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In celebration of his online initiative #PuffPuffPassTuesdays, Music legend and social media trendsetter Snoop Dogg today announces the launch of his Snoop Pack TM on Viddy, the leading mobile social video application. A production tool, the Snoop Pack TM was created to provide Viddy users with a one-click effects layer and soundtrack to add to…

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Ben Knighten is an acoustic folk songwriter from Colorado Springs. His music has been described as “addictive, & upbeat, complete with passionate & powerful subject matter” and “a nice wedding of restraint on the part of the instruments and intensity in the singing that never fails to please the ears and bring out the meaning…

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Woodsman unveiled another cut off the forthcoming Mystic Places EP, which you can now get for yourself HERE. “Specdrum” is one of six new songs on the new record, available October 25th from Fire Talk Records. Fader writer Duncan Cooper says, “the four-minute micro-jam features no less than three human voices, both sampled and original,…

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On Friday September 30th 2011 Gibson Guitar Corp will take guitar engineering to new heights with the introduction of the Gibson Firebird X (www.gibson.com/firebirdx). An evolution of the 1960s classic Gibson Firebird model, the Firebird X is loaded with ground-breaking technologies like fourth-generation Robot tuners for automatic tuning, onboard effects based on computer plug-in technology,…

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Blow-hard politicians and deceitful talking heads got you down? Never fear, the Guitarbiter of Truth is here! In Golden Bloom’s latest, and most delightfully elaborate music video yet, “Rhyme the Reason,” Shawn Fogel plays a frustrated folk musician who transforms into a silver-panted super hero wielding the Guitarbiter of Truth, which reveals the truth about…

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Following a wildly successful trip to the States this past summer, pop’s newest darling, DANIELA BROOKER, crosses the pond to partner with Hard Rock International’s PINKTOBER. The tour will follow the recent release of her debut single, “Summer Love,” sold out shows at New York City’s revered Rockwood Music Hall and Rivington Hotel, and zealous…

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Already a buzzed-about name in their native U.K., London-based synth-noir pop trio The Good Natured will make its debut Stateside with the release of an exclusive seven-song mini-album, Skeleton, on October 25th, 2011, on Astralwerks. The collection features three tracks from The Good Natured’s 2010 EP Be My Animal (“Be My Animal,” “Prisoner,” and “Your…

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New Jersey rock band, The Parlor Mob is set to release their sophomore album, Dogs through Roadrunner Records October 11, 2011.   The first single, “Into The Sun” is at radio now but you can watch the video here. [youtube x7RkNTDPyiI nolink] www.theparlormob.com

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Another taster from the forthcoming album “iamwhatiam”, by “Return of the Mack” star Mark Morrison. The Mack pays homage to funk legend Roger Troutman, on this classic “wannabeyourman”, as he readies the new album for 2012. The Mack is Back! [youtube rG97z_i1ydk nolink]

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Pilot Touhill is an upcoming band out of Los Angeles, California. Fusing elements of alternative, rock, reggae & electronic, Pilot Touhill creates catchy songs with soulful melodies that are completely honest and unedited like any private journal entry. ‘Paper Armour’: http://pilottouhill.bandcamp.com/album/paper-armour “Pilot has effortless talent when it comes to producing melodies that flow naturally… he…

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In what continues to be the “Story of the Summer”, indie artist, Cutting Edge, through the month of July, has two songs inside the top 20 of the Billboard Hot Single Sales charts. Both of the band’s songs, the ballad “Without You,” which entered the chart at #17 and “If The Walls Could Talk,” which…

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Destined for stardom – a phrase we’ve all heard before, but for powerhouse R&B/pop singer/songwriter Kasha, it’s her definition. Born with a passion and flair for performing, the lively, lovely young Brooklyn, New York native has always possessed the drive, determination and singular focus necessary to succeed in show business. As many superstars have done…

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Multi-platinum hard rock band Disturbed will release its first ever B-sides collection, entitled The Lost Children, on November 8th on Reprise Records. The set includes a previously unreleased track, “Mine,” and “3,” which was released exclusively on the band’s website in April with all proceeds donated to the Damien Echols Defense Fund benefiting the West…

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Come&Live! just announced the October 4th release of Holding Onto Hope’s self-titled record. Showcasing their unique post-hardcore sound, the band dove into a slightly different songwriting process than previously — resulting in an energetic, relevant concept album. “Old Voids” is already streaming on their Facebook page.   Once most of the members finished writing the…

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On Saturday, September 17th Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse performed at the pop up Brisk Bodega in NYC. Check out offical video of Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse LIVE: [youtube tK_uTYRmSLM nolink]

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, today announced the formation of a broad-based strategic partnership.     Live Nation Entertainment’s Front Line Management Group division, the world’s top artist management company, and UMG will launch a joint…

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Call it punk, call it gangsta or simply call it good business – Independent Label Distribution (www.ildistro.com) announced today the formation of a new indie record label-run company for physical and digital distribution of some of the best-known independent bands and labels in music today.   Independent Label Distribution (ILD) sprang from a need for…

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“Nosferatu” is another cut off the recently released These Wings EP from the Pittsburgh bedroom virtuoso Wise Blood. The Theo Anthony directed clip is surreal, dreamy and at times, downright scary, making you question what is reality and what is all in your head. And if that isn’t enough to make you to watch it,…

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WILL DAILEY & THE RIVALS will drop their self-titled album and first for UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS on Tuesday September 20, 2011 in stores and via digital retailers. The Boston quartet is also hosting a special release-week celebration on Saturday September 24 at The Foundation Room of their hometown House of Blues. Featuring the single “Counting…

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Jonathan Coulton speaks to the outcast in all of us, in the voices of characters we know from our own sad little lives. It’s no surprise that he has one of the most passionate fan bases around. More than fans, they are his champions and patrons.   Orders of Artificial Hearton his website have already…

