10 year Canadian hip hop veteran Prolific releases his new video, The Grind, that addresses music industry myths, showcases the rapper’s own hard-earned set of skills and offers a unique battle-hardened perspective on how to make it in the ruthless Toronto rap game. The Grind showcases Prolific on an instrumental by one of hip-hop’s pre-eminent…
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PATRON THE DEPTHMC RELEASES “COME REAL”
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Patron the DepthMC released his new single “Come Real” from his upcoming album L.N.C. The new Single is available on ITunes and all major retailers. This new release from an Award winning artist is the exciting first taste of what we can expect from Patron the DepthMC’s upcoming new album. Audio: https://soundcloud.com/patronthedepthmc/come-real-master-1 “Come Real” is…
JIMMY RAE CROSSING PATHS WITH BRIDGEWORK
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Originally from Georgia, Vermont, John Renaud may have been raised in a SMALL town but he had BIG plans! Renaud is the sole captain steering the ship that is Bridgework. A lot of interesting history surrounds Bridgework, as a band, where the group even got to play at the legendary Whiskey A Go…
ISRAEL’S PLUGFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL TO FEATURE
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Travelers and music lovers from Israel and around the world will arrive in Kfar Hanokdim near the Dead Sea for the first-ever PlugFest music festival, May 9-11. The PlugFest music festival will feature performances by a diverse array of international artists, including Azealia Banks (US), Lee Scratch Perry (Jamaica), Tinariwen (Mali), John Talabot (Spain) and…
DEATH ENGINE SIGNS RECORD DEAL + “AMEN” POSTS
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Lorient, France’s DEATH ENGINE deliver violent and obscure noise in the vein of Playing Enemy, Swans or Amenra. Recorded in a live setting and mixed by producer/engineer Amaury Sauvé at La Senelle (Birds In Row, As We Draw, Direwolves…) then mastered by Sylvain Biguet, their debut EP “Amen” features four tracks of thunderous riffs, cutthroat…
ABSOLOOT’S NEW ALBUM ‘BANKSTERS’ IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY
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Normally when a rapper comes out that has something real to say, he gets squeezed out by all the mainstream noise. Now you do a little dance and a hook, BAM! YouTube sensation [Soulja Boi]. But Absoloot’s new album “Banksters” isn’t just a heady piece of social commentary; it has some tight hooks and production…
STOLI HOLDS A VERY CANDID & HONEST INTERVIEW WITH YEAR OF THE DRAGON
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Hello people of the world, we are all still & here so that is a good thing. These days you must count your blessings! Anyways before we get started I want to speak on Vevo. Vevo is Youtube’s music video channnel. I never really got into it but now that Vevo is on Roku I…
SENIT POSTS “FOLLOW ME” + INTRO VIDEO
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Whether it’s Ferrari or Gucci, the country’s got an impeccable track record when it comes to setting trends and creating paragons. You can add Senit to that list. Born and raised in Bologna to an Eritrean family, the sultry singer is primed to heat up pop music worldwide with her 2013 single “One Stop Shop”.…
THE SWORD PREMIERE NEW “CLOAK OF FEATHERS” VIDEO
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In conjunction with their forthcoming tour supporting Clutch (starting this Wednesday May 1st in Richmond, VA), The Sword today release their new video, “Cloak Of Feathers.” The video, directed by Rich Ragsdale, is the second clip from The Sword’s fourth album, Apocryphon (Razor & Tie). To view “Cloak Of Feathers”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyJR5sGEdaM www.swordofdoom.com
CRYSTAL CASTLES VIDEO “AFFECTION”
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The video for the single is an abstract tour documentary filmed after shows in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Apr 4 2013) and Bogotá, Colombia (Apr 7 2013). Alice was filmed by Ethan, Crystal Castles filmed by Chris Chartrand (the bands live drummer), and Ashley McMinn was filmed by Marc Pannozzo (long time Crystal Castles video collaborator).…
THE GREENERY ALBUM ART IS NSFW
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Long Beach thrash-punks The Greenery are gearing up for the impending release of a new album called It’s Looking Grim, and have debuted the first new song from the record, “Reapers Keeper,” today! Fans can check out the track now at http://youtu.be/Lf90ontEnEs. Also released today is the NSFW artwork for It’s Looking Grim,…
SHALIEK NEW VIDEO “THE PAST”
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Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Shaliek embodies the establishment of a fresh vibe with classic soul. His family influence served as the early roots for Shaliek’s love for music. The musical authority of legends Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Michael Jackson, and Sam Cooke, serves as a backdrop to Shaliek’s sound,…
E4RTH FEATURING LURRELL LOW VIDEO “ASHEY FEET”
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The new single ASHEY FEET featuring Memphis rapper Lurrell Low (whom Alan met through E4RTH’S facebook page of course) is no exception, though you’ll notice the sharp left turn from rave jams to 90’s hip hop influence (don’t worry, the EP will have more rave jams too). ASHEY FEET’s video continues E4RTH’s mind-bendingly surreal visuals…
VASCO DA GAMA VIDEO FOR “BRIGADIERS”
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Vasco Da Gama’s brand spanking new video of lead track Brigadiers, off their EP Geography which was released this Monday, the 22nd. One local blog quipped that if “instruments could smile, the guitars of Vasco Da Gama would have grins as wide as the Mersey.” The four piece band’s angular melody driven math-pop has been…
EXCLUSIVE: DAKOTA BRADLEY “SOMETHIN’ LIKE SOMETHIN'” MP3
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Country newcomer Dakota Bradley will release his debut single, “Somethin’ Like Somethin’,” to Country radio April 29. The uptempo track was written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Shane McAnally. The release is Dakota’s first single from his forthcoming 2013 full-length album, which is co-produced by Grammy award-winning producer Byron Gallimore and Country…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GUITAR SHREDDING
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Whether you’re just beginning as a player, or if you have been playing for a while, guitar shredding is one of those techniques and approaches to playing that can take a while to master (at least if you want to get it right). It’s worth briefly covering the basics of guitar shredding, both in terms…
SHOULD A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN HAVE LIFE INSURANCE?
