What’s Eating Gilbert, the side project of New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, just released a brand new music video for the song “Complaining” on Altpress.com. The video was directed by John Francis Conway III and the track appears on What’s Eating Gilbert’s latest EP, Cheap Shots, which was released by Gilbert’s imprint Violently Happy…
ARIANA GRANDE’S DEBUT FULL-LENGTH “YOURS TRULY” #1 ON OVERALL ITUNES
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ARIANA GRANDE’s full-length debut album, YOURS TRULY [Republic Records], is available in stores everywhere and via all digital retailers. Upon release, the record hit the #1 spot on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and has been dominating iTunes charts all over the globe this week. Yours Truly is shaping up to be the blockbuster…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY TEAM SPIRIT
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Team Spirit have unveiled the new animated video for “Phenomenon” from the band’s debut self-titled EP out now on VICE Records / WBR. The video is the final episode in the band’s continuous five part video series collaboration with Swedish animators Hannes and Johannes. “In the final Chapter of the Team Spirit Inter-Galactic Time-Travelling…
BRUNO MARS TO PERFORM DURING PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLVIII
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Grammy-award winner BRUNO MARS will perform at the PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLVIII HALFTIME SHOW on FOX in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, 2014, it was announced today. Bruno Mars is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and musician. The 14-time Grammy Award nominee and Grammy winner has sold over 115…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY HOLOGRAMS
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Along with Forever’s release, the foursome have also premiered a video for “Meditations” – their anthemic second single from the album. Filmed by Emanuella Zachariou (who also directed and edited) using a 16 mm box camera, the video’s hazy sepia tones and unhurried cloaked figures create a perfect contrast to the track’s throbbing…
COLDPLAY NEW SONG “ATLAS” OUT NOW
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Coldplay have today unveiled their first new song in almost two years, with the release of “Atlas.” The track was written specifically for the upcoming film, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” and will feature on its official soundtrack. “Atlas” is available now on iTunes (www.itunes.com/coldplay). The track’s official lyric video can also be viewed at…
GROUPLOVE NEW VIDEO “BORDERLINES AND ALIENSâ€
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Grouplove reveal a second track, “Borderlines and Aliens,” from their highly anticipated new album “Spreading Rumours,” out September 17th. The video was created by NYC-based animation studio Ace & Son, and based on original artwork by the Grouplove’s own Hannah Hooper. Spreading Rumours comes on the heels of Grouplove’s infectious lead single, “Ways To Go,”…
KRIS ANGELIS POSTS “RHYME NOR REASON”
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Kris Angelis is full of sweetness on her charming new single, “Rhyme Nor Reason.” The adorably dynamic track brings the bouncy, floating-on-air feeling of falling in love to life in the hand-clap instrumentation and dynamic piano melodies, fluttering around like butterflies in your stomach. Angelis finds humor in the desperate need we all have to…
NEW VIDEO BY MAXINE ASHLEY
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Maxine Ashley premiered the video for her R&B reimagining of Portishead’s classic “Glory Box” on Noisey UK. Watch the video here. A seductive elegance comes off Maxine as she begins her soul-stirring rendition of the song in a grand foyer, the black and white film underscoring the splendor and a knowing look in Maxine’s…
Cliff and Ivy, Equilux
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Hailing from Anchorage, Alaska which can prove to be cold as hell in the winter, Cliff and Ivy are on fire with their new release ‘Equilux’. With themes of mystery, horror, science fiction and real-life imagery racing through your ears, Cliff and Ivy have proven that ‘Equilux’ is one intriguing concept. With an…
Eye’z, Damaged
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Eye’z music is recorded professionally and is well presented to be promoted to a large audience. Each track has a nice change (diversity) from the last, this is a fantastic way to be seen as a more unique artist. “Damaged” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7MkqSxTYAw Personally when listening to Eye’z music I can hear some strong pop influences. Bands…
STEPHANIE K NEW VIDEO “ICE CREAM”
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Stephanie K’s astounding vocal talent and creative penmanship make a very powerful combination. She prides herself on the fact that she writes all of her own songs, lyrics and melodies. Her songs have received awards from countless competitions and organizations, including Billboard, Music Nation, The International Songwriting Competition, The Great American Song Contest, The Los…
HIRIE VIDEO FOR “SENSI BOY”
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The young, talented and ambitious singer-songwriter HIRIE stirs up island-inspired roots, reggae and pop on her self-titled debut album (Roots Musician Records/VPAL). HIRIE is available this week and has already peaked at #4 on the iTunes Reggae chart. In support of her new release, HIRIE will hit the road across the U.S. from October 11…
