Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce its third annual “Summer Sessions” Concert Series – a string of exclusive intimate live performances showcasing WBR artists and held outdoors on the patio at the label’s iconic Burbank headquarters throughout the summer months. Sponsored by JBL, Monster Energy, Heineken and Midnight Moon Moonshine, the series features some…
NEW ALBUM FROM HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND JULY 30
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Louisiana Red Hot Records is proud to announce the release of Cane Sugar, the 4th recording from Honey Island Swamp Band, on July 30, 2013. Formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in San Francisco, Honey Island Swamp Band has developed into one of hottest new bands coming out of the South. The band…
CALEXICO TO RELEASE SYMPHONIC LIVE ALBUM DIGITALLY
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The Tucson, Arizona band Calexico are happy to announce the digital release of their live album entitled Spiritoso. The album was previously issued for a limited pressing on this year’s Record Store Day. Spiritoso presents Calexico performing live in Germany backed by the esteemed Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien and Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg. The set features the band…
NEW EVE TO ADAM VIDEO FEAT MISTRESS JULIYA
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NYC rockers Eve to Adam have just released a video for their current single “Straitjacket Supermodel.” The video shows the band performing at a twisted photo shoot, which features leather clad dominatrix Juliya Chernetsky (of Fuse fame), and Playboy Playmate vixen Kristin Nicole. Electric chair’s, ball-gag’s, and an axe also make appearances, all adding up…
MATTHEW MORRISON NEW VIDEO
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Multi-faceted actor, dancer, and singer Matthew Morrison has premiered his new music video for “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” the first single from the forthcoming album Where it All Began, out June 4th on Adam Levine’s 222 Records. The video maintains the vintage feel of Duke Ellington’s jazz standard, a song originally debuted in 1943.…
ADRIAN GRENIER DOING GOOD FOR MUSIC WITH WRECKROOM.TV
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When actor/entrepreneur Adrian Grenier built a recording studio in his Brooklyn home’s basement, his intentions were simple: create a space for friends to write, perform, and record music. However, the equipped studio, appropriately dubbed the WRECKROOM at its launch last May, has evolved and become a breeding ground for fresh talent — a music incubator…
CHELSEA WOLFE TEASER VIDEO FOR ‘PAIN IS BEAUTY’
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Chelsea Wolfe is set to unveil her third studio album, Pain is Beauty. A self-described love letter to nature, many of the album’s 12 tracks veer in a decidedly more electronic direction than previous recordings, while at the same time capitalizing on Wolfe’s trademark penchant for the morose and otherworldly. Teaser: http://youtu.be/D8fU_pxLWKM As she explains,…
PAT LEPOIDEVIN POSTS “WINTER PARK, CO”
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Pat LePoidevin premieres “Winter Park, CO,” the first single from his forthcoming album, American Fiction (released Tuesday, August 27). He will be previewing material from the album on a string of Eastern Canadian tour dates this June. https://soundcloud.com/matt-21-1/winter-park-co American Fiction, the fourth album from Pat LePoidevin, is a heartfelt tribute to family, youth, and…
DIRTY STREETS FREE “STAY THIRSTY” MP3
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Formed by Thomas Storz (bass, percussion), Justin Toland (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Andrew Denham (drums, percussion), and originally from Mississippi, the power trio Dirty Streets now calls Memphis home. That’s where they recorded their new album Blades Of Grass, at the legendary Ardent studio, under the guidance of sound engineer Adam Hill. The core trio…
WITNESS AYRON MICHAEL BECOME ‘UNLEASHED’
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Good morning world. Before I get started I just want to offer my prayers & support for the innocent men, women, & children who are caught in the disturbing violence in Syria. The situation makes me so upset & sad and I hope that Russia & the US can help diffuse the massacres instead of…
JARREN BENTON FEAT VINNIE PAZ ON “BULLY”
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On “Bully,” Jarren Benton teams up once again with producer Kato and shares the mic with Philadelphia rapper Vinnie Paz, both serving up their characteristically gritty, raw and in-your-face lyrics and delivery. “I’ve always been a fan of Vinne Paz, from his work with Jedi Mind Tricks,” says Jarren Benton, “I always thought he was…
TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND RELEASES FOLLOW-UP
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How can a band that’s merely three years old sound so timeless? That’s a question you will undoubtedly ask yourself when listening to the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Made Up Mind, due from Sony Masterworks August 20th. Their third full-length release, Made Up Mind is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2011’s Grammy-winning debut Revelator and last…
JOEY FATTS MIXTAPE POSTED
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Despite being fresh on the scene, Joey Fatts, has carved out a respectable lane for himself in a remarkably short amount of time. His production credits include “Jodye” from A$AP Rocky’s Long.Live.A$AP album, “Brick Flair” from A$ton Matthew’s Versace Rags album, “Hit Em Up” for ScHoolboy Q’s track on Funk Flex’s recent mixtape, and more.…
HANSON TURNS 21 LAUNCHES MMMHOPS BEER
