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CHEVROLET TAPS DAWES FOR NEW TELEVISION AD CAMPAIGN

ATO Records is excited to announce that the much-adored Dawes single “When My Time Comes,” from their acclaimed debut album North Hills, has been selected to be the theme song of the new Chevrolet Silverado television ad campaign. The campaign, by arrangement with aboveandbiond produced by Detroit-based advertising agency Campbell-Ewald, began airing December 1 and…

T-MODEL FORD OFFERS “COMIN’ BACK HOME” MP3

Recorded during a 14 show US tour this year, the groove on this new studio album is pure T-Model Ford. Backed by his regular touring band GravelRoad, and with stellar guest appearances by Brian Olive and Matthew Smith, Taledragger is a perfect party album with the feel and honesty of a night at the juke…

MOE GREEN “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” VIDEO

Coming off the success of his debut album, Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, Vallejo California’s rising lyricist Moe Green is treating fans with a video for “Lights, Camera, Action,” the bonus track off his recently released project. [youtube I7dXysklPBQ nolink] www.myspace.com/moethedreamer

EMINEM’S GOT THE BEST-SELLING ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Eminem, the biggest selling artist of the 2000s, has kicked off a new decade with another extraordinary achievement as iTunes today announced Recovery (Aftermath/Interscope/Shady) as the best-selling album of the year in its Rewind 2010 roundup.   iTunes Rewind 2010, now live on iTunes, reveals the year’s biggest-selling music, movies, TV, apps and more. Eminem’s…

LEANN RIMES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “CRAZY WOMEN”

GRAMMY ® Award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes will release her new single “Crazy Women” digitally on December 21.   The fun, up-tempo, brand new song is about how love makes everyone crazy sometimes.   The song is being released as a special bonus track to LeAnn’s upcoming new album   Lady and Gentleman, due out early…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2010

RACY CHRISTINA PHOTOS LEAKED Some racy pictures of Christina Aguilera popped up online yesterday.   The pics show the singer trying on a rather risqué outfit that she wore in her “Not Myself” video.   According to PerezHilton.com, the private photos were leaked by a hacker.   Christina’s rep released a statement explaining the origin…

FRANKMUSIK NEW VIDEO “THE FEAR INSIDE”

Already a success in the UK with three hit singles off his first album Complete Me, Frankmusik is ready to unleash his fresh brand of electro-pop stateside with his US debut Do It in the AM.   Before crafting his own signature sound, Frankmusik (aka Vincent Frank) was known for his cutting-edge remixes for the…

JOSH GROBAN LANDS TWO ALBUMS ON BILLBOARD TOP 20 THIS WEEK

Already enjoying the best reviews of his nearly decade-long career for his fifth album, Illuminations, internationally renowned singer and songwriter Josh Groban has two albums charting in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart this week: Illuminations, which lands at No. 9, and the 5x-platinum Christmas album Noel, at No. 18. Now a holiday…

MUTE ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF THEIR NEW STRUCTURE

Following the recent announcement that Mute has reached an agreement with EMI Music which sees the company, led by Daniel Miller, return to being independent, Mute now announces details of the new structure which sees the record label, publishing company and a new artist/producer management company brought together under the Mute name. Says Daniel Miller;…

M.A.G. REPS BOSTON IN NEW VIDEO

M.A.G gives it up to Boston is his new video   “Around The Way.” The song is produced by J.Cardim. He also has a new mixtape out “Juice 2” hosted by DJ Envy. Join M.A.G. as he takes you on a tour of Boston and shows you where he from. The video is directed by…

MOONSHINE BANDITS SIGN A RECORD DEAL

Central California’s Moonshine Bandits have signed with Suburban Noize Records for the release their new studio album “Whiskey and Women” in early 2011. The group is currently streaming new material online at www.myspace.com/moonshinebandits.   “We signed with Suburban Noize Records because of their hard work ethic and because they are one of the biggest independent…

G. LOVE ANNOUNCES TOUR

Love is pleased to announce the first leg of his U.S. tour in support of his new country blues and roots album, Fixin’ To Die, set for release on Brushfire Records on February 22, 2011. Recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC, and produced by Scott and Seth Avett, the album is arguably G.…

