Category: FEATURES

Paul Williams Still Alive is both a rollicking pop-culture flashback filled with great television and performance clips, and the humorous journey of an awkward documentarian and his reluctant subject. Yet it ultimately evolves into the touching tale of a man who has made peace with the beast that fame and celebrity awoke.

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In his own words “If topic matters such as depression, alienation, rejection, recreational drug misuse, failure, crippling anxiety disorders and the occasional reference to death float your boat then my word do I have a treat for you!” 22 year old Nathan Virica is Black Vendetta, an indie rock songwriter from the UK.

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Joshua Ketchmark has made a damn good soundtrack to his life, and you should care. Why? Because it very well could be the soundtrack to yours. He rocks what he’s lived– from falling in love to crashing into heartache, watching friends self destruct to lifting them higher, searching for truth to landing on the rocks…

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St. Louisan Cameron Matthews’ move to NYC has proven to be his best decision yet, turning this Midwestern songwriter’s dreams of taking on the big city into a reality by recruiting some of Brooklyn and Manhattan’s finest players. Led by the husky/sweet vocals of Matthews, Bear Ceuse is filled out by the fanciful and dissonant…

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Boston indie/electronic duo Stereo Telescope, “who marry rock hooks with synth bleeps and bloops as well as anyone out there,” (Boston Band Crush) will digitally release their newest full-length album, On and Running, on January 29, 2013.

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KTGD is the sort of band that could fit in with today’s sultans of Modern Rock such as Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Three Day’s Grace. However, these guys are from Seattle, home of the Great Grunge bands of the late 80’s and early 90’s like SoundGarden, Nirvana and Alice In Chains. Mix it…

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Last week, the illustrious singer-songwriter Jack Davey released the crown jewel of her three-part rock project, L0-F! D’Lux. The EP has pleasantly surprised both loyal fans of J*DaVeY and newfound listeners, who are all applauding Jack’s radical departure from electro-soul into a grittier grunge sound.

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Gene Walter is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer, and emcee from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988, but grew up in Michigan. Gene Walter has been writing songs and recording them since the age of 16. His music is a blend of pop, funk, and hip/hop often compared to Incubus and…

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To say that I am writing this with a heavy heart and sadness would be an understatement. I will not go into it any further as the mainstream media does a good job of that. I will say that as a father, our children are all precious and need to be shown love & compassion.…

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The time has officially arrived, as Aaron Cohen unveils his official “MURK” mixtape. Like many of his peers surfacing from the cracks of the Big Apple’s resurging rap scene, Inner City Kids rep Cohen approaches his music with a forward-thinking disposition–something more than evident on “MURK.”

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It’s an intergalactic joy ride that Philly-based radio station WXPN, a world-renowned tastemaker, says “feels like something out of Hair, (the ground-breaking rock musical from the 60s), with definite notes of 13th Floor Elevators and The Who.”

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The latest manifestation of Australian consciousness leader Leo Drioli’s spiritual odyssey is his highly accessible song “Give it your Love.” His debut album Let Your Spirit Sing will be out in 2013.

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Leo Drioli is well known as a spiritual leader and now he is making his way into the hearts of music fans with a pop single that will remind music lovers everywhere of The Beatles and similar artists who ruled the airwaves. “Give It Your Love” is a positive message from a man that has…

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The group’s second album of original material, We Are the Art, is expected in the spring. With all the exposure they’ve seen in the last couple of months and no signs of it slowing down, we think 2013 is looking pretty bright.

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She is now sharing her version of “Deck The Halls” as well as her original Christmas tune, “I Love You, Mr. Grinch,” with the world this holiday season. “I had fun working with writer/producer Stephen Stahl in his Los Angeles studio to create my own version of a holiday classic,” says Laura.

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Dani Shay is no stranger to ­ ­the stage ­ ­ ­, having been a contestant on both NBC’s America’s Got Talent and the most recent season of Oxygen’s The Glee Project. With a handful of releases and viral videos already under her belt, the singer-songwriter is gearing up to release a new EP, just…

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Bella Union records are thrilled to announce the return of JOHN GRANT,   whose second solo album Pale Green Ghosts will be released on Monday 11th March 2013.

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With the holidays upon us I give to you all a present that is oh so frightfully delightful!   If you are a fan of Halloween and heavy metal mixed with rock then you will absolutely love the bad ass zombie assassins who call themselves NeverWake.   The band is made up of four key…

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This is a deep song about life and death and not putting too much value on material things, because you “cant take it witcha”. His name is Germoney, I am the first German rapper in the USA and as such I bring something truly new and fresh to the table.

