The blend of rap and soul that begins Everybody is something that is utterly unique, and it shows The Higher Concept an act that would work equally well on R&B, rap, and pop radio stations. The multiple vocalists that are introduced to listeners through this introductory track ensure that the momentum is running high as the disc continues to spin. When It’s Over begins with a heartfelt guitar line that…
Electro rock/dance duo INFECTED MUSHROOM—comprised of Amit “Duvdev” Duvdevani and Erez Eisen—have announced they will be taking their critically acclaimed live electronic stage show “The Unveiling” to several cities in North America. Confirmed stops this month include Washington D.C., New York City, Montreal, the World Electronic Music Festival in Ontario, Canada and the Summerset Festival in Somerset, WI, with Salt Lake City to follow in September. INFECTED MUSHROOM spent close…
The Mighty Fine (San Luis Obispo, CA) has just unveiled a music video for “To Indiana.” The track is from In Revival, the band’s latest full-length on Solidarity Recordings. Directed by Jeremy Wirth, you can watch the exclusive premier of the video courtesy of our friends at Alternative Press. In Revival was originally issued in 2011 by Solidarity Recordings (imadethismistake, The Methadones, Run, Forever) on CD and digital formats. In…
As THE DIRTY HEADS’ co-headlining tour with Matisyahu continues to makes its way across America, the Southern California band has teamed up with their tour mate for “Dance All Night,” the second single from their Top 20 album CABIN BY THE SEA, which was globally released June 19 on Five Seven Music. The band’s second album debuted at #18 on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart (their highest chart position to…
As The Feather Tipped the Serpent’s Scale — the sophomore LP from Salt Lake City-based duo EAGLE TWIN — nears official release via Southern Lord at the end of this month, today Guitar World is hosting a stream of the second song from the highly anticipated album. Clocking in with over nine massive minutes of the band’s revered monstrous, mutating riff buildups and devastating percussion, “Ballad of Job Cain Part…
Whitton brings a flare of the 1940’s to her wishful, singer-songwriter sound. Take the sounds of an alluring Billie Holiday, mixed with the curious intensity of Norah Jones, and eclectic complexity of Regina Spektor, and you’ll get the best kept secret in Los Angeles – WHITTON. Whitton will be performing her NYC debut at The Living Room, on August 16th. For tickets and more information please visit, www.whittonmusic.com Her…
Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive re-release of three albums by the US’ heavy metal band Steel Vengeance – „Call Off The Dogs” (1985), “Second Offence” (1986) and „Prisoners” (1988). Michael Wickstrom formed the band Steel Vengeance in 1984 and recorded the bands first self-titled EP on Kingdom Records. Their second demo “Never Lettin’ Go”, recorded in December of 1984, earned Steel Vengeance a deal with French label Black…
This is the just the thing for the Circle Jerks fan in your life. It contains the brand new Circle Jerks documentary DVD and a limited edition Keith Morris Throbblehead… You save $5 (plus shipping discount) by ordering these items together HERE. Circle Jerks “My Career As A Jerk” is a brand new documentary to be released on DVD on September 25. From the beginning, LA punk band the CIRCLE…
Shout Out Out Out Out’s Video for “Now That I’ve Given Up Hope, I Feel Much Better” Hits BlackBook Magazine URB Premieres Jokers of the Scene’s Remix of “Wayward Satellite” New LP Spanish Moss & Total Loss Out Now (click screen above or links below for video) VIDEO: “Now That I’ve Given Up Hope, I Feel Much Better” via Vimeo / via BlackBook Magazine AUDIO: “Wayward Satellite (Jokers of the…
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue this week set a personal record, scoring her 6th consecutive #1 single on Billboard’s Hot Club Play Chart with the song “Timebomb”, bringing her career total to nine. This follows the recent release of a digital EP featuring a suite of stellar remixes of her dancefloor smash, including an Extended Version, a big room mix from veteran club figure Peter Rauhofer, an irresistible deep progressive tribal jam…
We’ve just placed live a few reviews that we’ve done in the last year with a focus in travel. We will be hosting a grand opening of the travel section on September 15th. Keep an eye out for this grand opening, as we will be exposing some of the best attractions that the Windy City has to offer. We’ll be offering giveaways and more in the weeks to come.
