It was a night of indie rock goodness at Masquerade’s Hell in Atlanta, GA with Scottish rockers, We Were Promised Jetpacks, giving a heartfelt performance with emotive lyrics delivered over punk riffs and shout from the hilltop vocals.
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Feature stories and artist interviews
AMANDA BLANK PERFORMS AT CLUB FIRESTONE IN ORLANDO, FL: REVIEW AND PHOTOS
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Last Thursday night marked two special rap-related events; 45-year old Dr. Dre’s birthday, and the night the equally filthy-mouthed Philly MC Amanda Blank brought her slick rhymes to Orlando’s Club Firestone. Photos and review by Norrel Blair.
THIS PROVIDENCE ANNOUNCE LONG-AWAITED HEADLINING TOUR
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“Appropiately titled “The ‘Bout Damn Time Tour”, This Providence will be touring across the U.S. in support of their 2009 release “Who Are You Now?”. Supporting are The Audition, The Bigger Lights, Anarbor, and Artist Vs. Poet on select dates.
THE LIBRARY IS ON FIRE OFFER “VANESSA’S THEATER OF PEACE” MP3
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The January recording sessions with Todd Tobias, lasting less than two weeks in the freezing Northeast Ohio cold, showed the band’s ability to work at a breakneck pace with pinpoint accuracy and culminated in the fifteen-song monolith LP entitled Magic Windows, Magic Nights out April 6 on Fill in the Blank Records.
LEELA JAMES NEW VIDEO “TELL ME YOU LOVE ME”
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The first single off My Soul is “Tell Me You Love Me,” a track that James co-wrote with Andrea Martin and Gordon Williams. The track was produced by rap and hip-hop producer Gerrard Baker (Toni Braxton, Billy Crawford, Masta Ace), who deftly inserts a sample of James riffing on a line from “Then You Can…
THE PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND DEBUTS “BABY” VIDEO
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Likened to a Dario Argento film, this trippy, color-saturated, and beautifully dark video is directed by Steven Agnew, formerly of The Futureheads’ “Walking Backwards” video fame.
NIKKI YANOFSKY RELEASES “I BELIEVE” FOR 2010 OLYMPICS
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With a powerful, soulful voice to rival singers twice her age, 16-year-old singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky is the voice of the 2010 Winter Olympics in her home country of Canada with her latest recording, “I Believe.”
THE CRINGE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “NO CONTROL”
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New York-based alt-rock group THE CRINGE will be releasing their third studio album, Play Thing, on March 16th, courtesy of Listen Records. THE CRINGE members include John Cusimano (vocals, guitar), Roto (lead guitar), Johnny Matias (bass), and Shawn Pelton (drums).
LEAGUE510 OFFER SKOPE READERS “IN MY FACE (WOMP WOMP)” MP3
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Fresh off the Dope Winter Ball Tour alongside Tash of The Alkoholiks, League510 is back with their latest leak, the fun and catchy “In My Face (Womp Womp).”
RISE TO FALL VIDEO FOR “REDRUM”
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Rise To Fall present the video of the song “Redrum” taken from the forthcoming album “Restore The Balance” out on 22nd February 2010 via Coroner Records.
EFE CIMRIN RELEASES STOLI’S NEW FAVORITE SINGLE “STRANGERS”
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We all need a little upbeat music to get us going this morning. I have just the song from a musician by the name of Efe Cimrin. Efe just released his new single “Strangers” and it is a hit. The upbeat tempo, smooth vocals, and dance influence make this track a sure hit in I-Pods…
PEACHES AND CHILLY GONZALES DENIED TO PERFORM PEACHES CHRIST SUPERSTAR
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The lewd and outrageous Peaches and Chilly Gonzales were set to perform three nights of their own stripped-down rendition of 70’s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in March at the Hebel Theatre in Berlin, until German authorities denied the two, deeming it “of no interest to them”.
THE YOUNG VEINS ANNOUNCE FIRST TOUR DATES
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The not-so-recently departed members of Panic! At The Disco finally are ready to awaken from their state of much obscurity and hit the road.
