Tag Archive: MUSIC

Aug
03

Never Shout Never to release Time Travel on 9/20 & The Time Travel Tour Dates

Never Shout Never To Release Time Travel on September 20th * Announce “The Time Travel Tour”     Time Travel Available for Pre-Order * Title Track “Time Travel” Available on iTunes In support of their new album Time Travel (out Sept. 20th), Never Shout Never has announced a headlining tour called “The Time Travel Tour.”  They …

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Apr
30

BAMBI KILLERS Live Tonight at FACTORY in Brooklyn, New York

BAMBI KILLERS LIVE in New York TONIGHT! G r a v i t y S l e e p s  is thrilled to present an evening of performance, dance, paint, pictures, pregnancy tests, music (bands & DJ’s!!) and RAGE in three magnificent spaces at FACTORY Brooklyn. See the beautiful Bambi Killers rip chainsaws and eat …

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Mar
30

MORTIIS Exclusive Interview, Mortiis touring with Combichrist

MORTIIS MORTIIS Interview March 26, 2011 By Ben Tourkantonis MORTIIS Press Release:  OSLO, Norway – Following a wildly success European tour, Mortiis will once again team up with Combichrist for another round of dates in the UK this summer. “We haven´t played the UK in a while, it feels great to finally be able to …

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Feb
24

Welcome to Rockville Festival May 8 in Jacksonville, FL Godsmack, Seether, Stone Sour and More

JACKSONVILLE WELCOMES YOU TO ROCKVILLE ON MAY 8th WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE FESTIVAL To Feature Godsmack, Seether, Stone Sour, Theory Of A Deadman, Puddle Of Mudd And Many Others Three Stages & Over 20 Bands On One Day Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville, FL is about to become an annual destination for rock music fans across the …

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Feb
17

Geezer Butler Statement on Rumors of BLACK SABBATH Reunion

GEEZER BUTLER STATEMENT ON RUMORS OF BLACK SABBATH REUNION Feb. 17, LOS ANGELES — Responding to ongoing rumors surrounding a possible Black Sabbath reunion, Geezer Butler has issued the following statement: “I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely no reunion of all four original …

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Feb
16

Devin Townsend Releases Free Five Song EP

DEVIN TOWNSEND Releases Free Five Song EP; Issues Update on ‘Deconstruction’ DEVIN TOWNSEND has been one of the leaders of the progressive moment since he first picked up a guitar. He is held in the highest regards of metal fans around the world, as has been seen by the incredible fan fare that surrounded last …

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Feb
15

JERICCO Interview with Luke Halstead and Nice To See You is Out Now

JERICCO LUKE HALSTEAD Interview February 13, 2011 By Lena Lamoray JERICCO Press Release: From the opening bars of the juggernaut that is their debut self titled EP, it was clear in 2009 that Melbourne based progressive rock outfit Jericco possess a sound and wisdom that is both ancient and eclectic in its origins. It is …

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Dec
24

Rocky Loves Emily Free Christmas Download

ROCKY LOVES EMILY OFFER FREE CHRISTMAS DOWNLOAD (‘PAPER AND PEN”) TO THEIR FACEBOOK FANS  ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THEIR ‘HOT BAND ALERT’ FEATURE ON J-14 MAGAZINE   Rocky Loves Emily are offering fans of their Facebook page a brand new Christmas song called “Paper and Pen.” Head over to http://www.facebook.com/pages/ROCKY-LOVES-EMILY/154057410891 and “LIKE” their …

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Dec
23

Hot Sugar Free MP3 Download for Don’t Cut Down My Tree

Hot Sugar Unleashes Free MP3 For Grimy New Banger, “Don’t Cut Down My Tree” Click HERE to Stream/Download “Don’t Cut Down My Tree” Beat wizard Hot Sugar (née Nick Koenig) continues to prove why he’s becoming one of the most exciting up-and-coming producers by dropping another new track that shows his eclectic range and unique style.  Click HERE to stream/download …

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Dec
23

Hinder and Saving Abel Tour Dates January 2011

SAVING ABEL ADD TOUR DATES WITH HINDER  “Sex Is Good” Now #2 At Active Rock New York City Performance On February 8th New York, NY — Saving Abel have added new tour dates to their schedule continuing on with Hinder for one of the best touring packages this winter. “All of us in Saving Abel …

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Oct
09

SAW 3D Soundtrack Featuring KARNIVOOL, Chester Bennington’s Dead By Sunrise and more October 26

2010 SIN-SONYMUSIC INDEPENDENT NETWORK/ARTISTS’ ADDICTION RELEASE SAW 3D SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE OCTOBER 26 Features Exclusive and Unreleased Music From: Saving Abel, Saliva & Dir En Grey With tracks from: Krokus, Hinder, My Darkest Day, Karnivool & Chester Bennington’s Dead By Sunrise “The Traps Come Alive” Back for the seventh installment of the Saw horror series …

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Jun
30

Antony and the Johnsons New Release, Swanlights on October 12, Track Listings & Duo with Bjork

Antony and the Johnsons Swanlights (Due October 12, 2010) Album to be Released Secretly Canadian; Book to be released by Abrams Image  Antony and the Johnsons will release their new album, “Swanlights”, on October 12th in the US via Secretly Canadian.  Abrams Image will simultaneously release a special edition of “Swanlights” which will include the CD inside …

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Jun
22

Chilly Gonzales New Release, Ivory Tower September 14, Video & Free MP3 Download Available

Chilly Gonzales Returns with Ivory Tower (September 14; Arts & Crafts) “Never Stop (Rap mix)” Video Available Here   Free MP3 of “Never Stop (Rap Mix)” Available Here  “… highly entertaining.” – New York Times  Famed rapper / pianist / Grammy-nominated producer Chilly Gonzales is about to release Ivory Tower, an ambitious, intelligent and – …

