AMARANTHE and VEVO are proudly debuting the band’s new music video for ‘Burn With Me’ as part of VEVO’s Metal Monday! You can watch the video here: http://youtu.be/IEgkUKCwi30. ‘Burn With Me’ is the newest single off of AMARANTHE’s new full-length album The Nexus, which landed on the iTunes Metal chart at #1 on…
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SHAUNA BRITTENHAM NEW SINGLE “UH OH”
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Even at the tender age of 8, Shauna Brittenham captivated audiences with her stellar singing voice and approachable allure. Of course, admits the singer-songwriter, her crowd back then was a little stuffy: “Every day after school, I ´d come home and set up all my dolls and stuffed animals and I ´d put on a…
FOALS VIDEO FOR “BAD HABIT”
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Foals have released the Nabil Elderkin-directed video for their song “Bad Habit.” The UK five-piece just wrapped a largely sold-out US headline tour that included stops at Sasquatch, Governors Ball, Orion Festival and Bonnaroo. They’ll be back in the states in August for Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and more headline shows. http://youtu.be/khQG7t9pzmo http://holyfire.foals.co.uk
SETH SCHACHNER SCHOOLS STOLI ON THE DIGITAL & MOBILE MUSIC BIZ
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Good morning to all, I hope your week is getting off to a great start. I would like to congratulate IMAGINE DRAGONS’ that their debut album, Night Visions is certified platinum by the RIAA. That is a rarity these days but it shows that music still has the strong appeal to reach the masses and…
STARGROVES RELEASES NEW SINGLE
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The NYC-based dream-pop band STARGROVES released a new single today. “A Good Child Sings A Good Song” is the third single from their upcoming self-titled debut album. The group released two singles in the past year and have already been featured on PerezHilton.com and MTV Buzzworthy. The new album, which is produced by…
DIAMOND LANE VIDEO FOR “SAPPHIRE”
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Before releasing their newest record, Sapphire, this week, DIAMOND LANE, is giving their fans a sneak peak of what is to come, by just unleashing the debut video from the album. The California hard rockers have created a dark video for the title track, “Sapphire,” which is laced with stunning performance footage, and an unforgettable…
BAY AREA HIP-HOP ARTIST SPENDS QUALITY RELEASES VIDEO “QUICKSAND”
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West coast hip-hop artist Spencer Williams aka Spends Quality is releasing “Quicksand,” from his latest LP, Time Peace. The Sacramento based emcee released two full length LPs on his own label, CFO Recordings earlier this month. http://youtu.be/-OHg-QWfSDA More, CFO Recordings and Oakland based hip-hop/dubstep artist Ro Knew are excited to announce the Time Peace Northwest…
THE LIFT VIDEO “MAKE ME BELIEVE”
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“The Lift” is a collaboration between Davy Nathan, piano player & music director for Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Colbie Calliet and Simon Cowell’s X-Factor & Amber Ojeda, singer/songwriter, placements on networks like VH1, ABC, Bravo, Oxygen & the Style Network. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lCV2Ue4ELY This is the sound of what happens when a former Bravo “Platinum Hit”…
SHILPA NEW SINGLE “RENEGADE”
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Shilpa’s latest single “Renegade” is yet another testimony of how she has chosen the more challenging but fulfilling path of following her heart. With driving percussion and rousing chorus, the song conveys the energy and determination that Shilpa emanates from her soul as she sings passionately, “I don’t follow convention…I am my own dictator…’cause…
QUILT VIDEO FOR “OPEN EYES”
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Quilt has released their new video for “Open Eyes,” an A-side cut from their newly minted split with fellow New Hampshire freaks, MMOSS, available now from Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records. The Boston-based trio reconnected with directorial duo, Kim and Luis Arnias, employing a vintage approach to the aesthetic by using 16mm film and low,…
JIMMY CALLS OUT REAL BEEF MUSIC GROUP…TO AN INTERVIEW
