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ALL TIME LOW RELEASE REMIX VIDEO FOR “I FEEL LIKE DANCIN'”

An All Time Low remix video for the band’s first single, “I Feel Like Dancin’,” titled, “A Day In The Life of a Hipster DJ,” follows a puppet character named “Stuey” and his full day’s quest to find the “Cash Cash” club where he will be DJing that night. Check out the video and find…

AGAINST ME! ANNOUNCE ‘WHITE CROSSES’ REISSUE ON JULY 26

Against Me! is excited to announce the re-release of their fifth full-length album, White Crosses. Originally released by Sire Records on June 7, 2010 and presented now in two parts, White Crosses and Black Crosses, the reissue will be the first release on the band’s newly launched record label, Total Treble Music. This reissue is…

ROB ZOMBIE’S SPOOKY WOOLITE COMMERCIAL “TORTURER”

Check out musician/film director/screenwriter Rob Zombie’s first-ever TV commercial   Zombie directed the 30-second ad for the laundry detergent, “Woolite” in Vancouver this past April.   “It’s a very bizarre TV commercial for a product like this,” said Zombie. “Honestly, I was shocked when they called me to do it.” [youtube J1qot7sMx6M nolink]

FOOL’S GOLD RECORDS ANNOUNCES BROOKLYN RETAIL STORE

Over the past four years, Fool’s Gold has established itself as a new kind of independent record company, one just as comfortable introducing once-unknown artists like Duck Sauce, Kid Cudi and Kid Sister to the world, as throwing sold-out parties where Kanye West and Drake just happen to stop by and hang out, or splashing…

WES FIF “GOLDEN NIGHTS” MUSIC VIDEO

Following a short stint with Slip – N- Slide records in 2007, he has gone on to establish his own label. The businessman side sees past the music and understands longevity comes from being a household name.

ROSE OF JERICHO OFFER MP3 & VIDEO TO “MIDNIGHT EYES”

Rose of Jericho has announced their highly anticipated third album release “Out of the Maze.”   Produced by Grammy Award-nominated Kevin Hamilton, “Out of the Maze” is the follow up to their breakthrough 2007 release “These City Lights.”   “Out of the Maze” exceeds expectations both musically and artistically. This album is filled with fun…

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT BLOW FLYY

It is safe to say that real emcees are not only coming from the USA anymore. Skope TV got the chance to talk with an emcee from Ontario, Canada by the name of Blow Flyy. Blow Flyy has been making music for over 10 years now and he has created some hot singles such as…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 20th, 2011

BRITNEY SPEARS KICKED OFF U-S TOUR LAST WEEK Britney Spears kicked off her Femme Fatale Tour on Thursday night in Sacramento, California.   Spears donned glitzy costumes for her high production show and performed new songs like “Hold It Against Me” and “Big Fat Bass,” as well as old-school hits like “Toxic” and “Don’t Let…

BOSTON U BAND WIN BIG WITH HORNITOS TEQUILA

A month after Hornitosâ„¢ Tequila kicked off their new Mariachi Mash Up competition (which featured Cheap Trick in an unforgettable mariachi rendition of their hit single “Surrender”), Hornitos is proud to announce Boston University Alums Jon Sandler and the Fancy Band as the official winners of the inaugural contest with their inspired cover of “Young…

NERVO OPENING FOR BRITNEY SPEARS

Astralwerks Records dynamic duo NERVO hit the road with pop royalty Britney Spears as opening act on her all female Femme Fatale tour starting today in Sacramento, CA.   The UK based, Australian born twin sisters, Liv and Mim Nervo will also begin a summer DJ residency called Nervo Nights for the Wynn Hotel chain…

DENGUE FEVER NEW VIDEO “UKU”

DENGUE FEVER is happy to announce the release of their second video “Uku”, off their latest album, Cannibal Courtship. Cannibal Courtship has been hailed my New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Blurt and more.   My Old Kentucky Blog calls the project, “impossible not to dig,” while Los Angeles Magazine calls it “effortlessly cool.”  …

