Riding waves of success with their exploding “Live My Life” single at radio, chart-topping Cherrytree/Interscope Records group Far East Movement and Pacific Animation Partners, a joint venture between leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, have aligned to create an original theme song for the animated action adventure series, Monsuno. The Monsuno…
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THE BOUNCING SOULS ANNOUNCE NEW FULL-LENGTH
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Rise Records and Chunksaah Records are proud to announce the co-release of Comet, the brand new studio album from New Jersey’s THE BOUNCING SOULS. Set to be released in stores and online on June 12, 2012, Comet marks the Souls’ ninth proper full-length offering. Having been a band since 1989, the Souls gained legacy status…
RHETT MILLER SET TO RELEASE THE DREAMER JUNE 5
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Rhett Miller has announced the release of his new album, The Dreamer, on June 5. The Dreamer was produced by Miller himself and will be released on his very own Maximum Sunshine Records, distributed by The Orchard. The album features guest appearances by singers Rosanne Cash and Rachael Yamagata, as well as additional percussion…
DARYL HALL AND CEE LO GREEN JOIN “VOICES”
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Daryl Hall is more than used to being part of a soulful duo, having partnered with John Oates in the best-selling music pairing of all time. So when he hooked up with Grammy winner Cee Lo Green–now a TV star as judge on NBC’s hit show The Voice–for the 52nd and latest edition of his…
GENE SIMMONS TO ROCK NEW RESTAURANT VENTURE
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Gene Simmons, rock legend and media mogul, is parlaying his love for music into a new restaurant and entertainment venture called Rock & Brewsâ„¢. The concept captures the excitement of live concerts in an authentically themed backstage environment including Rock & Brews’ “The Great Wall of Rock,” rock posters and rock art and multiple…
FLAVOR FLAV SERVING FRIED CHICKEN IN SIN CITY
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Rapper and reality-TV star Flavor Flav announces the opening of Flavor Flav’s House of Flavor with his famous shout out of ‘Yeah, Boy.’ A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 6:30 p.m. on March 15 at 3333 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV. The venture recalls memories of his boyhood, when his father was in the…
THE HIVES MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN
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Hello dear, dear person. Do you think that the “Rock Band Of The Year” should be a band that actually plays rock music? By all means read on. The world’s wisest musical council and international rock sensation, The Hives are back! On June 5th, Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, Nicholaus Arson, Chris Dangerous, Dr. Matt Destruction, and…
MIKE JOYCE TEAMS UP WITH WISE BUDDHA
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Indie music DJ and former drummer with The Smiths Mike Joyce has teamed up with radio and branded-content production company Wise Buddah to produce an online video pilot of his popular radio feature the ‘Blueprint Studios Sessions.’ A staple part of ‘Mike Joyce’s Coalition Chart Show’, a weekly radio show that is broadcast both on…
JORDAN COREY RELEASES NEW EP ‘DO ME WRONG’
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Do Me Wrong — the sophomore EP from enigmatic singer/songwriter Jordan Corey –— will be released digitally on March 5th. Produced and recorded by Jason Hollis (Pink Spiders) and Dan Dixon (Dropsonic) and mixed/mastered by Matt Hyde (No Doubt) the highly anticipated release from the Northern California native offers music fans five original tracks as…
SAN FRANCISCO PRODUCER E-TRAIN TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM MARCH 20th
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San Francisco native, E-Train will be releasing his debut solo project through Elevated Press Records on March 20th this year. The Hip-Hop advocate has called upon a league of thoroughbred MCs to join him on this project such as Talib Kweli, Keith Murray, Wordsworth, Akrobatik and more. Teaming up underground heavyweights with the bourgeoning lyricists…
GOIN’ NOTTZ MIXTAPE PRESENTED BY THE BEST MEN
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There are those producers who demand attention, there are those whose discography boasts nothing but hits and then there are those who do all that while maintaining the true Hip-Hop vibe upon which they have nurtured their craft. Norfolk Beach native, Nottz, embodies all that plus more. Eager to present to the masses both the…
MONSTER ENERGY FUELS SXSW
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Monster Energy Returns as a Super Sponsor of the World’s Largest Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals Fueling Flowing Crowds and Supporting the Experience WHAT: Monster Energy – Available On the Street at the Parties and In the Venues WHERE: Austin, Texas: 4th — 6th Streets, In Over 100 Venues And Countless Parties WHEN:…
BAYSIDE’S ANTHONY RANERI CONSTRUCTS TOUR
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After wrapping up his annual solo outing on the Where’s The Band? Tour and a handful of dates with his band BAYSIDE including last weekend’s MUSINK festival in SoCal , ANTHONY RANERI, lead vocalist/guitarist, is ready to get back on the road in support of his debut solo EP New Cathedrals, which was self-released on…
MIKE SCHEIDT ANNOUNCES SOLO DEBUT
