Category: NEWS

On their forthcoming album, SWEETHEART OF THE SUN, THE BANGLES capture the two crucial elements that created the bond that formed the group:   their common love for rock’s golden age and the crystalline sound they quite naturally created. SWEETHEART OF THE SUN (Model Music Group), the group’s first album of new material in nearly…

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Andrew Salgado is a fresh, young, singer-songwriter knocking on the door of Nashville’s country music industry in search of a label he can call “home”.   He’s an amazing talent, a gifted songwriter, and a truly charismatic performer. Andrew’s talents have recently attracted an all-star team to help him develop his career. Jim Peterik and…

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New Orleans’ rock innovators MUTEMATH have announced that they will release their third album for Teleprompt/Warner Bros. Records, entitled, Odd Soul, on October 4th, 2011. The album, which was produced by the band, is the follow-up to 2009’s Armistice, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Digital Albums and Alternative Albums chart, No. 4 on…

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It is a completely free site where users can create their own personalized music and video playlists. It’s like creating your own radio station filled with your favorite songs without having to download, transfer or pay for access. Additionally, ToobBox.com is great for: Making music playlists for your friends Sharing music Promoting your band’s videos…

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Acclaimed guitar virtuoso and singer/songwriter Joe Robinson has returned to the studio to begin work on his third CD, slated for release later this summer.   Songs from the forthcoming set were recently showcased in Canada and the U.S., which included a return to NYC for the third time this year.   Recording is underway…

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Off the heels of her tour with Joshua Radin, Anya Marina will be hitting up a select number of West Coast cities starting July 1. The Chop Shop/Atlantic recording artist self-produced her last EP, SPIRIT SCHOOL.   The EP, which was a way to release several “misfit” songs which didn’t quite fit with the rest,…

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PITBULL TO ROCK THE TODAY SHOW ON FRIDAY Pitbull and Marc Anthony will take the stage for the first time together for The Today Show’s Summer Concert Series in New York City tomorrow morning.   Pitbull and Anthony will debut their new single, “Rain Over Me.”   The Miami-based rapper will also be joined by…

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Boston rapper Slaine, of the rap super group, La Coka Nostra, has announced his upcoming tour dates with Heavy Metal Kings in July. Slaine will be touring in support of his upcoming debut solo album, “A World With No Skies 2.0”, which is scheduled for release on August 16th, 2011 through Suburban Noize Records. SLAINE…

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Social party platform FUBAR have started to accept entries for their new Battle of the Bands competition that features cash prizes of $10,000 for each monthly winner, and daily prizes for winning bands. FUBAR will be posting songs from entrants every day to compete in a head to head battle voted on by fans and…

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Boom Pam’s Uri Brauner Kinrot says, “‘Light Up’ is a semi-Moroccan-rhythm, 70’s metal, psych fuzz, tuba driven song with deep, amusing lyrics written by our favorite Canadian born Israeli poet, Allan Moon. Like a wizard that gives life to a still statue, Kutiman magically took the song to the next level.”   “Working on the…

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The controversial and charismatic rocker Ronnie Radke is back on the scene full force with the emergence of his extraordinary new band Falling In Reverse. The group’s highly anticipated debut album, The Drug In Me Is You,   is set to hit stores on July 26. [youtube rgWr2nln83s nolink] www.epitaph.com

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Fresh from playing the ultimate house concert of the year, The White House, Aimee Mann returns to the road for a string of West Coast tour dates in August. Kicking off her tour at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on August 12th, Aimee will make a stop at the Hollywood Bowl to perform…

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The challenge for a fighter is not only with his opponent. It starts with confidence – with knowing you can defeat all challengers – and that confidence starts with training to develop the skills necessary for the inevitable showdown. Nothing comes easy. Hard work, focus, determination, passion, patience; the heart of a lion. Working his…

