Hunter is looking to make himself a household name in the vein of Chris Brown, Ne*yo, or Justin Timberlake. Pressure is Hunter’s debut album, and its 12 tracks provide listeners with an intimate look into Hunter’s soul. The titular track to Pressure will tattoo its catchy harmonies into the minds and hearts of listeners, while Dancin’ Man seems to be the track that will provide Hunter with a considerable boost.…
A catalyst for music innovation in the digital era, CENTERSTAGE Powered By Grammy® Amplifier is the first-ever program uniting emerging artists with GRAMMY-Award®-winners to mentor their career. Mike Shinoda member of two-time GRAMMY®-winning band Linkin Park and CENTERSTAGE program mentor; Evan Greene (CMO, The Recording Academy); and Jon Budd (Sr. Group Manager, New Media, Hyundai) were on hand today at a press conference in downtown Los Angeles at The…
Rising star Riyehee Hong’s debut recording was made on the Taylor and Boody organ of York Springs, PA. Their opus 12 (1986), the organ is a small two-manual instrument that is beautifully voiced and balanced to the room acoustic. Riyehee’s program is all-Baroque, with works from Reincken, Schildt, Bruhns, Sweelinck, Bruna, Homilius, Stanley, Handel, and of course J.S. Bach. Riyehee Hong has enjoyed an international career as an organist and…
Sacrament Music drops the first single from WHITE WIDOWS, a Brooklyn metal quintet formed by members of Cleanteeth, The Destro, Grudges and Primitive Weapons. The second track from WHITE WIDOWS’ self-titled debut release, “El Marrano” also features guest vocals from Incendiary vocalist Brendan Garone, and hits as an exclusive via the band’s cohorts at MetalSucks, who introduce the track perfectly: “Never before have power groove, sludge and hardcore-style vocals…
Alexander (of New Granada’s own Alexander & The Grapes) runs his own unique mini-label, Viva La Records. Their first venture was limited vinyl version of The Grapes’ full length Hemispheres. Now they’re treating us to a limited run, hand assembled cassette only full length entitled Stifled Spirit from Indiana indie-folksters Moor Hound. You can stream the entire release over at VLR’s bandcamp. http://vivalarecords.bandcamp.com/album/stifled-spirit-2
TOKiMONSTA resurrects Dr Octagon, jolts mainstream dance fans into hip-hop’s avant-garde and takes scenesters on a psychedelic adventure with her first music video for Ultra Music, “The Force.” TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) and Ultra scored big with tastemakers at THE FADER who premiered the video yesterday, Tuesday, February 6 here. View the video now at http://youtu.be/NZ44ljwS48w. The Los Angeles beatsmith surprised fans last month with the audio preview of the track which features Ultramagnetic MC Kool Keith in a classic string of loosely themed non sequiturs. Fans…
Based off the raunchy, but equally hilarious, British series of the same name (and not the weak, watered-down American version on MTV) The Inbetweeners Movie proves this quartet of (almost) loveable losers can sustain the humor for the length of an entire feature film. Much like American Pie and Porky’s before that, but with a far cooler accent, the movie mines the well-trodden, but no less funny territory of young…
R&B icon and Grammy-nominated RCA Records recording artist CHARLIE WILSON’s new album Love, Charlie debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This entry marks Wilson’s second #1 entry on the R&B charts (Uncle Charlie) and his fourth Top 10 entry as a solo artist. The first single from Love, Charlie, “My Love Is All I Have,” is also #1…
Over the past year, the label 429 has been building a reputation as a safe haven for 90’s musicians exiled too soon from the majors (Lisa Loeb, Camper Van Beethoven, Soul Asylum, etc.), but if their latest signing, the Scottish indie rockers The View is an indication, they have a hell of a knack for picking the next big thing as well. Cheeky For a Reason, actually the band’s…
For the masses who have seen Detroit dance rockers ELECTRIC SIX play live, you might hear fans say “freakin’ awesome”, “crazy good”, “What did I just see”, or “nuts, man… nuts” about their shows. But vocalist Dick Valentine has a different reason to see the band. “With the live show, you get to see my drummer as opposed to feeling him” he says of drummer Percussion World. “He looks great!”…
