Neon Hitch is at it again. Her hip-hop covers have been making waves on the web. First, she took Wiz Khalifa’s “On My Level” for a ride. Neon followed that up with an enticing rendition of Mac Miller’s “Donald Trump.” And now, fresh off Kreayshawn’s VMA appearance, Neon Hitch puts her own spin on the…
JOJO JOINS JOE JONAS AND JAY SEAN ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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JoJo will join Joe Jonas and Jay Sean on their 19-city North American concert tour this fall. The tour will kick off September 6th in JOJO’s native town of Boston, the same day her new single “Disaster” will be available at all digital retailers. “Disaster,” written by JoJo and Gino Barletta and produced by…
GAME OFFERS BEHIND THE SCENES OF NEW ALBUM VIDEO
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Check out the video below to see in-studio footage of Game working on the R.E.D. Album with most of the album’s featured artists. Witness testimonials from rap superstars on Game’s anticipated R.E.D. Album release. The video was put together by Taydoe TV. [vimeo 28362358 nolink]
Mr. Envi, Rydaz Redemption
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It is no mistake that the second track on the new release from Mr. Envi is titled “I’m Ma Boss” in that he actually is the CEO of Louisiana’s Southern Stisles Records label. But it was perhaps that role that placed his personal creative endeavors on the back burner while Envi poured his efforts and…
NO BLITZ RELEASE FIRST SINGLE “LOST” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
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No Blitz is an American Rock band formed by Ryan Wogh. Influenced by bands like Foo Fighters, Muse, Incubus, Weezer, etc. the debut album ‘Give it Back’ was written and recorded entirely by Ryan in 2010 and features heavy, melodic guitars, driving drums, and catchy vocals.
Molly Thomason, Beauty Queen
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Over the years we’ve seen rock & singer/songwriter music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock…
STOLI NEEDS SOME BLUE PANEL TO ESCAPE THE MAINSTREAM
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I must confess something to my loyal readers today. I took time out of my night on Sunday after Hurricane Irene to watch the MTV VMA’s. Now I have always respected MTV for how they break artists and set trends. But what I saw on Sunday was not really music, but more shock & awe.…
RAY SYTES NEW VIDEO “MY CITY”
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Dynamic New York rap artist Ray Sytes puts it on for his city with his brand new music video “My City”, directed by Dante aka SuperstarTaay. “My City” was produced by DJ Smoke and features fellow rappers Bonez, Choppa Zoe, and Otomatik.
CAL ECKER NEW VIDEO “I WILL LOVE YOU”
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Minnesota native Cal Ecker brings his gravelly voice and heartfelt melodies to the California coast in his new video for “I Will Love You,” the first single from his self-titled debut EP. Cal describes the track as “a classic love song… about the determination it takes to prove you care about another person.” …
Nigel Mustafa, Happy Friendship
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Brought back from a three-year hiatus to play a memorial service, the quartet, Nigel Mustafa, chalked the show up to one last show in honor of their passed friend. As chance would have it, the weeks of rehearsal leading up to the show saw new songs get thrown into the mix and a refueled desire…
ARIEL ABSHIRE OFFERS “NO GREAT PRETENDER” MP3 OFF NEW ALBUM
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Ariel Abshire has given new meaning to “the summer of love” with the trio of singles she’s released this year. “No Great Pretender,” about finally letting your guard down, “Fourth of July” a ballad favoring the nursing the wounds of love indoors over the beautiful fireworks and “Essex” about long-distance love. All three of these…
FOREIGNER CREATE ‘NO LIMITS’ THEME SONG FOR TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
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There truly are “No Limits” to the relationship between legendary rock-n-roll band Foreigner and Texas Motor Speedway. Foreigner and Texas Motor Speedway collaborated on a remix of the band’s hit song, “Hot Blooded,” that incorporates lyrics supporting the speedway’s “No Limits” marketing campaign and NASCAR racing in general. The song, which will be known…
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS’ NEW ALBUM DOES AN ITUNES FIRST
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album I’m With You, which will be released Monday, August 29th by Warner Bros. Records, is the first rock album specially mastered to optimize digital sound quality for iTunes Store customers. The album was produced by Rick Rubin and mastered for iTunes using high-resolution sourced audio to provide fans with…
WASHINGTON UNVEILS BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR “HOLY MOSES”
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Washington is ready to take over America with her incredible music, witty personality and now THIS…the video for her new single Holy Moses. Think Chicago meets Tim Burton and you’ll get the gist of what this fantastic video is all about!
