Category: NEWS

Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based emcee Rilgood has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street release, the Kingdom LP. Executive Produced by the artist in conjunction with Andrew Krivonos, the project packs a total of 13 original tracks, including reader-approved singles “God Bless America,” “Corruptor” and “Young Kings.”   Chase N. Cashe, Chatter, Fat…

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It might not be October 22nd yet, but the wait is over. MOTÖRHEAD graces their fans with an early full-album debut of their upcoming 21st studio album, Aftershock! Take a listen now, exclusively via Yahoo Music. Bassist Phil Campbell offers his personal insight, “This record is hard as nails… gonna fry your brains… and put…

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Hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed Into The Wild EP and hitting the iTunes Top 10 with all four of his EPs, London-based Lewis Watson has announced a new release, this time joined by friends. Produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Jake Bugg) and Richard Wilkinson (Lianne La Havas, Adele),…

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One of NPR’s Top 100 Artists to Discover at SXSW 2013, indie folk-rock quartet Fierce Bad Rabbit crafts a unique soundscape that spans pop-infused tunes to gritty rock roots. Showcasing   strong and innovative songwriting and poignant lyrics, FBR blends four seasoned musical talents   on their latest release The Maestro and The Elephant. Fierce…

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My Music Block TV is a spin off of Birthday drama and show cases all music videos performances and unused footage from birthday drama. Each episode is different. There are also adult versions of the show that come on at night. LIKE ‘My Music Block TV @Facebook’: https://www.facebook.com/MyMusicBlockTV Music from artists like: Eye’z – Erk…

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New York-bred Alt R&B newcomer BOY/FRIEND unleashes a brand new video for his latest single “Adam,” produced by his go-to music partner MNTN and nightlife’s world-famous Mel DeBarge. The video was directed by Johan Chiriboga and shot on location at TribeCa Grand Hotel during BPMLWRLVL, an infamous pop-up dance party in NYC’s underground club scene.…

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Weird World is proud to announce the signing of Finnish artist Jaakko Eino Kalevi. Already something of a cult figure in Helsinki, where he lives and works part-time as a tram driver, Jaakko’s (pronounced “Yah-koh”) debut release for the label is an alluring introduction to a charismatic artist whose softly psychedelic pop blends funk and…

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Multi-platinum rock band Nickelback announced today that they will be releasing THE BEST OF NICKELBACK VOLUME 1 on November 19, via Roadrunner Records, a Warner Music Group label.   Encapsulating an astonishing career to date, THE BEST OF NICKELBACK VOLUME 1 features 19 tracks, over 73 minutes of music, including the smash hits “Photograph,” “How…

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Bedfellows is a post punk / indie dance trio from Brooklyn comprised of Justin Vassallo, Jack Glenn, and Garrett Cook. The group coalesced in May 2012 just as Vassallo released You & I, the debut EP under the Bedfellows name. Their new EP, World Apart, was recorded in spring 2013 with Yale Yng-Wong at Doctor…

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Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth the critically acclaimed Hip-Hop duo have announced their plans for a 25-city US & Canadian Tour. The group who emerged onto the music scene in the early 90’s with their debut EP, “All Souled Out” released three studio projects together; their later work included the release of their classic LP…

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Hillary Capps, a native Vermont singer and songwriter now based in New York City, is set to release her first full-length album entitled The Wishing Forest on January 21, 2014. Earlier this year, Capps released a single off the new album entitled “New Melody”. Arena.com praised the single, saying “‘New Melody’ sees Capps diving into…

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This record is set to hit hard in the streets and mix-shows globally! “No Surrender” features exclied rapper WhoisParadise, the symbol of resistance hailing from the UK, Boston’s own Glass house productions spitter Joey B, Baltimore’s Sullee J & TheWire’s own ‘Bully’ actor, artist, model; Panama. This joint is destined for heavy spins with each…

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Post-punk leaning trio Soviet Soviet were born in 2008 on the Adriatic coast of Pesaro, Italy by Alessandro Costantini (vocalist/guitarist), Andrea Giometti (lead vocalist/bassist) and Alessandro Ferri (drums). In 2009, they gained notoriety with a handful of self-released singles and incessant touring. The trio followed up with the Summer, Jesus EP in 2011, growing their…

