Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will play acoustic sets when “Dave Matthews Band Caravan” visits New York City’s Governors Island and The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA. The duo’s Sunday sets (August 28 at Governors Island and September 4 at The Gorge) will be in addition to their performances with Dave Matthews Band, which is…

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Mandala, the moniker of the musical project started by London’s Cameron McLain, have released a stunning new video for their song “Blue Darkening,” which you can watch at the link below. The video documents the interactions between Cameron and his girlfriend who is featured prominently, utilizing a series of powerful symbolic images and intense strokes…

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MTV Hive, MTV’s music site for passionate music fans, has been quietly working with Shirley Braha (the mastermind behind the critically acclaimed music video show New York Noise) on the creation of a new monthly web videos series entitled Weird Vibes; a 30- minute documentary and music video   series that features a new theme…

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Just in time for summer comes Kaskade’s “Eyes”, the lead single from his forthcoming double-disc artist album out on Ultra Records this fall. The new single will be available for exclusive purchase via Beatport August 9th and will go wide August 23 via Ultra. Already championed by BBC’s Pete Tong, “Eyes” is set to be…

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Century Media and its associated labels “InsideOutMusic”, “Superballmusic”, “Ain’t no Grave Records”, “Hollywood Waste” and “People Like You” have decided to pull their repertoire from Spotify in an attempt to protect the interests of their artists. While everyone at the label group believes in the ever changing possibilities of new technology and new ways of…

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Trevor McFedries, better known as DJ Skeet Skeet, has joined the Photo Finish Records family to supplement the label’s daily A&R operations. The announcement was made by Matt Galle, owner of the New York City-based indie label.   McFedries, a Los Angeles based DJ/producer/musician/blogger will pilot the recruitment of new artists, writers and producers as…

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HobNob Wines today announced the launch of its 2011-2012 music and lifestyle program, The Inner Circle, which connects fans through an interest in anything with an independent vibe. The initial benefit of the program is a free download of “One Short Night” by Hollywood Records’ Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, from their third major label…

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MEGADETH, easily one of the most recognized and culturally significant names in hard rock music for the past three decades, are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of their thirteenth album, titled TH1RT3EN. The album will be released November 1, 2011 via Roadrunner Records. TH1RT3EN follows up 2009’s Endgame, which was one of the most…

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Emerging from the creative cocoon that has enveloped them since wrapping up promotional efforts for their 2007 Grammy-nominated debut, Xavier de Rosnay & Gaspard Augé, the influential Parisian duo known as Justice, have announced the impending release of their second album Audio, Video, Disco. Straying even further from their dance music roots, the new effort…

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In anticipation of the August 23rd release of Michael Monroe’s new cd, SENSORY OVERDRIVE, the entire cd will be available for streaming on Monroe’s facebook page for the week of August 15th through 22nd.   The link for the site is http://listn.to/michaelmonroeofficial.   The new cd featuring the debut single 78 also includes appearances from…

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Miles Fisher, who stars in the new FINAL DESTINATION 5 movie out Friday, Aug 12 (Warner Bros. Films), has created a humorous, light-hearted viral music video that ties-into the film The satirical video is a parody of the feel good TV comedies of the 80’s and 90’s, including the classic TV series SAVED BY THE…

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Hurricane Bells has announced that their sophomore album Tides and Tales will be released October 25th, 2011 via band architect Steve Schiltz’s own Invisible Brigades label.   Tides and Tales is an immediate, compelling 12-song collection that ranges from effortlessly catchy (the chiming power pop of “The Ghost Of Her”; the fuzzy guitar-laced “House On…

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For a first introduction into the world of Cristi Jo & Jessica Zambri, Kanine Records will be releasing Zambri’s debut EP Glossolalia on November 8, 2011. Zambri mixes experimental beats and dueling female vocals with captivating melodies to create unromantic love songs. Filled with gothic and avant-garde pop vocals, the songs might sound familiar, like…

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For 40 years, Bob Gruen’s name has been synonymous with rock and roll. From taking early photos on tour with Ike and Tina Turner and capturing the early CBGB/Max’s Kansas City scene, to hanging out with John and Yoko and covering current stadium rockers such as Green Day, Gruen has always been at the right…

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The Zombies, helmed by founding members Rod Argent and singer Colin Blunstone, are marking the group’s half century with a new album — Breathe Out, Breathe In and a U.S. tour in September and October, 2011.   A magisterial work, it is everything you could possibly hope for from the group who back in the…

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Alex talks with Grammy Award–winning rapper Prodigy, who is one half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep and has spoken out on the Illuminati and secret societies. [youtube zOV0_VZEvGI nolink] http://www.infowars.com

