Category: NEWS

FOXY SHAZAM, the rabble-rousing rockers who were lauded by USA Today for their “stadium-sized anthem” and praised by MTV for their “audacious glam-rock-meets-prog-pop,” are the first signing to the re-launched I.R.S. Records, a newly minted joint venture between Crush Management and EMI. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based sextet–Eric Nally (vocals), Loren Turner (guitar), Daisy (bass), Sky White…

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As apart of Nike Sportswear’s original video series, “Always On,” Nike has released an exclusive video featuring LA basketball star Lamar Odom and rapper Stalley today. Stalley created original music accompanying the video, featuring Odom’s journey from his home in Los Angeles to his hometown turf in Queens, New York. Reflecting a “day in the…

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The quintessential live band, Pittsburgh’s Root Root, found it only made sense to reach out to their community of fans when it came time to record their new record.   With the ever changing music industry, Rusted Root has returned to their roots, and plans to release their newest album independently, and decided to get…

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Ersatz G.B. is the new studio album from The Fall, the 29th in their impressive canon. As with any Fall recording, Ersatz G.B. retains many of the group’s most distinctive elements, whilst offering a fresh take on Mark E. Smith’s familiar style and subject matter. The line-up on the album remains the same as for…

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Austin based indie-folk pop band, Wild Child, will release their debut album “Pillow Talk” on October 25 via Major Nation. Wild Child bring their own brand of heartfelt melodic-pop songwriting that is accentuated with soulful vocals and folk-influenced instrumentation that feature lush strings, keys, bells, banjo and percussion. “Silly Things” – http://soundcloud.com/wildchildsounds/silly-things “Silly Things,” the…

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They Might Be Giants new album, Join Us,   was released July 19th through Idlewild/Rounder Records. On Join Us we find the Brooklyn originals have returned to rock with an electrifying mix of clever, maddeningly catchy songwriting and studio mastery. Notorious for their energized live show, They Might Be Giants are on an international tour,…

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In anticipation for M83’s new double album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming — releasing next week October 18th — Urban Outfitters is streaming the full double-album on their website starting today, October 10th and on Saturday October 15, will play the full album in each of their 165 stores across the country starting at 3pm local…

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A freak accident at a wedding in Las Vegas, NV has forced Rev Theory to cancel all Fall touring plans.   The quintet was scheduled to play the 48 Hours Festival in Las Vegas next week-end, followed by a run across the country with Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains, and Hatebreed.   While…

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Gabe Dixon has released another video from his intimate Room 5 concert series, the powerful and poignant “Release Me.”   The track is from his solo debut album One Spark, released in August to critical acclaim.   See additional live cuts – including single “My Favorite” and the fan-favorite “Running on Fumes” – on his…

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Kid Rock today announced a tour unlike anything ever done before. Kid Rock has assembled a team of Detroit titans to show support for other cities in need, and to show that Detroit, while experiencing it’s own difficulties still has the power to unite to help others around the country. Kid Rock, in association with…

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“Smoking On That” is one of many videos comming off of the Kush Factor LP which is the highly anticipated and most controversial mixtape inspired by the comical movie “Big Daddy” with Adam Sandler. We were bored one night so we shot a video! [youtube 3XHLy0rEAFM?hd=1 nolink] www.TheRealSunne.com

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ALIEN ANT FARM is proud to announce their new deal with the Executive Music Group label via Fontana/Universal.   The original line-up–Dryden Mitchell (lead vocals), Mike Cosgrove (drums), Terry Corso (guitar), Tye Zamora (bass)–will start to work on their fourth album in November and is looking to release it Spring 2012.   It’ll be their…

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One of country music’s most dynamic entertainers is now working on pleasing an entirely new audience.   Eric Church and wife Katherine are proud to welcome their first child–Boone McCoy Church. Boone was born on Monday, October 3 at Centennial Women’s Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee at 8:35 a.m. CT and weighed 7 lbs. and 11…

