Category: NEWS

Australian based Dancing Heals had made quite an impression on the U.S. audience over the past few months, and they are back at it again with a brand new single in tow. Just releasing the gorgeous track, “Always on My Mind,”the band proves to be a name to lookout for in 2013. Glowing reviews for…

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As they embark on the   second leg of their sold-out FACE THE MUSIC arena tour of Canada; Vancouver-based Marianas Trench have announced their signing to Cherrytree Records as their new label home for all countries outside of Canada. In Canada, the band will remain on 604 Records.   Marianas Trench will release their four-song…

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An indie rock/alternative seven-piece, Curious Quail’s sound was described by Death and Taxes Magazine as “. . . evocative of what would happen if Owl City didn’t suck or if Ben Gibbard grew some balls.”   Indeed, the somber lyrics and haunting melodies masterfully created   by singer-songwriter Mike Shirley-Donnelly cut through a wide sonic…

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Additional details have been announced for Toddstock II v6.5, a June 17-22 celebration of the 65th birthday of renowned multi-faceted artist Todd Rundgren. Family, friends and fans will join Todd Rundgren at Toddstock II v6.5, held at the historic Nottoway Plantation & Resort in White Castle , Louisiana. Toddstock II v6.5 will culminate with an…

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Nashville, TN quartet The Features have released the music video for “This Disorder”, the lead single from their forthcoming full-length self-titled album, out May 14th on Serpents and Snakes / BMG. The throbbing beat, jagged guitar swipes, staccato synth lines, and dystopian lyrics found on “This Disorder” are the perfect backdrop to the video. In…

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NPR has premiered the new Emily Wells single, “Los Angeles,” off her forthcoming album, Mama Acoustic Recordings (out June 11th). The plaintive, heartbreaking arrangement, says Wells, is “a song about friendship, longing, and love of the city and the ones you loved there.” Her 2012 release, Mama, says NPR, was a “surprising and beautiful mix…

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On May 7, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release COBBLESTONE STREET, the latest solo record from White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp.   COBBLESTONE STREET offers a unexpectedly softer side of the rock front man, with ten acoustic-leaning tracks. “This is the album I’ve dreamed about making for the last thirty years,” said…

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Industrial Shock Rockers Dawn Of Ashes have released their newest record “Anathema” through Metropolis Records. The album, 12 tracks of unrelenting evil dripping with malignant decadence and vicious debauchery, is a sinister mix of all that’s dark in the already deviant world of Industrial Metal. From the characteristic muffled screams of desperate horror and droning…

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Canvasback/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove and Frightened Rabbit have both teamed up with Manchester Orchestra to release a very special 12-inch single for Record Store Day. The release, which features the Manchester Orchestra/Grouplove collaboration “Make It To Me” and the Manchester Orchestra/Frightened Rabbit collaboration “Architect,” will be available Saturday, April 20th at participating independent record stores.…

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Capitol Records, in partnership with Lazy Hooks will release In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery, the debut album from Capital Cities, on June 11. The Los Angeles based outfit — founded and fronted by Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian, two jingle writers who met on Craigslist   — will be previewing songs from the album…

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West coast hip-hop artist Spencer Williams aka Spends Quality is releasing two full length LPs on his own label, CFO Recordings. The first is Flight Music. The second project, Time Peace is collaboration with Bay Area producer Mr. Tay. “He would send me beats, often times with a title, and I would just go with…

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Crooked House Management is pleased to announce the addition of Scottish indie band Tango In The Attic to their management roster, which also includes Ireland’s Autumn Owls. Tango’s new EP, Crushed Up debuted at #1 on the CMJ charts last week and will be available soon for download. The four-piece from Glenrothes, Scotland formed while…

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Kemosabe / RCA Record’s new artist, 16-year-old Becky G, is teaming with VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, to premiere the music video for her new track “Becky From The Block” feat. Jennifer Lopez. Watch the video here: http://vevo.ly/10mbu0F. Directed by Chrisp Productions and Definite Films and shot in Becky’s hometown…

