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• Bright Matter

  Kings of A&R

  Dean Cramer

  15 May 2012 | 10:06 am

  Buzz Track: Never Know Bright Matter has become a Kings favorite after getting turned on to his latest track Never Know. The video for “Never Know” is currently on Fuse TV On Demand as part of their unsigned artist series in May. His latest EP was self produced and released in March. For fans of Foster The People, etc. Contact: brightmattermusic@gmail.com

• STYX, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

  Hollywood Music Magazine

  Matthew Zinke

  10 May 2012 | 6:55 pm

  An incredible night of classic hits with STYX, REO Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

• Coldplay Reveals Official Cover Art for “Princess of China” Featuring Rihanna

  The Round Table

  Jayvee

  15 May 2012 | 12:36 pm

  Coldplay revealed the official cover art for “Princess of China,” the fourth single from the band’s most recent album Mylo Xyloto. According to a message posted on the band’s website, in the UK, the single will be available as a digital bundle, featuring a remix by the Invisible Men, starting on June 4th. Meanwhile the music video, which was directed by Adria Petty and Alan Bibby, is due to premiere soon and does feature collaborator Rihanna. The official single artwork is definitely keeping with the band’s previous covers for their Mylo Xyloto campaign by having…

• 'Glee' Recap: Did New Directions Win Nationals?

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  Philiana Ng

  15 May 2012 | 9:08 pm

  Philiana Ng Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton guest star as judges in the second hour of Tuesday’s back-to-back event.read more

• Did Gotye Write the Best Breakup Anthem?

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  Seth Werkheiser

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Time Entertainment answers the question that no one was asking: “How does Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know stack up?” As in, how does is stack up as a breakup anthem? Writes Aylin Zafar: It’s safe to say Gotye has entered the annals of legendary, inescapable crossover breakup hits. But how does it hold up against some of music’s other recent breakup gems?

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• On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  WINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to...

• Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Guerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out...

• High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  In May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly...

• Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells

  16 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick...

• OneRepublic Drummer Arrested in Denver

  16 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  OneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver yesterday on suspicion of assault Reuters reports Fisher was also booked on charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property The musician is being held without bond at the Denver city jail Police have not revealed details of the actions that...

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• Live From SXSW: Hospitality (Full Set)

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Watch Hospitality's entire set at the Sennheiser & Paste Present the Stages on Sixth.

• Watch Willie Nelson Perform Pearl Jam's "Just Breathe"

  16 May 2012 | 12:47 pm

  Willie Nelson, along with sons Micah and Lukas, have covered Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” for SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse....

• Watch Hot Chip Perform "Night and Day" on 'Jools Holland'

  16 May 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Hot Chip’s latest album, In Our Heads, is out June 12, but luckily you won’t have to wait that long to get a live taste of their newest single. Hot Chip performed “Night and Day” last night on the BBC’s Later… with Jools Holland....

• Heavy Blanket: Heavy Blanket

  16 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  J Mascis’ new side project Heavy Blanket is packaged with a backstory, one that began in the summer of 1984 involving a hero who chose to shed the elitism surrounding his upbringing. Together with his high school friends (Johnny Pancake, Pete Cougar) they smoked dope out of tubas, nearly drowned while swimming in an old quarry in southern Vermont where the incapacitation of Johnny led to counterfeiting bills and a never-recorded record, the band disbanding without finishing the “album of epic jams.”...

• Toyota Created a Navigational System for the Nintendo DS

  16 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  The next time someone tries to tell you a Nintendo DS isn’t worth getting, you can tell them it’s a twofer. Japanese car company Toyota has found a way to turn the gaming system into a GPS tool. By integrating the game system with a car’s Smart Navi system, the DS acts as a navigational remote control....

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• Bright Matter

  Dean Cramer

  15 May 2012 | 10:06 am

  Buzz Track: Never Know Bright Matter has become a Kings favorite after getting turned on to his latest track Never Know. The video for “Never Know” is currently on Fuse TV On Demand as part of their unsigned artist series in May. His latest EP was self produced and released in March. For fans of Foster The People, etc. Contact: brightmattermusic@gmail.com

• Vikunja

  Dean Cramer

  14 May 2012 | 10:07 am

  Buzz Track: Strangers Kings favorite Vikunja, a young Swedish rock/pop band signed to BMG Chrysalis in Sweden are generating some good buzz and attention. They just completed recordings with producer Mats Valentin (Kelly Clarkson, Carpark North) and are set to support Donkeyboy on upcoming shows later this summer. For fans of Coldplay, The Verve, Oasis, etc. Contact: magnus@catapult-music.com

• Mikey Wax

  Dean Cramer

  11 May 2012 | 1:09 pm

  Update/News: Mikey will be direct support Jon McLaughlin on 7 east coast dates this June, including a NYC gig at Gramercy Theatre on June 21st. Buzz Track: Counting On You His self released song ‘Counting On You is currently #46 on the HOT AC chart which quickly garnered 100,000 YouTube views and 30,000 Twitter followers. KSL who listed Mikey as one of the top 5 artists ready to make it big says this “Mikey has some very genuine and organic music that is a fresh take on a tired pop music genre.”

• Danielle Barbe

  Dean Cramer

  10 May 2012 | 10:46 am

  Update/News: Danielle Barbe was selected as the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands winner out of over 23,000 bands nationwide and will perform Vans Warped Tour this summer. She will perform June 18th at Arlene’s Grocery in NYC. She will be working on a new record with producer Matt Squire (The Used, Panic at the Disco!) Key Track: Wango Tango Pop/Rock artist Danielle Barbe quickly became a Kings favorite after her latest video release of her new single “Wango Tango”. Her latest release which was produced by Luke Ebbin (Bon Jovi, The All-American Rejects, Plain White T’s)…

• The Darkness sign with Wind-Up Records

  Dean Cramer

  10 May 2012 | 10:21 am

  UK glam rockers The Darkness signed with Wind-Up Records.  The third album will be released on August 21st in the U.S. The band recently reunited after seven years and are currently touring in Australia with Lady Gaga. The Darkness came to prominence with the release of their debut album, Permission to Land, in 2003. Backed by the singles “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”, “Growing on Me”, “Get Your Hands Off My Woman”, and “Love is Only a Feeling”, the album was certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom, with sales of over 1,300,000.

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• Listen: Me & This Army’s new single 'You' // AltSounds Exclusive

  Ffion Davies

  16 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  The newest single from the Alternative upstarts, Me and This Army, 'You' is a heart racing honorarium to the broken hearted. Front woman, Courtney Hargrove’s voice evokes raw emotion on this follow up to the trio’s debut EP ‘Souls’ which they released independently in 2010. Full of power and passion, the new single is sure to recruit some new fans to Me and This Army’s ranks. http://soundcloud.com/the-legion-media-group/me-and-this-army-you For more information, check out Me & This Army Lisa Bougart Attached Thumbnails  

• Ray Wylie Hubbard touring in support of 'Grifter's Hymnal' CD

  Nuno Saque Ferreira

  16 May 2012 | 10:38 am

  Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard will begin his Spring/Summer tour in support of his new album, The Grifter’s Hymnal, currently at #2 on the Americana Music Association’s radio chart, on May 31st in Seattle. Whether you’re short on time due to an impending apocalypse or simply need a tidy introduction to bring you up to speed on Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard, the opening track on The Grifter’s Hymnal, “Coricidin Bottle,” tells you everything you need to know in just under two minutes. And what it tells you about Ray Wylie Hubbard — who will shortly head out on the road…

• Watch: White Light Parade video for 'Want You to Know'

  Ffion Davies

  16 May 2012 | 10:34 am

  Bradford’s finest White Light Parade return after a two year absence with a blistering new single ‘Want You To Know’ on July 2nd through Split Records. The last couple of years have been a bit of a rollercoaster for White Light Parade. Previous singles, ‘Wait For The Weekend’ and ‘Turning All The Lights Down’ won support from XFM and Radio 1’s Huw Stephens. They toured with Kasabian, Fightstar, Reverend And The Makers, and The Subways, received great praise for their debut album ‘House Of Commons’ and to cap it all their Mick Jones-channeling ‘Riot In The City’ was…

• Spotifried Issue #3 - My Morning Journey #1

  altsounds

  16 May 2012 | 10:14 am

  * Artwork is one of my originals, inspired by one of the songs on today's playlist, 'Sharks and Danger' by Alexisonfire. Playlists are everywhere at the moment. Everyone is putting together a collection of songs to play to somebody else. I decided to then take that a slightly different way and use the playlist as a means of documenting what music I am listening to, most specifically on my way to the office in the morning. As I move from train to train and walk the streets of New York City, these are the jams that are keeping me company. My musical taste is eclectic so expect a bit of…

• Watch Lauden Swain's 'Eskimo' new Video

  Nuno Saque Ferreira

  16 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  Louden Swain makes music best described as a combo platter of classic rock, indie pop, and alternative. That makes for a sound both loud and approachable, one that can blow your hair back even as it touches your heart. Fronted by lead singer and actor Rob Benedict, Louden Swain also includes bassist Mike Borja, guitarist Billy Moran and drummer Stephen Norton. The band released its fourth full-length recording – Eskimo, in January 2012 on their own 3 Car Wreckords label. Shot in several well known locations across Southern California in early April, the video tells the story of finding…

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  16 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

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• WIZ KHALIFA: tour map of concerts

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  16 May 2012 | 2:29 pm

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  Pop & Hiss

• LACMA's next big project: L.A. hip-hop

  Todd Martens

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Murs had a revelation while waiting in line to see the Louvre Museum in Paris. A longtime staple of L.A.'s underground hip-hop scene, Murs had a day off while on tour in Paris last year. Spotted by museum workers, Murs and his wife were pulled from the line and told to bypass the crowds. "Some fans came up to me and gave us some free passes," said Murs, who was born Nick Carter. "That's when it hit me that we're old enough to be involved with the arts. I have fans who work at the Louvre? That's crazy." Not, perhaps, as crazy as collaborating with a…

• Exclusive video: Los Lobos' watershed 1992 'Kiko' album returns

  Randy Lewis

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

        Los Lobos is revisiting its watershed 1992 album “Kiko” in a 20th anniversary reissue, adding to the original studio album with previously unreleased early and alternate takes of several songs. Simultaneously, a document of the band’s 2006 performance of “Kiko” in its entirety will be released separately on CD, DVD and Blu-ray, with both “Kiko” projects coming Aug. 21. “Kiko” was hailed in 1992 as a new artistic pinnacle for the widely lauded East L.A. group and appeared on numerous critics’ yearly Top 10 lists. It was the No. 1 choice in The…

• R. Kelly to release 'Write Me Back' on June 26

  Gerrick D. Kennedy

  15 May 2012 | 6:12 pm

  Grammy-winning R&B king R. Kelly is set to release his new album, “Write Me Back,” on June 26, RCA Records announced Tuesday.“Write Me Back” is led by the bubbly “Share My Love,” which landed at No. 1 on urban adult radio, and his latest single, “Feelin’ Single.” The singer’s 11th disc is the follow-up to 2010’s “Love Letter.” The Grammy-nominated album garnered critical acclaim when Kelly traded in his salacious brand of R&B and knocking hip-hop beats for a disc brimming with retro throwbacks. Gone was the Lothario role that made him famous and infamous.

• Jay-Z rips anti-gay marriage movement as 'discrimination'

  Todd Martens

  15 May 2012 | 3:32 pm

  Vice President Joe Biden generated headlines -- and inspired a few jokes -- when he credited sitcom "Will & Grace" with educating the American populace on gay rights. Now it's Jay-Z's turn to make headlines. This week, the hip-hop star-entrepreneur and longtime supporter of Barack Obama echoed the president's sentiments on the topic of gay marriage. Denouncing gay rights "is no different than discriminating against blacks," Jay-Z told CNN. "It's discrimination, plain and simple." Jay-Z is one of the most powerful figures in a genre that…

• Video: Willie Nelson, sons cover Pearl Jam's 'Just Breathe'

  Randy Lewis

  15 May 2012 | 3:23 pm

  Willie Nelson’s latest album, “Heroes,” is out today, May 15, and for the occasion the Red Headed Stranger has been working his Willie's Roadhouse classic-country channel on Sirius XM satellite radio, giving his listeners a sneak listen to the entire CD over the last four days. He also recorded a live rendition of one of the album’s songs, a version of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe,” in the studio with sons Lukas and Micah Nelson, along with a couple of his longtime Family Band members,  including his sister, keyboardist Bobbie, and harmonica player Mickey…

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• Lady Gaga Rides The Train — Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Her ‘Simpsons’ Episode

  Becky Bain

  16 May 2012 | 1:32 pm

  We hope you’re readying your multiple outfits for any potential viewing parties of Lady Gaga‘s episode of The Simpsons, which airs this Sunday May 20 at 8 p.m. on Fox. Entertainment Tonight takes us behind-the-scenes of the Born This Way singer’s episode, showing footage of Gaga recording the episode with the rest of the cast and crew. “Sometimes it was very endearing, other times they were making fun of me,” says the pop star with a smile. “And I’m making fun of everybody else. It’s sort of what I do as a performer… I think I was more…

• Mary J. Blige Covers Journey, Tom Cruise Does Def Leppard For ‘Rock Of Ages’

  Robbie Daw

  16 May 2012 | 1:14 pm

  The guitars are loud and the hair is high in upcoming movie musical Rock Of Ages (out June 15), which features Tom Cruise as fictional ’80s metal god Stacee Jaxx and Mary J. Blige as Venus Club owner Justice Charlier. A video for Mary J., Constantine Maroulis and Julianne Hough’s cover of Journey‘s 1980 hit “Any Way You Want It” highlights some of the head-banging action we’ll see in the flick. (Blige also performed the song on Dancing With The Stars last night). Meanwhile, a snippet of Cruise’s cover of Def Leppard’s smash anthem “Pour…

• Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa And Missy Elliott & Timbaland Set For Rock The Bells 2012

  Becky Bain

  16 May 2012 | 12:48 pm

  Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa and Missy Elliott & Timbaland (in a joint special appearance) are some of the big names slated to perform at annual hip-hop fest Rock The Bells 2012. Also on the lineup are J. Cole, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, A$AP Rocky and Mac Miller, with hosting duties by RZA and Supernatural. Bur for those whose hearts will forever be in the 90s, the bill also boasts performances by Ice Cube (more known for his acting than his rapping nowadays), Salt-N-Pepa and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, who will be celebrating their 20th anniversary reunion. Time to dry-clean those old…

• Adam Lambert’s ‘Trespassing’: Review Revue

  Robbie Daw

  16 May 2012 | 12:22 pm

  Three years after Adam Lambert‘s stint on American Idol — and two-and-a-half since the release of debut LP For Your Entertainment —his long-awaited (and slightly delayed) sophomore offering Trespassing is finally out. Some critics seem to agree that the first half of the album is a glitter-drenched pop-dance workout, while the latter half is a bit ballad-heavy. Read what the Internet at large had to say about Adam’s new record below, then let us know your own thoughts on Trespassing. :: Rolling Stone conjured up some colorful imagery when reviewing Adam’s latest:…

• Karmin Perform “Brokenhearted” At BuzzMedia’s Sounds Of Spring Party: Watch

  Becky Bain

  16 May 2012 | 12:10 pm

  Idolator, and the rest of music lovers and celeb-mongers of BuzzMedia, celebrated its Sounds Of Spring party at The Standard Hotel in West Hollywood last night (May 15). At the poolside bash, you could get your nails done, enjoy an ice cream sandwich, or sip on a Buzz-specific cocktail. (As good as an “Idolator Tonic” sounded, we had to go with a “Celebuzz Raspberry Mojito”. What can we say, we support our sister sites!) The Sounds Of Karmin 12 Photos » The real pleasure of the evening, though, came from a performance from adorable pop couple Karmin,…

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• Music Review: Christine Brewer at Alice Tully Hall

  By ZACHARY WOOLFE

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  The soprano Christine Brewer gave a recital, featuring a poem from her daughter as well as works by Barber, Ives and Arlen, at Alice Tully Hall on Sunday afternoon.

• Dance Review: American Ballet Theater’s Opening-Night Gala

  By ALASTAIR MACAULAY

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  On Monday evening the American Ballet Theater offered exhilarating sections amid a largely predictable series of bedroom pas de deux and fouetté turns.

• String Cheese Incident Takes On Ticketmaster

  By BEN SISARIO

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  The band String Cheese Incident is making a symbolic end run to protest what it considers high ticket-sales fees.

• New Delay in Opening Museum for African Art

  By PATRICIA COHEN

  16 May 2012 | 1:39 pm

  The Museum for African Art has been forced to delay the opening of its new location in East Harlem because it has not raised enough money.

• Latin Pop Group Maná Draws Adoring Crowds

  By JENNIFER MEDINA

  16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm

  Maná, a rock group that sings only in Spanish, has been attracting fans, both recent immigrants and others, in the United States for decades.

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• I Let My 4 Year Old Wear Makeup- Parental Blasphemy?

  Natasha Sapp

  13 May 2012 | 12:31 pm

  However when ABC news interviewed the girl and her mother, it became clear just how over reactive the public had become. Read More

• Drug Shortages Killing People Already Fighting to Survive

  Natasha Sapp

  6 May 2012 | 1:39 pm

  Unfortunately the government is spending time on nuisance legislation and never on the really important things like cancer drug supplies; what a sad day in American history. Read More

• Compassion Or Clinical Evaluation Should Employees on Planes Undergo Routine Psychological Screening?

  Natasha Sapp

  29 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Even more frightening, this time for the flying public, is what these 2 incidents revealed about airline hiring and employee retention policies;Read More

• Tea Time with Emilie Autumn

  rocknmetalwriter

  28 Apr 2012 | 2:29 pm

  Best known by Emilie Autumn - Emilie Autumn Liddel is a California local and tonight she is back home setting her domain at the infamous El Rey TheaterRead More

• Life Down Here Gets Interviewed

  rocknmetalwriter

  26 Apr 2012 | 2:25 pm

  Los Angeles based quartet Life Down Here is that pop punk act with an hardcore edge that really brings back the meaning of music.Read More

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• Green Day Fan Gets to Play Guitar at Their Concert

  pumkinandstorm (http://music.videosift.com/member/pumkinandstorm)

  16 May 2012 | 8:18 am

  A dream come true for a Green Day fan as he gets to play "Jesus of Suburbia" in Chicago with the group. This kid was awesome!

• Radiohead ~ Treefingers

  lurgee (http://music.videosift.com/member/lurgee)

  16 May 2012 | 7:03 am

  “Treefingers” will hands down be one of the biggest surprises on Kid A. It has no real melody and is instrumental. One may think that Synthesizers were used to make the song, but as Ed pointed out in an interview, it was done all on guitar. Thom recorded Ed playing guitar for about 10 minutes and then cut and paste the recording in his sampler. ~http://www.greenplastic.com/radiohead-lyrics/kid-a/treefingers/

• Epic Tea Time with Alan Rickman

  RedundantAgain (http://music.videosift.com/member/RedundantAgain)

  16 May 2012 | 2:23 am

  Thou shalt not disturb Alan Rickman whilst he drinks tea.

• Hoover - Regulator Watts

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  16 May 2012 | 2:10 am

• History of the Middle East

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  16 May 2012 | 1:41 am

  Empires that have controlled the Middle East.

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• Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Pulls Out of Reunion Gigs

  David Greenwald, Billboard

  16 May 2012 | 1:11 pm

  David Greenwald, Billboard In a lengthy letter to fans, the musician cites contract terms as the reason behind his decision.read more

• OneRepublic Drummer Arrested on Suspicion of Assault

  THR Staff

  16 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  THR Staff Eddie Fisher was taken into custody by Denver police early Tuesday morning and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.read more

• Did You Know Ridley Scott's Empire Contains 'The Good Wife'?

  Stephen Galloway

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Stephen Galloway He and his brother Tony's privately held RSA Films is involved in a wide range of media projects.read more

• Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

  Erin Carlson

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Erin Carlson THR's panel of top strategists responds to concern over the singer's new gig on the Simon Cowell-fronted Fox reality show.read more

• 'Glee' Recap: Did New Directions Win Nationals?

  Philiana Ng

  15 May 2012 | 9:08 pm

  Philiana Ng Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton guest star as judges in the second hour of Tuesday’s back-to-back event.read more

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• Single Review: Scissor Sisters - 'Only The Horses'

  Dara Hickey

  15 May 2012 | 11:47 am

  “The musical refrain climaxes in a prostitutes-on-poppers finale” 3 STARS Digital Release: May 13, 2012 Physical Release: N/A read more

• Album Review: Keane - 'Strangeland'

  Dara Hickey

  5 May 2012 | 11:14 am

  Keane - 'Strangeland': 5.2 Keane are one of many British outfits to befall the wrath of the media. Though unlike many, they didn’t even get passed their first album before the praise that lauded ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ turned them into a synonym of soaring sissy-rock; a wetter version of Coldplay. read more

• MATT CARDLE: Platinum Album, Sell Out Tour, LA and Album 2

  amazinsuphilips

  3 May 2012 | 6:37 pm

  Here's a brief round up of many (not all) things Matt Cardle over the past few months. So the Letters album went Platinum a while ago and Matt has been touring Britain promoting it. The warm up tour took in the Highlands and Islands, culminating at the legendary Koko. I was there and his voice was as good as I'd ever heard it. He kicked off with a new version of the title track Letters that was half acoustic, half rocking out and it set the mood for the whole show where soaring falsetto interspersed some belting performances. He was thrilled when the audience sang along to what were still new…

• Single Review: Tulisa - 'Young'

  Dara Hickey

  3 May 2012 | 12:28 pm

  “Tulisa sings with all the likeness of witnessing the un-anaesthetised vasectomy of a large fruit bat” 1 STAR Digital Release: April 29, 2012 Physical Release: April 30, 2012 read more

• Single Review: The Ting Tings - 'Hit Me Down, Sonny'

  Dara Hickey

  28 Apr 2012 | 8:55 am

  “Does everything possible to fortify The Ting Tings image. Unfortunately for them, it’s just not a very good one” 1 STAR Digital Release: April 23, 2012 Physical Release: N/A read more

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• POP ETC – “Keep It For Your Own”

  Stereogum

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  A few more details have emerged regarding POP ETC’s (FKA the morning benders) new one, including the D’Angelo-shading video for “Live It Up.” Now, the group has posted a snippet of another new song, a sunny groove called “Keep It For Your Own.” Watch the companion video, a time-lapse clip of a highway worker putting up a POP ETC billboard, below. Read More...

• Feist – “Cicadas And Gulls” Video

  Stereogum

  16 May 2012 | 1:14 pm

  Feist’s video for the Metals track “Cicadas And Gulls” isn’t exactly a music video; it’s more of a conceptual live performance. In the clip, Feist, with the members of Mountain Man on backing harmonies, croons the song while strumming an acoustic guitar on a street corner while two members of the Oakland dance crew Turf Feinz perform a few deliriously awesome moves around her. The best parts revolve around air-guitar, which has never, in the history of the universe, looked so cool. Watch it below.Read More...

• The Soft Moon vs. John Foxx & The Maths – “Evidence”

  Stereogum

  16 May 2012 | 1:04 pm

  Melancholy San Franciscans the Soft Moon posted a new track a little earlier, a collaboration with Ultravox singer John Foxx and his band, the Maths. Download the spectral “Evidence” below. Read More...

• Jack White Pissed At Guinness Book Of World Records

  Stereogum

  16 May 2012 | 12:20 pm

  In this month’s Interview Magazine, Buzz Aldrin (interesting pairings are kind of their M.O.) and Dimitri Ehrlich interviewed Jack White, and it appears White has a few bones to pick with Guinness Book Of World Records and their “elitist” policies. An excerpt: Read More...

• Shintaro Sakamoto – “In A Phantom Mood”

  Stereogum

  16 May 2012 | 12:08 pm

  For a couple of decades, Shintaro Sakamoto led the Japanese psych band Yura Yura Teikoku, a band whose entire existence was little more than a rumor on this side of the world but who were reportedly massive, otherworldly stars in their homeland. But How To Live With A Phantom, his first solo album, goes a different direction, exploring the different ideas of folk-pop that emerged around the world in the ’70s. The song “In A Phantom Mood” is a breezy bossanova lilt, and it’s streaming below.Read More...

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• Sirius XM and Marketing 101

  Spencer

  15 May 2012 | 2:39 pm

  Well the day finally arrived when Sirius XM’s (NASDAQ:SIRI) Howard Stern debuted as a judge on the hit television show America’s Got Talent.  What an opportunity for Sirius XM.  Actually it is an opportunity LOST!  Instead of Sirius XM putting together an advertising spot and letting a whole new audience know that Howard Stern is on the Sirius XM channels we saw the exact opposite.  Sirius XM did not advertise at all on the 2 hour premier of America’s Got Talent.  Instead, the folks at NBC Universal, the network that airs AGT, have had the forethought to buy advertising…

• Liberty Media Reports Agreement To Purchase Additional SIRI at $2.15

  Spencer

  8 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  Liberty Media (NASDAQ:LMCA) has announced today that they have an agreement in place to purchase an additional 302 million shares at a price of $2.15.  The move will happen with a forward purchasing agreement and not via a tender offer.  The $605 million dollar transaction will take the Liberty stake in Sirius XM to 45.2%.  The transaction will settle in Q3 of 2012. While this move does not deliver de jure control of Sirius XM to Liberty Media it does get them much closer than they were, and at a price point less expensive than many anticipated.  If you were looking for a premium in the…

• Sirius XM Gets Serious About Baseball

  Spencer

  7 May 2012 | 1:49 pm

  In a move that is perhaps the boldest statement yet that Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) is going to get serious about their Internet radio offerings, the company has announced a massive expansion of the number of channels offered on Sirius XM Internet Radio.  This good news may seem wonderful for baseball fans, but investors should appreciate it just as much.  Sirius XM is taking exclusive, or near exclusive content to their Internet Radio service making it perhaps even more robust that the satellite radio offerings. I have long carried the mantra that Sirius XM needed to develop their Internet…

• Liberty Request to Control SiriusXM Denied

  Charles

  4 May 2012 | 8:38 pm

  Today the U.S. Federal Communications Commission dismissed Liberty Media’s request for the licenses that would have given John Malone control over SiriusXM. It turns out “40 is not the new 50.” Mark one down for Mel Karmazin and the SiriusXM shareholders on this one. Although, at is hard to call billionaire SiriusXM savior John Malone a loser. The FCC, rejected the March 20th application citing “Liberty Media was unable to obtain the passwords, signatures, and other necessary information from Sirius to properly file an electronic transfer of control application.” In other words,…

• Sirius XM Offers Coverage of Horse Racing’s Triple Crown

  Charles

  3 May 2012 | 2:25 pm

  Fans of horse racing and degenerate gamblers alike can catch the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes live on SiriusXM radio starting on May 5th. Subscribers can tune into the Horse Racing Radio Network broadcast of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, the Preakness Stakes on May 19, and the Belmont Stakes on  June 9.  All three race broadcasts air starting at 5pm ET on Sirius (ch.93) and XM (ch.209). Additionally, listeners can tune into racing talk shows Down The Stretch, hosted by renowned track announcer Dave Johnson and journalist Bill Finley, Saturdays, 10am – 1 pm ET and…

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  McGuinn's Folk Den

• Down In The Valley

  McGuinn

  1 May 2012 | 4:08 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Down In The Valley – Click To Play This song had an influence on Kurt Weill Down in the Valley: An Appreciation by Mark N. Grant Kurt Weill couldn’t convince any of his usual collaborators to write a libretto, so Stonzek and well-known conductor Lehman Engel suggested Arnold Sundgaard (1909-2006), [...]

• Let My People Go!

  McGuinn

  1 Apr 2012 | 5:15 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Let My People Go – Click To Play One of the greatest spirituals, just in time for Passover and Easter! Lyrics: When Israel was in Egypt’s Land Let my people go Opressed so hard they could not stand Let my people go. Chorus: [Gm] Go down, [Cm] Moses [Gm] Way down in Egypt’s Land. Tell ol’ [...]

• Paddy West

  McGuinn

  1 Mar 2012 | 4:31 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Paddy West – Click To Play A.L. Lloyd sang Paddy West in 1960 on his and Ewan MacColl’s Tradition Records album Blow Boys Blow. He commented in the sleeve notes: “Mr West is a redoubtable figure in the folklore of the sea. He was a Liverpool boarding-house keeper [...]

• Titanic

  McGuinn

  1 Feb 2012 | 10:16 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Titanic – Click To Play When the Costa Concordia capsized last month, people described the panic and chaos during a rather unruly evacuation as reminiscent of the pandemonium on board the Titanic as it sank nearly 100 years ago. I remembered hearing this song in the Harry [...]

• Eddystone Light

  McGuinn

  1 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Eddystone Light – Click To Play Camilla and I have been sailing on the Queen Mary 2 for the past two weeks. There are posters on board of various light houses. The one depicting the Eddystone Light reminded me of this song. I recorded it in our [...]

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  XLR8R News and Features

• Fatima Al Qadiri "Corpcore (Kingdom Remix)"

  XLR8R Magazine

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Fatima Al Qadiri's 2011 EP Genre-Specific Xperience impressed us with its ability to draw from a diverse pile of genres and sounds with coherence and ease. Now, it appears that the EP is getting a similarly impressive remix treatment. The star-studded GSX Remixes drops on UNO next week, featuring reworks by Kingdom, Girl Unit, Ikonika, DJ Rashad, Nguzunguzu, Dubbel Dutch, and Dutch E Germ. LA's Kingdom takes on Xperience closer "Corpcore" here, clearing up the original mix and adding in an array of physical bass rumbles and quick percussive flares. Nevertheless, the idiosyncratic electro…

• Sam Tiba Drops Third Jersey Club Mixtape

  XLR8R Magazine

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Last fall, Club Cheval member Sam Tiba began a series of mixtapes devoted to the infectiously hyperactive Jersey club scene. The first two chapters were both impressive documents, especially considering that they were created by a DJ in France, but it's fair to say that Tiba's third volume, conceived in collaboration with Belgium's Pelican Fly label and released today, takes things to another level entirely. read more

• Yakine "Rise (feat. James Teej)"

  XLR8R Magazine

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Rising Parisian producer Yakine took a circuitous route to his current terminus in the world of techno and house, first unleashing his musical passions as a guitarist in a metal band before his love of hip-hop steered him in the direction of the dancefloor. Eventually introduced to the sounds of underground house and techno through his older brother, Yakine has since released a string of four-on-the-floor-driven singles and EPs on various European labels dating back to 2009. Next week, Yakine will be dropping his first EP for Ghostly sister label Spectral Sound, a four-song effort called…

• Review: Sony MDR-V55 DJ Headphones

  XLR8R Magazine

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  MSRP: $99.99, Sony For any self-respecting audiophile, finding a winning pair of headphones that suits each and every one of your needs to a tee feels next to impossible. You want high-quality, honest sound in the form of balanced drivers, a wide frequency range, and strong impedance to power your time spent both in the studio and on the street. Sony's new MDR-V55 DJ Headphones offer a variety of interesting takes on the traditional swivel earcup DJ model, bringing in features that cherry pick from both the worlds of the four-channel mixing maestro and the casual commuter looking for…

• High Five: Squarepusher

  XLR8R Magazine

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Tom Jenkinson, the man behind the roughly 17-year-old Squarepusher guise, is something of a jack of all trades. His musical output runs the full gamut of electronic sounds, touching on IDM, jazz, acid, ambient, breakbeat, and beyond, though it was all born of a distinct love for jungle and drum & bass. It's a love he returned to time and time again throughout the late '90s and early 2000s, but inexplicably abandoned for his other obsession, the bass guitar. On Ufabulum, his brand-new album for Warp, Jenkinson makes a long-awaited return to the realm of hyperreal electronic music, and…

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  SPIN - Music News, Album Reviews, Concert Photos, MP3s, Videos and More

• Aussie in Effect: 8 Essentials of Oz Rock

  chuckeddy

  16 May 2012 | 12:51 pm

  As connoisseurs of marsupials and platypuses know, evolution in Australia happens in a parallel manner to elsewhere, but sort of upside-down, occasionally even laying eggs. So an American trying to sum up Australian rock history in just eight albums is probably about as foolhardy as, well, if an Aussie tried to do the same with rock from the United States...

• Watch John Mayer Explain His Years of Douchebaggery

  Devon Maloney

  16 May 2012 | 12:33 pm

  The year 2010 was not kind to John Mayer. He more or less stirred up that era's shit-storm himself, what with all that racist stuff and the

• Hear Young Moon's Chilling 'Wind's Light'

  alyssanoel

  16 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  San Francisco-based brooder Trevor Montgomery might work as a tile setter by day, but at night he crafts chilling synth-pop inspired by a troubled childhood — and the John Hughes movies in which he sought escape — as Young Moon...

• See Feist Play on a San Fran Street While Turf Feinz Dance

  16 May 2012 | 11:36 am

  During a recent trip to San Francisco, Feist and her backing vocal crew Mountain Man stopped on a street corner for an impromptu performance of delicate Metals ballad "Cicadas and Gulls." Looney and No Noize of Turf Feinz provided some turf dancing...

• Hear Yeasayer's Dubby 'Henrietta,' Get the Story Behind the Track

  marchogan

  16 May 2012 | 10:08 am

  A new Yeasayer song has surfaced online, and it's not just any Yeasayer song. In fact, "Henrietta" — which We All Want Someone to Shout For reports was shipped on physical CD to fans on the Brooklyn psych rockers' mailing list — happens to be keyboardist-singer Chris Keating's personal favorite of the tracks from the band's upcoming third album...

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  Popdose

• Rob Smith’s Media 6ix: May 16, 2012

  Rob Smith

  16 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  Weekly (or maybe biweekly, or whenever) thoughts on miscellaneous cultural ephemera, recent and otherwise. With apologies and much respect to Greil Marcus and a titular tip of the hat to my high school lit mag.1. David Curcurito,  Eddie Van Halen: The Esquire Interview (esquire.com, posted 4/17/12). The source material for the Esquire feature provides a few more interesting tidbits on the notoriously press-shy gee-tar god. I call bullshit, though, on Van Halen’s assertion about Roth: “We never really hated each other …We’ve never on a personal level not gotten…

• Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 45

  Popdose Staff

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  It’s AM Gold: 1973! Get comfortable, folks, because we’re feeling analytical this week.(Spotify users, you can subscribe to our Best of AM Gold playlist, which is updated regularly.)#1: Helen Reddy, “Delta Dawn” – #1 U.S. Hot 100 and Easy Listening; knocked Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” out of the top Hot 100 spot for one week.Jack Feerick - Didn’t there used to be a couple of more verses to this? Wasn’t there a whole vaguely Faulknerian narrative to it? In this version, it’s been stripped down to nothing but the highlights…

• Democracy Is Coming!: The Imperfect Candidates

  Jon Cummings

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  For the first time in a generation, a competitive congressional race is percolating in my Ventura County, CA district. This series explores the local, statewide and national implications of a campaign that was born of voter discontent and might just wind up transforming Congress, and our politics in general. I outlined the parameters of the race here, and a couple weeks ago I interviewed the independent candidate, Linda Parks, who is starting to gain national attention for her quixotic quest.An overflow audience crowded every inch of sitting and standing room at a local conference hall last…

• World’s Worst Songs: “Good Girl” by Carrie Underwood

  J.A. Bartlett

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Arista NashvilleAfter Carrie Underwood won American Idol in 2005, she wanted to be marketed as a country singer, and she has been fabulously successful: 11 #1 country singles and three more that peaked at #2, plus three multi-platinum albums, with the new Blown Away released earlier this month. Her two best singles, “Before He Cheats” and “Wasted,” show two different sides of her—the sassy girl who won’t be mistreated and the powerful singer who can open up on a song like a firehose. Her latest single, “Good Girl,” tries to combine the two, but…

• Mindy Kaling, Rachel Dratch in print: Funny in a good sense

  Beau Dure

  15 May 2012 | 2:58 pm

  We pop-culture watchers have an annoying habit of letting ourselves believe women have it better in the entertainment biz than they actually do.Lilith Fair? Great! Now all the doors are open for women! Well, they were, for a couple of years. Now rock radio is full of fifth-generation Eddie Vedder knockoffs while engaging women (other than Adele) can only manage cult followings. Men can strut around on stage until they quite literally drop dead, but Madonna is considered icky now that she’s past 50.Women in Hollywood were summed up by the sage of our times, Stewie Griffin, when he lamented,…

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  The KEXP Blog

• Seattle International Film Festival 2012: Face The Music series with Bad Brains, Paul Simon, Pacific NW Hiphop and Doe Bay

  Chris Estey

  16 May 2012 | 12:18 pm

  Charles Bradley: Soul of America, one a dozen great films in this year's Face the Music series The Seattle International Film Festival’s Face The Music series is eagerly anticipated by music fans every year, and for extra flavor this season’s line-up has been curated by music maven/legendary DJ Marco Collins. SIFF runs from May 17 to June 10, and the movies are screened at theaters all over the city, from Pacific Place to the Egyptian and many more, including theaters in Renton and now Everett. Types of movies are cut into what SIFF calls Pathways — groupings of themes, genres, and…

• Bonus Song of the Day: The Tallest Man On Earth – 1904

  Jim Beckmann

  16 May 2012 | 10:21 am

  photo by Kyle Johnson Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today you get a bonus selection: “1904″ by The Tallest Man On Earth from the forthcoming 2012 album There’s No Leaving Now on Dead Oceans. The Tallest Man On Earth – 1904 (MP3) It seems like it was 1904 back when we first started playing Tallest Man on Earth — actually it was 2006…

• Song of the Day: Evans The Death – Telling Lies

  Gerrit Feenstra

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “Telling Lies” by Evans The Death from the 2012 self-titled release on Slumberland Records. Evans The Death – Telling Lies (MP3) London band Evans The Death, named after the undertaker in Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood, is made up of guitarists Dan…

• Tuesday Music News

  Gerrit Feenstra

  15 May 2012 | 4:49 pm

  photo by Allie Pasquier Animal Collective is back! On the heels of new single “Honeycomb”, the band has announced that new album Centipede Hz will be out in September, released through Domino Records. The band says that Centipede Hz will take them back to their roots, away from the sampling-heavy nature of Merriweather Post Pavilion and back to the garage sound of Strawberry Jam and others. Domino has released a track listing, which you can check out here. Watch the trailer for the album below: The Tallest Man On Earth has a new tune out today called “1904″. John…

• Out This Week 5/15

  Jim Beckmann

  15 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  A pair of duos top this week’s list of new releases. Baltimore’s Beach House (Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand) have undoubtedly the most anticipated release out this week, if not this year, with their second Sub Pop released LP, and if you thought 2010′s Teen Dream was beautiful, wait until you hear Bloom. Our Music Director, Don Yates, calls it a “breakthrough” with its “gorgeously layered, reverb-drenched sound combining celestial keyboards, shimmering guitars, ethereal vocals and sublime pop melodies into heartbreakingly beautiful pop songs.” For…

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  Create Digital Music

• Skrillex, as Reviewed By Very Young Children

  Peter Kirn

  15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm

  This may already be the image you have in your mind of Skrillex’s fan base, but let’s get real: these are actual kids, and they really are getting introduced to electronic dance music through Skrillex for the first time. “What is dubstep?” Darned if I know any more, kid. What have we learned? 1. All kids sound cooler when they have English accents. (It’s unreal. They can be throwing a temper tantrum and still sound oddly sophisticated, or at least charmingly in-character. CDM’s sizable readership of English people may wonder what the heck I’m talking…

• I Dream of Wires Documentary: Carl Craig, Canada, and Modular’s Beauty and Agony [Video]

  Peter Kirn

  15 May 2012 | 10:21 am

  Like the modulars themselves, an upcoming documentary on these analog synth beasts has been lurking behind closed doors. But that won’t be the case for long. “I Dream of Wires,” the crowd-funded documentary that probes artists’ fascination with making music by connecting patch cords, will see a public showcase at Montreal’s MUTEK Festival. This and an upcoming film release, atop a big get-together in New York, could make this a proper summer of modular. In anticipation of their showcase, MUTEK has released two significant excerpts from the film. One talks to Carl…

• Music for Plants, Music by Plants, in Two Eco-Themed Album Releases [Listen, Galleries]

  Peter Kirn

  14 May 2012 | 1:27 pm

  These green things, for once, are the stars, in Data Garden Quartet. From the installation version in Philadelphia. All Data Garden photos courtesy the artists. “On lead synthesizer, a philodendron …” (And the crowd goes wild…) Vegetation may not be the first association you have when thinking of electronic music. But two new albums, each released via Bandcamp, celebrate biological life of the green, leafy variety. One is a benefit compilation, with proceeds going to help trees and music inspired by that green goodness. The other uses plants as…

• Modular Lovers to Gather in NYC, Celebrate Legacy of Buchla, CV

  Peter Kirn

  14 May 2012 | 9:53 am

  A look at a Buchla, up close, from Messe in March. Some of the most innovative modules – and certainly some of the strangest parameter and module labels – have come from this designer. And for lovers of all things Control Voltage, a coming event in New York seems a don’t-miss. You could almost call it Buchlafest. Led by Manhattan electronic music hub Harvestworks, fans of modular synthesis, composition and performance with patch cords, and Don Buchla’s modular synths are set to gather in New York this summer. In the video below, they introduce not only their event…

• Remembering Adam Yauch, and the Videos You Probably Haven’t Seen That Should Make You Smile

  Peter Kirn

  11 May 2012 | 7:54 am

  By popular reader demand, CDM remembers Adam Yauch this week, teaming up with our friends at Network Awesome, who dig deep into the archives for some video gems. Peace, Adam, indeed. Try http://networkawesome.com/2012-5-11 if the video above isn’t loading for you. It’s not hard to understand the impact of the loss of Adam Yauch, aka MCA, founding Beastie Boy. With the passing of music idols comes a sense of the passage of time, all the more so when they’re barely into middle age. But MCA, to a swath of music fans, is more than a distant idol. He, and the band he helped…

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  MetalSucks

• JASON BIELER STOPS KICKING SAIGON, STARTS STRETCHING OWLS

  Axl Rosenberg

  16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm

  The name Jason Bieler oughta mean something to you: not only was he the guitarist for Saigon Kick — a band who will always have a very special place in the hearts of myself and Vince — but he went on to co-found Bieler Bros. Records (with his brother, Aaron — thus the name, duh), [...]

• SLASH STUFF

  Axl Rosenberg

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  While he waits to figure out whether or not Scott Weiland is really back in Velvet Revolver, Slash is putting the full-court press on to promote his new album, Apocalyptic Love, which comes out next week. First of all, the entire record is now streaming over at Rolling Stone. Despite the fact that I don’t [...]

• RYAN ADAMS CLEANS UP HIS MOTHERFUCKING BRICKS WITH AN ACOUSTIC COVER OF DANZIG’S “MOTHER”

  Axl Rosenberg

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Not-at-all-metal musician Ryan Adams’ love of extreme music is not news, and the dude has already covered Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years” and Alice in Chains’ “Down in a Hole.” Now Metal Insider tells me that Adams has been doing an acoustic rendition of Danzig’s “Mother” at some of his recent European shows; you can listen to [...]

• TOM CRUISE AND AUTOTUNE TEAM UP TO RUIN DEF LEPPARD, MAKE ME GOUGE MY EARDRUMS OUT

  Axl Rosenberg

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  As we’ve reported before, this summer Tom Cruise will be appearing in the movie version of the Broadway jukebox musical Rock of Ages in an effort to dispel rumors that he’s a closeted homosexual. And while the soundtrack for the film doesn’t come out until June 5, a snippet of Cruise “singing” Def Leppard’s “Pour Some [...]

• NEO-NAZI BLACK METAL BASSIST ELECTED TO GREEK PARLIAMENT

  Axl Rosenberg

  16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  I’m honestly not familiar with the Greek black metal band Naer Mataron, despite the fact that their last release, 2008′s Praetorians, was released on the venerable Season of Mist label. But their bassist, Giorgos Germenis (pictured above with and without corpse paint — without it, he looks kinda like Curly from The Three Stooges, no?), has just been elected [...]

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  AbsolutePunk.net - News

• Stream New Temper Trap Album

  Jason Tate

  16 May 2012 | 1:19 pm

  Temper Trap's new album can be streamed here. Submitted by TwelveTribes230

• New Feist Video For "Cicadas And Gulls"

  Jason Tate

  16 May 2012 | 1:17 pm

  Feist's video for "Cicadas And Gulls" is in the replies.

