Nicky Twist raises his game to new heights with his latest club single “Music Takes You Higher”. The single releases through Bass Monster Music and is currently available exclusively on Beatport. The eight minute epic builds on Nicky’s solid track record and years of progression through the scene and delivers a euphoric dance experience. “Music…
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CAROLINE SHAW GETS 2013 PULITZER PRIZE
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NYC-based composer, violinist and singer Caroline Shaw has been awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her a cappella composition Partita for 8 Voices. The 26-minute four-movement work composed between 2009-2012 was recorded by the vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth (of which she is a member) and released via New Amsterdam Records on October…
G2 RELEASES NEW EP ‘CONTROL’
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G2 has just released a 7 track mini-album that has already received rave reviews from fans, DJ’s, record executives, and industry professionals for his lyrical, poetic, and relatable jams for the masses. Sunshine Out The Rain tells a moving story to a rhythmic African drum beat about discovering goodness in even the worst of times.…
WIRE: 3 DOORS DOWN STATEMENT
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Out of respect to Paul Howard Shoulders, Jr., and his family, 3 Doors Down has cancelled the band’s four scheduled U.S. April / May appearances. They will resume touring May 31 in Moscow, and return to the U.S. for scheduled dates in July. SKOPE IT HERE!
SUBLIME WITH ROME ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR
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Fueled By Ramen band Sublime with Rome — singer/guitarist Rome, bass player Eric Wilson, and drummer Josh Freese – have unveiled details for their summer touring plans for North America. The headlining run kicks off July 7th at Echo Beach in Toronto, ON and continues into August, with support on most shows from punk…
WHITE SHAG COMING UP IN DETROIT HARD ROCK SCENE
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White Shag, a hard rock, female fronted, power trio hailing from the Motor City, took home the award for Outstanding Hard Rock/Metal Group at the Detroit Music Awards. The event was held this past Friday, April 19 at the Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan. The band was up against some heavy contenders that span more than…
THE SLEDGE GRITS BAND INVADING YOUR TV SCREEN
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Hailing from Littlerock, CA and preparing to call Los Angeles their home soon, The Sledge Grits Band fuses a fabulousness of pop-rock flair into their all-original music. Being of Japanese, French, German, Irish, Native American, and African American descent, these gorgeous, multicultural and relatable sisters are unlike anything the industry has ever seen or heard.…
WIRE: SOUTHERN EMCEE PELL RELEASES NEW VIDEO “THE WILD”
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Twenty-year-old Mississippi hip-hop artist Pell releases his highly stylized French fashion inspired video for “The Wild” today. The Starkville, MS resident, by way of New Orleans, says the track, which was featured on his 2012 mixtape, Calphonic, is about self-discovery. “I’m constantly battling with myself: with respect to vices, internal conflicts, and the struggles of…
WOW!: LINDSEY STIRLING SELLS 100K+ OF DEBUT
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Violinist and electronic artist Lindsey Stirling has now officially sold over 100,000 copies of her eponymous debut album. Self-released in September 2012 online and at her live shows, the album is a classical crossover hit that merges classical violin virtuosity with elements of the electronic dance underworld. The album has reached as high as 81…
NEW LL COOL J SONG FEATURING BRAD PAISLEY “LIVE FOR YOU”
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A new LL COOL J song, “Live For You” featuring Academy of Country Music Award winner Brad Paisley, from the Grammy ®-winning recording artist’s upcoming Album AUTHENTIC has been released. LL’s upcoming 14th studio Album, AUTHENTIC, is out on April 30, 2013. To hear the unexpected love song, which features a soulful guitar and bass-leaning…
THE WALLFLOWERS & COUNTING CROWS TOUR
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Fresh off the heels of their Australian and European tour, Counting Crows and The Wallflowers, who just came off a highly successful Eric Clapton arena tour, announced today their U.S. summer tour. The 21-stop tour will make its way through cities such as Boston, Chicago and San Francisco. Tickets go on sale to the general…
WIRE: EW.COM POSTS SINGLE FROM GOODNIGHT RADIO
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Goodnight Radio is the new musical project from frontman and Academy Award Winning Writer/Director Shawn Christensen. Goodnight Radio’s debut release is the single “Sophia So Far” – a song heard in this year’s Academy Award winning short film Curfew, which Shawn wrote, directed and stars in. The song is officially released worldwide tomorrow, April 23rd,…
MEDUSA FEAT MC LYTE ON “LAY DOWN”
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Medusa is the new Queen of the West Coast Hip-Hop scene and she collaborates with another Queen, Hip-Hop Legend MC Lyte on “Lay Down” as they both deliver some high energy lyrics. Be on lookout for Medusa on the road this April on the “Whrs The Gramophone” tour. Link to Medusa f/ MC Lyte “Lay…
TALLAHASSEE POST NEW SINGLE “I’LL BE DAMNED”