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A native Oregonian, Scheidt did time in the ’80s hardcore scene in the mid-Willamette Valley (he’s lived all his forty-one years in the Eugene area). But with Ken Kesey’s Oregon Country Fair so close, and rainbow gatherings on a seasonal basis right next door, Scheidt was inevitably drawn to some roots beyond his punk and…
“TEEN A GO GO” TRAILER & INFO
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The 1960s undoubtedly ushered in the birth of ‘Rock-N-Roll’ in America, largely in part to the influence of The Beatles. The British invasion took over the United States like a wildfire after The Beatles premiered on the Ed Sullivan Show. The next morning, garage bands across the country woke up with “Beatle fever” and began…
NEW ALBUM FROM GIANT GIANT SAND
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Just when you thought Giant Sand couldn’t get any bigger, Howe Gelb has done just that by regrouping, expanding and magnifying his vision with the newest version of past ensembles, calling it (appropriately enough) GIANT GIANT SAND. As a sort of homage, he’s named the album Tucson after the town he’s called home for…
BILLY WOODS NEW RELEASE
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Washington, D.C., rapper billy woods is excited to announce the release of his latest album, History Will Absolve Me. The album will be released April 10th via Backwoodz Studioz, and to celebrate the announcement billy is releasing a video for non-album single “Headband.” [youtube WZZBr3jjqX8 nolink] History Will Absolve Me is woods’ first solo release…
KIMBRA TO RELEASE US VERSION OF DEBUT ALBUM VOWS MAY 22, 2012
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International newcomer Kimbra will release the US version of her debut album Vows for Warner Bros. Records on May 22, 2012. Vows features several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum-certified Australian edition of the album. Released in Australia in August 2011, Vows has earned Kimbra a “one to watch” rave from…
MICHAEL KIWANUKA DEBUT JULY 31
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British artist Michael Kiwanuka is pleased to announce July 31 as the US release date for his debut album Home Again. The album will be released through Cherrytree/Interscope Records. Home Again follows Michael’s 2011 EPs ‘Tell Me A Tale’ and ‘I’m Getting Ready’, released on Ben Lovett’s (Mumford and Sons) Communion Records. The album was…
EL-P ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
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Independent rap icon El-P is set to release his long awaited new solo album Cancer For Cure, at his new home Fat Possum on May 22, 2012. The new album marks his first full length rap album since 2007’s critically acclaimed I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, though El-P’s rap trajectory has been on a steady…
“STRANGE FRUIT: THE BEATLES’ APPLE RECORDS” DOCU TRAILER
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In 1968, under a haze of publicity, The Beatles opened their collective door to all manner of musicians, writers, artists, film-makers, inventors, designers, freaks and more than a fair share of opportunist sharks. But, despite a hefty investment, little of substance was forthcoming from these assorted misfits outside of the music that emerged from one…
THE JEZABELS UNVEIL “ROSEBUD” VIDEO
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Australian anthemic rock quartet The Jezabels are pleased to unveil their latest video for “Rosebud,” directed by Ben Reed. You can watch the dark, VHS-reminiscent clip over at VEVO. “Rosebud” is the latest single from the band’s debut full-length Prisoner, which will be available physically in the US via Mom + Pop Records on April…
HIP HOP MIX USA PHASE ONE MUSIC NEW COMPILATION ALBUM
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Phase One Music will release a spin off series from The New Dance Mix USA with the first volume of Hip Hop Mix USA available in stores and online March 13, 2012. Mixed by DJ Woogie, the official mixtape DJ for Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, this two-disc package includes 15 hip hop party favorites and…
TASHAKI MIYAKI UNVEIL “BEST FRIEND” VIDEO
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Mysterious LA duo Tashaki Miyaki are pleased to unveil their new video for “Best Friend,” beautifully directed, shot, and edited by Juan Iglesias. The video follows a young couple, their dog, and their gun. Watch the story unfold here at Noisey. If you’re heading down to Austin next week you can catch the band at…
TONIGHT ALIVE CANCEL SXSW SHOWS AND SPRING U.S. TOUR
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Tonight Alive regrettably announce that they have been forced to cancel their upcoming U.S. tour with Go Radio and SXSW appearances due to having to attend to serious medical issues. The band are extremely disappointed, but would like to assure fans that they will still be performing at Vans Warped Tour this summer…
HOODIE ALLEN ANNOUNCES ‘ALL AMERICAN’ TOUR
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Love him or hate him, what’s undeniable is Hoodie Allen’s 42k+ twitter followers, 106k+ facebook likes and his millions upon millions of youtube hits. By taking the DIY route Hoodie has single handedly managed to build an impressive legion of fans, achieved through hard work and taking true grassroots approach; extensive touring, interacting heavily…
DAMON ALBARN NEW ALBUM TRAILER
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Dr Dee, a new studio album by Damon Albarn, will be released May 8 by Virgin Records on CD and vinyl or as a digital download. Dr Dee is an 18 track work inspired by the life of John Dee (1527-1608), mathematician, alchemist, philosopher and advisor to Elizabeth I. Dee is a singular…
