“MIND OVER MATTER,” the acclaimed new album from Fueled By Ramen recording group Young The Giant, has made a spectacular debut upon the SoundScan/Billboard 200, entering the chart at #7. With sales in excess of 33,500, the album also came in at a remarkable #2 on the “Rock Album” chart (surpassed only by Lorde…
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WIRE: NIPSEY HUSSLE ON MUZIKSMYLIFE
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“I caught up with Nipsey Hussle outside of his Crenshaw pop-up shop at Fat Tiger in Chicago to discuss being mentioned on SNL despite his not-so-funny background and the serious nature of his music, going from shining shoes as a youngster to being confined to a whole different type of SHU program in jail right…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY HOSPITALITY
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In their premiere of the “Going Out” video, Stereogum writes, “Esteemed musical spouses Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips – he of Galaxie 500, both of Luna and Dean And Britta – star in the clip, which finds them dozing off before Wareham embarks on a woozy, slightly glammed-out, highly entertaining sleepwalking adventure. The imagery is…
DEBUT EP BY SEIICHI DAIMO
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Singer-songwriter Seiichi Daimo has announced plans to release his debut EP, In The Inbetween, on February 25th, 2014. Reminiscent of artists such as The Decemberists, City & Colour, and The Lumineers, Seiichi takes on an indie-folk style, with lyrics written in a pop mindset. In The Inbetween, features four songs in a fleshed-out, full-band acoustic…
WIRE: HENRY FONG “STAND UP”
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Harnessing the momentum from being named one of Vibe’s “Top Rising DJs of 2014”, SoCal-based electro house producer Henry Fong has readied his first official release of the year, the Stand Up EP, to go public February 11th via OWSLA. Following several Beatport Top 10 singles, the producer shows no signs of slowing down and…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY SCARLETT RABE
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Scarlett Rabe, classical piano prodigy turned soulful singer/songwriter, exclusively premiered her “Battle Cry” music video this week via Marie Claire. Featuring honest lyrics tinged with sly wit, the anthemic “Battle Cry,” which will impact radio this spring, is an empowering and unapologetic proclamation. “We’re all waging a different battle,” explains Scarlett, “and whatever it might…
NEW VIDEO BY KEN REBEL
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Rebel, 19, was failing school and was literally on his way to enlist in the army when he dropped everything and began pursuing music seriously. That’s what convinced him to start recording songs at home and post them to his Tumblr; that was last year. The Brooklyn native is now completely immersed in the New…
WIRE: ALLEN STONE SIGNS TO CAPITOL RECORDS
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Capitol Records is proud to announce the signing of 26-year-old soul singer, Allen Stone. This summer, Stone will release the follow-up to his self-titled debut, as he gives us a glimpse into his recording process today featuring a stripped down version of a new track “Million” exclusively on Billboard.com. Fans will be able to hear…
SINGAPORE KANE SINGLE “GUNS IN AMERICA” FEAT NBS
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Singapore Kane is a Boston based Mc, mentored by Guru & Big Shug of GangStarr Foundation. This track is off Singapore’s new project Waves N Shades to be released in March featuring artists such as REKS, NBS & Big Shug, and production from Marco Polo, Jon Glass & Blaze P. https://soundcloud.com/clockworkmusic-2/singapore-kane-feat-nbs-guns
BO JANKANS VIDEO “1 MORE SHOT”
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Unlike the spooky and darker “Wicked Little Gun” video released late last year, this song and video tackles the joys of living for the day and having “1 More Shot” with your pals before heading out that front door. The PG Maryland native Lyriciss joins in on the final verse and $crilla goes ham on…
WIRE: SALLY SELTMANN PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “CATCH OF THE DAY”
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Sally Seltmann recently announced that her new album Hey Daydreamer will arrive in North America on March 4 via Arts & Crafts. This will be Seltmann’s fourth full-length album; second to bear her name, after 2010’s Heart That’s Pounding, and two under the name New Buffalo. After debuting the first single “Billy” with both…
WIRE: YOUNG GIRLS STREAM SELF-TITLED EP
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Post-punk garage dance outfit Young Girls are pleased to share their self-titled limited edition 7″ EP in its entirety via Interview Magazine. Available today, January 28th on Austin Town Hall Records, the wax features the perfect blend of “oh ahhs” with driving riffs. Listen and share the record here: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/exclusive-ep-premiere-young-girls-young-girls#_
WIRE: SPARTAN RECORDS SIGNS NORWEGIAN HARDCORE BAND BARREN WOMB
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Seattle based indie label Spartan Records is proud to announce the signing of Norwegian hardcore band Barren Womb and the upcoming release of their debut full-length album, The sun’s not yellow, it’s chicken, on March 11th . The record will be available digitally and on limited edition vinyl, which can be pre-ordered now at…
MÖTLEY CRÜE ANNOUNCES THE FINAL TOUR
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After more than three decades together, iconic rock ‘n roll band MÖTLEY CRÃœE announced today The Final Tour and the band’s ultimate retirement. The announcement was solidified when the band signed a formal Cessation Of Touring Agreement, effective at the end of 2015, in front of global media in Los Angeles today. Celebrating the announcement…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY SCYTHIA
