Brooklyn based Electronic act Future Relative will be playing Glasslands Gallery Tuesday July 30th, opening for Irish rock band Kid Karate. Following 2 buzzworthy music videos for “Deep End” and “Killer Lights” the band looks to bring their stunning visual aesthetic to captive live audiences and festival stages. Led by producer Armand Aviram,…
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MOBY NEW VIDEO FEAT COLD SPECKS
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For a solo artist Moby has always worked inclusively. His new album, Innocents reflects this with the extensive cast of collaborators along with the emotional nature of the record and now through his new video for “A Case For Shame.” “A Case For Shame” showcases Moby’s collaboration with fellow Mute artist Cold Specks and we…
RONSKI SPEED PREVIEWS SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM
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Any longtime trance fan will undoubtedly include Ronski Speed in their list of favorite artists. The German producer is behind some of the genre’s most beloved tracks of all time and with a ten-year career under his belt, is fulfilling the wishes of many with a sophomore artist album packed full of outstanding vocal gems…
ST. LUCIA LISTEN TO NEW TRACK “ELEVATE†TODAY
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Brooklyn-based synth-pop outfit St. Lucia will release their highly anticipated full-length debut, When The Night, on October 8 via Neon Gold/Columbia Records. The album, which expands upon St. Lucia’s unique brand of dreamy, nostalgic pop, was produced by the band’s own Jean-Philip Grobler, with additional production and mixing from Chris Zane (Passion Pit), Rich Costey…
GHOSTPOET POSTS NEW SINGLE “MELTDOWN”
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The release of Ghostpoet’s newest LP Some Say I So Say Light, to be released in the US on September 24th via Play It Again Sam/[PIAS] America. Industrial beats, sonorous piano lines and hyper-detailed ornamentation provide a backdrop for Obaro Ejimiwe, AKA Ghostpoet, an artist who sounds ever more like a man old before his…
MIXTAPE NEW VIDEO “GOOD AND BAD”
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Named after Helen’s sugestion, ‘mixtape’ means a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette and that explains the duo as a synthesis of the spirit that moved those compilations: a reunion of musical influences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8vfHAAks0&hd=1 Mixtape was formed in 2008 and the internet has been their main way…
T-360 AND JAN1 ARE A NEW MUSICAL DUO WHO FEED OFF POSITIVE ENERGY
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There is a new musical duo who feed off positive energy and the result is music that is light years ahead. Can someone say beam me up Scotty. Along with their dynamic producer and manager otherwise known as simply “The Coach” they are creating music that is cutting edge with beats and lyrics that…
STEEL PULSE POST NEW SINGLE FOR TRAYVON
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Grammy-winning reggae band Steel Pulse has releasedPut Your Hoodies On [4 Trayvon], a song dedicated to Trayvon Martin. Composed by lead singer David “Dread” Hinds, the song was released during the trial of George Zimmerman and is available as a free download here. “The song is a plea for justice,” says Hinds. “Steel Pulse has…
X PRIEST X NEW SINGLE “SAMURAI”
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There is a brand new trio out of Florida called X priest X, lead by vocalist Madeline Priest and completed by producers Chandler Strang and David Kazyk from the band Saskatchewan. They first revealed themselves just over a week ago via debut track ‘Samurai’, a dreamy, lo-fi synth-pop number which, despite their nascent…
SCARE DON’T FEAR NEW VIDEO “VANISH”
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Providence, RI’s SCARE DON’T FEAR are thrilled to release their brand new rap metal-infused music video for the track ‘Vanish’, today via their YouTube channel. You can check out the new video, directed and edited by Greene Films, at this link: http://youtu.be/XhxaWC6TBeo. Actors in the video include Isaiah Fayerweather, Joey ZuZu, Peter Piffen and Taylor…
STOLI RESPECTS AND CAN APPRECIATE THE HUSTLE BEHIND JAY MEL
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Hello and good morning to all that are amidst this heat wave here in the Northeast USA. There is no doubt that I like it hot! Anyways I will not speak or place an opinion on the Trayvon Martin case but I will say how inspiring it is to see all races come together nomatter…
RODNEY PATTERSON MERCHANDISE STORE OPEN NOW @ REVERBNATION
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The RPM stands for Rodney Patterson Merchandise. The online store was developed for fans that have supported his debut album ‘Love > Fear.’ The store is a place where fans can purchase shirts, travel mugs, sport bottles, and hoodies to help spread the word to their friends & family. There is a message…
FREE ZACH CARUSO ALBUM FOR “SKOPE ROCKS!”
