Asher Roth enlisted A$AP Twelvy, Action Bronson, Casey Veggies, Chuck from The Cool Kids, producers Blended Babies and more for his passion project Pabst & Jazz. Download the whole thing for free below. His Def Jam debut is slated for March. Watch the video for “Common Knowledge” here: http://vevo.ly/vvzb2b http://asher-roth.heroku.com
HIGH ON FIRE RECORDING NEW ALBUM IN SALEM, MA
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Oakland, CA hard rock band HIGH ON FIRE has entered Salem, Massachusetts’ GodCity Studios to begin tracking their as-yet-untitled new album. The world renowned group featuring drummer Des Kensel, bassist Jeff Matz and guitarist / vocalist Matt Pike (also of legendary stoner metal trio SLEEP) is collaborating with producer and Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou on…
TYLER SHERRITT FEATURED ON “MAZE”
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The name Tyler Sherritt may be new to the EDM world, but is not new to the music industry. He is currently breaking into the genre of his passion being featured on First State’s New Single “Maze” [Blackhole Recordings]. In a genre flooded with young kids hoping to become the next Porter Robinson or Madeon,…
AWOLNATION UNVEIL “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” VIDEO GAME
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AWOLNATION has launched their latest endeavor, the “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” video game. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM,” now playable online at www.MegalithicMayhem.com and http://apps.facebook.com/megalithicmayhem/, was created with Pod Digital Design, a leading interactive branded entertainment company, specializing in game and entertainment-based applications for web, mobile and Facebook. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” will also be available as an app for mobile devices…
CECE TENEAL OFFERS MP3 “WORK”
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Given the fact that CeCe Teneal recently received a heartwarming shout-out from President Barack Obama himself after her spine-tingling performance at the Democratic Election Campaign Fundraiser, it might be hard to imagine, but this newly anointed queen of neo-blues comes from decidedly humble beginnings. Indeed, at the tender age of six Cece was belting out…
IN TUNE LAUNCHES NEW E-PUB
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Music education content provider In Tune Partners today launched the premiere issue of Woofer, a new music industry publication. Music education content provider In Tune Partners today launched the premiere issue of Woofer, a multimedia publication about the music industry for musicians, music industry executives and knowledgeable fans. Woofer takes full advantage of its digital…
IMBOGODOM OFFER “HEIR LOOMS” MP3 FROM NEW ALBUM
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‘And They Turned Not When They Went’ due out on January 24th. Following last year’s debut The Metallic Year and Alexander Tucker’s 2011 solo album Dorwytch, the duo compose, dismantle, and expand their unique brand of songwriting. Psycho-geographic sound worlds map central London’s deep dark loam and linger in the wind of New Zealand’s remote…
CROM ROYALE VIDEO “DARK MINDED”
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Moonchild is the Producer/President of Hi-Hill Recordings. Hailing from Metro- Detroit, he’s been influenced by hip-hop since childhood. Moonchild became inspired from an early age, choosing to follow in the footsteps of his uncle “Brian”, older brother “Oronde” and his cousin “Uncle P” — who are all respected musicians within his home state of Michigan.…
T*Merk, Animal House
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Birmingham’s rapper T*Merk latest album Animal House is classic, fun and interesting. Each tracks different to many rappers in today’s music which mix tecno and pop with their music, Merk recalls more the classic rythm and style from other greatest such as Snoopy Dog, 2Pac, Notorious, sometimes Jay Z and some great legends. Every song…
SAMI.THE.GREAT “DRESSER DRAWER” OFFICIAL VIDEO
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sami.the.great is making big splashes with her upcoming self titled debut full length. the release date is january 31st but she is being featured in major national publications with interviews and reviews of this charming singer songwriter.