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Jun
12

Queens of the Stone Age & Them Crooked Vultures Frontman Josh Homme’s Rekords Rekords Partners with Dangerbird Records

Queens of the Stone Age/Them Crooked Vultures Frontman Josh Homme’s Rekords Rekords Partners With Dangerbird Records Rekords Rekords exists for one purpose—to make music. There’s no hidden ulterior motive. There’s no overbearing corporate machine. There’s no middleman. There’s no pressure to conform. There’s just art, in its purest form. Founded by visionary Queens of the …

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Jun
11

BLINK-182 is Supported by Twin Atlantic on UK Tour Dates & The Gaslight Anthem Dates

Twin Atlantic To Support Blink-182 On UK Dates; http://www.blink182.com/ Band Also Confirmed To Open For The Gaslight Anthem It would be an understatement to say that 2010 has already been a landmark year for Twin Atlantic (http://www.myspace.com/twinatlantic ). From  a triumphant hometown show selling out the 1250-capacity Glasgow ABC, to a European stint with Enter …

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Jun
09

Tori Amos Live From The Artists Den DVD New Release on July 13

ARTISTS DEN TO RELEASE LIVE TORI AMOS DVD ON JULY 13, 2010 Limited Edition DVD recorded at historic Park Avenue Armory private solo performance for just 100 fans  Exclusive pre-order at Barnes & Noble New York, NY (June 9) — On July 13, 2010 Artists Den Records will release the Limited Edition DVD “Tori Amos: …

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Jun
06

Miniature Tigers New Release July 27, New Single, Video & Tour Dates

Miniature Tigers announce their first ever headlining tour to support sophomore album Fortress out July 27 on Modern Art Records/ILG. The Spinto Band support on all dates – full tour dates below! Miniature Tigers have been actively touring throughout 2010 including stints with the morning benders and Free Energy and this summer they play Lollapalooza …

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Jun
06

Hot Hot Heat New Release June 8, Tour Dates, MP3 & Video

Hot Hot Heat Enlist a Cast of Lovable Weirdos for “21@12” Video  Click HERE to Watch   Band Also Unveils Another New Song off Future Breeds: “Goddess on the Prairie” Click HERE to Download “Goddess on the Prairie” MP3 Hot Hot Heat have unleashed the official video for their anthem “21@12,” off their new album …

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Jun
04

ADAM LAMBERT Interview, Glam Nation Tour, For Your Entertainment, American Idol

ADAM LAMBERT Interview with ADAM LAMBERT GLAM NATION TOUR June 2010 By Lena Lamoray ADAM LAMBERT is the reason why AMERICAN IDOL on FOX is the top reality talent show on television.  Adam represents everything that you crave from a musician such as impeccable vocals, talent, charm, and always undaunted performances.  I spoke with ADAM …

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May
31

Eyes Set To Kill New Release June 8 & Vans Warped Tour Dates

Eyes Set To Kill Release New Single ‘Broken Frames’ Online At VoxBloc.com Rodriguez Sister’s On The Cover Of Outburn Magazine, Pre-order Your Album Now Eyes Set to Kill have partnered with VoxBloc for the release of their new single, “Broken Frames” online at www.voxbloc.com/Share/EyesSetToKill. The song is the title track from Eyes Set To Kill‘s …

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May
29

Big Head Todd and the Monsters Tour Dates & New Release, Rocksteady on July 20

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS RELEASE BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM, ROCKSTEADY, JULY 20 ON BIG RECORDS  LOOK FOR THE BAND ON TOUR THIS SUMMER  Big Head Todd and The Monsters announce the release of their brand new studio album, Rocksteady, due July 20 on Big Records through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. In …

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May
29

They Might Be Giants Tour Dates, Sasquatch! Music Festival & Bonnaroo

They Might Be Giants Continue US Tour, Making Stops At Sasquatch! Music Festival & Bonnaroo! “They make defiantly uncool look and sound unbelievably cool…” – Village Voice, September 2008   “… better than great. Perfect.” – Boing Boing, September 2009   “Not sure whether to give these guys another Grammy, a Nobel Prize in one …

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May
29

In Fear and Faith New Song on Myspace, New Release June 15, Tour Dates & Vans Warped Tour

San Diego’s In Fear and Faith has posted another new song (“Bones”) on MySpace. The track will appear on the band’s new record IMPERIAL, in stores and online June 15th on Rise Records! Check out the new song at www.myspace.com/infearandfaith. Catch In Fear and Faith on tour now with The Bled, Of Mice & Men …

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May
28

Malaria No More Charitybuzz Auctions, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Third Eye Blind, Steve Vai Signed Guitars

INDIE ROCKS! A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR MALARIA NO MORE DONATES SIGNED GUITARS FOR AUCTION ON CHARITYBUZZ.COM For Father’s Day: Strum a Guitar Signed by a Rock Legend…and Help Save Lives   NEW YORK (May 28, 2010) – Continuing the spirit of giving back, in conjunction with the recently released Indie Rocks! A Benefit Album for …

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May
27

Danzig, New CD Available at Upcoming Concerts Before the Release Date

NEW DANZIG CD AVAILABLE AT UPCOMING CONCERTS BEFORE RELEASE DATE Collector’s Edition CD Single as Special Bonus with Purchase of New CD DANZIG: DETH RED SABOTH (The End Records; June 22) As if nine, special tour dates to usher in the release of Deth Red Sabaoth wasn’t enough, the Danzig June concerts trek just got …

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May
26

Three Days Grace, The Good Life, No. 1 on Active Rock Radio Songs Chart & Tour Dates

