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XAVIER RUDD Announces North American Headline Tour This summer, Australian musician and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd returns to North America for a headline tour that includes several festivals stops along the way – Reggae Rise Up on August 25, Dry Diggins on August 31, Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival on September 14 and San Diego’s…
The hot summer days are here, and everyone is itching to fire up the barbecue. For bands looking to get greater exposure, this creates the perfect opportunity to draw a crowd with a summer bash. However, throwing a summer barbecue bash, especially one that will turn a profit, can take a great deal of planning…
As a result of tight regulation that has, if anything, allowed online casino sites such as Starslots to prosper, the UK slot game industry is experiencing one hell of a boom. There are all manner of titles floating about these days, consumed by an ever-larger demographic of keen gamblers, ready to give it their all…
“The moment I heard ‘So Close,’ I knew it aligned perfectly with my free-spirit and would be on constant replay. This music video is my ultimate #NeverNotDancing mood, and I cannot wait for the world to dance along with me.” – Camille Kostek Having amassed over a quarter of a billion streams on their summer…
Today, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Puth releases the official video for his critically praised new single, “Look Away” via Arista Records. Penned by Stephen along with his brother and fellow musician, Charlie Puth, “Look Away” arrives as the third single from Stephen, following “Sexual Vibe” and “Half Gone.” Directed by Jason Lester…
Pete Muller smiles straight through the clip for “Let You In,” his latest single. It’s not a coy or enigmatic half-grin either; no, his happiness is apparent, even when he’s singing his heart out. Muller is the sort of performer with a smile in his voice – even when his thoughtful, skillfully-written songs get poignant,…
Introducing Sub Dio (mem. of The Ghost, Wunder Years) It’s always a good day when you check your inbox and find new music from Brian Moss. Today, I’m happy to introduce Sub Dio, a band that consists of a lot of familiar faces from the Bay Area punk scene. Featuring former members of Great Apes,…
Having released their first album in 11 years – Across the Meridian – this past October, Pram have today followed it up with a self-directed video for album track “Shadow in Twilight”. The video premiered at this year’s Flatpack Film Festival and features choreography from the professional dance troop, Danzia, whose faceless human figures align…
KORN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE NOTHING’ KORN has announced details of their widely anticipated new LP, THE NOTHING, which will be released September 13th on Roadrunner Records / Elektra (album art / track listing below). Today, the band has shared the album’s first single “You’ll Never Find Me,” which is available at all DSPs along…
Former US Marine coming to from New Orleans, JayQ seamlessly combines hip-hop and pop to make music that embraces the joys and pains of life. His authentic, raw style, combined with his deep, sensual vocals, commands and focuses your attention; the enigma, however, that is JayQ, draws you in deep, implores you to explore and…
When encountering the band Like Machines, it’s important to know that they like to ask the big questions. One question of theirs, which is shouted in the chorus of their new single “Destitute,” is “Where are we supposed to go?” Although the question seems ambiguous without context, in reality, it refers to the widespread feeling…
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Las Vegas remains one of the most popular and famous gambling destinations in the world, with its rich history of casinos, hotels and shopping complexes to name but a few of its lures. There really is something for everybody in Vegas, and the world-famous Strip is the go-to place for your entertainment fix. Set over…
In his latest single and music video, the fuzz-frenzied “Are You Happy (Radio Mix),” Av Super Sunshine belts out the lyrics with an illustrious croon that has become a sort of calling card in his music, but there’s a stronger depth of emotion present in his vocal here than there is in anything else on…
The LaFontaines have shared their new single, ‘Switch Out The Light’, the latest track to be taken from their new album Junior, which was released earlier this month and went straight into the Top 40 as well as hitting the top spot on the Indie Chart. Infectious melodies weave between hard-hitting verses from frontman Kerr…
Led by a fuzzy guitar and a gentle drumbeat, Mariela’s Darkness in the Garden doesn’t waste any time in getting everyone within earshot of the mammoth melodies in “Shatter the Glass” on their feet and swinging in synchronicity with the rhythm. A classy croon inserts itself at the epicenter of all the action, and before…
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Buying a pre-owned Ford can be a worthwhile investment if you’re looking for a used vehicle that’s still reliable. The Ford brand has been in business for more than a century because of its reputation for selling top-notch vehicles at affordable prices. Here are a few things to look for when shopping for a pre-owned…
Brooklyn’s Joell Ortiz started on none other than Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label and built a huge buzz in the industry. He’s worked with legends like Just Blaze among others. He then signed to Shady Records as ¼ of the super-group Slaughterhouse. He’s worked with Hip-Hop titans Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Akon, and Big Daddy Kane.…
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FACEBOOK: https://www.hughiemac.com/ The latest single from singer/balladeer Hughie Mac, “Let’s Get Away”, picks up the torch Frank Sinatra sat down many years ago and carries this classic track into the modern era with flair and panache that Ol’ Blue Eyes would have likely appreciated. The single is culled from his most recent full length release Hughie…