RADIOHEAD TO RELEASE NEW TRACKS
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Radiohead will release the previously unavailable tracks “The Daily Mail” and “Staircase” on December 19th. Bothtracks were recorded as part of the “The King Of Limbs – From The Basement” session, filmed earlier this year, and can be pre-ordered now. Radiohead fans may also recognize “Staircase” from the band’s appearance on this year’s…
NAUGHTY BY NATURE’S 20th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
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Grammy award winning hip-hop group Naughty by Nature drops the long awaited 20th anniversary album, Anthem Inc., today via Illtown Records / Entertainment One. It includes re-recorded, 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of select Naughty classics such as “O.P.P.” and “Hip Hop Hooray” & brand new material including the current single, “Perfect Party” featuring R&B artist…
JUST MARRIED RETURN TO SKOPED OUT WITH NEW ALBUM & BABYBOY
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So we are now under the two week mark until Christmas & Chanukah. Is it just me, or has the holidays become less about loved ones & more about how much can you spend for these big retailers? If these corporations don’t stop laying people off and trying to squeeze the middle class, who will…
ANNA VOGELZANG RELEASES 3 HOLIDAY SONGS
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In the spirit of the season, Anna Vogelzang has carried on her tradition of recording holiday songs towards the end of the year to share with friends and family. The practice began in 2008 when she’d just moved to Madison, WI after a stint in Chicago. Having yet to start a new day job, she…
ALL TIME LOW NEW VIDEO FOR CHRISTMAS
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All Time Low premiered their new ‘Christmas’ video for “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” today on AOL Music, which, according to the band, is an anti-holiday video that’s “tailor-made for your ‘B’ah humbug’ state of mind.” The slightly not safe for work clip features puppets at an office holiday party and bosses with fake German…
RACHAEL YAMAGATA SELLS OUT LAST THREE DATES ON CURRENT U.S. TOUR
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rachael Yamagata has sold-out 10 of the dates on her current U.S. tour in support of her third release Chesapeake, which was released on October 11th through her own Frankenfish Records. Sold out markets on the tour (so far) include: Northampton (10/28), Boston (10/30), Washington, DC (11/1), Baltimore (11/2), Brooklyn (11/4), Pittsburgh (11/5),…
TIM MCGRAW: FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW SONG “CHRISTMAS ALL OVER THE WORLD”
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Tim McGraw is celebrating the holidays by giving fans a free download of “Christmas All Over The World.” The song, which he recently co-produced with Byron Gallimore at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, is a joyful celebration of the season penned by Daniel Tashian and Troy Verges. The track is being released through McGraw’s own label, StyleSonic…
FRENCH MONTANA SIGNS WITH BAD BOY
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Bad Boy Records proudly announced yesterday the signing of hip-hop street sensation French Montana. After much speculation and buzz about where the Bronx rapper would call home, Montana has officially joined the Bad Boy/Interscope Records family. The highly anticipated announcement came during Bad Boy Records’ takeover of BET’s “106 & Park” where French appeared with…
DROPKICK MURPHYS’ CLADDAGH FUND JOINS FORCES WITH MY BROTHER’S KEEPER
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The Claddagh Fund–the charity established in 2009 by Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey–has joined forces with My Brother’s Keeper to help raise money for this Massachusetts-based charity organization which delivers furniture and food to local families in need. From now until January 31, 2012, the Claddagh Fund will donate $5 to My Brother’s Keeper every…
KARMIN BRING THE FESTIVITIES TO VEVO
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Phenom-duo Karmin celebrate the premiere of their first official music video for “Crash Your Party” with VEVO. With today’s premiere, Karmin have been chosen for VEVO’s emerging artist “LIFT” program — committing to a twelve week campaign, the longest run they’ve had with a new artist. The celebration continues as Karmin bring their swag pop…
CIMORELLI RELEASE THE CIMFAM EP ON UNIVERSAL MUSIC
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With over 114 million total upload views, almost 9 million channel views and nearly a half million subscribers, Cimorelli, a group of six sisters from Sacramento, California debuted at #6 on iTunes US Pop Chart and #22 on the overall iTunes album chart with the release of their first EP, The CimFam EP. Reaching…
BOSTON’S BLACK PYRAMID TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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New England doom rock trio BLACK PYRAMID will release its long awaited sophomore album Black Pyramid II on January 31, 2012 via MeteorCity Records. Recorded “in the foothills of the Berkshires” at Black Coffee Sound (Elks, Elder) and mixed by Justin Pizzoferrato (Sonic Youth / Witch / Dinosaur Jr.), the record features nine tracks…
LUTHER CAMPBELL GOES TO SUNDANCE
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The Sundance Institute selected The Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke, a short film starring Miami-based rapper and politician Luther Campbell (Uncle Luke of 2 Live Crew) and produced by Miami’s Borscht Corp. (the organization behind the Borscht Film Festival) in collaboration with Miami production company Rakontur for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s Short…
BALKAN BEAT BOX RETURN WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW SONG AND VIDEO
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BALKAN BEAT BOX have again lived up to their reputation as an explosive, unique, outspoken, multicultural trio with the release of their latest video for “Political F*ck.” Filmed in Tel Aviv and edited by frontman Tomer Yosef, the song and video reflect the frustrations shared by many at this time of political upheaval and uncertainty…
Backnbloom, Music for the Modern Monkey
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Over the years we’ve seen pop, dance pop, and even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something raw, something that’s pushes hard and is going to kick me in he ass. Something that doesn’t sound like…
RENEE & JEREMY RELEASE BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Acclaimed family music duo Renee & Jeremy, who are riding the crest of the holiday wave with their single “Sunny Christmas,” unveiled a brand new video for “It Makes You Feel Good,” a stand out track from their acclaimed release C’mon. Directed and photographed by Ron Hamad and edited by Luc Giddens at Cosmo Street,…
TIESTO LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE
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Global sensation Tiësto has revolutionized the world of electronic dance music with his incredible live shows and timeless productions. Now he’s poised to explode onto the fashion scene with his new clothing line CLVB LIFE, being released on December 8th at Kitson (Los Angeles) and Atrium (New York and Miami). CLVB LIFE launches with a…
KRASHKARMA OFFER DOWNLOAD “NIGHTMARE ON CHRISTMASâ€
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Holiday songs don’t have to be all Burl Ives and Mariah Carey. Hard rockers KRASHKARMA are here to make sure you have something to get you through the holiday season of nagging relatives and being snowed in. Titled “Nightmare on Christmas,” the heavy hitter will get you in the Christmas spirit even without the eggnog.
