.” An homage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Summer home in Wisconsin, the track is one of allegory in that the home shares its name with a seventh century bard of the same name. Translated, “Taliesen” means, “rumpled brow” which also served as inspiration for the…
TABI BONNEY RELEASES FIRST VISUAL FROM NEW PROJECT
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tabi Bonney releases his first visual, “Castle On A Cloud”, from his forthcoming album The Endless Summer. The Ski Beatz-produced track features vocals by Terri Walker and the video was directed by 6ix Shooter. The Endless Summer will be available for FREE download on May 17th. [youtube n1Z8duWCi5c nolink] http://www.facebook.com/tabibonney
MOUNTAIN MAN BRING THEIR HARDCORE TO NO SLEEP RECORDS
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No Sleep Records is proud to announce that Worcester based hardcore outfit Mountain Man has joined their punk rock family with plans to release a new EP later this summer. Rising from the ashes of their former band Last Lights, whose budding career was unfortunately cut short due to the untimely death of their singer,…
BEN FOLDS FIVE STARTS PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN
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Alt-rock trio Ben Folds Five have launched an interactive pre-sale campaign on PledgeMusic to enable fans to participate in the release of their forthcoming album. Fans will receive exclusive videos, tracks, photos and blogs and will be the first to receive the new album. Throughout the campaign, Ben Folds Five will be raising awareness and…
KADAVAR TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM + AUDIO
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Fast rising Berlin rock band KADAVAR will release its self titled debut Kadavar in North America on July 10 via Tee Pee Records. Boasting an absolutely killer sound that will find immediate appeal with fans of Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Sir Lord Baltimore, Witchcraft and Graveyard, KADAVAR’s thunderous gloom sounds as if it was “dug out…
NEW VIDEO OUT NOW BY SHIRE
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Fans of R&B songstress, Shire’, need wait no more for the release of her new single “Beg U Not To Go” now on iTunes. Some may remember Shire`from her former Island/Def Jam all girl group, LovHer, or Trey Songz remix of “Mojo” featuring Freeway (the theme to his BET special). Several producers and top…
PLM SIGNS ELIOT LIPP FOR NEW ALBUM
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PLM is set to release the new Eliot Lipp album, Shark Wolf Rabbit Snake, on May 22, 2012. This release has Lipp breaking new ground with his ever-evolving production style. He has developed a unique sound that is completely its own yet sticks with the PLM axiom of genre bending originality. The album incorporates everything…
TGIF! BIG CHAIN NEW VIDEO “PARTY TIME”
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Jamaican born, London resident Big Chain has released his new summer anthem “Party Time”, video directed by Morgan Keys. Born and raised in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Big Chain’s influences includes the likes of Bob Marley, Regina Belle and 2Pac, he has sung on numerous sound systems and appeared on many live shows. “Party Time” is…
MICHAEL J EPSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY VIDEO “AMYLEE”
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In a world where dolphins have conspired to take over the world, our only hope is a team of superhero librarians known as The Michael J Epstein Memorial Library. MJEML, with the help of the ultimate astronaut, a shark, will fight to stop the evil dolphins from destroying the great human civilization of Earth and…
Kettleblack, Bullfrog
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Kettleblack is back and with a vengeance. They are celebrating their latest release, “Bullfrog”. I did not think it was possible to rock any harder than they did before, but I stand corrected. These guys are putting their abilities to the test and passing with flying colors and soaring guitars. My favorite song on this…
28-200, Gunfire of Angels
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28-200 is a duo out of Denver Co. Their music is more of a feeling that enters through your ears and burrows into your soul. It is a sound that is to the point with edgy moments of attitude. Mister L and Aimee have joined forces and have been pumping out music since 2005. Their…
CHRISTIE LENEE RELEASES “BEFORE I GO” MP3 SINGLE
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“Christie Lenee is a wonderful spirit making beautiful music on the guitar. She has epic compositions that take one on a journey through time.” (Tim Reynolds, guitarist for Dave Matthews Band)
