Check out the new, eye-popping video from The Constellations for “Perfect Day” premiering today on Playboy.com! “Perfect Day” is a track off of the band’s forthcoming album “Southern Gothic” due out June 22nd on Virgin Records. See the Constellations on tour this summer, including appearances at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza – full summer listing below. SKOPE…
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NEW BUCKCHERRY ALBUM RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED
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•Hard rockers Buckcherry’s brand new album ALL NIGHT LONG is now set for an August 3rd release in North America via original independent label Eleven Seven Music. The band is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on the record with producers Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Fuel) and guitarist/songwriter Keith Nelson. The…
THE NEW ALBUM FROM NEW YORK CITY’S SCISSOR SISTERS ON JUNE 29
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•Night Work, the third album from New York City’s Scissor Sisters, will be released in the U.S. on June 29th by Downtown Records, which is distributed by Fontana, Universal Music Group’s independent distribution division. The band, which has sold over seven million albums worldwide, recorded the album in London, the Bahamas and New York City,…
PHIL DAROSA TRIO AT HARPER’S FERRY IN BOSTON – MAY 14, 2010
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•Phil Darosa Trio heads back to Boston, MA for an incredible night of live music. Come bring in the weekend this Friday night at the legendary Harper’s Ferry. The guys will be opening the night for The Joshua Tree.
EMINEM AND JAY-Z TO HEADLINE NEW YORK’S YANKEE STADIUM AND DETROIT’S COMERICA PARK IN SEPTEMBER
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•Two superstars, two stadiums, two concerts, two unforgettable events. In a rare co-headlining concert pairing, JAY-Z, who has scored more #1 albums than any solo artist in history, and EMINEM, the biggest selling artist of the 2000s, will share a stage with each headlining in his own hometown–EMINEM at Detroit’s Comerica Park and JAY-Z…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 13th, 2010
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•JUSTIN BIEBER ON OPRAH Justin Bieber made his first appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show earlier this week. The 16-year-old performed his song “Baby” and sat down with Oprah for an interview. Bieber admitted that he doesn’t understand why girls scream and pass out in his presence. Later, Oprah asked Bieber if…
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCE NEW MEMBER BASSIST NICOLE FIORENTINO
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•The Los Angeles musician has been in such bands as Veruca Salt, Spinerette, Radio Vago, Twilight Sleep and Light FM. The latter group appeared at a Los Angeles benefit concert last November headlined by the Billy Corgan-led band Backwards Clock Society (proceeds from that show went to Laura Masura, the former head of the Smashing…
TRINA’S ALBUM “AMAZIN'” DEBUTS AT #1
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•Platinum selling artist Katrina “Trina” Taylor’s 5th album titled AMAZIN’ (Slip-N-Slide Records/EMI) has debut #1 on Soundscan’s Independent Chart and #2 on the Rap Chart. The second single off the album is “Always” featuring R&B siren Monica. With one platinum and two gold albums behind her and her loyal fan base, AMAZIN’ proves to…
EXCLUSIVE: NADIA KAY RELEASES ALBUM ART FOR ‘RELOADED’
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•Nadia Kay is currently touring the US with recent shows in NYC, Las Vegas and a scheduled performance at the “Stir It Up” Music Festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica this fall. Accompanied by four talented dancers she has created her own unique brand of sound – a high-energy-pop-rock-dance story beautifully told by compelling lyrics, pounding…
SECONDHAND SERENADE RETURNS WITH ‘HEAR ME NOW’
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•Secondhand Serenade – singer/songwriter John Vesely – returns with his third album, Hear Me Now, out August 3rd on ILG/Glassnote. Eight of the eleven songs on the album were produced by Aaron Johnson (The Fray) at Swing House studios in Los Angeles. The other three, including the first single, “Something More”, were produced by John…
THE ROLLING STONES EXCLUSIVE VIDEO VIA AMAZON
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•The Rolling Stones have released exclusive live video footage of their performance of “All Down The Line.” The Rolling Stones famously gave the electric rock song to a Los Angeles radio station as an incomplete demo to play while they drove around and listened to it so they could hear what it would sound…
ELEKTRA RECORDS SATIATES TRUE BLOOD FANS
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•Elektra Records has announced the release of “TRUE BLOOD — MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES VOLUME II.” The album — which follows last year’s Grammy ® Award-nominated “TRUE BLOOD — MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES” — arrives in stores and all DSPs on May 25th. On the same day, True Blood:…
BRUNO MARS BLASTS OFF INTO THE TOP TEN ALBUMS CHART
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•Elektra Records has announced this week’s release of “IT’S BETTER IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND,” the debut EP from Bruno Mars. The four-track collection arrives at all digital retailers today, Tuesday, May 11th. Best known as one-third of the red-hot production duo The Smeezingtons (Flo Rida, Cobra Starship, Matisyahu), Mars recently stepped into the spotlight…
XAVIER RUDD SUMMER DATES / VIDEO
