Category: NEWS

TANTRIC made up of Hugo Ferreira (lead vocals, keyboards), Joe Pessia (guitars), Erik Leonhardt (bass and vocals), Marcus Ratzenboeck (violin), Richie Monica (drums) will be releasing their fourth album, MIND CONTROL, August 4th on the Silent Majority Group label (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group).   It was produced by Brett Hestla (Creed, Framing…

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MTVMusic.com will be the exclusive home for the debut of the Cold War Kids’ hyper-interactive new video, “I’ve Seen Enough,” on May 20. The video, directed by Tool of North America’s Sam Jones, (Wilco’s I Am Trying to Break Your Heart), was designed specifically to be presented in parallel parts online and then remixed by…

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Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has completed a multi-year global partnership with Emblem Music Group. Founded by one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers – Grammy Award winner and former Chairman/CEO of Virgin Records America Matt Serletic – Emblem Music Group is a multi-genre new music company that builds authentic, lasting…

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Legendary Mott the Hoople front man and renowned solo artist, Ian Hunter, has signed to New West Records.   Man Overboard, due July 21st, is Mr. Hunter’s anticipated follow up to his critically acclaimed solo album, 2007’s Shrunken Heads (his first release after a 6 year gap). Ian Hunter has worked with many musical legends…

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Pseudo Slang, a Buffalo, New York based hip-hop duo comprised of rapper Emcee Sick, of the crew Xtracts Of Slang, and producer Tone Atlas, of the crew Pseudo Intellectuals, are proud to announce the release of their new studio LP, We’ll Keep Looking due June 2nd via Fat Beats Records. Listen to the first single,…

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Singer-songwriter-musician BUTTERFLY BOUCHER has announced the release of her forthcoming album SCARY FRAGILE, available digitally and in stores June 2 via the imprint Situation Operation.   It was produced by David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor, Kelly Clarkson, The Strokes). www.butterflyboucher.com

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Cantora Records, the indie outfit who brought you debut records from artists like MGMT and Violens, today announces Savoir Adore’s The Machines EP, available online for free. The record serves as a preview for their debut full-length In The Wooded Forest available on Cantora Records through Red/MRI on August 25, 2009. The Machines EP can…

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It seems that we may be hearing some new music from Chris Brown in the near future.   According to E! Online, the singer recorded a country song called “Trapped in a Dream,” which is being considered for his upcoming new album.   A producer that is currently working with Brown says you may even…

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Usher has a title for his sixth studio album.   People.com reports that it’s going to be called Monster.   The singer has been seen recording in Las Vegas and in his hometown of Atlanta with producer Jermaine Dupri.   Monster is expected to be released in the fall.

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Even though Tommy Lee is preparing for Crue Fest 2, it seems the Motley Crue drummer has found time to work on his side project, Methods of Mayhem.   Drummer Will Hunt told TuneLab.com that he recently recorded a guest appearance on the group’s forthcoming sophomore album.   As for the music, Hunt revealed, “People…

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Irish band The Script has just announced that they will be heading out on their first U-S headlining tour!   The boys will set out on the road with Parachute starting July 20th in Seattle, Washington and will hit more than a dozen cities before wrapping up in Washington, D.C. on August 17th.   For…

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Green Day has the most popular CD in the country, but you won’t be able to find it at your local Wal-Mart. According to the Associated Press, the band says the chain refused to stock their latest CD, 21st Century Breakdown, because Wal-Mart wanted the album edited for language and content, and the band refused.…

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As previously reported, guitarist Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay for infringing copyright, alleging that the band’s hit song “Viva La Vida” uses substantial portions of his own tune “If I Could Fly.”   According to MusiciRadar.com, law firm Kilpatrick Stockton LLP noted that the “surprisingly detailed” analyses of both songs posted by fans on YouTube,…

