What makes an Indie band tick? The general consensus among the subjects featured in Audio-Files — a new BYUtv television series of half-hour documentaries about the Indie music scene’s most outstanding ascending artists — is that they’re compelled to make music by some kind of irrefutable inner force. The trendsetting series explores what drives these…
WIRE: THE CASKET LOTTERY/NATHAN ELLIS TO RELEASE NEW EPS ON AUGUST 7
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Kansas City indie rock band The Casket Lottery have announced plans to release their first new EP, The Door, in seven years on August 7 via No Sleep Records. Additionally, frontman Nathan Ellis will also be releasing his first ever solo, self-titled EP the same day. The EPs can be pre-ordered on 7”…
WIRE: PAPA UNVEIL VIDEO FOR “AIN’T IT SO”
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Los Angeles song-slingers PAPA are pleased to unveil their video for the track “Ain’t It So.” The video is constructed of simple scenes that emote a nostalgic aesthetic, something that the band intended to focus on for the video. Singer/Drummer Darren Weiss explains, “We didn’t exactly want to tell a story with this video, but…
ANTAGONIST A.D. NEW VIDEO
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ANTAGONIST A.D.‘s music video for their track “I’m Just Not There” has been premiered on the Mediaskare Records YouTube channel and can be found here: [youtube 61iAetR57To] The song comes from the band’s upcoming album ‘Nothing From No One‘, which hit stores on July 20th in the band’s homeland of New Zealand/Australia and July 24th…
Kim Yarson, Thankful
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About the Artist: This is Yarson’s second release. She’s based in Trenton New Jersey and was recently nominated at the Jersey Acoustic Music Awards, awarded 2010 Top Female vocalist and Top Female Songwriter for 2011. Impressive to say the least. Here mantra: “I write and sing songs to paint hope and promote healing with one…
KIP MOORE DOES “BEER MONEY” LIVE
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Kip Moore has officially announced that “Beer Money” will be the next single from his album, Up All Night. The track will follow-up “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” which hit number 1 on Billboard and was certified gold. If you haven’t already seen it, Kip recently shared a performance video of “Beer Money” live from Nashville.…
FREE MP3 FROM THEPELSSYNDICATE ALBUM
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After the very successful album ‘ Cinematic Blue’, The Pels Syndicate now moves on with ‘Chemical Inconveniences’. This is an awesome worldwide instrumental music release that crosses melodic electronica and rhythmic chill out styles with a variety of wonderful musical soundscapes. Technically brilliant and musically engrossing on just about every level, ‘Chemical Inconveniences’ is a…
TAJ MAHAL POSTS NEW SINGLE FEAT JADAKISS
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Taj Mahal has dropped his brand new street anthem, “No Homies” featuring Jadakiss. The record is taken from the Finally Focused Music Group compilation, due in august. The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of 8 great wonders of the world. So, its no wonder that one begins to compare the complex elements and longevity…
KING L OFFERS FREE MIXTAPE
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Check out the brand new mixtape Showtime from Chicago up-and-coming MC King L (formerly King Louie). Over the past few months King L has signed to Epic Records, gotten the Kanye co-sign, worked with 2Chainz, Red Cafe, opened for Mobb Deep and Waka Flocka and has been featured on XXL, MTV Rap Fix and…
GROUNDATION NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “MERRY GO ROUND”
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Groundation is a roots reggae band that blends elements of jazz, funk, salsa and dub. Their genre-bending sounds provide the perfect platform for the fiery, conscious lyrics of lead singer and primary writer Harrison Stafford.
