L.A. Pop quartet, Your Future Lovers finally have things in place. After myriad of the typical band shakeups, they have released their debut album in honor of three simple tenets of their daily life: Eat. Play. Leave. Though touted as “the three things this band does when we get together” but that quote belies the…
Yochanan Sebastian Winston, The Kabbalah Suite
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With smooth Jazz, New Age and classic composition as vessels, Dr. Yochanan Sebastian Winston has rendered a 10-track album of musical interpretations of the teachings of Kabbalah on his album, The Kabbalah Suite. Each track corresponds to one of the 10 Sefirots (attributes) of the mystical Jewish sect. Originally commissioned by a Rabbi friend in…
Your Band Is A Virus – Expanded Edition, James Moore
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James Moore is a Music Promoter and founder of Independent Music Promotions http://www.independentmusicpromotions.com/ . He is currently celebrating the release of his book, “Your Band is a Virus”. It is an extensive look at marketing and promoting in the independent artist’s world. The book is straight forward and to the point. It gets right to…
WIRE: LEXIE ROTH UNCOVERS HER NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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“Music was in my blood from birth,” says Lexie Roth, the daughter of Arlen Roth (legendary guitar god who has performed with everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to Bob Dylan) who possesses a unique musical talent of her own. Debuting her latest album Lexie Roth earlier this year, Roth just released the official music…
FRIGHTENED RABBIT ANNOUNCES TOUR + VIDEO
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To celebrate the upcoming release of their highly anticipated new album “PEDESTRIAN VERSE,” Canvasback/Atlantic recording group Frightened Rabbit has unveiled details of their headlining North American Spring tour. The acclaimed Scottish rock band will begin its cross-country trek on March 8th at Seattle’s Showbox at the Market and continue through April. Presale tickets for all…
NEW VIDEO BY BiFFY CLYRO
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Breakthrough UK band Biffy Clyro have premiered the Big TV-directed video for “Black Chandelier” today via NME. Watch it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myc_RViTHhY “Black Chandelier” is the first single off the trio’s upcoming album Opposites, due out in the US March 12, 2013. Produced by GGGarth Richardson, Opposites is the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Only Revolutions, which…
LENA FAYRE NEW SINGLE “BELONG TO YOU”
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Young pop singer Lena Fayre has released her breakout single “Belong to You.” She is just sixteen years old, yet her clarion, crystalline voice bears the same beauty and precision that made Lauryn Hill famous at roughly the same age. The track is an original — a catchy, well-written original — but like the explosive…
THE LOTUS POST “MASSIF” SINGLE
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The Lotus album Build, out February 19, 2013 on SCI Fidelity Records, propels through ten tracks with no wasted moments. Built on a foundation of beats evoking vinyl breaks, house, and big-beat, the album is a funky dance party from start to finish. The electronic infused 5-piece kicks things off with the release of the…
WIRE: VEVO POSTS NEW VIDEO BY HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
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Hollywood Undead have now released the official music video for the first single, “We Are,” off their upcoming album Notes From The Underground out January 8th (A&M/Octone). The video is directed by Slipknot’s M.Shawn Crahan (aka clown), and USA today labeled the song as “an anthem for disenfranchised youth.” Fans can watch the video on…
THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2013 INDUCTEES
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At the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist and 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flea announced the list of performer inductees and Ahmet Ertegun Award recipients for induction. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2013 are: Performer Category: Heart Albert King Randy Newman Public Enemy…
“NOONIE G” CALLS FOR PEACE BETWEEN RICK ROSS VS. GANGSTER DISCIPLES
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Harold “Noonie G” Ward, a former high ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, has issued a statement about the Rick Ross/GD situation : “It’s always an unfortunate situation to see Black men engaged in beef and senseless acts of violence. Those who know me, know me as an advocate for peace in the streets. The…
GERMONEY NEW VIDEO “CAN’T TAKE IT WITCHA”
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This is a deep song about life and death and not putting too much value on material things, because you “cant take it witcha”. His name is Germoney, I am the first German rapper in the USA and as such I bring something truly new and fresh to the table.