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In honor of HANSON’s 21st birthday, the band are officially launching their own beer, Mmmhops. The first news of a brew from the Oklahoma pop-rock trio surfaced in late 2011, creating a stir among fans and the pop-culture blogosphere, and now, after months of speculation, it’s official. The beer, brewed in partnership with Oklahoma craft…
LUTHER’S BLUES, WALTER TROUT & HIS BAND
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Journeyman blues guitarist Walter Trout has put together a tribute to blues legend Luther Allison for his 23rd solo release. Walter had been a fan and even got to play with him once before Luther’s untimely death from cancer at age 57. Walter has always been a master at taking his influences and…
SIMPLE WAYS TO TAKE YOUR PRESS KIT FROM GOOD TO GREAT
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If you have been trying to make a career in the music industry, you likely already know how important having a good press kit is for your band. But you may be wondering why, even though you have an interesting band history and some great songs, you are only receiving a lackluster response from agents…
Charley and Jesi, Circus
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BIO: Indie pop-rock duo that fuses folk and contemporary songwriting with soulful harmonies. They touch on all styles, fusing genres with each song. Their third studio album, ‘Circus’ was also recorded at the Village Recorder, with the exception of Voodoo Woman, which was tracked at Little Dog Records with Pete Anderson. A number of mentionable…
WIRE: STEPHEN KING, JOHN MELLENCAMP & T BONE BURNETT ALBUM STREAM
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The all-star recording from the highly anticipated musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (Hear Music/Concord Music Group) – a collaboration 13 years in the making by Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett – is streaming in its entirety one week prior to release date exclusively at the Wall Street Journal. Listen here: http://bit.ly/gbodcPRM.…
IN BETWEEN ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR DATES
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Indie post-punk rock band In Between has announced a week long summer tour of the East Coast in support of their forthcoming EP, Still, which is scheduled for release on July 9th via No Sleep Records. The trek will kick off in Alexandria, VA on June 13th and will wrap in Pittsburgh, PA on…
KALM TALENT AGENCY: FINDING EMERGING TALENT THROUGH TECH
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KALM Talent Group remains inspired by the quality and range of untapped talent and the success of such young powerhouses as Justin Bieber whose rise to fame began on YouTube. In a world where fresh talent is being discovered and fostered in progressive new ways, including reality shows and the Internet, the time —…
MUST DIE! & CRNKN POST ‘TOKYO POLICE’ TEASER
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Breakthrough producers Must Die! and CRNKN join forces to kick off summer with the release of their their debut collaboration, the two-track ‘Tokyo Police’ EP on SMOG Records today, May 28. Listen to the ‘Tokyo Police’ EP teaser on Soundcloud here. The title track ‘Tokyo Police’ begins with operatic synth lead-like guitars reminiscent of an…
THE WEEZER CRUISE 2014 LINEUP
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Grammy Award-winning group Weezer and cruise company Rose Tours announced today the line-up for the second edition of The Weezer Cruise. Launching from Jacksonville, FL on February 13, the cruise will hit new Caribbean ports–including Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas–as fans celebrate Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend with their favorite bands, before returning…
THE 88 POST NEW VIDEO FROM SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM
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Los Angeles band The 88 (www.the88.net) announced today the release of their sixth studio album, Fortune Teller, available June 11, 2013. It will be available on CD, digital and for the first time ever, vinyl formats. The following day, on June 12, The 88 will be holding their record release show at the Troubadour,…
TOM ODELL ANNOUNCES U.S. SUMMER TOUR DATES
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Tom Odell, winner of the 2013 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award, will launch his next North American run on July 30 at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom. Tickets for the outing — which will also include shows in San Diego, Austin, Houston and Dallas — will go on sale this Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8. See…
MADELYN SCARPULLA NAMED GENERAL MANAGER LOUD & PROUD RECORDS
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Music industry veteran Madelyn Scarpulla has been named General Manager, Loud & Proud Records. The announcement was made today by Loud & Proud Owner and President Tom Lipsky, to whom Scarpulla reports. Scarpulla’s responsibilities in her new post will include designing marketing, sales and promotion strategies and originating creative material and content for the…
WIRE: BLACKBOOK PREMIERES LIVE EMILY WELLS VIDEO FOR “DARLIN'”
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BlackBook has premiered the stunning new video for the acoustic re-visioning of Emily Wells song, “Darlin.” off her forthcoming album, Mama Acoustic Recordings (out June 11th). “The delicate and lovely track,” says BlackBook, “soars with her ethereal voice and sparse guitar, creating a melancholic moment shown through the black-and-white video work of Ruben Woodin Dechamps…
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE AND NELLY TO PERFORM ON STAGEIT TODAY (6/3) AT 5:30PM PST