GRAFFITI6 ANNOUNCE JANUARY TOUR DATES WITH AUGUSTANA
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Currently on the road in the U.S. supporting Latin singer-songwriter Ximena through December, Britain’s Graffiti6 have announced that they will perform on the Rachael Ray show on December 19th as they continue to tour Stateside throughout January and into February with SONY recording artist Augustana. The tour–in support of their upcoming Capitol Records debut…
HERTZ AND LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT FORM ALLIANCE
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The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) today announces Hertz ‘Movin’ with Music’ and a groundbreaking, multi-year sponsorship and marketing alliance with Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV). The alliance will enable Hertz to reach millions of live music fans and becomes Live Nation’s exclusive car rental partner in the United States and Canada. Hertz car rental…
SIMON FISHER TURNER & ESPEN J JÖRGENSEN OUT DECEMBER 13TH
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Simon Fisher Turner and Espen J Jörgensen release a unique collaboration on Mute out now. (December 13th). Soundescapes came into being through an unsolicited contact from Oslo-based electronic composer and film maker Espen J Jörgensen (The Sequential Art), who found himself haunted by Fisher Turner’s score to the David Lynch-produced vampire film, Nadja. Jörgensen sent…
VIDEO: CIARAN GRIBBIN IN AUSTRALIA WITH INXS
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New INXS Frontman, Irishman Ciaran Gribbin, gave a nod to the late Michael Hutchence as he took the stage in front of more than 2,000 people in Fremantle on Saturday night for his first Australian concert with the iconic Aussie group. Click below to see Ciaran’s performances with INXS in the “Like You’ve Never…
CHADWICK STOKES TAKES HIS MUSIC TO THE STREETS AT OCCUPY BOSTON
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In recent months there has been an occupy movement that is sweeping our nation and has now gone global. It has been said that the movement is trying to bring focus on the human side and how our current policies are killing the very people that keep our economy thriving, the middle class, better known…
TIMBALAND JOINS WESTERN UNION FOR TELEGRAMS
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The singing telegram is back – and you can get in on the fun with some help from megaproducer Timbaland. The Western Union Co. launched a new site — www.wu-singingtelegram.com – so you can send messages of love, congratulations and “Happy Birthday” with a personalized song of your own or with some star power, all…
STEVE ADAMYK BAND OFFER “FOREVER WON’T WAIT” MP3
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The Steve Adamyk Band are a bunch of obnoxious, rowdy, “kids” from Ottawa, Ontario. While the name would automatically draw comparison to a blues, jazz or rock band given the layout, make no mistake; the Steve Adamyk Band are a punk band.
PRIMARY VIOLATOR SIGNS NEW MANAGEMENT DEALS
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Primary Violator, the new powerhouse talent management company that recently merged the artist rosters of Primary Wave Talent Management and Violator Management, is proud to announce that they have signed a management deal with multi-platinum R&B artist Ginuwine as well as Yo Gotti, one of the south’s finest rappers. By signing this new management deal…
JO DEE MESSINA TO RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE IN 2012
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Multi-platinum, award-winning country singer/songwriter JO DEE MESSINA has just announced she’ll return with a new single in early 2012. The new song (whose title will be revealed early in the new year) showcases MESSINA’s commanding vocal prowess which has earned her nine #1 country singles, over five million records sold, two Grammy nominations and various…
BEN KWELLER FORMS THE NOISE COMPANY
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After 15 years of releasing records through both major and independent labels, Ben Kweller has announced the formation of his own label, The Noise Company. The Austin-based label will be home to all future Kweller releases, beginning with his infectious new album, Go Fly A Kite, set to hit stores February 7, 2012. The Noise…
ROCCO DELUCA SIGNS WITH 429 RECORDS
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LA-based artist Rocco DeLuca has signed with 429 Records which will release his forthcoming project “DRUGS ‘N HYMNS.” The new album finds the blues-steeped musician forging a solo path armed with his National guitar, distinctively emotive voice and 10 reflective, vivid song-stories. The hypnotically spare compositions conjure a world of characters seeking a…
LAURA WARSHAUER “I LOVE YOU MR. GRINCH†VIDEO
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Laura Warshauer is closing out her whirlwind year in style with the re-release of her original Christmas tune, “I Love You, Mr. Grinch.” The quirky love song, written from the perspective of Cindy Lou Who, was penned last year after Laura made the big move from New Jersey to Los Angeles.
