Celebrated experimental rockers I Set My Friends On Fire have unleashed a captivating new video for the track “It Comes Naturally” from their latest album Astral Rejection   released June 21st on Epitaph Records. The band, which consists of vocalist Matt Mehana, drummer/keyboardist, Chris Lent and longtime collaborator, Travis Richter– have crafted a metallic masterpiece…

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On the heels of Crown Royal’s announcement of its partnership with legendary producer and artist Big Boi for “The Crown Life” program and his new Artist Signature Series packaging, the artist will be performing a full concert from Washington, DC that will air live via http://www.RollingStone.com on Monday, July 25. Background: The Crown Life is…

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Charleston, SC rock band NEEDTOBREATHE are gearing up for the release of their new album The Reckoning, out September 20th on Atlantic Records. The follow up to the band’s acclaimed album The Outsiders, which debuted in the Top 20 of the Billboard Top 200, The Reckoning is a confident and fresh-sounding collection from a band…

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The complete band lineup has been revealed for the September 8 and 9 Dropkick Murphys at Fenway with Special Guests The Mighty Mighty Bosstones landmark hometown shows at Boston’s Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. For both shows, the main stage will feature headliners Dropkick Murphys, special guests The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, as well…

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For this project, music icons and pop culture visionaries JAY-Z and Kanye West have joined their extraordinary talents to form the group ‘THE THRONE’ and confirm the most anticipated album and touring event of the year, WATCH THE THRONE.     On Monday, August 8th ‘THE THRONE’S’ extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam Recordings /…

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Dallas’ Treal Lee and Prince Rick release new single “Work” featuring Stuey Rock (a.k.a. radio personality J-Nicks of Atlanta’s Hot 107.9) to radio. The song was produced by Atlanta based Collipark Music hit-making protégé Mr. Hanky (Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy, Travis Porter) who was behind the boards of the group’s successful “Throwed Off” and the…

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Atlantic recording artist Cody Simpson has announced details of his upcoming tour at select Simon Property Group malls throughout the U.S. The “Coast To Coast Tour” is presented by Pastry and co-sponsored by Claire’s and Defeat The Label. Simpson — whose new single, “On My Mind,” is available now at iTunes — will launch his…

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Instrumental post-rock and electronic dance band Lotus is set to release its third full-length studio album September 13th via SCI Fidelity Records. The self-titled album finds the band moving in a decidedly more electronic direction, while still staying true to their organic roots. Analog synthesizers, manipulated sounds, dub effects and heavy bass are balanced by…

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Tom Morello unveiled his debut comic series Orchid, at San Diego Comic Con last night.   From Dark Horse Comics, Orchid is an epic fantasy story set in a dystopian future infused with Morello’s class conscious worldview and the politics of street terrorism.   “It’s like Lord of the Rings meets Battle of Algiers,” said…

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Warner Bros. Records will release the original score to Lionsgate ®’s feature film Conan The Barbarian on August 16th, three days before the film hits theaters nationwide on August 19th.   Conan The Barbarian Original Motion Picture Score features music by recording artist, composer, and music producer Tyler Bates. Bates is known for his surprising…

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Fresh off the release of his new EP, Pepper Spray, A-Plus is happy to release the second video from the project, this one for the song “Road Trippin.” Pepper Spray is A-Plus’ collaborative project with his brother, AAGEE, who along with A-Plus make up the EP’s primary production team, Compound 7, and is a tribute…

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Having entertained fans across the country for most of the year, singer-songwriter Jason Reeves will continue touring this summer with a series of dates in August and September, including two shows in his native Iowa. All dates are listed below. While on the road, Reeves has been giving fans a taste of what’s to come…

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Mandala, the moniker of the musical project started by London’s Cameron McLain, are set to release their debut record The Visitation in October via The Odes records. The Visitation is a unique musical statement, which manages to draw on different musical styles while creating a unified musical world where humor, tragedy, and sensuality are all…

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A major new music festival is set to launch this Fall celebrating the rich and diverse music scene from across the U.S. with headliners Bob Seger, Kid Rock and The Killers. Orlando Calling will be a weekend long action-packed festival set in America’s entertainment playground of Orlando, Florida at the world famous Citrus Bowl Park.…

