Memphis-based rock trio Ingram Hill has signed a label and management deal with Rock Ridge Music. Their new album, “Look Your Best,” has been scheduled for release on September 28, 2010. Says lead vocalist/guitarist Justin Moore of the signing: “We are extremely excited to be a new part of the Rock Ridge…
SMC RECORDINGS SIGN THE PACK / AUDIO
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SMC Recordings continues to attract some of the hottest artist’s out-adding to its already stellar roster. Their most recent signee is former Jive Records act, The Pack. The young group first made headlines in 2006, when their trendsetting hit single “Vans”, took over the airwaves. It was named #5 in the Rolling Stone’s Top 50…
ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND: LIVE REVIEW
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Robert Randolph and The Family Band: Ain’t Nothing Wrong with a Tea Party (No, not that kind of tea party).
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 24TH, 2010
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USHER TEAMS UP WITH JUSTIN BIEBER FOR NEW SINGLE Usher teamed up with his young protégé, Justin Bieber, for his new single, “Somebody to Love.” The upbeat dance song is a true collaboration and features the two trading lines and singing together. The tune is featured on Bieber’s My World 2.0 album, which…
Blank Generation, Stars: Richard Hell, Carole Bouquet and Andy Warhol
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In 1980, an instantly forgettable film documenting a surreal relationship between Billy (Richard Hell) and Nada (Carole Bouquet) was released. Inspired by French New Wave cinema, it features odd transitions, several moments of cinema that leave you puzzled, and things that’ll have you laughing out loud. With its beautiful cinematography of a grimy…
MUSE PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “NEUTRON STAR COLLISION (LOVE IS FOREVER)”
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Check out the brand new video for Muse’s “Neutron Star Collision (Love is Forever),” from the upcoming Eclipse soundtrack, available exclusively worldwide today on MTV and VH1. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available in stores and online June 8th. Head To Muse.mtv.com To View Outside Of The US
SISTER HAZEL NEW SONG “ALL THE LOVE”
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Sister Hazel, the five-piece southern rock band from Gainesville, Florida, plans to release a digital EP, entitled “Threeve,” on June 1, 2010. It will be available via all music download portals. The EP features three brand-new songs (thus its name): “All The Love,” “My Heart,” and “Can’t Fight It.” Sister Hazel…
MUSE ANNOUCE CHANGES TO FALL U.S. TOUR
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British rock trio Muse must cancel two dates and reschedule two dates on the band’s upcoming headlining Fall tour of the U.S. due to the arrival of a new member of the Muse family. Bassist Chris Wolstenholme is expecting a child with wife Kelly in November of 2010. As a result, the following tour…
Mac Leaphart, Line, Rope, Etc.
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I have got to come clean… I am warming up to country music. Albeit slowly… yes, warming up. Now as a disclaimer that doesn’t include all country. I still have no palate for kitschy twang or play on word, hokey lyrics. But the heartfelt, cut-me-I-bleed country that comes from some deep place within, I can…
No Second Troy, Colors
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The first time I heard No Second Troy with the shiny new mp3’s from the guys and gals at Green Light Go, I thought I wasn’t hearing the fire in the music. Soon I realized I had listened to the tracks out of order, and that the crackling was under a surface scratched. More importantly,…
NEW METRIC TRACK “ECLIPSE (ALL YOURS)” IS THEME SONG FOR THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE
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Metric and Twilight fans alike have something to be very excited about – a brand-new track by Metric will be featured on the highly-anticipated soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, as the movie’s theme song. The song, titled “Eclipse (All Yours)”, was co-written by Metric lead singer Emily Haines and guitarist Jimmy Shaw with…
GRAND MAL OFFERS “LOWER YER HEART” MP3 OFF ‘CLANDESTINE SONGS’
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Grand Mal’s Clandestine Songs, being released digitally on June 15, 2010 through Swedish indie label Groover Recordings, raises rock’s intelligence with sharp lyrics, catchy riffs and swooning background vocals.