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Real Beef Music Group is playing the Superman role by running a brand new Independent Record Label and fronting a hot music act all at the same time. Real Beef Music Group may not have super powers but they definitely deliver super “strength” jams. Representing the East Coast, RBMG hope to revitalize hip-hop…
SAREENA DOMINGUEZ VIDEO FOR “FOURTEEN”
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Watching Sareena Dominguez delving into her talent is a dizzying experience. Previously signed to River Jones Music Label, the name is familiar to music fans in Arizona. Her voice has velvety depths and sweet, sometimes jazzy riffs as she performs original material, with an exotic and captivating stage presence. Dominguez is a prolific composer. http://youtu.be/NfVQ0pRXJWs…
MARCO ARGIRO POSTS “LOVE”
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With a nod to his great influences such as The Beatles (Revolver-era), Tom Petty, The Kinks, Elliot Smith, and The Traveling Wilburys, Marco Argiro’s “Love” calls to mind a psychedelic era of rock infused with harmonies reminiscent of the West Coast sounds of the 70s. The album represents love in all variations: young love, faltering…
EVE MINOR MIXES SEX & MUSIC
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Eve Minor coyly begins describing her latest tasty creation Dirty Pop; a fusion of Grunge, Punk, EDM, hip hop and metal. EP, Ex Rated , is “super fun, and playful…” the songstress continues, having her lyrics described as “very tongue and cheek,” by Patrick Erlmich (The Cutting Room). Eve Minor, isn’t just a name, “it’s,…
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS VIDEO “BLACK OPS”
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Brooklyn’s original alternative rockers, They Might Be Giants, are taking over North American stages on a massive 35-date tour in support of their deliriously catchy new studio album, Nanobots. The tour includes a “Celebrate Brooklyn” hometown show as well as stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Anaheim, Portland, Seattle, DC & Vancouver. http://youtu.be/9bN-dlW4568…
U-GOD POSTS NEW SINGLE FEAT GZA “HEADS UP”
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Founding member of the mega-platinum iconic rap collective Wu-Tang Clan, U-God, is returning to the game with a bang. U-God will be blessing us with his 3rd solo release, Keynote Speaker on July 23rd via RZA’s Soul Temple Records. https://soundcloud.com/tremedia-music/u-god-heads-up-ft-the-gza Keynote Speaker features 15 gritty and raw tracks that channel the essence of Wu-Tang’s staple…
SAMIA NEW SINGLE “ONLY WANNA DANCE”
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Often described as a “female Steven Tyler”, Samia is quickly becoming known for her larger-than-life vocal prowess and raw, passionate performances, drawing strong comparisons to Tina Turner, Katy Perry, and Freddie Mercury. On the album, Samia is joined by a stellar group of musicians: Matt Zebroski (drums), Lucas Shine (guitar), Bryan Wescott Smith…
LISA LIM SHOWS SHE IS LEADING THE PACK ON SELF TITLED ALBUM
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Hello everyone all over the world, it’s a pleasure we meet again like this. Being that we are based in New England, I would like to welcome Tim Tebow to the area. Before we begin I want to speak on a report on TMZ that said, “for every BMI song that gets played on a…
GROUPLOVE UNVEILS FIRST SINGLE “WAYS TO GOâ€
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Canvasback Music/Atlantic recording group Grouplove has announced early details of their much-anticipated new album. Produced by the band’s own Ryan Rabin, “SPREADING RUMOURS” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on September 17th. “SPREADING RUMOURS” which follows Grouplove’s acclaimed 2011 debut, “NEVER TRUST A HAPPY SONG” — will be led by the new single,…
WE ARE TEMPORARY POST “HURT”
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Stars & Letters is releasing “Hurt”, the second single by Brooklyn artist We Are Temporary. It’s a despairing anthem filled with scathing lyrics and walls of jagged synths, where distorted drum batteries and broken-limb arpeggios conjure up the nihilism of fading love and the mechanistic brutality of late 80’s darkwave and EBM. Above it all…
COMING FROM GERMANY IS JAYDA WITH “THE WAY YOU ARE”
