Bred out of a mish-mash collective of Brisbane (AUS) bands not dissimilar to the Perth strong hold of Spinning Top Music’s collective of Tame Impala, Pond, Pete Bibby, GUM, and Nicholas Albrook and The Growl – Morning Harvey is the psychedelic drenched pop brainchild of lead singer and songwriter Spencer White, featuring his brother Jack…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
CURXES DEBUT ALBUM + “WHAT YOU WANT”
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CURXES [kurs-iz] are Roberta Fidora, Macaulay Hopwood & Camille Phillips, a trio who meet at a mid-point between the coastal towns of Brighton and Portsmouth. From the piers, they come brandishing everything between synthesizers, biros and glockenspiels to create what has been described as “blitz-pop”. Following on from their self-released singles “Valkyrie”, “Spectre” and “Further…
NINA K “IMPOSSIBLE” VIDEO
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NINA K has announced details of a new single, ‘Impossible’, which will be released by NINA K’s own label, Ninkina Recordings, on May 8th, 2015. The track is taken from her forthcoming album due for release in the fall 2015. Big voices and powerful personas has always been important. A musical home. But Nina has…
RHETT MILLER REVEALS NEW TRACK “KISS ME ON THE FIRE ESCAPE”
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Rhett Miller has been playing in touring bands (most notably Old 97’s) for the better part of 20 years, aka travelling from town to town for an entire generation. Thus he has definitely earned the right to title his latest solo album The Traveler, which will be released on May 12th. Courtesy of the Wall…
ROMAN A CLEF FIRST SINGLE ‘ABANDONWARE (JOSH AND JER)’
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Roman à Clef, the collaborative project of Ryan Newmyer (A Sunny Day In Glasgow), Jen Goma (ASDIG), and Kurt Feldman (Ice Choir), are extremely pleased to announce that they will release their debut album Abandonware on Infinite Best (Mr. Twin Sister, Ava Luna) this June 2nd. You can stream and share “Abadonware (Josh And Jer)”…
JOY WILLIAMS’ “WOMAN (OH MAMA)” MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES
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The official music video for Joy Williams’ new single, “Woman (Oh Mama),” premiered today at VEVO. Of the video, which was co-directed by Sanji and Ben Redmond, Joy comments, “So much of this music video (and the upcoming album) is about acceptance, transcendence, forgiveness and growing stronger for having stared into the darkest places within…
STASH VIDEO “STRIP ME BARE”
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STASH is a Hollywood based female Electro Pop House duo. Fans can stay updated on Stash’s newest POP HOUSE Music by visiting www.dancestash.com . These female Singer-Rapper-DJ artists take on pop music with a fresh EDM Style. Stay tuned, so you catch STASH performing their POP House music and DJ mixing at the hottest Hollywood…
MUSIC IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN AND THE BODY
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It’s no secret that hearing the right song at the right moment can have a profound impact on your soul, but now research is proving that your relationship to music is more than just emotional, it’s physical and psychological, too. In fact, music therapy, which puts music to the task of healing, is an up-and-coming…
SHELLEY SEGAL ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘SIDELINED’
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Spirited and evolving Melbourne singer songwriter, Shelley Segal has announced the release of her new single, Sidelined (April 17) lifted from her forth studio release, Strange Feeling, set for release on May 8. The explicit performer will celebrate the launch of her new releases with shows at The Paris Cat on April 18, the Caravan…
JAMES GARDIN ALBUM STREAM “LIVING DAYLIGHTS”
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“Living Daylights,” the new album by Rapper/Singer James Gardin, is a call to arms for all people to use their gifts to impact the world around them in a positive way. Armed with soulful sounds from Detroit producer KuroiOto, James talks about self-love, depression, and pushing one’s self past his/her limits—and how his faith guides…
GROTESKH “DELUSION OF IMMORTALITY”
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GROTESKH was founded by guitarist Malthus Holytoxicomaniac (HELLSAW) and guitarist Goreman (OBSCURE) in the year of 2010. Necrosodomizer (VOMITION) joined the band in 2011 and the perfect match for the drums was found in T. Martyr (IRDORATH) in 2012. Together the band created their first album UNCONSCIOUSNESS in cooperation with the German Dreamsound Studios Munich…
DECK YOURSELF OUT FOR SOME HIP-HOP INSPIRED POKER
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Hip-hop is known for its sick beats but graphic designer Brandon Spahn has opted to put some bad beats in the mix as well. The Indiana State University student decided that playing cards and listening to rap at the same time was not enough. He wanted to create a hip-hop-themed deck of cards with the…
4 MAIN BENEFITS OF BEING A MUSICIAN
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People choices change according to the passage of time or they just go with the flow, some of them prefer old music and still listen to it, but some of them choose modern music. It is totally dependent upon the taste of people; music is alive because of the people. It adds color, emotions, feelings,…
IF YOU WANNA BE A ROCK GOD, HERE’S A GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST GUITAR
