Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

MINA ENCOURAGES STOLI TO REVEAL HIS DARKER SIDE

Man it is hot out there, I encourage all readers to stay cool with lots of water & A/C, & music. No weather conditions can get in the way of our constant drive for new & exciting music. That brings us to todays guest who has really impressed me with a presentation that is real,…

EVOLOVE BREAKS OUT WITH “WAKE UP CALL” MP3

On August 9th, alt-rockers EVOLOVE, fronted by charismatic vocalist Lucy Levinsohn, will release their sophomore Ep Breaking Heartstrings, the inaugural release on the band’s very own HeartChord Records. In addition to being available via iTunes and other digital outlets, Hot Topic stores and Torrid outlets will offer a version on CD as well as exclusive…

THE BYNARS GO INTERACTIVE IN NEW VIDEO

The Bynars’ brand new Interactive Music Video for the single “How Does It Feel to Be in Love?” is here. This is a lot of fun, you can choose between watching 12 different videos, watch 4 at a time, in any combination you’d like.   Choose which video you are watching by clicking with your…

WEEK 1: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE

Hello folks! We want to make the MKM Notes from the Sound Table, an interactive experience–so we encourage readers to tell us what they like to read by responding to our planned postings, because we truly want to know what YOU like to read!!

REL NEW VIDEO “ON MY WAY”

Following the success of Drums & Ammo’s album Vol. 1, REL has decided to keep riding the wave of momentum, releasing his debut solo instrumental project Out Of View. The album was produced during a year in which REL has found himself busier than ever. “2011 is my most ambitious year ever,” explains the true…

MY SILENT BRAVERY FEAT MATTHEW WADE SCORE MAJOR HIT WITH “CAN’T QUIT”

The 10-song LP, written by Wade, features a track with Popular Recording Artist Matisyahu. Boston music veterans Charlie Farren (FBI, Farrenheight) and Robert Holmes (‘Til Tuesday) also contributed background vocals and additional guitar respectively. Wade worked with critically-acclaimed record producer Anthony Resta (Collective Soul, Guster, Shawn Mullins) on Can’t Quit.

KEVIN DEVINE SIGNS WITH RAZOR & TIE / MP3

Razor & Tie is excited to announce the signing of Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Kevin Devine.   His new full length album, Between the Concrete & Clouds, will be released September 13, 2011 via Razor & Tie / Favorite Gentlemen.   Devine will head out this fall on a headlining tour with The Features as direct…

DAVE KOZ VIDEO IN SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY

“This Guy’s In Love With You,” Dave Koz’s latest video, received its world premiere yesterday on www.out.com. The clip, directed by Graham Streeter, features Koz performing in historic Figueroa Plaza in Ventura, CA. He’s joined by the first-ever city-sized love mob, assembled in support of marriage equality. Herb Alpert, who took the classic Burt Bacharach-Hal…

THE CELEBRATORY & MELANCHOLY SOUNDS OF HEATHER PIERSON

Heather Pierson was born in Western America and raised on the music of the South including blues, jazz and soul.   It has been said that her music is reminiscent of Joni Mitchell and Paula Cole. Her performances and songwriting capture the depth and character of her heartland roots and as she says “the wildness…

MATTHEW MEADOWS INVITES EVERYONE TO EXPERIENCE HIS ETHERATI

My ears are still ringing from the fireworks that were going off all weekend for 4th of July here in the USA. Its all good though as my guest today will replace that ringing with the  smooth & melodic sound of Matthew Meadows on the guitar. Matthew Meadows is a programmer, musician, and retired classical…

FYB OFFERS NEW SINGLE “ROCK MY WORLD” MP3

From a world where music has become played out and predictable, comes a new, fresh sound; a sound that can only emanate via the band F.Y.B. (For You Brother). This songwriter/musician machine writes and performs songs you love at the speed of light in their South Carolina studios.

MIGNON OFFERS STREAM TO NEW ALBUM ONLINE

Impedance Records are excited to announce the release of the full length album from Berlin artist Mignon, entitled ‘Kiss of Death’. Produced in Los Angeles by Mignon and Rob Hill   (Cypress Hill, Korn, Everlast), the album will be released in the US on September 13th, backed by extensive touring.