WIRE: FADER POSTS NEW TRINIDAD JAMES SINGLE
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Mike WiLL unveiled the tape’s first exclusive, the Gucci Mane- and Juicy J-featuring “I Hit That,” and today, Mike WiLL is releasing the high quality CDQ version of “That Turn Up,” which features fast-rising Atlanta rapper Trinidad Jame$. Following Trindad’s sold-out New York show last week, a Baller’s Eve radio premiere of the song leaked…
DOPE D.O.D NEW VIDEO FEAT SEAN PRICE
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Dope D.O.D., the hip-hop trio out of the Netherlands, presents their latest music video for their song, “Psychosis,” featuring Sean Price. Psychotic superheroes from Hancock to Termintor to classic Sean P! Dope D.O.D.’s ‘Branded’ album is out now on Dope D.O.D. Records / Duck Down Music in North America. Fans can purchase the album today…
DARYL HALL AND SHELBY LYNNE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
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It’s that time of the year, as Daryl Hall conquers his head cold to celebrate the season in a series of Christmas duets with former Best New Artist Grammy winner Shelby Lynne on the 61st and latest edition of Live from Daryl’s House, the critically acclaimed, award-winning web-to-cable series. For this special holiday episode, Daryl…
DOG BLOOD RELEASE DEBUT VIDEO FOR “NEXT ORDER”
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Dog Blood released the mysterious Boysnoize Records/OWSLA/Big Beat EP of the same name earlier in 2012. The tunes contained therein were the only evidence of the the projects’ true creators- immaculate, nuanced electro-house beats adorned with tasteful synth work, acid lines, and integrated, detailed production that benefited from intent, repeated listening bore indicators of the…
A-WAX NEW VIDEO “FREE CHOICE”
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A-Wax is releasing the latest video from Pie-Rx Muzik, and the first since the mixtape’s release, “Free Choice.” The video joins A-Wax on a ride through his hometowof, Pittsburgh, California, as he reflects on his past. “I take a lot of my inspiration from the years I spent in prison,” says A-Wax, speaking on stretches…
BEN HOWARD TO SUPPORT MUMFORD & SONS ON FEBRUARY RUN
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Lauded British singer-songwriter Ben Howard is set to support Mumford & Sons on the February portion of their 2013 world tour, in addition to his solo performance at Terminal 5 in New York City on February 18. See details below. The musician’s celebrated live performances have resulted in back-to-back sell-out tours, both overseas and stateside.…
Ugly N**ga Featuring Eye’z, I’m Hot
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Fatimah Verrell better known as, Eye’z is a seasoned artist that has been making her presence known one fan at a time. She is a singer, songwriter, producer and actress. This quadruple threat is blessing us with her voice on this latest single, “I’m Hot”. Eye’z teamed up with Ugly N**ga and her voice solidifies…
WIRE: BREAKOUT AUSTRALIAN BAND ALPINE MAKE U.S. DEBUT
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A Is For Alpine, the debut album from the lauded Australian outfit Alpine, will be released stateside May 21 on Votiv. The new release follows Alpine’s 2010 Zurich EP which earned critical praise with The Guardian describing the group as “hands down the best Aussie band we’ve heard all year.” A Is For Alpine’s first…
WIRE: CARICATURE POSTS TRACK ON HEAVY BLOG IS HEAVY
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Allston, MA progressive metal unit, Caricature, has teamed up with Heavy Blog is Heavy to unleash a brand new track entitled ‘Saviors II’, from their forthcoming debut full length album, ‘The Sound of One Man’s World Collapsing’. Head on over and check out ‘Saviors II’ at this location. SKOPE IT HERE!
‘REAL MUSIC LIVE’ CREATED BY NFOCUS ENTERTAINMENT
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Orange County, California-based NFocus Entertainment in association with Make It Happen Productions is broadcasting a new half-hour two episode music television series entitled “Real Music Live,” to air on NBC Owned Television Stations in select major markets at 1am immediately following the December 22nd and January 5th episodes of “Saturday Night Live.” Hosted by radio…
RHYE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM
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Rhye first emerged from the shadows in early 2012 – a flicker of immaculately produced, sensuous pop, an elusive aesthetic hinting at a stark sensual physicality, and a soft yet deeply stirring voice. Fast-forward to the end of the same year and it becomes clear the excitement that surrounded this new and intriguing band was…
SKYLAR GREY DEBUTS “C’MON LET ME RIDE” FEATURING EMINEM
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The highly anticipated music video for Skylar Grey’s new single “C’mon Let Me Ride” featuring Eminem debuts today with the release of the track available now through all digital retailers. “C’mon Let Me Ride”, produced by Alex Da Kid and mixed by both Eminem and Alex, is the first single from her…
PENNAN BRAE RELEASES ‘DON’T KNOW NOTHING ‘BOUT LOVE’ VIDEO
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New video for Pennan Brae’s single, ‘Don’t Know Nothing ‘Bout Love’. Two lost & lonely stick figures find love & each other in the ‘Don’t Know Nothing ‘Bout Love’ music video starring Vanessa Farnsworth & Yuvia Storm.
The Silver Thread – In the Deepwater Midnight (EP)
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This is the latest 6 song EP from Pittsburgh based Alt-Rock band The Silver Thread entitled “In the Deepwater Midnight.“ (2012) I always listen to the opening track extremely carefully. It’s the opening track the band or artists has selected to hit your ears first and foremost. The opening track “In the Deepwater…
Flowerland, The Caffeine Disk (EP)
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4 piece Hard Rock act Flowerland just released their new The Caffeine Disk (EP) in 2012 (Gypsy Garden Records). This is a band that’ not only beena round since the early 890’s but has an extensive touring history. Flowerland performed in 56 cities in 12 States opening for such notable acts as: Frank Black, Bad…
I.N.X. – INTELLECTUAL HIP HOP?
