Doug Prescott, an Americana/Country rock singer/songwriter from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has been garnering some serious critical acclaim for his new CD release “The Journey & the Deep Blue Sea”, which features an all-star cast that reads like a who’s who of Americana and country music. Backing Doug up on the disc are Craig Fuller…
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Q PARKER OF 112 RETURNS
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Independent music powerhouse, Malaco Records, proudly announces the addition of Grammy Award winning singer & songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist, Q Parker, to their growing roster. The six-time ASCAP Award winner has formed a partnership between his production/artist development company, NeWFAM Entertainment, and Malaco Records, for the release of his upcoming solo debut titled, ‘The…
GARY “G” JENKINS PRESENTS NEW SINGLE “I LOVE”
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Gary “G” Jenkins, lead singer of the multiplatinum group SILK, has released his brand new solo single “I Love” from his forthcoming album slated for a Fall 2012 release. The single is a blend of traditional R&B with a new flavor transcending but not forgetting today?s music. Instead of trying to “keep up with the…
TRUE WITNESS UNLEASH DEBUT RELEASE ‘THE HUMAN CONDITION’
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In a day and age where ‘American Idol’ and heavily studio-enhanced music runs rampant, some good old fashioned, straight ahead, unapologetic heavy metal is just what the doctor ordered. And on the full-length debut by True Witness, ‘The Human Condition’ (releases on April 10th via Dark Star Records) 100% headbanging tunes are offered up throughout.…
EMI LABEL SERVICES/CARLOLINE DISTRIBUTION LAUNCH MARCH IS METAL MONTH 2012
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EMI Music Label Services/Caroline Distribution is celebrating its fourth year of bringing metal to the masses with the March Is Metal Month (MIMM) retail campaign which kicks off in physical and digital music stores around the country on March 1. The campaign – a collaboration between retailers, record companies and digital partners – promises to…
MELVINS LITE DEBUTS
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The Melvins unveil the latest twist in their 29-year history with Melvins Lite, an additional incarnation of the band that finds founders Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover partnering with Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk) for a 10-song released titled Freak Puke (June 5, Ipecac Recordings). “The Melvins have a long history of mixing up…
BIG TIME RUSH TO HIT OVER 50 CITIES
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In overwhelming response to their sold-out “Better With U Tour,” Big Time Rush announced today that they will kick off “Big Time Summer Tour,” performing in over 50 cities across the US and Canada including stops in New York, Chicago, Boston and Toronto. Beginning on July 5th in Columbus, OH, the Nickelodeon stars and Columbia…
NEW SINGLE BY JORDY TOWERS POSTED
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Towers has been feverishly writing and recording the songs that will appear on his debut album, which he is thinking of calling Jordy Towers Featuring Himself. He’s also finishing up a script for a short film based on several songs from the album, including first single, “Spaceboy Boogie.” “It’s a take-off on Star Trek, Star…
JA RULE RELEASES ALBUM WHILE IN PRISON
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On Tuesday February 28th,Ja Rule’s highly-anticipated album PIL2 will be available in stores and on iTunes. After a seven-year hiatus, Rule returns with an album he recorded up until the day he left for his 2-year prison sentence. PIL2 is a follow up to triple platinum selling Pain Is Love, teaming up with original…
PAUL THORN’S NEW ALBUM DUE MAY 8
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Paul Thorn took an unexpected detour on the road to recording a follow-up to his most successful release, 2010’s Pimps and Preachers. After writing many discs of semi-autobiographical tunes that have drawn comparisons to John Hiatt and John Prine, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter – hailed as the “Mark Twain of Americana” – decided to do…
CHIDDY BANG PARTNERS WITH FEEDING AMERICA
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Breakout electro inspired hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang, comprised of rapper Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege and producer Noah “Xaphoon Jones” Beresin, is partnering with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief charity, to launch a Breakfast Food Drive with college fans from 13 markets across the United States. The Feeding America network is comprised of more…
MIKEL ROUSE DOUBLE CD OUT MAY 1
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Composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse announces the May 1, 2012 release of his first double album, Boost|False Doors (Exit Music 1015-1016), through iTunes and all major retailers. Boost|False Doors will be available via iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby, CD Connection and CD Universe and on disc through All Major Retail Stores and…
LUCY ANGEL ON HGTV
