Cloud Seeding continues its collaborative project with their sixth single, “Mirage,” featuring Alexa Wilding. Serra quickly gained an admiration for Alexa’s dark and visual music when he stumbled across videos for her songs “Black Diamond Day” and “Knife.” He contacted the singer and the two became fast friends over snacks in the West Village. “I…
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Feature stories and artist interviews
THE LIVING SISTERS BRING CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER
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•The sounds of the holiday season will be sweeter this year with The Living Sisters’ new album Harmony Is Real: Songs for a Happy Holiday. The Living Sisters – Eleni Mandell, Becky Stark, Inara George and Alex Lilly – have created a musical present so jubilant that it could make even Scrooge break out the…
ROOMRUNNER SHARE FIRST TRACK “CHRONO TRIGGER”
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•After a much-needed break from nearly a year and a half of constant touring, Roomrunner are extremely pleased to announce the follow up to their critically acclaimed Ideal Cities LP in the form of Separate, the long-awaited EP that will see release via Accidental Guest Recordings on October 21. Listen to “Chrono Trigger”, the first…
TIM RHOADES SINGLE “THREE MONTHS”
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•Tim Rhoades has been described by a critic as “eloquence bathed in enticing melody seeping from a sensual soul”, which is a poignant and accurate description of this indie alt-folk artist. Tim is a master storyteller. A charismatic native kiwi boy with clean good looks and a musical talent that’s been instilled by his passion…
DARIAN RENEE POSTS “PARTNERS IN CRIME”
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•Pop vocalist Darian Reneé has released a new single from her dynamic and astonishing sophomore release. “Partners In Crime,” which can be heard HERE, is the second track off the September 23rd EP entitled The Other Side Of Someday. Darian had this to say on the title of the release, “The title of the EP…
BIKE THIEF “THE BURNING PAST”
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•The MuseBox today announced the release of Stuck in a Dream, the debut full-length from Bike Thief. According to The Portland Mercury, the chamber pop created by Bike Thief on Stuck in a Dream is filled with “moments of remarkable, terrifying beauty.” More information on Stuck in a Dream and Bike Thief’s upcoming tour dates…
STOLI LOVES TO ZONE OUT AND LISTEN TO SEBASTIEN PARENTIN
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•Hello there to all music fanatics all over the world, it is so good to see you all. Before we begin I have to applaud MTV Jams which I get on Comcast. They are not afraid to play indie videos from artists coming up and that is crucial. In other news, many industry folks have…
ANGELA SHEIK VIDEO “BRING IT ON”
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•A truly groundbreaking musical force of nature, Angela Sheik’s enigmatic style presents a dynamic challenge for anyone trying to capture or pin her down with simple phrases or traditional categorizations. On her new album “Home Before Dark”, the soulful music innovator opens up a world of sonic, rhythmic and compositional possibilities that have driven her…
NOA MAY TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “PLAY ME”
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•Noa May has a voice like Jekyll and Hyde. Her breezy lilt can be heard whispering on one side while the monster on the other passionately spits her poetry. May is a Human Rights Lawyer by trade, but more than that she is a traveler, an artist and a poet. Her new single “Play Me”,…
THE CASE FOR BRINGING MUSIC BACK ON WEBSITES
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Nothing is more annoying (or jarring) than visiting a website and being blasted with music, right? It either causes users to back clicking away (especially if they’re getting caught passing time at work) or scramble to figure out the volume. It’s a guerilla warfare tactic of websites and it has thankfully been put to bed,…
CELEBRITIES AREN’T JUST ON THE MIC: THEY’RE ON THE CARDS TOO
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Bingo and celebrities have always been synonymous. The fun and simple game doesn’t just attract the public, but a number of different celebrities too. Whether they are calling the lucky numbers or playing themselves, celebrities have often picked up their bingo dabbers and visited local bingo halls. As the game ages and changes, celebrity culture…
THE PROS AND CONS FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING AN ART DEGREE
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From the time you were young, drawing pictures and creating paintings were two hobbies you always enjoyed. All throughout your primary and secondary school years, you pursued classes in the field. Now, the time has come to decide upon a college major, and you want to know the benefits and consequences of obtaining a degree…
TOKYO CALLING: ASTROATTACK
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Dir en grey is perhaps the quintessential heavy metal act when it comes to Japan. Forming in 1997, members consist of vocalist, Kyo; lead guitarist, Kaoru; rhythm guitarist, Die; bassist, Toshiya; and drummer, Shinya. Having been together for 17 years, the band not only has a firm grip on how to play music, but the…
