Madonna released the music video for “Living For Love” today on Vevo, 24 hours after its groundbreaking premiere on the Snap Channel on Snapchat Discover. The Material Girl was the first superstar artist to premiere a video through the photo sharing app and the first to premiere one on the Snap Channel. The music video…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
ARTIST SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES: YOU GET 6 MINUTES ON STAGE TO PERFORM 2 TRACKS & SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT
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Some of today’s top stars began their careers showcasing at Urban Network events of the past–including Rick Ross, Mike Jones, Beyoncé & Destiny’s Child, Ludacris, Mary Mary, and many more! You can have 6 minutes onstage for your track performance with a maximum of 2 songs. Show us what you got! Showcasing your music at…
FIVE FOLK REVIVAL ARTISTS YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO
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New York in the 1940’s was a time of many things we still remember today—panic and nationalism in the face of World War II, hesitant hopefulness as the economy climbed out from the Great Depression, and…folk music? That’s right, as it turns out the folk revival movement got its start in New York, as an…
A QUICK GUIDE ON CHOOSING THE BEST LENSES FOR YOUR SUNGLASSES
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Focusing more on the frame than on what is inside it, that is. We are always looking on the outside and ignoring the inside… and it should not be that way; not for people and not for sunglasses. While the frame is important, the shape and color needs to match your hair and skin color…
MASTER SEX EXPERT NIKKI RANSOM-ALFRED RELEASES NEW BOOK
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for all things sex and love. Certified master sex expert educator and sex and relationship coach, Nikki Ransom-Alfred, knows this all to too well and is releasing of her new book 30 Sex Positions and Tips For Getting Wild, Rough, and Kinky for lovers looking for adventure. An expressive…
ETERNAL DEATH “VIOLENCE”
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Hailing all the way from Scandinavia Eternal death are the anti-pop stars that have forged their own version of Sweden’s electro pop that is full of grit, death and sparkling pop melodies. Consisting of, singer-songwriter Elin Berlin who critics have been calling ‘a hazy, 21 year old Dolly Parton’ and producer and songwriter Johan Angergard.…
THE MOWGLI’S RELEASE NEW SINGLE “I’M GOOD”
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THE MOWGLI’S have released their new single “I’m Good” on iTunes and all digital retailers today – listen HERE! With its sunny, infectious melody and anthemic chorus, “I’m Good” uplifts and enchants. Now, fans who pre-order THE MOWGLI’S sophomore album Kids In Love will receive an immediate download of “I’m Good” and previously released “Though…
MICHAEL FEUERSTACK “THE DEVIL”
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Singer and songwriter, gentleman and liar, gadfly and firefly and fall guy, indispensable, Michael Feuerstack is a man who lives and makes music in Montreal. Long one of the Canadian scene’s most revered songwriters, across almost 25 years, working under his own name and the past alias Snailhouse, Feuerstack has built an underground canon of…
WHAT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEED TO KNOW ABOUT ON THE JOB INJURY
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Construction workers work hard, and oftentimes on the job injury can come with the territory. Employers must be held accountable and protect their workers, but sometimes injuries can be vague and it can be hard to decide who is at fault. As a construction worker, you need to understand your rights, be sure to protect…
ENJOY ANOTHER WEEKEND OF FUN IN THE SUN WITH T IN THE PARK TICKETS
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Festival season is rapidly approaching, and 2015 looks set to be another stunning summer of live music for festival goers up and down the country. Those looking to catch all the latest and best acts in the game, as well as a few legendary groups, should look to get their tickets early, as more and…
JIM CAMACHO “OPHELIA”
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Miami based singer/songwriter Jim Camacho rerecorded a song from his critically acclaimed 2004 release Stalker Songs and released it today. “Ophelia” is now available as a free mp3 download on www.JimCamacho.com and can be streamed from the artist’s Soundcloud page. The video for the track, shot during the recording by Jordan Welch and edited by…
DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR RESTAURANTS: HARDWARE VS SOFTWARE
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It is an eternal battle to decide what is more important: digital signage hardware or the software and by extension content? Dangers of considering hardware sans software You will find that in majority of the places where digital signage has been or is awaiting installation, end-users are more interested in the hardware: selecting and installing…
SPOOK THE HORSES NEW ALBUM POSTED
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Fans of hypnotic and multi-faceted atmospheric metal can experience the entire Rainmaker album from Wellington, New Zealand’s dynamic outfit, SPOOK THE HORSES, as they triumphantly and independently release their immersive second LP to the masses today. Engulfing over forty-six minutes, SPOOK THE HORSES’ undulating post-hardcore and atmospheric metal shifts effortlessly between lacerating and sublime elements…
TOTO DEBUT NEW SINGLE ‘ORPHAN’
