Category: NEWS

The critically-acclaimed 21-year-old Brooklyn-based rapper/singer, Angel Haze, excitedly broke the news via her Twitter account that she officially signed to Republic Records. The news immediately sent shockwaves throughout the music community.   Born in Detroit and residing in New York, she’s witty, raw, and unapologetic. Angel Haze began penning songs at the age of 11,…

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Thrash-metal masters Anthrax and what is arguably the band’s signature album, Among the Living, will be featured on Google Play’s “Audiobiography” series starting today.   Anthrax’s Scott Ian and Joey Belladonna recently pulled back the curtain exclusively for Google Play, discussing at length stories behind the making of their Gold-certified 1987 album that includes some…

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What a difference a few months make. Not long ago the future seemed, at best, uncertain for The Classic Crime. Propelled forward by the success of their Kickstarter campaign, (incidentally the 9th most funded music project in Kickstarter history), The Classic Crime is presently in the latter portion of a successful West Coast tour, and…

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In anticipation of the September 4th Epitaph release, Propagandhi are streaming their brand new record Failed States in its entirety. The album stream comes as the band prepares for an all-out North American tour beginning in September. Fans can stream the new record by going to Propagandhi’s Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/U6csdA.

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The Man With The Iron Fists soundtrack and score will be released on October 23 via Soul Temple Records/STAX/RED Distribution. In addition to making his debut as a big-screen director, co-writer and leading man for the action-adventure, RZA also acted as executive producer for the soundtrack and score albums along with Quentin Tarantino and others.…

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The Hives are ready for their close up with the release of their new video for “Wait A Minute,” which recently premiered on MTV. MTV’s own Buzzworthy Blog remarked “with squirmy close-ups on Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist’s cartoon eyes and mesmerizing jaw, ‘Wait A Minute’ is anything but zen; it’s a taught, nervy, post-punk track that…

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The Mississippi septet Rosco Bandana are the product of teenage rebellion and its consequences; of lost love, false starts and, above all, lasting friendship. They’re what happens when a group of kids take a chance on a long shot and — against all odds — it pays off.   There’s also a Blur cover thrown…

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Two Gallants premiered a full album stream of upcoming fourth LP The Bloom and the Blight today exclusively on RollingStone.com: SKOPE IT HERE! The San Francisco-based duo’s first album in five years, The Bloom and the Blight won’t be available in stores for another week but can be pre-ordered now via Amazon, Two Gallants’ website…

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JAN, aka Kim Talon, will release a self-titled debut album on November 13th. With riot grrrl-infused vocals, fuzzed out guitar lines, and blissed out grunge rhythms, JAN is a genre-straddling album that packs a mean punch. Known for being the latter half of art-rock band Eagle and Talon, Kim is now joined by Chloe Saavedra…

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Southside Jake is an independent hip-hop artist from Chicago. Here is the video for his latest track, “Stand Tall”.   It is an uplifting song about pushing forward in life despite facing adversity.   It is produced by North Ave Productions and features a beautiful singer, P.A.   [youtube UPDFH_c58Lw] http://www.facebook.com/southsidejakemusic

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Zammuto, the new quartet featuring the Books’ mastermind Nick Zammuto, have released a new live EP in advance of their massive first-ever headlining tour. The EP, recorded live in Athens, Georgia, features songs from the group’s acclaimed debut album released earlier this year, as well as the much-beloved Books classic, “Classy Penguin,” and the previously…

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After attracting exceptionally large and fervent crowds at this years’ Warped Tour, Falling In Reverse have announced a string of headlining U.S. shows kicking off October 11th in Portland, OR. American post-hardcore band I See Stars will join Falling In Reverse on the entire tour. British post-hardcore four piece Enter Shikari, fellow label mates and…

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Los Angeles-based duo BLONDFIRE has signed with Warner Bros Records. Brazilian-American siblings Bruce and Erica Driscoll have been writing, producing, playing and performing together since they were kids, creating bouncy electro-pop-n-roll that combines worldly sophistication with American accessibility. Fronted by Erica’s soft, breathy vocals and rounded out by a catchy, danceable beat, Blondfire’s songs have…

