In celebration of the August 21st release of the 20th anniversary edition of their seminal album Kiko, Los Lobos has announced a North American tour with Neil Young & Crazy Horse, as well as a series of live Kiko concerts, where the band will perform the album in its entirety. Kicking off in October in…
ART OF RAP DVD TRAILER
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Viewers are taken on a personal journey into the craft and skills of rap, and what goes on inside the minds and erupts from the pens of rap legends, when Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap, Ice-T’s critically-acclaimed film, debuts on DVD, Digital, and Video on Demand on September 18th. Directed and…
BIRDS OF CHICAGO TO RELEASE DEBUT
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Birds of Chicago, a collective based around singer-songwriters/instrumentalists JT Nero and Allison Russell, are set to release their eponymous debut album on October 2, 2012. Comprising twelve original songs, Birds of Chicago immediately soars into flight with the protracted leap of its lead track, “Trampoline,” an infectious bass-driven bastion of communal joy being shared for…
GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION RELEASES FIRST ALBUM IN MORE THAN A DECADE
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Bassist Larry Graham and Graham Central Station are set to release their first album in over a decade, Raise Up, on September 25th (Listen 2 Entertainment /Razor & Tie). Bassist Larry Graham – the architect of the slap-and-pluck bass technique that defined the funk sound of the ’60s and ’70s and continues to inspire bassists…
DANCE MUSIC TAKES OVER LAS VEGAS
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Today the nightclub venues at XS, Tryst, Encore Beach Club and Surrender unveiled their latest video, giving both electronic dance music fans and those that are simply curious a glance into the scene at their venues and the incredible talent of resident DJs behind the clubs including Tiesto, Avicii, David Guetta, Skrillex, Afrojack and many…
THE BRITISH INVASION – EXPLORE INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP
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As all eyes are on the UK to watch the Olympics unfold, there were many other (albums) delivered within the concentrated geography. Many of America’s favorite musicians have come from the UK and in celebration, British Invasion has created an interactive Google Map Illustrating the history of British music. Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/brvjl5v Anglophiles…
FREE DOWNLOAD OF AARON ROCHE “CYCLOCARDORAY” MP3
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Brooklyn-based composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Roche is celebrating the release of his vivid song cycle/EP !BlurMyEyes (out today on New Amsterdam Records) with a free download of its closing track, “Cyclocardoray”, which features the prolific R. Stevie Moore and Action!’s Dan Burns.
WIRE: THE UK’S GOODTIME BOYS PREMIERE NEW SONG
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Check out the new song from the UK’s Goodtime Boys, “Callous”, at ThisisFakeDIY.co.uk now. Goodtime Boys’ Every Landscape EP will be available on August 28 – this a teaser in anticipation of their forthcoming CD/LP, which the first two tracks will appear on. “Callous” is a brand new song, and “Harrow” is remixed and…
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND COLLABORATES WITH FANS ON VIDEO
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Dave Matthews Band is inviting fans to take part in the creation of a video for its latest single, “Mercy.” Individuals who complete one (or more) easy-to-follow photo and/or video tasks may find their images featured within the unique, fan based music video. Details are posted athttp://mercy.davematthewsband.com.One lucky fan who enters willwin a trip to…
TECH N9NE ANNOUNCES CANADIAN TOUR
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Following his sold-out 95 date “Hostile Takeover Tour” with Machine Gun Kelly, premier independent hip-hop artist Tech N9ne refuses to rest.The Strange Music recording artist has announced a headlining Canadian tour with Suburban Noize/Battle Axe Records artist Madchild, from Platinum Canadian hip-hop crew Swollen Members.The tour will kick off on September 4th in Madchild’s hometown…
ALBERT CUMMINGS, NO REGRETS
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Albert follows a long line of bluesmen, intent on delivering their version of the genre. This is his sixth release, and it reflects his country listening background through his high school discovery of SRV. Having written the material (with the exception of Mannish Boy) AC seems to have sufficient background to deal with…
JONN HART POSTS “WHO BOOTY”
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Jonn was formerly 1/4 of the singing sensation, Tha Outfit, where he collaborated with such legends such as E-40, Baby Bash and more. Now, Jonn is ready to start the next chapter in his career, a solo one. “You know when you have a passion for something when you eat, breath, and sleep it.…
SAINT VITUS US TOUR + VIDEO
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World famous doom metal band SAINT VITUS has announced a U.S. headlining tour; it’s first since 1993. The award winning group — featuring guitarist Dave Chandler, vocalist Scott “Wino”Weinrich, bassist Mark Adams and drummer Henry Vasquez — will kick off the five week long jaunt on September 14 in Little Rock, AR. Presented by ScionAV…
REDONE JOINS FORCES WITH “SLIM” AND “BABY”’S CASH MONEY RECORDS
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Multi-GRAMMY-winning Morocco-born producer, songwriter, and musician RedOne (Nadir Khayat) has made a name for himself as a hit-maker, collaborating with the likes of Lady Gaga, Akon, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Nicole Scherzinger, Nicki Minaj and Usher, among others. The producer, who is also the founder and CEO of 2101 Records in a joint venture…
MR. MAKE MOVES GOTTA “PROBLEM WITH COMMITMENTS” VIDEO
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Make Moves Entertainment is back at it again with another Full HD MOVIE, directed by the one and only Herman Shockley of TheSTAblog.com. The Highly Anticipated 2nd Single “Problem with Commitments” from the debut solo project: MR. MAKE MOVES: THE E.P.
