Category: NEWS

DENGUE FEVER is happy to announce the release of their second video “Uku”, off their latest album, Cannibal Courtship. Cannibal Courtship has been hailed my New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Blurt and more.   My Old Kentucky Blog calls the project, “impossible not to dig,” while Los Angeles Magazine calls it “effortlessly cool.”  …

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Offering a female perspective on the drunk dial, JoJo flips the lyrics on Drake’s single “Marvin’s Room” with a sultry remix of her own. Check out this first listen of JoJo’s “Marvin’s Room (Can’t Do Better).” [youtube NX_HopLKKaE nolink]

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STEVE AOKI and PACIFIC FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT are pleased to announce the addition of SNOOP DOGG as the official festival headliner to the 2nd annual Pacific Festival: OC which will be held on August 13 (10am – 12am).   The festival will be held at the picturesque Oak Canyon Ranch near Irvine Lake in Silverado, CA.…

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BLACK EYED PEAS TALK CONCERT 4 NYC The Black Eyed Peas have announced they are exploring options to reschedule their benefit concert that was canceled due to inclement weather last week.   The show was set to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, which fights poverty in New York City, and would have taken place on…

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International recording artist, global education advocate and Barefoot Foundation Founder Shakira is coming to Israel to participate in the Israeli Presidential Conference “Facing Tomorrow 2011”. The Israeli Presidential Conference will open June 21 for three days, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. More than 3500 participants from across the world will participate, including leaders and…

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Acclaimed rock band Carolina Liar have announced a September 27th release date for new album WILD BLESSED FREEDOM. The highly anticipated disc was recorded with producers Max Martin (Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Pink), Shellback (Usher, Ke$ha) and Tobias Karlsson at Maratone Studios in Stockholm and Thunderhoney Studios in Los Angeles. The album’s first single is…

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Los Angeles based artist Zenith Myth is set to release his self-titled debut on September 6 via Vibra Cobra records. Zenith Myth is a personal collection of emotional charged melodic rock music that experiments in structure. The record was produced by Blinker the Star’s Jordon Zadorozny at his French Kiss Studios in Pembroke, Canada. Jordon…

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JUSTIN BIEBER GETS PHISHY Justin Bieber performed an acoustic show last Saturday night.   During the concert, he played the intro riff from the song “The Divided Sky” from Phish’s first album, Junta, which was released back in 1989 — five years before Biebs was born.   Bieber’s musical director, Dan Kanter, is a big…

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Second Time Around EP, produced by the legendary Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank), basks in rave reviews. Wirt, whose time in the studio with Modena was a mutually considered a raving success was thrilled with the turn out of the single’s video and how it represented the song. “Great looking video…. I am really honored that…

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Multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Michelle Branch will return with her first full-length solo album in eight years with West Coast Time, which will be released by Reprise Records in September. The first single, “Loud Music,” already shipped to Hot AC Radio, will be available on iTunes June 14th. Having already experienced success in a variety of formats…

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DOLLY PARTON’s new single “Together You & I” is now available for streaming on her official Facebook page located here http://www.facebook.com/dollyparton. Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated new album Better Day is set for a June 28th release date through her own Dolly Records, which is distributed through Warner Music Nashville. To coincide with the album’s release,…

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official.fm, a technology platform for music creators, professionals and companies to manage their digital audio, has partnered with RED Distribution to provide digital marketing and promotional solutions for new releases and repertoire.   RED’s distributed labels include ATO, CBS, Cirque Du Soleil, Eleven Seven Music, FADER LABEL, Fat Possum, Glassnote, MRI (Megaforce), Nacional, New West,…

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Multi-platinum hard rock band Disturbed have toured all over the world since forming in 1996, but have never performed in South America…until now. For the first time in its long career, the Chicago quartet will visit the continent, performing shows in Bogota, Colombia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile August 21 –…

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GAGA TALKS NEXT TOUR Lady Gaga is already talking a little about her next tour.   The pop star told MTV.co.uk that she is plans to kick off the next trek at the “top” of 2012 and that she’ll begin rehearsing for it at the end of this year.   She likened touring to being…