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Verve recording artist Keith Harkin’s self-titled solo debut is set for release on September 18th, 2012.   Anticipation for the album has already driven pre-sale orders to Number 2 on Amazon.   Jochem van der Saag–who has worked with such artists as Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and Seal, produced the CD.   David Foster, the…

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The Dandy Warhols have been a band for 18 yrs. This Machine is the Dandy’s 8th official studio album and   was recorded over the course of 2011 at The Dandy Warhols rock clubhouse/ entertainment megaplex/studio The Odditorium. The band recorded the album with their longtime engineer – producer Jeremy Sherrer. Taylor-Taylor describes this record…

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Fresh off her Lollapalooza performance, jazzy soul-child Haley Reinhart is wasting no time getting back to work — and is planning a US tour for the fall. More details will be revealed shortly, but several very special dates have already been announced. On October 8th, Haley will join famed jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and…

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Chicago rock trio Cains & Abels are pleased to share the video for “Money” the 2nd single off their recently released My Life Is Easy. The drums pulse and thump and the guitar twangs–but singer David Sampson’s gravelly utterances and adages remain the driving force behind the song. SKOPE IT HERE!

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P.O.D. has premiered the new video for the band’s forthcoming new single, “Higher” on VEVO- WATCH HERE.   “Higher” will be the 2nd single from the band’s new album, Murdered Love (Razor & Tie) available in-stores and online now. The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival also recently caught up with front man Sonny Sandoval for…

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Following the release of lead single, “Monarch,” Delerium reveals details about the first studio album in six years, Music Box Opera — out October 30 via Nettwerk Records. With the creator/brainchild of Delerium Bill Leeb (Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy) at the helm, the Vancouver-based electronic outfit – which includes collaborators Rhys Fulber, Jared Slingerland…

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Rebecca collaborated with industry heavyweights Eg White (Adele, James Morrison, Duffy), Fraser T Smith (Cee Lo Green) and Claude Kelly (Britney, Whitney Houston, Jessie J) during the making of Heaven. The stunning collection of songs, all written by Rebecca herself, has received glowing praise both in the U.S. and overseas: People Magazine called Heaven “…a…

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MTV Geek! called it “simply a great idea!” when it was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this past January.   Now consumers can see, and hear, for themselves as Boomphones officially launch August 28th, 2012 with their Phantom model – the world’s 1st headphones that can transform into a boombox with the…

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Boston-based progressive/power-pop/punk rock band Elsewhere (www.facebook.com/elsewhereband) has released its hit EP 1981 to American audiences after receiving rave reviews and critical acclaim in Europe.   With success from the UK to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Finland and The Czech Republic, the album is currently sold in major European retail stores. 1981 can also be purchased…

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Tee Pee Records has just released the brand new album from of one of Europe’s most accomplished underground psych bands, AQUA NEBULA OSCILLATOR. Titled Third, the completely unique record hit shops on June 5 and has met to shining critical acclaim, being called “Hawkwindish” by Rhapsody, “twisted in the best possible way” by Verbicide and…

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Russian-born German-raised EDM producer/DJ/songwriter, Zedd, is set to release his full-length debut album, Clarity, on October 9th via Interscope Records.   The album will include the wildly popular track “Spectrum” Feat. Matthew Koma, which was #1 on Beatport for 18 days, and rocketed into the top 10 of the iTunes dance chart.   The album…

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Los Angels indie pop-rock band Right The Stars released a new single “All For You” on August 14th, the same day it was featured on ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars.” Their first new music since the release of the debut Hello Yes OK, the new single “was one of those songs that just spilled out,”…

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Seems like indie electric duo Ugly Kids Club is right on target with the upcoming single “Sharpshooter”. Fans can download the release on iTunes starting August 14th. In addition, the duo is releasing an official music video for the song and is on track to release one deluxe single with a video every month for…

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K’LA, Def Jam’s newest signee has taken the time to make sure her debut makes the biggest splash possible. How big? I don’t know, how big is a Nas verse? Yeah, that’s pretty big. For her new single “Blame”, K’LA grabs a Jerry Wonda instrumental that nods to classic R&B while still keeping things all…

