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RAP-A-LOT SIGNS WITH RED

RED Distribution has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with acclaimed Houston-based label Rap-A-Lot Records for digital and physical distribution in the U.S. and Canada, effective August 15, 2013. Rap-A-Lot was previously distributed by INgrooves. Founded in 1986 by James Prince, Rap-A-Lot has paved the way for southern hardcore rap, sometimes referred to as “gangsta rap.”…

LOS LONELY BOYS “BLAME IT ON LOVE”

The members of Grammy-winning “Texican rock & roll” trio Los Lonely Boys   have been very busy lately. Not only have the Garza brothers been touring and recording, they’ve just announced that the title of their upcoming sixth studio album is Revelation. The album will be released early in 2014 through Playing In Traffic Records/MRI.…

BITTORRENT TEAMS WITH LINKIN PARK

We all want to grow up to be rockstars. That’s actually a statistical reality. There’s been a 510% increase in independent musicians over the course of the last decade. What you write in your room, practice all night, put out there on stage: it’s easier than ever to get it in the hands of potential…

NEW SINGLE + DATES FROM BLACK MILK

Producer and rapper Black Milk has announced his upcoming 22-city No Poison No Paradise Tour, set to begin September 20th in Dallas, Texas. Joining the tour is live band Nat Turner (Aaron “Ab” Abernathy on keys and vocals, Malik Hunter on bass, and Z Horton on drums, with Bill Sharp as DJ), as well as…

WIRE: NEW TRACK FROM HEY MONTREA!

When Dan Monea sings, “I’ve been to church/ But I don’t pray/ and I ain’t gonna start today/ because praying ain’t no fun/ When you’re the devil’s son,” near the start of Hey Monea!’s new album Cheap Souvenirs, the piano-pounding front man isn’t being melodramatic. He means every single line. Because while Dan and his…

MALEA POSTS LYRIC VIDEO “RUNNING THE THE DESERT”

Pop artist MALEA has unveiled the lyric video for her new single “Running in the Desert.” The track will be included on her forthcoming album Prism, to be released on September 17th. Malea has thrived in the pop-music world, while also creating an influential voice for animal rights – having worked at the Amanda Foundation…

PARAMORE ANNOUNCES PARAHOY! FESTIVAL AT SEA

Paramore announces today that they are partnering with Sixthman to headline a festival at sea on Norwegian Pearl from March 7-11, 2014. PARAHOY! is the first collaboration between Paramore and Sixthman. Guests can expect a true immersive experience, as they sail from Miami to the Caribbean surrounded by like-minded fans. Tegan and Sara will also…

FREE EP POSTED BY PHASHARA

The great thing about indie music is that it puts the control back into the artists hands. “The POST” project came to life as a result of a fleeting thought to release a free EP. In the same moment the realization set in that there was enough good music left over from songs that hadn’t…

SWAMP DOGG 2013 TOUR DATES

Swamp Dogg (aka Jerry Williams) has been enjoying a renaissance in his musical career this year, thanks to Alive Naturalsound Records’ ongoing Swamp Dogg Soul & Blues Collection. Critics and fans alike have been singing the praises of these highly sought-after and long out-of-print rarities, all remastered and available on vinyl for the first time…

KASIM KETO POSTS “LONG CAR RIDES” SAMPLE

Kasim Keto is planning his commercial debut, “Long Car Rides,” for a November 19th release via Babygrande Records.   Long Car Rides serves as a journey through the mind of Kasim Keto, as he takes listeners on a road trip of sonic delectation.   Listeners can get a taste of what’s to come by checking…

PIGPEN THEATRE CO. TO RELEASE NEW EP

On October 8 award-winning, seven-member indie-folk band/theater troupe PigPen Theatre Co. releases The Way I’m Running, a five-song EP of all new material. Recorded in New York City with producer Ron Robinson Jr., the songs were conceived and arranged on the road as the band toured in support of their critically acclaimed debut album, Bremen,…

COASTGAARD’S NEW VIDEO FOR “KINGS”

Indie-Rock band Coastgaard releases music video for “Kings”, the first single off their self-titled debut album. Grabbing musical influences from the early surf-rock sounds of the ‘60s, Coastgaard injects a warm wave of nostalgia with dark and mature lyrics. They’ve been featured as The Deli Magazine’s Artist of the month in June and included in…

MEDINA NEW VIDEO “JUNKIE”

Medina is set to conquer the U.S. music charts with her forthcoming US debut album release for Ultra Records, “Forever” this November. Within five months of its European release, the album reached Gold status in Germany and her current summer tour is already sold out in Denmark.   Not only is Medina a highly successful…

