Razor & Tie announces the addition of the Rochester-based melodic hardcore/punk act Such Gold to its label and publishing rosters. The quintet is already knee-deep in the writing stages of their new album to be produced by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Saves The Day, Lifetime, The Dillinger Escape Plan) and set for…
TRAE THA TRUTH TO OPEN EMERGENCY CHILDREN’S SHELTER
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Rap artist Trae Tha Truth has long been known for giving back to the community. Back in 2008 he was honored with his own day, ‘Trae Day’, by then Mayor, Bill White, for his many acts of community service to those less fortunate in his city. Each year that day has seen Trae hosting a…
NIGEL MUSTAFA OFFER “BILLY BOY” MP3 OFF ‘HAPPY FRIENDSHIP’
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Nigel Mustafa is a Seattle-based reggae/rock band whose goal is simple… to entertain the pants off of everyone within earshot. Nigel has been serving up high-energy shows in the northwest and beyond for more than a decade with flavors of Sublime, The Police and dashes of Ween and yes, ABBA.
NSFW: NEW VIDEO BY GUINEVERE
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Pop singer, Guinevere, premiered the official music video for her debut single, “Crazy Crazy”, who says the futuristic video is reminiscent of Lady Gaga. Fans can NSFW explicit version of the video.
THE FLAMING LIPS READY RELEASE OF 6 HOUR SONG
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THE FLAMING LIPS have recorded a brand new song titled “Found A Star On The Ground,” which is undoubtedly the longest single piece of music ever recorded clocking in at a generous 360 minutes. That’s six hours of continuous psychedeliscized music with a view to raise 100% of the proceeds to benefit local Oklahoma…
I WAYNE POSTS NEW SINGLE “HERB FI LEGALIZE”
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I Wayne, one of the top conscious roots reggae artists of this generation, is back with Life Teachings, his long-overdue album on VP Records, due October 11. With simplicity and grace, I Wayne’s angelic-tinged vocals flutter effortlessly across these 14 tracks filled with hair-raising lyrics and uncompromising conviction. The intricately-crafted album features organic rhythms rife…
REDEEMER GET RECORD DEAL / AUDIO
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Right of Passage / Mediaskare Records is proud to announce the signing of Phoenix, AZ based band REDEEMER. Formed in 2009, REDEEMER started as the means for its members to express their passion for hardcore music and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ to a music scene where “God Free” is becoming a trend.…
KATE BUSH TO RELEASE A BRAND NEW ALBUM
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0 Words For Snow is KATE’s second album release of 2011, following Director’s Cut which was released in May to massive critical acclaim. The new album features a small number of special guest musicians including Elton John, Andy Fairweather Low and, on the title track, the British writer/broadcaster/raconteur Stephen Fry. KATE BUSH has…
IT BOYS! NEW VIDEO “GUYS DON’T LIKE ME”
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Rising pop stars It Boys! are wasting no time proving that they do, in fact, have “it.” The brand new video for their catchy track “Guys Don’t Like Me” was viewed upwards of 20,000 times over the weekend and has been tweeted by the likes of Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Rob Kardashian, Holly Madison, Lacey…
EVA AINE HELPS HER PEOPLE WITH “CAUSE WE’RE ALIVE”
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Eva arranged its original Japanese version into a more dramatic piece. Eva dedicates this song to all the victims and survivors of the earthquake in Japan and to the resilient people who have survived wars, conflicts, abuses, illnesses, etc. all around the world. Revenues will be donated to Peace Winds Japan. Buy through CD baby…
BUS STOP DREAMS RELEASES TWO VIDEOS “THE BIG ONE” & “THE KISS”
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Here is the new two-track debut single from Swedish band Bus Stop Dreams, “The Kiss”. The first song, “The Kiss”, a beautiful piano singer/songwriter tune and the second song “The Big One”, a soft rock piece with alt-countryish vibes. You can listen directly here (Bandcamp page): http://music.busstopdreams.com.