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rayna Gellert is set to release her solo debut album Old Light: Songs From My Childhood & Other Gone Worlds on October 2, 2012 via New York-based StorySound Records. A mix of original compositions and fresh arrangements of traditional fare, the 10-track album exhibits her reverence for the varied colors of the rich…

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Beneath the surface of any throwaway pop culture landscape there are bound to be some hidden gems. Zulu Pearls are a gem of a band. DIY but not Lo-Fi, nostalgic but not retro, Zulu Pearls’ debut LP NO HEROES NO HONEYMOONS captures the cynical romanticism of navigating the dawn of the 21st Century.   Propelled…

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NOWNESS has an exclusive premiere of the new Sean Bones video for “Hit Me Up” from the artist’s sophomore album Buzzards Boy, which was released in May to critical acclaim. The video was directed by John Fitzgerald and Meshakai Wolf in conjunction with If We Were Two and exhibits extensive underwater footage, mixing digital media…

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“Head In The Ceiling Fan” also helped to catapult them to the next level, catching the attention of world-renowned media outlet NPR, who today premiered the second song off of Floral Green titled “Sympathy” and featured it on All Songs Considered. “Sonic Youth knows its pop music better than most avant-rockers, but to hear it…

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Neon Hitch has just revealed her latest track, “Gold” which debuted on Pop Justice yesterday. Co-written by Bruno Mars and featuring a verse from Tyga, the song takes Neon Hitch fans one step closer to her long awaited full-length album debut. In conjunction with the song’s premiere, Neon will be performing “Gold” on Late Night…

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Alicia Lemke (ALICIA) is a fearless and inspiring young talent. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, ALICIA’s wanderlust eventually landed her in New York City. Her extraordinary passion propelled her into the heart of the city’s music scene where she has sparked a growing fan base.   In addition to her newly released singles “Luminous” and…

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Meat And Bone is the first studio album by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in eight years. This is straight up, Grade A Blues Explosion, mixed by Mr. Spencer himself, with no special guests. Meat And Bone is 12 prime cuts of raw rock ‘n’ roll, recorded on Sly Stone’s “Riot” Flickinger console at the…

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Seems as if the GOP is once again whimsically ignoring our great nation’s laws to do whatever it wants to do, and shooting itself in the foot in the process. Without any regard for copyright or intellectual property laws, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has, without permission, begun to use Silversun Pickups’ 2009 smash “Panic…

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Just a quick note to let you know that about a new series called MUBUTVâ„¢   Insider Video Series, featuring interviews with some of today’s leading music industry professionals in music supervision, A&R, marketing & branding, publicity and record production among others. The series is set to debut on MUBUTV’s official website (http://MUBUTV.COM) as well…

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Oakland, California’s mighty LECHEROUS GAZE will release its debut full length album On the Skids on October 9 via Tee Pee Records. The follow up to the band’s celebrated, self-titled EP was recorded in Oakland’s Earhammer Studios (Ghoul, Saviours) and is an up-tempo firebomb of awesome riffage, wailing solos, ’70s fuzz tone guitar and grade-A,…

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Multi-platinum, Grammy winning artist Alanis Morissette has announced her first North American tour dates in support of her highly anticipated new studio album, HAVOC AND BRIGHT LIGHTS, out August 28th (Collective Sounds/Sony RED).   Produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Guy Sigsworth, HAVOC AND BRIGHT LIGHTS showcases Morissette at the top of her game lyrically and…

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New York-bred singer and songwriter Matthew Koma hits the road on select dates supporting Owl City on tour this fall.   Kicking off September 22, in San Diego at the House of Blues the twelve date run wraps up October 7th at Detroit’s Crofoot.       Having already made a splash co-writing the hook…

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“We wanted Hide And Seek to have a certain depth and atmosphere, so we took time to create a lot of new sound textures that would complement the themes running throughout it,” explains Rainbow (guitars/programming/vocals) of Canadian synthrock band THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE about their new album (Metropolis Records; release date October 9, 2012). “In turn,…

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