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PETER WOLD TOUR DATES FOR MAY

Peter Wolf, one of rock music’s legendary showmen, has announced a long-awaited solo tour for May, in support of his latest release, ‘Midnight Souvenirs’ (Verve/UMe).   The album debuted at number 45 and features Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne, and Neko Case.   Peter’s band will include Duke Levine (guitar), Kevin Barry (guitar), Marty Ballou (bass),…

JONAS BROTHERS AND SPECIAL GUEST DEMI LOVATO ANNOUNCE WORLD TOUR

Multi-platinum-selling recording artists the Jonas Brothers announced today a three continent summer concert tour with special guest and Hollywood Records label mate, Demi Lovato.   The tour will combine spectacular production with unrivaled performances of both artists’ hits as well as music from the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Camp Rock,” and its highly anticipated sequel.…

REGINA SPEKTOR TO RELEASE RADIOHEAD COVER “NO SURPRISES”

Following the success of her March 23rd Doctors Without Borders benefit concert in New York City, which was inspired by the recent earthquake disasters in Haiti and Chile, Sire/Warner Bros recording artist Regina Spektor announces the release of an exclusive, fund-raising iTunes single. Today, Tuesday April 27th, Spektor released her cover of Radiohead’s song “No…

COMMON PRAYER OFFER “US VS THEM” MP3

Fast forward to the present. The band has signed to Big Potato Records in the UK, a label founded in part by Neil Halstead, with plans for a July 19th release in the UK/Europe and a subsequent European tour. A North American digital release via Russo’s own imprint on Virtual Label is set for June…

MARIA JORDAN UNVEILS TOUR DATES FOR JUNE

After her collaboration with producer John Kettle (Marble Index/High Holy Days) Maria is making strong in roads with her stunning debut album, Landslide. Her single “Love Of My life” received UK Commercial radio play and saw Maria go from local singer/songwriter to an international touring artist, performing on the same bill as, The Script, Newton…

SONS OF SYLVIA KICK OFF DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE WITH PERFORMANCE ON AMERICAN IDOL

Sons of Sylvia, brothers Ashley, Austin and Adam Clark, will see the release of their debut album Revelation tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27th,   on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and to kick things off the genre-defying trio will perform their first single, “Love Left To Lose,” on Fox’s American Idol Wednesday night, April 28th! “Love Left To…

JUDAS PRIST REACH A 30 YEAR MILESTONE

Judas Priest’s classic British Steel truly defined heavy metal. 30 years after its original release, British Steel is still revered as one of the greatest metal records of all time. Celebrating three decades of the metal landmark is the BRITISH STEEL 30TH ANNIVERSARY, available in two visceral editions.   Deluxe Edition features: – CD of…

DIRTY HEADS LISTENING PARTY FOR ‘ANY PORT IN A STORM’

Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, the Dirty Heads emerged onto the Southern California music scene with their unique signature blend of acoustic infused hip-hop and classic reggae, creating the perfect soundtrack to an upbeat, sun-soaked California.

LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! ACTION ADVENTURE GAME FOR iPHONE

Two-time Grammy winning rock band LINKIN PARK, game developer Artificial Life, Inc. and Warner Bros. Records announced today the launch of the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION!   App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.   Created by Linkin Park and Artificial Life, Inc., the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App is a heightened app experience for…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27th, 2010

JUSTIN BIEBER CAUSES ANOTHER RIOT Justin Bieber made headlines back in November when a crowd of teenagers got out of control before he was supposed to take the stage in a Long Island, New York mall.   Well, it happened again, this time in Sydney, Australia.   According to the Associated Press, thousands of frenzied…

ROB THOMAS ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED SUMMER TOUR

Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced plans for a very special summer tour.   The dates benefit the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Thomas and his wife Marisol to work hand in hand with charities across America to address social issues for humans and animals alike. The “Sidewalk Angels Foundation —…

PAUL MCCARTNEY SETS RECORD FOR FASTEST EVER SELLING SHOW

Macca mania has hit the streets of Mexico City!   Paul McCartney’s forthcoming show at the Foro Sol Stadium on Thursday May 27th is set to be a wild night.   The people of Mexico have made it clear to their musical hero that they are desperate to see him and can’t wait to be…

SLASH LIVE VIDEO FROM ROXY IN LA

We’ve just got a new live video from Slash performing “By the Sword” with Andrew Stockdale at the Roxy in LA. This is Slash playing at his best and you just have to see it!   Slash – “By the Sword” (featuring Andrew Stockdale Live from the Roxy): SKOPE IT HERE!

