Eleanor Friedberger premiered her new video for “Stare at the Sun” from Personal Record today at Pitchfork. Directed by Scott Jacobson, the video features sign language, cuddly sheepdogs, and lots of air guitar! Watch the video for “Stare at the Sun” now at YouTube http://youtu.be/74-iyAoMa6Y http://mergerecords.com
JERRY GARCIA SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION
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A new symphonic project celebrating American musical icon Jerry Garcia and featuring Warren Haynes will bow this summer, as the 71st anniversary of Garcia’s birth approaches. This groundbreaking orchestral adventure – curated by the Garcia family – will feature his storied original compositions as well as classic interpretations of timeless standards that were hallmarks of…
PROMARK ADDS BEAT-MASTER DARU JONES TO THE ARTIST FAMILY
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D’Addario is proud to welcome drummer/producer/beat-master Daru Jones to its ProMark artist roster. Currently residing in Brooklyn, New York, Jones lies on the forefront of progressive percussion performance, merging Soul and Hip-Hop to create “Soul-Hop.” Inspired by such legendary musicians as James Brown, Jones has attained a breadth of experience through his countless years on…
BELLE MARE POST “THE BOAT OF THE FRAGILE MIND” MP3
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Called “spaciously eerie” by Spin, Brooklyn’s, Belle Mare offer a lush and evocative debut, The Boat Of The Fragile Mind EP, out now. This duo comprised of Amelia Bushell and Thomas Servidone craft a dreamspace of acoustic and synth textures that showcase Bushell’s haunting vocals. “The Boat Of The Fragile Mind” – MP3:…
BEYOND DISHONOR VIDEO FOR “HEISENBERG”
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Trenton, New Jersey metalcore mainstays BEYOND DISHONOR have released a music video for their first single, entitled ‘Heisenberg’, today via their official YouTube channel. Any fan of the hit television drama ‘Breaking Bad’ will immediately recognize that ‘Heisenberg’ is a tribute to the popular show– complete with yellow meth lab suits, greasy cigar-smoking drug kingpins,…
JON WIRTZ – Tourist (CD)
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Jon Wirtz is a professional Pianist that hails from Colorado. His latest CD is called “Tourist” and was released in 2013. Admittedly, there is a whole lot of variety to these arrangements and performances. First: Wirtz and his impressive band delivers rock solid playing like a well oiled machine. This is testament to hundreds of…
SKOPE GIVEAWAY: Simple Minds ‘Celebrate – The Greatest Hits+’
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Massively iconic Scottish rock band Simple Minds just released a pair of CD sets of their greatest hits, named Celebrate – The Greatest Hits+. In addition to their numerous hits over the course of 36 years, the new album also includes two never before released songs, the first of which is “Broken Glass Park.”…
NEW SINGLE BY JIMMY EAT WORLD ONLINE
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Jimmy Eat World have unveiled “I Will Steal You Back,” the first single from the band’s new studio album, Damage, out June 11th on RCA Records. “I Will Steal You Back” had its radio debut this morning and can be heard at www.iwillstealyouback.com. The single will be released digitally on April 16th. Damage can be…
DANCING HEALS NEW SINGLE “ALWAYS ON MY MIND”
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Australian based Dancing Heals had made quite an impression on the U.S. audience over the past few months, and they are back at it again with a brand new single in tow. Just releasing the gorgeous track, “Always on My Mind,”the band proves to be a name to lookout for in 2013. Glowing reviews for…
MARIANAS TRENCH SIGN WITH POP ALTERNATIVE LABEL CHERRYTREE RECORDS
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As they embark on the second leg of their sold-out FACE THE MUSIC arena tour of Canada; Vancouver-based Marianas Trench have announced their signing to Cherrytree Records as their new label home for all countries outside of Canada. In Canada, the band will remain on 604 Records. Marianas Trench will release their four-song…
CURIOUS QUAIL POST NEW SINGLE
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An indie rock/alternative seven-piece, Curious Quail’s sound was described by Death and Taxes Magazine as “. . . evocative of what would happen if Owl City didn’t suck or if Ben Gibbard grew some balls.” Indeed, the somber lyrics and haunting melodies masterfully created by singer-songwriter Mike Shirley-Donnelly cut through a wide sonic…
TODD RUNDGREN’S TODDSTOCK II v6.5 JUNE 17-22, 2013
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Additional details have been announced for Toddstock II v6.5, a June 17-22 celebration of the 65th birthday of renowned multi-faceted artist Todd Rundgren. Family, friends and fans will join Todd Rundgren at Toddstock II v6.5, held at the historic Nottoway Plantation & Resort in White Castle , Louisiana. Toddstock II v6.5 will culminate with an…
WIRE: WATCH THE FEATURES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THIS DISORDER”
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Nashville, TN quartet The Features have released the music video for “This Disorder”, the lead single from their forthcoming full-length self-titled album, out May 14th on Serpents and Snakes / BMG. The throbbing beat, jagged guitar swipes, staccato synth lines, and dystopian lyrics found on “This Disorder” are the perfect backdrop to the video. In…
JULIAN LENNON & STEVEN TYLER DUET “SOMEDAY”
