After a successful run with “Put The Gun Down,” off her full-length album Til The Casket Drops, ZZ Ward recently debuted her new single, “365 Days” with a rousing performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The song (written by Ward) showcases her soulful voice, keyboard prowess and echoes a sentiment of empowerment as a bad relationship…
SUICIDE KINGS FEAT MOP ON “SAVAGES”
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Suicide Kings consists of emcee Joey Knuckles and DJ/Producer King Cole and since there conception in 2011, the group has been steadily moving forward; opening for such acts as Mobb Deep, Demigodz (Apathy & Celph Titled), Tech N9ne, Obie Trice & Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz) among others. Link to Suicide Kings f/…
FERGIE STEPS OUT WITHOUT THE PEAS
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Fergie releases the video for “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got )” ft. Q-Tip & GoonRock as featured in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby Soundtrack from album producer Baz Luhrmann and executive producer Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Directed by Fatima Robinson, the video is the ultimate dance party paying homage to…
TYRONE BRIGGS NEW SINGLE “SPARATCUS”
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Tyrone Briggs releases his first single from his upcoming SCATTERED THOUGHTS EP, titled #SPARATCUS. i wanted to take the time out to personally introduce you this young, up and coming talent, who you will see more of in the future. Be on the lookout for more from Tyrone very soon as we near the…
WIRE: SPIN STREAMS JESSE WOODS’ “HAUNTED FOLK MASTERPIECE”
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Jesse’s penchant for whiskey-drenched, echo-laden folk is evident throughout Get Your Burdens Lifted. Early fans of the songwriter’s self-released demos and subsequent Moon Rocks EP will continue to hear that “hint of strange” in Austin’s songwriting history that both lured Wood’s to Austin and swathed his writing and collaborations leading up to Get Your Burdens…
OPENLY GAY RAPPER SOLOMON SPEAKS OUT AGAINST RUSSIA’S ANTI-GAY LAW
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Out rapper, singer/songwriter and producer Solomon releases a statement regarding Russia’s recently passed law banning LGBT propaganda. Not shy of being revolutionary, the out rapper has always been out spoken even in a homophobic genre such as Hip-Hop. After speaking to Russian fans on Twitter this weekend about turning down a show, the singer says…
WIRE: MAC MILLER ON MUZIKSMYLIFE
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When Mac Miller’s “Space Migration” tour made a recent stop at Headliners in Toledo, Ohio, I caught up with the Most Dope rapper for our second interview to date, which also features a rare appearance from Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt. During our conversation, the ‘Watching Movies with the Sound Off’ MC and I discuss losing…
JEWEL IS READY FOR CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST
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After a decade since the overwhelming success of her first holiday album which went platinum in the same year as its release, the four time Grammy ® nominee, Jewel, gears up to release her much anticipated follow up holiday album, “Let It Snow.” The acclaimed American singer-songwriter-poet will not only debut 10 holiday…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY MOTHER FALCON
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Austin has seen a number of solid orchestral pop and rock outfits in recent years, but perhaps none have created more buzz than Mother Falcon. American Songwriter has just revealed their new music video, “Blue and Gold,” which demonstrates the band’s musical diversity and expertly layered instrumentation. “‘Blue and Gold’ is about the constant shift…
MIDLAKE POST NEW SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM “ANTIPHON”
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An antiphon is a call-and-response style of singing, from Gregorian chants to sea shanties. In the case of Denton, Texas’ favorite sons Midlake, it’s the perfect title for a bold response to a new phase in the band’s illustrious career, with a re-jigged line-up and a newly honed sound as rich and symphonic as it…
COMMON KINGS “ALCOHOLIC” MORE THAN 3 MILLION HITS ON YOUTUBE
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After three years of escalating grass-roots success, including a series of very popular music videos, COMMON KINGS have signed a management deal with the Melvin Brown Media Group helmed by Melvin Brown and Ed Swinburne. MBMG partners with Mr. Reed Entertainment Group. “These young men have it all,” said Mr. Brown. …
KATY STEELE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “FIRE ME UP”
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Having completed her first solo sold out tour in Australia, Katy Steele set her sights on the US. Besides a few warm up dates, her upcoming performance at Joes Pub marks the first as a solo artist with her new band, performing songs from her brand-new forthcoming EP and album. The first single, “Fire…
WIRE: AMSTERDAM’S THE CHARM THE FURY DEBUT NEW SONG FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
