Category: NEWS

Grammy award-winning musician, actor, and New York Times bestselling author Rick Springfield will publish his debut novel with Touchstone. Titled Magnificent Vibration and scheduled for publication in May 2014, the novel portrays a hero who has hit a dead end in his life, but who serendipitously receives a 1-800 phone connection to God via an…

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In celebration of the release of Airbourne’s new album Black Dog Barking, Roadrunner Records is giving away an exclusive live MP3 of “No Way But The Hard Way.” Recorded live at Germany’s Wacken Open Air in 2011, this track is only included on the European 2CD deluxe edition of Black Dog Barking, so grab it…

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This time around we find Gel Roc addressing a generational gap that transitions from the days of cassettes to our current climate of the social media. This is an new release in conjunction with Gel’s upcoming “Beautiful Tragedy” vinyl LP (Available in June). The upcoming vinyl contains 3 new exclusives songs, including a guest appearance…

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North Philly’s own Conway was recently in a social media argument with Meek Mill. Conway hit Meek on Direct Message on Twitter and asked him for $5,000. Meek turned around and posted the screen shots. “Philly’s Morning Show” from Hot 107.9/Philadelphia reached out to get Conway’s side of the story. http://hot1079philly.com/3116298/meek-mill-conway-beef/

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The crowdfunding community is a great resource for undiscovered and emerging music artists. With projects ranging from hip-hop, to country, and everything in between, artists, such as rising performer Chaise Candie, head to sites for help funding their next big hit. Chaise has recruited crowdfunding experts, Command Partners, to help launch her second album on…

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While the 5-piece reggae outfit is revving up for their studio release Here Come The Kings (June 11, VP Records) and European summer tour, Morgan Heritage unveil the visual for the album’s first single “Perfect Love Song.” The video was shot in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood and directed by Miami’s own Spencer Antle, who is…

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“100 Grand,” directed by Giovanni Hidalgo, was shot at the sold out show in San Francisco during Iamsu! and Problem’s Million Dollar Afro Tour. It serves as the final video from $uzy 6 $peed as Iamsu! gets ready to release his new mixtape, KILT 2, and for Su!, the collaboration with Juvenile serves as the…

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Indie/Alternative-pop band Long Lost has announced plans to release their debut full-length album, Save Yourself, Start Again, on August 6th via No Sleep Records.   The band, which is fronted by vocalist Joe Boynton of beloved indie/pop punk band Transit, has premiered the first new track, “Want,” from the album today at AltPress.com.   Fans…

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The buzz around this release has already been circulating his native island. Sizzla recently told the Jamaica Gleaner this “spiritual conscious album” compares to his early classic Black Woman & Child, released in 1997 on VP Records.   He also told the Jamaica Observer why he makes music like this compelling collection.   Sizzla proclaims…

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She & Him have premiered the video for their newest song, “I Could’ve Been Your Girl,” on HelloGiggles today. The video marks the first time the band’s singer-songwriter Zooey Deschanel has stepped behind the camera to direct; the result is an amalgamation of everything that makes She & Him so damn charming–an incredible chorus, choreography…

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ZUUS Media announces the launch of its groundbreaking music video multi-channel network with reach across TV, web, connected TV and mobile devices. In collaboration with major labels and over 75 independents, ZUUS will give music fans an expertly curated, lean-back viewing experience. Currently in public beta, ZUUS will offer 100+ digital channels spanning a wide…

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Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and Space Age Bachelor Pad Records are proud to announce the July 16th release of White Teeth, Black Thoughts, the new album from the Eugene, OR based band. The album marks CPD’s first jazz and swing-powered outing in more than a decade, and affirms founder and frontman Steve Perry’s standing as a…

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In just seven years, ROCK ON THE RANGE, America’s premier destination rock festival–has grown to a sold-out, three night music celebration with more than 50 bands performing this past weekend (Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio.   Ticket buyers travelled from 49 states (and three countries) for this…