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The saga began last year, when multimedia artistic visionaries Angels & Airwaves bestowed their free album, LOVE Part One, to nearly one million fans who downloaded the soaring, arena-ready rock opus.   Then earlier this summer, more than 460 movie theaters nationwide broadcast the one-night-only Angels & Airwaves Presents LOVE Live event.   Now, the…

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The Cranberries will return with Roses, their first studio album in over a decade, for Valentine’s Day, 2012 via Cooking Vinyl for the world on February 13th and Cooking Vinyl via Downtown Records in the U.S. on February 14th.   The Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan, Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan, and Fergal Lawler, began their career in…

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RapScallions will release their debut self-titled EP on October 11, 2011. The record release party, also on Oct. 11, will be held at Hollywood’s On the Rox. For such a young band, RapScallions has already enjoyed plenty of success. “We were very lucky to have an all-star team working on our EP. We recorded it…

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The Singles Collection: 2001-2011, the career-spanning best of from Gorillaz, will be released on November 29 2011 by EMI’s Virgin Records. A 15-track collection of the band’s singles, videos and remixes, The Singles Collection: 2001-2011 celebrates 10 years of audio visual innovation and three studio albums from the most successful virtual band in the world…

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Razor & Tie announces the addition of the Rochester-based melodic hardcore/punk act Such Gold to its label and publishing rosters.   The quintet is already knee-deep in the writing stages of their new album to be produced by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Saves The Day, Lifetime, The Dillinger Escape Plan) and set for…

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Rap artist Trae Tha Truth has long been known for giving back to the community. Back in 2008 he was honored with his own day, ‘Trae Day’, by then Mayor, Bill White, for his many acts of community service to those less fortunate in his city. Each year that day has seen Trae hosting a…

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THE FLAMING LIPS have recorded a brand new song titled   “Found A Star On The Ground,” which is undoubtedly the longest single piece of music ever recorded clocking in at a generous 360 minutes. That’s six hours of continuous psychedeliscized music with a view to raise 100% of the proceeds to benefit local Oklahoma…

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I Wayne, one of the top conscious roots reggae artists of this generation, is back with Life Teachings, his long-overdue album on VP Records, due October 11. With simplicity and grace, I Wayne’s angelic-tinged vocals flutter effortlessly across these 14 tracks filled with hair-raising lyrics and uncompromising conviction. The intricately-crafted album features organic rhythms rife…

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Right of Passage / Mediaskare Records is proud to announce the signing of Phoenix, AZ based band REDEEMER. Formed in 2009, REDEEMER started as the means for its members to express their passion for hardcore music and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ to a music scene where “God Free” is becoming a trend.…

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0 Words For Snow is KATE’s second album release of 2011, following Director’s Cut which was released in May to massive critical acclaim.   The new album features a small number of special guest musicians including Elton John, Andy Fairweather Low and, on the title track, the British writer/broadcaster/raconteur Stephen Fry.   KATE BUSH has…

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Rising pop stars It Boys! are wasting no time proving that they do, in fact, have “it.” The brand new video for their catchy track “Guys Don’t Like Me” was viewed upwards of 20,000 times over the weekend and has been tweeted by the likes of Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Rob Kardashian, Holly Madison, Lacey…

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Eva arranged its original Japanese version into a more dramatic piece. Eva dedicates this song to all the victims and survivors of the earthquake in Japan and to the resilient people who have survived wars, conflicts, abuses, illnesses, etc. all around the world. Revenues will be donated to Peace Winds Japan. Buy through CD baby…

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Bristol Recording Studios, New England’s premier recording studio, with 25 years experience working with a cappella groups, presents A Cappella Armageddon, New England’s newest a cappella competition! The first annual A Cappella Armageddon incorporates the best of LIVE a cappella performances and the thrill of cutthroat competition to reward one group with national recognition and…

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Japanese rock band DIR EN GREY has been candid about their feelings on the current state of their native country, wanting to know about the high radiation levels have been detected after this year’s nuclear disaster that followed the massive earthquake and tsunami. Having issued an open letter to the world on August 1 that…