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Top Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Prince Royce has announced details of his upcoming English language debut, which is heralded by the preview track, “Addicted,” as well as his Spanish language follow-up. The multi-platinum Bachata singer’s English-language debut is slated for a Spring 2012 release, while the follow up to his double platinum, self-titled Spanish-language debut…

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Hot off the heels of the wildly popular NKOTBSB tour, Howie D. is readying his solo album to be released in November. Check out the music video for Howie’s first single titled “100”. Fans can also check out Howie’s recent stop in Japan where fans helped Howie celebrate his birthday and he performed “100,” along…

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Philadelphia, PA’s A LIFE ONCE LOST have added several individual East coast performances to their upcoming fall touring schedule. The band plans to showcase brand new, never-before-heard music that is set to appear on their upcoming full-length releasing with Season of Mist next spring. These shows are a prime chance to hear the band’s unreleased…

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Grammy Award nominated and multi-platinum-selling rap group, Nappy Roots, gears up for the release of their new album, NAPPY DOT ORG.   The group will start their “Nappy Dot Org” tour on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah and end Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Durango, Colorado.   For more information on…

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Due to some last minute complications with the Ghouls’ visas, Swedish heavy rock band GHOST will not be able to perform on the upcoming tour with Enslaved and Alcest. GHOST will do their best to make it back for a full North American tour as soon as they can. A statement from the band can…

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You may have seen the video for Das Racist’s “Michael Jackson” last Friday, but today they celebrate the release of their debut album “Relax” by unleashing the director’s cut of the video, uncensored to maximize hilarity. [youtube nc__3nsfxwA nolink] http://dasracist.net

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Australia has produced some of the most iconic rock groups, from INXS to AC/DC, and now to add to that ensemble of acronyms, IAMSOUND Records is pleased to announce the signing of BKC aka Bleeding Knees Club.   Mixing the garage vibes of The White Stripes, The Black Lips and The Hives with summery beach…

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RCA Records is excited to announce the release of Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon on November 1, 2011. The release will be available on both standard DVD and Blu Ray as well as digitally via iTunes. The DVD and Blu Ray editions will come with 45 minutes of bonus features including additional…

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Every Avenue will join Yellowcard on the band’s headline U.S. tour this fall.   Following their UK Tour with Brit rockers Young Guns which kicks off this Friday, Every Avenue and their fellow label mates Go Radio, will join Yellowcard for a nationwide tour this October/November. Every Avenue and Go Radio have shared the stage…

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A New Rebel was recently formed with Jonathan Montoya, formerly with Saliva and Full Devil Jacket; Jason Null of Saving Abel; Josh Brown; Kevin Bebout; and Keith Foster. The band is in the studio and working on their first CD and expect to start touring fall/winter 2011. To listen to “Got No Love”: [youtube AT-as1GgDGI…

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World-renowned filmmaker David Lynch and long-time music collaborator and vocalist Chrysta Bell, have forged a remarkable 11 song album titled This Train, which will be released from La Rose Noire Records, on September 29, 2011. David Lynch is best known for legendary films such as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk…

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Lana Del Rey released her new video for “Blue Jeans,” the b-side from her debut single 7″ ‘Video Games’ single. Watch it here: [youtube 8t-I-Lqy06g nolink] ‘Video Games’ – called “one of the best singles of the year” by Gorilla vs. Bear – will be released by Stranger Records October 10 on limited edition 7″…

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Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the release of the Dean Martin classic holiday album “My Kind of Christmas” available at retailers everywhere September 20. The album is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The 14-track collection features the new Dean Martin duet with special guest singer and actress Scarlett Johansson of the timeless song…

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Rock Icon Brian Viglione, best known for his work with The Dresden Dolls, Face of the Sun, and Nine Inch Nails, now serves as Rock Ambassador for “Sound Central,” Afghanistan & Central Asia’s first rock music festival.   The world’s first “stealth” music festival – includes all four rock bands in Afghanistan, bands from Central…

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You’ve heard snippets from Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey duets with the incomparable Tony Bennett. Now courtesty of VEVO, we’re unveiling an exclusive trailer from his session work with the one and only Amy Winehouse. The official video for their duet “Body and Soul” is set to premiere on September 14th, Amy’s birthday. Check out…

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Alberta Cross have announced their highly-anticipated new album, The Rolling Thunder EP, will be released on September 27th via ATO Records. The EP was recorded at world famous studios Electric Ladyland in New York City and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. It was inspired by time spent across the globe – from a cottage in…

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Brooklyn-based Jones Street Station emerged from from the NYC bluegrass scene, picking tunes with the city’s best country, folk, and bluegrass musicians.   Now that they’ve plugged in, Jones Street Station has added rock ‘n roll to their unique take on Americana.   [youtube 72LOA6WqHh4 nolink] www.JonesStreetStation.net

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Groovebug, a new Chicago based start-up, has created an application for the iPad that uses your music collection to create an iPad magazine tailored to your musical tastes.     The app scans your library, compiles rich content from the net, and builds a fluid magazine experience that you simply swipe through – similar to…

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Multi-platinum rock band Nickelback announced today that they will be releasing Here and Now November 21 on Roadrunner Records, a Warner Music Group label.   As a testament to Nickelback’s rare versatility to achieve multiple successes at various radio formats for more than a decade, Roadrunner Records will release two singles simultaneously.   “When We…

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The Texas Hippie Coalition will hit the road to unleash their brutal fury of hard driven Southern Fried Metal across the U.S.. — THC will start their journey in Las Vegas, September 12th at the Crown Theater in the RIO Hotel. Asked whether THC are rock ‘n’ roll, heavy metal or southern rock – or…

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