Available in CD, vinyl, digital formats, and included with the Destroyed book of photography, Destroyed the album was written by Moby mostly late at night, in hotel rooms around the world when cities had gone to bed and the insomnia that worldwide travel can induce fueled his need to create. The result is a 15-track…
‘RAVE ON BUDDY HOLLY’ CELEBRATES ROCK ICON’S 75TH BIRTHDAY AND ENDURING LEGACY
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Daringly Original Tribute Collection Features My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, Modest Mouse, Nick Lowe, Florence + The Machine, Cee Lo Green, Paul McCartney, Kid Rock, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Julian Casablancas and more – Available June 28, 2011 From Fantasy Records /Concord Music Group In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 4th, 2011
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THE BLACK EYED PEAS PLANNING FREE CONCERT IN NYC The Black Eyed Peas will perform a free concert in New York City’s Central Park on June 9th. The Peas’ Concert 4 NYC will benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, a charity targeting poverty in New York City. Although the show is free, concertgoers must…
Bryan Gorsira, So Far
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Over the years we’ve seen music slowly erode into something quite disturbing. Morph back to a happier time when you will find carefree acting as the embodiment of a carefree society. Music these day, though very technically savvy is missing something. Instead you get bands or artists that act in a very overcompensating way trying…
The Pauses, A Cautionary Tale
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There’s no doubt that the three members of Orlando’s The Pauses have the ability to write some fresh-sounded and at times, perky pop songs in the vein of Rilo Kiley. Some of those tunes even appear on A Cautionary Tale. However the title of this three piece’s debut is quite deserving: the album is just…
WOODEN SHJIPS SIGN TO THRILL JOCKEY RECORDS
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Thrill Jockey is very pleased to announce that Wooden Shjips will record for the label. Formed in 2006, Ripley Johnson (guitar and vocals), Dusty Jermier (bass), Nash Whalen (organ), and Omar Ahsanuddin (drums), began with the simple drive to get their music heard. Their first 10″ was available for free to anyone who…
LAND OF TALK & SAM ROBERTS BAND FREE MP3
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Below is a link to download the awesome duet between the Sam Roberts Band and Land of Talk’s Elizabeth Powell entitled “Longitude.” “Longitude” comes from Sam’s upcoming album “Collider” out next Tuesday, May 10th on Zoë/Rounder Records. SKOPE IT HERE! http://samrobertsband.com
NILS FRAHM US DATES
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Berlin composer Nils Frahm, has announced a string of North American tour dates with English composer Greg Haines. Starting this week, the rare opportunity to see Nils in the states begins on May 6 lasting until May 13. Hailing from a classical background, today Frahm works as an accomplished composer and producer in Berlin. In…
GRIEVES TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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From the prolific mind of Benjamin Laub, also known as Grieves, comes Together/Apart, the most recent addition to the formidable Rhymesayers Entertainment catalogue, available June 21st 2011, pre-order available here. With the help of longtime collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Budo, his third album is a testament to the hard work he’s put forth since 2007, touring,…
PARACHUTE NEW VIDEO “YOU AND ME”
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Parachute is set to release their sophomore album entitled The Way It Was, May 17th on Mercury Records. Produced by John Fields (Switchfoot, the Goo Goo Dolls, P!nk, Paper Tongues), the album features anthemic hit single “Something To Believe In,” currentlyTop 25 on the Hot AC Chart and climbing.
