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Fender is pleased to announce the American Design Experience, an innovative new offering on Fender.com that allows consumers to design electric guitars and basses based on Fender’s iconic instruments — the Telecaster ®, Stratocaster ®, Precision Bass ® and Jazz Bass ® guitars. Consumers’ personalized designs are then built by hand in Fender’s flagship Corona,…
Los Angeles legend Chuck E. Weiss is premiering his new track “Hey Pendejo,” the second single off of his upcoming Red Beans and Weiss. Out April 15 on ANTI- Records, the album is available through digital service providers for pre-order today. You can listen to the track HERE. This album marks Weiss’ first release since…
Rising artist Diamante released the official music video for her ballad, “Burns.” The video features reenactments of love lost and the pain that follows a broken heart. The song is co-written and produced by Kevin Savigar (Rod Stewart, Daughtry) and available on iTunes HERE. “Burns” charted at #6 on Billboard’s Hot Singles, while her previous…
When Porter Robinson revealed “Sea Of Voices” – the first track from his forthcoming debut album Worlds – during the Oscars via Twitter earlier this month, fans took note: “Sea Of Voices” trended #1 on Facebook as the awards show aired live that evening. The song – a gauzy and atmospheric offering that represents a…
JUSTIN MORELLI was born to sing. As he embarks on his journey to superstardom, Justin is geared to bring his unbridled passion for music and his innate gift of sound to the forefront. Get ready for NYC’s homegrown Pop star. New York City is a breeding ground for talent; most of which is imported. But,…
Hillary Capps, a native Vermont singer and songwriter now based in New York City, releases her new single “Lady Luck”. The song is the latest focus track off of her newest album The Wishing Forest. Capps is offering “Lady Luck” as a free download to her fans on Band Camp. With strong female influences such…
Grammy Award winning soul singer Macy Gray makes her highly-anticipated return to music with a new song and viral video for “Stoned,” the first preview track from her forthcoming album The Way, out this summer. “Stoned” is a feel-good record about finding independence and comfort after being stood up on a date by your significant…
Mustarinta was born when the former one was put to rest. Highway Burns had started recording their second album after Dirt, Sand & Sleepless Nights (2012) but along the way it became clear that the new stuff wasn’t Highway Burns. Thus, in agreement the band was put on a break. “We went to make the…
Hello to the world and all good people out there doing the best they can. Before I begin I just want to send a prayer for my Auntie who is battling cancer and I pray that she can one day find peace and a release from her pain, love you! An article I read last…
The music icon proudly issues his brand new single “FALLINLOVE2NITE” featuring Zooey Deschanel on March 17 through iTunes and all digital retailers via Epic Records. Upholding the hallmarks of his signature sound with a sexy 21st century twist, it’s a bona fide pop culture event packed with excitement and energy. This also marks the first…
Over the past year, Eton Messy has risen to become one of the most exciting and talked about brands in dance music. It all began with a Youtube channel that rapidly gained a following after regular uploads of the freshest music in the uprising UK house and garage scene. Supporting established artists like Disclosure, Bondax…
Italian house DJs Daddy’s Groove and Congorock come together to blend their unique skills and talents, creating the seamless track Synthemilk, released today on Ultra. Synthemilk gets going with hard-hitting drums and sweeping sirens which could amp up any club. The track progresses faster and faster with contrasting synths, before erupting into a sudden…
Counting Tom Robinson as just one of their many fans, The Mouth of Ghosts return in 2014 with gorgeously genre-defying EP, ‘You Will Go Again From Me’, set for release on 16 March 2014. Attention fans of Portishead and Massive Attack — get your ears ready if this band are not on your radar. “witness…
Over the course of his 20-year career, drummer Stanton Moore has become known as one of the premier funk musicians of his generation. On his latest album Conversations, due April 15 from The Royal Potato Family, he moves in a slightly different direction, returning to his roots while reinventing his trademark sound. The result is…