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SonyMusic Independent Network (SIN) is proud to announce that they will be releasing Zaz, the US debut and self-titled debut studio record from the chart topping diamond and platinum selling French pop/gypsy jazz singer.   Established as an accomplished star in her native France since the release of the record last summer, Zaz is ready…

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Philly soul songstress Jaguar Wright’s newest single, “Switch (Make Change)” hit iTunes two weeks ago in honor of Black Music Month.   The single’s catchy head-nodding beat finds Wright showcasing her vocal range with witty lyrics.   Written by Wright, the single will be featured on her upcoming CD Book and Fragrance (GMUSIC), due out…

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Budweiser Opening Act powered by Myspace Music is searching for local talent (21+) to earn their chance to be the opening act for Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Jill Scott on her Budweiser Superfest presents tour and win $25,000. The month-long nationwide series also features Grammy ® nominated R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, groove specialists Mint Condition…

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JUSTIN BIEBER WORKING ON NEW ALBUM Justin Bieber confirmed that he is currently in the planning and recording stages for his next album.   Usher’s protégé is taking time to craft a unique record, telling MTV News that his voice “is not meant for any style.” There are no set deadlines for work on the…

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Nero; Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray, the remixers du jour, and now one of the biggest names in both dubstep and drum and bass, are set to release their highly anticipated debut album Welcome Reality on August 15th worldwide through Chase and Status’ label MTA /Mercury. Welcome Reality will feature the global smash ‘Me and…

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It’s official: Stephen Colbert is now a full fledged Third Man recording artist. The Colbert Report host’s Third Man debut single “Charlene II (I’m Over You)”   was made available at the stroke of midnight   when Thursday, June 23 became Friday, June 24 on vinyl from http://ThirdManRecords.com and digitally via iTunes. Third Man’s own…

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“There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Grave’s Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease about three years ago but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ tribute to Timbaland last year. I’ve…

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Gigantic Music is happy to announce the signing of Gringo Star to its roster and will release ‘Count Yer Lucky Stars’, the follow up to 2008’s critically acclaimed debut, “All Y’all’, on September 27th. “Count Yer Lucky Stars”, the sophomore album from Atlanta’s hardest working band, is a collection of catchy and instantly classic pop…

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Isaac Brock, Modest Mouse front man and songwriter, will compose the score for the upcoming feature film Queens of Country. Ryan Page and Christopher Pomerenke, the writing and directing team behind the film, are best known for their music documentaries including Blood Into Wine, The Heart Is A Drum Machine and Moog.   The pair…

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JUSTIN BIEBER ATTACK BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION Yesterday, we reported that Justin Bieber was attacked by a fan outside of Macy’s in New York City.   Today, more details emerged and it seems that it was a misunderstanding.   Billboard is reporting that an undercover cop was mistaken for a crazed fan during the singer’s…

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Post-punk laptop rapper MC LARS unleashed his first mixtape INDIE ROCK SCIENCE on his own record label Horris Records at midnight this morning, June 17, 2011. This will be the inaugural installment of a series of FREE mixtapes, which can be downloaded from his bandcamp page here: http://mclars.bandcamp.com/. “All of the featured rappers are people…

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Hard rocking quartet Killinger have just revealed the sexy new video for the track “Holding On” from their forthcoming self-titled debut album.   Click here to witness (and download)!   The band is gearing up for the release of the album which incorporates a contemporary sound with the best elements of classic 80s hard rock…

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REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON Saturday (6/25) marks the two year anniversary of the shocking and sudden death of Michael Jackson.   The biggest pop star in history left us at the age of 50, while he was preparing for a big comeback tour.   His funeral took place at the Staples Center in L-A and was…

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BEYONCE PREVIEWS NEW ALBUM ON AOL MUSIC Listen to a sneak preview of Beyonce’s upcoming album, 4, now through Monday on AOL Music’s “Beyonce Listening Party.” The album drops online and in stores on Tuesday and features the singles “Run the World (Girls)” and “Best Thing I Never Had.” Preview the album at Music.Aol.com. BRITNEY…

