Esser, a 23 year old UK native, created an album’s worth of forward-thinking, explosively catchy electronic pop songs in his bedroom. Braveface, with no label or marketing behind it, incited the Kaiser Chiefs to bring him on a sold out arena tour as their opening act, motivated Cee-Lo to enlist Esser to do production on…
RED STRIPE CELEBRATES THE INFLUENCE OF JAMAICAN SOUNDS
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The makers of Red Stripe ® lager, brewed in Jamaica and known around the world, today announced the up coming release of It Was Written, featuring DJ/production aficionado Johan Hugo and Kingston, Jamaica-based emerging artist Terry Lynn. The five original musical tracks that compose the release were commissioned by the brewers of Red Stripe to…
VP RECORDS RELEASE REGGAE GOLD JUNE 30
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VP Records is set to release the long-awaited and latest installment of Reggae Gold on June 30th, 2009. The compilation is Reggae’s most highly-anticipated release of the year and will be part of the definitive collection from the genre this summer. Reggae Gold 2009 compilation features a varied assortment of top reggae artists and hits…
NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP INTRODUCES THE HAMPDENS
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Nettwerk is proud to announce their newest signing, The Hampdens, who are set to unveil a collection of songs titled The Croupier EP today on iTunes. The Aussie trio, who got their name from the Donna Tart novel The Secret History – which focuses on students at Hampden College involved in a pagan cult, strives…
SANDPEOPLE RELEASE “MONEY IS ON THEIR MINDS” MP3
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Being part of a hip-hop crew comes with benefits – never get lonely on the road, never run out of song ideas, the more the merrier, right? Sure, right up until show money and royalty checks need to get split. So Sandpeople, a 10-member hip-hop collective repping Portland, Oregon, have a lot of mouths to…
NEW ALBUM FROM NICKODEMUS OUT JUNE 16 / MP3
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After a strong debut album Endangered Species, Nickodemus unleashes his second solo album, Sun People! Inspired by sunny days and good people, the album mixes positive dance music from all over the globe including Guinea, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Romania, India, Turkey, United Kingdon & his hometown Brooklyn, NYC! Some of the original Endangered Species…
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND “FUNNY THE WAY IT IS” VIDEO
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The first video from Dave Matthews Band’s new album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. Directed by Fenton Williams and Jeff Crane the video features stop-motion animation a la Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer.”
PIRATE LOVE OFFER MP3 FOR “LAUGHING GAS”
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New York legend Johnny Thunders raised the bar for how low you could go to find rock and roll inspiration. His licks sounded caked in dirt and shit, the grimiest, nastiest stuff six strings were capable of mustering. The Norwegian nightmares in Pirate Love know better than most — hell, they named their band after…
MYSPACE MUSIC PRESENTS JEREMY GREENE / VIDEO
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Jeremy Greene, hailing from Waterville, Maine is an artist of and for the 21st Century. His rise to celebrity came solely through focus, perseverance and the power of the internet.
DAVE STEWART AND CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY PERFORM AT MANDELA DAY EVENT
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Creative entrepreneur and rock legend Dave Stewart is confirmed to perform as a duo with France’s First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy at Madison Square Garden in New York on July 18 to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. The concert will honor the former South African president and international symbol of reconciliation and forgiveness on the first…
MOTLEY CRUE GET BOOED / VIDEO
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Motley Crue were booed last week at a show in Denmark because singer Vince Neil unknowingly started waving the Swedish flag. According to PlanetRock.com, the Crue were performing their song “Home Sweet Home” in Copenhagen when a drunk fan from neighboring Sweden threw his country’s flag on stage. Vince unwittingly wrapped himself in…
GENE SIMMONS SLAMS CARLOS SANTANA
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Gene Simmons was talking some smack about Carlos Santana last week. When speaking about Kiss’ upcoming tour on the FOX 5 News: Live in Las Vegas show, the bassist randomly took a swipe at Santana, who is now headlining at the city’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Gene stated, “It’s time for us…
RICK ROSS ALMOST GETS HIS CHAIN SNATCHED / JPEG
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NecoleBitchie.com has gotten its hands on a picture of an overzealous fan with Rick Ross at a recent concert in Detroit. The shot was taken after Ross got closer to his fans and one attempts to yank his diamond encrusted chain from his neck! SKOPE IT HERE!