Skittish, The Perfect Shade of Green
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Over the years we’ve seen rock & alternative rock slowly erode into a dumbing down process of overly commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Unfortunately this form of entertainment exists not only in the form of music but also on TV, & Movies as well. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give…
THE WHITNEY MYER BAND IS A MUSICAL FAMILY AFFAIR
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In life I have learned that there is nothing better than a solid family. Mix that in with a passion for music and you have a beautiful situation. My guest today is a band out of Reno, NV that plays funk & soul music with the best of them. The Whitney Myer Band makes music…
HOLLIE LA OFFERS THE REMIX TO “POISON” MP3
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Hollie LA made her recording debut with “Unlocked,” a 6 song EP that showcases some of her most memorable recordings. One thing Hollie doesn’t do is put herself in a box — “I create and write music that reflects who I am and not what everyone else is doing at the moment.” Together with…
ALEX MARKOW MEETS LE BLORR AT THE DELANO HOTEL
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Le Blorr is gaining momentum with their new EP Bim Bom with its filthy riffs and momentous drums. Their music ranges from a psychedelic vibe such as their song “Twin Sisters” to the dance your ass off energy of “My Terrific Tushhh”. Sprinkle in a few melt your girl’s heart melodies and with the simplicity…
MATT NATHANSON ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR SUPPORTING TRAIN AND MAROON 5
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Matt Nathanson has announced he will be opening for Maroon 5 and Train on the second leg of their co-headlining North American tour this summer. The string of dates, kicking off August 28th in Louisville, KY, will follow the June 21st release of Matt’s new album, Modern Love. The new album’s first single “Faster” is…
NEW VIDEO BY COSMO JARVIS
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British singer-songwriter Cosmo Jarvis has already courted controversy with his viral sensation “Gay Pirates”. The self-directed video for “Pirates” has received over 420,000 YouTube views since it’s debut last November, and attracted the notice of media on both sides of the Atlantic. Continuing in the thought-provoking vein of “Gay Pirates”, Cosmo has just unveiled the…
AVRIL LAVIGNE POSTPONES JAPAN DATES
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Singer/ songwriter Avril Lavigne has postponed her sold out Japanese tour dates scheduled for May 2011 out of respect for the many families that are still grieving or searching for their loved ones following the March 2011 natural disaster and the continued uncertainty of the situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant, further earthquakes and ongoing…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 2nd, 2011
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24 HOURS OF GAGA ON HBO ZONE THIS WEEKEND! Following the debut of Lady Gaga’s HBO special on Saturday, May 7th at 9 PM, the HBO Zone channel will play the two-hour concert for 24 hours straight. Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden will run for 24 hours from…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, MAY 2011
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Mark Wonder, True Stories of Mark Wonder (Groove Attack Records) This to-date retrospective of the Jamaica-born reggae guy begins with the not-really-representatively-poppy “So Long” as guested by Luciano, whose turn is more unplugged-Big Mountain-like than anything else on here, which, in the main, sticks to the roots, ganja-puff skank to rasta-babbling hard stuff to tourist-trap…
THE DIGITAL BRILLIANCE OF PAUL DOWDING
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Paul Dowding composes, performs, programs, records and produces all his own music. He started when he played bass in rock bands in the US and UK. Upon moving to the US, his keen business mind launched him into a corporate career. However, he kept things going musically with a band called the…
Glamour Kings, Front Row Seat To The End of the World
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I already like these guys due to their no-nonsense, no-bullshit attitude and mentality. Finally…a band that makes a very conscientious record that I can completely relate to. Glamour Kings is their name and ‘Front Row Seat To The End of the World’ is their game that needs to be played carefully. Right away…
Tom Shaner, Get Real Or Get Gone
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Tom Shaner is a multi-talented artist who has written over 300 songs in his career so he is no stranger to the music scene. Shaner is a singer/songwriter & performer who dares you to ‘Get Real Or Get Gone’ on his new EP. Prior to this solo release, Tom played in a band…
DISTURBED TO SELL PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONG “3”
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Beginning today, multi-platinum hard rock band Disturbed will make available for sale a previously unreleased song, entitled “3,” at their official website www.disturbed1.com. All proceeds from the sale of the track, which is available for $.99, will go to benefit the Damien Echols Defense Fund, which pays for legal fees, forensic testing, and investigative fees…
BRIAN BUMBERY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW PR AGENCY IN LOS ANGELES
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Brian Bumbery – a public relations veteran who has represented high-profile clients across the entertainment spectrum – has launched BB Gun Press in Los Angeles. The full-service agency oversees media strategy for such multi-platinum, award-winning music artists as Augustana, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, Metallica, My Chemical Romance, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, along with independent…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 29th, 2011
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CEE-LO GREEN, NICKI MINAJ AND PITBULL ADDED TO BILLBOARD AWARDS Cee-Lo Green, Nicki Minaj and Pitbull have been added as performers at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, which will air on ABC Sunday, May 22nd from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 PM Eastern. They join previously announced performers Jennifer…