WOODSMAN OFFER NEW MP3 “SPECDRUM”
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Woodsman unveiled another cut off the forthcoming Mystic Places EP, which you can now get for yourself HERE. “Specdrum” is one of six new songs on the new record, available October 25th from Fire Talk Records. Fader writer Duncan Cooper says, “the four-minute micro-jam features no less than three human voices, both sampled and original,…
GIBSON INTRODUCES THE FIREBIRD X—A LIMITED EDITION ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR SYSTEM
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On Friday September 30th 2011 Gibson Guitar Corp will take guitar engineering to new heights with the introduction of the Gibson Firebird X (www.gibson.com/firebirdx). An evolution of the 1960s classic Gibson Firebird model, the Firebird X is loaded with ground-breaking technologies like fourth-generation Robot tuners for automatic tuning, onboard effects based on computer plug-in technology,…
THE PARLOR MOB SET TO RELEASE DOGS OCTOBER 11, 2011
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New Jersey rock band, The Parlor Mob is set to release their sophomore album, Dogs through Roadrunner Records October 11, 2011. The first single, “Into The Sun” is at radio now but you can watch the video here. [youtube x7RkNTDPyiI nolink] www.theparlormob.com
MARK MORRISON POSTS NEW SINGLE ON YOUTUBE
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Another taster from the forthcoming album “iamwhatiam”, by “Return of the Mack” star Mark Morrison. The Mack pays homage to funk legend Roger Troutman, on this classic “wannabeyourman”, as he readies the new album for 2012. The Mack is Back! [youtube rG97z_i1ydk nolink]
PILOT TOUHILL RELEASES ‘PAPER ARMOUR’ TO RAVE REVIEWS
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Pilot Touhill is an upcoming band out of Los Angeles, California. Fusing elements of alternative, rock, reggae & electronic, Pilot Touhill creates catchy songs with soulful melodies that are completely honest and unedited like any private journal entry. ‘Paper Armour’: http://pilottouhill.bandcamp.com/album/paper-armour “Pilot has effortless talent when it comes to producing melodies that flow naturally… he…
CUTTING EDGE BUCK THE MAINSTREAM & DO IT THEIR WAY
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In what continues to be the “Story of the Summer”, indie artist, Cutting Edge, through the month of July, has two songs inside the top 20 of the Billboard Hot Single Sales charts. Both of the band’s songs, the ballad “Without You,” which entered the chart at #17 and “If The Walls Could Talk,” which…
KASHA DEBUT SINGLE RELEASED “I WANT YOU”
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Destined for stardom – a phrase we’ve all heard before, but for powerhouse R&B/pop singer/songwriter Kasha, it’s her definition. Born with a passion and flair for performing, the lively, lovely young Brooklyn, New York native has always possessed the drive, determination and singular focus necessary to succeed in show business. As many superstars have done…
DISTURBED TO RELEASE B-SIDES ALBUM
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Multi-platinum hard rock band Disturbed will release its first ever B-sides collection, entitled The Lost Children, on November 8th on Reprise Records. The set includes a previously unreleased track, “Mine,” and “3,” which was released exclusively on the band’s website in April with all proceeds donated to the Damien Echols Defense Fund benefiting the West…
HOLDING ONTO HOPE TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED FULL LENGTH OCTOBER 4TH
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Come&Live! just announced the October 4th release of Holding Onto Hope’s self-titled record. Showcasing their unique post-hardcore sound, the band dove into a slightly different songwriting process than previously — resulting in an energetic, relevant concept album. “Old Voids” is already streaming on their Facebook page. Once most of the members finished writing the…
BRISK BODEGA VIDEO OF YELAWOLF / SLAUGHTERHOUSE
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On Saturday, September 17th Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse performed at the pop up Brisk Bodega in NYC. Check out offical video of Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse LIVE: [youtube tK_uTYRmSLM nolink]
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP PARTNERSHIP
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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, today announced the formation of a broad-based strategic partnership. Live Nation Entertainment’s Front Line Management Group division, the world’s top artist management company, and UMG will launch a joint…
INDEPENDENT LABEL DISTRIBUTION LAUNCHES
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Call it punk, call it gangsta or simply call it good business – Independent Label Distribution (www.ildistro.com) announced today the formation of a new indie record label-run company for physical and digital distribution of some of the best-known independent bands and labels in music today. Independent Label Distribution (ILD) sprang from a need for…
WISE BLOOD NEW VIDEO “NOSFERATU”
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“Nosferatu” is another cut off the recently released These Wings EP from the Pittsburgh bedroom virtuoso Wise Blood. The Theo Anthony directed clip is surreal, dreamy and at times, downright scary, making you question what is reality and what is all in your head. And if that isn’t enough to make you to watch it,…
WILL DAILEY & THE RIVALS RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM
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WILL DAILEY & THE RIVALS will drop their self-titled album and first for UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS on Tuesday September 20, 2011 in stores and via digital retailers. The Boston quartet is also hosting a special release-week celebration on Saturday September 24 at The Foundation Room of their hometown House of Blues. Featuring the single “Counting…
DAISY MCCRACKIN OFFERS “I THINK I’M A GHOST” OFF ‘GOD WILLING’
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California-based Daisy McCrackin shows her true colors and flawless talent on her first full-length album, God Willing. The haunting, melodic charm of each carefully crafted song is a strong showing of Daisy’s brand of “folk with a modern edge”, never tired, always enchanting.
