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Charlie Whitehead, a.k.a. Raw Spitt, 1970 first full-length, produced by Swamp Dogg for Canyon records, and a highly sought after collectors’ album of unconventional Southern Soul. The remastered CD version includes 5 bonus tracks and new liner notes penned by Swamp Dogg. Raw Spitt is also available now as a Digital Download, along with Limited…

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Spends Quality is classic West Coast intelligent Hip Hop, raised on Golden Age sounds in the heart of the Golden State. An MC, Producer and Party Promoter, Spends is a true believer in the truth that music and culture can convey. Digging deep into his unique consciousness and life lessons, he’s crafted 2 full length…

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Virginia Beach hard rockers PILLBUSTER have released a second single cut from their new self-titled album, hitting stores on August 6, 2013 via Stonerkill Records. The track, ‘5th Helena Drive’, is available for listening now via the band’s official YouTube page, here: http://youtu.be/_eBtMrKAAYU. Like what you hear? You can pre-order the record now on Amazon.com.…

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South California rockers, The Material will premiere the video for “Life Vest” exclusively on MTV Buzzworthy on June 27th, 2013. Front woman, Colleen D’Agostino credits the track ultimately as a love song despite its moody undertones and rock chorus. The video, which was directed by Raúl Gonzo (All Time Low, VersaEmerge, Enter Shikari), was partially…

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Here another interactive visualization. But, this one is more universal and was created to visualize just how far we’ve come in terms of technology changing the music industry, particularly showcasing the huge power of a simple iPod. http://www.concerthotels.com/ipod-visualized-as-vinyl

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The kaleidoscopic video, which was premiered by VIBE, aims to capture the “celestial vibe” of connective positivity around which G&D had built the track. The duo feels the vibe: “the standout quality of this piece is the chemistry between us, creating a better now to unify with the world around us.”   The duo is…

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On August 20, Australian sonic indie rock band, Hailer will release their new album, Another Way.   To bring the relaxed, honest, and raw emotions to life, Another Way was mixed by NYC’s, Nick Stumpf and recorded in a band member’s studio, Audile Design.   These accesses allowed Hailer’s creative freedoms to flow. Lead vocalist/guitarist,…

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Long Island Rock outfit, NGHBRS, have released the second song, 1990, off their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Twenty One Rooms, today on All Things Go. Check out the track here: http://bit.ly/1cijVO1. Twenty One Rooms will be released on July 16th via Paper + Plastick Records. The album is the follow-up studio release to the…

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On September 10 new label Ditch Dog Records releases Things That Used To Shine, the debut album by Wild Ponies, a new project by acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriting duo Doug and Telisha Williams. The album not only marks Doug and Telisha’s first outing with the band but also the first Ditch Dog release, a label the…

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Typhoon is excited to premiere the first single “Young Fathers” from their anticipated new album White Lighter on Spin.com today, June 25th. http://www.spin.com/articles/typhoon-young-fathers-stream-white-lighter/ “White Lighter” – out August 20th – is the follow up to the bands EP A New Kind Of House that caught the attention of countless music critics and listeners for it’s…

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VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, has announced today that global superstar Miley Cyrus’s new single video “We Can’t Stop” delivered 10.7 million views across VEVO in the 24 hours following its premiere. This beats out the previous record holder, Justin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj “Beauty and the Beat,” which hit…

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American punk band the Transplants have released their highly anticipated third album, In A Warzone today, June 25th on Epitaph Records.   In A Warzone can be streamed here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcZMZxR9uxC94qkaqYpGaGl7cfE3OTWBa   The notorious band – which features Tim Armstrong (Operation Ivy, Rancid) Travis Barker (Blink 182) and Rob Aston (Death March) – just finished the…

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Carpark is very pleased to unveil the third single from Speedy Ortiz’s forthcoming full-length debut, Major Arcana, in the form of “Plough”, a raucous dual-guitar burner delicately intertwined with Sadie Dupuis’ poetic lyricism.   Major Arcana is due out July 9th.   The band has also announced a nation-wide tour later this summer.   See…