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Canadian medieval-themed power metal band SCYTHIA and Decibel Magazine are teaming up today to bring you the brand new track ‘Reflections’, cut from the band’s upcoming album …Of Conquest. ‘Reflections’ is the fourth new track released from the album, which hits stores on February 25, 2014. Check out the new track at this location, exclusively…
J. COLE BRINGS DREAMVILLE LABEL TO INTERSCOPE RECORDS
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Dreamville, one of hip-hop’s most innovative and creative collectives and the force behind the phenomenal success of rapper J. Cole, whose first two albums hit #1 across the charts, has formed an exclusive label with Interscope Records. Dreamville also announced today that its first artist signing will be Bas, who has been supporting Cole on…
WIRE: AUGUSTINES SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOW STREAMING
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Brooklyn’s AUGUSTINES partnered with Wall Street Journal to stream their new self-titled album, out February 4th, in its entirety. “It’s a stirring, soulful record,” WSJ declares, “full of sweeping hooks on expansive songs that strike a balance between hopeful and melancholy.” Additionally, Augustines — heretofore known as We Are Augustines — will kick off a…
THE STEREO BOYZ POST “DRAGO” RMX
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The Stereo Boyz release another free remix of “Drago”, the fourth single off their album “Carz, Clubz & Theaterz”. The Remix was done by Applauze Beetz, also known as Mixo, MC and producer of the Stereo Boyz. Applauze Beetz put his own spin on the Sacramento Knoxx’ produced track “Drago” with a more New School,…
LAURA PAUSINI LIVE SHOW TO NEW YORK’S MADISON SQUARE GARDEN THEATER
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On March 6, international superstar Laura Pausini, one of the most beloved Italian singers in the world, will bring an unique and memorable concert to New York’s Madison Square Garden Theater to commemorate her 20 years of extraordinary career. For this event, Pausini has invited award winning artists and close friends: Gloria Estefan, Miguel Bosé,…
WIRE: NDMA DEBUTS “YOURS FOR ONE NIGHT”
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Nilton De Menezes, who performs under the name NDMA, debuted the laid back, synth-driven music video “Yours For One Night” on Vice’s Noisey Blog, earlier today. The video premieres on VEVO today and single is available for purchase on iTunes now. WATCH “YOURS FOR ONE NIGHT” ON NOISEY HERE http://noisey.vice.com/blog/ndma-yours-for-one-night-premiere
WIRE: THE TONTONS POST “PONY”
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Houston’s rising indie rockers The Tontons team up with The Village Voice’s Sound of the City blog to premiere their latest track, “Pony,” today – a follow-up to their last single. Listen to the new song “Pony”. The song is off The Tontons’ much-anticipated forthcoming full-length album, Make Out King and Other Stories of Love…
VICTORY RECORDS SIGNS DARKNESS DIVIDED
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VICTORY RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of San Antonio’s DARKNESS DIVIDED. The four-piece are quickly making a name for themselves through heavy DIY touring — including major festivals such as Cornerstone and Sonshine. Vocalist Gerard Mora comments, “We are incredibly stoked to be a part of the Victory Records Family! We’ve always…
WIRE: SPIN PREMIERES THE DARCYS NEW VIDEO
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The Darcys announce a fourth video from their highly acclaimed Arts & Crafts full-length, Warring, today via SPIN. Directed by Michael Maxxis, “Horses Fell” follows Sonny Castille, a former Vegas lounge singer who lost everything to drug addiction, ultimately relocating to Reno, Nevada to disappear. When Maxxis spoke of first meeting Castille, “I met Sonny…
MAX ROACH MEMORIALIZED AT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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The life and music of jazz great Max Roach, one of the founding fathers of the modernist style known as bebop, will be forever memorialized for future generations in the nation’s library. The Library of Congress today celebrated the acquisition of Roach’s vast personal collection of papers, music, photos, and audio and video recordings.…
NEW VIDEO BY MOSES WEST
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Lyricist Moses West and Producer ill Clinton bring you the video for fan favorite song “Fair Eastside” off their LP “You’re Gonna Love Me”. “Fair Eastside” is a soulful, heartfelt, and lyrical ode to “Outeast”, the notorious east side of Jacksonville, FL. Watch “Fair Eastside” here: http://youtu.be/1a5oM1Izn1E Stream / Purchase “You’re Gonna Love Me” LP…
WIRE: ANIMAL PARTS SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR “WHERE THE HEART IS”
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Animal Parts recently shared their heartsick, yet uplifting single, “Where The Heart Is,” via SPIN, and today, the Toronto folk rock band unveil a nostalgic new video for the track. The video features home movie footage of childhood images and lazy summer days, with clips of Animal Parts’ Joshua Cockerill walking home through the streets…
WIRE: ALT PRESS PREMIERES NEW TRACK “OLE FISHLIPS IS DEAD NOW” FROM CHIODOS
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Chiodos has announced an April 1st release date for the band’s new album DEVIL. The title is the first issued on the on the band’s new imprint drk/lght records in partnership with Razor & Tie. The 13-track set finds founding front man Craig Owens and drummer Derrick Frost reunited with band members Bradley Bell,…