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Madeleine Peyroux is excited to perform songs from her acclaimed new album The Blue Room – that spent 4 weeks in a row as the #1 Jazz Record in the country – on CBS Saturday Morning this Saturday, May 25. Madeleine is currently on the road in support of her new collection that The Washington…

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Swedish singer LUNE will release her hauntingly beautiful interpretation of “LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND” on May 31st on Astralwerks.   Originally recorded by the Swedish House Mafia trio of Axwell , Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello with Laidback Luke, and featuring the vocals of Deborah Cox , it was one of the defining club anthems…

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Rising out of the FMLY DIY art collective, the Los Angeles duo, Dream Panther announce the official release of their debut EP, Beyonce’s Child out June 4th via Chill Mega Chill. Drawing inspiration from world music, this six track offering is a hazy atmospheric soundscape of electronica, R&B, and ethereal vocals that effortlessly waft through…

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Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records has signed Cincinnati’s own Lantana, announced today by Bryan Leach, President of Polo Grounds Music, Inc. Lantana’s current single, “All Hustle, No Luck,” will be serviced to mixshow radio in the coming days, followed by a revamped version of the video. “Lantana is a breath of fresh air. His passion and…

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Inspired by the movie The Devil’s Advocate starring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino, Jahzel is releasing a video for the title track that juxtaposes gloom with light.   Shot in the dank basement of a Chicago warehouse, Jahzel surrounds himself with ladies dressed as golden angels to represent purity and honesty. “Being that I’m made…

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Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros will release their forthcoming self-titled third studio album in the U.S. and Canada on July 23rd via Community Music and everywhere else on July 29th.”These songs mean everything to me,” said frontman Alex Ebert who produced the album. “It’s the rawest, most liberated, most rambunctious stuff we’ve done.” https://soundcloud.com/edward-sharpe-mag-zeros/better-days…

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Internationally acclaimed rock band Placebo announce the title and the release date for their seventh studio album LOUD LIKE LOVE which will be released on September 17th in North America).   Recorded in London at RAK Studios during 2012 and early 2013, the album has been produced by Adam Noble and features 10 brand new…

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BoySetsFire’s first studio album in almost seven years, While A Nation Sleeps, is set to be released by Bridge Nine Records in North and South America, as well as Asia and Australia, on June 11th, 2013.   While A Nation Sleeps was recorded at Signal 2 Noise Studio in Newark, DE earlier this   year.…

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Team Spirit are back with their newest animated video for “Fuck The Beach” from the band’s debut self-titled EP out now on VICE Records / WBR. The video is the third in the band’s continuous five part video series collaboration with Swedish animators Hannes and Johannes. Re-imaged for the video series, we revisit “Fuck The…

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Matt Nathanson’s ninth studio recording, Last of the Great Pretenders, will be released on July 16th. Beginning today, the new album is available for preorder via http://MattNathanson.com,   iTunes, and Amazon.com. Produced by Nathanson with Mike Viola and Jake Sinclair, Last of the Great Pretenders marks a dramatic progression for the acclaimed artist, who has…

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Middle class rap hero, Spose, has premiered the new music video for “I’m Starving” today with The Fader. Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/YX0SFW. Spose has also released the album artwork for The Peter Sparker Mixtape, which will be available for free via his own label, Preposterously Dank Entertainment, on June 10th. One of Maine’s most…

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Alternative-rock quartet Satellite partnered with ARTISTdirect this week to exclusively premiere the performance video for “Turning On My Own” from their debut LP, Calling Birds which came out in March through Descendant Records. The band blends boldly vulnerable lyrics with anthemic but finely textured pop and folk. Frontman Steven McMorran has a creative history of…

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Alexander Correia of The Tower and The Fool is currently streaming a new song titled “Corinna” off his upcoming split 12” with Matthew Vincent of The American Scene. Fans can listen to the song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq7wUSxWr9M. Fans can now also pre-order the split 12” here: www.purenoise.merchnow.com.   The split 12” will be available on CD,…

