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First Rate People premiered a new video today for the song “Sleeptalk”, off their debut album Everest, via Exclaim.ca. First Rate People will celebrate the release of Everest this month in Toronto, tomorrow night at the Horseshoe Tavern. “Sleeptalk” was written by members Hayden Stewart and Anna Hovarth who do it all with this video,…

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Paste has premiered the Matt Pond video for “Starlet” from The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand which is out now on BMG. Matt Pond told Paste, “I’ve been stranded. Or maybe I sabotaged myself,” said pond of the song. “Perhaps I don’t know how to spell SOS. In between idle shipwrecks, I write…

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How “deconstructed” can a group get? How about just one vocal, one bass, one guitar, and a basic beat supplied by stomping on a mini-tambourine-doohickey? That’s exactly what everyone’s favorite storyteller/narrator, Les Claypool, is incorporating in his new band, Duo de Twang. While Les is still pulling double duty with the Primus lads, he has…

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DYING SCENE RECORDS has announced the signing of Vancouver, Canada’s ELLESMERE and will be releasing the melodic punk act’s debut EP, “Bail City”, on December 10th. If you’re unfamiliar with Ellesmere they play punk rock with the same bombastic leads and infectious melodies that made NOFX scene legends. Sharply written, fast paced fretwork abound, Ellesmere…

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Wild Cub will be showcased this Friday, November 22nd at MTV Hive’s next ‘Artist To Watch Live’ event. The Nashville-based band’s performance from New York’s Studio at Webster Hall, featuring selections from their debut album Youth, can be livestreamed beginning at 8pm ET via www.MTVHive.com.

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The spontaneous and eclectic Kosha Dillz has no borders when it comes to his music and “Where My Homies Be” is proof of his always appealing nature. Equipped with stimulating visuals full of kaleidoscope’esque images akin to an acid trip, courtesy of Director Robbie Barclay, the video will definitely leave a lasting impression on the…

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“Energetic is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the opening track “Real Time” from Steve Ryans latest album “Boundless Moments”. Hearing an actual band is a refreshing change of pace for this writer, usually Singer/Songwriter types heavily rely on electronic arrangements to convey their lyrics and vocal abilities. Steve’s band is more…

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The Hot Box Ramblers is a reunion of established New England based songwriters and performers, John Brauchler, Tim Curry, and Paul Greg Gallucci. Longtime friends who draw upon influences from their youth and the many rewarding musical projects which led them to this point. Vocal blends highlight the Ramblers distinctive persona along with warm acoustic…

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Featuring a greater number of free concerts than ever before, the one-of-a-kind New York Guitar Festival illumines the mid-winter season with a cavalcade of performances, from January 10th–30th, that embrace the instrument’s multi-faceted personae in rock, jazz, blues, Baroque, contemporary classical, and, perhaps, a bit of bluegrass.   The 2014 Festival boasts 30+ pioneering guitarists,…

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Roadrunner Records and Warner Music Latina have announced the eagerly anticipated debut album from Latin metal group, De La Tierra. “DE LA TIERRA” — the explosive self-titled collection from the Latin group consisting of Andreas Kisser, guitarist of Sepultura, Andrés Giménez, former leader of A.N.I.M.A.L., Sr. Flavio, bassist of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, and Alex González,…

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We Are the Brave have just released the video for “Sparrow”, the lead single from their debut EP Noctua, out now. The video was filmed in an Australian strip club and puts an unexpected and beautiful modern dance twist on pole-dancing that underscores the anthemic single’s entrancing sound and Thelma and Louise style imagery. The…

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Having watched the rise of his fellow countrymen, Sebastian Jak set out to become the next success story in Sweden’s already impressive dance music history. The rising star known as Sebjak is breaking into the scene in a big way, and his new track “Feel You,” out now on Ultra Music, is poised to take…

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“Smile” has an instantly memorable hook, propulsive beat, and the custom “Galantis Filter” which blends male and female vocals into one. The Olympian sound of Galantis expertly unites various branches of electronic music into a singular sound. As a result, a wide array of their peers have been championing “Smile” including Kaskade, Tiesto, Dada Life,…