JOJO REMIXES NEW DRAKE TRACK

Offering a female perspective on the drunk dial, JoJo flips the lyrics on Drake’s single “Marvin’s Room” with a sultry remix of her own. Check out this first listen of JoJo’s “Marvin’s Room (Can’t Do Better).” [youtube NX_HopLKKaE nolink]

SNOOP DOGG AS HEADLINER TO 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

STEVE AOKI and PACIFIC FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT are pleased to announce the addition of SNOOP DOGG as the official festival headliner to the 2nd annual Pacific Festival: OC which will be held on August 13 (10am – 12am).   The festival will be held at the picturesque Oak Canyon Ranch near Irvine Lake in Silverado, CA.…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 17th, 2011

BLACK EYED PEAS TALK CONCERT 4 NYC The Black Eyed Peas have announced they are exploring options to reschedule their benefit concert that was canceled due to inclement weather last week.   The show was set to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, which fights poverty in New York City, and would have taken place on…

SHAKIRA HEADING TO ISRAEL

International recording artist, global education advocate and Barefoot Foundation Founder Shakira is coming to Israel to participate in the Israeli Presidential Conference “Facing Tomorrow 2011”. The Israeli Presidential Conference will open June 21 for three days, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. More than 3500 participants from across the world will participate, including leaders and…

TERRY QUIETT BAND, JUST MY LUCK

The Kansas singer/songwriter guitarist has come out with a 13-track release of originals, accompanied by his touring trio partners, Aaron Underwood on bass, and Rodney Baker on drums.   Added keyboards feature Rick Steff, and Beau Jarvis.   On this release, you can definitely feel his influences like Clapton, SRV, BB, The Allman Bros, etc.…

JIMBO MATHUS, CONFEDERATE BUDDHA

Best known for his efforts in the blues/swing band the Squirrel Nut Zippers and working with Buddy Guy, Jimbo has taken his roots on the road with a new band, The Tri-State Coalition, while composing a discs worth of tunes.   Jimbo’s take on the blues is hard to describe.   The late legendary producer…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 16th, 2011

JUSTIN BIEBER GETS PHISHY Justin Bieber performed an acoustic show last Saturday night.   During the concert, he played the intro riff from the song “The Divided Sky” from Phish’s first album, Junta, which was released back in 1989 — five years before Biebs was born.   Bieber’s musical director, Dan Kanter, is a big…

MODENA NEW VIDEO FOR “SECOND TIME AROUND”

Second Time Around EP, produced by the legendary Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank), basks in rave reviews. Wirt, whose time in the studio with Modena was a mutually considered a raving success was thrilled with the turn out of the single’s video and how it represented the song. “Great looking video…. I am really honored that…

NEW POP SINGLE FROM MICHELLE BRANCH

Multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Michelle Branch will return with her first full-length solo album in eight years with West Coast Time, which will be released by Reprise Records in September. The first single, “Loud Music,” already shipped to Hot AC Radio, will be available on iTunes June 14th. Having already experienced success in a variety of formats…

DOLLY PARTON USES FACEBOOK FOR NEW SINGLE PREVIEW

DOLLY PARTON’s new single “Together You & I” is now available for streaming on her official Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/dollyparton. Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated new album Better Day is set for a June 28th release date through her own Dolly Records, which is distributed through Warner Music Nashville. To coincide with the album’s release,…

OFFICIAL.FM TEAMS UP WITH RED DIST

official.fm, a technology platform for music creators, professionals and companies to manage their digital audio, has partnered with RED Distribution to provide digital marketing and promotional solutions for new releases and repertoire.   RED’s distributed labels include ATO, CBS, Cirque Du Soleil, Eleven Seven Music, FADER LABEL, Fat Possum, Glassnote, MRI (Megaforce), Nacional, New West,…

Mark Lenover, Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison

Mark Lenover is the sole performer responsible for ‘Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison’ as he also composed & recorded the new album.   Lenover obviously knows what he wants and how he wants it done so how will this record play out?   Answer: The 11-track recording comes across as one very complex piece…

Richard Anthony, Connected

High school physics teacher by day and musician by night, Richard Anthony invites us all to get ‘Connected’ on his debut album.   Accepting one another and coming together as ONE are just a couple of the many heartfelt themes displayed on this record.   Richard will open your eyes, mind and heart to a…

