Breaking News: Rob has a new pedal endorsement with www.sonicfusionpedals.com. ASCAP award-winning songwriter ROB CARLTON will be talking with Al Cole From CBS Radio In an EXCLUSIVE Conference Call TeleClass that you won’t hear anyplace else! Thursday, March 1st @ 9:00 pm, EST Rob has performed with Blue Oyster Cult, Zebra and Cinderella. He’ll be…
Nehedar, High Tide
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Nehedar is the musical creation of Emilia Cataldo. Her latest CD, “High Tide” is her fifth self released project. Her voice is as mystical as her name. Nehedar means “wonderful” in Hebrew, and she was named well in my opinion, because this music is simply wonderful. She has a sweet petite voice that sings with…
DOUG PRESCOTT RELEASES DEBUT
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Doug Prescott, an Americana/Country rock singer/songwriter from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has been garnering some serious critical acclaim for his new CD release “The Journey & the Deep Blue Sea”, which features an all-star cast that reads like a who’s who of Americana and country music. Backing Doug up on the disc are Craig Fuller…
Q PARKER OF 112 RETURNS
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Independent music powerhouse, Malaco Records, proudly announces the addition of Grammy Award winning singer & songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist, Q Parker, to their growing roster. The six-time ASCAP Award winner has formed a partnership between his production/artist development company, NeWFAM Entertainment, and Malaco Records, for the release of his upcoming solo debut titled, ‘The…
Paul Jordanous Ensemble, Kenny Quirky
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Over the years we’ve seen music 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” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs and Rock n Roll” into…
EMERGING ARTIST AMARILY RELEASES NEW SINGLES AND NEW VIDEO
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Specializing in authentic, sexually charged electro-dance-pop, Amarily originally comes from the Dominican Republic but now calls Boston home. Promoting herself with recent singles such as “Take This Kiss” and “Mucho Dolares”, Amarily hopes to cater to the highly competitive mainstream club/radio pop scene with her very well-produced tracks and upcoming music video, which was…
KENNEITH PERRIN INVITES US ALL ON HIS LIFE JOURNEY
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As you all know I love technology. I just bought my second Roku and I just am ready to tell Comcast to get rid of my phone & cable but leave the Internet access. Its amazing that Comcast wants over $150 per month and Roku offers more content for close to nothing. Let me get…
MIKEL ROUSE DOUBLE CD OUT MAY 1
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Composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse announces the May 1, 2012 release of his first double album, Boost|False Doors (Exit Music 1015-1016), through iTunes and all major retailers. Boost|False Doors will be available via iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby, CD Connection and CD Universe and on disc through All Major Retail Stores and…
BILLY RAY DEIZ DELIVERS WISDOM AND MUSIC WITH A SMILE
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Billy Ray Deiz has a long history with music and showbiz, having been a founding member of Los Angeles cult favourites The Seven Souls (who Fleetwood Mac’s Bob Welch also played for), and also serving as a popular radio and television personality in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland. Now he makes music on his…
Justin Levinson and the Valcours, This Side of Me, this Side of You
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Justin Levinson and the Valcours celebrate their latest release, “This Side of Me, This Side of You, with a collection of heartbreak songs that are executed with wit and laughter through the tears. Now don’t be too sad Justin, there are plenty of girls out there who think a good sense of humor is sexy.…
LUCY ANGEL ON HGTV
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Lucy Angel is kicking off 2012 with a bang like only Lucy Angel can. After touring the country in support of the self-titled Lucy Angel EP, 3 hugely successful singles, and 2 music videos which garnered worldwide attention, the girls of Lucy Angel are ready to get down to business. Country’s favorite mother-daughter trio is…
5 EASY STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL INDIE TOUR
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Going on tour is the dream of almost every serious musician. Yet, to make the most of that dream, bands’ need to be serious about promotions before hitting the road.
BO WALTON HITS #1
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UK based Bo Walton has hit number one on the British & Irish Country charts with only his second single “Wild at heart.” Released less than four weeks ago the feedback has been tremendous with plays on Country and Rockabilly stations around the world. In the words of USA DJ Jimmy Jay – “How often…
Darlene Bailey, Wrenches & Rags
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Darlene Bailey is an emotionally charged folk singer/songwriter from Boston whose story is a realistic one that may have some lessons in it, as most stories do. Darlene began writing songs during her teen years before sidelining this passion for many years because of, well, life getting in the way. Many of us have…
MAN OF THE HOUR NEW VIDEO
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South Wales’s latest pop punkers, Man of the Hour, have unveiled the video to coincide with their latest single ‘A Modern Day Epic’. The hard edged punks’ video displays their journey from starting out as a bedroom band, who have evolved into a force to be reckoned with, spilling out into the public domain.