THE BUNNY THE BEAR PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SADIE”

THE BUNNY THE BEAR bring you their latest music video for the beautifully melancholy and emotionally romantic track “Sadie”, from their third studio album, Stories. Watch “Sadie” here. Experience more from the album the Examiner called “a musical journey through a hardcore emotional wonderland” and pick up THE BUNNY THE BEAR’s Stories today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6aDenW1S3s

JACK NOVAK VIDEO + AUDIO “I KNOW SOSA”

After 2 years locked in her Hollywood, CA lab, Chicago native DJ/Producer Jack Novak is hitting the music scene with a vengeance. Honing her skills and exploring her musical motifs, Jack has been perfecting her craft in the studio with the likes of Skrillex, Borgore, Just Blaze, and singer/songwriter Sofi, as well as acting as…

VIOLET CLARK (ON HIATUS FROM GRAND DUCHY) DEBUTS VIDEO

“PURE O” is the first single off of Ms. Clark’s upcoming debut solo album “KILLJOY” (to be released September 2013 on the couple’s own imprint, The Bureau Records). Whereas Grand Duchy’s last album 2012’s “Let The People Speak” was a long, lushly produced electro-tinged musical odyssey, “Pure O” has a vintage, nuts-and-bolts feel that is…

PARENTSTV.ORG: MTV SERVES SEX TO 14 YEAR OLDS

The Parents Television Council issued the following statement in response to last evening’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). “MTV has once again succeeded in marketing sexually charged messages to young children using former child stars and condom commercials — while falsely rating this program as appropriate for kids as young as 14. This is unacceptable,”…

THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP 2 TO BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Music icon Eminem has announced the release date for his new album.   The Marshall Mathers LP 2 will be released on November 5, 2013 on Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records.   Executive Producers on the album are Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin. The first single from The Marshall Mathers LP 2, titled “Berzerk”, is available Tuesday,…

TAKING THE WORLD BY STORM: JAY STORM THAT IS

Some things just defy categorization, while you can clearly hear different genres in the mix, you can’t exactly describe what you’re hearing. And that’s a good thing. Too many ‘artists’ these days rely on studio trickery and generic pop sounds to get their name out there. And that’s a bad thing. The Jay Storm Project…

STREAM CAGE THE ELEPHANT’S NEW SINGLE

Cage The Elephant today revealed their new single “Come A Little Closer” from their highly anticipated third studio album, which is due out this fall on RCA Records. Premiered earlier today by BBC’s Zane Lowe, the track is now available to stream via SoundCloudand VEVO. “Come A Little Closer” will be available for sale at…

WIRE: BRIAN HAAS & MATT CHAMBERLAIN ON RELIX

Brian Haas and Matt Chamberlain have announced the October 15 release of their debut duo recording Frames on Kinnara Records/The Royal Potato Family. The album was written entirely by Haas, founder and pianist of the internationally renowned Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, as a through-composed work for piano and percussion. The recording features 11 instrumental compositions…

THE JULIE RUIN SONG “HA HA HA”

In 1997, legendary Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) released a solo album under the name “Julie Ruin” with the intention of forming a band to perform the songs live. In 2010, with Le Tigre on hiatus, Kathleen began to build her dream team with whom she wrote and recorded The Julie…

WIRE: BATWINGS CATWINGS DROP VIDEO FOR “WHOA”

LA-based Batwings Catwings are pleased drop the video for the title track on their recently released Whoa EP. Available now, the five-song full-throttle EP is about to become the soundtrack to your summer. To celebrate the release, They’ve dropped the video forWhoa today. You can check it out from the link below. Watch The Video…

WHITE DENIM’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM + “PRETTY GREEN”

Downtown Records will release Corsicana Lemonade, the new studio album fromAustin-based White Denim , on October 29. Featuring production on two songs and a full mix from iconic songwriter Jeff Tweedy, the 10-song collection channels the group’s manic live virtuosity into a rollicking 10-song mission statement. Beginning today, fans can stream the album’s first single,…

GARAGE BAND GONE BIG TIME: TIPS FOR SUCCESS

If an independent band wants to acquire renowned notoriety, the members must showcase sheer dedication and talent; however, there are a few shortcuts to make the ascent to stardom more accessible. This guide details several promotional measures that any musical group can utilize to reap a larger audience. Fill All Member Vacancies A band is…