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How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people? Julian Lennon has the answer with his soaring single “Someday” featuring Rock royalty Steven Tyler. “Someday” is the lead track from Julian’s fourth studio album in 15 years titled “Everything Changes (Music From Another Room)” available on June 4th in the US. Watch Julian…
SHE & HIM POST “I COULD’VE BEEN YOUR GIRL”
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She & Him have shared a new song from their forthcoming album Volume 3. Written by Zooey with string arrangements by M. Ward, “I Could’ve Been Your Girl” is 60’s pop perfection, and one of the album’s most impressive tracks. In their premiere, the Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy blog wrote, “Deschanel lets her voice ring…
WIRE: EMILY WELLS ON NPR “LOS ANGELES”
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NPR has premiered the new Emily Wells single, “Los Angeles,” off her forthcoming album, Mama Acoustic Recordings (out June 11th). The plaintive, heartbreaking arrangement, says Wells, is “a song about friendship, longing, and love of the city and the ones you loved there.” Her 2012 release, Mama, says NPR, was a “surprising and beautiful mix…
MIKE TRAMP’S NEW SOLO RECORD OUT MAY 7
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On May 7, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release COBBLESTONE STREET, the latest solo record from White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp. COBBLESTONE STREET offers a unexpectedly softer side of the rock front man, with ten acoustic-leaning tracks. “This is the album I’ve dreamed about making for the last thirty years,” said…
FREE TRACK FROM DAWN OF ASHES POSTED
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Industrial Shock Rockers Dawn Of Ashes have released their newest record “Anathema” through Metropolis Records. The album, 12 tracks of unrelenting evil dripping with malignant decadence and vicious debauchery, is a sinister mix of all that’s dark in the already deviant world of Industrial Metal. From the characteristic muffled screams of desperate horror and droning…
ESQUILLE SPEAKS ON “I TAKE U HIGHER”
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From Dreamland to Jam Planet, to A Trip in Trance, Swedish music master ESQUILLE has been behind songs that echoed ‘round the planet, even selling 100,000 copies in Brazil. He took a break from the music industry, but now he returns with a renewed vigor. And so Skope caught up with him for a few…
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA, GROUPLOVE, AND FRIGHTENED RABBIT TEAM UP
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Canvasback/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove and Frightened Rabbit have both teamed up with Manchester Orchestra to release a very special 12-inch single for Record Store Day. The release, which features the Manchester Orchestra/Grouplove collaboration “Make It To Me” and the Manchester Orchestra/Frightened Rabbit collaboration “Architect,” will be available Saturday, April 20th at participating independent record stores.…
DEBUT ALBUM FROM CAPITAL CITIES
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Capitol Records, in partnership with Lazy Hooks will release In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery, the debut album from Capital Cities, on June 11. The Los Angeles based outfit — founded and fronted by Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian, two jingle writers who met on Craigslist — will be previewing songs from the album…
CASPA VIDEO FOR “SETTING SUN”
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This album will be the follow-up to his 2009 debut LP ‘Everybody’s Talking, Nobody’s Listening!’ and provide the most decisive musical statement Caspa has made yet. Running through the gamut of sounds and scenes that inspire him with the help of a selection of like-minded contemporaries, those who have pinned him down as simply a…
SPENDS QUALITY RELEASES VIDEO FOR “TIME PEACE”
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West coast hip-hop artist Spencer Williams aka Spends Quality is releasing two full length LPs on his own label, CFO Recordings. The first is Flight Music. The second project, Time Peace is collaboration with Bay Area producer Mr. Tay. “He would send me beats, often times with a title, and I would just go with…
SCOTLAND’S TANGO IN THE ATTIC SIGNS TO CROOKED HOUSE MANAGEMENT
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Crooked House Management is pleased to announce the addition of Scottish indie band Tango In The Attic to their management roster, which also includes Ireland’s Autumn Owls. Tango’s new EP, Crushed Up debuted at #1 on the CMJ charts last week and will be available soon for download. The four-piece from Glenrothes, Scotland formed while…
BECKY G PARTNERS WITH VEVO TO PREMIERE THE MUSIC VIDEO
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Kemosabe / RCA Record’s new artist, 16-year-old Becky G, is teaming with VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, to premiere the music video for her new track “Becky From The Block” feat. Jennifer Lopez. Watch the video here: http://vevo.ly/10mbu0F. Directed by Chrisp Productions and Definite Films and shot in Becky’s hometown…
RACHEL GRIFFIN TO PERFORM AT SINGERS SAVE MUSIC
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Ãœber talented singer/songwriter Rachel Griffin has composed over 150 songs in her brief career. In that same breadth, the songstress has garnered over 1.5M YouTube views and more than 8,000 subscribers. Lucky audiences in New York City will have a chance to see the musical genius live at the Singers Save Music showcase at…
WIRE: OS MUTANTES SINGLE ON NOISEY
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Brazilian psychedelic rockers Os Mutantes have been around since 1966 and are cemented as cultural behemoths. After line-up changes, break ups, and periods of silence, Os Mutantes are back with their ninth album titled Fool Metal Jack, written almost entirely in English. “Ganjaman” seems to be emblematic of the album, which is to say that…