50 CENT RELEASES STREET ALBUM TOMORROW
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MTV News has learned 50 Cent has decided to release a street album titled War Zone. The last minute idea will help tide fans over until 50’s highly anticipated Before I Self Destruct album is finally ready. The mogul told MTV that War Zone is creatively more than a mixtape and explained that the material…
HOT BOYS REUNITE, LIL WAYNE BOWS TO JUVENILE
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According to RapRadar.com, Lil Wayne recently brought out Juvenile and B.G. during his I Am Music tour. This marked the first time in years that the members of former ‘90s group, Hot Boys, have shared the same stage. At one point during the performance, Weezy even bows down to Juve! The group is rumored to…
RADIO DISNEY DEBUTING JONAS BROTHERS ALBUM
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Radio Disney has been playing songs off of the Jonas Brothers’ new album, Lines, Vines & Trying Times. Tune in today at 6 PM Eastern to hear some of those tracks on Radio Disney’s Planet Premiere, during an on-air guest appearance by the young stars. Lines, Vines & Trying Times will be officially…
MARIAH’S NEW SINGLE FIRES BACK AT EMINEM?
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In Mariah Carey’s first single “Obsessed,” the singer addresses Eminem in a way many wouldn’t expect. The Dream helped produce the record and he told HipHopDX.com that “somebody’s going to be very upset” when it’s launched tomorrow. Em has made songs that allude to a previous romance that Mariah has often denied. “Obsessed” is the…
LIVE REVIEW: BRAD PAISLEY AT COMCAST CENTER IN MANSFIELD, MA
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Brad Paisley is that rare creature in the national music scene. Singer-songwriter-ace guitarist in the country genre, Paisley manages to be a big star with his masculine lead vocal and pretty boy looks while at the same time commanding respect from musicians for his exceptional talent.
ELVIS COSTELLO DEBUTS AT #13 ON BILLBOARD
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Elvis Costello’s new album Secret, Profane & Sugarcane (Hear Music) has debuted this week at #13 on the Billboard 200, the musician’s highest album chart position since 1980’s Get Happy. The single “Complicated Shadows” is also top 15 on the Triple A chart and #2 on the non-commercial chart. This great news comes in the…
WARNER BROS. RECORDS TO RELEASE SOUNDTRACK TO TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN / AUDIO / VIDEO
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Warner Bros. Records will release the soundtrack to the hotly anticipated feature film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on June 23rd – the day before the film, the sequel to the 2007 Oscar ®-nominated summer blockbuster Transformers , hits theaters nationwide.
MASTODON RELEASES NEW “OBLIVION†VIDEO & SNEAKERS
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MASTODON fans will finally have the opportunity to watch the amazing new mini-epic video for “OBLIVION,” from their new album, CRACK THE SKYE. The clip was directed by the famed Roboshobo.
CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO LAUNCHES A.P.E. RADIO NEXT MONTH
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It was announced today that channels from multi-platinum, Grammy-winning hit-makers the Eagles, Christina Aguilera and Weezer will launch a.p.e. (artist personal experience) radio as it hits the virtual airwaves in July. In the coming months, many developing artists, as well as more of the brightest stars in music, will produce and host their own respective…
ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCE ALBUM TITLE & RELEASE DATE
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ALICE IN CHAINS have revealed the title of their highly anticipated upcoming album and confirmed its release date. The record, titled BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE (Virgin/EMI) will arrive in stores on September 29th. BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE is the band’s first new studio release in more than 10 years. The quartet (vocalist/guitarist Jerry…
FUSE OFFERS DAVE MATTHEWS BAND BEHIND THE SCENES
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Catch a behind the scenes look at Dave Matthews Band on tour in support of “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live From The Beacon”. Dave Matthews talks about the band’s new album and their upcoming Beacon Theatre concert. [youtube 0JsSkBfcgg0 nolink]
NEW BOYZ RELEASE SINGLE “YOU’RE A JERK” / MTV FEATURE
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While there is arguably nothing new under the sun, there are times when the recycled past takes on new relevance and meaning within a different context. Enter the New Boyz and their revamping of “the Jerk,” a regional phenomena of the 90’s perpetuated by L.A. street culture and house-party connoisseurs alike.
SKOPE & MARILYN MANSON OFFER LAPTOP & CD CATALOG
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Marilyn Manson prepares to release his upcoming album, The High End of Low, in stores Tuesday May 26th. With the single, “Arma-Goddamn-Motherfu*kin-Geddon” already hitting modern and rock radio and the upcoming Mayhem Fest tour, Manson is sure to deliver once again.
