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
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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
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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
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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”
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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
WIRE: BROOKLYN VEGAN CHICAGO PREMIERES ACQUAINTANCES’ “LEARN TO LET IT GO”
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Acquaintances’ debut album is out today on gorgeous clear frosted vinyl (with included CD insert). The band is giving away a third and final free track, “Learn To Let It Go” through Brooklyn Vegan Chicago. The song, written and sung by Justin Sinkovich (guitar, vocals, organ – Poison Arrows/Atombombpocketknife) is one of the more angular,…
WE STILL DREAM RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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…
ICE COLD SOPHIST NEW VIDEO “LAST TIME”
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With his latest release, ‘Last Time’, Ice Cold Sophist serves up hard hitting raps about real life and trying to break out from the underground to reach new heights. A dark baseline drives the scenic lyricism with an accompanying snare that sounds more like a late-night train ride than anything else, with the Sophist serving…
DECA NEW VIDEO “BREADCRUMBS”
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New York city hip-hop artist Deca drops “Breadcrumbs,” the first video release off his forthcoming LP, The Ocean. The highly-stylized stop-motion video begins as Deca and his sidekick, Tibo, answer a distress call from a space station under siege by the forces of evil. After the duo save the space station, the video pan’s out…
FIGHT FOR MY SOUL, JONNY LANG
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Jonny has been one of my favorite artists, and I’m always anticipating where he takes his talents next. In this, his first studio release in seven years, Jonny transcends various genres of music, while maintaining his soul to blues balance. As always, I wasn’t disappointed. Some songs give you a Soul/Motown…
HAILER US TOUR NEXT MONTH
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On September 4th, Australian Rockers, Hailer bring their sonic indie rock to the streets of America for their first national tour including 14 shows from Houston to New York City with more to come. Following a tour of Australia, Hailer will tour the United States to promote their new psychedelic indie rock album, Another Way…
SOil, Whole
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Apparently I’ve never heard a Metal record a day in my life. I imagine the reason being is because theres such small a market for the record buying minority out there to buy this kind of stuff informed. Then again, the relatively seedy reputation of its community pioneers doesn’t exactly help either. From Alt/metal Genre…
WIRE: UTNE READERS POSTS THERESE AUNE “CHAMELEON”
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Utne Reader featured Therese Aune’s single, “Chameleon,” on their monthly music sampler, which allows readers to download the track for free. Utne praised the Norwegian songstress’ ambient folk sound. “Chameleon” comes off Aune’s album, Billowing Shadows, Flickering Light, which was released today on Red Eye Transit. As Utne Reader explains, the track tells the story…
WIRE: IWRESTLEDABEARONCE RELEASES NEW ALBUM AND VIDEO TODAY
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After months of anticipation, avant-garde metal band IWRESTLEDABEARONCE has released their long-awaited third full-length album, Late For Nothing, today via Century Media. The album is currently streaming at Loudwire.com and available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon.com, iwabostore.com and at local indie retailers. Stream Late For Nothing now at Loudwire.com: http://bit.ly/19v3t07
DEATHPOINT POST “SINISTER” AND “THIRTY STITCHES”
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DEATHPOINT are preparing their first album on SPREAD THE METAL RECORDS whom they signed with in April 2013 and will be releasing on October 1st, 2013. Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Deathpoint is a melodic groove metal band with a passion for persistence. Deathpoint released their debut album “Fixation” on May 7th 2010 and…
SONYA TITUS OFFERS “LOVE TRANSFUSION” ACOUSTIC
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Houston-born and worldly-wise, Sonya Titus has lived in Australia, Norway, America, New Zealand, and now, London, UK. Her tracks are heavily-influenced by the multicultural shifting she has experienced whilst growing up. Reoccurring themes of self-worth and purpose, individuality, and ultimately love, acceptance, and celebration of humanity are at the heart of Sonya’s music. There have…
WIRE: NEW VIKESH KAPOOR ON INTERVIEW MAG
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Vikesh Kapoor has announced his debut album, The Ballad of Willy Robbins, to be released October 15th via Mama Bird Recording Co. His first release on the Portland-based label, the record is a concept album that chronicles the brutal but hopeful journey of a working-class man who slowly loses his ambition, health, family and shelter.…
BT ALBUM TEASER
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“A Song Across Wires is the sound of losing yourself with 10,000 of your closest friends at a summer festival and then laying in the grass for hours after talking and watching the stars,” BT told Armada Music in a recent interview. “In my entire 20+ year career I’ve never felt inspired to make an…
LNOE VIDEO FOR “THE HIGH WIRE”
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LNOE reflects a side of The High Wire that takes its cues as much from pop and R&B as from shoegaze and psychedelia. It follows the critical success of their 2010 sophomore album The Sleep Tape, and builds off the momentum built at festivals including V and Glastonbury. http://youtu.be/kPLQ9RtDj5U
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, SOUL ASYLUM, LEMONHEADS’ EVAN DANDO TO TOUR
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Three iconic alternative pop/rock acts will hit the road together this fall: Fountains Of Wayne, Soul Asylum, and Evan Dando of The Lemonheads. Each will bring along their own deep catalog of melodic, guitar-driven songs, including a handful of bonafide pop smashes. Fountains Of Wayne have released five critically lauded LPs, beginning with their self-titled…
MARK KNOPFLER SIGNS A WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
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Universal Music Group announces a worldwide deal with legendary musician and songwriter Mark Knopfler. Knopfler’s new record Privateering will debut on UMG’s Verve Records on September 10 (globally) after a 35 year relationship with Warner Brother Records. Max Hole, Chairman and CEO UMG International comments, “Mark has long been one of the most innovative and…
KITTEN POSTS “LIKE A STRANGER”
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Elektra recording group Kitten has announced the release of their much-anticipated new EP. “LIKE A STRANGER” arrives on the iTunes Store and at all leading digital providers on August 27th, and is available for pre-order now – http://smarturl.it/LikeAStranger. The six-track EP will be preceded by the title track, “Like A Stranger” – http://youtu.be/hJo6UanlblE, described by…
ROBERT PLANT JOINS SOCIAL MEDIA
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Robert Plant is set to enter the world of social media via Twitter, Instagram, and Google Plus. The legendary artist will be active beginning today, Thursday, August 8 – the same day his www.robertplant.com relaunches with a new logo and an extraordinary array of multimedia and archival material. The first 25,000 fans to…
NATHAN ANGELO POSTS “TIL I’M NINETY NINE”
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Inspired by the old-school soul vein of the 60’s and 70’s, Nathan Angelo mixes Motown with his enticing lyrics and vocals in his forthcoming album Out of the Blue. Rekindling the chars of nostalgia, Angelo has built a truly timeless album, sparked with inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, and the Temptations.…
