Now Ryder-Jones has completed his new album ‘A Bad Wind Blows In My Heart’, which marries his masterful capacities as arranger and composer with his first firm steps as a singer songwriter. Warmly melodic, majestically textured and bravely intimate, ‘A Bad Wind Blows In My Heart’ confirms the talent which has been recognised by admirers…
ACE AUGUSTINE VIDEO FOR “MANNEQUINS”
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After releasing their Facedown Records debut album The Absolute, Christian metalcore outfit Ace Augustine seemed to fall off the face of the earth. Then last summer the band reemerged from the depths with their announcement of signing with Red Cord Records. Up until this point, the band had gone through two rounds of member changes,…
PRIMUS ANNOUNCES SPRING 3D TOUR
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Primus is excited to announce a spring tour, featuring a 3D-enhanced live musical performance and two sets per evening. This groundbreaking tour will provide a one-of-a-kind psychedelic experience, further enhanced by the fact that every show will also feature Quad Surround Sound. Primus teamed with 3D Live from Burbank, CA to create original 3D content…
BOMBADIL RETURNS TO THE ROAD
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Bombadil, the quirky, sophisticated and obsessively creative North Carolina-based band whose music one reviewer called “obtuse but melodic indie folk pop with a flair for the fantastic,” has headed out on the road for its first full-on tour in three years. The dates are part of Bombadil’s 2013 touring schedule that will support the…
WIRE: NEW FIELD REPORT VIDEO ON NPR
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Field Report and NPR present the video for “I Am Not Waiting Anymore” from the band’s debut full-length, Field Report, with a First Watch premiere. The emotionally arresting video was directed by Manny Marquez and creates a wrenching narrative of a formerly homeless man seeking healing and redemption amidst the urban decay of Field Report’s…
WIRE: PHOTO OPS RELEASE SINGLE “YOU SAID YOU WERE”
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Photo Ops, the dream-pop project from Terry Price, is pleased to release “You Said You Were,” the 3rd single off his upcoming How To Say Goodbye LP, out February 26. The track is a standout and a beautiful example of Price’s abilities as a songwriter, from his harmonies to the evocative lyrics. Price states the…
THE BEST VENUES FOR GOOD MUSIC IN LONDON
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So we’re gonna talk about the best venues for good music in London —- a warm shelter, rock and pop music, scented beer where you can take refuge from the cold and be entrusted with its distinctive hop flavor and fluff. Sadly, a lot of pubs (and even bars, of which London, being a modern…
BOOK REVIEW: DICK WAGNER, NOT ONLY WOMEN BLEED
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Dick Wagner is a rock and roll guitar legend, for both his playing and songwriting. The work with Alice Cooper (producer Bob Ezrin, and songwriter Bernie Taupin) and Lou Reed are at the top of his resume that also includes Aerosmith, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Meat Loaf, Frank Sinatra, Ringo, Air Supply, Guns N Roses,…
VENUES REFLECT DIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY’S MUSICAL CULTURE
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Music is in the soul of Kentuckians, and not just the bluegrass music that was born in the Commonwealth and has earned international acclaim. Befitting a diverse state that mixes urban and rural traditions, country music, blues, gospel and many other genres are popular today in the Bluegrass State. Kentuckians’ love for music has spawned…
BRIGHTON MA TO RELEASE OH LOST ON APRIL 2
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Indie rock quintet Brighton MA will release Oh Lost on April 2 on Fast Plastic Records. The band’s anticipated new album was produced and mixed by Brian Deck (Iron & Wine, Modest Mouse, Secret Machines) at Engine Studios in their hometown of Chicago. “Touch”: http://soundcloud.com/brightonma/brighton-ma-touch/s-KJg63 From the cathartic folk of the opening track “Bulletproof” to…
WIRE: WAKE OWL “WILD COUNTRY” VIDEO PREMIERE ON MTVHIVE
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Wake Owl premiered the video for “Wild Country,” the title track off their debut EP, today on MTVHive. Directed by Ken Tsui and Alex Viau, the abstract, mysterious clip can be seen here: http://www.mtvhive.com/2013/02/28/wake-owl-wild-country-video/. Wake Owl’s Wild Country EP was released January 29th, 2013 via Vagrant Records and has been catching attention from the press,…
ATOMS FOR PEACE REVEAL VIDEO FOR “INGENUE”
