Arjun is a 3 member band from New York. Band members include: Eddie Arjun Peters on guitar, Lamar Myers on drums, and Andre Lyles. New York is a colorful place and it has its fair share of unpredictability and chaos. This might just be the perfect locale to explore the realm of musical expression. Their…
WIRE: CHECK OUT M.I.A.’S VIDEO FOR “Y.A.L.A”
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British fashion and lifestyle publication i-D launched their new website today. The site unveiling comes with the premiere of M.I.A’s video for “Y.A.L.A (You Always Live Again),” an original i-D commission in collaboration with KENZO, directed by Daniel Sannwald. http://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/watch/episode/371/mia-x-kenzo-yala
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY HORRIBLE HOUSES
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“Daniel Johnsson is Horrible Houses. Born and raised in the rural town of Särna, Sweden, Daniel started making music some 10 years ago. Heavily inspired by nature and watching the passing of the seasons, he’s written and recorded a handful of full lengths and EPs in the small house he calls home. Alabama-based Happenin Records…
WILD ONES DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR “FROM NOTHING”
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Wild Ones have unveiled the latest music video from their stunning debut album Keep It Safe. The music video for “From Nothing” was filmed in the ghost town of Shaniko, OR by accomplished director Judah Switzer; known for his work with Cut Copy, Yacht, and Kanye West. In the video Danielle Sullivan, the lead singer…
WIRE: BLACK BIRDS NEW EP STREAM
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Perth alternative trio Black Birds have released their new EP “Falling In Waves”. The EP was recorded and mixed by Laurie McCallum at Sumo Studio (French Rockets, Lanark, Echo Kid) and mastered by Bill Henderson at Azumith Studio (Balance & Composure, Title Fight) and Don Bartley (Silverchair, The Vines) at Benchmark Mastering. “Falling In Waves”…
LILY ALLEN’S NEW SONG “HARD OUT HERE”
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Lily Allen has made a brand new solo track – “Hard Out Here” – and it will be available at all digital retailers on November 19. The track is the first new solo song from Lily since 2010. “Hard Out Here” was written by Lily with long-time collaborator Greg Kurstin and was produced by Kurstin.…
WIRE: ENGLISHMAN PREMIERES NEW SEVEN-SONG “UNSAFE & SOUND” EP
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Unsafe & Sound began as a feeling that the ways in which we participate in the human experience are changing too rapidly to process. It began with a response not unlike a viewer has during the course of a dystopian movie marathon. The songs on this record are not offered as suggestions or…
KENNY ROGERS TO HIT THE ROAD THIS HOLIDAY
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The legendary Kenny Rogers, the newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, will perform holiday favorites and his classic hits across the U.S. and Canada when his 32nd Christmas tour — Christmas & Hits Through The Years with Special Guest Linda Davis. Widely known for spreading holiday cheer with his festive Christmas…
NEW LYRIC VIDEO BY CHILDISH GAMBINO
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Childish Gambino releases a lyric video for “3005,” the first single off his new record, because the internet, due out December 10th on Glassnote Records. Debuting the song on Sway in the Morning on SiriusXM’s Shade45, Childish Gambino describes the track as his most honest work to date. http://www.vevo.com/watch/childish-gambino/3005-lyric-video
NEW VIDEO BY SL JONES
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For “Been A While,” Jones and video directors Signal Point Studios, with whom Jones has collaborated on a handful of recent videos, wanted to keep things simple – the video splits performance shots with club footage from Jones’ mixtape release party for Way Of Life No Hobby. Way Of Life No Hobby is available for…
WIND-UP RECORDS SIGNS NEW ORLEANS SEPTET THE REVIVALISTS
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Wind-up Records is proud to announce the signing of New Orleans band The Revivalists. The guys have spent the last few years touring all over the country, playing countless sold out shows from California to New York and places in between. They have become a must see band on the festival circuit, performing…
REBELUTION & I-WAYNE “SO HIGH” VIDEO
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Hear the new song from Rebelution and I-wayne “So High” featured on Dub Rockers Vol. 1 Also follow this link to see the new video for the song, highlighting the California Roots Festival 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhyfhxHGRgo
DJ DAVE DOLLA POSTS “BEST OF R. KELLY” PT I
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One of the most prominent artists in the R&B game celebrated a big moment in his career last week. The legend, R. Kelly, hit the 20 year mark of his first solo debut album “#12Play” being released; which released November 9th 1993. To commemorate some of his work, DJ Dave Dolla put together a 2-part…
WIRE: TATI ANA SINGLE ON WSJ
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Sultry songstress, Tati Ana, has debuted her brand new single, “Cold Water,” on The Wall Street Journal’s cultural taste making blog, Speak Easy. The track, which is the gorgeous second single to come off her forthcoming EP, “Crescent,” due early 2014, is a stunning ballad that showcases the Moscow-born singer’s classically trained voice. SKOPE IT…
SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS “LORDY LORDY”
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Singer/guitarist, Rick Miller recalls the inspiration for releasing Dig This, “We have a drainage ditch that runs by the Kudzu Ranch that had been left unattended for so long it was not doing its job. I decided to dig a new ditch or at least upgrade the old ditch. I was dragging tree limbs, shoveling…
TERMANOLOGY VIDEO “AMERICAN DREAMIN”
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Termanology drops his latest video “American Dreamin” off the new album G.O.Y.A. Produced By Shortfyuz. Chorus Vocals by Savannah Cross. Directed By Jonah Schwartz. Term takes it back to his Hood on this one. Rolling thru Lawrence, MA in a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle with model Jessinia Veras riding shotgun.
