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STOLI REUNITES WITH JARED MCCLOUD & HIS NEW ALBUM

In my quest to stay on top of music technology I treated myself to a Cruz Tablet this weekend. So far I love it but I am excited to start my subscription to Napster and see what that is like. Until now I have purchased all my music via Zune but the files clog my…

JOAKIM NEW VIDEO “FOREVER YOUNG”

This Fall, Joakim will gear up for the much anticipated release of his fourth studio album “Nothing Gold” through his very own imprint, Tigersushi Records — and despite the fame and notoriety the label has brought to this Parisian producer, debut single “Forever Young” off the forthcoming record will mark the very first single under…

UK DUBSTEP DUO NERO ANNOUNCE US DEBUT

Nero; Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray, the remixers du jour, and now one of the biggest names in both dubstep and drum and bass, are set to release their highly anticipated debut album Welcome Reality on August 15th worldwide through Chase and Status’ label MTA /Mercury. Welcome Reality will feature the global smash ‘Me and…

STEPHEN COLBERT JOINS THIRD MAN ROSTER

It’s official: Stephen Colbert is now a full fledged Third Man recording artist. The Colbert Report host’s Third Man debut single “Charlene II (I’m Over You)”   was made available at the stroke of midnight   when Thursday, June 23 became Friday, June 24 on vinyl from http://ThirdManRecords.com and digitally via iTunes. Third Man’s own…

MISSY ELLIOTT OFFERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT

“There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Grave’s Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease about three years ago but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ tribute to Timbaland last year. I’ve…

GRINGO STAR SIGN TO GIGANTIC MUSIC

Gigantic Music is happy to announce the signing of Gringo Star to its roster and will release ‘Count Yer Lucky Stars’, the follow up to 2008’s critically acclaimed debut, “All Y’all’, on September 27th. “Count Yer Lucky Stars”, the sophomore album from Atlanta’s hardest working band, is a collection of catchy and instantly classic pop…

MODEST MOUSE’S ISAAC BROCK COMPOSING SCORE

Isaac Brock, Modest Mouse front man and songwriter, will compose the score for the upcoming feature film Queens of Country. Ryan Page and Christopher Pomerenke, the writing and directing team behind the film, are best known for their music documentaries including Blood Into Wine, The Heart Is A Drum Machine and Moog.   The pair…

REO ROCKS OUT AT HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO

Summer 2011 is here and REO Speedwagon is “Back On The Road Again” for more! I couldn’t have asked for a better band to kick off the season. On Saturday, June 11 REO Speedwagon played to a nearly sold out crowd at the Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana.

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 27th, 2011

JUSTIN BIEBER ATTACK BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION Yesterday, we reported that Justin Bieber was attacked by a fan outside of Macy’s in New York City.   Today, more details emerged and it seems that it was a misunderstanding.   Billboard is reporting that an undercover cop was mistaken for a crazed fan during the singer’s…

NOT JUST YOUR AVERAGE BIKINI ROBOT ARMY

Val Broeksmit is an American Rock Band composer who writes and records all his songs from his home studio.   He prides himself as being one of the first rock and roll internet file sharing produced bands.   He likes to incorporate what he finds is the best music of the 60’s thru the 90’s…

MC LARS RELEASES FREE MIXTAPE

Post-punk laptop rapper MC LARS unleashed his first mixtape INDIE ROCK SCIENCE on his own record label Horris Records at midnight this morning, June 17, 2011. This will be the inaugural installment of a series of FREE mixtapes, which can be downloaded from his bandcamp page here: http://mclars.bandcamp.com/. “All of the featured rappers are people…

KILLINGER REVEALS BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR “HOLDING ON”

Hard rocking quartet Killinger have just revealed the sexy new video for the track “Holding On” from their forthcoming self-titled debut album.   Click here to witness (and download)!   The band is gearing up for the release of the album which incorporates a contemporary sound with the best elements of classic 80s hard rock…

