Starting today, GODSMACK are exclusively streaming their sixth full-length album, 1000hp [Republic Records], on iTunes Radio “First Play”. Listen to the album in its entirety HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/station/idra.896844402 The record slams into stores and becomes available through iTunes and all digital retailers next Tuesday, August 5th: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/1000hp/id898318144 Already, audiences everywhere have indulged in the first single…
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RACHEL COSTANZO ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘STARLIGHT’
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Young Australian pop singer on the rise, Rachel Costanzo has announced the release of her new single, Starlight (out August 1) lifted from her self-titled debut EP, out August 22. Rachel’s EP also features her debut single Blindside, which created a decent buzz in the industry on release late last year. Most people will remember…
BANK OF MELBOURNE ANNOUNCES THE ‘MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK’ FEAT ELLA HOOPER
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Bank of Melbourne today announced the return of Melbourne Music Bank, a community-driven music initiative offering aspiring artists a chance to break into the music industry. The Melbourne Music Bank is calling for local musicians and bands to submit a song inspired by Melbourne. A career-making prize is up for grabs, including two days of…
TENSNAKE IS BACK WITH A UNIQUELY SEXY VIDEO “FEEL OF LOVE”
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Following the release of his acclaimed debut album ‘Glow’ earlier this year plus tour dates across the globe, Tensnake announces his new single ‘Feel Of Love’. A collaboration with three times Grammy award winning Jacques Lu Cont, this sublime slice of disco features soaring vocals from electro-soul fusioneer Jamie Lidell. To celebrate the announcement of…
AMUSUIM RELEASES HOT NEW VIDEO
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There’s a new artist based out of New York that’s been turning heads regionally and internationally with his music. Amusium is born out of an obsession with all music, but with roots planted firmly in electro, orchestral, J-pop, house, and film scores. Russell Carlton Huiskamp—singer, songwriter, producer—spent the majority of his musical upbringing playing classical…
STEREO OFF DROP FIRST MUSIC VIDEO “BULLET TIME”
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Brooklyn-based electro-rock quintet, Stereo Off, release their video for “Bullet Time,” the first video from their debut, five-song EP, New York (2014). The video for “Bullet Time” features frontman Sebastian Marciano (vocals/keyboard) on the run in a mafioso-esque cat-and-mouse chase, complete with a zombie dance party. The black and white film overlay adds to the…
DIRTY LOOPS NEW SINGLE “DIE FOR YOU”
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Swedish pop/fusion act Dirty Loops “channel Timberlake” in their brand new track – “Die For You.” The track will be available on their upcoming record, Loopified, out August 19 via Verve Records. Formed in 2009, Dirty Loops is a Swedish power trio that twists pop music in an entirely new way. The long time friends…
“THE SUN RITUAL” BY HARRY NAGLE
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Experimental producer and rock artist Harry Nagle releases “The Sun Ritual” off his fifth album, The Evacuation of the Summer Lane. A psychedelic summer vibe waxes through “The Sun Ritual”, which features an interplay between a slow, synthpad-infused haze and lighter, faster rock elements. Nagle sings a hypnotically warm praise to the sun over these…
THE DIRTY JACKS NEW SINGLE “MR DERAILER”
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“Mr. Derailer” is the third single from The Dirty Jacks upcoming EP, All Part Of The Plan. It’s a catchy indie/alt/prog-rock summer jam about the trials and tribulations of moving forward in life and reaching new plateaus while putting aside the things you can’t control. It’s an anthem for shrugging off excuses like “easier said…
VALERY GORE SHARES FIRST SINGLE “AMSTERDAM”
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Avant-pop artist Valery Gore is thrilled to announce the release of Idols In The Dark Heart by sharing the album’s first single, “Amsterdam.” Idols In The Dark Heart follows Gore’s sophomore release Avalanche to Wandering Bear that saw Toronto’s Gore described by Exclaim! as “quite possibly the most underrated sonic artist in this or any…
KIMBRA DEBUTS NEW TRACK ‘MIRACLE’
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NZ/LA-based artist Kimbra will hit the road this fall for a U.S. headlining tour. The tour, supported by electro-pop artist Empress Of, kicks off on October 20th in San Francisco and stops in major cities across the country through November 9th. Tickets go on sale on July 25th. Kimbra will also perform at the Life…
JOEYG. RELEASES “ZOOTED”
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JOEYG. the acclaimed rapper and leader of Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop collective, THE HUMANAUTS, just dropped his latest “joint”, “ZOOTED”. Being added into rotation and spinning all week on Music Choice’s Rap Channel, you can also listen to this infectious track produced by Frankie P (A$AP Ferg, Bodega Bamz, Onyx) on his official SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/theejoeyg/zooted The single…
THE PIERCES RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘CREATION’ SEPTEMBER 1st 2014
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The Pierces will release their new single on September 1st through Polydor Records. ‘Creation’ is the latest single to be taken from sisters Allison and Catherine Pierce’s new album ‘Creation’ – also out September 1st – which is the follow-up to their 2011 breakthrough album, ‘You & I’. The single ‘Creation’ was preceded by the…
