Brooklyn twangmasters The Dust Engineers present melty new dreamscape, “Pb [Lead]” for free download. This recording began last year with studio time The Dust Engineers were awarded after being selected Deli Magazine’s artist of the month following the release of their 2012 EP Bail. “Pb [Lead]” shows them moving away from the 90s-rock-tinged sound…
WIRE: MAGNETA LANE PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “LUCKY”
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Formed in the suburbs of Toronto by guitarist/vocalist Lexi Valentine, sister/drummer Nadia King and one-named bassist French, while still in their mid-teens, Magneta Lane released an EP and Jesse Keeler (Death From Above 1979) produced LP for Paper Bag Records, touring North America relentlessly. They followed with a full-length for Last Gang Reords but then…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY HIGH ON FIRE
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HIGH ON FIRE releases a brand new single titled “Slave the Hive” today. As part of the band’s upcoming Scion A/V-sponsored headlining tour, HIGH ON FIRE drops the new single which marks the first new music from the California metal champions since the spring 2012 release of De Vermis Mysteriis. A limited edition 7-inch…
LIKE MONROE LYRIC VIDEO “THE ENEMY”
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Hailing from Houston, Texas, LIKE MONROE aspires to a sound unlike any specific band or genre in the scene. Today, the band is launching a brand new single ‘The Enemy’, available via their merch store here with purchase of a t-shirt: www.shopbenchmark.com/likemonroe. A lyric video for ‘The Enemy’ is also available for viewing today via…
ZAGGA NEW SINGLE “MY DESTINATION”
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‘My Destination’ is the chosen title for Zagga’s latest release on Chimney Records’ new compilation called ‘Rising Sun Riddim’. This song was released on October 11, 2013 on ZIP 103 FM and Irie FM. ‘My Destination’ is a reflection of the artiste’s‘easy going’ personality and is a fitting addition to his growing collection of positive…
PAINTED ON WATER NEW EP NOVEMBER 19
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Now based in Chicago, PAINTED ON WATER return with a new EP of straightforward pop, delivered with panache and a dose of crunchy rock flair. The sound might be different, but Demirkan and Erener’s strengths shine as bright as ever. Drawing from artists as diverse as Muse, Evanescence, or even Sade, the new EP…
VICTORIA MONET COVER LORDE’S “ROYALS”
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Signed to Atlantic Records, Victoria Monét is currently in the studio working on her debut solo album. Monét has been behind the scenes, writing hooks and songs that have found their way to Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Nas, TI, B.O.B, Chrisette Michele, Mario, Diddy Dirty Money, Meek Mills & Mary J. Blige.…
BIZZY CROOK POSTS “NO REASON”
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‘84 is a conceptually driven mixtape that chronicles Bizzy’s journey from music industry rookie, to realizing his dream of becoming the “Michael Jordan” of rap; “84 is the year MJ was drafted into the NBA. The beginning of his journey to becoming the greatest basketball player that ever lived” says Bizzy. “I’m telling my…
WIRE: FREE LP BY RILGOOD
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Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based emcee Rilgood has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street release, the Kingdom LP. Executive Produced by the artist in conjunction with Andrew Krivonos, the project packs a total of 13 original tracks, including reader-approved singles “God Bless America,” “Corruptor” and “Young Kings.” Chase N. Cashe, Chatter, Fat…
WIRE: MOTÖRHEAD NEW ALBUM STREAM AT YAHOO
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It might not be October 22nd yet, but the wait is over. MOTÖRHEAD graces their fans with an early full-album debut of their upcoming 21st studio album, Aftershock! Take a listen now, exclusively via Yahoo Music. Bassist Phil Campbell offers his personal insight, “This record is hard as nails… gonna fry your brains… and put…
LEWIS WATSON VIDEO “EVEN IF”
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Hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed Into The Wild EP and hitting the iTunes Top 10 with all four of his EPs, London-based Lewis Watson has announced a new release, this time joined by friends. Produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Jake Bugg) and Richard Wilkinson (Lianne La Havas, Adele),…
FIERCE BAD RABBIT SINGLE “BETTER DAYS”
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One of NPR’s Top 100 Artists to Discover at SXSW 2013, indie folk-rock quartet Fierce Bad Rabbit crafts a unique soundscape that spans pop-infused tunes to gritty rock roots. Showcasing strong and innovative songwriting and poignant lyrics, FBR blends four seasoned musical talents on their latest release The Maestro and The Elephant. Fierce…
JOHN LENNON SONGS IN ENCHANTING LULLABY VERSIONS
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Beloved songs by the legendary JOHN LENNON get the Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star Lullaby treatment in this new collection, available on iTunes now. Featuring soothing versions of classic songs such as “Imagine”, “Give Peace A Chance,” and “Happy Xmas (War is Over),” this collection is perfect for any parent who wants to play the…
JAMESTOWN REVIVAL POST SINGLE FROM ‘THE CALIFORNIA EP’
