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.
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Feature stories and artist interviews
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…
AMERICAN BANG RELEASE NEW SINGLE “WHISKEY WALK”
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American Bang is comprised of a wildly talented gang of young rock ‘n rollers who’ve been playing together in assorted combinations all their lives. After many incarnations of local bands, all four members — Johnston, lead guitarist Ben Brown, bassist Kelby Ray, and drummer Neil Mason — came of age musically as students of rock…
INTERVIEW WITH LIGHTS
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Hear what LIGHTS has to say about Lilith Fair 2010, her male fans, and of course: World of Warcraft.
THE MORNING PAGES OFFER “MY NAME IS LION” MP3 OFF DEBUT
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Fusing country authenticity with the grit of city life, New York’s The Morning Pages aren’t just another Brooklyn band. Since forming in 2007, the band has been adding some much-needed, rustic soul to the New York scene.
JIMMY RAE GETS THE INSIDE SKOPE ON THE RAINMAKER MEDIA GROUP
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I recently had a chance to discuss the exciting 14th Anniversary of The Rainmaker Media Group with owner, Rhonda Brilliant. We discuss the ins & outs of the music business through the eyes of an experienced public relations professional. You will find out why Rainmaker is able to stand tall in the midst…
COBRA STARSHIP AND 3OH!3 ANNOUNCE THE “TOO FAST FOR LOVE” TOUR
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This tour was bound to happen eventually.
MTV NETWORK-WIDE PREMIERE TODAY AFI “BEAUTIFUL THIEVES”
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AFI will premiere its new video for “Beautiful Thieves,” the new single from its acclaimed Crash Love album, across all MTV channels today.
LANA MIR COVERS IN “I WANNA BE ADORED” VIDEO
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Unfiltered artist Lana Mir covers The Stone Roses classic “I Wanna Be Adored” off of her upcoming digital EP Goodbye Girl out 2/16.
HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE UNVEIL NEW DEBUT “STRANGER DIG” VIDEO
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Henry’s Funeral Shoe have just finished the new video for their song “Stranger Dig” from their Alive Records full-length debut Everything’s for Sale and was directed by the Welsh production company DogDay Films. You can view the video here.
SKOPE / LIKE A STORM PLAY STATION 3 GIVEAWAY
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In celebration of their recent debut album, The End of the Beginning, Like A Storm and Skope Magazine are giving one fan a chance to win a Playstation 3. Enter now for your chance to win!
“THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS” FREE MP3 FROM BROTHER DEGE
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To show both respect and allegiance for the great city of New Orleans & the Super Bowl-bound New Orleans Saints, Brother Dege (aka Dege Legg from the Louisiana-based bands Santeria and Black Bayou Construkt) is offering his new song “The Battle of New Orleans” as a free mp3 download.
JIMMY RAE CHATS WITH LONDON BASED SINGER/SONGWRITER STEVEN BRYAN
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Are you ready for some catchy, soulful pop melodies with a nice dose of rock??? Well, I hope so because that is exactly what singer/songwriter, Steven Bryan is bringing! This London-based artist bears heavy roots to both Italy & the UK, but now sets his sights on hitting it big in the states.…
YOUNG & DEVINE VIDEO FOR “SHAKE THAT BUBBLE”
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Albany pop-punk trio Young & Divine have weathered enough ups and downs during their two-year career to trade war stories with bands three times their age. But JP Clark, 23 (vocals/bass), Jake Mai, 23 (guitar/vocals) and Joe Bortscheller, 22 (drums) channeled every drop of experience into their irresistible, melodically stellar, upbeat self-titled RCA debut set…
KARI ANN PENICHE RELEASES HER SINGLE “U AND ME AND TIGER MAKES 3”
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Inspired by her experiences in the celebrity spotlight and “borrowing” the title straight from the tabloids, Kari Ann Peniche’s debut single, “U and Me and Tiger Makes 3” will be released February 2 on Los Angeles based HOR Entertainment Group/HOR Records.
WILDESTARR OFFER SMASHING INTRODUCTION WITH FIRST VIDEO “ARRIVAL”
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You only get one chance to make a first impression, and the fast-rising metallic duo, WildeStarr, are certainly off to a great start with their recently released clip for the song “Arrival.”
