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MEMBERS OF EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY AND ELUVIUM FORM NEW DUO

On April 1st Temporary Residence Ltd. will release the debut full length from Inventions, a new band formed by longtime friends, tourmates, and labelmates Matthew Cooper of Eluvium, and Mark T. Smith of Explosions In The Sky. The group represents somewhat of a dream duo for anyone familiar with the unparalleled emotional resonance of Cooper…

BLACK SABBATH NOW ON I-TUNES

When Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry “Geezer” Butler and Bill Ward formed Black Sabbath in 1969, they created a signature sound that set the blueprint for heavy music and influenced generations of disciples for years to come. For the first time, the full catalog from the original Black Sabbath lineup is now available digitally in…

WIRE: CIRCUIT DES YEUX SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LITHONIA”

Chicago-based Circuit Des Yeux (aka Haley Fohr), just finished a string of dates with Bill Callahan and Jason Lescalleet in support of Overdue, her latest album co-released by Ba Da Bing Records and Fohr’s own Lewis + Lynn Records.   Now she presents her earnest music video for “Lithonia,” the first single from this striking…

NENEH CHERRY SINGLE “EVERTHING”

In October 2013, Neneh Cherry made an exciting announcement. She was coming back with her first album of solo music in 18 years. A collaboration with RocketNumberNine produced by Kieran Hebden and featuring a guest appearance by Robyn — Neneh shared the eponymous track ‘Blank Project’ in December 2013. To start the New Year, Neneh…

WIRE: ALARM MAGAZINE PREMIERES SILENT LIONS’ NEW SONG “RUNNIN’ ME DOWN”

Conceived in Toledo, OH with a home base in sister city Detroit, Silent Lions are the sinister twosome of heavy-soul. Dean Tartaglia simultaneously plays effected octave bass, sampled synths, and manipulated atmospheric vocals, all while drummer Matt Klein grooves and thrashes beside him, often providing soulful singalong melodies and harmonies. The duo’s live shows sound…

ACTION BRONSON TOUR INFOMERCIAL

Action Bronson has big plans for 2014, beginning with the Blue Chips 2 national tour. He and Chapelle’s Show alum Donnell Rawlings go down the list in stony detail in this infomercial that promises “you’ve never seen a 325 pound man do acrobatic maneuvers in and out of BMW cars”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBZD6ZM1jqg  

WIRE: “YARMOUTH ROAD” MIKE GORDON’S NEW SINGLE

RollingStone.com gives “Yarmouth Road” – the first single from bassist/vocalist Mike Gordon’s new solo album, Overstep – its world premiere. Fans can check out the song and Rolling Stone’s exclusive interview with Gordon here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mike-gordons-reggae-steeped-yarmouth-road-song-premiere-20140114. “Yarmouth Road” is one of 11 songs that Gordon wrote with guitarist and longtime collaborator Scott Murawski for Overstep,which will…

WIRE: KASHKA NEW SINGLE “PROPHET”

While in Poland, KASHKA wrote the   single, “Prophet”, off   her sophomore album, Bound, (OUT NOW). In juxtaposition to the upbeat electronic backdrop, KASHKA implores with an angelic urgency, “Never wanted to be your prophet.” Take a listen to “Prophet” here on Indie Shuffle: http://www.indieshuffle.com/kashka-prophet/   As Indie Shuffle says “Kashka! It’s fun to…

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND ANNOUNCES 2014 SUMMER TOUR

In 2013, Rolling Stone put Dave Matthews Band on its list of the “50 Greatest Live Acts Right Now,” observing,”Two decades in, DMB still know how to surprise their fans.” The group’s 2014 North American summer tour may be its most surprising yet. “A Very Special Evening with Dave Matthews Band” will feature the group…

WIRE: TOTAL SLACKER VIDEO ON MTV

Total Slacker has a thing for Olive Garden. It’s not just a passing interest or something–next time you talk to Tucker Rountree, their towheaded, lanky frontman, ask him about never-ending pasta bowls and Zuppa Toscana and unlimited breadsticks. He’ll tell you about his ongoing attempt to throw a rock ‘n’ roll show at a Queens…

WIRE: ETERNAL SUMMERS “GOUGE” ON PITCHFORK

Back in 2012, Virginia duo-gone-trio Eternal Summers released a solid second LP in the form of Correct Behavior, which had the winning single “Millions”; on March 4, the band will release their new album, The Drop Beneath, via Brooklyn indie label Kanine. “Gouge” is the first single from that album, and it features the band…

NEW VIDEO BY LA YEGROS

With the start of the new year, Waxploitation Records is set to unveil the 2nd single and video from La Yegros’ debut album Viene de Mi.     Below you’ll find the video for “Trocitos de Madera”, directed by famed Argentine production team Flamboyant Paradise (Major Lazer). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naarxs7RD30

SEVAG POSTS “NIGHT IN ARMOUR” TO BEATPORT

Sevag is patiently climbing up the DJ ranks through hard work, passion, and dedication. A true and profound love for music blossomed from learning music theory at the tender age of five, progressively leading him to pursuing a dream and becoming one of the most promising and sought after DJ/producers. He has released his most…

