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On July 17, 2011 Cheap Trick and its crew, along with other stage personnel, narrowly averted death when the MNBA Stage roof at the 2011 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest fell on the stage during their evening performance. Several thousand fans were also lucky to escape basically unharmed. While honored by the concern and support expressed for…

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Boston’s indie rock quintet, known as The Hush Now, are at it again. They will be releasing their brand new album, Memos, on September 27th. Similar to some of their previous works, Memos was produced and recorded by Benny Grotto (Dresden Dolls, Ben Folds) at Mad Oak Studio’s and mastered by Jeff Lipton (Arcade Fire,…

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Meet Aundrus Poole – athlete, college graduate, actor, music artist – the kind of guy in fact that guys wish they were and ladies wish they could be with. It’s not hard to see why. Aundrus was born to this. Cast as a series regular for three seasons in NBC’s hit TV show, Friday Night…

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My Chemical Romance has announced that it will release a custom Tokyoflash Watch to be sold exclusively through its webstore at www.mychemicalromance.com. The limited-edition watch, priced at $125.00, is called the Seikatsu Koujou Kyokusen and is custom-made for Better Living Industries in association with Tokyoflash Japan. (Seikatsu means “Better Living” and Kyokusen means “curved line”…

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Released in September 1991, Nirvana’s sophomore album and major label debut elevated Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from a critically acclaimed Aberdeen, Washington cult band to generational spokesmen who’d unwittingly created a cultural shift and musical touchstone. Rising to #1 the world over by year’s end and ultimately selling over 30 million copies…

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On the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking Concert for Bangladesh, the first major music benefit for a humanitarian cause, the music community is coming together yet again for UNICEF, this time to help provide emergency relief for children in famine and drought-affected regions in the Horn of Africa. UNICEF is calling the situation in the…

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The Pixies, arguably the most influential and pioneering band of the alt/rock movement, who influenced and won the praise of artists from Nirvana to U2 to David Bowie, have just dramatically expanded their website – www.pixiesmusic.com – with a wealth of Pixies music, merchandise, and more.   The newly-expanded site also features the complete Pixies’…

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From the opening salvo of the record’s first track “Shooby Shooby Do Yah!” in which 1930s big band horns are met by the syncopated rattle of a tambourine, it’s apparent that the Mocean Worker feel-good brand is intact.   Joined by a divers cast of special guests, including Lyrics Born, Mindy Abair, Bill Frisell, Charlie…

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Judith Curr, Executive VP and Publisher of Atria Books, today announced a deal to publish a collection of stunning, provocative photos that celebrate a woman’s curves by prolific fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco.   The book, entitled CULO BY MAZZUCCO, available in stores and as an e-book on November 22, is at the forefront of an…

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Singer- songwriter, harmonica player, contemporary blues man, Tim Gartland releases his first solo CD titled, “Looking In The Sun” on September 13, 2011.   The album’s 10 original tracks showcase Gartland’s gift for fusing traditional blues styling with contemporary modern themes. Tim started playing the harmonica when he was 13 and began a musical journey…

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AMY WINEHOUSE LAID TO REST Friends and family gathered in London on Tuesday morning to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at a private funeral at the Edgwarebury Cemetery in London.   Winehouse was found dead in her apartment on Saturday at the age of 27.   According to the Associated Press, friends such as Kelly…

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Baltimore SoundStage, a new performance space, will open at 124 Market Place in Baltimore’s inner harbor on Labor Day weekend.   The new venue is as collaboration between New York City’s HighLine Ballroom and the management team responsible for opening Baltimore’s Bourbon Street live music venue.   The new room will present national touring artists…

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Songmasters announces the upcoming release of Listen To Me: Buddy Holly, an extraordinary new collection featuring contemporary takes on songs originally written and performed by the late, great Buddy Holly.   The album — presented as part of Songmasters’ innovative Listen To Me: Buddy Holly multi-media campaign — arrives in stores and at all digital…

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Due to overwhelming demand by American audiences, Empire Of The Sun are proud to announce brand new U.S. headline and festival tour dates for September, a further testament to the   monumental impact of their amazing live shows and their debut album, Walking On A Dream.   In addition to headlining the Coachella Outdoor Theatre…