INSPIRED BY THE CURRENT EBOLA CRISIS THOUSAND DAYS RELEASES “ONE TRUTH”
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•A renowned scientist who has been covered by CNN, MSNBC and the Smithsonian Magazine, frontwoman of alternative rock band Thousand Days, Pardis Sabeti, wrote “One Truth” after she learned her colleague Dr. Shiek Humarr Kahn contracted Ebola while treating 80 patients at one time. The track, which also features the voices of six amazing women…
MOSES GUNN COLLECTIVE DELIVER “SHALALA” VIDEO
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•Moses Gunn Collective is a 4-piece psych-rock band from Brisbane, Australia. Combining psychedelic dream pop with soulful crooning and howling riffs, the band creates music that feels classic and refreshing all at once. The sound comes from an eclectic mix of established musicians and draws from their individual projects (Orphans Orphans, The Belligerents, The Furrs,…
THE PREATURES NEW SINGLE “SOMEBODY’S TALKING”
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•Sydney, Australia’s five-piece rock band The Preatures released EP Is This How You Feel? on Harvest Records in October 2013. The title song, “a mid-tempo, feel-good, groove-based confection that explodes into one of the year’s best choruses,” was named Best New Track by Pitchfork, and the band was declared a CMJ Artist To Watch by…
GRADUATION GOALS: TIPS TO SURVIVE YOUR SENIOR YEAR
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•GRAHAM NICHOLAS NEW SINGLE “WANDERING ANGEL”
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•Graham Nicholas has announced the release of his debut LP, Sometimes Chicken, Sometime Feathers on Tuesday, September 30th. He’ll also embark on an Eastern Canadian tour in support of the release. Dates are listed below. On the album, Nicholas has created an emotionally resonant world inhabited by troubled and love-hungry characters. Never alienated for their…
LEANNE KINGWELL “SUNSHINE”
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•The MuseBox today announced the release of “Sunshine,” the new single from Australia’s Leanne Kingwell. Dubbed by the Australian music press “the queen of Aussie rock” after fronting legendary Australian rock band, The Angels, Kingwell has since received much critical acclaim for her solo records, Show Ya What and Choking on Halos. Produced by David…
SCATTERED HAMLET NEW VIDEO “SHELTER”
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•If Stone Cold Steve Austin teamed up with Bo and Luke Duke and got into a heavy duty parking lot brawl on a Saturday night, you would have yourself the personification of six-piece outlaw metal band SCATTERED HAMLET. Known for their rowdy live shows featuring harmonicas, double and triple guitar attacks, and lots of whiskey,…
LIVE PHOTOS: HOOKFEST 2014 @ REDHOOK BREWERY
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Photographs from the HookFest 2014, an outdoor music & beer festival on the lawn of the Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth, NH, with Lettuce, The Nth Power, Bim Skala Bim, Michael Bernier & Freeevolt and the Spittin’ Vinnies. View: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.452373791571120.1073741877.125992310875938&type=1 All images © 2014 Alexandre da Veiga http://www.daveigaphoto.us
5 BENEFITS TO GETTING A DEGREE IN MUSIC
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Music is a beautiful form of art that can allow you to express your feelings in a unique manner. Whether it’s through singing, piano, teaching music, or any type of music, getting a music degree can allow you to grow in your sound and develop your skills. A music degree is oftentimes looked down upon,…
LAUREN GLEZER ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “THE LIVING”
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•Gifted Melbourne singer songwriter, Lauren Glezer has announced her new single, This Living (out September 12), lifted from her debut EP, Searching For Tall set for release on September 19. Glezer will be celebrating with an east coast tour kick starting in Canberra at The Co Op on September 10 and moving through to Melbourne…
THE SILENCE KIT NEW VIDEO
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•While a marionette farmer plans for a nuclear fallout in ’60s black and white PSA footage, Philadelphia-based post punk band The Silence Kit blasts through the melodic rush of their 2 minute “You Think I’m Crazy Now?” from their new LP “Watershed.” Undercurrents of the Psychedelic Furs, Wedding Present, The Cure and Echo and the…
NEW VIDEO BY UNDENIABLE “BLUE BACON”
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•In light of the recent events and the constant police brutality, Undeniable releases a new video directed by The God Ali carrying a message: “Courtesy, professionalism, respect, serve and protect. Empty words when abuse of authority goes unchecked. It takes a certain kind of animal to put good people in cages. Revolution is UNDENIABLE.” http://youtu.be/8YUz9PM4JsQ
FAKING IT: STARS YOU NEVER KNEW HAD PLASTIC SURGERY
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Being a star in the limelight places the importance of a physical appearance in a completely new category. Stars today are inspected and judged on the way they look and act. As celebrities age, many of them turn to plastic surgery. Some stars see the advantages of fixing cosmetic problems even before they get to…
THE CHRON OF THE CROP: THE RISE TO THE TOP