SHAUN BOOTHE “LET ME GO” VIDEO

Unloading remixes and exclusive material machine-gun style after a much-much-too-long hiatus from Toronto rapper Shaun Boothe, the latest and arguably most highly anticipated piece of ammo is out today: the video for smash hit “Let Me Go”.

DRAKE BELL NEW VIDEO “TERRIFIC”

Get four times your daily dose of actor/musician Drake Bell in his video for new single “Terrific,” which premiered recently on NY Post’s Pop Wrap.   Filmed in black-and-white, the video is split into four screens to capture multiple angles of Bell’s intimate performance.

STOLI REUNITES WITH JARED MCCLOUD & HIS NEW ALBUM

In my quest to stay on top of music technology I treated myself to a Cruz Tablet this weekend. So far I love it but I am excited to start my subscription to Napster and see what that is like. Until now I have purchased all my music via Zune but the files clog my…

JOAKIM NEW VIDEO “FOREVER YOUNG”

This Fall, Joakim will gear up for the much anticipated release of his fourth studio album “Nothing Gold” through his very own imprint, Tigersushi Records — and despite the fame and notoriety the label has brought to this Parisian producer, debut single “Forever Young” off the forthcoming record will mark the very first single under…

REO ROCKS OUT AT HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO

Summer 2011 is here and REO Speedwagon is “Back On The Road Again” for more! I couldn’t have asked for a better band to kick off the season. On Saturday, June 11 REO Speedwagon played to a nearly sold out crowd at the Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana.

NOT JUST YOUR AVERAGE BIKINI ROBOT ARMY

Val Broeksmit is an American Rock Band composer who writes and records all his songs from his home studio.   He prides himself as being one of the first rock and roll internet file sharing produced bands.   He likes to incorporate what he finds is the best music of the 60’s thru the 90’s…

READY IN 10 SUPPORTS OUR WOUNDED VETERANS

Well known Long Island band Ready In 10 has recorded an extremely emotional song to remind Americans how grateful we should be to our men and women in uniform. The song, “Freedom’s Cry”, written by Patrick W. Seminario, pays tribute to our troops as well as the victims of 9/11. The band’s management, Scrocca Entertainment…

MARLON RANDO OFFER NEW MP3 “WEIRD SCIENCE”

With their upbeat single, “Weird Science,” the tongue-in-cheek lyrics go hand in hand with the band’s name. Despite the group’s seemingly adolescent demeanor, Timmes describes “Weird Science” as “a purging of emotions” with relentless drum fills, washed out vocals, and an overdriven guitar.

RISE AGAINST TACKLE BULLYING IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Rise Against and The It Gets Better Project ® are proud to announce a collaboration in conjunction with the release of Rise Against’s new single, “Make It Stop (September’s Children)” from their album Endgame, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

WES FIF “GOLDEN NIGHTS” MUSIC VIDEO

Following a short stint with Slip – N- Slide records in 2007, he has gone on to establish his own label. The businessman side sees past the music and understands longevity comes from being a household name.

ROSE OF JERICHO OFFER MP3 & VIDEO TO “MIDNIGHT EYES”

Rose of Jericho has announced their highly anticipated third album release “Out of the Maze.”   Produced by Grammy Award-nominated Kevin Hamilton, “Out of the Maze” is the follow up to their breakthrough 2007 release “These City Lights.”   “Out of the Maze” exceeds expectations both musically and artistically. This album is filled with fun…

MANIKA & LIL TWIST RELEASE NEW VIDEO

Emerging pop recording artist MANIKA, managed by Frank DiLeo, Michael Jackson’s long-time manager, and revered-music coach CeCe Sammy of UK’s Pop Idol, releases her debut single on Wamaframa Records distributed by Sony/RED titled “Just Can’t Let You Go.” The song, featuring Young Money’s LIL TWIST, is impacting Top 40 radio on June 20, and is…

OPENSIGHT NEW VIDEO “ONLY WHEN”

“Only When”, the new video from colombian prog metal rockers OPENSIGHT can now be viewed on their official site. The track comes off the band’s new record “The Voice of Nothing”, which has received favorable reviews from various media over the world.

STOLI GETS TO CELEBRATE THE DEBUT OF DAVID 3D HODGES

I must say that I am in a great mood today. It is not everyday that I get to help announce the debut of a new Def Jam/Island artist and his new single “Angel.” If you are not familiar be ready to get to know David 3D Hodges. David has been making music since he…