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Stageit, a web-based platform that enables artists to easily create paid live shows directly from their laptops, continues to expand its range of unique experiences for viewers with a performance by breakout duo Florida Georgia Line and hip hop superstar Nelly. Viewers can join the intimate, online show at 5:30PM PST today here. http://www.stageit.com/florida_georgia_line_nelly/live_online_charity_show/24391 …
WIRE: DAN AUERBACH OF THE BLACK KEYS TO BE FEATURED IN GUITAR MOVES SERIES
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Monday, June 3rd will see the launch of Noisey and D’Addario’s third episode of the Guitar Moves series. This episode to feature Dan Auerbach, guitarist for The Black Keys. Don’t forget to tune in at www.noisey.com/guitarmoves! Hosted by Matt Sweeney, Guitar Moves features tutorials and in-depth interviews with some of the most legendary…
JOELLA DEVILLE POSTS “DANCE WITH ME”
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Songstress Joella Deville releases her latest music video for the smash hit entitled “Dance With Me”. Watch the video here! . The track, which is produced by Strange-boy; lives on her latest album “Round 2”. Mixing elements of pop and EDM, Joella rounds out the track with her powerful vocals, adding her unique flair to…
EDM TRIO KREWELLA SELLS 500,000+ “ALIVE”
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Breakout EDM trio Krewella have garnered their first gold certified single with over 500,000 copies sold of their crossover hit “Alive.” The single, off of the group’s critically acclaimed debut EP Play Hard, spent an impressive 32 weeks on the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay charts before hitting #1 earlier this month. As…
PRO ERA VIDEO FOR “LIKE WATER”
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Brooklyn’s Pro Era are sharing a video for “Like Water” from their 2012 mixtape, PEEP: The aPROcalypse. The track is a cathartic slow burner jam that showcases Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly & the late Capital Steeze. Watch the video here. Capitalizing the name “Capital STEEZ” is now as good as remembering any credible historic leader…
LOREN BENJAMIN POSTS “LIVE ABND DIE”
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NYC-based singer-songwriter Loren Benjamin announces his debut EP on May 21st while embarking on his first Northeast regional tour spanning sixteen dates from North Hampton, MA to Nashville, TN this spring. Loren Benjamin’s main musical influences range from The Beatles to Elton John, which are evident in his classic rock ‘n’ roll songs. …
Class Reunion, Life Goes
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JAD aka Jonathan A. Demas and Shaggy Docious aka Mark L. Sanchez are back for another Class Reunion visit with their latest installment ‘Life Goes’. This time around the duo is hoping for an even bigger turnout with their new release. ‘Life Goes’…on for both JAD & Shaggy D as they hope that…
WATCH CO LA’S “MAKE IT SLAY”
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Co La is the primary project of musician and producer Matt Papich, whose explorations of sample-based electronic music have culminated in Moody Coup. Papich describes the working Co La method on Moody Coup as “employing the hegemony of delete.” He likes to be interrupted, and is fond of working in places where domestic concerns are…
SKILLET FLYAWAY TO ‘RISE’ VIP EXPERIENCE
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Skillet are heading out on tour starting June 14th to support their upcoming new album, Rise, releasing June 25th. During the tour, Skillet will stop in Nashville and Chicago to give fans a VIP experience to hang out with the band all day. Skope is launching a flyaway contest to send a winner plus a…
LEE DEWYZE NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED ON AUGUST 20TH
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Lee DeWyze will be releasing his Vanguard debut entitled Frames on August 20th. This new album will launch the momentous next stage of what is already a high-profile musical career. (Cover art is shown above and track listing below.) DeWyze played guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo and drums during the recording sessions, during which he collaborated…
JONES BEACH THEATER REOPENS AFTER SANDY’S DEVASTATION
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Live Nation Entertainment today opened the doors of one of its most unique concert venues, Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh (Long Island), NY, which was damaged catastrophically by Superstorm Sandy in October of last year. After months of reconstruction at a cost of more than $20 Million, Jones Beach is ready to open…
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES LEAD SINGLE “I LOVE AMERICAN MUSIC”
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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are happy to announce the release of “I Love American Music” on iTunes. The song is the lead single from White Teeth, Black Thoughts, the forthcoming full-length album from the Eugene, OR based band. Out July 16th on Space Age Bachelor Pad Records, the album marks CPD’s first jazz and swing-powered outing…
ELI MARDOCK OFFERS TITLE TRACK TO NEW ALBUM
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Speaking on the forthcoming full-length debut LP, Eli Mardock says “I think things that are dark can also be uplifting to our universal consciousness. Creating music that is always uplifting is boring in the same way that creating music that is always dark is boring. Life isn’t like that, it is more complicated.” Mardock’s…
SLAYER WELCOMES PAUL BOSTAPH BACK TO THE FOLD
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Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King are very pleased to announce that Paul Bostaph has rejoined the band on a full-time basis. Bostaph will be behind the drum kit beginning June 4 when Slayer kicks off the first leg of its 2013 international tour in Warsaw, Poland. Gary Holt will continue to fill…
