Picnic in the Meadow, Livin’ In Me
Everyone loses their way in life. Everyone loses hope. Everyone falls. Most of us, thankfully, dust ourselves off and rise […]
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LAPARADIDDLE INTERVIEWS GENTLEMEN HALL
Tip your hats/Red Sox caps/Berets/ Pom Pommed Ski apparel with protective earflaps.. …to Gentlemen Hall! Sounds dapper, don’t it?
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DECEMBER 2011
As we close out 2011 with 2012 looming ahead, it’s nice to know that one record biz constant is CHANGE.
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BLESS: ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
He is no newbie to the music business so upon hearing his latest track, April Showers, an ode to family
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Fang I-Liu, Confessions
Over the years we’ve seen rock and singer/songwriter music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is
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The Particles, Voices
The Particles, released their new nine-track album, “Voices,” this past October, but in little over a month’s time, the London
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SCOTT WEILAND RLEASES CHRISTMAS VIDEO
Scott Weiland just released an official video for “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” the second single from his brand new
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THE KOOKS TO BE SPECIAL GUESTS FOR FOSTER THE PEOPLE US TOUR IN 2012
After a sold-out US tour this past month, The Kooks are thrilled to announce their return to North America in
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L.E.P. BOGUS BOYS HANG W/ DRAKE
There are few putting on for their city quite like the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. And so, when Drake, Kendrick Lamar,
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DAVE MUSTAINE RELEASES GUITAR APP
Ranked No. 1 by Joel McIver in “The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists,” Dave Mustaine godfathered fast-heavy-metal guitar generations, first as
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CAPITOL 6 UNVEIL NEW SINGLE
Psychedelic folk-rock quintet Capitol 6 is pleased to unveil “Fever”, the title track and A-side to their recently released 7″
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THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE DIVERSIFIES
It began a decade ago when then 70 year-old Anita Berry became the first person ever to charter a full
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PRINCESS SUPERSTAR HAS “XMAS SWAGGER”
The incomparable Princess Superstar is back with a new video just in time for the holidays! From 125th St. to
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EL GANT “IRON EAGLE” VIDEO
After debuting his latest mixtape Rule By Secrecy on DJBooth.net, the NY veteran El Gant is pleased to unveil the
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United Funk Order, United Funk Order
United Funk Order is a R&B group bringing some stylistic tunes your way. This group is on a mission to
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KID ROCK TO DONATE 1,200 MEALS TO DETROIT CHARITIES
Kid Rock announced today that he has purchased 1,200 $25 Meijer gift cards that he plans to distribute throughout the
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Joanne Janzen, Sad Circus
Hello Joanne Janzen–CMT is calling! Get ready to hear this multi-talented & self-taught singer/songwriter & guitarist as she brings
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Engloria, Drive
I simply love when I hear an EP or full-length album and it hooks me in right away. That
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NILS LOFGREN, OLD SCHOOL
In listening to anything related to Nils, It’s important to understand that not only does he draw on his influences,
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ASHER ROTH ANNOUNCES PABST & JAZZ TOUR DATES
Def Jam signee Asher Roth has announced concert dates to promote his upcoming project Pabst & Jazz Sessions. Asher will
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ALEX YOUNG RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “DON’T PLAY WITH MEâ€
Singer, songwriter Alex Young started out as a regular on Sesame Street, then shocked the music scene with the release
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NEW FROM BELGIUM IS ARROW HAZE
In existence less than a year, Arrow Haze, a Belgium group has already worked with the famous Derek Sherinian (Dream
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JESSICA CAYLYN TURNS HEADS WITH “JUST CAN’T HELP MYSELF” SINGLE
Jessica Caylyn is a California country-rock singer known for her powerful voice and audacious stage presence. At 10 years of
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BEVERLY McCLELLAN, FEAR NOTHING
Beverly as a singer, songwriter, musician, delivers a country rock, sometimes bluesy, gut originated style of vocal treatment. Her
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ITUNES NAMES THE PARLOR MOB DOGS 2011 ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR
New Jersey rock band The Parlor Mob only just released their Roadrunner Records sophomore album Dogs on October 11, 2011
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SAMANTHA TESTA: THE FORCE BEHIND THE VOICE
When I met Samantha her voice had a warmth that filled the room and that was only when she was
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EPITAPH RECORDS SIGNS SKIP THE FOREPLAY
Epitaph Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Skip The Foreplay. Known for their distinct musical style, which
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AMOS LEE TO RELEASE B-SIDES EP
Blue Note recording artist Amos Lee will release a six-song collection of previously unheard songs as a CD, digital, and
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MILLIONYOUNG “EASY NOW” VIDEO
It was a whirlwind 2010 for the 22-year old MillionYoung, who is known in his everyday life as Mike Diaz.
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DECEMBER 2011 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose
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Trouble in the Wind, No Work Dancing
Eclectic and original are the first words that come to mind when I think of Trouble in the Wind and
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FIRE ON MCGINNIS ANIMATED “BEDLAM BOYS” VIDEO
The Alaska based five-piece band, Fire on McGinnis plays a sparky mix of Celtic, Irish and American rock. The band
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THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “SOMEDAY’S GONE”
Melodic pop-rock band, The All-American Rejects are returning back to the spotlight preparing to release their 4th studio album due
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STEVE TYRELL RETURNS FEBRUARY 7
Often cited as the world’s true “romance crooner” and proponent of all things love, legendary jazz balladeer Steve Tyrell will
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ANNI PIPER OFFERS A BLUES ALTERNATIVE TO CHRISTMAS TUNES
So at first I did not mind the constant Christmas music on the radio here in the office, but it
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Hillbilly Vegas, Ringo Manor
When I first saw the name of this band I thought to myself maybe these guys enjoy the slower-paced country
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Burkhard Mahler, Chaos and Harmony
Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy,
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YOUNG RECORDING ARTIST LACING IT UP IN A “LUNATIC†KIND OF WAY
We have been introduced to many things New Jersey like: “Jersey Shore”, “Real Housewives of NJ” and “Jersey Boys” but
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MARK STEWART “NOTHING IS SACRED” VIDEO
Mark Stewart (The Pop Group) makes an apocalyptic return amidst an increasingly agitated atmosphere. On December 2nd, Mark will release
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12 Followers/Meteo Xavier, Espers
Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy,