Yann Tiersen will be releasing an ambitious new album entitled Skyline this April 17 via Anti- Records. In anticipation, the celebrated multi instrumentalist and composer has unveiled a video for his new song “I’m Gonna Live Anyhow.” The video will debut at the Yellow Bird Project along with a T shirt Tiersen designed for…
MY LOVE AFFAIR SIGNS ON EMI
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My Love Affair, the international sensation helping brands build strategic and creative campaigns with artists announced today their exclusive partnership with label powerhouse EMI Music as the first major partner for their new internet platform, MyProductPlacement. MyProductPlacement.com is the first ever online platform allowing a direct interaction between brands (and their ad agencies)…
BURN & DAVID GUETTA TEAM UP WITH iTUNES
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“Nothing but the Beat”, a documentary-style film telling the inspirational story of the rise of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) through the eyes of David Guetta and his friends and their impact on electronic music, is ready to ignite music fans the world over. For one week starting today, the movie will be available as a…
BANDS CAN SELL ON STEREOKILLER FOR FREE
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Stereokiller’s latest upgrade is a real game changer. It allows bands to sell music downloads and physical merchandise without charging them a fee to do so. No other site offers bands this free service. “Bandcamp, ReverbNation, and Topspin all take a cut of the bands’ money. Our audience consists of hard working, hard touring bands…
LUTHER DICKINSON RELEASES THREE RECORDS ON MAY 8
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On May 8, guitarist extraordinaire Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, Black Crowes) will be releasing three records, all with different players and feels. One is an acoustic instrumental guitar record called Hambone’s Meditation. One is a band called The Wandering featuring female singers from Memphis and North Mississippi. The other is Old Times There…, the…
SETH WALKER BRINGS HIS BLUES-INFUSED AMERICANA TO NEW CD
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In the three years since his last album, Seth Walker moved to Nashville from Austin, wrote songs with friends new and old, and played many, many shows. And just like most people, he thought about life, about love, and about the changes you experience if you move away (both geographically and philosophically) from those people…
EMMURE MUSIC VIDEO “PROTOMAN”
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EMMURE has just release their new music video “Protoman” produced by Frank Nasso. This single is off their soon to be released album (4/10/12), Slave To The Game, found in most major retailer. “Protoman”: http://vevo.ly/GKtQO3 This video features the band rocking out in an 80’s throwback arcade,…
SRAVANA DEBUT SINGLE OUT NOW
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Singer-songwriter Sravana’s first pop song was released on January 25th of this year, available online now, it has already recieved good reviews, and is expected to be given airplay in the near future. Sravana is a freshman at a college in Florida. She is easy going and likeable by everyone; most important is she is…
DEUCE TO RELEASE ‘NINE LIVES’ ON APRIL 24TH
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Co-founder and former frontman of Hollywood Undead, Deuce, will be releasing a super deluxe bundle for his upcoming debut solo album Nine Lives including a mask, exclusive t-shirt and copy of the album, along with a DVD containing the music videos for “Let’s Get It Crackin’” and “America,” as well as 9 “behind the scenes”…
BULLET TOOTH RECORDS SIGNS THROW THE FIGHT
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Bullet Tooth is proud to announce the worldwide signing of Minneapolis Minnesota’s, Throw The Fight. For the past three decades, Minneapolis has had it’s finger on the pulse of the musical world. There’s something about the Northern Midwest crowds that demand passion and energy from their musical acts. Throw The Fight continues that tradition, bringing…
KID CAPRI TEAMS UP WITH NORTH CAROLINA DUO PRESIDENTS 919
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Hip-Hop double act, twin brothers, Presidents 919 hailing from North Carolina have teamed up with the iconic DJ Kid Capri for their mixtape, BEST DUO BEST FLOW. Eager to make an impression on Hip-Hop fans, Dic Nixon and Willie J Clinton sought some of the most influential and poignant tracks from the Hip-Hop timeline to…
The Bluecats, Earthquake Mama
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Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even rhythm and blues slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs…
STOLI LIKES HOW HENRIKEE IS ‘SEARCHING GREATNESS’
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As my loyal readers know I am no fan of American Idol, The Voice, or any show that musicians are judged by singing cover songs. When the networks start playing original music, I will tune in. But before I get to my amazing guest today I want to say that how Jermaine Jones was kicked…
GROUNDATION RELEASES “HUMILITY” HD VIDEO
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Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation will unleash their new studio album, entitled ‘Building An Ark,’ on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP. This 10-track set will be the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records.
