ABM is a dancehall reggae artist. A native of Trinidad, he obtained an engineering degree from Grambling University, which he attended on a track scholarship. After college, he was seeking a more congenial climate and relocated to the West Coast, where he launched his musical vocation — first as a producer, and then as a…
Matthew Mirliani, February EP
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This is such a complex, amazing and dramatic EP what else can I say in the end? February EP by Virginia based Matthew Mirliani is both simplistic, amazing and dramatic. It’s also extremely suspenseful and somewhat melancholy and sad. It has a very quirky-dark quality to it as well. The intro track “Versailles Diamonds” gives…
BEST OF BALLROOM: WHERE OUR FAVORITE STARS ARE NOW
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Typically most people will grow up, live their lives, and pass away without ever having stepped a foot on a ballroom dance floor, but for others, their lives revolve around, and are mainly spent on the dance floor. Thanks to shows like Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, ballroom dancing…
MATTHEW MIRLIANI INTERVIEW
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Matthew Mirliani is a surging 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Alexandria, Virginia. Influenced by Tears for Fears, Sky Ferreira, and Lana Del Rey, Mirliani combines New Wave music with alternative electro-pop. Similar to Del Rey and Ferreira, he writes lyrics that are reflective, honest, and at times dark, and employs a nostalgic, 1980’s sound inspired by films…
Les Fradkin, Ticket To A Remix Universe
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The King of MIDI Guitars is back with a Beatles dance party explosion on ‘Ticket To A Remix Universe’! You will hear Beatles classics like you have never heard them before! And Les Fradkin is no stranger to The Beatles scene as he actually played the late, great George Harrison in the Broadway…
NEW VIDEO FROM THE ACTION FIGURES
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ith the NBA Trade deadline upon us and the usual flurry of trade rumors in full frenzy and with the rumored return to action this evening from Russell Westbrook, the timing could not be any better for The Action Figures to release the new video for there single, “Russell Westbrook,” which will appear on the…
SINGER-SONGWRITER PIA MIA SIGNED TO INTERSCOPE RECORDS
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Seventeen-year-old viral sensation Pia Mia, anointed by Billboard as one of the eight “acts who will help define 2014”, has been signed to Interscope Records, it was announced today. Her debut EP, The Gift (Wolfpack/Interscope Records), will be available at digital download and subscription services beginning February 25. Her song “Fight For You” featuring…
RHINO LAUNCHES NEW SPOTIFY APP
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Rhino Entertainment, is proud to announce the launch of the Rhino App, now available on Spotify. The app features custom playlists by “Rhino musicologists,” offering the expert musical curation that Rhino is known for. The newly designed app will have a familiar layout to those who have spent hours scouring racks of vinyl, mimicking the…
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND CARAVAN COMING TO THE GORGE AMPHITHEATRE
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When Dave Matthews Band returns to the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA for its traditional Labor Day weekend shows (August 29-31), the group will be bringing along a Caravan of artists. Dave Matthews Band will play two headline sets each evening, performing in various configurations – from electric to acoustic, from full-throttle numbers featuring…
WIRE: MAGIC MAN “PARIS”
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Magic Man has released the video for “Paris,” directed by Mimi Cave, which RollingStone.com called “a dark twisted fantasy” in their premiere today. “Paris” is the first single off Magic Man’s forthcoming full length album on Columbia Records. Rolling Stone says the track “referenc[es] the electric-meets-electronic sound of the Postal Service… the…
WIRE: COMEBACK KID PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Head over to Fuse for the exclusive premiere of COMEBACK KID’s music video for the Die Knowing single, “Should Know Better”. Set for release on March 4th, Die Knowing serves as COMEBACK KID’s return to the top of the hardcore genre, featuring their heaviest-hitting tracks to date. Watch “Should Know Better” here: http://www.fuse.tv/2014/02/comeback-kid-should-know-better-premiere-warped-roadies-s2
DEBORAH COX SIGNS WITH PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and Broadway star Deborah Cox has signed a management contract with Primary Wave Music, one of the largest independent music marketing, talent management, and music publishing companies in the US. The multi-talented entertainer, who is the voice behind the double-platinum anthem “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” is now back in the studio…
MAJOR LAZER FEAT SEAN PAUL
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Major Lazer released a new track from their upcoming Apocalypse Soon EP out February 25th via Mad Decent. This one’s called “Come On To Me” and features Jamaican Grammy-winner Sean Paul. Check it below. https://soundcloud.com/majorlazer/major-lazer-come-on-to-me-feat
FREE EP FROM BARNEY BONES POSTED
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Hailing from from South Central Los Angeles, Barney Bones is an artist that places an emphasis on his lyrical diversity, story telling skills, and ability to rock over a broad range of production – from electronic, to atmospheric, to boom-bap. Delivering concepts of fame, greed, love, power, and addiction, all in a non traditional fashion,…
