After releasing EPs on both Sexbeat (White Fence, Fear of Men, Fresh & Onlys) and Tough Love Records (Male Bonding, Weird Dreams), Shaun Hencher’s Virals return from where they left off, kicking out the jams and kicking off your 2013 with Strange Fruit, out January 14th (UK)/January 15th (US) on Zoo Music. https://soundcloud.com/virals-music/strange-fruit
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A$AP FERG SIGNS TO POLO GROUNDS MUSIC/RCA RECORDS
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Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records has signed another standout member from the A$AP Mob collective — A$AP Worldwide artist A$AP Ferg. With his energetic single “Work,” Ferg is currently taking mixshow radio airwaves by storm, including New York City’s Hot 97.1 and Power 105.1 stations, and is further solidifying the depth of talent being honed by…
MAJOR LAZER ANNOUNCES “FREE THE UNIVERSE” WORLD TOUR
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Diplo and Major Lazer had a leviathan 2012 -with a Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year, working with everyone from No Doubt and Justin Bieber to Usher and Bruno Mars, a Major Lazer-produced Snoop Lion album, a headlining spot at HARD Day of Dead and this years X Games later this month, Major…
ROCHELLE DIAMANTE “QUEEN BEE” VIDEO
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17-year-old Rochelle Diamante is a singer-songwriter and actress living in Los Angeles. Originally from Seattle, WA, Diamante is a straight A student and captain of her high school dance team. Diamante began her training in 2005 at the Seattle Children’s Theater. She plays piano, guitar and ukulele. Rochelle Diamante – “Queen Bee” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkb_zTQI9dM Buzz about…
KIDS LIKE BLUES BAND COVERS CHUCK BERRY
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The Kids Like Blues Band Program uses blues music to teach kids reading, writing, math, speaking and the visual and performing arts to less advantaged kids. Founder and teacher Jon Schwartz and the Band have appeared on TV and radio and are seeking more coverage and collaboration to help fund much needed school equipment –…
ERNIE BALL ANNOUNCES 2013 PLAY CROSSROADS CONTEST
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Ernie Ball is proud to announce the 2013 Play Crossroads contest, where the legendary string company will be partnering up with Guitar Center, Guitar World, UltimateGuitar.com and ReverbNation.com in a global search to give the next best undiscovered guitarist a chance to perform live on stage at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 at Madison…
SOUND CITY PLAYERS’ LIVE DEBUT SELLS OUT IN MINUTES
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The January 18 debut live performance of Dave Grohl’s SOUND CITY PLAYERS at Park City Live in Park City, UT, has unsurprisingly sold out within minutes of going on sale yesterday. Assembled to play the music created for the Grohl-directed SOUND CITY documentary and its accompanying SOUND CITY–REAL TO REEL album–as well as classics spanning…
WIRE: ZEDD RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “CLARITY” TODAY
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Germany’s EDM marvel Zedd is proving why he was selected as an MTV Artist to Watch in 2013 with the release of his latest video “Clarity” Ft. Foxes out today. The video for the album’s title track, which premiered today on MTV, MTV-Hits, mtvU & MTV.com is directed by Jodeb (Cypress Hill, Porter Robinson,…
WIRE: MISFITS POST TRACK FROM LIVE ALBUM
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The raw ferocity of the legendary Misfits captured DEA.D. ALIVE! in concert on All Hallows’ Eve, in the center of Times Square–New York City! Need we say more Fiends? The ‘Fits first proper live album since the 1980’s is entombed in the ultimate greatest hits live package for the next generation of horror kids…A.D. Stream…
ETANA ENVISIONS A ‘BETTER TOMORROW’ IN 2013
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Jamaican-born, Miami-based singer-songwriter Etana will reveal arguably her fiercest, most thought-provoking material to date on February 26, 2013. Recorded at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios, Etana’s third studio album Better Tomorrow (VP Records) is a true testament to her evolved sound. With a fresh perspective and baby daughter Nyla born in November 2012, Etana offers…
FEARCE VILL “COSMIC” POSTED
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Although a new Dyme Def project may seem to be on the back burner since their previously released full length Yuk the World, that hasn’t stopped group member Fearce Vill from crafting new material as he gets set for his debut full length, Let It Be. For his latest solo effort, the Seattle emcee takes…
MUSINK 2013 ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR PUNK ROCK LINEUP FOR 6TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
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Southern California’s premiere tattoo and music festival, MusInk 2013, will kick off it’s 6th annual festival on March 8-10 at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA, with performances by Bad Religion, Pennywise, Reverend Horton Heat, TSOL, Lagwagon, The Vandals and Lucero among others and appearances by over 300 tattoo artists including…
NONPOINT PREMIERES NEW VIDEO
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Nonpoint has premiered a new video for “I Said It” from their recently released, self-titled new album (Razor & Tie).“I Said It” is available now on VEVO. http://vevo.ly/WxZ2M0 The song is asecond look from the band’s current album. The video was directed by Ramon Boutisveth (All That Remains, For Today, P.O.D.) and shot in Madison…
BIANCA LEONOR AUDIO VIDEO “SAY MY NAME”