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From Robert Johnson to Kurt Cobain, every epic guitarist had to start somewhere. While it may not sound like it, there was a point where your favorite musician didn’t know how to play guitar. They were like you, in love with the idea but unsure how to commit. However, the day you buy your first…
CHEAP REPLICA HANDBAGS AND PURSES
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Cheap Replica Handbags and Purses What is a woman to do when she can’t afford the luxury designer fashion she craves? For a growing number of women, the answer to that question is to purchase replica handbags and purses. The subject of cheap replica handbags and purses is a hotly debated topic, in the fashion…
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 NEW VIDEO RELEASED FOR THE TRACK “VIRGINS”
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Globally revered and highly influential dance-punk duo Death From Above 1979 release a brand new, creepily compelling video for the track “Virgins” from their critically acclaimed album The Physical World. The visually arresting, provocative video for “Virgins” was directed by Eva Michon. She also directed Life After Death From Above 1979, the feature documentary that…
ON AN ON STREAM NEW SINGLE “IT’S NOT OVER”
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ON AN ON are excited to announce the upcoming release of And The Wave Has Two Sides, out July 24th via Roll Call Records. The Minneapolis trio recorded the follow up to their well received debut, Give In, at the famous Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles with legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli (Spoon, White Stripes,…
CLAUS ZINGER VIDEO “NO ONE I KNOW”
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We Are Going Solo raves about Claus Zinger’s new video for the single “No One I Know” on Twitter. “No One I Know” is off of the aspiring Israeli artists debut twelve track album, “If You Only Knew,” released worldwide 4-15-15. “These are songs about life, death, love and anger, loneliness and confusion… some songs…
AUSTRALIA’S HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES: CAN TECHNOLOGY HELP?
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Like other mature markets located in the Asia Pacific, Australia is facing a number of healthcare challenged. These include an aging population, continued population growth, demands for access to higher quality healthcare, a shortage of medical technicians, and budgetary pressures; these are just some of the problems that are bombarding the already tight budget of…
HOW TO FIND MUSIC TO FIT YOUR MOOD
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Music is an important thing to many people. Music speaks for generations, it gets people through happy and sad moments, it’s used to celebrate and it is used to relax. Everyone has different taste in music and different times when they like to listen to it. Music has the ability to evoke feelings, cause people…
4 THINGS ASPIRING VIOLINISTS CAN LEARN FROM
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Anyone hoping to make a living as a professional violinist knows that the road to success and greatness is not an easy one. In fact, becoming a professional musician is one of the hardest career paths in the world. While not everyone will make it, many do if they have the right attitude, determination and…
THE WYLDZ PREMIERE NEW SONG “LET IT GO”
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The Wyldz, a heavy hitting three-piece rock band based in Austin, are premiering the new track “Let It Go” from their upcoming studio album release Interstellar Troubadours, due out this spring. Impacting at radio now, the band describes the track as “the most raw song on the album.”Fans can now listen to the track online…
SARANTOS NEW SINGLE “A CHILD’S MIND”
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Sarantos releases his best reviewed pop melody to date called “A Child’s Mind” which is a Potent Song About How Innocent and Creative A Child’s Mind Can Truly Be. Most people remember their childhood fondly. It is a simple time in one’s life when there are no limits. Imagine and remember a time when the…
AYLA “WISH I WAS” SINGLE + BILLY THORPE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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Ahead of the release of a brand new single next month, Sunshine Coast-based artist Ayla was awarded the prestigious Billy Thorpe Scholarship at the annual Queensland Music Awards (QMAs), held last night at Brisbane Powerhouse. Established in honour of the legendary, late Billy Thorpe, the scholarship was designed to help foster the future of Australian…
BLACK STAR ELECTRA “MONSTER”
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At least not by the standards of up and coming rock group newbies “Black Star Electra,” who are making their official smash on the music scene with their brand new, self titled album, yep you guessed it, “Black Star Electra.” So What sets this band apart? Well for starters, their front man is not only…
HÉLOISE “THIS IS HOME” VIDEO
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After taking home the major prize in Bank of Melbourne’s Victorian music initiative, Melbourne Music Bank 2014, eclectic folk songstress, Héloise is set to release her winning single, This Is Home on April 17. Héloise will be launching her single at The Workers Club on Thursday April 30, supported by Julz Evans and Amber Isles.…
AGORIA SINGLE “ALLUVION”
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French deep Techno master Agoria has unleashed another soon to be classic. Soft synth stabs cradled in heavy reverb roll over top of a throbbing percussive line highlighted by urgent lead piano swells and short bell accents strewn throughout. Another beautiful Agoria masterpiece, this is one not to be missed. Sébastien Devaud, aka Agoria, started…
