This new holiday release was recorded in the Nashville area at The Sound Shelter studio in Franklin, TN and was produced by Tres Sasser, who produced Carly’s previous two albums. When asked about the release, he stated, “This one reminds me of Bruce Springsteen meets the Shirelles. It’s classic 1960’s meets 2014. Donovan inspired mellow…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
DELTA HEAVY RELEASES SINGLE & VIDEO FOR ‘REBORN’
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Quintessential stadium anthems are Delta Heavy’s forte and ‘Reborn’ demonstrates how they’ve gained this reputation. Setting show stopping-agendas since their first release on the RAM Records imprint, this next one is no different, however, a cinematic roller isn’t all this release has to offer. With an official music video along with remixes from Spoils and…
WU-TANG CLAN DEBUT “RUCKUS IN B MINOR”
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Over twenty years since the Wu-Tang Clan dropped their debut album, the Staten Island group consisting of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God, Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah and Cappadonna are returning with a new album titled A Better Tomorrow that hits stores on December 2nd. Emerging in 1993, the Staten Island, NY-based Wu-Tang…
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING TO LEGALLY CONTEST A WILL
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Deciding to pursue legal recourse in contesting a will requires careful consideration just like pursuing any other civil claim. Many people rush to sue without weighing the resources, expenses, emotional effort and time involved against the expected returns. Others just want to spite the opposing party and they would go to any lengths to do…
DIE ANTWOOD “UGLY BOY” VIDEO
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In 2009 the freakishly captivating rave rap duo Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for “The Answer”) consisting of NINJA and ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER burst onto the international scene out of the deep dark depths of South Africa and introduced Zef culture into the pop culture lexicon. Five years, two albums and hundreds of millions of video views later,…
MAPLES POSTS “STARS”
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Sydney-based songstress Gabby Huber is well known to Australia’s larger music community for her previous endeavours as a band member, touring and playing abroad as a keyboardist and vocalist. Now, after spending several years quietly and carefully crafting her solo sound, she is stepping into the world as Maples. ‘Stars’ is the debut single from…
NEW SINGLE BY THE LEFT BACKS
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“Rather lose than win” is the brand new single from the winners of the 2014 Youth Work Ireland’s Irish Youth Music Awards, The Left Backs. Aged between 15 and 17, Ben, Lucas, Max and Matt who hail from Northern Ireland, beat off teams in a programme of over 10,000 other young people from the island…
NEW ALBUM & VIDEO BY KICK THE HABIT
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Kick The Habit have seen support from Zedd, Far Too Loud, and Dodge & Fuski, among many others, and have been making some serious waves with numerous Beatport Top 10 releases as a well as a No. 5 Spotify hit that was one of the most played electro house singles, alongside tracks from Zedd and…
STASH VIDEO “TEAR ME DOWN”
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The explosive female electro-pop duo STASH (www.danceSTASH.com)-featuring multi-talented DJ/Rapper Steph Prost and classically trained pop singer Amanda Maze-are getting music lovers pumped up with the release of the their infectious debut single, “Tear Me Down.” The “lousy ex-boyfriend” inspired track, which just made its debut to Top 40 radio, is also now available on iTunes,…
JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD PERFORMS “STANDING IN THE SUN” IN A GRAVEYARD
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“I bought this baritone guitar (her name is Barry) at the Guitar Emporium in Louisville, Kentucky, and it’s this black glitter sparkle Gretsch,” Jessica explained. “It’s what got me into making another record and obsessed with playing … I found that guitar and I was like, ‘This is a sign from Satan to buy this…
HEY ELBOW SINGLE “MARTIN”
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Hey Elbow consists of Julia Ringdahl (vocals and guitar), Ellen Petersson (horns and electronics), and drummer Liam Amner. With a background in jazz and an ear for distortion they create weird pop music with a big sound. The trio is signed with Adrian Recordings, the Malmö, Sweden based record label also home to Alice Boman…
JON DUBB VIDEO FEAT CANIBUS
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VA emcee Jon Dubb hits us with the 2nd installment of his RBC RECORDS debut with a new single and video titled “Lyrical Pump” featuring Legendary Wordsmith Canibus. The “Leilana May Project” features Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, Kool G Rap, Cappadonna of the Wu-Tang Clan, Canibus and more and is set for an 11-11-14 release.
