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About: “Our song is about love. Love in a broad sense of care for another and attitude of friendship towards the world. By “You” we understand every person. You can live with your soulmate, but to be open to anyone else who is open to you; you are not hostile to anyone just because they…
Strong female leads are more popular now than ever. Stars like Tina Fey and her hit TV show 30 Rock and Amy Poehler and her show Parks and Recreation (which has just entered its final season), have paved the way for strong female leads in comedy and drama. Gone are the days of Magnum PI…
Americana artist Beth Bombara could not have created her new, self-titled album anywhere but St. Louis. On it, she and her band borrow from the city’s traditions, including alt-country (Uncle Tupelo, The Bottle Rockets) and blues (Albert King, Lonnie Johnson), while embodying the collaboration, experimentation and resolve of the tight-knit scene developing there today. “There’s…
In celebration of Hurray For The Riff Raff’s upcoming US tour dates, we are proud to announce the release of Noisetrade’s latest sampler. The downloadable playlist includes a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Fine and Mellow” as well as tracks from Hurray For The Riff Raff’s critically acclaimed album Small Town Heroes and “Everybody Knows (For…
One of the most dangerous things we do daily is drive during our commute. The combination of speed and force makes being in the car a hazardous place, one that can be disastrous if you don’t take the proper precautions. Many drivers are reckless, and don’t take necessary precautions to ensure safety on the road.…
Accompanying an official music video release for the group’s debut single, “It Ain’t Easy,” – now available for download on iTunes and other music networks – Nick Perri announced the new moniker of his blues-rock quartet this morning: Mount Holly. “I started this project by calling some of the best musicians I know, who also…
Van Wild is a Southern Blues-Rock-Pop musical project by half Canadian, half American singer-songwriter Yasmine Van Wilt. The debut EP “Van Wild” is a feel-good mix of catchy and lyrical love, social observation and protest songs inspired by Southern landscapes and stories. Yasmine’s previous projects have reached #7 in the UK Music Week Charts, beating…
This summer, acclaimed producer/artist Morgan Page will deliver his first album in three years, DC To Light. Partnering with Sirius XM’s “BPM Bender,” Page premieres first single, “Open Heart” featuring singer/songwriter Lissie, whose past collaboration received acclaim when the Deadmau5 remix of their 2008 effort “The Longest Road,” earned Page the first of his GRAMMY…
Australian future soul artist Milan recently released new single “Free” off upcoming EP $IGN$. Listen Here. The track has played on Triple J Radio in Australia. Milan’s trademark pitch perfect dream scape voice floats over electronic-acoustic beats complimented by a hip-hop vibe. Her voice got the attention of New World Artists, one of Australia’s leading…
SOJA, in collaboration with UNICEF, are helping to highlight the problem of out-of-school children in Ethiopia through their new music video, “Shadow,” which was filmed in Jigiga, Ethiopia. An estimated 3 million primary school-aged children remain out of school in the East African nation. For more information, visit: http://www.AllInSchool.org. The global initiative calls for a…
An Endless Loop, the debut EP from Chicago Instrumental Dark Music Band THE KAHLESS CLONE will be released on March 17. Featuring NOVEMBERS DOOM guitarist Vito Marchese, the EP is a gripping musical journey that forges the vibe of dark metal with the sonic landscape and emotional buildups of post-rock. New track “I Can Feel…
After starting 2015 off with two releases that skyrocketed up Beatport’s charts, Canadian producer Shaun Frank returns to Dim Mak with his melodic future house record “Mind Made Up” that’s already garnered support from DJs as diverse as Oliver Heldens, Nicky Romero and 3LAU. Pairing swooning vocals and a vigorous, pumping bassline with mesmerizing piano…
Debt consolidation allows debtors to restructure their finances and get their cash flow back in order. Sources of funding include debt consolidation loans from debt relief companies, personal (unsecured loans), secured loans, credit card loans and other types of loans. However, the best debt consolidation loan that you can get is a home equity loan.…
Dressing up in iconic outfits that recall the eye-grabbing, ‘shock and awe’ garb worn over the years by Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Bjork and others, Rose pokes fun at celebrity fashion obsession in her new video for ‘Never Satisfied’. It’s a witty, biting (and subtly sympathetic) view of the pressure female celebrities are under when they…
Kat Vinter is set to release her debut EP Islands late April via Culvert Music. The EP showcases Kat’s lush vocals combined with brooding, beat driven pop music. The result is a haunting soundscape with moments of darkness and light, beauty and tension. Alongside local German beat master Hannes Buscher and Norwegian poet Laila Samuels,…
Los Angeles based four-piece rock band Dead Sara will release their highly anticipated new album “Pleasure To Meet You” on Tuesday, March 31st via Pocket Kid Records in North America. “Pleasure To Meet You” is available now to pre-order on iTunes here. This powerful female-fronted quartet is lead by the enigmatic chief vocalist Emily Armstrong…
Nearly unprecedented for an album rooted in club culture, Begging Please is an honest and unguarded story about love, relatable to many, but a singular achievement in its unique delivery and detail. Written and recorded in Los Angeles CA and citing Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear as a key influence, Samo uses his own distinct…
Skrillex & Diplo shook the music world in 2014 with the announcement of their collaborative Jack Ü project and a monumental co-headline show at the legendary Madison Square Garden on New Years Eve. They first teased new music with their single “Take Ü There”, featuring vocals from explosive popstar Kiesza and a timely remix of…
Music lovers – a short meditation for you today. Boy’s Club vs. Girl’s Club. It’s a universal competition. One that’s been going on forever and will keep continuing forever. But, just because you know about it, and just because it’s not highlighted all of the time, doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good idea to…