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It’s official!   The All-American Rejects will be playing select dates on this summer’s Blink 182 tour featuring Fall Out Boy and Weezer.   Check out the All-American Rejects’ MySpace page for dates.   Asher Roth, Panic at the Disco and others will also be playing select dates.   Tickets go on sale beginning May…

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It’s finally here people! Beyonce has just premiered the new music video for “Ego” off her multi-platinum selling disc I Am…Sasha Fierce. Although he’s on the radio version of the track, Kanye West doesn’t appear in the clip.   Like Bey’s “Single Ladies” video, the one for “Ego” also has a black and white theme.…

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In the upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly, Kanye West reveals how he feels about Eminem’s latest body of work, Relapse. West told EW that he thinks “the ‘Insane’ song is genius” and that you can tell Em is “in the zone.”   ‘Ye also believes the rapper is creatively “on point.” The rest of the…

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Slip-N-Slide Records, one of the top independent labels in the industry founded by Ted Lucas, is gearing up for another ground-breaking and exciting year with the signing of Grammy nominated and chart-topping R&B super group Jagged Edge. The group is in the studio now working on new material for their upcoming album scheduled for release…

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MySpace, the world’s premiere social portal, in partnership with MySpace Records and Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., today announced the official launch of Rock the Space, an exclusive competition encouraging unsigned bands or solo artists to submit an original song for the opportunity to score a recording contract with MySpace Records, the company’s full-service…

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Setting the alternative nation abuzz with excitement and anticipation, Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus, better known as blink-182, one of the world’s greatest punk rock bands, earlier this year officially announced they are back together.   Today they are confirming their monster summer tour which features a ton of great bands and is…

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Chicago-based metal band DIRGE WITHIN has signed a worldwide, multi album deal with E1 Music, and joins label mates High on Fire, Hatebreed, In Flames, Satyricon, Burning Human and others. The band has also entered into a worldwide co-publishing deal and exclusive administration deal. Check out the video teaser for the album: SKOPE IT HERE!…

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Academy Award-winning composer and musician AR Rahman is honored in the June 2009 issue of Fast Company Magazine as one of their “100 Most Creative People in Business.” Fast Company also recognized luminaries such as producer J.J. Abrams, director/producer/actor/writer Tyler Perry, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and author Nora Ephron.   The Fast Company recognition comes…

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Ninja Tune Records is proud to announce the release of Fink’s third full-length album, Sort Of Revolution – the last record of a three-album deal with the legendary British independent label.   Being released on CD September 8, the album will be available through all digital retailers well upfront on May 26. As an exclusive,…

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Atlanta-based rock band DEATH ON TWO WHEELS have been scouted and signed by the celebrated music industry veteran Andy Gould, best known for working with Pantera, Rob Zombie, Guns N’ Roses, and Morrissey. Death on Two Wheels first caught Gould’s attention, while they were lighting up the south with a series of breakout shows.  …

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Summer Love Songs also includes “Fallin’ In Love,” a song written and recorded by Dennis Wilson during the Beach Boys’ Sunflower album sessions in 1970. The track has never before been released in the U.S. and has long been out-of-print in the U.K. (where it was released as “Lady”). This track has also been mixed…

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For more than a decade, Ultimate Ears has consistently changed the way music is performed by the biggest names in the industry. Now, when your band starts to get more gigs, you’re ready to move up to UE 4 Pro Custom Monitors. Handcrafted for your ears with a custom in-ear fit, the newest monitors from…

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This is the new mixtape “The Warning” from Stylah (Formerly of the Poisonous Poets). The mixtape is hosted by British celebrity gangster and best selling author Dave Courtney and sees Stylah rapping alongside features including Mims, Sincere, Mike GLC and more. Mixtape Download (Invididual tracks) ZIP: SKOPE IT HERE! www.Myspace.com/Stylah

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Move over Star Trek. Echo & The Bunnymen’s mighty 1984 album Ocean Rain will boldly go to the International Space Station on June 13th courtesy of astronaut Colonel Timothy L. Korpa. Korpa, who has been a Bunnymen fanatic since his teens recently contacted the band via their website about his upcoming three-month mission on the…