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D.O.A., the Hardcore Punk Kings are gearing up for a farewell tour of the America’s midwest and east coast this September. As well they will tour Europe and the U.K. this October. Canada’s punk godfather Joe Keithley will lead his talented henchmen: Dirty Dan Sedan (bass) and JJ Heath (drums) on a punk rock rampage…

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The long awaited return from Mark Morrison comes in the form of “I Am What I Am”, a hugely soulful ballad of self-belief with visuals to match. “I Am What I Am” is the title track from Morrison’s upcoming third album. The music video includes cameos from fellow British soul-stars Omar, Don-E and Noel McKoy.…

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Symphonic black death metal band ERIMHA have teamed up with Terrorizer Magazine to premiere a full song stream for “Bewildering Nightmare”, from their forthcoming album Reign Through Immortality. Listen to the full stream of “Bewildering Nightmare” here. http://www.terrorizer.com/2013/06/25/erimha-bewildering-nightmare-stream/    

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Brooklyn based folk quintet Whale Belly will release their new music video for “Water Voices.” Founded by vocalist/guitarist Todd Bogin and drummer Nick Smeraski, Whale Belly has received substantial notable praise after having released only one album in 2011. The band has been hailed as “Sophisticated Folk Rock” by The New Yorker and has received…

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Experimental rock group STOLEN BABIES, who have been swiftly taking over the experimental and alternative rock and metal underground in the past few years, are pleased to be teaming up with Vice’s Noisey channel to unveil their eerie, yet beautifully mesmerising new music video for the track ‘Second Sleep’. The video is directed by Ilan…

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Congratulations to all the semi-finalists, particularly to KENNY WESLEY for representing the USA! Shure is sponsoring the competition, and they are streaming all the voice competitions (semi-finals and final). So anyone wanting to see the performances, can do so by clicking: Listen to Kenny’s cover of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” produced by Matthew Shell…

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Five gentlemen meet in a basement studio to record an album. Some of them have never met, knowing each other through reputation alone. Others are longtime friends and collaborators. A band is formed, an album is recorded. Meet Acquaintances, a new band consisting of music scene veterans Jered Gummere (The Ponys, Bare Mutants), Justin Sinkovich…

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The fastest-rising female rocker on the scene today is Laura Wilde. Named one of Revolvers “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock” 2012, Wilde has hit it off with one of America’s all-time unforgettable figures, Ted Nugent. They toured together in 2012, and will do so again this summer. Laura and Ted will be performing across the…

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Organizers of the Radio Show, jointly produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), announced that CBS Radio’s Carson Daly will moderate a panel on the relationship between Radio, record labels and artists. The programmer’s session will take place on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Radio…

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The Beatles’ second feature film, 1965’s Help!, makes its worldwide digital release debut today, exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/TheBeatles). The digitally restored film and 5.1 soundtrack features iTunes Extras including a 30-minute documentary about the making of the film, memories of the cast and crew, an in-depth look at the restoration process, an outtake…

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Fans of American metal stalwarts Seven Witches can log on to KNAC.COM right now to check out the exclusive worldwide premiere of the video for “Claustrophobic,” the new single taken from their forthcoming album, REBIRTH.   REBIRTH is Seven Witches’ ninth studio album (their first for new label home FrostByte Media) and is due out…

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Quality Control Music presents this brand new smash from Migos featuring Drake. This record is called “Versace” and this group is one of the hottest groups in the streets right now.   The buzz is growing stronger daily and chances are you’ve been seeing their name everywhere. CLEAN: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2uk9ck DIRTY: http://www.sendspace.com/file/4j3mro

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Southern California’s STARS IN STEREO today discovered that their website, http://starsinstereo.com, as well as all of their social networking sites, have been shut down. The five-piece band is currently on an acoustic tour with Anberlin in support of their self-titled debut album, which was released on April 9, 2013 on Hundred Handed.