STOLI GETS TO CELEBRATE THE DEBUT OF DAVID 3D HODGES

I must say that I am in a great mood today. It is not everyday that I get to help announce the debut of a new Def Jam/Island artist and his new single “Angel.” If you are not familiar be ready to get to know David 3D Hodges. David has been making music since he…

A GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFT – “MUSIC TO SHANK BY”

Created by record producer Michael Mugrage along with fellow co-writer Rex Fowler, this CD, entitled MUSIC TO SHANK BY, is the perfect accompaniment to R. Paul Rusher’s other two golf creations, the hugely popular HOW TO LINE UP YOUR FOURTH PUTT, and the newly released sequel, WHEN TO REGRIP YOUR BALL RETRIEVER.

Revel 9, The Razorblade Diaries

Formerly known as Gee Davey, Revel 9 is locked, loaded and ready to give you ‘The Razorblade Diaries’.   This is the band’s debut EP under the name Revel 9 and they are excited to get these songs out to the masses.   The group hails from Long Island, NY and is made up of:…

YELAWOLF ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR HIS DEBUT

Radioactive, Yelawolf’s first album on Eminem-led Shady Records, will be released on September 27, 2011, the fast-rising rapper announced today.   Radioactive (Ghet-o-vision/Shady Records/DGC/Interscope) follows his critically acclaimed Trunk Muzik 0-60 (Ghet-O-Vision/DGC/Interscope), a 2010 compilation of tracks from his Trunk Muzik mixtape along with previously unavailable recordings.   The final video from that street album,…

PRAGUE AND SUNSET DRIVE

Prague is a popular three member group from the Tokyo area. Lead vocalist Yuta Suzuki, who is also the guitar player, and Kensuke Ito, drums, were high school classmates. They were members of the same after-school music club and spent many free hours playing and listening to music. After graduation, they enrolled in a local…

A TRIBUTE TO PETER TOSH

When most folks hear the word “reggae”, an automatic worldwide reaction is usually, “oh, you mean Bob Marley!”. The same goes for “The King of Pop”, you think Michael Jackson, or any other genre that has a popular or internationally-known ‘face’ to go with it.  

KRISTA NEW VIDEO “HYPNOTIZED”

Raised in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, a neighborhood rigidly defined by cultural identity, where a stroll down the streets is a kaleidoscopic merge of colors, cultures, and flavors, Krista used her roots as inspiration to release debut album, Taking Back Brooklyn on J Records in September 2009 and opened for Kelly Clarkson’s summer…

ZACK GLASS OFFERS MP3 “JUST ANOTHER DAY”

The Big Apple’s worldly and blues driven artist Zack Glass is set to release Southern Skies June 21st via White Collar Records.   As the son of legendary composer Philip Glass, Zack has musically explored the ins and outs of his sound.   Developing the most refined and true classic rhythm and blues, Glass holds…

Ben Kopec, Epic Orchestral & Cinematic Rock for Film Trailers

Ben Kopec is a solo artist, an American, and the six selections on this instrumental EP log in at just under 13 minutes. Though the information is not listed on the EP, it is safe to assume that this is Ben’s debut release. Kopec can be contacted on the net at BK@BenKopec.com, at www.BenKopec.com From…

PAUL MCCARTNEY NEW VIDEO “BLUE SWAY”

Paul McCartney has recruited award-winning surf filmmaker Jack McCoy to create a music video for his previously unreleased track “Blue Sway.” Written nearly 20 years ago, McCartney’s never-before released song, “Blue Sway,” will be available for the first time on the bonus audio disc of the special edition of McCartney II. The music video created…

ACTIVE CHILD ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

Active Child is pleased to announce the release of his debut album You Are All I See on August 23 via Vagrant Records. The album was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and features 10 new tracks. The album comes as a follow-up to last year’s critically-acclaimed Curtis Lane EP.   See below for full track-listing. One…

BEN HARPER RELEASES SELF SHOT VIDEO

Ben Harper just released a new video for “Don’t Give Up On Me Now”.   The self shot video is the second one from his newest record “Give Till It’s Gone” which came out May 17th on Virgin Records. [youtube CwcmpTCZRLQ nolink]