Three Days Grace’s “The Good Life” No. 1 On Active Rock Radio Songs Chart   Band Scores Second No.1 Hit From Their New Album “Life Starts Now”  New York, NY – Multi-platinum rock band Three Days Grace scores their second No.1 hit with “The Good Life.”  The song claims the No. 1 spot on the Active Rock radio chart …

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May
25

PIL (Public Image Limited) Live Review & Photos Lupo’s Providence, RI

PIL (PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED) Lupo’s Providence, RI May 2010 PIL Live Show Review by Shawn Marazine Live Photos by Lena Lamoray Fronted by the legendary punk giant Johnny Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is back with and on the road with his PSYCHEDELIC DISCO ROCK band Public Image Limited. View Review & Live Pics on www.LenaLamoray.com …

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May
23

Fight Fair Release Debut Album on June 29 with Tour Dates & Van’s Warped Tour

FIGHT FAIR TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM, CALIFORNIA KICKS ON JUNE 29th TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED  Wind the clock back several decades and imagine a California summer of a much simpler time. Even if you weren’t around in those years, it probably isn’t all that tough to picture. In fact, you’ve probably seen it before on television or in …

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May
23

Rooney Video Premiere, Tour Dates with The Young Veins, Black Gold & Hanson & New Release June 8

Rooney Exclusive Song Streams * “I Can’t Get Enough” Video Premiere‏  “I Can’t Get Enough” video  “I Can’t Get Enough” is the first single off of the upcoming album Eureka out June 8th.  The video for the song premiered this week on MTV.com.  You can also check out the behind the scenes. There are two …

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May
23

Sweethead, Spaceland Residency Ends Monday Night with Members of Queens of the Stone Age

  MONDAY TO BE THE LAST NIGHT OF SWEETHEAD’S RESIDENCE AT SPACELAND IN L.A. Expect A Star-Studded Night Filled With Other QOTSA Members SWEETHEAD: S/T Word is that Spaceland will get a major Palm Desert infusion on Monday night.  As reported on Pop & Hiss Thursday afternoon, hard rockers the Eagles of Death Metal will …

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May
22

Gordon Voidwell New Music, Ivy League Circus & Tour Dates

Gordon Voidwell Drops “Ivy League Circus” Single with Boy Crisis Remix on Cantora Records!  Click HERE to Download “Ivy League Circus” Click HERE to listen for the Boy Crisis Remix at Ralph Lauren Rugby’s website “…delivers off your head, funk-fused, unabashed fun… as if Prince took away the remote from TV on the Radio and …

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May
21

Shadow Shadow Shade Tour Dates & New Release MP3 Track Available for Download

LA’s Shadow Shadow Shade Announces Spring 2010 Tour  West Coast Run Includes Sasquatch Festival, Debut Album Out Later This Year Click HERE to Download MP3 of “Is This Tempest in the Shape of a Bell” Formerly known as Afternoons, Shadow Shadow Shade have yet to release their debut effort but mentioning the band to someone …

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May
21

Herbie Hancock, The Imagine Project, June 22 Features Pink, Seal, Jeff Beck, John Legend, Dave Matthews & More

Herbie Hancock: The Imagine Project (Hancock Records; June 22, 2010) Herbie Hancock’s The Imagine Project is an unprecedented international recording and video project featuring collaborations with over a dozen superstars from every region of the planet. Utilizing the universal language of music to express its central themes of peace and global responsibility, the musical collaborations combine …

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May
21

Danzig, On A Wicked Night, Song Premiere This Weekend

NEW DANZIG SONG “ON A WICKED NIGHT” TO PREMIERE THIS WEEKEND Deth Red Saboth Out 6/22, Nine-City Concert Trek Starts 6/15 DANZIG: RED DETH SABOTH (The End Records; June 22) A new Danzig song “On A Wicked Night” off of Deth Red Saboth will have its worldwide premiere this weekend (5/21-5/23) on Full Metal Jackie‘s …

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May
19

ISIS Farewell Tour Dates & Message from Ipeac Mike Patton & Greg Werckman

ISIS has reached an end. It’s hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn’t something that occurred over night and it hasn’t been brought about by a single cataclysmic fracture in the band. Simply put, ISIS has done everything we …

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May
17

Scream It Like You Mean It Tour Dates Featuring Silverstein, Emery & More

FIRST ANNUAL SCREAM IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT TOUR ANNOUNCED LINEUP INCLUDES: SILVERSTEIN, EMERY, DANCE GAVIN DANCE, I SET MY FRIENDS ON FIRE, SKY EATS AIRPLANE, IVORYLINE, CLOSE TO HOME MONTH LONG TOUR KICKS OFF JULY 8 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MISS MAY I, YOUR DEMISE SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON …

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May
17

This Will Destroy You Tour Dates & Free Music

This Will Destroy You to Kick Off US Tour  Gives You a Taste of Their “Communal Blood,” FREE Mp3 of the First Single off Their New Album, Tunnel Blanket “This Will Destroy You use their instruments expertly to create a brooding anxiety that threatens to erupt at any moment.” – Pitchfork  “Texas quartet This Will …

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May
17

Amanda Palmer, Jason Webley & Evelyn Evelyn Tour Starts Today

Evelyn Evelyn  Kick Off First-Ever US Tour Today! Amanda Palmer… joins the sonic circus as half of a freak show musical act, the latest charming project for the musically gifted singer/songwriter.” – Wired “…one of the most intriguing pop projects of recent years.” – Times Online “…Palmer’s newest project may be her grandest and weirdest …