PRETTY LIGHTS’ FIRST-EVER PAY-PER-VIEW CONCERT
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On Saturday, November 30, fans across the U.S. will be able to see Pretty Lights perform live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA. Pretty Lights’ first Pay-Per-View concert will be distributed live in High Definition beginning at 9 PM PST/12 AM EST by MultiVision Media, Inc. for only $19.95. “Pretty Lights”…
Chris Beall, The Gin Mill Hymns
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I’m not a huge fan of country music, I’ll be dead honest. But in this day and age, occasionally our ears are graced with a second thought. This one being an obvious mistake because first of all Austin Native Chris Beall does not write for the country music genre, but rather bills himself as an…
SCRATCHING THE 7 YEAR ITCH: IT’S JUSTIN FRANCOEUR
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Sometimes it’s not easy to define art. Though there are always the familiar markings of songwriters past and their influence on modern culture, you never know exactly how those ideas will come back out through the filters of an artist. Justin Francoeur is one such artist, and his album “Moving Through Universes” is as much…
JENNIFER NETTLES TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
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Mercury Records recording artist Jennifer Nettles will release her highly anticipated debut solo album That Girl on January 14. The album was produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at the famous Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California. “I started writing this album three years ago,” shares Nettles. “I put no conscious guides or governors on…
WIRE: HIGHASAKITE NEW VIDEO ON NME
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It’s been six months since Norwegian quintet Highasakite released their debut EP on Propeller Recordings to International acclaim. Since then, recording in-between tours and numerous summer festivals, the band has readied the release of their full-length debut, Silent Treatment, due out on March 4th in the US. First single, ‘Since Last Wednesday,’ is out now,…
THE CLOAKS NEW VIDEO “INVISIBILITY”
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The Cloaks (Awol One and Gel Roc) have unveiled the music video for “Invisibility” off of their upcoming self-titled album. Produced by Half Element Productions and directed by Isaac Klotz, “Invisibility” is the follow-up video to “Rule by Secrecy”. “The Cloaks” are Awol One (ShapeShifterz | Mass Men) & Gel Roc (EX2 | Mass Men)…
LAZY JP VIDEO FOR “SUSAN”
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Lazy JP releases his latest visual for the eccentric track “Susan” off of his recent mixtape “Ghostwriter For Hire”. The video, done by Overall Omniscience, truly encapsulates the essence of the project and JP’s overall strange and chaotic vibe, where he declares himself the Nicholas Cage of rap. You can find Lazy JP’s “Ghostwriter For…
BAYSIDE SIGNS TO HOPELESS RECORDS
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If there’s one thing to be said about NYC’s BAYSIDE, it’s that they are fiercely true to themselves and to their art. In their 13 years as a band, they’ve weathered their ups and downs without changing who they are or their sound. With a new label, Hopeless Records, these four rock stalwarts are not…
I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN SIGN TO EPITAPH
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Trailblazing Australian metalcore outfit, I Killed The Prom Queen is back and have officially signed to Epitaph Records worldwide. They will release their long-anticipated, third studio LP in 2014. Catch up on hardcore history, and reacquaint yourself with I Killed The Prom Queen and watch their teaser video now: http://youtu.be/0PleAtKVPk4. I Killed The Prom…
BIG SCARY PREMIERES “TWIN RIVERS” VIDEO ON VEVO
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Barsuk Records is excited to release Big Scary’s new video for “Twin Rivers,” off their Twin Rivers EP, released today via digital retailers, and from their upcoming album Not Art, out January 28, 2014. According to director Shaun Garland, the intricately shot video “is a story of a praying mantis living in the perils of…
WIRE: ROYAL CANOE VIDEO ON NOISEY
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Royal Canoe have premiered the video for “Birthday” on Noisey. Directed by Scott Cudmore, the video is the newest release from the band’s debut LP Today We’re Believers out now on Roll Call Records. The Canadian six-piece is currently touring the UK and Europe and will be returning to the US to play Glasslands Gallery…
WIRE: STREAM GHOST B.C.’S DAVE GROHL PRODUCED EP
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Sweden’s Ghost B.C. today revealed their new EP ‘If You Have Ghost’ in its entirety via Consequence of Sound. If You Have Ghost will be released by Loma Vista Recordings on November 19th. The five track EP was recorded and produced by Dave Grohl and includes cover versions of songs by Roky Erickson, ABBA, Army…