Chuck Eaton, Lights

It would seem there is a time and place for everything within the world of music. That being said, if feel-good love songs and easy listening are your thing, Sao Paulo singer/songwriter Chuck Eaton delivers with his sophomore effort, Lights–14-tracks of emotive lyrical matter over a myriad of clever instrumentation. Going into the album, try…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 24th, 2011

REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON Saturday (6/25) marks the two year anniversary of the shocking and sudden death of Michael Jackson.   The biggest pop star in history left us at the age of 50, while he was preparing for a big comeback tour.   His funeral took place at the Staples Center in L-A and was…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 23rd, 2011

BEYONCE PREVIEWS NEW ALBUM ON AOL MUSIC Listen to a sneak preview of Beyonce’s upcoming album, 4, now through Monday on AOL Music’s “Beyonce Listening Party.” The album drops online and in stores on Tuesday and features the singles “Run the World (Girls)” and “Best Thing I Never Had.” Preview the album at Music.Aol.com. BRITNEY…

The Next Phase, Out There

Love ’em or hate ’em, The Next Phase is coming with a style of sound that is ridiculously original on ‘Out There’.   The Next Phase is one man known as Patrick Cannell who is one very unique singer/songwriter.   The title of this new record is summed up perfectly because it is definitely way…

MARLON RANDO OFFER NEW MP3 “WEIRD SCIENCE”

With their upbeat single, “Weird Science,” the tongue-in-cheek lyrics go hand in hand with the band’s name. Despite the group’s seemingly adolescent demeanor, Timmes describes “Weird Science” as “a purging of emotions” with relentless drum fills, washed out vocals, and an overdriven guitar.

THE WAVE PICTURES UNVEIL VIDEO FOR “BLUE HARBOUR”

The Wave Pictures are happy to present the Ben Reed directed video for their song “Blue Harbour.”   The song is off their recently released album Beer In The Breakers (Moshi Moshi). The British trio made their North American debut last year with the release of the double album Instant Coffee Baby and If You…

ACTRESS MEITAL DOHAN MAKES HER MUSICAL DEBUT

You know her from the Showtime hit series Weeds or her role on Woke Up Dead and now Meital Dohan is breaking into the music scene with the release of her debut single “Yummy Boyz” off her upcoming debut album “I’m in Hate With Love”. On the new album, Meital teams up with producer Che…

Dashdown, Rock n Roll Vacation

Over the years we’ve seen rock & hard rock slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock…

The Third International, Beautiful Accident

After a long hiatus from music, Andrew Pearson has exploded back on the scene with the release of Beautiful Accident–seven hypnotic tracks of atmospheric soundscapes, vast musicality and underlying stories. The album is touted as “blues for the modern man” but with so many genres being tapped simultaneously, this one is tough to hang a…

RISE AGAINST TACKLE BULLYING IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Rise Against and The It Gets Better Project ® are proud to announce a collaboration in conjunction with the release of Rise Against’s new single, “Make It Stop (September’s Children)” from their album Endgame, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

Opensight, Voice Of Nothing

Columbian prog metal outfit Opensight showcase their technical prowess and range of versatility on their new five-track EP, Voice Of Nothing. Despite their commitment to metal, styles and moods abound in lieu of the brevity of the album. Leaning heavily on guitar and deft drum work, it’s the musicality that shines on this one. The…

Theory of Tides, Preview for Swept Away

Mirana & Rick Comstock are known as Theory of Tides and they are offering listeners a special 3-song teaser.   These three tracks are designed to get you ready for the EP release of ‘Swept Away’.   Now we shall see if the Tides come crashing in and sweep you away; all in Theory of…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 21st, 2011

GAGA AND BIEBER SWEEP MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber had a successful night at Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada. Gaga won International Video of the Year for her single “Judas,” and   UR Fave International Video for “Born this Way.” Bieber, a Canada-native, tied with Drake for International Video Of…

WHO IS SPREE WILSON?

After developing a quick buzz with his highly critically acclaimed mixtape “The Never Ending Now”, Spree Wilson is gearing up to drop his debut EP release “Plastic Dreams” with Jive Records. This clip gets you more familiar with who Spree is, and where his diverse musical influences come from. The interview also gives you an…

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…