Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa is back with “We Dem Boyz,” the Detail-produced first single from his highly-anticipated third studio album, “BLACC HOLLYWOOD,” due out later this year. Always continuing to engage with his loyal fans via social media, Wiz has teamed up with Shazam, the world’s leading media engagement company, to give fans an…
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WOMAN’S HOUR POST “HER GHOST”
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London-via-Kendal four piece Woman’s Hour have joined the Secretly Canadian family and will release a brand new single, “Her Ghost”, through their new label in March. “Her Ghost” is available digitally now with the full digital single including b-side out 17th February and a limited edition 7″ vinyl released on 24th March. The band…
COLOROFCHANGE.ORG SPEAK ON DMX VS GEORGE ZIMMERMAN
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“ColorOfChange.org commends fight promoter Damon Feldman for making the right decision and cancelling the “celebrity” boxing match he had planned to take place between George Zimmerman and rapper DMX on March 15th. It is appalling that Zimmerman would ever be considered a celebrity for killing a child, and the fight would have accomplished nothing beyond…
WIRE: J STALIN NEW SINGLE FEAT TOO SHORT
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Complex premieres the “Fuk That,” from Bay Area figurehead J Stalin’s upcoming album, SID (Shining in Darkness), which features another Bay Area boss, Too $hort. Employing bells, handclaps, and a bass-line typical of the Bay Area mob music scene’s style, Stalin and $hort exchange verses warning deadbeats and wannabes to come correct. Or else. SID…
OZOMATLI LYRIC VIDEO “BRIGHTER”
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PLACE IN THE SUN, the upcoming album from multi-cultural Grammy-winning superstars Ozomatli, is the band’s eighth album in a career spanning almost 20 years. Produced by the band and longtime friend, world renowned engineer Robert Carranza (Eels, Jack Johnson, The Mars Volta), PLACE IN THE SUN features collaborations with legendary rocker Dave Stewart (ex-Eurythmics) on…
SALIVA RETURN WITH NEW SINGER
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If you counted Saliva out when you heard that they had parted ways with singer Josey Scott, you have been proven dead wrong – all you have to do is give a listen to the group’s upcoming single, “Rise Up” (impacting radio and available for purchase via all digital stores on February 18th), and album…
BOSTON GEORGE “HOW YOU THINK” AUDIO
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Although only officially adopting the title of rap artist a mere year and a half ago, Houston’s Boston George has made a sizable impact to date. On “How Do You Think”, the first official single from his upcoming solo debut, “Trappin in Traffic”, BG chronicles the journey over a made-for-the-club beat courtesy of T.A. Boston’s…
WIRE: WAYFARER DEBUTS NEW SONG AT PUREVOLUME.COM
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Rising alt-folk act Wayfarer has announced plans to release a new EP titled The Albatross We Keep on February 18th. The one-man-band, consisting solely of Nik Piscitello, has debuted the first new song, “Best and Worst,” today, exclusively at Purevolume.com: http://bit.ly/1nX8WSA. Wayfarer’s debut track sets the tone for The Albatross We Keep perfectly…
WIRE: COLOURMUSIC NEW SINGLE ON NOISEY
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Formed in Oklahoma in 2005 with British-born Nick Turner, some years after bonding over Aphex Twin during their University days together, Colourmusic expanded to include bassist Colin Fleishacker and drummer Nicholas Ley. With two previous albums under their belts, “F, Monday, Orange, February, Venus, Lunatic, 1 or 13” and “My ___ Is Pink”, the group…
WIRE: BOYTOY PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “VISITS”
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Untracht-Oakner and Van Dyke formed BOYTOY after the demise of their respective former bands (You Can Be A Wesley & Beast Make Bomb), after a 2am jam session was deemed successful. Dylan Ramsey joined on drums and is featured on the band’s 2013 singles and their upcoming EP. Ramsey has since jettisoned back home to…
PETER MULVEY RETURNS WITH ‘SILVER LADDER’
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Milwaukee singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey returns with his first full-length album of original songs in five years titled Silver Ladder, out April 1st on Signature Sounds. Produced by Chuck Prophet, the album also features an array of talent including Chuck himself, Mission Express guitarist James DePrato, Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins (violin, vocals), Tom Freund (upright…
DUKE DUMONT SIGNS TO ASTRALWERKS + “I GOT U”
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Astralwerks Records welcomes UK producer and Grammy nominee Duke Dumont to its roster with a debut album coming later this year. Most recently nominated for a Best Dance Recording Grammy for his debut single ‘Need U (100%)’ feat. A*M*E*, Dumont’s new single “I Got U” feat. Jax Jones will see a stateside release through…
HOT CHELLE RAE REVEALS NEW SINGLE
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Hot Chelle reveals today their brand new single “Don’t Say Goodnight” which will be available on sale tomorrow, February 8th at iTunes, Amazon and all digital providers. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW! The band premiered the single exclusively this morning on SiriusXM Hits1’s “Morning Mash Up.” “Don’t Say Goodnight” will be played hourly and throughout…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM BOOTY FADE ON EARMILK.COM
