Coming straight outta Calcutta, an Australian resident named Rhett May delivers ‘Insatiable’ to the public. Rhett had the help of Musik and Film producing, co-writing and playing on the new five-track EP. With heavy hitters in the music biz on May’s side, ‘Insatiable’ is sure to be a grand slam! The first…
NEW SINGLE POSTED BY AWAR
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$trictly Busine$$ is the latest release from AWAR’s stellar debut retail album The LAWS OF NATURE. Produced by Alchemist, the single comes as the New York rhyme slayer preps his up and coming release with Vanderslice, The Winning Team, due later this year. https://soundcloud.com/awarstories/awar-strictly-business
SONYA TITUS POSTS NEWS SINGLE “NOW”
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Red Dragon Records’ latest roster addition comes in the sweet guise of Sonya Titus, whose next single ‘Love Transfusion’ is due out on 30 September. There have been many recordings written and inspired out of love but few compare to Sonya Titus’ debut album ‘Now. None express so many different dimensions of the emotion with…
WIRE: SPEEDY ORTIZ STREAM DEBUT ALBUM ON NPR
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Speedy Ortiz are happy to finally share their entire debut LP Major Arcana courtesy of NPR. The stream will be available here for an entire week prior to the album’s official release on July 9th. The band has also announced a nation-wide tour later this summer. See below for details about their…
BROKEN ANCHOR POSTS “CANADA”
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Featuring songs fleshed out in live performances and a series of 3 critically-acclaimed EPs (Broken Anchor Volumes 1-3), Fresh Lemonade coalesces Hartley-Leonard’s eclectic musical and life experiences into a sound Los Angeles Magazine calls “Budweiser tallboy music, best heard coming from the stereo of a used Cadillac that required way too much effort to whip…
WIRE: VEVO PREMIERES NEW JILLETTE JOHNSON VIDEO
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With “Cameron” Johnson explores the struggle of a young transgender boy and gives an inspiring voice about staying true to your authentic self. Video Premiere Today On VEVO. http://www.vevo.com/watch/jillette-johnson/cameron/USWV41200035
NEW ALBUM BY PILLARS AND TONGUES SEPTEMBER 17
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End-dances is the new album by Pillars and Tongues on Empty Cellar Records. Although from Chicago, Beth Remis, Ben Babbitt, and Mark Trecka have spent much of the last few years traveling, performing music in a wide variety of contexts, exploring the severe and sublime landscapes of America, and returning to or refusing to return…
WIRE: ELECTRONIC MUSIC GOES TO WALL STREET
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Three days ago Forbes Magazine reported that the International Music Summit valued The Electronic Music Industry at $4.5 billion dollars. Robert Sillerman acquired the nation ¹s most influential rock concert promoters and sold them to Clear Channel for $4.4 billion in the 90 ¹s. Clear Channel then spawned Live Nation, the world ¹s largest…
ADLIB NEW VIDEO “ONE OF THE FEW”
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Though Bad Newz is Adlib’s debut-LP, he is a music industry veteran who has built his fan-base from the ground up on the road with Hip-Hop greats; touring the world over many times with the likes of Jedi Mind Tricks, AOTP, La Coka Nostra and Madchild (Swollen Members) to name a few. Bad Newz conjures…
STOLI HAS GOT FARLEY ‘SQUARING CIRCLES’ ON HIS JULY 4TH PLAYLIST
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Hello to all readers on this week of July 4th. Even if you are not an American we can all use this Thursday to drink beer, play music, and grill with family! Before we start today I just want to commend Netflix on their show, ‘House of Cards’ with Kevin Spacey & Robin Wright. Not…
WIRE: NEW MODERAT VIDEO ON PITCHFORK
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Moderat are Apparat (Sascha Ring) and Modeselektor (Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary). Both acts represent the best of the Berlin electronic music scene—embracing the groundbreaking sounds being cultivated by this raw melting pot of artists and sounds. Moderat is a shared vision and their new album, IIis the joyful creation of what happens when you…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY KID KARATE
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“Two Times” is an honest and provocative glimpse into a story of Irish suburban life. Shot in Darndale, a rough working class suburb of North Dublin, the camera follows the path of a Dubliner acting on the anger and energy of the song’s “I ain’t comin’ back, you won’t hear from me no more!” and…
FREE MP3 FROM ERIC & MAGILL “CALENDARS”
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The second album from Eric & Magill, entitled Night Singers will be released July 23rd via Perfect From Now On. This is the follow up to their Two Travellers EP, released this past February. https://www.dropbox.com/s/9u3fxtlk4wl0o0c/03%20Calendars.mp3 Eric & Magill is Ryan Weber and Eric Osterman, originally from Milwaukee, they first played together in Camden, an indie…
MONSTER AND VIACOM KICK OFF ‘HEADPHONES FOR HOPE’ CELEBRITY FUNDRAISER
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Monster, the world leader in high-performance personal audio, is proud to launch “Headphones for Hope,” a fundraiser featuring celebrity-autographed Monster ® DNAâ„¢ headphones for sale with bidding beginning today at 10AM PST on eBay. Now through July 1, fans can bid on headphones signed by celebrities and musicians including Snoop Lion, Ben Affleck, Sheryl Crow,…
