Category: NEWS

Red Line Chemistry has returned with a new song, and the rise up the charts is unprecedented for the Kansas City-based quintet.   Produced by Nick Raskulinecz and Matt Hyde,   “Unspoken” raced in to the Top 40 at rock radio in two weeks, quickly rising to #1 at KHTQ in Spokane, WA.   In…

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Who is Aziatix? They are an R&B/Pop/Hip-Hop trio that has been on a mission to dominate the music world. Within only a year, they’ve certainly made their mark on the global music scene. They have achieved a musical “Triple Crown” by having their newest EP “AWAKENING” (released May 2, 2012) top iTunes album charts in…

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The 11th installment of the ACL Festival has officially sold out. The first batch of “early bird” passes went in a flash last September after ACL 2011. The remaining three-day passes were snapped up on Tuesday by ACL’s loyal e-list members who took the time to verify their email addresses and received special access for…

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Hot Water Music’s EXISTER debuted this week at number #33 on the Billboard Top Current Albums this week with over 10,400 records sold. This marks the band’s highest debut in its illustrious career. Exister, which was released on May 15, 2012 via Rise Records also logged in at #3 Vinyl Albums, #8 Independent Albums, #3…

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Today, Fly Moon Royalty is excited to release their new EP, Dimensions. The five-track EP, which was preceded by lead single “My Heart Keeps Pumping” and the era-specific follow-up “The Birthday Song,” is available for free download via the Seattle-based electrosoul duo’s Bandcamp page. Fly Moon Royalty prides itself on the deeper meaning behind their…

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Roger Hodgson, the legendary voice of Supertramp, recently completed the first leg of his “Breakfast in America Tour” with sold out shows across the US and South America.   On June 6, Hodgson heads to Germany to kick off a summer run through Germany, Holland, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain, and Switzerland, before returning to…

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“Like an invitation you weren’t expecting to get, Atlas Genius knocks on your door and creeps into your peripheries in stealth mode,” said Neon Gold shortly after the then-unsigned band put “Trojans” on SoundCloud last year, offering it for sale via TuneCore on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. “Fair warning: ‘Trojans’ will invade your head, all…

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Popular blog/website, http://Washedupemo.com (established in 2007) has launched a podcast interviewing all of the movers and shakers within the genre of music dubiously called, emo. Already 11 episodes in, past guests have included members of The Promise Ring, Christie Front Drive, The Jealous Sound and many others. The most recent show, Episode #12 features Ed…

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As Masspike Miles prepares to take flight with “Skky Miles”, set to release June 21st he hits us with another dope visual called “Love Come Down” off the classic EP “Say Hello To Forever” released in Jan 2012. Miles takes you on a seductive ride with this one. Directed by Frank Canon. [youtube o-3fVhLkelQ nolink]…

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Heavy lidded, conceptual ambition personified, Los Angeles producer The Alchemist has announced his next project, Russian Roulette, dropping on record label/production house/idea shop Decon on July 17th. A collection of 30 tracks woven into a tapestry of insanely obscure samples and jaw-dropping verses from the top names of indie-rap’s recent resurgence (Danny Brown, Schoolboy Q,…

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Motion City Soundtrack’s new song “Timelines” may be one of their most personal songs, according to Justin Pierre. Its refrain “It’s not a matter of time, it’s just a matter of timing” came from the frontman’s father, a concept he then filled in with some very intimate experiences, from growing up stuttering to discovering sex…

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For music lovers on the lookout for this summer’s hot new artist, look no further – Solomon has arrived.   Following the success of his 2011 sophomore EP, “The Love Rocker Project,” the genre-defying openly gay singer, songwriter and rapper is releasing his latest single, “Life Goes On…” via his label, SolRay Records.   Written…

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Featuring license plates from all 50 States, the ‘Signs’ music video shoot by Pennan Brae. Shot in Central Oregon, the piece stars actress Yuvia Storm & is directed by Tim Cash of ‘Far From Earth Films’ (http://farfromearthfilms.com/) with Main Grip, Robert Slaney. Also showcased is the unique Guitar Art of Peter Geiger (www.petergeigerart.com). ‘Signs’ is…

