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Hospitality are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album on January 31, and have shared a free mp3 of “Betty Wang.” Betty Wang is a real woman who was one of the only female executives at the investment firm where Hospitality singer-songwriter Amber Papini worked. Amber admired Betty for holding her own and refusing…

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Tim Fite is an artist and true original. His music defies easy categorization. Esquire Magazine called him, “one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most subversive renaissance men.” The Brooklyn based Fite is about to release Ain’t Ain’t Ain’t the best record of his career on March 6th 2012 via ANTI- Records. [youtube YDHr5gvLSZg nolink] This is…

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HENRY ROLLINS returns to the road, microphone in hand, for The Long March tour starting in January 2012. HENRY’s latest talking tour takes him through Europe from January 12 through mid-February before he returns stateside for, quite literally, a long March of tour dates starting March 1 at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson. HENRY will…

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Nero, aka North West London producers, remixers du jour, DJs and artists Dan Stephens and Joe Ray, now one of the biggest names in both dubstep and drum and bass unleash their debut album WELCOME REALITY on the U.S. December 13th. Their August single “Promises” stormed straight to the top of the UK charts, while…

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Along with this announcement of a new caroling tour, we also have a new video from the Music Tapes to share! Set to the song “Nantasket” from “Purim’s Shadows (The Dark Tours the World)” our first ever EP released as a limited-edition Kazoo as well as a digital download, the video showcases the Paragon Carousel…

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Los Angeles, California native Helecia “SKG” Choyce, released her highly anticipated, premiere literary work, The Diary of Helecia Choyce: The Hustle Within Part #I earlier this year. Part 2 features stories about Marriage, Relationships, Abuse, Celebrities, Obstacles, including stories about your favorite celebrities such as D-wade, Nicki Minaj, Trina, Diddy, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ciara…

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Vanessa Carltonwill release a four song digital EP, Hear the Bells (Razor & Tie), on November 21st . The EP will include two holiday classics, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” John Lennon’s uplifting classic, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” an acoustic recording of “Hear The Bells” (from her latest album, Rabbits on the Run)…

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Doggystyle recording artist Snoop Dogg and Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa have teamed up to release the soundtrack to their upcoming film, “Mac and Devin Go To High School.” The collaborative album, which features the Bruno Mars-assisted first single, “Young, Wild & Free,” will be available everywhere on December 13th. The Smeezingtons-produced track serves as…

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Mandala, the moniker of the musical project started by London’s Cameron McLain, has released a new music video for his song “I’m No Echo,” which you can watch at the link below. The video was filmed in a cavernous warehouse in Brooklyn, NY, and is a single, uninterrupted shot. The camera roams through a crowd…

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Every now and then an artist arrives on the scene and captures your attention not with pyrotechnics, high fashion or cutting edge technology but with an honest voice, an open heart, and songs that touch your soul. Susan Justice just might be one of those rare artists who can speak to a generation. Capitol Records…

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Aftermath signee, Dr. Dre protege and unapologetic gangster rapper Slim the Mobster presents his new street album, War Music, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and powered by Crooks & Castles. War Music features ten original tracks including the highly rated Whose House?, What Goes Up, the Dr. Dre assisted Back Against the Wall and more.…

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Shwayze and Cisco Adler premiered their new video for “Drunk Off Your Love” featuring Sky Blu of LMFAO on VEVO today. Check it out here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/shwayze-cisco/drunk-off-your-love/USA371459844.   Says Adler,   “The making of this video was a nonstop party.   “Where else can you find Ron Jeremy and Pauly Shore, at the same party with…

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As the winter draws in the Dartford trio of MC Spanish Fly, MC Truefull and producer Filthy Beatz, better known collectively as 40DUBst, keep the sunshine alive with this highly tipped crossover urban dance anthem. ‘Settle Down’ is currently blowing up clubs & radio stations nationwide catapulting 40DUBst into the limelight and getting over 10,000…