Blues-rock guitarist Dudley Taft announces a May 20 release date for his new CD, Screaming in the Wind, on his American Blues Artist Group label. The new album was produced by Grammy-winner Tom Hambridge, best-known for his work with Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, George Thorogood and Johnny Winter, and recorded at The Switchyard and Rendering…
CAM CAM, has written over 1000 songs, under the inspiration of music artists such as DMX, Usher, Eminem, Outkast, Mac Dre, Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson , Aaliyah and the legend of Hip Hop himself LL Cool J. These artists have given CAM CAM a pallet for new sounds and rhythms and it is his goal…
Rising singer-songwriter-guitarist Arielle has announced the release of her debut music video “California.” The video features Arielle visiting some of the 31st state’s most beautiful scenery (including the light-laced City of Angels) while singing that she “can’t find the sunshine in California.” “I didn ’t fit in,” says Arielle of the feeling she had growing…
We all know someone who’s got champagne taste on a 40oz. budget. They love to spin a story of popping bottles, but couldn’t loan you a few bucks for a MetroCard. While it’s cool to flex in a nice ride or a new pair of kicks, there’s no substitute for the grind. Although social media…
The edgy spellbinding singer is recently released her new single “Honey Pi (Eric Wright Remix)” now on iTunes, pleasing her thousands of fans. To follow-up the release, Deja recently recorded her new music video, revealing herself more then ever before. Catch the dazzling and mesmerizing video now on YouTube. http://youtu.be/ApokiJQt-CQ
Singer-songwriter-guitarist-performer Eli “Paperboy” Reed has released a new single, “Shock To The System,” today via digital retailers. The track is taken from his upcoming debut album for Warner Bros. Records, NIGHTS LIKE THIS, due April 29th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWLUO-Mu5bA Nights Like This, which Reed produced with his guitarist and longtime collaborator, Ryan Speaker, represents a sonic evolution…
The Kooks return April 20th with explosive new single ‘Down’, previewed on Radio 1 last night as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record. It’s a mission statement from a band that have rediscovered what they loved about making music in the first place. Written by Luke Pritchard and young hip hop pioneer Inflo, ‘Down’ is like nothing…
Today Lissie announces the release of her new covers EP, ‘Cryin’ To You’, featuring stunning re-worked versions of Danzig’s ‘Mother’, One Direction’s ‘Story of My Life’, Judas Priest’s ‘Electric Eye’, Drake’s ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘To Ramona’. The video for ‘Mother’ can be viewed/shared here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUmw2iYgFbs “The band and I…
Two weeks after the Beatport release of ‘Letting Go’ (Original Mix and Antillas & Dankann / LTN Remixes), BT, JES & Fractal’s collaboration is now available on iTunes, accompanied by a free download of the Shant and Clint Maximus remix and the official music video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpzyMWWLIkw Filled with stunning time lapse photography shot in various…
During the 2014 Millennium Music Conference Wordsmith held a seminar for aspiring musicians. The basis of the lecture was how to Maximize your Revenue Streams in the Music Business! Everything from License deals, Writing off business expenses, Internet Radio Spins, Commercial Radio Spins, Youtube/Vevo Views, Shows, Album Sales, Merchandise, Jingles, Songwriting & PRO Societies (ASCAP,…
All Too Hard is the first single from Select Captain, out now on Copenhagen based indie-label Mini Me Records. It’s a precursor for an upcoming debut album set for release in the fall of 2014 on the very same label. With the focus on melodies and songwriting, Select Captain is a solo project working around…
Ricky Blaze, the innovative Brooklyn producer known for igniting records with an infectious dancehall riddim and reggae flavor delivers a new video for his latest single, “Take Ya Money” featuring pop recording artist Chelley. This is the second collaboration from the two Brooklynite’s, Ricky Blaze also produced Chelley’s 2009 Billboard chart ascending hit “Took The…
On April 29, Forty Below Records, home to albums by John Mayall, Bonson Berner and KaiL Baxley, will issue the extraordinary debut album by singer-songwriter Sam Morrow. Entitled Ephemeral, the release marks the first one issued under an arrangement with Sony/RED Distribution and MRI, home to partnerships with artists such as Billy Bragg, The Black…
