Category: NEWS

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will kick off 2014 with a pair of shows in New Orleans. The longtime friends and collaborators, who performed together at Farm Aid 2013 this past weekend, will play the historic Saenger Theatre on January 15 and 16. The New Orleans movie palace, built in 1927 in the Italian Renaissance…

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Brooklyn-based band Holy Ghost! have a new music video for their song “Okay,” which has premiered on Pitchfork today. Check out the music video at the link below, which brilliantly utilizes a frame-within-a-frame technique to stunning effect. Holy Ghost! – “Okay” http://youtu.be/vmWLpRsny-k  

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The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Boston’s biggest block party, is presented by Natixis Global Asset Management. The festival features three stages of live performances; a variety of vendors offering foods and crafts from all over the world; Natixis Family Park with activities including face painting, inflatables, and an “instrument petting zoo;” interactive educational program KidsJam;…

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As he prepares to hit the road once again this fall, Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ and electronic dance music entrepreneur STEVE AOKI has announced additional support acts for his upcoming Aokify America Tour. For the tour, AOKI has drafted an elite group of artists from the DIM MAK roster–the independent record label, events and lifestyle company,…

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New York based Progressive House artist and producer Kaster has disclosed a taste of his much anticipated “Sugar & Spice” album, due later this Fall, with the release of the single ‘Dagerreotype (FT Jake Niemi)’. “A person makes almost a recording (imprint) of who they are on your soul, and it’s part of you forever.…

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After their recent performance at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico where they sold over 20,000 tickets, ENJAMBRE revealed the dates of the U.S. tour that will start on October 9, at the Conga Room in Los Angeles.   The group is known on both sides of the border and one of the groups in…

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Norwegian quintet Highasakite have returned with a bright new single, ‘Since Last Wednesday.’ The track previews what is to come in their forthcoming 2014 debut album, which the band are finishing up in the studio. Earlier this year, the band performed a week of shows at their first SXSW and in NYC behind their In…

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The Royal Oui (Ari Shine, Adrienne Pierce) have partnered up with Rolling Stone to premiere and offer a free download of their song “Actual Size.”   The track is the B-Side from their two-song EP, Forecast, which will be released digitally on October 8 via File Under: Music and serves as a teaser for their…

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With the overwhelming response to the first single from their new album Volition, Protest The Hero have created a lyric video for the track “Clarity” which is now live at Alternative Press HERE. Anyone who knows jack shit about Protest The Hero, knows they’re a vile bunch of losers who embrace nerd culture. The new…

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The Black Hollies are excited to announce that they will release their new album Somewhere Between Here and Nowhere on October 22nd, 2013 via Ernest Jenning Record Co. In celebration of the announcement, the band is debuting the title track from the new album, which premiered via Impose. Impose noted that the track, “brings a…

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What does 90’s-era MTV claymation, Wallace & Gromit on acid, and laughing at all of life’s mundane daily tasks have in common? Seemingly, not much, but Gentlemen Hall has changed that by putting them all in a blender to give you a psychedelic music video for their new song “Every Morning,” which the band premiered…

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Ernest Jenning Record Co. is pleased to announce that DAYTONA will release their self-titled debut full-length on November 19th, 2013. In conjunction with the announcement, The L Magazine premiered “The Road,” the first track off DAYTONA. The L Magazine praised the track as “[journeying] across cultures and styles: piny folk is shot through with prickly…

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Friends of Nature Music Festival (FON FEST) announces the second round of musicians to participate in the Festival’s inaugural edition, completing the talent-filled lineup of the Festival. FON FEST is one of the first eco-friendly interactive music festivals in Miami whose purpose is to educate the public on sustainability, the well-being of the planet, and…

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Deltron 3030 is excited to release “Melding of the Minds,” a new track featuring Zack De La Rocha. The track, which premiered via Stereogum and is off their upcoming album Deltron 3030: Event II. Dan the Automator described Zack De La Rocha’s involvement on the track, saying “Zack was a logical choice to be on…

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Grammy-nominated Def Jam Recordings/Maybach Music Group hip-hop magnate Rick Ross follows up last week’s release of his new single “No Games” featuring Future, from the eagerly anticipated new album MASTERMIND, with the announcement of his next solo headlining tour of the U.S., presented by AEG Live.   The 8-city tour will open November 12th at…

