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ERA APPAREL AND MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES

There are few publicity companies that set their focus on the unmistakable correlation between fashion and entertainment. With the intention of spotlighting what makes each client unique, ERA Apparel and Music Group has the rare, customized ability to bring out the distinct personality of clothing lines, musical artists, and other design companies through a vast…

OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR TICKETS ROGER WATERS

In response to overwhelming fan demand for tickets to Roger Waters’ upcoming North American concert tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original release of The Wall, a final four shows have been added to the production’s North American itinerary.   The Live Nation produced tour will begin on September 15th in Toronto with 52…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2010

KE$HA SCORES ANOTHER NUMBER ONE HIT! According to Billboard, Ke$ha is just the fifth female artist since the beginning of 2000, and the third in the last two years, to earn at least two number one hits from a debut album on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart, as “Your Love Is My Drug,” the…

Dr. Mac & Friends, Ready to Rock Kids, Vol. 3

Get ready for the third installment of children’s songs that teaches valuable life lessons.   Dr. Mac is the genius behind the Ready to Rock Kids series and before you ask, yes he is an actual doctor.   The singer/songwriter/producer is also known as Don MacMannis, Ph.D. and for many years he has been a…

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PETE YORN’S NEW ALBUM

On September 28th, Vagrant Records will releasethe latest studio album from Pete Yorn. Produced by Frank Black (The Pixies), this visceral 11-song collection follows Yorn’s two 2009 releases. Back & Fourth, hailed as “haunting” by Entertainment Weekly.   While Rolling Stone said,”Yorn has found his voice on Back and Fourth, a mostly acoustic beauty.” It…

CAN V-ALBUMS & V-WRAPS REVOLUTIONIZE THE ALBUM EXPERIENCE?

ScatterTunesâ„¢, the company that is revolutionizing the concept of the “album” through its innovative and immersive V-Album technology, is offering up exciting multimedia releases on June 8th from superstars Taylor Swift, Reba and Jewel, as well as up-and-coming singer-songwriter Justin Moore.   ScatterTunes is proud to partner with The Valory Music Co. and Big Machine…

KERIMA “THIS NIGHT” PREVIEW ON YOUTUBE

Sweden has been impacting the American music scene for decades, and its newest starlet Kerima has something special. “This Night” is already a hit overseas where it has been #2 for over a month on Sweden’s leading social network Snowfish.   In the U.S., “This Night” already has a radio buzz and is quickly spreading…

PLIES PUTS OUT PERFORMANCE / VIDEO JOURNAL

Plies’ highly anticipated new album GOON AFFILIATED is in stores and online now! The album includes his newest tracks “She Got It Made”, “Look Like” ft. Young Jeezy & Fabolous, “Kitty Kitty” ft. Trey songz, plus the smash hit “Becky”! Check out the retailers below for an exclusive interview, access to bonus tracks and Plies’…

MELIGROVE BAND RELEASE “HALFLIGHT” MP3

Last Gang Records is pleased to announce the US release of the latest full-length from Toronto’s Meligrove Band. Shimmering Lights, out September 21, is the highly anticipated follow up to the band’s critically-acclaimed 2006 album, Planets Conspire. The band will release the first single from the record, “Halflight,” as a free digital download.

JEREMY WEINGLASS RELEASES MP3 FOR “JUNE”

Ten years in the making but released this month, ODYSSEY: A TWELVE-MONTH REVOLUTION is an epic musical exploration of the passing of days, changing of seasons and the journey though the year. Prodigious pianist Jeremy Weinglass, accompanied by virtuoso violinist Chris Woods, has captured the powerful and the subtle in the cycle of life with…

NEEDTOBREATHE VIDEO FOR “SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL”

The South Carolina-based rock outfit consists of brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart and childhood friends Seth Bolt and Joe Stillwell. The Outsiders was released last summer to universal critical acclaim and a top 20 debut on the Billboard 200. Be captivated by their ability to mend warm, organic textures to their powerful brand of skyscraping,…

ORGANICA MUSIC SIGNS RECORD DEAL WITH CRYSTAL HARRIS

Award-winning music producer Michael Blakey of Organica Music Group has announced a seven-album deal with Playboy centerfold Crystal Harris.   Blakey, a 5-time Grammy nominee who has produced over 60 gold and platinum albums, discovered Harris’s talent while watching her sing during an episode of the E! television series “Girls Next Door”.   Harris has…

BLACK TIDE TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE SET THIS FALL

Black Tide broke onto the music scene in a big way in 2008 with their fist-pumping, fret-burning, fast-paced metallic anthems on their Interscope Records debut Light From Above.   Now the Florida based quartet is at Spin Studios in New York recording their follow-up with producers GGGarth (Rage Against The Machine, Rise Against) and Josh…

ROBBY KRIEGER SET TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM

Robby Krieger returns with a new instrumental solo album, Singularity, on Oglio Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label.   On Singularity, Robby continues to explore his unique flamenco infused jazz-rock sound as heard on his previous album for Oglio Records, Cinematix. Singularity was produced by Robby Krieger and Arthur Barrow, features an original Krieger painting as…

LIL JON’S CRUNK ROCK ALBUM IN-STORES NOW

Larger-than-life hip-hop trailblazer Lil Jon is back and bigger than ever, with his much buzzed-about solo debut, CRUNK ROCK, which hit stores and online platforms June 8th.   The new album features an exuberant array of new signature Lil Jon classics, including the rousing singles “Outta Your Mind” featuring LMFAO, and “Ms. Chocolate,” featuring R&B…

NAUGHTY BY NATURE “I GOTTA LOTTA” VIDEO

Grammy award-winning group Naughty By Nature premieres the video for the new single “I Gotta Lotta” from the forthcoming album Anthem Inc. (Illtown Records). Directed by The Wonder TwinZ & Jessica Ardito, the street single features Treach’s signature flow over the classic boom bap style with the late Sonny Black on the hook.