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Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20 release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on March 24. The album will hit retail globally, with specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow. The first single from TOTO XIV “Orphan” is…
ANCHOR VIDEO “SURVIVE”
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Anchor returns in april 2015 with their third album Distance & Devotion. The album holds 11 tracks built out of frustration, personal struggle, firm convictions and deeply rooted ethics. The band have forged a hard and heavy rock album in Distance & Devotion. Adding more melodys and better arrangment to their already energy filled songs…
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT: THE JACKSON HOLE WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
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The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is one of the world’s great conservation gatherings and a showcase for amazing documentaries about wildlife, ecosystems, and the fight to save both. It’s held every other September at various locations around the valley, including the Jackson Lake Lodge, the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, and area theaters.…
STOLI GETS DOWN WITH PRIZM EDM WITH 3 CHAPS FROM LONDON
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Hello there to all, today is a great day! I would like to congratulate the New England Patriots on an awesome Super Bowl win, you guys are an inspiration! Now what is going on in music today?! Rolling Stone and Google Play announced a collaboration to bring years of iconic stories to the digital world…
USE CLOUD BACKUP ROBOT TO BACK UP YOUR STUDENT WORK AND SO MUCH MORE
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As a student, you always have to operate on a budget. You will have lots of documentation that you need to go through on a daily basis and the cost of printing and photocopying can begin to add up and cause you unnecessary stress. Group work is unavoidable as sometimes your project papers rely on…
DEBORAH COX RELEASES NEW SINGLE “KINDA MISS YOU” WORLDWIDE
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Deborah Cox releases her new single “Kinda Miss You” today on iTunes. The single was produced by The Rascals and co–produced by Jessica Karpov, and is a powerful anthem that’s soulful, upbeat and makes you want to dance and shout the lyrics from, well, anywhere. The single will be featured on the…
VILLAGERS VIDEO “COURAGE”
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Darling Arithmetic is the third album from Villagers, set for release on April 14th in the United States. The follow-up to Conor O’Brien’s debut, Becoming a Jackal, and its successor, Awayland – both hugely acclaimed and each nominated for Britain’s Mercury Prize – is a breathtakingly beautiful, intimate album entirely about love and relationships. Darling…
ELSTOW “EVIL DREAMS” SINGLE
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Elstow started turning heads in 2012 when they played Sydney’s Peats Ridge Festival on the back of a few rough demos. Completely unknown in the Sydney scene, Jared Shaw and Chel Browne borrowed the name of the building they lived in and quickly expanded to five members. Their sound encompasses the psychedelic folk and pop…
TRESPASSERS LYRIC VIDEO “DEAD END”
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Syracuse, NY’s Trespassers have unveiled a new lyric video for a new track (“Dead End”) off their forthcoming EP, titled ‘Rival Glass’, out February 24 via Spartan Records. The start of a new year comes with a new set of goals. Determination breeds new ambitions and the past is left securely in the rear view…
SARANTOS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CLOSE YOUR EYES”
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Sarantos is in full swing in 2015 with a sophomore album. This new age song has continued resonating strongly with Christian, church, spa, mediation and relaxation venues throughout the world. It’s sensory appeal leaves much to be desired. Close your eyes and feel Sarantos powerful vocal reverb literally vibrate one’s entire body as fans become…
F.Y.I. VIDEO “GATEKEEPER”
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F.Y.I. releases his visual for Gatekeeper. The track is produced by Iz Avila of the Grammy Award winning superproducer duo, The Avila Brothers. This banger is featured on his latest project, “Yo! The Places You’ll Go” which features a guest verse from Ab-Soul. Gatekeeper definitely keeps you watching and breaks out of the formulaic run…
SOPHIE AND THE BOM BOM’S RELEASE ‘POWER’
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Bright and bold, SOPHIE AND THE BOM BOM’S has arrived and releases ‘Power ‘on February 23. ‘Power’ is an upbeat pop anthem that delivers an incredible vocal and an empowering infectious sing-a-long hook. Sophie Stern says, ‘Power and money is a constant struggle in our lives and in the world as a whole. It’s a…
LYDIA SCHUBERT “JESSE”
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Lydia Schubert was born in Perth during the eighties or nineties; depending on what mood she’s in and credits her musical prowess with a desire to tell stories. She is a mythologist and puts herself in the first person of the song. “But that doesn’t mean the songs are about me.” – Lydia It is…
FABLE CRY “FANCY DANCING” VIDEO
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Theatrical scamp rock group Fable Cry releases the track/video “Fancy Dancing” from their forthcoming sophomore release, due out this summer. “If it’s originality you want, you can count on them to be there with bells on. Delivering a raucous live experience, it’s no wonder Fable Cry is gaining the affection and attention of a growing…