The Giving Tree Band are excited to announce their upcoming 2013 tour dates. The Chicago seven piece are on the road in support of their recently released album Vacilador, praised for its “refreshing” sound by Paste and Relix Magazine for putting “a new spin on the old sound of Americana.” Upcoming tour dates below. Watch the Music Video for “Dead Heroes” Watch the videos for “Cold Cold…
Just after wrapping up the entirely sold out ‘Underground Tour’ this past January, Hollywood Undead have just announced new Spring tour dates in the US and Canada with support from Dance Gavin Dance and Abandon All Ships. The tour comes hot on the heels of Hollyood Undead’s newest album, Notes From The Underground, which is available on iTunes now. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, which…
NYC underground thrashers COLDSTEEL are holding a raffle where two lucky fan can win an autographed 12″ vinyl or picture disc test pressing of their forthcoming EP America Idle. To enter, simply visit bit.ly/ColdsteelMerch and pre-order a copy of America Idle and your name will be automatically entered in the drawing. The raffle ends on February 19th with the winners being announced on the 21st at www.facebook.com/coldsteelny. On Saturday February…
Paris, France’s AS THEY BURN have released their first digital single for “Dream Collapse” from their 11 track forthcoming album Will, Love, Life, out February 19th. An introduction to their blend of groove-oriented tech-death, “Dream Collapse” is an ode to crashing dreams and forgotten plans for the future. Download the single through iTunes / AmazonMP3 and listen to the full song stream here. See AS THEY BURN on this year’s…
An offbeat Miami sidewalk during the early morning hours, far from the glamour of South Beach, the ominous repetitive rumble of bass reaches a line of revelers waiting under a flickering neon sign. A door opens, the partygoers, all shapes and sizes, creeds and colors, find themselves ushered in, only to Get Lost… Over the last eight years Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels’ Get Lost party at the Electric Pickle has…
Dallas heavy metal act Seeker has teamed up with Lambgoat.com to premiere the band’s new single “Alone” (feat. Corey Bennet of Bermuda). Stream “Alone” exclusively at: http://lambgoat.com/features/59/Seeker-Alone-song-premiere. “‘Alone’ is fastest and most aggressively personal song that we have ever released,” said vocalist Bryce Lucien. “This is us finally becoming the band that we’ve always wanted to be and we couldn’t be more psyched that our good friend Corey from…
In a continuing creative partnership, Vans and iconic rock band Metallica proudly introduce a four-piece signature collection designed by each band member delivering to stores in February. Each Metallica member – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo – had free reign to choose any iconic Vans shoe style and make it their own while drawing from their favorite influences in the worlds of music, action sports and…
Somewhere between Big Star and Urge Overkill records, you’ll find Count it In, the first full length from Thorcraft Cobra. Comprised of Billy Zimmer and Tammy Glover, each a refugee from other bands, and a handful of guests including Steve McDonald of Redd Kross, Thorcraft Cobra is a pop/rock band stripped of pretentions, crammed with a myriad of influences, and amazingly satisfying. There is not a weak track out the…
2011 Dove Awards’ “Artist of the Year,” Francesca Battistelli, released her brand new single, “Strangely Dim,” from her Hundred More Years Deluxe Edition album today to iTunes. Written by Battistelli, Seth Mosely and Mia Fields, the track features inspiring lyrics fused with her distinctive pop/soul sound. The full album, featuring “Strangely Dim” and four additional new songs, will be made available for purchase on March 12. On March 7, the…
UK brothers and multi-instrumentalists Howard and Guy Lawrence, better known as Disclosure, are bringing their new, expanded, fully live set of sleek electronic pop to stages across the North America this spring. The duo, known for their crystalline production and updated take on 2-step and UK garage, kicks off the five week tour with multiple appearances at SXSW on March 13-15, already sold out shows at Bowery Ballroom and U Street…