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Earlier this week, Ms. Lauryn Hill announced her return to the stage, scheduled for Wednesday, November 27th at the The Bowery Ballroom (early and late shows).   She has now announced an additional 5 concerts in Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Red Bank, NJ, Huntington, NY and Port Chester, NY (dates below). Back home, Ms. Hill…

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LIARS: Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross will release a brand new album, the follow up to WIXIW, in March 2014. Buy ‘WIXIW’: http://paltip.com/skopeing/!2pkl7 Tracks from the as-yet-untitled album were performed on recent dates at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur, MoMA PS1, Primavera Sound and Sónar Music Festivals. The album has…

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Green Day front man and Grammy ® Award-winning artist Billie Joe Armstrong and Grammy ® Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones today premiered “Silver Haired Daddy of Mine”, from their forthcoming album Foreverly. The track is currently streaming via Rolling Stone HERE. Songs Our Daddy Taught Us, an album of traditional Americana songs released by…

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Cheap Time has always been a quintessential sum of its parts, an equal part being the low-fi bombast that they employ to scuzz-up their otherwise lightweight brand of simplified 1970’s glam punk that’s delivered with an expected amount of adolescent snottery with a strong sense of sing-songy cohesion, mostly dissected into two minute blasts of…

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‘Ace’ shows off everything Florian Picasso has to offer as a talented young artist and DJ. The track is slow building and progressive, and the steady drum beat builds into explosive levels of anthemic electronica – the preview already racked up over 55,000 listens on Soundcloud, getting support from Hardwell (‘Hardwell on Air’), Kaskade and…

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Flaw has re-formed, the original line-up back in place.   After a decade of being dormant, Chris Volz (Vocals), Jason Daunt (Guitar), Lance Arny (Guitar), Ryan Jurhs (Bass / Backing Vocals) and Chris Ballinger (Drums) are once again a band.   On the reformation, Daunt offers, “After several years apart to work out personal issues…

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Here’s the new single by Wu-Tang affiliate, Father Jah & producer, D.R.U.G.S. Beats, lifted from there new “Manuscripture of the Father as Inspired by D.R.U.G.S.” (Dope Real Under Ground Sh#t) project. Although known more for there rough beats and flows, “Baby,” fits more under the umbrella of winter time mackin’ music. The track also features…

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Von Grey is made up of four real-life sisters. Think of them like Mumford & Daughters, quipped TeamCoco.com when von Grey performed on ‘Conan’ earlier this year. Today the show’s website is premiering the indie-alt-folk band ’s brand new video, “Come On.” The clip, which was directed by Mary Caroline Mann and Bobby Russell, can…

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Sometimes less is so much more, and in the case of Sumie’s self-titled debut, the combination of her voice and an acoustic guitar casts the most hypnotic and disarmingly simple spell. Born Sandra Sumie Nagano in Gothenburg, Sweden, she first began recording her songs in 2008, a few years after becoming a mother. Unlike her…

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With quiet terror and yearning, ferocity and sensuous redemption, Ethan Gold recorded and released his debut LP in 2011, Songs from a Toxic Apartment. But because he has always been interested in the visual side of musical storytelling, Ethan is now releasing a series of official music videos for nearly all the songs from the…

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New York’s MisterWives is excited to announce their first official release, Reflections, due out on January 7th, 2014 via a newly inked deal with Photo Finish/Island Records.   The six-song EP will feature three brand new tracks — “Twisted Tongue,” “Imagination Infatuation,” and the title track “Reflections” which was produced by Frequency (recent credits include…

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Mascot Label Group has announced a February 18, 2014 release date for Matt Schofield’s FAR AS I CAN SEE on the Provogue imprint.   Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Schofield has been frequently lauded as the British blues guitarist of current times. Overseas, Guitarist Magazine published simply, “There isn’t a better British blues guitarist playing…

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The multi-platinum Australian powerhouse JOHN BUTLER TRIO will be releasing FLESH & BLOOD, their first studio album in four years, on February 4, 2014, marking the band’s debut on Vanguard Records.   FLESH & BLOOD is JOHN BUTLER TRIO’S sixth studio album and the long-awaited follow up to the band’s internationally acclaimed 2010 release APRIL…