ZUCCHERO HEADS TO THE US FROM ITALY / VIDEO
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Zucchero (“Sugar”) is Italy’s most beloved rock star and one of the top Italian artists worldwide, having sold 40 million records over three decades. As a singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist, Zucchero has collaborated with the royalty of international rock, blues, R&B, jazz and classical music — from Bono, Sting and Eric Clapton to Miles Davis,…
HUORATRON OFFERS MP3 “CRYPTOCRACY”
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Finnish Electro-Grindcore maven HUORATRON is back with an intense new single, “Cryptocracy” this is an early taste of his forthcoming full-length that will see release in 2012 on Last Gang Records.
TRIBAL SEEDS ANNOUNCE NATIONAL FALL TOUR
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San Diego based, award-winning reggae band Tribal Seeds announced today the dates for their upcoming fall 2011 tour. The shows will span over 25 dates in two months, kicking off in Tucson, Arizona at The Rock on October 12, 2011. Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe, that…
I AM THE AVALANCHE UNITE FOR NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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Brooklyn’s beloved punk rock crew I Am the Avalanche have announced their long awaited return with one of the most anticipated albums in years, Avalanche United, due out October 11. Avalanche United is the album I Am the Avalanche and their fans have been waiting on for over six years. The title “Avalanche…
Annie Automatic, Don’t Look Down
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Annie Automatic is a LA based alternative rock band and guess what, Annie is not a girl. The band was created by the lead singer named French. They released an EP in 2010 with 3 singles. They are now releasing their first full length CD, “Don’t Look Down”. French has rich vocals that slide from…
OUTASIGHT USA TOUR + “FIGURE 8” VIDEO
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Fresh off a triumphant performance at New York’s Webster Hall with Hoodie Allen, rapper/singer/songwriter Outasight will be joining Gym Class Heroes and The Dirty Heads on tour this fall. Outasight just premiered the video for “Figure 8,” the title track from his latest Figure 8 EP. The video features Outasight looking dapper amongst scenes…
JOINT STATEMENT FROM KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF ON NICK ASHFORD
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“Nick Ashford was truly one of our favorite songwriting colleagues and producers. He and Valerie Simpson had a major impact on Gamble & Huff’s songwriting career, as Nick was responsible for producing a song we wrote, ‘I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,’ with Motown. Nick heard the song after we wrote it for Dee Dee…
THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT ANNOUNCES FALL INCIDENTS
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Today, The String Cheese Incident announced their first multi-city run in four years. “Roots Run Deep” 2011 begins Thanksgiving weekend and travels through southern and eastern U.S. historic venues including Atlanta’s legendary Fox Theatre, a return to the newly re-opened Georgia Theatre, Nashville’s landmark Ryman Auditorium (with a special acoustic first set), and a two-night…
AEG LAUNCHES AXS
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AEG, one of the world’s leading entertainment and sports presenters, is launching axs (pronounced Access), a new entertainment platform that will leverage AEG’s facilities and music, sports, and entertainment properties in an effort to redefine the live event consumer experience — from access to ticketing to digital engagement and multi-platform content distribution. Phase I of…
THREE METRE DAY TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM / MP3
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THREE METRE DAY is an acoustic modern roots trio created by players Hugh Marsh, Don Rooke and Michelle Willis. The sound of the band features original songs sung in combination with old instruments, forming a strong, intimate and identifiable texture. The parts are so interwoven it’s hard to distinguish one instrument from another. Michelle sings…
SKOPE / EVE TO ADAM FENDER STRAT GIVEAWAY
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Eve to Adam will be releasing their new album Banquet for a Starving Dog on September 13th and to celebrate they are giving you the chance to win a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster guitar!