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Two-time Grammy nominated superstar producer/DJ Avicii’s NEW SINGLE “Wake Me Up” on iTunes.   “Wake Me Up” is the first single off of Avicii’s first studio album, TRUE, out September 17th in the U.S. on PRMD Music/Island Records. The track is already Top 10 in ten international markets and #1 in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and…

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Created for dog-lovers everywhere, the all “pup culture” multimedia summer concert experience, Woof Fest, arrives in Philadelphia on August 24 for a fun-filled, family night outside.   Bringing together an emotional roller-coaster of music, videos and pictorial tributes of movie dogs to cartoon dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, rescue dogs and the family dog–a.k.a. your…

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You know it’s officially summer in Stoneham, MA  when The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series begins — and this year promises a fun-filled variety of musical talent! The 2013 season begins this year on Thursday, June 27 with an act brand-new to the series — The United States Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble.  …

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Los-Angeles based emcee Sum presents “Timeless Re:set by Yamin Semali”, a remix of “Timeless”, a Ski Beatz-produced track from his most recent album Dragon Vol. 1, which also features Needlz, DK The Punisher, brandUn deShay, Dibia$e, Belief, Tye Hill, Computer Jay, P.U.D.G.E. and Blockhead. “Re:Set” comes courtesy of Yamin Semali, the Atlanta-based emcee/producer and Clan…

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Cherrytree recording artist JESSIE WARE returns to the U.S. this fall in support of her critically acclaimed full length release DEVOTION. The North American headlining tour kicks off on October 17 at the South Side Music Hall in Dallas, TX. The five week tour wraps on November 22 in Las Vegas at the House of…

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UK artist ITCH has been building buzz for his newest US single “Homeless Romantic” featuring Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday since he released a video teaser for the track last week. Lazzara’s hard-rock serenade complements Itch’s high-velocity rhymes, making this a genre crossing hit. The song is now streaming on MTV Buzzworthy and the…

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“Timeless” is the fourth single off S.Gold’s album “The Storm”. S.Gold is a staple in the Raleigh-Durham hip-hop scene and is embraced by veteran emcees and newcomers alike not only because of his lyrical prowess but also because of his professionalism, his sincerity and by being an all-around great guy. By increasing his digital footprint…

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American punk band the Transplants are currently streaming their highly anticipated new album, In A Warzone, in its entirety exclusively on RollingStone.com. The band’s third studio album hits the street this June 25th via Epitaph Records.   Fans are invited to stream the album by going here: SKOPE IT HERE!

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“It’s important to acknowledge the journey.   Expressing appreciation for everyone and every thing along the path is part of the celebration.   All of it has brought me here, with ‘here’ being the operative word because ‘I Am still Here’,” cites Makeda Smith, agency owner of Jazzmyne Public Relations.   “And for that I…

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Selecting a major is rarely a linear process. Many students don’t know their strengths, weaknesses, or even interests by the time classes begin, let alone their long-term job prospects. So what if the government wanted to help out with the decision? Policy makers are exploring several recent proposals to subsidize colleges and universities with federal…

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New Ocean out August 6 on Saddle Creek. Bellows told Rolling Stone, “‘I Know You’ attempts to illustrate the commonality of the human experience. When we look at someone who smiles, we know what it is to feel happy. When we see someone sad, we can instantly identify with that feeling. We have empathy for…

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AXS TV will broadcast Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park exclusively in North America with performances from Bon Jovi, Elton John And His Band, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez, it was jointly announced today by AEG Live UK, The Royal Parks and AXS TV. The television concert event will air Saturday July 13 and…

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A band known for their captivating and comprehensive storytelling just as much as their elaborate and complex music, Massachusetts’ Defeater are gearing up to release their third full-length album, Letters Home, on July 16th. These ten new tracks are heavy and haunting, while lyrically poignant and continuing the story of a working class family living…

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If you’re like Archie Bang, Summer time means reminiscing like C.L. Smooth about the good times and making new memories. And what better way is there to kick off the official start to Summer than with a BBQ with good people, good food, and good music. So break out all your best dance moves and…

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