ELLIOTT MAGINOT “YOUNG/OLD” VIDEO
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Elliot Maginot presents a new music video for Young/Old, a track off his debut album Young/Old/Everything.In.Between. available February 10th via Montreal label, Indica Records (Half Moon Run & Phantogram). The music video for Young/Old features a personal touch premised to take the lyrics to life in a visual setting. It depicts the story of a…
HOT SINCE 82 RELEASE 2 VIDEOS
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Fresh off his Knee Deep in Sound compilation comes a couplet of mesmerizing music videos from Hot Since 82. Directed by Glaswegian director Ciaran Lyons, “Restless” and “The Core” together tell the story of a couple mysteriously pulled together through their dreams. The key performers are contemporary dancers Jen Farmer and Rob Heaslip, who due…
ELLIE GOULDING NEW VIDEO
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Multimillion selling recording artist Ellie Goulding unveils the official video for her new single, “Love Me Like You Do,” written for Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ hotly anticipated upcoming film FIFTY SHADES OF GREY and featured on the soundtrack. Produced by Max Martin, the new single is available now for digital download and for streaming…
SILVERTUNG UNLEASH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “NEVER TOO LATE”
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When Silvertung issued their kickass album, ‘Devil’s in the Details,’ in 2013, it spawned such standout tracks as “Coming Alive,” “Justify,” and “Déjà Vu.” But interestingly, one of its best tunes, “Never Too Late,” was never issued as a single. But now, this will finally change, as the song has been re-recorded with David Ivory…
YOU’RE ABOUT TO EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE SLOTS GAME
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Slotomania by Playtika LTD is a free slots app that features over 55 different video slots games. Get ready for an immersive gaming experience. Play Slotomania and see what all the buzz is about! There are thousands of different mobile apps out there with a wide range of functions and themes. Some of the most…
MURACCO ENTERPRISES: WORDPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS LOW AS $30/MONTH
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We offer WordPress maintenance for clients who wish to protect the integrity of their website’s security. The monthly service fee provides you with the peace of mind that someone is monitoring, updating and backing up your site. WordPress hackers take advantage of vulnerabilities in outdated WordPress instances and exploit your hard work. With updates performed…
EX HEX VIDEO “DON’T WANNA LOSE”
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After having Rips pop up in countless end of year lists, and wrapping up southeast US tour dates with King Tuff, Ex Hex are ready for their first live assault on Europe. To celebrate the start of the tour, NME premiered a new video for Rips opener “Don’t Wanna Lose” yesterday. Directed by Lara Jean…
BULLYING CONTINUES TO HAVE DEVASTATING IMPACT ON YOUNG PEOPLE
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TV Personality Says It’s Time We All Say, ‘No More!’ New laws, media attention and public awareness campaigns have placed a greater emphasis on bullying in recent years than perhaps ever in the nation’s history. Yet bullying remains a stubborn problem with far-reaching effects. More than one in four students, 27.8 percent, report being bullied…
NIQQAWUT & GIPETTO
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New songs produced by Ioan Delice showcases rapper’s artistry and Brooklyn “steelo.” A creative by definition, Ioan stretches his talents to master music production. In NIQQAWUT the rapper’s free flowing lyrics, seeping with Brooklynite pride, marries an original bass line reminiscent of his West Indian roots to deliver an eclectic Hip Hop track. Ioan closes…
THE WEEKND’S MUSIC VIDEO FOR “EARNED IT (FIFTY SHADES OF GREY)”
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Today, The Weeknd premiered his music video for “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey),” the first track released from the Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Republic Records]. Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty…
GENGHAR “SHE’S A WITCH”
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Gloriously drenched in fog from the outset, Gengahr’s ‘She’s A Witch’ is truly spellbinding. Released on March 16th via Transgressive Records, it’s the perfect take of their hazy melodic guitar-pop, and teases at the band’s upcoming and highly anticipated May-scheduled album. A breakthrough 2014 saw Gengahr establish themselves as one of the most exciting new…
SEAFRET RELEASE BRAND NEW EP ‘OCEANS’ + SINGLE
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Today, the incredible Seafret announce their brand new EP Oceans, out on January 21st on Sweet Jane Recordings. “The duo have a timeless sound but with a fresh modern twist” – Clash Oceans sees Seafret merge their familiar and contemporary guitar melodies with honest lyricism and captivating vocals, producing the effervescent sound Seafret are becoming…
FAREWELL “HOLDING HEARTS”
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Born in Bordeaux, France two years ago, Farewell is a nu-classical one-man-band ruled by JB Calluaud (half of April, owner of Hesat Recordings studios) with the aim to create a sonic universe between symphonic music, lyrical voices and modern music. In the first lights of 2015, after having unveiled number of audio extracts on the…