MAJOR LAZER’S NEW LP “FREE THE UNIVERSE”
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Since its inception in 2009, the one-armed cartoon Jamaican renegade know as Major Lazer (fronted by Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Diplo) has become a cultural zeitgeist- from being sampled by Beyonce for her single “Run The World (Girls)”, selling out shows and playing festivals across the world or leading the way in the current dancehall…
NEW SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
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Eshac.com (Every Song Has A Chance), a new social networking platform set to change the face of the music industry, launches today. This new platform offers undiscovered talent an opportunity to expose their music, and have fans rate the music they like. Eshac gives music lovers the opportunity to shape the future of music as…
JILLIAN O POSTS AUDIO “WHEN I HATE YOU”
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Jillian has been singing from a very young age but only began formal training at about age 10. Jillian started in a band at age 11 doing back-up vocals, then keyboards and lead vocals. She then became lead singer for The Endless Energy, playing at classic Atlanta venues like the Tabernacle, Center Stage, Midtown Arts…
Fallsstart, Our Summer
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About the Artist: This is Fallsstart’s latest EP entitled Our Summer released in 2012. In their own words: “We were going for something very fast paced and very energetic, an album that could stand on its own two feet without rehashing something that had already been done. And I think we accomplished that.” Band members…
WIRE: FINE TIMES STREAM NEW TRACK ON INTERVIEW MAG
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Vancouver duo Fine Times have announced their self-titled debut full-length album will be arriving in stores on September 18 via Light Organ Records. Matthew Moldowan and Jeffrey Josiah Powell regrouped in 2010, after their previous project had closed shop, with an idea to be as nimble as possible. And by the following year…
WIRE: CITY RAIN NEW VIDEO ON ALTPRESS
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Though the music is electronic, the center of City Rain is very human… one filled with emotions, pain and ultimate triumph. The title track of the EP, “Montage,” is born from mortality and growth. A dance pop gem that hearkens the mid-90s Madchester shuffle beat, the song is accented twinkling keyboards intertwined with Jarrett Zerrer’s…
ALINA SMITH NEW VIDEO “PICKIN’ FLOWERS”
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By the time she was six, Alina taught herself to play piano and was supporting her family with music. She would soon join an internationally-known singing group called “Aurora”, which played fifty plus shows a year in Europe. When a relative of her mother’s, who lived in Las Vegas, invited Alina to come over and…
WOLFGANG GARTNER ANNOUNCES “LOVE & WAR” FALL US BUS TOUR
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Electronic music producer and DJ Wolfgang Gartner has been pleasing fans all summer long, putting out release after release of pure electro-house gold. The famed producer is back again with a two-track EP titled Casual Encounters of the 3rd Kind— featuring the uplifting house jam “Girl on Girl” and its heavier counterpart, “Girl on Boy.”…
SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND LULU GAINSBOURG COVER SERGE
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Scarlett Johansson has teamed up with Lulu Gainsbourg, son of iconic French artist Serge Gainsbourg and Bambou (actress, model and singer), to release a unique cover of ‘Bonnie and Clyde.’ The single is the first track to be released in the US from Lulu’s tribute album to his father, and will be available via ITunes…
CHIEF KEEF ADDED TO LOLLAPALOOZA LINEUP
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Chief Keef, the Chicago-bred rapper, announced today that he will be joining the LOLLAPALOOZA lineup this Saturday, August 4th. Kicking off at 12:15pm on Perry’s Stage, Chief Keef is the latest to be added to an already impressive group of artists. Chief Keef first captured audiences and gained critical acclaim with the release of…
FIERCE CREATURES NEW VIDEO
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As a long time supporter of the band, The Wild Honey Pie premiered FIERCE CREATURES‘ newest single “Catacomb Party” a few days ago. Described as a “party at the graveyard,” the breathy lead vocals supported by harmonized howls are fitting for a catacomb. [vimeo 43952614] http://www.papergardenrecords.com/shop/fierce-creatures
Gitar, Seen As Unclean
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As a genre, I posit that “Indie” can mean a myriad of things. It could mean “independent of a major label” or actually “on an Indie label.” But I think the term can equally mean independent of BEING labeled. Such is the case with Gitar and their new 12-track LP Seen As Unclean. With diverse…
Hey Sugar, Along for the Ride
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About the Artist: Hey Sugar are a 4 piece Puck Rock band from Montreal, Canada. This is one band that’s currently out on the Warp Tour making quite a name for themselves regionally and internationally. They have received critical acclaim from many music critics and webzines around the globe thus far in their musical career…