SHY BOYS SHARE FIRST SINGLE ONLINE FOR FREE
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Until now the self-proclaimed “landlocked surf outfit” Shy Boys have barely existed outside of living rooms and smoky basements across Kansas City, MO. Their upcoming self-titled debut, available January 21, 2014 on High Dive Records, features ten melodic tracks clocking in at a always-engaging twenty minutes. To celebrate the release, the band is making the…
RUSTED ROOT RELEASE SELF-MADE VIDEO OF “COVER ME UPâ€
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One wouldn’t assume that Rusted Root knew how to put technology to use. It turns out that sure ain’t the case. They took a day on the road in between cities and directed their road crew in the filming of a video for “Cover Me Up.” Armed only with theirGO PRO cameras, the band…
ACE MITCH VIDEO “CODEINE”
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Ace Mitch is not only one of the Hottest hip hop artist in Texas but arguably one of the hottest in the South. He currently has 2 songs “BadAss” & “Codeine” blowing up the radio clubs in the region. His music has already been cosigned by some of the greats in the industry…keep a look…
FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA COMES DIGITAL ORDER
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As things start to heat up here in Australia Skope got two tracks from a hot new band called Digital Order. The four piece is from Perth, Western Australia and will be hitting the east coast early next year for a string of shows. Driving synths. Loud drums. Violent guitar riffs. Melodic vocals. Digital Order…
SARA EVANS NEW LIFESTYLE BLOG
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Platinum-selling RCA Nashville recording artist Sara Evans recently launched a new lifestyle blog, “A Real Fine Place,” with longtime co-worker, friend and sister-in-law Kaelin Evans (“KK”). The blog of “fashion and whimsy” emphasizes the pair’s passion for beauty, fashion, travel, and food. Sara, whose new single “Slow Me Down” is currently climbing the charts with…
MOE KASH NEW VIDEO
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Check out the brand new video, “You Ain’t Bout Dhat Life,” from Moe Kash, the most talented artist from Broward County Florida, feat. Young Loso and Getem Nuk. See why Moe Kash is the next big thang in this music business. Video link: http://youtu.be/45ugri09gqA
STEREO JANE “SING IT” VIDEO
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The word “Motown” recalls a different age in the recording industry’s musical history, but that’s ready to change as Motor City’s musical culture is well on its way to revival. There’s no better example of a comeback for the Detroit area than the energetic talent and soul of twin Detroit natives Sydney and Mia…
Amy Allen, Someday is Today
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Amy Allen is a new comer on the country charts and is making some waves with her new release, Someday is Today. She has an irresistible, bubbly personality backed by powerful vocals that evoke real emotion. The title track rings true as she is proving hard work and solid talent is what it takes to…
THE LATEST TECH NEWS: WHAT TELEVISIONS ARE HOT NOW
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The abundance of HDTVs at your local electronics retailer is enough to make your head spin. When you step inside, your eyeballs will be instantly overwhelmed by all of the fantastic television screens showing high definition images. With so many excellent TVs from which to choose, many consumers don’t know where to start. To help…
Low Rent, Words On The Wind
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Brace yourself for Low Rent as you find yourself getting blown away by ‘Words On The Wind’. Melbourne, Australia’s own Low Rent has spoken and ‘Words On The Wind’ is the talk of the town! The group is led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dan Swan along with his father Mike Swan on Lap Steel/guitars/mandolin and…
WIRE: OLD MONK PREMIERE FINAL SINGLE OF 2013
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“Volcanic Prisons” is the final single in the 2013 series, leading to a new full-length album in the next year – details to be announced soon. The trio of Carrafa with Ian Burns and Tsugumi Takashi released their debut full-length, Birds of Belize, on Eenie Meenie in early 2012. In addition to recording…
WIRE: CHEAP TIME NEW ALBUM ‘EXIT SMILES’ STREAMING ON SPIN.COM
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Hailing from Tennessee, Cheap Time have been around in one incarnation or another since 2006. The nucleus of the band has always been Jeffrey Novak who writes and sings the songs, as well as playing guitar and keyboards (and who also has a healthy solo career on the side). The band began with Jemina Pearl…
