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Rising “newgrass” band Old Man Markley will join Boston punk band Dropkick Murphys on a U.S. tour beginning February 21st in Cleveland, OH. The LA based septet will be touring in support of their recently announced, sophomore album, Down Side Up, which is scheduled for release on March 5th via Fat Wreck Chords.    …

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Nettwerk Music Group is excited to announce an innovative and original new music venture called Nettrax, a full-service electronic music label that will directly solicit and launch standout tracks and albums from a diverse and growing talent of musicians and artists in the electronic music scene. With each release, the Los Angeles-based company will provide…

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About the song, SL has said, “Good or bad, right or wrong, people are always gonna have something to say about you,” and in the video, directed by Signal Point Studios and premiered today by XXL Magazine, SL takes to the podium, literally, in full suit and tie, to address the naysayers, as the video…

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With three decades of historic, groundbreaking musical mayhem behind them, the legendary industrial pioneers KMFDM are ready to unleash the next album KUNST on February 26, 2013 on Metropolis Records. Fronted by the volatile and fiercely outspoken Sascha Konietzko, KMFDM has led the industrial revolution with their self-coined “Ultra Heavy Beat” that continues to expand…

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Le1f is releasing a new mix tape Fly Zone via Greedhead and Camp & Street today.   The free mixtape that premiered on Fader, features Kitty Pryde, Spank Rock, Haleek Maul, Bot (Crookers)   and a different producer on each of it’s 13 tracks in what’s definitely a worthy follow up to last years provocative…

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Los Angeles-based White Arrows are excited to announce that they will be playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival this year which will take place over the weekends of April 12-14 and April 19-21. In a recent post about the festival, Spin dubbed them, “Old souls with new tech”, and has even listed the…

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The Strokes announce their highly anticipated fifth studio album Comedown Machine to be released on March 26th via RCA Records.   The album will be available for pre-order on The Strokes official website today. Exclusive album configurations will also be available on the band’s site closer to album release.   “All The Time” will be…

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After the success of his debut EP, Tom Curren announced today he will release his full length album, In Plain View, on April 2, 2013 through Wolfbomb Productions. Recorded at Village Studios and produced by John Alagia, Curren’s natural affinity for diverse sound shines through in each of the album’s tracks. Combining blues, folk and…

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The time has come for fans of TOM KEIFER who’ve been waiting over 10 years to finally hear his solo music. “The Flower Song” premiered on USA Today‘s website yesterday, who proclaim “has the feel of a vintage Faces cut–a little ‘Maggie May,’ a little ‘Ooh La La’–with Keifer’s gritty vocals front and center.”  …

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Genre-defining, world renowned saxophonist, Colin Stetson is back with the third installment in the History Warfare series. His forthcoming full-length album, New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light, will be released by Constellation worldwide on April 30th, 2013. Pitchfork, who describe Stetson as a “saxophone savant,” premiered the first single today, “High Above…

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TuneCore, the largest digital music distributor, announced today that its Music Publishing Administration Group has signed four new strategic Sub-Publisher agreements.   Christian Baierle of ROBA Music Publishing says, “We are thrilled to be working with TuneCore Publishing. TuneCore is a cutting edge integrated music service, building upon its already massive and diverse artist base.…

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On April 30, !!! will release their fifth full-length album THR!!!ER.     “Over the course of many long van rides and post-coffee verbal riff sessions”, guitarist Mario Andreoni explains, “Thriller didn’t merely come to represent the selling of a lot of records…it became synonymous with an artist(s)’ and/or genre(s)’ artistic high-water mark.   INXS’…

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Chris Funk from the Decemberists worked with fellow-Portlanders, Y La Bamba, on their proper debut LP and, more recently, the “Holidays Rule” compilation which features the band.   The band’s last effort was last years critically acclaimed Steve Berlin-produced “Court the Storm” LP.   Stunning front-woman, Luzelena Mendoza’s, songs draw from her strict Catholic upbringing…