WIRE: JESSE CASH DOES GUITAR TUTORIAL

Guitarist and vocalist Jesse Cash from the progressive metalcore band ERRA just released an instructional video exclusively through guitarworld.com.   In the video, Cash shows you how to play Hybrid Earth on guitar, the latest single from ERRA. The track is off the band’s recent full-length record Augment, which debuted at number one on the…

PELUSSJE REMIXES CAROL WILLIAMS

The Italian EDM phenomenon known as PELUSSJE have released their high energy, genre bending remix of disco legend Carol WIlliams’s classic “Love Is You”, off of their upcoming “Salsoul and West End Remixed, Vol. 5” on Ultra Records, out January 28, 2014. Check out Carol Williams “Love Is You (PELUSSJE Remix): https://soundcloud.com/pelussje/love-is-you-carol-williams “Ever since our…

WIRE: NEW SKATERS VIDEO ON ROLLING STONE

With the band’s debut album slated for release February 25th, NYC’s SKATERS has just released a brand new track off Manhattan – “Miss Teen Massachusetts.” The official video for the song premiered Friday with Rolling Stone who said   “Hubbard provides layered guitar chords that are more waves of sound than riffs, adding to the…

MY IRON LUNG ANNOUNCES SPRING TOUR DATES/ALBUM

San Diego rock band My Iron Lung has announced they will be joining Being As An Ocean on their upcoming spring tour.   The band will provide support alongside A Lot Like Birds, Idle Hands and This Wild Life.   My Iron Lung is currently touring in support of their Grief EP which was released…

BLOW UP HOLLYWOOD NEW ALBUM SAMPLER

Over the span of 12 years and 7 critically acclaimed albums, ambient pop-rock collective Blow Up Hollywood has created an expansive and adventurous body of work that manages to be both highly emotionally charged and majestically anonymous. Helmed by Steve Messina (vocals, acoustic guitar), and backed by trusted friends and collaborators, (Thad Debrock, electric guitar,…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY ENGLORIA

The leather-clad punk rockers Engloria have just released their new video for their thunderous first single “Animal.” With a thumping bassline and the buzzy crunch of thrashing guitars, the new video mirrors the riotous attitude ever apparent in their live show. This headbanging single is a highlight off the band’s forthcoming album Evolver, available now…

1WAY TKT REMIX “HUMAN”

1Way Tkt’s starting their 2014 on the right foot with new music. Today, they put an energetic new spin on Christina Perri’s Human. The track starts with warm intriguing synth lines, that draw the listener in and compliment the beauty of Christina’s vocals, then turns the song upside down with huge buildups and a dirty,…

PASSENGER PERU VIDEO “HEALTH SYSTEM”

“More Than This” is British art rock band Roxy Music’s 1982 hit single that Justin Gonzales has always been fond of. In this new cover from Passenger Peru, Gonzales wanted to “bring out the ambient qualities of the song and blow it out of proportion” and masterminded a warm, slow crawling trip through swirls of…

VIDEO YA BOY HARDHEADED “ODD MAN OUT”

New Orleans rapper Ya Boy Hardheaded presents the Focus Cinema-directed music video for “Odd Man Out”, a song from his album 7000&1.   “Odd Man Out” is produced by Pro Prospek, who won Producer Of The Year at the 2010 New Orleans Underground HipHop Awards. “I have been constantly criticized by people in my life…

BRUNO MARS INVITES RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TO JOIN HIM

BRUNO MARS has invited the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS to join him during the PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLVIII HALFTIME SHOW on FOX in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, 2014, it was announced today during FOX’s broadcast of the NFC Divisional Playoff game featuring the New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks.…

WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY AAN ON NOISEY

Aan is a fearless experimental pop band from Portland, Oregon, mixing richly textured guitars and acerbic lyrics with sugary three-part harmonies and sprawling soundscapes. Aan began as a once bedroom pop project of freakish folk balladry, but as of late, its more straightforward side has given way to deeper sonic explorations of more subliminal (and…

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY A MILLION BILLION DYING SUNS

Despite the rousing success of their debut release Strawberry EP, everyone’s favorite transcendental space-rockers aren’t content to rest on their laurels. In a new, non-album single entitled “True Reality Lies Beyond the Cosmic Horizon,” A Million Billion Dying Suns combine their trademark psychedelic sound with hard-hitting guitar riffs reminiscent of Rage Against the Machine. Although…

A DEDICATION TO PETE ROCK

Hip-Hop legend Edo.G teams up with his apprentices G. Dot & Born, Boston natives, to shine light on their story and style while also providing their own sound.   All production is handled by Confidence, who’s claim to fame includes “Rashad and Confidence” and “Purpose and Confidence” on Ill Adrenaline Records and he produced seven…

WIRE: KALLE MATTSON PREMIERES “DARKNESS” VIA ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Ottawa’s Kalle Mattson is set to release his third full-length album, Someday, The Moon Will Be Gold, February 11 on Parliament of Trees. Someday, The Moon Will Be Gold is the follow up to Anchors (2011) and Lives In Between (2012) both birthing two breakout videos for the songs “Thick As Thieves” and “Water Falls.”…