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Holland’s rising metal band, The Charm The Fury, has released a new song today called “Colorblind” from their forthcoming debut album, A Shade Of My Former Self, which is set for release on September 17th via Pavement Entertainment (North America). In anticipation of the the impending release, fans can stream the track at RevolverMag.com…
ZACHARY LUCKY NEW ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 17
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Zachary Lucky has announced the release of his new album The Ballad of Losing You on Tuesday, September 17 via Missed Connection Records. This fall, he embarks on a three month tour in support of the album. The Ballad of Losing You is available for pre-sale here: http://zacharylucky.bandcamp.com Zachary Lucky is a musical anomaly.…
WIRE: THE GIPSY KINGS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
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THE GIPSY KINGS sign to Knitting Factory Records for new album SAVOR FLAMENCO – released in the US on September 10th 2013. This album will be their first new recording in 7 years and marks the band’s 25th anniversary. The French group, indeed France’s most successful group of all time, are well known…
K.T. TUNSTALL, Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon
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To most of the top forty going public, Scottish born Kate “K.T.” Tunstall experienced success at a largely forgettable rate here in the states back in 2006. Fans of her most popular chart topping singles “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See” weren’t allowed to wet their “Eye to the Telescope” whistles,…
WIRE: ALEX GAUDINO NEW VIDEO ON CRAVE
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CraveOnline exclusively premieres the official music video for Alex Gaudino’s single, “Beautiful” featuring R&B singer, Mario. The video trivializes being young and beautiful as a tall blonde girl walks down the city streets literally throwing her scraps to those who glamorize her. Featuring poppy synths and romantic vocals confessing his love for someone this beautiful,…
WIRE: FILTER HOSTS NEW VIDEO BY CAPSULA
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“We have been fans of Argentina’s Capsula for quite some time and even had them play Culture Collide way back in 2010. This year, they’ve come out with a new video for their new single “Blind” off their upcoming album, Solar Secrets, due out August 27 via Krian Music Group and we’re here to premiere…
LABRINTH ANNOUNCES U.S. RELEASE OF “BENEATH YOUR BEAUTIFUL” EP
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Multi-platinum selling London-born singer, songwriter and producer Labrinth announced he will release “Beneath Your Beautiful,” an EP which will include six tracks “Beneath Your Beautiful” feat. Emeli Sandé, “Express Yourself,” “Let The Sun Shine,” “Treatment,” “Earthquake,” and “Vultures” on August 27. Labrinth, who has his own label imprint ‘OddChild’ with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music and…
WIRE: PASTE STREAMS THE DELTA MIRROR ALBUM
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While David Bolt and Karrie K do appear on a couple tracks each, this record was, for the most part, a solo effort. He did, however, have help from a handful of inspirational friends. Better Unsung is co produced by beat magician and Anticon Records co founder, Alias, with cameos from Blue Sky Black…
BEN HARPER ANNOUNCES WEST COAST ACOUSTIC TOUR
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Ben Harper will kick off a fall acoustic tour in his hometown of Claremont, CA on November 6. The GRAMMY winner will be performing songs spanning his 20-year career, from his 1994 debut, Welcome to the Cruel World, to his latest #1 album, Get Up!The West Coast run – which will include a show at…
FLASHING GUITAR PICK IS NOW REALITY
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Firefly Pick reached its $30,000 crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter! To thank their backers and fans, the team behind the LED flashing guitar pick has decided to go with a more expensive battery which will double the pick’s battery life and decrease the size down to a standard #351 guitar pick. Because the Firefly Pick reached…
CAGE THE ELEPHANT STUDIO VIDEO TEASER
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Cage The Elephant today announced that their new single “Come A Little Closer” will be available at iTunes and all digital providers on August 13th. The song will be premiered on August 8th. “Come A Little Closer” is featured on their highly anticipated third studio album, which is due out the fall via RCA Records.…
JESSICA CAMPBELL FEATURED IN CRATE & BARREL MUSIC PROMOTION
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jessica Campbell is taking part in the current installment of Crate & Barrel’s “Get The Download” offer. Campbell’s song “Be You” is available via free download from Crate & Barrel; the offer is presented on in-store cards (while supplies last), as well as online at the Crate & Barrel website and in Crate…
CRAZYTOWN RETURNS
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After a 10 year hiatus, platinum recording artists CRAZYTOWN (Bret “Epic” Mazur and Seth “Shifty” Binzer) have revealed via a video teaser on their Facebook page that they are returning with new music. The video, which can be seen at http://www.facebook.com/officialcrazytown, gives fans a 30-second preview of the band’s upcoming single.