“SEE RIGHT THROUGH” FEAT. FIORA STARRING DOWNTON ABBEY’S ALLEN LEECH
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“See Right Through” is a sumptuous deep house offering co-written by Tensnake and Tasmanian-born, Berlin based singer Fiora. Shot in the depths of the Yorkshire dales featuring Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech, the video is a powerful interpretation of Bonnie & Clyde with a modern-day twist. Best known for his character Tom Branson, Leech gets back…
SHOP BOYZ POST “PARTY ALL NIGHT” FEAT VINA MILLS
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The “Up thru there” and “Party Like A RockStar” rap group is back and ready to get there fans dancing again, this time they enlisted industry new comer Vina Mills. Mills’ edge, funky yet girly singing style set the visual tone for their new club banger, “Party All Night.” It seems as if the…
THE CHARM THE FURY TEASE NEW ALBUM ‘A SHADE OF MY FORMER SELF’
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Amsterdam based metal band The Charm The Fury will release their new album, A Shade of My Former Self, in North America on September 17th via Pavement Entertainment. In anticipation, the band has released a teaser stream for fans to sample tracks from the forthcoming record. The album is also available for pre-order…
WIRE: EMILIANA TORRINI NEW ALBUM AT PANDORA
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Tookah is Emiliana Torrini’s fourth album and it follows 2008’s critically acclaimed Me And Armini. It sees Emiliana back in the studio with her long-time producer/collaborator Dan Carey. Tookah is a hugely ambitious pop record – exemplified not least by first single “Speed of Dark”. The word “Tookah” is a word that Emiliana made up,…
THE CLOAKS VIDEO “RULE BY SECRECY”
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The Cloaks are Awol One and Gel Roc. “Rule By Secrecy” featuring Existereo is the first single and video from their upcoming, self-titled album produced entirely by Awkward along with cuts and scratches throughout by D-Styles. “The Cloaks”, due out this winter, will also feature guest appearances from Gonjasufi and Abstract Rude. Video Directed by…
WIRE: NEW SOL CAT VIDEO ON NYLONGUYS
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The psychedelic groove-rock 6-piece Sol Cat have teamed up with NYLONguys to premiere their new music video for “Sea of Light.” The song “Sea of Light” comes off Sol Cat’s widely successful self-titled LP, released earlier this year and debuted at #142 on the CMJ Charts. Watch the video dubbed “trippy-melty perfection for this wavy…
S.O.G. CREW POST “NO MORE WAR”
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His studies on the constitution, laws, faith based views and political influence is now reflected in his music more then ever before. It’s made clear in his latest single ‘No More War’. Expressing political and personal stance on being an American exercising your rights and freedom of speech. Produced by award winning producer, T-Nut, of…
KASKADE RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS ON OCT 11
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GRAMMY-nominated producer Kaskade will return to Wynn Las Vegas for a winter residency at XS Nightclub, debuting Oct. 11. The iconic DJ will play four dates at the award-winning venue including Halloween and New Year’s Eve this year. Ryan Raddon, known as Kaskade, has been in the trenches of the EDM scene as an original…
KINGS OF LEON ALBUM PROMO VIDEO
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It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s star Glenn Howerton has made a hilarious new album trailer starring Danny DeVito for Kings of Leon’s soon-to-be-released record, Mechanical Bull, out September 24. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiTSbm2mvFs
DAVID KANAGA POSTS “START MUSH” HERE
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David Kanaga’s maximalist score for Dyad fuses a breakneck array of sound events to rich, ambient segues of layered harmonies and melodic color. Like the ceaseless forward movement of the game itself, where the protagonist particle encounters cascades of oncoming enemies, the elements of the music also shift in concert with the events of the…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY ELLIE HERRING
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Ellie Herring returns with her second release for the Racecar imprint entitled Kite Day. This much anticipated album is released on CD with remixes by Albert Swarm, Sines + Katastrophic, and VHVL. Kite Day is dark yet playful, as if the children of the corn went dancing. Sounds that appear to come out of nowhere…
WIRE: WATCH SEMI-TWANG’S “DARK OUT” VIDEO VIA AMERICAN SONGWRITER
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When Semi-Twang reunited in 2009 to play the twentieth anniversary of Shank Hall, the premier showcase club in their hometown of Milwaukee, they showed up to help celebrate a venue they’d played on the club’s opening night. Expectations were modest – do a couple of rehearsals, show up, have fun & go home. However, the…
MASON ROBERTS NEW VIDEO “SINK OR SWIM”
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Much to the anticipation of music aficionados worldwide, the wait is over for acclaimed singer-songwriter Mason Roberts new single “Sink or Swim” from his forthcoming full-length album ‘Under The Spell’. Produced and recorded by Macon music legend Joey Stuckey, the new single is currently being played in over 25 countries! Along with the release of…
SUZUKI/METHOD SINGLE FOR “SHERBET”