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The Drums announce the release of their second album, Portamento out September 13th through Frenchkiss Records. [youtube IqYgNiZdfh4 nolink] In support of their US release, The Drums have also announced fall tour dates including a summer performance at this years sold out Lollapalooza music festival. Their shows kick off on September 28th in Hoboken, NJ…

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Freddie Gibbs is slated to partner with platinum-selling trap staple Young Jeezy for his TM103 US tour, bringing his sincere brand of street-rooted rap music to 26 cities this summer. On the heels of his latest offering with Statik Selektah, Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away, Freddie will storm stages nationwide, performing raucous renditions from his…

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Celebrated experimental rockers I Set My Friends On Fire have unleashed a captivating new video for the track “It Comes Naturally” from their latest album Astral Rejection   released June 21st on Epitaph Records. The band, which consists of vocalist Matt Mehana, drummer/keyboardist, Chris Lent and longtime collaborator, Travis Richter– have crafted a metallic masterpiece…

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AMY WINEHOUSE TO BE LAID TO REST TODAY According to Us Weekly, Amy Winehouse will be laid to rest at a private funeral today (7/26).   An autopsy was held on Monday, but the results won’t be known for weeks.   Winehouse is survived by her parents, Mitch and Janis, her older brother, Alex, and…

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On the heels of Crown Royal’s announcement of its partnership with legendary producer and artist Big Boi for “The Crown Life” program and his new Artist Signature Series packaging, the artist will be performing a full concert from Washington, DC that will air live via http://www.RollingStone.com on Monday, July 25. Background: The Crown Life is…

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Charleston, SC rock band NEEDTOBREATHE are gearing up for the release of their new album The Reckoning, out September 20th on Atlantic Records. The follow up to the band’s acclaimed album The Outsiders, which debuted in the Top 20 of the Billboard Top 200, The Reckoning is a confident and fresh-sounding collection from a band…

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The complete band lineup has been revealed for the September 8 and 9 Dropkick Murphys at Fenway with Special Guests The Mighty Mighty Bosstones landmark hometown shows at Boston’s Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. For both shows, the main stage will feature headliners Dropkick Murphys, special guests The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, as well…

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For this project, music icons and pop culture visionaries JAY-Z and Kanye West have joined their extraordinary talents to form the group ‘THE THRONE’ and confirm the most anticipated album and touring event of the year, WATCH THE THRONE.     On Monday, August 8th ‘THE THRONE’S’ extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam Recordings /…

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Bryan Adams as the voice of Jock in the South African produced and release of Jock of the Bushveld, released in theatres in South Africa last week. They are waiting to get a US release date for the fall. Here is a link the filmsite: http://www.jock-animation.com/

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The Brian Jonestown Massacre releases the double CD, The Singles Collection (1992-2011) through a Records/Redeye Distribution on August 30, 2011.   Remastered from the vinyl originals this collection features 14 tracks that have not been available on CD before, these versions are completely different from any version that found itself on a full-length album. The…

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Dallas’ Treal Lee and Prince Rick release new single “Work” featuring Stuey Rock (a.k.a. radio personality J-Nicks of Atlanta’s Hot 107.9) to radio. The song was produced by Atlanta based Collipark Music hit-making protégé Mr. Hanky (Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy, Travis Porter) who was behind the boards of the group’s successful “Throwed Off” and the…

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Atlantic recording artist Cody Simpson has announced details of his upcoming tour at select Simon Property Group malls throughout the U.S. The “Coast To Coast Tour” is presented by Pastry and co-sponsored by Claire’s and Defeat The Label. Simpson — whose new single, “On My Mind,” is available now at iTunes — will launch his…

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Always pushing the musical envelope, PERRY FARRELL is keeping it fresh as he leads into this summer’s 20th anniversary of Lollapalooza, his groundbreaking festival he founded and continues to produce today. Alongside his rock roots, FARRELL’s passion for electronic music continues with PerryEtty–his project with his wife and musical partner Etty Farrell–and the release of…

