DEATHPOINT are preparing their first album on SPREAD THE METAL RECORDS whom they signed with in April 2013 and will be releasing on October 1st, 2013. Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Deathpoint is a melodic groove metal band with a passion for persistence. Deathpoint released their debut album “Fixation” on May 7th 2010 and…
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WIRE: NEW VIKESH KAPOOR ON INTERVIEW MAG
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Vikesh Kapoor has announced his debut album, The Ballad of Willy Robbins, to be released October 15th via Mama Bird Recording Co. His first release on the Portland-based label, the record is a concept album that chronicles the brutal but hopeful journey of a working-class man who slowly loses his ambition, health, family and shelter.…
BT ALBUM TEASER
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“A Song Across Wires is the sound of losing yourself with 10,000 of your closest friends at a summer festival and then laying in the grass for hours after talking and watching the stars,” BT told Armada Music in a recent interview. “In my entire 20+ year career I’ve never felt inspired to make an…
LNOE VIDEO FOR “THE HIGH WIRE”
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LNOE reflects a side of The High Wire that takes its cues as much from pop and R&B as from shoegaze and psychedelia. It follows the critical success of their 2010 sophomore album The Sleep Tape, and builds off the momentum built at festivals including V and Glastonbury. http://youtu.be/kPLQ9RtDj5U
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, SOUL ASYLUM, LEMONHEADS’ EVAN DANDO TO TOUR
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Three iconic alternative pop/rock acts will hit the road together this fall: Fountains Of Wayne, Soul Asylum, and Evan Dando of The Lemonheads. Each will bring along their own deep catalog of melodic, guitar-driven songs, including a handful of bonafide pop smashes. Fountains Of Wayne have released five critically lauded LPs, beginning with their self-titled…
MARK KNOPFLER SIGNS A WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
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Universal Music Group announces a worldwide deal with legendary musician and songwriter Mark Knopfler. Knopfler’s new record Privateering will debut on UMG’s Verve Records on September 10 (globally) after a 35 year relationship with Warner Brother Records. Max Hole, Chairman and CEO UMG International comments, “Mark has long been one of the most innovative and…
KITTEN POSTS “LIKE A STRANGER”
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Elektra recording group Kitten has announced the release of their much-anticipated new EP. “LIKE A STRANGER” arrives on the iTunes Store and at all leading digital providers on August 27th, and is available for pre-order now – http://smarturl.it/LikeAStranger. The six-track EP will be preceded by the title track, “Like A Stranger” – http://youtu.be/hJo6UanlblE, described by…
ROBERT PLANT JOINS SOCIAL MEDIA
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Robert Plant is set to enter the world of social media via Twitter, Instagram, and Google Plus. The legendary artist will be active beginning today, Thursday, August 8 – the same day his www.robertplant.com relaunches with a new logo and an extraordinary array of multimedia and archival material. The first 25,000 fans to…
NATHAN ANGELO POSTS “TIL I’M NINETY NINE”
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Inspired by the old-school soul vein of the 60’s and 70’s, Nathan Angelo mixes Motown with his enticing lyrics and vocals in his forthcoming album Out of the Blue. Rekindling the chars of nostalgia, Angelo has built a truly timeless album, sparked with inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, and the Temptations.…
THE VENETIA FAIR GOING VINYL WITH NEW ALBUM
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The Venetia Fair have announced that they will be releasing their new album ‘Every Sick, Disgusting Thought We’ve Got In Our Brain’ on 12” vinyl via guitarist Mike Abiuso’s SwitchBitch Records. The pressing will be a limited edition run of 250 units, including unique features such as color splattered vinyl, and a rotating pinwheel…
MELODIME TO RELEASE “WHERE THE SINNERS & THE SAINTS COLLIDE” ON OCTOBER 15TH
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Where the Sinners & the Saints Collide, the new studio album from MELODIME, will be released on October 15. The Northern Virginia-based band comprising Bradley Rhodes (vocals/guitar), Sammy Duis (piano, bass) and Tyler Duis (drums) recorded the 12-song collection at Black Dog Sound Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA with producer Rick Beato (Shinedown,…
ALOE BLACC GEARING UP FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE OF MAJOR-LABEL DEBUT ALBUM
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Soul singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc, best known for his international hit single “I Need A Dollar”, is gearing up for the worldwide release of his third album and debut for XIX Recordings/Interscope Records, entitled Lift Your Spirit. The album will be released in the fall internationally, where Blacc has amassed a devout following, and…
STRENGTHEN WHAT REMAINS HIT THE ROAD
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The Strengthen What Remain’s boys are jumping in the van in support of their new release “Turning A Blind Eye”! They will be touring alonside Texas champs Heretic and Messengers. Dates can be found at www.bloodandinkrecords.com “Turning A Blind Eye” is available August 13, 2013 via Blood & Ink Records.