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•Best-selling Australian singer-songwriter, Xavier Rudd, is set to launch a U.S. tour in support of his new album, Koonyum Sun. The album is his first recording with South African rhythm section comprised of Tio Moloantoa on Bass and Andile Nqubezelo, formerly of the late Lucky Dube’s band. Rudd, known for his must-be-seen-to-be-believed live show–where he…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th, 2010
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•GAGA WILL SLEEP WHEN SHE’S DEAD Lady Gaga reassured her fans on Friday that she will not be taking any time off in the near future. The pop star just added 2011 U-S tour dates, and she told a crowd in Sweden, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” because she knows she works hard and…
SOCIAL DISTORTION SIGNS WITH EPITAPH RECORDS
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•Epitaph Records is proud to welcome Southern California’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll group Social Distortion to the label with plans to release their first studio album since 2004 in fall 2010. The signing pairs one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most renowned bands with one of the most respected independent labels for what could be the…
ROBERT RANDOLPH’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
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•Grammy-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band’s highly anticipated new album We Walk This Road–the first since the band’s acclaimed 2006 effort, Colorblind–is set for release June 22 on Warner Bros. Records. Produced by the legendary T Bone Burnett, the album continues the Sacred Steel tradition for which Randolph has earned wide praise, including the…
MEMBERS OF CANDLEBOX & LIVE UNITE
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•The Gracious Few release their first single, “Honest Man,” this Tuesday, May 11. The song is from their upcoming self-titled debut, due later this summer on the bands own imprint, Questionable Entertainment. The Gracious Few was formed from the remnants of 90s’ rock juggernauts LIVE and Candlebox in mid 2009, both bands having…
DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND ROGER WATERS ADDS 12 SHOWS
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•Tickets to Roger Waters’ historic tour commemorating the 30th Anniversary of The Wall officially went on sale to the public today to overwhelming fan demand. In response to the tremendous demand, Roger Waters’ has added 12 new shows to his monumental production that features a full band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Additional…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 11th, 2010
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•GAGA ADDS TOUR DATES FOR 2011 2010 isn’t even halfway done, but Lady Gaga is already thinking about 2011. The pop star has added shows for next year to her Monster Ball tour. The new dates begin on February 19th in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and run until April 18th in Atlanta. …
WELCOME BACK RONALD ISLEY
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•Legendary Def Jam/Def Soul artist Ronald Isley returned to the world two weeks ago, and now picks up where he left off as senior member and lead singer of first generation Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers the Isley Brothers — with news of “The Celebration Tour” starting next weekend, and recording sessions underway for…
DAVID BANNER & 9TH WONDER OFFER “EVOLVE” MP3
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•Grammy Award winners David Banner and 9th Wonder, two of hip-hop’s heavyweights, are teaming up for the collaborative album Death of a Pop Star slated to be released this summer on Big Face Entertainment. Serving as the artists’ first collaborative work together, Death Of A Pop Star offers fans of both David Banner and 9th…
FREEWAY & JAKE ONE NEW VIDEO
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•Check out this video for the new Freeway & Jake One Single “She Makes Me Feel Alright” off of The Stimulus Package on Rhymesayers Entertainment. It’s directed by Rik Cordero. [youtube aPadagjL0zg nolink]
V V BROWN OPENS MAROON 5 TOUR
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•V V Brown has already ignited TV screens with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Rachael Ray. Her smash single “Shark in the Water” from her debut Travelling Like the Light is being spun on over 90 pop and adult stations nationally, having just entered the Adult…
BACHMAN & TURNER RELEASE NEW SONG AFTER 20 YEARS
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•After many years of gentle prodding by music fans and industry aficionados, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, two giants of rock n’ roll, are finally back together as Bachman & Turner after being apart for over 20 years. The group is giving away the first track “Rock n’ Roll is the Only Way Out” on…
CLAY AIKEN COMES FULL CIRCLE WITH ALBUM OF TIMELESS CLASSICS
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•Clay Aiken has never sounded more at home than he does singing the lushly arranged classics on his fifth studio album Tried and True – the international pop phenomenon’s first album for Decca Records. Showcasing Aiken’s powerful voice and considerable interpretive gifts, the new CD is comprised of songs from the ’50s and ’60s that…
THE VILLIANS PREVIEW NEW SONG “LET’S FORGET ABOUT IT TONIGHT”
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•Atlanta rock band The Villains and its six (Magno, Dan Call, Sean McNally, Michael Wilkes, Jimmy James Schmitt, and Alan Schaefer) members have had a rich history of writing, recording and touring. Now, following the self-release of the band’s debut album this past February, The Villains have just announced that they have signed with New…