Lyrical Eye, Lyrical Eye

I recently received this demo of four songs and was curious to find out just who this Lyrical Eye person was.   Turns out his real name is Stefan Eliades and was born in the small island of Cyprus.   This artist/songwriter has also lived in the United Kingdom where his music career really started…

PORTUGAL. THE MAN ANNOUNCE NEW U.S. TOUR DATES

Portugal. The Man have announced new U.S. tour dates, kicking off June 17th at Harlow’s Night Club in Sacramento, CA. The Portland-based band will also play this year’s Sasquatch! Festival on Saturday, May 29th. See tour dates below.   Portugal. The Man On Tour: 5/29 – Sasquatch! Festival – George, WA 6/17 – Harlow’s Night…

TALKING TO WALLS OFFER “CAME TO YOU” MP3

While the title may suggest otherwise, the sound shaped on Talking to Walls’ latest album We Were Not So Tall does anything but fall short. In the wake of praise that followed their debut Naked, Talking To Walls is celebrating the release of their second full-length LP, now available physically and on iTunes.

CRYSTAL CASTLES US ALBUM RELEASE DATE MOVED FORWARD

Due to phenomenal demand and anticipation around the news of the forthcoming second self-titled Crystal Castles album on Fiction Records, the US will be following suit with the advanced UK digital release by making the album available immediately on Monday April 26th. Following the debut of both the limited edition Record Store Day 12″ release…

CYPRESS HILL TOUR WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID

Cypress Hill celebrated yesterday’s release of new album Rise Up with a special performance in front of a packed-house crowd at The Warfield in San Francisco. Those that couldn’t make it in shouldn’t worry; the legendary hip hop group has announced a summer tour with Slightly Stoopid that begins July 16 at the Verizon Wireless…

Duc’n it Easy, October

This six-song set from Duc’n it Easy will excite your senses and get you all fixed up with some feel-good tunes.   October features a mellow rock approach with a jam band feel that also incorporates elements of country from time to time.   The overall vibe is extremely cool with a laid-back demeanor and…

DAVINCI RELEASES NEW VIDEO “BEN”

After hitting listeners with a flurry of tracks, DaVinci is back with a second video off The Day The Turf Stood Still, “Ben”. For this video, Fillmore’s own created an all-encompassing metaphor through money, Ben Franklin, and the $100 bill.

JASON REEVES SELLS OUT WASHINGTON DC, BOSTON TO FOLLOW

Singer-songwriter Jason Reeves’ spring tour is off to an amazing start. The 25-year-old Iowa City native performed a sold-out show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA, near Washington DC, and is close to selling out his show at Boston’s 939 Café on April 23rd. Please see below for all remaining tour dates.     Jason…

THE LIONS ARE READY TO ROAR!

The Lions are writing new songs at a feverish pace, touring incessantly, and enjoying all the freedoms that come with being a true indie band.   The Lions have been able to release two full length albums called Sounds Familiar and Live Love Laugh, 2 EP’s-The Lions & Rock N Roll Lounge (EP Sessions) and…

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT IYAZ

This year’s breakthrough pop sensation Iyaz will release his eagerly anticipated debut album, Replay, on Beluga Heights/Reprise Records on June 8th, 2010. The album was produced by Beluga Heights founder J.R. Rotem, who has also produced scores of hits for Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Britney Spears, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Rick Ross, and many others.

NECRO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “asBESTos”

Those familiar with Necro, the Brooklyn bred rapper/producer/label-owner know that he single handedly re-defined the term “hardcore” while gaining an enormous cult following behind his flourishing indie rap empire. “asBESTos,” the first leak from his forthcoming sixth album, DIE!, finds Necro taking listeners on another ride through the darkest side of hip-hop’s rugged terrain where…

GEORGE HODOS TEAMS WITH SNOOP DOGG FOR DEBUT U.S. SINGLE RELEASE ON MAY 4th

International pop artist GEORGE HODOS will be making his United States debut with the release of his new single “Just A Man” featuring Snoop Dogg on May 4th.   The featured single is currently positioned at #32 on Billboard’s Nextmusic Charts, and can been seen topping others including Billboard’s Mike Bordes Sprint Radio Alltel Playlist,…

THE ROLLING STONES NEW VIDEO & TRAILER

The Rolling Stones are preparing to re-release their 1972 classic album Exile On Main Street. Regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock ‘n’ roll history and one of the most defining of the Stones’ catalogue, Exile On Main Street will be re-released on May 18th.

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2010

RIHANNA RUSHED TO SWISS HOSPITAL On Monday, Rihanna was rushed to a hospital in Switzerland for unspecified reasons.   However, we now know what was wrong with the singer. According to People, RiRi had an injured rib and wanted to make sure it was nothing serious. Fortunately, it wasn’t. Rihanna is currently “doing well” and…

The Radio Dept., Clinging To A Scheme

In today’s musical landscape, four years is basically an eternity for a band to follow up an album with another. This obviously doesn’t matter to the Swedish electronic pop band The Radio Dept. as their newly released album Clinging To A Scheme comes on the heels of the well-regarded Pet Grief record which dropped way…

Ayler Young, Back In The City

For many musicians based out of New York City, it is easy to write about life in the Big Apple but it is much harder to make it sound fresh and compelling. Ayler Young, a 30-year-old songwriter influenced by both classical and rock music, doesn’t seem to have that problem though as his just released…