Talented US based foursome The Stereo Hogzz have today unleashed their first official Music video for their brilliant debut single ‘Hard’. Taken from their debut album, which is set to drop in early 2014, Trae Badd, KG, Jon and Just’n show their smooth and sultry side on this sexy R&B ballad which is now available…
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MIKA HARY: ISRAELI SINGER/SONGWRITER RELEASES NEW STUDIO VIDEO
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Mika Hary, Israeli singer and songwriter, releases her new music video, a recorded studio version of her track “My Letter to You”, off of her upcoming debut album. Filmed at the Peter Karl studio in Brooklyn, “My Letter to You” was shot in one take during the recording of Hary’s new album with a group…
2 FOUR POSTS NEW MIXTAPE ‘THE FAST LANE’
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Nashville native 2Four is a creative, versatile, lyrical hip hop artist who creates thoughtful rap songs. An up-and-coming artist who is similiar to Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris, B.o.B and Drake, but with his own style and personality. His mixtape Fast Lane is a mix of various beats from multiple genres and styles with creative, thought-provoking, headbobbing,…
MERRY CHRISTMAS: STOLI IS INSPIRED BY THE STORY AND MUSIC OF GODSWILL OGBANGA
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Hello to readers all over the world today. I want to wish you all peace, prosperity, and good health on this day. Even if you do not celebrate Christmas, it is always nice to take a break and reflect on life and count your blessings. The holiday should not be about materialiasm and credit card…
EMILY DANGER VIDEO “EASY REMIX”
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Breaking out of their former folk rock shell, the NYC-based indie band Emily Danger dives deeper into their dark cabaret sound by remixing their catchy folk ballad “Easy” into a magnificent new rendition featuring the distinct operatic vocals of Emily Nicholas over shivering strings and minimalist percussion. The accompanying music video is a true work…
SCOTT GAGNER “I’LL BE DRINKING THIS CHRISTMAS”
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San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Scott Gagner drops the first single off his new record in the form of a clever and beautifully shot new video “I’ll Be Drinking This Christmas.” Watch Scott get festive and a bit tipsy in the video for this soulful instant holiday classic. http://youtu.be/lufvowtFEAw “This is the only song you need for…
SCANNERS VIDEO FOR “CHARMED LIFE”
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London-native alternative geniuses Scanners have unveiled the new music video for their track “Charmed Life” from their album Love Is Symmetry, released earlier this year on Dim Mak Records. Scanners “Charmed Life”: http://youtu.be/Rb3RQTX9O5w The haunting and unforgettable “Charmed Life” is a versatile track that perfectly sets the mood for a serene sunset car…
TONY BANXX BRINGS US ‘PARDON MY BACK’
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Storm Lake, Iowa may not sound like the hiphop mecca when most people think of the genre, but Tony Banxx is making a noise and putting Storm Lake on the hiphop map. Mr. Banxx serves up a new mixtape which came out just in time for Halloween weekend with “Pardon My Back”. The mix-tape…
TRAE THE TRUTH EXPANDS INTO WHATTHEFUNNY.COM
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WTF Studios, Inc. announced today the signing of Grand Hustle’s Houston representer, Trae Tha Truth, and his cartoonist partner, Jay Sugarman, to produce ten exclusive episodes of their original animated series, ‘Trae.’ The deal represents WTF’s first acquisition of an animated series. ‘Trae’ will follow the hilarious life misadventures of its namesake, Trae Tha Truth,…
COOPER SINGLE “FLOOD”
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Impassioned guitar slinging vocalist COOPER is the newest project from Kate Cooper and executively produced by Sara Quin (Tegan & Sara). COOPER’s debut single, “Heaviest of Weights” (coming January 2014 exclusively via TheFader.com) highlights COOPER’s indie rock sound and strong, yet angelic vocals. Catch up with COOPER now with a free download of her…
VERSATILE RECORDING ARTIST PAVING HIS WAY TO STARDOM
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The public has been exposed to shows like “The Voice” and “American Idol” that have given a platform to unknown talent. Yet there are those who do not have the opportunity to be on those shows and utilize alternate avenues to expose their talent. Such artists like Stay Key have done just that. The young,…
SAVVY & MANDY “COMIN BACK AS A COWBOY” VIDEO
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Savvy & Mandy’s video “Comin’ Back As A Cowboy” is live on Youtube. In just the past week Savvy & Mandy’s Comin Back As A Cowboy video has landed on the Chinese Video Charts garnering nearly 185,000 views and climbing – http://v.yinyuetai.com/video/830623. Savvy & Mandy (sisters 18 & 20) are a Country/Pop Duo from Southern…
BETTY BLACK NEW VIDEO
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Betty Black (aka Sylvia Black) has just released the video for “Fatality of Love” (Deantoni Parks Fatal Mix). This is the second video from the recently released Fatality of Love (The Remix EP). Avant-garde drummer/artist and former KUDU band mate Deantoni Parks (who has also worked with Mars Volta, John Cale, Me’shell Ndgeocello, Kimbra and…
‘GRAND PIANO’ TRAILER STARRING ELIJAH WOOD & JOHN CUSACK
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Tom Selznick (Wood), the most talented pianist of his generation, who has stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public for a long awaited concert in Chicago. In a packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a message written on the score:…