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Recently signed to A1(M) Records, Suzuki/Method are Brothers and founders Adam and Glen Leishman, Michael Mathews, David Boyd and Ben Hounslow who came together during the Salford riots to create their debut EP ‘NATIVE’. Produced by David Tolan (Delphic, New Order, Primal Scream) and Jim Spencer (The Doves, The Vaccines, 808 State) the EP is…
POOR REMY RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “GHOST”
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Poor Remy, an indie folk band from Gambier, Ohio now based in New York, is made up of Adrian Galvin (banjo, vocals), Andrew D’Amico (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Kenneth Polyak (guitar, violin, vocals). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJ37gHMi_k Known for their lively and energetic concerts, when the trio sings together their voices are bound in a singular expression…
GEDEON LUKE FINDS REFUGE FROM FAITH AND MUSIC
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Raised in the infamous projects of Memphis TN, Gedeon Luke found refuge in two things: music and faith. He has since combined the two. Having teamed up with producer Marc Swersky, Luke (still just 24 yrs. old) has released the EP Perfect Ain’t Perfect. Skope recently tracked down Luke to ask a few questions… What’s…
Ryan Bonner, Only When It’s Burning
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One historical glance over the musical landscape of Charleston, SC reveals much the same as its coastal geography; it has been one of cresting waves and ebbing lows. Much like the breakers of Folly Beach, Charleston has had its periods of high points and low points. As a daily observer, dare I say the scene…
Japor, Japor
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Newsflash: Japor just released his latest collection of songs via the below Jango Link. About the Band: Japor is the work of one Rony Chandaria an ambient composer. Japor has been making a name for himself musically both regionally and internationally. Musical Genera: Trippy-Ambient, Chill, Melodic-Progressive Fusion, 80’s Electronica Review: These songs are the result…
Barbie Anaka, Speechless
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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…
Diva De Lai, “Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)”
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Due to the ever expanding music industry it has become harder than ever to ‘make it’ as an artist. The increase of home studio recording has started a dramatic rise in many artists’ recording their own music instead of paying for studio time. Artists are now also finding platforms in which to promote their…
WIRE: THE SELECTER INTERVIEW ON POLLSTAR
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2 Tone ska pioneer Pauline Black of The Selecter talks with Pollstar about her musical roots, world issues such as racism, multiculturalism and sexism, the band’s latest album, and why she wasn’t into metal while growing up. Read the full interview at Pollstar: http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=806867
NEW VIDEO BY RICH QUICK
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Born and raised in Woodbury New Jersey, in his high school years, Rich Quick was the co-founder of a hip-hop group appropriately named “Rag Tag” because of their diverse and disorderly composition. In April 2012 Rich released, I’m With The DJ, and while touring for the project and after a show, Rich was approached…
AVENGED SEVENFOLD SCORES SECOND NUMBER 1
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HAIL TO THE KING, the sixth studio album from award-winning rock band Avenged Sevenfold, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart today, selling upwards of 159,400 units, making it the biggest first week sales debut for a rock album this year. HAIL TO THE KING, released by Warner Bros. Records…
WIRE: MINIBOONE PREMIERES “BABY, I HOPE SO” VIA NOISEY
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Ernest Jenning Record Co. is thrilled to debut Miniboone’s “Baby, I Hope So,” which premiered via Noisey. The track, is off Miniboone’s upcoming self-titled debut, out September 10th. Noisey noted that the track “begins with some effervescent guitar jangle, layered over an odd-meter beat and Queen-era backing vocals. By the time you hit the high…
WIRE: NEW EARTHLESS SONG ON STEREOGUM
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Award-winning San Diego power rock band EARTHLESS has completed work on its brand new album From the Ages. The first new studio album from the globally celebrated trio since the release of 2007’s critically acclaimed Rhythms from a Cosmic Sky, the LP was recorded in San Francisco with producer Phil Manley (Trans Am, The…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY SGT. OVER
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Sgt. Over’s forthcoming FreEP, “School Of Hard Knoxx,” displays the lyrical prowess Sarge is known for as well as his ability to deliver a bigger and bolder sound. The first single “The Bad Guy” (produced by Knoxx who has also produced for Memphis Bleek) is Sarge kicking in the door with an up-tempo track putting…
TANYA MORGAN VIDEO “PICK IT UP”
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After the release of the first single “For Real” earlier this year, Brooklyn based hip-hop duo Tanya Morgan are readying their third LP, Rubber Souls, produced by New York producer 6th Sense (B.o.B., Outasight, Talib Kweli, Mickey Factz, Homeboy Sandman, The Lonely Island, etc.). To be released on September 24th on ImprintOne80, Rubber Souls is…