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Boston Americana quartet Tallahassee’s latest single, “I’ll Be Damned” is a haunting ode to backsliding. With its adventurous arrangement, featuring tribal rhythms, delicate picking and keening guitar solos, “I’ll Be Damned,” reminds us that no matter what we struggle with, setbacks are a part of the healing process. Check out “I’ll Be Damned” now: https://soundcloud.com/tallahassee/tallahassee-ill-be-damned…
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS TEAMS UP WITH VEVO
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Thirty Seconds To Mars is partnering with VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, to premiere the short film “Up In The Air” today. Fans can view the film now at http://smarturl.it/UPINTHEAIR. “This short film is quite unlike anything we have ever done before. With contributions from Damien Hirst, Dita Von Teese,…
WIRE: ADVENTURE NEW SINGLE ON FADER
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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…
MAT ZO PENS DEAL WITH ASTRALWERKS RECORDS
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Astralwerks, the ground-breaking New York-based record label devoted to developing genre-defying new artists, is pleased to announce its latest signing of the multi-faceted producer and remixer, Mat Zo. At a mere 22 years of age, Mat Zo is the hotly tipped British electronic music star championed by everyone from Pete Tong, A-Trak, and Swedish House…
THE WARLOCKS ANNOUNCE TOUR AND NEW ALBUM DETAILS
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The Warlocks begin tour dates this week which concludes at The Austin Psych Fest on Saturday, April 27. The Los Angeles-based band just finished recording their eighth album, Skull Worship which will be released this fall through their label, Zap Banana (Cargo Distribution). Recorded over a 2 year period, singer Bobby Hecksher revealed: “We went…
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MUSIC
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The second annual Under The Influence of Music Tour will hit the road this summer, starring two of the most dynamic and exciting performers in music, Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky. The expanded, 20-city epic hip-hop trek will also feature special guests B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era and Berner, with…
WIRE: DIZZY WRIGHT VIDEO FOR “XXL FRESHMAN FREESTYLE”
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Last month, Dizzy Wright was named to XXL Magazine’s 2013 Freshmen Class, being announced as the “People’s Champ” fan-vote winner. Today, the celebration continues with the release of Dizzy’s “XXL Freshman Freestyle.” The acapella clip shows just what makes Dizzy so special as a rapper, as he mixes complex lyricism with a delicate balance of…
ONEBEAT TEAMS UP WITH MICROSOFT
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OneBeat, the leader in exclusive original content celebrating the electronic dance music phenomenon, announced today the launch of OneBeat Labs, a cultural immersion program designed to educate brand and marketing executives on the global trend of electronic dance music (EDM). Showcasing how leading brands are embracing the EDM movement to connect with the…
WIRE: VACATION POSTS NEW SINGLE ON SPIN
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All of this culminates in Candy Waves the LP, a massive sounding, psychey surfy opus that tips its hat to punk’s past while driving itself at almost uncomfortable speeds towards its future. While we may not realize it, we need bands like Vacation- bands that consistently set their personal bar at levels prohibitive to most,…
REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW
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The fifth annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW presented by Epiphone has gotten even bigger with the announcement of a special performance by Danzig, including a special Misfits set with Doyle, along with appearances by some of the biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal. Taking place Thursday, May 2 at Club Nokia in…
BEN FOLDS FIVE FIRST OFFICIAL LIVE ALBUM TO BE RELEASED JUNE 4
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ImaVeePee Records/Sony Music Entertainment is excited to announce that the groundbreaking pop trio, Ben Folds Five, have confirmed the release of their first-ever live album Ben Folds Five Live, on June 4. Recorded in 2012-2013 on their first tour in more than a decade, this new set – available on CD as well as double…
G2 RELEASES NEW EP ‘CONTROL’
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G2 has just released a 7 track mini-album that has already received rave reviews from fans, DJ’s, record executives, and industry professionals for his lyrical, poetic, and relatable jams for the masses. Sunshine Out The Rain tells a moving story to a rhythmic African drum beat about discovering goodness in even the worst of times.…
RECORD STORE DAY THIS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
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Record Store Day is upon us this Saturday and Warner Bros. Records, an Official sponsor has a plethora of Limited Edition releases in store – literally! In fact Record Store Day is now celebrated globally with 1,000’s of independently owned record stores around the world participating with special events, in-store appearances and of course, hundreds…
VICE LAUNCHES ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC & CULTURE CHANNEL
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VICE, the global youth media company, cements its status as the world’s premier producer of supreme online video content, diving into the world of electronic dance and culture to launch THUMP, a new platform and YouTube channel, in partnership with Recreation Worldwide. The channel brings together leading global youth brand VICE with one of the…