NINE INCH NAILS TEAMS UP WITH DAVID LYNCH FOR NEW VIDEO
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Nine Inch Nails video for “Came Back Haunted” premieres globally on VEVO.com. Directed by David Lynch,it marks the first collaboration between the acclaimed artist and Trent Reznor since 1997’s Lost Highway soundtrack, which Reznor produced. Click here to watch the video now. (As an aside, Lynch’s sophomore album, THE BIG DREAM, comes out July 16.)…
JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS ANNOUNCE WEST COAST SUMMER TOUR
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Jeff Bridges & The Abiders have announced a slate of live dates for a west coast tour this summer, kicking off July 24th! Recently wrapping a spring tour that brought the band to the main stage of the Stagecoach Music Festival, the band will perform eight newly added shows in support of his latest album…
SUPERSUCKERS SIGN TO ACETATE RECORDS
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Acetate Records announces the addition of legendary Seattle band Supersuckers to their roster. The as of yet untitled album will be recorded at Willie Nelson’s famous Arlyn Studio, in Austin, TX. It will be the band’s ninth studio record and their first since 2008’s Get It Together, released on the band’s own Mid-Fi Recordings…
RUSSELL HOWARD TO RELEASE ALBUM IN JULY
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Charlotte, NC-based singer-songwriter Russell Howard is set to release his album, City Heart +, on July 30, 2013, via Rock Ridge Music. His debut EP, City Heart, had such a positive reception that Howard is releasing it in an expanded edition as City Heart +, and the new incarnation augments the EP with freshly…
THE PAPER KITES SHARE “ST. CLARITY†OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Australian indie-folk outfit The Paper Kites share the official music video for “St. Clarity,” the first Australian single from their charming debut album, set for release later this year. Produced by ARIA winning producer Wayne Connolly, “St. Clarity” kicks off with a lone banjo before moving into a gorgeous blend of harmonies, music boxes…
JONNY RODGERS VIDEO “EVERYTHING IS YOURS”
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Crooked House Management is stoked to announce a brilliant addition to their management roster by way of singer/composer Jonny Rodgers. When not composing music for film and television, Jonny can be found recording and performing his very unique brand of pop music involving tuned wine glasses, guitar, electronics, vocals and loops. You really need to…
GLASVEGAS NEW ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER + “IF”
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Glasvegas is back with ‘Later…When The TV Turns To Static’, due out in the U.S. on September 3rd via their own Go Wow Records in partnership with BMG. ‘Later…When The TV Turns To Static’ is the third studio album by Glasvegas and is the next stunning chapter from one of the UK’s most unique bands.…
NEW SINGLE POSTED BY LIFE WHITE
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Life White a British musician from Ipswich, Suffolk. He first started creating music 6 years ago in a grime duo at the age of 13, he slowly made a transition towards Hip Hop where he found inspiration from artists and producers such as Kanye West, J Dilla, Common, Tupac and Nas. In March 2011 Life…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY GHOST PARADE
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San Francisco’s GHOST PARADE, have just premiered their newest single, “Reach,” on The Vinyl District. The duo of Justin Bonifacio (Vocals/Guitars) and George Woods (Guitars/Vocals) are both captivating and haunting, as their special brand of rock n’ roll will entice your ears. “Reach,” is a heavy-hitting track, that is laced with Pop and Jazz…
NEW SINGLE BY RICKY RUDE FEAT DRAG-ON
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For those who aren’t up-to-speed, Ricky Rude is a Southern New Jersey lyricist whose style is as eclectic as his musical influences, which range from The Fugees to Nirvana. Ricky has spent his adolescence developing a buzz within the industry, transplanting himself in the inner-city of Compton, California, where he formed bonds with…
WIRE: DRUG CHURCH PREMIERES NEW SONG ON NPR
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Albany rock band Drug Church has premiered a new song called “Deconstructing Snapcase” from their forthcoming album, Paul Walker, today on NPR’s “All Songs Considered.” The new album is scheduled for release on July 23rd from No Sleep Records and can be pre-ordered now at http://www.nosleeprecords.com/paulwalker/. Stream Drug Church’s song “Deconstructing Snapcase” at…
NEW VIDEO BY ELEPHANT 12 “LOVE KNOCK ON WOOD”
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What better way to kick off you Summer then with a little ELEPHANT 12? The group has just unleashed their latest video for “Love Knock on Wood,” from their critically acclaimed EP, Sold Out. The footage is a fun piece that revolves around a beautiful female character with a broken heart, and Elephant 12…
CHARLIE WHITEHEAD’S SONG “I DIG BLACK GIRLS”
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Charlie Whitehead, a.k.a. Raw Spitt, 1970 first full-length, produced by Swamp Dogg for Canyon records, and a highly sought after collectors’ album of unconventional Southern Soul. The remastered CD version includes 5 bonus tracks and new liner notes penned by Swamp Dogg. Raw Spitt is also available now as a Digital Download, along with Limited…
