It’s finally here people! Beyonce has just premiered the new music video for “Ego” off her multi-platinum selling disc I Am…Sasha Fierce. Although he’s on the radio version of the track, Kanye West doesn’t appear in the clip. Like Bey’s “Single Ladies” video, the one for “Ego” also has a black and white theme.…
KANYE COMMENTS ON EMINEM’S RELAPSE
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In the upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly, Kanye West reveals how he feels about Eminem’s latest body of work, Relapse. West told EW that he thinks “the ‘Insane’ song is genius” and that you can tell Em is “in the zone.” ‘Ye also believes the rapper is creatively “on point.” The rest of the…
SLIP-N-SLIDE RECORDS SIGNS JAGGED EDGE
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Slip-N-Slide Records, one of the top independent labels in the industry founded by Ted Lucas, is gearing up for another ground-breaking and exciting year with the signing of Grammy nominated and chart-topping R&B super group Jagged Edge. The group is in the studio now working on new material for their upcoming album scheduled for release…
Jennifer Logue, Pretty
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Jennifer Logue is bringing infectious attitude & sound on her new EP, Pretty. The NYC-based singer/songwriter offers up a little rock/pop/folk mixed with country influences, but delivered in such a pleasant fashion. Logue has seven new refreshing tracks that are so ready for human consumption. Logue’s upbeat and pretty persona is picked up…
MYSPACE AND TOYOTA LAUNCH “ROCK THE SPACE” COMPETITION FOR UNSIGNED ARTISTS TO WIN A RECORD DEAL
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MySpace, the world’s premiere social portal, in partnership with MySpace Records and Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., today announced the official launch of Rock the Space, an exclusive competition encouraging unsigned bands or solo artists to submit an original song for the opportunity to score a recording contract with MySpace Records, the company’s full-service…
BLINK-182 SUMMER TOUR
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Setting the alternative nation abuzz with excitement and anticipation, Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus, better known as blink-182, one of the world’s greatest punk rock bands, earlier this year officially announced they are back together. Today they are confirming their monster summer tour which features a ton of great bands and is…
E1 MUSIC SIGNS METAL BAND DIRGE WITHIN / VIDEO
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Chicago-based metal band DIRGE WITHIN has signed a worldwide, multi album deal with E1 Music, and joins label mates High on Fire, Hatebreed, In Flames, Satyricon, Burning Human and others. The band has also entered into a worldwide co-publishing deal and exclusive administration deal. Check out the video teaser for the album: SKOPE IT HERE!…
AR RAHMAN HONORED IN JUNE ISSUE OF FAST COMPANY MAGAZINE
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Academy Award-winning composer and musician AR Rahman is honored in the June 2009 issue of Fast Company Magazine as one of their “100 Most Creative People in Business.” Fast Company also recognized luminaries such as producer J.J. Abrams, director/producer/actor/writer Tyler Perry, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and author Nora Ephron. The Fast Company recognition comes…
FINK SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Ninja Tune Records is proud to announce the release of Fink’s third full-length album, Sort Of Revolution – the last record of a three-album deal with the legendary British independent label. Being released on CD September 8, the album will be available through all digital retailers well upfront on May 26. As an exclusive,…
ANDY GOULD SIGNS DEATH ON TWO WHEELS
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Atlanta-based rock band DEATH ON TWO WHEELS have been scouted and signed by the celebrated music industry veteran Andy Gould, best known for working with Pantera, Rob Zombie, Guns N’ Roses, and Morrissey. Death on Two Wheels first caught Gould’s attention, while they were lighting up the south with a series of breakout shows. …
AUDIO STREAM OF DENNIS WILSON “FALLIN IN LOVE”
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Summer Love Songs also includes “Fallin’ In Love,” a song written and recorded by Dennis Wilson during the Beach Boys’ Sunflower album sessions in 1970. The track has never before been released in the U.S. and has long been out-of-print in the U.K. (where it was released as “Lady”). This track has also been mixed…
ULTIAMTE EARS RELEASES UE 4 PRO CUSTOM MONITORS
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For more than a decade, Ultimate Ears has consistently changed the way music is performed by the biggest names in the industry. Now, when your band starts to get more gigs, you’re ready to move up to UE 4 Pro Custom Monitors. Handcrafted for your ears with a custom in-ear fit, the newest monitors from…
SALIVA RELEASE VIDEO FOR “HOW COULD YOUâ€
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Multi-platinum hard-rockers SALIVA have just released the official video for their new single, “How Could You.” The clip was directed by Scott Culver who has also helmed videos by Ludo and Hellogoodbye among others.