• Astronautalis Demos Two New Songs

  Jason Tate

  16 May 2012 | 1:14 pm

  Astronautalis has two new songs demoed for a new solo album.

• Stream New Yeasayer Song "Henrietta"

  Jason Tate

  16 May 2012 | 12:53 pm

  Yeasayer's new song "Henrietta" can be found in the replies.

• New River City Extension Song

  Thomas Nassiff

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  You can stream and download for free a new River City Extension song called "If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn" here. It comes from the group's second full-length, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Your Anger, which will be available June 5.

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  AllHipHop.com » News

• 90′s Hit Maker Akinyele Rakes In Millions As Vegas Strip Club Owner

  Houston Williams

  16 May 2012 | 12:41 pm

  (AllHipHop News) Rapper Akinyele, known for the raunchy 90′s hit “Put It In Your Mouth,” has apparently struck gold in Las Vegas as the owner of a new gentlemen’s club in the heart of the city. The New York rapper has moved $5 million in one week after the grand opening of Lollypops with partners Cliff Dutton and Jay, according to a press release. “We decided to officially launch LollyPops and align ourselves during the Mayweather vs. Cotto fight weekend and I can proudly say there are now two winners,” said Akinyele. Ak has long been known in the adult…

• Torae Premieres Visual For Pete Rock Produced “That Raw” Exclusively On AllHipHop.com; Talks Video Concept

  jcuest

  16 May 2012 | 12:37 pm

  (AllHipHop News) Breeding Ground Alumni andDuck Down recording artist Torae is ready to unveil the music video for his Pete Rock produced track “That Raw” off of his 2011 release, For The Record. Torae, who is exclusively premiering the video here on AllHipHop.com, spoke on the concept of the record and the visual that accompanies it. He said, “I think when you hear the title “That Raw,” especially for people that know me and know me as a wordsmith of sorts, know that I like to really try and make the people think. “That Raw” is just being a raw MC, a raw…

• EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Scores New Show On BET

  Gina Torres

  16 May 2012 | 12:14 pm

  (AllHipHop News) Hollywood’s most sought after celebrity trainer, Jeanette Jenkins, has secured her very own show on BET. The nationally syndicated show is currently in pre-production, and will feature Jenkins whipping everyday people into shape and giving them a complete makeover from top to bottom. “You’re going to see the whole transformation in one show,” Jeanette Jenkins said during her visit to the AllHipHop offices. “Ordinary people out there are going to have an opportunity to train with the Hollywood trainer and will get the opportunity to get treated…

• EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Henchman Comments On Trial ‘I Am The Perfect Scapegoat’

  Grandmaster Grouchy Greg

  16 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  (AllHipHop News) Embattled Hip-Hop mogul James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond has issued a statement to AllHipHop.com in regards to his federal cocaine trial, which is currently taking place in Brooklyn, New York. Rosemond is accused of running a $10 million-a-year cocaine operation, that operated in Los Angeles and New York. Prosecutors claim that Rosemond used recording studios to receive drugs and money and overnight shipping services, to send millions in proceed back and forth, between both coasts. “This will be my biggest test to date. I will have to endure the constant lies…

• T.I. Announces Release Date for New Album “Trouble Man”

  Jake Crates

  16 May 2012 | 7:40 am

  (AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper and self proclaimed “King of the South,” T.I. took to New York’s Hot 97 with DJ Drama at his side this week to announce the release date of his upcoming project titled, Trouble Man. The album follows up T.I.’s New Year’s Eve mixtape called F*ck the City Up, and will be his eighth official release and first full length album since being freed from prison in late September 2011. While on air with Angie Martinez, T.I. explained VH1′s plans for the upcoming season of “T.I. and Tiny’s Family Hustle“, as well as…

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  Tracksounds Now!

• Missing: Found in America - Interview with Composer Kim Planert

  14 May 2012 | 8:03 pm

  Kim Planert, composer of 2012’s TV drama MISSING, provides Tracksounds with an insight into a European composer’s life in Hollywood and the link between the skies and scores.  "I don't think there is a bond that is stronger than the one between a mother and here child. My parents happened to be in town when I was writing the score. I'd play them cues every night. I was kind of writing the score for them." - Kim Planert Interview by Richard Buxton  READ THE FULL INTERVIEW

• Conquest 1453 (Soundtrack) by Benjamin Wallfisch - Review

  12 May 2012 | 5:32 pm

  Turkish Delight  Review by Edmund Meinerts  The most expensive Turkish film ever made, FETIH (or CONQUEST) 1453 is a historical epic about the Osman Turks’ successful siege of Constantinople in the year 1453, leading to the replacement of the Byzantine Empire with the Ottoman and the renaming of the city to Istanbul. Somewhat unsurprisingly, it is depicted entirely from the Turkish point of view, centered around Sultan Mehmet as the protagonist – and in Turkey, the film was released at exactly 14:53. Rather than hire a compatriot for this patriotic film, however, director Faruk…

• SoundCast Ep. 46 - Continudity? - The Avengers

  8 May 2012 | 9:25 pm

  Ep. 46 - "Continudity? - The Avengers!" Alex Billington of Firshowing.net joins us to talk about what everyone else is talking about - THE AVENGERS! But we also dive deep into Alan Silvestri's score.  Who loved it?  Who hated it?  Who might have been a better choice?  All of your questions are answered within! Episode Highlights 00:00 The Avengers Montage 00:39 Intro and Welcome 03:15 Listener feedback on Ep. 45 - The Nineties 11:46 WHYBLT? Memory House by Max Richter 17:23 The Avengers Movie Talk 42:57 The Avengers Spoiler Talk 56:56 The Avengers Score Talk Music…

• SoundCast 46 - Livestream! The Avengers with Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net)

  6 May 2012 | 10:15 pm

  Miss our live recording of the SoundCast? Never fear! Here it is in all of its unedited glory! We're joined by Alex Billington of Firstshowing.net, and we get all suited up for the recently released hulk-smash-hit-movie, THE AVENGERS. We also dive headlong into Alan Silvestri's original score. The whole unedited affair is almost two hours of Soundcastiness. Do you think you can handle it? The edited episode will be ready as usual...in a few days.

• Audioboo: "Listening to Ridley" - Favorite Score from a Ridley Scott Film

  28 Apr 2012 | 5:54 pm

  listen to ‘Fave Score from a Ridley Scott Film’ on Audioboo In this short audio recording, I reflect on watching a handful of Ridley Scott films in recent weeks and try to decide which might be my favorite score from among his films. Have a listen and tell us which you would choose!

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  BUZZGRINDER

• Did Gotye Write the Best Breakup Anthem?

  Seth Werkheiser

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Time Entertainment answers the question that no one was asking: “How does Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know stack up?” As in, how does is stack up as a breakup anthem? Writes Aylin Zafar: It’s safe to say Gotye has entered the annals of legendary, inescapable crossover breakup hits. But how does it hold up against some of music’s other recent breakup gems?

• Baroness – Take My Bones

  Seth Werkheiser

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  Baroness has a new double album, Yellow & Green, due out July 17 on the mighty Relapse Records. The song above, Take My Bones Away, is available for download on iTunes. The band is currently on tour with Meshuggah and Decapitated.

• Andrew Jackson Jihad – Gift of the Maji 2

  Dylan Hensley

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Andrew Jackson Jihad prove that all you need to make an entertaining music video is a camera, a car, some friends and some fireworks. Especially fireworks.

• A Grand Design: Cattle Decapitation

  Jay DiNitto

  10 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Cattle Decapitation – Monolith of Inhumanity Release date: May 8, 2012 Hopefully some Cattle Decap fans will catch the reference to one of the greatest cinematic releases of our time: the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XII episode.

• Tom Gabel to Become Laura Jane Grace

  Seth Werkheiser

  8 May 2012 | 10:01 pm

  Against Me! singer Tom Gabel recently revealed his plans to become Laura Jane Grace. On breaking the news to her wife: For me, the most terrifying thing about this was how she would accept the news. … But she’s been super-amazing and understanding.

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• The Chemical Brothers sound board, promoting Singles 93-03

  Greg Swan

  15 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Whoa – check out this sweet sound board Astralwerks sent me for The Chemical Brothers’ Singles 93-03 album. I totally used this to scare the crap out an intern at 7 a.m. last week… @gregswan should not be dancing in the office this early in the morning, or scaring innocent interns. #happyfriday — Katrina Wollet (@katrinawollet) May 11, 2012 Here’s the little bugger in action. The album may be 10 years old, but the songs are timeless.

• VIDEO: How to wake up a 3 year-old (with Nirvana’s Breed)

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  14 May 2012 | 12:15 pm

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• Support Dirty Laundry, Kickstarter campaign to keep indie web series going

  Greg Swan

  11 May 2012 | 11:44 am

  As a huge fan of the indie music web series Dirty Laundry, I’m anxious to pass along this Kickstarter campaign to keep the channel going. Favorite episodes of mine would include Black Heart Process and Cursive… The Kickstarter campaign will help the DL folks keep things going, plus expand a bit with live festival coverage and other goodies. For only $15 bucks you get a DL t-shirt, which is worth $20 by itself. More:

• Weaver at the Loom album release show this Thursday, MP3

  Greg Swan

  10 May 2012 | 11:38 am

  Moody bedroom basement artist Daniel Smith has prepped his sophomore release, Before Now, Was Then, under the name Weaver at the Loom. Fans of Dan’s lauded 2007 EP, I was Searching and I Found will appreciate a continuation of the ambient textures and opulent vocal layering on this new effort. City Pages posted a great 1:1 interview with Dan yesterday that gives insight into his writing process and his nonchalance to tackling the sophomore slump. Check it out here. Check out the first track from Before Then here: MP3: Weaver at the Loom – “We’re Wild Animals (We Always…

• CocoRosie are back, streaming new single

  Greg Swan

  8 May 2012 | 10:54 am

  I had the joy of seeing CocoRosie at the State Theater in 2005. As I’ve shared previously, I was late to the show, and you know how that theater has ushers with flashlights to show you to your seat? I had no idea my tickets were front row, center. So I’m ushered down the aisle, sit right in the front and watch these two gals weave an aural tapestry using their voices and minimal instrumentation, including children’s toys. The sold-out theater was mesmerized, and I feel completely head over heels for the French sisters. I’ve been a huge fan since, and it’s an honor to…

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  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

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  16 May 2012 | 5:11 am

  Following tennis player Serena Williams' rap debut, Michael Holder ranks her sporty yet musical competition

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• Column - Little Boots on her first steps towards a new album

  15 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  Nicola Jones catches up with singer Victoria Hesketh about the follow-up to 2009's Hands

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• Future Of The Left and the Plot Against Common Sense

  16 May 2012 | 9:48 am

  Wales' Future Of The Left will release a new album, The Plot Against Common Sense, on June 12th via Xtra Mile Recordings. Stream "I Am the Least of Your Problems" on Pitchfork and watch the video for "Sheena is a T-shirt Salesman" on YouTube. Their last full-length, Travels With Myself And Another, was released in 2009. [futureoftheleft.net]

• Godspeed You! Black Emperor Festival Dates, Fall Tour

  16 May 2012 | 9:42 am

  Godspeed You! Black Emperor will tour this fall, following performances at the Pitchfork Music Festival and ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror USA in Asbury Park. The trek kicks off in Boston, Massachusetts on October 1st. [pitchfork.com]

• The Digital Noise Academy Launch Kickstarter Campaign

  16 May 2012 | 9:35 am

  The Digital Noise Academy have launched a Kickstarter campaign to finish their debut album. The band features Ken Andrews (Failure, On), Sharky Laguna (Creeper Lagoon), Charlotte Martin, Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN) and Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star). Two songs, "Melting Inside" and "Thursday Night Party", are currently available on Bandcamp. Ken Andrews mentioned in an email that successful funding of the project could "open up a lot of possibilities" for new solo material. I'd love a new On album myself. [kickstarter.com]

• The Promise Ring Summer Tour

  16 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  The Promise Ring played a couple of reunion shows earlier this year and decided that it was enough fun to schedule a full summer tour. A rarities collection is due this summer from Dangerbird Records. [filtermagazine.com]

• Bonnie 'Prince' Billy to Release Now Here's My Plan EP in July

  16 May 2012 | 9:24 am

  Will Oldham is set to release a new Bonnie 'Prince' Billy EP, Now Here's My Plan, on July 23rd through Drag City. The set features new performances of past Bonnie "classics". Watch the new rendition of "I See A Darkness" on YouTube. [dragcity.com]

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• THE FLIPSIDE OF STAX

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  10 May 2012 | 1:28 pm

  Never To Be Forgotten: The Flip Side Of Stax 1968 – 1974 Light in the Attic created this 7″ reissue set for Record Store Day and it’s a very cool way to 1) pay tribute to one of the greatest labels in soul history and 2) break true fanatics off with 10 reissued 7″ singles, ranging from some of their better know hits (“BLind Alley”) to lesser known gems (“Them Hot Pants”). Killer packaging and a really impressive set of liner notes that features testimonials from Jim Stewart, Al Bell and others).1 I recently rapped with Light in the Attic’s…

• HE HAD A LICENSE TO ILL

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  4 May 2012 | 11:05 pm

  Along with Run DMC, the Beastie Boys were the first rap artists I ever listened to obsessively. I never thought of them as a trio of individual MCs; they always sounded to me like a group package so I can’t say MCA was “my favorite” of three. But if Ad Rock had the most elliptical voice with its droops and slurs, MCA was the hardcore anchor: rough and rugged. It saddens me to realize how both Run DMC and the Beasties, each lost a core member far before their time. At least, in their time though, they both helped change popular music as we know it. Thanks Adam, thanks Jay.

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  O-Dub

  2 May 2012 | 10:55 pm

  It’s been a while since our last podcast (I have another one in the clip – Lee Fields and hopefully, Leon Michels, to be shared after they come to town in a few weeks). This one was recorded live in Los Angeles a couple of weeks back with Pat Thomas, author of the new Listen Whitey: The Sounds of Black Power 1965-75, as well as the companion CD of the same name. Pat and I talked about how he got interested in looking at the music of the Black Power Movement, how Berry Gordy funded one of the most militant labels in that era, how the Black Panther Party had its own funk band and…

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  1 May 2012 | 5:02 pm

  It may not be obvious but I’m a big Rufus Wainwright fan. Mostly. I add that qualifier only because after obsessively listening to his first three albums in the early ’00s, I more or less lost tabs on him for the remainder of the decade, including at least 2-3 studio albums that – for reasons I can’t even explain – totally missed my radar. So maybe it’s only appropriate that I’d be rediscovering him on his latest album, Out of the Game…given that this effort is produced by Mark Ronson and features many of the Daptone players on. It’s…

• THE SOUL OF DRUM MACHINES: THE PERSONAL SPACE ANTHOLOGY

  James Cavicchia

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:53 pm

  (Editor’s Note: James Cavicchia last contributed to us in ’09, writing about MJ, and I’m delighted to have him as a regular contributor now, beginning with this review of the new “Personal Space” compilation, curated by Dante Carfagna and released jointly by Chocolate Industries and the Numero Group. I have a review of this same album coming out on NPR in a week or so. –O.W.) All selections below from Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984. “Shouldn’t real freedom include freedom from memory?” – Geoffrey O’Brien Shouldn’t the personal be able…

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• Shiny Objects' single "Just Fabulous" out now!

  16 May 2012 | 1:21 pm

  Meet Shiny Objects. His unique blend of deep, techy house will distract you from all things in your life that are not fabulous. With tracks full of fat basslines and splashes of disco, his music will shine like a mirrorball on the dancefloor. The San Francisco native has been making music since 1994 and is the founder of the nu-disco label “Smoke n’ Mirrors.” His newest single “Just Fabulous” drops today exclusively on Beatport. The release features the track “Just Fabulous” and three diverse remixes from producers whose unique sounds span the aural…

• Miguel Migs' "Tonight" Remixes Out Soon!

  8 May 2012 | 1:53 pm

  San Francisco’s Miguel Migs is a man of many, many talents. A respected house DJ, producer, musician, and remixer and even ambassador for Absolute Vodka, Migs has worked with some of the biggest names in popular music, including Britney Spears, Macy Gray, and Lionel Ritchie, and still finds time to produce his own solo material. Soon to be released are the remixes of his single “Tonight”, taken from his highly acclaimed ‘Outside the Skyline’ album. The “Tonight” remix treatments showcase the sublime and delicate vocals of Meshell Ndegeocello with a…

• Om:Cast 028 - Marques Wyatt Live at "Deep" in San Francisco

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:41 pm

  Our newest Om:Cast, number twenty-eight of the series, is now up! Enjoy this mix by Marques Wyatt recorded Live at “Deep” in San Francisco. Marques Wyatt, a seminal pioneer of Deep House music, is an integral artist on the Om Records roster. In the mid ‘90s, at a time when the shape shifting of house music was rarely heard outside Chicago and New York, Marques introduced the East coast sound to his native Los Angeles. In the ensuing years, his prowess as a talented DJ, promoter, and producer earned him recognition as one of the most sought-after artists in the genre,…

• Om Yoga comes to San Francisco

  23 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  San Francisco Omies and beyond! Join Om Records in celebrating the power of yoga, music and dance with an all-levels Vinyasa Flow class mixed with freeform dance taught by Elise Lorimer and a LIVE musical soundtrack by Om Records’ J Boogie. Elise Lorimer is a Bay Area vinyasa yoga instructor with a background in creative and visual arts. She contributes to Yoga Journal, helped put together Om Records’ Yoga CD, and through her teachings encourages a playful spirit and deeper awareness into the yoga practice people across the US and beyond. San Francisco resident and world-renowned…

• Crazy P releases "When We Live" CD recorded live at Koko in London

  20 Apr 2012 | 2:20 pm

  Crazy P is viewed as one of the best live dance acts around and have been since they formed back in 1996. Their new album ‘When We On’ is being hailed by many critics as their best yet. Voted “Best Dance Album” by iTunes and hailed as “one of the albums of the year” by Mixmag, ‘When We On’ sees Crazy P blending their love of the dancefloor with beautifully crafted songs – all of which they recently brought to Koko’s gorgeous stage just this past March. We are delighted to announce that the British dance band recorded their live performance at Koko and will…

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• Photos that ROCK! Levon Helm Tribute

  Suzanne McMahon

  15 May 2012 | 5:24 am

  IN TRIBUTE TO LEVON HELM: MAY 1940- April 2012 Levon Helm Band Life is Good Music Festival in Canton, MA: September 2011 Post by Suzanne D. McMahon (Suzanne Davis Photography)  I feel so incredibly lucky that I had the opportunity to photograph Levon Helm at the Life is Good music festival last year. It was hard to believe that I was standing in a photo pit with thousands of people behind me, just a few feet away from this legend. Due to his voice being impacted by throat cancer, Levon did not sing much (just one verse of “The Weight”) but he dazzled the crowd with his smile and…

• Monday Morning Video: Missing Levon

  Mayer Danzig

  14 May 2012 | 6:25 am

  It was just shy of a month ago that we lost Levon Helm, a true legend of rock and roll. The outpouring from the music community was immediate and immense. Here are but a few of the musical tributes (see below for the playlist details). Levon, you will be missed. Simone Felice performs “Radio Song” Lisa Hannigan, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” Drive-By Truckers with Megafaun, “The Weight” The Black Keys with John Fogerty, “The Weight” The Punch Brothers, Jesca Hoop, Aoife O’Donovan, “The Weight” Frank Turner, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” Warren Haynes…

• Trampled by Turtles in String Band Paradise

  Jeff McMahon

  11 May 2012 | 5:05 am

  Trad bluegrass they ain’t. But don’t let that turn you off. The boys of Trampled by Turtles can picka banjo and make a fiddle whine with the best of em. In person, they were just as lively and rocking as bluegrass instruments can be. Dave Simonette’s impassioned vocals and three-part harmonies bring every bit of energy of a rock show. Their version of a breakdown is as fast and furious as it gets. They started the set with an homage to road songs with “Midnight on the Interstate.” The layers of picking and fiddle lines added depth to the subtle lyrics. They are simple and…

• SXSW 2012: Say What?!

  Mayer Danzig

  10 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  One of my favorite parts of SXSW is the crazy things you see and hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections. I was going out with an actress, that was my first mistake. She was going out with a musician, that was her first mistake. Antonio Lulic It’s a real treat for us to have this guy here with us tonight. Alejandro Escovedo We’ll see about that. Tommy Stinson There is no greater performance than James Brown burning ass on the Rolling Stones at the TAMI show. I’m sorry, sorry my friends. And I fuckin’ love the Stones, but James Brown, boys and men. You were…

• Old Settlers Music Festival 2012

  Shawn Underwood

  9 May 2012 | 9:57 pm

  I’ve been fortunate enough to have attended quite a number of multi-day music festivals over the years, from the Veiled Prophet Fair to the Monterey Jazz Festival and Telluride to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass.  For my money, though, it’s really hard to beat the Old Settler’s Music Festival.  Held 20 miles or so outside of Austin in mid-April, it has an unparalleled selection of music, a reasonable size crowd, and a solid enough vibe to keep everything together even if the weather turns bad.  This year was no exception, and here are a few of my favorite moments from the 25th annual…

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  16 May 2012 | 12:19 pm

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  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY AT FORECASTLEFEST.COM AC Entertainment and The Forecastle Festival are excited to announce details of a one-of-a-kind after-party for the 10th anniversary of the Forecastle Festival, set to take place during July 13-15, 2012. A special pre-party will serve as the kickoff to Forecastle on June 12. Following their festival performances on Saturday, July 14, members of My Morning Jacket will make guest appearances as New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band graces the stage at an all-ages event on the historic Belle of Louisville steamboat, presented by Bell's Brewery.

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  16 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  AWESOME NEW GATHERING FROM FOLKS WHO BRING USJAM CRUISE & MAYAN HOLIDAZE Yonder Mountain String Band Cloud 9 Adventures today announces Strings & Sol, the newest music destination event in the Cloud 9 family, which also includes Mayan Holidaze, Jam Cruise, Holy Ship! and Panic en la Playa. Strings & Sol - set on the sandy white beaches of Tulum, Mexico December 12 - 16, 2012 - brings together some of today’s best progressive bluegrass bands for a rollicking string-music vacation like no other. Live performances during the event’s 4 days and nights include three full shows by Yonder…

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• Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Bone Thugs Lead Rock The Bells Lineup

  16 May 2012 | 11:58 am

  Lupe Fiasco tweets that he's not on this year's bill, despite an announcement to the contrary.By Felicia Morris Wiz Khalifa Photo: Dana Nalbandian/ Getty Images Hip-hop's premier music festival is back. On Tuesday, Guerilla Union held a press conference to reveal its lineup of hip-hop all-stars for Rock the Bells 2012. Freestyler extraordinaire Supernatural delivered the list of performers one-by-one with an impromptu rap, rattling off names like Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, Nas, J. Cole and Mac Miller, as well as veteran acts like Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Lupe Fiasco's…

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  16 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  'You know, you can't trust anyone in this business,' pop star tells GQ.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage It's not always easy being Justin Bieber. At least that's what the latest profile about the teen superstar in GQ suggests. While Bieber does open up a bit about his personal life, he remains mostly guarded, sharing very little about what goes on when the cameras aren't rolling or he's not in the recording studio. "I mean, I keep my guard up a lot, because you know, you can't trust anyone in this business," Bieber says in the June issue of the magazine. "That's…

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  16 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  Fans get a sneak peek at 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' (or, at least, the guys' feet) in first official poster.By Fallon Prinzivalli "Anchorman 2" poster Photo: Paramount The road to the highly anticipated "Anchorman 2" has been a long one. Since "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" arrived in 2004, there were reports from cast and crew confirming a sequel and announcing a script was in the process of being written. But the words were then taken back, leaving fans dizzy and disappointed believing they wouldn't see the anchormen reunite. Finally, when all hope was lost, Ferrell made a…

• Aaron Sorkin To Make Directorial Debut With 'Steve Jobs'

  16 May 2012 | 11:14 am

  'The Social Network' screenwriter will adapt the Apple co-founder's biography for the big screen.By Fallon Prinzivalli Aaron Sorkin Photo: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage From "The Social Network" to "Moneyball," screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's work has been widely praised — the former landing him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now he's turning his sights to the highly anticipated "Steve Jobs." Sony Pictures Co-Chairman Amy Pascal and president of Columbia Pictures Doug Belgrad announced Tuesday that Sorkin will pen the script based on the best-selling biography by award-winning journalist…

• Britney Spears Calls 'X Factor' A 'Beautiful Concept'

  16 May 2012 | 10:25 am

  Spears says she wants to 'inspire' contestants on the Fox show. By Jocelyn Vena "X Factor" judges L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and Britney Spears at the FOX Upfront Photo: Desiree Navarro/ Getty Images Britney Spears seems poised and ready to sit beside her fellow "X Factor" judges on the revamped second season of the show. At the Fox upfront this week, the singer appeared alongside fellow newbie Demi Lovato, as well as returning judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, and gushed about the Fox reality show. "Just really being able to be there and inspire the other contestants ... they're…

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  15 May 2012 | 7:00 am

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• Baby Bee sign to Republic

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• LACMA's next big project: L.A. hip-hop

  16 May 2012 | 10:22 am

  This week, Murs and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will launch a six-month exploration of L.A.'s hip-hop culture with the series Through the Mic.

• Exclusive video: Los Lobos' watershed 1992 'Kiko' album returns

  16 May 2012 | 9:51 am

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  This week, the hip-hop star-entrepreneur and longtime supporter of Barack Obama echoed the president's sentiments on the topic of gay marriage.This week, the hip-hop star-entrepreneur and longtime supporter of Barack Obama echoed the president's sentiments on the topic of gay marriage.

• R. Kelly to release 'Write Me Back' on June 26

  15 May 2012 | 4:35 pm

  The album is led by the bubbly "Share My Love," which landed at No. 1 on urban adult radio, and his latest single, "Feelin' Single."The album is led by the bubbly "Share My Love," which landed at No. 1 on urban adult radio, and his latest single, "Feelin' Single."

• Warner Music revenue down 8%, but losses are narrow

  15 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  Warner Music Group, whose artists include Bruno Mars, Lenny Kravitz and Eric Clapton, posted an 8% drop in revenue for its second quarter, due in large part to a light album release schedule.

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• On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  WINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to...

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  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Guerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out...

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  In May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly...

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  16 May 2012 | 10:55 am

  "Props" and "Nationals" were as predictable in their two-hour glory as I expected them to be yet the penultimate episodes of Glee's third season had a spirit about them that made for entertaining moments both heartfelt and whimsical But of course a double dose of Glee meant twice as many...

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  16 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick...

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• Starforce music video - Some cool retro synthesizer sounds from Finland

  21 Apr 2012 | 4:57 am

  I rarely write about anything new artists in the finnish scene because I try to concentrate on my own things too much. If you liked Miami Vice, old video games, old science fiction then you got to check out this music project. I just spotted this nice music project called Starforce from the Klubitus.org forums. Their sound is 80´s retro soundtrack and reminds a genre called space synth. video: Visit their blog: http://synthetixmusic.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/feel-starforce.html Starforce in Soundcloud Read more about Space Synth genreDigital Beat Music newsfeed

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  There was an article in Digital Audio Insiderabout the Google Music service. I had a test by logging into my google account through Google Music page. By logging in into my (finnish) account I will get a blunt message showing "We're sorry. Google Music is currently only available in the United States"It´s nothing new to digital music fans that big search engine names will release a music service such as Google. For example there has been digital music from indie artists for many years through Yahoo. The music page itself will get internet search results from artists with similar name. How…

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• On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  WINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to...

• Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Guerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out...

• High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  In May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly...

• Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells

  16 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick...

• OneRepublic Drummer Arrested in Denver

  16 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  OneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver yesterday on suspicion of assault Reuters reports Fisher was also booked on charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property The musician is being held without bond at the Denver city jail Police have not revealed details of the actions that...

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• On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  WINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to...

• Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Guerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out...

• High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  In May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly...

• 'Glee' Recap: What a Feeling

  16 May 2012 | 10:55 am

  "Props" and "Nationals" were as predictable in their two-hour glory as I expected them to be yet the penultimate episodes of Glee's third season had a spirit about them that made for entertaining moments both heartfelt and whimsical But of course a double dose of Glee meant twice as many...

• Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells

  16 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick...

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• Lady Gaga's Indonesian Concert Organisers Fight To Overturn Ban

  16 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  Concert bosses in Indonesia are urgently trying to overturn a ban on Lady Gaga performing in the country's capital city, Jakarta. The Poker Face hit-maker is faced with the prospect of canceling ... Read More >

• Jaden Smith Launches Rap Career With Arty Online Video

  15 May 2012 | 10:41 pm

  Will Smith's teenage son Jaden is hoping to join his sister Willow in the pop charts after launching his rap career online. The 13-year-old actor debuted his solo video for the track "Give it to... Read More >

• Spanx Creator Is Thrilled That Adele Is A Fan

  15 May 2012 | 10:19 pm

  The woman who gave the world Spanx has applauded Adele for owning up to wearing multiple pairs of the body-shaping undergarments at the Grammy Awards. Sara Blakely was thrilled to hear the "Someon... Read More >

• Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Pulls Out Of 2012 Reunion Shows

  15 May 2012 | 9:13 pm

  Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers. Ward threatened to quit earlier this year... Read More >

• Pharrell Williams To Launch Social Media Venture 'I Am Other'

  15 May 2012 | 3:18 pm

  Rapper Pharrell Williams has plans to expand his business empire by launching a new social media program. The Frontin' hitmaker has teamed up with bosses at United Entertainment Group to create I... Read More >

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  NME News

• R Kelly to release new album 'Write Me Back' in June

  16 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  Soul singer is also preparing to release his memoirs 'Soula Coaster: The Diary of Me'

• Fun open up about covering Gotye with Paramore's Hayley Williams

  16 May 2012 | 11:21 am

  Nate Ruess also tells NME about what he's heard of the new Paramore record

• Tenacious D set to top the UK Album Chart this weekend

  16 May 2012 | 10:42 am

  Rita Ora is also holding firm at the top of the singles chart

• The xx unveil new album tracks at intimate London comeback show

  16 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  Trio played second of three London gigs last night (May 15)

• Jose Gonzales, Athlete, I Am Kloot added to Hop Farm Festival bill – ticket details

  16 May 2012 | 9:50 am

  While Beady Eye rule themselves out of playing the Kent festival

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  GORILLA VS. BEAR

• Peaking Lights – LUCIFER mixtape 4

  Chris

  16 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  Another dope/deep mix from Peaking Lights‘ Lucifer mixtape series. Perfect early summer vibes from the duo’s impossibly deep record collection:

• Pariah – “Signal Loss”

  Chris

  16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  New track taken from London producer Pariah’s forthcoming EP, out soon on R & S. Loving the ghostly vocal samples/sighs in the second half: [via Pariah's FB]

• listen: Laurel Halo – Quarantine

  Chris

  15 May 2012 | 4:28 pm

  Laurel Halo’s gorgeous new LP Quarantine is out in June on Hyperdub. We premiered “Light + Space” last month, and you can now listen to the record in its entirety, courtesy of FACT. Featuring (at least) one of our favorite songs of 2012, the otherworldly “Thaw,” which gets underway right around the 7-minute mark:

• video: Death Grips – Hustle Bones

  Chris

  15 May 2012 | 1:35 pm

  [directed by DEATH GRIPS]

• GvsB II :: early bird tickets

  Chris

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  As we hinted yesterday, our GvsB II thing happens on July 28 at the Granada Theater here in Dallas. We’ll be announcing the evening’s lineup very soon, but a very limited number of early bird tickets are available while they last right here starting now. $15 all-in, which we can promise is a very good deal. Update: That was fast: early bird tix are sold out. Thanks!

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  Aquarium Drunkard

• “Mississippi” Charles Bevel :: Overheard (1973)

  Satisfied '75

  16 May 2012 | 10:35 am

  I’ve been outbid twice now on eBay trying to score a copy of this: Meet “Mississippi” Charles Bevel. Released in 1973, it never saw a cd release. If anyone has a vinyl rip, do hit us up in the comments below…

• Rob Jo Star Band :: I Call On One’s Muse (1975)

  Satisfied '75

  15 May 2012 | 10:20 am

  Mid-70s Parisian proto-punk, spit out in churlish English amidst acres of fuzz and indiscriminate pulsars. This shit is wrong in so many perfect ways. Or as my pal Nick describes it: “Like an incoherent, uber-primitive Velvets or Simply Saucer collaborating with Pierre Henry – what with all the freaky synth doodlings and such.” Also, depending [...]

• Scratch The Surface :: KISS, Alive!

  Satisfied '75

  14 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  (Album artwork: Does it indeed affect our listening experience, and if so, how? Scratch the Surface takes a look at particularly interesting and/or exceptional cover art choices.) His band having just wound down a fiery “Rock Bottom,” Paul Stanley surveys the crowd. “I got a little question for you!” he shouts. “I wanna know how [...]

• Elmer & Brenda Parker & The Nite Lighters :: Got To Get Back To Louisiana Pt. 2

  Satisfied '75

  7 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  I’m heading into the NC mountains to get lost in the woods for a week, but thought I’d leave you with this parting gift until I’m back on this internet thing. Without a doubt one of the funkiest homecoming jams ever laid to tape. MP3: Elmer & Brenda Parker & The Nite Lighters :: Got To [...]

• Clifton’s Corner :: Volume 13 – Dig The New Breed

  Satisfied '75

  4 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  (Volume 13 of Clifton’s Corner. Every other week on the blog Clifton Weaver, aka DJ Soft Touch, shares some of his favorite spins, old and new, in the worlds of soul, r&b, funk, psych and beyond.) I know I’ve said this before, but coming from a band background myself, it’s always exciting for me to [...]

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  brooklynvegan

• VHS or Beta released 'Diamonds and Dub' (song premiere), playing Bowery Ballroom on Thursday (win tix!)

  brooklynvegan

  16 May 2012 | 1:42 pm

  DOWNLOAD: VHS or Beta - "Eyes Dub" (MP3) Synth rockers VHS or Beta released their most recent full length, Diamonds and Death, last year and they just followed that with DIamonds and Dub with remixes of 7 of Diamonds and Death tracks by Jacques Renault (who also just offered his spin on Lemonade) and Mark Verbos. One of those tracks, "Eyes Dub," is making its premiere in this post. Grab the almost vocal-less remix above or stream it below. VHS or Beta will be in NYC for a show at Bowery Ballroom on Thursday (5/17) with Gambit and MS Mr. Tickets for this show are still available and we're also…

• School of Seven Bells released new video, played LPR (pics), opening for Temper Trap

  brooklynvegan

  16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm

  photos by Amanda Hatfield School of Seven Bells just released the video for "White Wind" which was filmed by the For No One folks who like to put bands in empty rooms have them play live to just the cameras. Watch the video at the bottom of this post. In front of a lot more people, SIIVB played Le Poisson Rouge on May 5 with openers Exitmusic. Pictures of Exitmusic's set are HERE. The band will head to Beijiing for this weekend's China Music Valley International Music Festival on May 19 and will be in Mexico City next weekend (May 25), but will be back in the U.S. will be back in the U.S. for…

• Wu Lyf and Willis Earl Beal played Bowery Ballroom (pics), Willis playing Summerstage w/ Bobby Womack

  brooklynvegan

  16 May 2012 | 1:20 pm

  photos by Toby Tenenbaum Willis Earl Beal had me at his opening line, "I am gonna sing you some songs and then I am gonna get off the Goddamned stage!"...He's a born performer and for the duration of his hour long set, he sang like a man possessed! Think of the vocals of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put A Spell on You" and add a whole lot of soul with an addictively entertaining stage presence and you've got Willis Earl Beal. [accordingtog]Willis Earl Beal opened for Wu Lyf at Bowery Ballroom on April 27, the second of two NYC shows (Music Hall of Williamsburg was the night before) and part of…

• DIIV has 3 upcoming NYC shows, 1 with Killer Mike (dates)

  brooklynvegan

  16 May 2012 | 12:42 pm

  by Bill Pearis DIIV last month at Austin's Red 7 (more by Tim Griffin) DIIV (formerly Dive, we'll stop saying it soon) dropped another new track from their upcoming debut Oshin, out June 26 on Captured Tracks. Like the rest of the album, "Doused" (that recently got "Best New Track" over at Pitchfork). was recorded with the full band (early singles were just Cole Smith) and definitely gives you a good idea of what they're like live these days -- dark, driving, ever-moving. You can stream it below. DIIV, who are growing more popular by the second, aren't playing 17 shows a week anymore. The…

• Squarepusher released 'Ufabulum,' announces tour dates

  brooklynvegan

  16 May 2012 | 12:15 pm

  As discussed on BV Chicago, Squarepusher (who was just here in March) has announced a string of tour dates in celebration of his new LP Ufabulum, which came out this week on Warp. He'll play NYC on October 30 (one of only seven total announced North American appearances), though where it's happening is still TBD. More details are on the way but in the meantime, you can watch the video for "Dark Steering" with all tour dates below. Continue reading "Squarepusher released 'Ufabulum,' announces tour dates" at brooklynvegan

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  bbook mobile rss

• Whiskey Lube and Other Sex Ideas Clearly Invented By Dudes

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  The sex toy industry is a 15 billion-dollar enterprise with a 30 percent growth rate. There are a lot of new products on the ...

• Hugh Dancy and Other Pleasures of 'Hysteria'

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Let’s get this out of the way: vibrators, vibrators, vibrators. Vibrators! Now let the giggling subside. Hysteria is a new romantic comedy, directed by Tanya Wexler and starring Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaal, about the unlikely invention of vibrator...

• Mixing Coffee and Tea For a Cool Summery Treat

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  It took a while for New York to accept that it's springtime, and it’s finally starting to get warm enough for the switchover from hot coffee or tea to iced. But what if you can’t decide? Do you want rich, creamy, body-shaking iced coffee to perk ...

• What To Watch At Cannes

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  Today the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off, meaning gorgeous people are spending time watching movies and frolicking on French beaches while you sit in the office and read about it. Glamorous, no? ...

• Your Daily Guide to Trending Topics

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

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  Digital Music News

• Good Morning! Spotify, Grooveshark, DMN, UMG, WMG, Sony...

  16 May 2012 | 2:25 am

  More Spotify truthiness?

• Abolish Music Copyright? The Idea Keeps Gaining Steam...

  15 May 2012 | 7:48 pm

  If music rights are a mess, why not get rid of the mess? This isn't a fringe idea harbored by the Pirate Bay anymore -- then again, the Pirate Party is starting to win more representation than ever in places like Germany.

• 42 Percent of the Time, 'Discovery Moments' Involve a New Artist...

  15 May 2012 | 5:10 pm

  It's been ten years. So why hasn't anyone figured this recommendation puzzle out?

• Today, We Face Grooveshark In LA Superior Court. Wish Us Luck...

  15 May 2012 | 12:52 am

  Update, 2 pm PCT: Just stepped out of the courtroom.

• What Else? NPR, Thinglink, Thrillcall, Thefuture.fm, DEV, Coachella, Sigur Rós, CBGB's, Pledge Music, Ben Folds, Muve...

  14 May 2012 | 8:04 pm

  NPR is now beefing its 'All Tech Considered' series, a '2.0 upgrade' that means broader dive-ins and expanded analysis.

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  MSN Music: News

• Concert organizers trying to overturn Gaga ban

  16 May 2012 | 4:55 am

• Jack White says he was snubbed by Guinness World Records

  15 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

• Whitney Houston to be honored at Billboard awards

  15 May 2012 | 2:01 pm

• Lady Gaga will have to cancel Indonesia concert

  15 May 2012 | 4:18 am

  Lady Gaga will have to cancel sold-out Indonesia show because some say youth will be corrupted

• Bret Michaels settles with Tony Awards over 2009 stage accident

  14 May 2012 | 7:17 pm

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  Mojo4Music

• Donald 'Duck' Dunn, 1941 - 2012

  14 May 2012 | 6:27 am

  The soul legend has died at the age of 70...

• Win T. Rex's Electric Warrior Box Set

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:17 am

  The glam legends' finest album, rebooted and up for grabs...

• EXCLUSIVE: The Cornshed Sisters Cover The Beach Boys' Good Vibrations

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:05 am

  Brit-folk quartet bask in the California sun...

• The Beach Boys' Greatest Flicks

  25 Apr 2012 | 7:56 am

  New MOJO cover stars in 18 moments of triumph, tragedy, tragi-comedy... and controversy.

• Swoonalonga Beach House!

  24 Apr 2012 | 12:21 pm

  Baltimore duo head misty, spangled invasion of Stateside dream poppers. MOJO rounds 'em up.

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  PopMatters

• What Was She Without Charles Dickens? 'The Other Dickens: A Life of Catherine Hogarth' (Review)

  Catherine Ramsdell

  16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm

  The Other Dickens: A Life of Catherine Hogarth -- it’s definitely not what Charles Dickens would have wanted us to be reading on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

• Leftover Cuties - "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" Video (PopMatters Premiere) (Mixed Media)

  Sarah Zupko

  16 May 2012 | 11:55 am

  Shirli McAllen captures that coy but sexy, sophisticated but rather saucy style of the '20s/'30s chanteuses, while contemporizing the approach enough to make her a possible indie poster girl.

• The Billionaire (Super Hero) Boys Club (Short Ends and Leader)

  Bill Gibron

  16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  At the core of every mega-hit is something strategic: simplicity.

• Ken Burns’ ‘The Dust Bowl’ Highlights PBS Fall Lineup (Mixed Media)

  Greg Braxton - Los Angeles Times (MCT)

  16 May 2012 | 10:35 am

  PBS has announced a fall lineup that will include a Ken Burns documentary and a British historial drama.

• 'It All Came True': Sentimentality with Sass (Short Ends and Leader)

  Michael Barrett

  16 May 2012 | 9:05 am

  It All Came True doesn't fit any particular category of movie, and as a result you hardly know what's going to happen as one thing leads to another in a finely balanced mix of comic, melodramatic and sentimental tones leading up to the big show.

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  FILTER Magazine

• News : FESTIVAL WATCH: Voodoo Festival Returns With Neil Young, Green Day & Camping

  info@filtermmm.com

  15 May 2012 | 6:52 pm

  The annual Voodoo Music and Arts Experience, presented by Stephen Rehage will return this year with Grammy Award-winning trio Green Day and legendary Neil Young & Crazy Horse headlining. The 2012 line-up will once again feature artists reflecting a variety of musical genres like including Skrillex, Justice, Tomahawk, Say Anything, Bootsy Collins, Gary Clark Jr. and more being unveiled in the coming months. This year's festival will fall on October 26-28th, marking its 14th consecutive year. This year, the musical celebration will also feature on-site camping, giving festival goers a…

• News : OBSESSIVE COMPULSIONS: FILTER’s Weekly Picks

  info@filtermmm.com

  15 May 2012 | 5:01 pm

  FILTER likes music. There's no hiding it. We also like our own opinions a whole bunch, so once a week we give the masses a fleeting glimpse into our selective stereos and Internet browsers to let them see firsthand what fuels our endless devotion. We like to think of it as community service. We're selfless like that. So without further ado, here are the official, inarguable, objectively good FILTER Weekly Picks—providing everything from new LPs you should be spinning to the latest good-fer-you videos. Yeah, we're good at what we do: Talking Heads - "Once In A…

• Media : WATCH: Survival Guide Goes Creepy With “Prohibition” (FILTER Exclusive)

  info@filtermmm.com

  15 May 2012 | 4:45 pm

  Emily Whitehurst and Jaycen McKissick, aka Survival Guide, are in the process of writing a full-length album and today, we have the premiere for their new video for "Prohibition." The semi-creepy video features the ex-Tsunami Bomb and Pipedown members wandering around and performing in a presumably abandoned hotel. The tune is off Survival Guide's release, Wildcat, out on Side With Us Records. You can also catch Survival Guide on the West Coast in the coming months. Dates below! Tour Dates: May 10 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill 11 - Portland, OR - Slabtown Bar 12 -…

• News : LOOK: Third Man Records Releases “Triple Decker” Jack White Poster

  info@filtermmm.com

  15 May 2012 | 3:27 pm

  Third Man Records never ceases to release the most coveted products, whether albums, turntables, or (now) posters. This week, the label is offering a "Triple Decker" Jack White poster, which was created, designed and printed by Bryce McCloud and Matthew Johnson.  When the individual posters—one black, one blue, and one white—are stacked on top of one another, they create a silhouette of White's profile and the label's logo in the lower right corner. The black poster is letterpressed with images of a "peacock and vulture egg," and the blue and white…

• News : LOOK: Bonnaroo Announces Schedule

  info@filtermmm.com

  15 May 2012 | 3:12 pm

  Manchester, Tennessee's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its lineup schedule. Naturally, there are some scheduling conflicts, but that is to be expected for such a massive roster. Bonnaroo, which will take place from June 7-10, will feature performances by Radiohead, The Beach Boys, Bon Iver, The Shins, Skrillex, Feist, Santigold, The Roots, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus, and many, many others. You can check out the festival's schedule here.

