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 The ¡MAYDAY! boys & MURS decided to take a break and write a love song. No animals were hurt during the making of this video. NSFW [youtube IzwlsRc9zHk nolink] Directed by Bernz & Garcia Edited by Wrekonize Shot by Giancarlo Loffredo, Garcia, & Tony Bolonia Lighting by Giancarlo Loffredo Makeup by Yarlen Produced by Andrea…

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Jack White has unveiled an exclusive first look at “Freedom at 21,” the third video from his universally acclaimed debut record Blunderbuss (Third Man/Columbia). “Freedom at 21” is directed by Hype WIlliams, whose trailblazing 1990s work with 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. and Missy Elliott defined the modern hip hop visual aesthetic–and whose more recent clips…

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Atlantic recording group The Sheepdogs have announced the release of their hugely anticipated label debut album.   “THE SHEEPDOGS” arrives everywhere on September 4th. Produced by The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Austin Scaggs, “THE SHEEPDOGS” marks the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based band embracing a vast span of influences to create a distinctive collection of brilliantly unabashed…

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Chris Schwartz, CEO of legendary hip-hop label Ruffhouse Records, today announced his proud support of BEANIE SIGEL following the Philadelphia rapper’s sentencing for failure to file tax returns. Despite being sentenced today by a federal judge to two years in prison, Sigel will be the first artist to release music on the newly revived Ruffhouse…

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Chicago artist Rockie Fresh officially signed a multi-album record deal with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group (MMG) distributed through Warner Music yesterday, July 11, 2012. The 21-year-old will join Rick Ross’ team that includes Meek Mill, Wale and Omarion. “This is a monumental moment for me, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to be a…

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A song inspired by the restless, disjointed thoughts that race through the brain at 4am in the morning, Above & Beyond’s “On My Way To Heaven” is an existential rant that is typical of a band that looks well beyond the EDM status quo for its lyrical inspiration. Drawing off of that theme, the “super…

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What makes an Indie band tick? The general consensus among the subjects featured in Audio-Files — a new BYUtv television series of half-hour documentaries about the Indie music scene’s most outstanding ascending artists — is that they’re compelled to make music by some kind of irrefutable inner force. The trendsetting series explores what drives these…

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Kansas City indie rock band The Casket Lottery have announced plans to release their first new EP, The Door, in seven years on August 7 via No Sleep Records.   Additionally, frontman Nathan Ellis will also be releasing his first ever solo, self-titled EP the same day.   The EPs can be pre-ordered on 7”…

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Los Angeles song-slingers PAPA are pleased to unveil their video for the track “Ain’t It So.” The video is constructed of simple scenes that emote a nostalgic aesthetic, something that the band intended to focus on for the video. Singer/Drummer Darren Weiss explains, “We didn’t exactly want to tell a story with this video, but…

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ANTAGONIST A.D.‘s music video for their track “I’m Just Not There” has been premiered on the Mediaskare Records YouTube channel and can be found here: [youtube 61iAetR57To] The song comes from the band’s upcoming album ‘Nothing From No One‘, which hit stores on July 20th in the band’s homeland of New Zealand/Australia and July 24th…

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Texan blues guitarist Zonder Kennedy has recently come out of the shadows of such blues renown as John Campbell, Doyle Bramhall, Dr. John & Buddy Guy. His band, Zonder Kennedy and the Scoville Junkies’ are an extraordinary power trio that are readying the release of a new CD featuring Zonder’s songwriting, singing and awe-inspiring guitarwork.…

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Vancouver songwriter Christopher Smith has premiered the first video off his new album, Earning Keep, for the single, “Pillars and Pyre” – watch it here. The video is the directorial debut by Smith, who began his career as a visual artist. Equally matching the stunning song, the video features the slowed down bashing of drums…

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Patrick Wolf has announced a North American acoustic tour this fall to celebrate an impressive decade of creating music. The tour will feature Wolf digging deep into his catalogue, re-interpreting his songs in intimate venues starting September 18 at World Café in Philadelphia and wrapping in Los Angeles at the FILTER Culture Collide Festival (all…

