The Solardrive album, released on Getty’s own Purplehaus Records came together organically in Getty’s pool house -cum studio, where he lived for a manic three weeks straight tinkering with his new gift, a pro-tools rig given to him by his wife, and friend Joaquin Phoenix. Whoever happened to be at the house that day…
NYTEOWL OFFERS MP3 “GET IN IT”
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Nyteowl is an electronic pop/soul project lead by Minneapolis, MN producer and artist, Jeremiah Conlon. Nyteowl started as a bootleg remixer, eventually garnering ofï¬cial remixes for the likes of Crystal Castles, Cassius, and The Black Ghosts. Nyteowl’s list of DJ support during the early years included Touche (Fake Blood), Boy 8 Bit, J F…
REACH VIDEO “PINS & NEEDLES”
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New Jersey, alt-rock outfit REACH releases video for the song “Pins & Needles” off of their first EP, Patterns in Static on November 1, 2013. The video was shot in stop animation taking 2 months, over 3000 frames and was created by Matt Provenzano at Mattimation Studios. REACH “Pins & Needles”: http://youtu.be/nKIC-NDJFsE Born out…
Marga Lane, Expressions
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Marga Lane’s latest release, Expressions is a body of work that tantalizes your senses. She exudes exceptional skills that is a cut above the rest. She has a strong powerful voice that is a source of inspiration for musicians regardless their genre. Marga Lane is not playing around, she is a serious talent inspiring young…
KickBend, Various Songs
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KickBend is an Illinois-based rock band that eschews the “latest fad” and instead strives to create “honest and moving” songs. They draw on such influences as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Springsteen, and Bon Jovi. Among other pursuits, the band has produced three tracks. “Taken” is a very easy track to get into. A fine piano score,…
HIGH-PROFILE GIG$ & HOW TO MAXIMIZE INCOME POTENTIAL
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When a highly publicized and well-paying performance opportunity comes along that is a great payday, performing musicians can become so concerned with the performance aspect that they largely ignore their own importance of promoting their appearance at it. They assume (and, in part, justifiably) that it is the sole responsibility of the sponsoring organization…
Alvin Lee, The Last Show
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The iconic British blues guitarist who recently passed away, was best know for his frenzied performance of I’m Going Home (Going Home) with his band Ten Years After at the original 1969 Woodstock. This release is a 14-song live disc that covers his Ten Years After and solo offerings, as performed in Holland on…
Kevin Haynes and Matt Kupcso, Pure
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Kevin Haynes and Matt Kupcso celebrate their debut EP, “Pure”. These two musicians from different walks of life teamed up to create this unique collaboration. Kevin is a singer/songwriter and Matt is a classically trained guitarist, together they form a down to earth, soulful duo. K&M’s debut was named appropriately as its purity unfolds their…
EMINEM & BUCKSHOT “DON’T FRONT”
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Eminem teams up with Buckshot to remix Black Moon’s classic song, “I Got Cha Opin.” The new version is titled “Don’t Front” and comes as a special bonus track when fans buy The Marshall Mathers LP 2, along with a copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts. Offer must be redeemed by 11:59PM EST on Nov.…
HANA KIM NEW SINGLE “GIVE IT UP”
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Hana Kim’s new song, “Give It Up” is an eccentric, stripped back ballad that speaks to the heart of who she is. As a songwriter, Hana has the ability to infuse each of her songs with images and emotions that are authentic and relatable, and “Give It Up” captures each of those qualities with ease.…
GOOD LUCK PENNY DEBUT EP NOVEMBER 5
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Good Luck Penny, a hot new country trio from Orlando, Florida, is set to unveil their self-titled, debut EP on November 5, 2013. Featuring five original songs, including the spirited single “Highway Honeymoon”, a modern take on a gospel classic, the project boasts an impressive musical range that will appeal to country fans of all…
MONSTER RELEASES NEW MONSTERDNA PROâ„¢
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Monster, the world leader in high-performance personal audio, announced today that it has expanded its signature Monster ® DNAâ„¢ headphone line with the release of the new Monster ® DNA PROâ„¢. The newest addition to the DNAâ„¢ line features its distinctive triangular shaped ear cups and Monster’s next generation sound Pure Monster Soundâ„¢, and adds…
DAVID DRIVER LIVE IN NYC NOVEMBER 20
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David Driver takes apart and rebuilds classic pop songs using a mixture of acoustica (accordion, euphonium, violin, cello, trumpet, bass clarinet, upright bass) and electronica. This show features material by Brian Wilson, Depeche Mode, Michael Jackson, Brendan Benson, The Isley Brothers, and Th e Marvelettes, as well as songs by lesser-known artists like Scott Walker…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY SUMIE ON SPIN
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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…
D.FOCIS NEW VIDEO BELIEVE
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“Believe” is the new single by D.Focis (Dee Focus) from the forthcoming album Mystery Of There. It also features additional vocals by Michael Paradise. “Believe” is an anthem for those who refuse to give up on their dreams and goals. The song is written and produced by D.Focis. Watch “Believe”: http://youtu.be/hC85f-Rh6k0
WAXAHATCHEE SHARES NEW WINTER TOUR DATES
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Waxahatchee is hitting the road this winter with some of her favorite bands! Her twin sister’s band Swearin’, and Colombus, OH’s All Dogs and Philadelphia, PA’s Cayetana. All tour dates below. Tour Dates 11/27 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey * 11/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore * 11/30 – Portland, OR @ Holcene *…