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The Wave Pictures are happy to present the Ben Reed directed video for their song “Blue Harbour.”   The song is off their recently released album Beer In The Breakers (Moshi Moshi). The British trio made their North American debut last year with the release of the double album Instant Coffee Baby and If You…

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You know her from the Showtime hit series Weeds or her role on Woke Up Dead and now Meital Dohan is breaking into the music scene with the release of her debut single “Yummy Boyz” off her upcoming debut album “I’m in Hate With Love”. On the new album, Meital teams up with producer Che…

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Music fans around the world will be able to watch performances from the iTunes Festival London 2011 this July with live HD video streams from Live Nation Studios on their iPad, iPhone and iPod touch via the free iTunes Festival London 2011 App, and directly on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com). Performances streamed live from this…

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THE BANGLES–guitarist/singer Susanna Hoffs, guitarist/singer Vicki Peterson and drummer/singer Debbi Peterson–will release their first album of new material in nearly eight years on September 13 via Model Music Group.   Titled SWEETHEART OF THE SUN, the album features the group’s inventive incorporation of ’60s folk rock, sunny SoCal harmonies and Beatles/Byrds/Beach Boys/Big Star godhead. SWEETHEART…

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GAGA AND BIEBER SWEEP MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber had a successful night at Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada. Gaga won International Video of the Year for her single “Judas,” and   UR Fave International Video for “Born this Way.” Bieber, a Canada-native, tied with Drake for International Video Of…

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After developing a quick buzz with his highly critically acclaimed mixtape “The Never Ending Now”, Spree Wilson is gearing up to drop his debut EP release “Plastic Dreams” with Jive Records. This clip gets you more familiar with who Spree is, and where his diverse musical influences come from. The interview also gives you an…

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An All Time Low remix video for the band’s first single, “I Feel Like Dancin’,” titled, “A Day In The Life of a Hipster DJ,” follows a puppet character named “Stuey” and his full day’s quest to find the “Cash Cash” club where he will be DJing that night. Check out the video and find…

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Against Me! is excited to announce the re-release of their fifth full-length album, White Crosses. Originally released by Sire Records on June 7, 2010 and presented now in two parts, White Crosses and Black Crosses, the reissue will be the first release on the band’s newly launched record label, Total Treble Music. This reissue is…

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Check out musician/film director/screenwriter Rob Zombie’s first-ever TV commercial   Zombie directed the 30-second ad for the laundry detergent, “Woolite” in Vancouver this past April.   “It’s a very bizarre TV commercial for a product like this,” said Zombie. “Honestly, I was shocked when they called me to do it.” [youtube J1qot7sMx6M nolink]

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Over the past four years, Fool’s Gold has established itself as a new kind of independent record company, one just as comfortable introducing once-unknown artists like Duck Sauce, Kid Cudi and Kid Sister to the world, as throwing sold-out parties where Kanye West and Drake just happen to stop by and hang out, or splashing…

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BRITNEY SPEARS KICKED OFF U-S TOUR LAST WEEK Britney Spears kicked off her Femme Fatale Tour on Thursday night in Sacramento, California.   Spears donned glitzy costumes for her high production show and performed new songs like “Hold It Against Me” and “Big Fat Bass,” as well as old-school hits like “Toxic” and “Don’t Let…

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A month after Hornitosâ„¢ Tequila kicked off their new Mariachi Mash Up competition (which featured Cheap Trick in an unforgettable mariachi rendition of their hit single “Surrender”), Hornitos is proud to announce Boston University Alums Jon Sandler and the Fancy Band as the official winners of the inaugural contest with their inspired cover of “Young…

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Astralwerks Records dynamic duo NERVO hit the road with pop royalty Britney Spears as opening act on her all female Femme Fatale tour starting today in Sacramento, CA.   The UK based, Australian born twin sisters, Liv and Mim Nervo will also begin a summer DJ residency called Nervo Nights for the Wynn Hotel chain…

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