The spontaneous and eclectic Kosha Dillz has no borders when it comes to his music and “Where My Homies Be” is proof of his always appealing nature. Equipped with stimulating visuals full of kaleidoscope’esque images akin to an acid trip, courtesy of Director Robbie Barclay, the video will definitely leave a lasting impression on the…
STEVE RYAN NOW PLAYING ON PANDORA RADIO
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“Energetic is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the opening track “Real Time” from Steve Ryans latest album “Boundless Moments”. Hearing an actual band is a refreshing change of pace for this writer, usually Singer/Songwriter types heavily rely on electronic arrangements to convey their lyrics and vocal abilities. Steve’s band is more…
A GREAT BIG WORLD VIDEO FEAT CHRISTINA AGUILERA
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After their beautiful performance on The Voice “Say Something” has shot to #1 on the iTunes chart and Billboard Hot Digital Songs Chart after selling almost 200,000 first week. the guys will be performing at The American Music Awards on November 24th with Christina Aguilera. In January 2013, their viral hit “This Is the New…
DESERT NOISES STREAM “DIME IN MY POCKET†MP3
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Desert Noises is gearing up for the release of its debut LP 27 Ways, coming March 2014 via SQE Music. The Utah Valley indie rock band has been making a name for itself on back-to back-tours over the past two years. They’ve shared the stage with bands like The Head and The Heart, Local Natives…
RUFUS VIDEO FOR “HOLD ON ME”
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Rufus brings his new single “Hold On Me” to life with the premiere of its official video. Watch as the R&B singer eagerly awaits his work shift to finish, so he can stop his love interest from leaving town without letting her know how he feels. You can see the emotional moment unfold in the…
INSIDE MORGANA’S “HOLLYWOOD DIARIES”
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In the 60’s and 70’s the place to be for music was Hollywood, California. The Whiskey, The Rainbow and The Roxy were within close proximity and many famous bands got their start in one of these iconic places. I never actually met anyone who grew up in Beverly Hills and frequented all the great…
January Blu, Trip to the Moon
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January Blu is a California based singer-songwriter who just released her latest single entitled “Trip to the Moon” (2013). Her sound is a hybrid of contemporary pop fused with better touches of Maroon 5/The Cardigans-esque instrumentation. First a bit about Blue. In her own words: I was born in January on the sand of surf…
Holly Elle, Leopardess EP
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Holly Elle, a Canadian classically trained singer with a passion for pop, brings to the U.S. a unique twist on modern mainstream music. Her latest 5 song EP entitled “Leopardess” was released in 2013. Leopardess is a carefully crafted collection of catchy songs showcasing the best in modern day pop artisanship that creates a solid…
Vaudeville, Vendetta
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Forget everything you know about Sonny and Cher, Kenny and Dolly or (Ack!) Nick and Jessica. When it comes to performance hodge-podge one only need look back at the original variety show: Vaudeville. And much like the performance art of yore, the Minnesota band with the same moniker is doing right by it as evidenced…
THE HOT BOX RAMBLERS RELEASE “SO MANY WAYS”
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The Hot Box Ramblers is a reunion of established New England based songwriters and performers, John Brauchler, Tim Curry, and Paul Greg Gallucci. Longtime friends who draw upon influences from their youth and the many rewarding musical projects which led them to this point. Vocal blends highlight the Ramblers distinctive persona along with warm acoustic…
SHOP: All-New Kindle Fire HDX 7″ Tablet
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Custom Dolby Audio: Kindle Fire HDX uses the power of Dolby Digital Plus to create a world class audio experience. Dolby Digital Plus includes technology that adjusts volume, creates virtual surround sound, and delivers easier-to-understand dialogue in movies and TV shows. Kindle Fire HDX is designed to automatically optimize the audio profile based on what…
NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL
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Featuring a greater number of free concerts than ever before, the one-of-a-kind New York Guitar Festival illumines the mid-winter season with a cavalcade of performances, from January 10th–30th, that embrace the instrument’s multi-faceted personae in rock, jazz, blues, Baroque, contemporary classical, and, perhaps, a bit of bluegrass. The 2014 Festival boasts 30+ pioneering guitarists,…
WIRE: DE LA TIERRA READY EXPLOSIVE SELF-TITLED DEBUT + VIDEO
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Roadrunner Records and Warner Music Latina have announced the eagerly anticipated debut album from Latin metal group, De La Tierra. “DE LA TIERRA” — the explosive self-titled collection from the Latin group consisting of Andreas Kisser, guitarist of Sepultura, Andrés Giménez, former leader of A.N.I.M.A.L., Sr. Flavio, bassist of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, and Alex González,…
SHOP: Panasonic ES8103S Men’s 3-Blade Wet/Dry Rechargeable Electric Shaver
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Panasonic’s fully loaded men’s wet/dry washable electric shavers are packed with smart, innovative features that deliver a remarkably close and comfortable shave. The ES8103S electric razor is a three-blade shaving system, for maximum coverage and closeness, even on the most difficult parts of your beard. Panasonic men’s shavers feature 30-degree-angle blades, to cut hair at…
