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Doug Prescott, Hot Night in November (2012)

About the Artist: Doug Prescott is an artist that comes to us from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.   Prescott is one artist that is making quite a name for themselves regionally and internationally.   He   have received critical acclaim from many music critics and webzines around the globe thus far in his musical career…

BLUE NOTE RECORDS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW SPOTIFY APP

EMI Music’s legendary Blue Note Records has announced the launch today of an innovative new app within the popular online music streaming service Spotify. The Blue Note app provides a rich user experience by creating a space to explore and discover music spanning the entire history of the label from 1939 to present. Download the…

NEW DOCU BASED ON JOE MEEK

Susan Stahman and Howard S. Berger of PalmDoorFilms are nearing completion on their feature documentary about legendary producer Joe Meek, entitled: A LIFE IN THE DEATH OF JOE MEEK.   The documentary, a 9-year labor of love, shows how Meek managed to leave an indelible stamp, not just on the music industry, but on modern…

“SLANT”-ASTIC FOUR

It’s an early Saturday afternoon and the day after yet another show. With more music in them than ever, Slant’s dance card seems to fill up easily these days with shows booked in multiple venues from the Viper Room and the Whisky in Los Angeles to several venues across New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. The…

NEON HITCH POST NEW SINGLE FEAT TYGA

Neon Hitch has just revealed her latest track, “Gold” which debuted on Pop Justice yesterday. Co-written by Bruno Mars and featuring a verse from Tyga, the song takes Neon Hitch fans one step closer to her long awaited full-length album debut. In conjunction with the song’s premiere, Neon will be performing “Gold” on Late Night…

JOE BONAMASSA, DRIVING TOWARDS THE DAYLIGHT

Making 13 albums in 12 years, is a feat in itself, not considering the literally thousands of shows Joe has done in that time period.   Joe and producer Kevin Shirley reunited to take a trip back through Joe’s blues roots, with a few originals added into the mix.   Brad Whitford, Anton Fig, and…

TomkoMarsh, Slow Dancer

About the Artist: This is TomkoMashs’s debut CD entitled “Slow Dancer” (2012). For those who may not know Larry Tomko and Peter March have over 60 years of musical experience between them. Larry Tomko came to France via San Francisco as a sax player, songwriter and backup singer. After contributing to acclaimed studio projects he…

WIRE: METRIC’S “YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH” VIDEO PREMIERES AT MTV

Today, June 12th, marks the U.S. release of Synthetica (MMI/MOM+POP), Metric’s fifth full-length studio album.   Guitarist and album producer, Jimmy Shaw, describes Synthetica’s enthralling balance of futuristic and organic sound on the new record as “[…] the culmination of everything we’ve done.   We’ve always had a sound in our heads that we hoped…

TOMKO AND MARSH COME TOGETHER ON NEW ALBUM

A legendary duo has come together to make magic in the studio and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Larry Tomko and Peter Marsh have come together on a new 11 song disc of mainstream adult rock and funky soul mixed with contemporary jazz. Both musicians sing and harmonize on all the tracks,…

Tony DeSimone, As We Go ‘Round The Sun

Well I never knew it took a rocket scientist to make great music until now. Tony DeSimone broadens his talents from the science realm to the music world. “As We Go ‘Round the Sun” is a melodic display of awesomeness. This 5 song EP is an expression of DeSimone’s musical visions. He has soothing vocals…

JACOB JEFFRIES BAND NEW ALBUM MAY 18

South Florida’s resident pop rockers, the Jacob Jeffries Band,is set to release their fourth studio album, Tell Me Secrets on May 18th. Once south Florida’s best-kept secret, the Jacob Jeffries Band is now breaking into the scene with widespread accolades about the band’s piano-driven rock. With its unique blend of explosive energy and soulful songwriting,…

THE ZOMBIES 2012 SUMMER TOUR

The Zombies, helmed by founding members Rod Argent and singer Colin Blunstone, just announced that they are returning for a 2012 U.S. Summer Tour. In 2011 the group marked its half century anniversary with a new album, Breathe Out, Breathe In, and a SRO U.S. tour which included stunning performances on Late Night With Jimmy…