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Singer/songwriter/musician/DJ Little Shalimar has received good notice for his EP, The New Pneumonia Blues, which is available for free download on his Bandcamp page. The first visual from the EP has surfaced, and the colorful clip for “Bad Position” premiered today on Consequence of Sound. The video was shot in Brooklyn by Shan Nicholson and…

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In the current era of hip-hop, where swagger reigns supreme, there’s still a few emcees that remain true to their hippocratic oath of delivering infectious bars over neck snapping beats.   Meet Infinity Gauntlet, the quintet of east coast emcees comprised of El Gant, Shabaam Sahdeeq (a/k/a S-Dub), F.T. (Fuk That), Bekay and Florida’s Red…

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On October 3rd, VH1 is resurrecting its beloved series “Pop Up Video.” The 60-episode run features a new look, new social media twists — and its original composer, Mike Errico, who has updated his infectious theme song for a new generation of viewers – and videos – while remaining faithful to the original. “Pop Up…

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This fall, Reprise Records will release a limited edition vinyl Box Set from hard-rock icons DEFTONES.   Deftones: The Vinyl Collection, 1995 – 2011, will be available Oct. 25th, 2011, exclusively via www.deftones.com and www.becausesoundmatters.com. The collection is a seven-album (8 LP) retrospective containing the band’s six studio albums – 1995’s Adrenaline, 1997’s Around the…

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On a beautiful weekend in Canton, MA, more than 20,000 optimists gathered for a two-day music and fundraising festival hosted by Life is good ®, a Boston-based company that spreads the power of optimism through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories and through its social mission to help kids overcome life-threatening challenges.   Drawing…

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Sir Michael Rocks aka Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids dropped his solo debut last week for free. Premier Politics features guests Alchemist, Casey Veggies, Jeremih, Cardo, Boldy James, Shorty K, Chuck Inglish and plenty others. Grab it here, feel free to share this link: http://www.mediafire.com/?a29f1r1b08c2p9c

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These days, one of the best ways to keep up with your favorite music and entertainment releases is actually on television, where cable packages and special programs offer a number of different sources of music, as well as artist interviews and performances. If you have not yet experienced this sort of programming on television, you…

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Check out our girl Kid Sister on a new track with Riff Raff ‘Hide & Seek’ produced by Sinden and 5kinandbone5.   She’s got a new EP coming soon on Fool’s Gold Records that we’ll be announcing shortly. [youtube HOZMWC87oig nolink]

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After releasing three hysterical videos (with guest appearances from Charlie Sheen, Andy Milonakis, 2 Live Crew, Andre Legacy & a few porn stars), the Chain Swangaz unveil their latest sonic & visual acid trip today called “Futuristic Luv Patrol”. The video stars Dirt Nasty as some sort of drugged out hot-dog-wielding David Bowie robot freak…

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Trombone Shorty took to his hometown streets of New Orleans to film his new video for ‘Do To Me,’ off the recently released and critically acclaimed album For True. Watch it below and please feel free to share with your readers and let me know if you’d like a copy of the record Trombone Shorty…

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Listeners have already agreed, the electro-pop galaxy has a bright new star, and her name is Novi.   Her first EP, Now I’m Here, will be released October 24, 2011.   The video for her first single, “Blackbirds” premiered to rave reviews on Pop Matters just days ago, and will be featured on the AOL…

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“The laws of the universe only allowed Biohazard to get back together with the original four of us for a small window in time.   In that time, we managed to come together and create something we are all truly proud of. This record comes straight from the heart.” — Bobby Hambel, Biohazard Reborn In…

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Doctor P, the prolific DJ, Producer, Musician that has spawned super groups, dance hits, and an influential record label, has   agreed a partnership with Atlantic Records / Big Beat Records. The man also known as Shaun Brockhurst was behind “Sweet Shop”, one of the biggest Dubstep tracks of the year and the latest in…

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