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Jayda a 25 year old singer/song writer has recently released a brand new single titled “The Way You Are”. The track showcases her dynamic voice and also portraits a bright and colourful future for the singer. Jayda has made a name for herself online via YouTube, by singing cover versions of many popular songs released…
NYLO NEW VIDEO “FOOL ME ONCE”
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Today, Nylo is excited to share the video for “Fool Me Once,” the first single from her upcoming mixtape, Indigo Summer. The video, which was filmed on a cold winter night in her hometown of Chicago, showcases a dreamlike sequence that follows Nylo’s realization that what was once a passionate love affair has turned…
SARAH MILES POSTS TWO SINGLES FROM ‘ONE’
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On July 16, 2013, singer-songwriter Sarah Miles releases her debut full length, One (Rock Ridge Music), a sweetly sincere collection of finely crafted folk-pop inspired by the simple but bold decision to follow her heart. STREAMING AUDIO: “Stand Up” – http://bit.ly/17rsecq “Take The Lead” – http://bit.ly/1b9bgwB “It’s been a 3-year journey,” Sarah says. “I went…
JIM JAMES REMIXES BOB MARLEY
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On June 25th, UME/Tuff Gong will release Legend:Remixed, a remix and re-imagination of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1984 iconic album LEGEND. Remixers include Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Thievery Corporation, RAC, Pretty Lights, DJ Z-Trip & Lee “Scratch” Perry, Stephen and Ziggy Marley and more!! LISTEN: ‘WAITING IN VAIN’ (JIM JAMES REMIX) https://soundcloud.com/umesongs/waiting-in-vain-jim-james Legend:…
HOLLY GENTRY HAS ‘SO MUCH MORE’ TO OFFER
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Holly Gentry is a southern Georgia native who gained a vocal scholarship to Wake Forest, but suppressed her musical tendencies as she proceeded to study and practice law. Eventually, however, she indulged her musical side, convinced that she had “so much more” to offer. Resulting from this existential choice is her full-length indie debut album,…
NEW VIDEO FROM SALME DAHLSTROM “SEXY PUNK”
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As a multi instrumentalist, producer and prolific songwriter, Salme is a musical triple threat. Just like previous releases, the new album is written and produced in its entirety by Salme. Showing her versatility, Salme takes you on a journey through various styles of electronic music on the 3 Volumes of Pop Propaganda. http://youtu.be/bq-UHXsT9MM Volume 1,…
LETLIVE. VIDEO FOR “BANSHEE (GHOST FAME)”
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LA’s volatile four-piece rock band fanned the flames of discontent with their critically praised record, Fake History, for a new generation of fans three years ago, and today have announced their long-awaited return with one of the year’s most anticipated albums, The Blackest Beautiful, due out on July 9th via Epitaph Records. letlive. has…
BIG REENO “IRON MAN 3” FT. KOLTEN LEE
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No stranger to stadium-sized crowds, Big Reeno was an act on the Blizzard Music Tour 2011 (Now known as The Snowstorm Music Tour), an arena tour which averaged 5000-8000 screaming fans a night. This up and comer has already performed and toured with nationally known acts such as Machine Gun Kelly, Flo Rida, Talib Kweli,…
SHAUNA CASE RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SOME KIND OF FAIRYTALEâ€
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Shauna Case, the teenage actress known for her role on Cartoon Network’s Incredible Crew, has just released her first music video for a single from her debut EP. The autobiographical track about a young woman leaving her small town to chase her dreams in the big city, “Some Kind of Fairytale,” was written by Case,…
WIRE: TOAD THE WET SPROCKET BACK WITH NEW SINGLE ON ROLLING STONE
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Today, the band’s first single from the album and title track “New Constellation” premiered on Rolling Stone’s site. In a statement about the track, Glen Phillips said, “After not having recorded as Toad the Wet Sprocket for over 16 years, we finally decided to make a new record for our fans. “New Constellation” was…