HARRY CONNICK, JR. DIGS DEEP
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Harry Connick, Jr. has built a reputation for musical and emotional honesty. Never one to rest on his ever-growing list of laurels, Connick exposes his feelings as never before on Every Man Should Know. The new CD to be released on Columbia Records on June 11, contains twelve original songs for which Connick…
FEEDBACKLOOP.ME LAUNCHES
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Fan, meet artist; Artist, meet FeedbackLoop. FeedbackLoop is a platform that uses subscription revenue to fund music and other creative projects, delivering those projects back to subscribers at the end of every month. Based in Philadelphia, PA, FeedbackLoop launched in January 2013 on a mission to create a happier, healthier entertainment industry by helping users…
PROWINDS INC LIQUIDATES BUSINESS ONLINE
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After 18 years in the musical instrument business, ProWinds, Inc., of Bloomington and Indianapolis, Ind., has closed its doors. United Country — Coffey Realty & Auction is conducting an internet-only absolute auction to help liquidate the former company’s remaining inventory now through May 3. Because this auction is being conducted without reserve prices, all items…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM MARCO POLO & LIL FAME
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Taken from Marco Polo’s forthcoming free-LP Newport Authority 2 as Marco states “I’ve recorded so much quality material over the last few years and I really want to share it all. It couldn’t all possibly fit on Port Authority 2; hence Newport Authority 2 came to be” Marco states. “Fame & I first connected on…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY WHISPERTOWN ON PASTE
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On Friday, Paste premiered the video for Whispertown’s “State Of Mind” from the band’s EP Parallel out now on Acony Records. Whispertown’s Morgan Nagler said, “I wrote the tune “State Of Mind” about the general state of affairs this day and age, and our collective yearning for change. A fundamental shift of intention and conscience.…
SINGER-PIANIST OKSANA GRIGORIEVA RELEASING EP ON JUNE 4TH
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Described as a “rare and unique talent,” singer, concert pianist and composer Oksana Grigorieva is taking her artistic talent in a new direction. On June 4th she will be releasing nationwide an EP titled Love to Dance that will include several new original tracks as well as a remix. In advance of the…
JOSH XANTUS DOES HIS VERSION OF DRAKE SONG
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The R&B heartthrob flips the script and addresses his doubters with a remixed version of Drake’s street record “5AM In Toronto”. Much like the YMCMB prince Josh taps into his Hip-Hop side for a lyrical dose of pure venom. Take a three minute drive to Strong Island with Josh below! “5AM In Long Island”: https://soundcloud.com/joshxantus/5am-in-long-island
CHASE KROESCHE VIDEO FOR “1-2-3”
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Among young artists on the music scene today, CHASE KROESCHE (pronounced Kro-sha) is especially unique. Currently living in Los Angeles, CA, 19-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist CHASE has just unleashed the pop gem “1-2-3,” his first major single release. As an early teen, he was a nationally ranked tennis player and fenced, but, by…
EXCLUSIVE: DANNY SERAPHINE PRESENTS CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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At the dawn of the hard-rocking 1970s, a band named Chicago blew out of the Windy City to dominate the pop charts for the next several decades and earn their place in rock ‘n’ roll history. Back then a “horn band” was a brand new idea, and the group’s wide-ranging brand of “jazz rock” carved…
PREGNANT POST NEW SINGLE “STRANGERS”
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Pregnant returns with Pottery Mill, a masterful fifteen track full-length that revels in genre-bending and sonic risk-taking. The voice of Daniel Trudeau defines the Pregnant sound. Vocals that reminds of a spaced-out Neil Young, stuttering glitch-hop beats, and psychedelic instrumentation built around looped guitars and keyed instruments are present throughout the album. Life in Northern…
Black Angel Down
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Black Angel Down, fronted by Nokio the N-Tity, is something of a local supergroup, comprised of musicians from Baltimore’s underground hard rock scene. While there’s surely an underground edge, the term “gritty” wouldn’t really do justice to this band of multidimensional talent. The track, “Pretty Face,” features a cocksure, hard-bitten guitar crunch. Occasional natural harmonics…
ORGANIZE YOUR MUSIC WITH CLIPIX
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When it comes to music, there are a plethora of components involved in discovering and sharing via the Internet. There are players like Spotify, Skope, Pandora, Hype Machine, and EQuala. There are music news sites including Pitchfork and MTV. Then, there are remix sites like GMAD.com and FratMusic.com. Clipix is a tool that lets you…
LARCENIS VIDEO FOR “FAITHFUL”
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Boston’s own LARCENIST, have just unleashed into the world their latest video for “Faithful,” via Baeble Music late last week. The video will surely stop you in your tracks, as it does with the playful human-like animals throughout. Not only is the piece for “Faithful,” gorgeous but it has the tendency to be haunting as…