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May
16

Ronnie James Dio Passed Away Today, RIP

Today a rock legend has passed away, Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer.  He will be missed by all.  Our deepest sympathy to his friends and family.  Message from Wendy Dio on his official website: Message from Wendy Dio Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many …

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May
13

22-20s on The Daily Habit Today on Fuel TV, New Release June 22 & Tour Dates with Cage The Elephant

22-20′s “SHAKE/SHIVER/MOAN”  June 22, 2010  “Latest Heartbreak” Free Live EP  U.S. TV DEBUT MAY 13 ON FUEL TV’S THE DAILY HABIT NEW DATES WITH ALBERTA CROSS & CAGE THE ELEPHANT “brand new smoking great material ……this summer they’ll release their second LP. It’s going to be a blessing.”–Back Beat, Seattle “…the band was leading a charge …

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May
13

All Time Low Hollywood Premiere of Straight to DVD Movie & Bamboozle Roadshow Tour Dates

ALL TIME LOW CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF ITS ‘STRAIGHT TO DVD’ MOVIE WITH A BLOCKBUSTER HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE FRIENDS ON HAND TO HELP CELEBRATE INCLUDE MARK HOPPUS, JOEL AND BENJI MADDEN, AND PETE WENTZ AMONG OTHERS  BAND TO HEADLINE BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW TOUR   ‘STRAIGHT TO DVD’ IN STORES MAY 25 ON HOPELESS RECORDS ALL TIME LOW …

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May
12

Gasoline Silver, New Ron Franklin Project New Release August 10 & Tour Dates

Ron Franklin Forms New Project: Gasoline Silver  Self-Titled Debut Album to Be Released on Victorian Records, August 10th Free MP3 of their debut single “Indianapolis” Formed in the Twin Cities in 2009, Gasoline Silver’s sound is not limited to its Midwest roots. Taking cues from ’70s New York punk, Memphis blues, and even British psych-rock …

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May
12

We Are Scientist Tour Dates & New Release, Barbara June 15

WE ARE SCIENTISTS TO RELEASE FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM BARBARA JUNE 15 ON MASTERSWAN/MEGAFORCE VIA RED DISTRIBUTION  Lead Single “Rules Don’t Stop” Out Now World Tour Launches In UK June 2010 European Summer Festivals Confirmed   WE ARE SCIENTISTS: BARBARA (Masterswan; June 15) New York based indie rockers, We Are Scientists, hard at work (and play) …

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May
12

Danzig Tour Dates & New Release Deth Red Saboth on June 22

DANZIG HITS THE ROAD Special Nine City Tour to Usher in the Release of Deth Red Sabaoth DANZIG: DETH RED SABOTH (The End Records; June 22) Glenn Danzig, at the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for nearly three decades, announces a special nine-city concert trek that will kick off in Norfolk, VA on June …

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May
08

Bullet For My Valentine’s New Release, Fever Tops the Billboard Charts

Bullet For My Valentine’s Fever Debuts at #1 on both Rock and Alternative chart and #3 on Billboard Album Chart Top 5 in United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland   BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: FEVER (Jive) New York, NY- Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine‘s album Fever debuts this week at #1 on …

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May
07

Carly Simon, You’re So Vain Video Contest Winner & Lilith Fair Tour Dates

CARLY SIMON VIDEO WINNER FOR “YOU’RE SO VAIN” VIDEO CONTEST SELECTED  WATCH THE FIRST AND ONLY OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR THE CLASSIC SONG HERE AND ONAOL MUSIC’S SPINNER SIMON CONFIRMED FOR THREE LILITH FAIR TOUR DATES (NEW YORK, NY BOSTON, MA AND HARTFORD, CT)     Last week, Carly Simon, Tribeca Film Festival, AOL Music’s Spinner …

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May
04

Mike Patton’s Mondo Cane Out Today, Faith No More Singer Releases Italian Album of Covers

MIKE PATTON’S MONDO CANE RELEASED TODAY   SAN FRANCISCO, May 4 – Mike Patton’s Mondo Cane, a new entity for the inimitable vocalist that marries his instrument-like voice with a 40-piece orchestra, choir and band arrives in stores and on digital providers today. The LA Weekly said of the eleven-song album: “the true Patton pop …

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Apr
29

AutoVaughn Tour With Cage The Elephant & Free MP3 Download

  ALT ROCKERS AUTOVAUGHN TO TOUR WITH CAGE THE ELEPHANT  DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 “Hi Lo” HERE   AutoVaughn will be hitting the road this spring / summer opening for Cage The Elephant.  (tour dates below).  The four-piece indie band from Nashville, TN will also release a new album, The Science of  Our Time, later this year. …

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Apr
27

Daniel Lioneye: Vol. II New Release Out Today, Members of HIM

DANIEL LIONEYE’S VOL. II OUT TODAY Fan Generated Video Contest Still Running Daniel Lioneye, the band brought to you by Linde and Burton of HIM and Bolton of Enochian Crescent are thrilled to announce the release of their North American debut, VOL. II, which is out today. Chicks With Guns Magazine raves “Vol. II is …

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Apr
19

LIZ PHAIR Interview, Music Composer for In Plain Sight on USA Network

IN PLAIN SIGHT Interview with LIZ PHAIR Music Composer for IN PLAIN SIGHT Watch IN PLAIN SIGHT on Wednesday Nights at 10 PM EST on USA NETWORK April 2010 By Lena Lamoray LIZ PHAIR has joined IN PLAIN SIGHT this season as the show’s music composer.  Liz incorporates her own artistic element into the show …

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Apr
17

The Soft Pack, Mean Video Mashes Up, Answer to Yourself Music Video With Stars from KICK ASS