GETTY IMAGES & TRIBE OF NOISE PARTNER
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The partnership launches with the ‘Tribe of Noise Tour Around the World’, a worldwide tour which aims to connect Tribe’s musicians with Getty Images Music’s customers, producing royalty free music which is local and relevant to Getty Images’ global customer base, meeting the needs of content creators around the world. The tour will target musicians,…
Chinese Singer Ruhan Delights Midem Attendees
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Midem 2012 served as the forum for China’s shot at launching a new artist internationally. Together with representative from the General Administration of Press & Publication (GAPP) and China Audio Video Association (CAVA), Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment Group introduced singer Ruhan during a press conference at the Sound of China Pavilion on Sunday, January…
Dolo The Bandit Expands on International Success with Solo Release, Project Monarch
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Fresh out of an extremely successful year with featured placements in a new Spike Lee Joint “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills you” and an international brand campaign for Surf world powerhouse Quicksilver, New York artist Dolo The Bandit announces solo release “Project Monarch” on Canadian label UIYB (Up In Your Basement), with lead single “Roach…
Shades of Jade giveaway free track
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Track taken from Debut EP ‘Her Soul’ which is out NOW Shades of Jade, the most talked about soul rockers from London, are giving away ‘Her Soul’, the title track from their debut EP, which was released on Valentines Day. The indie soul songsters are preparing for a busy summer indeed, with a vast amount…
BO WALTON ‘WAITING ON A DREAM’ OUT NOW
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Early press releases declared that, with the advent of Bo Walton, rock ’n’ roll would “never sound the same.” The problem with making such a claim is that once rock ’n’ roll doesn’t sound the same, it’s no longer rock ’n’ roll. Of course, these days almost anything can be – and often is –…
Man of the Hour release brand new video and announce tour dates
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South Wales’s latest pop punkers, Man of the Hour, have unveiled the video to coincide with their latest single ‘A Modern Day Epic’. The hard edged punks’ video displays their journey from starting out as a bedroom band, who have evolved into a force to be reckoned with, spilling out into the public domain. The…
JEZZY & THE BELLES “CONFESS CHILD”
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Jessica Eisenberg may have dipped into her whimsical back pocket when she came up with the name for her Brooklyn-based project Jezzy & The Belles, but one listen to the newest single off the eponymous three-track EP (released 2/14/2011) clues you into the fact that behind the playfulness lies a deep and serious commitment to…
RITE OF PASSAGE SIGN TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN
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Rite of Passage Recordsis proud to announce the signing of Johannesburg, South Africa based TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN. The band’s new album ‘Choices’ is set to be released on May 22nd through Rite of Passage; a song from the album titled “Threadbare” can be listened to on the band’s Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/truthanditsburden. Formed…
THE ALCHEMIST TO RELEASE INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
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The Alchemist, one half of the critically acclaimed “Shroom Bap” duo Gangrene and provider of beats to a who’s-who of top-tier rap practitioners including Rick Ross, Nas, Eminem, Mobb Deep and countless others, announces the second in his ongoing series of instrumental collections. Rapper’s Best Friend 2 is an inviting serving of some of the…
FAMILY OF THE YEAR SIGNS TO NETTWERK RECORDS
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Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of LA-based Family Of The Year. Combining soft harmonies, comforting guitar chords and toe tapping beats, the irresistibly catchy St. Croix EP is due March 6th via Nettwerk Records. To parallel the playfulness of the title track, the band enlisted Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jessica Sanders to…
PAUL WELLER NEW VIDEO POSTED
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The video for the first single from Weller’s forthcoming new album Sonik Kicks debuted this morning on VEVO. “That Dangerous Age” can be seen by clicking this link: [youtube _mGucuejMQE nolink] Paul Weller returns this spring for his only scheduled appearances in North America this year. Weller and his band will perform at a…
MusicDishTV Presents “Titanic” by Steve Orchard
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Steve Orchard‘s video “Titanic” from the brilliant new age, instrumental music album “Undersail” begins with a ghost ship, slow harp introduction, waves, and a scene of a lone diver with rays of sun shining onto the ocean. Viewers will become captivated by pictures of this grand ship being built.