MUTEMATH TO OPEN FOR LINKIN PARK AND INCUBUS + VIDEO

Rock innovators MUTEMATH have announced that they will hit the road with Linkin Park and Incubus for this year’s annual Honda Civic Tour. The tour kicks off on August 11th in Virginia and will crisscross the U.S. before wrapping up in San Diego on September 10th. [youtube TYwUrEreThM nolink] MUTEMATH will also head to Australia…

The Como Brothers Band, The Speed of Sound EP

The Como Brothers Band are a rock band from Long Island, New York currently promoting their newly released “The Speed of Sound” EP. While their promo shots look a little similar to those representing boy bands, their sound is surprisingly rock on some of their tracks. This could work well in their favor though, as…

LP TO RELEASE MAJOR-LABEL DEBUT CD+DVD

LP, who recently charmed audiences at SXSW with her exuberant live performances, is a new edition to the Warner Bros. Records family. The acclaimed vocalist and renowned songwriter will release her debut EP for WBR, a 5-song CD + DVD package, titled Into The Wild: Live At EastWest Studios, on April 24th.   She will…

SERJ TANKIAN PUTTING FINISHING TOUCHES ON THIRD SOLO STUDIO ALBUM

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, political activist and System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian is in his Serjical Strike Studios in LA putting the finishing touches on his third solo studio album, Harakiri, the follow-up to 2010’s Imperfect Harmonies, which will be released this summer on Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. Much of the new record was…

The Bluecats, Earthquake Mama

Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even rhythm and blues slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs…

Doug Prescott, The Journey and the Deep Blue Sea

Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even rhythm and blues slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs…

VINTAGE TROUBLE’S THE BOMB SHELTER SESSIONS MAKES U.S. DEBUT

Vintage Trouble is eagerly awaiting their first-ever U.S. release, The Bomb Shelter Sessions, to hit shelves on April 24, 2012 (Vintage Trouble Records, in partnership with The Orchard), and to perform on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! that night. Having spent much of 2011 touring throughout the U.K./Europe in support of the album’s international release, the…

NAOMI LAVIOLETTE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM

On the heels of a standing room only album-release show held at Portland’s premier jazz club Jimmy Mak’s, Naomi LaViolette prepares for the iTunes launch of her self-titled debut album, set for March 13, 2012. The album finds an acoustic niche between the worlds of folk singer-songwriter and jazz soulstress with ten original songs and…

BO WALTON HITS #1

UK based Bo Walton has hit number one on the British & Irish Country charts with only his second single “Wild at heart.” Released less than four weeks ago the feedback has been tremendous with plays on Country and Rockabilly stations around the world. In the words of USA DJ Jimmy Jay – “How often…

A.B. Clyde and the Kittylitters, Smokin’ Catnip

Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even rhythm and blues slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs…

Peter Galperin, Perfect World Today

Over the years we’ve seen pop, rock, and even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something that makes me feel good. Something that’s pure and is going to kick me in the heart. Something that doesn’t…

Joe Di Fabbio, Joe’s House of Tunes

Joe Di Fabbio aka ChildKidd has got this cool Jimmy Buffet vibe. He has fun little ditties that force feed happiness whether your in the mood or not. I felt like putting on a multicolored Hawaiian beach shirt as I sat and listened. I was bopping my head, tapping my foot and humming right along.…

BEVERLY McCLELLAN, FEAR NOTHING

Beverly as a singer, songwriter, musician, delivers a country rock, sometimes bluesy, gut originated style of vocal treatment.   Her performance as a finalist on The Voice first brought her national attention.   This is her fifth release over the past 15 years, and successfully combines many vocal styles.   Guitarists Josh Sklair and Billy…

THE GOOD NATURED NEW VIDEO

Rising electro-pop trio The Good Natiured return to our speakers to spy on us in the dead of night, with their brilliant new track and video “Video Voyeur.” [youtube PFmllIW7VU0 nolink] “Video Voyeur,” produced by Patrik Berger (Robyn etc), is just a taste of what is to come from this up-and-coming group who have confirmed…

