Fast-rising modern metal sextet AMARANTHE will release their sophomore album, The Nexus, internationally on March 25th and in the United States on March 26th via Spinefarm Records.
KMFDM NEW ALBUM FEBRUARY 26
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With three decades of historic, groundbreaking musical mayhem behind them, the legendary industrial pioneers KMFDM are ready to unleash the next album KUNST on February 26, 2013 on Metropolis Records. Fronted by the volatile and fiercely outspoken Sascha Konietzko, KMFDM has led the industrial revolution with their self-coined “Ultra Heavy Beat” that continues to expand…
LE1F NEW MIXTAPE “FLY ZONE”
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Le1f is releasing a new mix tape Fly Zone via Greedhead and Camp & Street today. The free mixtape that premiered on Fader, features Kitty Pryde, Spank Rock, Haleek Maul, Bot (Crookers) and a different producer on each of it’s 13 tracks in what’s definitely a worthy follow up to last years provocative…
WHITE ARROWS CONFIRMED FOR COACHELLA 2013
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Los Angeles-based White Arrows are excited to announce that they will be playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival this year which will take place over the weekends of April 12-14 and April 19-21. In a recent post about the festival, Spin dubbed them, “Old souls with new tech”, and has even listed the…
Eric Saak, Aural Motion EP
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With a background in guitar and piano, Eric Saak has gone electro-kinetic via his EP Aural Motion. He has spoken of using electronic music as a vehicle to “experiment with many different layers of sound.” Indeed the EP evinces a creator’s fine sense of both structure and style. Though there are multiple layers, there are…
Kings of Crownsville, Waiting There for Me
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Band: Rob Creath (Drums), John Harris (Trombone), Ed Justice (Trumpet) Steve Johnson (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Mike McCormick (Keyboards), Peter Miller (Bass), Jim Teverner (Trombone and Trumpet) Peter Katz (Tuba). http://www.kingsofcrownsville.com/home.php Review: This CD has much to commend them. Admittedly, there is a whole lot of variety to these arrangements and performances. First: This is…
Review of Coreena’s “The 5th Element” EP
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Coreena was born and raised on the northwest coast of America. In Seattle, precisely. Singing came to her at a very early age. Around 8 years old she began to write songs. She did a few high school musicals before going to Berklee in Boston. Her first EP was titled ‘’Emotions’’, which received good…
THE STROKES SET TO RELEASE FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM
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The Strokes announce their highly anticipated fifth studio album Comedown Machine to be released on March 26th via RCA Records. The album will be available for pre-order on The Strokes official website today. Exclusive album configurations will also be available on the band’s site closer to album release. “All The Time” will be…
TOM CURREN SET TO RELEASE FULL LENGTH ALBUM
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After the success of his debut EP, Tom Curren announced today he will release his full length album, In Plain View, on April 2, 2013 through Wolfbomb Productions. Recorded at Village Studios and produced by John Alagia, Curren’s natural affinity for diverse sound shines through in each of the album’s tracks. Combining blues, folk and…
WIRE: TOM KEIFER NEW SONG ON USA TODAY
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The time has come for fans of TOM KEIFER who’ve been waiting over 10 years to finally hear his solo music. “The Flower Song” premiered on USA Today‘s website yesterday, who proclaim “has the feel of a vintage Faces cut–a little ‘Maggie May,’ a little ‘Ooh La La’–with Keifer’s gritty vocals front and center.” …
NEW ALBUM BY COLIN STETSON IN APRIL
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Genre-defining, world renowned saxophonist, Colin Stetson is back with the third installment in the History Warfare series. His forthcoming full-length album, New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light, will be released by Constellation worldwide on April 30th, 2013. Pitchfork, who describe Stetson as a “saxophone savant,” premiered the first single today, “High Above…
NEW EPK POSTED BY BROKEN HOPE
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Chicago death metallers BROKEN HOPE have now posted a new EPK, which includes a brief recap of the band’s history, information about their upcoming album, and more.
TUNECORE SIGNS NEW SUB-PUBLISHER AGREEMENTS
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TuneCore, the largest digital music distributor, announced today that its Music Publishing Administration Group has signed four new strategic Sub-Publisher agreements. Christian Baierle of ROBA Music Publishing says, “We are thrilled to be working with TuneCore Publishing. TuneCore is a cutting edge integrated music service, building upon its already massive and diverse artist base.…
!!! ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + TRAILER
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On April 30, !!! will release their fifth full-length album THR!!!ER. “Over the course of many long van rides and post-coffee verbal riff sessions”, guitarist Mario Andreoni explains, “Thriller didn’t merely come to represent the selling of a lot of records…it became synonymous with an artist(s)’ and/or genre(s)’ artistic high-water mark. INXS’…
MADISON NEW VIDEO “HOT HOT LOVE”
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With her first EP The Noise Some People Make in 2011 inserting a fresh DIY approach into the world of pop, Madison burst onto the scene and into the playlists of those in-the-know, from bloggers and fashion outlets to music supervisors and club DJs.