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Check out the VHS-yanked clips for “A Long Time,” Mayer Hawthorne’s first video for his upcoming album “How Do You Do” on Universal. Taken from an old 80’s Detroit public access dance show. [vimeo 26986543]

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After creating three albums of dirty and danceable garage rock anthems, Hollywood’s favourite son and Eagles of Death Metal frontman, Jesse “The Devil” Hughes, is unveiling his solo debut as Boots Electric. Titled Honkey Kong, the album will be released on September 19th by DangerbirdRecords/CoOperative Music.   It was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Depeche…

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The Industrial Metal Machine front-man, Wayne Static returns with his first solo album of his most combustible work to date. PIGHAMMER, on Dirthouse Records, comes from the depth of Wayne Static’s darkest last year and brings to light his inner turmoil with an aggressive driving force of new music.   PIGHAMMER has a disarming raw…

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Alabama-based Wayne Mills Band will release their first single, “She Knows the Words to Every Song,” to radio August 16. Mills co-wrote the track to be featured on his new album, Long Hard Road, which will mark the first project for new Nashville record label Diesel Records.   “She Knows the Words to Every Song”…

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Here is a sneak-peek of Pia Toscano’s new music video for “This Time.”   Visit her website-   PiaToscanoOfficial.com – next Tuesday the 9th to see the finished product. Pia’s debut album is currently set for an October release. [youtube bv4lAw3iYMg nolink]

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Canadian electronic-rock maven, Lights is back with the release of her sophomore full-length album, Siberia (Last Gang Records / Lights Music) on October 4, 2011. Artist Leaked Track “Everybody Breaks A Glass” feat. Shad, Already Over 100k Online Hits: http://music.iamlights.com “Making this second record was similar to making my first in that I completely discovered…

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Berklee College of Music and Lollapalooza today announced the founding of the Berklee Lollapalooza Endowed Scholarship at the 20th Anniversary of Lollapalooza in Chicago. The four-year, full tuition scholarship will be awarded annually to a talented musician in financial need and is being endowed by Goldman Sachs Gives, a donor-advised fund. This exciting partnership is…

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Alborosie unleashes his brand new video “Respect” ft Junior Reid off of 2 Times Revolution (Greensleeves), the recent album from the Italian-born, Jamaican-based multi-faceted musician. The 33-year-old Sicilian with waist-long dreadlocks – who Wiz Khalifa goes to for reggae samples (“Still Blazin”) and Pitchfork once claimed was the best artist of the year for reggae/dancehall,…

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The sibling pop-rock duo Michael and Marisa have just confirmed that they are once again joining teen sensation Greyson Chance on tour this summer. The brother sister team will open for Greyson on 4 upcoming tour dates: August 11th, 2011 — Buffalo, NY at Town Ballroom August 13th, 2011 — Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club…

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Note: This is has not been approved for all audiences but if you like ridiculously good looking men in eyeliner rapping along to dope beats, check this out.   If you are uncomfortable with inappropriate humor or don’t want your co-worker to see, do not click this link. [youtube I3UQ6aqPNeE nolink] The sensationally entertaining rapper…

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Brisk Iced Tea is pleased to announce the soft launch of Brisk Bodega, a branded entertainment platform consisting of both digital content and live shows that represent the evolution of the partnership between Shady Records and Brisk, which began earlier this year with the release of the immensely successful Super Bowl TV spot featuring a…

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The video for “Drown,” the first single off of Wild Blessed Freedom recently premiered on VEVO. The album was recorded with producers Max Martin (Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Pink), Shellback (Usher, Ke$ha) and Tobias Karlsson at Maratone Studios in Stockholm and Thunderhoney Studios in Los Angeles. Wild Blessed Freedom is the follow up album to…

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The California-based alternative rock duo showcases their heavy sound in “Busy Bein’ Born,” the latest single from their critically-acclaimed debut album. The dark, stunning video follows a young boy who is kidnapped and forced to participate in violent combat. [youtube mvqtWjN7lOI nolink]

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Fast-rising rapper Yelawolf has announced that he will release the first single from his upcoming full-length studio album Radioactive, “Hard White (Up In The Club)”   Monday August 8th.   The song, which features Lil Jon, is produced by Hydrox and will be available everywhere digital music is sold. Radioactive is the Alabama-born rapper’s first…

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The Drug In Me Is You, the brand new album by Falling In Reverse is out now and it’s an undeniable hit. The debut album from this electrifying young band has received an enthusiastic welcome by fans, immediately hitting the #4 position on the iTunes rock charts. The album also made the top 10 album…

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