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If you like blues-rock music with soul and great lyrics, then check out up-and-coming singer/songwriter/guitarist Zach Caruso. With more than 10 years in the music industry, Zach has opened for national and Grammy-nominated acts like Johnny A and Charlie Musselwhite, and has independently released three studio albums. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Gary Clark…
NEW VIDEO BY DRE MURRAY “PHAROAH”
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Dre Murray and Collision Records have released the first music video from “Gold Rush: Maybe One Day”. People are convinced that their lives can be “the greatest story ever told,” so they spend it chasing everything they can, trying to “get it ’til it’s gone.” Dre Murray explores the real meaning behind this in Pharaoh.…
BRIANNA PERRY RELEASES “MASCARA TEARS” VIDEO FEATURING T-PAIN
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Brianna Perry, signed to Poe Boy Music Group / Atlantic Records is proud to announce a new video release. The song, entitled Mascara Tears features T-Pain and is set to be a huge hit with the many fans and followers who have remained loyal to Brianna Perry. The song can be found on Perry’s current…
OWL PAWS NEW SINGLE “COLD LEAD BATH”
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San Francisco’s OWL PAWS have been a best kept secret for quite some time, but now is their time to branch out into the world. The band of young Californians are ready to intrigue you with their gorgeous brand of Indie Folk. With dreamy reminders of such bands as Fleet Foxes, OWL PAWS bring to…
VOD RECORDINGS: DON’T CALL IT A COMBACK
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Every now and then we need a reminder that sometimes the most interesting things are what’s bubbling up under the surface. I’m talking the underground, not the sanitized handiwiped bubblegum that’s spoonfed to us by corporate investors and shareholder committees in boardrooms across the globe. We’ve all seen the dark underbelly of the music industry…
BREAK SCIENCE RELEASE THE FIRST SINGLE FEAT REDMAN
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Brooklyn-based electronic duo Break Science team up with hip hop legend Redman on the first single off their forthcoming debut full length album. As a part of the PLM family, Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee release “You Got It” as a free download on the Pretty Lights Music website. Free Download: http://www.prettylightsmusic.com/therecordlabel/breakScience.html The single…
JUDY CHEEKS VIDEO FOR “HAPPY”
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Singer/Songwriter and author Judy Cheeks is proving herself to be one of the most versatile performers in music worldwide. Returning from semi-retirement after well over a decade, Judy has released the first music video and single “Happy” from her new contemporary gospel album “True Love is Free”. The popular DJ Mikey Gallagher, a resident…
SAM FLAX CREATES EXCLUSIVE SOUNDTRACK FOR SAINT LAURENT
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Sam Flax recently provided the exclusive soundtrack for Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection at Paris Fashion Week. Hedi Slimane commissioned Sam to create a 20 minute extended version of his song “Fire Doesn’t Burn Itself” specially for last week’s runway show. The show was one of the most anticipated of the week, with a number…
NEW VIDEO BY HIATUS KAIYOTE “NAKAMARRA”
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Melbourne’s internationally acclaimed “future soul” band HIATUS KAIYOTE announces their US tour kicking off in Las Vegas on July 25th including stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Miami and others. In addition to headlining club dates they will open up for Erykah Badu and D’Angelo in Columbia, MD and Detroit, MI and for…
DARKC3LL POST “EXORCIST” SINGLE
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Praised as a truly ‘world class act’, industrial rock powerhouse, DARKC3LL, proves that they are no ordinary band with the 7/5/2013 release of their single ‘Exorcist’ through RTD Records/Rocket Distribution. Showcasing their dynamic and constantly evolving approach, ‘Exorcist’ deals with anti-control and a twist of anti-religion with their trademark hook-driven, stadium rock sound. https://soundcloud.com/rtdrecords/darkc3ll-exorcist Now,…
JAY-Z, SAMSUNG DEAL, RIAA CERTIFICATION: GOOD OR BAD? I SAY BAD
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Collectively Jay-Z, Samsung, RIAA, & possibly Billboard have made a move for the worse as a whole for the music industry. It was GREAT deal and move for Jay-Z but all bad for everyone else. Samsung just bought 1 Million Albums and possibly the #1 spot on theBillboard album chart for Jay-Z. So whoever could…
BALLYHOO! LIVE @ BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
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Photographs from Ballyhoo!’s show at the Brighton Music Hall with Authority Zero and Versus the World as part of the Summer Sickness Tour! 2013.All images © 2013 Alexandre da Veiga. Skope photographer, Alexandre da Veiga(www.daveigaphoto.us), had a chance to have a quick chat with Howi Sprangler, Ballyhoo!’s front man. Skope Magazine: What can fans expect…
AMY LAVERE VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE “THIS BRIDGE”
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Amy LaVere had a little window of time before she hit the road this summer, so she did what any of us would do: shot a music video and released two new songs. The digital single is out now via Archer Records. A-Side “This Bridge” is a song that came out of the writing sessions…
MAGIC! POSTS “RUDE” LYRIC VIDEO
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Composed of band members Nasri Atweh (lead vocals), Mark Pelli (guitar), Alex Tanas (drums) and Ben Spivak (bass), MAGIC! is a reggae-pop quartet from Toronto, Canada who is winning without hesitation the hearts of listeners. The band itself is not new to the music business for it is made up of members who are well…