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Atoms For Peace, the new project from Thom Yorke, today reveal a stunning new video. ‘Ingenue’ is taken from Atoms For Peace’s new album Amok, which was released this week on XL Recordings. Directed by Garth Jennings, the video features dancers Thom Yorke and Fukiko Takase performing a routine choreographed by Wayne McGregor. Jennings and…
SPOTIFY & STEVE AOKI LAUNCH HOUSE APP
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Spotify and superstar DJ Steve Aoki today announced the official launch of the Aoki’s House app on the Spotify platform. The new app allows users to have their favorite producers play at their house parties via dynamic set-lists based on the tracks currently on rotation for those DJs. Users select which DJs they…
THE RETURN OF MARK LINDSAY VIA BONGO BOY RECORDS
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The new release co-written and produced by Gar Francis, songwriter/guitarist of New Jersey Garage Rock veterans, the Doughboys. “Like Nothing That You’ve Seen” features backing vocals by Myke Scavone (Doughboys), Kurt Reil (Gripweeds), and special guest, Little Steven Van Zandt. The single follows in the butt-kickin’ footsteps of Lindsay’s classic 60’s tracks with the Raiders…
WIRE: WOODPIGEON PREMIERES “RED ROVER RED ROVER” VIDEO
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Woodpigeon, aka songwriter Mark Andrew Hamilton, premiered the video for the album track “Red Rover Red Rover” today via Exclaim.ca – repost here – off their fifth full-length record, Thumbtacks and Glue, which arrived in stores this week on Boompa. Woodpigeon continues to refine and expand upon his sound with Thumbtacks and Glue, recorded in…
WIRE: IMAGES FROM LOGAN HICKS EXHIBIT AT LACE
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Thin Veils And Heavy Anchors will debut at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) on March 8, 2013 and run through March 10, 2013, and marks a triumphant return for an artist whose works have been shown in Auckland, Cape Town, Shanghai, Taipei, and just about everywhere in between. SKOPE IT HERE! Originally a professional screen…
NEW SINGLE FROM VAN DYKE PARKS VIA BELLA UNION
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Following the success of his classic album reissues last year Bella Union is thrilled and honoured to announce a new album from the truly legendary composer, musician, lyricist, producer and singer Van Dyke Parks. There has been one live album and one soundtrack record in the last 24 years, but Songs Cycled contains the American’s…
THE REVIVAL TOUR-2012 COLLECTIONS
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In the six years since its inception, The Revival Tour has hosted a veritable collection of songwriters and musicians from the folk, rock, bluegrass, cajun and indie music corners of the world. Original compositions of the Revival performers from the 2012 U.S., UK and European tours have been mastered by Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon) at…
DARIUS RUCKER REVEALS HEADLINING TRUE BELIEVERS TOUR
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Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker is calling all ‘true believers’ to meet him out on the road this summer for his newly announced headlining tour in support of his upcoming True Believers album release this spring. The True Believers Tour kicks off on May 9 in Estero, Fla. and will work its…
OF EARTH NEW VIDEO + FREE TRACK ON CDBABY
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OF EARTH, the musical endeavor featuring Rob De Luca (UFO, Sebastian Bach) released their new single ‘Prototype’ for FREE download via CDBaby.com last week (the track is still available now) – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ofearth2. Now, the band is making their new music video for the single available for viewing via YouTube. http://youtu.be/wHbT5fHNNO0
NEW YORK BASED SAVOIR ADORE JOINS NETTWERK RECORDS
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Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of Brooklyn-based Savoir Adore. Combining melodic indie pop with dramatic narratives, Savoir Adore is “musically and lyrically brave” (NME). Formed in 2007, the fantasy pop-duo of Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro has become a fixture of Brooklyn’s indie scene. Following the release of The Adventures of…
WIRE: GLAMOUR POSTS SINGLE FROM THE SCORE
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Every now and then a band emerges with such musical precision and pop sensibility that their star quality is undeniable. NYC-based The Score is one of those bands. Catch their first single, “Not Just Another Way” exclusively at Glamour.com HERE plus their too-cute lyric video for fan favorite “Don’t Wanna Wake Up” (video created by…
HARTS NEW SINGLE “THE MUSIC”
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Today sees the release of “The Music”, the newest single to be lifted from Harts’ debut EP ‘Offtime’, also out today.