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Sydney singer/song writer Steve McNaughton’s second album and 3rd CD, is probably his best to date, with songs that encompass solid radio-friendly hooks and some definite groove and attitude! [youtube hnKd7sNaKpI nolink] The opening title-track ‘Storm Chaser’ was inspired by Scott Currens and other storm chasers. It is a high energy rock song that fully…

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One Room was born in the Lower East Side. Everyone knows him but no one ever sees him. People say he grew up listening to static on his radio and eating mix tapes. When he was 10 he taught himself to play piano. They say he speaks every language and never sleeps. They say the…

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Urban/Pop newcomer, A.M.X. released his debut single “You Made Me Change My Number” featuring Snoop Dogg at the end of September. The original track, produced by Grammy nominated duo “Da Internz” (Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blidge, Trey Songz), has gotten a dubstep facelift thanks to the skills of DJ/Producer AFSHeeN. Soundcloud Download Link: http://soundcloud.com/whoisamx/you-made-me-change-my-number/download www.facebook.com/whoisamx

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They say that life is a journey, but what if you allow yourself to be a passenger for awhile, enjoying the view from your train car and watching the changes the trip makes in you? This is what the powerfully voiced purveyor of cinematic folk, kayln rock, invites listeners to do on her aptly titled…

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Indianapolis, IN’s THE CONTORTIONIST is pleased to announce their brand new endorsement with IBANEZ. IBANEZ is widely regarded as one of today’s highest quality performance gear companies in the world, boasting a remarkable endorsee roster of some of today’s top guitarists including Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Paul Gilbert, just to name a few. IBANEZ…

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Celebrating the imminent re-release of the epic video game classic ‘Syndicate’ this February 21, 2012, EA Games has commissioned a series of remixes from the dance music world’s elite. The second remix by Digitalism, along with the first remix by Skrillex, is available now from the Syndicate Facebook Page at http://facebook.com/Syndicate.   When asked to…

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Neo-blues singer CeCe Teneal is slated to release her debut album “Train from Osteen” on October 18th, 2011. Although this is her first official release, CeCe is by no means a stranger to music. With a passionate, soulful voice inherited from her mother, CeCe began to express her talent at church and in her home…

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Pia has been writing songs since the age of 15. Her musical influences cross various genres and include Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, U2, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. Pia’s debut single ‘Maybe’ feat. Caroline Langford on vocals was released on 3rd October and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon. ‘Maybe’ is the first…

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Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, voted in 2009 as ‘The Best-Loved Nutcracker in the U.S.’, November 25 — December 31, 2011. State Street is the presenting sponsor of the 2011 production of The Nutcracker. All 40 performances take place at The Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston. Boston Ballet and The Nutcracker…

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New York City rock band, Electric Sun, announce the digital release of their debut EP The Gilded Cage out 11/15.   The 5 song EP, co-produced by lead singer Vlad Holiday and Dean Baltulonis (The Hold Steady, Brand New, The Gay Blades, Lissy Trullie), was recorded in Queens, NY.   With soaring rock anthems and…

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Legendary rock band INXS performed a stunning debut show last night with their new lead singer Ciaran Gribbin at Jardin de la Cerveza in Arequipa, Peru on Nov. 3, 2011, to kick off their South American tour. “I had the best night of my life singing with INXS in Peru.   The band was on…

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Grammy nominated and ASCAP Award winning songwriter, Lil Playy will be on tour this fall as a part of the BET Black College Tour to help promote his new single, “Birthday Dress.” Lil Playy, who wrote the hook for Ludacris’ hit song, “My Chick Bad,” is the first rap artist signed by entertainment executives, Suzanne…

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Having already drawn attention to their progressive blend of hip-hop, rock, and soul with their debut single “Hoodies On Hats Low”   and latest track “Role Model”, Memphis-based quintet FreeSol are now gearing up for the release of their brand new single   “Fascinated” ft. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.   Produced by Timbaland and Jerome…

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Decon announced today on their site the release of Gangrene’s newest effort, Vodka & Ayahuasca. Sauced on exotic inebriates, the West Coast producer/emcees The Alchemist and Oh No will release their second grimy Gangrene collaboration on January 24th. The new dose, Vodka & Ayahausca, is a follow-up to last year’s gritty debut Gutter Water. Both…

