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WIRE: FEED HER TO THE SHARKS VIDEO ON REVOLVER

Up-and-coming Australian metalcore band FEED HER TO THE SHARKS has been blazing the underground trail for some time– attracting fans across the globe with their pristine technical sound and engaging live performances. Originally discovered in 2012 by Darkest Hour guitarist Mike Schleibaum whilst already having a Fredrik Nordstrom-produced full-length album tacked to their name, this…

TONY BENNETT ONE NIGHT ONLY FRIDAY, MAY 3

Tony Bennett, America’s favorite crooner with more than six decades of pop, standards, show tunes and jazz hits, will perform a special intimate performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. The show is jointly presented by Caesars   Palace and AEG Live.   Tickets go on-sale Friday, March…

SOULEYE TO PLAY TWO SHOWS WITH KRS ONE

Hip Hop artist Souleye will give two very special performances starting tonight, March 13th at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco, CA and Friday, March 15th at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, CA with Hip Hop legend KRS One.   These shows come in support of Souleye’s debut full length release “Iron Horse Running” which will…

AXS TV TO BROADCAST NATIONAL OUTNUMBER HUNGER LIVE!

AXS TV and Big Machine Label Group will broadcast a special two-hour   concert event on Saturday, April 6, from Las Vegas.   Platinum-selling sibling trio The Band Perry will headline Outnumber Hunger Live! and will be joined by labelmates Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Florida Georgia Line, Greg Bates and Cassadee Pope. Big Machine Label…

APOLLO THE GREAT SONG “5AM EASTERN TIME”

While on the west coast recently, Apollo heard Drake’s new “5AM in Toronto”. After a few listens Apollo decided to take the people to the Eastern Time zone where at 5AM it’s colder then other places. Apollo The Great – “5AM Eastern Time”   https://soundcloud.com/aubgreencollective-1/apollo-the-great-5am-eastern  

ACCLAIMED MUSICIANS HONOR SONGWRITER RON DAVIES

Prolific songwriter and musician Ron Davies wrote over 600 songs in his lifetime and has been called “the quintessential poet” and “the songwriter’s writer” by his peers. One of his best known compositions is the 1970 hit song “It Ain’t Easy”, recorded by David Bowie, Three Dog Night, Long John Baldry and more recently, Jack…

WYNN LAS VEGAS MEMORIAL DAY LINEUP

Wynn Las Vegas daylife and nightlife venues Encore Beach Club, Surrender, Tryst and XS nightclubs leap into summer by presenting an unrivaled line-up featuring world-renowned resident DJs over Memorial Day weekend. The holiday weekend line-up includes the following: Wednesday, May 22 Surrender — Knife Party Thursday, May 23 Surrender — Cedric Gervais, “Le Show” (Miami…

WIRE: HIEROPHANT PREMIERES “SON OF THE NEW FAITH” ON CVLT NATION

The first track off of Hierophant’s soon-to-be-released new album, “Son of the New Faith”, is streaming exclusively now on CVLT Nation.   The website says that Hierophant “…blew my mind then with their vicious, raging form of music, and now they are about to rip the faces off of the gods with their new album…

CHEVY USES MUSIC FROM THEOPHILUS LONDON

Chevy Sonic’s “Milk Run” commercial debuted this week starring Theophilus London and featuring his song “All Around The World.” The ad is the first official full commercial as part of Chevrolet’s new “Find New Roads” campaign, which was unveiled last month with a medley of five vignettes showcasing five different car models. “Milk Run” Commercial…

ALPHA REV IN CAMBRIDGE, MA APRIL 26

Alpha Rev announces a massive tour with Nashville singer-songwriter Ben Rector; a sure-to-be stunning American music caravan that winds through 30 cities in southern, east coast and Midwest U.S. states. The tour begins March 20th, just one day after Alpha Rev releases their third album, Bloom (March 19, 2013 / Kirtland Records). For the week…

WIRE: NEW DOPPELGANGAZ VIDEO ON COMPLEX

The video, premiered this morning by Complex, shows The Doppelgangaz lighter side as they don wigs and yarmulkes. “The main inspiration was the awful prank genetics can play on you,” explain the duo, “leaving you with your sun roof open before you’ve made a mark in this world.” The video, self-directed by The Doppelgangaz, who…

MY GOLD MASK POST “LOST IN MY HEAD”

What began as a collaboration between longtime musical partners Gretta Rochelle and Jack Armondo (guitar), became less a means to an end, than the end itself. A deep wellspring of personal and musical experiences shaped their direction, and Chicago’s My Gold Mask is a culmination, a fulfillment, of a long artistic road, that has lead…

WIRE: MISSION SOUTH POST “PEACHES” ON RELIX

The roots/rock trio Mission South teams up with Relix Magazine to release “Peaches,” the first single off their upcoming sophomore EP Migration Vol. 2 – due out April 9th, 2013. This will be the second installment in their acclaimed 3-part Migration EP series. With a sound reminiscent of Dr. Dog and Ben Harper, Mission South…