INTRODUCING THE REAL DOTCOMM
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If you had to describe yourself in a paragraph what would your first few sentences be? I’m a down to earth type of guy that live by principals and strive for greatness everyday I’m a people person and I love being in the studio all day creating good music for me and people like me.…
NEW SINGLE BY HELLION
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Iconic female-fronted metal act HELLION announce details of their first new album and tour in over a decade. Entitled Karma’s A Bitch, HELLION’s new mini-LP is set for release October 7 on New Renaissance Records in the US, and via HNE/Cherry Red Records on October 8 in Europe and the UK. With a stellar line-up…
THE CASTLE WALLS SINGLE “PUSHING DAISIES”
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Sibling duo, The Castle Walls, have something special in their music. Their innate musical sense allows them to seamlessly blend harmonies and build compelling, thoughtful lyrics to create an inherently unique take on indie pop-rock. A true representation of the soul of New York both personally and in a musical sense, the band is sure…
CASEY JACK SINGLE “STAY AWAY”
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“Stay Away” follows Casey’s ferocious first single “Not In Love With The Modern World”, both of which will be found on his self-titled debut album for Rough Beast Records (part of the Frenchkiss label group) that comes out August 26th. The album is packed with catchy hooks, brilliantly layered harmonies, and lyrics both playful and…
STOLI IS A SLAVE TO THE BLUES IN AMY SCHUGAR’S “500 MILES”
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Hello there my fellow music lovers. It is so good to see you all here again. Another week is upon us, and wwho knows what this week will bring. So it looks like Mark Cuban i sgetting in on the music biz with http://soundwave.com. Mark Cuban, says “Soundwave is now the exclusive app for taking…
“BACALAR” VIDEO BY SIDDHARTHA
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Siddhartha presents a beautiful video of their second single ‘Bacalar’ that belongs to their most recent album called ‘El Vuelo del Pez’. This song has been chosen by audiences themselves who have been adopting it as one of their favorites ever since the album’s release (January 2014). The video has been directed by Reno Salas…
JERRY CASTLE NEW ALBUM + VIDEO
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Jerry Castle’s’ fourth album, South Holston, will be released on 26th August on his own label, My World Records. The album follows hot on the heels of Castle’s critically acclaimed third album, Desperate Parade, which was released in July 2013. Chad Brown (Robert Plant, Jim Lauderdale, Ryan Adams) co-produced South Holston with Castle and manifold…
JESSE MACHT OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SUITCASE HEART”
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Interlaced in Jesse Macht’s melodies are an abundance of stories overflowing with passion, vulnerability, empathy and honesty. On September 23rd, 2014, the Los Angeles born and raised songwriter and singer will independently release his sophomore album, Suitcase Heart, produced by Nashville’s Justin “Uncle” Tockett (Marc Broussard, Eli Teplin). “I completely trust Justin and the artistic…
D.Z THA DOK DEBUTS FREE UNDERGROUND MIXTAPE
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D.Z tha DoK is first and foremost an underground mc and producer. From the first beat off his FREE debut mixtape “A Souljah’s Ambition” you know you’re in for something cool and unique. Standout tracks like “Mr. Saxophone” and “Here We Go” showcase D.Z’s abilities to change things up both lyrically and musically, mixing jazz,…
INNA SHARES NEW SONG “GOOD TIME” FEATURING PITBULL
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International Latin pop star, Inna, has shared her newest single, “Good Time,” which features Latin Grammy winner and global superstar, Pitbull, off of her first ever upcoming U.S. release scheduled to be out later this year. The feel good pop track was produced by Axident (Far East Movement) and Wallpaper (Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” &…
NEW SINGLE BY BABYFACE MONSTER “IM IN DAT”
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Easily the most entertaining leak from BFM’s project, “Im In Dat” is a bonafide street anthem! The crazy wordplay, catchy chorus, and top-notch Tony Fadd production will have anyone who listens chanting “Im In Dat! Im In Dat! Im In Dat!!!” The song also features Gremlen Studios crooner, Sam Beckley. This song is featured on…
MEGA BOG SHARES FIRST SINGLE “YEAR OF PATIENCE”
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After 5 years and countless self-released tapes and CDs, Megabog – the brainchild of songwriter Erin Birgy – has completed their debut album and best work to date; a swirling pop cloud called Gone Banana. Today we are pleased to share the first cut from the album, lead single “Year of Patience”. Click here…
LENA FAYRE SINGLE “I AM NOT A MAN”
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Lena Fayre, a mesmerizing singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, releases her highly-anticipated single “I Am Not A Man” today, the first single from her upcoming album “OKO.” “I Am Not A Man” is conceptually, and vocally, seductive. Influences of literature, poetry and personal history intersect; creating a diverse yet methodical sound. Blurring the line of contemporary…
KODA CORVETTE SINGLE “BRING IT ON”
