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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,…
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” &…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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 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…
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”…
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…
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 +…
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 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 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 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…
East London quartet, Rudimental, comprised of Piers Agget, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor, and DJ Locksmith, are proud to announce a run of direct support dates for multi-Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran on his X Tour of North America. The tour is in support of Ed’s latest album X, which debuted at #1 on…
Wise Girl is known for their energetic and quirky live performances. The band has graced the stage of numerous legendary New York venues such as The Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, Piano’s and The Greene Space (WNYC’s performance stage). Wise Girl has also appeared on numerous famed media sources to include: Bust Magazine, Bitch Magazine, Modern…
T.H.R.O.N.E.S. is the first single from Justin Hunter’s upcoming remix album ‘Keyism’. The album was written and produced in Hunter’s hometown of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, with Thomaz Charuk (Silent Titan & Thundamentals). “In an industry where EDM is the mainstream sound; old school beats with piano is where it’s at for us.” Hunter…
Joy Villa’s sensual, sultry vocals and lyrics shine from the soul drenched depths of “Darkness” to the hopeful message of “Beautiful” and paint a melodic, hard driving rock pop and folk saga telling her story of travel, triumph over addiction and desire. https://soundcloud.com/joyvilla/sets/i-make-the-static-ep In March 2014, award winning U.K producer Barrie Gledden and globally touring…
Today My Silent Bravery premieres “On My Side” the second single and video from its forthcoming album, Diamond From Coal. Front man Matthew Wade also announced an August tour with Tyler Ward leading up to the album release on August 11th. Watch – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19VNW1xnK8 The video for the new song, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19VNW1xnK8) which premiered exclusively at…
Singer songwriter Jenny Lewis has released the title track off of her forthcoming LP, The Voyager. Lewis has also added new August dates to her tour, which began Sunday in Toronto and continues through the end of October. Listen to “The Voyager” here: http://bit.ly/thevoyagersndcld Her third solo album, The Voyager has been described…
At a mere 16 years old, Imogen Jones is already making sonic waves under her moniker Lupa. With people from Brooklyn to Brisbane raving about her electro-pop prowess, Lupa’s experience surprisingly lies in classical music, with the artist currently finishing her studies in violin at the Conservatorium High School in Sydney. Her introduction into the…
Fresh from launching themselves back into the live arena for the first time since the Reading and Leeds Festivals last year, Gallows spent the weekend tearing down tents at Hyde Park with Black Sabbath before dominating Sonisphere Festival and are now proud to unleash a new video for recently released single “Chains”. Shot in Toronto…
Los Angeles / London based gothic rock band Die So Fluid have released the official music video for their track “Black Blizzard” directed by David Kenny. The track is from the band’s upcoming album which will be released in the U.S. later this year. Watch for Die So Fluid on tour in the U.S. this…
Today, Soft Swells are thrilled to announce their sophomore album Floodlights out September 30 on Modern Outsider Records. Floodlights will be available on CD, LP and digital download and available for pre-order here. Soft Swells are sharing their first single “Floodlights” the title track from the album on SoundCloud now. The band has booked a…
Hello good people of this music loving earth, it is awesome to be here with you today. To all my fellow Americans watching our government open our borders and allowing all of central America to come in while also funding terrorists in the Middle East we must ask who our government truly works for. It…
The following major and independent labels are all actively seeking new artists to add to their rosters right now. So what are you waiting for….get submitting! Roadrunner Records UK – Warner Music Group Roadrunner Records UK can offer a worldwide multi-album deal to any Rock, Metal, Alternative or Punk act that can match the talent…
Following the success of “I’ve Been Thinking” and “Wonderland”, the Gower brothers are back with their third instalment, a new track entitled Streets which will be released on Monday 7th July 2014. With a recent addition to Triple J rotation, Streets ventures in a new direction. “Yeah it’s different. We hope it’s different. We want…
Tasmanian indie-shoegazers, Lyke Giants are once again expanding their body of work to follow their debut album. Brothers Callaghn and Luke Thomson, and close friend James Brewer are set to release their brand new track Let Up this August 2014. The Aussie trio is currently putting the finishing touches on a group of new tracks,…
Music is as old as civilization. Cave paintings depict the first musical instruments in existence. Many of these crude instruments were the precursors to today’s instruments. In our day, one can find traditional instruments such as the piano and violin as well as unusual instruments which may be ancient or a brand new invention. We…
Born and raised in Mississauga, Canada as Keandra Shan Lal, which means “inspirational writer” in French/Indian, Kiki blossomed into her birth name quickly as a singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter and eventually led to her working with top producers on her upcoming debut self-titled EP, out later this year. Kiki Rowe (her nickname which she…
Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist Young Scrap has premiered the music video for his latest track, ‘Throwin’ Dolla’s.’ Directed by Barry Williams (V.I.C., Young Swift), the clip is complete with club scenes, neon lights and beautiful women. Young Scrap and Williams, whose previous work together includes Scrap’s hit video ‘No Love,’ prove that they have struck…
Hello and welcome again to Skoped Out. It is so nice to see you here again this week. I cannot believe that we have Hurricane Arthur coming to rain out everyone’s BBQ plans on the east coast. I refuse to grill in the rain! Anyways I tried the Amazon Prime music service this week and…
Having already set a hugely impressive precedent so far in 2014, scooping three consecutive Beatport #1 successes with a trio of meticulously worked, club-focused tracks including Shot Me Down and Bad, as well as announcing a host of coveted Ibiza residencies and festival appearances, David Guetta is back with news of an eagerly awaited summer…
Delta Edge and the Hounds is a rockabilly band with a lot to offer. Set to release their debut single Rising Water this August, the Sydney based three-piece has some exciting things in stall. If you’re looking for a classic rock sound done in a contemporary way you will find it in Delta Edge…
Grecco Buratto is a Brazilian-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, arranger, and Latin Grammy® Award-nominated producer. He began playing guitar at the age of 8 and has since recorded with a long list of renowned artists including P!nk, Macy Gray, Dionne Warwick, Earth Wind and Fire and George Duke. He has toured with international stars such as…
