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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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SoulTracks is the leading online resource dedicated to classic and modern Soul Music.   From its inception in 2003, SoulTracks has been designed to provide useful information and updates on the greatest Classic Soul artists and to introduce readers to the next generation of Soul Music singers. http://www.soultracks.com/choice-track-kenny-wesley

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina hard rock heavyweights VALIENT THORR will release their highly anticipated sixth studio album Our Own Masters on June 18 via Volcom Entertainment. Recorded at Ronnie Jone Sound Studios in Athens, GA and produced, engineered and mixed by Kyle Spence of experimental rockers Harvey Milk, Our Own Masters shines a bright light…

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Formed after the dissolution of Denny Bowen’s much-beloved post-hardcore trio Double Dagger, Roomrunner finds Bowen ditching the drum kit for a guitar and a microphone.   Already gaining a reputation for being deafeningly loud on stage, the band is currently gearing up for a few shows with Mikal Cronin and even more touring later in…

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Finnish horror-rock exports, SNOW WHITE’S POISON BITE have premiered a terrifyingly fun and gruesome new music video for the track “Will You Meet Me In The Graveyard?”, from their Victory Records’ debut album, Featuring: Dr. Gruesome and the Gruesome Gory Horror Show. The video is a treasure chest of classic horror flick visuals: a gory…

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Following its triumphant debut at SXSW ® and Toronto’s Hot Docs, VH1 is presenting summer theatrical and VOD runs of its VH1 rockDoc DOWNLOADED, the comprehensive music and technology documentary from noted filmmaker and actor Alex Winter. “VH1 is so proud of this timely project, and we want to showcase it in as many ways…

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Fans of rap Icon and beat box legend Doug E. Fresh will soon be able to catch him as he rides the air waves on his new WBLS Radio show; getting his brilliant spin on classic Hip Hop as well social and political topics which plague urban communities. The rapper, record producer, and   legend…

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Platinum selling rock band, Marianas Trench has started a tour Tumblr blog sponsored by Journeys and Alternative Press to document their current US run on ‘The Noise Tour.’ The blog will constantly update with behind-the-scenes photos, videos, Vines, contests, and also answering fan questions, so be sure to ask your question here. The band just…

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Green Day announced that they would collaborate with Actions REALized to create a line of decks to benefit Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.   Skateboarding and music can be a positive force for change. That simple thought is something REAL and Green Day have always believed. Longtime friends Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day…

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Rose Rome definitely has Brooklyn written all over his rhyme book as he hooks up with Uncle Murda on his latest street smash, “What’s The Word,” which is produced by GQ Beats. The Brooklyn (Canarsie) native is being mentored by   M.O.P.’s Lil Fame and has showcased his song making capabilities on major Radio stations…

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For the first time, BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS’ iconic 1984 album, Legend, is re-imagined for LEGEND: REMIXED. Fifteen of Legend’s 16 tracks have been remixed by top DJs/producers including Stephen Marley, RAC, Nickodemus, among others, as well as a new rendition of “Redemption Song” by Ziggy Marley. The album’s executive producer is DJ/producer Jason…

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Emerging indie rockers Szabo (www.szaboband.com) are gearing up for the official release of their debut EP, Get Wasted, and celebrating with a show at artsy Las Vegas hotspot Artifice Bar & Lounge on June 8, 2013 at 9 p.m. Black Belt Karate, Leather Bound Crooks and Gorilla Heads will kick off the evening’s festivities before…

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Brooklyn trio, Old Monk, have premiered the video for new single “Seymour” today via BrooklyVegan. “Seymour” was made available earlier this month on Eenie Meenie Records – purchase here. Guitarist/vocalist Josh Carrafa met drummer Ian Burns while attending college in Colorado, bonding over a mutual love of music and performing together in various local bands.…

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SMG and JHMP are excited to announce the signing of platinum southern rockers Saving Abel! To celebrate the new venture they are offering you the first track off of their new and yet to be titled EP for free. Click the below link to download it from SavingAbel.com. The band is currently on tour through…

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