BERLIN BAD GIRL MIGNON LAUNCHES “KISS OF DEATH” VIDEO
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Impedance Records is excited to announce the release of the US debut album from Berlin artist Mignon. Produced in Los Angeles by Mignon and Rob Hill (Cypress Hill, Korn, Everlast), ‘Kiss Of Death’ will be released in the US on September 13th. [youtube mBMvjkjHhSo nolink]
BEN FAGAN & THE HOLY CITY HOOLIGANS RELEASE “WE WILL REMAIN” LIVE VIDEO
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Ben Fagan formed his Holy City Hooligans band in early 2011, driven by the vision to “spread positivity to the masses!” He started laying the foundation for this as lead singer for his college rock band. Just about to graduate, he was spotted at a gig by a reality show recruiter who invited him to…
PSYCHOSTICK TO HIT THE ROAD WITH MUSHROOMHEAD
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Phoenix, AZ-based humorcore band Psychostick will be hitting the road with industrial metal band Mushroomhead at the end of September for a tour that will last until the end of October (see confirmed dates below; more dates are expected to be confirmed). Says Psychostick singer Rob Kersey about the tour: “We’re absolutely honored…
Jennifer Logue, The Split Sessions
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Jennifer Logue is the epitome of smooth. Reigning from New York City, this crooner doesn’t stop doing what she does until you are completely satisfied. Satisfaction is the best way to describe how I felt after listening to, “The Split Sessions.” Jennifer has a voice that takes you to another place. She can erase all…
SAYS SHE’S MS. BLAT NEW VIDEO RELEASE
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Says She’s Ms. Blat announces the release of a digital 45 and music video for the “A and B” side songs, “Violent Nudity” and “Ha Ha Ha”. The two tracks were written and recorded by Lottie Leymarie (piano, vocals) and Bret Puchir (drums, vocals, production) in the band’s Greenpoint, Brooklyn studio. The five-minute audio diptych…
The Problems, Powder Blue Bone
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While the advent of Uncle Tupelo arguably gave birth to the “alt country” genre, ever since hybrid country bands have steadily proliferated into a style and sound that some claim rivals much of the homogenized “country kitsch” that Nashville seems to churn out incessantly. While most bands in the genre utilize much of the classic…
NORDIC NOMADIC TO RELEASE NEW LP
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NORDIC NOMADIC is the solo project of Chad Ross, singer and guitarist for Toronto, Canada’s most beloved psych rockers, QUEST FOR FIRE. On October 25, Tee Pee Records will release NORDIC NOMADIC’s new album Worldwide Skyline, a nine song strong pean to darkened psychedelic music, mystical lyrical themes and mood-driven atmospheres. The follow…
HAVE NOTS ANNOUNCE US TOUR
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Hot off a UK/European tour, Bean-town punks HAVE NOTS are excited to announce a US tour supporting hometown friends Big D and the Kids Table this Fall. Kicking off in Buffalo, NY on September 20, the six-week tour winds down in Sayreville, NJ at Starland Ballroom on November 6, and includes shows in Chicago, Las…
ANOMIE BELLE PREMIERES STUNNING VIDEO FOR “INKY DRIPSâ€
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“I grew up in your prototypical American suburb. The manicured lawns, strip mall parking lots, chain stores, and massive expanses of cement and housing developments depressed me. I chose the moniker Anomie Belle to speak to the decadent alienation of the American dream,” states Anomie Belle.
MARC BROUSSARD UNVEILS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CRUELâ€
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Louisiana songwriter Marc Broussard has released a new music video for his latest single “Cruel,” which is featured on his brand new self-titled album, available here.
JORGE CALDERON PREPARE RELEASE FOR TWO NEW SINGLES
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Inside Recordings proudly announces the upcoming release of longtime Los Angeles music legend Jorge Calderón’s two singles “Blue City” and “On Mardi Gras Day.” This new solo material will be made available on Inside Recordings, the independent label founded by Jackson Browne and released globally and distributed by ADA and ADA Global. The songs will…
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 2011 – 2012 CONCERT SEASON
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Highlights Include Franz Liszt Bicentenary Project, BachFest, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Celebration, and the Inauguration of a New Fund for Contemporary Music The 2011-2012 season of concerts from the Library of Congress presents a 30-event roster of stellar classical, jazz, pop, country, folk and world music. Concerts kick off on Saturday,…
OBLIVIOUS SIGNAL FIRE MGR JOHN TOVAR
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After almost two years of frustrations Oblivious Signal has cut ties with their notorious manager John Tovar (Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks) . “While having long term ties to the music world, John didn’t come through for us the way we had hoped.” Commented Feliciano on the unexpected turn for the band. “We just felt like…
EVERLAST TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Erik “EVERLAST” Schrody is set to release his first album in three years, “Songs of the Ungrateful Living” on October 18th on his own Martyr Inc. Records. This will be the first release on the label, in partnership with EMI Music. Full of Schrody’s trademark gritty style, the album is awash in the…
ZEE AVI NEW VIDEO “THE BOOK OF MORRIS JOHNSON”
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25 year-old Malaysian singer-songwriter Zee Avi just released a new video for her song “The Book of Morris Johnson” from her upcoming sophomore album ghostbird. This is the first video released from ghostbird, which is due out August 23rd on Brushfire and Monotone Records. Zee will be supporting the release with select tour dates,…