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Electro duo Chron is taking Miami bass to new levels, with scorching hard beats and live vocals by Christianna, while knob twiddler and producer JDub keeps the party rockin’. Miami has been known for years as the home of bass music and Chron has wisely chosen to ride that wave while firmly placing their own…
SKIING ALL SEASON: COMMON SKI INJURIES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
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Skiing can be an exciting and fulfilling sport, whether you compete or take to the slopes over long weekends. In fact, alpine skiing accounts for about one third of the athletes on the snow slopes. But, like any other sport, skiing involves a high risk of injury. Many athletes injure these body parts while skiing.…
BENTCOUSIN NEW SINGLE “DIZZY”
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•Bentcousin are twin’s Patrick and Amelia. Their new single is a paean to their home town Brighton. The song captures the energy and hustle-bustle of this popular British seaside town, and incorporates the twins dual love of pathos and fun. Patrick, the younger twin explains, “The song brings together our love of pop, surf, and…
BROOKLYN’S SNOWMINE VIDEO “GLIDE”
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•The Brooklyn quintet formed out of a longtime friendship between bassist Jay Goodman, drummer Alex Beckmann, and lead singer/composer Grayson Sanders. They soon met guitarist Austin Mendenhall after his then recent move from the DC jazz scene, and finally invited their old friend, guitarist Calvin Pia, to complete the five-piece. From the band: “To give…
HELENA NEW SINGLE “RAVEN”
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•On the heels of HELENA’s highly receptive Spring release, “Levity” feat. Shawnee Taylor, dance music’s heroine returns with the festival ready “Raven,” out today on Ultra Music. “Raven” encompasses all the right elements of electro, from the killer big room drop to the rave like synths and sirens, combined with an euphoric breakdown and a…
NAZDAQ BRIXX NEW SINGLE “RED DRESS LUV”
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•Brixx officially began writing rhymes and working on his delivery in high school while juggling his school work at the same time. He went on to receive his college degree in Economics and Business from Central Connecticut State University and tested the waters down on Wall Street for a brief period before taking time off…
STOLI IS ‘BLOWN AWAY’ BY THE DAVE GODDESS GROUP
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•Hello there good people of the world. We are still all here and that is a good sign. So I will admit that I have always been a fan of the MTV VMAs. This year though I had no idea that they were on last Sunday. The only thing I knew was that a back-up…
MATT SORUM ADOPTS AND SAVES BEAR PHOENIX
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Rock legend and animal activist Matt Sorum is keeping tabs on a moon bear he’s named Phoenix who has been treated by vets at a former Chinese bile farm. Phoenix has been rescued by animal welfare charity Animals Asia as part of the world’s biggest bear rescue as they transform a one-time bear farm in…
ARMY INTELLIGENCE OFFICER PENS OPEN LETTER ON IRAQ AND ISIS
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Chief Warrant Officer Paul Holton, author of “Collateral Kindness: The True Story of an Army Interrogator in Iraq,” penned an open letter to the Administration and American people about the situation in Iraq. “Dashed hopes of the Iraqi people: Why did we leave them so unsecured and unprotected? As disturbing news reports continue to flow…
FOR TODAY RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “MOLOTOV”
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•For Today have released a new music video for the song “Molotov” The video was directed by Justyn Moro and is the third music video from their new studio album Fight The Silence (Out now via Razor & Tie) – iTunes Store and Amazon. The album was produced by Will Putney (Upon A Burning Body,…
ANDREW JUDAH RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BETTER & BETTER”
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•Andrew Judah’s latest magnum opus, the ominously entitled baroque-infused indie-pop LP Monster is coming out in just a couple weeks on Septmber 30. To date, Andrew’s released two early tracks, “Morning Light” and “I Know You Know” as well as a music video for “I Know You Know” directed by Sam McLoughlin and filmed in…
COBRA STARSHIP RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “NEVER BEEN IN LOVE” FEATURING ICONA POP
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•Cobra Starship is back! The DCD2 Records/Fueled By Ramen band that brought you Top 5 hits like the multi-platinum tracks “You Make Me Feel” and “Good Girls Go Bad” has returned, teaming up with Wallpaper. and John Ryan to release the summer jam “Never Been In Love” featuring Icona Pop. “Never Been In Love” has…
RACHEL LYNN NEW SINGLE “SOMEHOW SOME WAY”
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•Check out NYC-based pop crooner Rachel Lynn. Lynn just released her new single “Somehow, Some Way”. The track comes off her forthcoming sophomore EP To Street & Transfer, out this November. To Street & Transfer is the follow-up to Lynn’s 2012 debut, self-titled EP, of which Big Takeover raves, “And so, over five songs, we…