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  Metal Injection

• SUFFOCATION and ORIGIN Announce European Tour

  Kevin Juliff

  16 May 2012 | 12:29 pm

  First off, I just want to point out that all our metal head lads from across the pond seem to get way cooler tours than North America. Now that the bitching is over, for all those lucky enough to be living in Europe, Suffocation and Origin have announced dates for an upcoming European tour, dubbed The End ...

• This Is Officially The Worst SLAYER Tattoo I Have Ever Seen

  RobInjection

  16 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  OH DEAR GOD, MAKE IT STOP! Slayer is known for their rabid fan base, but this GUY! I mean, come on. We've seen bad tattoos in the past, like this dude who can't spell "extreme", or the dude who got Unearth guitarist Ken Susi tat'd on his rear but none as terrible as this, in ...

• Black Metal Bassist Is Now A Member of Greek Parliment; Might Be A Neo-Nazi

  RobInjection

  16 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  You see that dude on the left? His name is Giorgos Germenis. Not only is he the bassist of Greek black metal band, Naer Mataron, but he will represent the Golden Dawn party from the Greater Athens district in Greek parliament. Here's the best part! The Golden Dawn party is known as one of the ...

• A/V Roundup: Album Streams from SAINT VITUS, PHILM; New Track from BODOM; DEVIN TOWNSEND Live Track; NASUM Reunion Footage

  RobInjection

  16 May 2012 | 9:51 am

  It's hump day and we have a ton of new music to report on. We got full album streams from Saint Vitus and Dave Lombardo's PHILM, new tracks from Children of Bodom and Devin Towsend as well as live footage from the Nasum reunion. Let's go! Are you high right now? Then you might enjoy ...

• Relapse Records Podcast #20 – Maryland Deathfest Special

  RobInjection

  15 May 2012 | 4:13 pm

  Its the Relapse Records Maryland Death Fest podcast special!! Featuring tracks from all performing Relapse Artists, old and new, in addition to exclusive tracks from Baroness, Primate and Mantas!!! We also have new music from Royal Thunder, Dying Fetus & more!! This month's interview is with Jenks Miller of Horseback! DOWNLOAD, PLUG IN, & TURN ...

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  hypebot

• 46% Of U.S. Thinks Facebook Is A Fad [SURVEY]

  Bruce Houghton

  16 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  Don't stop updating your Facebook page yet, but almost half of the 1,000 people polled by the AP and CNBC believe that Facebook is just a passing fad. 51% have a favorable impression of the company, while 23% have an unfavorable opinion. And not that the average American is a financial analyst, but half of those polled also believe the initial stock asking price (which has gone up since the poll) is is too high. THE CHARTS:

• String Cheese Incident Scalps $20,000 Of Own Tickets In Battle With Ticketmaster

  Bruce Houghton

  16 May 2012 | 10:58 am

  Continuing their ongoing battle with Ticketmaster, jam rockers String Cheese Incident sent 50 fans to the box office of LA's Greek theater armed with $20,000 in cash from the band. Each was on a mission to buy eight tickets for $49.95 plus any services charges for the group’s show there in July. Then the 400 tickets were sent back to String Cheese's Boulder HQ and put back on sale on the band's web site for the very same $49.95, sans most charges. “We’re scalping our own tickets at no service charge,” Mike Luba, one of the group’s managers, told the New York Times. "I would argue…

• Monetizing Music Videos & Live Shows With Evinar & Gyroskope

  Clyde Smith

  16 May 2012 | 10:53 am

  Both Evinar and Gyroskope are services that musicians can use to monetize streaming video. Evinar focuses on livestreaming via Facebook while Gyroskope features videos for which customers pay to stream as often as they like. Neither service is exclusive to musicians but both seem potentially useful to musicians attempting to diversity their revenue streams. Please let us know what you think about these options in the comments. And please consider answering this question, what are you looking for as a musician seeking to monetize video on the web? Evinar - Monetize Live Concerts on Facebook…

• How To Book A Tour: Unconventional Advice

  Natalie Cheng

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  When booking a tour, there are various challenges that can come up. On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam posts about potential pitfalls in booking. What problems have you faced when booking a tour or shows? “It’s always a good idea to know what kind of situation you’re booking into: Will they have an adequate stage? Will they have a sound system and engineer?” (Read On)

• U. S. Approval Of Universal EMI Purchase A Toss-Up, Say Anti-Trust Experts

  Bruce Houghton

  16 May 2012 | 9:43 am

  U.S. approval of Universal's EMI purchase is a toss-up, according to a Reuters survey of anti-trust experts: "Eight antitrust experts interviewed about the issue were divided about the chances for approval, largely because the music landscape has changed so much in recent years that it is not clear that a deal that would concentrate 40% of the recorded music industry in one company would harm competition." "Ten years ago, the labels had power. Today they don't have any power. If they (the U.S. Federal Trade Commission) block it, it's just because they don't understand the market," Daniel…

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  9GiantSteps

• The power of Small Change as illustrated by Audi’s headlights

  George

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:44 am

  I love it when products/companies/individuals impliment “small” changes that signify something far greater. These “incremental” changes or innovations can be so slight as to be nearly subliminal to the customer, but the impact these changes can have is anything but small. The most recent example of small change having a disproportionately large effect that I’ve noticed is Audi’s headlights. I’ve never paid much attention to Audi as a car manufacturer. As is so often the case with durable good type products, the feelings you establish (good or bad) in…

• Iconic Designs: Porsche

  George

  5 Apr 2012 | 8:56 pm

  Haven’t done an Iconic Design post in a while, and I’m sad to be compelled to do so upon learning that Ferdinand Porsche died today. Whether you feel the Porsche design (particularly the 911) signifies all that is right with automotive design, or a feeble attempt made by middle-aged men to recapture something lost (or both/in-between), it undeniably stands the test of time, and illustrates Mr. Porsche’s mantra: “Design must be functional and the functionality must be visually implemented without gags that need to be explained.”

• Scarcity is the Thunderclap of the Internet: Metcalfe’s law + Scarcity = Engagement

  George

  5 Apr 2012 | 4:56 pm

  Metcalfe’s law — aka “network effect” — states that the value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users of the system. Originally formulated to quantify value with respect to communication devices (fax machines, phones, etc.), it has more recently been applied to other networks; specifically, social networks. In the same manner that a network of fax machine increases in value when there are more users of fax machines, the value of social networks increase as their user base increases. [1] This law explains why, for instance, social…

• Of Bacon and Business: Allan Benton on “firing your customers”

  George

  31 Mar 2012 | 1:54 pm

  Allan Benton runs Benton’s Smokey Mountain Country Hams (widely regarded as the best ham/bacon in the country/world). In this (short) video he, in a very understated manner, puts forth some really important business principles. For instance, there’s a scene where he tells a potential customer the following: “If you don’t like smoke, you’re not going to like my bacon.” Lots of wisdom here. Too often, companies/bands/etc. believe that their product/music/art appeals to everyone. It doesn’t. In fact, thinking this, and, worse, acting on this theory will…

• Daytrotter’s Sean Moeller on NBC’s Press:Here

  George

  26 Feb 2012 | 4:36 pm

  My partner, Sean Moeller of Daytrotter, killing it on NBC’s Press:Here: I do take issue with the idea that he became a powerful music executive by “accident.” Don’t recall that part of the ride.

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  Yahoo! Music Top Songs

• #7: Paradise - Coldplay

  16 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  Paradise Coldplay (C)2011 Capitol.

• #1: We Are Young - fun.

  16 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  We Are Young fun. (C)2011 Fueled By Ramen.

• #2: Set Fire To The Rain - Adele

  16 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  Set Fire To The Rain Adele (C)2011 XL Recordings/Columbia.

• #9: Take Care Featuring Rihanna (Album Version (Explicit)) - Drake

  16 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  Take Care Featuring Rihanna (Album Version (Explicit)) Drake (C)2011 Cash Money Records/Young Money Ent./Universal Rec..

• #3: Rolling In The Deep - Adele

  16 May 2012 | 1:52 pm

  Rolling In The Deep Adele (C)2011 XL Recordings/Columbia.

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  OUPblog » Music

• Twelve Crucial Moments in Hip-Hop DJ History

  Alice

  15 May 2012 | 2:30 am

  By Mark Katz I covered nearly forty years in the history of an art form — from its birth in the early 1970s to the latest technological developments — in my new book, Groove Music: The Art and Culture of the Hip-Hop DJ. I wanted to highlight some of the most important events in that rich history and for you to enjoy the accompanying sights and sounds. 1. August 11, 1973: DJ Kool Herc’s First Party On a hot summer night in 1973, a teenaged Clive Campbell, already known as DJ Kool Herc, spun funk and soul records at a party in the community room of his Bronx apartment building at…

• Clair de supermoon

  Alice

  11 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  By Jessica Barbour Portrait with oils of Gabriel Fauré by John Singer Sargent (~1889). Source: The Paris Museum of Music.May 12th, which falls exactly one week after last Saturday’s Supermoon, marks the 167th birthday of Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924), a composer whose best-known song was inspired by the moon. Fauré is known today as the paramount composer of the French mélodie, and his setting of the poem “Clair de lune” (“Moonlight”) by Paul Verlaine (1844–1896) demonstrates why his works are beloved by pianists and singers alike. Verlaine’s poem was inspired by the…

• Happy Birthday, Irving Berlin

  Lana

  11 May 2012 | 3:30 am

  From singing for pennies on the Lower East Side to his own theater on Broadway, Irving Berlin had an amazing journey to American musical legend. To commemorate the birthday of this great American songwriter, we spoke with Jeffrey Magee, author of Irving Berlin’s American Musical Theater. You write that Berlin saw his work as a “mirror” of the nation. Source: NYPL. Yes, his Broadway shows certainly bear that out. Almost every show is set in the time and place in which it was written, and he wanted all of his shows to be distinctly American—sometimes even offering a glimpse of the world…

• The Beatles Get a Second Chance, 9 May 1962

  Alice

  9 May 2012 | 1:30 am

  By Gordon Thompson On this spring morning fifty years ago, Brian Epstein climbed the front steps and passed through the simple entrance of the EMI Recording Studios in St. John’s Wood, London, placing him on the other side of the looking glass. As a retailer, he had sold recordings made in these studios by Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Thomas Beecham, and, more recently, Cliff Richard and the Shadows. The neophyte manager of the Beatles now eagerly anticipated the possibility of watching through the control room window as his “boys” joined that exclusive club. Wednesdays reside betwixt the…

• Martha Graham Redivivus

  Alice

  8 May 2012 | 2:30 am

  By Mark Franko Martha Graham’s work was prominent in the New York dance world of the 1930s in the wake of her innovative Primitive Mysteries (1931). Yet, her reputation grew exponentially beyond the confines of dance and the New York art world after the premiere of American Document (1938) followed by its national tour in 1939. This is, paradoxically, a work that the Martha Graham Dance Company may be reluctant to perform today in a version close to the original. It was related to the political issues of the day, highly anti-fascist and popular front, and critical of the history of the…

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• Owl City To Release “Shooting Star” EP; New Song Streams

  Bryce Jacobson

  11 May 2012 | 6:42 pm

  Owl City will release Shooting Star EP on May 15th via iTunes. The EP features four new songs from the band’s upcoming album do out this summer. The EP includes “Shooting Star,” “Gold,” “Take It All Away,” and “Dementia” feat. Mark Hoppus which you can stream below. You can also stream the other songs from the EP here.Also check out a making of video for “Dementia” feat. Mark Hoppus below.Click here to view the embedded video.

• Tegan and Sara Post Studio Update

  Bryce Jacobson

  9 May 2012 | 11:54 am

  Tegan and Sara have posted a new video update from the studio. Stream the video below and catch up on all their studio updates here.Look for their new album to be out later this year.Click here to view the embedded video.

• Set Your Goals Release New Tracks

  Bryce Jacobson

  28 Apr 2012 | 1:19 pm

  Set Your Goals have released two brand new songs “Only Right Now” and “I’ll Walk It Off” produced by Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory. The new songs offer fans a glimpse of what’s to come for Set Your Goals and are available now over on iTunes.“These are two of the songs that we’re most proud of says,” Set Your Goals front man, Jordan Brown. “The recording process was the easiest it’s ever been, especially for the vocals and the lyrics, and we’re really excited to work with Chad Gilbert. We have a great connection and known each other for a…

• Say Anything Stream “Say Anything” Video

  Bryce Jacobson

  21 Apr 2012 | 3:33 pm

  Say Anything‘s new video for their single “Say Anything” is available over on mtvu.com or can been seen streaming below. The video, directed by Darren King (MUTEMATH), is made up of a series of still photographs that took four days to shoot in Tyler, TX.Say Anything is currently out on tour in support of their new album, Anarchy, My Dear, in stores and online now.

• Anberlin Post New Album Trailer

  Bryce Jacobson

  20 Apr 2012 | 3:29 pm

  Anberlin must be in a teasing mode as they have posted a trailer for their upcoming new album. Checkout the trailer below, even though you won’t hear any new music in it. Still, who can’t wait for their new album to come out.Click here to view the embedded video.

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• Into It. Over It. – Proper

  Eric

  21 Apr 2012 | 2:55 pm

  Putting needle to groove and listening to the latest full-length, Proper, from Into It. Over It. feels almost like curling up in your favorite chair with a warm cup of coffee on a cold and gray Sunday morning… or lounging back with your favorite drink after a long week at a shitty job. That’s sometimes just what we all need, right? Into It. Over It. is essentially the “solo” project of Chicago’s own Evan Weiss and after what seems like a ton of releases including the ambitious 52 Weeks (where he recorded a new song a week for a year), Proper marks what should be…

• Joyce Manor – Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired

  Eric

  18 Apr 2012 | 8:29 pm

  Upon hearing the new Joyce Manor release Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired, the first reaction from almost everyone will inevitably be, “That’s it? Where’s the rest of it?” Guaranteed. Every time. It was for me. The “album” clocks in at just a tick over 13 minutes which is almost 6 minutes shorter than the band’s self-titled debut album from last year. That being said, in those 13 minutes, Joyce Manor manages to accomplish more than most bands can in twice that time. Joyce Manor is confounding to me and I find what they do a little hard to wrap my head…

• The Illini coaching search

  Eric

  26 Mar 2012 | 10:15 pm

  I know this isn’t a college basketball blog or even a sports blog, but if there’s one thing I love (in addition to music, of course) it is Fighting Illini basketball. As a big fan of the program, I’ve been closely following the search for a new head coach after Bruce Weber was fired the day after the team bowed out in the first round of the B1G conference tournament. At minimum, it’s been a crazy ride since then. Some fans are livid with how the search for a new coach has been handled by AD Mike Thomas, and while there have been leaks, nothing indicates that they came from anyone in…

• Frank Turner – Live 2/24/12 @ The Castle Theatre

  Eric

  28 Feb 2012 | 9:48 pm

  This is an extremely rare guest post courtesy of my lovely wife. While I was hanging with friends in Milwaukee and watching The Promise Ring last Friday night, she drove the 100+ miles down to Bloomington, IL to see Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls play at The Castle Theatre. According to her, “Frank was on it. The band was tight. I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more. I am already highly anticipating his return to the Chicago area (hopefully) again sometime this year.” Check out her video interview with Frank below:

• Mike Park – Smile

  Eric

  19 Feb 2012 | 9:19 pm

  I’m not sure how many of you know this, but Mike Park (yes, the same Mike Park of Asian Man Records, Skankin Pickle, Bruce Lee Band, etc…) last year released a new album. It’s called Smile and it features 12 family-friendly songs for children (and cool adults). It has been a go-to album for rides in the car since we got it last year. Both my daughters love Smile and can sing most/all of the songs on the album with our favorites including “I Can See The Ocean,”1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..Drums,” and “We All Live At Animal Park.” Seriously, every time…

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• [Photos] Street Violence, Piss Shivers @ 529 (5/3/12)

  Kevin Griggs

  16 May 2012 | 3:38 am

  Piss Shivers: CONTINUE READING [Photos] Street Violence, Piss Shivers @ 529 (5/3/12) (2 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: 529, Piss Shivers, Street Violence

• This Week In Atlanta Music (May 14 – 20)

  Davy Minor

  14 May 2012 | 4:33 am

  Monday, May 14th: M83, I Break Horses @ The Masquerade Music Park Time Wharp, Abbot, Divine Interface, Cc @ 529 Besides Daniel, Melanie Annabelle, Adam Sams @ Wonderroot Wednesday, May 16th: HeRobust, REKchampa, Moist Ghost, Deku @ The Five Spot Thursday, May 17th: M. Ward, Lee Ranaldo Band @ Buckhead Theatre Dark Dark Dark, Back Pockets, Christ Lord @ 529 Lucy Dreams, Tikka, Young Again @ Star Bar Friday, May 18th: Wowser Bowser, Qurious, White Life, Mediocre Machine @ 529 Hawks (record release), Liverhearts, Skin Jobs, Sunglasses (record release) @ Star Bar Invent Room Pop 13 @ Beep Beep…

• [Photos] The Mad Flight, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, New Animal @ The Earl (5/2/12)

  Kevin Griggs

  10 May 2012 | 4:34 am

  New Animal: CONTINUE READING [Photos] The Mad Flight, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, New Animal @ The Earl (5/2/12) (8 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: New Animal, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, The Earl, The Mad Flight

• Counterpoint Festival Lineup

  Davy Minor

  8 May 2012 | 2:08 pm

  Well, this wasn’t quite what I was expecting. There are a handful of worthwhile acts on there (Big Boi, Crystal Castles, M83, Toro Y Moi), but overall it’s a little disappointing. Seems like it will be a helluva rave, though. Counterpoint website © Davy Minor for Ohmpark, 2012. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Counterpoint Fest

• This Week In Atlanta Music (May 7 – 13)

  Davy Minor

  6 May 2012 | 11:04 pm

  Monday, May 7th: Acid Mothers Temple, The Phantom Family Halo, Scaffolds, Clang Quartet @ Drunken Unicorn Active Child, Balam Acab, Superhumanoids @ The Earl Wednesday, May 9th: Bird City Revolutionaries, Dillon and Boog Brown, Clan Destined, Tribe 1 @ 529 Vandaveer, Richard Parsons, The Meeks Family @ The Earl Friday, May 11th: RAHBI, BOSCO @ Apache Cafe Antbrain, Moon Furies, Vyie @ Drunken Unicorn The Deep Dark Woods, Book Club, Joe McGuinnes @ The Earl Saturday, May 12th: Elf Power, The NEC, The Difference Machine, From Exile, Featureless Ghost, Cute Boots @ The Goat Farm Mastodon, Opeth,…

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  Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise

• City Opera's Telemann

  Alex Ross

  16 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  I caught the New York City Opera presentation of Telemann's Orpheus at El Museo del Barrio last night, and find myself in accord with the Zerbinetta take. I'm happy to have seen the work, and Rebecca Taichman's staging has some vibrant touches (the scene centered on Nicholas Pallesen's commanding Pluto is a delight), but the score is far from being a neglected masterpiece, and, as Zerbinetta says, many Baroque operas — including at least four or five by Cavalli — deserved a New York staging in front of this one. Certainly, City Opera deserves credit for discovering in…

• New horizons in concert publicity

  Alex Ross

  16 May 2012 | 10:19 am

  Another striking announcement from the Spektral Quartet. Previously: New horizons in classical poster design.

• Justice Ginsburg's favorite records

  Alex Ross

  15 May 2012 | 2:19 pm

  The list that I hinted at the other day has now been published on the New Yorker website. Update: Frank Salomon reminds me that Justice Ginsburg's annual "music day" at the Supreme Court is happening today: Leon Fleisher and Alisa Weilerstein will play for the justices.

• Go west, pure fool

  Alex Ross

  13 May 2012 | 2:03 pm

  On April 7, 1905, the Metropolitan Opera company brought Parsifal to the Grand Opera House on Mission Street, in San Francisco. The San Francisco Call devoted almost its entire front page to the spectacle. Sally Sharp had the society report: "Mrs. Edgar Peixotto, smart white silk gown with square decolletage. In her hair she wore a silver glitter crown, matching the trimming of the gown. Mrs. C. R. Krauthoff was most becomingly gowned in a heavy cream cloth gown on which was let in open work embroidery. Her opera coat was of white cloth with Irish point. Mrs. William Maxwell wore a pink…

• Preview of coming attractions

  Alex Ross

  13 May 2012 | 6:39 am

  More will be revealed at newyorker.com on Tuesday.

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• Free Downloads from Former Saigon Kick Guitarist/Singer Jason Bieler’s New Project, Owl Stretching

  Rob Rockitt

  16 May 2012 | 10:13 am

  Former SAIGON KICK guitarist and vocalist Jason Bieler has just released two songs from his new project entitled Owl Stretching.  The first songs released include the iconoclastic All At Once and the cinematic Satellite, both can be listened to and downloaded below. After a brilliant ten + year run with Saigon Kick, Jason changed his [...]

• New Video – JORN – Bring Heavy Rock To The Land

  Rob Rockitt

  16 May 2012 | 10:01 am

  Jorn Lande has released a new video, “Bring Heavy Rock To the Land”.  This is taken from the album “Bring Heavy Rock to the Land” out on Frontiers Records.  Release date: Europe– June 1st 2012, North America– June 5th 2012. The single is out now on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/it/album/bring-heavy-rock-to-land-single/id521359262 For more info: http://www.frontiers.it Filed under: Entertainment, [...]

• Night Ranger at the M3 Rock Festival

  Rob Rockitt

  16 May 2012 | 9:52 am

  To my ears, and eyes, Night Ranger was the greatest surprise out of all of the bands at the M3 Rock Festival.  From the opening moments of Night Ranger’s set where Jack Blades, Brad Gillis and Joel Hoekstra stood ready for attack over the the band’s stack of EVH Amps,  I knew that this was [...]

• DEADLINE MUSIC TO RELEASE THE RARE, STORIED SPIDERS & SNAKES ALBUM LONDON DAZE

  Rob Rockitt

  16 May 2012 | 12:01 am

  On June 19, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release the rare fifth studio album from Spiders & Snakes, the storied Sunset Blvd. band fronted by Lizzie Grey.  Packaged with bonus tracks from the original 1980 London demo featuring Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and Nigel Benjamin of Mott the Hoople, this LONDON [...]

• Rocklahoma Set Times Announced!

  Rob Rockitt

  15 May 2012 | 7:56 pm

  PERFORMANCE TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR ROCKLAHOMA AMERICA’S BIGGEST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PARTY; WEEK OF SHOW TICKET PRICING CONFIRMED The daily schedule for Rocklahoma–May 25-27, 2012 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK–has been announced. America’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party is proud to be presented by Budweiser. Performance times for Rocklahoma are below (subject [...]

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  NashvilleGab - Country music news and Nashville gossip

• Edens Edge release track listing for upcoming album (press release)

  Shannon

  16 May 2012 | 1:16 pm

  Big Machine Records’ rising stars, Edens Edge, have revealed the official tracklist for their self-titled, debut album. The project will be released on June 12, showcasing their rootsy signature style, which is evident on the sassy new single, “Too Good To Be True,” and their Top 20 debut single, “Amen.” Award-winning producers Mark Bright and Dann Huff each worked on individual tracks with the Arkansas-bred trio, who penned half of the songs. The album displays Edens Edge’s unique musical blend that is deeply rooted in Country music, acoustic instrumentation and pure vocal…

• Brand spanking new Forbes World's Most Powerful Celebrities list looks unsurprisingly like every other Forbe's World's Most Powerful Celebrities list

  Shannon

  16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  There's not really much to explain here.  Forbes came out with a new World's Most Powerful Celebrities list today and it pretty much looks like every other World's Most Powerful Celebrities list for the last few years.  You're rich, beautiful, and powerful as all get out.  We get it.   Jennifer Lopez is #1, which I actually think is a change, Oprah's #2 and Taylor Swift's #11, having made $57 million I assume in the last year. Other country stars to make the list are Kenny Chesney at #53 and Brad Paisley at #68.  Here's the top 11 (had to go to 11 so Taylor would be in there).  Check…

• Introducing Kip Moore -- the man that totally pisses my daughter off!

  Shannon

  16 May 2012 | 12:40 pm

  I don't talk about a lot of new artists because I'm boring and stuck in my ways and let's face it, artists come and artists go and until I start hearing about them all over the place and get it in my head that they're probably going to be around for a while, I tend to not write much about them.  Sorry, I know that sounds terrible. Well Kip Moore has gotten to the point where I'm hearing his name a lot now but didn't associate his name until just a few minutes ago with the song Somethin' 'Bout a Truck. Not sure how I missed it because I really love that song.  Every time I hear it I turn the…

• Paparazzi mob angry at Taylor Swift security guards for getting pushy (video)

  Shannon

  16 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  You know, there's not much that's more irritating than hearing a very well-paid celebrity complain about people wanting to take their pictures....until you watch a video like below.   How do celebrities keep sane when bombarded by photographers like this?  There's definitely got to be an art to remaining cool.  Last night Taylor Swift went to dinner with a friend and as the pair were walking out of the restaurant, they were absolutely mobbed by paparazzi - mobbed to the point that it looks like it could actually turn dangerous at any moment.  Luckily a couple of big security guards - I…

• Remember when Clint Black and Billy Ray Cyrus wore the "Got Milk" milk mustache?

  Shannon

  16 May 2012 | 11:24 am

  Boy, the "Got Milk" campaign has sure been around a long time.  Don't ask me why, but I got to Googling to see who was on the newest "Got Milk" campaign ads and found this Flickr account that's stuffed full of old Got Milk posters. Here are three country stars I found....

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• Pitch Painter

  Oliver Chesler

  15 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  It’s never too early to start your spawn off with musical instruments. Pitch Painter from Morton Subotnick for iPad is a good one to put next to the crib. Honestly I’ve downloaded this and will probably use it on a song or too (not kidding). $2.99 in the App Store now. “Morton Subotnick is one of the pioneers of electronic music and multi-media performance. He is an innovator in works involving instruments and interactive computer music systems. His work Silver Apples of the Moon has become a modern classic, and in 2010 was entered into the National Registry of Recorded…

• German Freelancer Tax

  Oliver Chesler

  15 May 2012 | 8:38 am

  The Merkel government has proposed a plan called “Rewarding Life’s Work” which is essentially a 350 Euro per month social security contribution that would be required by all the self employed. Add the new tax to required health insurance, rising energy and food costs and Berlin may loose some of it’s appeal for musicians. My personal opinion is my generation is now seeing it’s first real economic challenge. There are bridge tolls in the NY area that are $15. $10 is more like $1 used to be. We can complain but the world’s resources are being fought for and there…

• Modular Monday

  Oliver Chesler

  14 May 2012 | 9:10 am

  Here are two wonderful modular videos to get your week started. The first Buchla video above is from Italy and is just so very THX1138. Giorgio Sancristoforo does a great job creating lovely FM radio and filtering white noise. The next video shows Brazilian Arthur Joly’s incredible wall of metal. May these blips set the tone for a terrific week. “A shortwave radio scans through North-African, Chinese, Russian, French, English and German channels, the output is then forwarded to the Buchla. Inside the synthesizer a white noise is processed with three narrow bandwidth band pass…

• Wurlitzer Swingin’ Rhythm

  Oliver Chesler

  13 May 2012 | 9:10 am

  One of the items my father gave to me when the music department closed down at Fairleigh Dickinson University was a Wurlitzer Swingin’ Rhythm. It’s an analog preset drum machine from 1968. I used it on a song called Blood in the Sand (1999). Looking back now the song is a bit of a premonition. I foolishly didn’t think the box was worth that much so I left it behind during one of my many moves. A few weeks ago I was able to get one really cheap on eBay. Welcome home Wurlitzer. Today would have been my father’s 80th birthday. “The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually…

• 42 Ways Musicians Make Money

  Oliver Chesler

  11 May 2012 | 6:05 am

  If you were ever wondering as an musician if your maximizing your revenue The Future of Music site lists 42 ways you can make green. They also explain some of the differences between royalties and publishing. Take a look at the list here: link “If you’re a musician or composer, you probably have a basic sense of the ways you can make money. Some revenue streams are simple to understand, like playing shows, or selling CDs or t-shirts. But there are many, many more ways that musicians can earn money from their compositions, performances, sound recordings, brand, or knowledge of the…

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  Heavy Metal Addiction

• Metal Mixtape – 5/6/12

  rhodeislandrock

  6 May 2012 | 2:24 pm

  Tale of the Tape Ipod 120 9983 songs (858 albums) Gwar – ‘Parting Shot’ – Lust In Space (2009) Thunder – ‘An Englishman On Holiday’ – Backstreet Symphony (1990) AC/DC – ‘Walk All Over You’ – Highway To Hell (1979) Night Ranger – ‘Penny’ – Dawn Patrol (1982) Saxon – ‘Rockin’ Again’  – Innocence Is No [...]

• Current Playlist

  rhodeislandrock

  6 May 2012 | 1:59 pm

  I’m back on the attack! Maybe I’ll post a little more now that music has just re-energized me completely! I’ve been listening to a ton of albums the last couple of weeks, old and new, and it just feels great. I’m not going to list every album I’ve played, just a few notable highlights and [...]

• Michael Schenker Group (featuring Robin McAuley) in concert at Showcase Live (Foxboro, MA) – 3/8/12

  rhodeislandrock

  11 Mar 2012 | 6:14 am

  It’s been a little while since I posted anything here at Heavy Metal Addiction but nothing gets the writing juices flowing like a good concert! I had my ticket in advance for Michael Schenker’s return to the New England area this past Thursday night, this time promoting his new album TEMPLE OF ROCK (2011) and [...]

• CD Scavenger Hunt (February update)

  rhodeislandrock

  28 Feb 2012 | 11:05 pm

  I’m late again posting the CD Scavenger Hunt updates! If you’re reading this, I’m actually writing this in mid-April but I’m back dating it for the end of February. It’s not that I don’t want to share my hunting, but I just can’t seem to get motivatd to write. Just a quick note: I’m taking [...]

• CD Scavenger Hunt (January update) — The first hunt of 2012!

  rhodeislandrock

  31 Jan 2012 | 8:17 am

  Just like last year, I’m late posting the first CD Scavenger Hunt of the new year! If you’re reading this, I’m actually writing this in mid-March but I’m back dating it for the end of January. One thing I like about the beginning of the year is that I start things off right with gift [...]

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  Largehearted Boy

• Book Notes - Amy Waldman "The Submission"

  david

  16 May 2012 | 11:44 am

  In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, George Pelecanos, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, David Peace, Myla Goldberg, Heidi Julavits, Hari Kunzru, and many others. Amy Waldman's debut novel The Submission is a complex and profound examination of post-9/11 America. Esquire wrote of the book: "The Submission is not a religious novel but rather a secular one that takes religion very seriously. It is not a political novel but rather…

• Atomic Books Comics Preview - May 16th, 2012

  david

  16 May 2012 | 10:56 am

  In the weekly Atomic Books Comics Preview, Benn Ray highlights notable new comics and graphic novels. Benn Ray is the owner of Atomic Books, an independent bookstore in Baltimore. The Mobtown Shank is his blog, and his comic Said What? is syndicated weekly in the Baltimore Sun's B-Paper. Atomic Books has been named one of Bizarre Magazine's 51 geekiest places on the planet, as well as one of Flavorwire's 10 greatest comic and graphic novel stores in America. Best Of Enemies: A History Of U.S. And Middle East Relations, Part One: 1783-1953 by Jean-Pierre Filiu / David B. Having a hard time…

• Largehearted WORD Books of the Week - May 16th, 2012

  david

  16 May 2012 | 10:21 am

  In the Largehearted Word series, the staff of Brooklyn's WORD bookstore highlights several new books released this week. WORD is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Greenpoint, the northernmost neighborhood of Brooklyn, that recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Our primary goal is to be whatever our community needs us to be, which currently means carrying a lot of paperback fiction (especially classics), cookbooks, board books, and absurdly cute cards and stationery. In addition, we're fiends for a good event, from the classic author reading and Q&A to potlucks and a basketball…

• Shorties (Connecting Winnie the Pooh to The Rolling Stones, Dan Clowes on Chicago, and more)

  david

  16 May 2012 | 9:47 am

  Vanity Fair finds a surprising connection between Winnie the Pooh and the Rolling Stones. WBEZ's Alison Cuddy interviews cartoonist Daniel Clowes. At the New Yorker, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lists her favorite albums. The Book Case recommends 12 super short story collections. am New York previews this weekend's NYC Popfest. The Book Case recommends 20 standout books for summer. Rocks Off! lists the 12 best insult and jab songs. Tin House interviews author Brian Evenson about his new story collection Windeye. Many stories here share a fruitful sense of placelessness. Can…

• Daily Downloads (Dead Can Dance, Liturgy, and more)

  david

  16 May 2012 | 9:15 am

  Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Baby Dee: "Yapapipi" [mp3] from Regifted Light search for more Baby Dee posts at Largehearted Boy Baby Monster: "City of Lovers" [mp3] from City of Lovers EP (out June 5th) search for more Baby Monster posts at Largehearted Boy Broncho: "Try Me Out Some Time" [mp3] from Can't Get Past the Lips search for more Broncho posts at Largehearted Boy Dead Can Dance: free and legal Live Happenings - Part IV EP [mp3] search for more Dead Can…

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• Rodrigo Munoz and Papa Mambo deliver salsa, Winnipeg style

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  Rodrigo Muñoz is a legend in Winnipeg, known for tearing up the dance floor with his salsa moves and for grooving onstage with hot percussion and guitar. Muñoz, who landed in Winnipeg in 1975 when he was 12 years old, his family escaping the political turmoil of Chile, turns 50 this year. He celebrated with a salsa party featuring his band, Papa Mambo. "I love music because it grabs me in three parts of my body," Muñoz told CBC's Manitoba Scene. "My brain; my heart and my gut, which is the middle part; and all the way downstairs to my pelvis. It has everything in it. It has the…

• CBC Music listeners really 'like' Dan Mangan

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Dan Mangan is one of the best new Canadian artists right now. And we're not the only ones who say that. The Junos said it. And so did you. Over the past week, Dan Mangan received the most new fans on CBC Music. That means people "liked" him more than anyone else. They did that by clicking the little "thumbs up" icon on his page. Not only does that tell us who people really dig right now, but you benefit too. First off, whenever that artist uploads new music or adds concert listings, you find out about it. They also get added to your handy-dandy "like" list, which you can find on your own…

• Norah Jones on Q

  16 May 2012 | 11:18 am

  Grammy-winning singer and musician Norah Jones is back with a new album called Little Broken Hearts, produced by Danger Mouse of Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells. She was our special Wednesday Live guest today on Q, performing new songs throughout the show and chatting with Jian about the evolution of this record and its relationship theme. LISTEN Norah Jones on Q [Part One] LISTEN Norah Jones on Q [Part Two] LISTEN Norah Jones on Q [Part Three]

• TRACKS ON TRACKS: The Ultimate Canadian Rock 'n' Rail Adventure - Audience Ticket Giveaway!

  16 May 2012 | 10:48 am

  WINNERS: ALEX COUTURE-BEIL (Vancouver); REBECCA GLADNEY (St. John's) Ok, Rail Rockers, this is IT! This spring, CBC Radio 3 is teaming up with Green Couch Productions and VIA Rail to bring you the ultimate Canadian rock 'n' rail adventure aboard VIA's mighty and iconic Canadian.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime train trip from Vancouver to Toronto, departing on Friday June 8, at 8:30pm and arriving just in time for the NxNE Music Festival in Toronto on Tuesday June 12, at 9:30am. Stops along the way will include Kamloops, Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Melville, Winnipeg, and Sioux Lookout.

• Reggie Watts comes A Live

  16 May 2012 | 9:18 am

  To hear our full interview with Reggie Watts and his individual answers to your questions, please scroll down and click on the respective "play" buttons.   Seattle-based entertainer Reggie Watts is nearly impossible to describe. But, part of my job is describing people, so here goes: he's a gifted musician and comedian who uses both skills to put on strangely compelling live shows that have been hailed the world over. He also has an impressive mane of hair and and his mouth is magic. Watts has just released an excellent new DVD/CD called A Live at Central Park, which is ostensibly a concert…

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• Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup: Nas, Kid Cudi, Missy Elliot, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Headline

  Laura Aguirre

  16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  Rock The Bells is taking tips from Coachella and doubling the number of days for the event. It’s also bringing back a couple high-profile reunions from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and the Hit Squad. Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi and Missy Elliot are also on the bill. The festival will kick off on August 18 in San Bernandino, California. Then Rock The Bells will travel to Mountain View, California for August 25 and 26, and will make its final stop in Holdmdel, New Jersey on September 1 and 2. Also hitting the stage will be Timbaland, Redman and Method Man, Salt-N-Pepa, Ice Cube, J. Cole, Lupe…

• It’s Official, Britney Spears And Demi Lovato Will Judge ‘X Factor’

  Laura Aguirre

  15 May 2012 | 4:43 pm

  It’s official, Britney Spears has joined the judging panel of The X Factor. After months and months of speculation, Billboard reports that the princess of pop did actually sign that $15 million contract. But Spears isn’t the only Disney star joining the show. Demi Lovato will also be a judge. The big reveal took place at Fox’s Upfronts presentation in New York on Monday, May 14. Spears expressed her excitement about being on the show and said, “It’s gonna be so much fun and so different from anything I’ve ever done.” Lovato was also stoked, not only…

• Coachella 2013 Has Been Announced, Tickets Go On Sale This Thursday

  Travis Woods

  14 May 2012 | 1:07 pm

  Well, it’s only been a month since the launch of Coachella 2012, but at this point, the Indio, California-based three-day music festival is now a juggernaut-which explains why festival organizers Goldenvoice have already announced the details of Coachella 2013.  Read about the details (and how to score tickets this week) after the jump. Just like this year, the festival will carry on for two weekends in a row (specifically, Coachella 2013 will take place on April 12th through the 14th, and April 19th through the 21st).  The announcement was made on Coachella’s official website. But…

• News Roundup: Zooey Deschanel Off To Broadway, Eminem’s ‘Southpaw’ Put On Hold, New Kanye West Music Video And More

  Laura Aguirre

  11 May 2012 | 6:41 pm

  This week She & Him singer Zooey Deschanel landed a gig on Broadway. She’ll be playing a major role on Loretta Lynn‘s musical adaptation of Coal Miner’s Daughter. Also, Whitney Houston‘s family got their own reality series on Lifetime. We’ve also got an update on Eminem‘s upcoming movie Southpaw. Catch up on this week’s news below. Zooey Deschanel Going To Broadway: Zooey Deschanel is going to Broadway. According to Billboard, the singer/actress landed the role of Loretta Lynn on Coal Miner’s Daughter. Lynn decided to take the musical and…

• Concert Picks: The Jezabels, Slam Donahue, Levels…

  Lindsey Darden

  11 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  We’re so glad that we’ve finally reached the point in the year that we don’t have to question whether or not summer is on its way. Fashions are turning brighter, coinciding with the sky, daylight savings, and warmer temperatures. We’ve even been caught wearing shorts and skirts with open-toed shoes during the evening this week, which signals our favorite time of the season to be caught out and about in the live circuit. Sure, we’ve mad respect for bundled up music fans waiting in the cold for their favorites — but when night offers itself up as a blanket,…

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• Mega Ran’s guide on How to Win at Kickstarter

  Kevin

  16 May 2012 | 10:35 am

  As someone who recently raised a staggering sum of more than $15,000 for his most recent project through Kickstarter, Phoenix rapper Mega Ran is certainly qualified to offer his tips and tricks for success with the crowd-funding site, which has become an increasingly popular way for musicians to raise capital to record. True to his roots as a former teacher, Mega Ran has written up a lesson plan to educate the masses on How to Win at Kickstarter, and he’s kindly allowed me to share it here to help spread the word. Enjoy and absorb the insight from a musician who seemingly never slows…

• Mouse Powell: Holding Home (video)

  Kevin

  14 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  These days, it’s easy to criticize Arizona, but it takes balls to stand up for it. Don’t get me wrong: I’m not gonna sit here and say I’m not embarrassed by the ever-growing list of controversial headlines my home state seems to be making. But when every Tom, Dick and Harry with a Twitter account or website – who have probably never set foot in Arizona – start taking potshots, I start to feel a little defensive. This is my home, and has been for 25 years. There’s too many people doing amazing work to push Arizona in a new direction – from politics to art to…

• Beastie Boys: She’s On It (video)

  Kevin

  9 May 2012 | 4:21 pm

  In keeping with the theme of the last post, here’s some more Licensed to Ill-era goodness from the Beastie Boys. A non-album track, “She’s On It” was originally released on the soundtrack for the 1985 flick Krush Groove. (And here’s a party icebreaker for ya: Krush Groove was written by Ralph Farquhar, father of quick-lipped L.A. rapper Busdriver, born Regan Farquhar.) I own this track on a 7-inch, the flip side to a “Fight for Your Right” single, which makes sense because the songs are close siblings, infused with the crunchy Rick Rubin-inspired…

• Beastie Boys on Late Show starring Joan Rivers (circa 1987)

  Kevin

  8 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  I was overwhelmed Monday by very kind and unbelievably flattering feedback on my post about MCA, which probably speaks more to the legacy and impact of the Beastie Boys than anything. I heard from so many people from various corners of my life who were all recalling their best Beasties stories or mourning MCA’s death in their own ways. Maybe it’s not Buddy Holly and the day the music died, but it feels like a defining moment for a certain generation of music fans. So it didn’t seem right to let it end on just one post. This isn’t news that should be shoved aside so…

• RIP Adam Yauch, aka MCA (1964-2012)

  Kevin

  7 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  After news broke of Adam Yauch’s death on Friday, I spent a good portion of my weekend doing what just about everyone else whoever loved the Beastie Boys did: I listened to Check Your Head. I listened to Licensed to Ill. I listened to Ill Communication. I listened to Paul’s Boutique. You get the idea. In the context of my life as a music fan – but, more important, as an adult just 13 years younger than Yauch was when he died – the passing of MCA is difficult to grasp. Honestly, I hadn’t dusted off those albums in awhile, and I was surprised at how easily I remembered all…

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• New Productivity Tool - Your Got-Done List!

  Bob Baker

  16 May 2012 | 12:05 pm

  You make them. I make them. Just about everybody uses or has used a To-Do List to get things done. Of course. How else would we know what to focus our energy and attention on every day? No doubt, To-Do Lists serve an important purpose. But if you're anything like me, seeing all the things on your list that don't get done can be frustrating. Create a Facebook event page for the next show ... Finish editing the new video ... Sign up and start a profile on the hot new Social Buzz site ... Post a link to the new blog post on Twitter ... Take the car in for a state inspection ... Make time to…

• Meet Me in Santa Monica This Sunday, April 29, 5 to 7 PM

  Bob Baker

  23 Apr 2012 | 6:09 pm

  I'll be in Los Angeles this week. While I'm there I will hold a casual "meetup" in Santa Monica, and YOU are invited. Here are the details, if you're in the LA area: Sunday, April 29 5:00 to 7:00 PM Makai Lounge 101 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 434-1511 www.makailounge.com Please RSVP on this Facebook event page. Makai is at the corner of Ocean and Broadway -- just one block from the Santa Monica Pier. You'll find no-cost three-hour parking at the Promenade garage off of Broadway and 2nd St. No workshop, no teaching. Just a casual get-together with cool, creative friends in the area.