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15 year old Koda Corvette possesses a musical ability too magnetic to be contained. Her debut uptempo club offering, “Bring It On” carries the expectations of a young singer who has already proven herself on the pop charts. The track “Bring It On” is a fast-building club banger; an uptempo pop track with zooming sound…
NEW SINGLE BY HARTS “ANGELS WALK BELOW”
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Harts just released the third single, “Angels Walk Below” and is readying his debut album for release after returning from Minneapolis where he spent time jamming with Prince at Paisley Park Studios, receiving an invitation from Prince himself. The first two singles off the album, “Leavn It All Behind” and “Lovers In Bloom,” landed radio…
10 SONGS THAT WILL HAVE YOU UPPING YOUR RUNNING GAME
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If you’re like most runners, you probably include your favorite music player and a set of earbuds as part of your essential equipment. Listening to your favorite tunes as you hit the pavement or treadmill (or do other workouts) doesn’t just keep you entertained. It can give your running a serious, measurable boost. How Music…
BLAHZ NEW ANTHEM “OMG BKLYN”
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“There’s a race to define what the new Brooklyn sound is. ‘OMG BKLYN’ the ‘new Brooklyn’ community an anthem to define that sound while keeping that authentic Brooklyn feel,” says BLAHZ. Featuring Grammy nominated song writer Camille Carolina “Faith Evans’ Dumb” and production by Avery “Avenue” Chambliss. https://soundcloud.com/pfcuttin/bk-blahz-clean “OMG BKLYN ” will be available on…
NEW VIDEO BY ED ROMAN
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MTS Management Group is happy to announce the release of “Comin’ My Way,” the second video from Canadian indie rocker, Ed Roman’s critically acclaimed Letters From High Latitudes album. After a series of comical video previews, promoting its release, the official video made its World Premiere on Roman’s Youtube channel, earlier today. Watch it now…
MACY GRAY TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘THE WAY’ + “STONED”
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Internationally acclaimed artist Macy Gray today announced the official release date for her new studio album ‘The Way’ as well as new North American tour dates for the fall. ‘The Way’ will be available on all digital platforms and in all good record stores from October 7th, 2014. Macy Gray — a multi-award winning, multi-platinum…
itsDICE RELEASES NEW VIDEO “WHAT IT IS”
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itsDICE has just released the new video “What It Is” from his new mixtape “Philosophy”. Shot and directed by Muds One, the video is simple, tasteful, and shows off itsDICE’s real character. Set to the backround of the Los Angeles streets, this video will have you pressing “replay” over and over. Hip Hop over the…
PAUL CREANE & THE CHANGING BAND SOLIDIFY STOLI’S LOVE FOR IRISH CULTURE EVEN MORE
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Hello there my loyal readers and music lovers, it is good to be alive today! I would like to take a moment to applaud Magic! for their smash hit, “Rude.” I love to see how bands like Magic! go from obscurity to fame all in a moment. Their original fans might call that “selling out”…
MUSIC VIDEO OF JULY 2014 – TOO BAD “TWISTED”
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Gerry Saint, is a professional Reality TV editor. He has worked on shows like Bravo’s Top Chef, Fox’s Masterchef, and Vh1’s hit series Rock of Love. He also happens to be a musician, and one of the front men of the dance punk band TOO BAD. Gerry has taken his skills as a professional editor…
VITA CHAMBERS RELEASE NEW VIDEO “A+D”
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International Pop Superstar & Canadian Diva, Vita Chambers has released her powerful new single “A + D” to a worldwide audience who have called it her most commanding work to-date. “A + D” is an artistic departure for Vita Chambers, who’s shows off her versatility & strength in this classy & moving video. “A +…
NEW SINGLE OUT BY BLACK RAIN
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Produced in New York City by Stuart Argabright, Black Rain’s founder and figurehead, Dark Pool is a work of hard-edged sonic fiction rooted in cyberpunk’s quintessential neo-noir cityscape/dataspace but projecting into a farther future of biotechnological advancement and alienation. Partly inspired by the writings of Philip K. Dick protégé K.W. Jeter (particularly 1996’s Edge Of…
THE TALL PINES VIDEO “LEAVE HIM AT THE ALTAR”
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The uniquely talented artist Corn Mo conceived, shot and directed a wild new video for Brooklyn-based alt-blues/soul duo The Tall Pines for their song “Leave Him at the Altar.” The story creates an atmospheric vision of what happens when a clique of hard partying dolls, battle their addictions and indecisions on a search for love…
MARY LAMBERT RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SECRETS”
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Mary Lambert releases a new single, entitled “Secrets,” which is the first track from the Seattle-based singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album, Heart On My Sleeve, due October 14th from Capitol Records. Inspired by confessional folk singers as well as spoken-word poets, Lambert is a fearless and candid writer, who empowers both herself and her listeners in…
SAINT RAYMOND UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “I WANT YOU”
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Saint Raymond has unveiled his new single ‘I Want You’, which is available to stream now and will be released at all DSPs on August 25 via Elektra Records. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter is confirmed as main support to Ed Sheeran on his upcoming European arena tour this fall. “I Want You” made its premiere last…