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So for those, surely new readers out there as you can say you’ve been one of the most featured artists here on VENTS, tell us more about Rob Carlton? How you got started in music? http://ventsmagazine.com/rob-carlton/ www.facebook.com/robcarltonfans

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Los Angeles based rock/rap group 7Lions have just released their official EPK that features performance footage and interviews with each member of the band. 7Lions is made up of rapper Prophet, singer/guitarist Forrest Fulmer, keyboardist/producer Morgan Taylor Reid, guitarist Will Carpenter, bassist Daniel Hange and drummer Tony Tommasi. The band is signed to superstar producer…

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Country music trio Gloriana will release their much anticipated second studio album A Thousand Miles Left Behind on Emblem Music Group/Warner Bros. Records July 31st. The band had a hand in writing all 11 tracks on the album and worked with GRAMMY Award winning producer and Emblem Music Group label owner Matt Serletic (Willie Nelson,…

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Warm Weather, our favorite LA-based trio of a cappella-infused indie rockers, has released their first official video for the single “So Far/Vertigo” from their latest EP, Looking Through. The comedic video stars the ladies of the Cocoon Central Dance Team clad in workout gear, sprinting along to the music in bursts of synchronized movement as…

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LEMURIA is excited to announce their triumphant return to the United Kingdom from July 31st through August 6th!   Bassist Max Gregor commented, “Last summer, we set about a full UK/European tour with our friends Cheap Girls which turned out to be an amazing tour. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel our London show due…

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Vancouver’s latest indie rock sensation, Young Liars, share their first official music video for lead single, “Colours” from their well-received EP, Homesick Future. [youtube rFoqL3F6r7w nolink] Directed by the Amazing Factory Productions team (Said The Whale, Yukon Blond, Hey Ocean), the video is filmed at the pedestrian bridge, “Pioneer Cycling and Pedestrian Overpass” in Surrey,…

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Following the recent release of lead single, “Bird On The Buffalo,” Angus Stone announces full details of his upcoming solo album Broken Brights – out July 17th on Nettwerk Records. [youtube Yple4rnO8B8 nolink] Broken Brights marks a departure for Stone, and not just from recording with his long-term musical co-conspirator and sister, Julia. The album,…

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Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Jake and Jamin Orrall, aka JEFF The Brotherhood, to its roster. Seen by many to be latter-day pioneers of the Nashville rock scene, the duo is known for its rockin’ live shows, prolific recorded output, relentless work and touring schedule, as well as its…

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HQ Nightclub and HQ Beach Club at Revel in Atlantic City is excited to announce the residency of acclaimed DJ Chuckie, at the lifestyle resort’s unprecedented nightlife and daylife venues.   Chuckie will debut his residency this summer and hit the turntables for four dates throughout the year. Having risen to fame with chart successes…

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No Sleep Records is proud to welcome London based hardcore-punks TRC to the label’s burgeoning eclectic roster with plans to release their new album this fall.   Fans can get an early taste of what’s to come by checking out the band’s video for their latest single, “#TEAMUK”: [youtube ax5GIzAHNsw nolink] TRC are the embodiment…

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Following a year full of shows, travel, press, photo shoots, and personal projects, Kreayshawn, one of 2012’s most talked about sensations, will release her debut album, Somethin ‘Bout Kreay on August 14, 2012 via Columbia Records. Drawing inspiration from a myriad, of genres including everything from sissy bounce to juke to 80’s rap, to pop…

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Hailing from Kansas City’s unexpected art-scene, SSION has reached the apex of synth-pop perfection with the album Bent, out August 7th on Dovecote. Led by the charismatically avant gender outlaw Cody Critcheloe, SSION creates music that is simultaneously dance inducing and cheekily crass and that irreverently pokes fun at contemporary culture. Tracks are meticulously crafted…

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The Giving Tree Band are pleased to announce their upcoming June tour dates with celebrated singer-songwriter Joe Purdy, for whom they will also serve as backing band in addition to opening act. Having just completed recording on their new album Vacilador, the Giving Tree Band are eager to get back on the road to showcase…