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Ãœber talented singer/songwriter Rachel Griffin has composed over 150 songs in her brief career. In that same breadth, the songstress has garnered over 1.5M YouTube views and more than 8,000 subscribers.   Lucky audiences in New York City will have a chance to see the musical genius live at the Singers Save Music showcase at…

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Brazilian psychedelic rockers Os Mutantes have been around since 1966 and are cemented as cultural behemoths. After line-up changes, break ups, and periods of silence, Os Mutantes are back with their ninth album titled Fool Metal Jack, written almost entirely in English. “Ganjaman” seems to be emblematic of the album, which is to say that…

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Harry Connick, Jr. has built a reputation for musical and emotional honesty.   Never one to rest on his ever-growing list of laurels, Connick exposes his feelings as never before on Every Man Should Know.   The new CD to be released on Columbia Records on June 11, contains twelve original songs for which Connick…

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Fan, meet artist; Artist, meet FeedbackLoop. FeedbackLoop is a platform that uses subscription revenue to fund music and other creative projects, delivering those projects back to subscribers at the end of every month. Based in Philadelphia, PA, FeedbackLoop launched in January 2013 on a mission to create a happier, healthier entertainment industry by helping users…

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After 18 years in the musical instrument business, ProWinds, Inc., of Bloomington and Indianapolis, Ind., has closed its doors. United Country — Coffey Realty & Auction is conducting an internet-only absolute auction to help liquidate the former company’s remaining inventory now through May 3. Because this auction is being conducted without reserve prices, all items…

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Taken from Marco Polo’s forthcoming free-LP Newport Authority 2 as Marco states “I’ve recorded so much quality material over the last few years and I really want to share it all. It couldn’t all possibly fit on Port Authority 2; hence Newport Authority 2 came to be” Marco states. “Fame & I first connected on…

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On Friday, Paste premiered the video for Whispertown’s “State Of Mind” from the band’s EP Parallel out now on Acony Records. Whispertown’s Morgan Nagler said, “I wrote the tune “State Of Mind” about the general state of affairs this day and age, and our collective yearning for change. A fundamental shift of intention and conscience.…

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Described as a “rare and unique talent,” singer, concert pianist and composer Oksana Grigorieva is taking her artistic talent in a new direction.   On June 4th she will be releasing nationwide an EP titled Love to Dance that will include several new original tracks as well as a remix.   In advance of the…

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The R&B heartthrob flips the script and addresses his doubters with a remixed version of Drake’s street record “5AM In Toronto”. Much like the YMCMB prince Josh taps into his Hip-Hop side for a lyrical dose of pure venom. Take a three minute drive to Strong Island with Josh below! “5AM In Long Island”: https://soundcloud.com/joshxantus/5am-in-long-island

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When it comes to music, there are a plethora of components involved in discovering and sharing via the Internet. There are players like Spotify, Skope, Pandora, Hype Machine, and EQuala. There are music news sites including Pitchfork and MTV. Then, there are remix sites like GMAD.com and FratMusic.com. Clipix is a tool that lets you…

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Boston’s own LARCENIST, have just unleashed into the world their latest video for “Faithful,” via Baeble Music late last week. The video will surely stop you in your tracks, as it does with the playful human-like animals throughout. Not only is the piece for “Faithful,” gorgeous but it has the tendency to be haunting as…

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Walter Trout has released 22 solo albums over a career that has spanned the globe, and delivered notoriety as one of the great purveyors of the Blues.   At the age of 62, in tribute to friend and legend, the late, great Luther Allison, he has recorded a album of covers for the very first…

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The beast is unleashed! Today, WARBEAST releases their brand new, horror-flick inspired music video for the track ‘Blood Moon’. The song is cut from their new album Destroy, released last week via Housecore Records. You can watch the video now exclusively at Noisecreep.com. The video tells the terrifying story of Gnmange’, a tormented Werewolf, and…