THE SOFT PACK MEAN VIDEO Mashes Up The Soft Pack’s “Answer To Yourself” for a New Music Video Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Clark Duke from Kick Ass   MEAN VIDEO has just released the latest installment of their video mash-up series with The Soft Pack’s  “Answer To Yourself” directed by Kashy Khaledi.The new …

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Apr
17

Eyes Set To Kill New Release June 8, Download A Free MP3 Now

EYES SET TO KILL TO RELEASE BROKEN FRAMES JUNE 8TH Download A FREE MP3 Of The New Single “All You Ever Knew” With the release of their highly anticipated third album, everyone is watching Eyes Set To Kill. The Phoenix based group has quickly become one of the most talked about groups in the scene …

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Apr
15

The Candles Debut Album Out Now

The Candles Debut Album Between The Sounds Out NOW The Candles are proud to announce the release of their debut album Between The Sounds, which is the first album from singer/songwriter Josh Lattanzi.  The songs are based on the experiences and influences he’s picked up while recording and touring with the likes of Ben Kweller, …

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Apr
14

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders Tour Dates & Jimmy Kimmel Live Appearance

TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE APPEARANCE CONFIRMED FOR APRIL 22 Album Out April 20 On Shanabelle/RCA Having confirmed the April 20 release of sophomore album Red Light Fever (Shanabelle/RCA), Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders have now announced both U.S. tour dates and an April 22 appearance on …

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Apr
14

MGMT, Pavement, Hole, Monsters of Folk & Wilco Offering Record Store Day Exclusives

TODAY – The Final Five Announced… In support of indie record stores and Record Store Day, many labels have created special cds, records, box sets, and more for some of their most celebrated artists that will only be available on April 17, 2010 until they sell out.  There are hundreds of these special collectibles, all …

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Apr
14

Record Store Day Exclusive Releases April 17, Peter Gabriel & More

MORE EXCLUSIVE RECORD STORE DAY RELEASES ANNOUNCED HUNDREDS OF LIMITED AND COLLECTIBLE PIECES AVAILABLE ON APRIL 17, 2010 This Week – Them Crooked Vultures, Bon Iver & Peter Gabriel, Passion Pit and More!      In support of indie record stores and the annual occasion, many labels have created special cds, records, box sets, and …

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Apr
08

Fight Fair, Kill Paradise & Honor Bright Tour Dates

Fight Fair, Kill Paradise & Honor Bright To Embark On US Tour In May Triple Crown Records recording artists Fight Fair and Honor Bright are hitting the road with Denver based electro-pop duo Kill Paradise. The tour is scheduled to begin May 10th in Tucson, AZ.  “We were so stoked when we found out about our …

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Apr
07

Hot Chelle Rae Premiere Video & Tour Dates

HOT CHELLE RAE PREMEIRE FINAL EDIT FOR “BLEED” VIDEO Video Features Fan Generated Content  Hot Chelle Rae have premeired the final edit of the video for “Bleed,” the new single off their debut album Lovesick Electric.  View the video at Teen.com: http://www.teen.com/music/hot-chelle-rae-bleed/.  While on tour with Sherwood this past March, HCR were asking their fans to write …

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Apr
07

The Whigs, In the Dark Out Now & Tour with Band of Skulls

THE WHIGS “IN THE DARK” OUT NOW!  “Kill Me Carolyne” Video Premiere The Whigs Letterman Performance  Known for their enthralling live show, the Athens, GA trio The Whigs  are currently on tour with Band Of Skulls and will make their Late Night with Jimmy Fallon debut April 27th. You can check out their recent appearance …

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Apr
07

Benjamin Taylor New Release for Fall & Tour Dates

SINGER SONGWRITER BENJAMIN TAYLOR READIES NEW ALBUM FOR FALL 2010 FREE COVER OF SADE’S “BY YOUR SIDE” AND OTHER NEW MUSIC HERE OR AT BENTAYLORMUSIC.COM   Benjamin Taylor is currently working on his new album set to be released in the Fall of 2010 and is releasing new songs every week through his website www.bentaylormusic.com.  …

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Mar
31

Something To Burn, New Video & Tour with Karnivool & Fair To Midland

SOMETHING TO BURN RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “SAY GOODBYE” Currently On Tour With Fair To Midland & Karnivool  Something To Burn have released a new video for the hit song “Say Goodbye” from their critically acclaimed debut album Transitions on Soft Drive Records, the record label founded by Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland.  …

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Mar
26

Alicia Keys & Melanie Fiona Live Photos & Review Boston, MA Agganis Arena

ALICIA KEYS Agganis Arena in Boston, MA March 2010 ALICIA KEYS Live Show & Live Photos by Lena Lamoray Alicia Keys took THE FREEDOM TOUR to Boston and played to a packed house. I saw Alicia in Boston a few years ago and she was even better this time around. I know how can that …

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Mar
25

The Smashing Pumpkins Kick Off Record Store Day April 17 and New Release May 25

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS KICK OFF RECORD STORE DAY – APRIL 17, 2010 EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE FOR THE SMASHING PUMPKINS LIMITED-EDITION EP “TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL. 1: SONGS FOR A SAILOR” Coast to coast, fans visiting select local independent record stores on RECORD STORE DAY, Saturday, April 17, will have an opportunity to preorder the new, limited …

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Mar
24

The Kottonmouth Kings New Album April 20 and Tour with Insane Clown Posse

THE KOTTONMOUTH KINGS TO RELEASE LONG LIVE THE KINGS ON 4/20 Tour With Insane Clown Posse Confirmed  It is the dawn of a new era in the Kottonmouth Kingdom, and on April 20th, 2010, the Kottonmouth Kings will unleash their eleventh studio album Long Live The Kings.  For the release of this epic recording, the …

