God, where to start? We formed in the late-70s to play a special Mass for the Bishop at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Brooklyn. Most of us met for the first time while rehearsing for that Mass and decided to keep in touch. We realized that Catholics (we were all Roman Catholics at…

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Universal Pictures has acquired the feature film project Sinatra from Mandalay Pictures for Academy Award ® winner Martin Scorsese to direct, it was announced today.   Oscar ® nominated screenwriter (Field of Dreams) Phil Alden Robinson is writing the screenplay for Sinatra based on the life of the iconic entertainer.   Universal Pictures and Mandalay…

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Miike Snow, the Downtown Records trio hailing from Sweden and New York are releasing their self-titled debut album today May 12th exclusively on iTunes.   Miike Snow was chosen as one of 40 titles to be featured on Next Big Thing, iTunes’ selection of new artists that they think will have the most impact on…

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EVANSCAPPS, the side project of Ean Evans (bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Bobby Capps (keyboardist for .38 Special), released its album, “Last Time,” today, May 12th, via Rock Ridge Music.   As has been widely reported in the media, Evans passed away on May 6th after losing his battle with cancer.   He was 48.…

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Chrisette Michele notches her first number one album on the Billboard chart with her second release, Epiphany, which debuts atop the list after selling over 83-thousand copies.   According to Nielsen SoundScan numbers, she edges out the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack by just one thousand units. Ciara’s third album, Fantasy Ride, bows at number…

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We know that Blink 182 are touring this summer, but according to a post on Mark Hoppus’ blog they’ll be out on the road with Fall Out Boy and Weezer. Their label confirms   that the trek will start on July 24th and run through October with tickets starting at $20. Hoppus also uploaded a…

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Lil Wayne’s Young Money artist Drake is not taking the buzz from his Sooner Than Later mixtape for granted. The Canadian rapper is in the lab working on his debut album. The Toronto native is said to be teaming up with Jay-Z, Kanye West and of course Weezy. According to ConcreteLoop.com, Drizzy’s debut LP, Thank…

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Produced by Up & Coming beat maker Jimba Frosty , The South Bronx/Brooklyn Native City Haze releases his first single “All About You Ft.LD & Jhoni” off of his soon to come sophomore street album ‘Star Of The City’. Only a week after its release with already landing on some of Hip Hop’s most popular…

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Nettwerk Music Group is excited to present MODERN MUSES VOLUME ONE: DIVERSE VOICES IN MUSIC, a 9-track compilation that brings together some of Nettwerk’s most beguiling female recording artists who put a contemporary spin on the Nine Muses, known in Greek Mythology as the patron goddesses of the arts. The Modern Muses are: Maria Taylor…

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The Honey Brothers turned heads with an impromptu “new wave folk” sing-a-long at truck-stop diner on a recent Northeast tour. The video clip below documents moments like this as well as performances of their new songs “Demonstration” and “Won’t Last Long,” showcasing the infectious live show that first captured the interest of now drummer Honey…

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San Diego based progressive rock band ASTRA has completed work on its hotly-anticipated debut album, entitled The Weirding.   The record will see a June 23 North American release date via Rise Above Records. View the album cover: SKOPE IT HERE! www.myspace.com/astrasound

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“Come On Get Higher,” the second hit single from singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson’s current album, Some Mad Hope, has been certified PLATINUM by the RIAA for digital sales exceeding 1 million track downloads.    The single continues to sell 35,000 downloads a week, ranking it #33 on the Hot Digital Tracks Chart.   The single is…

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English punk turned folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner has signed to Epitaph Records with plans to release his third studio album, Poetry of the Deed, in September.   The news comes on the heels of the recent announcement that the punk rock influenced bard will be performing his solo-acoustic act in front of his largest crowds…

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Madison Square Garden’s national music network Fuse and MSG Entertainment today announced they will present Dave Matthews Band live at the Beacon Theatre on Monday, June 1. Fuse, the only national network dedicated to music, will also telecast “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre” in high-definition and commercial-free on the eve…

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GUCCI MANE has today announced his signing to Warner Bros. Records where he will release his new studio album in August, it also marks the end of his relationship with Big Cat Records. Big Cat is to release its final CD on GUCCI MANE today that consists of pre-2007 recordings and outtakes that were not…

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Not only will Eminem be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Friday, but he’s also bringing some special guests.   Billboard.com reports that Em and Kimmel will fly about 200 laid-off autoworkers from Detroit to Los Angeles for the taping of the show.   It will air on ABC at 12:05 AM.