THE KOWLOON RESTAURANT PRESENTS THE COWSILLS LIVE
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The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host the The Cowsills live in concert on August 8 at 8:00pm at the Route 1 landmark eatery and entertainment complex in Saugus. The Cowsills includes, siblings Bob, Susan & Paul Cowsill. Tickets are $30/reserved seating and $60/VIP tickets includes, up front seating and pre-show reception with group.…
AMOS LEE ANNOUNCES FALL 2013 HEADLINE TOUR
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Amos Lee will tour the U.S. this fall in support of his fifth studio album, Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song, which will be released on October 8 by Blue Note Records. The headline run will kick off on November 5 at Riverside Theatre in Milwaukee, WI and include shows at the Chicago Theatre in…
CHRISTIAN ROCKERS STRYPER’S NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of iconic Christian rockers Stryper’s new studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY; the offering has been confirmed for a November 5th release in North America and will be available in two formats – standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by frontman/guitarist…
JOAN JETT NEW ALBUM
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Hot on the heels of being honored at this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival and the City of West Hollywood’s official proclamation of August 1 as “Joan Jett Day,” the rock n roll icon is set to release her first CD of all original music in more than seven years. Joan Jett and the…
WIRE: NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MOST PEOPLE” NOW AVAILABLE ON CMT.COM
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Los Angeles-based rock band Dawes have announced their upcoming fall headlining tour. Beginning on Thursday, September 19 in Kent, OH at Kent State University, the tour will culminate in a performance at Las Vegas, NV’s Life Is Beautiful Festival in late October. The tour will find the band making appearances at a number of North…
BRIAR RABBIT SINGLE “SO LONG”
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Thought-pop musician Briar Rabbit draws inspiration from reflecting on past situations on his upcoming release, From Your Bones (out Sept. 10). His new single off the album, “So Long,” is a relationship-tinged folk-pop jam. On the track, Rabbit portrays the last steps in getting over a breakup set to a pulsating acoustic rhythm. Download “So…
JENNA TORRES NEW VIDEO “.22”
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New York City native artist Jenna Torres fires off her new music video “.22”, which was shot down in Nashville, TN with her band. “.22” is the first single from her new Born to Love album, which is expected to release in early 2014. The 12-track CD features original songs that Torres wrote…
PSYCHOSTICK NEW VIDEO “SADFACE”
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Comedy rockers Psychostick are at it again! Poking fans with another great music video titled ’Sadface’, a social media song from their fifth and latest release ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’. “This song declares war on terrible, bitchy, whiney, pointless, attention-seeking posts. If you need someone to listen to your problems, go…
LEAH JEE NEW VIDEO “COMING AFTER YOU”
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Emerging singer-songwriter Leah Jee released the music video for her adrenaline-rushing new single “Coming After You” on July 31, 2013. “Coming After You” exposes powerful lyrics by Leah Jee, accompanied by dynamic electric guitar solos and arousing bass lines. This fast, upbeat tempo song and video will keep your heart pumping by the catchy hooks…
PROMOTING YOUR BAND USING THE INTERNET
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Being in a band seems to be a rite of passage these days,whether it’s a case of just dreaming the dream whilst rocking out with a tennis racket or you’re a bedroom-bound musical genius. Being in a band is as desirable as it’s ever been so here’s our guide on how to use your Plusnet…
BLACK OAK ARKANSAS SIGN WITH ATLANTIC/ATCO RECORDS
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Black Oak Arkansas, the southern hillbilly psycho-boogie band with over 40 years of history returns with a new release from Atlantic/Atco Records, Back Thar N’ Over Yonder, out October 15. The album is a goldmine of new and undiscovered Black Oak, containing five new songs from a 2013 reunion and 10 previously unreleased 1970’s tracks…
KEVIN DEVINE RELEASES 7th & 8th ALBUMS
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Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Kevin Devine (Bad Books, Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band), announces the release date for the highly anticipated dual release of Bulldozer and Bubblegum (previously known as LP7 and LP 8, respectively). The drastically different sounding albums, fan funded through a record-setting Kickstarter campaign, will be released Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. A fall…
TOKYO CALLING: FUYUMI ABE AND KUMI HIRATA
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Pop music in Japan, just like pop music anywhere, has a lot of style variety. From dance-pop to power pop, disco-pop to bubblegum, indie pop, pop punk, and on. Music venues and festival stages showcase the whole gamut. One sub-genre of pop music quite popular in Japan is what some call “singer-songwriter,” but others just…
WIRE: SILVERSUN PICKUPS ON AV CLUB
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Silversun Pickups are excited to release their new video for “Dots & Dashes (Enough Already)” from their latest full-length Neck of the Woods. The Suzie Vlcek directed clip premiered via AV Club, who noted that the video is “a little bit Sofia Coppola, and should make even the biggest codger want to dash out of…
WIRE: CROCODILES NEW VIDEO ON ROLLING STONE
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For me, Crocodiles represent everything I love about life-affirming Rock’n’Roll: they bring light out of darkness; they match reckless noise with the most beautiful melodies; they catch you off guard whilst sounding like the most perfect kind of right for the right here, right now. They remind me of all the things I’ve loved…