• Dick Clark: Tribute to an Icon & Legend

  Bob Baker

  18 Apr 2012 | 10:47 pm

  I'm old enough to remember Dick Clark's American Bandstand. Sure, it was safe and squeaky clean. But there's no denying that Dick Clark and his iconic TV show were trailblazers. He introduced an entire generation of music fans to pop stars of the day. He was a prolific host, performer, and entrepreneur. My biggest Dick Clark memory, though, was a double album called 20 Years of Rock N' Roll. My mom owned it and, along with her many Elvis records, this album was part of my early introduction to pop music of the '50s and '60s. I salute Dick Clark for his immense contribution to American music…

• Use This iPad App to Create Original Graphics

  Bob Baker

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:25 am

  I'm really enjoying the new Paper app on the iPad. It's free to get the ink pen tool, and $7.99 for the full kit. I sprang for the full version. Here's a quick doodle I made last night using it: I plan to create my own graphics and use them in upcoming photos and videos, etc. Here are links to learn more about it itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-by-fiftythree/id506003812 www.fiftythree.com What about you? How could you use Paper (or any other image creation app or software) to create original graphics to go with your original music? -Bob

• Don't Make THIS Mistake with Your CD Artwork

  Bob Baker

  29 Mar 2012 | 11:08 am

  A friend of mine, who happens to be a great singer and songwriter, recently released his first EP. He was very excited about getting this debut recording out to the public. He was doing all the right things: Getting digital distribution through CD Baby, setting up a Facebook fan page and a YouTube channel, hiring a graphic designer, and even manufacturing a short run of physical CDs. I was so happy for him and eagerly bought a copy of the EP when it was available. The packaging looked great ... but I quickly noticed that an important detail was missing. I examined the album artwork two or…

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• math is hard

  kilter

  6 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  I have a confession to make: I am a pretty big geek. I've spent the weekend rebuilding my computer, watching anime, and playing video games. Not the first-person shooter types; RPGs and "artsy" games. I have a decent grasp of the sci-fi world, so when a (similarly geeky) friend showed me that io9 was doing a countdown of the "100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To," my ears perked up. I won't spend much time explaining how io9 is a haven for those interested in this kind of thing. You can check them out on your own. What I wanted to do is give you this link: 100…

• Coachella Preview - Fitz and the Tantrums, Real Estate, and Jimbo Jenkins

  mookie

  19 Apr 2012 | 2:30 am

  We drive to Indio tonight. Bummed that the temps are in the 100s, when weekend one had such nice temperatures. That's life tho. I'm still praying for El Nino on the lineup. The one nice thing about going to weekend two is that you can peek at some of the live footage and make a decision on what bands to see in a particular time-slot. Real Estate We had planned on seeing Fitz and The Tantrums on Sunday. I love the album Pickin' Up the Pieces so I was stoked to finally see them live. Catching their set on Coachella's youtube channel changed my mind. It could have just been a bad sound engineer,…

• Coachella Preview - Beirut, Company Flow, Justice, and Calvin Harris

  The Little One

  18 Apr 2012 | 8:57 am

  Beirut is not a band I think about very often. Sometimes I used to forget what they even sound like. I do that a lot. When you review a lot of bands, you sometimes forget that you've ever heard of them. And then you read a great review you wrote and you think... Oh. So when I saw that Beirut was up against Girl Talk in Coachella's lineup, I made a mental asterisk to figure out how much I want to see Beirut. I knew I liked them, I knew I wanted to see them, but couldn't remember why. Click to play Beirut - A Candle's Fire Because... I really like Girl Talk. He is the one of the only DJs who…

• Coachella Preview - pt 4 All The Bands We Loved Before

  The Little One

  17 Apr 2012 | 9:50 am

  This is the final installment of "All The Bands We Loved Before", where I share with you Coachella "previews" by reminding you about bands we've already written about in blogs past. Weekend 1 of Coachella has concluded. Most acts could be seen live via streaming, and many more could be re-broadcast through Coachella's YouTube channel. This tool has been totally invaluable in helping us decide who to see when we venture out for weekend 2. One of the tough decisions is skipping Arctic Monkeys. Yep. And even though Mookie swore he wasn't going to miss them in September, well... He did. They were…

• Coachella Preview - Madeon and Martin Solveig

  mookie

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:48 am

  Here's a post of two artists appearing at Coachella that I WON'T get to see. It's not because I don't want to see them, but the difficulties in planning my schedule for the three day event. The post is going to tie in both artists with one song submission. Madeon recently remixed Solveig. Let's take a listen: Good! Let's break it down. French music is hot right now. I've always been a fan of French House music like Daft Punk and Cassius. Recently there has been a few hot rock/indie bands out of France. The one that most of us in the states know is the band Phoenix. Vocalist Thomas Mars of…

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• US Copyright Office set to RAISE FEES in early 2013

  cathyweeks

  27 Apr 2012 | 10:15 am

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ The US Copyright Office is planning to raise the cost for filing a claim to register works for copyright registration early next year.  So, you have plenty of time (a good 9 months) to make the most of the current $35 copyright registration fee. A $10 fee increase has been proposed for single authors filing an online registration for a single work of their own.  And a slightly higher fee increase of $30 has been proposed for works made for hire (ie companies and entities that own and register works of…

• Music Royalties will start being paid for plays on YouTube

  cathyweeks

  13 Apr 2012 | 4:21 pm

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ Did you know that 48 hours of content is uploaded to YouTube every MINUTE?!?   It’s hard to even conceive of… but it’s true and without question… heaps of the uploaded content contains music that could and should be earning royalties for plays on YouTube. In an effort to begin to manage content on YouTube and start paying copyright holders royalties whenever music is included in a video that is played on YouTube, Google (the owner of YouTube) has purchased RightsFlow (a start-up that processes…

• An interesting online concert venue via STAGEIT.COM

  cathyweeks

  5 Mar 2012 | 1:55 pm

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ New and creative outlets and revenue streams are possible for artists on the internet.  Have you heard of STAGEIT.COM?  I just read about and surfed through the Stageit.com website and I’m impressed with the platform that it offers for artists to host live events online … and make money. Via the Stageit.com website an artist can invite fans to join live events, concerts and jam sessions via the internet.  The interesting twist is that an artist can use a laptop to record and transmit their live…

• What I would tell Jaki Byard (about copyright law)

  cathyweeks

  8 Feb 2012 | 4:28 pm

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ The late, great Jaki Byard was a musical genius and like ALL artists Jaki created TONS of intellectual property. Undoubtedly he created more original, copyrightable works than he even knew. Like so many artists… when your art just flows… and your groove is strong… it’s easy to overlook ways to protect and monetize your work. (I studied jazz piano with Jaki a few years before I went to law school and became an intellectual property attorney). What advice would I give Jaki today? I would insist…

• Copyright Status restored to foreign works – removing works from public domain

  cathyweeks

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:17 am

  Submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M.  vk@kasterlegal.com Last week, The US Supreme Court mandated copyright restoration for foreign works that are covered by copyright protection in their country of origin or the country where copyright protection is claimed. This renewed respect for foreign works, removes a bulk of works out of the public domain and vests them with copyright protection. This means that many foreign works will no longer be free to perform, record, copy or make derivative works of here in the US. For example, Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’ which has been free to…

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• Music Video: Q Parker - Show You How

  Andrew C

  15 May 2012 | 7:47 pm

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• Music Video: Jarvis - Make a Little Room

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• MP3: Jhameel - Are You Free

  Andrew C

  15 May 2012 | 6:23 pm

  We featured this talent back in Jan of 2012 when he breathtakingly performed an original song titled "Blackbird" under our Youtube Talent section. "Are You Free" initiates his latest music series that will be releasing new tracks one-by-one every Tuesday for the next five weeks. TheNext2Shine:... ....

• Music Video: Baiyu ft Rotimi - Invisible

  Andrew C

  15 May 2012 | 9:10 am

  When two musical power houses collide, the cataclysm condenses into a single stroke of melodic genius. With the masterful touch of producer & songwriter Kaleb "KQuick" Rollins of Grand Staff, thus is the birth of Invisible, a collaboration between artists Baiyu and Rotimi, wherein a blossoming... ....

• Music Video: Quincy ft Kendre' - Stay Awhile

  Andrew C

  14 May 2012 | 8:11 pm

  Quincy steps to the mic with something for the ladies. The 20-year-old singer/actor, who is the son of Kim Porter and Al B. Sure! and grew up with Diddy as a father figure, stopped by “106 & Park” on Thursday to premiere the video for “Stay Awhile.” He’s currently in the studio working on his... ....

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  Power Pop Review

• On Third Day We Rose... to the occasion

  15 May 2012 | 12:47 pm

  It may not seem so to you, but to us, it seems like only yesterday since we were reporting back from the Liverpool IPO 2011. It may seem somewhat ridiculous to still be reporting on an event that happened some 10/11 months ago, and amazingly we now are on the eve of the 2012 festival, but we started this, so we'll finish. Just because somehow our own lives and events got in the way of us completing our review, we did take notes and photos and somehow feel we'd be letting down both the bands we enjoyed so much and ourselves if we didn't finish what we'd set out to do. So this is our third day…

• So Sad About Jan

  18 Dec 2011 | 4:21 pm

  We interrupt our long and protracted report back from the International Pop Overthrow Festival (yes believe it or not we're still working on it – life's been one hell of a bitch this year) to bring you some sad news.Whilst away in the USA on our annual sojourn to visit Debra47's family and friends we learnt the shocking and devastating news that Gianfranco 'Jan' Pinto, who played keyboards with our friends, the mucho groovtastic psyche and pop band The June, died suddenly on October 26th. Jan augmented The June when they appeared live, adding crucial keys and vocals to swell out the band's…

• And Now The Magic Really Begins...

  22 Jun 2011 | 6:06 am

  Onward for our second day at the Liverpool International Pop Overthrow Festival 2011and the fourth actual day of the festival itself) and things begin to heat up as we invade the weekend space with more choice acts in one day than you could shake a ridiculously large stick at.We saw around 15 acts today, 2 of them twice and one we've omitted as some weeks on we've forgotten what they were like and failed to make any notes at the time. Oops... We will combine reviews where we saw an artist more than once and indicate thus: (x2 ) - but we'll comment as though it were one performance, with some…

• Normal Service Will Be Resumed As Soon As Possible

  22 Jun 2011 | 4:41 am

  You don't want to hear a bunch of excuses do you? No, so we'll apologise and say if you've visited this space in the last 12 hours and seen all kinds of strange appearances and then non-appearances and now this - you'll get the idea that we're experiencing one or two technical difficulties. Have no fear just as soon as they are resolved we'll return with our next installment of our review of the Liverpool International Pop Overthrow 2011. Thanks  - don't go away now!

• Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends

  1 Jun 2011 | 3:26 pm

  My husband and I have never been disappointed when we have gone to the annual Liverpool International Pop Overthrow Festival and this year was no exception; indeed it would be fair to say that this one turned out to be probably the very best we have ever attended. This is due in part to the broad mix of bands and artists from all over the world, and the great friends and acquaintances we've made over the years at the event. This particular year was the 9th year running for Liverpool – kudos to promoter and all round IPO guru: David Bash – in a year that has seen artists possibly harder to…

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• Fat Tony & Tom Cruz - Bad Habits (feat. Bun B and Nick Diamonds (Islands))

  16 May 2012 | 10:50 am

  Today marks the launch of a new Brooklyn imprint called Young One Records. A subsidiary of Partisan Records, the label has already signed up Bay Area duo Main Attrakionz, Nigerian-American MC Fat Tony, and Queens, NY trio Children… (in post Young One Records launches with new music from Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire & Main Attrakionz from Consequence of Sound. More by this artist at )

• skLa'flare - escape to italy (prod. michael uzowuru)

  16 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  Music from Michael Uzowuru are always welcomed around these parts. For his latest creation Uzi enlists the help of West Coast rapper Sk La'Flare (who just so happens to be OF crooner Frank Ocean's cousin) who goes in… (in post Sk La'Flare - "Escape to Italy" (Prod. Michael Uzowuru) from EARMILK. More by this artist at )

• Shores - Weak Trees

  16 May 2012 | 10:40 am

  CREEPOID and SHORES joined forces for a split 7″ released by No Idea Records for this past Record Store Day. Both bands include a track apiece which gives us some insight to their current status. For Creepoid, this… (in post Creepoid/ Shores – No Idea Split 7″ from The Styrofoam Drone. More by this artist at )

• Alloy Ark - Did She Tell You

  16 May 2012 | 10:40 am

  Alloy Ark From: Norwich, United Kingdom Alloy Ark Fronted by the tiny, celestial voiced Dani Appadoo Norwich quartet Alloy Ark are heading for the big time. Their early tracks were thin and weedy folkish indie, cute but no… (in post Ship Alloy from The Devil Has The Best Tuna. More by this artist at )

• BOSSE-DE-NAGE - The Arborist

  16 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  as pitch fucking perfect as metal gets just now. new record out next month on profound lore. Filed under: mp3, music stuff Tagged: bosse-de-nage, metal, music, profound lore, the arborist (in post bosse-de-nage: the arborist from cows are just food. More by this artist at )

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  75 or Less - Album Reviews

• THE AMAZING VISUAL MUSICAL ADVENTURE DVD

  16 May 2012 | 9:37 am

  THE AMAZING VISUAL MUSICAL ADVENTURE DVD 75orLess Records is proud to announce the release of the DVD 'THE AMAZING VISUAL MUSICAL ADVENTURE', featuring 90 minutes of music videos by 24 label performers. The DVD will be is limited to only 75 copies and includes a gallery of the entire archive of 75orLess Records album covers. Featuring music videos by: Baylies Band, Before The Masons, bitch brothers, The Blood Moons, Broadcaster, Crotchthrottle, David Tessier, Dennis Most and the Instigators, The Dial Mz, The Doll Eyes, Galvanize, Good Time Charlie, Hank Sinatra Jr, Hope Anchor, The Jesse…

• Soul-Junk - 1961

  14 May 2012 | 10:09 am

  Soul Junk - 1961 Soul-Junk has a new full length album, "1961", available for digital download. Their immense discography started out with rock, went into bizarro hip hop for a few albums, before returning to their rock band-based roots. No matter the genre or approach, one thing remains constant and that is their praise of Jesus Christ, Son of God. I have always considered the religious part of their music to just be one more unique characteristic about the band, and have never let it distract me from the music itself, which is truly original. Known for frequently rotating members of the…

• Friday's Found Music May 11, 2012

  11 May 2012 | 12:19 pm

  Mojo Nixon, New Multitudes, Firehose, Grant McLennan, Beastie Boys Big Plans for Everybody has Firehose Live 1988 That's The Thing About That has Mojo Nixon Live April 2012 Big O has the Beastie Boys 5-22-92 NYC Taper has New Multitudes 3-14-12 That Striped Sunlight Sound has Grant McLennan 6-10-91

• Friday's Found Music May 4, 2012

  4 May 2012 | 8:49 am

  XTC, Swiz, Supreme Dicks, The Jesus Lizard, Cat Power Mondo de Muebles has XTC's Peel Sessions Noise Addiction has Swiz live April 1988 The Free Mumsic Archive has the Supreme Dicks 3-17-12 Shiny Grey Monotone has the Jesus Lizard 11-2-90 Doom and Gloom from the Tomb has Cat Power 9-18-96

• Six Star General - Splinter

  2 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  Six Star General - Splinter (From Providence Phoenix March 2012): Their eighth studio effort, Splinter, finds guitarist Kyle Jackson, drummer Dan Ulmschneider, and bassist/vocalist Mark MacDougall peaking hard through concise and potent bursts of stoner sludge. Alt-rock fossils still hooked on vintage Dinosaur Jr., Silkworm, and Archers of Loaf should dig deep into their back catalog. Splinter was recorded in five sessions over two months, a marathon by SSG standards. Credit producer and local veteran musician Kraig Jordan (also of the Masons), who's Plan of a Boy studio has become the go-to…

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  Judy Rodman - All Things Vocal

• Vocal Stamina On The Road... 11 Tips

  Judy Rodman

  14 May 2012 | 7:11 am

   Lyndsey in recent performance Singing on the road brings with it both thrills and perils. My amazing vocal student  Lyndsey Highlander is bracing for a big summer tour season. Lots of consecutive day shows, some long ones. Wise artist that she is, she knows that taking care of her voice for the Olympic event-level vocal performance she wants to do at every show is crucial. As her vocal coach, I gave her some advice as to what to do to protect her vocal stamina on the road, and she and I thought you might benefit as well: BRING FOOD with you when you travel that make you feel…

• Pitch Problems: 5 Sneaky Causes

  Judy Rodman

  4 May 2012 | 6:03 pm

  Singing chronically flat or sharp - even just a little out of tune- may frustrate, embarrass you, cost you gig work and/or studio time and impact your music career. Often the peskiest pitch problems occur in the easiest middle part of your range! As usual, it's best to get to the root cause(s) Here are some sneaky reasons you might explore: 1. You aren't aiming at the center of the pitch. You think you are, but you aren't really listening to the pitch you want to match. You need to learn to be aware of where acoustic instruments are... not swimmy instruments and not bass. Listen for the piano…

• Vocal Warmups... How Long Should They Be?

  Judy Rodman

  28 Apr 2012 | 1:06 pm

  Warming up your voice before any performance, or indeed before any significant vocal rehearsal or practice, is very wise, protective and enabling of good singing or speaking. In the same way you shouldn't do strenuous physical activity before doing muscle warmups and stretching, your vocal cords also need to be prepared, made flexible and coordinated for strong use with vocal exercises. But how long should vocal warmups be? It depends. Here are some guidelines I find helpful: If you've not been singing for a few days...  Warm up for 20-30 minutes, gradually stretching your range,…

• Voices with Breathing Problems? Check These Areas

  Judy Rodman

  8 Apr 2012 | 7:38 am

  Breath is the power source for the voice. Not having enough breath or not having control of breath for singing or speaking can cause all kinds of vocal problems, including: running out of breath (can't finish phrases well) not having enough volume (weak, quiet voice) strained or fatigued voice (from overblowing cords and/or tightening throat) lack of vocal control  (causing problems with pitch, rhythm, tone, vocal licks, volume intensity, and more) numbness of performance (from too much worry/focus on breath) For breathing problems it's best to get to the cause(s) to find the breathing…

• Vocal Careers: How To Find Success

  Judy Rodman

  4 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  Do you want a vocal career? Do you want a bigger or more prosperous music business? There is no substitute for planning for success. Too many people are depressed or defeated in their music careers because they don't do what it takes to be successful at it. They worry, try, hope, whine, give up or stay in a perpetual state of failing but they don't do the following: Research what it takes to be successful in the chosen vocal career. Assess what vocal and music business assets they have going at this point in time. Get to work on acquiring those assets they are missing. I strongly advise long…

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• Something Different

  Andrew

  10 May 2012 | 12:55 pm

  Every now and then you’ve just got to step away from the coal face and do something else. I took a break from the Wendi development today just ‘cos I needed to play something different. This is the end of cute little 7 minute piece that I may work up and publish in full later on – it starts off all nice, major and happy (which it ultimately resolves into) but there was this sweet little part here that I thought stood out. If you’d like to be notified when Wendi is published – you can become a free member and download the Writer’s playlist too.

• Getting into Wendi

  Andrew

  4 May 2012 | 2:25 pm

  Just as with life – often times you need to get warmed up before you get stuck in; I have found that in order to easily to get into Wendi, I need to get my fingers limber and my head in the right place! I have this piece of music, based around the Wendi theme that gets me thinking in three voices and helps me transition into the main theme without thinking. Here’s a clip from this morning’s session before everything went to shit, you’ll hear the beginning of the main theme start at 3:15… If you’d like to be notified when Wendi is published – you can…

• Wendi – Transition Strings

  Andrew

  26 Apr 2012 | 12:39 pm

  I haven’t been posting ‘cos I’ve been playing – right now the focus is solely on getting this piece finished and everything else takes a back seat. There are still a few areas that need to be hammered but I’m as close as I’ve been. Finally worked out the strings for the main theme transition. If you’d like to be notified when Wendi is published – you can become a free member and download the Writer’s playlist too.

• Messages from Siri…

  Andrew

  6 Apr 2012 | 11:50 am

  I’m getting better at capturing ideas: there’s a waterproof notepad in the shower, one entire wall of the living room is a blackboard, and now of course we have Siri. Being able to quickly voice record an idea and have it sent to you as a message the next day is brilliant – here are a few while I was developing this track: “Sure easy menu bar thinking and subdivide employment labor Wolk with the glory and employer” ..I have no idea what this means… “Stamnes Musician’s offer reason files next” …I think this has something to do with offering stems…

• From A Dark Place

  Andrew

  28 Mar 2012 | 5:31 pm

  It’s been a shitty couple of days; sometimes all you can do is take the shit and transform it into something else. I like this – it has a foreboding about it which is kind of cool as neither the keys or the lower strings ever play the minor third – everything is fifths, fourths, sevenths and ninths. It’s only the top strings that can’t resist hitting the G. I’m releasing this and everything attached to it. If you’d like to be notified of new published music2work2 become a free member and download the Writer’s playlist too.

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• Take a load off, Levon

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  20 Apr 2012 | 1:49 pm

  The Weight “Beautiful.” -Mavis Staples

• Unreleased Album From The Vault…

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  29 Nov 2011 | 7:33 pm

  Become a Facebook Fan and Get this Never-Released Album From The Vault! Fear The Monk was a song-oriented funky rock project. It gets dark and intense at times. But it always grooves and there’s some killer musicianship in there. It’s burnin’! Move On – Passionate and dreamlike. “Five o’clock yesterday, I dreamt of leaving you behind.” Gone, Gone, Gone – Huge chorus. Creative arrangement. Sick guitar solo! “You’re gone, gone. No longer we. And you’re down on me?” Rescue Me – Dark and moody. Build and builds.

• Bob Dylan Word Clouds

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  19 Nov 2011 | 6:21 pm

  You a Dylan fan? Yeah, me too. The problem with really liking, I mean really liking Bob Dylan, is that it’s almost too easy. It’s even more obvious with The Beatles. I LOVE The Beatles. But who doesn’t? Some things are pretty much default and don’t count towards your life experience points. Still, the reason we love The Beatles and Bob Dylan is because it’s really damn great stuff. Almost undeniable. Or at least, if you do deny it, you look a little out of touch. It’s the reason I’ve spent so many hours analyzing Dylan’s songwriting. Did it…

• Blog Update

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  11 Nov 2011 | 9:04 pm

  The blog has been asking for some love for a while now. I’ve had several projects requiring long and intense attention and I’m happy to say that she’s back on my list of high priorities. First, here’s some of what I’ve been up to. I completed my Songwriting Master Certificate with Berklee College of Music! I laid down some jazz/funk keys on Field Trip‘s album, There’s Shag On Jupiter. I redesigned Logic Studio Training. I launched a new site, Stomp Box Guru. I toured Sweden with Field Trip. Wow! I got not one, but two Boston Terriers, Miles and Ella.

• Somebody To Love

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  4 Apr 2010 | 12:20 pm

  Download: Somebody To Love Just when I thought the coast was clear I settled my plans and you appear If that isn’t how it goes The things that you need to know They’re never what you have in mind Maybe I’ll be right this time Everybody Needs Somebody Somebody To Love Everybody Needs Somebody Somebody To Love My head’s in the clouds most of the time Polishing dreams until they shine But it’s been a crazy day My dreaming will have to wait ’cause it’s getting real down here Maybe this will be my year Everybody Needs Somebody Somebody To Love Everybody…

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• The Gaslight Anthem at The Bottleneck

  Beat Lawrence

  15 May 2012 | 4:14 pm

  The Gaslight AnthemAppearing at The Bottleneck (Lawrence, KS) on Thursday, July 12, 2012

• Rasputina et al. at Granada Theatre

  Beat Lawrence

  14 May 2012 | 4:56 pm

  RasputinaFaun FablesAppearing at Granada Theatre (Lawrence, KS) on Sunday, October 14, 2012

• The Life And Times at The Record Bar

  Beat Lawrence

  14 May 2012 | 4:13 pm

  The Life and TimesAppearing at The Record Bar (Kansas City, MO) on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

• Mewithoutyou et al. at Granada Theatre

  Beat Lawrence

  13 May 2012 | 11:28 pm

  MewithoutyouKevin DevineBuried BedsAppearing at Granada Theatre (Lawrence, KS) on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

• Guantanamo Baywatch at Replay Lounge

  Beat Lawrence

  11 May 2012 | 5:29 pm

  Guantanamo BaywatchAppearing at Replay Lounge (Lawrence, KS) on Sunday, July 22, 2012

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  Indiecision: Music Magazine: Indian indie music News, MP3s, Interviews, Videos, Giveaways, Awesomeness

• Sufi Festival at Lemp Brewpub and Kitchen Announced

  Indiecision

  16 May 2012 | 11:01 am

  New Delhi will see a new music festiva, wholly dedicated to sufi music, over two days on May 19 and 20, at Lemp Brewpub and Kitchen. The Gurgaon venue has curated a lineup featuring Niazi and Nizaam Brothers, sufi rock act Nasha, Suhail Yusuf Khan (of Advaita) and Aditya Balani’s new project christened Adi & Suhail and the Sabri Brothers from across the border for the two days. Lineup May 19 – Niazi & Nizami Brothers (Sufiyaana Kalaam) May 19 – Akhil with his band Nasha May 20 - Adi & Suhail May 20 – Sabri Brothers Check out the event poster below. Where…

• Demonstealer Announces New Project Hellwind

  Indiecision

  16 May 2012 | 10:57 am

  Sahil ‘The Demonstealer’ Makhija has announced his new heavy/glam/hair/old school metal project. The band is called Hellwind and features Akshay Deodhar (of Spook) on vocals, Rajarshi Bhattacharyya (ex-Workshop) on guitars, Kiron Kumar (ex-Colossus) on guitars, Aditya Kadam (Workshop) on bass and Makhija (Demonic Resurrection, Reptilian Death, Workshop) on drums. We got in touch with Makhija to find out more about the band I had created a short-lived power metal project in 2001 called Ravendark and that never took off. Riju Dasgupta (of Albatross) knew about this and he had sort…

• Behind The Scenes: Nostalgia Brand Chewing Gum

  Ankita Chandra

  16 May 2012 | 10:07 am

  We go backstage with the actors of Nostalgia Brand Chewing Gum, a Q Theater Productions play that was performed at the St. Andrew's Auditorium, Mumbai on Saturday, 12th May.

• Watch: Rene and Ivan Paint Cool Chef Cafe, Mumbai

  Siddhant Mehta

  16 May 2012 | 7:33 am

  Graffiti artists Rene Turrek and Ivan ‘Rock’ Germon were in Mumbai last week for the Urban Culture Project, for which they had to paint at Cool Chef Cafe, Mumbai. The outer wall of the cafe, which is situated in Worli, Mumbai, has been painted by another graffiti artist, Didier ‘Jaba’ Mathieu (check that out here) but Turrek and Germon decided to paint around Jaba’s tag rather than paint over it. Turrek, who is from Germany, attempted to add a gun-metal colored 3D image on one side of Jaba’s tag and French artist Germon scaled a ladder to add a portrait…

• Akarsh Khurana, Enter Stage Right

  Naman Saraiya

  16 May 2012 | 5:22 am

  As a journalist, the premise of an interview can sway, for the purpose of this hypothesis, two ways. One, glorified truths and realities, painted with structured greatness to make the life of the person in question appear like the script to the next classic was in their jhola. The other way, however, could be a freewheeling conversation about the life of a theatre child, the nuances and beauty of the stage as looked at through his eyes, and experiences over the years. Last week, I met Akarsh Khurana of Akvarious Productions (pronounced Aye-kay-various) for a chat about his newly created, but…

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• Billy & Dolly… Did anyone mention Simon & Garfunkel?

  Laurence Smith

  14 May 2012 | 5:14 am

  Billy & Dolly (Bill Rousseau and Dahlia Gallin Ramirez), are due to self-release their excellent new album, Dally Bon Idyll on May 15th. Recorded in partnership with producer/musician Jason Quever (Papercuts), The San Franciscan pair have produced an album of well crafted tunes that manages to combine some really beautiful pop melodies with delightful hooks and catchy riffs. On first listen to the album it’s impressive, on further plays it reveals itself as great. All hail Billy & Dolly, they have produced a collection of songs that sits very comfortable alongside some of the…

• Black Manila announce free download ‘Fiasco/England’

  Laurence Smith

  9 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  South London’s Black Manila are a three piece Garage/Psych band who have just released their new single “Fiasco” backed with the eight minute acoustic-grinder “England” as a free digital download. Formed in 2010, the band released their debut 10″ “Reno Rush”/”Happiness” in January last year, via Big Dirty Engine Records. Since then, they have toured France and Italy and have been busy in the studio writing and recording new material. The first fruits of their endeavours is this two track single produced by Selfish C*nt’s Patrick…

• Band of the week: Ghost Pal

  Laurence Smith

  7 May 2012 | 1:25 pm

  This track is a bittersweet tune from Ghost Pal and is a wonderfully twisted pop song that shows real respect for pop music, and the way it is supposed to be played. The track continually builds with the use of many different instruments giving the track great depth.The songs subject matter is a sweet tale of a wildebeest which is tragic, funny and beautiful. —James

• Introducing: Binary

  Laurence Smith

  3 May 2012 | 9:42 am

  London four piece Binary released their debut single ‘Prisoner’ at the end of last year and have since been busy writing and recording new material, the first of which is ‘Modern Man’ released through their own 7” label imprint Echoplex on 4th June. Collaborating with Sean Beavan (NIN/Marilyn Manson) ‘Modern Man’ is Binary’s heaviest and angst driven material to date. Of the single, front man David Troster says, “we wanted to do something that was a lot more angry. I wanted to just rail against all the bullshit and vapid pop that seems to be prevalent in music these…

• Who the hell is: Logikparty?

  Laurence Smith

  30 Apr 2012 | 10:02 am

  Who are you, where are you from, and how did you become Logikparty? We are Stevie, Daniel, Gib, and Benni and we are a 21st century post-punk band from Dublin, Ireland. We got together just over 2 years ago. Initially it was on a fairly casual basis as four people who, in a round- about kind of way, knew of each other and just wanted to make some music.  We were all really into the stuff that we were coming out with and decided to focus the whole thing a little bit more. Tell us about your track “Anti Omerta?” “Anti Omerta” is the first track on our debut album Oh…

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• Not “Gay Marriage,” But Marriage Equality

  Rob Fields

  10 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  As much as people want to make a big deal about it, marriage equality isn’t a big deal.  In many ways, it’s a non-issue.  Except that conservatives want to make it so.  Those of you who follow my tweets will have heard this before.  However, I think it’s important to restate my position. Why is it that religious and social conservatives are always worried about who and how other people are fucking? I’m not trying to reduce gay or lesbian relationships to the sexual.  But, at it’s heart, this seems to be what those on the right are policing.  And it…

• LISTENING POST: Aabaraki — “Karate” feat. Soul Khan

  Rob Fields

  7 May 2012 | 8:38 pm

  @aabaraki @iampragency I saw these guys for he first time on Friday.  They describe themselves as a neo-soul band.  But what does that mean these days?  The short version of it all is that the group has a mellow groove sound that reminds you of the Brand New Heavies.  Except that Ari Folman-Cohen is so far from that whack dude the Heavies had on bass, it’s not even funny.  In fact, every member of the band is is tight player.  And with Akie Bermiss’s soulful voice flying over and around the groove, this band could really win the summer party circuit.  Rooftops and the…

• About Town: Simone Leigh/Chitra Ganesh at Jack Tilton Gallery

  Rob Fields

  6 May 2012 | 4:28 pm

  Some photos from Friday night’s reception. Both artists’ work will be on display until June 23. Simone Leigh (center) with friends Simone Leigh, Untitled, 2012 Simone Leigh, Untitled from series “My works, my dreams, must wait ’til after hell”, 2012   Chitra Ganesh (center) with friends Some of Chitra Ganesh’s work: Devika’s Kiss, 2012 Ben Bronfman, formerly of The Exit, now part of the music collective Teachers Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts, author of Harlem Is Nowhere Artist Duron Jackson (left) and friend Actor/writer Ama Birch Stylist Jenna’…

• Why “The Avengers” Can Wait

  Rob Fields

  3 May 2012 | 9:21 pm

  @affrm @restless_city People, this weekend you have a choice. Anticipation has been running high, so I already know that many of you are going to run out and see The Avengers when it opens tomorrow.  But if you haven’t already, I am going to encourage you to see Restless City first.  Frankly, The Avengers can wait.  Trust me when I say that Marvel, Disney, Joss Whedon and Sam Jackson, they all gon’ be alright.  I mean, the film has already pulled in at least $280MM overseas, if not more. It’s easy for a small film like Restless City to get forgotten when a Hollywood…

• GOOD READS: New York Magazine on Toni Morrison

  Rob Fields

  2 May 2012 | 2:13 pm

  Big profile on Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison.  Check it out: As a student, then an editor, then an author and academic, Morrison fought unapologetically for the importance of considering racial politics in literature and of bringing marginalized American forces and shameful American secrets into the cultural mainstream. Full piece is here. Haven’t read it yet.  I just wanted to post this Chuck Close photo of her.

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  Addicted To Vinyl

• Glen Phillips In The Chapel

  Matt Wardlaw

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  I finally had a chance to participate in "Sofa Sundays" with Glen Phillips last night via the fine folks at StageIt, which is a whole 'nother conversation. But while I was checking that out, somebody in the chat room mentioned that Fuel/Friends had recently posted an entry in their Chapel Sessions series featuring Glen, which I was completely unaware of! [Clearly, my Toad radar is on the blink, dammit.] Glen's going to be on the road in the coming weeks with a Cleveland date (which I can't wait for) at the Winchester on Saturday, May 19th. Here's a link to check out his complete schedule of…

• Setlist: Fountains of Wayne at Beachland Ballroom, 4/24/12

  Matt Wardlaw

  26 Apr 2012 | 8:05 am

  The song selection was delectable, the offbeat sense of humor seemed to be fully intact and overall, it was just nice to have Fountains of Wayne back in Cleveland. I thought it was 2009...but no, it was 2007 that was the year of my last Fountains of Wayne encounter. There were two great encounters that year in fact, one of them being a performance at the Virgin Festival that found me seeing FOW and Cheap Trick back to back. Now that's an awesome day. Since then, there have been road trip worthy shows that I've missed, including the mouth watering acoustic tour (damn! damn! damn! I should have…

• Marty Stuart Aims To ‘Tear The Woodpile Down’ With New Album

  Matt Wardlaw

  23 Apr 2012 | 7:27 pm

  Many, many moons ago, I got a promo of Marty Stuart's newest album at the time, This One's Gonna Hurt You. With titles like "Me & Hank & Jumpin' Jack Flash," I could tell that for a country guy, Stuart probably liked to rock. So I put the album on and for approximately one album, I became a huge Marty Stuart fan. I kind of lost track of Stuart after that, although I always kept an eye and ear trained to see what he was up to. A few years ago, he was back in Cleveland for a fascinating evening of conversation at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that included stories of his time spent as…

• Metallica Resurrects The ‘Snake Pit’

  Matt Wardlaw

  22 Apr 2012 | 3:54 pm

  You've got to hand it to Metallica - when they decide to be nostalgic about things, they really do it right. From the latest newsletter: As you may have heard, the theme of our summer trek through Europe is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of the Black Album by playing it in its entirety at all 16 shows. And what would a tour of the Black Album be without a snake pit???? For those of you who were with us almost 20 years ago for the summer of ’92-’93 tours, you might recall that diamond shaped pit extending from the middle of the stage, well it’s baccccckkkk for our little…

• Musical Notes: Bonnie Raitt, Counting Crows, Vinyl

  Matt Wardlaw

  10 Apr 2012 | 7:26 pm

  There's quite a bit to enjoy about today's slate of new releases. First of all, Bonnie Raitt makes a very welcome return with a new album Slipstream, in which she splits the production duties between herself and veteran Joe Henry. The results are something that your ears will love. For the download folks, Amazon has it for $7.99 and on the analog tip, you can also grab it on vinyl! Bonnie hits the CLE on May 23rd with Marc Cohn handling the opening duties and with any luck, I'll be there. Also out today: Underwater Sunshine, the new album from the Counting Crows. Hopefully you got a chance to…

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  Music Producers Forum

• Playing live with Ableton Live and Maschine Mikro without hitting ‘play’: possible?

  Jomar

  12 May 2012 | 11:37 pm

  Reblogged from rUbba nEck: The building blocks of a live set up in Ableton Live, courtesy of Beem. I’ve been trying to figure out how to play live in Ableton Live. And I mean really ‘live’. Inspired by Mr Invisible’s Justin Aswell, I want to use the sounds I’ve created in Ableton without resorting to [...]

• Sounds-Underground.com and Production Team

  Jomar

  2 May 2012 | 11:15 pm

  Reblogged from Jomar Music: Cinematographer and documentary producer Max Sayganov Sounds-Underground.com is the official domain for the music documentary series I’m working on. Eventually it will be a subdomain of MusicProducersForum.com, Sounds-Underground.com will announce the progress of pre-production, filming and post production. Currently in the midst of development stage I’m happy to say that the [...]

• Soundcloud: five favourite flavours for April

  Jomar

  2 May 2012 | 11:08 pm

  Reblogged from rUbba nEck: Every month, we pick out our five favourite flavours from the artists followed by rUbba nEck on Soundcloud; songs we think have something that makes them ear-bendingly brilliant. Here are the favourite five flavours for April: Rise and Fail: Lowbob This is a freebie from the guys from Hamburg. Opens with [...]

• Taylor Swift – Hitting the right notes in music and business

  Jomar

  19 Dec 2011 | 4:35 pm

  Taylor Swift’s multi award winning career, has made her one of the most successful singer-songwriters before the age of 21. In January 2010 Nielsen SoundScan reported Swift as the most successful digital artist in music to date with over 34.3 million digital tracks sold*. I must admit, I have never given a minutes attention to [...]

• Logic User Group for Music Producers Forum’s Linkedin members

  Jomar

  4 Dec 2011 | 4:52 pm

  Dec 2011: The Music Producers Forum group on Linkedin has launched a User Group for users of Logic midi and audio recording software. Apple’s Logic is one of the music production industry’s leading software platforms for digital audio workstations. The product has its beginnings dating back to the early 1990’s, and was acquired by Apple [...]

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• Gold

  ninjaninja11@gmail.com

  2 May 2012 | 3:10 pm

  You were walking on the moon, Now you feeling low. What they said wasn’t true, You’re beautiful. Sticks and stones break your bones, I know what you’re feeling. Words like those, won’t steal your glow, You’re one in a million. This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world. Whatever you been told, You’re worth more than gold. So hold your head up high, It’s your time to shine. From the inside out it shows, You’re worth more than gold. You’re worth more than gold. Everybody keeps score, Afraid you’re gonna loose. Just…

• Were you there when they crucified my Lord? song lyrics

  ninjaninja11@gmail.com

  29 Mar 2012 | 12:38 pm

  Amazon.com WidgetsWere you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid him in…

• Worth It

  ninjaninja11@gmail.com

  20 Mar 2012 | 4:30 pm

  song lyrics to Worth It by Francesca Battistelli Love’s not a feeling Love’s not convenient But I know love will change your life Love takes sacrifice Love cuts like a knife Sometimes love will make you cry Love’s not easy But it’s worth it Love is a hunger But love won’t leave you empty See it’s the language of the heart Love can steal your pride But love won’t let you hide It takes everything you’ve got Love’s not easy But it’s worth it (Chorus) What you gonna do when the bottom falls out And you’re left with nothing but your fear and your doubt to hold to Who will…

• Don’t Miss It

  ninjaninja11@gmail.com

  19 Mar 2012 | 4:26 pm

  Burn up the interstate Got somewhere you need to be, you’re Not gonna let nobody slow you down Turn off the radio and Turn up your telephone You don’t have the time to smell the roses now But take a second maybe Before it gets too loud Breathe before your breath runs out (Chorus) Don’t try so hard To move past the moment These days go by And they’re gone before you know it So come on, open your window Let the light shine in This is life don’t miss it What if you took the time To really soak it in ‘Cause someday you’re gonna wish you did Like a September morning Like snow without…

• Good To Know

  ninjaninja11@gmail.com

  19 Mar 2012 | 3:59 am

  Hello, old friend I know it’s been a while I’m here again And it won’t be the last time I fall apart But You won’t let me get too far You’re speaking to my heart (Chorus) It’s good to know It’s good to feel the arms of grace To know that my mistakes are covered by Your love It’s good to know It’s good to see that You won’t change When it’s said and done You’ll always be enough To know that I can always come back home It’s good to know Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh It’s good to know Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh Goodbye, old me Yeah there’s so much more that I Know I could be So take my…

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  Music, Audio, Sound, Instruments

• Fastest Guitar Players of All Time

  editor

  12 May 2012 | 6:04 pm

  In every music genre, guitarists have made their marks throughout music history. Some of the popular guitar players include Paul Gilbert, Les Paul, Paco De Lucia and Johnny Hiland, among others. Here are some of the recognized fastest guitar players in the world across generations (alphabetically arranged): Trey Azagthoth He became popular because of his signature song Summoning Redemption, but became even more famous due to his guitar playing skills. His focus was more on metal and instrumental rock. He had a number of rough solos that were all spontaneous. Mick Barr Mick ...

• Do-it-yourself Radio Stations – Pandora, Spotify, Grooveshark

  editor

  1 May 2012 | 2:38 pm

  Just in case you have been out of the online music loop for a while, maybe it’s time to get acquainted with online do-it-yourself music services. Several sites have emerged from decades of experimentation that started back in the 1990s. Trendsetters in this industry include Pandora, Spotify, and Grooveshark. All three are highly recommended as the modern way of listening to music at home or on the go. All three music services allow music artists to get paid while allowing greater freedom and flexibility to online users of listening to the ...

• Tupac Hologram at Coachella 2012

  editor

  16 Apr 2012 | 4:58 pm

  There is an episode on the Chappelle Show where Dave Chappelle is in a club and the music DJ announces a “new” Tupac song (sung by Chappelle). The comical part of the piece is the “all-knowing” lyrics, right down to what Chappelle is doing in the present, even thought the “new” song was written in the past. It’s a great piece for several reasons. If you’ve seen any of the several 2Pac documentaries, or grew up knowing 2Pac, it should be fairly obvious that Tupac’s legacy has only increased since ...

• Audio Compression Tips

  editor

  3 Apr 2012 | 6:34 pm

  One of the most popular tools to be found in music production studios is the audio compressor, commonly used as a dynamic range controller for leveling out a piece of audio. An audio compressor is a device which could be described in it’s simplest form as an automatic fader. These devices have a number of uses in a music mix and we will explain what those uses are and the basic controls. Audio compressors can be used for both creative and practical purposes. When you are learning, it can be ...

• Sound Quality of Compressed Audio MP3

  editor

  28 Feb 2012 | 3:41 pm

  I have had all I can take of mp3′s at 128kbs. What a way to destroy an audio signal. Which clip sounds better? The sound is nearly identical because that [mp3] recording has no “HIGHS”! Take any mp3 recording and restore the highs on the parametric equalizer and you will hear the outrageous “flanging”. If you start with a high end recording that is properly processed with 50% dynamics & 50% compression and the highs completely restored. Then take that recording put it on a wave file. Then convert it ...

