Category: NEWS

Sundance Institute today announced the addition of four films to the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, including Magic Magic (Director: Sebastián Silva), Muscle Shoals (Director: Greg ‘Freddy’ Camalier) and Wrong Cops (Director: Quentin Dupieux) as well as El Mariachi (1993) for the From the Collection screening. The 2013 Festival will be January 17-27 in Park City,…

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Minneapolis based rock band Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles are excited to announce the VEVO world-premiere of their music video for “Million Things.” This video is especially powerful as it was directed by Lucy’s father, acclaimed filmmaker Rich Michell, and was first time that father and daughter collaborated on a project together. Watch the…

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As the year continues to wind down, Wais P, currently putting the final touches on his 2013 album, Pimpin Saved My Life, nears the release of his new mixtape, PV$$Y RICH, dropping later this month. Following the release of recent single “Live My Bars,” Wais (pronounced Wise) is releasing the tape’s second official single, the…

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The Indecent make music that is aggressive, subtle, poetic, noisy, and quite often all these things at once. Influenced by Patti Smith, the Gits, the Velvet Underground, Barrett’s Floyd, and many Seattle-type things, the Indecent are Emily Brout (vocals), Madeline Brout (bass), Bo Brout (guitar), and Nicholas Burrows (drums). Emily, Maddy, and Bo are from…

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Mika Newton is an exciting new arrival on the American pop music scene and is more than ready to bring her talent stateside. The Ukraine pop star will officially release her second single, “Come Out and Play”, on Randy Jackson’s Friendship Collective record label on January 14, 2013. Produced by Rune Westberg (Rebecca Black, Adam…

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YouTube sensations and Universal Republic recording artists Cimorelli have just unveiled the official music video for “Believe It,” their inspirational and uplifting new song. The video premiere coincides with today’s release of the Believe It EP, available now on iTunes. http://youtu.be/ajtNNmJMV2Y http://www.cimorellimusic.com

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Crowdspacer is a new vinyl-only label dedicated to outstanding dance music of all forms. Founded by Tigersushi boss Joakim, Crowdspacer is about techno primitivism, trans-gender house music, tropicalism and trance, mutant disco, fun avant-garde, timeless futurism, the body and soul. The name Crowdspacer is taken from a Merce Cunningham performance (CRWDSPCR) and a tribute to…

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Vancouver duo Fine Times is pleased to release their video for “Hey Judas.” The track comes off their recently released Self-Titled album, out now via Light Organ Records. The video for “Hey Judas” consists of the two band members trapped amongst a group of masked island deviants and their subsequent assimilation into the tribe. The…

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Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced that Carole King is the 2013 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The iconic singer-songwriter, known for such beloved hits as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “So Far Away,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move,”…

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Capitol Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Los Angeles-based duo Capital Cities to its roster and will release their self-titled EP digitally December 18th. Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKipkFfxYQ8 The brainchild of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian, two jingle writers who met on Craigslist, Capital Cities has already created significant…

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When multitalented musician Brian Culbertson announced the first Napa Valley Jazz Getaway last New Year’s day, he didn’t imagine that the 5-day celebration of music and wine in the Golden State’s idyllic wine country would sell out in just one week, but that is exactly what happened.   The chart-topper and high-energy performer will again…

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The italian duo Dunk n’ Aliens are coming back to hotfingers with an amazing vocal single called Deliver Me, written by Inaya Day and performed by the famous Chapella Stewart. Official Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSdktGM7vAg http://www.facebook.com/HotfingersRecords

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Singer-songwriter Lisa Donnelly (www.lisadonnelly.com) is set to make her national television debut on ABC’s The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.’s Wedding this Sunday December 16, 9-11pm est). The song “Here To Stay”, composed and written by Lisa Donnelly and Ethan Allen, will be performed by Lisa in a pivotal wedding scene for the show. Lisa will…

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Just as he did with his break-out solo mixtape, Premier Politics, Sir Michael Rocks released a revamped and entirely new companion piece to Lap Of Lux; Lap Of Lux 1.5, which features collaborations with Harry Fraud, his Cool Kid brethren Chuck Inglish and Cardo. In addition to the release of Lap Of Lux 1.5 yesterday,…