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Iconic New York City venue Roseland Ballroom is closing its doors for good in 2014, and Lady Gaga will help shut down her hometown venue with a real New York theatrical affair! Gaga will play the final shows EVER at the Roseland in a very intimate residency March 28, 30, 31 and April 2, it…

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The 1975 have announced details of their North American headline tour. Following their sold-out fall tour, the art-pop quartet from Manchester returns stateside this spring to play twenty-seven dates commencing April 17 at The Fillmore in San Francisco. The tour visits major North American cities before wrapping in June. Pre-sale for the spring 2014 shows…

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Rhymesayers Entertainment unveiled the first video & single, “Step Masters,” along with the official pre-order for Step Brothers’ (Alchemist & Evidence) forthcoming debut album, Lord Steppington.   The video for “Step Masters” (directed by Jason Goldwatch) revolves around Alchemist & Evidence engaged in various “brotherly” competitions, some of which include; fastest beer chug, Jenga, fastest…

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With a voice that soars strong and full and hushes soft and sweet, Ashley Riley pulls you into her songs of life’s hardships and hopes.   Often compared to Stevie Nicks or Jewel, her sound is something you won’t soon forget:   roots-pop infused with finger-style guitar, and a subtle, dreamy hint of Mazzy Star.…

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Siddhartha, the indie rock soloist musician revealed the dates for the 3 concerts that will take place in California in December. This will be the long-awaited U.S. debut of one of Mexico’s most promising and renowned artists who has earned the media and audiences’ respect. Being originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Siddhartha has released two records…

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In a career that spans over 50 years, South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo has garnered multiple GRAMMY ® awards, nominations and critical acclaim, and continues to sell out concerts in prestigious venues worldwide. Reviewing a recent performance at Carnegie Hall, Jon Pareles of The New York Times noted a distinctly Zulu quality of the group’s…

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Keeping the momentum going, Rhode Island rapper Khary Durgans unleashes another song off of his upcoming project, Love & Anchors. Titled “Sorry Khary”, the track is a ode to the name given to him at birth and how it has affected him throughout his life. “At this point “Sorry Khary” is much more like a…

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Philadelphia quartet   Weekender has premiered a new video for the title-track off their debut EP, Spanish Peaks, today via Interview. Spanish Peaks was released last week on PaperCup Music. Weekender will perform in New York, December 11 at Pianos. http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/exclusive-video-premiere-spanish-peaks-weekender/#_  

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Zoé is known for their eclectic yet sophisticated style and has sold out arenas around the world. Prográmaton is the band’s fifth studio album in more than five years. Their latest release MTV Unplugged, Música De Fondo, went quadruple-platinum in Mexico and won the Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Song…

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Bring Me The Horizon is pleased to announce a headlining North American tour for early 2014 with very special guests Of Mice & Men and more to be announced. These are the first headlining North American dates for the band since Fall of 2011.   Watch Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon) and Austin Carlile…

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Australia’s Gossling has a heartfelt, diverse, and seriously enchanting talent that emanates from the dreamy, startling voice of singer/songwriter Helen Croome. Already making waves in the US with her songs being played on popular television shows including American Horror Story, Gossip Girl, Nashville and Graceland, Gossling’s upcoming LP Harvest Of Gold marks the arrival of…

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Following the Success of V.I.C’s “Wobble,” Cupid’s “Cupid Shuffle,” and DJ Casper’s “Cha Cha Slide,” “Big Thang 4 Big Girls (BT4BG)” by Mississippi-native artist Kounty Line is the latest installment of the line dance craze.   In the last month, several line dance crews have created their own YouTube videos to the catchy “Big Thang…

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“Going To Work” is the first single from P-Lo’s upcoming MBMGC2 (More Bitches More Gold Chains 2) mixtape. Slated for a Dec. 9 release, the mixtape features production from The Invasion (Iamsu!, P-Lo, Jay Ant, Kuya Beats, and Chief) and more. With P-Lo’s production work for Yo Gotti’s hit “Act Right” and his fellow HBK…

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Recommendation engine Qloo emerged today from private beta to launch a mobile application that helps consumers discover new things based upon their entire spectrum of tastes. Leveraging a proprietary and patent-pending cross-domain recommender engine, Qloo takes clues from a person’s current interests to provide personalized discovery across eight cultural categories: music, film, TV, dining, nightlife,…

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