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• Maroon 5 - Payphone (Explicit) ft. Wiz Khalifa

  Maroon5VEVO

  10 May 2012 | 3:45 pm

  Maroon 5 - Payphone (Explicit) ft. Wiz Khalifa Music video by Maroon 5 performing Payphone (Explicit) feat. Wiz Khalifa. © 2012 A&M/Octone Records Buy now! smarturl.it UK FANS Standard album Amazon - smarturl.it HMV - smarturl.it Play - smarturl.it iTunes - smarturl.it Deluxe album Amazon - smarturl.it HMV - smarturl.it Play - smarturl.it iTunes - smarturl.it From: Maroon5VEVO Views: 6487364 64484 ratings Time: 04:40 More in Music

• Emma Hewitt - Miss You Paradise (Shogun Remix) (Official Music Video)

  armadamusic

  2 May 2012 | 5:56 am

  Emma Hewitt - Miss You Paradise (Shogun Remix) (Official Music Video) Emma Hewitt's upcoming album 'Burn The Sky Down' will be released on May 18th 2012. Pre-order on iTunes now: bit.ly Download 'Miss You Paradise' on iTunes: bit.ly Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Download on Beatport: s.beatport.com Tracks: Miss You Paradise (Shogun Remix) (07:37) Miss You Paradise (Shogun Remix Radio Edit) (03:28) Miss You Paradise (Morgan Page Extended Club Mix) (07:00) Miss You Paradise (Morgan Page Radio Edit) (03:41) Miss You Paradise (Album Version) (03:31) Follow us: www.facebook.com…

• Wisin & Yandel - Follow The Leader ft. Jennifer Lopez

  WisinYYandelVEVO

  1 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  Wisin & Yandel - Follow The Leader ft. Jennifer Lopez Music video by Wisin & Yandel feat. Jennifer Lopez performing "Follow The Leader." Descarga #FollowTheLeader en iTunes bit.ly Visit universalmusica.com for more music and news from Wisin & Yandel. Buy It Now at Amazon - amzn.to © 2012 Machete Music From: WisinYYandelVEVO Views: 9310269 59813 ratings Time: 04:59 More in Music

• JUPITER - (Your Favorite Martian music video)

  Yourfavoritemartian

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pm

  JUPITER - (Your Favorite Martian music video) Long distance relationships are tough. **NOTE** Jupiter is the name of the alien girl, NOT the name of the planet she lives on. DOWNLOAD THE SONG HERE: bit.ly OUR FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com ******LYRICS****** There's nothing left to say. I'm not with you. You lie so far away from the truth. Jupiter you're on my mind. The clock will turn the gears of time. I only want to be with you. Symmetry can lean askew. It's gripping on my mind. I'll stay impossible to define while you're away. There's still nothing to say. I'm…

• Payphone - Maroon 5 ft. Wiz Khalifa - Official Music Video Cover - Tyler Ward & Katy McAllister

  TylerWardMusic

  23 Apr 2012 | 6:30 pm

  Payphone - Maroon 5 ft. Wiz Khalifa - Official Music Video Cover - Tyler Ward & Katy McAllister Help support independent music and download this song on iTunes: itunes.apple.com Your support is greatly appreciated! YOU HAVE NO IDEA :) LOVE YOU GUYS! Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com www.facebook.com Check us out Twitter: www.twitter.com www.twitter.com Check out Katy McAllister on YouTube: www.youtube.com a HUGE thanks to Jon Duckworth and Brent Buckingham for helping film this! Recorded at Tyler Ward Studios (www.tylerwardmusic.com ) Video Shot by Jon Duckworth, Tyler Ward and Brent…

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• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - X - "See How We Are"

  12 May 2012 | 3:29 pm

  Though pioneering Los Angeles punk rock band X had become a shadow of itself by 1987, the year its penultimate studio LP, See How We Are, was released, the long-term creative duo of John Doe and Exene Cervenka still managed to make some important music together following both the end of their marriage (to each other) and the loss of an essential founding member. Guitarist Billy Zoom, after all, had been a major part of the band's driving, kinetically exhilarating sound, and the addition of two perfectly inspired guitarists (Tony Gilkyson and roots rock legend Dave Alvin) could not be expected…

• R.I.P. Adam Yauch - This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Beastie Boys' "She's On It"

  5 May 2012 | 10:05 am

  After yet another week shrouded by tragic and early celebrity deaths, the pop music world was forced to join in the mourning with Friday's announcement that founding Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch had passed away at 47 following a three-year cancer battle. So now, just three weeks after the pioneering rap-rock trio was enshrined into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, death strikes again in what could be construed by the extremely conspiracy-minded as a cruel attempt to silence the music. Now, I'm not literally saying some cosmic force in charge of death has something against rock and roll, but…

• R.I.P. Greg Ham - This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Men at Work's "Giving Up"

  25 Apr 2012 | 4:56 pm

  The passing last week of Men at Work's multi-instrumentalist and key creative force Greg Ham likely caught more than a few pop music fans off-guard, but those who knew the 58-year-old best probably (and sadly) weren't all that shocked. Ever since the puzzling 2010 court decision that determined the band's signature 1982 hit "Down Under" duplicated "substantial portions" of popular Australian children's song "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree," friends say that Ham had been despondent, even relapsing into drug and alcohol abuse in part due to his discomfort over the situation. The cause of…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Scandal's "Love's Got a Line on You"

  18 Apr 2012 | 5:39 pm

  During the past eight years or so, something happened within American pop culture that many music fans assumed would never actually come to be: in the form of a 2004 stroke, the ravages of time had finally begun to catch up with seemingly ageless, legendary musical TV personality Dick Clark. Unfortunately today - despite an impressive recovery from that stroke over the past several years - Clark passed away at age 82 from a massive heart attack suffered during a hospital visit for an outpatient procedure. It's a genuinely sad day for music lovers of the rock and roll era, who one way or…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - The House of Love's "Love in a Car"

  11 Apr 2012 | 5:11 pm

  I'm the first to admit anytime the subject comes up that I was probably about as far as one could be from being hip to the early alternative/indie sound continuing to emerge out of the U.K. circa 1988. Trapped far too exclusively in a music world (though it seemed kind of wide open at the time) composed mostly of classic rock, hair metal and arena rock, I would have had no idea what to do if exposed to a band like The House of Love at that early point of my rock music education. So perhaps it's just as well that this London outfit remained as alien to me back then as a good, modestly stylish…

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• Godspeed You! Black Emperor Tour More

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  As surprising as it was when post-rock heavyweights Godspeed You! Black Emperor rolled out of a seven-year hiatus and reformed in 2010, now the ragged instrumentalists feel like part of ...Read Full Post

• Animal Collective Announce New Album; Centipede Hz Out in September

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  A week after randomly unveiling two brand new songs, those beloved bros from Animal Collective have taken it a step further: announcing a brand new album. Centipede Hz —the ninth Animal ...Read Full Post

• Top 10 Tuesdays: 20 Best Drag City Albums

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  One of my favorite albums of the year is the debut solo album for Sophia Knapp (pictured!), the leader of Brooklyn rock outfit Cliffie Swan (née Lights). I've been meaning ...Read Full Post

• Introducing: Ryan Power

  15 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Name: Ryan Power From: Burlington, Vermont Story: Fearing death, one man quietly battles obscurity Sound: Complex synth-pop with croony vocals I Don't Want to Die is the fifth album from Ryan Power, but the ...Read Full Post

• Free Music Monday: Deep Time "Clouds"

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Name changes have been in the air in 2012 —Dive becoming Diiv, War becoming Vår, the Morning Benders becoming Pop Etc— and, so, the Artists Formerly Known As YellowFever now ...Read Full Post

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• Plastic Beach – The Loneliest Gorillaz Album

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  23 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pm

  In our modern age of Cox Cable and smartphones and social networking, it is hard to imagine a world or even a time where we were not this connected or the world simply didn’t feel this small. Plastic Beach, the latest album from Gorillaz, changes all that by evoking the sense of isolation many people not hooked into the internet and the latest network news must feel. When one listens to Plastic Beach it’s hard not to feel like you are part of the disenfranchised of some global megalopolis that has simply forgotten you along with all the outdated tech. What makes the album even…

• Red Hot Chilli Peppers Continue To Rock

  admin

  1 Oct 2011 | 7:00 pm

  The Red Hot Chili Peppers continue to rock with their current world tour to promote their 10th studio album ‘I’m With You’. The band has been a force in the music industry since 1983 and over time their sound becomes more defined, but always has been distinctively recognizable. Anthony Kiedis and Flea are ever at the core, being the original singer and bassist for all these years. Drummer Chad Smith has become an essential and lasting member for nearly as long. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is the newest addition and is in line with a legacy of great guitarists that have been…

• Are The Foo Fighters The Best Rock Can Offer

  admin

  28 Sep 2011 | 7:00 pm

  In today’s alternative rock scene, no other band comes as close as Foo Fighters. Combining the best of talent and the best of music, this band just gets better and better with one hit after another. With such songs like,”The Best of You”, “Learning To Fly”, and “Generator” it is no surprise of the band’s increasing popularity. Founded in 1994, Foo Fighters has captivated audiences around the world with their spectacular music. Unlike today’s music scene of fad musicians, Foo Fighters continues to lead the way in the music industry…

• Florence The Machine Keep The Hits Coming In 2011

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  27 Sep 2011 | 7:00 pm

  Florence and the Machine is an up and coming band from England led by singer and songwriter Florence Welch. The band’s music is a one of the most refreshing sounds to come out in decades bringing comparisons to Janis Joplin and Patti Smith. Combining rock and soul, as well as other genres, Florence and the Machine have managed gain mainstream success in the US and Britain with hits like “Kiss With A Fist” and “The Dog Days Are Over”. The band-s first album, Lungs, released in 2009 did not become a commercial hit until 2010 when it first managed to top the British…

• Kelly Clarkson Tries To Move Past American Idol Fame

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  23 Sep 2011 | 7:00 pm

  As Kelly Clarkson tries to move past American Idol fame, she has shown herself to be as true to herself as an artist can be. Her five albums as a singer and songwriter have topped the charts worldwide and even Simon Cowell gives her props as the best singer American Idol ever started on their career path. Clarkson has taken her talents further into film and television as well, since her days with American Idol. She has appeared in the films ‘From Justin to Kelly’ and ‘Issues 101′. Her television appearances have included shows like ‘American Dreams’, the…

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• Lady Gaga - Indonesian Police Move To Stop Lady Gaga Gig

  ContactMusic

  15 May 2012 | 6:11 am

  Lady Gagas upcoming concert in Indonesia has been threatened with cancellation after police in Jakarta demanded officials revoke her performance permit The Poker Face hit...Relates to: Lady GagaFrom: ContactMusic

• Islamists Threaten 'Too Sexy' Gaga Concert

  Sky News

  15 May 2012 | 4:59 am

  Lady Gaga looks set to cancel her sell-out show in Indonesia because the police believe her sexy clothes and dance moves undermine Islamic values.Relates to: Lady GagaFrom: Sky News

• Jennifer Lopez Talks Marc Anthony, Casper Smart at What to Expect When You're Expecting Premiere

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  15 May 2012 | 1:01 am

  Jennifer Lopez looked divine as she strolled the black carpet wearing a gorgeous Maria Lucia Hohan gown at the What to Expect When You're Expecting premiere. E!'s own Cat...Relates to: Jennifer LopezFrom: E! Online

• Yeezy Chills With Kris Jenner Kim On The Set Of New Photo Shoot!

  Perez Hilton

  14 May 2012 | 9:50 am

  Wow! For a second there we thought that Kanye West was going out of his way to score brownie points with Kris Jenner by spending some time with her on Mother's Day!The...Relates to: Kanye WestFrom: Perez Hilton

• Britney Spears Arrives At NYC Hotel To Prepare For BIG X Factor Announcement!

  Perez Hilton

  14 May 2012 | 9:20 am

  Oh man. Oh man. Oh man.It's happening. It's been months and months of speculation, but today is the day!Deep breaths!Although it's pretty much confirmed that Britne...Relates to: Britney SpearsFrom: Perez Hilton

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• Great Expectations: The Challenge of New Music In New Spaces

  Dustin Soiseth

  16 May 2012 | 10:53 am

  When new music groups perform in rock clubs and other similar venues they are counting on these spaces to recontextualize what they do. But what about the venues that make this recontextualization possible? How do their priorities differ from those of more traditional venues? They are an essential part of this trend, but do they know it?

• Who Cares If You Call It Indie Classical?

  Isaac Schankler

  16 May 2012 | 9:39 am

  So the term “indie classical” seems to be ascending in popularity, along with the requisite hand-wringing about what it means, whether or not it’s a good thing, and whether or not it’s even worth thinking about.

• Oh, the Ironing!

  David Smooke

  15 May 2012 | 9:52 am

  Before a big event, it’s important to take a few minutes to iron my shirt. I know this tip seems trivial to the point of ridicule; however, it’s actually an important part of my routine. At a premiere, a million things can go wrong, and I take great comfort in knowing that there is this one small aspect of the performance that I can control.

• Games Played: Journey

  Dan Visconti

  15 May 2012 | 9:46 am

  It might be more accurate to consider Journey as a musical composition with interactive video element, rather than as a barely challenging game with a fantastic and lovingly created underscore.

• Engaging All the Senses

  Frank J. Oteri

  14 May 2012 | 4:40 pm

  Usually I attend art exhibitions, restaurants, or perfume shops and contemplate how much music presenters can learn from what these other communities do. But this time around, the music people totally got it right.

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• DOWNLOAD: Sonny & The Sunsets - I See The Void

  Emily Zemler

  16 May 2012 | 12:58 pm

  San Francisco group Sonny & The Sunsets, led by musician and songwriter Sonny Smith, has released two albums, each showcasing his introspective, vintage musical tendencies. Now the band will release its third LP, Longtime Companion, on June 26 via Polyvinyl – a collection of songs that Smith has described as country. “I See The Void" certainly has twang, rounding out its acoustic sparkle with Smith’s pensive drawl. Sonny & The Sunsets - I See The Void

• DOWNLOAD: MV & EE - Sweet Sure Gone

  Carter Maness

  16 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  MV & EE practices space-folk that feels raw, natural and old while still thoroughly new and fried. "Sweet Sure Gone," a cut from their Space Homestead, which is out now on Woodsist, is a loose, echoey, slacked jam that splits the carefree porch theatrics of the Grateful Dead with the forward-thinking rock of their labelmates like Woods. MV & EE - Sweet Sure Gone

• DOWNLOAD: Julia Stone - It's All Okay (Active Child Remix)

  Hillary Kaylor

  16 May 2012 | 11:09 am

  Julia Stone is one half of Angus & Julia Stone, whose long list of accolades includes five Aria awards (Australia’s version of the Grammys), platinum status and a soundtrack spot on the last Twilight movie. In layman’s terms? Massive, moody, black forest pop that you should know about. Here, lead song “It’s All Okay” from her upcoming solo effort is given a dip by angel-cum-ethereal-musician Active Child, whose subtle take is all organic swells, tinkling choir strains and cathedral-shaking bass. All okay, indeed, especially when By All The Horns comes out on…

• PREMIERE: River City Extension - If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn

  Emily Zemler

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  (Photo: Danny Clinch) River City Extension will release its second LP, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Your Anger, on June 5 via XOXO Records. The album, a follow-up to the New Jersey band’s 2010 debut The Unmistakable Man, expands upon the group’s sparkling, thoughtful indie rock ethos. “If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn,” the record’s flagship single, is a pensive, slow-building track garnished with horn accompaniment and led by Joe Michelini’s affecting croon. River City Extension - If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn

• DOWNLOAD: Pond - Tears Of A Clown (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Cover)

  Hillary Kaylor

  16 May 2012 | 9:35 am

  (Photo: Ben Hayes) Smokey Robinson they are not, but damn if Pond doesn’t do a fantastic rendition of “Tears of a Clown.” So good, it could be the other side of the wax for the 1970’s hit. Side A: satiny Motown love. Side B: melodic discord, scratched raw with psychedelic guitars and a jetsam back. It’s a pre-punk groove in a post-punk world. Deep, no? Pond’s latest and greatest is out on Modular now. Pond - Tears Of A Clown (cover) by modularpeople

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• DJ Sets and Mixes

  traexs

  7 May 2012 | 5:38 pm

  (With this post a holiday break occurs until end of May.) Dj sets and mixes of electronic music as music streams is what mugasha is all about. To find the right music the site is equipped with a search engine able to find musicians, sets and particular tracks. Beside this one may additionally browse for [...]

• Earning Money with Playlists and Music Sites

  traexs

  4 May 2012 | 9:01 am

  mixeeba has something new by bringing the opportunity to monetize playlists. This works by the common affiliate principle enabling to earn money by adding links, which additionally is possible by adding links to websites and by develop more professional solutions using the provided api. The links are an addon and enable to sell music, which [...]

• Crowd Funding of Music Projects

  traexs

  2 May 2012 | 7:27 am

  Crowd funding platforms, services to realize projects by engaging the crowd of participants spending small or larger amounts of money, are a trend with growing acceptance and popularity. Whereas at the beginning primarily rather small projects have been financed, now and of all one of the most popular crowd funding platforms, Kickstarter, hits the headlines [...]

• Selling Music on Twitter

  traexs

  25 Apr 2012 | 4:32 am

  Just the former article has been about a Twitter music app, the music discovery service Twitmusic, which is also used by musicians as a launch pad to introduce new releases. Now Chirpify, a Twitter commerce platform, introduces a tool called Twitter Commerce for Musicians and Labels to sell music on Twitter. Beside downloads the tool [...]

• Music Sharing and Promotion

  traexs

  20 Apr 2012 | 8:13 am

  Twitmusic is more than a music sharing application based on and connecting to Twitter. It is a community for music enthusiasts and musicians alike. Fans may discover new music introduced by musicians, which may use the platform as a launch pad for their releases. A broad overview of the service is given by the article [...]

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• Conrad Tao – h e r e , i n h e a v e n (Elite Gymnastics Cover)

  iamscottcurtis@gmail.com (LiquidHeaven)

  15 May 2012 | 3:24 pm

  Elite Gymnastics recently opened for Sleigh Bells on a short tour. I thought the show was coming up but it was over a month ago. Out of touch. Tweet

• Darkside – A1

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  15 May 2012 | 12:32 pm

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• A few of my favorites…

  iamscottcurtis@gmail.com (LiquidHeaven)

  13 May 2012 | 6:28 pm

  Grimes – Skin Swooning over this song lately. Kuhrye-oo “Give In (For the Fame)” I haven’t had a chance to listen to this full EP yet but if it is anything like this, I think we have one of our best new producers on our hands. This is gorgeous. Death Grips “Hacker” Still somewhat mixed on this album. It’s half brilliant and half tacky for me. I can’t help but think that if this rapper were white, that we would all be calling ‘hack’ on Death Grips. However, some of these songs are so completely future forward that it blows my mind. I…

• Ab-Soul – SOPA (ftg. Schoolboy Q)

  iamscottcurtis@gmail.com (LiquidHeaven)

  12 May 2012 | 2:33 pm

  Ab-Soul dropped “Control System” via iTunes yesterday. It should probably be noted that the album did not leak. That is a feat. So far I am having trouble getting into the first seven tracks. When this track first came on the beat snapped me out of that funk. I’ve had the album on repeat ever since. It is also worth noting that Schoolboy is so consistent and great right now. The best beat on the album and Q recognizes it. “Sopa” kicks off the strongest run on the album. Tracks 8-12 are all spectacular. I’d like to hear Salem remix this track. Schoolboy Q…

• Face – Zombie Kids – (MENEO BANGER rmx)

  iamscottcurtis@gmail.com (LiquidHeaven)

  7 May 2012 | 1:50 pm

  Sometimes I have so many windows open, I can’t keep track of the original source. This is a case of that. Nice jam, though a bit heavy. Tweet

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• Amazon Fraud Alert: "Origin Media," "Richard Taylor"Scalping Books, Overcharging for "Little Singers"

  3 May 2012 | 4:26 pm

  UPDATE: “Richard TAYLOR” has broken all records trying to sell “Little Singers” for $999!As I searched for "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" on Amazon.com today, I was shocked to find seller "Origin Media" trying to pass off a copy for $150, nearly ten times the retail price! This incredibly unethical company was hoping that a customer would accidentally click on the wrong seller and then have to fork over the money to them. BUYER BEWARE!!!As I continued to dig, I also discovered the following :Origin Media has 149 canned feedback comments, essentially all of them 5 stars, from…

• New Edition of Level A Now Available on Lulu

  3 Feb 2012 | 5:17 am

  We're still working on getting the First Edition of Level A up on Amazon.com, but in the meantime it is up and ready on Lulu.com. Improvements over the Pre-Release Edition include a new "Hello Friends" song as well as 4 other short songs from the Kodaly tradition to practice the Body Scale intervals; improved worksheets that are more appropriate for the age range; updated lesson plans and parent/teacher introductions; a newly-designed certificate of completion; and much general cleaning up of the images and layout. Look for updated online resources in the near future including sing-along…

• "Little Singers" in Top 10 Children's Books

  1 Oct 2011 | 12:06 am

  "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" made the Lulu Top 10 Children's Books List for this last week!

• Level A - Very Young Beginner Pre-release Edition Now Available

  1 Sep 2011 | 7:01 pm

  The New Little Singers Level A for preschoolers and early elementary kids is now available in pre-release edition! I wouldn't load up since we will be making final revisions before the official release in January, but feel free to use it on any students you have between now and then. Order it now on our Lulu Storefront.Sign up to help us test it out and I'll pay you back for your copy, and buy you the first edition when it comes out in January.

• Save 20% off "Singing Lessons for Little Singers"

  8 Aug 2011 | 1:16 am

  Save 20% off "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" with the coupon code "SINK305" up to $100. Expires midnight Friday, Aug. 12th.

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• Clear Soul Forces, Imported From Detroit

  Rich Thomas

  16 May 2012 | 12:24 pm

  Yankees know what it feels like. So do the players that suit up for the Lakers. Sometimes the name on the front of the jersey is bigger than the name on the back. You don’t just rep a city; you rep an entire legion of hopes and dreams. That’s what it’s like being a Detroit rapper. Cats break out all the time—Dilla, Eminem, Black Milk, Royce—but the D is always a potent strain in their DNA. Though they’re relatively new to the game, Clear Soul Forces has already made a vital impact on their city’s sound, from 2010’s Clear Soul Radio mixtape to their Departure EP. Everything is…

• Saving Earth With the Fancy Space People

  Nicole Pajer

  16 May 2012 | 11:54 am

  When life from outer space contacts you and tells you to bestow glitter space rock on the people of Earth, you do it; thus the Fancy Space People were born. “We’re ‘saving the Earth one nightclub, skate park, or gallery at a time,’ or so they tell us,” says guitarist/vocalist Don Bolles. We picked the brains of these space rockers to get their thoughts on Pluto being demoted from its rank as a planet and on channeling the message of their extraterrestrial leaders: How did Fancy Space People form? There were once these swirling balls of luminous gas careening aimlessly through the…

• Tuesday Newsday: New Releases from Tenacious D, Beach House, Best Coast, Cornershop, and Squarepusher

  Shop Keeper

  15 May 2012 | 4:39 pm

  Tenacious D’s Rize of the Fenix, the long-waited follow-up to The Pick of Destiny and the band’s 2004 debut, is out today… Baltimore’s Beach House’s releases the much-anticipated Bloom to rave reviews — as do Best Coast, hoping for a higher chart position with The Only Place (they debuted at #36 with 2010′s Crazy for You)… Squarepusher’s getting bigger and better, continuing to churn them out with Ufabulum… for the hardcore, there’s new Shadows Fall and a re-release of Pantera’s Vulgar Display (CD +DVD combo). Finally,…

• The Sleepy Sun Also Rises

  Rich Thomas

  15 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  Last month, Sleepy Sun released a new album. It’s called Spine Hits. It’s quicker and more energized than its two full-length predecessors, and in concert, Bret Constantino and his crew are completely unfettered when they kick out the jams. (These shots were taken at their recent Detroit gig.) I’m extremely intrigued to find out what’s to come from this band. A recent tour with Black Angels is injecting them straight into the forebrain of today’s attenuated hard rock listener, and that’s huge. Lyrically, Constantino keeps things obtuse and potent, as referenced by their latest…

• Surviving Paint Bombs, Coneheads, and Life in a Box with The UK’s fiN

  Nicole Pajer

  15 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  For a “do it yourself” band, fIN has a lot of admirers. The UK-based four piece has received the thumbs up from award-winning producer, Adrian Bushby, as well as Muse’s drummer, Dominic Howard. They have been driving across the UK in a van, performing “toilet shows,” as vocalist Luke Joyce calls them, and winning over audiences one gig at a time. fiN recently arrived in American where they performed at South by Southwest and a slew of US dates, including a stop in Los Angeles. We caught up with the UK rockers to discuss making music that “captures a sense of celebration,”…

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• Adam Yauch: 1964-2012

  Mike

  4 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  We're really going to miss Adam Yauch, AKA MCA. Here's how I will remember him. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• Enjoy This: Half Coyote

  Mike

  1 May 2012 | 9:56 am

  We've heard a lot of half-baked folk music invade the scene over the last few years. This is not it. Half Coyote is all in. And the more we listen, so are we. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• House of Blows

  Mike

  4 Apr 2012 | 10:59 am

  We used to love the House of Blues. Now? I feel used, cheated, and duped. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• Go See Tin Tin Can at Empty Bottle

  Mike

  30 Mar 2012 | 9:48 am

  Local Chicago band Tin Tin Can is having a record release party at Empty Bottle. Have a listen ... it's free, too. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• Check out Chicago’s Mandy & the Bandits

  Mike

  27 Mar 2012 | 2:37 pm

  Looking for something you don't hear every day in Chicago? Then have a listen to Mandy & the Bandits. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

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• News: The Gaslight Anthem Streaming NYC Show Tonight!

  Rock Sound

  16 May 2012 | 2:06 pm

  Calling all creatures of the night, and citizens of North America!

• News: Cartel Sign With LAB Records And Stream New EP Ahead Of Slam Dunk Appearance

  Rock Sound

  16 May 2012 | 11:37 am

  Now that's a headline!

• News: Tay Jardine Is Our New Columnist! Want Her Advice?

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  16 May 2012 | 10:56 am

  Then follow these easy instructions and Tay's help could soon be on the way!

• Photos: Live And Loud: The Defiled At The Great Escape

  Rock Sound

  16 May 2012 | 6:46 am

  A live gallery of The Defiled's performance on the Rock Sound Stage at The Great Escape last weekend!

• News: Hayley Williams Collaborates With Fun On Radio 1

  Rock Sound

  16 May 2012 | 6:35 am

  She's in LA, they are in London...not a problem apparently.

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  SynthGear

• 12 Step program for gear junkies

  SynthGear

  11 May 2012 | 6:25 pm

  Guitar Squid published a 12 step program document for guitar player gear junkies, but I thought that it applied to synth played just as much even more, since we seem to be frequent GAS (Gear ... Related posts:Nine Inch Nails Selling gear on eBay Diesel analog recording gear bedding

• Dr Who Theme on 8 floppy drives

  SynthGear

  11 May 2012 | 11:10 am

  MrSolidSnake745 has put together eight floppy drives, an Arduino, some cabling, a computer and software created by Sammy1Am to make something incredible – the stepper motors from eight floppy drives playing the Dr Who theme! Basically, ... Related posts:Midi controlled stepper motor music DIY floppy drive echo and delay SynthGlove: Nintendo Powerglove controller

• Korg Monotribe

  SynthGear

  4 Apr 2011 | 5:01 pm

  Korg has released pictures of a new product called the “korg Monotribe”. Based on the name, it sounds like some sort of cross-breeding of the Korg Monotron and Korg Electribe. The picture seems ... Related posts:We love the Korg Monotron! Do you want a free Korg Monotron synth? Korg Monotron contest winners

• “Ronald”

  SynthGear

  10 Feb 2011 | 1:29 pm

  Ron Mael is one-half of the band (along with his brother) Sparks. From wikipedia: When the band hit the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, he was well-known for his strange appearance, often remaining motionless ... Related posts:Analogue tape glove

• 3rd graders with a Roland TR-808

  SynthGear

  13 Jan 2011 | 2:03 pm

  Selwyn House School is an all-boys school in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. For computer class, one of their teachers brought in a 30 year old Roland TR-808 drum machine for the students to play with. Here’s ... Related posts:Beat Sneaks: DIY midi drums in your shoes Dave Smith/Roger Linn Tempest drum machine The first Drum Machine – Wurlitzer Sideman

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• Eddie GM - Elephant Song

  15 May 2012 | 9:39 pm

  Eddie GMElephant SongPPM Records (2002)www.cdbaby.com/cd/eddiegm2By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Chicago gospel legend Dolores “Honey” Sykes of the Duncanaires passed this CD along to me.  It’s by pianist and baritone gospel balladeer Ed Robinson who accompanied the Duncanaires in the 1960s and is now making music in DetroitThe album's title, Elephant Song, telegraphs the fact that it is anything but a conventional project.  The song selection ranges from gospel funk to traditional gospel to Nigerian harmonies and rhythms.  Robinson, rebranded as…

• Deitrick Haddon Presents Voices of Unity - A Beautiful Soul

  14 May 2012 | 11:03 pm

  Detrick Haddon Presents Voices of UnityA Beautiful Soul: Music Inspired by the Motion PictureTyscot Records 2012www.tyscot.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Am I the only one who hears musical similarities between Deitrick Haddon and Prince?This thought came to me once again only minutes into the companion CD to Deitrick Haddon’s new major motion picture, A Beautiful Soul.  The complex, hard-charging, and electric mixture of gospel, R&B, and hip hop evokes the passion of Prince in his periods immediately before and immediately after Purple Rain.  The palpable thrust…

• TBGB Pick of the Week: May 14, 2012

  14 May 2012 | 3:34 pm

  “Praise Him”Angela “Missy” BillupsFrom Standing on the Promisesitunes.apple.com/us/artist/angela-missy-billups/id158230092Missy Billups is not all hat and no gospel singer.  The New Yorker's single, “Praise Him,” is a song of gratitude fitted with shouting shoes that stomp out the beat the old-school way.  As she thanks God for what He’s done for her, Missy sings the Biblical apologetic for gospel music, Pentecostal-style: praising with the “sound of the trumpet,” “stringed instruments,” “dance” and the “cymbal.”  “Praise…

• From Florida to Fellowship: the “Awesome” Journey of Pastor Charles Jenkins

  12 May 2012 | 6:03 pm

  By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Chicago’s Fellowship Missionary Baptist Churchhas been fertile ground for gospel music since Rev. Dr. Clay Evans founded the church more than sixty years ago.Fellowship's first minster of music was Willie Webb, an original Roberta Martin Singer and sometime accompanist for Mahalia Jackson.  Rev. Milton Brunson, founder of the Thompson Community Singers, sang solos with the Fellowship choir, known as the “Ship.”  Legend has it Sam Cooke attended services at Fellowship.  The Ship's commitment to the traditional Chicagosound earned…

• Gospel Fest concerts moving to bigger park - Chicago Sun-Times

  12 May 2012 | 3:49 pm

  Gospel Fest concerts moving to bigger park - Chicago Sun-Times

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• Watch Stand Out Performances From Sónar São Paulo 2012

  Morganix

  16 May 2012 | 1:09 am

  Ahhhh….the beauty of the web. Great to see the major festivals posting quality footage of performances. With ticket prices on the rise it’s not feasible for everyone to be able to afford a two or three day music binge. Last weekend a slew of music’s most exciting bands, DJs, and producers made their way to [...]

• Watch Heartwarming New Video From Kindness

  Morganix

  15 May 2012 | 5:04 pm

  Loving this new video from Kindness for the track “House” off his stellar album “World, You Need A Change Of Mind.” Really great concept. He and a new friend deconstruct the track, play around with a drum machine, share some thoughts on music, jam out, and have a dance party. Brilliant stuff. Enjoy. Photo: Ryan [...]

• Fall In Love With “Hémisphère” From French Duo Paradis

  Morganix

  14 May 2012 | 10:38 pm

  I dare you not to fall madly in love with the latest from French duo Paradis. After nearly a year they are set to release their second EP via Tim Sweeney’s Beats In Space label. “Hémisphère” is sex for the soul. Dreamy, sophisticated, and pulls at the heart strings in a big way. A new [...]

• Re-Introducing Jeremih

  Morganix

  14 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Although Chicago’s Jeremih may be a new name to many, he most certainly isn’t new to the game. You may be familiar with his radio hit “Birthday Sex” (2009). At the time that came out he was being touted as the next R. Kelly. He may have a similar skill set (song writer, singer, producer) [...]

• Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Shares Stunning Teaser For “American Dream Part II”

  Morganix

  13 May 2012 | 2:42 am

  Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs recently shared a glimpse of the stunning visual for “American Dream Part II” as we headed into the weekend. The full video is due to premier on May 17th. T.E.E.D.’s new album, “Trouble” is set to hit stores June 11th.

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• IBMA makes the Raleigh announcement

  John Lawless

  16 May 2012 | 11:40 am

  The International Bluegrass Music Association has formally announced what we reported last night, that their World of Bluegrass business conference and Fan Fest will move from Nashville to Raleigh, NC for the 2013-15 events. Events will be hosted at at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Raleigh [...]

• New Morning video from Jimmy and Moondi

  John Lawless

  16 May 2012 | 11:10 am

  Jimmy Gaudreau & Moondi Klein have released a music video from their new Rebel project, Home From The Mills. It’s for the song, New Morning, written by Casey B. McPherson. The video, directed by Dan Almoney and Ed Fox with Media Boomtown, features Jimmy and Moondi performing [...]

• Listen up, sound guys

  Chris Jones

  16 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Last week, based on comments I received here and elsewhere, it seems that I suddenly became the best friend of sound engineers, simply by making an attempt to tell their side of the story. Now, could I get just a little more guitar in the [...]

• Album of the Week #23 – Keith Whitley’s Sad Songs & Waltzes

  Daniel Mullins

  16 May 2012 | 9:20 am

  This past week (May 9th) marked the 23rd anniversary of the passing of Keith Whitley. Every time his honest voice is heard, people across the globe wonder why he had to leave us so early in life. He joined the likes of Hank Williams, Carter [...]

• Colby Laney to Larry Stephenson Band

  John Lawless

  16 May 2012 | 8:09 am

  Colby Laney has been announced as the new guitarist with the Larry Stephenson Band. He will start this weekend. Previously, Laney had performed with Volume Five. Larry is delighted with his newest addition, and remarks on the differences between the younger and more senior members [...]

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• Growing Old with the Cure

  me

  14 May 2012 | 8:37 pm

    I have seen most of my musical idols in concert – Paul McCartney, U2, R.E.M., Mike Viola – yet one band that I somehow missed seeing over the last 20 years is the Cure. I was already in college when I finally discovered the group, and by that time they had already released their first greatest hits collection, 1986′s Staring at the Sea. I had missed the mostly inaccessible, Joy Division-influenced Goth sound of their earlier years; the Cure were about to enter a new pop phase, with radio-friendly songs such as “Just Like Heaven”, “Friday I’m…

• The Revised ‘Achtung Baby’

  me

  9 May 2012 | 3:42 pm

  Rock critics usually place U2′s Achtung Baby among the greatest albums of all time. Rolling Stone ranked the album as the 62nd greatest ever, and it topped Spin‘s 2010 list of the 125 most influential albums in the last 25 years. And I hated it. Critics liked U2 going out on a limb, daring to shed their serious, introspective image in favor of a more modern, materialistic persona. Achtung Baby was supposed to be U2 mocking themselves. I saw it more as U2 selling out, flipping off its legions of fans who took them almost as seriously as they took themselves. (Little did I know…

• The Revised ‘Rattle and Hum’

  me

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:34 am

  So how do you top a multi-million selling, critically acclaimed album such as The Joshua Tree? You make a movie, of course. I should have seen it coming – U2 as movie stars, having the ego big enough to release a movie about themselves and their love of – gasp! – American music. Didn’t they understand that the reason we listened to them and Duran Duran all these years was because American music sucked? I saw “Rattle and Hum” in the theater several times, even sitting through Eddie Murphy’s “Coming to America” five times that summer just so…

• ‘The Joshua Tree’ as a Double Album

  me

  31 Mar 2012 | 2:42 pm

  One little known fact about U2′s groundbreaking album, The Joshua Tree,  is that if Bono had had his way, it would have been a double album. The Edge told Hot Press magazine that there was enough material for a double album, but Bono wanted it to be more bluesy, while the Edge wanted to “pull it back.” There was a compromise, of course, with elements of both U2′s old sound and its new American sound filling the album, but the compromise – a single album – meant that there were plenty of B-sides. Most of U2′s singles from this album were almost EPs…

• The Revised ‘Joshua Tree’

  me

  10 Mar 2012 | 7:40 pm

  At the risk of venturing into hyperbole, I could argue that The Joshua Tree changed my life. I was 18, at that dangerous intersection of life where teen angst meets free thinking and introspection. Everything had to have meaning to me. I was contemplating life beyond proms and algebra, thinking of life, death, God and the universe. And here came U2, nearing their creative peak, singing about life, death, God and the universe. It was a perfect storm. I drank the Kool-Aid and became a U2 disciple, went to their concert at the Omni in Atlanta, wrote about it for the student newspaper, and…

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• Fleecing Indie Artists: The Music Conference

  John Scott G

  14 May 2012 | 3:27 pm

  Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: You say you want to make money in the music business and you don’t care how. Let’s see if you’re ready. Greedy? Check. Ruthless? Check. Predatory? Check. Okay, you just might be well-prepared to screw artists by putting on a music conference. Indie musicians dream of many things. Fame. Fortune. Somebody playing one of their songs. Despite the realism of that last point, a great many indie artists are so naive that people can sell them a load of hooey if it’s called something like “the tools you need to succeed” and packaged…

• Force of Nature and Act of God: An Appreciation of Solomon Burke

  John Scott G

  5 May 2012 | 2:09 pm

  Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: In blending soul, R&B, gospel, and rock, Solomon Burke had the ability to reach from the stage and shake listeners to their very core. The might and majesty of Burke is honored in this updated version of a review of his 1997 stage show. It is just before midnight and I am standing on the tacky floor of the Sunset Strip tourist trap known as the House of Blues, wondering about my purpose in life. Why am I in this oversize dive, I ask myself. The HOB has long been a clip joint where every surface has a layer of grime and every employee has the haunted look of…

• Lectrosonics Introduces ASPEN Dante Network Processor: 32×32 channel Plug ‘N Play network audio transport

  Jesse JJ Jame

  3 May 2012 | 1:27 pm

  PORTLAND, Ore. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Meeting the demand for reliable network audio transport, Lectrosonics has developed the SPNDNT network processor to expand the ASPEN digital matrix processor family. The new network processor is much more than a simple network interface. Instead, it is a full featured DSP processor that can address both the ASPEN and Dante matrices and add mixing, gain and delay functions to the digital audio signals. Any of the 48 final mixes in the ASPEN matrix can be assigned to any one or more of the Dante channels for transport to other endpoints in the…

• Music Computing announces ControlBLADE Gen2 – Ivy Bridge PC or Mac-powered Music Workstations

  Jesse JJ Jame

  2 May 2012 | 4:26 pm

  AUSTIN, Texas /Music Industry Newswire/ — Music Computing, the maker of advanced computer-based musical instruments announced today its new ControlBLADE Gen2 line of all-in-one music keyboard production stations; powered by either Windows or Mac OS systems. Priced from $1,899, the line represents a new standard in value and performance. ControlBLADEs are all-in-one music production stations complete with piano keys, drum trigger pads, knobs, sliders, thousands of sound presets and software for live and studio use. They allow users to compose, record, mix, and master songs that are ready…

• Music Meets Racial Profiling – Word-Soul Artist ‘LadyBoss-Amanishakhete’ teams with Portland Hip Hop Producer Anuff

  Jesse JJ Jame

  2 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  PORTLAND, Ore. /Music Industry Newswire/ — The Trayvon Martin murder amid racial profiling and stand-your-ground, taunting black males daily has inspired one word-soul artist to speak out. This travesty amid today’s hate-based politics inspired the release of LadyBoss Amanishakhete’s new single: “Murder 2012,” produced with Portland Hip Hop Artist Anuff. LadyBoss, who recently added the name “Amanishakhete” (A-ma-ni-sha-kete) to her stage persona, says that “Murder 2012″ is bold with music and lyrics guaranteed to stir up a variety of…

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• NEW: Citizens 'Caroline'

  12 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  Not sure if we like this yet (second listen syndrome kicking in) but it's worth watching just for the stunningly hot young lady in the video who almost gets naked, tease.

• NEW: Bonnie Prince Billy 'I See A Darkness'

  10 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  Check out the Bill Berman directed video for Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s new version of I See A Darkness, recorded with Ben Boye, Van Campbell, Emmett Kelly, Danny Kiely and Angel Olson. The track is from his upcoming EP Now Here’s My Plan – a collection consisting of new versions of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy classics recorded by Steve Albini, due for release through Domino on July 24th.

• NEW: El_Txef_A 'Slow Dancing In A Burning Room'

  10 May 2012 | 11:02 am

  Weird slowed down ketamine-esque vocals at the start of the album take a while to get used to and we're not sure this will prove to be a hit but it's worth a listen.Thankfully the k-hole stops after the second track. The album 'Slow Dancing In A Burning Room' is out now on Fiakun.

• NEW: John Daly 'Sunburst' LP

  10 May 2012 | 4:29 am

  Fusing techno, disco, house, minimal and dub is not an easy feat. Alright it is an easy feat, but the difficulty lies in making it actually sound good. John Daly has pulled this out of the bag in his latest LP entitled 'Sunburst' to full effect. I feel a Balearic blitz coming on.'Sunburst' is available now on 12" or Digital on Drumpoet Community out of Switzerland.

• NEW: Hunt In Pairs - Prayers

  10 May 2012 | 3:36 am

  Hunt In Pairs return with their second single ‘Prayers’, a follow up to their debut of last year, ‘Slow Dance'.

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• Mini Mouse – Belletje Trekken

  Editor

  12 May 2012 | 5:31 am

  [onmp198] Mini Mouse – Belletje Trekken Release: [onmp198] Release date: May 12, 2012 Track list Natte gympies 5:24 Trilplaat 10 7:37 Belletje trekken 8:00 The Red Notes – Phasey (Mini Mouse remix) 5:43 To download each individual track: richt-click, save as? on the track title. Release notes Mini Mouse is a project between 2 Belgium producers. This EP is recorded somewhere in Belgium. This is their sixth release on ON-Mix music. The music is raw, monotone, minimal techno with a bite and a little bit of electroclash. Mini Mouse: Sahnemaus Frechemaus Produced by Mr.DeVo! Download…

• Real music never dies

  Mark

  5 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  There is something I want to share with you. I keep hearing people say that modern music isn’t music anymore, and yes for a lot of “songs” that is the unfortunate truth. But there is still a decent amount of music to be found that was created by real musicians who put an effort in making a good track and what actually sounds good. There is no real difference between instrumentalists and producers nor that big a difference between modern music and classic ( 80’s/90’s) music and I will tell you why. “Whoho sometimes I get a good feeling”. Although the lyrics are from an old song…

• The Kooks

  semR

  29 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am

  The Kooks a band from Brighton, England. Their first CD,” Inside In/ Inside Out”, came out in 2006. Their second album, Konk, apeard in 2008. These two CDs are really good, all the songs are really happy and cheerfull. When you are a bit down, just listen to the Kooks and they will cheer you up, with their happy melodies and Luke Pritchards   different but awesome voice. It just put a smile on your face. My personal favourites are the songs; Shine On, every time I listen to this song it’s like the sun is shining, I’m always smiling when I listen to this song, I…

• Kodjax – Tourmalet

  Editor

  28 Apr 2012 | 2:47 pm

  [onmp197] Kodjax – Tourmalet Release: [onmp197] Release date: April 28, 2012 Track list CD-1 Resistranz – Cinema Oentsjerk 10:39 Zero V – Fluidity 3:29 Ekim – Triple 10 (The Red Notes’ We’re Completely Lost Mix) 3:42 Resistranz – S.I.D. 5:13 Viral Implications – Borderless 8:32 Resistranz – Steaming Horses 5:30 Viral Implications – Humming 5:46 Viral Implications – Flutely 6:27 Resistranz – Brown Spiced Biscuit 6:48 7 Bandits – Ghost and Divining Rod 16:45 Various Artists – Tourmalet (Mix1) by Kodjax (69:01)…

• Berlin

  ruthjuursema

  26 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am

  Hey peeps, First of all I have to apologize to you people again for not posting for such  a long time. I´m sorry!! But with mid terms, workweek in Berlin and my theoretical exam for my drivers license (yes I can drive) I haven´t had the time to post anything. But not to worry, I will make it up to you. Sunday my holiday starts and I will be able to post much more than I can right now. Yes you read it right, I was in Berlin last week! And it was so awesome. Together with my fellow blogger Anna we visited the Brandenburger Tor, the Berlin Wall and many other places. We also invented a…

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• Interview with Ian Astbury of The Cult (@OfficialCult)

  Stephanie Fink

  15 May 2012 | 9:10 am

  Adam Morrison talks to The Cult vocalist Ian Astbury about the band’s forthcoming album, Choice of Weapon, putting set lists together, a possible hip hop collaboration, and much more.

• ExploreMusic interviews Lawrence Gowan (@OfficialGowan)

  Stephanie Fink

  14 May 2012 | 8:07 am

  Ira Haberman chatted with Larry Gowan about the 25th Anniversary of Great Dirty World, just before Larry left for tour with Styx.

• ExploreMusic interviews The Civil Wars @thecivilwars

  Stephanie Fink

  11 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  Ira chats with his pals John Paul White and Joy Williams of The Civil Wars to get their take on the big year they’ve had!

• ExploreMusic interviews Alabama Shakes

  Stephanie Fink

  11 May 2012 | 7:59 am

  Ira interviews Brittany Howard and Heath Fogg of the Alabama Shakes. This band is HOT, and we were glad to get a couple of minutes with them while they were in Toronto.

