Nashville, TN – The World Famous Nashville Palace will play host to “Breakfast with the Stars†as a tribute to the late Billy & Bettie Walker. The breakfast event will take place on Wednesday, June 4 from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and will host musical performances starting at 8 a.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include the breakfast. In honor of the family of Bettie & Billy Walker…
Vulture’s Wisdom, Volume 1, first chapter of the trilogy, is a nod to the golden era of hip-hop and features production from The Architect “They (Souls of Mischief) were the first ‘fresh to death’ group. They were the ’93 version of me” – Kanye West
Blackmarket will release their self-titled EP on June 24, 2008 on No Office Records. Recorded with Sean Slade (Radiohead, Dinosaur Jr., Hole) and Matthew Ellard (Morhpine, Weezer, Elliott Smith), the self-titled EP captures Daryl Lamont (vocals, guitar), Langdon Chieffo (drums), Mikey Emerson (bass), and Jason Brindis (guitar, keyboards), on their journey through insightful lyrics, catchy melodies and overall brilliant musicianship.
A little social commentary never hurt anyone, and that’s something Toy Gun Cowboy exerts on Big Blue. Working out of Lakewood, California, Matthew Erickson, the indie/electro lone ranger, seamlessly combines electronics with organic instruments, providing a distinctive sound.
Murphy Lee is debuting the new video for “Murph Derrty,” the first single from his upcoming album You See Me. Best known for “Shake Ya Tailfeather” and “Wat Da Hook Gon Be,” Murphy Lee returns to the scene with another derrty track. Murph announces that he is a “certified rapper” who is ready to bring the spotloight back to the St. Louis rap scene as he holds it down in…
“endlessly satisfying, 11 songs here, and absolutely no filler” – Paste NASHVILLE, TENN. – – The April 1 release date of Matthew Ryan Vs The Silver State was no April Fool’s joke. The eleventh disc for Nashville folk/rocker Matthew Ryan broke into the CIMS Top 100 Chart with first week sales and continues to receive critical acclaim. Ryan will embark on the second leg of his U.S. tour in June…
Having already conquered her native country of New Zealand (with platinum sales four times over) Kiwi songstress Brooke Fraser is invading the U.S. with  grace and charm with her newest release Albertine (out May 27).
Intercept – Magnolia Road / 2008 Self / http://www.interceptheband.com / “Two Broken Astronauts” is the perfect introduction to Intercept. During “Two Broken Astronauts”, there are hints of a number of distinct genres of music, rock, pop-punk, alternative rock, and even a little bit of emo sneaks in at points. “Two Broken Astronauts” is a very emotional track, whether it be the memorable vocals, the chunky bass line, or the guitars…
The rapidly-rising Boston-based rock/pop band Boys Like Girls will join forces with the multi-platinum-selling American pop/punk ensemble Good Charlotte as co-headliners on the upcoming Soundtrack Of Your Summer tour (full itinerary follows). In what promises to be one of the year’s biggest blockbuster concert extravaganzas, the Soundtrack Of Your Summer tour will include sets from special guest artists Metro Station and The Maine.
In the midst of copy cat & cookie cutter bands, THE ACACIA STRAIN stand out as a group that sidesteps convention and the mundane and continuously produce gripping, technical, blistering metal. THE ACACIA STRAIN is known for their down-tuned guitar sound and nasty breakdowns; as the band combines the elements of abrasive death metal, and hardcore. The Massachusetts four-some will be proudly releasing their fourth studio record, Continent, via Prosthetic Records…
SUNDAY MORNING IN SATURDAY’S SHOES is Richard Julian’s follow up to his critically acclaimed SLOW NEW YORK. Produced by the legendary Mitchell Froom, the new album again showcases Richard’s confessional, whip-smart and witty songwriting prowess. Equally engaging on stage as on record, Richard kicks off a summer tour on June 10th.
I wanted this album to have a lot of different directions on it, I did not want it to be any one baby.  I just wanted it to be a sampler of flavors and influences from all over the world.  There’s a touch of this, a little smidgeon of that, a dash of something else … like when you’re cooking.” – Donna Summer
  Old Man Records is pleased to announce the release of the debut album from South Carolina songwriter William F. Gibbs, My Fellow Sophisticates. The album (releasing June 3, 2008) is an ambitious, beautiful love letter to “The Playlist Generation,” as Gibbs himself dubs it, a mixtape-like journey through American musical touchstones.
Agetec, Inc. today announced that it will be releasing “Falling Stars†for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. A fun and adventurous role playing game, “Falling Stars†will be released early summer 2008.
The Spill Canvas released their digital EP Honestly, I’m Doing Okay May 13th. Included on the EP is “Lay It On Me,†a previously unreleased B-side from the recording of No Really, I’m Fine.  The band will head out on the road for a month long headlining tour of the U.S. starting May 28th in Milwaukee and wrapping up June 28th at the Avalon in Salt Lake City. Joining…
With all the pieces in place, the time is right for Mike Zito to break through as a major voice on the contemporary music scene. His debut release on Eclecto Groove, “Todayâ€, is currently being readied for release. Produced by the ‘dream team’ of David Z (Prince, Big Head Todd, Etta James), Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Burden), and Randy Chortkoff, “Today†showcases Zito’s music in a distinctly…
Hollywood, CA — Katy Perry, dubbed “internet darling” by the Associated Press after her breakout performances at SXSW in March, will perform on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour Hurley Stage for its entire coast-to-coast run, from June 20th to August 17th, 2008. The 23-year-old songstress will join the traveling rock circus three days after her debut album, One of the Boys, is released by Capitol Records on June 17th.
A mainstay in the Midwestern indie circles for most of the last decade, Ghosty puts on a masterful display of avant-pop songcraft. Andrew Connor’s mercurial song structures are brought to life by his vocal harmonies and guitar interplay with Jake Blanton, while David Wetzel’s keyboard textures, Nolte’s rich bass lines and Adams’ complex counterpoints give the album a resounding depth. It’s intelligent, slightly askew pop that compares favorably to Field…
On Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, The Kitchen in New York City presents a live multimedia concert featuring a complete performance of ONEIDA’s 2005 album, “The Wedding”. Oneida will be backed by a string quintet under the direction of Brian Coughlin, who created the arrangements for the original recording, along with celebrated pianist Emily Manzo. In this evening, conceived for The Kitchen and directed by Nick Hallett, “The Wedding” is…
Interscope Records artist Switches will be on the Nylon Magazine Music Tour with She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet & The Virgins in support of their debut album Lay Down The Law.Â