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Dog Blood released the mysterious Boysnoize Records/OWSLA/Big Beat EP of the same name earlier in 2012. The tunes contained therein were the only evidence of the the projects’ true creators- immaculate, nuanced electro-house beats adorned with tasteful synth work, acid lines, and integrated, detailed production that benefited from intent, repeated listening bore indicators of the…

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The highly anticipated music video for Skylar Grey’s new single   “C’mon Let Me Ride” featuring Eminem debuts today with the release of the track available now through all digital retailers.     “C’mon Let Me Ride”, produced by Alex Da Kid and mixed by both Eminem and Alex, is the first single from her…

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New video for Pennan Brae’s single, ‘Don’t Know Nothing ‘Bout Love’. Two lost & lonely stick figures find love & each other in the ‘Don’t Know Nothing ‘Bout Love’ music video starring Vanessa Farnsworth & Yuvia Storm.

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I.N.X. [Influential Nexus] is part of the Poetic Scholars, a crew out of Delaware. “Hieroglyphics” is the debut album, it’s heady and rock steady with an old school feel to it and an electro vibe present, it’s a testament of hip-hop’s diversity and staying power. Some people say that hip-hop is dead, but these new…

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The duo of Kacey Underwood and Alice Costelloe, otherwise known as Big Deal are excited to be back and able to share with you some new music they have been working on for their upcoming sophomore release.

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Sean-Toure’ has released his brand new music video for “In the Heat of the Night” ft. yU of Diamond District/Mello Music Group. The song was written some time ago and quickly became a fan favorite, with Sean performing it live on his MPC drum machine at his energetic shows. The music video (Directed by Seannie…

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London 3 piece Dems have announced the release of a new single ‘Christabel’ which will be available for download from 27th January 2013.

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Sacramento melodic-hardcore act YANKEE BRUTAL have released a music video for “Revolt”, a fast paced, hard hitting number off their recently released full-length “The Everlasting Greed”.  

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Tom Boisvert is a lyricist and songwriter, specializing in Country and Gospel music. His lyrics are expressive and tell stories that are at once relateable and visual as well. Tom has collaborated with country singer Heather Morris, and together they’ve produced the hit tribute track “The Chute Out”, a song dedicated to bull riders, the…

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2012 has been Helena Jesele’s breakthrough year. The buzz surrounding the beautiful, Dublin urban soul-jazz singer across the pond has planted her firmly on the radar of artists to watch in 2013 and beyond. The breakout U.K. songstress is ready to make her U.S. debut with new album ‘Sweet Sticky Fix’ set for release on…

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Anyone who pays close attention to the music industry can attest to the fact that things are indeed changing. Electronic music is more popular now than ever before, and to say that it is here to stay would be an understatement. A lot of people in the music industry have difficulty with the fact that…

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Pop music likes to mix familiar elements with fresh, unexpected ones.   By all those measures, the eponymous debut album, released in June 2012, from POP ETC lives up to its name. The members of the trio–Christopher Chu, his brother Jonathan, and Julian Harmon–previously established a measure of renown under the name the Morning Benders.

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Tess Henley sets the mood for the holidays with the original song Christmas Won’t Do Without You. Written by the Seattle-based Henley and performed with Seattle’s Passenger String Quartet, Christmas Won’t Do Without You showcases the up-and-coming singer/pianist in her element, with Tess’ stunning voice cascading over twinkling ivories. It’s a holiday treat that will…

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Legendary Wings just released their raw and energetic Dirtnap Records debut, Making Paper Roses. The guys are offering 2 MP3’s to wet your appetite.

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Calling upon a lifetime of experience, Toronto rapper FenaxiZ vividly depicts his hometown with a candid honesty. While some glorify the violence that plagues the city and others hail Toronto as a tourist-friendly destination, FenaxiZ instead offers a metropolis of “students, hustlers, everyday citizens, hard-working immigrants tryna earn dividends” as he guides his audience through…

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This one is from Vallejo, one of the most popular bands to hail from Austin, Texas, comprised of the three Vallejo brothers A.J. (Vocals, Guitar), Alejandro (Drums), and Omar (Bass).

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Radar Recordz has announced that it has signed one of the most powerful, soulful singing sensations that will have the music industry in an uproar. Radar Recordz is proud to announce the release of Lola Rangel Debut Single & Music Video, “Sometimes” produced by Tizone, available on iTunes.

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  With a voice compellingly country, Paula Tozer sings her songs of devotion. Though at times romantic, the devotion is often spiritual; this is especially so on the track “Calling All Nations,” which contains such lines as “peace alight in the darkness.” Apt background guitars complement her soulful renditions. Find out for yourself at: http://reverbnation.com/paulatozer.

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‘Crying My Name’, the newest and possibly last single by SEVEN DAY SONNET, showcases the band’s potential and possibilities more so than ever before. ‘Crying My Name’ was recorded with Johnny K at Groovemasters Studios in Chicago, IL. The track is available now, free to watch at this location. The MP3 is also available to…

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The release of Without Any Guard, marks the debut album from soul-pop singer songwriter, David Lee. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Lee has devoted himself to writing and performing, resulting in the debut album of his dreams. In 2008, Lee’s exceptional drive and talents gained him recognition by one of the music industry’s most respected…

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