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Glasses Malone’s debut album Beach Cruiser will be released August 30 by Cash Money, Suburban Noize Records and Sony Music. His new single “Rich N Thuggin” features fellow West Coast rapper Ya Boy landed at radio this week. A music video is scheduled to debut next week. http://soundcloud.com/iamgregmiller/sets/glasses-malone/s-FbrT6

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LADY GAGA TO DUET WITH CHER! According to NME.com, Lady Gaga is set to duet with Cher.   The two singers will perform the song “The Greatest Thing” for Cher’s new album.   The track was written by Gaga and RedOne and will mark Cher’s first new music since her 2001 record, Living Proof.  …

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Instrumental post-rock and electronic dance band Lotus is set to release its third full-length studio album September 13th via SCI Fidelity Records. The self-titled album finds the band moving in a decidedly more electronic direction, while still staying true to their organic roots. Analog synthesizers, manipulated sounds, dub effects and heavy bass are balanced by…

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Tom Morello unveiled his debut comic series Orchid, at San Diego Comic Con last night.   From Dark Horse Comics, Orchid is an epic fantasy story set in a dystopian future infused with Morello’s class conscious worldview and the politics of street terrorism.   “It’s like Lord of the Rings meets Battle of Algiers,” said…

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Warner Bros. Records will release the original score to Lionsgate ®’s feature film Conan The Barbarian on August 16th, three days before the film hits theaters nationwide on August 19th.   Conan The Barbarian Original Motion Picture Score features music by recording artist, composer, and music producer Tyler Bates. Bates is known for his surprising…

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Fresh off the release of his new EP, Pepper Spray, A-Plus is happy to release the second video from the project, this one for the song “Road Trippin.” Pepper Spray is A-Plus’ collaborative project with his brother, AAGEE, who along with A-Plus make up the EP’s primary production team, Compound 7, and is a tribute…

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Having entertained fans across the country for most of the year, singer-songwriter Jason Reeves will continue touring this summer with a series of dates in August and September, including two shows in his native Iowa. All dates are listed below. While on the road, Reeves has been giving fans a taste of what’s to come…

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Mandala, the moniker of the musical project started by London’s Cameron McLain, are set to release their debut record The Visitation in October via The Odes records. The Visitation is a unique musical statement, which manages to draw on different musical styles while creating a unified musical world where humor, tragedy, and sensuality are all…

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A major new music festival is set to launch this Fall celebrating the rich and diverse music scene from across the U.S. with headliners Bob Seger, Kid Rock and The Killers. Orlando Calling will be a weekend long action-packed festival set in America’s entertainment playground of Orlando, Florida at the world famous Citrus Bowl Park.…

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Pick up the Friends with Benefits Soundtrack in stores TODAY! The original soundtrack for the movie, starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, features 15 classic songs like “Jump” by Kriss Kross, “Closing Time” by Semisonic, and Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride (Philip Steir Remix).” Listen to the soundtrack, watch the trailer, and play fun FWB games…

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Sleeper Agent has partnered with LiveShare by Cooliris and will launch a tour photo project, allowing fans to post their live photos of the band on Sleeper Agent’s Facebook page via their Liveshare tab while the band is performing. Beginning Wednesday, July 20, 2011 fans who download the free mobile-photo sharing app from Liveshare by…

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Tyrannosaurus Records’ artist, NOTAR, a rapper, musician and producer whose talent defies description, has announced the release date of his eagerly awaited debut full-length CD, Devil’s Playground, as September 13, 2011.   Devil’s Playground follows NOTAR’s self-titled 2010 EP, which garnered much attention from press and fans alike. Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz who discovered and…

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Portland, Oregon-based indie-pop/electronic-folk outfit Priory, comprised of Brandon Johnson (vocals, bass), Kyle Dieker (acoustic guitar, keys, bells, falsetto), Joe Mingus (drums), and Greg Harpel (lead guitar, bells, keys), have returned home from their first (of many) U.S. tours promoting their debut, self-titled ful-length. Continuing to promote their album, which is hot off the presses, they…

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