DEV AVIDON OFFERS MP3 “LOST UNDER THE SUN” OFF ‘TEARS OF MEN’
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Dev is a jazz-rock fusion composer, singer, engineer and producer living and operating out of Bushwick, Brooklyn, and the front-man for the band he founded with brother and renowned pianist Ben Rosenblum, Wire Spoke Wheels. He regularly performs and records in the New York and Boston area, and has produced and engineered recordings for a…
Joshua Ketchmark, The Bittersweet
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It is amazing what music can do in the respect of changing your mood, how you think or maybe even certain aspects of your life. Joshua Ketchmark has out done himself on his latest release, “The Bittersweet” and has the ability to do all the above. The CD is pop music with an edge. The…
BLEED ELECTRIC NEW EP OUT NOW
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Last week, Bleed Electric were giving away, not only every single track on their latest EP Let the Invasion Begin for free, which was released February 29th, but also exclusive artwork downloads for every track too. The artwork was created by band member Chris “MUG5” Maguire for each individual track and is his visual representation…
ADRIAN GALYSH DEBUTS NEW GUITAR
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The result of 20 years of state-of-the-art electric guitar research and design combined with their long time relationship with Los Angeles guitarist, Adrian Galysh, iGuitar Workshop / Brian Moore Guitars debuts the “Adrian Galysh Signature” C-90F electric guitar. Company president, Patrick Cummings, said, “Adrian has been making our guitars sound great for over 10 years,…
AMY DALLEY PREVIEWS TWO TRACKS FROM NEW ALBUM
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It’s truly been a long and winding road that’s led singer/songwriter Amy Dalley to the creative place she now calls home, but in 2012 she’s sounding all the stronger for the journey. One listen to the country artist’s latest effort, Coming Out Of The Pain, and it’s obvious Dalley is putting the hurdles of the…
NEW JOEY RAMONE SOLO ALBUM
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On May 22, Joey Ramone’s second solo album, “…ya know?” will be released (BMG Rights Management), eleven years after his life was cruelly cut short by lymphoma. The tracks were drawn from a cache of demos and unreleased recordings that Joey had cut at various times during the last decade and a half of his…
SUSAN JUSTICE TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
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Singer and songwriter Susan Justice, who has been building a buzz with her honest voice and open-hearted songs, will release her debut album, Eat Dirt, on Capitol Records/Kite Records on March 26th. The album is a collage of emotionally resonant songs that are deeply personal and reflective, but at the same time connect with anyone…
TRIXTER’S NEW SINGLE “TATTOOS & MISERY” AVAILABLE
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In advance of their first new album in 20 years, the new single from good time rock n’ rollers Trixter, “Tattoos & Misery” is now available on iTunes. here to purchase. “Tattoos & Misery” was written by Steve Brown, PJ Farley, Mark “Gus” Scott and Xandy Barry (The Rolling Stones, Puddle Of Mudd, Backstreet…
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH RELEASES FIRST-EVER VIDEO FOR “HYSTERICAL”
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is excited to release the video for “Hysterical,” the titular track off their latest album. Their first-ever official music video, the Kris Moyes directed “Hysterical” was premiered via MTV.com and was featured on MTV2’s “120 Minutes.” [vimeo 37924203 nolink] Clap Your Hands Say Yeah also confirmed a spring tour, which…
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY AND GERARD BUTLER CATCH UP WITH THE CULT AT SXSW
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Matthew McConaughey and Gerard Butler were just two of the celebrities who came to check out The Cult at this year’s SXSW. Butler was in the audience and hanging out backstage with Cult guitarist Billy Duffy at Friday night’s Chevy Sound Garage performance. On Saturday, The Cult headlined the 25,000-capacity Auditorium Shores Stage…
DEE SNIDER GIVES HIS REGARDS TO BROADWAY…AND KICKS ITS ASS
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Dee Snider, the unmistakable front-man of the rock band Twisted Sister, will release his new studio album Dee Does Broadway on May 8th on Razor & Tie. The album features Dee’s powerful voice and theatrical persona as he exudes his rock ‘n’ roll take on several Broadway classics. The new album will coincide…
MARTHA’S TROUBLE TO RELEASE ALBUM OF LULLABIES ON MAY 8, 2012
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Indie folk duo Martha’s Trouble (Rob and Jen Slocumb) has completed its album of lullabies for children. Set for release on May 8, 2012 (just in time for Mother’s Day!), the album is entitled “A Little Heart Like You.” Featuring 10 songs (see full track listing below), the album includes four original songs,…
Frank Palangi, EP
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What can I say about Frank Palangi that his debut EP does not say on its own? Frank’s appearance is a bit deceiving in comparison to how he sounds. He has a cute baby face and looks like the guy next door. Then you turn on the music and his powerful voice spills out of…
BREAKING: SKOPEMAG.COM GOES MOBILE
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It is with great excitement that Skopemag.com is now available in a mobile format. Keep track of all the headlines 24/7 @:
COWGILL MAKES “PLANS†WITH FIRST SINGLE
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Boston has always been indie rock’s best-kept secret. Launching the careers of acclaimed artists such as The Lemonheads, Guster, and The Hush Now, you never know which band will break next. Well, look no further!….Meet COWGILL, one of the more brilliant groups to grace your ears in recent memory.