• Interview with Of Monsters and Men

  Stephanie Fink

  10 May 2012 | 2:02 pm

  Adam Morrison talks to vocalist Nanna and guitarist Brynjar about their seemingly sudden success, how they decide who sings what, and more.

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• Musical Pairings: Ghibli – Rare Pleasures

  Matthew

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  I was introduced to the music of Edmonton-based producer Thomas Michael, who records music under the nom de plume Ghibli, via a post by the always awesome Tim of Smoke Don’t Smoke. What struck me immediately about the music was how unique and yet familiar Ghibli’s latest album Rare Pleasures sounds. Indeed, Michael hashed the album out by weaving together disparate samples culled entirely from YouTube videos that ranged in fidelity. His goal was to breathe new life into the house music genre. In his words: “I’m trying to bring back the excitement and freshness of what…

• Cafe Du Monde Coffee Ice Cream with Chocolate ‘Freckles’: The City

  Kasey

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  To love a city is to get involved in a complicated relationship. It means to persevere in the face of inconveniences — stairs and cobblestones, small aisle ways and laundromats. The thrill of city life is knowing that the best is always out there, but the worst is always out there, too. I’ve been a city dweller now for much longer than I was a suburbanite and while my feelings waiver, I’m still enchanted. I love the wonders of new restaurants, bars, and coffee shops constantly opening and closing, and the excitement of getting dressed up to be seen (whether it’s just at…

• Served Three Ways: Three Covers of Oasis’ “Wonderwall”

  Matthew

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  I won’t front. I think Oasis’ “Wonderwall” is a pretty damn good song. And by “pretty damn good,” I mean that it’s one of the best and catchiest pop rock songs ever written. The track was written by Noel Gallagher and sang by Liam Gallagher. At the time he wrote the track, Noel claimed it was about his girlfriend at the time. Later, after they separated, he said it was never really about her. He claimed that he went along with the story after it was mistakenly reported by the media because it would have been difficult to tell her the truth. Instead,…

• Single Serving: Ghost Loft – Seconds

  Matthew

  14 May 2012 | 8:44 am

  I owe you an apology. Los Angeles’ producer Danny Choi emailed me his simmering, minimalist groove “Blow” back at the very end of March. It was love at first listen. I take my job of sharing the best grooves that I find very seriously, but somehow I let this gem slip through my fingers nonetheless. Later, when traveling to Ohio for Mother’s Day, the track popped up on my playlist. I fell in love all over again. Not only that, when I got home and looked up Ghost Loft, I discovered he had a second sexy groove titled “Seconds.” You’re gonna like this.

• The Soundtrack of Our Life: An Essay and Photo Collaboration with Danielle Tsi

  Kasey

  14 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  A few months ago, my friend Danielle and I decided to come together for a creative collaboration. I had written a little essay about food, music and the life that Matt and I share together, and we thought it would be fun to give a little visual perspective to it. I knew I would ask Danielle if she wanted to shoot some photos to bring my words to life.  We decided to invite a few friends over for dinner, create a beautiful table setting, play some records, and capture the experience that I describe in my essay — the way that food and music, together, play such a vital role in my…

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• KH Gears Headquarters - China

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  The interior of the headquarters for KH Gears exudes a sense of engine power, industry and technology. One can almost hear the metallic rumble of massive machinery, toiling tirelessly in a massive engine room somewhere in the not-so-distant future. The 855 square-meter (about 9,200 sq.ft.) first phase of the 5,300 square-meter (about 57,000 sq.ft.) industrial laboratory and office space of one of the world’s largest gear producers, opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, in December 2011. The remainder of the space will be developed along the same design guidelines in 2013. Hong-Kong-based…

• Rokeby Studios: Melbourne

  13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  We think Rokeby studios in Melbourne's Collingwood could be a portent of things to come: the designer photographer's space. Photographer Mariija Ivkovic wasn't happy with the spaces she shot in. They didn't reflect the creative spirit she wanted her work to imbue. So she created the space herself. Joining forces with photographer Lachlan Moore she dug out a warehouse space to create a smattering of studios that now house two architecturally designed chameleon SMEG-stocked kitchens, a salon with a fully plumbed hair basin, a cafe area, board room, client “snug” and, of course,…

• Pointillist Power

  12 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Pencils, pegboards, pins, pixels — we’ve been fascinated for a long time by the notion of creating big things from tiny parts. Hiding the image in plain site. Creating pointillist art with physical objects. So whenever we see yet another iteration of this idea, we pay attention. Apparently, Stockholm-based photographer Philip Karlberg has also been twirling his pencils for some time, and now all that toying has resulted in a photo shoot for Plaza Magazine. Karlberg’s six famous sunglass wearers were created using 1,200 sticks and photographed over six days. From top: Karl…

• Utah Tourism Montgomery Tunnel Installation

  11 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders face an unexpected scene at the Montgomery Street Station. With a clever 3D illustration, the station’s tunnel is reborn as one of Utah’s scenic icons – the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park – Watch commuters experiencing the installation. This ad is part of the Utah Office of Tourism’s (UOT) $2.2 million regional spring/summer Utah Life Elevated® campaign and it will stay in place till the end of June. It was created by UOT’s ad agency of the record for the past seven year, Salt Lake…

• TCH Design Competition - A Call For Designer Inflatables!

  2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  It is time to save inflatables from death by boredom, and elevate them to must-have designer experiences! We are talking about enhancing the way adults enjoy playing in the water, although even kids will find a designer inflatable quite a refreshing experience! What if a designer hotel or resort had amazing, on-brand  inflatables in the pool, or on the beach, available for guests to enjoy, take pictures of, share with their networks? We are looking for architectural, playful, cool, imaginative, never-before-seen designer ideas for inflatables. Show us what you can do. Show us how far we…

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• Kenny Barron #jazz #photo

  Juan Carlos Hernandez

  9 May 2012 | 10:11 pm

  US pianist Kenny Barron at the Victoria Hall with the Classical Jazz Quartet, Geneva, Switzerland. May 2008 The Classical Jazz Quartet playing Rachmaninov concert n.2 - I. Moderato (part 2)Kenny Barron, pianoStefon Harris, vibes and marimbaRon Carter, bassLewis Nash, drums Kenny Barron interview <A…

• Ron Carter #jazz #photo

  Juan Carlos Hernandez

  4 May 2012 | 5:23 pm

  The US bassist Ron Carter at the Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland. January 2010 Don't forget to visit my other blog "Juan Carlos Hernandez - Life Photographer" Amazon.com Widgets

• #jazz #photo of Adam Nussbaum

  Juan Carlos Hernandez

  27 Apr 2012 | 9:36 pm

  The US drummer Adam Nussbaum at the Sud des Alpes, AMR, Geneva, Switzerland. May 2007Don't forget to visit my other blog "Juan Carlos Hernandez - Life Photographer" Amazon.com Widgets

• Nasheet Waits #photo #jazz #drummer

  Juan Carlos Hernandez

  21 Apr 2012 | 2:02 pm

  US Jazz drummer, Nasheet Waits, at the Birdland, New York-USA. January 2007With the Andrew Hill Trio (2006?), John Hebert on bass Don't forget to visit my other blog "Juan Carlos Hernandez - Life Photographer" Amazon.com Widgets

• Publié par "Plateform Magazine", mag. online, 15 images et 30 musiciens #jazz #photo

  Juan Carlos Hernandez

  28 Mar 2012 | 3:55 pm

  for non french speakers, you can translate this blog with google translator : http://translate.google.com/#BonjourJ'ai l'honneur et le plaisir d'avoir été publié avec une série "Jazzy" accompagnée d'une petite interview dans la 16ème édition de "Plateform Magazine, un splendide magazine online francophone dont je publie l'extrait qui m'est consacré ci-dessous et que je vous invite à découvrir dans son intégralité. Vous êtes avertis à l'avance, ce magazine est du miel pour les yeux.Voici comment ils se présentent :Nous sommes une PLATEFORM.Une PLATEFORM en ligne. Une…

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• Cynthia Felton Releases Jazz Masterpiece Afro Blue The Music Of Oscar Brown Jr.

  16 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  Cynthia Felton Releases Jazz Masterpiece Afro Blue – The Music Of Oscar Brown Jr. New York, New York- November 4, 2008 -With her beautiful voice and alluring style, it’s hard to resist Cynthia Felton and her newest release, Afro Blue – The Music of Oscar Brown Jr. Confident, sensual, and infectiously jazzy, Felton displays her pipe power and music knowledge thoroughly and proudly on every track. A testimonial to its namesake and full of irrepressible swing, Afro Blue goes beyond the status of a cover album and into the realm of undeniable masterpiece.   Felton…

• Indie Rockers Elusive Parallelograms Release Modern Splendor

  16 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  Indie Rockers Elusive Parallelograms Release Modern Splendor September 13, 2011-Milwaukee, Wisconsin-The indie rock band Elusive Parallelograms has come a long way in a few years and as their most recent release Modern Splendor will attest, they are poised to take on the world and get signed to a major label any day now. The group, which consists of Jonathan Hense and Andrew Foys both sharing double duty on vocals and guitars, Stefan Dostanic on guitar, Davey Schessow on bass and Eric Reiter on drums, create a contagious vibe consistently throughout Modern Splendor withcompelling alternative…

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  16 May 2012 | 9:28 am

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• Ryan Shea Smith Releases Award-Winning Jazz Masterpiece Stay Awhile

  16 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  Ryan Shea Smith Releases Award-Winning Jazz Masterpiece Stay Awhile Los Angeles, CA-September 8, 2011-Ryan Shea Smith turns the term sophomore slump in fiction with his latest release Stay Awhile. The title track, which is offered as a free download on the artist website, was a finalist winner in the Jazz Category of the John Lennon Song Writing Contest. The album stands on its own as a complete package of contemporary jazz however winning the prestigious contest also helped to create an immediate buzz about this fast rising star and the recording. Multi-instrumentalist Smith also had some…

• R & B Sensation Bliss Wins $1000 From My Bands Music Competition

  16 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  R & B Sensation Bliss Wins $1000 From My Bands Music Competition Boston, MA-April 2, 2008-MyBandsMusic.com recently ran a contest for artists on their site to see who could sign up the most fans to their profiles. The early adopters of the site benefited from this event and the all girl R & B band Bliss turned out to be the winner. As promised, My Bands Music delivered and sent the check off for $1000 to the band when the contest ended on March 31, 2008. Bliss commented: “Bliss would like to thank My Bands Music for their support! We are very excited about the things we…

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• Watch Justin's Special Surprise Appearance on SNL; Happy Mother's Day!!

  faithannyoung

  13 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  In celebration of 100 digital shorts, Justin appeared with a whole cast of characters on SNL last night. Ahh the memories:   Plus it's mother's day. Don't forget to give your mom a big hug!!!! Happy Sunday.

• Interview: Justin and Estee Talk Design, Art, and Taste At HomeMint's Launch

  JT Editor

  10 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Interview: Justin and Estee Talk Design, Art, and Taste At HomeMint's Launch In celebration of the launch of HomeMint, Justin and Estee Stanley showcased their new line to a handful of bloggers and design trendsetters at the Mercer Hotel in NYC yesterday, May 9th, 2012. In a room surrounded by their wares - from colorfully-detailed pillows to rustic kitchenware - Justin and Estee talked openly and easily about their inspirations, their complementary styles, and how fashion, home design, music and art may have more in common than you'd think! Some of our favorite quotes below. Inspired? Go to…

• HomeMint Launches Today!!!!!!

  JT Editor

  9 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Today, we had the privelege of celebrating the official launch of the HomeMint Page. We've got some quotes from Estee and Justin coming up in a bit - but in the interim - Check it out!!!! HOMEMINT's MAIN PAGE

• Remembering Fondly The Wild Ones Adam Yauch and Maurice Sendak

  JT Editor

  8 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  In the past week, we lost two great, fierce art visionaries. While each different in skill set, age, and area of influence, they were each talented visionairies in their respective fields, having affected millions by their daring creations. First, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who passed away Friday morning from a long battle with cancer, will be sorely missed by music lovers everywhere. Yauch and his fellow Beastie Boys revolutionized rap, with humor, tenacity and guts. Also a film director, Free Tibet advocate, and rennaissance man, Yauch leaves a legacy well beyond music. Said Justin,…

• Justin And Estee Stanley Announce HomeMint Photo Contest!!

  JT Editor

  4 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Justin and his designer Estee Stanley announced a PHOTO CONTEST today!!! on behalf of HomeMint. What does your home means to you in a photo, be it a snapshot of a heirloom furniture piece or an artful image of your favorite room???? The winning photo from the contest will be featured in a HomeMint coffee table book (on the cover and in a two-page story), which means there's a chance you could become HomeMint's next favorite emerging talent. It's all in keeping with Timberlake and Stanley's idea of putting the spotlight on up-and-coming designers and brands. You can enter the contest on…

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  Jake Owen - News

• Jake Marries Lacey Buchanan in Sunrise Ceremony

  7 May 2012 | 9:25 am

  http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20593345,00.html Country star Jake Owen and his model girlfriend Lacey Buchanan are officially Mr. and Mrs. Owen.The couple, who met when Buchanan appeared in Owen's music video for "8 Second Ride" and began dating after she starred in the video for his hit "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," tied the knot in a sunrise ceremony Monday morning in Owen's hometown of Vero Beach, Fla.But there were no blue jeans on the beach.The bride, 22, wore an Amsale gown and veil and the groom was casual in a white linen Armani shirt and Tommy Bahama drawstring pants though…

• Jake on His Fiancée

  20 Apr 2012 | 1:10 am

  OFFSTAGE: Jake Owen on His Fiance: "She Makes Me a Better Man" April 19, 2012; Written by Alison Bonaguro Jake Owen CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that's happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) No wonder Jake Owen proposed. Lacey Buchanan, who Owen met when she played his love interest in his "Eight Second Ride" video, makes him a better man. That's what he told me Wednesday night (April 18) when he was in Chicago. I asked him how he knew Buchanan was the one. "My mom and dad always said, 'When you know, you know.' And they've been…

• Jake Owen’s Fiancé’s Engagement Ring

  18 Apr 2012 | 7:40 pm

  PHOTO CREDIT: Justin Wysong Ladies, this is why you marry a musician. When country star Jake Owen recently presentednow-fianc Lacey Buchananwith an engagement ring, I told her, The sparkle is never going to go away in that ring, and I dont want our sparkle to ever go away either, he tells PEOPLE. On your darkest days, I want you to look at it and see that theres a glimmer of light in it. I want it to always remind you of the possibilities of our relationship. Owen, 30, designed the ring withLizzy Raye Jewelersin Atlanta, and he had a classic look in mind. So the singer selected a 2.5-carat…

• 2012 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL TIX ON SALE APRIL 14

  10 Apr 2012 | 6:00 pm

  2012 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL SINGLE NIGHT CONCERT TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 14 Hunter Hayes, Martina McBride, and Jake Owen Added to Performance Lineup NASHVILLE - The Nightly Concerts at LP Field during CMA Music Festival are the best way to enjoy performances from today's hottest Country Music artists at an unbeatable price, creating an outstanding value for fans and families wanting to enjoy a great night of entertainment during Nashville's signature music event. 2012 CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, in downtown Nashville. The event will once again be filmed for…

• Jake Proposes to his Girlfriend Lacey!

  9 Apr 2012 | 7:45 pm

  JAKE OWEN PROPOSES TO GIRLFRIEND LACEY BUCHANAN ON STAGEAT SOLD-OUT BENEFIT CONCERT IN VERO BEACH, FL ON APRIL 7 Nashville, TN On Saturday night, in his hometown of Vero Beach, FL, in front of 5,500 family, friends and fans, Jake Owen proposed to his girlfriend Lacey Buchanan during the performance of his hit song t Think I Cant Love You. Lacey is the answer to all of my prayers, says Jake. She is an amazing person and Im the luckiest guy in the world. When I was on stage, it just hit me how many of our family members (Lacey is also a Florida native) and friends were at the show, reflects…

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  News and Blog

• The following is a statement from Jennifer and Julia Hudson regarding the William Balfour Verdict:

  Bran005

  11 May 2012 | 9:02 pm

  We have many people to thank but our first thank you is to God, always. We are so grateful to prosecutors James McKay, Jennifer Bagby and Veryl Gambino and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and her team for their dedication and tireless work from the beginning. We have the best police department and they have been with us every step of the way. We thank all of the State's witnesses who came forward on our behalf. We have felt the love and support from people all over the world and we’re very grateful. We want to extend a prayer from the Hudson family to the Balfour family. Spotlight Settings…

• Rehearsing for the Idol performance tomorrow night...

  Bran005

  11 Apr 2012 | 7:32 pm

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• Jennifer to Perform "Think Like A Man" on American Idol

  Bran005

  6 Apr 2012 | 11:49 am

  Don’t miss Jennifer with Rick Ross and Ne-Yo performing “Think Like A Man” on American Idol Thursday, April 12th at 9EST! idol-performance.png Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight:  Yes

• The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund

  Bran005

  22 Mar 2012 | 3:28 pm

  Jennifer will be performing with Sting, Elton John and others at The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund at Carnegie Hall in NY, Tue, April 3rd. Click HERE for details and how to get tickets. carnegie-hall4.jpeg Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight:  No

• "Giving Myself" Appearance on The Game

  Bran005

  19 Mar 2012 | 6:24 pm

  Watch the next episode of The Game on BET and listen for an appearance of “Giving Myself”! 223275_10150260756851001_49362631000_9020738_7813672_n.jpeg Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight:  No

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  DanoSongs.com Free Music Downloads

• Ambient Jazz House Background Music | Little Island

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  8 May 2012 | 2:49 pm

  Cíes Islands in Galicia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Hi, here is a track called Little Island in an interesting style that was new to me – jazz house or “nu jazz” music. This one starts out with very light and relaxing keys and jazz guitar- almost ambient. Then it gets going after about one minute with some electric guitar comping and house beats. “Our knowledge is a little island in a great ocean of nonknowledge.” - Isaac Bashevis Singer Free to use with credit. $10 US per mp3 track without credit or buy the package. To download MP3s right click on…

• Royalty Free Hard Rock 150 bpm! Megacosm

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  29 Apr 2012 | 6:02 am

  Wide-lightening (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Megacosm is an insane hard rock track at 150 beats per minute. However, it is unique because of the heavy quirky electronic drum and bass beats – and overlaying ambient space sounds. You’ll also hear plenty of distorted guitar and bass with effects. I had allot of fun with this one. As a side note, I was brainstorming titles for this track and I came upon an intriguing quote from someone named Eden Ahbez. I am a being of Heaven and Earth, of thunder and lightning, of rain and wind, of the galaxies. - Eden Ahbez It turns out Eden…

• New Brazilian House Music | Luz Solar Sutil | Light and Easy Listening

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  12 Apr 2012 | 2:59 pm

  Artist impression of Solar Probe Plus observing the Sun (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Hi, here is a track in the style of “Brazilian House” which is new to me – so I enjoyed playing around with fresh rhythms and sounds. I call the piece “Luz Solar Sutil” and it has a light, flowing feeling with some minimal electronic beats. The sun is new each day. – Heraclitus New Brazilian House Music: Luz Solar Sutil.mp3 Free to use with credit. $10 US per mp3 track without credit. To download MP3s right click on the link, choose ‘Save Target As…’ Trouble…

• New Stock World Music | On Air and Dew

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  11 Mar 2012 | 1:51 pm

  Image via Wikipedia Hello, I’ve been working on this stock world music piece for a while and I call it “On Air and Dew”. Also, I have been getting allot of requests for a large package of music at a discount, that people can download all at once and not have to credit me. So I am happy to introduce the 77 Royalty Free Music MP3 Tracks package : ) Also, Kevin MacLeod at Incompetech just released a nice collection of somber organ music. His terms are similar to mine. As usual, you are free  to use “On Air and Dew” if you credit me. If you donate $10 per song or…

• Royalty Free Music for Games Music | 8 bit Chiptunes Style | Realm of Zeltroz

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  12 Feb 2012 | 2:30 pm

  Image via Wikipedia Hi, this week I was inspired by the classic chiptunes style of game music to create a mix called Realm of Zeltroz for indie game developers. So I came up with my own spin on the genre and added some beats behind 8 bit sounds. You can use this as a soundtrack for your mobile iphone/android or ipad app,  flash or other online video game. Most developers just credit me as composer under the about or credits section on the opening screen. You can stream the track to listen and then download this MP3 for free to try out in your game. You only need to credit or donate when…

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  Sarah's Musical Kitchen

• Song of the Day: White Denim “Street Joy”

  Sarah Sellers

  11 May 2012 | 3:03 pm

  Oh Friday how I love you. It’s the end of a long week and the start of the weekend! I can stay up as late as I want and drink as much wine as I please without worrying about hitting the grind the next day. What I will have to worry about is making my flight Saturday morning!!! Yes that’s right I’m FINALLY making my first trip to Las Vegas. The food, the gambling, lord help me…I will definitely try to squeeze in some quick posts throughout the trip! For all the mothers and graduates, I wish you the best weekend ever!! To get it started off right I thought I’d go…

• Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Veggie Kebabs in a Balsamic Glaze

  Sarah Sellers

  10 May 2012 | 2:43 pm

  Last night the remaining 4 contestants on American Idol sang songs from the great state of California and songs “they wish they had written”. Does anybody else think Phillip Phillips is a mini Dave Matthews (enter sarcasm here)?? No  but seriously, the guy is definitely talented but I feel like I’m staring at a carbon copy from about 20 years ago. On another note Joshua and Jessica were amazing as usual. They definitely deserve to be in the finale. The season is winding down and so is Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers but don’t worry, I’ll be experimenting in…

• New Music Obsession – ZZ Ward

  Sarah Sellers

  9 May 2012 | 10:19 pm

  I tried to wait until Friday for my Song of the Day but I just can’t contain myself. I love discovering new music…best of all GOOD new music. So for this new finding I have to give 100% credit to my mom. Things have been so crazy lately and my emails have been piling up. While doing a routine clean-up I saw an email from her. She’s been wanting me to cover John Legend’s Ordinary People for a while and saw a cover of ZZ Ward covering the tune for Grammy.Com. Well, needless to say, one click-through from an email has severely affected me musically. This girl is so sick.

• Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Avocado Tortilla Roll-Ups

  Sarah Sellers

  9 May 2012 | 5:45 pm

  The top 4 are singing songs from the Golden State tonight on American Idol so I thought I  would do something easy and healthy(ish). After last week’s culinary brit invasion I needed something simple and quick. When I think California I think about the beach, beautiful people, and keeping your waste line  in check. So what better snack is there then some creamy avocado wrapped in a whole wheat flour tortilla. Of course I had to add some cheese and sour cream to make it that much better (I told you healthyish)! There’s only a few weeks left until the finale but you can still…

• Sarah Jaffe Enchants at Hometown Gig in Dallas [Review]

  Sarah Sellers

  7 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  When most people were camped out on a patio filled with tortilla chips and margaritas, I was anxiously awaiting Denton singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe to take the stage at the Granada Theater in Dallas. Personally, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend Cinco de Mayo then with the talented North Texas native. Sarah brought two local artists along for the ride starting with electro pop group Zhora. Unfortunately I was finishing up my Cinco de Mayo celebration and didn’t make it out for the set but after listening to some tunes online, it sounds like it was a good show! I did…

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  bass music.

• DMX Krew EP (Wavey Tones 002)

  16 May 2012 | 11:42 am

  DMX Krew's latest release emerges on a new label, and clubnight offshoot, Wavey Tones (organisers of this recent, phenomenally good lineup in London).  Complex, multi-layered machine funk vies for attention with some really quite accomplished and emotive melodic synthesizer programming. Though this EP consists of real, detailed, almost challenging 2012 electro-funk, the producer's affinity with genuinely touching and affecting tunes pulls it into the territory of 'proper songs' (that's lazy, but you know what I mean).  Fans of Todd Terje's latest quirky crowd-pleaser…

• Om Unit's Cosmic Bridge unveils its new release: Moresounds - Breath Control EP (+ free mix)

  16 May 2012 | 9:20 am

  In case you hadn't noticed, Jim 'Om Unit' Coles has been blazing quite a trail lately. Never afraid to take it really slow, or really fast - ever since his unprecedented and ahead-of-its-time 2010 release on Plastician's dubstep and grime label Terrorhythm - his productions seem to have a weird gravitational pull, dripping with bass weight and beautifully-wrought synths. Apparently defined by a love of sci fi atmospherics and stone cold grooves, and the guy has yet to produce a duff track, also embarking on collaborations with Baobinga (on the latter's recent album), and explorations in the…

• Lone - Galaxy Garden

  15 May 2012 | 7:59 am

  Lone's new LP is quite a beauty. Fans of Matt Cutler's synthesizer magic won't be disappointed; the album seems to glow, drip, and sparkle with fountains of molten colour - the only possible parallel would be Rustie's Glass Swords album.. Every track is hedged with the whirls of blissful melody, rainfall or just elated whooshes; this is a resolutely sensory work. Cutler's earlier output, from woozy, post-Boards of Canada slump-hop, to kaleidoscopic, rushing, yet oddly watered-down warehouse techno has all been absorbed into an all-inclusive rhythmic mix, with aspects of classic house,…

• Weekend Mixes

  11 May 2012 | 10:17 am

  Ed and Sam are in Leipzig right now (playing at Basstival at Distillery club, if your inna di area) so I'm going guide you through my picks of some recent DJ mixes that are worthy of attention.  In a characteristically arrogant and self-indulgent manner, I'm going to begin with one of my own. With my cohort Shaun P we've just recorded a promo mix for a brand new inner city festival taking place in Bristol in a few weeks; check out the festival here. We took it from disco, through house, garage new and old, US and UK, techno, electro, what can only be described as 'bass music' and some…

• Bristol update: Win two tickets to Dimensions Festival / Crazylegs this Saturday & more...

  9 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  The next monster lineup Crazylegs brings to Bristol assembles in Blue Mountain club this Saturday, the 12th of May, and is as varied as they come, and supplemented beautifully by Headrush's inclusions of Samoyed, Outboxx and support in the second room. Crazylegs' Blue Mountain events have a tendency to get a bit epic, and this promises to be no different. Devised as the launch party for hotly-hyped Dimensions festival (Outlook for house heads), there's a competition running to win two tickets to the festival if you head to the Crazylegs fan page here; all you need to do is 'like' the…

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  Contrapuntist

• Kid Rock Jams with Detroit Symphony Orchestra for Fundraiser

  Viola da Voce

  15 May 2012 | 1:09 pm

  I’ve come across some untraditional collaborations between rock musicians and orchestras, but this one has to be the most unusual. Brian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press wrote a post about Detroit native Kid Rock‘s performance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on May 12. The event was a fundraiser, which, according to a DSO press [...]

• Knock down Extreme Groupies with Shannon Tweed’s New Videogame

  Viola da Voce

  10 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  I was so entertained by this tidbit I found on Noisecreep that I just had to share. Shannon Tweed, the wife of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons (and she officially is Gene’s wife now!) has joined with Goji Games to create a mobile videogame called Attack of the Groupies. In the game, fans can fight against [...]

• Smithsonian Folkways Presents Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection: Woody at 100

  Contrapuntist

  9 May 2012 | 10:14 pm

  This year would’ve been Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday.  In honor of singer/songwriter’s centennial, Smithsonian Folkways presents an in-depth commemorative collection of songs, photos and essays on one of America’s most treasured 20th-century icons. With more than 3,000 work songs, union and labor songs, political and philosophical songs, anti-war songs, anti-Nazi songs and more, Wilson “Woody” [...]

• Nightclub Comes to the Concert Hall at New World Symphony’s Pulse Concert

  Viola da Voce

  8 May 2012 | 12:40 pm

  The New World Symphony of Miami, Florida is the latest classical group working to attract a younger audience by putting a new spin on the concert hall experience. Arian Campo-Flores of the Wall Street Journal recently wrote a report on Pulse, the New World Symphony’s late-night event which brought a nightclub atmosphere into the concert [...]

• “We’re Not Gonna Take It” Mariachi Style

  Contrapuntist

  6 May 2012 | 10:05 pm

  Yes, Cinco de Mayo has come and gone.  I meant to post this before the weekend, but blame not feeling well and dental work for my delay. As I previously mentioned, Hornitos® Premium Tequila teamed up with Twister Sister to tweak the band’s hit song, “We’re Not Gonna Take It.”  Hornitos offered the opportunity to a [...]

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  RELEVANT Magazine

• REVIEW: Beach House, Bloom

  15 May 2012 | 4:07 pm

  The band's fourth LP is more of the same—which means Beach House continues to outdo itself. Sometimes the most frustrating and challenging part of being a band is being asked to make the same record twice. It’s frustrating because artists expect themselves to move forward. It’s challenging because their fans are their livelihood. I think what some bands don’t realize, however, is that when their fans always seem to be begging them to write a record like before, they aren’t asking them to remake it. They’re asking them to extend the experience they felt on that record. It means…

• REVIEW: S. Carey, Hoyas

  9 May 2012 | 1:38 pm

  S. Carey took a break from Bon Iver to put together this dream-like headphones record. Reading over my notes for the new EP from S. Carey (also known as the drummer and supporting vocalist for Bon Iver), I keep coming back to one word: dream. There are many kinds of dreams, of course—night terrors and lucid dreams, for example. Rarely do musical assertions of dreams wander outside of the context of pleasureable rest, like lying half-awake amid a swirl of pillows and blankets, the light coming through the shades more of a distant idea than an immediate truth. Sure, it sounds cliché, but…

• REVIEW: Keane, Strangeland

  8 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  The band's attempt to return to its roots comes off safe and outdated. Keane is a band that has managed to slide under the radar of both indie and mainstream music culture in America for years now. Unlike their fellow UK pop-rockers Coldplay and Snow Patrol, Keane has never seemed indulgent enough to conform to whatever musical trends have come and gone in the past 10 years. Instead, Keane has always been pretty focused and comfortable with who it is: a piano-led pop band that writes straightforward but infectiously catchy songs. On Strangeland, Keane hasn't changed the formula much—which…

• 2012 New Music Guide

  25 Apr 2012 | 8:17 am

  A few of our picks for this year’s emerging artists and trends you’ll want to know. Every year, RELEVANT makes a series of predictions about the coming year in music, some of which are more accurate than others. But that’s because, like anything else you try to predict in pop culture, it’s pretty much impossible to guess half of what happens. After all, who really thought Arcade Fire would win the Grammy for Album of the Year last year? And be honest: Did you really think a boy band from the UK would become a phenomenon? Not even your little sister knew who One Direction was until,…

• REVIEW: Jack White, Blunderbuss

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:36 pm

  Jack White gets back to what made him famous—and it’s pretty great. In Emmett Malloy’s fine 2007 White Stripes documentary, Under the Great White Northern Lights, Jack White said his favorite thing that had ever been written about the band was that they were “simultaneously the most fake band in the world and the most real band in the world.” It was an uncommonly honest admission from White, who’s been so adept at mixing fact and lie that it’s almost impossible, even after his spending a decade as America’s most imaginative rock star, to know where one ends and the other…

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  Dr Robert Muller - 1960s Psychedelic Hippie Culture and Music

• Peace, Love and ... We Can All Join In: How Rock Festivals Helped Change America

  Dr Robert Muller

  13 May 2012 | 8:55 pm

  by Bill Mankin, Like The Dew: http://likethedew.com The dawning age of America’s great rock festivals was legendary both for its music and its massive crowds. But a different kind of legacy could be its greatest. Crowd at the Palm Beach Pop Festival, November 1969. Photo © Bob Davidoff / oldrockphoto.com. When the Rolling Stones took to the stage one windy November night in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1969, it’s doubtful their audience had any thoughts of politics or cultural change.  We were just a crowd at a rock festival who had endured a downpour the previous day and now braved the…

• The Top 3 Best Led Zeppelin Songs Of All Time - And Why

  Dr Robert Muller

  12 May 2012 | 9:32 am

  Jimmy Page; Robert Plant; John Bonham and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. A crop/montage derived from images with Creative Commons licences on Wiki Commons (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Anthony J Smith Without a doubt, Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest Rock Bands of all time. Their music has influenced millions of people and there over all personality helped shape the face of Rock music as we know it. I am personally an enormous fan of Led Zeppelin. So when the question of "what are the best Led Zeppelin songs of all time," was recently raised during a conversation amongst friends,it got me…

• Best Guitars from the 60s and 70s, and the Artists Who Played Them

  Dr Robert Muller

  4 May 2012 | 8:07 pm

  Ian Anderson and Martin Barre, Jethro Tull in concert, Chicago 1973. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There have always been extremely talented musicians responsible for the world's most popular music, but the platform for the guitarists during the 60s and 70s was larger than those of the artists that came before them. As the players became more and more famous, the demand for high-end equipment grew - as did those item's price tags. As the prices grew, culture placed more value on the particular tools those artists used. Today, some of the most popular and expensive guitars are modeled after those…

• Jimi Hendrix, Live in Stockholm, 1969

  Dr Robert Muller

  3 May 2012 | 2:49 am

  Hi everyone, Here's a rare video of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing live in Stockholm in 1969. He dedicated the concert to the Vietnam War deserters. Enjoy!

• EVENT: Rock Legends Cruise II - Book Now!

  Dr Robert Muller

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:06 pm

  ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE II SAILS JANUARY 2013 WITH MORE THAN 15 BANDS AND 50 SETS OF MUSIC ALL IN FOUR DAYS MONIES RAISED FROM THE TRIP TO BENEFIT THE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS TO MORE THAN 90,000 LAKOTA SIOUX THROUGHOUT SOUTH DAKOTA If the idea of Foreigner, Paul Rodgers, Credence Clearwater Revisited, Bachman & Turner and 38 Special all performing together on the high seas sounds like the perfect way to kick off 2013, it’s time to book your passage now on ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE II. And the monies raised will go to an important organization: the Native…

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  Chop Shop Records

• Milo Greene Hits The Road, The TV, and Pretty Much Everywhere

  chopshopmusic

  15 May 2012 | 1:17 pm

    It’s an exciting week to be a Milo Greene fan!  We have so much news we don’t even know what to do with it all.  Let’s start off with that beautiful image at the top there.   Milo Greene on Tour This Thursday Milo Greene kicks off their summer tour that takes them all over the country including a spot on the amazing lineup at Lollapalooza in Chicago.  Are they coming to your town?  Are all of your friends going?  Are you going to buy tickets?  Contemplate all of these important life questions while you peep the tour dates below.   Tour Dates: 05/17 –…

• Song of the Day: Justin

  chopshopmusic

  14 May 2012 | 6:11 pm

  A friend of mine turned me on to this South London band a few weeks ago, and I have been devouring every song of theirs I can find since then.  Bastille was originally just the name lead singer Dan Smith went by for his solo work, but Bastille has since then grown into a full blown band.  ”Overjoyed” is a perfect example of their soaring melodies; kept afloat by Dan’s warm and charming voice.   Bastille – “Overjoyed”   They make their US debut on iTunes with an EP tomorrow, and if you like the song you should definitely check out the acapella…

• The Republic Tigers Tease Upcoming Album

  mattmugford

  8 May 2012 | 12:49 pm

  The Good News:  The Republic Tigers are putting the final touches on their sophomore album out in Kansas City as we speak (or as I type?)!!  Check out the video clip, posted by lead singer Kenn Jankowski, of them in the studio with Paul Malinowski for a little sample of the awesomeness that is to come. The Bad News: we have to wait just a little bit longer to hear the rest of it. Sad face. Follow the Tigers on Twitter for more updates: @republictigers

• Milo Greene Album Details And Single Release

  mattmugford

  1 May 2012 | 12:12 pm

  After a year of touring, recording, and fans desperately trying to find their music, the Los Angeles based, Milo Greene is finally releasing their debut album on July 17th! We are so thrilled to get to work with this talented group and could not be more excited to get these songs out there. But you don’t have to wait until July to get a taste. Milo Greene’s single, “Don’t You Give Up On Me” is available on iTunes today (stream below). Tracklist: 1. What’s The Matter 2. Orpheus 3. Don’t You Give Up On Me 4. Perfectly Aligned 5. Silent Way 6. 1957 7. Wooden…

• PDXoXo

  mattmugford

  23 Apr 2012 | 2:24 pm

  ATTENTION PORTLANDERS… you do NOT want to miss this upcoming event featuring Anya Marina & her friends (she has really cool friends). PDxOxO is a night of music & comedy and is sure to be an awesome time. Anya will of course be performing, accompanied by a solo set by Telekenisis, and a comedy set from Emmett Montgomery. It all takes place May 3rd at the Doug Fir Lounge so don’t miss out. For more info and tickets check out AnyaMarina.com Also, be sure to check out Gossip Girl tonight to hear a song from Anya Marina’s new record, Felony Flats!

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  Derek Sivers

• Advice on moving to Los Angeles

  Derek Sivers

  24 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Someone moving to Los Angeles asked my advice. Here it is: I lived in LA from 2002 to 2009 and loved it. There are a few things to understand: It’s not really a city. Not long ago, it was just a bunch of small towns: Venice, Pasadena, Burbank, Encino, Beverly Hills - but then for tax reasons they drew a circle around about 30 small towns and decided to call it Los Angeles. So if you go just understanding it’s a bunch of adjacent towns, each quite different in character, and don’t go expecting a city, then it won’t be so frustrating. When someone says they hate LA, you have to ask,…

• Friends from memory

  Derek Sivers

  20 Dec 2011 | 2:00 am

  Here’s a great project, that will fill you full of gratitude and reminiscing: Try to write down all the friends you’ve ever had - from memory. No address book, no phone, no Facebook. Just memory. Remember all those people you met and connected with that made a difference in your life. It’s amazing how many are still in your head. childhood friends you haven’t seen since you were 8 teachers old crushes and flings random encounters with great conversation There are some you’ll remember who don’t remember you. (There are some you’ve forgotten who remember you well.) I did mine…

• The co-op business model: share whatever you've got

  Derek Sivers

  20 Nov 2011 | 2:00 am

  I feel like I know almost nothing about business, because the only business I’ve ever done is the co-op / sharing model. It goes like this: 1. You already have something that people want. It might be something you own, something you’ve learned how to do, or access to valuable resources, space, or people. 2. Find a way to share it with everyone who needs it. Share because it’s what you do for friends, because it’s the right thing to do, because it makes the world a better place, and because it’ll make you deeply happy. Share as your contribution in return for all the things and ideas…

• 232 sand dollars

  Derek Sivers

  15 Nov 2011 | 2:00 am

  When I was 22, I lived alone on the Oregon Coast for a year, just practicing, recording, dreaming, and going for 10-mile runs in the sand. I had been coming to this beach since I was a baby, and had spent hundreds of hours walking every bit of it. As a kid, our rare golden treasure was to find an unbroken sand dollar shell on the beach. It had happened maybe five times in my life. But that year, one cold spring day, when I had the whole beach to myself, I was out for a run, and I found one! A few minutes later, I found another! 30 seconds later, another, and another. I carried them in my…

• Procrastination Hack : change and to or

  Derek Sivers

  24 Oct 2011 | 2:00 am

  “When do you go running?” “When the time is right.” “When is the time right?” “When it's a nice day, and I've finished my work, and I haven't just eaten, and I'm feeling energetic.” “Repeat that last sentence, changing ‘and’ to ‘or’.” “When it's a nice day, OR I've finished my work, OR I haven't just eaten, OR I'm feeling energetic.” “That sounds like a better plan.” Got a list of conditions you need satisfied before you do something? Try changing and to or.

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  DJ White Hawk

• Top Country Songs 2012 | New Country Songs

  DJ White Hawk

  13 May 2012 | 5:58 pm

  Top Country Songs 2012 Playlist New Country Songs Latest top country songs 2012 while it’s new! Best country songs of 2012 all in a playlist here. Several rock and pop stars have ventured into country music. Listen and view these...Top Country Songs 2012 | New Country Songs

• Top Deep House Songs 2012 | Soulful

  DJ White Hawk

  1 May 2012 | 8:53 pm

  Top Deep House Songs 2012 – Part 1 List   Add some soul to your playlist from Top Deep House Songs 2012. Monthly updates. Deep house music rarely reaches a climax, but lingers on as a comfortable relaxing sound. (image...Top Deep House Songs 2012 | Soulful

• Top Hip Hop And R&B Songs 2012 | Best Hip Hop Playlist | Rap

  DJ White Hawk

  22 Apr 2012 | 8:35 pm

  Right here is some of the best top hip hop and R&B songs 2012. New monthly hip hop updates for the whole year 2012 on this site, so bookmark! Top R&B songs of 2012 also included in the updates. Some...Top Hip Hop And R&B Songs 2012 | Best Hip Hop Playlist | Rap

• Top Club Songs 2012 – Part 1 & 5

  DJ White Hawk

  21 Apr 2012 | 6:37 pm

  Top Club Songs 2012   Top club songs for the club DJ or party? Best club music? Here have a look at this Top Club Songs 2012  playlist. Monthly updates. * * Top Club Songs 2012 – Part 1 Playlist:...Top Club Songs 2012 – Part 1 & 5

• Best Top UK Club Songs 2012 | Best Clubbing Music

  DJ White Hawk

  21 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Best Top UK Club Songs 2012 – Part 1   I am sure you’ll find some of these best top UK club songs 2012 good to put into your DJ Playlist. For those who are looking for top club songs...Best Top UK Club Songs 2012 | Best Clubbing Music

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  Salsa-101

• Orq. BROADWAY’s 50th @ LINCOLN CENTER’s Mid-Summer Night Swing

  Salsa-101

  13 May 2012 | 5:24 pm

  Orq. BROADWAY’s 50th @ LINCOLN CENTER’s Mid-Summer Night Swing música de La ORQUESTA BROADWAY Another BlockBuster for SALSA music !! Orq. BROADWAY celebrating their 50th Aniversary @ LINCOLN CENTER’s Mid-Summer Night Swing. Master flautist Eddy Zervigon has been enchanting Charanga music lovers for 50 years. From the first foot stomp count ” One – two – One – two – Three ” The band kicks in, and Eddy’s flute riffs ALWAYS gets the dancers on their feet !! Serious dancers in New York City dancers already know and expect Orq.

• Salsa in The Catskills – A Highly recommended Salsa “Mini Vacation”

  Salsa-101

  12 May 2012 | 1:34 pm

  Salsa in The Catskills – A Highly recommended Salsa “Mini Vacation” a Salsa Picante Productions Love Salsa music ? LOVE dancing to Salsa music ? In New York you have your pick of the BEST in Salsa music. Beautiful clubs, beautiful people, awesome dancing… you name it.. If it has to do with SALSA music New York has it !! But some of the biggest complaints you hear are: It’s HARD to find parking. Then I have to drive back home AFTER dancing all night. It’s only for a few hours…. etc. etc Salsa Picante Productions was thinking of you when they put together this…

• Las Reinas de la Salsa & MLO @ Lincoln Center

  Salsa-101

  5 May 2012 | 11:27 am

  Las Reinas de la Salsa & MLO @ Lincoln Center Las Reinas de la Salsa, Cita Rodriguez, Yoko la Japonesa Salsera, and Nayibe la Gitana These ladies know how to put on a SHOW !! Swinging Salsa Dura New York City Style is what the dancers want and this is exactly what they deliver. Midsummer Night’s are magical in New York City and come July 10 it will be even more so when these ladies take the stage. Performing along with Las REINAS, will be The MAMBO LEGENDs ORCHESTRA. The Mambo Legends Orchestra is led by John ‘Dandy’ Rodriguez, Mitch Frohman and musically directed by…

• Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos @ Gonzalez & Gonzalez

  Salsa-101

  20 Apr 2012 | 9:40 pm

  Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos @ Gonzalez & Gonzalez Happy Hour all night long! Drink specials, good times, and the incredible Willie Villegas and his band perform! 21 and over please. Dress casual but neat! Willie Villegas: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=860510390&sk=info https://www.facebook.com/events/421494791197365/ Gonzalez & Gonzalez 192 Mercer St New York, New York 212.473.7878 Happy Hour all night long! Drink specials, good times, and the incredible Willie Villegas and his band perform! 21 and over please. Dress casual but neat! View Larger Map

• Papo Vazquez @ Dizzy’s Club

  Salsa-101

  20 Apr 2012 | 3:19 pm

  Papo Vazquez @ Dizzy’s Club Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirates & Troubadours Papo Vasquez Trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vazquez has written a masterpiece composition titled “Iron Jungle” for the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, a resident band of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Papo’s unique writing style can also be heard in his latest cd titled “Carninal in San Juan” with Ubiquity Records, Cubop label. This is the third cd with Cubop and Vazquez continues to blend his multi-faceted trombone style with rhythms of Afro-Caribbean origins and jazz. more info:…

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  The Round Table

• A Video Tribute: Happy 46th Birthday, Janet Jackson!