SPENDS QUALITY NEW VIDEO “DON’T RUSH ME”
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Spends Quality is classic West Coast intelligent Hip Hop, raised on Golden Age sounds in the heart of the Golden State. An MC, Producer and Party Promoter, Spends is a true believer in the truth that music and culture can convey. Digging deep into his unique consciousness and life lessons, he’s crafted 2 full length…
PILLBUSTER POSTS “5TH HELENA DRIVE”
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Virginia Beach hard rockers PILLBUSTER have released a second single cut from their new self-titled album, hitting stores on August 6, 2013 via Stonerkill Records. The track, ‘5th Helena Drive’, is available for listening now via the band’s official YouTube page, here: http://youtu.be/_eBtMrKAAYU. Like what you hear? You can pre-order the record now on Amazon.com.…
THE MATERIAL POSTS “LIFE VEST”
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South California rockers, The Material will premiere the video for “Life Vest” exclusively on MTV Buzzworthy on June 27th, 2013. Front woman, Colleen D’Agostino credits the track ultimately as a love song despite its moody undertones and rock chorus. The video, which was directed by Raúl Gonzo (All Time Low, VersaEmerge, Enter Shikari), was partially…
SHAUN WHITE ENDORSES BAND BAD THINGS + “CAUGHT INSIDE”
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LA rock band Bad Things – that consists of front man/lead singer Davis LeDuke, bass player Jared Palomar, guitarist Anthony Sanudo, drummer Lena Zawaideh and lead guitarist Shaun White, the professional snowboarder and skateboarder – has signed to Warner Bros. Records and will be putting out their debut album later this year. Shaun, Lena and…
NEW SINGLE BY CARBON LEAF OUT NOW
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Carbon Leaf returns to the road in support of their current album, GHOST DRAGON ATTACKS CASTLE. Blending Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Rock and Pop traditions into their own sound, Carbon Leaf has built their loyal fanbase through solid music releases and energetic live shows. The five-man band’s steadfast arrangement of guitar, bass, drums, and…
MALINA MOYE FEAT BOOTSY COLLINS ON NEW SINGLE
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Malina Moye shreds on the guitar and flips funk grooves with equal amounts of skill. The first single from her upcoming album,Rock ‘n Roll Baby, is called “K-Yotic,” and it joins her with Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins. The song will be released on all digital platforms 7/30, with the Rock ‘n…
Roses for Lola, Roses for Lola
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So what is Avant-Garde? Avant-garde quite simply represents a pushing of the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm or status quo primarily in popular culture. The notion of the existence of the avant-garde is considered by some to be a hallmark of modernism. I like to think of it as uncharted water. So…
WIRE: THE CAPACITY OF AN IPOD
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Here another interactive visualization. But, this one is more universal and was created to visualize just how far we’ve come in terms of technology changing the music industry, particularly showcasing the huge power of a simple iPod. http://www.concerthotels.com/ipod-visualized-as-vinyl
WIRE: G&D NEW VIDEO ON VIBE
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The kaleidoscopic video, which was premiered by VIBE, aims to capture the “celestial vibe” of connective positivity around which G&D had built the track. The duo feels the vibe: “the standout quality of this piece is the chemistry between us, creating a better now to unify with the world around us.” The duo is…
HAILER POST NEW SINGLE FROM ‘ANOTHER WAY’
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On August 20, Australian sonic indie rock band, Hailer will release their new album, Another Way. To bring the relaxed, honest, and raw emotions to life, Another Way was mixed by NYC’s, Nick Stumpf and recorded in a band member’s studio, Audile Design. These accesses allowed Hailer’s creative freedoms to flow. Lead vocalist/guitarist,…
ALL THINGS GO POST SONG “1990”
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Long Island Rock outfit, NGHBRS, have released the second song, 1990, off their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Twenty One Rooms, today on All Things Go. Check out the track here: http://bit.ly/1cijVO1. Twenty One Rooms will be released on July 16th via Paper + Plastick Records. The album is the follow-up studio release to the…
SONGWRITING DUO DOUG & TELISHA WILLIAMS ARE WILD PONIES
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On September 10 new label Ditch Dog Records releases Things That Used To Shine, the debut album by Wild Ponies, a new project by acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriting duo Doug and Telisha Williams. The album not only marks Doug and Telisha’s first outing with the band but also the first Ditch Dog release, a label the…
WIRE: TYPHOON PREMIERES NEW SINGLE ON SPIN.COM
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Typhoon is excited to premiere the first single “Young Fathers” from their anticipated new album White Lighter on Spin.com today, June 25th. http://www.spin.com/articles/typhoon-young-fathers-stream-white-lighter/ “White Lighter” – out August 20th – is the follow up to the bands EP A New Kind Of House that caught the attention of countless music critics and listeners for it’s…