Y LA BAMBA POST “OH FEBRUARY” MP3
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Chris Funk from the Decemberists worked with fellow-Portlanders, Y La Bamba, on their proper debut LP and, more recently, the “Holidays Rule” compilation which features the band. The band’s last effort was last years critically acclaimed Steve Berlin-produced “Court the Storm” LP. Stunning front-woman, Luzelena Mendoza’s, songs draw from her strict Catholic upbringing…
UNSUDDENLY POSTS “YOU LET ME DOWN”
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Failed relationships seem to spawn such drama. Aren’t they just another path to finding oneself? Unsuddenly, a post-rock collaboration with Will James, Andrea Longato and Sander Van Dijck (aka Casilofi), explores this possibility in their first single, “You Let Me Down”. Dreamy, layered synths and chiming guitar accompany James’ rich baritone, which both soars…
PYYRAMIDS SHARES NEW SONGS FROM NEW ALBUM
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Today PYYRAMIDS shares “Do You Think You’re Enough,” an unheard song from the band’s forthcoming debut album, Brightest Darkest Day, out April 9 on Paracadute. The band – helmed by Tim Nordwind from indie rock band OK Go and Drea Smith of the electro-pop outfit He Say/She Say – were initially introduced by a…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM APPARITIONS
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Alternative Press and post-hardcore outfit Apparitions, who was formerly named This Twilight City, are excited to partner up to exclusively stream the brand new single entitled “Mascara Queen.” The single, which is off the forthcoming Andrew Baylis (Camisado, Honour Crest, Provoke Destroy) produced Kiss Me Sleeping, may now be heard on Alternative Press. In support…
JANUARY 2013: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE
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Welcome to 2013 and thanks to all who attended the GMIA HOLIDAY PARTY (www.gmia.org) and participated in the HOLIDAY SONG CONTEST at Edgewater Records Studios — the food was great and we had lots of fun!!
JAMIE N COMMONS SIGNS WITH KIDINAKORNER/INTERSCOPE RECORDS
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Jamie N Commons, the UK singer/songwriter who Q Magazine observed has a “…whisky-soaked growl to make Nick Cave tremble,” has signed with Grammy-winning producer Alex Da Kid’s KIDinaKORNER label. Jamie was nominated for the BBC Sound Poll of 2012 for his first UK release The Baron EP, and after a summer of playing festivals all…
INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST SHINES THROUGH WITH HIS DEBUT ALBUM
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There have been many genres of music that have had their time in the “spotlight” but out of the all them Country / Country Rock saw the least. The popularity of that style of music was typically limited to the southern part of the United States. But with the emergence of recording artists like Carrie…
ON AN ON RELEASE VIDEO FOR “THE HUNTER”
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ON AN ON are incredibly excited about the release of their debut album Give In, out tomorrow January 29th via Roll Call Records. In anticipation they have unveiled the Dan Huiting and Isaac Gale directed music video for their single “The Hunter”. “The song has all this explosive energy and power,” explains Gale of the…
WIRE: PHOTO OPS RELEASE 2ND SINGLE “SOMEPLACE”
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Photo Ops, the dream-pop project from Terry Price, is pleased to release “Someplace,” the 2nd single off his upcoming How To Say Goodbye LP, out February 26. The song is blissful in melody but melancholic in subject matter and serves as a bridge on the album. Its potency lies in Price’s apt songwriting skill as…
LUKE ELLIOTT NEW SINGLE “BENNY THE BUM”
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Creating a sound without direct lineage, Luke Elliot’s sound is lived in and familiar, like an old friend. Alongside his band of Dan Peck (drums), Jim McGee (guitar) and Ed Barber (bass), the group brings every song to life onstage with their stunning, Jerry Lee Lewis-esque-piano-wrecking experience. Constant changing of rhythms, tempos and time signatures…
PARAMORE ANNOUNCE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SINCE 2010
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Multi-platinum selling artist Paramore has unveiled details of their upcoming North American tour. The dates celebrate the release of their hugely anticipated new album, “PARAMORE,” due in stores and online on April 9th. Pre-sale tickets will be available by invitation only to members of Paramore’s Fan Club and Singles Club, beginning January 28th at…
WIRE: BOB MOULD “STAR MACHINE” VIDEO PREMIERE
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With Best of 2012 accolades for his Silver Age album propelling it to #42 in the annual VILLAGE VOICE PAZZ & JOP national critics poll, Bob Mould has teamed up with his friends at LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON to unveil the video for second single, “Star Machine,” which is live now. SKOPE IT HERE!
