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…
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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…
JES NEW SINGLE “SKY STAND STILL”
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JES has just launched her epic single, “Sky Stand Still,” from the much talked about film, The Principle, which debuts on October 24. The Principle brings to light astonishing results from recent large-scale surveys of our universe-surveys that disclose unexpected evidence of a preferred direction in the cosmos, aligned with our supposedly insignificant Earth! The…
MINI MANSIONS UNVEIL FIRST SINGLE “DEATH IS A GIRL”
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Mini Mansions’ forthcoming new album, The Great Pretenders, is due in early 2015 on T Bone Burnett’s Electromagnectic Recordings, via Capitol Records in the U.S. and Fiction Records in the UK, while the first single, “Death Is A Girl,” was released today. The introductory fast-paced track embraces dreamy psychedelic pop as much as 80’s new…
NEW LYRIC VIDEO BY BLUE EYED CHRIST
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Industrial Electronic Rock Artist Blue Eyed Christ have released the lyric video for their cover of the Gary Glitter, and later Joan Jett, hit “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)”, off of their upcoming album, A Rush and a Thrill, out November 4, 2014. “I’ve always been a big fan of Joan Jett. I…
LAYNE SINGLE “WARRIOR”
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The MuseBox today announced that Los Angeles songstress LAYNE will release her new EP Warrior on January 2nd. Raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota, singer/songwriter LAYNE is a young, restless spirit intent on discovering new geographic, as well as sonic, territories. This spring she released her second EP, Mind Games, on the heels…
VALISE POST “CHARLIE GRAY”
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Dallas, TX’s Valise is pleased to announce Young Bloomer, their debut full-length available February 24, 2015. The collection of eleven songs is the collaborative process of over eighteen weeks recording at The Vanguard Room in Lakeland, FL with Matt Wilbur. To celebrate the release, Valise is sharing the first single, “Charlie Gray” for free download.…
SHUV TO DELIVER RING FORWARD SONGS & TONES
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Since the introduction of the cell phone, the choice of ringtone has always been in the hands of the person being called – until today. Now, with the release of Shuv, developed by Pink Stone LLC and Appetizer Mobile, callers can choose the “ring forward tone” that the recipient will hear. The patented Ring ForwardTM…
EXOTIC NECKLINES FOR PUNJABI SUITS
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The neckline of a salwar or Punjabi suit can make or break the outfit. There are different necklines that one can create for a salwar suit and it all depends on certain important factors like body type, fabric, design, etc. So having the right neckline for your salwar suit is as important as how to…
SUBURBAN INDIE MUSICIAN MOMS PLOT TO WALK THE RED CARPET @ GRAMMY & HMMA AWARDS
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Do you have to be 19 and able to twerk in a bikini to receive recognition as a female musician these days? Solveig Whittle and Elizabeth Butler are proof that you don’t. These two indie female songwriter-musicians from Seattle, Washington and Houston, Texas, were notified recently that they both have songs and albums up For…
TOM GUERRA “ALL OF THE ABOVE”
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Tom Guerra, from Hartford Connecticut, has been around since the late 70’s writing songs and playing his guitar with a variety of blues, rock n roll and R & B bands. Over the years, Guerra has recorded or played with Rick Derringer, The Dirty Bones Blues Band’, Max Weinberg, Mark Nomad, Sticky Fingers (for which…
NOISE4GOOD EMPOWERING MUSICIANS AND THEIR FANS
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Noise4Good empowers musicians and their fans to make an impact. Noise4Good is the first crowd-funding platform that connects musicians and fans with a philanthropic mission. Charities can now interact with musicians and their fan bases to raise funds and engage with donors turning any social cause into a musical experience. Beginning November 27, artists and…
STOLI LOVES THE FLETCHERS MUSIC CUZ IT’S SO JERSEY
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Hello there to all. I hope all are well today and things are going your way. Great article in the WSJ this weekend about Neil Young and his Pono player. Pono is a proposed music download-service and dedicated music player focusing on “high-quality” recorded audio. I think that is so ambitious and shows us that…
SOUNDCLOUD PLAYS AND FOLLOWERS: THE BEST WAY TO EXPOSE YOUR MUSIC TALENT
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Almost everything, ranging from products and services to people requires marketing in order to reach the targeted crowd. There were days when people marketed just through newspapers, pamphlets and flyers. Nowadays, it is very simple to market a talent, product or a service easily without investing a lot as compared to other methods. Social media…
PURMAMARCA VIDEO “DON’T NEED YOUR LOVE”
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Purmamarca is basement dwelling indie psych pop that borrows from rock, classical, and ambient aesthetics. PORTALS likens it to “headlights hitting fog in slow motion” with layers of songs that “unfurl on the spine of a grappling guitar and a romantic piano”. Their debut record, Summer Air // Night, was recorded in bedrooms, kitchens, and…
MORITAT NEW SINGLE “VISITS”
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Moritat has been together since forming in Chicago in 2008, and High Plus Tight is their follow-up to their 2012 debut album, Clill Blanzin. The EP has a pretty crazy back story too… most of the songs were written between 2008-2009, but the home they all shared was burglarized when they were nearing completion. All…