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Mar
22

Denmark’s Quadron Release Self-Titled Debut March 23

DENMARK’S QUADRON RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT TOMORROW ON PLUG RESEARCH AVAILABLE ON ITUNES NOWALBUM STREAMING ON SPINNER.COM  Praise for Quadron:  “…Think of them as a mix between Adele, The Supremes and Sade — happy pianos paired with tear invoking lyrics…”- New York Post “Quadron….specialize in shimmery downtempo with soul and girl-group touches.”- Pitchfork  “…The whole deal …

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Mar
22

Mike Patton’s (Faith No More) Band Mondo Cane Shares Cover Art for May 4 Release

  MONDO CANE ALBUM COVER REVEALED, MORE DETAILS ABOUT RECORDING OF ALBUM     SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 22 – Ipecac Recordings shares the album art from Mike Patton’s Mondo Cane, a new entity for the inimitable vocalist that marries his instrument-like voice with a 40-piece orchestra, choir and band.   While Patton is known for …

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Mar
20

Sleeping With Sirens New Album March 23 Touring with From First to Last and Eyes Set to Kill

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS NEW ALBUM STREAMING ON MYSPACE WITH EARS TO SEE AND EYES TO HEAR AVAILABLE 3/23 ON RISE RECORDS  BAND ON TOUR WITH FROM FIRST TO LAST, EYES SET TO KILL   Stream the new album here:  www.myspace.com/sleepingwithsirens  www.riserecords.com  Tour Dates: Mar 19 2010 5:00P ROYAL FAMILY TOUR @ Epicentre w/ From First To …

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Mar
17

Island Def Jam Dominates Billboard, Soundscan and iTunes Charts with Ludacris, Rihanna, Taio Cruz and Justin Bieber

ISLAND DEF JAM DOMINATES BILLBOARD, SOUNDSCAN, iTUNES CHARTS !!  SOUNDSCAN ALBUM DEBUT: #1 Pop and #1 R&B/Hip-Hop: Ludacris’ BATTLE OF THE SEXES  BILLBOARD HOT 100 SINGLES: #1: Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” (her 6th career #1 on Hot 100 !) #3: Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris – “Break Your Heart” BILLBOARD HOT DIGITAL SONGS #1: Taio Cruz featuring …

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Mar
17

Flobots New Release, Survival Story is Out Now on Universal Repuplic Records

FLOBOTS SURVIVAL STORY Out Now  VIDEO PREMIERE: “White Flag Warrior”  Universal Republic Records’ breakthrough Denver band Flobots, are celebrating the release date of their sophomore album Survival Story. The kinetic band appeared at a local In-store yesterday as the album hit the streets and digital platforms, autographing copies of the new CD at Denver’s popular …

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Mar
16

The Disco Biscuits Announce Performers for Camp Bisco 9, a 3 Day Music and Arts Festival in NY July 15 thru 17

THE DISCO BISCUITS ANNOUNCE FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR CAMP BISCO 9,3-DAY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MARIAVILLE, NEW YORK JULY 15-17 2010 Performers Include The Disco Biscuits  All 3 Nights, LCD Soundsystem, Ween, Thievery Corporation, Major Lazer, Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Diplo, Girl Talk,  and Many More!  $135 Early Bird Ticket Pre-Sale Ending Soon!  The …

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Mar
15

Bullet for My Valentine Unveil Track Listing for New Album, Fever

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE UNVEIL TRACK LISTING FOR NEW ALBUM FEVER Rock band BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE has announced the final track listing for their upcoming album FEVER.  The album kicks off with the ferocious 1st single “Your Betrayal” followed by the title track “Fever”.  Produced by Don Gilmore, FEVER is BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE’S third studio album and was …

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Mar
15

Melissa Etheridge New Album, Fearless Love will release April 27 on Island Records

MELISSA ETHERIDGE’s “FEARLESS LOVE” HITS TOP 30 AT HOT AC AND TOP 10 AT TRIPLE-A – FIRST SINGLE FROM FEARLESS LOVE, NEW ALBUM SET FOR APRIL 27th RELEASE ON ISLAND RECORDS “I need a fearless love/ I won’t settle for anything less…” – Melissa Etheridge          (March 15, 2010 – New York, NY) Melissa Etheridge’s …

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Mar
12

Faith No More’s Mike Patton Releases Mondo Cane his Italian Language album on May 4

    SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 12 – Mike Patton (Faith No More, Peeping Tom, Tomahawk) unveils Mondo Cane, his Italian language rock-meets-orchestra hybrid, on May 4 via Ipecac Recordings.   Recorded at a series of European performances including an outdoor concert in a Northern Italian piazza, the self-titled album features traditional Italian pop songs as …

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Mar
12

GLEE Live in Concert Tour, By Popular Demand the Hit FOX Show Goes live

BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! LIVE! IN CONCERT! ADDS MORE DATES! FOUR MORE CONCERTS ADDED INCLUDING SATURDAY MATINEE, MAY 22 AT LA’S GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE  Three Other Shows in L.A. and N.Y. Also Added; Tickets Go On Sale To General Public Friday, March 12 for the Phoenix Date and Saturday, March 13 for Los Angeles, New York & …

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Mar
12

Piebald Announce 6 Disc Re-release of Their Robust Back Catalog Via Rise Records

PIEBALD Announce 6 Disc Re-Release Of Their Robust Back Catalog Via Rise Records Piebald was perhaps one of the most beloved bands in the hardcore/ indie rock crossover genre. Starting out in 1994, the band released a ton of songs throughout their decorated career. Some of these songs are hard to find because most of …

