Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of Belgium’s finest – anthemic grooving rock/metal outfit DIABLO BLVD! Formed in 2005 with all members hailing from the city of Antwerp, Belgium, the band is named after a CORROSION OF CONFORMITY song and lead by notorious stand-up comedian and singer Alex Agnew. With current and ex-members…
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QUEEN TO RELEASE NEW SOUNDTRACKS WITH FREDDIE MERCURY ON VOCALS
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While it has been over 40 years since Queen came together and released its first album, Queen, in 1973, fans have been waiting for many years to hear the leftover music sung by front man Freddie Mercury. Fans need not wait much longer as the band plans on a November 2014 release of never-heard tracks…
MOBILE APPS EMPOWER MUSICIANS TO ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE, STUDIO-QUALITY SOUND
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The rise of digital technologies hasn’t just changed the way music is sold and distributed. The fields of professional songwriting, recording, and production have changed forever, with a slew of hi-octane apps that cut out the music industry’s middlemen and empower musicians directly. iMaschine This app was featured extensively during Apple’s Your Verse ad campaign,…
KENNY FAME RELEASES “A DIFFERENT DAY” REMIX
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Who is Kenny Fame? He is an Indie-Soul artist out of NYC that has been recently creating a major buzz in the music industry, after having two consecutive local #1 hit song’s “Rejoyce” & “Ain’t No Biggie”. He is currently being featured in Music Connection magazine (October) in the “Live Review” section: http://musicconnection.com/live-review-kenny-fame/ And also…
MAKEUP STAR LAURA SANCHEZ RECOGNIZED BY YOUTUBE
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With her inimitable style, unique talent, and savvy for social media networking, makeup artist Laura Sánchez has made her YouTube channel on makeup and beauty one of the most popular on that video service. Now, this young “YouTuber” has been recognized by YouTube itself for surpassing the mark of over 100,000 subscribers. Laura received a…
AVENGED SEVENFOLD RELEASE MOBILE GAME
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Multi-platinum hard rock superstars Avenged Sevenfold are pleased to announce their action adventure role-playing game, Hail to the King: Deathbat, is available now on the App Store and Google Play. “After over 2 years in development, we are proud to present you with Hail to the King: Deathbat,” noted Avenged Sevenfold lead singer M. Shadows,…
VALERY GORE “S.O.”
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Toronto’s Valery Gore is sharing a new video from her LP Idols In The Dark Heart for “S.O.” It’s incredibly minimal and brimming with so much intimacy that it’s almost too personal… and it’s gorgeous for being so. Better to let her words describe the creation process: “I was having a rough day in June…
US THE DUO VIDEO “NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE”
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For this captivating and cinematic visual interpretation of the breakout single, these soul mates—Michael and Carissa Alvarado—perform while donning traditional Mexican Dia De Los Muertos, “Day of the Dead”, makeup and garb. In between the performance, the video includes scenes from 20th Century Fox’s new animated film, The Book of Life, which is also inspired…
KIN CAYO DEBUT “OUR SHIP”
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Kin Cayo began as a project of South Florida-born, Los Angeles-based musician Blake Hanley, now fleshed out by band members John Graney, Enrique Lara and Mike Torres. Kin Cayo recently brought their dynamic Calypso-tinged indie rock, equally inspired by The Clash and Paul Simon, to a two-month weekly residency at Little Joy in the Echo…
DILLON FRANCIS “LOVE IN THE MIDDLE OF A FIREFIGHT” FEATURING BRENDON URIE
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Leading up to the official release of his debut album Money Sucks, Friends Rule, Dillon Francis has released a brand new track, “Love in the Middle of a Firefight,” featuring Brendon Urie from Panic! At The Disco. Check out the track HERE! Be sure to stay tuned for the official video for current single “When…
THOM LIOM & THE TAMERS “FRUITION” SINGLE
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A voice to melt mountains and a song to stir souls. Thom Lion is a treasure emerging from the rustic reality of Australian suburbia. With rollicking banjos, pounding piano and catchy pop melodies, Thom Lion and his rebellious cohorts The Tamers are energising music fans with a brave new incarnation of rustic pop. Fruition is…
ANGELA MOYRA ALBUM ‘FICKLE ISLAND’ POSTED
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Angela’s influences range from classical singers like Louis Armstrong and Minnie Ripperton to contemporary voices like Corinne Bailey Rae and Norah Jones to the tropical sounds of her Indonesian roots. Her voice is the central instrument in her songs. Fickle Island recalls a splendid mix of naivety and sophistication, much like her heritage, musically and…
MIKHAEL PASKALEV PREMIERES “SAYONARA SAIGON” VIDEO
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Oslo, Norway singer/songwriter, Mikhael Paskalev, has premiered a live video for the title-track of his upcoming U.S. debut EP, Sayonara Saigon, in advance of his North American tour supporting Courtney Barnett and San Fermin, kicking off tomorrow night in Atlanta – watch it here. Sayonara Saigon will arrive October 28 on Mom+Pop Music with Paskalev…