PANTERA’S FINAL THREE ALBUMS ON WAX
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Earlier this year, Rhino unveiled the 20th Anniversary Edition of Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power, which featured the debut of the incendiary lost track “Piss.” Following up on Vulgar’s success, Rhino continues to honor Pantera’s legacy as one of metal’s most influential bands by offering the Texas quartet’s final three releases on 180-gram vinyl. …
PEBALUNA TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON SEPTEMBER 18
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Soulful indie-folk foursome Pebaluna have announced plans to release their debut studio album, Carny Life, on September 18. Listen to the debut track, “No, I Can’t,” now at http://soundcloud.com/pebaluna/noicant. Pebaluna songstress Lauren Coleman found her stirring voice at a young age, singing in a Las Vegas church choir and training her ear listening…
WIRE: NEEDTOBREATHE CONFIRMS FALL US HEADLINING TOUR
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Charleston, SC rock band NEEDTOBREATHE will once again hit the road beginning September 13th in Greensboro, NC. This two-month North American headlining tour will see the band continuing to support their critically acclaimed album “The Reckoning.” With their reputation as a must-see live act built from an enthralling live show and non-stop touring, NEEDTOBREATHE has…
WIRE: JASMINE ASH RELEASES THE “STARLIGHT” VIDEO
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Jasmine Ash is thrilled to announce the official video release for “Starlight,” which can be viewed exclusively at the Independent Film Channel. “Starlight” uses gorgeous stop-motion animation to capture the joy and fun of the song, showcasing what Performer Magazine calls Jasmine’s “stunning compositions.” The genius of Jasmine’s songwriting lies in her ability to…
REBECCA LOEBE FINDS HER “VOICE” ON ALBUM #3
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For the past four years, Atlanta-raised, Austin-based independent folk/pop singer-songwriter Rebecca Loebe (pronounced LOW-BEE) has been grinding it out on the road fulltime, averaging 200 shows per year. For a few years, home was on the road. “Whether or not I have an apartment is irrelevant, because even if I have one I never see…
WIRE: TEAIRRA MARI “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” R&B MIXTAPE
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Here’s the brand new R&B mixtape from Teairra Mari that has been highly anticipated. It’s called “Unfinished Business” and features Snoop Dogg, 2 Chainz and Rico Love. The mixtape has over 35,000 downloads already and it’s spreading like wildfire so download it right now for free and give it a listen. This…
LIVE NATION LAUNCHES LIVE NATION APP FOR ANDROID MOBILE DEVICES
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Live Nation launches the Live Nation Android App for mobile devices, the counterpart to the Live Nation iPhone App which is consistently in the Top 20 in the iTunes music apps category. The Android app provides immediate, on-the-go access to Live Nation concerts, Ticketmaster ticketed concerts and additional independent local shows throughout North America.…
FRIGHTENED RABBIT HERALDS EAGERLY ANTICIPATED EP
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Canvasback/Atlantic recording group Frightened Rabbit has announced the release of their eagerly awaited major label debut EP. The as-yet-untitled EP arrives on September 25th. The acclaimed Scottish rock band will celebrate the EP’s release with a North American fall tour. The dates begin Friday, October 5th at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia and then…
JOYCE MANOR ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
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If you haven’t heard of JOYCE MANOR yet, you’re probably doing it wrong. The Los Angeles pop punk quartet has popped up everywhere over the past three months, between the release of their stellar sophomore album, Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired (Asian Man Records), touring the US and billing at several huge…
ANGUS STONE REVEALS “WOODEN CHAIR” VIDEO
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Angus Stone emerges with a brand new video for single ‘”Wooden Chair,” from his forthcoming release, Broken Brights (out July 17). Half dream, half documentary – come and enter Angus’ world of burnouts, fireworks, midnight bonfires and general all-round good vibes. From the faraway hills of wild and remote Australia, enjoy this rare glimpse…
ELECTRONICA-INFUSED METALLERS ENGEL TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM
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Swedish quintet Engel is set to release their third album via new North American label home, FrostByte Media. Produced by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Hatesphere, Dark Tranquility), BLOOD OF SAINTS will hit streets on September 25th in North America. Already receiving rave reviews abroad where the album was released earlier this year, BLOOD…
Michael Carroll, Electronic
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“Electronic” is one release that certainly doesn’t disappoint. This is one artist that brings to the table effective songwriting via a very original sounding musical delivery. This meshed with a one in a million Spaced out Ambient sound makes for a very effective combination. “Electronic” even touches on tripped out-psychedelic-chill-dub, almost as if you’re listening…
OWL CITY TO HEAD ON WORLD TOUR
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Owl City is excited to announce a world tour this fall in support of his new full-length studio album, The Midsummer Station — out August 21st on Universal Republic. The tour, which kicks off on September 5th at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom, begins just two weeks after the album release and will hit major cities…
WAZU ANNOUNCE ALBUM RELEASE DATE + “HAPPY ENDINGS” MP3
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Modern electro-pop duo WAZU is pleased to announce details of a twenty-date summer tour that will precede the release of their debut, yet to be titled, full-length album. The album, to be released on Halloween, was co-produced by WAZU, Kevin McMahon (Titus Andronicus, Real Estate, Swans, The Walkmen) and Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club,…
HAYLEY REARDON OFFERS MP3 “WHERE THE ARTISTS GO” MP3
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Acclaimed 15-year old singer-songwriter Hayley Reardon has issued the title track from her debut album Where The Artists Go as a free download via Bandcamp at http://www.bit.ly/wheretheartistsgo for a limited time before the official single, that includes three different versions, is released on July 17 via Kingswood Records.
HARD LUCK KINGS: A NEW KIND OF GUITAR COMPANY
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HLK was founded by Mark Goldstein, who’s passion for rebel culture and rock n roll led him to create something unique, sexy and a little bit dirty. Welcome to Hard Luck Kings Guitar Company.
