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WIRE: DAY JOY STREAMS NEW ALBUM

Day Joy makes beautiful lush dream folk landscapes caressed with crooning and heart felt melodies and deep poetic lyricism. Hailing from Orlando, FL the now five sometimes six piece was originally a two person project started by Peter Michael Perceval and Michael Serrin. Peter and Michael met in college years ago where they acoustically wrote…

WIRE: AMANDA AND THE CUTE GUYS VIDEO DEBUT

New Orleans’ music sensation, Amanda Shaw and long-time band, The Cute Guys are releasing one of their fan favorites at live shows but never-before-recorded cover of “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by seminal punk band The Clash. The track is mixed by Grammy award-winning and platinum-selling engineer/producer/musician, Ken Lewis (Kanye West, Jay Z,…

G V CLICK NEW VIDEO “GREASY PLATE”

The Clik shot three video’s last week, the first one, entitled ‘Greasy Plate’ is out now.   Featuring Lee Scott and produced by Reklews from Blah Records, it has the full line-up of Sleaze, Jman, Bones and Gramma k. It’s on some 90’s themed colouring and is a stripped down banger with that dark bass…

LEONARD FRIEND NEW SINGLE “HOLOGRAMS”

About Holograms: “When the Tupac hologram performed at Coachella it kind of freaked me out because suddenly the most popular act at this festival with hundreds of thousands of people in attendance was….basically just a living memory.   Our generation is extremely nostalgic, and it’s as if we keep recreating new ways to relive things…

Prize, Surprize Box!

Had Sophia Santulli a.k.a. “Prize” lived 500 years ago, she would have been a treasured singer of the Medici court, performing while surrounded by a troupe of adoring castrati. But ours is a far different age. Prize circa 2013 is a purveyor of electronic music, more specifically her self-described niche: “Electro Primadonna DIY Dance Music.”…

NEW TRACK FROM ERIC AND MAGILL

Listen to the superbly beautiful first track from Eric and Magill’s new EP, ‘Two Travellers’. The track features Heidi Spencer from the Bella Union act Heidi Spencer and The Rare Birds. ‘Two Travellers’ will be available to download for free for a limited time on February 19th. Until then you can download their stunning debut…

DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

UK brothers and multi-instrumentalists Howard and Guy Lawrence, better known as Disclosure, are bringing their new, expanded, fully live set of sleek electronic pop to stages across the North America this spring. The duo, known for their crystalline production and updated take on 2-step and UK garage, kicks off the five week tour with multiple…

TRAEDONYA! POSTS NEW SINGLE “ANOTHER LIE”

TRAEDONYA! aka “The Bride Of New Funk Hipopera” is happy to release the first single from her debut digital EP “High Fructose Corn Syrup” to her international audience. The song is titled “Another Lie” and features Sample This. Another Lie is a Jazzy, funky track which takes you back in time with TRAEDONYA’S! biting lyrics…

The Outer Vibe, Hoka Hey

  The Outer Vibe is a band that comes to us from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reading from their Bio: This is a road tested band with rare business acumen that plays more than 100 shows a year, sharing stages along the way with the likes of REO Speedwagon, The Tubes, Mayday Parade, We The Kings,…

REO SPEEDWAGON, STYX AND TED NUGENT SET TO LAUNCH NEW ROUND

Last year’s debut of “The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” tour, recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the “Ten Hottest Summer Package Tours of 2012,” was such a huge success that rock’s finest from the Midwest –Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent– are teaming up again for another round of shows starting April 18…

SILVER COVER THE BEATLES “DEAR PRUDENCE”

Ciaron & Simon started writing songs together in 2009, the result is Silver. Silver’s first single, a cover of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” will be released as a digital download on the 28th February 2013 on their own label “MarClar” & distributed by Native Records.

WIRE: DRAKE UNVEILS NEW ALBUM TITLE AND NEW VIDEO

Multi-Platinum selling recording artist Drake earned the GRAMMY ® Award last night for “Best Rap Album” for Take Care. Drake celebrated by unveiling a new video for “Started From the Bottom,” the first track from his forthcoming album “Nothing Was The Same” due out in Summer 2013 on Cash Money/Young Money/Universal Republic. The video for…

LUST FOR YOUTH “CHASING THE LIGHT”

Lust For Youth began as a lo-fi, atonal, bedroom synth drone project in 2009, but has slowly evolved into a full frontal synth-pop assault. The past week Lust For Youth unveiled their newest jam, “Chasing the Light” — the track is a shimmering anthemic banger & the duo’s most optimistic & accesible release to date.…

LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND U.S. TOUR

After a Grammy nomination and a Latin Grammy Award for best Alternative Album, Los Amigos Invisibles are ready to take back the Latin music market by storm with their seventh studio album titled Repeat After Me, to be released by Nacional Records on April 2nd 2013. Grammy winners Los Amigos Invisibles are definitely amognst the…

SEMI-TWANG’S NEW SINGLE “WRONG SIDE IF THE TRACKS”

Which brings us to 2013: On March 26th, the band will release their third full-length project, The Why And The What For, a recording that ups the stakes as it traverses through the musical geography of Memphis, Muscle Shoals and New Orleans with passion and conviction. It’s topical and personal with a bit more soul…

WIRE: THE OCEAN BLU VIDEO ON PASTE

On the title, singer/songwriter David Schelzel explains, “We chose Ultramarine to reflect several things. The mood of this record is a little blue, and harkens back to our other “blue” record, Cerulean. It’s also a fun play on our name, and we were very conscious of our history as a band making this record. Thinking…

WIRE: GYPTIAN UNVEILS HIS LATEST VIDEO “WINE SLOW”

Gyptian unleashes his latest video “Wine Slow.” The visual, directed by ASHA, was filmed on Bob Marley Beach in Morant Bay, Jamaica. The call-to-action song title is creating an explosive viral dance movement on YouTube and the lyrics video has already received over 5 million views to date.   Check out “Wine Slow” video premiere…

LAURA MICHELLE GOES VIRAL WITH “CHUCK NORRIS”

L.A. singer-songwriter Laura Michelle is set to land a musical knockout blow with her premiere single, “Chuck Norris,” a whimsical pop anthem about unleashing the Kung-Fu master that lies within us all. Co-written by Laura and Writer-Producer Jim McGorman, the single “Chuck Norris” is available now on iTunes – the first song off of Laura’s…

SHARKMUFFIN POST “THE LAKE”

Sharkmuffin is about to swim into your head with their unique brand of Rock n’ Roll. Hailing from the ever prominent Brooklyn music scene, this infectious trio will prove to you instantly that they are not your average band. Just premiering their debut single “The Lake,” Sharkmuffin are gearing up for their 7-inch release, due…

HARPOON BREWERY “ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL” LIVE IN BOSTON, MA

On March 1st and 2nd Boston’s beloved St. Patrick’s Festival will take place under heated tents at the Harpoon Brewery. 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of this rollicking festival, with live Irish music, traditional Irish fare, and barrels upon barrels of freshly-brewed craft beer. With a wide selection of Harpoon and UFO beers on tap,…

CZARFACE LP SAMPLER

With guest appearances from Ghostface, Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Roc Marciano, Vinnie Paz, Cappadonna & additional beats from DJ Premier & Oh No, you can expect nothing less then top notch production and rewind worthy lyricism from CZARFACE. “We are CZARFACE because they know our faces and they know us for being dope rhyme…

GUNS N’ ROSES ADDED AS THIRD HEADLINER

Founders Entertainment is thrilled to announce the addition of Guns N’ Roses as the third headliner for the 2013 Governors Ball Music Festival. “We’re stoked to be performing at the Governors Ball!” says Axl Rose, “we’re all really excited in GNR to be part of this festival, and with such talented and diverse acts in…

HEAVEN & EARTH POST NEW EPK FOR ‘DIG’

Taking up where iconic bands like Deep Purple and Bad Company left off, Heaven & Earth is on a mission to resurrect the sanctity of classic rock in its purest, most accessible form on their third studio album titled Dig. Due out on Quarto Valley Records, Dig was produced by Dave Jenkins, who’s worked with…

SWEET BABOO NEW VIDEO “LETS GO SWIMMING WILD”

Sweet Baboo is Stephen Black, a native of the north Wales countryside and a single-minded, idiosyncratic singer. On April 23rd he will make his North American debut with his fourth full-length album Ships, released on celebrated UK indie label Moshi Moshi Records (Summer Camp, Niki & The Dove, The Drums). On Ships Black displays his…

WARNER BROS. RECORDS SIGNS SKATERS

Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed buzzed-about New York City-based rock band SKATERS to its roster. Their smart, dynamic sound blends their disparate new wave, punk and hip-hop influences into their own modern indie hybrid. Their live shows and independently released EP has already earned them attention from The New…

METALLICA AND VANS CREATE NEW SNEAKERS

In a continuing creative partnership, Vans and iconic rock band Metallica proudly introduce a four-piece signature collection designed by each band member delivering to stores in February.   Each Metallica member – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo – had free reign to choose any iconic Vans shoe style and make it…