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For their latest single “It Goes Down,” which premieres on Earmilk, Booty Fade combines local rapper Tum Tum’s regional syrupy hit “Caprice Musik” with a 1990 hit from Tejano artist Michael Salgado. The result features a uniquely cohesive blend of snaps, hi hats, Latin-flavored accordion stabs, and syncopated volleys of Southern “aye’s!” with Tejano gritos.…
CAPE LION POSTS “BROTHER”
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Check this song “Brother” a haunting new track from electro-poppy Swedish duo Cape Lion, made up of producers/songwriters Carl-Johan Sevedag and Martin Wiklund. The video below is something the guys shot in the attic above the studio space where they record in Stockholm. “Brother” is a track off their forthcoming EP scheduled for release…
WIRE: STRANGE TALK POST “YOUNG HEARTS”
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Strange Talk, the Melbourne, Australia based alt-pop four-piece will release their self-produced Wind-up Records debut album Cast Away on April 29, 2014. All songs were mixed by Tony Hoffer (M83, Phoenix) with the exception of “Climbing Walls,” “Eskimo Boy” and “Is It Real?” which were mixed by Eliot James (Bloc Party, Two Door Cinema Club).…
WIRE: FREE DOWNLOAD FROM PROK & FITCH
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The story is almost too idyllic: a pair of music aficionados meeting by chance in a UK record store, and going on to form acclaimed house music duo Prok & Fitch. Now, the original “Men with Soul” will be bringing their dance-inducing rhythms on their North American Man With Soul Tour kicking off at LIV…
NEW SINGLE BY RORY PARTIN
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Check out the soulful vocals and Big Band arrangements on the new single, “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me”, from L.A. musician Rory Partin. Take a listen: “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me” https://soundcloud.com/jillian-eipr/rory-partin-everybodys-got/s-LW18C A multi-instrumentalist, Partin had his first taste of the big time singing back-up for five-time Grammy winner Larnelle Harris. His forthcoming fan-funded album…
WIRE: TASHAKI MIYAKI DEBUT “COOL RUNNINGS” ON PITCHFORK
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Los Angeles based dreamy trio Tashaki Miyaki are pleased to announce their latest release. The limited edition colored vinyl will be available on their own vinyl imprint, Blonde Dog Records, as the soundtrack to a collaboration with director Juan Iglesias on February 25, 2014. To celebrate the release, Tashaki Miyaki are making the A-side, “Cool…
WIRE: USA TODAY’S POP CANDY PREMIERES THE SLEEPWALKERS’ NEW TRACK
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The Sleepwalkers have been quietly banging around in the attic for the better part of five years in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley region. Writing, rewriting, absorbing, touring and, every now and then, releasing a record. http://www.usatoday.com/story/popcandy/2014/02/04/sleepwalkers-premiere/5200479/
NOOCH NEW VIDEO “SUGE KNIGHT”
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It’s only right that 18-year-old D.C. rapper Nooch sports a Los Angeles cap and a t-shirt showing a Death Row-era mugshot of Snoop Dogg in the video for “Suge Knight,” the first single from his upcoming collaborative mixtape, Nail In the Coffin, with Baton Rouge-native Cerdafied. Their black apparel comes to the forefront of a…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY THE SOON-ANOTHER’S
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The Soon-Another’s upcoming album, Autodidact, due out February 11, 2014, is the result of several years of focus. The ten song debut from the world indie pop band centers around what lead singer, Adele Fournet, describes as “the idea of waking up to the way the world is now and saying goodbye to our current…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY MATTHEW FOWLER
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At just 19 years old, young Matthew Fowler is the perfect storm of the essential elements all singer-songwriters pine for; a flawlessly raw voice, intricately constructed melodies, compelling musicianship, and alluring lyrics that combine to form an overwhelmingly rich sound. With a style compared to Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, and Ben Howard, Fowler’s talent…
WIRE: NØMADS “FREE MY ANIMAL” ON IMPOSE
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New York City’s NØMADS is gearing up for the release of their debut album on April 8 via Mecca Lecca, and is now sharing “Free My Animal,” the title track (and second taste) from the album. IMPOSE premiered the track, which is available to download free via soundcloud. NØMADS is maximum sound two-piece bass &…
NEW VIDEO BY FOSTER THE PEOPLE
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Foster The People have unveiled the official music video for “Coming Of Age,” the first single from their highly anticipated forthcoming album Supermodel (out March 18 on Columbia Records). Directed by BRTHR, the nostalgic video can be seen HERE, as well as on air on MTV, MTV2, mtvU and MTV Hits throughout the day. VH1…
VICTORY RECORDS SIGNS MERIDIAN
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VICTORY RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Poughkeepsie, NY’s MERIDIAN. If you are a fan of emotionally charged hardcore, MERIDIAN is for you. The band comments, “We’re very excited to join the Victory roster. We’re honored to be share the same home as so many legendary bands. We are excited to get to…
FULL SCHOLARSHIP FROM VANS AND BERKLEE
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Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, and Berklee College of Music, the world’s leading college of contemporary music, are proud to announce the founding of the Vans Berklee Off The Wall Scholarship — a four-year award covering full tuition, room and board. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a talented musician…