BEN HARPER ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST ACOUSTIC TOUR
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Ben Harper will kick off his first-ever acoustic headlining tour on September 4 at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA. The run will include a concert at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on October 10, marking the GRAMMY ®-winning artist’s first performance at this legendary venue.Ever since his acclaimed acoustic performance at…
OBX & TECH-NEEK NEW VIDEO “FALLING”
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Here is the 1st set of visuals from San Antonio’s own OBX. Fresh off his performance at SXSW, The Lonestar states-man will have his EP landing on April 9 w/Tech-Neek titled Middle Class Dreams/Blue Collar Schemes. [youtube Grfpr95bUu8]
PATRON THE DEPTH MC NEW ALBUM & HIT SINGLE OUT NOW
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PATRON the Depth MC is a multi-talented hip hop artist from Baltimore who has studied to become a heart surgeon, broke a 25-yeal old university record for hurdling, and taught himself to play the piano; 3 things out of 3 that separate him from most other hip hop artists and provide him with a unique…
THE LAST FLIGHT OUT RELEASE SINGLE “WALK IN MY SHOES” MP3
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The unlikely collaboration of The Last Flight Out’s songwriters “Gunny” Jeff Norman, Julia Bryan and Klaus Peterson has made a very distinctive splash in Colorado’s original music scene… in just the first few months of launching their musical partnership, Julia and Gunny would go from coffee houses to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, and their…
TRADITION AND THE LOVE OF MUSIC DRIVES THIS YOUNG ARTIST
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As the music industry is going through drastic changes towards technological advancements some are still holding on to the traditional ways. The introduction of all that is digital has altered the way of receiving music. The music experience of going to a record store and flipping through various albums and reading the lyrics and gracing…
ADRIAN MOSES: THE WUNDERKIND FROM DOWN UNDER
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Adrian Moses is a talented upcoming artist of the singer/songwriter genre. Whether he’s tackling pop, rock or electro beats, Adrian is finding his voice, and Melbourne is listening.
DOWNLOAD ANDREW JOHNSTON “DON’T NEED TO KNOWâ€
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Opening with a stunning piano, that invokes emotion in every note, the next chapter in the ANDREW JOHNSTON story is about to begin. Sit back and get ready to take it all in. Just premiering his newest single, “Don’t Need to Know,” on Baeble today, the buzz worthy indie pop artist is ready to take…
S.O.G. CREW VIDEO “WELCOME TO MY WORLD”
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The S.O.G. Crew, a musical powerhouse out of Anaheim, CA, just produced a rock solid and breathtaking remix of their original song „Welcome to My World?! It encourages listeners by grabbing them with high energy. The first verse beginning with “Lord, open up my eyes to see the big picture” is a declaration from deep…
A RADIO CHANNEL FOR UNDISCOVERED MUSIC IS HERE
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Rockcityclub.com, the break-through creator of the “Social Music Network”, today announced a dynamic partnership with industry heavy hitter Slacker, Inc. @ http://www.Slacker.com. Through this historic affiliation, Rockcityclub.com @ http://rockcityclub.com — a start-up company dedicated to helping independent music artists get discovered and become successful– will soon launch a new channel on Slacker Radio dedicated…
JAKE MILLER MERGES HIP HOP & POP
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19-year-old rapper & singer-songwriter Jake Miller is a fast rising star in the hip hop and pop worlds. After uploading a few homemade music videos to YouTube in January of 2011, Jake quickly caught the attention of thousands of fans, and, more importantly, Jason Derulo’s manager. Just a couple of months later Jake found…
LIGHTS RESOLVE LAUNCHES REMIX CONTEST
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Lights Resolve, a three-piece rock band from Long Island, NY, is teaming with premier online music collaboration site Indaba Music to launch a remix contest for the band’s new single “With the Pieces” on Friday, March 16. [youtube KLW5jaBNxwc nolink] Set to run on the band’s Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/lightsresolve) and on Indaba’s website (…