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Flyleaf has just unleashed the official video for their second single “Call You Out,” off their recently released new album New Horizons, their last with long time singer Lacey Sturm. The animated video follows an angry bear destined to destroy the smaller animals towns, only to find himself faced with the masses. “Call You Out”…

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I WILL GRADUATE PROGRAM & TONYA LEWIS, Executive Director of Entertainers 4 Education Alliance/I WILL GRADUATE, are featured on the premiere show of the Mary Mary Show on We TV! You can view the segment where Mary Mary sing with Tonya Lewis “No Ways Tired” at 9:34 to 10:00! SKOPE IT HERE!

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Los Angeles based Dubstep/Glitch powerhouse, Blackburner, have just released their new, full-length album “Drop Bass Not Bombs”, featuring 13 powerful tracks. The title track (“Drop Bass Not Bombs”) has already reached #2 on the Beatport Dubstep Chart and the group is now making the EDM-Rock-Hybrid song “Bass Driven Thing” available as a FREE Download. https://soundcloud.com/cleopatra-recs/blackburner-bass-driven-thing…

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Friends premiered their new video for “Va Fan Gör Du” today at Stereogum. Translated from Swedish as “what the hell are you doing?” ‘Va Fan Gör Du’ maintains the punky swagger of ‘I’m His Girl’ with Samantha Urbani and co calling out “Hey, who do you think I am? Some chick on the street, some…

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Starnes&Shah, who got their start as an “unlikely folk band” that “finds common ground in heartfelt acoustic songs” (NPR), are a pair of self-proclaimed “tragically uncool travelers.” Guitarist Dania Abu-Shaheen hails from Lebanon and keyboardist Zilpha Starnes was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Originally formed in Astoria in 2005, Starnes&Shah hightailed it to Boston…

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“From the second we started planning and then from the moment we started writing, I knew it was going to work,” says Kendall Meade, one half of the indie-rock duo ANDERS & KENDALL. A&K will release their debut LP WILD CHORUS on February 19, 2013 via Nine Mile Records. As a taste of what’s to…

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Cool Nutz leaks another incredible track from his most recent album “Portland Ni%#a”. “Mines” features The Grouch (Living Legends) and Arjay is produced by heavyweight trackmaster Trox (50 Cent, Krizz Kaliko, Freeway) and brings together Portland and The California Bay Area for a dope collaboration.   “Portland Ni%#a” is available for free download and features…

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Facebook is releasing its 2012 Year in Review — a look back at the most discussed trends and stories of 2012 and we thought you might be interested in sharing some of the results.   Below please find key highlights including the most popular songs on Facebook (We Are Young, Somebody That I Used To…

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“Music was in my blood from birth,” says Lexie Roth, the daughter of Arlen Roth (legendary guitar god who has performed with everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to Bob Dylan) who possesses a unique musical talent of her own.   Debuting her latest album Lexie Roth earlier this year, Roth just released the official music…

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To celebrate the upcoming release of their highly anticipated new album “PEDESTRIAN VERSE,” Canvasback/Atlantic recording group Frightened Rabbit has unveiled details of their headlining North American Spring tour. The acclaimed Scottish rock band will begin its cross-country trek on March 8th at Seattle’s Showbox at the Market and continue through April. Presale tickets for all…

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Breakthrough UK band Biffy Clyro have premiered the Big TV-directed video for “Black Chandelier” today via NME. Watch it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myc_RViTHhY “Black Chandelier” is the first single off the trio’s upcoming album Opposites, due out in the US March 12, 2013. Produced by GGGarth Richardson, Opposites is the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Only Revolutions, which…

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Young pop singer Lena Fayre has released her breakout single “Belong to You.” She is just sixteen years old, yet her clarion, crystalline voice bears the same beauty and precision that made Lauryn Hill famous at roughly the same age. The track is an original — a catchy, well-written original — but like the explosive…