JESCA HOOP NEW VIDEO “HOSPITAL”
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Jesca Hoop is getting ready to kick off a west coast tour in support of her new album The House That Jack Built (out now on Bella Union) alongside Jesse Harris. Before she departs, Jesca is sharing the video for album track “Hospital (Win Your Love),” which just premiered on Paste! [youtube nqXSfHO-7f0] The surreal…
WIRE: NEW WALLFLOWERS VIDEO ON NOISEY
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The Wallflowers have announced that the video for the band’s new single, “Reboot The Mission” premiered TODAY on VICE.com’s Noisey Music Channel. The first single off of the band’s new album, Glad All Over, which hits stores October 2nd, is a Clash-inspired track featuring Mick Jones on vocals and guitar. The video was directed by…
JON JONSSON AUDIO “KISS IN THE MORNING”
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Jonsson’s piano infused track “Kiss In the Morning” is romantic and fun, a true showcase of Jonsson’s talents writing perfectly amped up, sugar coated love songs. There’s no doubt that a running theme throughout Jon’s music is love, made stronger by his sunny disposition, he finds a perfect home in this single. Check…
LAMB OF GOD/ DETHKLOK TOUR CANCELED
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Due to the continued incarceration of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band’s co-headline tour with Dethklok scheduled to begin August 1st in Seattle is being cancelled. The band regrets the decision but the uncertainty of Randy’s release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour. Upon…
WIRE: DOWN FIRST SINGLE “WITCHTRIPPER” STREAMING NOW
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Metal forerunners DOWN will release DOWN IV Part I – The Purple EP, their first body of new material in five years, on September 18, 2012 via Down Records/Independent Label Group. RollingStone.com made the exclusive announcement this week with the world-premiere of first single “Witchtripper,” calling it a “typically aggressive Anselmo vocal against a…
DYLAN HYDE HAS NEARLY WRAPPED UP THE FIRST SEASON
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For the last ten weeks, Dylan Hyde fans have anticipated the release of a new episode of “Amazed,” the Hardy Boys-style mystery show starring the teen pop-crooner. Filmed on location in San Diego, the series follows a young pop star who comes home to Coronado Island and his friends after a year on tour. An…
WIRE: STEVE VAI PREMIERES “JOHN THE REVELATOR” ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM
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Virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai will be releasing The Story of Light on August 14th. The album, which will be released on Vai’s own Favored Nations Entertainment, contains 12 new songs, including the track “John The Revelator,” which just received a premiere on Rollingstone.com. SKOPE IT HERE!
ROLLING STONE PREMIERES NEW ANIMATED SOCIAL DISTORTION VIDEO
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Southern California rock ‘n’ roll heroes Social Distortion have debuted a brand new video on Rollingstone.com for their song “Gimme The Sweet And Lowdown” from their latest album, Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes. The animated video was created by Olya & Vira Ishchuk (known as “The Mad Twins”) and loosely celebrates the life of front…
WIRE: EXCLUSIVE GODSMACK INTERVIEW
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Check out Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival’s exclusive Godsmack interview along with a music video preview for “Come Together” from the band’s recently released Live & Inspired CD. SKOPE IT HERE! The third annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival kicks off August 17 in Kansas City, MO and wraps September 30 in Albuquerque, NM. The…
THIS IS HELL RELEASES “ACID RAIN†MUSIC VIDEO
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Long Island modern thrash metal quartet, This Is Hell, has released a music video for, “Acid Rain,” taken from the band’s fourth studio album, Black Mass. The new video, directed by Jamie Horton, can be seen on the band’s Tumblr too.
DZ DEATHRAYS RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA
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We’re only just past the halfway point of the 2012 but it’s fair to say that DZ Deathrays have already had quite the year. Having released their critically acclaimed debut album Bloodstreams earlier this year, Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley have spent the majority of this year doing what they do best and tearing up…
TINI GREY EMERGES WITH NEW VIDEO & MP3
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SoCal artist Tini Grey’s debut album Shades of Grey out September 25th 2012 is a sophisticated blend of Acoustic, Pop and Soul. The fully realized mainstream immediacy of his music conjures up cornerstone artists such as Jack Johnson and John Mayer, and in a similar fashion, Tini is emerging with just as unique and soulful…