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Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced the full track-listing for their upcoming tenth studio album, I’m With You, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on August 30th, 2011. It is as follows: “Monarchy of Roses” “Factory of Faith” “Brendan’s Death Song” “Ethiopia” “Annie Wants a Baby” “Look Around”…

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Leading independent record label Dangerbird is proud to welcome two key additions to their stellar roster of top rock acts, with the concurrent signing of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Lee and in-demand songwriter/producer/solo artist Butch Walker.   With parallel careers that have seen them rise through the ranks of the music industry to become critically-acclaimed favorites,…

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The music video was directed by Joseph Covino of East Village Studios. It reflects the push and pull dynamic of two people who are attempting to make a connection in the wilds of New York City. The video takes the viewer on a journey exploring hip NYC locations, including Williamsburg, Soho, The East Village, and…

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Radioactive, Yelawolf’s first album on Eminem-led Shady Records, will be released on September 27, 2011, the fast-rising rapper announced today.   Radioactive (Ghet-o-vision/Shady Records/DGC/Interscope) follows his critically acclaimed Trunk Muzik 0-60 (Ghet-O-Vision/DGC/Interscope), a 2010 compilation of tracks from his Trunk Muzik mixtape along with previously unavailable recordings.   The final video from that street album,…

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Oshawa natives, Hollowick (formerly Rides Again) are set to release their new album, Beautiful People (Aquarius Records / Unidisc), to iTunes on June 7, 2011 and in stores on June 14, 2011. Produced by Darryl Romphf (Hail The Villan), their new 10-track album showcases the bands evolving sound and songwriting abilities in the pop-rock genre.…

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NY-based Aaron Zimmer will release his much anticipated new EP, THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, on June 21. Similar to his previous albums THIS TIME NEXT YEAR won’t disappoint those wanting fresh, well crafted vocals and hooks. Like straight out of a rock legend’s autobiography, Zimmer left his life in Nebraska behind and moved to New…

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The Big Apple’s worldly and blues driven artist Zack Glass is set to release Southern Skies June 21st via White Collar Records.   As the son of legendary composer Philip Glass, Zack has musically explored the ins and outs of his sound.   Developing the most refined and true classic rhythm and blues, Glass holds…

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Paul McCartney has recruited award-winning surf filmmaker Jack McCoy to create a music video for his previously unreleased track “Blue Sway.” Written nearly 20 years ago, McCartney’s never-before released song, “Blue Sway,” will be available for the first time on the bonus audio disc of the special edition of McCartney II. The music video created…

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The first single, title track “White Rabbit,” is making its way up the Active Rock Radio chart, currently sitting at #19 and rising.   Over 21,000 digital downloads of the single have been purchased since its March 1 release.   A Mason Dixon-directed music video for the song can be seen here:   [youtube Um8EEzl42PQ…

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Active Child is pleased to announce the release of his debut album You Are All I See on August 23 via Vagrant Records. The album was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and features 10 new tracks. The album comes as a follow-up to last year’s critically-acclaimed Curtis Lane EP.   See below for full track-listing. One…

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Ben Harper just released a new video for “Don’t Give Up On Me Now”.   The self shot video is the second one from his newest record “Give Till It’s Gone” which came out May 17th on Virgin Records. [youtube CwcmpTCZRLQ nolink]

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WATCH THE PEAS LIVE FROM CENTRAL PARK TONIGHT! The Black Eyed Peas concert in Central Park tonight will be streamed on the internet for fans, who can’t make it to the star studded benefit show.   The Black Eyed Peas and Friends Concert 4 NYC, is a benefit concert to raise money for the 1.8…

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Jessie and The Toy Boys are set to release Show Me Your Tan Lines, a new EP featuring the hit single “Push It.”   Digital versions of the EP will be available via www.jessieandthetoyboys.com and iTunes staring June 14th.   Physical versions will be made available on tour when Jessie hits the road with Britney…

