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Octaves was formed in a warehouse in West Baltimore in Fall of 2008, comprised of four lightly-seasoned veterans of the Baltimore and Northeastern US music scene, and one unlikely newcomer at the vocal helm. The quintet began writing together with no real direction in mind, and the result of their musical efforts turned out to…

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Ash Pournouri, founder of AT Night Management and manager/strategist behind the global success of DJ/producer Avicii, has announced the launch of PRMD Records LLC. PRMD Records will be headquartered in the historic financial district of Stockholm. Danish DJ/producer Morten Breum and Swedish DJ duo Cazzette are the first artists signed to the label.   LINK…

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“Gritty and delicate” (C-Ville Weekly) folk trio kindlewood premiered the video for the single “Give & Take” on Paste Magazine.   “Give & Take is about holding on to and being passionate about core beliefs and causes, but being willing to change and expand or take a step back; it’s about that balance,” explains kindlewood’s…

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Coldplay today announced that the Mylo Xyloto comic book series is now available digitally exclusively on Apple’s iBookstore for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The Mylo Xyloto comic book series reveals the story behind Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto album, which has sold over six million copies since its October 2011 release. The first three issues are…

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Koruscant Weekend are looking to bring a retro sound to modern ears. Just premiering their newest track, “Last Train Home,” on Baeble yesterday afternoon, the group are ready to take the music world by the horns. The infectious piece is one that will grow on you with every listen. A self-described group of nerds, this…

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Vanguard Records is excited to announce the signing of singer/songwriter Lee DeWyze, whose powerful voice is familiar to the millions who watched him win American Idol   in 2010. What these viewers and fans may not know about DeWyze’s other musical gifts: his expressive songwriting, his advanced chops on a variety of instruments or the…

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On June 25th, Dessa will release her new album Parts of Speech on Doomtree Records, the label arm of Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree. The 12-song collection finds “one of the most diverse and talented artists in indie rap” (URB) perfecting the sound she’s been honing for nearly a decade – “a combination of Jean Grae…

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Nettwerk Music Group is thrilled to announce the signing of the indomitable Vancouver duo The Pack A.D.   Who is The Pack A.D.?   A jaw-dropping statement.   To best experience what this means, watch the official music video for standout track “Positronic.”   The video has some unexpected (and grisly) moments; consider yourselves warned.…

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“The human animal is a ‘weapon’,” says SKINNY PUPPPY vocalist niVek ohGr about the eponymous title of their upcoming album (Metropolis Records; release date: May 28, 2013). “Every action and thought, conceived then carried out; whether political, physical or spiritual, has the potential to cause harm and misery; just as the same action, not underwritten…

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Melbourne solo artist Harts has just released his new video for ‘The Music’, demonstrating what a remarkably talented one man band he is.   http://youtu.be/rf2J7L6nDXc.   ‘The Music’ is the newest single to be lifted from debut EP ‘Offtime’, out last month.  Indie Shuffle gushed “he’s developed an incredible sound…everything about this track is spot…

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The Atlanta Caribbean Unity Festival (ACUF) is one of the grand finale events for the Atlanta Carnival taking place over Memorial weekend. This event will be an ultimate concert experience bringing people from all islands together for performances by top artistes from throughout the Caribbean. To complement the performances, there will be moko jumbie (stilt)…

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Defiler will join Emmure on tour along with Born of Osiris and City in the Sea. The tour will kick off June 22nd in Knoxville, TN.   Defiler will be performing the first half of the tour.  In May, Defiler will be on the I Wanna See You Mosh Tour in Russia kicking off on…

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Check out Thunderbird Gerard’s new video for “Trouble”, the title track of his free mixtape out May 6th.   Thunderbird switches gears in this one, juxtaposing old time Americana pop culture clips with heartbreaking scenes of poverty and oppression. “TROUBLE” VIDEO VIA NOISEY http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/music-video-premieres/thunderbird-gerard-trouble

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Pop punk band, Forever Came Calling have released a new music video for their song “Ides.” To watch the music video, please go to: http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3114061. “Ides” is a song off Forever Came Calling’s latest album, Contender, which can be purchased at http://purenoise.merchnow.com. Forever Came Calling are currently headlining the Road To Mixtape Tour with Heart…

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Los Angeles trio, Gliss, is pleased to release the official video for the track “Blur,” directed by Dutch photographer, Claudia Crobatia. According to Crobatia, her visual “interpretation of the song ‘Blur’ led to this explosively colorful video filled with sugar-coated acts of destruction.” The track comes off the band’s newest album, Langsom Dans, recently released…

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Bend Sinister (Dan Moxon, Jason Dana, Matt Rhode, Joseph Blood) has partnered up with Paper Magazine to premiere the new video for their next single, “Quest for Love.”   The video was shot in a day in the Mojave desert with live scenes taken from the band’s performance at the Roxy in Los Angeles this…

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Xenia Dunford’s new lullaby for the child in all of us, “The World is Yours,” has caught the attention of Ryan’s Smashing Life. The blog posted the premiere of the warm, intricate tune today and had this to say about Dunford, “With the release of her first full-length album, His & Hers   (4/23 release…

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Eleanor Friedberger premiered her new video for “Stare at the Sun” from Personal Record today at Pitchfork. Directed by Scott Jacobson, the video features sign language, cuddly sheepdogs, and lots of air guitar! Watch the video for “Stare at the Sun” now at YouTube http://youtu.be/74-iyAoMa6Y http://mergerecords.com

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A new symphonic project celebrating American musical icon Jerry Garcia and featuring Warren Haynes will bow this summer, as the 71st anniversary of Garcia’s birth approaches. This groundbreaking orchestral adventure – curated by the Garcia family – will feature his storied original compositions as well as classic interpretations of timeless standards that were hallmarks of…

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D’Addario is proud to welcome drummer/producer/beat-master Daru Jones to its ProMark artist roster. Currently residing in Brooklyn, New York, Jones lies on the forefront of progressive percussion performance, merging Soul and Hip-Hop to create “Soul-Hop.” Inspired by such legendary musicians as James Brown, Jones has attained a breadth of experience through his countless years on…

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Jimmy Eat World have unveiled “I Will Steal You Back,” the first single from the band’s new studio album, Damage, out June 11th on RCA Records. “I Will Steal You Back” had its radio debut this morning and can be heard at www.iwillstealyouback.com. The single will be released digitally on April 16th. Damage can be…

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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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