SEBASTIAN INGROSSO AND ALESSO SIGN WITH ATOM EMPIRE/INTERSCOPE
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Just in time for dance music’s two biggest weeks of the year in the U.S., WMC and Miami Music Week, Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso return with an all new vocal version of their 2011 smash, “Calling.” Originally premiered during Swedish House Mafia’s takeover of Pete Tong’s Radio One show in February, the track, now titled…
VERSE TO BEGIN RECORDING NEW ALBUM
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Recently reformed hardcore band VERSE will be entering Machines with Magnets (Pawtucket, RI) next week to record their highly-anticipated third album, Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace. This recording session will span throughout the duration of the month, where the band will lay down 10 tracks that will “…encompass all things VERSE”, vocalist Sean Murphy commented.…
ADMIRAL FALLOW TO RELEASE NETTWERK DEBUT
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Scottish indie-folk band Admiral Fallow will release their sophomore album and Nettwerk debut Tree Bursts In Snow on May 22, 2012. Since the release of their acclaimed 2011 debut Boots Met My Face, which the BBC called “surprising and enthralling,” the five-piece band has been on a seemingly unstoppable mission to capture the hearts and…
WHITE HILLS NEW VIDEO “PADS OF LIGHT”
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White Hills’ latest album, Frying on this Rock, due out March 20th through Thrill Jockey, is their most energized and concise recording to date. Recorded by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Brian Eno, Swans, Herbie Hancock, Boredoms), the songs are bursting with a raw energy that has always been present but never showcased front and…
CEU’ TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN APRIL
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The open road, the bohemian atmosphere, the existential mythology of travel-these were the visions the Brazilian singer Céu had in mind while creating her latest album, Caravana Sereia Bloom. Numerous road trips from her São Paulo home to Brazil’s Northeast proved to be the perfect inspiration for her new sonic adventure. Caravana Sereia Bloom is…
WATCH THE SEE SEE NEW VIDEO “GOLD & HONEY”
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Last week London-based quintet THE SEE SEE released a new 7″ single titled ‘Gold & Honey’ via Great Pop Supplement (responsible for many wonderful releases from the likes of Spaceman 3, Hush Arbors, MV & EE and Silver Apples). And here is the new video for the a-side ‘Gold & Honey’ which was directed by…
COLIN MUNROE NEW SINGLE FEAT PUSHA T
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Capitol Records new artist Colin Munroe has just dropped the official lyric video for “Fight of My Life” feat. Pusha-T, the 1st leak track from his forthcoming full length album due out later this year. [youtube qhkxUEis-pc nolink] http://emi.com
SCION TO LAUNCH THE IQ PROJECT MUSEUM
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Scion A/V unveils today the Scion iQ Project Museum, a rich digital initiative created to preserve cultural movements, moments and musicians that are at risk of being lost. The first three online exhibits will feature rare artifacts from significant music moments; the LA Chicano punk scene, the Strata Records era and the early years…
RUSTED ROOT CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY ON SPRING 2012 TOUR
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The quintessential live band, Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. Formed in the early 90’s by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. To date they have released 7 albums and sold over 3 million records worldwide. After debuting in 1992 with the…
PENNYWISE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Notorious Southern California punk rockers Pennywise are back in full force and swinging harder than ever. The band who have inspired many throughout the world with their hard charging songs of self-reliance and perseverance, prove themselves once again with All Or Nothing, one of their most powerful and heartfelt albums to date. The album…
LAURA WARSHAUER ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOUR DATES OPENING FOR BOB SCHNEIDER
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As a result of successful one-off performances together, including gigs at Rams Head Live in Annapolis, MD and The Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ, Laura will be opening for Bob Schneider on his forthcoming tour of the United States. Beginning in Atlanta, GA in late April, the two will travel to at least 16…
NSFW VIDEO BY BORGORE FEAT SHAY
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23-year-old producer/songwriter/DJ Borgore has just unleashed an official video for “Flex,” the title track from his new 4 song EP. The NSFW clip is an intentionally excessive and offensive rap parody directed by Richard Farmer, who won an MTV Video Music Award for his work on Gnarls Barkley’s “Run.” The 4 track Flex EP (which…
NEW VIDEO FROM FENSTER
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Fenster has premiered a new video with IFC for “2.7XO17,” a single taken from their debut full-length, Bones, out next week via Morr Music. Directed by Bryn Chainey, “this is the story of 2.7XO17, a robot-child living in the distant nostalgic future (Robots played by Lea & Line Kolditz). [vimeo 37304500 nolink] She’s programmed to…