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Prince Royce’s self-titled debut album has been certified Triple Platinum in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, making the 22 year old the only Latin music artist who has achieved triple platinum status this year. “I feel blessed and I am extremely grateful to my fans because without them this would not be possible; Top Stop…

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Patti Unruh, Aaron Straub, and Mike Bailey make up the new Power Instrumental Trio, RHYTHM OF MARS from Fayetteville, AR. Patti and Aaron began composing together in September of 2010, and knew from the start they had a special music connection. Patti is a life-time classical pianist who studied on scholarship at both the University…

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Brooklyn-based trio Keepaway have announced their signing to Greedhead Music, the label formed by Das Racist’s Himanshu Suri, for their debut album, Black Flute, set to be released digitally on January 10th 2012.   The 10 tracks offered on Black Flute incorporate instinctual pop music, post-hip-hop experimentation, and everywhere between. Fascinated by the fact that…

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White Denim is excited to announce a new string of US tour dates this winter, opening for Grammy Award-winning band, Wilco. The tour kicks off on January 19th in Denver at the Filmore, before winding through the West Coast.   Jeff Tweedy of Wilco recently heralded White Denim’s fourth LP – aptly titled D –…

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Channeling 70’s girl group First Choice, gospel artist and BET’s “Sunday Best” runner-up Jessica Reedy teamed up with R&B diva Faith Evans to remake the classic dance anthem “Doctor Love” for her debut solo album, From The Heart.   By adding her contemporary gospel flare to the disco-era track, Reedy has been able to resurrect…

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Michael Addison… say it out loud and get use to hearing it. His epic music is the combination of today’s high-energy pop and heart felt acoustic story telling. With contributions from Ryan Hoyle (Collective Soul) and Christine Wu (Usher/Justin Timberlake), Michael Addison has created an original sound for all to enjoy. So join this the…

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A new song by Keaton Simons was featured on last night’s episode of Private Practice on ABC. The track,   “If I Hadn’t Forgotten,” had a rather large role. The show began with the main character Addison (played by Kate Walsh) in a session with her therapist where she attempts to sing the lyrics of…

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High Places has a killer (literally) new video for the song “Sonora”, directed by Keith Musil, and featuring a cameo by Angus Andrew (Liars), and a whole lot of blood. High Places is also touring starting this weekend in LA, heading to the eastern US, Canada and then off to Europe (tour dates are below).…

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For their latest installment of their series ‘The Ones’, Nike chooses to put their Philadelphia spotlight on none other than STS. [youtube 376mnvE0KOk nolink] “The Ones,” an original web series presented by Nike Air Force One, profiles creative individuals who are revolutionizing their respective fields and explores what makes them special. The latest video focuses…

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Funk and soul visionary Georgia Anne Muldrow is back with a brand new album, Owed To Mama Rickie, available everywhere today via animatedcartunes. Georgia Anne Muldrow is hardly new to the music scene, having worked with the likes of Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Madlib. Her newest project, Owed To Mama Rickie, pays tribute to…

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When saxophonist Candy Dulfer steps onto the stage or into the studio, everything is immediately up for grabs and anything can happen. This sexy, high-energy vibe – seemingly out-of-control, yet always carefully calculated – is a direct result of her consistently hot and sweet confection of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, pop, techno and more. It’s…

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On November 21st IMMORTAL — the new Michael Jackson album will be released! Below is a link and an embed code for the stunning debut track, “Immortal Megamix” which is a unique mix consisting of four of Michael’s greatest hits, “Can You Feel It,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Billie Jean,” and “Black Or…

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“The Sing-Off,” the NBC all vocal competition series, impacted the iTunes Soundtrack charts yet again with Dartmouth Aires’ medley of classic songs from the legendary artist Queen taking the number one spot on the Soundtrack Songs chart and the most recent weekly album from “The Sing-Off” taking one of the top three spots on the…

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