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Los Angeles-based band Jamestown Revival are excited to release their new EP, The California EP. The EP features three new songs and one cover, all self-produced by the band. The EP provides a taste of what’s to come on the band’s upcoming debut album. One such song is “California (Cast Iron Soul),” which lends its…
IAMSU! VIDEO “HIPSTER GIRLS”
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Filmed partially on Haight Street in San Francisco and in Berkeley, the video director Aris Jerome takes viewers on a journey through the sun-drenched California streets showing everyday people. Backed with the chillest, grooviest, most Earl Klugh-iest beats from Trackademics, the song represents Su and HBK Gang’s aura to a T; they are understated and…
EYE’Z UNVEILS A NEW MUSIC TELEVISION SHOW ‘MY MUSIC BLOCK TV’
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My Music Block TV is a spin off of Birthday drama and show cases all music videos performances and unused footage from birthday drama. Each episode is different. There are also adult versions of the show that come on at night. LIKE ‘My Music Block TV @Facebook’: https://www.facebook.com/MyMusicBlockTV Music from artists like: Eye’z – Erk…
eM, The Dark
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The Australian singer/songwriter/producer is back for more but unfortunately this time the occasion and the conditions are less than favorable. The new single “The Dark” is exactly that because it is centered around eM’s battle with Crohn’s disease. Undergoing painstaking operations and in and out of hospitals has been the regular routine for…
Julian Temple Band, Upsidedownbackwards
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Julian Temple’s description of his sound is “Surf Noir.” Confession: I don’t know what “Surf Noir” is. Surf rock harkens me back to the “Learn the Guitar with The Ventures” albums or the frantic, string-busting lead of Dick Dale. That is not what this is. This is an 11-track compendium of dark-tinged, acoustic matter that…
Her Bed of Thorns, Alive
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Camaraderie, complement and a steady flux of hard-hitting rockers and melodic ballads is the stuff that makes up Her Bed of Thorns. The guitar interplay of Chris Irick’s melodic rhythm offerings versus the technical and intricate finger work supplied by Tim Nicholson is the shiniest facet of their debut, Alive. The 10-tracks wax and wane…
Sean Wagner and The Ne’er Do Wells, Word Came With the Evening
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Rendered by self-introspection, removal and reflection, perhaps the best thing Sean Wagner could have done was, in fact, to walk away from it all. As evidenced by his new album, Word Came With the Evening, Wagner seems to have found whatever he was looking for. The 11-tracks play out with exuberance–proto-pop sentimentalities and radio friendly…
JAMMIT: THE ULTIMATE PLAY ALONG MUSIC PLATFORM FOR ASPIRING ROCK MUSICIANS
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Jammit — the ultimate play along app and music platform for aspiring musicians — has recently added more than a dozen classic tracks from heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest, Megadeth and prog-metal legends Dream Theater to its vast music library. The Jammit catalog of artists ranges from Nirvana and Pantera to Boston, Deep Purple, Foo…
CARRIBEAN GEM BRINGS HER TALENTS TO THE US
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Many recording artists have dreamt of coming to America to spread their talented wings. Yet many have not succeeded. Maxine Reyes is one who took the plunge and came to the shores of the US. She came from Jamaica as a teenager and settled in the sunny state of Florida. It was definitely…
WIRE: BOY/FRIEND NEW VIDEO “ADAM”
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New York-bred Alt R&B newcomer BOY/FRIEND unleashes a brand new video for his latest single “Adam,” produced by his go-to music partner MNTN and nightlife’s world-famous Mel DeBarge. The video was directed by Johan Chiriboga and shot on location at TribeCa Grand Hotel during BPMLWRLVL, an infamous pop-up dance party in NYC’s underground club scene.…
WIRE: JAAKO EINO KALEVI SINGLE ON NOISEY
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Weird World is proud to announce the signing of Finnish artist Jaakko Eino Kalevi. Already something of a cult figure in Helsinki, where he lives and works part-time as a tram driver, Jaakko’s (pronounced “Yah-koh”) debut release for the label is an alluring introduction to a charismatic artist whose softly psychedelic pop blends funk and…
THE BEST OF NICKELBACK VOLUME 1
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Multi-platinum rock band Nickelback announced today that they will be releasing THE BEST OF NICKELBACK VOLUME 1 on November 19, via Roadrunner Records, a Warner Music Group label. Encapsulating an astonishing career to date, THE BEST OF NICKELBACK VOLUME 1 features 19 tracks, over 73 minutes of music, including the smash hits “Photograph,” “How…
BEDFELLOWS NEW SINGLE & EP POSTED
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Bedfellows is a post punk / indie dance trio from Brooklyn comprised of Justin Vassallo, Jack Glenn, and Garrett Cook. The group coalesced in May 2012 just as Vassallo released You & I, the debut EP under the Bedfellows name. Their new EP, World Apart, was recorded in spring 2013 with Yale Yng-Wong at Doctor…
PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH TOUR STARTS
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Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth the critically acclaimed Hip-Hop duo have announced their plans for a 25-city US & Canadian Tour. The group who emerged onto the music scene in the early 90’s with their debut EP, “All Souled Out” released three studio projects together; their later work included the release of their classic LP…
