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Keith Robinson has released another hit single entitled “My Hustle” produced by RZA. This is the Atlanta native’s follow up single to “DJ Lady”. When not recording, Robinson is starring in feature films, like This Christmas, Dream Girls and 35 and Ticking.   [youtube tlDU4lm1pJI nolink] Amazingly, he has been able to display his musical…

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Bulldog Productions’ rock quintet Red Line Chemistry will release an acoustic EP titled EASY DOES IT on December 20.   Singer Brett Ditgen shared, “Our new acoustic record was conceptualized from our experiences playing for radio stations and at fan meet & greets over the past year and a half.   Performing well in that…

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Today, N.A.R.S. Records / Mercury Records / Island Def Jam recording artist Luke James releases his #LUKE pre album for FREE exclusively on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/whoislukejames).   The highly anticipated debut solo work from one of today’s most talked about artists who has yet to release an album is sure not to disappoint fans and critics…

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LMFAO’s Redfoo returns to Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for another year of Party Rock Mondays in 2012. The raucous, no-holds barred party has seen a dizzying array of animal print pants, inflatable zebras, foam hands and Champagne showers. The nights are filled with unexpected antics, entertainment and endless hours of dancing.…

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Asher Roth enlisted A$AP Twelvy, Action Bronson, Casey Veggies, Chuck from The Cool Kids, producers Blended Babies and more for his passion project Pabst & Jazz. Download the whole thing for free below. His Def Jam debut is slated for March. Watch the video for “Common Knowledge” here: http://vevo.ly/vvzb2b http://asher-roth.heroku.com

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Oakland, CA hard rock band HIGH ON FIRE has entered Salem, Massachusetts’ GodCity Studios to begin tracking their as-yet-untitled new album. The world renowned group featuring drummer Des Kensel, bassist Jeff Matz and guitarist / vocalist Matt Pike (also of legendary stoner metal trio SLEEP) is collaborating with producer and Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou on…

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AWOLNATION has launched their latest endeavor, the “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” video game. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM,” now playable online at www.MegalithicMayhem.com and http://apps.facebook.com/megalithicmayhem/, was created with Pod Digital Design, a leading interactive branded entertainment company, specializing in game and entertainment-based applications for web, mobile and Facebook. “MEGALITHIC MAYHEM” will also be available as an app for mobile devices…

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Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of Vancouver’s latest indie rock sensation, Young Liars. Comprised of five multi-instrumentalists, Young Liars deftly experiments with synth-pop, electronic and indie rock to create catchy indie pop hooks. Revered as an integral part of the local soundscape, the quintet’s compelling style has set them apart from indie…

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Today, one of Collins’ most recent projects, the music documentary “Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition,” is set to debut in stores. Collins served as executive producer for the MTV documentary, packaged as a companion DVD to the platinum-selling rapper’s long-awaited fourth CD release, “Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition.”   The documentary premiered on MTV2 December…

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Born and raised in Calcutta, Rhett May introduces a unique blend of worlds in his music. Incorporating Indian influences as well as Pop and Rock music, Rhett manages to collide these two worlds in an eclectic and unique style of music. [youtube 2iG5cCOO2zk nolink] Originally Rhett used music as his escape from the hustle and…

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Operation Homefront, the non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, today announced that with this month’s release of “CD for the Troops V,” the series of albums will have been provided to 1 million service members, veterans, and military families.   This fifth album includes songs from 11…

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Grovo.com, a leading Internet Education and training platform, today launched the Grovo Online Music Guide, web tutorials designed to teach consumers about the world of online music. The model for discovering, listening to, buying, storing and sharing music, as well as finding shows, has completely changed with the advent of the Internet and digital music…

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Javaid’s successful debut album Supersonic Heart Songs is available now and features the single “Sails” which hit #13 on the AC Radio charts earlier this year.   Not resting on his laurels, Javaid is already hard at work on new material that focuses on a wide range of themes.   “So far the songs on…