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Irv Gotti and Ashanti were once inseparable, however, things have clearly changed. Gotti told MTV News that the singer is no longer a part of his label, The Inc, after eight years together.   Irv explained their “relationship has run its course” and added that their views and philosophies were just not meeting up.  …

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Tommy Lee has opened up a recording studio in his Calabasas, California home.   The studio is called The Atrium and was created specifically to provide an environment that inspires creativity.   The place is mainly just for private use but the Motley Crue drummer plans to open the doors to it to friends so…

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DigitalSpy.com reports Queen Latifah is giving new talent the opportunity to record a track for her forthcoming Persona LP. The songwriter with a “fresh new voice and a hot new song” will compose for the album. In addition, the winning artist will be given the opportunity to record the track as a duet with Latifah.…

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Mike Shinoda has once again teamed up with DC Shoes for a new brand of sneakers.   This time, the Linkin Park man has helped create the Xander Remix, a lighter summer version of his Xander line.   He says the kicks were inspired by his Japanese heritage.   Proceeds from sales of the shoes…

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Spencer Pratt recently released the rap song “I’m a Celebrity” to promote his upcoming stint on the reality show, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!   The newlywed Hills star revealed that the song is just a taste of what fans can expect from his rap album.   He told MTVNews.com that he’s “always…

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This competition features 100 American-born DJs that DJ Times Editors hand selected and fans vote on through www.americasbestdj.net. It’s really cool because this competition does a lot to bring dance music fans together as opposed to bringing them apart. There are so many different dance music sub-genres and you’ll see that there is a diverse…

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International superstar JAY-Z officially announced today that he will headline a series of intimate performances to connect with fans as he takes a break from putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album, The Blueprint 3. Backed by his full band, the exclusive engagements begin July 3rd at the Pearl in the Palms Casino in…

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Today, iTunes started featuring Jessie James’ sultry   “Wanted” video as the “Video Of The Week,” after more than 180,000 folks had viewed the video on her MySpace page, since it launched three weeks ago.   iTunes has also made “Wanted” available for sale With the single hitting at radio (over 60 stations across the…

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In celebration of 16 impressive years playing blissfully high-powered rock and roll, unrivaled all-female quartet The Donnas will deliver a career-spanning retrospective entitled The Donnas Greatest Hits, Vol 16 July 7th on their own Purple Feather Records. The comprehensive album features two brand new songs, two never-before-heard b-sides from their self-released 2007 album Bitchin, live…

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Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group The Cab has announced details of their upcoming new EP.   “WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…” will be available via iTunes and all leading DSPs on June 16th. The EP is highlighted by the single, “Take My Hand (Remix),” featuring guest vocals from Hey Monday’s Cassadee Pope.   The track —…

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E1 Music is set to release heavy metal band Dirtfedd’s debut album, The American Nightmare, on June 2nd, 2009. The album was produced by M. Shawn Crahan (Clown) from Slipknot.   Crahan discovered the Lincoln, Nebraska band and describes the music as “right here right now.” He goes on to express his excitement at working…

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Recording artist Jon Foreman joined the DARFUR FAST FOR LIFE today following activist-actress Mia Farrow and Virgin Group Founder and Chairman Sir Richard Branson. A longtime activist and front man for multi-platinum selling rock band Switchfoot, Foreman will undertake a water-only fast in order to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis currently taking place in…

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Now, in another group effort, The Date Farmers have designed a limited edition N.A.S.A skate deck that was manufactured by Girl Skateboards. The rare boards are available online and feature a download card for The Spirit of Apollo designed by Mark Gonzales. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Praise the Lord and pass the biscuits.   The world-famous House of Blues Gospel Brunch will return to Boston on Sunday, May 17, 2009.   This award winning Gospel Brunch on Sundays is a one-of-a-kind celebration that nourishes the body and soul while making the cultural and musical gift of gospel available to all.  …

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Phil and the Osophers have put out five albums via their own sustainable label, Factual Fabrications.   They pride themselves on carefully crafted philosophical lyrics.   Their latest release “Toward Conquering The Invisible North” recieved rave reviews and garnered a delightful video for High Art, in which the band perform laser eye surgery on a…

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