FOXY SHAZAM SET TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED SIRE RECORDS DEBUT
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Inimitable rock ‘n’ soul sextet Foxy Shazam has announced the release of their self-titled Sire Records album on April 13, 2010. Produced by John Feldmann, Foxy Shazam is the Cincinnati, OH band’s major label debut.
JANELLE MONAE AUDIO STREAMS FOR “TIGHTROPE” & “COLD WAR”
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Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has announced the release of her eagerly awaited debut album. “The ArchAndroid” will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 18th.
WOODHANDS OFFER “DISSEMBLER” MP3
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Exclusive new single “Dissembler” off the forthcoming Woodhands LP Remorsecapade carries a Hot Chip meets Au Revoir Simone vibe featuring female vocals by Maylee Todd with minimal influenced tech house pop sentiments.
IT IS SO EASY TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER
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“Over our four years together, we have seen our grassroots effort blossom from playing exclusively at local clubs around NYC to performing at stadiums and major venues with some legendary acts such as Chicago, .38 Special, Average White Band, The Guess Who, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Randy Travis, Johnny Winter, Steve Vai,…
CYPRESS HILL NEW VIDEO “IT AIN’T NOTHIN'”
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The song is currently available for free download at CypressHill.com and is off the group’s forthcoming album Rise Up, due out April 6.
MASSPIKE MILES NEW VIDEO “LOVE DRUNK” FEAT RICK ROSS
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Masspike Miles ft Rick Ross “Love Drunk” is Masspike’s official street single off his long awaited album ‘The Struggle’ on the Maybach Music Group imprint headed by the Teflon Don Rick Ross. Directed By DanTheMan and produced by Street Runner and script By Rico Love.
DAN BLACK “SYMPHONIES” VIDEO FEAT KID CUDI
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Check out the animated fusion video for “Symphonies” featuring Kid Cudi, coming off of Dan Black’s forthcoming album “((UN))” due out 2/16!
UNDER BYEN RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “ALT ER TABT”
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Danish group Under Byen has released a brand new video, directed by visual artist Sidse Carstens, for the title track off their forthcoming album, Alt Er Tabt, out April 6 on Paper Bag Records.
CONJOINED TWINS EVELYN EVELYN OFFER “HAVE YOU SEN MY SISTER EVELYN?” MP3
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The world’s only conjoined twin singer-songwriter duo, the twins were discovered and launched by punk-cabaret queen Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls) and endless minstrel Jason Webley. Evelyn Evelyn’s debut album hits stores March 30 on Eleven Records.
MIGHTY MYSTIC RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BRICK & MORTAR” FOR HAITI
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Jewelse Inc and Mighty Mystic’s brings you “Brick and Mortar” which is a song dedicated to the people of Haiti. Listen to the words and check out the images cause it shows the terrible tragedy but also shows the people of Haiti rising up and building back.
LEGENDARY SHACK SHACKERS RELEASE “SIN EATER” MP3 OFF ‘AGRIDUSTRIAL’
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The Legendary Shack Shackers will release Agridustrial on April 13th on their own Colonel Knowledge label with distribution and marketing provided by Thirty Tigers/RED.
JOSH KRAMON SINGLE “I’M ALIVE” OFF ‘SAY IT NOW’
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Josh Kramon boasts a number of impressive credits as a composer and writer of TV theme songs, including the cult hit “Veronica Mars,” for which he composed music for three seasons!
JULIETTE COMMAGERE RELEASES VIDEO FOR “THE NATURE OF THINGS”
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“The Nature of Things” was directed by LA-based artist and director Michael Graham, and was done with one camera, one take, and one candle for lighting. When asked about the making the video, Juliette said, “Michael (Graham) thought he had it all figured out until I pulled out my Swarovski crystal mask I got in…
ENTIRE LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR BONNAROO 2010
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Bonnaroo returns this year with huge names such as Jay-Z, Flaming Lips, and Dave Matthews Band and other “typical” choices as the rest of the line-up is slowly unveiled throughout.