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DC’s Sunwolf reveal a second track from their imminent Angel Eyes EP in the form of “Fire Breathing Tiger” this afternoon via Impose Magazine. With rakishly charming lyrics, inspired by Kalani’s girlfriend and “the shit talking phase” of their courtship, “Fire Breathing Tiger” captures Sunwolf’s hyperactive steamroller of catchy riffs, sing-along hooks, and lo-fi scuzz.…

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MTV Hive premiered the latest single from rap duo Grayskul, titled “Not Going Anywhere.” The track is from their brand new album Zenith, which drops today. Special guest Aesop Rock not only lays a verse on the track, but also produced it. Grayskul’s Onry Ozzborn says that collaborating with Aesop “brings out the best in…

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Tim Kasher premiered a second song, “Where’s Your Heart Lie,” off his album Adult Film this morning on SPIN.com. The uneasy, undulating track can be streamed and downloaded gratis here: http://www.spin.com/articles/tim-kasher-wheres-your-heart-lie-cursive-saddle-stream Adult Film, the sophomore solo album from the Cursive and The Good Life frontman, will be released on October 8th, 2013 via Saddle Creek…

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Mat Zo has made a name for himself as one of the most eclectic artists in modern electronic music – fusing old school and new school into one brilliant sound. This makes the mix of ancient and modern elements in his new video for “Pyramid Scheme” – the new single off his forthcoming debut artist…

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Word continues to spread about the “breathtaking folk” and “quiet bucolic beauty” of the songs that make up Brianna Lea Pruett’s impending Gypsy Bells release. Much of Brianna’s Gypsy Bells, particularly “It’s All Right” comes in the form of self-examination and life in the moment… “We can write our own life story, we get to…

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Starting at 12:00 p.m., Fuse and Big Freedia will take over Herald Square at 34th Street and 6th Avenue to conduct the largest twerking session to ever take place, with over 250 dancers hitting the floor and shaking their booties for two consecutive minutes in the center of Manhattan. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will be onsite…

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“Night Café” is the third single from OMD’s English Electric and was released this week as a digital EP via BMG. The song references seven titles of his works and combines OMD’s romantic melodic touch with a lyrical sadness that matches the tranquil emptiness of Hopper’s art.   The accompanying video premiered recently with Clash…

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Into It. Over It.’s new album Intersections will be released by Triple Crown Records next week on September 24th, but the wait is over for fans of the prolific Chicago based songwriter otherwise known as Evan Weiss. Intersections, which has been made available to stream in full a few days early on SPIN.com, may also…

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Imminence Records is proud to announce that they have signed Illinois ’ metalcore outfit To Trust A Liar. The signing follows the August release of their debut EP, entitled The Mountains We Climb. Imminence Records owner Ryan Williford had this to say about the singing, “After hearing the debut EP and saw how raw the…

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GRAMMY-Awards winning band Jars of Clay premiere the video for “Fall Asleep” from their eleventh studio album Inland, exclusively on USAToday.com today.   Shot on location in the Philippines, it was directed by Luis Tabuena and stars Filipino model/actress Rhian Ramos. SKOPE IT HERE! “When the idea of shooting a music video in the Philippines…

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Nashville’s young and adept players, Promised Land Sound, have taken Music City by storm and this week graciously share an advance stream of their debut, self-titled album with SPIN HERE.   Promised Land Sound drops next week, September 24th on Paradise of Bachelors Records. http://www.spin.com/articles/promised-land-sound-album-stream  

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After premiering on RapDose yesterday, it’s finally here!   Check out the official video to #SPARTACUS. Since it’s release, #SPARTACUS has been covered by from RESPECT Magazine, 2 DopeBoyz, DJ Booth and many more.   Ride to S.I. w/ Mr. Briggs today as he delivers the gritty visual for #SPARTACUS, his first single off of…

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Wielding his Morris Minor guitar fashioned out of two hubcaps and garden hoe, Seasick Steve will release his second full length studio album for Third Man Records titled (what else?) ‘Hubcap Music’ on October 8. Seasick Steve is indisputably a living legend, and is recognized as such the world over–particularly in the UK where he…