Gar Francis, Shine On EP
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Gar Francis is a Garage rock/Americana/Blues solo artist hailing from Belvidere, New Jersey with a long list of accolades and credits to his name. He has received awards from The John Lennon Song Contest, the Unisong Music Awards, and an honourable mention in the Billboard Song Contest. He’s been writing, recording and playing live for…
PUBLIC JONES NEW VIDEO “ALRIGHT”
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“Everyone has a dark and twisted side that they keep locked up within themselves. We justify it to ourselves so we can go on every day.” Asghar Husain, of electronic art rock outfit, PUBLIC JONES, explains the idea behind the grotesque visuals in “Alright,” the first single from their new album, The Fall. Dubbed “creative…
Fly Paper, Self-titled
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Kalamazoo-based alternative/blues rock trio Fly Paper are currently promoting their self-titled full length release. Inspired by the classic 90’s and 60’s rock movements as well as folk, blues, funk and some stellar female artists such as Fiona Apple and KT Tunstall, this could either be a strong release or completely mediocre. It’s always refreshing to…
Orly, Orly
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Orly is an indie/folk/acoustic duo from Somerville, Massachusetts. Made up of vocalist/guitarist Orly Forman and guitarist Yagel Sulchiner, the couple fell in love, travelled the East Coast of the United States sharing their music, and recently took home 1st prize at the U.S.A songwriting competition in the folk category for their song “Boy on a…
Matthias Sturm, Blood and Thunder
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Born in Germany and now operating out of France, indie/rock singer/songwriter Matthias Sturm has been generating very positive reviews worldwide for his new release “Blood and Thunder”. Recorded at Blind Melon’s private studio with David Hillis (Pearl Jam, Afghan Wigs, James Blunt) at the helm, Sturm also recruited Pearl Jam founding member Dave Krusen on…
OUT LIKE PLUTO NEW VIDEO “BRIDGE”
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The band was formed in Seattle in late 2009 by producer and drummer Andy Tyra and enigmatic microphone jockey Kari Tarr. Once they realized Andy had too few limbs to play every instrument live, they recruited guitarists (and index finger shredders) Mike Pesce and Ben Ahroni, along with the effervescent Aussie, Jeremy “I am not…
GARRISON STARR OFFERS 2 MP3’S VIA ‘AMATUER’
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Releasing May 1 on her Radtown Music imprint, singer-songwriter-troubadour Garrison Starr returns with Amateur, her seventh studio album.
EVERY TIME I DIE RELEASE NEW VIDEO
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Magnificently brutal rockers Every Time I Die are unleashing an intensely moody and ambitious cinematic accompaniment to their powerful song “Revival Mode.” The track is from the band’s highly anticipated new album Ex Lives set for release this March 6th via Epitaph Records. [youtube AEp-Owhqbr0 nolink] The group’s singer, Keith Buckley, offers the following on…
CODEINE ANNOUNCE WORLWIDE REUNION TOUR
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Eighteen years after disbanding, Codeine, arguably the most definitive group of the slowcore movement, is reuniting for a worldwide tour. Originally active from 1989 to 1994, the trio were an integral, though under-recognized, part of the Sub Pop roster, responsible for pioneering a majestic, minimalist approach to rock that left an indelible mark on indie…
PEP LOVE NEW VIDEO “HIP-HOP, MY FRIEND”
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On March 6th, Pep Love will release his long-awaited sophomore solo album, Rigmarole. The album, being released through the Hiero Imperium label that Pep was instrumental in co-founding, is Pep’s first official album in 11 years, and is a deeply personal project, one that often deals with the trying times Pep went through as he…
PHILM SIGN WITH IPECAC
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PHILM, the Los Angeles power trio featuring Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, War’s Pancho Tomaselli and Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, have signed to Ipecac Recordings and will release their debut album, Harmonic, on May 15. “When people hear about my involvement in PHILM, they automatically assume that it will compare to Slayer’s sound,” explains Lombardo.…
THE 2012 HANGOUT MUSIC FEST SELLS OUT
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In less than two weeks after going on sale with an all-star line-up that includes headliners Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Hangout Music Fest has already sold out of all general admission tickets for 2012. To be held May 18th, 19th and 20th on the sugar white…
BRANDON & LEAH ARE CREATING MAJOR BUZZ
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Acoustic pop duo Brandon Jenner and Leah Felder have been making music together since high school in their hometown of Malibu, CA. The pair capture a summertime spirit in their music that’s influenced by life in the coastal surf town: “We never went to clubs,” says Leah. “We just went to the beach to have…