LONDON BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2014
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Now in it’s 8th Annual Edition, London Burlesque Festival 2014 will be running for 11 sizzling evenings of sultry entertainment 15-25 May, making it the largest International Burlesque Festival of it’s kind! With a packed schedule of high profile events, celebrity following and a loyal expanding fan base, London Burlesque Festival showcases the most eclectic…
NICK CANNON PARTNERS WITH WALMART
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Nick Cannon, creator, executive producer and host of MTV2’s most successful series “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out” announces the release of the first ever Wild ‘N Out Compilation Vol. 1 available nationwide starting January 28, only at Walmart. Wild ‘N Out Compilation Vol. 1 will be positioned in the music section of all…
WIRE: THE FLESHTONES NEW SINGLE
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New York garage-rock icons The Fleshtones have just premiered “Hipster Heaven” from their forthcoming album Wheel of Talent (out February 11th) via Rolling Stone and are streaming the full LP via SPIN. Check out the Rolling Stone premiere of “Hipster Heaven” HERE. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/fleshtones-celebrate-hipster-heaven-song-premiere-20140203
GRAND OPUS VIDEO “FOREVER”
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In the vein of Pete Rock & C.L Smooth, Reflection Eternal, Gang Starr and other legendary hip-hop MC/Producer duos, Grand Opus is a newly formed California based group, and the nostalgia-inducing ‘Forever’ is their introduction single. Joc Scholar, MC from Fresno and Bay-Area producer Centric (Sean Price, Kool G Rap, Rapper Big Pooh, Wordsmith), join…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY THE STRANGE FAMILIAR
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The Strange Familiar has a new single, “Rain” coming out February 18th and today they have exclusively debuted an acoustic video for the single on Uinterview.com. The popular site also gets the inside scoop from the band on the new single and the making of the video. Check out the premiere here: http://uinterview.com/music/exclusive-acoustic-video-of-rain-by-the-strange-familiar-kira-leyden-dishes-the-inside-story “Rain”…
FRANK TURNER RELEASES NEW EP + NEW VIDEO
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U.K. singer/songwriter FRANK TURNER releases a new EP Polaroid Picture today, February 4, 2014 on Xtra Mile Recordings/ Interscope Records. The EP, available for digital download via digital streaming services, features five songs including the lead track “Polaroid Picture” and a new track entitled “Sweet Albion Blues.” Check out the video for “Polaroid Picture”…
WIRE: AMY STROUP FEATURED IN HUFFPO
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Nashville singer/songwriter Amy Stroup returns with her second full length album, Tunnel, on February 4, 2014. For Amy, Tunnel represents, “a process of healing and a place to express the small self actualizing truths I’ve learned over the last couple of years.” Producers Thomas Doeve (The Other Side of Love Sessions) and Konrad Synder (Sugar…
WIRE: DENA FEATURE IN VOGUE
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Berlin-via-Bulgaria heartthrob DENA is finding her lane, and her post-ironic take on r&b is one of my favorite things of 2014 so far. In the first official video from her upcoming album Flash (dropping March 12th on K7), she wears Adidas Y3 and discusses the “what-ifs” of romance (in her 3rd language). http://www.vogue.com/culture/article/flash-dance-bulgarian-singer-dena-debuts-new-music-video-bad-timing-on-vogue/#1
BIFF BYFORD ON VH1 FEBRUARY 8TH
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British heavy metal legends SAXON are pleased to announce that lead singer Biff Byford will appear on VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show this Saturday, February 8th. Biff will be calling into the show from the U.K. as the episode’s Skype guest as the band prepares for new projects. That Metal Show airs on Saturday at…
NEW VIDEO BY JST “GAIN REDUCTION”
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Famed producer/mixer/engineer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Blessthefall, We Came As Romans, Of Mice & Men) has released “Gain Reduction,” a groundbreaking compressor plug-in that puts Joey’s signature vocal production sound in the hands of the masses. Joey Sturgis “Gain Reduction” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQwf45nnudw
MAJOR TOUR BY DEANA MARTIN ANNOUNCED
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Internationally acclaimed entertainer Deana Martin has launched a year long coast-to-coast tour, in conjunction with Destination Moon, her latest CD for Big Fish Records. Destination Moon, Deana’s fourth studio offering, is a musical rocket ride featuring 14 seminal performances (10 classics plus four new songs written especially for her), each interpreted with Deana’s trademark…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY HEAVEN ON NOISEY
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A romantic clash between your Dad’s long lost favorite psych record and the soundtrack to a John Hughes film, Heaven ride a massive sonic wave in delivering their dear and dreamy tracks. Matt Sumrow and Mikey Jones created Heaven in the wake of touring and recording with artists such as DEAN and BRITTA, SWERVEDRIVER, AMBULANCE…
*CHI SINGLE “LA SUGAR”
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In his on-going solo project, *Chi, musician and producer, Ray Ward, takes the listener on a ride through his travels and life in Los Angeles with “LA Sugar”. “It’s such a strange place to me, but it certainly has a strong pulse,” says Ward. Download “LA Sugar” at Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/listentochi/la-sugar