DEAR CRIMINALS “STORM” MUSIC VIDEO
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Montreal’s Dear Criminals is Charles Lavoie, Vincent Legault and Frannie Holder’s side project. Having expressed their will to play together for years, they finally decided to unite efforts in this project where Charles’ intense and strong vocals and Frannie’s vulnerable and fragile voice complement each other in a very unique and touching way. This vocal…
GARY CHERONE’S HURTSMILE RELEASES LYRIC VIDEO FOR “BIG GOVERNMENT”
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Just in time for the 2014 midterm elections, Gary Cherone’s Hurtsmile has released a new lyric video for the song “Big Government”; check it out here. The song, which appears on the band’s new album, RETROGRENADE, is an unabashed political critique, featuring Cherone’s fervently ironic vocals (“Omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient big brethren…” Of the track/video Gary…
BLUE TOFU’S NEW SINGLE ‘HUNGER TANGO’ HITS BIG
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Tim Story, a Grammy nominated producer and one half of the enigmatic and soulful indie pop duo Blue Tofu (www.bluetofu.com), calls their blend of seductive, brooding grooves, deep visceral textures and his partner Andrea Mathews’ haunting vocals “mutant pop music…sort of trip-hop with a smoky, David Lynch kind of vibe.” Their delightfully hard to peg…
NIIA “BODY” VIDEO
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With the grandeur of Sarah Vaughan, the soul of Sade and just enough of a present-day twist to settle her somewhere between “Jessie Ware elegance and Sky Ferreira cool” (Buzzfeed), Niia has steadily been ramping up for the launch of her debut “Generation Blue” EP, out today on Something Local Records. The classically-trained, 26 year-old…
THE HUNTS RELEASE THE VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW TRACK “REMEMBER US”
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Recently signed to Cherrytree Records/Interscope, seven-piece sibling band The Hunts, have been playing music together almost their entire lives. Ranging from ages 16 to 24, twin sisters Jenni and Jessi and their five brothers Josh, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin, and Jamison all learned to sing and play violin as young kids and spent much of their…
RAYE REVEALS NEW TRACK ‘HOTBOX’
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Hailing from South London, more specifically Croydon, RAYE (real name – Rachel Keen) today announces the release of her debut EP ‘Welcome To The Winter’, along with revealing the second track to be heard from said EP, entitled ‘Hotbox’. The forthcoming EP, which will see a release in November, was recorded, written, and co-produced by…
NUBIAN ROSE “BREAK OUT” OFFICIAL VIDEO
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“Break Out“, the new video from Swedish hard rockers NUBIAN ROSE, can be seen below. The song is taken from NUBIAN ROSE‘s second album “Mental Revolution“, which will be released on November 24th via Livewire/Cargo Records. The album was produced by Christer Åkerlund, engineerd by Jakob Herrmann, mixed by Tobias Lindell (HEAT, Europe, Hardcore Superstar,…
STIMMI HENDRIX “ELECTRIC LAND” SINGLE
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Born and breed in Brooklyn, NY, but currently residing overseas, Stimulus is a member of the well-known live band The Real Live Show and has had his music featured on Showtime, a Pontiac TV commercial as well as esteemed sites such as Hypetrak.com, Okayplayer.com, Urb.com, Potholesinmyblog.com, frank151.com and fusicology.com. In addition to being a member…
STOLI ADMIRES JASON WELLS FOR TAKING LIFE BY THE HORNS
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Hello to all and Happy Halloween. What are you planning on being tomorrow night, I am the infamous green goblin. I decided to switch it up and publish on Thursday this week. Before we get to Jason Wells I read in the Wall Street Journal that music sales at Apple’s iTunes Store have fallen 13%…
HOW TO USE YOUTUBE TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSICAL TALENTS
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YouTube is used for many purposes ranging from comedy sketches to promoting commercial products. It’s also been the cornerstone of supporting musical artists that have gone on to create a name for themselves. Although YouTube is used by many for quick clips of entertainment, it’s a powerful medium to demonstrate to the world the kind…
SINÉAD O’CONNOR SHARES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “8 GOOD REASONS”
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Out today, Sinéad O’Connor shares the official music video for “8 Good Reasons” from her 10th studio album ‘I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss’ available HERE via Nettwerk Records. Shot on a bus in Dublin, the official music video for “8 Good Reasons” shows Sinéad at her most direct and powerful, but also demonstrates the…
“FOOLS GOLD” THE NEW VIDEO FROM FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
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Fitz and The Tantrums deliver a tale of love, loss and landing on your feet in the official video for their new single, “Fools Gold.” The clip, which was directed by Zak Stoltz, launched today and can be seen HERE. “Fools Gold” is the latest single from More Than Just A Dream (Elektra/Atlantic Records). “The…
ROBERT MIRANDA RELEASES A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BROWN & OTHER VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
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Musical activist and singer/songwriter Robert Miranda has released the music video for Happening Again, a musical lament of the current war on young black men. The video was shot on Washington, D.C.’s U Street (an area coined “Black Broadway” by singer Pearly Bailey and the epicenter of the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots). “When I saw…
DANNY MERCER “WHO ARE YOU LOVING NOW?” VIDEO
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Throughout his fledgling career as a singer, songwriter, and musician, Danny Mercer has had a way of impressing people right out of the gate. A few years back, when Mercer was a college student and aspiring songwriter, he saw a tweet from The Messengers’ Nasri, who was looking for fresh talent, and sent off some…