STOLI CATCHES UP WITH DANNY CRAIG OF DEFAULT
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I must admit that I have been up since 4 am EST to watch the royal wedding. It is nice to see that love & marriage are still alive in this crazy world that we live in. On that note I wanted to feature a band that really needs no introduction. Having these guys on…
BEN FOLDS, DAMIAN KULASH, AMANDA PALMER, NEIL GAIMAN DO 8IN8
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Ben Folds, Damian Kulash (OK Go), Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls, solo), and author Neil Gaiman set out to write and record eight songs in eight hours (4 p.m. to midnight) at Berklee College of Music, Monday, April 25, and release them 10 hours later during Rethink Music, in Boston. Like Radiohead did recently, this group…
MORBID ANGEL RETURNS WITH FIRST ALBUM IN FIFTEEN YEARS
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After a fifteen year hiatus from recording together, original Morbid Angel members Trey Azagthoth and David Vincent return with Illud Divinum Insanus on June 7. Drummer Pete Sandoval is recuperating from a back injury, with Tim Yeung now behind the kit. Over the past five years, Morbid Angel has been conquering stages…
MOBILE VERSION OF BMI LIVE DEBUTS
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Based on its successful launch 90 days ago, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI ®) has extended its program to generate performance data from live music venues with the rollout of a mobile version of BMI Live. The new service enables songwriters to upload concert-venue and set-list data directly from their smartphones into BMI’s systems to be…
WHISKEY MYERS DEBUTS AT NO. 3 ON ITUNES COUNTRY
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With its sophomore release, Firewater, Outlaw Country and Southern Rock outfit Whiskey Myers has debuted at No. 3 on this week’s iTunes Country Albums chart, a significant feat for an act without national Country radio airplay. The Texas-based group jumped this week to No. 21 on Billboard’s Texas Regional Radio Report with its current single,…
WARREN G RELEASES TRIBUTE TO NATE DOOG
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Warren G has released a tribute to Nate Dogg, the legendary hip-hop singer who passed away last month, aged 41. All proceeds from the single will benefit Nate Dogg’s family.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE: NEFEW
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This Hip-Hop group from Switzerland have managed to make some serious headway in the US with their music. Tracks such as Biko, The Fan and Alternatives have been widely received by some of the fiercest of critics. Their last project saw the duo, made up of Polemikk and PA-Double, team up with one of the…
Bikini Robot Army, Old Soldiers
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I have heard the phrase from most artists I have worked with/on: “Let’s put this up on the wall and take a look at it.” In the case of Val Broeksmit, the creed is something more like: “Let’s just run through the wall.” Under the guise of Bikini Robot Army, Val has pushed the limits…
DAYDREAM NATION SDTRK LISTING
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Music & drama seem to follow Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Thor). Her highly anticipated new drama DAYDREAM NATION, scored by Broken Social Scene affiliate and Do Make Say Think member Ohad Benchetrit is packed with his original compositions and tracks from indie favorites including; Devendra Banhart, Constantines and Stars. The complete…
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE SING IT FOR JAPAN
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After receiving thousands of Tweets on its official Twitter feed from fans around the world asking the band to express its support for earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan, My Chemical Romance has responded by recording the song “#SINGItForJapan,” which has been released exclusively via iTunes today, April 13th. The band and Warner Bros. Records…
WESTBORO CHURCH PROTEST LESS THAN JAKE
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Just when you thought you heard it all with Reality TV stars vying for a chance at running the US, seemingly wholesome punk/pop/ska band LESS THAN JAKE were on the receiving end of picket signs and protests from the Westboro Baptist Church during their show last weekend in Pensacola, FL. Asked why he thinks his…
ALEXANDER TUCKER NEW VIDEO
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Alexander Tucker is a highly regarded songwriter who has released several recordings on the UK-based ATP imprint but Dorwytch is one of his first proper releases on a US label. In more experimental circles, Tucker is know for his collaborations with Stephen O’Malley (Ginnungagap), members of Circle and Guapo (Grumbling Fur), and Daniel Beban…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 26th, 2011
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LADY GAGA TO PREMIERE “JUDAS” CLIP ON IDOL Lady Gaga is set to premiere her “Judas” video the week of May 2nd on American Idol. Interscope Records made the announcement on Twitter, adding that more details would be on the way. The video was co-directed by Gaga and her creative director, Laurieann Gibson.…
STOLI HEADING TO JERSEY FOR JILL CAGNEY’S CD RELEASE SATURDAY NIGHT
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There is nothing that I admire more than a musician who puts herself and her music out there for all to see & hear. My next guest is the epitome of this and I could not be happier for Jill Cagney as she releases her sophomore CD, ‘It’s All In How You see Things’ Saturday…
Welter, The Bush Years
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First things first, the guys from Welter love their guitars as evident in their debut full-length The Bush Years. The angsty-alt trio from Philly have been compared to Green Day Jawbreaker and The Replacements and while there are different elements at work here make no mistake, this is all about guitar, guitar and more guitar…