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Lucy Angel is kicking off 2012 with a bang like only Lucy Angel can. After touring the country in support of the self-titled Lucy Angel EP, 3 hugely successful singles, and 2 music videos which garnered worldwide attention, the girls of Lucy Angel are ready to get down to business. Country’s favorite mother-daughter trio is…
BO WALTON HITS #1
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UK based Bo Walton has hit number one on the British & Irish Country charts with only his second single “Wild at heart.” Released less than four weeks ago the feedback has been tremendous with plays on Country and Rockabilly stations around the world. In the words of USA DJ Jimmy Jay – “How often…
GETTY IMAGES & TRIBE OF NOISE PARTNER
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The partnership launches with the ‘Tribe of Noise Tour Around the World’, a worldwide tour which aims to connect Tribe’s musicians with Getty Images Music’s customers, producing royalty free music which is local and relevant to Getty Images’ global customer base, meeting the needs of content creators around the world. The tour will target musicians,…
Chinese Singer Ruhan Delights Midem Attendees
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Midem 2012 served as the forum for China’s shot at launching a new artist internationally. Together with representative from the General Administration of Press & Publication (GAPP) and China Audio Video Association (CAVA), Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment Group introduced singer Ruhan during a press conference at the Sound of China Pavilion on Sunday, January…
Dolo The Bandit Expands on International Success with Solo Release, Project Monarch
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Fresh out of an extremely successful year with featured placements in a new Spike Lee Joint “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills you” and an international brand campaign for Surf world powerhouse Quicksilver, New York artist Dolo The Bandit announces solo release “Project Monarch” on Canadian label UIYB (Up In Your Basement), with lead single “Roach…
Shades of Jade giveaway free track
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Track taken from Debut EP ‘Her Soul’ which is out NOW Shades of Jade, the most talked about soul rockers from London, are giving away ‘Her Soul’, the title track from their debut EP, which was released on Valentines Day. The indie soul songsters are preparing for a busy summer indeed, with a vast amount…
BO WALTON ‘WAITING ON A DREAM’ OUT NOW
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Early press releases declared that, with the advent of Bo Walton, rock ’n’ roll would “never sound the same.” The problem with making such a claim is that once rock ’n’ roll doesn’t sound the same, it’s no longer rock ’n’ roll. Of course, these days almost anything can be – and often is –…
Man of the Hour release brand new video and announce tour dates
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South Wales’s latest pop punkers, Man of the Hour, have unveiled the video to coincide with their latest single ‘A Modern Day Epic’. The hard edged punks’ video displays their journey from starting out as a bedroom band, who have evolved into a force to be reckoned with, spilling out into the public domain. The…
RITE OF PASSAGE SIGN TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN
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Rite of Passage Recordsis proud to announce the signing of Johannesburg, South Africa based TRUTH AND ITS BURDEN. The band’s new album ‘Choices’ is set to be released on May 22nd through Rite of Passage; a song from the album titled “Threadbare” can be listened to on the band’s Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/truthanditsburden. Formed…
THE ALCHEMIST TO RELEASE INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
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The Alchemist, one half of the critically acclaimed “Shroom Bap” duo Gangrene and provider of beats to a who’s-who of top-tier rap practitioners including Rick Ross, Nas, Eminem, Mobb Deep and countless others, announces the second in his ongoing series of instrumental collections. Rapper’s Best Friend 2 is an inviting serving of some of the…
FAMILY OF THE YEAR SIGNS TO NETTWERK RECORDS
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Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of LA-based Family Of The Year. Combining soft harmonies, comforting guitar chords and toe tapping beats, the irresistibly catchy St. Croix EP is due March 6th via Nettwerk Records. To parallel the playfulness of the title track, the band enlisted Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jessica Sanders to…
PAUL WELLER NEW VIDEO POSTED
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The video for the first single from Weller’s forthcoming new album Sonik Kicks debuted this morning on VEVO. “That Dangerous Age” can be seen by clicking this link: [youtube _mGucuejMQE nolink] Paul Weller returns this spring for his only scheduled appearances in North America this year. Weller and his band will perform at a…
MusicDishTV Presents “Titanic” by Steve Orchard
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Steve Orchard‘s video “Titanic” from the brilliant new age, instrumental music album “Undersail” begins with a ghost ship, slow harp introduction, waves, and a scene of a lone diver with rays of sun shining onto the ocean. Viewers will become captivated by pictures of this grand ship being built.