CAROLE KING DEBUTS “NEW YEAR’S DAY” VIDEO

Carole King unveiled the video for “New Year’s Day”–the closing track from her first-ever holiday album, ‘A Holiday Carole’ (Hear Music/Concord Music Group)–today on AARP.com. The deeply moving song was co-written by King’s daughter, Louise Goffin, and renowned songsmith Guy Chambers. Watch King’s solo piano performance here: http://bcove.me/zoe6eu6j King has confirmed several holiday appearances this…

DEREK SHERINIAN, Oceana

Derek is a well-traveled keyboardist who has worked with Buddy Miles, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Billy Idol, Yngwie, Al Pitrelli, Planet X, and Dream Theatre.   On this release, screaming guitars take center stage, alongside the keyboards.   Guest axe men include Steve Lukather, Tony MacAlpine (also a great keyboardist), Joe Bonamassa, Steve Stevens, and Doug…

KRISTIN CHENOWETH SHARES SOME LESSONS LEARNED

Born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, actress/songstress Kristin Chenoweth goes back to her country music roots with her new album Some Lessons Learned, available on SONY MASTERWORKS on Tuesday, September 13.   She will perform songs from the new recording on The View, Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Piers Morgan Tonight…

THE SHEEPDOGS WIN ATLANTIC RECORDS AND ROLLING STONE’S COMPETITION

Atlantic Records and Rolling Stone have announced The Sheepdogs as the winners of the first-ever “Do You Wanna Be A Rock & Roll Star?” competition, presented by Garnier Fructis.   The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based rock band were selected by consumer votes to be the first-ever band or artist not signed to a major label to appear…

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT FYB (FOR YOU BROTHER)

It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in New England when the phone rang and it was  John Davis, a.k.a. Dash from the duo FYB. The multifaceted duo, John Davis and Melvin Blakely, are garnering fans by ushering in a new era of music, tinged with the style of Jimmy Hendrix and flavored with rock and…

PIA TOSCANO SIGNS WITH 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Interscope Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Season 10 American Idol contestant Pia Toscano to a recording contract and will release her debut single, “This Time,” via all digital retailers on July 12th.   Toscano will perform “This Time” when she hits the road for the American Idols Live! 2011 Tour, which…

FYB OFFERS NEW SINGLE “ROCK MY WORLD” MP3

From a world where music has become played out and predictable, comes a new, fresh sound; a sound that can only emanate via the band F.Y.B. (For You Brother). This songwriter/musician machine writes and performs songs you love at the speed of light in their South Carolina studios.

Chuck Eaton, Lights

It would seem there is a time and place for everything within the world of music. That being said, if feel-good love songs and easy listening are your thing, Sao Paulo singer/songwriter Chuck Eaton delivers with his sophomore effort, Lights–14-tracks of emotive lyrical matter over a myriad of clever instrumentation. Going into the album, try…

ALEX DA KID SIGNS WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Grammy winner and multi platinum music producer, Alex Da Kid has created his own label via Interscope Records, it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records, a unit of Universal Music Group, the global music leader.   Alex’s new label, KIDinaKORNER, will debut with a solo album from singer-songwriter Skylar Grey, who has been…

AVENGED SEVENFOLD PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “SO FAR AWAY”

Avenged Sevenfold will premiere the video for their current single “So Far Away” on Tuesday, May 10th on MTV, MTV2, MTVu, and MTV.com. Fans in the UK can see the video on MTV Rocks and at   www.mtv.co.uk/avenged. The video is a raw and emotional tribute to the band’s late drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan…

JARED EVAN “EMBERS” VIDEO

Jared Evan’s unique, genre-bending sound has already been featured on ESPN, Entourage, MLB Network, X-Games, and the “More Than A Game” soundtrack. Currently, he is in the studio recording his debut album, slated for release in 2011, with such marquee producers as Polow Da Don, ill Factor, Pharrell, Jimmy Douglass, Danja, Boi-1da and !llmind. [youtube…

LUPE FIASCO BEAMS TO THE TOP OF THE BILLBOARD 200

1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco’s highly anticipated third studio album, “LASERS” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 204,294 units sold. The album— which includes the RIAA gold certified hit single, “The Show Goes On” — becomes the rapper’s highest selling and chart-ranking debut to date. The Hip-Hop phenom, who…