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With the perfect blend of sex appeal and sensibility, newcomer Bianca Leonor promises to deliver something for everyone. Young in years, but well versed in matters of the heart, this 22 year old California native has the ability to write about the dynamics at the heart of every relationship. As a songwriter, Bianca shows range…
TO KILL A KING NEW VIDEO
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Directed by Jack King, the video depicts kids in a dystopia, matching the lyrically downbeat yet hopeful nature of the track, and thematically tying in with vocalist Ralph Pelleymounter’s lyrics about a hypothetical atomic bomb – asking the question ‘what would you do if you only had 5 minutes before it hit?’. http://youtu.be/TR409e-bNr4
WIRE: FIRST RATE PEOPLE PREMIERE NEW SINGLE
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Ontario collective, First Rate People, are kicking off the new year with a new single, “You Won’t Get This Joke At All”, a first listen from their upcoming debut full-length, to be released later this year. Interviewmagazine.com has premiered the song today as their “Track of the Week”, and you can download the track via…
A STATE OF TRANCE: NEW YORK CITY
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On March 30th, 2013, Armin van Buuren will have his A State Of Trance 600 (ASOT600) world tour touch down in New York’s Madison Square Garden. The arena will gather thousands of EDM lovers for a spectacular show with some of the world’s best DJs and talents as part of the world tour that celebrates…
WIRE: VENOMOUS MAXIMUS NEW VIDEO ON METALHAMMER
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Texas dark heavy metal band VENOMOUS MAXIMUS just released its new album Beg Upon the Light to widespread celebration. The record has been called “Lovecraftian” and a “masterpiece” by Metal Injection, “mayhem without mercy” by Decibel, “super-thick occult doom” by Rhapsody and “the best metal album to come out of Texas in a long, long…
WIRE: ANNA HAAS PREMIERES “FIND YOUR HOME”
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When listening to Crazy Is, one can expect to hear the lyrical wit and quirky piano technique of Regina Spektor, the angst of Fiona Apple, the emotionally compelling and climactic songwriting of Jeff Buckley, and the soulful vocal reflections of Janis Joplin. But Haas’s voice is all her own: the crux that a legion of…
NEW ALBUM BY BAJOFONDO IN MARCH
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Sony Masterworks announces the release of Presente, the new album by Latin Grammy-winning band Bajofondo, available March 5, 2013. The album’s title refers to what the band is at the present moment: a stirring mix of tango, milonga, folklore, rock, hip-hop, electronica, jazz, classical, and a world of sounds from the RÃo de la Plata,…
TOM KEIFER SET TO LAUNCH FIRST-EVER SOLO TOUR
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Best known as the singer/songwriter/guitarist of the Philadelphia-based Blues-Rock band Cinderella, TOM KEIFER is making his debut as a solo artist with the release of his long-awaited and highly anticipated solo album, THE WAY LIFE GOES, April 30 via Merovee Records (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group). The collection of 14…
WIRE: MATT POND NEW EP IS ON NOISETRADE
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Matt Pond teamed up with NoiseTrade to release an acoustic EP titled, The Natural Lines. The EP features three tracks from the forthcoming album, The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand out February 5 and a cover of The Thermals “Pillar Of Salt.” The EP is available as a stream and a free download…
ALMOST CLASSY POST “I’M THAT MAN”
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With a classic, driving beat and sharp, lively guitar lines, this song radiates with the group’s enticingly positive sound, drawing many new listeners while pleasing their already dedicated fans. “I’m That Man,” will easily find a place in today’s market. Almost Classy has set themselves apart on “I’m That Man,” marking them as THE…
AVICII COLLABORATES WITH ENTIRE PLANET FOR NEXT SINGLE
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Superstar DJ and producer Avicii, aka Tim Bergling, today announces ‘Avicii x You’ — a collaborative project urging fans and producers from all corners of the world to create and submit the beats and sounds that will turn into his next hit track. The collaboration project will be run in five stages and last…
ALPHA REV ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
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Today, Alpha Rev announces the release of its third album, Bloom, out March 19, 2013 on Kirtland Records (Toadies, Sarah Jaffe, Bob Schneider, The Fixx). The album’s shimmering, hymn-like first single – “Sing Loud” – is already reaching the ears of music fans as it steadily climbs radio charts. Alpha Rev knows radio success. Their…
KIDZ STAR USA REALITY WEB SERIES PREMIERES TODAY ON VEVO
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KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids ages 5-12 in the U.S., has partnered with RCA Records and Ben Silverman’s multimedia studio Electus (Fashion Star) to premiere the KIDZ Star USA Talent Search, today across VEVO, the world’s leading all premium music video and entertainment platform. KIDZ Star USA is America’s biggest national talent…
DAVID E. BEATS POSTS “MY LIFE”
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After the viral success and overwhelmingly positive feedback of his highly anticipated full length project, Renaissance, NYC based emcee, producer, and vocalist, David E. Beats is set to release his followup mixtape, Renaissance II. Today David just released his first single off of his upcoming mixtape. “My Life” tells the coming of age story…