LIZZIE SIDER CONTINUES ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE
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LIZZIE SIDER, 15-year old emerging Country artist, is continuing her tour of elementary and middle schools, by conducting her Bully Prevention Assembly at over 100 schools during January, February and March of 2014, throughout the entire State of Florida. The tour continues after a successful weekend in Nashville, where Sider performed the national anthem…
WIRE: EYEDRESS NEW SINGLE ON NOISEY
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Quezon City, Manila, in the Philippines is where Idris Vicuña’s music project EYEDRESS came to life. It also serves as the backdrop of the Filipino wunderkinds new, self-directed music video for his latest track “Teen Spirits.” Speaking about “Teen Spirit,” Idris explains that it’s “a song about true love and the idea of soul…
WIRE: NTNT NEW SINGLE POSTED
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NTNT is kicking the year off right with the release of their sophomore EP, And Then the Moon. The group has just premiered their highly anticipated electro-laced single, “Getchya So Good,” via The Vinyl District. The phenomenal track is intertwined with electro-punches, and dreamy melodies, which will grab your ears right from the start. The…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY THE VALERY TRAILS
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Indie rockers, The Valery Trails, are back with their second album, Buffalo Speedway due out April 29th, releasing their new single, “Starsong,” interestingly enough, a track written even before their time. Take a listen here at The Big Takeover: http://www.bigtakeover.com/news/exclusive-song-premiere-starsong-by-the-valery-trails
NEW VIDEO BY FYE BOY
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Straight out of Daytona Beach, FL comes FYE BOY, a rapper and businessman. Today, he is releasing the video for the first single “Grizzy Grind,” off his forthcoming album. Produced by Grammy-nominated, 3x Platinum artist AYO the Producer, the song is an anthem for 2014, slick and incredibly catchy. FYE’s personal story is both inspiring…
WIRE: CHRIS GARNEAU NEW VIDEO “OH GOD” RMX
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When Chris Garneau started working on Winter Games five years ago, he had a simple premise in mind: exploring the frostbitten season through secondhand story lines. Not long-forgotten memories of merriment and myrrh so much as the many ways smothered sunrises and blanketed windowsills manipulate our moods and tighten―or in some cases, altogether undo ―our…
WIRE: THE HOLD STEADY OFFER FIRST TRACK”I HOPE THIS WHOLE THING DIDN’T FRIGHTEN YOU”
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The Hold Steady has released the first song, “I Hope This Whole Thing Didn’t Frighten You,” from their new album Teeth Dreams, out March 25. Teeth Dreams is the New York band’s sixth album and first on its own Positive Jams imprint via new label Washington Square, itself a newly established imprint formed by Razor…
WIRE: JARED BARTMAN SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “JACKALS” VIA ARTIST DIRECT
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Following the recent release of his new album, Misery Makes Strange Bedfellows, Jared Bartman is sharing a new video for his song, “Jackals,” via Artist Direct. Shot on a warehouse rooftop last summer, Jared’s commanding vocals cut through the airy harmonies with menacing energy in this stripped-down interpretation of the stomping album version. The latin-influenced…
WIRE: BOY/FRIEND DROPS BRAND NEW SINGLE “NEVER NOT LOOKING”
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Following his critically-acclaimed debut album Leather Weather and Leather Weather Worldwide: The Remixes (both available for free via Soundcloud), New York’s R&B artist BOY/FRIEND is back with his brand new “pheromone-releasing single” (The FADER) “Never Not Looking,” produced by his go-to music partner MNTN and nightlife’s world-famous Mel DeBarge. The FADER exclusively premieres the song:…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY VINYL THIEF ON NOISEY
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Electro-rock outfit, Vinyl Thief, have announced that they will be releasing a new EP, “Stop Motion,” on February 4th, 2014 – a preview to their upcoming full-length, set to release in Spring 2014. You can stream the title-track exclusively on Noisey here: http://bit.ly/noisey-vice. “Stop Motion” is the follow up single to “Smooth,” which Vinyl Thief…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY FENSTER
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Berlin/NY quartet Fenster have announced the release of their second record, The Pink Caves, out March 4th on Morr Music. The album follows their debut, Bones, which received critical acclaim from the likes of KEXP, NPR, The New Yorker, MTV, NYLON, Refinery29, BrooklynVegan, Team Coco, and more, often gaining favorable comparisons to The Velvet Underground,…
SIIINES NEW EP FEBRUARY 11
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SIIINES, the Los Angeles based electro-rock band, is pleased to announce the release of their new EP, Fukushimarama! The album, which was produced by veteran electronic producer Ari Rhodes of Hands Up!, will be released on February 11th. With equal parts eclectic EDM and in your face rock, SIIINES willfully crosses lines…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO POLICA “I NEED $”
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Following on from their recent album Shulamith, the follow up to last year’s Give You the Ghost, POLIÇA are all set to release new single I Need $ on 3rd March 2014. I Need $ (spoken as I Need Money) is Shulamith’s most R&B / pop inflected track and contains the lyric that, according to…