THE BAMBOOZLE 2011 DATES & PRELIMINARY LINEUP

The Bamboozle Festival, the annual three-day music extravaganza will take place on April 29, 30 and May 1 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Continuing with its commitment to give fans an eclectic and exciting lineup, early confirmed main stage performances include: A Day To Remember, Boys Like Girls, New Found…

BRING ME THE HORIZON RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “ANTHEM”

Metal’s hottest band Bring Me The Horizon have released a vigorous new performance video for “Anthem,” from their recently released album There Is A Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. “Anthem” is the second video from the band’s new album, and follow up to “It Never Ends,” which has already been viewed over 2.3 million…

THE ROOTS OFFER A FREE SONG

The Roots are currently offering their fans the song “Dear God (2.0)” for free. The group has teamed up with Honda to give away this great MP3. Act on this now before it’s too late. SKOPE IT HERE!

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2010

NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE LINE-UP! Willow Smith, Jason Derulo, Drake, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and more will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011.   Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne and Train will also perform on the show.   Ryan Seacrest will host from New…

YONAS INSPIRES WITH NEW VIDEO “I COULD”

Bronx emcee Yonas teams up with Better Days Productions for a powerful video for the single “I Could,” from Yonas’ forthcoming, soon-to-be-titled album. In the video, the Bronx native is seen walking the streets of New York relaying words of enlightenment and hope, simultaneously juxtaposing that hope against shots of despair, as he assumes dual…

FRONTIER RECORDS SIGN WITH EMI DISTRIBUTION

Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of a new Distribution Agreement for its label products with EMI Music Distribution in North America. The new Agreement will be effective from January 1st 2011 and marks a “huge step forward in the label’s expansion strategy” — as stated by Frontiers President, Serafino Perugino. EMI Music…

SEAN ROWE ANNOUNCES JANUARY TOUR DATES

Anti- Records artist Sean Rowe will be embarking on his first ever West Coast tour at the beginning of the new year. Rowe is a profoundly soulful artist, utilizing an extraordinary baritone alongside a poet’s skill to deftly conjure images of a world in which man and nature exist uneasily side by side. Sean Rowe…

TY HERNDON & KEVIN TURNER FIGHT ALS DISEASE

Platinum-selling Country artist Ty Herndon has partnered with former NFL player Kevin Turner to raise awareness about ALS and its emerging connection to athletes exposed to repeated head trauma. Turner, an NFL fullback for eight years with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, was diagnosed in May 2010 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also…

BERKLEE RELEASES SALARY STUDY FOR MUSIC INDUSTRY

Berklee’s Career Development Center has created a comprehensive resource for the music industry titled Salary Ranges for U.S. Music Positions in Performance, Writing, Business, Audio Technology, Education, and Music Therapy. The study covers a broad range of specific careers, including orchestral, Broadway, and studio musician; choir director; jingle, TV, and film score composer; arranger; conductor;…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2010

SELENA GOMEZ THINKS BIEBER WILL WIN BEST NEW ARTIST Selena Gomez was on hand at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert special last week, where she helped announce the Song of the Year nominees alongside Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. While that category may have some strong contenders, the Best New Artist category will certainly have everyone…

KIMBERLY CALDWELL RELEASES NEW EMPOWERMENT ANTHEM

Vanguard/Capitol Records artist Kimberly Caldwell is set to release her new single, “Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys,” which will be featured on her long-awaited release Without Regret due out in Spring 2011.   The catchy song is an empowerment anthem for people everywhere.   It will be available on iTunes on December 7th. [youtube MB2PiYkTVdg…

BILLY JOEL RELEASES CLIP FEATURING HIS 40 YEAR CAREER

Billy Joel has just released a new clip that features performance footage and highlights spanning his brilliant career. Billy also recently released a new compilation of classics called, The Hits, which is just a taste of things to come in 2011. 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Billy Joel’s first solo album,…

TINO COURY NEW SINGLE AUDIO

Tino Coury is back with the follow-up to his debut single “Diary.”   “Up Against The Wall,” which was produced by Tino, will appear on his debut album due out next year via Eleventh Records. SKOPE IT HERE!

