Hello to all music loving people of this fine planet earth. This is the first post of summer, 2014. So I was shocked and saddened to hear Google will burn its bridges with independent record labels and pull their music videos from YouTube, the advertising giant has told its favourite newspaper, the Financial Times. If this…
Category: FEATURES
Feature stories and artist interviews
SKOPE / GATHERING OF THE JUGGALOS TICKET GIVEAWAY
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The Gathering: the annual music festival from Insane Clown Posse & Juggalo Gathering. The Gathering of the Juggalos (The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual festival put on by Psychopathic Records, featuring performances by the entire label roster as well as numerous well-known musical groups and underground artists. It was founded by Robert Bruce, Insane…
MIDGE URE POSTS “BECOME”
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Midge Ure has an impressive back catalogue fronting the groundbreaking electrorock band Ultravox as well as being a member of such noteable bands as Visage and Thin Lizzy in addition to Band Aid where he produced and co wrote the smash charity single ‘Do They Know Its Christmas’. He was also one of the principle…
RUSTIE NEW TRACK “RAPTOR” AUDIOVISUAL STREAM
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Rustie returns this summer with second album Green Language, a follow-up to his 2011 highly lauded debut album Glass Swords. This record is more personal and mature in nature, marked by Rustie’s transition from London back to his hometown of Glasgow, and choosing to only work with those that he has a personal and…
MORGAN PAGE PARTNERS WITH DTS TO DELIVER “AGAINST THE WORLD” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Acclaimed U.S. producer/DJ and two-time Grammy Nominee Morgan Page continues to explore new technologies and partnerships to push the boundaries of dance music. Last year, Page incorporated a breathtaking 3D interactive experience (originally created for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”) to his 2013 tour. To support the June 24 release of “Against The World (Kill…
JAYY STARR DEMANDS YOU LISTEN TO “OOWEE”
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The South Central born-and-raised rising star and all-around quadruple threat, Jayy Starr, has debuted her latest single, “Oowee.” The track, produced by DJ Hed’s TDT Productions, boasts classic hip-hop beats and a hooky chorus, clearly showcasing this up-and-coming female rapper’s sheer musical prowess. LISTEN TO “OOWEE” HERE https://soundcloud.com/imnotjayystarr/oowee Who said Demigods didn’t really exist? South…
LAURA WELSH RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘BREAK THE FALL’ AUGUST 11th 2014
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Laura Welsh will release her new single ‘Break The Fall’ on Monday 11th August through Outsiders/Polydor. Welsh is a modern pop force with an irresistible voice who makes captivating, confessional songs where melancholy meets anthemic euphoria. The 27 year old recently followed up last year’s string of singles with a star turn on Gorgon City’s…
HOW WILL YOU SHOWCASE YOUR MUSICAL TALENTS IN LONDON
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If you want to make a mark on the music world then going to a big, influential city like London is one way of going about it. Plenty of industry movers and shakers live and work here, meaning that it is a very good base to stay in if you want to catch the eye…
BLOOM TWINS “BLUE” VIDEO
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After their greatly anticipated performance on BBC2 Newsnight, the Bloom Twins unveil their music video, showcasing their new single “Blue,” which will be available on iTunes later this month. Watch the Bloom Twins video for “Blue”. “Blue” continues the Bloom Twins quest with their dreamy soundscapes and dash of darkness, alluring the viewer as…
TRUTHERS NEW SINGLE “MOST GHOULS AGREE” OUT NOW
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“Most Ghouls Agree” is the second track from Truthers’ upcoming 7″ Single – to be released on Tuesday, July 8th by the newly formed Bushwick label, Glad Tidings From New York. 300 copies of sky blue marbled vinyl will be available at the time of release and are currently up for pre-order on the label’s…
NEW EP BY MOSCOW’S POMPEYA POSTED
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Moscow’s Pop/Funk outfit, Pompeya, have officially released their highly anticipated EP Night, on No Shame. This record Follows up their successful US debut LP, Tropical, and the critically acclaimed Tropical Remixed. Night showcases the quartets unique diversity in style meshing disco, new wave and pop, while keeping their cool factor and traditional tropical accent. Title…
COURT CRACK UP: WACKIEST LAW SUITS OF THE 2000’S
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Disputes are an unfortunate fact of life, and are often unavoidable. Many disputes are usually settled without the need of having to go to a lawyer and file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, there are some circumstances where filing a lawsuit is necessary. We’ve all heard the horror stories of different lawsuits that are just downright strange.…
SHARE THE ROAD: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DRIVING AROUND BIKERS
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Each year, there are hundreds of on-road collisions involving cars and motorcycles. Due to the fact that a motorcycle offers little protection to the rider, a large percentage of these accidents are fatal. If you find yourself driving near a motorcycle, you must be very cautious. Even a minor fender-bender could cause the motorcyclist to…
CHILD ACTOR “AGAINST THE NIGHT” VIDEO