JILL CAGNEY’S MUSIC REMINDS STOLI TO NOT TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY
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Hello Skope world, man it is good to be back. I usually do not get too personal but I became a father for the second time on Janaury 18th to a babyboy and I want the world to know how thrilled I am. On another note I want to say a prayer for the victims…
JUNIP POSTS “LINE OF FIRE”
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Today, Junip releases “Line of Fire” the first single off their sophomore album Junip, out April 23rd. Featuring vocals byJosé González with Elias Araya on drums and Tobias Winterkorn on keys, “Line of Fire” showcases a bolder, more mature Junip — once again eager to embrace you with their infectious blend of percussion and…
Graham Murray, Self-titled Album
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When someone thinks of Ireland, the last thing that probably comes to mind when we talk about music is a country band or artist. Rock, electronica, maybe hip hop or rap … But country? However, Graham Murray shows that this is possible on his self-titled EP. “Forecourt Flowers” has that vibe, that great Nashville sound,…
iamthemorning, ~
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A few days ago I had the blessing and honor of listening to a great band from Iceland. Basically, I have talked about the few bands that are still dedicated to creating music that invokes genuine feelings in people, lifts the spirit with a sound, or makes something never or barely heard before. Again, we…
Jeromy Darling, A Year Of Living
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Old lyrics come to light. Memories of hope, religious encounters, and conflicts are the main ingredients of this emotional cocktail. A Year of Living by singer/songwriter Jeromy Darling is a look at the personal life of this musician during the 2004-2005 period. In four short songs, it is an experience that the listener may identify…
Off The Grid, Love X Stereo
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What matters is not the quantity but the quality. That is something many can debate, but in the end we have to agree that this is a fact. Why spend time listening to something that is not worth it when you can, say, hear three songs that will totally blow your mind? These guys leave…
THE BAND PERRY SHINES WITH GOLD & PLATINUM CERTIFICATIONS
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As anticipation builds for their Republic Nashville release on April 2, The Band Perry, reaches two major RIAA sales accolades. The sophomore project’s lead single, “Better Dig Two,” has been certified GOLD – selling over 700,000 – and marks their fastest-rising single to date at Country radio, Top 10-and-climbing. Additionally, “You Lie” – from their…
SKATE AND SURF FESTIVAL RETURNS!
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Skate And Surf Festival, the legendary music and pop cultural extravaganza, has announced its initial lineup for its triumphant return. A Day To Remember are set to headline one of the weekend days and special guests scheduled to perform include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Saves The Day, Bayside, Andrew W.K., Hopsin, Transit, Into It.…
HALEY & MICHAELS COVER HUNTER HAYES
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Nashville Independent Award-winning duo Haley & Michaels have just shared the official video for “Wanted,” their acoustic rendition of Hunter Hayes’ chart topping hit. The pop-country duo’s self-titled debut album, with studio work by Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat/Five For Fighting) and Warren Huart (The Fray/James Blunt), is due out later this year. Fans can be…
SEAN JOHNSON, Fairy Tales for Fools (2012)
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About the Artist: Kentucky based Singer/Songwriter Sean T. Johnson is clearly doing all the right things. There’s a few lines from his bio that really spoke to me: What can I say, I have always been enamored with the acoustic guitar in music and the way it can be weaved in and out thru a…
TROY HARLEY VIDEO “SOMEONE LIKE ME”
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On November 6, 2012, Troy’s first official single “Someone Like Me” was made available for purchase at online retailers. A feel-good pop/rock song, the track was co-written by Rune Goldberg (Adam Lambert, Daughtry, Kris Allen) and Zac Maloy (Carrie Underwood, Our Lady Peace, Hanson, Chris Daughtry), who also co-penned “End of Summer.” “Someone Like…
EMANCIPATOR POSTS “MINOR CAUSE”
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Emancipator (Doug Appling) sold out over 21 headlining shows in 2012, including venues like San Francisco’s Mezzanine, NYC’s Highline Ballroom, and Denver’s Ogden Theater, was praised by The New York Times and toured with Pretty Lights. However it is clear that 2013 will be his biggest year to date, kicking off with the release of…
ELEVEN YEAR OLD LAUNCHES SAFE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR KIDS
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What happens when an 11 year old is banned from Facebook twice? Well if you are 11 year old Zach Marks with an I.Q. of 147, who has been nominated for inventor of the year by the Florida Inventors Society, you go out and create your own social network — GromSocial – www.gromsocial.com. Zach,…