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After recording 2011’s Electro De Perfecto and playing shows with his rock trio around Los Angeles, Mike Viola headed out on a solo acoustic tour in support of the record. And it was while out of the road where Viola first stuck on the idea to record Acousto De Perfecto, a de facto “bookend” featuring…

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Alabama Shakes will kick off a North American headline tour on September 27th at Nashville’s Public Square Park as part of the free “Live On The Green” concert series. The run will include shows at New York City’s Terminal 5 on October 4th and at House of Blues in Boston on October 5th. A ticket…

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The Raveonettes are excited to premiere their first single “She Owns The Streets” – from their upcoming album “Observator” out September 11th on Vice Records – on Pitchfork. Check it out here: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13849-she-owns-the-streets/ Inspired by their surroundings, The Raveonettes have always been able to capture the experiences and emotions of every day life. “She Owns…

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Abandoned Pools release their long-awaited third album, Sublime Currency on August 28, 2012 via Tooth & Nail Records. Sublime Currency is the culmination of the eleven-year journey of Tommy Walter, the songwriter and musician who began the project after leaving eels.     Abandoned Pools will play a rare club appearance for their CD release…

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Kip Moore has officially announced that “Beer Money” will be the next single from his album, Up All Night. The track will follow-up “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” which hit number 1 on Billboard and was certified gold. If you haven’t already seen it, Kip recently shared a performance video of “Beer Money” live from Nashville.…

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After the very successful album ‘ Cinematic Blue’, The Pels Syndicate now moves on with ‘Chemical Inconveniences’. This is an awesome worldwide instrumental music release that crosses melodic electronica and rhythmic chill out styles with a variety of wonderful musical soundscapes. Technically brilliant and musically engrossing on just about every level, ‘Chemical Inconveniences’ is a…

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Taj Mahal has dropped his brand new street anthem, “No Homies” featuring Jadakiss. The record is taken from the Finally Focused Music Group compilation, due in august. The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of 8 great wonders of the world. So, its no wonder that one begins to compare the complex elements and longevity…

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Check out the brand new mixtape Showtime from Chicago up-and-coming MC King L (formerly King Louie). Over the past few months King L has signed to Epic Records, gotten the Kanye co-sign, worked with 2Chainz, Red Cafe, opened for Mobb Deep and Waka Flocka and   has been featured on XXL, MTV Rap Fix and…

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Earlier this year, Rhino unveiled the 20th Anniversary Edition of Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power, which featured the debut of the incendiary lost track “Piss.” Following up on Vulgar’s success, Rhino continues to honor Pantera’s legacy as one of metal’s most influential bands by offering the Texas quartet’s final three releases on 180-gram vinyl.  …

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Soulful indie-folk foursome Pebaluna have announced plans to release their debut studio album, Carny Life, on September 18.   Listen to the debut track, “No, I Can’t,” now at http://soundcloud.com/pebaluna/noicant.   Pebaluna songstress Lauren Coleman found her stirring voice at a young age, singing in a Las Vegas church choir and training her ear listening…

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Charleston, SC rock band NEEDTOBREATHE will once again hit the road beginning September 13th in Greensboro, NC. This two-month North American headlining tour will see the band continuing to support their critically acclaimed album “The Reckoning.” With their reputation as a must-see live act built from an enthralling live show and non-stop touring, NEEDTOBREATHE has…

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Jasmine Ash is thrilled to announce the official video release for “Starlight,” which can be viewed exclusively at the Independent Film Channel.   “Starlight” uses gorgeous stop-motion animation to capture the joy and fun of the song, showcasing what Performer Magazine calls Jasmine’s “stunning compositions.” The genius of Jasmine’s songwriting lies in her ability to…

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For the past four years, Atlanta-raised, Austin-based independent folk/pop singer-songwriter Rebecca Loebe (pronounced LOW-BEE) has been grinding it out on the road fulltime, averaging 200 shows per year. For a few years, home was on the road. “Whether or not I have an apartment is irrelevant, because even if I have one I never see…