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Mar
11

Dropkick Murphys Tour Dates and new Live On Lansdowne Boston MA CD DVD March 16

In celebration of their 10th year playing a St. Patty’s Day home stand in Boston, Dropkick Murphys are putting out a new CD/DVD Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA next Tuesday, 3/16. AOL’s Spinner has the debut of their new video for the live version of “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” featuring the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Alternative Press has the …

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Mar
09

Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival March 27 in Las Vegas with The Used, Five Finger Death Punch and more

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The Retaks Expressions Tour kicks off at Extreme Thing 2010 on March 27 at the Desert Breeze Skate Park near Durango Drive and Spring Mountain Road. The event will include the third annual Retaks Local Ripper Mini Ramp Skateboard Competition, and the Retaks Battle of the Shops. Retaks will sponsor a fourth stage at Extreme …

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Mar
09

Rooney New album Eureka releases June 8

ROONEY SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, EUREKA, JUNE 8th   BAND PARTNERS WITH WARNER MUSIC GROUP’S INDEPENDENT LABEL GROUP TO FORM NEW LABEL, CALIFORNIA DREAMING RECORDS Los Angeles quartet Rooney are very proud to announce the release of their new album, EUREKA.  Produced and crafted entirely by the band, EUREKA will be released June 8th on California …

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Mar
09

Ninjasonik debut album and tour with The Very Best and appearing at SXSW

NINJASONIK PREP VIGOROUS “ART SCHOOL GIRLS” DEBUT VIA GREEN OWL/CHIEF RECORDS ON 4/20/10 FEATURING CUTS FROM MATT & KIM, TEAM ROBESPIERRE, AND VIVIAN GIRLS

   TOUR W/ THE VERY BEST / SXSW DETAILS VILLAGE VOICE PREMIERES “TOE WOP”, LISTEN HERE Brooklyn’s Ninjasonik are taking their self-sustained, militant buzz off the streets and translating it onto wax …

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Mar
07

The 12th Annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival Tickets on sale March 8

BYO RECORDS PRESENTS THE 12TH ANNUAL PUNK ROCK BOWLING & MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 6-9 AT SUNSET STATION HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS;   TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY MARCH 8TH AT PUNKROCKBOWLING.COM  AND MARCH 29TH THROUGH TICKETMASTER;  WEEKEND PASSES, HOTEL DISCOUNTS AND BOWLING TEAM REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE SPECIAL DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE FOR …

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Mar
04

Crystal Antlers New Album, SXSW and more Tour Dates

CRYSTAL ANTLERS  LITTLE SISTER/DEAD HORSES 7″ 3/9/10  First Listen: “Little Sister” “Dead Horses” Free Download  “Crystal Antlers scorch the Earth….”  – Mojo  “If you hear anything more exciting this year, you’re lying.” – NME  “As much as it diverges from the brain-frying aim of typical psych-rock outings, EP is an unorthodox summer record– not so …

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Mar
04

Framing Hanley New Album, A Promise to Burn Releases May 25

Framing Hanley Set To Release Sophomore Album A Promise To Burn May 25th  Debut A Clip Of Their First Single “You Stupid Girl”  Framing Hanley, the Nashville, TN rock band that burst onto the alternative rock scene last year behind The Moment – selling over 800,000 tracks, 110,000 albums and playing over 300 shows – …

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Mar
04

Seasons After Tour dates and Debut album, Through Tomorrow out March 23

Dirtbag officially partners with Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group (ILG)   Seasons After #22 on the Active Rock Chart with “Cry Little Sister” ** Debut Album Through Tomorrow out 3/23  San Diego, CA – March 3rd 2010.  After starting its new record label 9 months ago, 15 year old music apparel company Dirtbag Music, Inc. is finding success where others …

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Mar
04

Courtney Love returns with first new Hole album in 10 Years, Nobody’s Daughter

 COURTNEY LOVE RETURNS WITH NOBODY’S DAUGHTER, FIRST NEW HOLE ALBUM IN 10 YEARS, OUT APRIL 27th ON MERCURY  “SKINNY LITTLE BITCH”  NEW SINGLE – GOES TO RADIO TODAY, IMPACTS MARCH 8th AT ALL ROCK RADIO FORMATS,  UP FOR DIGITAL SALE ON MARCH 16th   Candid cover story in current (March) issue of SPIN magazine Hole to …

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Mar
03

Miniature Tigers New Album, tour with The Morning Blenders and SXSW

Miniature Tigers Announce New Album F O R T R E S S * Out Summer 2010 on Modern Art Records/ILG  Tour With The Morning Benders Starts 3/10 in Philadelphia * Playing SXSW Weeks after finishing F O R T R E S S, the follow up to their well received debut Tell It To the Volcano, …

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Mar
03

7 Seconds, Rival Schools, Steel Train and more to play FREE SXSW Party March 19

7 Seconds, Rival Schools, F*cked Up, Steel Train, Riverboat Gamblers, Strike Anywhere, The Downtown Fiction And Many More Set To Play FREE SXSW Party Hosted By Shirts For a Cure & Photo Finish Records  The Shirts for a Cure Project and Photo Finish Records are very proud to announce this year’s SXSW day party will …

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Feb
25

Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival 2010 in Las Vegas March 27 with The Used, Five Finger Death Punch and more

EXTREME THING 2010 RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS MARCH 27  THE 15TH ANNUAL EXTREME THING SPORTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT DESERT BREEZE SKATE PARK  THIS YEAR’S LIVE MUSIC LINEUP INCLUDES THE USED, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ESCAPE THE FATE, REEL BIG FISH,  LESS THAN JAKE, STORY OF THE YEAR, NEVER SHOUT NEVER, HEY …

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Feb
24

Abandon All Ships tour with A Skylit Drive, I Set My Friends on Fire and Tides of Man