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Brandi Carlile will kick off her 2013 summer headline tour on June 13 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. She’ll perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on July 13 and the Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA on July 24. The west coast leg of the “Hard Way…

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Roadrunner Records group Heartist and Electric Zombie clothing have partnered for an ultimate fan giveaway to celebrate the release of Heartist’s new music video for “Where Did I Go Wrong?”   Fans can enter to win a FREE 16GB iPod Nano pre-loaded with Roadrunner Records releases and a prize pack from Electric Zombie clothing by…

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Snowden’s long awaited and anticipated sophomore album, No One In Control, out on Serpents and Snakes. Main man Jordan Jeffares toiled for almost six years, pushing himself and his music ever closer to madness and that hermetic intensity can be heard in every facet of the finely etched record. No One In Control is a…

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Statik Selektah gets Sean Price & Mac Miller for the latest track off his upcoming ‘Extended Play’ album out June 18th on Showoff Records/Duck Down Music. Download “21 & Over” on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/21over Song Link: http://youtu.be/fuh4mb8g47I

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American DJ & producer Topher Jones is back on remix duty, this time for renowned producer and record label owner Steve Aoki and Angger Dimas on their hit single ‘Singularity’ featuring My Name Is Kay. The ‘Singularity’ (Topher Jones Remix) is out now on Beatport through Dim Mak and Ultra Records. Topher brings the heat…

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Midnight Conspiracy teams up with UK rapper and MC, Maksim, to release their newest single “Conquest” today on Ultra Records. The track marks Midnight Conspiracy’s debut on the prestigious UKF, the masters and tastemakers of all things heavy bass music. “Conquest” is Maksim’s third appearance on UKF with notable features on songs with Culprate and…

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NOISEY today announces the premiere of its new series, Guitar Moves. Hosted by Matt Sweeney, in partnership with XL Strings by D’Addario, Guitar Moves launches in May and will feature tutorials and in-depth interviews with some of the most legendary musicians in rock and roll – including James Williamson from The Stooges, Blake Mills, Josh…

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Within two weeks, the video for the first single “Alone” from Falling In Reverse’s forthcoming album has already racked up over a million and a half views.   The track has also been one of the most streamed songs in the US and around the world since it’s release.   Falling In Reverse will release…

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Your drivers on this mission are veteran producers Gridlok & Prolix. With pristine reputations and spotless discographies that span back to the turn of the century, the respective US/UK artists need little introduction… Both as solo artists or as a collaborative duo.   Their trip commences with “Membrane,” a turbo-charged rocket ride into drum &…

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For four decades, the name CBGB has been synonymous with all musical genres emerging from the indie and punk underground. This year, CBGB will be breaking more new ground with the expansion of the CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL, a five-day festival/conference. This will take place Wednesday, October 9 to Sunday, October 13, 2013 within…

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Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band are heading back on the road this summer with dates across the US. The funkadelic 5-piece, featuring smokin’ horns, a keytar slinging babe-a-licious brunette, and old school funk rhythms, will be bringing high-energy, dance-driven party music to a street party, club, or festival near you. The band will be…

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Quintessential California band The Mowgli’s have announced the completion of their debut album, WAITING FOR THE DAWN, set for release June 18th on Photo Finish/Island Records. Two nights later on June 20th, The Mowgli’s make their second appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They can also be seen performing on Conan on…

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Pharmakon’s highly anticipated Abandon LP is finally out on Sacred Bones Records and you can now hear another single from the record entitled “Ache”. This particular track showcases Margaret Chardiet’s intense and compelling scream as well as her carefully planned, brooding and unsettling electronics which come off like a score to one’s own demise. Pharmakon…

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Crimes Of Passion kicks off with “I Like It In The Dark,” which could be their best to date; a joyous hymn to atheism and closes with the aching beauty of “Un Chant D’Amour,” a simple and direct ode to heartbreak. These songs bookmark an album bursting with sounds inspired by the likes of the…

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