The first single “Balding” is premiering today at Diffuser.fm and though certainly rife with metaphor, is also meant to be taken literally as well. The tune bounces through its paces like an anxious metronome, at moments channeling the convulsive jazz of John Zorn only to morph into the indie rock equivalent of Gregorian chant. In…

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French Horn Rebellion have collaborated with The Knocks’ JPatt for this nu disco track “Love Is Dangerous”. The remix by Brooklyn’s Chrome Canyon is part of the Love Is Dangerous EP which will come out December 11th, the day French Horn Rebellion play New York’s Webster Hall, supporting OF MONTREAL. SKOPE IT HERE!

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UK hard rockers Heaven’s Basement are proud to reveal the cover art and track listing for their debut album FILTHY EMPIRE. The album has now been confirmed for a February 5th, 2013 North American street date via Red Bull Records. Filthy Empire is produced by John Feldmann (The Used, Papa Roach, Black Veil Brides) and…

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The first EVER single from Playasville titled “Know About Me” from their upcoming debut album. Playasville consists of Charlie Burgess and James Browning. Charlie lays out the raps/vocals, while James produces the music. The new album is just about done and will be completely produced by James and will include no samples. More details about…

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Prime Social Group is pleased to announced its confirmations for Phase One of Electro Beach 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In its sophomore year Electro Beach Puerto Vallarta brings a stellar combination of superstar DJs including Tiesto, Sander Van Doorn, Nicky Romero, Zedd, Tommy Trash, Pierce Fulton, 3Lau, Krewella, Manufactured Superstars, DannyAvila, The Knocks and…

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In this video, Freeway discusses why he loves being an independent artist. He mentions that since his days with Roc-A-Fella, he has always maintained creative control, so it only makes sense to take it another step and release his forthcoming album, “Diamond In The Ruff” independently through Babygrande Records. “Diamond In The Ruff” hits stores…

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A live performance by American rock band The Gaslight Anthem will be broadcast LIVE from Terminal 5 in New York, New York on Thursday, November 29 exclusively on AXS TV. This premier concert event continues the AXS TV commitment to bringing fans the hottest acts, brightest stars and rising artists from all genres LIVE to…

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The Various Cruelties track If It Wasn’t For You is featured in the new Zales TV Ad campaign running now through the holidays and for Valentines Day 2013. The campaign has previously featured Alamaba Shakes and The Black Keys. Various Cruelties debut album will be released February 26th, 2013 in the states with plans to…

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ON AN ON have just released “The Hunter” – the second song from their forthcoming debut album Give In, out January 29th via Roll Call Records. “The Hunter” comes on the heals of their incredibly well-received debut single “Ghosts,” which Nylon gushed over as “dream-washed synth-pop that never gets too sweet,” and Consequence of Sound…

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Constant Deviants is excited to give fans a chance to listen to their new album, Diamond. The full-length release, which will be available at retail (both on vinyl and digitally) this coming January, is now available to fans digital-only, via Constant Deviant’s label, Six2Six Records. http://six2sixrecords.bandcamp.com/album/diamond

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A special concert streaming tonight via StageIt, with donations to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Classic and iconic singer-songwriter Carly Simon performs live from her living room along with her children, Ben Taylor and Sally Taylor. Fans are invited to request songs and ask questions. A portion of the tips will be donated to the…

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The gift for hard-to-buy-for rock n roll fan has just become easier than ever to buy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFGoVan7sNs How about a drum head doodled on and signed by the legendary drummer of The Ramones with a personalized video as proof of authenticity? Or a limited edition original artwork print, drum sticks or a jar of MARKY…

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St. Louis native and recording artist Bud E is receiving early radio success with his debut song “Goes On.” The record which features label mate and St. Louis native Bradd Young, is currently in rotation at 21 stations and achieving increased airplay each week. “Goes On” is now available for purchase on iTunes, and the…

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After a silence of over a decade, Jim Martin agreed to a Q&A session with fans via a British based fan site. A set of 15 questions were selected by administrators of the fan site from over 500 submissions by fans eager to hear from Jim. What follows is a Q&A session with Jim Martin,…

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Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker want you to unwrap their packages after they stuff your stockings this Christmas!   The members of blink-182 officially announced today that dogs eating dogs, their first new music since Neighborhoods, will be released just in time for the holidays. Featuring five brand new blink-182 songs, the dogs…

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Prevail from Canadian hip-hop legends Swollen Members has partnered with Vancouver based Red Truck Beer to create a new seasonal beer called ‘Prev Ale’. The beer will be sold in select bars across the greater Vancouver area and a portion of the sales will be donated to various local charitable organizations in the community. For…