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I.N.X. [Influential Nexus] is part of the Poetic Scholars, a crew out of Delaware. “Hieroglyphics” is the debut album, it’s heady and rock steady with an old school feel to it and an electro vibe present, it’s a testament of hip-hop’s diversity and staying power. Some people say that hip-hop is dead, but these new…
BIG DEAL NEW VIDEO “TERADACTOL”
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The duo of Kacey Underwood and Alice Costelloe, otherwise known as Big Deal are excited to be back and able to share with you some new music they have been working on for their upcoming sophomore release.
JOHN DENVER: A ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH CONCERT
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For the first time in 15 years, audiences will get a-close-as-they-can-get experience of seeing two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and Poet Laureate of Colorado John Denver in a concert setting. Featuring archival video footage of Denver performing classic songs backed by live performances from former members of his band with an accompanying string section, the 15-city…
HEAVY AND LIGHT ANNUAL EVENT GOES NATIONAL
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Non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms is taking their flagship annual event, HEAVY AND LIGHT, to cities across America. HEAVY AND LIGHT is a unique evening of songs, conversation, and hope. Throughout the tour, there will be intimate acoustic performances by the likes of Jon Foreman (of Switchfoot) & Fiction Family, Christina Perri,…
RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND $100K GIFT
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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is certainly doing its part to raise money, spread awareness, and, hopefully, one day find a cure for the same illness that took the life of one of rock’s all-time great vocalists, Ronnie James Dio. SUAS RibbonThe Dio Cancer Fund, upon its formation…
HATEBREED RELEASES ALBUM TRAILER
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Hatebreed has released a new album trailer for their forthcoming studio album, The Divinity of Purpose- WATCH HERE. In the trailer, front man Jamey Jasta discusses the meaning behind the band’s new album cover. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDyxgboemG4 Hatebreed recently completed their first music video from The Divinity of Purpose for the album’s opening track, “Put…
SEAN-TOURE’ VIDEO “IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT”
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Sean-Toure’ has released his brand new music video for “In the Heat of the Night” ft. yU of Diamond District/Mello Music Group. The song was written some time ago and quickly became a fan favorite, with Sean performing it live on his MPC drum machine at his energetic shows. The music video (Directed by Seannie…
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA TO THROW BLACK TIE RAVE
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SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA have announced that they will throw a Black Tie Rave on February 28th at Hammerstein Ballroom to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief. General Admission tickets to the event will be auctioned at http://www.ticketmaster.com starting on Dec. 14th at 10am EST through Dec. 16th at 10pm EST. Starting bid is $100.00 per…
WIRE: THE ROUGE SINGLE ON SPINNER
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Atlantic Record’s latest signing The Rouge is gearing up for the release of their 6-song EP Blurry, due out February 12. AOL’s Spinner.com is premiering the single “Pressure,” declaring it an “upbeat anthem of standing up against the things that get you down.” http://www.spinner.com/2012/12/06/the-rouge-pressure-song-premiere/ Blurry is the culmination of a long journey for the Denver…
JEMEZ MOUNTAIN HAWKZ NEW SINGLE POSTED
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Jemez Mountain Hawkz, brainchild of former Scared of Chaka bassist Dameon Lee Waggoner, has seamlessly fused indie-pop with Americana to create a refreshing sound that harkens back to classic So-Cal and southern rock. Along with members, Ian Moore, former Shins member Dave Hernandez, Drew Church of Little Cuts, and Steven Barci of Chasers, JMH released…
WIRE: SLAM DONAHUE VIDEO “I TURN ON”
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NY pop duo Slam Donahue has premiered a new video for ‘I Turn On,’ the first single from its debut Hemlock Tea EP, produced by Ayad Al Adhamy (Passion Pit, Team Spirit) and available now on Cantora Records (MGMT, Bear Hands). In the clip above, members David Otto and Thomas Sommerville go head to head…
WIRE: SEBASTIAN MIKAEL PARTNERS WITH IFC.COM
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Slip-N-Slide/Vested In Culture/Epic Records recording artist Sebastian Mikael has teamed up with IFC.com to exclusively premiere his in-studio video for “Beautiful Life”, filmed at Converse Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn: SKOPE IT HERE! “‘Beautiful Life’ is a record that I wrote in my college dorm room at Berklee College of Music,” Sebastian explained. “It’s my…
JIM BATT “I HAVE YOUR HEART” VIDEO
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Making this film was a long and detailed process. The characters and scene elements were hand drawn by Molly Crabapple, then scanned and photoshopped into layouts for moveable puppets, props, and scenery. These were printed on a thick paper stock, cut out by hand, and crafted into freestanding characters and sets. This paper world was…