WIRE: SYLVAN ESSO ON PITCHFORK
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Sylvan Esso is a collaboration between vocalist Amelia Meath and electronic musician Nick Sanborn. Meath’s powerful voice is front and center, unjoined by fellow harmonizers as it is in her folk group, Mountain Man. Sanborn, who plays bass in the genre-destroying Megafaun, creates intricate, pulsing grooves for Meath’s voice to inhabit. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15836-play-it-right/
WIRE: ALLUXE “BRAIN TRUST” ON LIFE + TIMES
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Electronic music producer and DJ Alluxe brings the heat with her debut EP ‘Nomad’ out on August 27. Listen to “Brain Trust,” which recently premiered on Life + Times, here! Having been commissioned this year by M83, Polica and Mr. Hudson for remixes, the ‘Nomad’ EP will be the debut of her signature sound–hip hop…
WIRE: DRAKE RELEASES NEW SINGLE
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Grammy ® Award-winning, multi-platinum selling, recording artist Drake released his new single “Hold On, We’re Going Home” from his upcoming, highly-anticipated Album NOTHING WAS THE SAME, to be released on September 17, 2013. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” is available now at iTunes. http://octobersveryown.blogspot.com/2013/08/drake-hold-on-were-going-home-feat.html
METRO STATION LIVE IN AUGUST
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Metro Station, the pop rock / electronica band responsible for the infectious and wildly popular hit ‘Shake It,’ is thrilled to announce upcoming Tri-State area shows and appearances. Asked to perform a marquee show at the 2013 DJ Expo Event in Atlantic City on August 13th, Mason Musso, the band’s lead, will also speak on…
CHASE AND STATUS POST “COUNT ON ME”
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Fresh from headlining the Other Stage at the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival, Chase and Status has announced their third album Brand New Machine, which will be coming out October 7th via Casablanca Records. Preceding the album will be their newest single “Count On Me” featuring the vocals of rising new star Moko. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjrwgVidvc
WIRE: AMERICAN SONGWRITER PREMIERES “ALL THE WHILE” FROM OLD TIME MACHINE
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Old Time Machine (Ryan McNally, Kyle Cashen) has partnered up with American Songwriter to premiere the video for their new single, “All The While.” The band released the track, along with a new version of “Where The Hell We Are” from their self-titled debut, on May 28 via all digital retailers with plans to…
A$AP FERG POSTS “HOOD POPE”
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Eccentric hip-hop standout A$AP Ferg will release his A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds Music Trap Lord project across select digital and physical retailers on August 20th, 2013. Trap Lord will include the spring breakout hit “Work REMIX” featuring A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & ScHoolBoy Q, as well as the new single “Shabba,” also featuring A$AP…
LORDE SELLS OUT FIRST TWO U.S. SHOWS
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LORDE has commenced her conquest of the United States. The 16-year-old New Zealand songstress has already sold out her first-ever U.S. shows at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC August 6, and LA’s Echoplex August 8. Moreover, these initial dates serve as a prelude to her first proper North American that will begin in Los Angeles…
INAUGURAL NOT MADE IN USA TOUR KICKS OFF ON OCTOBER 2
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Thrilling new rock ‘n’ roll from all around the globe will impact on U.S. shores with the NOT Made In USA tour which kicks off October 2nd in Portland, OR. Aussie punks The Novocaines, swaggering Brit rockers Exile Parade and Mexicano garage-bluesmen The Copper Gamins comprise this flagship incarnation of the tour which will hit…
WIRE: JOE MOORHEAD “BAD DAY” ON RELIX
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Life might be a beach for Joe Moorhead, but even beaches have their off days. That’s the idea behind Moorhead’s new single, “Bad Day,” directed by Marcus Morelli. While the music is as positive as ever, Joe sings about a storm that wipes away his house and his belongings. SKOPE IT HERE!
TEAR OUT THE HEART PREMIERE NEW MUSIC
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TEAR OUT THE HEART have released a new music video for “Coffin Eyes” featuring Dan Marsala (STORY OF THE YEAR), from their album, Violence. Watch as TEAR OUT THE HEART walk the streets of their hometown, St Louis, MO, and perform to a sea of banging heads for a sold out show at The Pageant.…
BIFFY CLYRO ANNOUNCE US HEADLINE TOUR
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Breakthrough rock band Biffy Clyro are returning to the US for a headline fall tour. The run kicks off in Charlotte, NC on September 28th and continues through October 10th in Philadelphia, PA. Morning Parade will support. The Scottish trio is touring in support of their new album, Opposites, which debuted at #1 in the…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY BERMUDA
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Bloody Disgusting has premiered BERMUDA’s music video for their track “Process of Drowning”, which can be seen here. The song comes from the band’s album ‘The Wandering’, which is available in stores and online now from Mediaskare Records. SKOPE IT HERE!