ASAF AVIDAN ANNOUNCES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

While Asaf Avidan has drawn comparisons to both Jeff Buckley and Nina Simone, he possesses a voice that is utterly singular. As London’s The Independent recently put it, “If you haven’t heard Avidan’s music, prepare to be astounded.” In a recent article in The Boston Globe, James Reed calls Avidan “soulful and ethereal,” and names…

NEW NEON TREES SINGLE OUT NOW

Multi-platinum group Neon Trees today announced   their highly anticipated third studio album, entitled Pop Psychology, will be released on April 22nd on Island Def Jam. Friday, the album’s first single “Sleeping With A Friend” premiered at Rolling Stone and is now available to stream HERE. https://soundcloud.com/neon-trees/sleeping-with-a-friend

THE CEREMONIES TO HIT THE ROAD WITH GLASVEGAS

Fresh off a sold out tour with The Fratellis, and an appearance at The American Music Awards, The Ceremonies have announced a Winter 2014 tour with Scottish indie-rock band Glasvegas.   The 12-date stint includes two shows in New York (at Manhattan’s Mercury Lounge and Brooklyn’s newly opened Rough Trade venue) and one at The…

CHARLIE DANE RELEASES HER NEW SINGLE “THIS ONE” ON ITUNES

Musician and songwriter Charlie Dane announced today that her new single “This One” is now available on iTunes by following the link here: http://paltip.com/skopeing/!34k09 The song, which was once again produced by Don Chaffin (The Doors, Foreigner, Vanilla Fudge) at his DCity Studios, is a radio ready anthem that showcases the powerhouse pipes and songwriting…

WIRE: VARNA NEW VIDEO “MY HEART”

The female fronted, hard rock trio VARNA has teamed up with Revolver to premiere their new video, “My Heart,” today! VARNA successfully released “My Heart” on their debut EP This Time, It’s Personal in 2013, produced by Erik Ron (Panic at the Disco, Saosin, I the Mighty). A mix of commercial pop vocals accompanied by…

WIRE: SECRET COLOURS UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR “IT CAN’T BE SIMPLE”

With the release of their new video “It Can’t Be Simple” via SPIN and previous single release via Stereogum, Secret Colours continue to build momentum toward their two releases due out next year in the form of Positive Distractions Part I and Positive Distractions Part II. Directed by Secret Colours’ bassist Eric Hehr, SPIN’s Kyle…

THE M MACHINE ANNOUNCE LIVE “METROPOLIS” TOUR

The M Machine wrap up their Metropolis saga with a headlining LIVE tour across North America. Having released their Metropolis I, Metropolis II and Metropolis Remixed EPs on Skrillex’s OWSLA, The M Machine have boldly bridged genres, from hard-hitting dance tracks to delicate vocal compositions, asserting their unique ability to create a varied collection of…

WIRE: NEW SINGLE FROM HOSPITALITY

Hospitality shared “Rocket and Jets” from Trouble today. Pitchfork wrote of the track, “‘Rockets and Jets’ takes a different direction from what was heard on the debut, embracing dark, dour synths and vocalist Amber Papini’s slightly growling lower register.” Amber, Brian & Nathan will hit the road in support of Trouble, out January 28. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/16484-hospitality-rockets-and-jets/

WIRE: CHEAP TIME NEW ALBUM ‘EXIT SMILES’ STREAMING ON SPIN.COM

Hailing from Tennessee, Cheap Time have been around in one incarnation or another since 2006. The nucleus of the band has always been Jeffrey Novak who writes and sings the songs, as well as playing guitar and keyboards (and who also has a healthy solo career on the side). The band began with Jemina Pearl…

WIRE: KNIGHT BLADE UNLEASHES NEW VIDEO “I GOT THAT…(WEED)”

DubShot Records, the premiere digital distribution service and home of Inner Circle, Jacob Miller, Madhouse Records, Rootz Underground and Jamaicansmusic.com, has signed a new band Knight Blade featuring Jamaican hip hop star The Mighty Casey. Knight Blade has been busy in the studio working on their first album. This week, the group reveals their debut…

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY TRUST VIA PITCHFORK

TRUST is the musical project of Toronto artist Robert Alfons. After years of extensive touring, and garnering glowing praise from top international critics at Pitchfork, VICE, and The Guardian UK for the 2012 Juno-nominated debut album “TRST”, the follow up album “Joyland” will be released by Arts & Crafts on March 4, 2014. “Joyland” is…

THE HOLD STEADY SIGN TO NEW LABEL

The Hold Steady has signed to Washington Square, a new label imprint formed by Razor & Tie.   The band has signed a worldwide multi-album deal that will see the release of a new studio album Teeth Dreams on March 25th 2014.     The album is produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in…

GOVERNORS BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Founders Entertainment is proud to announce the dates for the fourth annual Governors Ball Music Festival. The 2014 edition of New York City’s preeminent music event will take place Friday, June 6th through Sunday, June 8th in Randall’s Island Park, and showcase over 80 artists performing during the three-day event. Lineup and ticket on-sale details…