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NYC based DJ/Producer and nightlife fixture Jus Jack is happy to announce the launch of his brand new label appropriately entitled Party People. Party People is a new label, party experience and radio show that debuted Friday, September 6th at Pacha NYC. Curated by Jus Jack, Party People will see releases and collaborations from Feenixpawl,…

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Bay Area punk rock group Heartsounds has premiered a stream of the title track from their forthcoming album, Internal Eyes, today at Absolutepunk.net. The band’s third full-length album will be released on October 15th via Creator-Destructor Records in the U.S. and Flix Records/Cargo Distribution in Europe and is available for pre-order now at http://creator-destructor.com/.  …

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Superchunk premiered the new video for “Staying Home” from I Hate Music today at ARTINFO. Directed by Taiyo Kimura, ARTINFO describes the video as, “a surreal, frenzied, and hilarious interpretation of the song.” http://youtu.be/4s0cfMq9L_E About the video, Mac told ARTINFO, “We didn’t talk about any ideas, and when Taiyo sent it he warned me, like,…

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Southern California native singer/songwriter/producer Tori Kelly has announced that she will release a 5 song EP on October 22nd, 2013. The EP, titled FOREWORD, will be available on iTunes and other digital retailers. The first song from FOREWORD, “Dear No One” will also begin streaming today on Tori’s website http://ToriKellyMusic.com. Tori will kick off a…

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Mister Wise is founder and part of the production crew Team Demo and has had a hand in producing many records with 50 Cent (Crimewave,) Obi Trice, K-Beta, Sauce Money, Wais P, Wale, Kingpen Slim, Uptown XO and many others. In addition to flexing behind the boards, he also raps and sings quite well and…

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No Te Va Gustar (NTVG), announced their tour in the United States that is part of their international tour, presenting their latest studio production entitled “El Calor En Pleno Invierno.” This album received a certification of Double Platinum in Argentina and Triple Platinum in Uruguay. NTVG is undoubtedly the group with the strongest drawing power…

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New York band Lolawolf premiered a new track, “Drive”, today via Noisey. The song will appear on the Lolawolf’s upcoming debut EP, to be announced shortly, on Innit Recordings. The band DJ’d last night at Equipment’s London Fashion Week event celebrating the release of “Paris Spleen: The Kills Live At L’Olympia.” http://noisey.vice.com/blog/we-dont-know-anything-about-lolawolf-but-we-do-like-this-song https://soundcloud.com/lolawolf  

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Set to a dystopian whirl of baritone and minimalist beats, the video for Los Angeles singer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Rothman’s “#1 All Time Low” premiered todayonthe Huffington Post. Directed by Floria Sigismondi (the acclaimed artist and filmmaker behind videos for David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, The White Stripes and Sigur Ros, to name a few), the…

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Indie rock stars, Tegan and Sara, show off their tour closet and edgy style in the latest installment of leading e-retailer Bluefly’s popular video series, Closet Confessions. The Canadian singer-songwriter sisters are known for their infectious tunes but are also widely followed for their distinctive looks. Filming from their trailer at New York’s Pier 26…

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Rapper Zamo Wes is releasing his new single, “Party Life”, on September 21, to scores of hip hop fans longing to hear something a bit more upbeat for a change. He laughs as he describes the record as a “celebration anthem, which connects with the hip hop souls of hip hop heads.” https://soundcloud.com/virtuala-1/party-life-by-zamo-wes You may…

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Red Dragon Records is to launch a new mobile application for all mobiles, android and iPhones. This application is to include a timeline of blogs, websites and news feeds effectively creating a timeline of news from all of these sites in real time. The app will also include submission links, useful sites for musicians to…

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Pixies performed on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” last night, giving viewers everywhere a first-glimpse at the band with touring bassist Kim Shattuck.   The band played “Bagboy” for broadcast, and, as a Fallon web-exclusive, “Indie Cindy” from the band’s just-released EP-1. http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/pixies-bagboy/n40794/   Four sold-out New York-area shows start tonight, then Pixies head to…

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