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On “Fastest”, the lyric “I don’t want to be fast, I want to be fastest” really hits the nail on the head on this fuzzed out bass track that hints at a Paul Simon influence. Touching on the fact that we as people are never satisfied with what we have, or where we are in…

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Taken from his hotly anticipated debut album “Damage Control”, Mat Zo’s “Lucid Dreams” is the latest genre-blurring big room anthem from the forward-thinking young talent. Impossible to pigeonhole, the track blends a quirky bass-charged intro with a breakdown of melodic, French house-influenced bliss and ethereal vocals before releasing a wave of dancefloor destroying synths. SKOPE…

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The world of boxing shares an uncanny resemblance to the rap game; the ability to be self sustaining, hungry for success and possess the right amount of showmanship is what separates the fly-by-night hopefuls from the legends. Although Archie Bang may not yet be a household name just yet, his dedication to perfecting his craft…

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Marijuana Deathsquads is the ever-evolving, experimental project lead by Ryan Olson, (producer/writer of POLIÇA and GAYNGS), Isaac Gale, and Stefon Alexander (P.O.S). With multiple drummers, a slew of electronic instruments, and highly effected vocals, their live shows are a violent onslaught of improvised yet tightly woven, jagged, intricate experimental sound. http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/10/stream-marijuana-death-squads-vibrant-beast

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Ben ‘s recently released independent album, The Walking In Between, made an impressive debut at #16 on the Billboard 200 album chart, #6 on Digital Albums chart, and #5 on the Independent Albums chart. This truly independent release was Ben’s best debut ever, and the highest Billboard chart positions of his career. Billboard recently featured…

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After debuting on BBC Radio 6 Music earlier this morning, James Murphy’s remix of David Bowie’s “Love Is Lost” makes its online premiere today on Pitchfork.com. “Love Is Lost” (Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for the DFA) reworks the track from the critically acclaimed and Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize nominated The Next Day…

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When renowned radio personality Michael Baisden posted “A real man takes care of his kids no matter what the relationship is with the mother of the child,” on his Facebook page, he never anticipated the over nine million views or one million plus likes and comments he received as feedback! The overwhelming response prompted him…

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Omar Souleyman – the Syrian artist whose inspired take on Middle Eastern dabke dance music has captured rapturous attention both at home and abroad- is streaming his first proper studio album Wenu Wenu via NPR Music this week. Notorious for his energizing live shows, which have engrossed audiences at FYF Fest, Primavera, Fun Fun Fun…

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The celebrity guest lineup for the November 9 Bass Player LIVE! Concert & Awards Show presented by Hartke has been expanded. The all-star concert will take place at the historic Fonda Theatre and will honor heavy metal legend, Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, rockabilly bass legend Lee Rocker, and the late American blues musician and songwriter…

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New Orleans Queen of Bounce Big Freedia is excited to hit the road on a 28 city tour, where she and The Divas will bring their twerking, wobbling and shaking to Brooklyn, St Louis, Atlanta, and beyond. Big Freedia set the Twerking World Record last month, an event that garnered attention from Billboard, New Yorker,…

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Performer‘s committed to bringing you the most useful advice when it comes to your career. That’s why we’re bringing you the second installment in our FREE industry guides — quick PDFs jam-packed with an insane amount of info that you can actually use. These guides are meant to be handy reference points on topics running…

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On the heels of the release of “Big Star,” synth prodigy and vocal dream, Juliette Commagere, is pleased to announce her latest single, “Rebel” is available for free download. The track was recently released on her latest full-length, Human, via Aeronaut Records. “In my fantasies I am a wild and crazy rebel girl swathed in…

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Admittedly, ‘Born and Raised’ is a deviation from Smif N Wessun’s previous releases. However, with the genre lines becoming increasingly blurred, now seemed like the perfect time to expand upon their well-established sound. Steele states, “We made this album to add to the culture. We want this to allow people to congregate. We’re all going…

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The unstoppable Breach aka Ben Westbeech is back with a brand new video following the monster success of his summer anthem ‘Jack’, which saw major support and heavy rotation from the likes of Disclosure, Skream & Benga, MistaJam, Duke Dumont, Annie Mac, Maya Jane Coles, Heidi, Rob Da Bank, Roska, Artwork, Annie Nightingale and more,…