  Jayvee

  16 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  Photo Credit: VH1.com On this day in 1966, the world was graced with a pop icon — the incomparable Janet, Ms. Jackson, if ya nasty. Born into the famed Jackson family, it was pretty evident early on that Janet would be a star, but on her own terms. After starting her career in the acting business, young Janet signed a record deal in 1982, which was only the beginning. The singer has gone on to become one of the top-selling international female pop stars with 33 #1 singles to her name, a slew of awards, a #1 selling book in True You, movie credits, and a whole lot of charity work that…

• Video: Carrie Underwood Performs “Good Girl” Live on Dancing With The Stars

  Jayvee

  16 May 2012 | 9:32 am

  Carrie Underwood performed hit single “Good Girl” from new album Blown Away live on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars last night. While I still haven’t gotten over her promise of “darker material” on the her uber sunny country-pop crossover album, I can still appreciate the fact that this girl can sing. Plus her legs are a good reminder for all us gals to get on a Stairmaster STAT! Watch Ms. Underwood (or Mrs. Fisher if you prefer) perform “Good Girl” live on Dancing With The Stars after the jump. Full episode is available at ABC’s official…

• Rock The Bells 2012: Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi Announced as Performers

  Jayvee

  16 May 2012 | 8:03 am

  The official list of performers for 2012′s Rock The Bells Festival has been announced and includes artists like: Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Kid Cudi, Nas, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, Dipset, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Method Man, Ice Cube, Mac Miller and many more. You could say it’s a lineup that takes old school hip-hop (Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Salt-n-Pepa) and mixes it with the new class of MCs. The events will kick off in San Bernardino, CA on August 19 and 20 at the NOS Events Center. They will then make their way over to Mountain View, CA on August 25 and 26 at the…

• Meiko’s Album “The Bright Side” Is Officially Here; Win it at ModCloth

  Jayvee

  15 May 2012 | 7:20 pm

  It’s not like us to necessarily promote a giveaway on another site, but man, we must really be crushing hard on singer-songwriter Meiko, whose new album The Bright Side is now available for purchase. If you’re on the fence about buying it (why the hell would you be??!), head on over to ModCloth for a chance to win 1 of 5 CDs. Need another reason? Just check out Meiko’s official site where she is currently streaming the album in its entirety for your listening pleasure. Get caught up on all TRT’s coverage of Meiko here and stay tuned for more from this stellar artist.

• Coldplay Reveals Official Cover Art for “Princess of China” Featuring Rihanna

  Jayvee

  15 May 2012 | 12:36 pm

  Coldplay revealed the official cover art for “Princess of China,” the fourth single from the band’s most recent album Mylo Xyloto. According to a message posted on the band’s website, in the UK, the single will be available as a digital bundle, featuring a remix by the Invisible Men, starting on June 4th. Meanwhile the music video, which was directed by Adria Petty and Alan Bibby, is due to premiere soon and does feature collaborator Rihanna. The official single artwork is definitely keeping with the band’s previous covers for their Mylo Xyloto campaign by having…

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  As The World Spins

• Down & Durty Jelly Tussle May 19th

  DJ Hotsauce

  15 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  DJ Jelly will be back at the Graveyard in East Atlanta with the Cobra Corps fam for the anual Down & Durty Jello Tussle this Saturday May 19th!

• What happens in Munich, stays in Munich!

  DJ Hotsauce

  14 May 2012 | 7:05 am

  New party series kicking off this Wednesday May 16th in Munich, Germany at the wonderful Blumenbar! Sounds by DJ Hotsauce and DJ D-Cut. What happens in Munich, stays in Munich! More infos after the jump…

• Suck My Mix: Meek Mill – Dreamchasers Part 2

  DJ Hotsauce

  11 May 2012 | 1:06 am

  Lets keep this review simple. Meek Mill is my rookie of 2011 hands down! He’s fierce, menacing, and has an urgent delivery that demands attention and to be respected. Although some folks may find his voice annoying, he follows in a traditional legacy of great MC’s before him. Mill demands your attention like Run, KRS-One, and DMX. Mill flexes confidence…not “swag” throughout his latest mixtape Dream Chasers 2 (And fpr the record, my people, swag needs to go ahead and die. For real). From the intro to the sixth track “Flexin’” his range of sound and…

• Hello Summer – The Playlist

  DJ Hotsauce

  8 May 2012 | 6:40 am

  The sun is out, the temperatures are rising every day. Almost every where around the world the summertime has been kicking in. So me and Jelly decided that it was time to collect some of our favorite and classic summer time tunes. The Spotify Playlist titled “Hello Summer” features everything from classic to new Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco, Garage, Reggae and Rock. Basically everything with a summer vibe! Sit back, relax and simply enjoy! Also look out for the DJ Hotsauce – Hello Summer Part 2 Mixtape in the next couple of weeks! Click here to Subscribe: “Hello…

• A$AP Rocky – Goldie (Video)

  DJ Hotsauce

  3 May 2012 | 8:26 am

  This is the joint right now!!

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  piranha bay

• Woaha, it’s been a while, and it looks like the entire...

  11 May 2012 | 12:15 pm

  Woaha, it’s been a while, and it looks like the entire Tumblr graphics have changed in my absence. Here’s a neat visualizer. 

• She’s definitely figured out that she sounds best when...

  3 Feb 2012 | 8:21 am

  She’s definitely figured out that she sounds best when she’s only partially preaching.  MIA - Bad Girls

• The 2 Bears - Bear Hug

  3 Feb 2012 | 3:01 am

  The 2 Bears - Bear Hug

• Got really into this while listening to the new NPR - All Songs...

  2 Feb 2012 | 5:12 pm

  Got really into this while listening to the new NPR - All Songs Considered. Love the upbeat sampling and rhythms. There’s some clever lyrical content, alongside some that makes me go ngnggggh.  iNDEED - Black Tears

• RM Hubbert, Errors, and Django Django all released albums on...

  2 Feb 2012 | 9:25 am

  RM Hubbert, Errors, and Django Django all released albums on Monday. This makes Monday a good day.  RM Hubbert - Sunbeam Melts The Hour

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  Flavorwire » Music

• 10 of Indie Rock’s Finest Summer Anthems

  Tom Hawking

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  The new Beach House record is out this week, and while we’ve always thought the band’s name was more wry irony than genuine summeriness — Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally’s music evokes the atmosphere of boarded-up resorts and empty beaches, as far as we’re concerned — we’ve got no doubt that Bloom is gonna be the soundtrack to many, many people’s summers. And, indeed, every summer needs a good soundtrack, so we thought we’d take this opportunity to take a look at some of our favorite indie summer anthems — songs that celebrate the sun, or just…

• Rock the Bells 2012 Line-Up Features Missy Elliott, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

  Judy Berman

  16 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  After a few months of interchangeable summer festival lineup announcements featuring ’90s alt-rock reunions and trendy indie acts, it’s always refreshing to hear what traveling hip-hop celebration Rock the Bells is planning — and this year’s just-released roster doesn’t disappoint. The biggest news, as far as we’re concerned, is the return of Missy Elliott, who will appear alongside longtime collaborator Timbaland as “very special guests.” Also on the agenda is Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s 20th anniversary reunion, for which they’ll play…

• Music’s Greatest Lessons About Growing Up and How to Live Your Life

  Tom Hawking

  15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  It’s graduation week, and we guess that means at least some of you are preparing to leave college behind for good. If you’ll allow us to get a little misty-eyed for a minute, we remember when we were in the same position, and it’s both exhilarating and frightening — suddenly the future is a big empty space, just waiting to be filled in. Happily, as ever, there’s at least some solace to be found in music, and there’ve been plenty of great songs written over the years about life and how to live it. So here’s a playlist of some of our favorite tracks with…

• Watch Kids Reenact “Sabotage” in Honor of MCA

  Caroline Stanley

  15 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  The recent death of Adam “MCA” Yauch is something that hit most of us pretty hard here at Flavorpill, so we were happy to come across this wonderful tribute that Portland-based filmmaker James Winters shot with a group of kids over the weekend. While there’s certainly no touching the original, we’re fairly sure that Yauch would have approved of this remake of the “Sabotage” video, because really, what’s not to love about a bunch of adorable children in ridiculous wigs and aviators? [via Gawker]

• 5 Albums to Stream for Free This Week: Gossip, Cornershop

  Tom Hawking

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Welcome to another edition of our regular Monday stream-a-thon, wherein we hunt down the best and/or most notable records streaming for free over the Internet. This week, there’s the arrival of the new Abba-inspired Gossip album (but wait, it’s better than that description might suggest). There’s also a new record from Flavorpill faves Cornershop, a surprisingly deep and interesting new album from Simian Mobile Disco, reflective melancholia from Mount Eerie and Cold Specks, and a proper stream for the Garbage album. Click through and listen to your heart’s content! Gossip —…

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  Mel's Internet Universe Music Blog

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - May 6, 2012.

  mel

  5 May 2012 | 10:48 pm

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of May 6, 2012.This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1Somebody That I Used To Know (4th Week @ #1!)Gotye featuring Kimbra12Glad You CameThe Wanted33Part of MeKaty Perry24Drive ByTrain45Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen56Tonight Is The NightOutasight67Rumour Has ItAdele78StarshipsNicki Minaj99PayphoneMaroon 51110Easy Come Easy Go (Radio Edit)Great Lake Swimmers1011Happy PillsNorah Jones1212Dancin' Away With My HeartLady Antebellum1413We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monae)Fun814One LifeJames Morrison1515Only the HorsesScissor Sisters1816Watching You Watch HimEric Hutchinson2017Love…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - April 29, 2012.

  mel

  3 May 2012 | 10:26 pm

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of April 29, 2012.This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1Somebody That I Used To Know (3rd Week @ #1!)Gotye featuring Kimbra12Part of MeKaty Perry43Glad You CameThe Wanted54Drive ByTrain25Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen76Tonight Is The NightOutasight67Rumour Has ItAdele98We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monae)Fun39StarshipsNicki Minaj1310Easy Come Easy Go (Radio Edit)Great Lake Swimmers1011PayphoneMaroon 51912Happy PillsNorah Jones1213AmazingMatt Cardle814Dancin' Away With My HeartLady Antebellum1515One LifeJames Morrison1616Heart AttackThe Asteroids Galaxy Tour1117Love Bites (So…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - April 22, 2012

  mel

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:39 am

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of April 22, 2012. This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1Somebody That I Used To Know (2nd week @ #1!)Gotye12Drive ByTrain23We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monae)Fun34Part of MeKaty Perry55Glad You CameThe Wanted66Tonight Is The NightOutasight77Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen98AmazingMatt Cardle49Rumour Has ItAdele1310Easy Come Easy Go (Radio Edit)Great Lake Swimmers1211Heart AttackThe Asteroids Galaxy Tour812Happy PillsNorah Jones1413StarshipsNicki Minaj1514Give Me All Your Luvin'Madonna1015Dancin' Away With My HeartLady Antebellum1816One LifeJames Morrison1917Love Bites (So Do…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - April 15, 2012

  mel

  19 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of April 15, 2012.This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye featuring Kimbra22Drive ByTrain13We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monae)Fun44AmazingMatt Cardle55Part of MeKaty Perry66Glad You CameThe Wanted97Tonight Is The NightOutasight88Heart AttackThe Asteroids Galaxy Tour39Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen1010Give Me All Your Luvin'Madonna711Born to DieLana Del Rey1112Easy Come Easy Go (Radio Edit)Great Lake Swimmers1213Rumour Has ItAdele1314Happy PillsNorah Jones1615StarshipsNicki Minaj1716Simple SongThe Shins1417Dance With Me TonightOlly Murs1518Dancin'…

• Classic Rock Again by Chaotic Five

  mel

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:15 pm

  I was lucky enough to catch another free performance by Chaotic Five at the Ala Moana Center last night (April 14). Chaotic Five is billed as Hawaii's "youngest classic rock group" and for good reason. All of the songs they sing predate their own existence by at least 15 to 20 years, many songs much older.Chaotic Five consists of five school aged kids less than 15 years old each. The group is fronted by female lead singers Chloe Salacup with lead guitarist Kalliyan Davis filling in from time to time. Rounding out the group are drummer Ethan Salacup, bass guitarist Caramon Ramos and Raistlin…

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  Everyone's Blog Posts - SOCIETY HAE

• NEW VIDEO by Daru & Rena: Masterplan Pt 2.

  TastyKeish

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Watching Daru & Rena videos always make me smile. This brother- sister duo are back at it for their up and coming project, "Honey". The Masterplan pt 2 (Dream Mix), J- Rockaz Orford video takes us through New York City through their eyes as often their videos do and shows how much love they have for the city they now call home.  I always look forward to Rena's voice over a Daru beat, and Masterplan is another soothing joint to bop to. You can download it here: http://soundcloud.com/rusicrecords/masterplan-pt2-dreams-mix-prod http://www.rusicrecords.com/ http://www.twitter.com/darujones…

• Boxon Swagga Squad - For The Love Of Hip Hop

  Gansta Marcus

  15 May 2012 | 3:59 pm

  New Music From Boxon Swagga Squad
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• SOCIETY PAGES FEATURES: Photographer Tyrone Z. McCants

  Society Pages

  13 May 2012 | 10:06 pm

  Name: Tyrone Z. McCants  AKA:Ty or Zire Hails From: The Planet Earth. In the village of Brooklyn Grind of choice: Building and Creating. I operate a photography assignment and service photography business. What I want to be known for: Manifesting ideas in to a something of substance. Inspiration: Drums, jazz, hip hop, soul, melodies and harmonies. If painters which ones... photographers are painters too. A song in constant rotation: Eric B & Rakim - Follow the Leader Tyrone's mantra... I am an artist, a poppa, husband, photographer, developing entrepreneur and innovator.  Check out…

• A-holes & Blogs, Everybody has one... New music by Childish Gambino.

  TastyKeish

  10 May 2012 | 4:30 pm

  I have to say... it has taken me a verrrrry long time to warm up to Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover aka The Black guy on "Community" aka comedy writer turned rapper. I liked him as a comedian and I wanted to like him as a rapper when I saw him perform live at SXSW 2010 but he looked nervous, unconfident in his skills, he wasn't fluid, the content was "hey look at me- i'm quirky, Black, rich, and oh fuck you and your sister". I could just be one of those people that has to see you live to feel you... Not could be- I am.  Anyway, something must have happened between then and now cause i'm…

• TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: 2 Days in New York

  Shannon J. Effinger

  6 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Chris Rock & Julie Delpy star in 2 Days in New York. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.magpictures.com/2daysinnewyork/) Julie Delpy’s 2 Days in New York picks up where her prequel, 2 Days in Paris, left off. Both films are told from the voice of Marion (Delpy), a hilariously neurotic French photographer living in New York who tries desperately to sort out her life and her relationships—both familial and sexual. As the film begins, Marion appears snug in her cocoon as she lounges in bed with Mingus, a radio talk show host played by Chris Rock, and their two children from previous…

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  Hollywood Music Magazine

• Davey Suicide

  Steve

  15 May 2012 | 4:07 pm

  Someone who is easily recognizable and whose name is surely becoming more and more popular, Davey Suicide has got something to say and you better listen. ...

• Sunflower Dead

  Steve

  11 May 2012 | 5:45 pm

  Jamie Teissere, guitarist of defunct metal band Droid, has announced the launch of his new act SUNFLOWER DEAD. After multiple US tours with groups such as Korn, Evanescence, Five Finger Death Punch and Hell Yeah supporting Droid's debut on Munky from Korn's Emotional Syphon Recordings, the guitarist was by no means ready to quit the music game after Droid's sudden demise.

• STYX, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

  Matthew Zinke

  10 May 2012 | 6:55 pm

  An incredible night of classic hits with STYX, REO Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

• The Naked and Famous Sell Out the Ogden Theatre

  Brandy

  10 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  There has not been a band in quite a while that has drawn me to them with such intensity as The Naked and Famous have. I will admit, I felt like an ecstatic and twittered high school girl before their concert...

• Death Angel and Havok – Denver

  Matthew Zinke

  3 May 2012 | 9:15 pm

  Death Angel and Havok brought the thrash to Denver 4/15/12  Photos by Matthew Zinke

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  The Daily Swarm

• Watch: Karl Lagerfeld, Snoop Dogg, and Some Other Dude Rap (Horribly) in St. Tropez Because… Fashion?

  16 May 2012 | 1:03 pm

  Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com.

• Coachella 2013 Lineup Released (Again)...

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  Funny or Die: Related: • Coachella 2013 Lineup Released… Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com.

• Watch: 'It Sounds Like My Dog' (or Cute Little English Kids Review Skrillex)...

  16 May 2012 | 12:47 pm

  Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com.

• Warner Music Group Posts Some Losses...

  16 May 2012 | 12:42 pm

  Los Angeles Times: Warner Music Group, whose artists include Bruno Mars, Lenny Kravitz and Eric Clapton, posted an 8% drop in revenue for its second quarter, due in large part to a light album release schedule. Read and comment. From latimes.com.

• 'Five Songs About Fisting'...

  16 May 2012 | 12:33 pm

  Full list at Fleshbot: Friend of Fleshbot Judy McGuire has a brand new book out, and it’s chock full of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll. Unfortunately, there was one list that the publisher deemed too hot to print–but lucky for you, we’ve got a copy of it right here. Take a gander at this list of lyrical love for fisting…and then go buy The Official Book of Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Lists and see what other awesomeness it has to offer. Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com.

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  Feed Me Indie - The Best New Music from Indie Rock Cafe

• Best New Releases, Week of May 8th – Here We Go Magic, P.S. I Love You, Virals, The Cribs, Heavy Cream, Royal Headaches

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  12 May 2012 | 6:51 am

  As we throttle towards summer, the pile-up of great summer tracks (to be included in the upcoming Summer Mixes series) expands ever more. Add to that new singles from Here We Go Magic and P.S. I Love You especially. We already posted a review of P.S. I Love You as the Album of the Week [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Album of the Week: P.S. I Love You’s ‘Death Dreams’ Puts The Duo in the Midst of the 2012 Rock Revival

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  10 May 2012 | 5:28 am

  With the release of their sophomore album, Death Dreams, the rock duo PS I Love You, have delivered fans more of what they loved with the bands dazzling debut, Meet Me At The Muster Station – a gutsy musical homage to their hometown of Kingston, Ontario – an album that received high praise from critics [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Best New Releases, Week of May 1st, Vol. II – Reptar, Ane Brun & First Aid Kit, The Mowglis, Polica, Father John Misty, Patrick Watson

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  7 May 2012 | 5:52 am

  Earlier today, we published Vol. One of the Best New Releases for the week of May 1st, featuring great lead singles from new albums by Lower Dens, Ramona Falls, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spinto Band, Sea of Bees and others. That said, let’s jump right into Vol. II. Reptar is an Athens, Georgia indie rock quartet [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Best New Releases, Week of May 1st, Vol. I – Lower Dens, Ramona Falls, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Sea of Bees, Spinto Band

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  6 May 2012 | 5:44 am

  This week’s batch of releases includes another fine collection of singles from new albums and EPs dropped within the past week by Lower Dens, Ramona Falls, Sea of Bees, The Spinto Band, and DIY artists like Issac Indiana, Nights & Weekends. Some of the notable singles in this playlist post are not really readily available [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Top Ten Playlists for March, 2012 – The Shins, Andrew Bird, Poor Moon, La Sera, Tanlines, The Ting Tings, Tribes, Good Old War

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  1 May 2012 | 9:38 pm

  One of the most popular pages on IRC is the Top 10 Songs page. Since we started the series in 2010, there has been nearly four million views of the page, thousands and thousands of free and legal MP3s, and arguably dozens upon dozens of some of the best Top 10 indie and alternative rock [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

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  The Curious Brain

• How Common Is Your Birthday?

  thebrainbehind

  16 May 2012 | 11:16 am

  via thisisnthappiness

• John Cleese – a lecture on Creativity

  thebrainbehind

  14 May 2012 | 10:13 am

  John Cleese tries to explain creativity and how to become more creative. The background of his lecture is scientific, the guide based on his own experience it dates back to 1991 but still is very relevant

• FROM THE BIG BANG TO TUESDAY MORNING

  thebrainbehind

  14 May 2012 | 9:55 am

  From the earliest forms of life on Earth to the world of today, From the Big Bang to Tuesday Morning uses absurdist humour to tell the biological story of humanity. Directed by Claude Cloutier

• JASON BARD YARMOSKY

  thebrainbehind

  14 May 2012 | 8:07 am

  Jason Bard Yarmosky’s art ” ELDER KINDER” explores the notion that age is not a deterrent to living fully, but rather a springboard for exploration. Great stuff!! Via beatifuldecay

• Smart people vs Stupid F***S

  thebrainbehind

  14 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  We are sooooo loosing! Via heroin

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  The Nahmias Cipher Report

• Are all Men Pedophiles (Trailer)

  Ayanna Nahmias

  16 May 2012 | 10:34 am

  Reblogged from This is MY Soapbox: Are all men pedophiles? Of course not! But this is the recent subject of a documentary. I’ll let you watch the trailer. The trailer isn’t bringing up any facts that would change my mind. Just because models start off their careers at the age of 16 doesn’t imply that all [...]

• So You Love Me? Use The FDA HIV Test Kit

  Ayanna Nahmias

  15 May 2012 | 11:57 pm

  Ayanna Nahmias, Editor-in-Chief Last Modified: 00:57 AM EDT, 16 May 2012 WASHINGTON, DC – David Morgan of Reuters UK first broke the news that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of an over-the-counter home HIV test kit. If approved, the test could further empower sexually active men and women, by [...]

• Esperanza Spalding Feature in Newsweek

  Ayanna Nahmias

  11 May 2012 | 11:11 pm

  Reblogged from the jazzmonger: Esperanza Spalding! I have made my admiration for this beautiful, talented lady a recurrent theme here on thejazzmonger blog. Now, I am pleased to report that she is the subject of an excellent article in Newsweek and it’s affiliate The Daily Beast. Abigail Pesta’s piece begins, as most Spalding features do, with [...]

• Bagmati River Slum Razed

  Ayanna Nahmias

  10 May 2012 | 5:19 pm

  Ayanna Nahmias, Editor-in-Chief Last Modified: 18:19 PM EDT, 10 May 2012 KATHMANDU, Nepal – Wednesday, 8 May 2012, was a day of great disruption and equal measure of sorrow for the residents of the shanty town at UN Park in the Thapathali area in Kathmandu. Most of the make-shift neighborhood encompassed an area 400-metre long, [...]

• An American Tragedy, part two

  Ayanna Nahmias

  9 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  Reblogged from myownstormypetrelwords: I’ve written about a few of these subjects before: the obscene incarceration rate in America http://www.myownstormypetrelwords.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/georgia-another-proud-moment/; Doug Blackmon’s ground-breaking book, Slavery by Another Name, in which he describes the forced labor system in place for more than a century after the end of the Civil War. http://www.myownstormypetrelwords.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/slavery-by-another-name/ But now, Michelle Alexander has [...]

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  RiceburnerFM

• Music Interview with Budo Grape from Japan

  JT

  15 May 2012 | 5:50 pm

  Budo Grape: left to right: bottom: Quminco÷Grape … Lead Vocal, Nagai÷Grape … Vocal, 74÷Grape (Naho÷Grape) … Keyboards. Top: Guitar Matsui÷Grape … Vocal, Bass Taichi÷Grape … Drums Time To Go Grape! Budo Grape are from Nagoya, Japan. They formed in 2001 and quickly found an audience for their brand of quirky fun avant-garde pop. In 2008, Budo Grape had a short tour in the States and they have several popular-on-the-indies-scene releases in their discography. Budo Grape’s latest project Kare no Namae wo Omoidasenai is out now. Budo Grape’s band leader, guitarist,…

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-12

  JT

  12 May 2012 | 12:05 am

  RiceburnerFM Comix Daily is out! http://t.co/YWmQTXuL ? Top stories today via @comicbookschool @iamotweet @chrisgcarney @beforedawncomic # Lol RT @jaimemoreno_ @riceburnerfm Definitively! My publisher's looking into it. But what if the internet's a fad? # Should think about ebook or app version RT @jaimemoreno_ @riceburnerfm My dad bought 2 last Christmas # RiceburnerFM Visual Arts Daily is out! http://t.co/esy2lrMi ? Top stories today via @potedo @missmonstermel @rockinbonesnet @cmykprojects # RiceburnerFM Mostly Music Daily is out! http://t.co/80lx5yTu ? Top stories today via…

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-05

  JT

  5 May 2012 | 12:05 am

  RiceburnerFM Comix Daily is out! http://t.co/YWmQTXuL ? Top stories today via @small_biz_coach @thecomicsclub @selinexx @pencilinpain # RiceburnerFM Visual Arts Daily is out! http://t.co/esy2lrMi ? Top stories today via @rockinbonesnet @drewmillward @pooltradeshow # RiceburnerFM Mostly Music Daily is out! http://t.co/80lx5yTu ? Top stories today via @theselvedgeyard @bloglinkjapan @mothercoat @stdotnet # RiceburnerFM Comix Daily is out! http://t.co/YWmQTXuL ? Top stories today via @jhoneparker @mrssunrisemanor @mikeraicht @shardiet @puckhogg4 # RiceburnerFM Visual Arts Daily is out!

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-28

  JT

  28 Apr 2012 | 12:05 am

  RiceburnerFM Comix Daily is out! http://t.co/YWmQTXuL ? Top stories today via @kcc4kids @godeatercomic @lauravogel @ilikecomicswa # Updated w/ additional pics & links, Music Interview with Kensuke of Broken Doll from JapanRiceburnerFM http://t.co/W3DhaZFH # RT @RandomNinjas @LA_Now @riceburnerfm @StreetShinobi Happy Friday! #FF #FollowFriday # RT @DoonTube #FF @RiceBurnerFM @SlashLawyer @goodcharamel @SongsinmyBrain @jrockrevolution @HardNips_band @ZZZs_OFFICIAL # RT @rockinbonesnet #FF @laurabunni @riceburnerfm @atlante34 @sassyNpunk @lattitudesblue @ZashyMarie @kritziaramos # RT…

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-28

  JT

  28 Apr 2012 | 12:05 am

  RiceburnerFM Comix Daily is out! http://t.co/YWmQTXuL ? Top stories today via @kcc4kids @godeatercomic @lauravogel @ilikecomicswa # Updated w/ additional pics & links, Music Interview with Kensuke of Broken Doll from JapanRiceburnerFM http://t.co/W3DhaZFH # RT @RandomNinjas @LA_Now @riceburnerfm @StreetShinobi Happy Friday! #FF #FollowFriday # RT @DoonTube #FF @RiceBurnerFM @SlashLawyer @goodcharamel @SongsinmyBrain @jrockrevolution @HardNips_band @ZZZs_OFFICIAL # RT @rockinbonesnet #FF @laurabunni @riceburnerfm @atlante34 @sassyNpunk @lattitudesblue @ZashyMarie @kritziaramos # RT…

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  Evigshed.com

• Red Line Chemistry New Single Unspoken Review

  Sylvie Lesas

  16 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  Red Line Chemistry new single Unspoken is currently available digitally. They come to you with a track with which you feel immediately connected. Few hard rockers have this ability to blow you away at first seconds, while being refreshing for our ears. They continue to expand their unique sound, merging grunge and classic rock sounds into a charismatic style and a new modern way, darker and heavier than their previous stuff. This song hooks you, just hearing the opening double bass riff, both unforgettable and chunky. The booming rhythm continues to be terrifically infectious along a deeply…

• Outasight’s New single Now or Never available on iTunes – Review

  Sylvie Lesas

  15 May 2012 | 5:01 pm

  Outasight released today his new single Now or Never that could become his upcoming hit for the next weeks after his strong debut with his platinum selling smash Tonight Is the Night. Excellent blend of electro and hip hop, the track is the best way to ignite the dance floor and make you move. New face on the music scene, Outasight is a promising newcomer. It is both cool, upbeat, original and fresh. Then, do not miss him. His new track is available for purchase on iTunes today and is also streaming on Spotify. The official video for “Now Or Never” is currently being produced,…

• British Drama Call the Midwife comes to the US

  Sylvie Lesas

  15 May 2012 | 4:24 pm

  Cynthia (Bryony Hannah), Jenny (Jessica Raine), Trixie (Helen George) - Credit : Laurence Cendrowicz/(C) Neal Street Productions 2011 Critically acclaimed British Drama , Call the Midwife , First season comes this fall on PBS. The six-part drama kicks off the Fall Season on September 30 2012 at 8:00 p.m. leading into MASTERPIECE CLASSIC Upstairs Downstairs. Based on the best-selling The Midwife trilogy (Call the Midwife, Shadows of the Workhouse, Farewell To The East End) by Jennifer Worth, the new series focuses on a group of midwives  with their joys and hardships, working in 1950s…

• Cherri Bomb’s Debut Album This is The End of Control Out Today

  Sylvie Lesas

  15 May 2012 | 3:39 pm

  Teenage rock sensations Cherri Bomb’s debut album, This Is The End Of Control, is out today and available now on iTunes. The album is also streaming in full via the Official Listening Party. The album features “Let it Go,” as well as “Shake the Ground,” which has a brand new lyrics video and also appears on Avengers Assemble, the official companion album to the blockbuster film The Avengers. Managed by ex-Hole drummer Samantha Maloney, Cherri Bomb have won the hearts of rock enthusiasts of all ages, including Revolver Magazine who called the album, “a…

• ZZ Top premiere New Single I Got To Get Paid

  Sylvie Lesas

  15 May 2012 | 2:33 pm

  Wanna hear ZZ Top‘s new single “I Got To Get Paid” ? Legendary Trio rock band features in new commercial for Jeremiah Weed Premium Flavored Malt Beverages. Watch below a sneak Peek of their first track in nine years. Produced by Rick Rubin, the single features on their highly anticipated first studio album since 2003. “We had fun making the ‘I Got To Get Paid‘ video and have determined while playing inside a walk-in cooler that we share quite a few fans in common with Jeremiah Weed,” said Billy F. Gibbons, ZZ Top’s iconic front man and certified…

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  Real Chill Music

• MaLLY & The Sundance Kid - The Last Great... (Album)

  15 May 2012 | 9:25 pm

  MaLLy & The Sundance Kid, the combo that brought you "Shine" (from this album) and "Once We're Kings", has dropped their much anticipated free album, The Last Great.... MaLLy quickly became one of my favorite artists and is one of the main reasons I'll be headed to Soundset this year. The Sundance Kid is now one of my favorite producers, combining heavy hitting drums and synths that make for mesmerizing beats. MaLLy & The Sundance Kid are a ridiculously good combo that I can't even imagine being separated. They're like Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, or Grieves & Budo. They're better…

• Quincy Kwalae & JT Roach - Say Fallin' (Say vs. Free Fallin')

  8 May 2012 | 4:12 pm

  This remix mashup by Quincy Kwalae and JT Roach is a perfect song for the summer. Combining the lyrics of John Mayer's "Say" and Tom Petty's "Free Fallin", JT Roach shows off his subtle, infectious voice. Back it up with some production from Quincy Kwalae that mixes acoustics with a slight electronic touch and you've got yourself a nice summer song. Quincy Kwalae & JT Roach - Say Fallin' (Say vs. Free Fallin') ~ Download

• Brother Ali - Not A Day Goes By (Music Video + MP3)

  2 May 2012 | 9:23 am

  Rhymesayer's Brother Ali just dropped a new song and music video titled "Not A Day Goes By" produced by Jake One. The hard-hitting beat is perfectly complemented by Ali's harder-hitting lyrics and flow. This release comes a day after Aesop Rock dropped the visuals to his song "Zero Dark Thirty". Brother Ali is going on tour in Europe with Grieves & Budo before coming back to Minneapolis to host Soundset. Brother Ali - Not A Day Goes By ~ Download

• D-WHY - We Don't Know (Music Video)

  1 May 2012 | 3:20 pm

  Following up "Macchiato Music", D-WHY just dropped the second release from his upcoming mixtape, Don't Flatter Yourself. In an anthem for all the young people out there, "We Don't Know" highlights D-WHY's fun-loving lyrics and penchant for awesomeness. Don't Flatter Yourself is going to be a really awesome tape. D-WHY - We Don't Know D-WHY on Facebook

• Azad Right - Alone (Music Video)

  1 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  Azad Right just released the music video to his song "Alone". "Alone is off The Time Is Right. The song showcases his lyrical depth. Azad strives to display emotion in his songs and this is no exception. The beat is very soundtrack-sounding which makes the song that much more hair-raising. Azad Right - Alone ~ Download The Time Is Right Azad Right on Facebook Azad Right on Twitter

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  May Music News

• May 16, Almost Free Drum Tracks L-Z

  16 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  Almost Free Drum Tracks L-Z: Midi Drum Backing Tracks--Artists L-Z

• May 16, "Devil withn the Blue Dress On" by Mitch Ryder--Drum Tab (Guitar Pro)

  16 May 2012 | 10:15 am

  How about a blast from the past?

• May 15, 1966 Martin 00-18

  15 May 2012 | 3:09 pm

  Hi can you tell me the value of a 1966 Martin 00-18 in excellent condition. I made a donation. Thanks Phil ANSWER Hi, Phil-- Here is the pricing information:

• May 15, Drum Tabs A-K

  15 May 2012 | 11:59 am

  Drum Tabs A-K: Our Huge Inventory of Drum Tabs by Bands and Artists Beginning With A-K

• May 15, Drum Tabs L-Z

  14 May 2012 | 7:04 pm

  Drum Tabs L-Z: Our Huge Inventory of Drum Tabs by Bands and Artists Beginning With L-Z

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  Turntable Kitchen

• Musical Pairings: Ghibli – Rare Pleasures

  Matthew

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  I was introduced to the music of Edmonton-based producer Thomas Michael, who records music under the nom de plume Ghibli, via a post by the always awesome Tim of Smoke Don’t Smoke. What struck me immediately about the music was how unique and yet familiar Ghibli’s latest album Rare Pleasures sounds. Indeed, Michael hashed the album out by weaving together disparate samples culled entirely from YouTube videos that ranged in fidelity. His goal was to breathe new life into the house music genre. In his words: “I’m trying to bring back the excitement and freshness of what…

• Cafe Du Monde Coffee Ice Cream with Chocolate ‘Freckles’: The City

  Kasey

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  To love a city is to get involved in a complicated relationship. It means to persevere in the face of inconveniences — stairs and cobblestones, small aisle ways and laundromats. The thrill of city life is knowing that the best is always out there, but the worst is always out there, too. I’ve been a city dweller now for much longer than I was a suburbanite and while my feelings waiver, I’m still enchanted. I love the wonders of new restaurants, bars, and coffee shops constantly opening and closing, and the excitement of getting dressed up to be seen (whether it’s just at…

• Served Three Ways: Three Covers of Oasis’ “Wonderwall”

  Matthew

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  I won’t front. I think Oasis’ “Wonderwall” is a pretty damn good song. And by “pretty damn good,” I mean that it’s one of the best and catchiest pop rock songs ever written. The track was written by Noel Gallagher and sang by Liam Gallagher. At the time he wrote the track, Noel claimed it was about his girlfriend at the time. Later, after they separated, he said it was never really about her. He claimed that he went along with the story after it was mistakenly reported by the media because it would have been difficult to tell her the truth. Instead,…

• Single Serving: Ghost Loft – Seconds

  Matthew

  14 May 2012 | 8:44 am

  I owe you an apology. Los Angeles’ producer Danny Choi emailed me his simmering, minimalist groove “Blow” back at the very end of March. It was love at first listen. I take my job of sharing the best grooves that I find very seriously, but somehow I let this gem slip through my fingers nonetheless. Later, when traveling to Ohio for Mother’s Day, the track popped up on my playlist. I fell in love all over again. Not only that, when I got home and looked up Ghost Loft, I discovered he had a second sexy groove titled “Seconds.” You’re gonna like this.

• The Soundtrack of Our Life: An Essay and Photo Collaboration with Danielle Tsi

  Kasey

  14 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  A few months ago, my friend Danielle and I decided to come together for a creative collaboration. I had written a little essay about food, music and the life that Matt and I share together, and we thought it would be fun to give a little visual perspective to it. I knew I would ask Danielle if she wanted to shoot some photos to bring my words to life.  We decided to invite a few friends over for dinner, create a beautiful table setting, play some records, and capture the experience that I describe in my essay — the way that food and music, together, play such a vital role in my…

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  Music Scene Investigation

• Song of the Week 5-13-12

  MSI Lab Tech

  13 May 2012 | 5:42 pm

  This is episode 063 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelist is Neil Porter, MSI: Artist of the Year 2011. The following 3 songs were reviewed. 1. Strange Life by RizRocks 2. Another Day by KingMusic 3. Shimmer by SBJ

• MSI: Episode 063

  MSI Lab Tech

  13 May 2012 | 5:41 pm

  This is episode 063 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelist is Neil Porter, MSI: Artist of the Year 2011. The following 3 songs were reviewed. 1. Strange Life by RizRocks 2. Another Day by KingMusic 3. Shimmer by SBJ

• MSI: Guest Tip with Taylor Van Arsdale

  Rich

  10 May 2012 | 3:22 pm

  On this weeks MSI: Minute, we talk with publicist, Taylor Van Arsdale, of Tailfish.com. We asked Taylor about the best way to approach a public relations person/firm.

• MSI: Episode 062

  MSI Lab Tech

  6 May 2012 | 6:07 pm

  This is episode 062 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelist is Steve Anderson, bassists, musician and songwriter.

• Song of the Week 5-6-12

  MSI Lab Tech

  6 May 2012 | 6:06 pm

  This is episode 062 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelist is Steve Anderson, bassists, musician and songwriter. The following 3 songs were reviewed. 1. Love Crazy Baby by Chrome Specter 2. Sea of Roses by Realistic Sounds 3. Whisper On The Wind by Dennis James

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  NewsQuod » Music News

• One Direction Tour 2012 Confirms Apppearance at iTunes Festival

  James Buckley

  15 May 2012 | 8:31 am

  Harry Styles of New Direction has confirmed that the up-and-coming group will perform at this year’s iTunes Festival. The iTunes...

• Rihanna Bounces Back From Health Scare

  James Buckley

  15 May 2012 | 7:27 am

  Rihanna pushed her recent scare to the back of her mind as she performed at a charity event yesterday evening....

• Justin Bieber Celebrates 100th Digital Short

  James Buckley

  14 May 2012 | 12:35 pm

  Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake were just two of the many celebrities that were on hand to celebrate “Saturday Night...

• One Direction’s Harry Styles To Play Jagger On Big Screen?

  James Buckley

  14 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  The motive behind One Direction’s Harry Styles’ recent solo trip to The City Of Angels had been shrouded in mystery....

• One Direction 2012: Harry Styles’ Mum Reveals Big Secret

  James Buckley

  13 May 2012 | 10:05 am

  Harry Styles may be a member of one of the most popular boy bands around, but that doesn’t stop his...

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  Vehement Flame

• Tears - Kitsuné Parisien ii ( Compilation )

  Jonathan

  7 May 2012 | 1:53 pm

  Tears - Kitsuné Parisien ii ( Compilation )

• Top 5 Songs of Last 15 Years

  Jonathan

  19 Oct 2011 | 7:17 am

  I created a short Storify with the top 5 songs of the last 15 years according to NME.com. The actually list the top 150, to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Here's my story: <a href="http://storify.com/vehementflame1/top-5-tracks-of" target="_blank">View "Top 5 Tracks Of Last 15 Years" on Storify</a>

• Kasabian

  Jonathan

  7 Oct 2011 | 2:21 pm

  The album currently on heavy playing here at Vehement Flame is Kasabian's Velociraptor. A group that's been around a long time that I've never heard of before! I listened to some of their earlier work and while their debut album is pretty good, Velociraptor is a rock 'n' roll treasure from first to last. I put together a Storify post on the album and here it is below: <a href="http://storify.com/hieronymus/kasabian" target="_blank">View "Kasabian" on…

• A Promise of Snow | Animat

  Jonathan

  29 Sep 2011 | 9:16 am

  Enjoyed this little tune via Groove Salad, by a group called Animat:<a href="http://animat.bandcamp.com/track/a-promise-of-snow">A Promise of Snow by Animat</a>A Promise of Snow | Animat

• Family Of The Year

  Jonathan

  26 Sep 2011 | 9:58 am

  I've been hearing Family Of The Year's song 6am on Alexandra's 'ZBC morning show Melody du Jour for a couple weeks and just loving it. Finally I have found a  streaming version of the EP, which comes out tomorrow. Check it out! I guess they are actually a local group, having been formed here in the Boston area, although they are currently playing out of LA. St. Croix EP by Family of the Year

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  THE FIRE WIRE

• Stephen King to Speak at UMass Lowell On December 7, 2012

  Larry Fire

  16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm

  Stephen King’s words on page and screen have thrilled and chilled fans for three decades, but opportunities to hear those words spoken by the author himself are rare. For one night only, King will take to the stage at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, offering fans the chance to hear King read his work, ask him questions and listen to him discuss his passion for writing and his advice for aspiring authors. “A Conversation with Stephen King” – set for Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. – will be moderated by Andre Dubus III, bestselling author and professor in UMass Lowell’s English…

• MONDO To Release Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer By Ken Taylor, A Nightmare On Elm Street By Jay Shaw & Conan: The Barbarian by Jason Edmiston On Thursday, May 17th

  Larry Fire

  16 May 2012 | 11:27 am

  Tomorrow, MONDO will release leftover prints from Texas Frightmare Weekend and the first screening in the Alamo Drafthouse’s Summer of 1982 Series. They have Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer by Ken Taylor, A Nightmare on Elm Street by Jay Shaw and Conan: The Barbarian by Jason Edmiston. These prints are also available at the MONDO gallery in Austin, TX. (4115 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78751) Please follow MONDO on Twitter for the on sale announcement.  These posters will be available online at a random time on Thursday, May 17th. Poster by Jason Edmiston. 24″x36″ screen…

• Trailer For ABC’s 666 Park Avenue

  Larry Fire

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  At the ominous address of 666 Park Avenue coming this fall to ABC, anything you desire can be yours. Everyone has needs, desires and ambition. For the residents of The Drake, these will all be met, courtesy of the building’s mysterious owner, Gavin Doran (Terry O’Quinn). But every Faustian contract comes with a price. When Jane Van Veen (Rachael Taylor) and Henry Martin (Dave Annable), an idealistic young couple from the Midwest, are offered the opportunity to manage the historic building, they not only fall prey to the machinations of Doran and his mysterious wife, Olivia…

• The Art of Avengers Book Signing At Nucleus Gallery On May 20, 2012

  Larry Fire

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  A group of artists from the Avenger’s film will be joining Nucleus Gallery for a book signing and artist panel. The featured artists are: Fabian Lacey, Jim Mitchell, Paul Ozzimo, Nathan Schroeder and Jane Wu. They’ll be showcasing some never-before-seen art from the Avengers and discussing their involvement with the film. Admission is FREE 12 pm – 1 pm (Panel) 1 pm – 1:30 pm (Q and A) 1:30 pm – 3 pm (book signing) 210 East Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 626-458-7482

• Tron & Tron Legacy Posters By Martin Ansin To Go On Sale Wednesday, May 16

  Larry Fire

  15 May 2012 | 11:29 pm

  A very small number of Martin Ansin’s Tron and Tron Legacy poster sets will be sold tomorrow. The regular versions are 24″ x 36″ screenprints, have AP editions of 37, and will cost $150/set. The variants have AP editions of 22 and will cost $200/set. These go up tomorrow (Wednesday, May 16th) at a random time. Visit Postersandtoys.com.

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  Go Metric

• They Ain't Heavy…

  Go Metric

  3 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  by Gary Pig Gold Never as naughty as the Rolling Stones, nor as pin-up perfect as Herman's Hermits; seldom as musically adventurous as the Yardbirds, nitty-gritty as the Animals, or full-on bombastic as The Who. Of course, as truly no-one...

• Interview with Kristin Hersh (of 50FootWave)

  Go Metric

  1 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  By Kevin Dunn I have several tests of character and here is one: I casually refer to the band 50FootWave in a conversation. If the person I am talking to immediately goes into epileptic convulsions of joy, then I know...