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Recording artist and actress Katharine McPhee has joined forces with Yahoo! Music to give one lucky fan the opportunity to win a trip to the set of her new music video. The lucky fan and a guest will be able to meet Katharine and will have the chance to be in the video. Beginning tonight,…

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Dave Fortman, a member of Ugly Kid Joe, who has also worked with artists such as Mudvayne, Evanescence, and Slipknot, began mixing the new Anthrax album, Worship Music, late last week in a New Orleans studio. The album, now set for a Fall release, is the band’s first studio effort in six years and marks…

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Power pop party-starters The Friday Night Boys will be heading out alongside Hey Monday and This Providence on the Let’s Make A Mess Tour to promote their full length, Off The Deep End that will be released everywhere on June 9th. The album will be released on Fueled By Ramen in partnership with Photo Finish…

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Fall Out Boy and OneRepublic will be performing during the prime time music television series, Soundstage.   OneRepublic will air on June 25th and Fall Out Boy will air July 23rd on PBS.   The series’ 2009 summer season will also include concerts from Billy Idol, Josh Groban, Death Cab For Cutie and others.  …

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During a recent interview, Busta Rhymes spoke openly and gave advice to rappers like Soulja Boy, Bow Wow and Alfamega. Busta-Bus touches on Bow’s album sales, Alfa being an alleged DEA informant and Soulja’s lyrical talent. To watch the full interview, head to Vimeo.com. The “Arab Money” emcee is currently promoting the release of his…

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Justin Timberlake will narrate an NBA documentary titled Dream Season: 23 & 24.   It will highlight Kobe Bryant and LeBron James’ pursuit of this year’s basketball championship.   The one-hour special premieres today on ESPN at 7 PM Eastern.

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Four years have passed since Australia’s Sick Puppies relocated to Los Angeles, and took the world by storm with their song, “All The Same,” used for a video shot in a Sydney shopping mall with their friend Juan Mann, who held up a hand-written placard offering “Free Hugs,” which was seen by over 43 million…

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Aphilliates/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Drama has announced this week’s release of his eagerly anticipated new album, “GANGSTA GRILLZ: THE ALBUM VOL. 2.”   The collection which features the banging hit single, “Day Dreaming (Feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg, and T.I.)”  is available in stores and online now. The ATL-based Drama is known far and wide for…

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After nearly five years, Green Day has reclaimed their position as one of the world’s favorite rock bands with their critically acclaimed new release 21st Century Breakdown, which is the best-selling album in the U.S. and in 10 countries around the world this week. Released by Reprise Records on Friday, May 15th, the album debuted…

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Music’s best of 2009, the 2009 Bonnaroo Festival, will be televised on June 20th only on Fuse.   Featured artists in the festival include Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen and more!   The eighth annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be covered exclusively on Fuse through the week long Fuse…

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M.I.A. got the red alert and soon Rye Rye was not only on the road with her but found herself the first artist signed to M.I.A.’s imprint N.E.E.T. Now we get “Bang,” Rye Rye’s speaker-thumping single produced by Blaqstarr and featuring M.I.A. – the first single off her upcoming summer release. In the east side…

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Download-only album, free to all. Cannibal Ox affiliates, have songs with DOOM, Trife Da God. The album is pretty brilliant in a Fantastic Damage meets the tropics kinda way. Check out first single “Wings.” Super Chron Flight Brothers – Wings [youtube Sb0ZYyFhUJI nolink] SUPER CHRON FLIGHT BROS. – INDONESIA: SKOPE IT HERE!

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The band is from Sweden and are becoming a pretty huge band in Europe. In fact, they were recently featured on the cover and 6 page feature of Metal Hammer Magazine. “Night Electric Night” was released on May 19th. [youtube CWUmw2ITaFA nolink]

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