Cross genre electronic dance music band OnPlanetZu recently announced the launch of their latest album “Adventures of Yo Mama” to quick critical praise. Combining elements of dub step, hip hop, reggae and high energy electronica, OnPlanetZu’s spirit and energy are infectious and all signs are pointing towards this as being very likely to be their…
Battleships is the first single from the Johannesburg based songstress, an up-tempo pop number with a background story to inspire. She explains, “I wrote this song when I was a month or so into homeschooling myself for the first time, contemplating if it was worth giving up being with my friends every day. The little…
First up off the EP there’s “Timbre,” a culmination of tightly sequenced synth and skittish rhythms that create an ethereal soundscape whose easy listening is nothing short of enchanting. Her production sensibility continues to shine on ‘Killa,’ a moody stand-out track that channels a much deeper meaning for Kourtesis. “’Killa,’ is about my grandma’s death,”…
London three-piece indie rock band WULF release their debut EP ‘Lairs’ on March 9th through BMG Chrysalis. Lead single and title track ‘Lairs’ will be released 8th March. Theirs is an emotive, confessional style of songwriting, rooted in the blues, in gospel and soul. Sonic references include Black Keys, White Stripes, James Vincent McMorrow, Cold…
Owning a dance studio can be a great experience, and a wonderful career opportunity. There, you’ll get to see many young dancers really come into their own, and flourish in their art and talent. However, there is a lot you need to know in order to run a successful dance studio and business. In fact,…
Declaring bankruptcy is probably one of the worst nightmares for any business owner. However, a business owner can understand the fact better than others that how difficult it is to avail a convenient debt relief solution. If your debt is eating up your profit then you should consider it as serious threat that can subsequently…
Hollywood and the entire United States are missing out on huge opportunities that not only could improve the entertainment industry, but greatly benefit our nation financially and add thousands of jobs. Remember what happened to our automotive industry because of foreign imports? Something similar is occurring with America’s film industry. Canada, the United Kingdom and…
Disco Killerz are a NY based producer/performer duo of Matthew Danger & The French. Their Remix of Priory – “Weekend”, was premiered on SiriusXM’s BPM Station and has stayed on the playlist for the last 2 months. Previously, as a member of the duo Ghost Stars, the French’s track “Inferno” was featured on Diplo’s Access…
Brighton based Salt Ashes is the moniker of 24 year old Veiga Sanchez, and today she is sharing her new pulsating new single ‘Raided’. A lover of Moroder style disco and spooky atmospheres, her music is the sound of Kate Bush dancing in a haunted Studio 54. Dark electronic pulsing beats with hairs on the…
Electro biotic-pop duo Chelan are excited to share the first video from their new LP on the release day of Equal Under Pressure. “Before It All” is a genre-bending taste of what’s in store for the listeners new to Southern California’s Chelan. With Equal Under Pressure, the duo strives to both overwhelm and engage the…
Hello there to all my music addicted people out there, it is awesome to see you today! Some good news at WMG as Warner Music Group Corp. announced its first-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2014. Revenue grew 1.7% (or 6.6% in constant currency), driven by strong holiday sales. On a constant-currency basis,…
“Suicide”, single + video of Sin Of Night, all-female hard rock band from Italy, is out today by Agoge Records and is available now. “Sin of Night” is a female original Hard Rock band formed in Rome in the autumn of 2012, from an idea of the singer Aivil and the guitarist Julie. After several…
Night went back to the future to reinvent their self-proclaimed ”80´s heavy metal before 81” attitude. Their new album Soldiers Of Time tells a larger story as they have searched for finding themselves and how to make the most of time. The new album holds 11 tracks of pure rock music were the band explores…
Arí Nicole is a Singer-Songwriter and Model who was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Imagine the fun-loving groove of Lauryn Hill, the sensual styles of Janet Jackson and the sweet tone of Aaliyah all wrapped in one voice. At the age of 14 Arí Nicole began dancing in high school and continued throughout her…
Tactical rifle shooting is an all-inclusive term. It includes single or multiple targets, moving and stationary targets, nosebleed or distant targets. It can be for defense training or competitive purposes. Whatever the case, being equipped with the necessary skill is not a choice – it is a must. Below, we provide tips to bear in…
Based just outside of Birmingham, Sin Eso pride themselves on pioneering a new, seductive sound. If asked who we sound like, we respond with a smile, as deep down we have no idea our selves. Mixing genres in ways that would make the most prolific cocktail drinker smile, we continue to push the boundaries of…
Bullyheart is a project by singer songwriter Holly Long that seeks to explore her love for early 80’s rock and roll. The blurb on her website talks about rebellion, intensity, love, anger, disdain, power and humility – great buzzwords and provocative all, but what does it actually translate into? Those thinking that it’ll translate into…
Today, alt-J premiere the video for “Pusher” – the latest track to be lifted from their critically acclaimed album This Is All Yours. Created by renowned collective Division Paris and directed by Thomas Rhazi, the video focuses on a man trying to speak louder to a uninformed society, addressing both freedom of choice, and love…
Legendary musician and songwriter Mark Knopfler is sharing a short film by Henrik Hansen to preview his new record, Tracker, due March 17 on Verve Records. To further celebrate the release, Knopler will embark on a 36-city North American tour, kicking off in Vancouver on September 10 and continuing through the end of October. Fans…
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd dropped his brand-new single “I Want You To Know” featuring Selena Gomez at midnight this morning. The single is now available for purchase and streaming worldwide from all digital partners. “I Want You To Know” was written and produced by Zedd with contribution from OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder. Zedd’s new Interscope…
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