PLAYING ONLINE GAMES SAFELY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Nowadays, more and more people are playing games online; whether on a computer, console, smartphones, tablets, or via social networking sites. However, as will all things, moderation is kery; there are many risks that are associated with this entertaining pastime. Some of these include: * Most gamers usually play with an assumed identity so you…
EFFECTIVE ADVANTAGES OF LABORATORY AUTOMATION
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With the continuous advancements in the automation field, the productivity, reliability and the efficiency of the molecular testing have drastically increased. The activities which were done manually can now be performed just within few fractions of second with the help of laboratory automation. Now, let us go through various advantages of the lab automation that…
SCARLETTE “6 FT WOMAN”
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UK rock goddess, Scarlette is at it again with her new video for “6ft Woman”. The British singer-songwriter is lush with talent and has a knack for creating ultra-memorable rock-pop songs with a punk-rock attitude. Check out her vintage movie/pop-art themed video for “6ft Woman” here. Since emerging in 2011, the UK’s Scarlette has built…
SOULMEDIC SINGLE “CROWN ME”
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“Crown Me” is the newest single to release from reggae artist Soulmedic on the Jah Kebra Music label. A powerful vocally melodic expression of gratitude, “Crown Me” is real roots reggae produced by Matt Mcquaid featuring legendary Toho Saunders on bass, Squidly Cole on drums, Chris Stoll on guitar and Matt McQuaid on keys. Mixed…
STUDENTS BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
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High school students and their parents are often concerned about their upcoming college expenses. Better Business Bureau Serving E. MA, ME, RI & VT is urging students and their parents to be cautious regarding offers from scholarship services and organizations that require upfront fees to apply for or search for scholarships. In the past year,…
ZAC NELSON “SOME ARE THIS” VIDEO
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Zac Nelson conjures a freak matrimony of chaos and beauty for New Once, his first album with Styles Upon Styles. Born in Illinois and based in Sacramento, Zac Nelson cultivates a daunting discography of pop experiments across a myriad of personas, collaborations and solo affairs. A feral drummer, versatile vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Zac performs with…
KAGOULE “GUSH” VIDEO
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Nottingham’s Kagoule have announced their long-awaited debut album Urth, due for release on August 21st 2015 via Earache Records. The prodigious teenagers have previously released a wealth of singles and are now ready to unleash a hugely impressive debut that not only belies their years, but proves they are one of the most exciting young…
MOVING TIPS FROM THE BBB
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Even in the best circumstances, moving can be an extremely stressful event. Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT (BBB) is helping consumers reduce stress by providing tips to choose a trustworthy moving business. Last year, BBB saw more than 63,200 inquiries from consumers looking to hire a mover and received 141…
ELLA EYRE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘TOGETHER’
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Since proving herself to be one of the UK’s most enthralling and captivating debut female singers, there’s a real sense of energy around Ella. She’s gone from total unknown singer to prolific songwriter and chart-topper, featuring on Rudimental’s Waiting All Night and DJ Fresh’s Gravity as well as her own hits If I Go and…
AUSTRALIA’S BRITISH INDIA “SUDDENLY”
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Australia’s British India turn their eyes toward North America announcing the release of their second full-length Nothing Touches Me with Liberation Records out on March 31, 2015. Today, British India are sharing the first single, ‘Suddenly’ from Nothing Touches Me, takes the Melbourne quartet’s natural flair for riffs and force welding them with a softer…
STOLI FEELS THAT DAVID BARNETT THOMAS’ MUSIC MAKES HIM FEEL “BETTER”
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Hello there good people, we are back at it here today bright & early. We have got another awesome helping of fresh & inspiring music for you today. In music news though we have a lawsuit on behalf of artists and rights holders, SoundExchange has filed a lawsuit against Muzak, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada’s…
5 REASONS PIRATING MUSIC HARMS EVERYONE
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Pirating music harms everyone: musicians, producers, distributors and even the consumer. The immediate cost to downloaders is zero, in the form of a free song. But the long-term costs affect everyone. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, 80 percent of all music downloads are illegal. It can be tempting to choose pay nothing…
PILLARS “WOMAN WITHOUT HER LOVE” SINGLE
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London-based newcomer PILLARS has unveiled her second, blissfully electronic outing, ‘Woman Without Her Love’. The track follows previous single ‘Attacker’, which drew support from BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and an assortment of the top Hype Machine listed blogs, thanks to its subsequent remix EP. After catching the attention of electronic duo Deafkid (previous live band…