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Professional musicians don’t have a human resources (HR) representative to aid them in selecting the right life insurance policy. In fact, many musicians often go without life insurance, simply because it simply hasn’t come up. Like many freelance workers, musicians overlook this crucial part of personal financial responsibility and sometimes end up paying a hefty…
A DISTURBING NEW VIDEO FROM THE BODY
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Portland based progenitors of aural horror The Body have signed with Thrill Jockey and will be releasing a full length with the label this fall. The duo of dummer Lee Buford and guitarist/vocalist Chip King use doom metal as a framework to explore the farthest reaches of music, employing full choirs, multiple drummers, hissing layers…
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS’ “OUT OF MY LEAGUE” VIDEO
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“Out Of My League,” the new video from Fitz and The Tantrums, is out now. It can be viewed, shared and embedded here. The clip, which will receive its on-air premiere on VH1’s “Top 20 Countdown” this Saturday, April 27, was directed by Jordan Bahat (fun., Grouplove). “Out Of My League,” the first single from…
DROPKICK MURPHYS: BENEFIT CONCERT FOR BOSTON APRIL 28
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Boston-based band Dropkick Murphys are happy to announce a benefit concert in Boston this Sunday at House of Blues. This will be a special daytime matinee show, so that entire families can take part in the event. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and the first band will start at 1 p.m. The bill on…
THE VANDELLES VIDEO FOR “SWELL TO HEAVEN”
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The band is releasing the fuzzy pop single Swell to Heaven, a song about surfing and sex. The video for the single is directed by San Francisco native Claude Cardenas aka Stagnant Cult with clips from the underground classic “The Pom Pom Girls” (1976). Cardenas has recently made videos for Kids on a Crime Spree…
R.A. THE RUGGED MAN FEAT TECH N9NE & KRIZZ KALIKO
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With his upcoming album Legends Never Die set to hit stores on April 30th, legendary rapper R.A. The Rugged Man is now debuting one of the most highly-anticipated tracks off the album. “Holla-Loo-Yuh” features two iconic underground figures uniting, as R.A. is joined by Tech N9ne, with fellow Strange Music emcee Krizz Kaliko on the…
DJ UNK TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “HAVE A TOAST”
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Platinum selling artist, DJ Unk is set to release his latest single “Have A Toast” via Nimbus Universal / Executive Records on April 23rd! Atlanta’s renowned native, known for his top hits “Walk it Out” and “2 Step”, has been working feverishly in the studio with a brand new electronic flavor. Robert Thorn III, CEO…
LADY VIRTUE AND LUCIANO ‘TEK DI PRESSURE OFF’
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Conscious Bajan Reggae sensation, Lady Virtue has teamed up with Reggae Great, Luciano, for her latest single Tek Di Pressure Off, a social commentary focused on the pressures faced by poor people in developing Caribbean countries. Tek Di Pressure Off looks at the relationships between politicians and the people. It also highlights the problem…
BEANS ON TOAST VIDEO “BEER AND A BURGER”
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Critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter Beans on Toast is pleased to announce the release of his new album titled Fishing For A Thank You. Being released on Tuesday, June 11 through Xtra Mile Recordings in North America, Fishing For A Thank You is Beans’ career-defining record. In his own amiable style, Beans grapples with protest, love,…
ANTHONY CRAWFORD NEW ALBUM PROMO VIDEO
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One might easily contend that bassist Anthony Crawford has music flowing through his veins instead of blood. When you take into consideration that his dad is the noted funk and rock drummer Hubert “H bomb” Crawford, who has played with greats like James Brown, Cyndi Lauper and Mother’s Finest, and his uncle is the…
REHAB RELEASE CONTROVERSIAL NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Rehab, the chart-topping group behind the 2008 hit, “The Bartender Song (Sittin’ At A Bar),” have released their new controversial music video for their new single “Whore” online at http://youtu.be/Tx-UyM1tIkc. “Whore” is the brand new single from Rehab’s upcoming new studio album, which is slated for a summer release via AVJ Records. The band will…
AYAH MARAR NEW VIDEO “GO HARD”
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Hot off the back of her latest single ‘Alive’ featuring P Money, Ayah Marar returns with her brand new single ‘Go Hard’. Forthcoming on her imprint ‘Hussle Girl’, ‘Go Hard’ is the fifth single to be taken from her debut album ‘The Real’ which propelled her to the forefront of the bass music scene. Championed…