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Failed relationships seem to spawn such drama. Aren’t they just another path to finding   oneself? Unsuddenly, a post-rock collaboration with Will James, Andrea Longato and Sander Van Dijck (aka Casilofi), explores this possibility in their first single, “You Let Me Down”. Dreamy, layered synths and chiming guitar accompany James’ rich baritone, which both soars…

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Today PYYRAMIDS shares “Do You Think You’re Enough,” an unheard song from the band’s forthcoming debut album, Brightest Darkest Day, out April 9 on Paracadute.   The band – helmed by Tim Nordwind from indie rock band OK Go and Drea Smith of the electro-pop outfit He Say/She Say – were initially introduced by a…

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Alternative Press and post-hardcore outfit Apparitions, who was formerly named This Twilight City, are excited to partner up to exclusively stream the brand new single entitled “Mascara Queen.” The single, which is off the forthcoming Andrew Baylis (Camisado, Honour Crest, Provoke Destroy) produced Kiss Me Sleeping, may now be heard on Alternative Press. In support…

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Jamie N Commons, the UK singer/songwriter who Q Magazine observed has a “…whisky-soaked growl to make Nick Cave tremble,” has signed with Grammy-winning producer Alex Da Kid’s KIDinaKORNER label. Jamie was nominated for the BBC Sound Poll of 2012 for his first UK release The Baron EP, and after a summer of playing festivals all…

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ON AN ON are incredibly excited about the release of their debut album Give In, out tomorrow January 29th via Roll Call Records. In anticipation they have unveiled the Dan Huiting and Isaac Gale directed music video for their single “The Hunter”. “The song has all this explosive energy and power,” explains Gale of the…

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Photo Ops, the dream-pop project from Terry Price, is pleased to release “Someplace,” the 2nd single off his upcoming How To Say Goodbye LP, out February 26. The song is blissful in melody but melancholic in subject matter and serves as a bridge on the album. Its potency lies in Price’s apt songwriting skill as…

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Multi-platinum selling artist Paramore has unveiled details of their upcoming North American tour.   The dates celebrate the release of their hugely anticipated new album, “PARAMORE,” due in stores and online on April 9th. Pre-sale tickets will be available by invitation only to members of Paramore’s Fan Club and Singles Club, beginning January 28th at…

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With Best of 2012 accolades for his Silver Age album propelling it to #42 in the annual VILLAGE VOICE PAZZ & JOP national critics poll, Bob Mould has teamed up with his friends at LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON to unveil the video for second single, “Star Machine,” which is live now. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Today, Junip releases “Line of Fire” the first single off their sophomore album Junip, out April 23rd.   Featuring vocals byJosé González with Elias Araya on drums and Tobias Winterkorn on keys, “Line of Fire” showcases a bolder, more mature Junip — once again eager to embrace you with their infectious blend of percussion and…

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As anticipation builds for their Republic Nashville release on April 2, The Band Perry, reaches two major RIAA sales accolades. The sophomore project’s lead single, “Better Dig Two,” has been certified GOLD – selling over 700,000 – and marks their fastest-rising single to date at Country radio, Top 10-and-climbing. Additionally, “You Lie” – from their…

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Skate And Surf Festival, the legendary music and pop cultural extravaganza, has announced its initial lineup for its triumphant return.   A Day To Remember are set to headline one of the weekend days and special guests scheduled to perform include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Saves The Day, Bayside, Andrew W.K., Hopsin, Transit, Into It.…

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Nashville Independent Award-winning duo Haley & Michaels have just shared the official video for “Wanted,” their acoustic rendition of Hunter Hayes’ chart topping hit. The pop-country duo’s self-titled debut album, with studio work by Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat/Five For Fighting) and Warren Huart (The Fray/James Blunt), is due out later this year. Fans can be…

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On November 6, 2012, Troy’s first official single “Someone Like Me” was made available for purchase at online retailers.   A feel-good pop/rock song, the track was co-written by Rune Goldberg (Adam Lambert, Daughtry, Kris Allen) and Zac Maloy (Carrie Underwood, Our Lady Peace, Hanson, Chris Daughtry), who also co-penned “End of Summer.” “Someone Like…