Velocity Records/Rise Records are excited to announce their first signing together: Abandon All Ships. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the band spent the majority of 2009 heavily touring North America and unleashing their own unique brand of hardcore, euro and dance music on the masses. Somehow between their time spent on the road and their time …

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Feb
24

The Rocket Summer Album, One Republic and Warped Tour Dates

THE ROCKET SUMMER’s ALBUM , OF MEN AND ANGELS  #1 ON ITUNES ALBUM CHART  ALBUM OUT NOW ON ISLAND RECORDS  “We’re not talking simple acoustic solo stuff here.  The music Bryce [Avary] makes as The Rocket Summer is lush, explosively catchy and artful power pop that hints at a new Brian Wilson or Prince in …

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Feb
23

Cage the Elephant Tops the charts and remaining tour dates

Cage The Elephant Tops The Alternative Songs Chart Newest Single “Back Against The Wall” Hits #1 New York, NY- Cage The Elephant tops the charts with “Back Against the Wall” which claims the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart this week. This is no small feat for the Bowling Green, KY based band …

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Feb
23

Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon Wu-Tang collaboration Wu Massacre March 30 on Def Jam

METHOD MAN, GHOSTFACE KILLAH & RAEKWON BRING SPIRIT OF WU-TANG TO HISTORIC ALBUM COLLABORATION: WU MASSACRE, IN STORES MARCH 30th ON DEF JAM  FIRST NEW SINGLE BY ‘METH, GHOST & RAE,’ “OUR DREAMS,” PRODUCED BY RZA, SAMPLES MICHAEL JACKSON’s “WE’RE ALMOST THERE”  Guest appearances on WU MASSACRE by Tracy Morgan – fellow Wu-Tang Clan members …

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Feb
23

Free Energy release debut album, Stuck on Nothing on March 9 and tour dates

FREE ENERGY   STUCK ON NOTHING March 9 – Astralwerks/DFA   “Free Energy” Free Download “Free Energy” Official Video   “I loved making that record. It was so good to record guitars again.I kind of forgot that I used to be really good at that — recording guitars.” – James Murphy   “…a perfectly tart, …

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Feb
21

Disco Biscuits new album, Planet Anthem pre-order and US tour, Bonnaroo and more

 Disco Biscuits Take Planet Anthem (Out 3/1610) Pre-Order To Next Level at http://planetanthem.com/ Playing Winter Music Conference, Bonnaroo * US Headlining Tour Starts Tonight    The Disco Biscuits are taking the pre-order game to a whole new level. Everyone and their mother does the signed CD/poster/ticket bundle (which they’ll be doing too), but that’s not the …

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Feb
19

Design and enter to win your own Joe Satriani Ibanez guitar

DESIGN YOUR OWN IBANEZ SPECIALTY GUITAR Right now, courtesy of Joe Satriani & Ibanez you have your chance to design your own Ibanez specialty guitar! Go to the following link for all the details on how to enter: http://web.epicrecords.com/joesatriani/guitardesign/  To go along with the custom guitar, one winner will also recive a Vox Satchurator pedal, a …

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Feb
18

Before Their Eyes tour with Blessthefall, Miss May I, Saosin, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and new album

Before their Eyes will accompany Blessthefall and Miss May I on the just-announced, The Bangover Tour, starting March 26th in Edmonton, Alberta. The trek will hit both Canada and the US and will give fans a chance to hear tunes off the band’s forthcoming Rise Records release Untouchable, in stores March 9th. The band will …

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Feb
17

Bullet for My Valentine New album Fever coming April 27 Free Download of Begging for Mercy

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Third Album, “Fever” Coming April 27th Free Download Of “Begging For Mercy” Available Now    New York, NY- Hard rock band Bullet For My Valentine returns with its third Jive album, Fever, on April 27. The official first single, the blistering “Your Betrayal” impacts at radio on March 9, with a …

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Feb
17

Wyclef Jean to receive Vanguard Award during live broadcast of 41st NAACP Image Awards on FOX Feb 26

WYCLEF JEAN TO RECEIVE VANGUARD AWARD DURING LIVE BROADCAST OF “41ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS”   FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, ON FOX  Grammy Award-winning songwriter/musician/producer and humanitarian Wyclef Jean will be honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award at the 41ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium, Friday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET …

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Feb
12

Ludacris new single March 9 on tour with The Black Eyed Peas

LUDACRIS’ NEW SINGLE “HOW LOW” HITS SECOND WEEK AT #1 ON URBAN RADIO CHART AND CLOSES IN ON 1 MILLION DIGITAL DOWNLOADS! FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES – ARRIVING MARCH 9th ON DTP/DEF JAM Luda moves into second week of 10-week, 32-city The E.N.D. Tour of North America with the …

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Feb
12

Envy on the Coast Release Lowcountry March 30 and New Tour Dates

ENVY ON THE COAST TO RELEASE LOWCOUNTRY MARCH 30TH ON PHOTO FINISH RECORDS BAND LAUNCHES PRE ORDER TRACK LISTING REVEALED BAND ON TOUR WITH THE FALL OF TROY AND TWIN ATLANTIC IN MARCH/APRIL On March 30th, Long Island, NY’s Envy On The Coast will release its second full-length, LowCountry. To celebrate the band has added …

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Feb
10

The Downtown Fiction new release on March 23 on Photo Finish Records

The Downtown Fiction To Release Best I Never Had – EP On Photo Finish Records March 23rd  Pre-Order Launches Today  Band To Play SXSW & Vans Warped Tour 2010 Tour With Stephen Jerzak and Stereo Skyline Kicks Off March 21 The Downtown Fiction (TDF) hailing from Fairfax, VA, will release its new Best I Never Had – EP, March …

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