Night Work, the third album from New York City’s Scissor Sisters, will be released in the U.S. on June 29th by Downtown Records, which is distributed by Fontana, Universal Music Group’s independent distribution division. The band, which has sold over seven million albums worldwide, recorded the album in London, the Bahamas and New York City,…

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Phil Darosa Trio heads back to Boston, MA for an incredible night of live music. Come bring in the weekend this Friday night at the legendary Harper’s Ferry. The guys will be opening the night for The Joshua Tree.

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Two superstars, two stadiums, two concerts, two unforgettable events.   In a rare co-headlining concert pairing, JAY-Z, who has scored more #1 albums than any solo artist in history, and EMINEM, the biggest selling artist of the 2000s, will share a stage with each headlining in his own hometown–EMINEM at Detroit’s Comerica Park and JAY-Z…

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JUSTIN BIEBER ON OPRAH Justin Bieber made his first appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show earlier this week.   The 16-year-old performed his song “Baby” and sat down with Oprah for an interview.   Bieber admitted that he doesn’t understand why girls scream and pass out in his presence.   Later, Oprah asked Bieber if…

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The Los Angeles musician has been in such bands as Veruca Salt, Spinerette, Radio Vago, Twilight Sleep and Light FM. The latter group appeared at a Los Angeles benefit concert last November headlined by the Billy Corgan-led band Backwards Clock Society (proceeds from that show went to Laura Masura, the former head of the Smashing…

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Platinum selling artist Katrina “Trina” Taylor’s 5th album titled AMAZIN’ (Slip-N-Slide Records/EMI) has debut #1 on Soundscan’s Independent Chart and #2 on the Rap Chart.   The second single off the album is “Always” featuring R&B siren Monica. With one platinum and two gold albums behind her and her loyal fan base, AMAZIN’ proves to…

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Nadia Kay is currently touring the US with recent shows in NYC, Las Vegas and a scheduled performance at the “Stir It Up” Music Festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica this fall. Accompanied by four talented dancers she has created her own unique brand of sound – a high-energy-pop-rock-dance story beautifully told by compelling lyrics, pounding…

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Secondhand Serenade – singer/songwriter John Vesely – returns with his third album, Hear Me Now, out August 3rd on ILG/Glassnote. Eight of the eleven songs on the album were produced by Aaron Johnson (The Fray) at Swing House studios in Los Angeles. The other three, including the first single, “Something More”, were produced by John…

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The Rolling Stones have released exclusive live video footage of their performance of “All Down The Line.”   The Rolling Stones famously gave the electric rock song to a Los Angeles radio station as an incomplete demo to play while they drove around and listened to it so they could hear what it would sound…

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Elektra Records has announced the release of “TRUE BLOOD — MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES VOLUME II.”   The album — which follows last year’s Grammy ® Award-nominated “TRUE BLOOD — MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES” — arrives in stores and all DSPs on May 25th.   On the same day, True Blood:…

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Elektra Records has announced this week’s release of “IT’S BETTER IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND,” the debut EP from Bruno Mars.   The four-track collection arrives at all digital retailers today, Tuesday, May 11th. Best known as one-third of the red-hot production duo The Smeezingtons (Flo Rida, Cobra Starship, Matisyahu), Mars recently stepped into the spotlight…

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Best-selling Australian singer-songwriter, Xavier Rudd, is set to launch a U.S. tour in support of his new album, Koonyum Sun. The album is his first recording with South African rhythm section comprised of Tio Moloantoa on Bass and Andile Nqubezelo, formerly of the late Lucky Dube’s band. Rudd, known for his must-be-seen-to-be-believed live show–where he…

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GAGA WILL SLEEP WHEN SHE’S DEAD Lady Gaga reassured her fans on Friday that she will not be taking any time off in the near future.   The pop star just added 2011 U-S tour dates, and she told a crowd in Sweden, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” because she knows she works hard and…

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Epitaph Records is proud to welcome Southern California’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll group Social Distortion to the label with plans to release their first studio album since 2004 in fall 2010. The signing pairs one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most renowned bands with one of the most respected independent labels for what could be the…

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Grammy-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band’s highly anticipated new album We Walk This Road–the first since the band’s acclaimed 2006 effort, Colorblind–is set for release June 22 on Warner Bros. Records. Produced by the legendary T Bone Burnett, the album continues the Sacred Steel tradition for which Randolph has earned wide praise, including the…

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The Gracious Few release their first single, “Honest Man,” this Tuesday, May 11.   The song is from their upcoming self-titled debut, due later this summer on the bands own imprint, Questionable Entertainment.   The Gracious Few was formed from the remnants of 90s’ rock juggernauts LIVE and Candlebox in mid 2009, both bands having…

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Tickets to Roger Waters’ historic tour commemorating the 30th Anniversary of The Wall officially went on sale to the public today to overwhelming fan demand.   In response to the tremendous demand, Roger Waters’ has added 12 new shows to his monumental production that features a full band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production.   Additional…

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GAGA ADDS TOUR DATES FOR 2011 2010 isn’t even halfway done, but Lady Gaga is already thinking about 2011.   The pop star has added shows for next year to her Monster Ball tour.   The new dates begin on February 19th in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and run until April 18th in Atlanta.  …

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Legendary Def Jam/Def Soul artist Ronald Isley returned to the world two weeks ago, and now picks up where he left off as senior member and lead singer of first generation Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers the Isley Brothers — with news of “The Celebration Tour” starting next weekend, and recording sessions underway for…

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Grammy Award winners David Banner and 9th Wonder, two of hip-hop’s heavyweights, are teaming up for the collaborative album Death of a Pop Star slated to be released this summer on Big Face Entertainment. Serving as the artists’ first collaborative work together, Death Of A Pop Star offers fans of both David Banner and 9th…

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Check out this video for the new Freeway & Jake One Single “She Makes Me Feel Alright” off of The Stimulus Package on Rhymesayers Entertainment. It’s directed by Rik Cordero. [youtube aPadagjL0zg nolink]

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