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VEVO premiered a brand new video for Augustines’ track, “Cruel City,” which can be viewed here. “Cruel City” was filmed on location in London, and is the first official video off of the band’s self-titled sophomore album, the follow up to 2011’s critically acclaimed “RISE YE SUNKEN SHIPS”.   Additionally, the band is currently making…

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Check out Hillary Barleaux’s first single   “Promise to Never” off her self-titled debut album! The track premiered on Diffuser.FM on October 7. Barleaux, a NYC transplant, blends her diverse influences to create unique melodies that are complimented by playful lyricism. http://diffuser.fm/hillary-barleaux-promise-to-never-exclusive-song-premiere/

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DC quartet Deleted Scenes has debuted a new track ‘Stutter,’ available now on iTunes. Listen at Pitchfork, who call ‘Stutter’ a “neuron scrambler” and a “full-body freakout.” The track is part of a 7-inch single that will be released November 5th on Park the Van/Nevado, and will be available on their fall tour, which includes…

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TECH N9NE possesses his own perception of therapy, and that’s codified in his new metal-tinged, aggressive 11-track 2013 EP, Therapy, hitting stores November 5th via Strange Music. Therapy is produced by legendary rock producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot) to achieve a hard-hitting, instrument-driven sound unlike anything else he’d previously done over the course of thirteen…

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Today two giants of electronic music– Astralwerks Records and deadmau5–each credited with pioneering the genre’s evolution from esoteric subculture to its undeniable place in mainstream culture today, have joined forces. Kicking off the relationship, Astralwerks will release the brand new mau5trap compilation album “We Are Friends Vol. 2” on November 12, 2013 with its pre-sale…

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The new DRV music video for “Barfly” is premiering on VEVO   Check out the video below directed by Jarvis and produced by McFarland & Pecci. The video was filmed in the band’s home state of Massachusetts and shows the band doing what they do best, crushing a live performance! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RGzjv1NhWc

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Virginia troubadour Mike Aiken’s newest video, “Dance With The Wind,” premieres worldwide today on THE BOOT.   Aiken was inspired to write the song when a friend asked him, “what makes a love affair last?”   Mike’s 20th wedding anniversary certainly played a part in his ability to answer that question.   “This one is,…

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EDM / Heavy Bass producer FIGURE (aka Josh Gard) is celebrating today’s release of the new movie “Curse Of Chucky” by giving away his brand new track “Childs Play (Original Mix).” The FREE download can be be found on Bloody Disgusting here. “The original Child’s Play films were some of my favorites growing up. With…

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Sonny Moore emerges from his Los Angeles studio this week with some new music as Skrillex. He’s joined by friend and fellow OWSLA companion Alvin Risk for “Try It Out”, a song that is truly a product of now (completed just hours ago) – a dirty, fun, melodic, loud, and true-to-form banger that serves as…

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The Warlocks release their first new album in 5 years, Skull Worship on November 26, 2013 through Zap Banana (Cargo Distribution). Stream and share “Dead Generation” at https://soundcloud.com/the-warlocks/dead-generation Recorded over a 2 year period, Skull Worship is the Los Angeles-based band’s eighth album. The Warlocks construct a dense, more elaborate web of sound, layers of…

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Bread Winners’ Association/Atlantic recording artist Kevin Gates has announced details of his upcoming headline tour. Dubbed the “Stranger Than Fiction Tour,” the trek gets underway October 16th in Jacksonville, Florida and continues through early November. Support throughout the tour comes from special guests Step Brothers (a.k.a. Starlito & Don Trip). http://www.kvngates.com/splash/

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Boston based rapper Millyz has released his new single “Not A Kid” featuring Freeway, and produced by the Colombians, online at http://ow.ly/pGONO. The track is the latest single from Millyz upcoming new mixtape ‘Future Memories’ mixtape project, which is scheduled for an early November release.

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Gold Chain Music is proud to present the new single by Planet Asia, “Diamonds, Dollars, and Gold”, which comes off his latest EP fully produced by DirtyDiggs, “High End Cloths”, available now on iTunes.   Limited Edition shirts are also available for purchase at standingroom.bigcartel.com. http://www.audiomack.com/song/dirtydiggs/diamonds-dollars-amp-gold

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