FORGOTTEN SPECIES VIDEO “RUNNING OUT OF FACE”
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Chicago-based noise-pop band Forgotten Species wouldn’t be a band without modern-day bootlegging, a classical metal band and a Ouija board. Forgotten Species started, as most bands do, as bar talk. Drummer Matt Zemburski and bassist Lizz Kannenberg were bartending at the bar owned by keyboardist Chris Nixon when they met singer and guitarist Blake Smith,…
EMII SINGLE “LEAVING YOU BEHIND”
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Emii releases powerhouse ballad “Leaving You Behind” today on iTunes. The feedback from radio has been overwhelmingly positive as “Leaving You Behind” charted in only its second week at A/C radio, and was in the top 15 most added songs on both the BDS and Mediabase Top 40 Pop charts in its first week at…
MAGIC BONES “ANYTIME ANYWHERE” VIDEO
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Melbourne band Magic Bones release their follow-up single and video for 2014. “Anytime Anywhere” is a driving garage punk duet, a stay or go scenario, drawing influences from 70’s rock and 80’s new wave garage punk. Magic Bones will be touring “Anytime Anywhere” as main support for British India’s upcoming national tour with dates in…
BAHA MEN RETURN WITH “NIGHT & DAY”
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Grammy Award winning Bahamian band Baha Men will issue a brand new EP “Ride With Me” in the first quarter of 2015 via Sony Music. The EP is an infectious blend of world music, Junkanoo, and American Top 40. The video for the EP’s first single “Night & Day”. “Night & Day” will be released…
MONT OLIVER POST “19”
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Danish indie trip-hop trio Mont Oliver have unveiled their debut track ’19’, available to stream and download for free on Soundcloud. The band’s accompanying EP ’19’ will be released on 17th November via. Danish label Fake Diamond Records. Currently residing in Copenhagen, Mont Oliver aka. Jakob Hammershøj, Niels Christian Sommer and Mads Bernt Pedersen mix…
COUNTRY RAP ARTIST MIKEL KNIGHT “LAST NIGHT IN TEXAS”
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Country Rap artist, Mikel Knight, released his new single and music video for Last Night in Texas today. Below is some information on Mikel and a link to view the video. Label executive and recording artist Mikel Knight, known as The Maverick of Music Row, has bridged the gap between country culture and city streets…
STOLI THINKS OLYA & HER MUSIC ARE RUSSIA’S FINEST EXPORT
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Hello there good music loving people of earth. So what is going on in music these days? Mike Smith, president of Michael Smith and Associates, has announced open registration for the Fall edition of his Artist Management Training Course. Hosted by the 30-year music industry veteran, Artist Management Training Course is designed for those seeking…
WILL THE NFL BANNING BEATS BY DRE BE APPLE’S DOWNFALL?
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While the super-popular “Beats by Dre” headphones struck gold with a $3 billion deal with Apple earlier this year, it looks like their luck has run out. The NFL recently decided to ban Beats by Dre in view of cameras, on the heels of a recent deal with competitor Bose. What could this deal and…
ALANA DEBUT SINGLE “ASLEEP”
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Country pop-rock artist Alana has officially set the release date for her debut single ‘Asleep’ via Flexitone Records for October 24th, 2014. Drawing influence from artists such as Leann Rimes, ‘Asleep’ is a refreshingly catchy song with poppy guitar riffs, a melodic groove set with keyboards ranging from classical piano to full organ, and Alana’s…
DAVID VERTESI SINGLE “LOUD TALKER”
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Vertesi is a Vancouver (Canada) based multi-genre artist – he is 1/3 of indie-pop trio Hey Ocean! and has collaborated with Shad K, Jose Miguel Contreras (By Divine Right), Hannah Georgas and more. “Loud Talker” is the first single from his upcoming solo album, to be released in 2015. Here’s a short description from Vertesi…
CELESTE “CLASSIC” SINGLE
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Celeste is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Brooklyn via Birmingham, AL. After moving to New York, and following a stint in Austin where she released folk-soul records under the name Monarchs, Celeste went a different direction, getting back to her rhythmic foundation by writing a mixtape over beats by producers like J. Dilla…
EXORCISM NEW DRUM VIDEO “ZERO G”
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“Zero G”, the new drum video from international metallers EXORCISM featuring drummer Alexis Von Kraven (MOXY, HEAVENS FIRE, MOTHER’S GREEN, MARKA DIABLO), can be seen below. The song was taken from EXORCISM’s critically acclaimed debut album “I Am God”. The clip was directed by Beto Garcia, Drum Engineer – Emilio Garcia (Digisound Mexico), Studio –…
TOBY LIGHTMAN TITLE & RADIO TRACK FROM NEW ALBUM
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New York based singer-songwriter Toby Lightman is set to release her new album digitally, Every Kind of People out on Oct 27th produced by Curt Schneider (Lissie, Natasha Be Bedingfield). The 12-track album portrays Toby’s long time affair with living in a bustling city coupled with the highs and lows of the human condition. Every…
DANCING WORLD: WHAT STYLES HAVE FALLEN OUT OF FASHION?