ZZ WARD RELEASE OF ‘365 DAYS’ SINGLE/VIDEO
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After a successful run with “Put The Gun Down,” off her full-length album Til The Casket Drops, ZZ Ward recently debuted her new single, “365 Days” with a rousing performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The song (written by Ward) showcases her soulful voice, keyboard prowess and echoes a sentiment of empowerment as a bad relationship…
SUICIDE KINGS FEAT MOP ON “SAVAGES”
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Suicide Kings consists of emcee Joey Knuckles and DJ/Producer King Cole and since there conception in 2011, the group has been steadily moving forward; opening for such acts as Mobb Deep, Demigodz (Apathy & Celph Titled), Tech N9ne, Obie Trice & Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz) among others. Link to Suicide Kings f/…
FERGIE STEPS OUT WITHOUT THE PEAS
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Fergie releases the video for “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got )” ft. Q-Tip & GoonRock as featured in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby Soundtrack from album producer Baz Luhrmann and executive producer Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Directed by Fatima Robinson, the video is the ultimate dance party paying homage to…
TYRONE BRIGGS NEW SINGLE “SPARATCUS”
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Tyrone Briggs releases his first single from his upcoming SCATTERED THOUGHTS EP, titled #SPARATCUS. i wanted to take the time out to personally introduce you this young, up and coming talent, who you will see more of in the future. Be on the lookout for more from Tyrone very soon as we near the…
WIRE: SPIN STREAMS JESSE WOODS’ “HAUNTED FOLK MASTERPIECE”
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Jesse’s penchant for whiskey-drenched, echo-laden folk is evident throughout Get Your Burdens Lifted. Early fans of the songwriter’s self-released demos and subsequent Moon Rocks EP will continue to hear that “hint of strange” in Austin’s songwriting history that both lured Wood’s to Austin and swathed his writing and collaborations leading up to Get Your Burdens…
OPENLY GAY RAPPER SOLOMON SPEAKS OUT AGAINST RUSSIA’S ANTI-GAY LAW
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Out rapper, singer/songwriter and producer Solomon releases a statement regarding Russia’s recently passed law banning LGBT propaganda. Not shy of being revolutionary, the out rapper has always been out spoken even in a homophobic genre such as Hip-Hop. After speaking to Russian fans on Twitter this weekend about turning down a show, the singer says…
WIRE: MAC MILLER ON MUZIKSMYLIFE
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When Mac Miller’s “Space Migration” tour made a recent stop at Headliners in Toledo, Ohio, I caught up with the Most Dope rapper for our second interview to date, which also features a rare appearance from Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt. During our conversation, the ‘Watching Movies with the Sound Off’ MC and I discuss losing…
JEWEL IS READY FOR CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST
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After a decade since the overwhelming success of her first holiday album which went platinum in the same year as its release, the four time Grammy ® nominee, Jewel, gears up to release her much anticipated follow up holiday album, “Let It Snow.” The acclaimed American singer-songwriter-poet will not only debut 10 holiday…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY MOTHER FALCON
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Austin has seen a number of solid orchestral pop and rock outfits in recent years, but perhaps none have created more buzz than Mother Falcon. American Songwriter has just revealed their new music video, “Blue and Gold,” which demonstrates the band’s musical diversity and expertly layered instrumentation. “‘Blue and Gold’ is about the constant shift…
WIRE: AMSTERDAM’S THE CHARM THE FURY DEBUT NEW SONG FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
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Holland’s rising metal band, The Charm The Fury, has released a new song today called “Colorblind” from their forthcoming debut album, A Shade Of My Former Self, which is set for release on September 17th via Pavement Entertainment (North America). In anticipation of the the impending release, fans can stream the track at RevolverMag.com…
ZACHARY LUCKY NEW ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 17
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Zachary Lucky has announced the release of his new album The Ballad of Losing You on Tuesday, September 17 via Missed Connection Records. This fall, he embarks on a three month tour in support of the album. The Ballad of Losing You is available for pre-sale here: http://zacharylucky.bandcamp.com Zachary Lucky is a musical anomaly.…
WIRE: THE GIPSY KINGS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
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THE GIPSY KINGS sign to Knitting Factory Records for new album SAVOR FLAMENCO – released in the US on September 10th 2013. This album will be their first new recording in 7 years and marks the band’s 25th anniversary. The French group, indeed France’s most successful group of all time, are well known…
WIRE: ALEX GAUDINO NEW VIDEO ON CRAVE
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CraveOnline exclusively premieres the official music video for Alex Gaudino’s single, “Beautiful” featuring R&B singer, Mario. The video trivializes being young and beautiful as a tall blonde girl walks down the city streets literally throwing her scraps to those who glamorize her. Featuring poppy synths and romantic vocals confessing his love for someone this beautiful,…
WIRE: FILTER HOSTS NEW VIDEO BY CAPSULA
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“We have been fans of Argentina’s Capsula for quite some time and even had them play Culture Collide way back in 2010. This year, they’ve come out with a new video for their new single “Blind” off their upcoming album, Solar Secrets, due out August 27 via Krian Music Group and we’re here to premiere…