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Pitchfork just premiered the newest track from Omaha-trio Icky Blossoms, ‘Perfect Vision’.   This band and their art -their album, produced by Dave Sitek from TV on the Radio, is coming in July 17th on Saddle Creek. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13640-perfect-vision/

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UME today announced that they will hit the road on a second tour this summer, the previously announced co-headline tour with The Life and Times in June and the newly revealed tour with Helmet and The Toadies. Hailing from Austin, Texas, Ume is Lauren Larson (Vocals, Guitar), Eric Larson (Bass), and Rachel Fuhrer (drums).  …

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For five decades, Louis Prima Sr. stayed at the forefront of the entertainment world. With his inimitable style and musical prowess, he has remained an influential figure to artists and fans alike. Prima tunes are constantly used in movies and on TV, as well as in chart topping covers by David Lee Roth, Brian Setzer…

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Live now at http://EXPLOSIONSINTHESKY.com is the third ever video from Explosions In The Sky for “Postcard From 1952” from their fifth studio album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care released on Temporary Residence Ltd. Directed by Annie Gunn and Peter Simonite, “Postcard From 1952” employs yet another cinematically expansive track from Take Care, Take Cate,…

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Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release the rare fifth studio album from Spiders & Snakes, the storied Sunset Blvd. band fronted by Lizzie Grey. Packaged with bonus tracks from the original 1980 London demo featuring Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and Nigel Benjamin of Mott the Hoople, this LONDON DAZE release is…

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Fan favourites Paper Lions have a lot to celebrate this spring and summer! Their music video for “Travelling” just surpassed the 1 million views mark, with numbers continuing to grow by the thousands every day, and they are fresh off the heels of nominations for “Song of the Year” and “Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the…

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In February 2012, shortly after an amazing tour of Japan, GREEK FIRE drummer and longtime STORY OF THE YEAR drum tech Johnny Venus was diagnosed with Leukemia. As anyone can imagine, this devastating news came as a complete shock and rocked the entire camp to the core. Johnny is fighting the battle of his life,…

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Fans of AVICII were blown away by the sneak peek and unveil of his new LE7ELS production at this year’s Coachella! Now the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer is announcing some special guests that will join him on his highly anticipated tour. Gareth Emery, Chuckie, Arty, Morgan Page, CAZETTE, Pleasurekraft and Swanky Tunes will all bring…

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Having already made a splash writing the hook on Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso’s smash single “Calling (Lose My Mind)” featuring Ryan Tedder, singer and songwriter Matthew Koma will step out on his own with the Parachute EP, which will be released by Cherrytree/Darkchild/Interscope Records on May 29th.   On May 22nd, Koma hits the road…

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Klayton is Celldweller. The sensation that has sold more than 100,000 albums and licensed almost every song he has created to TV, Film & Video Games like John Carter, Ghost Rider 2, Mission Impossible III, Real Steel, Iron Man, Dead Rising 2, and others will release his newest album Wish Upon A Blackstar on June…

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California Wives are pleased to announce today that they have officially joined the ever-growing Vagrant Records roster. “We were excited to sign to Vagrant because it gave us the opportunity to work with a great producer who pushed us to think outside of our tendencies as musicians. The newer instrumentation and arrangements were a result…

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Dynamic metal rockers In This Moment are proud to announce the album title and street date for their forthcoming album (the fourth for longtime label Century Media Records): BLOOD is due out in North America on August 14th.   Produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch), the first single and video from…

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The Hawthorne Effect is the phenomenon by which knowing one is being observed affects one’s behavior. Every day we are watched by eyes in the sky, by computers and cell phones, by others around us, and by estranged parts hidden deep within, alternate identities within our very selves. This knowing is part of our reality…

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Decon, the NYC-based record label, production company, and idea shop, has announced the signing of Los Angeles-via-San Francisco rapper/producer Alexander Spit. Today Spit hints at the direction of his forthcoming EP on Decon with the free track “BNE”. Self-produced   and featuring Fairfax stalwarts Chill Black Guys, “BNE” (Best Night Ever) is not just the…

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