WIRE: VIDEO PREMIERE FROM JESSICA HERNANDEZ & THE DELTAS
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Being a Detroit-based act, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas can’t help but make music with soul. With Jessica’s rockabilly attitude at the forefront, you can’t help but want to dance along with her in the flirtatious new video for “Caught Up” from the band’s latest EP, Demons. Watch it via Ladygunn HERE. Showcasing influences…
PETER FRAMPTON TO EMBARK ON INCLUSIVE THREE-PART NATIONWIDE TOUR
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Following a massive year of touring, including 2013’s inaugural Frampton’s Guitar Circus, Peter Frampton is back on the road. This time Frampton will set out on a three-part catch-all tour including select solo dates, a co-headlining run with Grammy-winning American rock legends The Doobie Brothers and the return of Frampton’s Guitar Circus (more dates to…
MUTE PARTNERS WITH ADA
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ADA, the independent distribution and services arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), today announced a partnership with renowned independent record label Mute. Since its launch more than three decades ago, the Mute roster has included seminal artists such as Depeche Mode, Moby, Erasure, Goldfrapp, Can, Yaz and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. ADA will…
WIRE: AVA LUNA PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “PRPL”
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Ava Luna are thrilled to share their latest single “PRPL” today courtesy of Pitchfork. Today also marks the beginning of a month long tour with up and comers Krill, hitting both coasts and every where in between including several dates (with more to come) at SXSW. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/16681-prpl/
BENBRICK SINGLE “FOREVER HOLDING ON”
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Benbrick is the artist project of Platinum selling songwriter/producer Paul Carter. Self produced, and self released; Forever Holding On is a beautifully-honest story chronicling the end of a break up, and Benbrick’s attempts to move on. The sparse but modern production surrounds a chilling ambient vocal that will leave you thinking about that…
THE LIBRARY IS ON FIRE NEW SINGLE “RED FLAGS” OUT NOW
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Today The Library is on Fire have Released, “Red Flags”, the first single from their upcoming LP, Halcyon and Surrounding Areas, to be released this Spring. “Red Flags” was written and produced by the band to sound something like a mixtape of various college rock, alternative, goth, and punk music from different 80’s and early…
PHAROAHE MONCH TO RELEASE ‘P.T.S.D.’ + “BAD M.F.”
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With his highly-anticipated fourth solo-LP, “P.T.S.D.” (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Pharoahe Monch re-emerges with a new concept project which finds the ground-breaking emcee tackling PTSD; a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. Throughout the duration of the LP, Monch narrates as an independent artist weary…
KATE NASH PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘SISTER’
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British artist Kate Nash has never been one to shy away from voicing her opinions, and on her latest offering, with her single ‘Sister’ things are no different. The video was shot in LA, and the track marries classic Kate Nash pop with her signature 90’s punk rock sound. She premiered the brand new video…
Voice in the Attic, Tear
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If you hear any strange ‘n’ weird Voices in the Attic in the middle of the night, don’t fret because it’s only the Bogeyman and his haunting sound. Voice in the Attic is none other than multi-talented singer/songwriter, BC Bogey and he is giving one emotional performance on the new video “Tear”. The…
Edo Castro – Sacred Graffiti
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This CD occupies the territory between fusion and progressive rock. However you slice it, though, this is quite a strong disc. Edo Castro plays bass, so one might expect this to be a bass heavy release. That’s not really true. Sure, the bass does shine on several pieces, but it’s more of a group thing,…
Lisa Star feat. Charles Davis – Bare Essentials
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This is an incredible disc. Mind you, it’s an understated release featuring just the jazz guitar of Charles Davis and the dreamy vocals of Lisa Star. It’s also incredibly beautiful. The format never gets old and there are some truly exceptional moments here. PASSION STAR RECORDS: http://www.passionstarmusic.com/lisa-star.html The disc opens with “On a Clear Day…
David Park, Until I’m Done
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Swedish singer/songwriter David Park is a hot up and comer based primary in the Swedish midlands. His unique music is steeped in Rock, Blues, Bluegrass to Rockabilly. His latest CD “Until I’m Done” embraces the rich heritage of all of the above genres, while holding his own within his deep and versatile voice and exuberant…
FREE ALBUM POSTED BY KATO
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Kato has released a series of singles leading up to today’s album release. Triumphant horns set the beat ablaze along with timely snare hits and soft strikes of the piano keys on the “Pimpin’ Mane” remix, featuring Rittz, Jackie Chain, Scotty ATL, and Rara. On the auto-tuned “Popular,” Sy Ari Da Kid and K Camp…