WE ARE THE BRAVE “SPARROW” VIDEO
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We Are the Brave have just released the video for “Sparrow”, the lead single from their debut EP Noctua, out now. The video was filmed in an Australian strip club and puts an unexpected and beautiful modern dance twist on pole-dancing that underscores the anthemic single’s entrancing sound and Thelma and Louise style imagery. The…
WIRE: NEW SEBJAK ON EARMILK
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Having watched the rise of his fellow countrymen, Sebastian Jak set out to become the next success story in Sweden’s already impressive dance music history. The rising star known as Sebjak is breaking into the scene in a big way, and his new track “Feel You,” out now on Ultra Music, is poised to take…
WIRE: GALANTIS NSFW VIDEO
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“Smile” has an instantly memorable hook, propulsive beat, and the custom “Galantis Filter” which blends male and female vocals into one. The Olympian sound of Galantis expertly unites various branches of electronic music into a singular sound. As a result, a wide array of their peers have been championing “Smile” including Kaskade, Tiesto, Dada Life,…
MS. LAURYN HILL ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING PERFORMANCES
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Earlier this week, Ms. Lauryn Hill announced her return to the stage, scheduled for Wednesday, November 27th at the The Bowery Ballroom (early and late shows). She has now announced an additional 5 concerts in Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Red Bank, NJ, Huntington, NY and Port Chester, NY (dates below). Back home, Ms. Hill…
SHOP: Insignia Portable HD Radio NS-HD01
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When you’re on the go, listen to your favorite HD and FM radio stations using this portable player that features an armband for easy portability. What’s Included Insignia ® HD Radio Portable Player Headphones, USB cable Arm band Owner’s manual Product Features HD radio with 10-station presets So you can find your favorite stations at…
LIARS PLAYLIST OF NEW ALBUM ON YOUTUBE
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LIARS: Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross will release a brand new album, the follow up to WIXIW, in March 2014. Buy ‘WIXIW’: http://paltip.com/skopeing/!2pkl7 Tracks from the as-yet-untitled album were performed on recent dates at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur, MoMA PS1, Primavera Sound and Sónar Music Festivals. The album has…
WIRE: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG AND NORAH JONES PREMIERE “SILVER HAIRED DADDY
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Green Day front man and Grammy ® Award-winning artist Billie Joe Armstrong and Grammy ® Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones today premiered “Silver Haired Daddy of Mine”, from their forthcoming album Foreverly. The track is currently streaming via Rolling Stone HERE. Songs Our Daddy Taught Us, an album of traditional Americana songs released by…
WIRE: CHEAP TIME NEW ALBUM ‘EXIT SMILES’ STREAMING ON SPIN.COM
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Cheap Time has always been a quintessential sum of its parts, an equal part being the low-fi bombast that they employ to scuzz-up their otherwise lightweight brand of simplified 1970’s glam punk that’s delivered with an expected amount of adolescent snottery with a strong sense of sing-songy cohesion, mostly dissected into two minute blasts of…
FLORIAN PICASSO POSTS SINGLE “ACE”
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‘Ace’ shows off everything Florian Picasso has to offer as a talented young artist and DJ. The track is slow building and progressive, and the steady drum beat builds into explosive levels of anthemic electronica – the preview already racked up over 55,000 listens on Soundcloud, getting support from Hardwell (‘Hardwell on Air’), Kaskade and…
FLAW RE-FORMS WITH ORIGINAL LINE-UP
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Flaw has re-formed, the original line-up back in place. After a decade of being dormant, Chris Volz (Vocals), Jason Daunt (Guitar), Lance Arny (Guitar), Ryan Jurhs (Bass / Backing Vocals) and Chris Ballinger (Drums) are once again a band. On the reformation, Daunt offers, “After several years apart to work out personal issues…
FATHER JAH NEW SINGLE “BABY”
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Here’s the new single by Wu-Tang affiliate, Father Jah & producer, D.R.U.G.S. Beats, lifted from there new “Manuscripture of the Father as Inspired by D.R.U.G.S.” (Dope Real Under Ground Sh#t) project. Although known more for there rough beats and flows, “Baby,” fits more under the umbrella of winter time mackin’ music. The track also features…
WIRE: VON GREY’S “COME ON” VIDEO PREMIERE
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Von Grey is made up of four real-life sisters. Think of them like Mumford & Daughters, quipped TeamCoco.com when von Grey performed on ‘Conan’ earlier this year. Today the show’s website is premiering the indie-alt-folk band ’s brand new video, “Come On.” The clip, which was directed by Mary Caroline Mann and Bobby Russell, can…
WIRE: SUMIE NEW SINGLE “SPEED INTO”
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Sometimes less is so much more, and in the case of Sumie’s self-titled debut, the combination of her voice and an acoustic guitar casts the most hypnotic and disarmingly simple spell. Born Sandra Sumie Nagano in Gothenburg, Sweden, she first began recording her songs in 2008, a few years after becoming a mother. Unlike her…
WIRE: NEW ETHAN GOLD VIDEO “TONIGHT..”
