Brooklyn indie rockers We Are Stations have released the first single “Found My Way ” from their debut EP as a free download! Created in collaboration with producer Tommy Eichmann, the powerful, relentlessly hopeful track is the first off their forthcoming EP. With charged vocals and an irresistibly catchy hook, “Found My Way” is merely…
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RYAN CORN NEW SINGLE “WONDERFUL THINGS”
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Curb Records is pleased to introduce Pop Singer Songwriter Ryan Corn who will release his debut EP, Wonderful Things, via the famed independent label in the Fall of 2014. The lead single, also titled “Wonderful Things” is an infectious and upbeat song about change and redemption, serving as an appetizer to the full album which…
BLUES PILLS POST “HIGH CLASS WOMAN”
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Örebro, Sweden-based blues rock force BLUES PILLS will release its debut LP Blues Pills on August 5 via Nuclear Blast Records. The stunning young American-Swedish-French quartet, featuring vocalist Elin Larsson, drummer Cory Berry, bassist Zack Anderson and 17- year-old guitar phenom Dorian Sorriaux, are wise beyond their years, creating unique, intense and extraordinary rock music…
LES FRADKIN FIRES OFF A “CANON IN D”
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Reinventing the wheel of sorts, Les Fradkin has done it again! Les recently won “Best Classical Recording” at the 2014 Indie Music Channel Awards for the single “Canon In D”! What makes this award even more impressive is the fact that the song was released five years ago as part of the ‘Baroque Rocks!’ album. …
BRISTOL TO MEMORY HITS THE ROAD JUNE 29
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Bristol To Memory, an Alternative Pop-Punk band, has been established in the LA/OC music scene since to 2005. Hailing from Santa Ana, California, the group is influenced by bands such as Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, and Say Anything. Their musical compositions and collaboration evokes a feeling of nostalgic excitement with their dynamic guitar progression,…
MAN’S BEST FRIEND? FIVE WEIRD ANIMALS KEPT AS PETS
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The word “pet” often brings to mind cats and dogs, or perhaps the odd rabbit or hamster. A quick visit to almost any pet store serves as a reminder that there are many weird and wonderful creatures for us to consider. Some can prove to be surprisingly fun companions and others very challenging and unusual…
PEEPME: NEW CELEBRITY OBSESSION APP
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Celebrities love to show off so its only natural that the flashiest of them all would latch onto an app that makes it a lot easier for them to flaunt it. PeepMe is a new Social Network, which harnesses the power of peer purchasing influence, thus creating an outlet to immediately share new purchases with…
DIANA BREAKS OUT WITH “METEOR SHOWER”
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Diana, born Diana Salangina in a small town in Russia, signed with the boutique label Drew Right Music and Blast Music as reported to Rolling Stone Magazine. Diana has co-written most of the songs that will appear on her debut album “AWOL.” Even though exact terms of the deal were not released, Drew Right Music…
THE GHOST OF YOU NEW SINGLE
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North Carolina’s The Ghost Of You has just released their brand new single featuring Zach Norman of Beyond Our Eyes. The single, entitled “This House Is Not My Home,” can be heard HERE and is expected to be featured on the band’s forthcoming EP that will drop in the latter half of 2014 while the…
NO LANDS POST “CITY”
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New Amsterdam Records is proud to announce Negative Space, the debut full-length from No Lands, the recording project of Brooklyn-based electronic musician and sound artist Michael Hammond. No Lands has also revealed “City,” a track from Negative Space. “This song was written about a life-altering phone call, in which I found out some devastating news,”…
ISRAEL ANNOUNCES JERUSALEM SEASON OF CULTURE SUMMER 2014 LINEUP
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More than just an ancient city filled with religious sites and historic attractions, Jerusalem offers a diverse collection of contemporary art, dance, music and cultural events this summer as part of its annual Calendar of Culture 2014, including: Contact Point (July 10), featuring a series of specially commissioned exhibitions and artworks, including an inflatable elephant…
ARENA.COM OFFERS LISTEN TO OWN
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After spending the last two years in live development, Arena is pleased to introduce its artist-friendly streaming music service Listen To Own. The company’s Listen To Own hybrid ownership model expands upon Arena’s advertised premium artist payouts of $0.21 and $0.01 per stream – figures well above the industry standard rates commercial web broadcasters like…
THE RUMINATERS SINGLE “I LOST MY GRANDPA’S TEETH”
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Hailing from Sydney’s Northern beaches, The Ruminaters have made a reputation for their dark, spooky but still fun as all hell sound. After a solid stint away from the stage and studio the boys are back with their debut record due later this year. I Lost My Grandpa’s Teeth is the first taste from the…
MIETTA ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “GONE”
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Melbourne world-music songstress Mietta has announced the release of her new single, Gone (available July 4) and debut album, A Mad Distance, set for release on July 18 and she’ll be hitting the road with her band to promote the record with launch shows in Melbourne on July 24 at The Spotted Mallard, Ballarat on…
EDWARD KORFT NEW VIDEO NSFW
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Edward Korft became the first artist to feature bikini models in a music video with his release of the music video for “I Don’t Really Give A Fuck.” Directed by James Blose and shot by a small team over a weekend in New York, the video combines twisted humor, fine dining, and pretty girls in…
EM GEORGE NEW VIDEO “TRUTH”
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Em George is a Sydney based singer-songwriter, with a thought-provoking style, influenced by musicians like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to writers such as Truman Capote, Allen Ginsberg and Arthur Miller. Writing about personal experience, or about the absurdities and observations of life, George’s songs display an introspective quality that is unique to her…
NEW SINGLE BY CAITLYN SCARLETT
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18-year-old british electro-pop siren, Caitlyn Scarlett, releases new EP Jurassic Jukebox & Other Drugs, available now for review and feature. Drawing inspiration from influential singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, Caitlyn Scarlett combines lyrically driven songs with uptempo, bass-heavy beats. With production assistance from Ayo Beatz, who has worked with grime artists like…
NEW SINGLE BY MARYANN “SOULM8S”
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On this “Soulm8s” track Maryann combines her signature “Bedroomtrap” with something similar to Goldlink’s “Future Bounce”. That won’t be a surprise to anyone who was a fan of her “When I die” cover. Underneath her hazy, verbed-out, soulful melodies, she speaks about finding that perfect match. While Maryann’s lyrics are about the grip a soulmate…
STOLI LOVES THE MESSAGE & MUSIC IN PETER KELLY “FEAR OF LANDING”
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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…
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.…