THE ROCKET SUMMER NEW VIDEO FOR “YOU GOTTA BELIEVE”
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The Rocket Summer has a new album coming out on 2/23 titled Of Men and Angels. The first single off the album is “Walls.” You can buy the single on iTunes now.
CHILLY GONZALES REMIXES 50 CENT “MANY MEN” ON PIANO
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Chilly Gonzales is set to release “Pianist’s Envy,” the first-ever “piano mixtape,” in mid-February. He masterfully layers his piano and orchestral sounds over original rap and hip-hop favorites for a unique and groundbreaking sound.
CITIZEN COPE OFFERS “HEALING HANDS” MP3 OFF NEW LP
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Starting today, February 9, Citizen Cope’s new album The RainWater LP is available for digital purchase. This release marks a milestone for Citizen Cope not only because it is his first new record in nearly 4 years, but it’s also Citizen Cope’s first release via his own RainWater Recordings.
CHOSEN FEW RELEASE VIDEO FOR “ELEVATION”
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West Coast/Midwest trio Chosen Few (comprised of MC’s Cold Showda, Charles “Chop” Cooper, and producer Unjust) are preparing to drop their highly anticipated Hiero Imperium Records debut New World Symphony on April 6th.
STARVING ARTISTS “SING FOR THEIR SUPPER†/ VIDEO
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The biggest bands in the world have a concept to promote their tour. U2 did Zoo TV and the 360 Tour, the Rolling Stones had A Bigger Bang; so when Americana singer-songwriter Israel Nash Gripka and indie garage rockers The Fieros began planning their U.S. jaunt, they decided to be candid and “Sing For…
TWIZTID VIDEO FOR “HA HA HA HA HA”
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Psychopathic records’ own TWIZTID have just released their tour schedule for Spring 2010. The infamous duo of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide released their 7th studio album W.I.C.K.E.D. last year, and it was the groups highest charting album to date, peaking at #11 on the Billboard 200.
STOLI JOINS WILLIAM FUNK TO END AUTISM THROUGH MUSIC
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My next guest is not only an amazing musician, he is a wonderful person as well. William Funk put out an album last year called, ‘The Veronica Sessions.’ He has sold thousands of copies independently and has decided to donate all proceeds to Generation Resuce. William’s good friend’s son was diagnosed with Autism and since…
NEW SINGER FOR CHIODOS REVEALED
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Unfortunately, it’s not Anthony Green. Photo by Steven Jay.
WEAR BLACK FOR JOHNNY CASH’S BIRTHDAY – 2/26/10
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Help celebrate what would have been Johnny Cash’s 78th birthday on Friday, February 26, the day that his final studio album, American VI: Ain’t No Grave (American Recordings/Lost Highway), is officially released, and Wear Black for Johnny.
KAM MOYE “FOREVER FRESH” VIDEO
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North Carolina’s own, Kam Moye aka Supastition, teams up with up and coming Bay Area director, Charles Barcelona (Homegrown Outfitters/Right Lane Ent) for the Marco Polo-produced banger, “Forever Fresh.”
SKOPE / WOLFMOTHER GIBSON GUITAR GIVEAWAY
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Aussie quartet Wolfmother are on the rock ‘n roll warpath! With their new album Cosmic Egg reigniting a rock fire in fans and the band hitting the road with legends AC/DC, Wolfmother and Skope Magazine have teamed to give one lucky fan a chance to win a Gibson SG!
NEW SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS ALBUM TO BE TITLED YOU BE YOU?
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Could this possibly be the name of the filthy glam-rockers’ major label debut album?
TAYLOR BRIGHT VIDEO FOR “STRIPED SOCKS”
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Philadelphia native TAYLOR BRIGHT is a high-spirited go-getter with a down-to-earth sense of self. The 16-year-old budding songstress channels such enthusiasm into an effervescent combination of radio-friendly pop and rock that’s both mature and genuine. Self-penned tunes such as the playful ode to a crush, “Striped Socks,” showcase her light-hearted song writing style and memorable…