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Paul Rodgers has released a new studio recording that is available exclusively on-line via CD Baby, and all other digital retailers.   The song “With Our Love” has been shared with fans and the public on his 62nd birthday, with one hundred percent of the proceeds earmarked for the charities The Racehorse Sanctuary & Rocking…

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Independent Blix Street Records will inaugurate 2012 with the U.S. release of STORIES FROM THE STEEPLES, Mary Black’s first new studio recording in six years. Arriving in stores in time for Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2012, the album from the Irish singing legend will be followed by three more releases from the Seattle-based label…

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Rise Records is excited to announce the release of the new full-length album from Cheap Girls titled Giant Orange. Produced by Tom Gabel of Against Me! at the newly built Total Treble Studio just outside of St. Augustine, FL, Giant Orange, the Lansing, Michigan-based rock trio’s new offering, will be available in stores and online…

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Inspired by the storytelling of Bob Dylan, Oasis’ Noel Gallagher and, of course, Billie Joe Armstrong, I locked myself in my one-room studio apartment and started writing about all the fucked-up stuff I’d gone through. I wouldn’t shower or go outside for days. I was so angry and frustrated but found out that when I…

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This fall, HarvestBloom released their very first Christmas song, LIGHT OF MAN, as well as recorded their new single THE NARCISSIST (1 John 2: 15-17). They also filmed a full length concept music video for THE NARCISSIST, directed by StrataTek Studios in Baltimore, Maryland. THE NARCISSIST is both a warning to one who is proud…

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Nashville TN, alt/country rocker Keith Moody is gearing up for the release of his new album Dreaming Out Loud on February 14th.   The first single “One Big Ending” will be released one month prior on January 10th.   Dreaming Out Loud was produced by Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Terrible Things) and was recorded at…

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Kate Taylor and Taylor Hollingsworth have joined hand in hand and formed a band.   Ladies and gentlemen, Dead Fingers might just be what you’ve been waiting for!   In a time when guy-girl duos are becoming quite popular, this one is not just some gimmick, however perfect the timing and package may be.  …

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The video for Mariachi El Bronx’s “48 Roses” premieres todayon Funny Or Die,   (www.funnyordie,com), the top destination for comedy on the web.Directed by Funny Or Die’s Josh Martin and Ryan McNeely, the video captures a day in the life of a man (played by David Neher) who is perhaps too lucky in love.”48 Roses,”…

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Scott Weiland just released an official video for “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” the second single from his brand new holiday album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The singer shared in his liner notes that many of the songs were first written and recorded in times of strife, and that their messages are…

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After a sold-out US tour this past month, The Kooks are thrilled to announce their return to North America in 2012 as special guests of Foster The People.   Tickets on-sale this Friday, December 16th. Their latest Astralwerks release, Junk of the Heart was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, Belle & Sebastian), and recorded…

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There are few putting on for their city quite like the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. And so, when Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and A$AP Rocky came through to the University of Illinois on the Club Paradise tour last month, you already knew Count & Moonie would be in attendance. In this latest Now Or Neva Webisode, filmed…

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Ranked No. 1 by Joel McIver in “The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists,” Dave Mustaine godfathered fast-heavy-metal guitar generations, first as the original lead guitarist for Metallica, and then as the founder of legendary Megadeth. Now, Mustaine has teamed with the creators of Rock Prodigy to give his legions of fans an entirely new way to…

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Psychedelic folk-rock quintet Capitol 6 is pleased to unveil “Fever”, the title track and A-side to their recently released 7″ on Light Organ Records. Including “Henry’s Opus” on the B-side, the 7″ is available everywhere digitally and can be purchased physically here. [vimeo 27268968 nolink] Capitol 6 is a psychedelic folk-rock quintet based out of…

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It began a decade ago when then 70 year-old Anita Berry became the first person ever to charter a full cruise ship to create The Jazz Cruise featuring over a dozen of the genres’ grandest musicians.   A St. Louis-based company, Jazz Cruises, LLC was also born and conceived the star-studded The Smooth Jazz Cruise…