Everybody loves a song about heartbreak. Though these kinds of works don’t necessarily invoke the happiest of feelings in listeners or even the artists themselves, these crying anthems are meaningful and serve as a fantastic outlet for the things we want to say to that lost love, but can’t. Jordanian singer King Deco takes full…
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If you travel outside of the country with your vape, you may quickly realize that vaping juices like space jam juice is not allowed in many countries. Around the world, vaping equals smoking, and is treated as such. However, there are a few more nuances to the law than that, most of which primarily deal…
As a video creator, you have to keep a lot of things on your mind in order to create the perfect video. There are a lot of video creators who post their work on Youtube for everyone to see. It’s a common action you’ll see, but before that can happen matters have to be tended…
This summer sees Eloise build on her already outstanding catalogue with two singles and a number of remixes. The first track “Like The Summer”, sees Eloise explore the world of Electronic music. The track builds using Eloise’s distinctive vocal hooks to a powerful crescendo, before a festival ready drop takes centre stage. Building a fearsome…
Carol C’s songwriting is a beguiling mix of paradoxes: conflicted then empowered, haunted then optimistic. The New York City native named her first solo album Seven— co-written with producer Justin Filmer (Liquid Agents) after the number of years it took to translate her recent life journey into a transcendent narrative. “All My Love,” the first…
Little Wise releases new single – Devil off my Back We all have our devils – the demons that hold us back from being the best versions of ourselves. The importance of trying to fight these devils is what songwriter Sophie Klein, AKA Little Wise is tackling with her latest single Devil off my Back.…
A Battery Charging Charger is a simple charger that slowly charges the battery at the same rate as the self-deletion rate. High temperature batteries make the expense exposure faster, approximately 1 volt of 5 degrees per Celsius, or every 41 degree furnace heat. This charger is the cheapest type of battery charger. A challenge charger…
Bonnie Finken has titled her album Gauntlet. The term gauntlet dates to the medieval practice where a knight throwns down his gauntlet, or metal glove, as a challenge to combat. And make no mistake about it, Finken is all about being combative, both musically and lyrically. Gauntlet opens with “Down Down,” an electronic pop song…
Monsoon Moon walks the head VS heart tightrope on debut single ‘Just Friends’ “If only I could stay the night as a friend, if only we could live no regrets…” The last lines of Monsoon Moon’s debut hang heavy. The single, ‘Just Friends’ is a strong offering about whether impulsive decisions prove to be the…
A new fixture of the Austin, Texas music scene, Ela uprooted herself from San Francisco and moved south with skills and songwriting ambitions in tow. Despite her young age, Ela’s mix of pop and country sounds has garnered her a measure of commercial success and the adult complexities she incorporates will impress all but their…
Mexican Ska is a sound that has its roots from mainstream rock. Panteon Rococo have been a mainstay in the Mexican Ska scene from their early days in Mexico City. With a huge following in Mexico and Europe, this hugely creative group has released over eight albums. Their latest body of work is titled ‘Infiernos’…
The sway of the lightly overdriven guitars is almost paralyzing, but just as it seems we’re about to be overtaken by the powerfully melodic opening bars of “You Are There,” Matthew John comes sliding into focus with his soft voice and tender lyricism. This track comes to us on the appropriately titled The Best of…
The video to the track “Heaven” from Avicii: TIM is out today. Directed by filmmaker Levan Tsikurishvili, the video is a gorgeous combination of images of Tim Bergling from their last visit to Île Sainte-Marie in Madagascar in 2016 during the filming of True Stories and a second visit that Tsikurishvili made after Tim’s death…
Korean Longboarder C-Jiny gets behind new PBSM scandi-indie anthem Today the third EP from Copenhagen-based alt rock duo PBSM is out. The title track Rainbow Girl came out as a single previously and has already been featured online because of a collab with Korean longboarder and Instagram superstar C Jiny who took the track for…
“I hope this song makes you feel alive and free and full of joy. I hope it’s the backdrop to some of your most fun summer memories. I hope it inspires you to embrace your own path and live fully YOU. I hope it reminds you that when you share your light and love with…
Dana Williams Releases Music Video for Single “Holiday” L.A. based Dana Williams who recently released “Holiday” her first single off her upcoming project for KIDinaKORNER/Island Records, has revealed a music video for the track. The visually stunning video was directed Naomi Christie. About the video Dana comments, “When Naomi Christie [the director] found this ethereal…
Los Angeles record company bORDEL RECORDS is proud to announce the latest single from Mathilde Fernandez, “Chanteuse de Guerre”, from her upcoming EP ‘Back In Las Vegas’. “Chanteuse de Guerre”, was born from the desire to create a monster. In mixing lyrical poetry laced with sarcasm and the absurd, Fernandez portrays a political icon who…
Renowned composer Rob Simonsen signs to Sony Music Masterworks, shares “Spectre” video With an impressive resume of film scores under his belt while having created a living legacy in the Los Angeles “new music” world via The Echo Society, composer Rob Simonsen launches a new chapter in his already successful career by signing to Sony…