LEELA JAMES OFFERS “SO COLD” MP3 TO SKOPE
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From the very first track on her 2005 debut album Leela James has captured the gritty, emotion-drenched essence of artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Marvin Gaye and has made it her mission to bring it all back — pushing the music forward with a fresh, contemporary perspective that remains faithful to the…
DEVO REVEAL RESULTS OF FIRST-EVER SONG STUDY FOCUS GROUP
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At last, DEVO have announced the results of their first-ever online Song Study, which has determined which 12 songs are included on their upcoming album Something For Everybody, due from Warner Bros. Records on June 15th, 2010. In a bold maneuver, never before attempted by any band, DEVO invited fans and members of the…
SHREK & DONKEY RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “DARLING I DO”
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To celebrate the release of the Shrek Forever After soundtrack on May 18th and the film this Friday, May 21st, a new music video for the song “Darling I Do”!
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 20th, 2010
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JUSTIN BIEBER BACK ON TOP Justin Bieber’s My World 2.0 returns to the top of the Billboard album chart for a fourth non-consecutive week at the top, selling over 60-thousand copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Lady Antebellum’s Need You Now holds at number two, while The National arrive at number three with their fifth…
SAVING ABEL RELEASE “STUPID GIRL (ONLY IN HOLLYWOOD)” VIDEO
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Saving Abel have just premiered their official music video for “Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood)” on Yahoo! Music. Take a look at the guys rocking out by Hollywood’s famous Capitol Records building right here.
VIDEO OF JANELLE MONAE ON LETTERMAN
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Check out Janelle Monáe’s incredible national network television debut last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Its safe to say the finale would make James Brown proud! “The ArchAndroid” is in stores NOW! Janelle Monáe “Tightrope” on Letterman 5/18: [youtube N4piDHgm_rs nolink] www.jmonae.com
ORIANTHI TO RELEASE ‘BELIEVE (II)’ JUNE 8TH
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As Orianthi prepares to hit the road with Adam Lambert next month she has also been busy recording some new music including her current single “Shut Up & Kiss Me.” This song, and others, will appear on a new edition of her debut album Believe. Believe (II) will be released June 8th…
JOIN PAUL MCCARTNEY FOR A LIVE WEBCHAT
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Have you ever wanted to have a chat with Paul McCartney? Ever wanted to ask one of the world’s biggest music legends a question? Ever wondered what he does at 5pm on a Thursday afternoon? Now here’s your chance to find out. On Thursday this week (20th May) Paul will…
13 YEAR OLD CODY SIMPSON RELEASES “IYIYI” AUDIO
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In April 2010, Cody signed with Atlantic Records, which is releasing his irresistible rhythmic pop single “iYiYi” featuring Flo Rida on June 1st. Cody, who is now 13, collaborated on the song with producers Frankie, B Major, and Colby O’Donis.
MICHAEL FRANTI SIGNS WITH EMI/CAPITOL RECORDS
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Michael Franti, whose latest CD release All Rebel Rockers marked the highest debut album chart position of his career and gave way to the platinum digital smash, “Say Hey (I Love You)”, is now a part of the EMI/Capitol Records roster. New singles will be released later this month from Franti’s forthcoming CD, The Sound…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th, 2010
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JUSTIN BIEBER GETS A TATTOO? Two photos making the rounds show what looks like Justin Bieber with a new tattoo. One is a shot of the teen sensation sitting in a tattoo parlor, shirt pulled up, with the tattoo artist finishing up his work. The other shows the young singer on a beach in…
Dog’s Day at Terminal 5
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Dr. Dog played host to a packed crowd at New York’s Terminal 5 to promote their new album Shame, Shame. The show offered up more proof that Dr. Dog are one of the best and most popular live bands around today.
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD MONETIZE LIVE WEBCASTS
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Medeski Martin & Wood in association with Nevessa Production are proud to announce two very special live webcasts on June 9 & 10, 2010 at 7PM EDT each night. The performances will stream from Nevessa Soundstage near Woodstock, NY.
SISTER HAZEL TO RELEASE DIGITAL EP IN JUNE
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Sister Hazel, the five-piece southern rock band from Gainesville, Florida, plans to release a digital EP, entitled “Threeve,” on June 1, 2010. It will be available via all music download portals. The EP features three brand-new songs (thus its name): “All The Love,” “My Heart,” and “Can’t Fight It.” Sister Hazel…
BAD RELIGION GIVES BACK TO FANS WITH FREE 30 YEARS LIVE ALBUM
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Beginning today, groundbreaking punk rock group Bad Religion is giving away a free digital album, 30 Years Live, which is available now as a thank you to fans for their loyal support over the last three decades. For a limited time only, fans are invited to sign up for the band’s mailing list at…
THE ROLLING STONES NEW VIDEO “FOLLOWING THE RIVER”
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The second promotional video taken from the un-released material on Exile On Main Street – “Following The River” is an amazing vintage style animated story based video, following the journey of the Mississippi river from source to end, watch it on Vevo now!