BIG SCIENCE ANNOUNCE DEBUT FULL LENGTH ‘DIFFICULTY’
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Chicago based four-piece Big Science to release their debut LP Difficulty on May 29. The self-released endeavor will be available digitally as well as a limited vinyl pressing. The ten-track album is a combination of past and present pop and new wave sounds with a chemistry only Big Science can create. As the band tells…
GROUNDATION RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN APRIL
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Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation will unleash their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set will be the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic…
EMELI SANDE OPENS COLDPLAY TOUR
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The debut album from Capitol Records’ artist Emeli Sandé – debuted on the UK Album Chart at No. 1 this week. Due for release in the U.S. on June 5th, Our Version of Events is a powerful platform for Sandé’s rich, soulful voice and sophisticated songwriting. As Q magazine put it: “She’s made an album…
NEW ALBUM BY KATRIN OUT APRIL
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It’s been three years since the release of her last CD, “Soul Wide Open”, and now Boston-based singer/songwriter Katrin is eagerly gearing up for the late Spring release of her fourth self-released studio disc, “Frail to Fearless”. Marking her first national release, the new record features some of the most respected players in the…
6131 RECORDS SIGN SEATTLE’S ILL INTENT
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Los Angeles, California based label 6131 Records have announced the signing of Seattle, Washington’s ILL INTENT. Following recent tours with labelmates Bent Life and The Beautiful Ones, ILL INTENT entered the studio with Taylor Young (Rotting Out, Xibalba) in early February to record their debut EP for 6131. The effort, entitled No Masters,…
METRIC ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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METRIC has confirmed June 12th, 2012 as the North American release date for their fifth, full-length studio album, Synthetica. Following the global self-release of their last album Fantasies, which went platinum in Canada and sold well over a million albums/singles worldwide, Synthetica will continue the trend and be released around the world through the…
ANGUS & JULIA STONE ANNOUNCE 2012 SOLO ALBUMS
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Earlier this year, critically-acclaimed Australian siblings Angus & Julia Stone announced plans to each release solo albums in 2012 before pairing back up for another Angus & Julia Stone full-length. Today, Julia Stone announces the release of her album By The Horns on May 29th, and celebrates by delivering her captivating first single “Let’s Forget…
SEK’HAND SMOKE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘RIDING FREE’ OFF EP
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KNOWN AS MUCH FOR THEIR WILD OFF-STAGE ANTICS AS FOR THEIR ENERGY AND HARD DRIVING MUSIC, SEK’NDHAND SMOKE EMBODIES ALL THAT IS ROCK AND ROLL: PROFUSE ALCOHOL HOT WOMEN FIGHTING EACH OTHER AND FANS PUKING ON STAGE GETTING KICKED OUT OF A BIKER RALLY DIVING INTO THE CROWD BROKEN NOSES SMASHED GUITARS SOLD OUT SHOWS…
PUBLIC JONES NEW VIDEO “ALRIGHT”
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“Everyone has a dark and twisted side that they keep locked up within themselves. We justify it to ourselves so we can go on every day.” Asghar Husain, of electronic art rock outfit, PUBLIC JONES, explains the idea behind the grotesque visuals in “Alright,” the first single from their new album, The Fall. Dubbed “creative…
EVERY TIME I DIE RELEASE NEW VIDEO
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Magnificently brutal rockers Every Time I Die are unleashing an intensely moody and ambitious cinematic accompaniment to their powerful song “Revival Mode.” The track is from the band’s highly anticipated new album Ex Lives set for release this March 6th via Epitaph Records. [youtube AEp-Owhqbr0 nolink] The group’s singer, Keith Buckley, offers the following on…
CODEINE ANNOUNCE WORLWIDE REUNION TOUR
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Eighteen years after disbanding, Codeine, arguably the most definitive group of the slowcore movement, is reuniting for a worldwide tour. Originally active from 1989 to 1994, the trio were an integral, though under-recognized, part of the Sub Pop roster, responsible for pioneering a majestic, minimalist approach to rock that left an indelible mark on indie…
PEP LOVE NEW VIDEO “HIP-HOP, MY FRIEND”
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On March 6th, Pep Love will release his long-awaited sophomore solo album, Rigmarole. The album, being released through the Hiero Imperium label that Pep was instrumental in co-founding, is Pep’s first official album in 11 years, and is a deeply personal project, one that often deals with the trying times Pep went through as he…
PHILM SIGN WITH IPECAC
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PHILM, the Los Angeles power trio featuring Slayer’s Dave Lombardo, War’s Pancho Tomaselli and Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, have signed to Ipecac Recordings and will release their debut album, Harmonic, on May 15. “When people hear about my involvement in PHILM, they automatically assume that it will compare to Slayer’s sound,” explains Lombardo.…
THE 2012 HANGOUT MUSIC FEST SELLS OUT
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In less than two weeks after going on sale with an all-star line-up that includes headliners Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Hangout Music Fest has already sold out of all general admission tickets for 2012. To be held May 18th, 19th and 20th on the sugar white…
BRANDON & LEAH ARE CREATING MAJOR BUZZ
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Acoustic pop duo Brandon Jenner and Leah Felder have been making music together since high school in their hometown of Malibu, CA. The pair capture a summertime spirit in their music that’s influenced by life in the coastal surf town: “We never went to clubs,” says Leah. “We just went to the beach to have…