NEW VIDEO POSTED BY VINYETTE
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Vinyette’s debut album, Every Little Mouse Run, is set for release May 7, 2013. The band also its second single, “Twenty Dollar Doctor,” the follow up to “Meatball Love Tone.” http://youtu.be/B0cGYS2fg1k
JULIET SIMMS PREMIERES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
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Singer, songwriter and runner-up on NBC’s The Voice, Juliet Simms releases the new music video for her debut, solo single, WILD CHILD. The video was directed by Tabitha Denholm, who has also directed music videos for Florence and the Machine, Haim, and Louis Vuitton and it was executive produced by CeeLo Green, who co-manages Juliet…
LUKE JAMES SELECTED BY BEYONCÉ TO OPEN TOUR
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It was announced today that N.A.R.S. Records/ Island Def Jam recording artist Luke James was personally chosen by 17-time GRAMMY ® Award winner and global superstar Beyoncéas the opening performer on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in Europe. Beginning April 24th in Paris, France through May 29th in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception…
WIRE: NEW SINGLE POSTED FROM SAID THE WHALE
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Vancouver’s hotly tipped five-piece Said The Whale have been on a steady upward trajectory for the past six years, as relentless touring and a prolific string of releases have led to successes including a JUNO Award in 2011 for New Group of the Year and nationally charting singles. In 2013, the tireless five-piece -which includes…
ALO & RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND OFFER FREE MUSIC
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ALO and Ryan Montbleau Band have put together a special 2-song compilation of free music to share with fans in celebration of their upcoming joint tour dates. Bringing a vibrant blend of intelligent danceable grooves, ALO and Ryan Montbleau Band are excited to embark on an 8-date double-billed tour that officially kicks off today, April…
TITLES NEW ALBUM POSTED ONLINE
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When a band embarks on their final voyage, it’s a bittersweet affair of remembrance and introspection. San Francisco by way of New Haven’s Titles helps ease the pain by offering a cerebral psych-pop pearl, Modern Sounds In Science Fiction, as their final release on May 14 via Safety Meeting Records. The album was written…
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST ON TUNEIN.COM
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Music fans who can’t make it to New Orleans this year (or any fans only attending one of the weekends) will for the first time be able to kick back and listen in live to the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, on TuneIn. Jazz Fest Radio is exclusively on TuneIn, available and live…
SEBASTIAN INGROSSO AND MILLER GENUINE DRAFT
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Miller Genuine Draft has today announced an international partnership with international producer & DJ, head of Refune Records and one third of iconic electronic superstars Swedish House Mafia, SEBASTIAN INGROSSO. The year-long multi-tiered collaboration will be centred around an exclusive show in New York City on 10th June as 700 fans are flown in from…
WIRE: NEW EP BY SKID ROW ON LOUDWIRE
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Today marks the release of SKID ROW’s new EP, entitled United World Rebellion – Chapter One, marking their first new music released in seven years. The New Jersey hard rock legends announced that this EP is the first in a series of EPs that they plan to release in the near future. In celebration of…
CODY SIMPSON UNVEILS SUMMER HEADLINE TOUR
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Atlantic recording artist Cody Simpson has announced plans for a major North American headline tour. The 36 city “Paradise Tour,” part of AEG Lives’ worldwide touring partnership with Simpson, will get underway May 30th at The Moran Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. Supporting Simpson on all dates will be Ryan Beatty and opener Before You Exit.…
WIRE: NEW YP VIDEO ON COMPLEX FEAT ROCKIE FRESH
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One Off Music Group Artist YP releases his latest visual, “Smoke Something,” f/ Rockie Fresh. This single is from YP’s last project, Wide Awake, and he is gearing up to release a new mixtape entitled Restless this summer. SKOPE IT HERE!
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE RELEASES NEW LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT FOR GLAAD
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Avant-garde, heavy rock band IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, in partnership with Alternative Press, has announced the release of a new limited edition t-shirt to raise donations and awareness for the LGBT advocacy organization GLAAD. All proceeds from the shirt will be donated directly to GLAAD with additional contributions from Alternative Press. Purchase IWRESTLEDABEARONCE’s GLAAD t-shirt now…
WIRE: NEW VIDEO BY THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS ON CMT
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Grammy-nominated The Infamous Stringdusters launch the world premier of “Rockets” video exclusively at CMT Pure. Watch the video here. The television premier of the video happens tonight just before 8:30 PM Eastern Time on the network’s “CMT Edge.” The song “Rockets” – track #2 on the band’s most recent double disc release Silver Sky-Deluxe Edition…