ISHE POSTS NEW SINGLE “HIGHLY SICK”

After much success from his debut mixtape, 17-year-old rap artist ISHE released his first single off of his upcoming mixtape “Matter of Time”. This single is titled “Highly Sick” and was created to showcase the mind-boggling lyrics that ISHE has the ability to write along with his catchy flow and undeniable swag. Listen and Download…

HISTORY OF THE EAGLES TO BE RELEASED

Capitol Records has acquired the exclusive DVD/Blu-ray rights to History of the Eagles, the iconic band’s acclaimed documentary, which is set for release on Tuesday, April 30.     This exceptional three-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital…

WIRE: AUTHORITY ZERO PREMIERES NEW SINGLE

Influential Mesa punk rock band Authority Zero have debuted the single, “Today We Heard The News,” from the band’s forthcoming album, The Tipping Point, which is scheduled for release on April 2nd in US/Canada/Japan via Hardline Entertainment.   The band is currently streaming the song now at ThePier.org.   Stream “Today We Heard The News”…

NEW CONCEPT ALBUM FROM TIMO TOLKKI EPK

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of an exciting new concept album – Timo Tolkki’s Avalon new metal opera, THE LAND OF NEW HOPE.   Due out in North America on May 21st, THE LAND OF NEW HOPE takes place more than 40 years in the future when most of the planet has…

MADELEINE PEYROUX #1 JAZZ ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY

Madeleine Peyroux & Decca Records are thrilled to have the #1 Jazz Record in the country. The Blue Room, the new album from the acclaimed singer, has caught the attention of both music fans and critics resulting in the #1 Traditional Jazz Album on Billboard, iTunes and Amazon, and entering in at #62 on the…

TO KILL A KING NEW VIDEO “FUNERAL”

Described by director Jack King as “what would happen if Ken Loach made ‘Weekend at Bernies’”, the dark yet weirdly feel-good nature of the video corresponds with that of the track itself, as a dead Ralph (Pelleymounter, the band’s front man) is pushed around Hunstanton – encountering a hen do, skateboard park, fairground, as well…

WIRE: YOUTUBE REDESIGN CHANNELS LAYOUT

The new layout emphasizes the importance of engaging content and cultivating a community of enthusiasts. It also focuses more on subscribers. With the new layout, brands can create one experience for subscribers to keep them engaged with the brand, and another for non-subscribers to encourage them to subscribe. http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46367.aspx

EVE TO ADAM POST “STRAITJACKET SUPERMODEL”

Eve To Adam are coming back hot onto the scene with a brand new track titled, “Staitjacket Supermodel,” streaming now via SoundCloud. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore release due out later this year. Eve to Adam spoke about the new single saying, “Straitjacket Supermodel was inspired by the TV show…

WHILE SHE WAITS TO PERFORM AT “F*CK CANCER FOUNDATION” SHOW

WHILE SHE WAITS, formed by members of Phoenix-area mainstay bands The Tommy Gibbons Project (Tommy Gibbons, guitar, backing vocals) and Contrary to Reason (James Cole, vocals), are pleased to announce their involvement in No Cover Magazine International’s upcoming fundraiser show to benefit the F*ck Cancer Foundation. The show will take place in Tempe, AZ at…

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES VIDEO “CYCO STYLE”

The time has come. On March 26, 2013, legendary punk/thrash icons SUICIDAL TENDENCIES will release their first new music in over 13 years. The band’s upcoming full-length, entitled 13, will be released via Suicidal Records and is produced by Mike Muir and Paul Northfield (Rush, Dream Theater, Queensrÿche, Ozzy Osbourne, Hole, Marilyn Manson, Infectious Grooves).…

BRING THE WORLD’S GREATEST CONCERTS TO THE IPAD

Wolfgang Vault has teamed up with Groovebug to launch their latest iPad app, Concert Vault for iPad. The app brings the world’s greatest collection of exclusive live concert audio and video from the ’50s to the present day, all available for high quality streaming on your iPad. Concert Vault’s roster currently has more than 3,500…

3 DOORS DOWN WORLD TOUR

3 Doors Down will arrive in Moscow for the tour opener on May 31, with visits planned for Russia and Poland for the first time.   Additionally, the band will stage their inaugural appearance at the Download Festival in the U.K.   Following two U.S. legs, and planned appearances at U.S. festivals, the international excursion…

LUKE BRYAN “BUZZKILL” VIDEO

Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Luke Bryan has just shared the official music video for “Buzzkill,” the new track from his latest release, Spring Break…Here to Party. The album is comprised of both new songs and music from his previously released, annual “Spring Break” EPs, and is available now on iTunes. “Buzzkill” Music Video: http://youtu.be/Kw-NDIoCDsA…