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East Oakland native, visual artist, swag assassin, and undercat Kreayshawn (Kray-shawn) has officially signed with Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The 21 year-old will release “Gucci Gucci” via digital retailers on Tuesday, June 14th and prepare her forthcoming full-length debut album, due later this year. [youtube 6WJFjXtHcy4 nolink] Described by GQ Magazine…

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The members of seminal NYC Platinum hardcore/metal band Biohazard have announced that bassist/co-vocalist Evan Seinfeld has left the line-up.   “We have a long history together, but it’s time for a change,” said guitarist/co-founder Bobby Hambel.   “We wish Evan well.” Scott Roberts, who played on the band’s 2005 Means to an End album and…

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Italian DJ and super producer, Alex Gaudino, has teamed with Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child) for “What A Feeling,” the anthem that will be heating up pool parties and dance floors all summer. Flipping from an epic piano melody into an unforgettable hook, “What A Feeling” bounces with a modern disco flare and unshakable house groove.…

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The Japanese Popstars stream their latest single “Catapult” in full. Bringing some uplifting amplified electronic elements to the table, “Catapult” is a real crowd pleaser, and recently wowed audiences at festivals like Fuji Rock and Trans Musicales. [youtube OKydJWyOnwY nolink] www.thejapanesepopstars.co.uk

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In celebration of its 15 year anniversary, music service provider nugs.net is proud to announce the first of several new products: The nugs.net Appetizer.   Since its inception, nugs.net has passionately delivered live music content to music lovers across the world and now, with The nugs.net Appetizer, bands are able to deliver fans a taste…

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The Rave Live is proud to announce that legendary hip hop act Bone Thugs n Harmony will be streaming their upcoming show next Saturday, June 11th,   live from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bone Thugs n Harmony are touring with a full band and will be featuring the Ressurection album along with the…

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Mediaskare Records is proud to announce the addition of Thousand Oaks, CA-based band Mureau to its roster of artists. The band’s debut album ‘Rumors and Reputations’ will hit stores this summer through the label. A new track titled “Bedroom Eyes” (feat. Brendan Foley of Betrayal) from the album can currently be heard at the band’s…

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Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release their upcoming tenth studio album, I’m With You, on Warner Bros. Records on August 30th, 2011. Recorded at East West In Los Angeles and Shangri-la in Malibu, CA, I’m With You was produced by Rick Rubin, who has produced the band’s previous five albums,…

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Limp Bizkit’s first single, “Shotgun,” rocketed to #1 on the iTunes Rock Chart upon its release. The single appears on their highly anticipated new album, GOLD COBRA, due out on June 28th! The album, which is the band’s first with the original lineup in 10 years, will come in several configurations, a standard release featuring…

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Coldplay’s new single, “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall,” was released today at 12pm (BST). The track is now available on iTunes and at all digital retailers, except in the UK where the track is released at 12:01am on Sunday, June 5.   It is also streaming on http://coldplay.com. “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall” was produced…

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After three long years of mix tapes, touring and keeping the music news busy with music, videos, cartoons and lawsuits, Houston’s Trae Tha Truth will finally release his much anticipated third solo album, “Street King” (ABN Entertainment/Prez Entertainment/Fontana) on June 28th. Album features include Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Tha Game, Big Boi, Lupe…

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For music fans all over the country, it wouldn’t quite be summer without a run of Widespread Panic shows at Colorado’s breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre. For the band’s 2011 visit — happening June 24-25-26 – iClips.net will be onsite documenting the sold out run. “Widespread Panic: Live From Red Rocks” webcast, available at iClips.net and…

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In an unexpected statement, GRAMMY-Award winning and platinum selling artist T-Pain declared “I’m done with Auto-Tune.” The multi-faceted artist who famously turned Auto-Tune into a mainstream sound used in some of today’s biggest hit songs, continued to say, “I vow right here, right now, to never use Auto-Tune again.   I’m onto something that I…

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