THE WILEY ONE VIDEO “KIL IT WITH LOVE”
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Phoenix based band, The Wiley One recently finished a creative new music video project with speed drawing visionary Nathan Shields, and all members of the project are pumped and ready to share this artistic collaboration with the world. The music video was created for the title track off their sophomore album “Kill it with…
TOTAL CONTROL VIDEO FOR “SWEATY”
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Melbourne’s Total Control hit US roads this summer with dates including shows with Ceremony, The Soft Moon, UV Race and Thee Oh Sees. The band will also be at this year’s Chaos In Tejas Festival in Austin. It’s live where the band is most consistent, exploiting their punk and hardcore backgrounds to present…
ALAN BONNER POST “TALIA”
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London based troubadour Alan Bonner is offering gorgeous ballad ‘Talia’ for free. The track oozes grace, with beautiful strings harnessing Alan’s voluptuous vocals and showcases his wonderful talent for crafting stunning music, powered by passion and artistic flare. https://soundcloud.com/altpr/talia His brand new album is receiving some fantastic critical acclaim, and his tour has kicked…
WIRE: CHECK OUT THE NEW HIEROPHANT SONG
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Italy’s Hierophant have been making waves since their formation back in 2010; their self-titled first album was released in 2011 and CVLT Nation called it “straight killer no filler”. The band has toured with the likes of Deafheaven, Oathbreaker, Tombs, Pelican, Cancer Bats and many more, and have made an intense and relentless live…
CURLY CASTRO NEW VIDEO “THEY CALL ME CASTRO”
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The song, which opens FIDEL, is easily the most aggressive of the album. The track, produced by Blueprint, driven by heavy drums and a wailing electric guitar loop, and the video, directed by Joe Castro, falls right in line, bringing together low-lit, gritty performance clips, some with Castro’s eyes covered by a tied red bandana,…
WIRE: TEGAN AND SARA PERFORM ON ELLEN
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Tegan and Sara have been on the grind nonstop since the release of their 7th studio album, Heartthrob on January 29th. The album debuted at #3 on Billboard Top 200, #1 on Billboard Rock and Alternative Charts, and more than doubled the duo’s previous record for first-week-sales and the buzz has officially kicked into overdrive.…
WARBEAST TO JOIN GWAR ON TOUR IN APRIL
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Texas thrash heavyweights WARBEAST are pleased to announce their upcoming tour dates with GWAR and Wilson, kicking off in Tucson, AZ on April 10th. The 16 day run, dubbed the “Fate or Chaos Tour”, will continue through the month of April until it closes in Jacksonville, FL on April 25th. See below for all confirmed…
BEN LEE TO RELEASE ‘AYAHUASCA: WELCOME TO THE WORK’ IN MAY
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Ben Lee is set to release his new album, Ayahuasca: Welcome To The Work on May 7th via his own Ten Fingers Records. The 10-track set is meditative, atmospheric, oftentimes joyous yet sometimes dark and is Ben’s most ambitious work to date. An exhilarating listen, Ben has described the album as a “sonic document” of…
Sarah Kervin, Passing Through
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About the Artist: New York Singer/Songwriter Sarah Kervin just released her latest CD entitled “Passing through” in 2012. Label — Independent Artist URL: http://www.sarahkervin.com/ Review: In this overly saturated genera/market with a plethora of artists coming out of the woodwork, armed with nothing more than a PC, Microphone, a guitar and a crappy sounding…
RIP, Theory of Rap
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The reputed lyrical undertaker known as RIP has carved up his Midwest block since 1990. Having rapped with Wikit Kimistry and Eargasm Entertainment, he now fronts Soultaker Records, the label behind his recent solo release Theory of Rap. With “Intro,” there’s this scientific lecture, and I wonder “what the hell,” until it dawns on me:…
MELODY FEDERER VIDEO FOR “LIE TO EACH OTHER”
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Melody is a free-spirited traveler, singer, songwriter and model who was chosen to be the face of Chanel’s fragrance, “Chance,” in Paris. Unlike many other artists out there — her music is reminiscent of her own life, loves, struggles and the search for amorous relationships.
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS: “UP IN THE AIR” ROCKETS INTO SPACE
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Thirty Seconds To Mars new single “Up In The Air” will be launchedinto space tomorrow. The band memberswill be in Florida to watch the launch ofthe second SpaceX cargo mission to the International Space Station. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying its Dragon cargo capsule is scheduled to lift off on Friday, March 1, at…
PIANIST GERALD CLAYTON SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
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Pianist Gerald Clayton will release his debut recording with Concord Jazz, Life Forum, on April 2, 2013. This 12-song set combines Clayton’s highly skilled trio members, bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Justin Brown with saxophonists Logan Richardson and Dayna Stephens and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. Vocalists Gretchen Parlato and Sachal Vasandani and poet Carl…
CEELO GREEN & LAURIANA MAE VIDEO “ONLY YOU”
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Check out the brand new video for CeeLo Green’s single “Only You” featuring Atlantic recording artist Lauriana Mae. The duo is slated to perform the track on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday, April 17th! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcNkHLAqQZk
THE MATERIAL NEW ALBUM APRIL 9
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South California rockers, The Material have announced that they will release a new album entitled, “Everything I Want To Say,” produced by Kyle Black (Paramore, Pierce The Veil, All Time Low), on April 9th. This upcoming release follows the success of the band’s last full-length, “What We Are,” released in January 2011. With The Material’s…
JESSICA CAMPBELL TO RELEASE ALBUM IN APRIL
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jessica Campbell is set to release her second album, The Anchor & The Sail, on April 30, 2013. The album traces romantic relationships from balmy beginnings to painfully complex ends with bold emotionality. “The album title represents life,” says Campbell. “There are things that hold us back and weigh us down,…
DJ MUGGS VIDEO “SOUNDCLASH BUSINESS”
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Following the release of his Jan 15th full-length release “Bass For Your Face” on Ultra Music, Cypress Hill producer DJ Muggs is premiering his new video for the album track “Soundclash Business” today. In typical Muggs fashion these visuals really stir the pot for an effect that is equally out-there and fantastic. To give you…