Bear In Heaven’s pulsating “Kiss Me Crazy” is the latest single to be shared from the critically acclaimed record, I Love You, It’s Cool, out now on Dead Oceans / Hometapes. The track, as well as two bonus versions of the song from rising artist Beacon and London producer BNJMN, can now be downloaded via Facebook. Brooklyn-based electronic duo Beacon’s futuristic R&B inspired remix/cover of “Kiss Me Crazy” can be heard over at Stereogum, smoothing…
The Premier One on One Basketball Tournament in the World September 15, 2012 12PM Mosswood Park 3612 Webster St. Oakland, CA Registration begins at 10 AM Sharp! Competition Begins at Noon. The Oakland winner receives $1k and the Chance to compete at the finals on Alcatraz the following Saturday for the $20K Grand Prize! www.redbullusa.com/kingoftherock Rock the Bells Returns to the Bay Area! August 25th and 26th! Shoreline Amphitheatre! August…
The Winter Sounds (pictured in hometown Nashville….no, wait! That’s San Francisco!) We couldn’t be happier to announce the addition of Nashville’s favorite indie/dance/folk/punk mega-monster touring machine The Winter Sounds to the New Granada family roster. Look for a November release of their upcoming full length Runner. More info soon, very soon! THE WINTER SOUNDS ONLINE: thewintersounds.com facebook.com/thewintersounds twitter.com/thewintersounds newgranada.com
You first heard them on The Alchemist’s new album Russian Roulette, and now they’re back with a brand new leak track, “The World’s Most Dangerous.” Durag Dynasty is a new super-group featuring West Coast emcees Planet Asia, Killer Ben, and Tristate. Durag Dynasty’s debut album 360 Waves, entirely produced by The Alchemist, is set to hit stores later this year.
Io Echo will release their self-titled debut EP on October 16 via IAMSOUND. Their full-length, Ministry of Love, is set for release in early 2013. The EP will include the track “Carnation” featuring Jonny Pierce of The Drums as well as current single “When The Lilies Die”. Io Echo is LA-based Ioanna Gika and Leopold Ross. Their unique blend of pop melodies, dark 90’s industrial influences, and far eastern elements…
M83 – the brainchild of French musician Anthony Gonzales – will kick off another extensive North American tour in support of its double album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (Mute),at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory this Wednesday, August 1st. The run includes a sold-out SummerStage show on August 8th in New York City’s Central Park, performances at numerous festivals – including Lollapalooza, FYF Fest, Bumbershoot and the Austin City Limits Festival – and…
Multiple Latin Grammy-winner Kany García has international exposure in her sights with her self-titled third album. On Kany García, she delights us with her wisdom, her turns of phrase, and her fresh sound that have made her one of Latin pop music’s most recognizable young artists. This talented Puerto Rican singer/songwriter, who is signed to Sony Music, mixes heart-wrenching ballads with rhythmic songs as she shares an eclectic vision of…
Southern hard rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY have confirmed a string of West Coast tour dates for August. This run will include shows supporting legendary classic rockers ZZ Top as well as a string of headline dates. Frontman Blaine Cartwright is beyond excited to be touring with one of his favorite bands of all time ZZ Top: “It is the high point of our career to be playing with ZZ Top.” Guitarist…
Avant-garde metal band STOLEN BABIES can now reveal the physical and digital release dates for their upcoming album, Naught. The album will be released digitally on September 18, 2012 and physically on October 16, 2012. The album art was unveiled last week and can be viewed now at Bloody-Disgusting.com. The album art is illustrated by artist Crab Scrambly and can be viewed now at this location. Stay tuned for more…