REDLIGHT KING DEBUTS “TIMES ARE HARD” LYRIC VIDEO
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Rockers Redlight King released their official lyric video for the single, “Times Are Hard.” The video is front man Kaz’s point of view as he scribes the lyrics of the song. The single is off of Redlight King’s sophomore album, Irons In The Fire – available now on iTunes & Amazon. “Life is a struggle…
WIRE: STEPDAD PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “GOT THE BITE”
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Stepdad have shared their new video for the single “Got The Bite” from their new EP, Strange Tonight, out March 4 via Quite Scientific. This dance-jam, gang-chant, summer-like, sing-along features a video that’s perfectly fit for all of the above. Think Eyes Wide Shut meets The Craft mixed in with a little bit of bad…
KELIS TO APPEAR ON THE FOOD NETWORK + “JERK RIBS”
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Keeping in the sprit of the food truck and her album title, the Food Network’s Cooking Channel will be airing a Kelis food special “Saucy and Sweet” premiering February 26th at 8:30 EST. The special will focus on her own dishes and recipes and give an inside look into her life and passions. For…
KOREA’S BIGGEST ROCK BAND YB TO RELEASE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DEBUT
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The biggest and most successful hard rock band in Korea, YB, are set to send their music across the Pacific as they just launched their first English-language single, “Cigarette Girl” in the US and UK on February 18, with its accompanying video premiering exclusively online with Revolver (US) and Total Rock (UK) on February 25.…
NEW VIDEO BY KESINGTON KROSS
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For “Gimme Your Love” Kesington borrows expertly from several genres and spins them into his own undeniably-catchy blend of soulful synth-pop that almost forces you to sing with him. Driven by sugar-sweet 80s synths, powerful vocals, nasty guitar licks, and layered harmonies, Kesington reminds us why MTV Buzzworthy called the single “drop-what-you’re-doing AWESOME” and why…
NEW SINGLE BY EELKE KLEIJN VIA ULTRA MUSIC
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US powerhouse dance label Ultra Music presents Eelke Kleijn’s instant summer hit, ‘Ein Tag Am Strand’, set for release on Tuesday 4th March. Held as arguably one of the catchiest dance records of 2013 across most of the globe, it’s about time Eelke Kleijn’s ‘Ein Tag Am Strand’ or ‘a day at the beach’ blessed…
GLEN MATLOCK (SEX PISTOLS) AND SYLVAIN SYLVAIN (NEW YORK DOLLS) ‘PUNK GOES ACOUSTIC’ TOUR
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In a career that has spanned over thirty years, Glen Matlock has made indelible contributions to music; first as the original bass player and founder member of The Sex Pistols, to forming the underrated but much heralded Rich Kids, as well as working with a variety of artists ranging from Iggy Pop, through to Primal…
DIMOND SAINTS CHAPTER 1 “THE RISING”
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Dimond Saints now present their genre busting,The Rising, the first installment of their three chapter debut album, Shingetsu, (new moon in Japanese), as a free download ‪on their SoundCloud page. Shingetsu is a futuristic interpretation of bass music with a refined core of organic emotion. It is no wonder the press is already hailing them…
NEW SINGLE BY THE SLEEPY MAN BANJO BOYS
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The next generation of bluegrass and roots music, the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys have returned with their first single ‘Run’ from their forthcoming new album. The track marks the first time the group has contributed vocals to their own songs. You can watch a video of the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgUZlC8Q0rI http://sleepymanbanjoboys.com
WIRE: PEP SHARES COLORFUL “I MET A BOY” VIDEO WITH BLACKBOOK
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PEP’s My Baby and Me EP was recently released a few days before Valentine’s Day, and the timing couldn’t have been better. Karys Rhea (who also drums for Brooklyn band Starlight Girls) began recoring the EP in early 2012 while she was on a three-month tour of the heartland with her other project. When she…
WIRE: KILE ATWATER NEW SINGLE AT IMPOSE
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Electro-pop laced Kile Atwater, has just launched his new single, “Low,” via IMPOSE Magazine late last week. Proving to be a breath of fresh air in the music world, Atwater has recently released his sophomore effort, L O W. Growing up and honing his skills in Atlanta, GA and Houston, TX respectively, he now resides…
WIRE: THE HOLD STEADY PREMIERES FIRST SINGLE “SPINNERS”
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The Hold Steady have shared the first single, “Spinners,” from their new album Teeth Dreams. The propulsive and compelling new song can now be heard via a lyric video exclusively premiered earlier today at New York Magazine’s website Vulture. The song is also available now to download as the second instant grat song on digital…
SLEEP THIEVES RELEASE “CITY OF HEARTS”
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Sleep Thieves release their second single on February 25th via Minty Fresh. “City Of Hearts” features haunting, dreamy, cinematic vocals backed by a pulsing synth beat, kicking off the countdown to their upcoming album You Want The Night due this Spring. Solar Bear’s Rian Trench mixed the track. You Want The Night…