KATIE EKIN VIDEO “A GROWN UP FAIRYTALE”
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Katie Ekin’s music reflects the laid back, happy style of the small town where she grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. Bursting on the music scene with the beautiful sounds of her new EP, Caught Up in You, Katie puts poetry to music in the six songs offered. Some are playful, some have lingering melodies,…
HANDGUNS VIDEO “STAY WITH ME”
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Pop punk band, Handguns has released a new music video for their song “Stay With Me” off their album Angst. To watch their new music video. Handguns will be playing all dates on this summer’s Warped Tour. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E2UD_Tn6S0 Since their start, Handguns, made up of Taylor Eby (vocals), Kyle Vaught (guitar), Brandon Pagano (lead…
REMIX DON’T STOP THE PARTY FOR DR PEPPER & PITBULL
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International music sensation Pitbull has teamed up with Dr Pepper to find a new remix that is truly one of a kind. Renowned equally as an international style icon and globetrotting entertainer, Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull is looking for a track that can ignite the nightlife from Miami to Milan. In true “always one of a…
CHELSEA WOLFE TEASER VIDEO FOR ‘PAIN IS BEAUTY’
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Chelsea Wolfe is set to unveil her third studio album, Pain is Beauty. A self-described love letter to nature, many of the album’s 12 tracks veer in a decidedly more electronic direction than previous recordings, while at the same time capitalizing on Wolfe’s trademark penchant for the morose and otherworldly. Teaser: http://youtu.be/D8fU_pxLWKM As she explains,…
PAT LEPOIDEVIN POSTS “WINTER PARK, CO”
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Pat LePoidevin premieres “Winter Park, CO,” the first single from his forthcoming album, American Fiction (released Tuesday, August 27). He will be previewing material from the album on a string of Eastern Canadian tour dates this June. https://soundcloud.com/matt-21-1/winter-park-co American Fiction, the fourth album from Pat LePoidevin, is a heartfelt tribute to family, youth, and…
DIRTY STREETS FREE “STAY THIRSTY” MP3
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Formed by Thomas Storz (bass, percussion), Justin Toland (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Andrew Denham (drums, percussion), and originally from Mississippi, the power trio Dirty Streets now calls Memphis home. That’s where they recorded their new album Blades Of Grass, at the legendary Ardent studio, under the guidance of sound engineer Adam Hill. The core trio…
WITNESS AYRON MICHAEL BECOME ‘UNLEASHED’
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Good morning world. Before I get started I just want to offer my prayers & support for the innocent men, women, & children who are caught in the disturbing violence in Syria. The situation makes me so upset & sad and I hope that Russia & the US can help diffuse the massacres instead of…
SIMPLE WAYS TO TAKE YOUR PRESS KIT FROM GOOD TO GREAT
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If you have been trying to make a career in the music industry, you likely already know how important having a good press kit is for your band. But you may be wondering why, even though you have an interesting band history and some great songs, you are only receiving a lackluster response from agents…
THE 88 POST NEW VIDEO FROM SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM
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Los Angeles band The 88 (www.the88.net) announced today the release of their sixth studio album, Fortune Teller, available June 11, 2013. It will be available on CD, digital and for the first time ever, vinyl formats. The following day, on June 12, The 88 will be holding their record release show at the Troubadour,…
PRO ERA VIDEO FOR “LIKE WATER”
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Brooklyn’s Pro Era are sharing a video for “Like Water” from their 2012 mixtape, PEEP: The aPROcalypse. The track is a cathartic slow burner jam that showcases Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly & the late Capital Steeze. Watch the video here. Capitalizing the name “Capital STEEZ” is now as good as remembering any credible historic leader…