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Breakthrough rock band Biffy Clyro have announced the US release of their new album, Opposites, on March 12, 2013 via Warner Bros Records. A deluxe double album with “making-of” documentary will be available the same day. The first single off Opposites, “Black Chandelier,” premiered today on Radio 1’s Zane Lowe show. Listen to it here:…

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The New York Times ran this feature below on the Idelsohn Society’s ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE HANUKKAH: THE MUSICAL BATTLE BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”. While this 2 CD set features both Christmas and Hanukkah songs, there is a deeper story to tell: the history of Hanukkah in America but also the influence…

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As Bon Jovi gears up for a monumental year, the all-American rock icons have announced the first set of U.S. dates, taking them from coast to coast on their “BON JOVI Because We Can — The Tour.”   The tour will kick off in Uncasville, CT on February 9, treating fans to one-night-only performances in…

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Makeshift Prodigy is proud to announce they will be supporting rock band The Almost (w/ All Get Out) on tour in January 2013! The 12-stop tour will start in Jacksonville, FL and make its way through New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and more ending in St. Louis, MO on January 25th. Fans can check out…

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Into the Night, was produced by Mandy Kane and Mixed by Tony Espie (The Avalanches, The Holidays) — with input on one track from Paul ‘Woody’ Annison (The Living End, Children Collide). Not only does it feature songs from across Dancing Heals’ three-year history, but it also evokes their influences of touring the West Coast…

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Never one to slow, New Orleans rapper extraordinaire, Dee-1 is still working hard on the road as a part of The Heist World Tour, alongside Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Despite the constant grind of touring, Dee is releasing the latest video for the song “Love Me Some You” off #TheFocusTape, his latest mixtape hosted by…

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Bobby Rush’s new Down in Louisiana, out February 19, 2013 on Deep Rush Productions through Thirty Tigers, is the work of a funky fire-breathing legend. Its 11 songs revel in the grit, grind and soul that’s been the blues innovator’s trademark since the 1960s, when he stood shoulder to shoulder on the stages of Chicago…

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Los Angeles based-band, Vermouth (www.vermouthlounge.com), confirmed today that their debut album, RetroFuture Pop Exotica will be released on Tuesday January 21, 2013 and will be available in stores and at all major digital retailers including iTunes.   Vermouth is the brainchild of Justine Kragen and Steve McDonald, whose eclectic assortment of influences create bite-sized chunks…

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Big Harp’s sophomore album Chain Letters will be released on January 22 via Saddle Creek. Rolling Stone is running an MP3 premiere of “You Can’t Save ‘Em All” from Chain Letters. Big Harp’s Chris Senseney says, “A good portion of our new album deals with the tension between action and inaction, especially as evinced in…

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The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Nappy Roots group member Buffalo Stille , Jonathan Hay and Sabrina Hale of Hoopla who are part of the Nappy Roots’ business team and have worked alongside Nappy Roots   during their last three national album releases through Fontana, including “The Humdinger” (which charted with #7 Billboard Rap Charts, #11 Billboard R&B…

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The quintet- which includes Mark Robert Fuller (vocals), Vin Andanar (guitar/vocals), Rob Clifton (keys/percussion), Ryan D’Sylva (drums) and Luke Peldys (bass) were declared by The Huffington Post as “…one of the most impressive bands you will ever experience.” Gold Fields proved this well-earned title by blowing away audiences at various festivals across the U.S. during…

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Freeway is gearing up for the release of his new album, Diamond in the Ruff, which comes out next Tuesday, November 27th. Today, he’s releasing the video for the first single,”Jungle,” which was filmed entirely in his hometown of Philadelphia. Watch the video for “Jungle” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIh2abQpV8E http://www.facebook.com/PhillyFreezer

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Jamaican-born, New York-based dancehall artist Pryme Time is set to take the dancehall world by storm with his debut EP Fresh Out The Dirt, set for release in January 2013 from Kaieteur Records. Born Daniel Lambert in Clarendon, Jamaica, Pryme Tyme returns to his roots for this musical journey, bringing his unique brand of dancehall…

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A LIFE ONCE LOST recently finished up a successful run with Revocation and KEN mode. If you missed them on this run, you may have another chance to catch them on some select headline dates in December! The band will be stopping Erie, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and Newark, DE next month. See directly below for…

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Internationally renowned, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban has announced that he will release his eagerly anticipated sixth studio album, entitled All That Echoes, on February 5th, 2013, on Reprise Records. All That Echoes was produced by Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, who has also worked with Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, and many others.…

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