SHANE HARPER OFFERS “JUST FRIENDS” FREE VIA BANDCAMP
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•Committed to enhancing his musical career on many levels, Shane is currently recording an EP of new songs, working with industry hit-maker Adam Anders of AMI Records, the renowned musical producer for the hit TV show, Glee. Shane’s debut album has release date planned for this summer. Writing and creating his own music and lyrics,…
LADY GAGA SELLS OUT AROUND THE GLOBE WITH HER 2010 MONSTER BALL TOUR
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•Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning international smash, The Monster Ball tour. In 2010 the tour has taken her throughout Europe to rave reviews everywhere she stops, with North American dates set to begin on June 28th, 2010. With the majority of North American dates already sold out, Lady…
KEANE ANNOUNCE HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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•Celebrated UK trio KEANE will embark on a headlining US tour this summer in support of their new album Night Train, out tomorrow on Cherrytree/Interscope Records. The tour kicks off July 20th in Oakland, CA and sees the band traveling across the country, wrapping up August 11th in Minneapolis. Tickets go on sale…
SHAKIRA SELLSOUT LOS ANGELES STAPLESCENTER IN 24 HOURS
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•Grammy Award winning superstar Shakira sells out the Staples Center in just 24 hours, her first Los Angeles show in more than 4 years. A second Los Angeles area show has been scheduled in Anaheim on October 25th at the Honda Center along with 6 additional dates for the Live Nation produced tour including…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 10th, 2010
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•JUSTIN BIEBER ON OPRAH Justin Bieber will perform on The Oprah Winfrey Show tomorrow. The 16-year-old will sing his song “Baby” and he will sit down with Oprah for an interview. JUSTIN BIEBER RECORDING IN NEW YORK CITY According to the New York Post, Justin Bieber will be recording his next album in…
TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL ANNOUNCE “NASHVILLE RISING”
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•On Tuesday, June 22nd, the Music City community will unite to assist victims of the floods that ravaged Nashville and Middle Tennessee NASHVILLE RISING: A see earlier this month. “Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery,” will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. It will feature performances by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who are spearheading the…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 7th, 2010
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•USHER SCORES NINTH NUMBER ONE SINGLE After scoring big on the U-K charts last week, Usher’s new “OMG” single has given the singer his ninth number one song. SingersRoom.com reports the will.i.am-produced track tops this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, following in the footsteps of Usher’s other smash hits including, “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home),” “Lil…
WILSON PHILLIPS REUNITE TO RELEASE THEIR FIRST EVER CHRISTMAS ALBUM
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•One of the best selling female groups of all time, Wilson Phillips is back together and releasing their first ever Christmas album “WILSON PHILLIPS CHRISTMAS IN HARMONY” this October 2010 on Sony MASTERWORKS / DRW Entertainment. The award-winning trio consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson will be reuniting with their original music…
LIVE 2 CD SET FROM THE INDIGO GIRLS AVAILABLE JUNE 29TH
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•Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers celebrate their long-standing passion for live performances on their upcoming release, Staring Down the Brilliant Dream on IG Recordings/Vanguard Records. Available on June 29th, the two-disc CD features 31 songs, each hand-selected by the Grammy-winning duo to capture the most memorable moments of their 2006-2009 shows.…
22-20s ‘SHAKE/SHIVER/MOAN’ OUT JUNE 22
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•Having just introduced their “brand new smoking great material” (Back Beat, Seattle) to North American audiences on a recent tour with Band of Skulls and the Whigs, 22-20s have confirmed another slew of dates that will take them through the June 22 release of their first album for tbd records, Shake/Shiver/Moan. The dates kick off…
CHARICE ROLLS OUT DEBUT CD
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•Red hot new singing sensation Charice who celebrates her 18th birthday on May 10th is giving fans a reason to celebrate also with the release of her highly anticipated self titled debut album scheduled for release the very next day. Also, on the May 11th release day, Charice will perform on The Oprah Winfrey…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 6th, 2010
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•B.o.B DEBUTS AT NUMBER ONE! Atlanta rapper B.o.B bows at number one on the Billboard album chart this week with his debut, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, selling 84-thousand copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan. It marks the first time a solo male artist has earned a number album on the…
BUILT TO SPILL CONFIRM DATES WITH KINGS OF LEON THIS SUMMER
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•Boise, Idaho’s Built to Spill, one of modern rock’s most endearing and enduring iconic rock mainstays, have confirmed a string of shows with Kings of Leon which begin in Chula Vista, CA on July 9 and end in Bristow, VT on Aug.7. Additional headline dates will also be announced shortly. Built to Spill will…