LAWRENCE ROTHMAN WATCH THE LATEST VIDEO FOR “FATAL ATTRACTION”
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Having garnered critical nods for his haunting R&B-inspired baritone and a series of conceptual videos from acclaimed director Floria Sigismondi (behind works for David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, The White Stripes and Sigur Ros), LA-based musician Lawrence Rothman is preparing for his first North American tour this February. Far beyond the bounds of a traditional concert…
JIMMY RAE GRABS A BITE OF KNOWLEDGE WITH DANISH SENSATION JAKOB WEISE
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As a former member of the hit duo The Loft, Jakob Weise has emerged as a solo artist, singer/songwriter & producer. Currently running No Records Copenhagen along with his partner and good friend Henrik Lund (Credits include Miles Davis, Van Morrison and even The Loft just to name a few), Jakob appears to be…
VACATIONS OF THE FAMOUS: LOCATIONS WE SPOTTED THE STARS
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If there’s anyone in the world that truly knows where and how to vacation, it’s the rich and famous. Due to their seemingly endless stream of money and high taste, they’re able to pick the most incredible destinations in the world to vacation year-round. A few of them have even been spotted a time or…
NYC METALLISTS MARTYRD RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “FACELESS”
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There are few metal bands at the moment that manage to merge melody with technicality as expertly as New York City’s Martyrd does. And as evidenced by their new single/video, “Faceless,” the band continues to grow stronger with each successive release. Produced at Westfall Recording Company with engineers Anthony Lopardo and Raymond Marte, it doesn’t…
SHILPA NEW VIDEO “RENEGADE”
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New York City based pop singer-songwriter Shilpa Narayan releases new music video for “Renegade,” first single off her sophomore album. Recently featured on Myspace, Shilpa shot the video in order to portray the meaning of the song: the empowerment of women and finding one’s true passion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9x-Zq4e_3w Shot in the Mojave Desert with Shilpa wearing…
INDAZE SINGLE “EQUIDISTANT”
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Up-and-coming reggae/ rock band, InDaze releases their first single, “Equidistant” off their debut album, IDZ. This dynamic and diverse five-member band draws influences from all different genres, including Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and The Skints. InDaze draws inspiration from these different styles and blends them together with a classic reggae sound forming unique and eclectic…
TODAY’S FALSE IDEOLOGIES OF BOTH MAJOR & INDIE ARTISTS
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Though the title of this article readily explains what it is about, I would like to open it with a personal experience… personal to the point that the subject of this opening paragraph is my cousin, but not just any cousin. He is, otherwise, a Hollywood actor who has appeared as a major guest…
FAREWELL DEAR GHOST DEBUTS VIDEO FOR “FIREâ€
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Farewell Dear Ghost’s debut album We Color the Night will be released in January 2014 via Minty Fresh Records. Farewell Dear Ghost is 24-year-old Philipp Szalay. We Colour the Night is about how things grow, change and go wrong. Reaching the number one spot on FM4, Austria’s number one alternative radio station, and opening shows…
POMPEYA VIDEO FOR “90”
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Pompeya has just released a new music video for their single ’90’. The video was directed by Fake Production and features choreography by Lilia Skovorodnikova. Check out the video by clicking on the link below, and be sure to pick up the limited edition 2X LP version of Tropical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1SXCiYWrwo
RYAN HOBLER SINGLE FOR “GOT A AYS TO GO”
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A teaser for his forthcoming album, Hobler’s new single “Got a Ways to Go” is a perfect example of his ability to add depth and intrigue to innocent sounding songs. In the chorus, he sings “Yeah I’ve got a ways to go / But I’m going somewhere”, which initially sounds like a feel-good, self-assured expression…
THE RED SANDS POPULARIZING ALTERNATIVE ROCK IN TORONTO
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The Red Sands, an emerging alternative / modern rock band has gained ground in Toronto and is spreading their wings throughout Canada. This ‘red hot’ band with its four talented lads Scott, Jay, Angelo, and Ben are beginning to put originals together and create a change. The band hits the stage with a diverse…
DANK REMIX OF AVICII “YOU MAKE ME”
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New York DJ/Producer DANK has released a FREE Download of AVICII’s “You Make Me” (DANK Remix). DANK takes the enormous pop hit and injects it with a big dose of trap and bass, launching it into a massive dancefloor destroyer! Check out and download AVICII “You Make Me” (DANK Remix): https://soundcloud.com/dj-dank-music/avicii-you-make-me-dank-1 http://www.djdank.net
STEVE RYAN RELEASES “CHRISTMAS POETRY FOR EVERYONE”
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What if your family had drama on the holidays? What if one of your family members or friends embarrassed you during the holidays? What if you were shopping for the holidays and there was a shocking moment? Christmas Poetry for Everyone dives into some of these moments and stories. What was your funniest holiday moment?…