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The Lotus album Build, out February 19, 2013 on SCI Fidelity Records, propels through ten tracks with no wasted moments. Built on a foundation of beats evoking vinyl breaks, house, and big-beat, the album is a funky dance party from start to finish. The electronic infused 5-piece kicks things off with the release of the…

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Hollywood Undead have now released the official music video for the first single, “We Are,” off their upcoming album Notes From The Underground out January 8th (A&M/Octone). The video is directed by Slipknot’s M.Shawn Crahan (aka clown), and USA today labeled the song as “an anthem for disenfranchised youth.” Fans can watch the video on…

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At the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist and 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flea announced the list of performer inductees and Ahmet Ertegun Award recipients for induction. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2013 are: Performer Category: Heart Albert King Randy Newman Public Enemy…

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Harold “Noonie G” Ward, a former high ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, has issued a statement about the Rick Ross/GD situation : “It’s always an unfortunate situation to see Black men engaged in beef and senseless acts of violence. Those who know me, know me as an advocate for peace in the streets. The…

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Mike WiLL unveiled the tape’s first exclusive, the Gucci Mane- and Juicy J-featuring “I Hit That,” and today, Mike WiLL is releasing the high quality CDQ version of “That Turn Up,” which features fast-rising Atlanta rapper Trinidad Jame$. Following Trindad’s sold-out New York show last week, a Baller’s Eve radio premiere of the song leaked…

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Dope D.O.D., the hip-hop trio out of the Netherlands, presents their latest music video for their song, “Psychosis,” featuring Sean Price. Psychotic superheroes from Hancock to Termintor to classic Sean P! Dope D.O.D.’s ‘Branded’ album is out now on Dope D.O.D. Records / Duck Down Music in North America. Fans can purchase the album today…

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It’s that time of the year, as Daryl Hall conquers his head cold to celebrate the season in a series of Christmas duets with former Best New Artist Grammy winner Shelby Lynne on the 61st and latest edition of Live from Daryl’s House, the critically acclaimed, award-winning web-to-cable series. For this special holiday episode, Daryl…

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A-Wax is releasing the latest video from Pie-Rx Muzik, and the first since the mixtape’s release, “Free Choice.” The video joins A-Wax on a ride through his hometowof, Pittsburgh, California, as he reflects on his past. “I take a lot of my inspiration from the years I spent in prison,” says A-Wax, speaking on stretches…

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Lauded British singer-songwriter Ben Howard is set to support Mumford & Sons on the February portion of their 2013 world tour, in addition to his solo performance at Terminal 5 in New York City on February 18. See details below. The musician’s celebrated live performances have resulted in back-to-back sell-out tours, both overseas and stateside.…

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A Is For Alpine, the debut album from the lauded Australian outfit Alpine, will be released stateside May 21 on Votiv. The new release follows Alpine’s 2010 Zurich EP which earned critical praise with The Guardian describing the group as “hands down the best Aussie band we’ve heard all year.” A Is For Alpine’s first…

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Allston, MA progressive metal unit, Caricature, has teamed up with Heavy Blog is Heavy to unleash a brand new track entitled ‘Saviors II’, from their forthcoming debut full length album, ‘The Sound of One Man’s World Collapsing’. Head on over and check out ‘Saviors II’ at this location. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Orange County, California-based NFocus Entertainment in association with Make It Happen Productions is broadcasting a new half-hour two episode music television series entitled “Real Music Live,” to air on NBC Owned Television Stations in select major markets at 1am immediately following the December 22nd and January 5th episodes of “Saturday Night Live.” Hosted by radio…

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Rhye first emerged from the shadows in early 2012 – a flicker of immaculately produced, sensuous pop, an elusive aesthetic hinting at a stark sensual physicality, and a soft yet deeply stirring voice. Fast-forward to the end of the same year and it becomes clear the excitement that surrounded this new and intriguing band was…

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For the first time in 15 years, audiences will get a-close-as-they-can-get experience of seeing two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and Poet Laureate of Colorado John Denver in a concert setting. Featuring archival video footage of Denver performing classic songs backed by live performances from former members of his band with an accompanying string section, the 15-city…

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