KOOL G RAP & NECRO ARE THE GODFATHERS
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Kool G Rap & Necro have joined forces and on 11-19-2013 will be releasing a collaborative project as “The Godfathers” entitled “Once Upon A Crime” which will be released on RBC/Pyscho+Logical-Records. “The Godfathers album is about pure east coast lyricism over hardcore beats. Kool G Rap is the legendary godfather of all criminal street gangster…
SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “THE LONG WAY”
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Releasing their debut album in 2010, the band has brought their “stick-to-your-ribs style rock” (Wall Street Journal) nationwide touring over 130 days a year (including a three week run with Allen Stone and a sold out show at New York City’s famed Bowery Ballroom) performing at SXSW, Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam and Firefly Festival. They’ve shared…
FEFE DOBOSON VIDEO “LEGACY”
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Fefe Dobson returns with her brand new single Legacy, the first official single from her forthcoming Spring 2014 studio album Firebird. The video is a modern adaptation of the film Girl, Interrupted which finds Fefe being checked into a mental hospital and having multiple hallucinations of herself as her favourite musical icons including the…
REDLIGHT KING ANNOUNCES WINTER TOUR + “BORN TO RISE”
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Rockers Redlight King announced a winter tour supporting the Grammy ® winning, female fronted, Halestorm. The international tour kicks off in late November in Tennessee and works its way through the East Coast, then Canada, with their grand finale in Chicago, IL. In addition to announcing new tour dates, the band recently released their official…
CAGED ANIMALS VIDEO “THE SOUND OF THUNDER”
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The video features Cacchione’s little sister, and Caged Animals’ bass player, Tayla as a 90’s style Goth-Girl living in Millennial Suburbia. One Summer afternoon, she decides to sneak out of the house and gets caught up in a series of mysterious and supernatural events that cause her to question her values and ultimately learn…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY TRADEMARK DA SKYDIVER
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1,000 Pounds” is the second single from Jet Life co-founder, Trademark Da Skydiver’s forthcoming album Flamingo Barnes 2: Mingo Royale. “1,000 Pounds” premiered today on AllHipHop . The track features buzzing New York artist, Bodega Bamz, who is currently on tour with Flatbush Zombies and among the numerous guest artists on Trademark’s highly-anticipated commercial follow-up…
WIRE: SUSANNE SUNDFØR RELEASES “AMONG US” VIDEO
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Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør is pleased to release the video for “Among Us,” off her latest album The Silicone Veil. The haunting, surreal clip was directed by Evan McNary as part of the Genero.tv filmmaking community. “Among Us” premiered via Noisey, who called the track “glorious nordic pop…a perfect way to wake yourself up this…
JASMINE VILLEGAS SIGNS WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS
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Jasmine Villegas, the multi-talented actress/singer who has amassed a huge teen following over the course of her career, has just signed with Interscope Records. The 19 year old San Jose native’s rise to fame comes by way of not only featured roles on hit television shows, but through numerous nationally televised music performances. Her electrifying…
LEAH NEW SINGLE FEAT ERIC PETERSON “DREAMLAND”
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Testament/Dragonlord’s Eric Peterson has just entered a new realm, combining brutal death vocals and dramatic singing with Celtic-metal vocalist/composer LEAH on her new track ‘Dreamland’. The track is cut from LEAH’s new EP Otherworld, dropping today! The EP is available now via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, Google Play, Rdio and several other digital retailers. Take…
THE NAKED AND FAMOUS VIDEO “I KILL GIANTS”
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NZ/LA quintet The Naked and Famous have debuted a new video for ‘I Kill Giants,’ taken from their acclaimed sophomore album, In Rolling Waves. Directed by Joel Kefali, longtime creator of the band’s videos and most recently Lorde’s, the track, described by All Music as “particularly epic in proportion and cinematic in its emotional momentum,”…
JOEL COMPASS NEW SINGLE “RUN” FEAT PUSHA T
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Increasingly earmarked as one of the most exciting emerging artists this year, singularly talented London born singer, songwriter and producer Joel Compass graces us with his latest musical episode, a remix of his highly acclaimed single ‘Run’. Once again, radios Zane Lowe was given the pleasure of unveiling this slick remix, which he did with…
ICON FOR HIRE GRACES THE BILLBOARD CHART
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The self-titled, sophomore album by charismatic rock trio Icon For Hire was released last week on 10/15, and makes a big impact on this week’s Billboard charts. Published today, the latest listings show Icon For Hire at #11 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #19 on Top Rock Albums, and at #65 on the overall…
MARK MORRISON VIDEO FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
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Return of the Mack star Mark Morrison has delivered the official visual for his new single “N.A.N.G. 2.0” featuring Crooked I of Slaughterhouse, and Slip-n-Slide Records emerging songstress Shonie. “N.A.N.G. 2.0.” was released on iTunes and all digital retailers this week. The video shines a spotlight on women suffering due to domestic abuse. Inspired by…
DAUGHTRY PREMIERES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Multi-Platinum recording artist Daughtry premieres their official music video for “Waiting For Superman,” today, Thursday, October 24, on VEVO http://smarturl.it/WFSvid?IQid=pr. The hit single is from their upcoming fourth album Baptized, available on November 19 on 19/RCA Records.