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Pick up the Friends with Benefits Soundtrack in stores TODAY! The original soundtrack for the movie, starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, features 15 classic songs like “Jump” by Kriss Kross, “Closing Time” by Semisonic, and Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride (Philip Steir Remix).” Listen to the soundtrack, watch the trailer, and play fun FWB games…

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Sleeper Agent has partnered with LiveShare by Cooliris and will launch a tour photo project, allowing fans to post their live photos of the band on Sleeper Agent’s Facebook page via their Liveshare tab while the band is performing. Beginning Wednesday, July 20, 2011 fans who download the free mobile-photo sharing app from Liveshare by…

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Tyrannosaurus Records’ artist, NOTAR, a rapper, musician and producer whose talent defies description, has announced the release date of his eagerly awaited debut full-length CD, Devil’s Playground, as September 13, 2011.   Devil’s Playground follows NOTAR’s self-titled 2010 EP, which garnered much attention from press and fans alike. Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz who discovered and…

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Portland, Oregon-based indie-pop/electronic-folk outfit Priory, comprised of Brandon Johnson (vocals, bass), Kyle Dieker (acoustic guitar, keys, bells, falsetto), Joe Mingus (drums), and Greg Harpel (lead guitar, bells, keys), have returned home from their first (of many) U.S. tours promoting their debut, self-titled ful-length. Continuing to promote their album, which is hot off the presses, they…

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Delta Rock Records artist and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Allen is releasing her long-anticipated new album, titled Hear Me Now, on Aug. 16. Hear Me Now includes Allen’s current single, the danceable Country-shuffle “Anything Other Than Love,” which continues its steady climb up the Music Row chart.   The 12 songs on the…

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Nowadays, it’s becoming increasingly hard to find rock bands that refuse to be pigeonholed to a single style. But the Stick People are certainly an exception, as they manage to fuse together elements of hard rock, alternative rock, and punk rock — as evidence by their full-length debut, ‘Madness.’ [youtube mJRzwsmo5NU nolink] There’s a reason…

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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will go back out on the road this Fall for a second leg to their 2011 North American Tour. The new dates will extend from coast to coast with stops expected in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, Denver, Vancouver and more.  …

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Kafani will release the latest video “Baller Roll” off of the Bay Area Boss EP today. The Bay Area’s own has been on house arrest for the past month and will serve seven more, but its not stopping Kafani from recording new material. [youtube ztSfcaI2TE0 nolink] Being on house arrest has given Kafani the opportunity…

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Hollywood Records has announced a Greatest Hits collection titled Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin from their multi-platinum rock band BREAKING BENJAMIN to be released on August 16, 2011. The two-disc release will feature the band’s chart-topping hits including “Breath,” “So Cold,” “Sooner Or Later,” “The Diary of Jane” and “I Will Not Bow,”…

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ONErpm.com announces the debut of its Facebook App,   ONErpm, a robust social commerce application enabling musicians and labels to market and sell their music globally to fans right from their Facebook page. Artists can sell by territory, set pricing tiers, and offer free downloads in exchange for an email address. Emphasizing globality, ONErpm also…

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HBO has acquired the North American TV rights to Martin Scorsese’s GEORGE HARRISON:   LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD from Grove Street Pictures.   The film was produced by Scorsese (through his Sikelia Productions banner), Olivia Harrison (through her Grove Street Pictures banner) and Nigel Sinclair (through Exclusive’s documentary label, Spitfire Pictures).   Margaret Bodde…

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Fueled By Ramen Records will celebrate its 15th anniversary with an extraordinary series of multi-artist shows at New York City’s Terminal 5.   The three-night extravaganza will kick off on September 7th with a hotly anticipated headline performance by Grammy Award-nominated superstars Paramore.   The remaining array of headline acts, FBR fan favorites, and up-and-coming…

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Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” their first new single in four years, to Rock and Alternative radio on July 18th. The track will also be available for purchase that day from all digital service providers. “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” is the…

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Ximena Sariñana (he-MEN-a sa-rin-YAH-na) has been selected as VH1’s “You Oughta Know” artist for the month of August. Launched in 2004, VH1’s “You Oughta Know” program introduces promising new artists on the rise to VH1’s base of music lovers. This highly acclaimed franchise has helped break many artists such as Adele, Mumford & Sons, Amy…

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