TECH: CLUBSCORE.COM COVERS THE CLUB SCENE
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Clubscore, the Fort Lauderdale-based technology and entertainment company, is fast becoming the final authority on what’s hot and what’s not in the nightlife scene. The brainchild of entrepreneur Gideon Kimbrell, Clubscore is an app that allows users to find clubs and events in their area, as well as plan parties with friends. The app includes…
ATOMS FOR PEACE REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘JUDGE JURY AND EXECUTIONER’
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Thom Yorke’s new project Atoms For Peace have revealed a new single, ‘Judge Jury and Executioner’. http://youtu.be/r4tW3mhp9io ‘Judge Jury and Executioner’ will be available to download from midnight tonight via iTunes. Fans will also have the opportunity to pre-order Atoms For Peace’s forthcoming debut album ‘Amok.’ All pre-orders will receive the single as an instant…
THE LUMINEERS ON SNL JANUARY 19
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Grammy-nominated band The Lumineers will be the musical guests on Saturday Night Live on January 19, hosted by Jennifer Lawrence. The band’s Grammy-nominated self-titled debut album (nominated for Best New Artist and Best Americana Album) continues to gain momentum on the charts, finally cracking the Billboard Top 10 last week with over 61,000 copies sold.…
WIRE: JAMIE WOOLFORD ONLINE RELEASE SHOW ON STAGEIT
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“Why play a real show when there’s no evidence of it ever happening,” asks singer/guitarist JAMIE WOOLFORD of his decision to debut his solo album A Framed Life In Charming Light across the globe on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. “I guess it will be sort of similar to the TV show Live from Abbey Road,”…
YOUNG BUFFALO RELEASE NEW ACOUSTIC VIDEO
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This past October, the Oxford, Miss. duo Young Buffalo released their self-titled debut EP on Votiv, and to kick of 2013, the band has now completed a new acoustic version of one of the album’s catchy, upbeat tracks, “Upstairs”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ixX1rlWB8c
NICK MORAN DELIVERS SINGLE “WHO WE ARE”
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Newcomer Nick Moran brings his blend of soulful vocals with a mixture of funky blues on his debut album, Who We Are available everywhere on March 5th. Recorded and mixed at the Cutting Room Studios in New York City (home of Lana Del Rey’s Born To Die and Jay-Z’s Hard Knock Life amongst others) and…
WIRE: ELEPHANT 12 “RENEGADE” ON VINYL DISTRICT
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Elephant 12 is raw Rock n’ Roll at it’s best. Hailing from the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively, the band brings their own brand of heavy hitting Rock laced with a tinge of Hip Hop to the mix; truly a brilliant experience. After the success of their first single, “Holiday,” the group is now ready…
WIRE: PRICE NEW MIXTAPE ON DATPIFF
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Dot Boys movement is proud to present Price’s sophomore mixtape “No Boundaries” hosted by DJ Statik Selektah. The 17 track tape features original music written and engineered by the talented emcee/ professional soccer player who crafted his lyrical tracks over beats from producers all over the world such as Life and Death Productions, Rato Beatz…
NEW APP BY MUSICPLAYR FOR iTUNES
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Musicplayr’s new iPhone app which has been making waves amongst music lovers glued to their smartphones. With Musicplayr, users collect music links from YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, Dailymotion and music blogs, allowing them to organize and play songs from multiple internet sources as a shareable playlist. Think Pinterest for music lovers or Twitter for music discovery.…
WIRE: YOSHIKI COMPOSES GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS THEME SONG
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In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Golden Globe Awards, the show’s original musical theme composed by Japanese superstar Yoshiki will be available for digital download in 111 countries beginning January 15th on iTunes. All profits from sales of the single will be donated to charities chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. SKOPE…
CAPPADONNA NEW VIDEO “PULL YOUR LIFE TOGETHER”
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The “Papi Wardrobe Kings” renaissance continues as he commingled with his Wu-Tang comrades on RZA’s “The Man With The Iron Fists” OST on the Wu-Tang Clan reunion track “Six Directions Of Boxing” and with his appearance on the Wu-Tang Clan & D-Block project “Wu-Block,” Wu-Tang Clan’s tenth official member, Cappadonna, returns with his own forthcoming…
TRAFF THE WIZ “HEY” VIDEO
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Missoula, Montana emcee Traff the Wiz presents the Chris Balboni-directed music video for “Hey”, the Twice Daily-produced newest single from Traff’s new album Traffghanistan. Described as “Wu-Tang Clan meets Talib Kweli” by the Missoula Independent, he began rapping “out of lack of anything better to do”, as he puts it. Upon moving to Missoula from…
NEW VIDEO BY MUZIK JONES DREW
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One of the newest Bahamian talents to emerge from Miami and its surrounds is R&B singer/songwriter/producerMuzik Jones Drew. The R&B singer/songwriter/producer recently released the single “Believers” in advance of his upcoming debut album, the song’s video is directed by hip-hop video kingpin Rik Cordero. Musically speaking, http://youtu.be/F53xi86w_6A