SIVION VIDEO “DUB SEASON”
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Sivion shares the background about the Dallas Forth Worth posse cut “Dub Season” from his album “Group Therapy”. The track was produced by M. Slago and features Dallas Fort Worth’s finest including: Playdough, Freddie Bruno, Wushu, Travii the 7th, Keynote, Bavu Blakes, Pikhasso, Molek Ular, DJ Sean P, Moses Uvere and several others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqMwcqJzTfY http://illect.bandcamp.com/album/group-therapy
DIDO TO RELEASE “GREATEST HITS” COLLECTION + “NYC”
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Dido, one of the world’s best-selling female recording artists of all time with over 30 million albums sold, wraps 2013 with the release of GREATEST HITS, set for release November 25th on RCA Records, available in both standard and deluxe editions. The collection features a brand new track entitled “NYC”produced by Greg Kurstin, plus 17…
K FRESH SINGLE “HIGH LIFE”
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High Life” is the first official single from the upcoming “RADIOGENIC EP” that will be released independently late November. Keeping up with a strong release schedule, K Fresh will also be releasing a special edition of his acclaimed street album “R.A.P.P” (Real Artists Paint Pictures) on October 23rd! Giving fans a radio friendly follow up…
BANGLADESH RELEASES NEW MIXTAPE MUSIC VIDEOS
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To promote the January debut of his highly-anticpated album “Flowers and Candy,’” Grammy Award-Winning super producer Bangladesh is releasing a series of mixtape music videos beginning with “F***witBANGyouknowIgotit,” a cover of Jay-Z’s original track. http://www.youtube.com/user/BANGLADESHTV/videos
GREEN DAY’S BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG AND NORAH JONES TEAM UP
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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 have teamed up to record Foreverly, an unforgettable 12-song collection inspired by Songs Our Daddy Taught Us, an album of traditional Americana songs reinterpreted, recorded, and released by The Everly Brothers in 1958. Recorded…
HE’S MY BROTHER SHE’S MY SISTER VIDEO “CLACKIN HEELS”
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LA’s aptly-named He’s My Brother She’s My Sister is in the midst of its first-ever US headlining tour, which continues through mid-November. Currently on the west coast, the band will play a special hometown show this Saturday at El Rey before heading east. On the road with friends Caught A Ghost and Song Preservation Society,…
KING OF MIDI GUITARS LES FRADKIN STRUMS ALONG WITH JIMMY RAE
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Renowned MIDI guitarist Les Fradkin continues to WOW the critics and audience by bringing innovative music-making techniques to the forefront. Les has created the first ever “classical” composition on a hi-tech instrument known as a Ztar and this can be heard on his new album ‘Suite…
Common Ancestor, The World is Changing
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According to front man Clive Stewart, the name of the band Common Ancestor is symbolic in that “we are all descendants of the first created man and woman.” Indeed, this is true; in fact, geneticists say that every living human shares one particular descendant who roamed the earth some 70,000 years ago. As for a…
WIRE: POP. 1280 SHARES NEW VIDEO
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Pop. 1280 are a band that have been straddling the outskirts of any specific music scene for the last 5 years. Their elusiveness and refusal to take part in any sort of trend is what makes their music so visceral. It’s purely an expression of what they want to do without any consideration for what…
GLORIA ESTEFAN IS #1 ON ITUNES
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The Standards, Gloria Estefan’s new album debuted at #1 in tunes. Commemorating the great American Songbook tunes, The Standards seek to reach Estefan fans worldwide, through internationally renowned classics, sung in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French, with some renovated lyrics, written by her. This album is also notable for its collaborations with award-winning, world…