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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls premiered the video for their new song “Rebel Beat” today on VH1.com. The P.R. Brown-directed video will premiere on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown April 13th. Click here to watch: http://www.vh1.com/video/goo-goo-dolls/895003/rebel-beat.jhtml#id=1589364 “Rebel Beat” is the first single off Goo Goo Dolls’ new album Magnetic, set for release June 11, 2013.…

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James Younger is the free thinker of pop music, because he doesn’t consider “pop” to be a dirty word.   The Vancouver via Manchester native from Sun Wizard and The Zolas is releasing his debut album of pop/rock anthems, Feelin’ American     on June 25 via Light Organ Records. http://www.papermag.com/2013/04/premiere_james_youngers_monday.php

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No stranger to dominating the trance charts, seasoned British producer Lange has been at the top of his game recently with his ‘Fallen Angel’ remix and ‘Hold That Sucker Down.’ Now he’s back with his next dose of instrumental club trance and his second track of 2013, the pleasantly named ‘Our Brief Time In The…

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With her sold out World Tour in full swing, Japanese pop-sensation, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is preparing for two upcoming performances in the U.S.; April 12 at Club Nokia Live in Los Angeles and April 14 at Best Buy Theater in New York City. Her new single “Fashion Monster,” already a massive hit in Japan, will…

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Here is a great new Wake Owl remix we just posted on Soundcloud as a free download. This one is for “Wild Country” and comes from fellow Canadian native Teen Daze who gives the folk track a really chill and spacey electronic rework.   Wake Owl – Wild Country (Teen Daze Remix) Remix: http://soundcloud.com/vagrantrecords/wake-owl-wild-country-teen-daze-remix Original:…

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Wyoming’s Christian indie outfit Foreverlin is set to release their Red Cord Records/Bridgeway Entertainment debut, entitled Long Lost, on April 30th. Having just formed in 2012, Foreverlin hails from the Cheyenne area and boasts such influences as Copeland, Snow Patrol, As Cities Burn, My Epic, Denison Witmer, Sigur Ros, and Explosions In The Sky.With these…

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Ernest Jenning Recording Co. is thrilled to release the video for Grandchildren’s “Sunrise,” off their upcoming album Golden Age, out May 7th. The clip, which premiered via Consequence of Sound and is available for posting HERE, was directed by Michael James Murray from Out of Town Films. Consequence of Sound describes the video as “a…

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LIGHT, the first-ever nightclub turned on by Cirque du Soleil, is excited to announce the addition of Krewella to its already impressive line-up of world-renowned electronic artists including resident DJ Nicky Romero, Skrillex, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso, Baauer, and A-Trak. The EDM trio whose debut single, “Alive” is currently heating up Billboard’s Hot 100 chart…

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In today’s digital age, when so many try to find definition with online tools and seek identity in downloadable content, it’s nice to know that Adventure has it figured out with Weird Work. “This record is about recognizing myself again,” Boeldt says. “This record is about realizing who I am as a musician, and what…

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Pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, The Brand New Heavies are a British music institution whose unique mix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the UK music scene for well over two decades. And now they are back with their first full studio album in over six years, ‘Forward’, featuring original vocal…

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Phil Spector’s wife Rachelle recently debuted the single, “PS I Love You,” and is putting the finishing touches on an EP based on love letters between the couple sent while Phil has been incarcerated. If “PS I Love You” – co-written and produced by Chris Seefried (Fitz and The Tantrums) – sounds reminiscent of Phil’s…

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Kid Rock is breaking all the rules with the announcement of his U.S. Summer tour by offering tickets in all sections (reserved seats and lawn) at an affordable $20 price point, using paperless tickets where possible, and lowering prices on everything from parking to beer to merchandise for every show in every city. Kid Rock…

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The video for “Separator” takes the viewer on three journeys of exploration of both space and self, until the subjects find what they had been looking for —- all while morphing into the music. This profoundly trippy video is proof then when you truly feel music, not only does it become part of you, but…

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Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw announced his launch of a subscription whereby his fans could receive a series of three 10-inch vinyl EPs, each of which would include a new A-side backed with a cover song and a remake of a song from his earlier career. The EP I Don’t See You Laughing Now kicked off…

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