CHIDDY BANG ANNOUNCE FIRST US HEADLINING TOUR
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Featuring performances by The Pack, XV and 2am Club, the 15 city tour kicks off on June 6, 20010 at Nuemos in Seattle and ends on June 23, 2010 in San Francisco. The Opposite of Adults Tour is tentatively scheduled to extend into the Midwest and East Coast starting in August. Chiddy Bang…
EMPIRES NEW SONG “DAMN THINGS OVER” AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD
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Chicago rockers EMPIRES are thrilled to be hitting the road this summer in support of their highly praised EP, BANG. Beginning May 15th in La Crosse, WI, the band will embark on a five-week national tour with songs that The Chicago Tribune calls “refreshingly unpredictable,” MTV praises as “all ethereal and doomy like the Black…
OZZFEST GOES ALL-IN FOR THE FANS
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OZZfest has announced all fans who purchase tickets for this summer’s explosive return of OZZfest, before June 18th at LiveNation.com, will receive a digital copy of Ozzy’s new album, Scream the day before the album is available in stores. It was also announced that all six dates on the Live Nation produced tour will…
DECAYDANCE/SIRE RECORDS ARTIST THE READY SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
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Alternative-pop solo artist THE READY SET will be releasing his debut album on June 15, 2010. I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming is the first release from the newly minted joint venture between Pete Wentz’s Decaydance Records and Sire Records. The album will be a physical exclusive to Hot Topic and will also be available through…
LOS LOBOS RELEASE BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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Los Lobos, the Grammy-winning East L.A. band, announces the release of their brand new studio album, Tin Can Trust, to hit streets on August 3, 2010. With Tin Can Trust–Los Lobos’ first release for Shout! Factory and first collection of new original material in four years– the venerable quintet once again redefines itself and expands…
AM TAXI “FED UP” VIDEO RELEASED
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AM Taxi are currently touring in support of Spill Canvas and will also be on this Summer’s Warped Tour, starting June 24 through August 15. AM Taxi are one of the few groups booked for the entire prestigious concert series prior to releasing an album. They’ve already been out on the road with the likes…
GREGORY PORTER OFFERS MP3 “PRETTY”
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Jazz/soul vocalist Gregory Porter is hailed by Wynton Marsalis as “a fantastic young singer.” His debut album “Water” (May 11th, Motema Music) is eloquent and powerful. A frequent guest performer with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Porter also maintains a long-standing residency at Harlem’s venerable St. Nick’s Pub, and performs internationally. He…
ONEREPUBLIC NEW “SECRETS” VIDEO
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OneRepublic have just unveiled the Chris Sims’ (Jimmy Eat World, Tamar Kaprelian) directed video for “Secrets.” The string-heavy ballad follows “All The Right Moves” as the second single off of Waking Up. This is the second time the band has teamed up with Sims who also directed their video for “Mercy.” [youtube qHm9MG9xw1o nolink]
SKOPE / LIFEHOUSE IPOD GIVEAWAY
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Currently in the middle of a North American tour to celebrate the release of their latest album Smoke & Mirrors, and the success of their single “Halfway Gone,” Lifehouse is partnering up with Skope Magazine to give one lucky fan a 3rd Generation, 32gb iPod Touch loaded with the entire Lifehouse catalog – Smoke &…
BLOODSHOT GAMBLERS/KICKING HAROLD: WHEN MULTITASKING MEETS MUSIC
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L.A. rawkers Kicking Harold are set to tour in support of their new studio album Zombies, Cars and Evil Guitars. For those Harold faithful who happen to make a show don’t be surprised if you find the set list peppered with a few songs you may not recognize. You’ll know them when you hear them…
Bob Pressner, Honor Among Thieves
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Inspired by the after effects of the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993, Bob Pressner gives you his own dose of reality. This singer/songwriter now based in Florida tries to make sense of this crazy, unbalanced world. Honor Among Thieves is Pressner’s answer to it all as he hopes to smooth matters…
MAYDAY PARADE MUSIC VIDEO “KIDS IN LOVE”
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Check out the new Mayday Parade music video for “Kids In Love” from the band’s major label full length debut Anywhere But Here.