Hello there to the people of this world. Before we begin I must send prayers and thoughts to the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. When so many people perish in that manner it is just heartbreaking for all mankind. In music news today, AMP (Artists, Managers, Performers), the recently formed alliance between the Musicians’ Union, the…
“Change the Song” is the first single from the forthcoming new album by Vinyl Floor. The yet untitled album will be released in September 2014 and will be VF ´s third full length release. “Change the Song” was recorded at the bands’ own studio in Denmark, mixed in Sweden and mastered in the US. The…
PonoMusic is a revolutionary movement conceived and founded by Neil Young. Our mission is to bring the highest-quality digital music to discerning, passionate consumers, who wish to experience music the way the artists intended, with emotion, detail and power intact. “It’s about the music, real music. We want to move digital music into the 21st…
Born from an impromptu jam at a Halloween party in 2009, Skating Polly is a punk/rock/pop duo made up of stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse. On their second album Lost Wonderfuls (produced by Exene Cervenka and mixed by Flaming Lips drummer Kliph Scurlock), the Oklahoma City-based band revealed itself as a wildly vital force…
Cape Town soul singer Garth Linx presents ‘Lord Help Us All’, the pre-single to his debut studio album. ‘Lord Help Us All’ was composed by Dale Fortune who also directed the music video. Amidst the sexually infused content of modern day R&B, Garth Linx stands out with something completely different from his counterparts. Here we…
Sometimes there’s nothing like a great comedy to lift your spirits and help you forget about your troubles. After you’ve experienced some laughs, you’ll likely have a better outlook on life’s ups and downs. Try watching a funny movie when you’re feeling down and need a couple hours of bright and cheery movie magic. Taking…
Neomythics return with More Protection their third record of 10 original songs that connect a generational sound with contemporary social concepts. Musicians Matt Montgomery and Gregory Howe create rock and roll minded compositions with a driving rhythm section, beautiful piano, intense vocals and big guitars. Legendary guitar innovator and recording artist Harvey Mandel is…
Adan Jodorowsky had led the kind of charmed life that will leave you shaking your head in wonder. As a youngster, he was given his first dance lesson by the Godfather of Soul James Brown, got his first guitar lesson from none other than George Harrison, and was the star of a feature film (Santa…
Ida Maria just revealed her brand new EP, Accidental Happiness [LAVA/Republic Records]. The EP showcases every side of her dynamic songwriting from the swaggering saucy swing of “Boogie With The Devil’s Soul” to the prickly, punk-y pop declaration “I’m Bad News”. Simultaneously, the title track exudes entrancing emotion wrapped up in another unshakable refrain. …
Now in their early twenties, their efforts came to fruition when they released their single “Division” under the name Fiancé, mid-2013. “Division” quickly gained the attention on the blogosphere as well as drummer Brian Bruce who was living in the area. Brian soon joined Fiancé as they continued to formulate and hone in on their…
Eclectic and affable, Nap Eyes release their debut full-length album, Whine of the Mystic, on March 25. The album will be available on Montreal’s Plastic Factory Records. Heavily introspective and devoid of presumption, Nap Eyes frontman Nigel Chapman writes songs that are at once literal and fearless. Rounded out by guitarist Brad Loughead (Each Other,…
When he was just 9-years-old, young vocalist Oliver Richman (www.oliverrichman.com) released his first music video, “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked.” Now 13, he has launched into his teen years with an equally emotional rendition of one of the most beautiful and heartfelt pop ballads of recent years, Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jMu49cvGbE Richman’s grandfather was…
Hello there good people of the world, hope your week is off on a good note. Last week Justin Timberlake was in Boston for a show at the TD Garden. I was walking by the morning after and I was just started thinking about how many trucks and tour buses it takes. JT is obviously…