ADAM ZWIG CONTINUES MIDWESTERN AND EAST COAST U.S. TOUR

In the spirit of the wandering minstrels and troubadours of the Middle Ages who were considered “holy fools” and courageous revolutionaries for carrying poetic, healing wisdom from town to town, singer-songwriter and “rock and roll therapist” Adam Zwig is bringing enlightenment and Visions of the Shimmering Night–the name of his highly acclaimed new album–to thousands…

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN SIGNS TO VP RECORDS

VP Records is proud to add singer Christopher Martin to their artist roster. The superb reggae singer will release multiple albums and partner with label on touring and publishing efforts. The Jamaican native, who is currently in the studio recording, is slated to unleash his debut album on VP Records at the top of 2014.…

A-1 VIDEO FOR “RETINAS”

The video, directed by Alexander Weinberg, shows the rapper acting out an “abstract representation of the story.”   The theme of the track is something A-1 knows about from firsthand experience.   “I wrote this based on a real experience I went through.   The song tells the story of a man who is in…

STRYPER REVEALS AUDIO SAMPLES FROM FORTHCOMING STUDIO ALBUM

Legendary rock band Stryper reveals audio samples for three tracks from their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY.   Listen below to snippets of “Revelation,” “Saved By Love” and “Marching Into Battle.” NO MORE HELL TO PAY is set for a November 5th release in North America and will be available in two…

EMERGENCY TIARA POSTS “DOWNTOWN BOY”

NYC based femme-fatale, Emergency Tiara, releases her Second single “Downtown Boy” off of her seven track EP coming out November 12th. Emergency Tiara embodies today’s cosmopolitan, sultry and glamorous woman. Classically trained in vocals and piano, she utilizes her musical talents to connect with and uplift her audience.   She is the personification of “girl…

FLORIDIAN NATIVE D.P. POSTS “LIVING TO DIE”

The singer/songwriter recently recorded his 1st full budget LP, only his second studio release, ‘While We’re Still Young’ in Gainesville, FL with No Idea and Paper + Plastick favorites Black Bear Studios. The album boasts a full live-instrument take on the genre, drawing inspiration from opposing corners of the music world, pop country, indie rock…

NEW ALBUM BY MILKY MILE POSTED

From A Fountain, led by songwriter Douglas Kirby, has released their sophomore full-length Milky Mile today, making the record available as a free download here. Milky Mile is the first of two full-lengths to be released by From A Fountain in 2013, following the band’s 2010 debut, Shale and Sandstone, released by Park The Van…

Theda Phoenix, Legacy

Vancouver singer-songwriter native Theda Phoenix has one of those voices that’s at once familiar but yet you can’t quite put your finger on it. The closest I could place it would a cross between Jewel and The Cranberries, without the rock bombast. All At Once starts the album off with a folk vibe, with lush…

WIRE: SAVOIR ADORE NEW VIDEO

On the heels of their video for lead single “Dreamers” reaching 1 Million Views, Savoir Adore have unveiled a fiery new video for the track “Regalia” from their latest album Our Nature, which was re-released on Nettwerk in June. The video premiered yesterday on LA tastemaker blog Buzzbands.LA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33g1V7es534

WE STILL DREAM RELEASE NEW ALBUM

Buzzing pop-punk band We Still Dream has released their new album, Something To Smile About, today!   Fans can purchase the new album today at iTunes and from Anchor Eighty Four Records.   Stream Something To Smile About now at http://anchoreightyfour.bandcamp.com.   Jacksonville, FL’s red-hot pop-punk band We Still Dream is riding a wave of…

Joy of Focus, SINGLES: Love Song Cliché, No Good Alone

Introducing Joy of Focus an Alternative rock duo who just released 2 singles “Love Song Cliché” and “No Good Alone.” Right from the start it might be easy to just categorize these 2 (Rikk Currence Holly Joy) as trippy-alt-rockers, and write them off as the newest faddy and trending thing on radio. It wouldn’t be…

8 Feet Deep, 8 Feet Deep (EP)

8 Feet Deep is a 5 member band based out of New York. Band members include: Billy ‘Pills’ Fridrich-lead/rhythm guitars, bass, songwriter. Featuring: Ed Terry-vox; Bobby Rondinelli-drums; Dan Miranda-bass; Mike DiMeo-vox. They just released their latest self titled 3 song EP in 2013. New York is a colorful, sunny place and it has its fair…

Andrew Heller, Scrap Piece of Paper

This country song via Austin based Andrew Heller is sure to one day be remembered as one of the classic songs   of recent time. Its pure country music the way it used to be, full of cautionary tales, whiskey drinkin’ and a tall tale. Scrap Piece of Paper will take you back to a…

Michael Veitch, Postcards from Vermont

Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good…