Mahoney and the Moment, Mahoney and the Moment
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It is amazing how much incredible music I have been exposed to since taking this job at Skope. Mahoney and the Moment is no exception; they are a new band hitting the scene from New York City. It is an eclectic display of folk and Americana. There is a blend of a female and male…
The Good Evol, Butterfly Crush
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Over the years we’ve seen punk, hard rock & 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 & is going to kick me in he ass. Something that doesn’t sound like…
JONATHAN COULTON SELLS OVER $100K IN NEW ALBUM & MERCH
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Jonathan Coulton speaks to the outcast in all of us, in the voices of characters we know from our own sad little lives. It’s no surprise that he has one of the most passionate fan bases around. More than fans, they are his champions and patrons. Orders of Artificial Hearton his website have already…
PRINCE ROYCE PREPS ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBUT
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Top Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Prince Royce has announced details of his upcoming English language debut, which is heralded by the preview track, “Addicted,” as well as his Spanish language follow-up. The multi-platinum Bachata singer’s English-language debut is slated for a Spring 2012 release, while the follow up to his double platinum, self-titled Spanish-language debut…
LYDIA LOVELESS OFFERS “CHANGE” OFF DEBUT ALBUM
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Blessed with a blast-it-to-the-back-of-the-room voice, the 21-year-old native of Columbus, OH combines country classicism with punk rock candor–sometimes within the same song.
LISTEN TO ME: BUDDY HOLLY, VARIOUS ARTISTS
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This is a 75th birthday tribute to one of rock’s original innovators, Charles Hardin Holley. Buddy Holly was instrumental in taking music that at the time was basically Rockabilly, and bringing it to a new level and genre, simply called Rock. Buddy introduced the acceptance of innovations like focus on the electric…
RADIO MOSCOW’S NEW SONG “LITTLE EYES” MP3
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THE GREAT ESCAPE OF LESLIE MAGNAFUZZ is the Californian-based band’s third album for the highly regarded Alive Naturalsound Records. It’s also a genuinely thrilling follow up to their previous releases, brimming with toe curling Hendrixified guitar soloing and the marijuana and acid laced caterwauling of Blue Cheer, not to mention some seriously impressive blues guitar…
SMOKEY ROBINSON AT HOOSIER PARK IN INDIANA
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A true music legend was in the house the night of July 2 at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana. I speak of none other than the “King of Motown” himself Mr. Smokey Robinson! No opening act needed here as you would get a full catalog of music from one of…
KATIE HERZIG PREPS “WAKING SLEEP†FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH RELEASE / MP3
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Nashville-based folk/rock songstress Katie Herzig recently debuted her mesmeric new single, “Free My Mind”, off her upcoming studio album, Waking Sleep (September 20, Downtown Records). Incorporating both electronic and acoustic instrumentation, the new record boosts brightly textured soundscapes that highlight her innate ability as a songwriter. As the official follow-up to her 2009 release Live…
DREAMERS OF THE GHETTO UNVEIL VIDEO FOR SINGLE “TETHER
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After the recent announcement of Dreamers of the Ghetto’s debut album Enemy/Lover on Temporary Residence Ltd (October 4), the band unveils the next installment of self-produced videos, this time featuring the album’s first single, “Tether.” The video infuses the cinematic eeriness of Blade Runner with the enigmatic austerity of a silent art film.
A NEW REBEL PREVIEW “GOT NO LOVE” ON YOUTUBE
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A New Rebel was recently formed with Jonathan Montoya, formerly with Saliva and Full Devil Jacket; Jason Null of Saving Abel; Josh Brown; Kevin Bebout; and Keith Foster. The band is in the studio and working on their first CD and expect to start touring fall/winter 2011. To listen to “Got No Love”: [youtube AT-as1GgDGI…
CHRYSTA BELL AND FILMMAKER DAVID LYNCH SET TO RELEASE COLLABO
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World-renowned filmmaker David Lynch and long-time music collaborator and vocalist Chrysta Bell, have forged a remarkable 11 song album titled This Train, which will be released from La Rose Noire Records, on September 29, 2011. David Lynch is best known for legendary films such as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk…
NEW LANA DEL RAY VIDEO “BLUE JEANS”
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Lana Del Rey released her new video for “Blue Jeans,” the b-side from her debut single 7″ ‘Video Games’ single. Watch it here: [youtube 8t-I-Lqy06g nolink] ‘Video Games’ – called “one of the best singles of the year” by Gorilla vs. Bear – will be released by Stranger Records October 10 on limited edition 7″…
SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND DEAN MARTIN DUET ON DINO’S CLASSIC HOLIDAY ALBUM
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Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the release of the Dean Martin classic holiday album “My Kind of Christmas” available at retailers everywhere September 20. The album is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The 14-track collection features the new Dean Martin duet with special guest singer and actress Scarlett Johansson of the timeless song…