HILLARY CAPPS TO RELEASE FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
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Hillary Capps, a native Vermont singer and songwriter now based in New York City, is set to release her first full-length album entitled The Wishing Forest on January 21, 2014. Earlier this year, Capps released a single off the new album entitled “New Melody”. Arena.com praised the single, saying “‘New Melody’ sees Capps diving into…
NEW SINGLE “NO SURRENDER” POSTED
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This record is set to hit hard in the streets and mix-shows globally! “No Surrender” features exclied rapper WhoisParadise, the symbol of resistance hailing from the UK, Boston’s own Glass house productions spitter Joey B, Baltimore’s Sullee J & TheWire’s own ‘Bully’ actor, artist, model; Panama. This joint is destined for heavy spins with each…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY SOVIET SOVIET
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Post-punk leaning trio Soviet Soviet were born in 2008 on the Adriatic coast of Pesaro, Italy by Alessandro Costantini (vocalist/guitarist), Andrea Giometti (lead vocalist/bassist) and Alessandro Ferri (drums). In 2009, they gained notoriety with a handful of self-released singles and incessant touring. The trio followed up with the Summer, Jesus EP in 2011, growing their…
EUREKA BRIDS SINGLE “FASTEST”
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On “Fastest”, the lyric “I don’t want to be fast, I want to be fastest” really hits the nail on the head on this fuzzed out bass track that hints at a Paul Simon influence. Touching on the fact that we as people are never satisfied with what we have, or where we are in…
MAT ZO ANNOUNCES “LUCID DREAMS” NEW SINGLE
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Taken from his hotly anticipated debut album “Damage Control”, Mat Zo’s “Lucid Dreams” is the latest genre-blurring big room anthem from the forward-thinking young talent. Impossible to pigeonhole, the track blends a quirky bass-charged intro with a breakdown of melodic, French house-influenced bliss and ethereal vocals before releasing a wave of dancefloor destroying synths. SKOPE…
NEW SINGLE BY ARCHIE BANG “APOLLO CREED”
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The world of boxing shares an uncanny resemblance to the rap game; the ability to be self sustaining, hungry for success and possess the right amount of showmanship is what separates the fly-by-night hopefuls from the legends. Although Archie Bang may not yet be a household name just yet, his dedication to perfecting his craft…
BEAST VIDEO FOR “NIGHT LUST”
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New digital single and video “Night Lust” from BEAST is now released before their debut album! In November 4th Stockholm-based BEAST will release their first full length album “Dead Or Alive”. During the last couple of years BEAST have left their mark on the swedish Punk and Metal scene, with gigs full of adrenaline, sweat…
ANDRE NICKATINA NEW SINGLE FEAT KRAYZIE BONE
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Nickatina drops the single “Ho’ Lat,” which features fellow vet Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony. Last month, on the same day as his album release, Nickatina gave us part one of the “Ho’ Lat” video, which he created the concept for himself. The album Andre Nickatina features Mac Mall, Clyde Carson, Messy Marv,…
NIGEL BENNETT HEADS TO TEMPLE U FOR NEW VIDEO
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London-based guitarist Nigel Bennett worked with students from Temple University in Philadelphia to produce his latest video for his Hendrix-style rendition of “Scarborough Fair,” taken from his solo debut Truth or Consequences. Five students videoed Nigel on a beautiful summer day in Regents Park in Central London. The students, who were participating in London through…
ALAMAR POSTS TWO NEW SINGLES
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Meredith Sheldon (ALAMAR) is a singer, songwriter and guitar player from Massachusetts. She has toured the US and UK extensively opening for The Lemonheads, Marina & The Diamonds and Johnny Marr, who she returns to open for this fall. Her EP is available now through Bandcamp, with a new songs just released. Listen to…
Les Fradkin, Suite for Ztar and Orchestra in G Minor Op. 1 No.1
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You might already have heard of Les Fradkin, a contributor to “dozens of Top 40 hit records” during the 70s and 80s who also starred in the hit Broadway show Beatlemania. Aside from being classically trained to the nines, Fradkin has been on the cutting edge of the latest in musical technology. Back in the…
Love Jupiter
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They don’t call it Psychedelic Rock for nothing. Whether my mood is upbeat or downbeat, serious or playful, extroverted or introverted, there are musical choices aplenty to complement, enhance or counteract it on this CD by Brooklyn band Love Jupiter. In their own words they call its powerful, haunting sound ‘Heavy Beautiful’. In 2011,…
WIRE: MARIJUANA DEATHSQUADS SINGLE ON THE FADER
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Marijuana Deathsquads is the ever-evolving, experimental project lead by Ryan Olson, (producer/writer of POLIÇA and GAYNGS), Isaac Gale, and Stefon Alexander (P.O.S). With multiple drummers, a slew of electronic instruments, and highly effected vocals, their live shows are a violent onslaught of improvised yet tightly woven, jagged, intricate experimental sound. http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/10/stream-marijuana-death-squads-vibrant-beast