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Dance in today’s world paints a very different picture than it did in centuries past. While all dances move to the music, some are more structured than others. Some classic dances that our grandparents knew growing up, would never be seen in a gathering today. What are some classic dances that have gone out of…
PAM STEEBLER RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ME AND YOU”
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Pop-soul artist Pam Steebler announces the release of her new single “Me and You” off her debut EP Give In, set to release later this winter. Recorded at Avatar Studios in NYC, this pop tune incorporates rock and R&B elements and is complemented by Steebler’s powerhouse vocals. The up-tempo track showcases Steebler’s powerhouse pop vocals…
GUY BLAKESLEE HOME MOVIE VIDEO “THE CLOUD”
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Earlier this Summer, Guy Blakeslee of The Entrance Band delivered his first solo album in ten years via Everloving Records. Produced by Chris Coady (Beach House, Yeah, Yeah Yeahs), Ophelia Slowly takes a step back from the dense rock sound his LA-based neo-psychedelic trio is known for, delving instead into a sparse, spooky dreamscape where…
TAHITI 80 NEW VIDEO “MISSING”
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In preparation for Tahiti 80’s new album, Ballroom, out October 21st via Minty Fresh, the band has released a music video for the single “Missing,” directed by Florent Woods Dubois. Produced by Richard Swift (Foxygen, Tennis, The Shins), Ballroom showcases the band’s trademark catchy dance vibe, mixed with a darker and sexier sound. Ballroom marks…
BRONCHO VIDEO “CLASS HISTORIAN”
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White hot act BRONCHO are joining Billy Idol to support on a North American tour beginning in early 2015. Making a stamp with what has been widely considered the catchiest hit of the year with “Class Historian”, BRONCHO are currently headlining a tour across North America and Europe with a sold out show in London…
JUKELY INTRODUCES UNLIMITED FREE CONCERTS IN YOUR AREA FOR JUST $25 PER MONTH
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Jukely (www.jukely.com), a social concert discovery and recommendation service, today announced the launch of its innovative new feature, Jukely Unlimited, which offers users a monthly subscription service to attend unlimited concerts in their area for just $25 per month. Opening first in New York, users can sign up now to be one of the first…
OLDSKOOL MUSICIANS IN SUNGLASSES
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This pieces is going to look at sunglasses. No I am not taking about Chrissie Hynde’s hit Stockholm single “Dark Sunglasses”. Nor am I going to delve into the history of Brooklyn based Samuel Cooper’s former band of the accessorial name. Music and sunglasses. Rock stars and shades. From the iconic Ray-Ban frames Bob Dylan…
SMOKE SEASON VIDEO “OPAQUE”
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Indie-Americana duo, Smoke Season has released a visually stunning new music video in support of their new single, “Opaque.” The group, comprised of Gabrielle Wortman and Jason Rosen, have estasblished a name for themselves on the indie scene with their unique blend of folk inspired riffs and electronic anthems. “Opaque” is the second single off…
ONLY WOLF “CHEMICALS”
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Taking his name from a terrifying encounter with a pack of hungry wolves, Sean Parker’s debut album as Only Wolf is a sprawling, late night drive of a record, that feels precise, organic and infinitely spaced out. Growing up between Canada, Spain, and the French Alps, he took in the natural sounds of the countryside-…
URBAN CONE VIDEO “SADNESS DISEASE”
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Today sees the release of “Sadness Disease” from Swedish quintet Urban Cone. The first single off the band’s forthcoming full-length album due out next year on Astralwerks, “Sadness Disease” sees the band tackle a difficult subject – trying to live up to society’s impossible standards of beauty and perfection – while keeping its signature wit…
7 AWESOME UK MOUNTAIN BIKE CENTRES
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If you haven’t taken your bike further off road than your local tow path, you’re missing out. The number of mountain bike centres in the UK has risen dramatically in the last decade, leaving you with no excuse not to embrace your inner weekend warrior. Get your mudguards on and get going to one of…
7 WAYS TO SURVIVE LAW SCHOOL
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Entering law school is an exciting chapter in any student’s life. While law school provides students with many opportunities to excel, it can also present new challenges and additional stress. Listed below are seven ways to survive law school and overcome the challenges that it offers. 1. Know What You Are Facing. Before you even…
CRAZY COACHING: OUR FAVORITE MASTERS OF THE GAME
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We’ve all known the frustration of rooting for a team with a bad coach, or the wary excitement of getting to know a new, over the top coach. In our favorite sports, it takes more than having a bunch of great players, there has to be someone to lead, who can see the big picture…
FABLE POSTS “FRAGILE”
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‘Parasite’ is the debut EP from rising star Fable. Its three tracks – ‘Stranger In My Head’, ‘Fragile’ and ‘I Speak Words’ have a dark, compelling complexity and power that defy Fable’s young age – she’s just turned 19. Lyrically Fable’s songs further intrigue, often immersing the listener in an alternative dystopian universe. All of…