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Here’s the brand new R&B mixtape from Teairra Mari that has been highly anticipated.   It’s called “Unfinished Business” and features Snoop Dogg, 2 Chainz and Rico Love.   The mixtape has over 35,000 downloads already and it’s spreading like wildfire so download it right now for free and give it a listen.   This…

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Live Nation launches the Live Nation Android App for mobile devices, the counterpart to the Live Nation iPhone App which is consistently in the Top 20 in the iTunes music apps category.   The Android app provides immediate, on-the-go access to Live Nation concerts, Ticketmaster ticketed concerts and additional independent local shows throughout North America.…

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Canvasback/Atlantic recording group Frightened Rabbit has announced the release of their eagerly awaited major label debut EP.   The as-yet-untitled EP arrives on September 25th. The acclaimed Scottish rock band will celebrate the EP’s release with a North American fall tour.   The dates begin Friday, October 5th at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia and then…

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If you haven’t heard of JOYCE MANOR yet, you’re probably doing it wrong. The Los Angeles pop punk quartet has popped up everywhere over the past three months, between the release of their stellar sophomore album, Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired (Asian Man Records), touring the US and billing at several huge…

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Angus Stone emerges with a brand new video for single ‘”Wooden Chair,” from his forthcoming release, Broken Brights (out July 17).   Half dream, half documentary – come and enter Angus’ world of burnouts, fireworks, midnight bonfires and general all-round good vibes. From the faraway hills of wild and remote Australia, enjoy this rare glimpse…

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Swedish quintet Engel is set to release their third album via new North American label home, FrostByte Media.   Produced by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Hatesphere, Dark Tranquility), BLOOD OF SAINTS will hit streets on September 25th in North America.   Already receiving rave reviews abroad where the album was released earlier this year, BLOOD…

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Tarock Music called on director and editor, David N. Donihue (Super Rad Motion Picture Group) to give “One More Heartache” the vintage look it required to match Rick Shaffer’s vintage sound.   Shaffer’s poignant lyrics of turning your back on what’s continually forced fed to everyone daily demanded Donihue’s expertise of creating commercials and music…

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Owl City is excited to announce a world tour this fall in support of his new full-length studio album, The Midsummer Station — out August 21st on Universal Republic.   The tour, which kicks off on September 5th at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom, begins just two weeks after the album release and will hit major cities…

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Modern electro-pop duo WAZU is pleased to announce details of a twenty-date summer tour that will precede the release of their debut, yet to be titled, full-length album. The album, to be released on Halloween, was co-produced by WAZU, Kevin McMahon (Titus Andronicus, Real Estate, Swans, The Walkmen) and Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club,…

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Emmanuel Jal has won worldwide acclaim for his unique style of hip hop with its message of peace and reconciliation born out of his experiences as a child soldier in Sudan. In his ongoing campaign as a Peace Soldier he has organized rallies around the world to support WE WANT PEACE. These have been in…

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This Shins have partnered with Pitchfork on the video for “It’s Only Life” from their acclaimed Port of Morrow (Aural Apothecary/Columbia) and can be viewed exclusively at Pitchfork x YouTube starting July 11 (http://www.youtube.com/pitchforktv) The Hiro Murai (St. Vincent, Scissor Sisters, Friends) directed video features James Mercer captured by the creature which ominously lurks within…

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19 year old Harlem rapper turned singer-songwriter is the latest signee to Sylvia Rhone’s joint venture label with Epic Records. Hip Hop Weekly dubbed Deon Young as a ‘Next 2 Blow’ artist, Nike featured him in an ad campaign and he’s currently one of Dr. Jay’s ‘Summer Sensations’ of 2012. Watch as Deon puts his…

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THE SOFT PACK are back with Strapped, which will be released 1st October 2012 on Mexican Summer. It’s an adventurous album that finds the Los Angeles-based foursome breaking with expectations and exploring the possibilities of how they can push their sound. In making it, the group took to heart a quote from the sage Pasadena…

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Country music trio Gloriana celebrates another career milestone as their latest single “(Kissed You) Good Night” earns Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.). The single, from the band’s much-anticipated second studio album A Thousand Miles Left Behind set for release on Emblem Music Group/Warner Bros. Records July 31st, is currently #7…

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