WHEELAND BROTHERS VIDEO “LOVIN’ ON TIME”
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Orange County’s Wheeland Brothers are at it again with their sophomore EP, “Muchos Mahalos”, out worldwide on July 23rd. Their new single & music video “Lovin’ On Time” features tasty burritos, tarp surfing with friends, PCH crusin’, as well as secret spot cliff jumping escapades. The songs pulls influences from Bob Marley, Sublime, Jack Johnson…
STOLI INVITES READERS TO COME GET LOST IN THE MUSIC OF ANNIKA VITOLO
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Wow it’s Wednesday already, I must have missed a day. Anyways we are back at it and excited to be here. Before we get into it I just want to speak on Jay-Z and Samsung releasing his new album to a million people who didn’t even know they had bought the album, that’s because Samsung…
BIG BLACK DELTA’S NEW VIDEO FOR “X22” IS NSFW
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Big Black Delta revealed a new video for “X22”, off their latest self-titled album. The video was directed by Eli Berg, you can check it out HERE. Big Black Delta recently added some additional dates to their summer tour. http://youtu.be/C7ApGJXFVyk The band’s acclaimed self-titled new album received a physical release on June 4th, via Masters…
NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP SIGNS LILY KERSHAW
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Nettwerk is proud to announce the signing of singer/songwriter Lily Kershaw to its label roster. The Los Angeles-based artist first caught the attention of audiences when her original song “As It Seems” was featured in the 2012 season finale of CBS hit show Criminal Minds. A second song, “Ashes Like Snow,” was featured again in…
THE HEAVY BLINKERS POST “PERFECT TOURISTS”
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The Heavy Blinkers have announced that their highly anticipated new album, Health, will be released on Tuesday, July 30. One of Spin Magazine’s 100 Greatest Bands You’ve (Probably) Never Heard, the group has been working on the orchestral opus for over seven years. It features apperances from Sondre Lerche, The High Llamas’ Sean O’Hagan, and…
ARTISTS ON THE UP WITH LABELLED INDEPENDENT
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We take a look at some of the top independent artists in the UK in association with Labelled Independent, the new music podcast! This month at Labelled Independent, our attention seems to have been dominated by two main themes. Firstly, a couple of singer-songwriters who bring something more to the table than your usual acoustic…
ORLY VIDEO FOR “RECOVER”
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Manhattan based, Australian born soul/pop artist ORLY ushers in a new era of R&B with the release of her second album Distraction. Recommended for listeners of Amy Winehouse and Adele, Distraction’s blend of old school soul, beautiful ballads, and pop, has already generated significant buzz from fans and critics alike. The Deli Magazine…
INCH CHUA POSTS SINGLE “BUMFUZZLE”
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Out August 27, 2013, Inch Chua’s,Bumfuzzle was recorded in Singapore under the guidance of local legendary producer Leonard Soosay. Underneath its amalgamation of guitars and massive drum sounds, Chua reveals that Bumfuzzle’s layers upon layers of vocals were “inspired by the likes of Freddie Mercury and old classic Disney movies like Snow White and Peter…
THIS SANCTUARY POST VIDEO “I DO”
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Sydney pop rockers This Sanctuary have announced their new single, I Do set for release on July 19 and will be celebrating with an east coast run of shows and festivals throughout August and September. The new single is lifted from the band’s forthcoming album, Keep Talking, Please which is due to hit stores…
HOW DO I LEARN TO DANCE AT PARTIES/CLUBS?
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Even though it feels daunting, dancing can become everyone’s cup of tea especially because dancing is such a fun and a great way to keep your body in shape, and with the proliferation of so many styles, you have quite a few options available to explore. However, before deciding on the how factor, it is…
SOLWAVE VIDEO FOR “I WON’T WAIT”
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San Francisco based rock band, Solwave have now released their official music video for “I Won’t Wait,” the first of five singles to be released this year. The video can be seen here. “I Won’t Wait” is available now on iTunes. While their average age is a mere 22, Joe Collins (keys/ vocals) and…
THE TORN ACLs VIDEO “FEELING WITH FEELING”
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Seattle’s The Torn ACLs have just what you need to liven up your Summer. Just releasing their new vibrant video for “Feeling with Feeling,” this feel good track shows musical insanity in a whole new light. Singer/guitarist William Cremin is kidnapped by his bandmates, as they try to create their perfect musical group. Obviously Cremin…
ADAM ZWIG VIDEO “EVERYBODY LOVE”
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Adam Zwig’s latest Folk-Pop musical work, Visions of the Shimmering Night (July 4) offers rich, mind-expanding inspiration to a world in deep spiritual need. The singer, songwriter and “rock & roll therapist” transcends modern boundaries by dedicating his life and art to restoring those important connections. He’s been favorably compared throughout his career to Bob…
SONYA TITUS POSTS NEWS SINGLE “NOW”
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Red Dragon Records’ latest roster addition comes in the sweet guise of Sonya Titus, whose next single ‘Love Transfusion’ is due out on 30 September. There have been many recordings written and inspired out of love but few compare to Sonya Titus’ debut album ‘Now. None express so many different dimensions of the emotion with…