SIA OFFERS PERSONALIZED MESSAGE TO LUCKY FANS
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To celebrate the arrival of Sia’s debut DVD, TV Is My Parent, on May 19th, we’d like you to entertain and educate the internet as creatively as you can with our very exciting video competition. First up, check out Sia’s brilliant video to get the full lowdown and then read the guidelines below, which we’ve…
LLOYD LEAVES THE INC?
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Following in Ashanti’s footsteps, it looks as though Lloyd has opted to leave The Inc and longtime manager, Irv Gotti. According to ContactMusic.com, the “Get It Shawty” singer insists the split was amicable. Lloyd released three albums on The Inc. All of his albums except for his last project, Lessons In Love, have received…
MICHAEL JACKSON SUED FOR 20 MILLION
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MTV News reports Michael Jackson’s big comeback may not go as planned since the King Of Pop now faces a 20-million dollar lawsuit. Why? Well, the suit was filed by promoter AllGood Entertainment Inc. who claim Jackson is still under contract for a July 3rd, 2010 Jackson family reunion concert in Texas. If so,…
KANYE WEST ON THE VIEW / VIDEO
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Kanye West recently stopped by The View to promote his new book and to discuss his mother’s unfortunate passing, his new foundation and tour plans. ‘Ye’s book, Thank You and You’re Welcome, can be ordered now through Amazon.com. [youtube Zqme0O-pGjM nolink]
T-PAIN PRESENTING AT THE CMT MUSIC AWARDS
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T-Pain will be a presenter at the 2009 CMT Music Awards. Other presenters include Randy Jackson, Bill O’Reilly, actor Luke Wilson, Kid Rock and Dancing With the Stars champions Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas. The show will include performances by Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Def Leppard and many others. The…
SEE THE FRAY ON JIMMY FALLON
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The Fray will be performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday and they want you to be in attendance. You can win tickets as a part of the show’s “Band Bench” sweepstakes. If chosen, you will get to be as close as you can get to the Denver rockers by surrounding…
CHRIS BROWN HIRES SECURITY TEAM
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Chris Brown has hired a security team to protect him after receiving what’s considered legitimate death threats following his February 8th alleged incident with Rihanna. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a source says the threats have made Brown “totally paranoid,” since there have been “indications that the potential assassin could be disguised as a…
Estrella Cristina, This Is Life
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Get your pop rocks on with a slight alternative twist on Estrella Cristina’s newest release, This Is Life. Having ties and roots to Panama, Trinidad and the U.S., Cristina brings a diverse vibe along with a deep love for music itself. Being named after a star in Spanish, Estrella, could it be that…
LOS LOBOS SIGN RECORD DEAL WITH SHOUT! FACTORY
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Shout! Factory is proud to announce today that it has signed the legendary Mexican-American five-piece ensemble Los Lobos to a recording contract. Having assembled a body of work diverse enough to cripple most bands and to captivate press and fans worldwide since its inception in 1973, the genre-smashing Los Lobos make a perfect fit with…
Years, Years
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Curators of alarmingly aware films take note: your next soundtrack is waiting for you with open arms. Years, (Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think) have crafted one of the most pensive and poignant instrumental records to be heard in, well, years. The self-titled debut mixes delicate finger-picking with rousing melodies in an attempt to…
NEW BLACK EYED PEAS ALBUM FOR $4.99 THIS WEEK
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The highly anticipated new album from the Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.(Energy Never Dies), is out now. The album features their popular new single “Boom Boom Pow”. Amazon is featuring it as a Daily Deal; you can download the entire album for only $4.99 for the rest of the week! SKOPE IT HERE!
These United States, Crimes
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These United States describe their latest effort as “It’s about crimes – good ones, bad ones, accidental ones, purposeful ones, all the ones people commit. Maybe not all of them – only 12 songs to pack it all in, you know – but a good deal of them. People do some wild things”. …
POTLUCK NEW “HOT BOX ANTHEM” VIDEO
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Humboldt County California’s Potluck has posted the video for the track “Hot Box Anthem” featuring Garth Vader and Absolute online. [myspace 57721172 nolink] www.potluckmusic.com
SNOB DOODLE
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Snob Doodle is back at it, but something must be wrong as he is not really offensive this week.