SEAFRET NEW VIDEO “GIVE ME SOMETHING”
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Bridlington duo, Seafret have released a stunning video to accompany their track ‘Give Me Something’. Directed by Brendan Canty who shot the controversial video for Hozier’s ‘Take Me To Church’. The duo from North Yorkshire released their first track ‘Give Me Something’ on September 21st on Sweet Jane Recordings to a rapturous response, amassing over…
FIGURE “TUNES FOR TERROR” HALLOWEEN MIX
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EDM/Heavy Bass producer and horror enthusiast FIGURE (aka Josh Gard) has taken a decidedly fresh tone with the release of his rock/punk filled mixtape “Tunes For Terror”. A perfect blend of such diverse punk standards as The Misfits’ “Braineaters” and Dead Kennedy’s “Halloween”, with rare rottun rockabilly masterpieces like Southern Culture On the Skids’ “Devil’s…
RECONCERA “SCUMWRECKER” LYRIC VIDEO
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Missouri metal outfit Reconcera, which features three members under the age of 20, has released their brand new single to the masses. “Scumwrecker” is the first new material from the band since their self-titled EP that was released last year. Vocalist Josh Smith commented on the single by saying, “It was kind of a strange…
FROM GARAGE TO THE BIG TIME: TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN A MUSICAL CAREER
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The music industry is a hard place to break into. Luckily, with the growth of technology, fame is no longer determined by music label executives. In today’s market, growing your career depends on you, and the work you’re willing to put into developing yourself as a musician. Take these tips to heart if you plan…
FIRST AID KIT UNVEILS GLOWING NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “STAY GOLD”
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Acclaimed Swedish duo First Aid Kit has shared the glowing new music video for their song “Stay Gold.” Watch/embed the Alex Southam-directed clip, which was shot on the Swedish island of Gotland, today on VEVO. Having just completed a sold out U.K. tour, which included an unforgettable night at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall, First…
AViVAA NEW SINGLE ‘CRYSTALEYES’
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After the success of their first two singles ‘Reel Me In’ and ‘XX’ AViVAA returns with their latest single ‘CRYSTALEYES’. Since their formation, the duo have continued to explore the limitless depths of their combined creativity, drawing influence from different corners of music. AViVAA branch away from their usual minimalist style with ‘CRYSTALEYES’ delivering a…
THE BARNUM MESERVE “COLOURS”
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The Barnum Meserve are a British epic rock/pop band that feature a strong orchestral section, who formed in Nottingham in November 2007. They will release their debut album ‘The Barnum Meserve’ in Q1 of 2015, with the lead single ‘Colours’ released on 1st December 2014. The Band consists of: Leon Wiley (Piano/Vocals), Dylan Griffiths (Bass)…
FICTONIAN REVEALS SECOND TRACK & VIDEO ‘DOUBLE NEGATIVE’
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UK based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Fictonian has today revealed his second track ‘Double Negative’, and its gorgeous video accompaniment. Once again, Fictonian has given us all another slice of elegantly written and executed acoustic-based alternative pop. The accompanying video was animated and directed by Annie Kruntcheva, a flip-book animation artist whose previous work has seen a lot…
FOR THE EARS: HOW TO BECOME A MASTER MUSICIAN
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Music is a vast field of study, and many musicians struggle to figure out how to advance the way they would like. Whether in knowledge or performance, musical development is a skill that continues no matter where your career takes you, and there are various ways to master it. Learn from Those You Admire One…
DARWIN AWARDS: PRANKS WHICH REALLY WEREN’T WORTH THE EFFORT
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Teens and “adults” alike come up with prank ideas that often sounded good at the time. Armed with props and a video camera, these wannabe pranksters carry out pranks intended to capture the interest of people cruising YouTube or other entertainment areas of the internet. Unfortunately these pranks turned out to be more for our…
FLUENT IN GREY “LOST” VIDEO
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Fluent in Grey came to life in 2014 when singer-songwriter Anna Marcella joined forces with producer/guitarist Simon Langford to create a new project that captures an alternative feel mixed in with elements of electronic and indie pop. The combination of Anna’s catchy melodies and soft vocal, paired with Simon’s edgy and ambient production, creates a…
TOMMY BOY PRESENTS PANTS VELOUR
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If you haven’t heard of rising hip-hop band Pants Velour, get familiar. The dynamic New York City-based 8-piece officially released new single “All In” from their anticipated sophomore album due out spring 2015. “All In” is now available at iTunes and all digital providers. Pants Velour will also perform tonight for Tommy Boy’s Official 2014…
RUSSO SINGLE “SOMETHING ELSE”
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From the tender age of seven RUSSO has had a passion for music. Since her dreamy beginnings singing Brigitte Bardot and Edith Piaf in burlesque bars around Sydney, RUSSO has travelled far and wide, collaborating with hip-hop producers and supporting acts such as ‘Dune and Kira Puru and the Bruise’. Having performed at various venues…
THE HOUSE UNITED FREE MP3 “BULLETT”
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Spreading like a wildfire in the heart of the music industry is pop/punk-alt rock outfit The House United. Featuring the exceptional talents of 16-year old singer/songwriter/keyboardist Carmel Paradise Buckingham, Brandon Adams on guitar, Joe Gregory on bass and Austin Arnold on drums, The House United molds a fresh progressive sound derived from a diversity of…