EMMANUEL JAL STARTS “WE WANT PEACE” RALLY + VIDEO
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Emmanuel Jal has won worldwide acclaim for his unique style of hip hop with its message of peace and reconciliation born out of his experiences as a child soldier in Sudan. In his ongoing campaign as a Peace Soldier he has organized rallies around the world to support WE WANT PEACE. These have been in…
WIRE: THE SHINS: “IT’S ONLY LIFE”: NEW VIDEO BY HIRO MURAI
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This Shins have partnered with Pitchfork on the video for “It’s Only Life” from their acclaimed Port of Morrow (Aural Apothecary/Columbia) and can be viewed exclusively at Pitchfork x YouTube starting July 11 (http://www.youtube.com/pitchforktv) The Hiro Murai (St. Vincent, Scissor Sisters, Friends) directed video features James Mercer captured by the creature which ominously lurks within…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY DEON YOUNG ON THISIS50.COM
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19 year old Harlem rapper turned singer-songwriter is the latest signee to Sylvia Rhone’s joint venture label with Epic Records. Hip Hop Weekly dubbed Deon Young as a ‘Next 2 Blow’ artist, Nike featured him in an ad campaign and he’s currently one of Dr. Jay’s ‘Summer Sensations’ of 2012. Watch as Deon puts his…
THE SOFT PACK POST NEW SINGLE
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THE SOFT PACK are back with Strapped, which will be released 1st October 2012 on Mexican Summer. It’s an adventurous album that finds the Los Angeles-based foursome breaking with expectations and exploring the possibilities of how they can push their sound. In making it, the group took to heart a quote from the sage Pasadena…
GLORIANA EARNS GOLD CERTIFICATION
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Country music trio Gloriana celebrates another career milestone as their latest single “(Kissed You) Good Night” earns Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.). The single, from the band’s much-anticipated second studio album A Thousand Miles Left Behind set for release on Emblem Music Group/Warner Bros. Records July 31st, is currently #7…
SQUEAKER: SMALL STEPS TO BIG SUCCESS
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Squeaker is a band out of Australia. They have been creating and perfecting their sound since the early 2000’s and are still going strong. I had the pleasure of getting to know Steve from Squeaker. The band has been his baby and creative outlet for his songwriting. He has poured his soul into the venture…
SIXSTEP, House Of Cards
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SIXSTEP is proud to announce their first studio album, “House of Cards”. I’m proud to say I was able to review it. These guys rock! They are bringing positive vibes with a groovy sense of humor. [youtube Mc89X-TwSxY] This CD is entertainment at its finest. It comes at you full force, hitting you…
Another October, Storage Stories
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Another October is a Michigan based band bringing their debut EP, “Storage Stories” to a eager fan base. These guys are entertaining and talented with a mix of jazzy rockers and smooth vibes. [youtube 4X0bNBgK1a8] The only disappointment about this CD is that there are only six songs on it. Each tune dances in your…
We Are The Last Men On Earth, Girl Named Never
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Killian MacGeraghty is the front man for the band, We Are The Last Men On Earth. He is celebrating his latest adventure with his new release, “Girl Named Never”. He is based in San Francisco and is bringing a sound as fresh as a spring breeze. http://wearethelastmenonearth.bandcamp.com This CD is quirky and fascinating with a…
GEORGE BIKOS JOINS ANGELSPIT’S LIVE SHOW
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Angelspit have recruited Punk Rock Chainsaw guitarist George Bikos (MeteorEYES, ex-Crux shadows) to help bring the ROCK for their “Wall Street Massacre” European/North American tour this fall. George’s guitar destruction has already featured on Angelspit’s Blood Death Ivory album and more recently on their cover of Dark Night for the Dracula’s ball sound track. George…
KELLER WILLIAMS, PICK
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For Keller’s 18th album appropriately title Pick, singer/songwriter (and player of just about every stringed instrument he can find) he has joined forces with Nashville’s beloved bluegrass family The Travelin’ McCourys. The release was recorded at Music City’s famed Butcher Shoppe studios. Needless to say, the release relies on a lot of fiddle…
BREAKING: THE CULT IN BUS CRASH IN CROATIA
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The members of The Cult, currently on tour in Europe, experienced a terrifying crash just before 6:00AM local time earlier this week while in their tour bus traveling from Split, Croatia to Ljubijana, Slovenia. “I was the only one awake,” said the band’s vocalist Ian Astbury, who was seated in the bus’s front…
NEW ALBUM BY JASON KARABAN IN SEPTEMBER
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Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Jason Karaban is set to release his forthcoming album, Shift, September 4th on Ascend Records. Karaban’s forthcoming record will include a host of guest spots from many of LA’s finest, including; Lucy Schwartz, Garrison Starr, Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) and Dave Immerglück and Charlie…
WIRE: AOL MUSIC FEATURES NEW CD BY RHONDA VINCENT
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The Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent, has always dreamed of releasing an all-gospel CD and that dream is about to come true! Sunday Mornin’ Singin’ LIVE!, the first all-gospel release from five-time Grammy ® nominee Rhonda Vincent, will be available in retail stores and online on July 10, 2012. Recorded live at Rhonda’s childhood home…