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Emancipator (Doug Appling) sold out over 21 headlining shows in 2012, including venues like San Francisco’s Mezzanine, NYC’s Highline Ballroom, and Denver’s Ogden Theater, was praised by The New York Times and toured with Pretty Lights. However it is clear that 2013 will be his biggest year to date, kicking off with the release of…

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What happens when an 11 year old is banned from Facebook twice? Well if you are 11 year old Zach Marks with an I.Q. of 147, who has been nominated for inventor of the year by the Florida Inventors Society, you go out and create your own social network — GromSocial – www.gromsocial.com.   Zach,…

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Spinner premiered Bonhom’s “Live for Now” video on Friday and now it’s on youtube for the world to see. Here is what Spinner had to say, “One of Pepsi’s ever-changing slogans promised, “Where there’s Pepsi, there’s music.” In writing their debut single, dream-pop duo Bonhom weren’t inspired by a soft drink campaign, but found the…

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Victoria, B.C.-based Current Swell return to the U.S. in support of their recent album, Long Time Ago, which was released via Nettwerk on October 16th.   Current Swell – Long Time Ago: http://youtu.be/ytEye4dn_XY   Opening for Dispatch last year, this is the band’s second tour in the US.   The independent band started with modest…

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Alan Bonner, one of the UK’s most exciting singer songwriters, is about to embark on a UK tour in support of his new album Balladeer, which is set for release March 4th.   Equipped with a glorious anthology of poignant yet truly beautiful ballads, his live shows promises to be emotionally charged and will leave…

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From hard-hitting dancehall songs with a focus on lyrics and word play to smooth one drop songs, his work appeals to a wide international audience. He has achieved regular radio and video rotation. Now with his new video for the song BAD UP DI LUVY, Sanjay aims to take his dancehall career further. http://youtu.be/nyMRA9WX4nE

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“Nah, I ain’t got no agenda, and I ain’t tellin’ you to vote for me in November/ And bet on propaganda that you won’t even remember, got a brother feellin’ like f— both contenders/ But big corporations, I refuse to take paper, so they can bend the rules and break laws as a favor/ Feed…

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Singer songwriter Ben Taylor will be a featured performer on an upcoming episode of The Bachelor scheduled to air Monday, January 28th, 2013, on ABC. The episode features a special one-on-one private date between the newest Bachelor, Sean Lowe, and one of the women featured on the hit show. Ben Taylor performs a special private…

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Hosted by Grammy-nominated producer DJ Mustard (2 Chainz’s “I’m Different” and Tyga’s two-time platinum hit “Rack City”), Just Re’d Up 2 is the sequel to YG’s most critically acclaimed Spring 2011 mixtape Just Re’d Up, which included the smash hits “Up” featuring Loverance and Iamsu, “Hell Yeah” featuring Chris Brown and Tyga, “Bitches Ain’t Shit”…

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As a founding member of both Manowar and the Dictators, guitarist Ross the Boss needs no introduction. But it’s been a while since the metal masses heard from Ross, leading some to wonder if or when he would return. The wait is now over, as his newly formed outfit, Death Dealer, is ready to rock…

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Sub Pop is thrilled to share the news that The Postal Service, the much-beloved, long-distance collaboration between Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, will reunite this spring to celebrate the 10th anniversary and deluxe edition reissue of their universally acclaimed release, Give Up.   The Give Up Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition will include the original 10-track…

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Warner Bros. Records’ Echosmith are confirmed to play the Ernie Ball Stage on the first half of this year’s Vans Warped Tour, which cross-crosses the U.S. from June 15th through July 12th. The band have also announced they will hit the road with Owl City for a seven-date run beginning February 10th. Finally, for those…

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In a recent note to their fans, Paramore discuss the new single saying “ It just feels like the perfect way to start this new journey we are embarking on not only as a band but as a movement. To show people that you can lose battles but come back and win full on wars.…

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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls have announced the release of their new album,   Magnetic, on May 7, 2013. The debut single from Magnetic, entitled “Rebel Beat,” is being met with coast to coast excitement in advance of its official launch February 12th. Listen to “Rebel Beat” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jUcEgDnujY The band, singer guitarist John Rzeznik,…

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