THE WAILERS: NO END TO THIS MUSIC

It is undeniable that the Wailers’ legacy is inspirational and renowned, indelible and profound; in essence, the stuff that dreams are made of. The Wailers are the blueprint of reggae, the very foundation upon which reggae was built; and to this day, over 40 years after their origin, they continue to carry the torch. And…

ALLSTAR WEEKEND RELEASE VIDEO FOR “DANCE FOREVER”

Allstar Weekend debuted the music video for their new single “Dance Forever” over the weekend, and the video is already at #2 on the iTunes charts.   Join the party, and check it out now!       “Dance Forever,” along with “A Different Side of Me” and the track “Hey Princess” will be on…

COLOUR REVOLT OFFER “OUR NAMES” MP3 FROM ‘THE CRADLE’

The album comes galloping out of the gates with opener “8 Years,” where Coppenbarger expels the lyrics detailing the band’s history as though he may run out of time as guitars churn around him, culminating in the larynx shredding howl of “there is nothing more gorgeous or covered I have found than the western part…

KINETIX OFFER A TASTE OF NEW ALBUM ‘LET ME IN’

Denver, Colorado rockers Kinetix continue to build upon their DIY success of the previous five years, having spent 2009 logging more than 10,000+ miles criss-crossing the country setting concert hall and music festival audiences on fire with their soul-powered rock and roll.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

You would think a built, tattooed, and statuesque 6’2” cat from the streets of Memphis would be just another hip hop artist. Well, you can’t quite judge this book by his cover, as Eddie “Gypsy” Stokes is quite the opposite.                  

BILLY LAVENDER, MEMPHIS LIVIN’

Although it’s the blues, it’s stepped up a bit right from the start.   With both mixed male vocal leads, female backup and some lead vocals, the album takes on a non-traditional approach.   Non-traditional is Billy’s style.   As a lefty, he learned to be a left-handed player playing upside down on a right-handed…

ARIF MARDIN, ALL MY FRIENDS ARE HERE

This was the last recording by the legendary multi-Grammy winning producer, who was originally known as a songwriter.   Arif Mardin, spent over 30 years with Atlantic Records, covering virtually every type of music that was thrown at him.   The album was co-produced by Arif’s son Joe Mardin, and features original compositions.   Arif…

GOO GOO DOLLS TO RELEASE BRAND-NEW STUDIO ALBUM

One of rock’s most beloved and enduring bands, Goo Goo Dolls, have announced that they will release their ninth studio album, SOMETHING FOR THE REST OF US, on August 31st, 2010. The album features the band’s new single, “Home”, which is already being embraced at radio.   In advance of the album’s release, “Home” will…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2010

TINO COURY TO MAKE NYC DEBUT Tino Coury will make his New York City performance debut as the support act for Jason Derulo tomorrow night at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza.   His debut album Diary has sold nearly ten-thousand copies in just one month.   The Pittsburgh-bred, L-A-based artist has been performing…

CATCH DEMI LOVATO AT A MALL NEAR YOU

Mall owner and operator General Growth Properties (GGP) has partnered with teen superstar, Demi Lovato, for a series of music-inspired public events which will take place at over 121 malls throughout the US from July 17 — August 28.   Presented by Hot Topic, Shop Til You Rock encourages teens to channel their inner rock…

CALLmeKAT VIDEO FOR “MY SEA”

Having recently returned to the states after a European tour, Copenhagen-via-NYC musician CALLmeKAT will be performing several dates in June, including a set of dates at NXNE in Toronto.  

OWL CITY BACK IN THE STUDIO

Owl City’s Adam Young has retreated to the studio to start work on the follow up to his platinum selling debut album — Ocean Eyes (Universal Republic).   After spending a good part of the past year on the road in support of Ocean Eyes, this admittedly shy and introverted artist is thrilled to be…

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS ARE THE #1 ROCK BAND IN THE US

Atlantic recording group Stone Temple Pilots has announced details of their upcoming North American headline tour.   The hugely anticipated dates will begin Tuesday, August 10th at Denver, Colorado’s world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre and then continue through early September.   Joining Stone Temple Pilots on all dates will be special guests Cage the Elephant. “STONE…

Skip-Dawg, Trust Me, I’m A Rapper

The Havertown, PA rap artist is back with a fourth studio album and a new message that reads: Trust Me, I’m A Rapper.   Skip-Dawg, aka Dann Furia, is coming off an exciting & motivational album titled We Will Rise that featured the hot, slammin’ joint “Skip To The Floor”.   Not to mention, “Skip…

WE ARE SCIENTISTS, BARBARA

Barbara is the fourth release by this songwriting duo of Chris Cain and Keith Murray, following the success of Brain Thrust Mastery, and With Love And Squalor.   Drummer Andy Burrows was enlisted for this album.   The single Rules Don’t Stop was picked from the material on the disc. The group has been on…