STYLAH OFFERS FREE MIXTAPE ‘THE WARNING’
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This is the new mixtape “The Warning” from Stylah (Formerly of the Poisonous Poets). The mixtape is hosted by British celebrity gangster and best selling author Dave Courtney and sees Stylah rapping alongside features including Mims, Sincere, Mike GLC and more. Mixtape Download (Invididual tracks) ZIP: SKOPE IT HERE! www.Myspace.com/Stylah
EMILIE MOVER OFFERS NEW MP3 & VIDEO
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The old model of form band, ink deal, sell records like hotcakes succumbed long ago to a newer paradigm, one that puts the power in the hands of the artist and in the ability of a song to snake its way through the internet’s back alleys and side streets and into the speakers of the…
ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN’S ‘OCEAN RAIN’ TO GET BLASTED INTO SPACE
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Move over Star Trek. Echo & The Bunnymen’s mighty 1984 album Ocean Rain will boldly go to the International Space Station on June 13th courtesy of astronaut Colonel Timothy L. Korpa. Korpa, who has been a Bunnymen fanatic since his teens recently contacted the band via their website about his upcoming three-month mission on the…
KATHARINE McPHEE AND YAHOO! MUSIC TEAM UP
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Recording artist and actress Katharine McPhee has joined forces with Yahoo! Music to give one lucky fan the opportunity to win a trip to the set of her new music video. The lucky fan and a guest will be able to meet Katharine and will have the chance to be in the video. Beginning tonight,…
NEW ANTHRAX ALBUM BEING MIXED BY DAVE FORTMAN
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Dave Fortman, a member of Ugly Kid Joe, who has also worked with artists such as Mudvayne, Evanescence, and Slipknot, began mixing the new Anthrax album, Worship Music, late last week in a New Orleans studio. The album, now set for a Fall release, is the band’s first studio effort in six years and marks…
THE FRIDAY NIGHT BOYS RELEASE NEW ALBUM JUNE 9TH
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Power pop party-starters The Friday Night Boys will be heading out alongside Hey Monday and This Providence on the Let’s Make A Mess Tour to promote their full length, Off The Deep End that will be released everywhere on June 9th. The album will be released on Fueled By Ramen in partnership with Photo Finish…
LOCAL COVERAGE OF EMINEM’S DETROIT MINI-CONCERT
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Eminem celebrated the release of his Relapse album with a secret show at Sound Board, Detroit’s Motor City Casino concert venue.
FALL OUT BOY & ONEREPUBLIC TO PERFORM ON SOUNDSTAGE
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Fall Out Boy and OneRepublic will be performing during the prime time music television series, Soundstage. OneRepublic will air on June 25th and Fall Out Boy will air July 23rd on PBS. The series’ 2009 summer season will also include concerts from Billy Idol, Josh Groban, Death Cab For Cutie and others. …
BUSTA RHYMES SPEAKS ON FELLOW EMCEES / VIDEO
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During a recent interview, Busta Rhymes spoke openly and gave advice to rappers like Soulja Boy, Bow Wow and Alfamega. Busta-Bus touches on Bow’s album sales, Alfa being an alleged DEA informant and Soulja’s lyrical talent. To watch the full interview, head to Vimeo.com. The “Arab Money” emcee is currently promoting the release of his…
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE NBA DOC
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Justin Timberlake will narrate an NBA documentary titled Dream Season: 23 & 24. It will highlight Kobe Bryant and LeBron James’ pursuit of this year’s basketball championship. The one-hour special premieres today on ESPN at 7 PM Eastern.
HULU AND DAVE MATTHEWS BAND TEAM UP IN HULU’S FIRST-EVER LIVE MUSIC CONCERT
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On June 1st, Dave Matthews Band will perform at New York City’s 2,800-seat Beacon Theatre – and Hulu will be bringing this intimate show to fans for free via a live stream at http://www.hulu.com/ beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST.
CHUBB ROCK & WORDSMITH “OLD 2 THE NEW” OFFICIAL VIDEO
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Here’s the exclusive single and video for the official first single “Old 2 The New” directed by G-Light Films / produced by Strada taken from Chubb Rock and Wordsmith’s highly anticipated new collaboration album entitled “Bridging The Gap” in stores June 16th.