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Experimental indie pop duo Child Actor self-release their ambitious genre-blending sophomore album Never Die on July 15. A nostalgic nod to young love and loss, the official music video for lead single, “Against The Night” premiered virally yesterday and is viewable. “It’s a paradise. It’s very beautiful but at the same time it’s so dangerous.…
THE VERVE PIPE SINGLE “OVERBOARD”
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The Verve Pipe have just release Overboard, their first rock record in 13 years, and I wanted to shoot over the title track co-written by actor, musician, and playwright Jeff Daniels. https://soundcloud.com/thevervepipe/overboard “Overboard” started out as a love song about a girl swimming in lovely Lake Superior, “although the puzzle as a songwriter,” asks singer/songwriter…
THE PRETTY RECKLESS PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MESSED UP WORLD (F’D UP WORLD)”
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The Pretty Reckless has premiered the new music video for the song “Messed Up World (F’d Up World)” exclusively on VEVO. The provocative video was directed by Jon J and Taylor Momsen. who also directed The Pretty Reckless’ last video for “Heaven Knows” that now has over seven million views. http://vevo.ly/EMrLjr Led by singer Taylor…
PILLBUSTER VIDEO “HATEBURN”
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VA Beach hard rockers PILLBUSTER will release their brand new EP, Brothel, on August 19, 2014 via Stonerkill Records. A new single, entitled ‘Hateburn’ will be released via iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and other digital outlets on July 15th, but a new music video for the track can be viewed now via YouTube here: http://youtu.be/n4OxIZdbNiw.…
4 REASONS MUSIC LOVERS SHOULD GET THE SPOTIFY MOBILE APP
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Spotify launched in the U.S. back in 2011. Since then, it has grown into one of the most popular music streaming services in the world. In 2013 alone, more than 24 million active users streamed a whopping 4.5 billion hours of music. Free and premium mobile app users can take their jams on the road…
4 CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE YOU BUY NEW EARPHONES
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A new set of earphones can be a major investment. Instead of running through endless cheap ear-bud headsets, you might be thinking you’d prefer to treat yourself to a higher-quality, long-lasting pair of headphones. Before you shell out the funds, you’ll want to investigate a few details first, including the mobility, sound quality, warranty options,…
A LETTER FROM FRIGHTWIG ON “WAR ON WOMEN”
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Some bands make pretty videos with happy lights, nice smelling colors and oh-so-crucial ‘action’ shots. Some bands only sing about the birds and the bees and the light, fluffy naughtiness of frivolous lives spent in blissful twee-mode. Some bands only play safe, cheerful, happy-happy-boom-boom-cha-cha-cha! But some bands still give a shit enough to sing about…
THE ONCE SIGN TO NETTWERK PLUS NEW SINGLE
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Nettwerk is pleased to announce the signing of folk trio The Once to its label roster. The Newfoundland-based band has been quietly making a name for themselves in their native Canada, having collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, been named Newfoundland & Labrador Art Council’s Artist of the Year and earned a Juno…
DAVID GUETTA & KAZ JAMES “BLAST OFF”
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Following the release of new collaborative single ‘Blast Off’, David Guetta & Kaz James have unveiled an exclusive lyric video to accompany the track. Presented in an innovative cartoon strip format akin to Guetta’s previous, Beatport chart-topping club releases ‘Shot Me Down’ and ‘Bad’, it provides a visually engaging, conceptual twist on the single itself.…
GET LOST IN WILL DOWNING’S EUPHORIA
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If you need to escape from all your worries and stresses than I strongly suggest that you play Will Downing’s Euphoria. When I first was involved in the interview I covered it from the natural man point of view and not the project. Now I’m truly getting lost in the cover songs of Euphoria. I…
STOLI INVITES MUSIC LOVERS TO EMBRACE EDEWAARD AND ‘NEVER TAKE BACK’
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Hello there good people of the planet earth. Before we begin I must say that the violence I see online and on TV is frightening. I am shocked and a bit naive that humans can still be so brutal and cruel in 2014, wow. I must tell a funny story, as I heard the new…
RYAN ADERREY VIDEO “A MIRACLE, MY LOVE”
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Talented and tenacious, Boston-based songwriter Ryan Aderréy has hit his stride in 2014 with his latest single “A Miracle, My Love”, and this stellar track continues to impress radio programmers across the top-40 charts. His new EP What If has received critical acclaim for it’s cogent, compelling and heartfelt commentary, and now more than ever,…
GEMS SINGLE “SCARS”
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Expanding on their gorgeous, refined pop sound, GEMS have crafted another beautifully romantic tune with “Scars.” The DC-based duo have developed their own brand of intoxicating, cinematic ethereal pop that is at once, both deeply heartbreaking and romantic. The four tracks on their most recent Medusa EP weave a dark web of intimate male and…
NEW SINGLE BY TRAVIS TRITT
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Award-winning country artist Travis Tritt has released a new song, titled “That’s What Dreamers Do.” The heart-touching ballad resonates with dreamers of all kinds and embraces the struggles and joys of being a dreamer. Tritt wrote the song for the independent biopic film, As Dreamers Do, which he narrates. The film is based on the…