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Kid Rock announced today that he has purchased 1,200 $25 Meijer gift cards that he plans to distribute throughout the city of Detroit as a Christmas present to people in need in his hometown.   The gift cards, which will be distributed through local radio stations in the area, will be good for redemption at…

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Music education content provider In Tune Partners today launched the premiere issue of Woofer, a new music industry publication. Music education content provider In Tune Partners today launched the premiere issue of Woofer, a multimedia publication about the music industry for musicians, music industry executives and knowledgeable fans. Woofer takes full advantage of its digital…

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Moonchild is the Producer/President of Hi-Hill Recordings. Hailing from Metro- Detroit, he’s been influenced by hip-hop since childhood. Moonchild became inspired from an early age, choosing to follow in the footsteps of his uncle “Brian”, older brother “Oronde” and his cousin “Uncle P” — who are all respected musicians within his home state of Michigan.…

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Def Jam signee Asher Roth has announced concert dates to promote his upcoming project Pabst & Jazz Sessions. Asher will be performing with a live band as well as DJ Wreckineyez. Sir Michael Rocks of the Cool Kids will support the Chicago date. Asher has released a steady stream of singles and videos and has…

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Radiohead will release the previously unavailable tracks “The Daily Mail” and “Staircase” on December 19th.   Bothtracks were recorded as part of the “The King Of Limbs – From The Basement” session, filmed earlier this year, and can be pre-ordered now. Radiohead fans may also recognize “Staircase”   from the band’s appearance on this year’s…

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Grammy award winning hip-hop group Naughty by Nature drops the long awaited 20th anniversary album, Anthem Inc., today via Illtown Records / Entertainment One. It includes re-recorded, 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of select Naughty classics such as “O.P.P.” and “Hip Hop Hooray” & brand new material including the current single, “Perfect Party” featuring R&B artist…

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In the spirit of the season, Anna Vogelzang has carried on her tradition of recording holiday songs towards the end of the year to share with friends and family. The practice began in 2008 when she’d just moved to Madison, WI after a stint in Chicago. Having yet to start a new day job, she…

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New Jersey rock band The Parlor Mob only just released their Roadrunner Records sophomore album Dogs on October 11, 2011 but iTunes “Rewind” has named it 2011’s Rock Album Of The Year.   “Rewind” is iTunes editorial selections for the best music of 2011 and puts The Parlor Mob in the same company as Bon…

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All Time Low premiered their new ‘Christmas’ video for “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass” today on AOL Music, which, according to the band, is an anti-holiday video that’s “tailor-made for your ‘B’ah humbug’ state of mind.” The slightly not safe for work clip features puppets at an office holiday party and bosses with fake German…

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rachael Yamagata has sold-out 10 of the dates on her current U.S. tour in support of her third release Chesapeake, which was released on October 11th through her own Frankenfish Records. Sold out markets on the tour (so far) include: Northampton (10/28), Boston (10/30), Washington, DC (11/1), Baltimore (11/2), Brooklyn (11/4), Pittsburgh (11/5),…

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Tim McGraw is celebrating the holidays by giving fans a free download of “Christmas All Over The World.” The song, which he recently co-produced with Byron Gallimore at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, is a joyful celebration of the season penned by Daniel Tashian and Troy Verges. The track is being released through McGraw’s own label, StyleSonic…

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Bad Boy Records proudly announced yesterday the signing of hip-hop street sensation French Montana. After much speculation and buzz about where the Bronx rapper would call home, Montana has officially joined the Bad Boy/Interscope Records family. The highly anticipated announcement came during Bad Boy Records’ takeover of BET’s “106 & Park” where French appeared with…

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The Claddagh Fund–the charity established in 2009 by Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey–has joined forces with My Brother’s Keeper to help raise money for this Massachusetts-based charity organization which delivers furniture and food to local families in need. From now until January 31, 2012, the Claddagh Fund will donate $5 to My Brother’s Keeper every…

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