FREE DUNCAN SHEIK TRACK ON HIS SITE

Yesterday, Entertainment Weekly premiered a new track from Duncan Sheik entitled “Lay Down Your Weapons.” Duncan is giving away the track as a free download on his site.   Duncan’s Site: http://www.duncansheik.com/laydownyourweapons

MALKOVICH NEW VIDEO “LIES”

Irangeles (Iran/Los Angeles) lyricist Malkovich presents the Hashim Thomas-directed music video for “Lies”, his Evilldewer-produced single from his new album Great Expectations, written and recorded in New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles after giving up his home and possessions to travel indefinitely. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qpurhTYwMw http://malkovichmusic.bandcamp.com

JOEL CROUSE TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE ON SHOW DOG-UNIVERSAL

Born and raised in Holland, Mass., Show Dog-Universal Music recording artist, Joel Crouse, penned his first song at the ripe age of 14, formed a band by age 15, graduated from high school by age 16, and signed a record deal by age 19. Now, at age 20, he is poised to release his first…

T-360, “The Future”

Philadelphia’s T-360 has maintained a lifelong fascination with and longtime involvement in the entertainment industry. Running a nightclub while in college, he later worked with Island Def Jam, before managing a rap artist. Then along came an individual known as “The Coach,” who altered T-360’s path from behind-the-scenes roles to actual performing. Taking his act…

BRIDGE NINE WELCOMES ALPHA & OMEGA TO THEIR ROSTER

Los Angeles’ ALPHA & OMEGA were formed in 2007 by a group of friends who shared a mutual admiration of hardcore and metal such as the Cro Mags, Crowbar, All Out War, Stigmata, Integrity, Leeway and Metallica. In 2008, they released their debut EP, The Devil’s Bed, via 6131, and later their full length Life…

IAMEVE VIDEO “TEMPTRESS”

IAMEVE, a talented new young based artist is very melodic and ethereal with a pop hook. She definitely resonates with a lot of people . Her songs have been featured in over 100 Television and film placements such as ABC’s The Lying Game, profiled in LA Weekly and lovingly spoofed by friend Fred Armisen on…

SHOUT OUT LOUDS RELEASE NEW TRACK “ILLUSIONS”

Merge Records is excited to release a new song from sophisticated Swedish pop maestros Shout Out Louds’ new record. “Illusions” is from the band’s great new album, Optica, due out February 26. The Soundcloud stream of the song is available for posting HERE. https://soundcloud.com/shoutoutlouds/illusions The Line of Best Fit describes the song, “‘Illusions’ is vintage…

WIRE: W.E.T.’S BRAND NEW VIDEO “LEARN TO LIVE AGAIN”

Hard Rock lovers worldwide can click here to witness the Worldwide Premiere of the video for international powerhouse Rock group W.E.T.’s brand new track, “Learn To Live Again.”   The video was shot on location last month in an industrial barn outside Stockholm, Sweden under bone-chilling weather conditions.   “Learn To Live Again” is taken…

GANGSTAGRASS ARE ON THE MOVE

Today Gangstagrass, on the cusp of their February tour, announced additional tour dates for April. Born from the musical mind of Rench, who was reared on pure bluegrass and country at home while break dancing at his grade school yard, Gangstagrass mixes bluegrass and rap and have quite possibly forged an entirely new and modern…

ALFA NEW ALBUM ‘WORLD GO BLUE’ ON BANDCAMP

Alfa, born in the Philippines and raised in the New York City area, has just released her 5th album, “World Go Blue”. She is currently on a U.S. college tour to promote her record (see tour dates below). In the past Alfa has gained multiple placements on the MTV series “Friendzone” and was named one…

BIG SCARY REVEAL TEASER FOR NEW ALBUM

Recorded & produced by Big Scary’s Tom Iansek, and mixed by Grammy Award winning Tom Elmhirst (The Black Keys, Adele, Amy Winehouse) at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, ‘Not Art’ is the second album from the Melbourne indie duo of Big Scary – aka Tom Iansek   (vocals, guitar, keys) and Joanna Syme…

LAS VEGAS LIGHT NIGHTCLUB TO OPEN APRIL 26

After much anticipation, LIGHT–the first-ever nightclub brought to you by the minds behind Cirque du Soleil–is excited to invite guests to experience the passion and creativity of state-of-the-art production and world-renowned DJs including global electronic music sensation Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso, man of the moment Zedd and rising star Baauer, beginning Friday, April…

MARC SHERMAN & JEREMY FURTADO RELEASE “TAKE ME HOME”

Marc has been writing and recording some songs as part of a 4 or 5 song EP that he plans on releasing this summer called “Take Me Home”. This EP will consist of 4 original compositions as well as a cover tune. The latest single from this upcoming EP is the title track called “Take…