FRIENDS ELECTRONIC VIDEO “BM2N”
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‘BM2N’ is the debut single for local act Friends Electronic, taking the New Zealand rock classic ‘Be Mine Tonight’ on an electronica detour via Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder. The result is a Holden Kingswood colliding with a Mercedes Benz outside The Gluepot on a Saturday night. Friends Electronic’s video was directed by James Solomon at…
LIVING THE DREAM: WHAT YOU NEED FOR EVERY GIRL’S DREAM ROOM
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Some little girls dream of white eyelet lace on fluffy bedspreads, the polished white desk, dresser and dressing table, and dozens of shelves holding their Barbie dolls. Other girls want a place just for them that foster creativity and show off their talents. Little girls are fun, because their rooms are a place they can…
REIGEN NEW SINGLE “GOOD LOVE”
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Reigen is an indie electro pop artist based in Brooklyn, New York where he is known for fun, high energy live performances. His music features eclectic electronic tracks and smooth, bright vocals- self written, produced and sung. “Good Love”: https://soundcloud.com/reigen/goodlove Guided by interests in the history of pop music, “extensive wikipedia-ing on almost any…
MEGHAN TRAINOR RELEASES VIDEO FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT ANTHEM “ALL ABOUT THAT BASS”
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Nashville based singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor released the video for her debut single “All About That Bass” (Epic Records) today on VEVO: http://smarturl.it/AATBvideo. The influential pop blog Idolator premiered the video yesterday along with some major praise for Meghan, “Oh suh-nap! Did Meghan Trainor just throw 2014’s Song Of The Summer race a serious curve ball?…
THE PROVINCIAL ARCHIVE REVEAL VIDEO FOR DAISY GARDEN
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Striking a balance between detuned synthesizers and entangled melodies EP single and album cut “Daisy Garden” deals with the pains of aging from a personal point of view. “I wrote ‘Daisy Garden’ about my Grandmother’s struggle, outward and inward, with the decline in her mental state,” says Schram. Director Blake McWilliam illustrates touches on these…
OWL JOHN “HATE MUSIC” SINGLE
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Owl John, aka Scott Hutchison of critically acclaimed Scottish group Frightened Rabbit, is proud to announce the release of his self-titled debut album, out August 5 on Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records. Hutchison has announced a handful of North American tour dates – traveling around the West Coast through the end of the month. For more ticket…
BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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Naming the best cities to live in all year round depends on what you consider important qualities in a city. Some people have to have great weather; others prefer a rocking nightlife. If you are young and value a youthful atmosphere, read on to find a list of the best cities for young people. What…
TOM LEVIN VIDEO FOR FATHERS DAY
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“Father To A Son” is about my father, me and my son. Ever since I became a father, I’ve been thinking a lot about what kind of person I want to be and what I really leave behind. I can pursue a career, start a company, make money, acquire gadgets and build a house. But…
DEAD FAME VIDEO FOR “JOAN CRAWFORD”
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Richmond, VA- born DEAD FAME have recently released their new powerhouse video for the single, “Joan Crawford.” The song is off their buzzworthy new EP, Vicious Design (Human Records), and is directed by David O’Dell. Channeling a bit of vintage 1980s music videos, Dead Fame delivers with this captivating piece that will quickly draw your…
TINY DANZA “KILLIN’ IT”
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Tiny Danza are back! After winning first prize at the acclaimed International Indie Week competition, Tiny Danza inked their 3rd record deal in 8 years. But much like the Rhesus Monkeys of 1930s Long Island, Tiny Danza could not be caged. After taking two solitary years to master their craft, they have returned with all…
EXPAND YOUR ORGANIZATION AND IMPROVE THE VALUE WITH CAPITAL BUDGETING
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Capital budgeting is the process that involves planning for long-term investment for the organization to procure new plants, machinery and produce new products. In this process capital is allocated for major expenditure or investment of the organization. The primary aim of these investments is to increase the organizations value to the stakeholders. As part of…
GODSMACK REVS UP NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM “1000HP”
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Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum hard rock heroes GODSMACK are revving up their highly anticipated sixth full-length album, 1000hp [Republic Records], for release on August 5. It’s the follow-up to 2010’s The Oracle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. The title track and first single is available on iTunes (purchase here) and other digital…
EMMURE RELEASE “E” MUSIC VIDEO
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EMMURE is proud to present the music video for the heavy-hitting single off of their sixth studio album, Eternal Enemies, “E”. Serving as homage to their loyal legion of fans, “E” will undoubtedly be the catalyst for thousands of mosh-pits to come. Bold, lawless, and cutthroat, EMMURE prove once again that they are on the…