CHRIS LAKE SINGLE “HELIUM”
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DJ, producer and impresario, Chris Lake’s music is best known for catchy tunes on the dance floor, but this time he’ll have fans across the US singing in the shower, as his new house hit ‘Helium’ will air in a new Herbal Essences campaign during the super bowl of fashion, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show…
JESSE ROYAL VIDEO “MODERN DAY JUDAS”
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The Modern Day Judas single is produced by Winta James for Overstand Entertainment. This single triumphs as a timely roots hymn in its unwavering cry for social justice coupled with Royal’s incomparable vocal delivery. It appears on Winta’s Rootsman Riddim release which includes other hard-hitting roots numbers. http://youtu.be/nSJnVSQZqDE This video journeys in a similar vein…
MTNS RELEASE VIDEO CLIP FOR “SALVAGE”
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With “Lost Track Of Time” starting to make appearances in best of 2013 lists, MTNS have followed up the release of their debut EP Salvage by releasing a video clip for title track “Salvage”. http://youtu.be/9e6syHymrss With such ambient and relaxing sounds, it’s nearly impossible to picture Brisbane band MTNS arriving on the scene as boldly…
DAN GODLIN SINGLE “TOGETHER NOW”
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Rising pop singer-songwriter Dan Godlin releases his newest single, “Together Now”, a track off his upcoming full-length sophomore album today. Mastered and produced by Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Tom Coyne (Adele, One Direction, Beyoncé), “Together Now” was inspired by Godlin’s time writing and recording in sunny southern California. Godlin recently had three of his songs…
7 DAYS OF FUNK RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “HIT DA PAVEMENT”
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7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla) debut their second music video today called, “Hit Da Pavement.” The video follows the further adventures of Dam and Snoop after the house party featured in the video for “Faden Away.” This time, we ride along with the pair as they cruise the streets of Los…
UNIQUE INDIE FOLK ROCK BAND ARE REVOLUTIONIZING LIVE MUSIC
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The unique Indie folk-rock-pop band Fierce Bad Rabbit is a breath of freshness into the industry’ live music scene. There are no 2 songs exactly the same and while styles maybe raw they are authentic. Fierce Bad Rabbit consists of a blend of musical styles with the common thread of being live all the…
BRIT SMITH VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “PROVOCATIVE†STARRING BETTY WHITE
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The video for “Provocative (hiDhi),” the new single from Interscope Records recording artist Brit Smith, is blowing up the blogosphere thanks to her electrifying performance and some surefooted dance moves from Betty White. Watch it HERE. http://youtu.be/w6a7KdyXFVM The comedic video, stars the 91-year-old Golden Girls legend who objects to the loud music emanating from a…
DANNY MALONE VIDEO “SUGARWATER”
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Self described as “sexy, dirty, sad songs about the human condition,” Balloons was recorded in a haunted castle in Denmark, creating a magical atmosphere to unlock Danny Malone’s “WTF mesmerizing” (Indie Sounds) brand of folk-pop genius. Unwilling to commit to genre, Malone seamlessly crosses lines between folk, indie, and electro, a mash-up of “pop and…
MATEO “HOME FOR CHRISTMAS” VIDEO
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This year Christmas is coming to you. Interscope recording artist Mateo has released the video for his soulful new Christmas single “Home for Christmas”. For most the thought of missing out on loved ones and home during the holiday season can be a remorseful thought. Mateo expresses his personal longing for home…
MEL B NOW ACCEPTING BITCOINS
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Beginning Christmas Day Mel B’s fans will be able to use bitcoins to purchase her new single, “For Once in My Life” via her website, www.melaniebrown.com, announced today. The global music and television superstar has partnered with Cloudhashing.com to be the first musical artist to accept this cutting edge new currency. “I love…
STOLI KNOWS NOT TO PIGEONHOLE THE MUSIC OF STEVEN BURTON
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Hello there good people of the earth and welcome to another week @ Skoped Out. So I spent some time going over http://www.grammy.com/nominees for 2013 and I am loving what I am seeing. Ofcourse you have artists like Jay-Z who dominate but I love the diversity and the massive listing. Great to see The National…
3 TOP PLACES TO BRING YOUR OFFLINE VIDEOS
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Watching YouTube videos usually require an Internet connection, but with advanced preparation, you can download and save the videos for later offline viewing. Here are some places you can bring your videos for offline enjoyment. Road Trip With Kids Kids are energetic and creative. They love to explore, experiment, ask questions and test the rules.…
PHOENIX CALLING NEW VIDEO “BRING THE ROOF DOWN”
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Peterborough based UK rock quintet Phoenix Calling are building up a steady ground swell with their debut single ‘Bring The Roof Down’ boasting some pretty impressive collaborative credentials for newcomers, as it features backing vocals from none other than Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi. Watch and share the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugW0taTkfTg Originally released earlier this year,…