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With quiet terror and yearning, ferocity and sensuous redemption, Ethan Gold recorded and released his debut LP in 2011, Songs from a Toxic Apartment. But because he has always been interested in the visual side of musical storytelling, Ethan is now releasing a series of official music videos for nearly all the songs from the…
MISTERWIVES DEBUT ALBUM JANUARY 2014
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New York’s MisterWives is excited to announce their first official release, Reflections, due out on January 7th, 2014 via a newly inked deal with Photo Finish/Island Records. The six-song EP will feature three brand new tracks — “Twisted Tongue,” “Imagination Infatuation,” and the title track “Reflections” which was produced by Frequency (recent credits include…
MATT SCHOFIELD TO RELEASE ‘FAR AS I CAN SEE’
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Mascot Label Group has announced a February 18, 2014 release date for Matt Schofield’s FAR AS I CAN SEE on the Provogue imprint. Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Schofield has been frequently lauded as the British blues guitarist of current times. Overseas, Guitarist Magazine published simply, “There isn’t a better British blues guitarist playing…
JOHN BUTLER TRIO TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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The multi-platinum Australian powerhouse JOHN BUTLER TRIO will be releasing FLESH & BLOOD, their first studio album in four years, on February 4, 2014, marking the band’s debut on Vanguard Records. FLESH & BLOOD is JOHN BUTLER TRIO’S sixth studio album and the long-awaited follow up to the band’s internationally acclaimed 2010 release APRIL…
LADY GAGA CONCERTS TO CLOSE NEW YORK’S FAMED ROSELAND BALLROOM
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Iconic New York City venue Roseland Ballroom is closing its doors for good in 2014, and Lady Gaga will help shut down her hometown venue with a real New York theatrical affair! Gaga will play the final shows EVER at the Roseland in a very intimate residency March 28, 30, 31 and April 2, it…
THE 1975 ANNOUNCE EXTENSIVE US HEADLINE TOUR
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The 1975 have announced details of their North American headline tour. Following their sold-out fall tour, the art-pop quartet from Manchester returns stateside this spring to play twenty-seven dates commencing April 17 at The Fillmore in San Francisco. The tour visits major North American cities before wrapping in June. Pre-sale for the spring 2014 shows…
WIRE: STEP BROTHERS NEW VIDEO ON COMPLEX
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Rhymesayers Entertainment unveiled the first video & single, “Step Masters,” along with the official pre-order for Step Brothers’ (Alchemist & Evidence) forthcoming debut album, Lord Steppington. The video for “Step Masters” (directed by Jason Goldwatch) revolves around Alchemist & Evidence engaged in various “brotherly” competitions, some of which include; fastest beer chug, Jenga, fastest…
ASHLEY RILEY TO RELEASE ‘ALL THE PRETTY THINGS’
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With a voice that soars strong and full and hushes soft and sweet, Ashley Riley pulls you into her songs of life’s hardships and hopes. Often compared to Stevie Nicks or Jewel, her sound is something you won’t soon forget: roots-pop infused with finger-style guitar, and a subtle, dreamy hint of Mazzy Star.…
ALLI SIMPSON RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NOTICE MEâ€
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Alli Simpson, the sister of Aussie Pop Star Cody Simpson, is stepping out on her own with her new music video and single “Notice Me.” Cody Simpson lends some support to his younger sister by making a hilarious cameo appearance in the video, marching alongside her and friends as she tries to get the attention…
DEFEATER PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘BASTARDS’ ON VEVO
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Massachusetts’ Defeater just premiered a brand new music video for the song “Bastards” on Vevo. Directed by Rob Soucy, the “Bastards” video is a short film themed around the concept of Defeater’s Letters Home. It is a narrative period piece from a foreign war, and the plot revolves around the main character who was…
HEDLEY SIGNS TO CAPITOL RECORDS
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Capitol Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Hedley. The label will release “Anything,” the Vancouver, BC-based band’s new single, which is imbued with a rowdy “the sky’s the limit” sensibility and EP of the same name on December 3, 2013. “Anything” is already a smash hit in Canada, where it has been…
THUNDERS POSTS “NOASIS” SINGLE
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Thunders is a really good time on a really bad trip. The Chicago-based grunge/noise/rock ‘n roll band is like a story of a power pop band force fucked through the filter of a punk band as retold through the unreliable memory of late 80’s college rock or early 90’s indie rock. https://soundcloud.com/viciousbuzz/thunders-noasis/s-304nE Ryan Reidy…
I SAID WIPPIT! WHIP IT GOOD! THE DR. IS IN!
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Dr. Wippit’s music – you’re not really sure what you’re listening to at first listen. But then it hits you. Music doesn’t always need to be defined by genre and stereotypes, music is a communication of the soul, of the body, heart and mind. Sometimes I just want to destroy categorization of music altogether, that’s…