SICK PUPPIES’ ‘TRI-POLAR’ SET TO TAKE OFF JULY 14
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Four years have passed since Australia’s Sick Puppies relocated to Los Angeles, and took the world by storm with their song, “All The Same,” used for a video shot in a Sydney shopping mall with their friend Juan Mann, who held up a hand-written placard offering “Free Hugs,” which was seen by over 43 million…
CROSBY, STILLS & NASH’S ‘DEMOS’ LISTENING PARTY
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As members of one of rock’s first supergroups, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash helped define the Woodstock generation through their peerless harmonies, resonant songwriting and deep commitment to political and social causes.
DRAMA RETURNS WITH MORE GANGSTA GRILLZ
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Aphilliates/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Drama has announced this week’s release of his eagerly anticipated new album, “GANGSTA GRILLZ: THE ALBUM VOL. 2.” The collection which features the banging hit single, “Day Dreaming (Feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg, and T.I.)” is available in stores and online now. The ATL-based Drama is known far and wide for…
GREEN DAY’S TOPS THE BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART
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After nearly five years, Green Day has reclaimed their position as one of the world’s favorite rock bands with their critically acclaimed new release 21st Century Breakdown, which is the best-selling album in the U.S. and in 10 countries around the world this week. Released by Reprise Records on Friday, May 15th, the album debuted…
Kava Kava, Forwards
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Much in the vein of The Chemical Brothers, The Crystal Method and Moby, Kava Kava toe the line between electronica and live instrumentation and meld the two into interwoven electro-rock tracks that range from agro alt to electronic-induced groove. The final product is a 10-track hybrid testament to that fact that Kava Kava know where…
The Black Crowes, Warpaint Live
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Often the main benefit of the live album is its ability to capture a dynamic that is either lost in post-production studio work or overlooked all together. The raw, organic sound, the tendency for improvisation and the extended play times of the tracks are live disc staples and none are lost on The Black Crowes…
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…
QUOTED: RISE AGAINST NEW VIDEO “HERO OF WAR”
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The following is a message from the band:
BONNAROO 2009 TO BE BROADCAST ON FUSE
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Music’s best of 2009, the 2009 Bonnaroo Festival, will be televised on June 20th only on Fuse. Featured artists in the festival include Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen and more! The eighth annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be covered exclusively on Fuse through the week long Fuse…
IMEEM HOSTS RYE RYE REMIXES BY SOM SISTEMA & DJ SEGA
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M.I.A. got the red alert and soon Rye Rye was not only on the road with her but found herself the first artist signed to M.I.A.’s imprint N.E.E.T. Now we get “Bang,” Rye Rye’s speaker-thumping single produced by Blaqstarr and featuring M.I.A. – the first single off her upcoming summer release. In the east side…
SUPER CHRON FLIGHT BROS. FREE ALBUM ‘INDONESIA’
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Download-only album, free to all. Cannibal Ox affiliates, have songs with DOOM, Trife Da God. The album is pretty brilliant in a Fantastic Damage meets the tropics kinda way. Check out first single “Wings.” Super Chron Flight Brothers – Wings [youtube Sb0ZYyFhUJI nolink] SUPER CHRON FLIGHT BROS. – INDONESIA: SKOPE IT HERE!
DEATHSTARS NEW ALBUM ‘NIGHT ELECTRIC NIGHT’ OUT NOW / VIDEO
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The band is from Sweden and are becoming a pretty huge band in Europe. In fact, they were recently featured on the cover and 6 page feature of Metal Hammer Magazine. “Night Electric Night” was released on May 19th. [youtube CWUmw2ITaFA nolink]
EMINEM/50 CENT TOUR?
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It seems that Eminem and 50 Cent may be touring together this summer. G-Unit member Lloyd Banks told MTV News that there’s been talk about possibly bringing back the Anger Management Tour again. MTV News reached out to label reps but hadn’t received an answer at press time. We’ll keep you posted.
T.I. GETS REDUCED TIME?
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According to The Associated Press, T.I. won’t receive special treatment inside Arkansas’ Forrest City’s low-security federal prison. However, the rapper’s stay won’t be as long as you think. A spokesman for the prison told the AP that Tip is likely to only stay incarcerated for two months. How is this possible? Apparently the rapper is…
COUNTING CROWS HAVE TO CANCEL SHOWS
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The Counting Crows had to cancel two shows in the U-K earlier in the week because of illness and they have since been rescheduled. Apparently, the guys are now feeling better and have added make-up dates to the end of their trek of Great Britain. Head to CountingCrows.com to see when and where…