NATALIA KILLS POSTS “PROBLEM” ON YOUTUBE

In response to a demo version of her song “Problem” leaking last month, Natalia Kills went in the studio with Jeff Bhasker and finished the track. “Problem” is available now at iTunes   and will be featured on her new Jeff Bhasker produced album Trouble which will be released later this year on will.i.am/Cherrytree /Interscope.…

WIRE: LIQUID SPINS POSTS DE’BORAH SINGLE

Chicago’s brightest rising star and NBC’s The Voice Season 3 contestant DE’BORAH and Liquid Spins have exclusively released her debut single, ‘Coming Out Looking Good’ today (this single will not be available at any other digital retailer)! ‘Coming Out Looking Good’ is the first exclusive new release from any artist at Liquid Spins. DE‘BORAH is…

EQUALA LAUNCHES IN THE US

EQuala, the first social radio platform that recommends songs from friends and others who share close music interests, has launched in the U.S. With over 23 million tunes in its catalogue, and growing weekly, EQuala is available on iOS and Android devices as a free app. EQuala develops comprehensive profiles for users based on music…

FIVE KNIVES RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “MESSIN’ WITH MY MIND”

Five Knives have just released a lyric video for the song “Messin’ With My Mind”, which is featured on the new EP The Rising, available on iTunes and the band’s official site now. The Rising also features the song “All Fall Down”, the video of which was directed by Bryan Schlam and features the band…

WIRE: NEW ART BRUT ON ROLLING STONE

Art Brut have been called many things over the course of our career, not all of them polite. The thing we get called most often is an ‘art band’, which I accept is totally our fault for putting the word Art in our name. However, Art Brut have never seen ourselves as an art band,…

WIRE: NEW SONG BY THE MATERIAL

South California rockers, The Material have premiered the first song, “Life Vest” off their upcoming album, “Everything I Want To Say,” today on PureVolume.com. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/YnDtsP. The album, produced by Kyle Black (Paramore, Pierce The Veil, All Time Low),will be released on April 9th. This upcoming release follows the success of the…

DEPECHE MODE CONFIRMS RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA

Depeche Mode, one of modern music’s most influential groups with album sales in excess of 100 million, will bring THE DELTA MACHINE WORLD TOUR to North America this summer.   As pioneers of the post-punk era and the most popular electronic band of all-time, they continue to draw legions of loyal fans to arenas and…

ANDY GLOVER LIVE EP OUT NOW

Andy Glover’s 7-song “Visions Of The Future” EP is a live recording of a singer-songwriter performing original music with vocal and guitar. It’s as close as you can get to an intimate coffee-house experience. VOTF was recorded in a single three-hour session using old-school ribbon and dynamic microphones, with no overdubs or alterations. There is…

SIRSY DELIVERS A DIRECT HIT WITH “CANNONBALL”

In the first week of their new national tour, Melanie “Mel” Krahmer and Rich Libutti, better known to fans as SIRSY, are reveling in the response to their new music. The first single, “Cannonball,” from their new album “Coming Into Frame” is now in rotation on nearly 200 radio stations nationwide. “What a great way…

DEVICE ANNOUNCE US TOUR DATES

Device, a collaboration featuring modern hard rock icon David Draiman of Disturbed, has announced a series of US tour dates. They will be kicking off a string of headline shows on April 10th in Mobile, AL and will be performing at several spring festivals. Gemini Syndrome and Nonpoint will support on select headline dates. This…

MURS NEW VIDEO “WHAT UP THO”

Murs and 9th Wonder present the Hobostewd-directed music video for “What Up Tho”, a cut from their new album The Final Adventure, out now. Adventure is Murs and 9th’s final album together. The iTunes edition include two bonus tracks, while the iTunes deluxe version includes the bonus tracks and all of the instrumentals. Murs recently…

3 VIDEOS POSTED FROM ‘SPRING BREAKERS’ SDTRK

Perfectly timed as hoardes of co-eds head south for unspeakable debauchery, the official soundtrack for Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers is available digitally today (out in stores next Tuesday, March 19th) via Big Beat / Atlantic.   Original score from Skrillex and Cliff Martinez w/ contributions from Skrillex, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek…

TIDEWATER TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM

Tidewater has just announced the release of his new album, The Wedding, which will be released via Easy Killer Records on April 30th, 2013. With the record’s ten songs nodding to influences as diverse as David Gray, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, and Two Door Cinema Club, Tidewater’s Brett Allen feels like the new songs…

OVER 40,000 PEOPLE JOIN JASON CRABB CD RELEASE CELEBRATION ONLINE

More than 40,000 people from over 35 countries joined Love Is Stronger CD Release Celebration held recently at Free Chapel, where Pastor Jentezen Franklin welcomed Jason Crabb along with special guests, producers Jay DeMarcus and Wayne Haun, and New York Times Bestselling Author Andy Andrews. Those in attendance at the event – both online and…