UNI V SOL POSTS “CINEMATIC”
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Pushing the latest single from The Wonderful World Of Jermaine Liriano,Uni V Sol is tackling the adoration of the fairer sex in the somewhat movie-esque track. ‘Cinematic.’ “Cinematic” is a motion picture in song. It’s about a gentleman’s view of his leading lady. She’s a movie star. Someone he feels he has seen at the…
EVE TO ADAM RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “STRAITJACKET SUPERMODEL”
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NYC rockers EVE TO ADAM have just released a new lyric video for their current single “Straitjacket Supermodel.” The video can be seen here. “Straitjacket Supermodel” is the first single off of the band’s forthcoming album, Locked and Loaded, which is available May 21st. The band has this to say about their hard-hitting new single,…
APRIL 2013: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE
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Okay folks, we’re back with a new update! March was pretty busy, but we had to come back for the April issue, no doubt. This year’s already ripping by and we’ve pulled out onto the fast lane: MUSICOLOGY 2101 is selling like CRAZY online at Amazon and at Google Books so with that said, we’re…
THE CREEPING IVIES “SPINNING” VIDEO
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The official video for ‘Spinning’ is out today! This is the first single taken from our debut album ‘STAY WILD.’ Vinyl release will be through Dead Beat Records at the end of April 2013. This is the second official video following our Ghost Train release which was also was filmed and directed by Ciaran Lyons.…
THE PEDALJETS POST “TERRA NOVA”
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The Pedaljets are releasing their first new material in 23 years, starting with the “Terra Nova” b/w “Riverview” single and culminating in their new album What’s In Between due out on June 25 via Electric Moth. For those who might have missed them the first time around, the roaring riffs of “Riverview,” a possible love…
JULIE MAR POSTS “DAYDREAM” AUDIO & TRAILER
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Singer/Songwriter, Julie Mar, plans to release a new album TBA in the upcoming year. Mar’s zeal for music began at the young age of 7 when she started piano and guitar lessons, and although her interest in singing began as a lighthearted hobby, she later pursued voice training. Trailer: “Daydream” http://youtu.be/F6BMjSUorrk The raven-haired songbird…
SISTER CRYSTALS VIDEO FOR “WHITE”
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Chicago has given much to the world and even more to music, so it’s no surprise that Sister Crystals calls the windy city home. Walk-In Records can’t think of a better band to release the first record on the label than this indie-pop juggernaut. Sister Crystals, released Little Bits EP in late 2011. http://youtu.be/jrC7sUWA-Rc Their…
LION IN THE MANE: BECOMING KING OF THE JUNGLE
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It’s rare, but once in a while a band comes along that holds the band trifecta, melody, charm and talent, the holy grail of ingredients that separates the wheat from the chaff, the great from the incredibly average and you never know where the elements might just line up in perfect harmony with the stars…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD TICKET + DRUMHEAD GIVEAWAY
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Hollywood Undead will be going out on tour with Falling In Reverse and American Fangs starting tomorrow, April 17th and running through May 25th. Skope has a contest for the tour, giving away a pair of tickets to one winner in each date along with a grand prize winner receiving a signed drumhead from the…
MONOKINO VIDEO “HARD SYNCER”
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Fake Virtue creates a feeling of familiarity in a newly discovered landscape. The album, mixed and produced by Jacco Gardner and Monokino will be released by Konkurrent/My First Sonny Weissmuller in Benelux countries and by China’s largest independent record label Modern Sky in China on April 22. Watch new video “Hard Syncer” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq17N91a-d0 Monokino…
muGZ VIDEO FOR “LIVING THROUGH YOUR EYES”
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Montreal MC, muGz, teams up with Ken Galloway for the visual interpretation for “Living Through Your Eyes.’ Featured on his G.O.D (Gone One Day) EP which was released last year, muGz proves why he is one to watch during 2013. “I wanted to do this one for the people; this was personal. There is no…
STOLI IS USING THE MUSIC OF ELEVATOR ART TO SOOTHE THE SOUL
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I do not have to tell anyone reading this that today is truly a sad day here in Boston, MA & globally. To have our city and it’s people attacked so cowardly it is hard to digest. The Back Bay holds a special place for Skope as that is where we started not only Skope,…