BIFFY CLYRO ANNOUNCE US HEADLINING TOUR

Breakthrough UK band biffy clyro will be kicking off a US headlining tour, presented by Alternative Press magazine on February 10, 2011.   The trio are returning to the states after a highly successful summer small-club tour, which included sold-out New York and Los Angeles shows.   Their latest album, Only Revolutions, which was nominated…

BLACK PISTOL FIRE TO RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP

Rock and roll duo Black Pistol Fire are set to release their self-titled debut LP on February 15th, 2011, on Rifle Bird Records. The record will feature thirteen original tracks written by the band in a garage they rented in Austin, Texas. The album was recorded in two separate sessions in an abandoned building in…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2010

GET A P!NK TWIBBON Want to show your love for P!nk on your Facebook and Twitter pages?   Well now you can add a P!nk Twibbon to your account.   Learn how at PinksPage.com. BRUNO MARS TALKS GRAMMY NODS Bruno Mars was nominated for an impressive seven GRAMMY Awards, and he caught up with MTV…

MYSPACE MUSIC PRESENTS ITS TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2010

So it’s that time of the year again, the time where the Myspace Music editorial team locks itself in a conference room with a stereo and a white board and argue out which records we thought were the best this year. This list covers metal, pop, hip-hop, indie and electronic music – it may be…

EINSTÃœRZENDE NEUBAUTEN 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CANCELLATION

Einstürzende Neubauten’s Anniversary Tour in the US has been cancelled. The band has issued the following statement: It is with great regret that Einstürzende Neubauten announce the cancellation of their planned thirtieth anniversary appearances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto and New York.   While the US Department of Homeland Security did issue approvals…

KINA GRANNIS SIGNS WITH ONE HAVEN MUSIC

Famously independent singer-songwriter Kina Grannis has entered into a worldwide partnership with One Haven Music with whom she will release a redux version of her debut album Stairwells.   The deal encompasses both a record deal with One Haven Music Records, distributed by The Orchard, and a publishing deal with One Haven Music Publishing, a…

VIRTUAL LOVE LETTER GOES VIRAL

What started out in one Los Angeles-area man’s garage as a virtual love letter to his long distance girlfriend has morphed into a nationwide phenomenon.   Walter C. May, a television creative director, recently saw his longtime girlfriend leave her native Los Angeles to matriculate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to obtain her…

CYPRESS HILL COLLABORATE WITH 13TH WITNESS

Legendary rock / hip hop group Cypress Hill join creative forces with 13th Witness for their latest video ‘Light It Up’. This live-performance video for Cypress Hill’s Pete-Rock produced track, was shot at New York’s Nokia Theatre. ‘Light It Up’ is taken from Cypress Hill’s latest album “Rise Up”, Out Now on Priority Records. [youtube…

NEW ALE INSPIRED BY COLLECTIVE LOST IN THE TREES

Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, North Carolina has just announced Lost In The Trees Farmhouse Ale. The group‘s singer and songwriter Ari Picker helped choose the flavors and offered up creative input into this one of a kind ale being made from local harvested figs. “In the late summer and early fall, dozens of friends and…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2010

KANYE GETS 5 MICS FROM THE SOURCE We’ve just learned Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has received the highest ranking from The Source magazine. The “Power” rapper claimed five mics for his project, which sits at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. You can check out the full review of…

INSANE CLOWN POSSE FIRST CHARITY DRIVE VIDEO

“’Sugar Slam’s Super Live Toy Drive’ is Targeting Juggalos to Donate New Winter Necessities and Toys for Children in Need by Giving Away an Exclusive Psychopathic Family CD to Each Donator.” Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records’ first charity event, “Sugar Slam’s Super Live Toy Drive” is giving away an exclusive holiday CD, Holiday Heat,…

FRANK TURNER TO RELEASE NEW EP ON DECEMEBER 7

Somewhere in between his performances at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and his just wrapped tour with Social Distortion the critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter Frank Turner found time to record the five song Rock & Roll EP, which is scheduled for release on December 7, just in time for the holidays.  …

LLOYD SIMON HELPS LAUNCH THETAPMUSIC.COM

TheTapMusic.com is an exciting digital music platform for exposing underground and new artists from all over the world. With over 15 years experience in licensing we aim to add value by connecting artists not just with fans and the industry, but also with brands for licensing opportunities! http://thetapmusic.com

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES NEEDTOBREATHE FOR TOUR

Taylor Swift announced today that NEEDTOBREATHE has been added as a featured artist to the North American dates of her TAYLOR SWIFT SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011. Since the 2006 release of their debut album on Atlantic Records, NEEDTOBREATHE has enjoyed great success across several radio formats, and played more than 1,000 live shows, increasing…