• The Figgs at 25: The RT20 Figgs Podcasts

  Go Metric

  25 Apr 2012 | 8:18 am

  Blogger, podcaster, Mets' fanatic, DJ, and afiggsionado Steve Reynolds recently spoke with The Figg’s Pete Donnelly and Mike Gent for the always-entertaining RT20 Podcast. It's such a great listen, we’re re-posting here at Go Metric as part of our Figgs...

• The Figgs at 25: I Wanna Know, What Are They Listening To?

  Go Metric

  23 Apr 2012 | 9:38 am

  This year, the Figgs celebrate 25 years as a band. Since Go Metric couldn't afford silver, we instead asked some of our contributors to write about their five favorite Figgs' songs. by Steve Reynolds “Lynette” (Ready Steady Stoned cassette, 1993;...

• The Figgs at 25: Tough Guys Don’t Acknowledge Math

  Go Metric

  21 Apr 2012 | 8:22 pm

  This year, the Figgs celebrate 25 years as a band with the release of a new album, The Day Gravity Stopped. Since Go Metric couldn’t afford silver, we instead asked some of our contributors to write about their five favorite...

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  Entertainment for the Rest of Us!

• EftRou 161: Fire Fighters, Vetrinarians, Mindy Kaling

  SquareRoss

  15 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  So this week it was just back to Q and I.  We thought with all the big Network up fronts (basically FOX, NBC etc showing off to advertisers what is coming this fall) we should talk about our thoughts of some of the upcoming shows.  Also we kick things off with the Avengers bill for [...]

• EftRou 160: Mullet Time!

  SquareRoss

  9 May 2012 | 11:22 pm

  This week we assemble earths mightiest entertainment pundits, well almost mightiest, to take on the challenge of the Avengers. Before we tackle some super heroes we catch up with the crew and play “Name That Movie” (a new game from the mind of ‘Q’) and talk about our upcoming summer movie picks. Name That Movie [...]

• EftRoU 159: Hungry Games and Robots, a fight to the death…

  SquareRoss

  25 Apr 2012 | 9:11 pm

  This week the crew gets hungry for The Hunger Games, we touch on the book and compare how different the movie seems to be.  We also talk a little about two Robot themed shows coming our way. So, sit back and enjoy another great EftRoU. Feature Flick We kick this week’s show off by doing [...]

• EftRoU 158: It’s Me Squario!

  SquareRoss

  17 Apr 2012 | 10:31 pm

  Q, Square and Mike return this week to bring you the latest in entertainment news as well as our thoughts on whatever comes to our minds.  This week we had some fun chatting about Chipotle, Sony and our favorite money themed movies. And just for the fun of it, we also introduce the world to [...]

• EftRoU 157: SyFy’s Identity Crisis…

  Q

  14 Apr 2012 | 9:42 pm

    This week we welcome Tapeleg from The Rink Podcast to lay some hockey science on us as well as share his entertainment prowess. The regular crew minus Shady are also in studio to discuss a new reality TV show on SyFy called Dream Machines, The TV show Comic Book Men, some NHL Hockey playoffs [...]

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  ZEBRA(hd)

• Metal Sanaz: Beverly Hills Film Festival 2012

  ZEBRA(hd)

  28 Apr 2012 | 5:11 pm

• Cypher Mondays Teaser

  ZEBRA(hd)

  28 Apr 2012 | 5:09 pm

  Seattle’s finest in hip hop, brought to you by LACOSA. Coming soon to ZEBRA(hd)

• Unwritten Law: Dust Not Settled

  ZEBRA(hd)

  28 Apr 2012 | 5:07 pm

  An oldie but goodie from Chicks With Guns. Unwritten Law finally released Swan, and threw a big kick-off party in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Special thanks to MSO and Tom Hoppa. Editing by: Mark Petro Director of Photography: Karen Curley Executive Producer: Jim Markunas

• Introducing… ZEBRA(hd)

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  28 Apr 2012 | 5:02 pm

  What We’ve Done… Motion Pictures Righteous Kill (Pacino/Deniro) – $77m world-wide box office Meet Bill (Aaron Eckhart, Jessica Alba) – $2m world-wide box office Superhero Movie – $71m world-wide box office Lonely Hearts (John Travolta/James Gandolfini) – $3m world-wide box office Studio 54 – $17m world-wide box office Television Bollywood [...]

• The Dictator – Official Trailer

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  28 Apr 2012 | 4:57 pm

  Teaser poster Directed by Larry Charles Produced by Sacha Baron Cohen Alec Berg David Mandel Jeff Schaffer Written by Sacha Baron Cohen Alec Berg David Mandel Jeff Schaffer Based on Zabibah and the King by Saddam Hussein Starring Sacha Baron Cohen Music by Erran Baron Cohen Cinematography Lawrence Sher Editing [...]

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• Video of the week, 30 April

  jamesstewart13

  29 Apr 2012 | 9:54 pm

  Every few years UK rockers and musical geniuses Astbury and Duffy bring out a new album. Whilst the Love and Electric years were preceded by some US rocking claptrap, especially so in Ceremony,… Read More →

• Gig Review: The Waterboys – An Appointment With Mr. Yeats

  jamesstewart13

  7 Apr 2012 | 12:25 am

  The Waterboys – An Appointment With Mr Yeats Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, 3rd April 2012 Mike Scott sings a line later tonight that says “Come with me on a journey beneath the skin”… Read More →

• Video of the week, 6th February

  jamesstewart13

  6 Feb 2012 | 1:16 am

  This time of year carries poignant weight for aficionados, family and friends of Scotland’s greatest ever rocker. Alex Harvey would have been 77 yesterday but died 30 years ago, just one day before… Read More →

• Gig review: Mull Historical Society, O2 ABC

  jamesstewart13

  5 Feb 2012 | 3:29 am

  MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY O2 ABC, Glasgow, Friday 3rd February Celtic Connections is a brilliant festival that allows one to discover new music and just generally enjoy the cultural hubbub that it creates in Glasgow’s… Read More →

• Scottish acts to look out for in 2012 (part 3)

  jamesstewart13

  9 Jan 2012 | 11:54 pm

  The end is nigh, for our bands to look out for list anyway. In part 1 we called out Campfires in Winter, Will Hanson and Laki Mera, whilst in part 2 it was… Read More →

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• Track by Track Introduction to Nelly Furtado's 'The Spirit Indestructible'

  Echo Dust

  13 May 2012 | 4:33 pm

  Nelly Furtado returns with her fourth English album, The Spirit Indestructible. She continues to share her journey as a songwriter. Nelly explains that this album is mainly about nostalgia, freedom, and excitement. More after the jump » EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Esthero Announces New Single

  Echo Dust

  12 May 2012 | 4:02 am

  Esthero has announced that the lead single for her third album, Everything is Expensive, will be released May 29th. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: Alanis Morissette, 'Magical Child'

  Echo Dust

  11 May 2012 | 5:41 pm

  This track, not incuded on her forthcoming album, can be found on the Every Mother Counts compilation, a Starbucks-exclusive compilation that supports maternal health care worldwide. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: Alanis Morissette, 'Guardian'

  Echo Dust

  11 May 2012 | 5:31 pm

  Check out the lyric video for Alanis' first single off Havoc & Bright Lights. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: No Doubt, 'Push & Shove'

  Echo Dust

  9 May 2012 | 8:07 pm

  Check out the making of 'Push & Shove' and some other tracks off No Doubt's new album due out September 25, 2012. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

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• Ambient Jazz House Background Music | Little Island

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 2:49 pm

  Cíes Islands in Galicia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Hi, here is a track called Little Island in an interesting style that was new to me – jazz house or “nu jazz” music. This one starts out with very light and relaxing keys and jazz guitar- almost ambient. Then it gets going after about one minute with some electric guitar comping and house beats. “Our knowledge is a little island in a great ocean of nonknowledge.” - Isaac Bashevis Singer Free to use with credit. $10 US per mp3 track without credit or buy the package. To download MP3s right click on…

• Royalty Free Hard Rock 150 bpm! Megacosm

  admin

  29 Apr 2012 | 6:02 am

  Wide-lightening (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Megacosm is an insane hard rock track at 150 beats per minute. However, it is unique because of the heavy quirky electronic drum and bass beats – and overlaying ambient space sounds. You’ll also hear plenty of distorted guitar and bass with effects. I had allot of fun with this one. As a side note, I was brainstorming titles for this track and I came upon an intriguing quote from someone named Eden Ahbez. I am a being of Heaven and Earth, of thunder and lightning, of rain and wind, of the galaxies. - Eden Ahbez It turns out Eden…

• New Brazilian House Music | Luz Solar Sutil | Light and Easy Listening

  admin

  12 Apr 2012 | 2:59 pm

  Artist impression of Solar Probe Plus observing the Sun (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Hi, here is a track in the style of “Brazilian House” which is new to me – so I enjoyed playing around with fresh rhythms and sounds. I call the piece “Luz Solar Sutil” and it has a light, flowing feeling with some minimal electronic beats. The sun is new each day. – Heraclitus New Brazilian House Music: Luz Solar Sutil.mp3 Free to use with credit. $10 US per mp3 track without credit. To download MP3s right click on the link, choose ‘Save Target As…’ Trouble…

• How to Get More Video Views: My New Free eBook

  admin

  1 Apr 2012 | 1:01 pm

  Hi, I have created a new free eBook about how to get more views for your videos using search engine marketing and promotion. I’ve been running websites and doing videos online for 15 years. This includes a bunch of tips I have learned along the way. You are free to download and share this in anyway you want. Just leave the credit intact and the content as is. Here is the direct link to the pdf file: http://www.danosongs.com/downloads/danosongs.com-more-video-views.pdf I was really happy to hear from a search engine “guru” about this eBook! “Very good Dano!! …

• New Stock World Music | On Air and Dew

  admin

  11 Mar 2012 | 1:51 pm

  Image via Wikipedia Hello, I’ve been working on this stock world music piece for a while and I call it “On Air and Dew”. Also, I have been getting allot of requests for a large package of music at a discount, that people can download all at once and not have to credit me. So I am happy to introduce the 77 Royalty Free Music MP3 Tracks package : ) Also, Kevin MacLeod at Incompetech just released a nice collection of somber organ music. His terms are similar to mine. As usual, you are free  to use “On Air and Dew” if you credit me. If you donate $10 per song or…

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• Kindness – House

  Addict Music

  16 May 2012 | 12:42 pm

  Having already released one of the best albums of the year, Kindess has now made the best music video we've seen in a long time.

• Listen: Two Wounded Birds – To Be Young

  Addict Music

  16 May 2012 | 12:27 pm

  Margate's finest Two Wounded birds has made another track from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, out June 4th via Holiday Friends Recording Co, album to stream

• Listen: The Tallest Man On Earth – 1904

  Addict Music

  16 May 2012 | 12:17 pm

  The Tallest Man On Earth, aka Kristian Matsson, has made the first track from his forthcoming new album There's No Leaving Now available to stream.

• Echo Lake – Even The Blind

  Addict Music

  16 May 2012 | 12:07 pm

  Natalia Stuyk has a produced video for ‘Even The Blind’, the lead single from Echo Lake’s forthcoming debut album Wild Peace.

• Friends – Mind Control

  Addict Music

  15 May 2012 | 5:51 am

  In the future there's only Friends, robotic villains and beauty queens with pussing eyes. Well, according to this new video for 'Mind Control'.

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• VIDEO: Eva – High (Trailer)

  Mola OG

  16 May 2012 | 1:01 pm

  Here is a Video Teaser for Eva’s single High which should be dropping very soon. For now, just visualize what the entire video might look like. I love the ambiance! Eva Alordiah has kept her fans anticipating this Video since we got to see first pictures off the Shoot. As we wait for the Exclusive Premiere date which [...]

• Cally – Chinese + Lonely

  lalaboiy

  16 May 2012 | 6:18 am

  Cally is originally a producer but he’s making his debut appearance on NJO with 2 new singles “Chinese” and “Lonely“. With both tracks produced by him, you can see the talent flow and versatility on display. These 2 singles are in preparation for his debut album due very soon. Check the tunes out below and share your [...]

• VIDEO: AQ – Groovement Ft Sammy

  lalaboiy

  16 May 2012 | 6:09 am

  AQ has a solid compilation of nice tunes here on NJO and he’s back with another pretty cool tune in “Groovement” featuring singer Sammy. He had only just release a new song “Mo Ti Lo” a couple of weeks ago all in anticipation for his upcoming sophomore album titled “G.I.L.B.E.R.T”. Check it out below and [...]

• Pelli – Turn Her On

  lalaboiy

  16 May 2012 | 5:50 am

  Chycopelli or Pelli as he prefers to be called now just released a new tune “Put her on“, a follow up to his beautiful trowey cover he done a couple of months back. This right here is his official 2012 single and a beginning of better songs to delight us with. Check it out below and rate [...]

• VIDEO: Flytime TV Interviews MAVIN Records All-Stars

  Ovie O

  15 May 2012 | 11:28 pm

  The MAVIN Records superstars, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, D’Prince and Dr SID, sat down with Tracy of Flytime TV for this exclusive interview. It’s in-depth. You can’t miss it. *O.O* Part 1 Part 2 Download the “Solar Plexus” album here if you haven’t done so already —-> “Solar Plexus”

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  23 Apr 2012 | 8:47 pm

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  4 Mar 2012 | 8:28 pm

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• DubTurbo – More Than Just A Beat Maker!

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  9 Mar 2011 | 5:02 pm

  In this post I wanted to let you know about DUBTurbo that has been getting a huge amount of attention over the last few months, more so now as they have just launched version 1.5 of the software.I get a lot of emails asking me what the best way to get started making rap beats and dance music online and my reply is always the same:“Invest the time into learning Cubase or Fruity Loops as you will be learning real music production and if you go for anything less than that you will not be able to make high quality tunes!”Then I come across DUBTurbo and this software blows the statement above…

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• Jennifer Lopez Going In Lyrics

  16 May 2012 | 10:40 am

  Jennifer Lopez 'Going In' lyrics from the music album 'Jennifer Lopez 2012' is now available on naplyrics.com

• Caliente (Official video) - Inna

  14 May 2012 | 4:33 pm

  [Inna] Caliente es tu amor Caliente es tu amor Yo quiero sonar Contigo mi amor Caliente es tu amor Caliente es tu amor Yo quiero sonar Contigo mi amor Necesito mas De lo que me das Ya no tiengo miedo Y dejo todo atras Quiero sonar Ritmo sensual Un segundo mas de vida Puede ser tan real I wanna make, make, make, You feel make, make, make You dance make, make, make You feel make, make, make You dance make, make, make You feel make, make, make You dance make, make, make You feel make, make, make You dance Caliente es tu amor Caliente es tu amor Yo quiero sonar Contigo mi amor Caliente es tu amor…

• Inna Caliente Lyrics

  14 May 2012 | 9:22 am

  Inna 'Caliente' lyrics from the music album 'Inna 2012' is now available on naplyrics.com

• William This Is Love Lyrics

  14 May 2012 | 9:14 am

  William 'This Is Love' lyrics from the music album 'Willpower 2012' is now available on naplyrics.com

• Misha B Home Run Lyrics

  12 May 2012 | 9:37 pm

  Misha B 'Home Run' lyrics from the music album 'Misha B 2012' is now available on naplyrics.com

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  Grown Folks Music

• New Music: Darryl Reeves: “Everytime I See You” feat Gwenn Bunn

  DJKKC

  16 May 2012 | 1:28 pm

  The Jazz scene has been undergoing a much needed reconnection with the younger urban audience with cool and hip artists that are reinvigorating the artform: Jose James, Gregory Porter, Gretchen Parlato, Robert Glasper to name a few. Darryl Reeves’ Mercury signals the return of the soulful saxman. Already a force on the scene, Reeves’ has recorded and toured with Roy Ayers, Julie Dexter, Jill Scott, & Les Nubians plus he gets props from The Roots’ drummer and music savant Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson. Mercury is a combination of covers and originals that will leave you…

• Song of the Day: Eric Roberson “Just a Dream”

  Soul Sister

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Eric Roberson slays “Just a Dream”. The track is so deeply soulful that by the time he reaches the line “the next day, you didn’t know me”, you will be on your way to purchase the cd online. Mr. Roberson sings with such conviction that you personally wish for him that his “dream” would come true. “Just a Dream” is part of the release “The Appetizer”, which is available at Amazon.com.

• New Music: Miguel: “Adorn”

  DJKKC

  15 May 2012 | 12:55 pm

  Seems like Miguel may be trying to set himself apart from his contemporaries with this one. “Adorn” gives off an ’80s slow jam/step vibe that is appealing to the “grown folks” as well as the youth. Tell us what YOU think.

• Jackie Wilson’s “Stop Doggin’ Me Around”

  WestStyle Chronicles

  15 May 2012 | 11:47 am

  Despite my memoirs of hip hop or its eventual marriage with R&B, there are certain moments when my spirit calls for a particular feeling. Whether cooking a Sunday dinner or if the skies are colored with a cloudy disposition, I just want to cuddle close with a song that charms my thoughts and delights my mood. One of those songs is Jackie Wilson’s “Stop Doggin’ Me Around”. Admittedly, the first time I heard this song was through the group, Klique back in 1983. However, when I later discovered Wilson’s version I couldn’t help but find a magnetic element. His voice had an…

• Miles Davis Quintet/Thelonius Monk – ‘Round Midnight

  Mista C

  15 May 2012 | 11:03 am

  From his 1955 debut (Columbia) Album , Round About Midnight, “Round Midnight”, the Thelonius Monk classic. Permalink Thelonius Monk – “Round Midnight” Permalink Image Source Amazon.com Widgets

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  Downtown Lobby

• X To Play Two OC Shows

  15 May 2012 | 5:55 pm

  Legendary L.A. punk rock band X will be heading down to Santa Ana for not one but two headlining shows. You can see the band tear up the stage on Friday, September 7th and then again on Saturday, September 8th at the Observatory OC. Expect the band to play all of their best songs from an exstensive catalog of music spanning over 30 years. Tickets for both X shows at the Observatory are set to go on sale starting on Friday, May 18th at 10am through Ticketweb for $25.00 plus any additional service fees. If you haven’t had the chance to see X play live before, we highly suggest catching…

• Austra Returns For El Rey Show

  15 May 2012 | 5:05 pm

  Canadian trio Austra are planning to hit the road in support of their recent release “Feel It Break”. There is a Los Angeles show on the schedule and this time around it’s going to be at a larger venue. You can see Austra when they play on Saturday, September 15th at the El Rey Theatre along with Nightmare Fortress to open up the show. Tickets for Austra at the El Rey are set to go on sale starting on Friday, May 18th at 10amn through Ticketmaster for $19.00 plus any additional service fees. If you still need to familiarize yourself with this band check out their track…

• Contest: The Pinker Tones @ El Rey

  15 May 2012 | 1:57 pm

  The Pinker Tones are making their way to Los Angeles this week for a show at the El Rey Theatre to get you dancing the night away. You can see them on Wednesday, May 16th along with The Singularity and Mexican Dubwiser to open up the show. Tickets are still available to purchase online through Ticketmaster for $19.00 plus any additional service fees.  We do have a couple of pairs of tickets to give away to our readers and all you have to do is send us an email. Send your full name and contact information to DowntownLobby@gmail.com and we will choose all winners at random. Get those entries…

• Beck To Play The El Rey

  15 May 2012 | 12:43 pm

  Beck has finally decided to schedule a Los Angeles show. It’s been a while since we’ve seen him play live and rather than headlining a massive venue, Beck will be playing at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, May 22nd. With such a long list of releases and singles, this is going to be an amazing show to catch live. Tickets for this El Rey Theatre show are on sale now through Ticketmaster for $39.50 plus any additional service fees. There is a two ticket limit and all tickets will be held at will call only. Hurry and get on these tickets before it sells out! Don’t get left out…

• Conor Oberst To Play Solo L.A. Show

  15 May 2012 | 12:24 pm

  Conor Oberst recently announced that he will be touring again with Desaparecidos, but while we’re still waiting for a local date with that reunited band the Bright Eyes lead singer will be in Los Angeles for a solo show. You can see Conor Oberst when he plays at UCLA Royce Hall on Thursday, Spetember 27th. Tickets for this show are set to go on sale starting on Friday, May 18th at 10am thorugh Ticketmaster for $39.00 plus any additional service fees. You can expect these tickets to move fast, so jump on it if you want to see Conor Oberst live in September! Purchase: Tickets for Conor…

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• Billy Corgan: “Quality First”

  Ryan Van Etten

  22 Apr 2012 | 12:13 pm

  During SXSW 2012 Billy Corgan shared some rockable insights for indie musicians. “At the end of the day you always have to focus on the fact of quality first and everything else comes second” he says in the video below. (4:00) Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan performs in 2007. ▰▰ Flickr/sweetashvegas Corgan talked at SXSW about how artists need to create experiences that translate to the contexts where music is actually consumed. He points out that to be engaging there has to be a visual component to the music experience. “The music business should really…

• UMF vs. SXSW 2012

  Ryan Van Etten

  10 Apr 2012 | 8:11 am

  It’s pretty fair to say that in a moshpit SXSW attendees would trample UMF attendees. The SXSW-ers, being in Austin, have Texas power, and the UMF-ers, in Miami, might just be too numb to feel it. Both events took place in March 2012. I like to do photos of each but because I’ve been so busy I knew the only realistic thing was to put them in a head-to-head smackdown. Props to the photographers—credits are inline as usual. Bam! 01Borgore crowdsurfs at UMF 2012 ▰▰ Flickr/adamjackson 02Deerpeople performs at SXSW 2012. ▰▰ Flickr/dougwantsrevenge 03The UMF…

• 2011 Mobile Internet Usage

  Ryan Van Etten

  23 Feb 2012 | 12:36 am

  Over the past year (and longer) Luke Wroblewski (@lukew) has been tracking mobile usage and posting lots and lots of statistics. The overall trend is undeniable: mobile is exploding. If you need convincing, scroll on down. Luke is a leading thinker in the mobile space, well known for popularizing the concept of mobile-first design, and he is great at helping people understand just why mobile matters. (The headers below link to his original posts.) NOV 55% of Twitter’s traffic comes from mobile devices. (source) 60% of Pandora’s traffic comes from mobile devices. (source) 54% of…

• Best Music App (can Spotify do that?)

  Ryan Van Etten

  10 Jan 2012 | 2:53 am

  In NJ, summer 2011, I witnessed a violent conversation about what is the best mobile music app. It pretty much sums up the state of mobile music streaming in 2011: Brandon: Rdio is where it’s at in music right now. Kerry: I. Don’t. Care. I love Spotify. Brandon: Name anything. I’ll play it right now. Kerry: Play me The Beatles, bitch. Brandon: Ok ok. Can Spotify do that? No. Jamie: I use Pandora. It’s sooo cool. Others: (Laughs) Alternatives that come to mind are MOG and Grooveshark—both of which share the same main attraction as Rdio and Spotify: on-demand…

• Turn Up The =Bas=

  Ryan Van Etten

  8 Jan 2012 | 5:41 am

  You may know that in the A-side of 2011 I had the chance to do the web design for a project of massive value to musicians: the web version of Bas Grasmayer‘s thesis about marketing music through non-linear communication. He studies progress in music business since the MP3 and develops the ecosytem model for marketing music in the era of YouTubes ‘n stuffs: ▼ This poster about the thesis links to some of its must-read sections. ▼ Imagine that party without geographical limitations. If a friend recommends music to me and supplies a link I always have a listen. One…

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• Pitching to Film and Television

  Musician Coaching

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Rebecca Rienks is the music supervisor at E! Entertainment. A lifelong music fan, Rebecca interned at a variety of companies and venues while she was attending  Thornton School of Music at USC, including Interscope Records, Capitol Records and The Roxy. After graduation, she got a position as the assistant to the president of the music department at Lionsgate Films, where she worked on many film and television projects, such as the Leonard Cohen documentary I’m Your Man, Crash, The Devil’s Rejects and the first Saw film. She then helped launch an independent boutique music supervision…

• Village People, NARM and Artist Branding News, May 12, 2012

  Julia Rogers

  12 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  This past week, the evolution of the music industry was highlighted as Village People singer/songwriter Victor Willis won a copyright battle and NARM discussed its intentions to implement better systems for tracking and analyzing sales and consumer behaviors within the music industry. Also,  top music attorney Ken Hertz spoke about why artists need to shift their focus away from the traditional record deal.     Victor Willis and Termination Rights Former lead singer of the Village People Victor Willis became one of the first songwriters to take the rights to his music back from…

• The Art of Co-Writing

  Musician Coaching

  9 May 2012 | 8:20 am

  Jason Reeves is an ASCAP award-winning singer/songwriter who, aside from successfully building a career as a DIY artist has also proven that collaboration can be incredibly powerful for artists that want to find new ways to reach fans and get their music heard. Reeves has co-written many songs, including the Billboard chart-topping “Bubbly” and “I Never Told You,” with the Grammy-award-winning  Colbie Caillat. He also wrote “The Show” with Australian pop artist Lenka and most recently worked with A Rocket To The Moon and Hot Chelle Rae. Like many other artists, Reeves threw…

• Fan Funding, DIY Artists and Classical Music News, May 5, 2012

  Julia Rogers

  5 May 2012 | 8:51 am

  The opportunities for musicians that go fully “DIY” was explored this week as they weighed in on the benefits of fan funding sites, and indie record label head Daniel Glass discussed why artists are misunderstanding the concept and missing out on the full benefits of success. Also, Philadelphia-area classical musicians and other professionals within that space discussed how the classical music landscape is changing – but also staying the same – for artists and record labels.     Fan Funding: Practical Support for Unattached Artists Many artists are ditching the idea that…

• The Importance of Career Flexibility

  Musician Coaching

  2 May 2012 | 9:16 am

  Shele Sondheim is an accomplished producer, songwriter and guitarist and the president/CEO of CSM Words and Music, a Los Angeles-based music production and publishing company focused on the development of competitive materials and artists in  pop, R&B, rock and dance music, worldwide. Shele got his start in the music business as a guitarist playing in bands throughout junior high and high school. He eventually found his way to Berklee School of Music, where he co-founded Berklee’s flagship jazz fusion band Catharsis. After graduating with honors with a degree in guitar performance and…

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  THE MIXTAPE CHANNEL

• DJ TATT2 - Throwback Love Pt. 3

  15 May 2012 | 6:46 pm

   MIXTAPE TRACKS LIST BELOW:   01.  Callin' - Silk 02.  Love Is The Shh - Sftp 03.  Full Of Smoke - Christon 04.  Butta Love - Next 05.  Pillow - Tony Toni Tone 06.  Soon As I Get Home 07.  Through The Rain - Tanya Blount 08.  They Like It Slow - H-Town 09.  Keep It Right There - Changing Fa 10.  Nobody - Keith Sweat 11.  Love Scene - Joe 12.  Bring It On - Keith Washington 13.  Suga Suga - Monifah 14.  Homie,lover,friend(Rmx) - R.Kelly 15.  Everything - Dru Hill 16.  Lifetime - Prophet Jones 17.

• DMX - The Weigh In

  15 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

   MIXTAPE TRACKS LIST BELOW:   01.  DMX - The Weigh In Intro   02.  DMX - Where I Wanna Be (Feat. Big Stan)   03.  DMX - Shit Don't Change (Feat. Snoop Dogg)   04.  DMX - Last Hope Skit   05.  DMX - Last Hope   06.  DMX - Lil Wayne InterLude   07.  DMX - Where My Dogs At   08.  DMX - Tyrese Interlude   09.  DMX - That's My Baby (Feat. Tyrese)   10.  DMX - Dj Envy Interlude   11.  DMX - Wright Or Wrong 

• DJ Diggz, DJ O.P. - The #UN Runs Harlem (Cam'ron & Vado)

  11 May 2012 | 11:09 am

   MIXTAPE TRACKS LIST BELOW:   01.  Cam'ron - Murder 1   02.  A-Mafia & Cam'ron - Til My Enemies Crumble   03.  Cam'ron & T.I. - In The Jungle   04.  Cam'ron - My Side Of Town   05.  Cam'ron & Vado - Panasonic   06.  Cam'ron & Vado - Where Da Mall At   07.  Vado - One Time   08.  Cam'ron Feat. Sen City & Vado - Titty Attack   09.  Vado - Where My Slimes   10.  Cam'ron Feat. Vado & Sen City - Ohh Baby   11.  Cam'ron &…

• Greg Street - Yo Gotti - Road To Riches Tour

  10 May 2012 | 8:12 pm

   MIXTAPE TRACKS LIST BELOW:   01.  Yo Gotti - Intro   02.  Yo Gotti - Cocaine Muzik (Feat. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & The Clipse)   03.  Yo Gotti - They Be On (Feat. Wanye)   04.  Yo Gotti - Bang Bang   05.  Yo Gotti - Color Blind   06.  Yo Gotti - Women Lie (Remix)   07.  Yo Gotti - Harder   08.  Yo Gotti - I Ride (Feat. Young L.A. & J Money)   09.  Yo Gotti - Sacked Up   10.  Yo Gotti - Four (Feat. Alley Boy & Young Jeezy)   11.  Yo Gotti - Trunk Full (Feat. Gucci…

• DJ Hood, DJ Grady, DJ Flatline - Concrete Jungle 2 (Maybach Music Edition)

  9 May 2012 | 2:37 pm

   MIXTAPE TRACKS LIST BELOW:   01.  Maybach Music Group - Intro   02.  Meek Mill Feat. Big Sean - Burn [Prod. By Jahlil Beats]   03.  Wale Feat. Jadakiss, Styles P & French Montana - Paper Tags [Prod. By Jahlil Beats]   04.  Meek Mill Feat. Waka Flocka Flame - Let Dem Guns Blam [Prod. By Southside]    05.  Stalley Feat. Rick Ross - Hell's Angels (American Heathens) [Prod. By Block Beattaz]   06.  French Montana Feat. Cheeze, Charlie Rock & Chinx Drugz - 9000 Watts [Prod. By Lex Luger]   07.  Meek Mill…

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• Babbu Maan – Kabootri – Official Video Song – Desi Romeos – 2012

  desi

  16 May 2012 | 9:32 am

  Singer – Babbu Maan Song – Kabootri Movie – Desi Romeos Label – Point Zero

• Charche HD Full Video Song – Miss Pooja Ft. DJ Vix – Breathless

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  16 May 2012 | 8:46 am

  iTUNES Download Link – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/breathless/id488954995 TRACK – CHARCHE ARTIST – MISS POOJA MUSIC – DJ VIX ALBUM – BREATHLESS LABEL – MOVIEBOX

• Traala New HD Video Song – Babbu Mann, Live 2012, Abbotsford, B.C (CANADA)

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  Watch & Listen Traala New HD Video Song – Babbu Mann, Live 2012, Abbotsford, B.C (CANADA) Free Online Only On 5abiraag.com Incoming search terms:babbu mann show abbotsfordbabbu mann show abbotsford videobabu mann show in abbotsfordbubuman show in abbotsford

• Kamlee Video Song – Hadiqa Kiani – Coke Studio, Season 5, Episode 1

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  Watch & Listen Kamlee Video Song – Hadiqa Kiani – Coke Studio, Season 5, Episode 1 Free Online 2012, Latest Hindi Songs 2012 Incoming search terms:hadiqa kiani bew song 2012kamlee - hadiqa kiani - coke studiomp3 song kamlee by hadiqa kiani coke studiowww coke studeo kamli song com

• Charkha Nolakha Video Song – Atif Aslam and Qayaas – Coke Studio, Season 5, Episode 1

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  MetaMorph » Blog

• Hour13 - “Vain” Look what I found! I’m very...

  14 May 2012 | 10:05 am

  Hour13 - “Vain” Look what I found! I’m very hipster also, since this band has less than 300 plays on Last.fm and I’m actually playing their album. Fuck you mainstream, fuck rivers.

• Netsky - “Come Alive” Been waiting for it ever since...

  6 May 2012 | 4:17 pm

  Netsky - “Come Alive” Been waiting for it ever since the snippet dropped. This guy is one of my favorite electronic producers… and I still don’t know who’s the singer.

• Aesop Rock - “Zero Dark Thirty” Presumed holy mother...

  2 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Aesop Rock - “Zero Dark Thirty” Presumed holy mother of presumed Jesus, hip-hop can’t get any better than this!

• MetaMorph - “Chopped Up Angels” Hello! This is my...

  22 Apr 2012 | 6:58 am

  MetaMorph - “Chopped Up Angels” Hello! This is my new single. I haven’t released anything notable since December, when my “Shredded” EP came out, so here it goes! Arrangement, mixing/mastering session and the cover done by me. A little appreciation will go a long way, so if you like, please share it! Thank you!You can download the track from the widget below:

• Mike Shinoda & Joseph Trapanese - “Razors.Out”...

  17 Apr 2012 | 5:36 pm

  Mike Shinoda & Joseph Trapanese - “Razors.Out” (feat. Chino Moreno) This is the song I kept on repeat last week.

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  Musicology

• Peanut Gallery: The Beatles - 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Vs. 'The White Album'

  Brett Warner

  16 May 2012 | 12:56 pm

  Hi friends, welcome to Peanut Gallery. Every Wednesday here at MusicOlogy, we'll be presenting two classic albums from the same iconic band or artist and asking you... the smart, savvy, blindingly attractive Ology readers... to debate amongst yourselves over which record reigns supreme. Individual songs, concepts, music videos, lyrics, album artwork—everything's on the table here, folks. Give us your best argument in the comments section below—we'll announce the winner at the beginning of next week's Peanut Gallery face-off. Last Week's Winner: In honor of the late Adam Yauch, we…

• Win: Pulp's "Common People" Tops NME's 100 Best Songs Of The '90s List

  Brett Warner

  16 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  A few stray thoughts that tend to run through my brain while reading the New Musical Express: "Hmm, I really don’t listen to enough Oasis, do I?... Bret Anderson telling reporters that he probably won’t record another Suede album but totally might someday doesn’t really seem like actual news… So why am I so interested?... Obnoxious comments section trolls are so much more interesting in the UK than they are here..." Etc. etc. The mainstay music rag published their list of the 100 Best Songs of the 1990s earlier today, and while I’m a little bothered it…

• Video: The xx Debut A New Song… And We're Meant To Care

  Brett Warner

  16 May 2012 | 10:42 am

  Remember that hot minute in 2009 when London post-punk revivalists The xx were the hippest thing since your grandma's last replacement surgery? "Oh man, The xx are so cool. Huh? The xx. Yeah. The word 'the' and then two lower-case exes. Yeah, they have to be lower-case. What do they sound like? A little like if Ian Curtis were a boring girl and the rest of Joy Division forgot how to play half of their own songs and just decided to play the parts they knew really slow." The Mercury Prize-winning trio, who have taken their sweet time following up their (I thought, clearly) massively overrated…

• Big Boi Clears New Outkast Album Rumors: "Right Now It’s Solo Time"

  JT Langley

  16 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  Well, that's enough to deflate the day. Yes, it's been pretty common knowledge that Big Boi and Three Stacks weren't entirely set on making a studio reunion, but in a recent interview with BET, Big Boi laid it out clear: "I said we were working on music, not the Outkast album. Sometimes he [Andre 3000] comes to the studio and be in my sessions just checking out music. People get excited when they see us in the studio together, but it was never for one specific project. Sometimes Dre’s in the studio listening to my new music." "Everybody was pursuing just different things at the time.

• Watch Hot Chip Play Nerdy New Single "Night And Day" On 'Jools Holland'

  Brett Warner

  16 May 2012 | 10:04 am

  You guys, I found this really cool video from the '80s on YouTube this morning! It's some band I've never heard of before, playing this preposterously dorky keyboard song in what looks like the back end of a roller rink. There's all this old analogue synthesizer gear and a lead singer with clear plastic glasses and a prerequisite nerdy girl percussionist. Somewhere in the background, some silver throated man keeps saying, "You know I think about it." Probably the roller rink manager. Maybe the bouncer. They had bouncers at roller rinks back in the '80s right? Because shit used to be so…

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  This Beat Goes

• Rock The Bells Will Feature Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Reunion, Nas, Missy Ellliot x More

  Andrew Watson

  16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm

  Rock The Bells Will Feature Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Reunion, Nas, Missy Ellliot x MoreBone Thugs-N-Harmony will reunite for the 2012 Rock The Bells Festival which will go down in August and September. Guerilla Union just announced the full line-up of the festival and it looks like the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reunion will be matched by a return of The Hit Squad. The two groups will be joined by a lineup that includes headliners Kid CuDi, Nas and Wiz Khalifa as well as J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco, Ice Cube, Mac Miller, Dipset, Method Man and Red Man, Kendrick Lamar and a number of other acts. Missy Elliot…

• Michael K. Williams Says Ol Dirty Bastard Film Will Cover Two Years Of The Rapper’s Life

  Andrew Watson

  16 May 2012 | 12:41 pm

  Michael K. Williams Says Ol Dirty Bastard Film Will Cover Two Years Of The Rapper’s Life Michael K. Williams recently sat down to discuss his role as Ol’ Dirty Bastard in the upcoming biopic about the Wu-Tang rapper, ‘Dirty White Boy,’ and explained that the film will only cover a few years of ODB’s life. Williams added that the flick has secured some serious producers who aren’t skimping on the production side of the movie. According to the Boardwalk Empire star, the upcoming ODB flick will be nothing less than what fans expect from the production, although he added that it…

• T.I. Says Iggy Azalea Is No Longer Linked To Interscope Records

  Andrew Watson

  16 May 2012 | 12:39 pm

  T.I. Says Iggy Azalea Is No Longer Linked To Interscope Records T.I. has given credit to rumors that Iggy Azalea has been dropped from Interscope after announcing in an interview that the Australian rapper has become a free agent. Although it still looks like Azalea is connected to Grand Hustle, details surrounding her apparent departure from Jimmy Iovine’s label remain obscure. Contrary to Iggy’s statements earlier this year that she had inked a deal with Interscope Records, T.I. didn’t beat around the bush when he explained that the femcee was on her own, but for now it appears that…

• T.I. Announces ‘Trouble Man’ Album Release Date

  Andrew Watson

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  T.I. Announces ‘Trouble Man’ Album Release DateT.I. will be releasing his first full length album since he completed his prison sentence and the new record will follow up his New Year’s Eve mixtape ‘Fuck the City Up’ when it drops on September 4th. The album, which is titled ‘Trouble Man’ after Marvin Gaye’s 1972 song and eponymous album, will land only one day after The King of the South appears in the premier of the second season of his reality TV show. T.I. explained that the back-to-back release of the album and the show’s premier were planned, and added that the…

• R. Kelly Will Drop New Album Titled ‘Write Me Back’ In June

  Andrew Watson

  16 May 2012 | 12:28 pm

  R. Kelly Will Drop New Album Titled ‘Write Me Back’ In JuneR. Kelly will be launching his 11th studio album this summer on RCA Records after releasing two singles from the record including ‘Feelin’ Single’ which dropped on Monday, May 14th. Kelly will be putting out ‘Write Me Back’ on June 26th and it will be the follow-up to his Grammy nominated and critically acclaimed ‘Love Letter’ which came out in 2010. The album’s first single, ‘Share My Love,’ landed at number one on the Billboard Adult R&B chart after it was released in February, while…

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  ClickitTicket Blog

• Kirk Franklin Leads The King's Men Tour of Gospel Greats

  My name

  16 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  Fans of gospel music must surely be thrilled by the teaming of Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin, and Israel Houghton as The King's Men. Concert mega-producer Live Nation packaged the singers for the 15-city Fall excursion. Though each of the men has a solid career and following of his own, the whole may well end up being far greater than the sum of its parts. This will be the first collaborative effort between all four gospel greats who have, collectively, won more than 100 awards from Grammy Awards to Dove Awards. One Live Nation exec framed it as the gospel equivalent of…

• Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Neil Young Included On Our List Of ‘10 Greatest Singer-Songwriters Of All-Time’

  My name

  16 May 2012 | 11:08 am

  Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Neil Young Included On Our List Of ‘10 Greatest Singer-Songwriters of All-Time’ Literally there are thousands of singer-songwriters.  If you write a song and you sing then technically you’re a singer-songwriter.  However, most music fans know that when a performer is labeled “singer-songwriter” he or she plays a certain kind of music—they have a certain kind of sound.  For example, James Taylor is the quintessential singer-songwriter but Elton John and Paul McCartney—two artists who write and sing—are not…

• Nicki Minaj Readies Pink Friday Tour with Help from Friends

  My name

  15 May 2012 | 1:39 pm

  Thanks to Ellen DeGeneres, two little girls in pink tutus have taken the world by storm. Sophia Grace and Rosie caught Ellen's attention some months back through a YouTube video. Ever since there first high-energy appearance on her show, Ellen hasn't been able to get enough of the little darlings. She has since put them on the red carpet at various events and introduced them to a number of their favorite pop music stars. At the top of their list is Nicki Minaj. Their performance of Nicki's “Super Bass” was featured in that original viral video, so Ellen, on their first visit to…

• Il Divo: Ten Things You Need To Know About One Of The World’s Most Popular Singing Groups

  My name

  11 May 2012 | 2:26 pm

  Il Divo: Ten Things You Need To Know About One Of The World’s Most Popular Singing Groups Il Divo is one of the world’s most popular and successful singing groups.  Currently, the quartet is selling tens of thousands of Il Divo concert tickets to their massive 2012 world tour.  The outing is in support of their sixth studio Album, Wicked Game, and will take Carlos, David, Sébastien, and Urs to six continents.  In honor of this international phenomenon, Clickitticket has compiled a list of the ten things you need to know about the seminal pop opera…

• Dispatch Knows: There Are No Fans Like Jam Band Fans

  My name

  8 May 2012 | 4:12 pm

  It takes a special kind of music fan to love jam bands. And, for those who qualify, 'love' hardly defines the passion that they feel. Although Rush has contributed greatly to the progressive rock genre, The Grateful Dead and Phish are probably the two most well-known jam bands, if not most revered. And then there's Dispatch – the on-again-off-again trio from New England who supplement roots rock with reggae, ska, and more. Consisting of Brad Corrigan (on vocals, drums, guitar, percussion, and harmonica), Pete Francis Heimbold (on vocals, bass, and guitar), and Chad Stokes (on vocals,…

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  Music City Interactive

• TED Talks- Beethoven the Businessman

  Randall Foster

  16 May 2012 | 12:01 pm

  This is so cool.  Interesting perspective. Related Posts:Monday Funny: The Reckoning (or- take that Kanye!)Remix: The PetitionMonday Funday: If Musical Instruments Came with Warning LabelsMobilewalla – Making App discovery easyThou Shalt Not Steal- Digital Media Consumption Manifesto

• Sex Sells, but Stories Satisfy

  Shad Reed

  8 May 2012 | 7:22 pm

  My favorite scene from 1997‘s Boogie Nights is when Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), a pornographic film producer, explains to Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg), a young actor, his vision for the types of adult films that he aspires to make: “It is my idea to make a film that the story just sucks them in.  And when they spurt out that joy juice, they just got to sit in it.  They can’t move until they find out how the story ends.” Jack’s idea works for Eddie in the 1970s-set movie and is successful in a 21st century reality too.  Now, more than ever, adult film studios are investing in the…

• Music Diary 2012

  Randall Foster

  7 May 2012 | 10:18 am

  I happened across this on my Tumblr feed via the NPR Music tumblr.  This blogger, Nick Southall (@sickmouthy)is undertaking a project whereby we document what it is we listen to for a week… Easy enough?  The point is as he puts it “understanding the different ways we listen.”  I’m game… are YOU? I’ll be tweeting my listening habits and probably blogging a bit along the way as I am already seeing patterns.  For more information, check out his blog. #musicdiary2012 WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Related Posts:Hearing VS. ListeningHappy New Year! JWT’s 100…

• The World of Online Music

  Randall Foster

  1 May 2012 | 12:15 pm

  This paints a bit of an overly rosey picture… but is interesting nonetheless. Browse more Lifestyle infographics. Related Posts:The World Of Online MusicJamLegendBon Iver’s “Calgary”A World Without WikipediaWhy Writers Should Attend Podcamp

• Let Me Ride

  Shad Reed

  27 Apr 2012 | 8:10 pm

  My interview with 21-year old Chicago emcee Rockie Fresh was supposed to take place sooner , but we were unable to connect.  The silver lining in the delay though was that I was able to absorb all three of his mix-tapes.  And as an appreciator of lyricism, I became more excited than ever to hear from the man when I heard him rhyme, “Okay they thought that I would fail, they only see me making it/ Even when I chill, I’m getting more dough than they can get/ Yeah, I’m in the game but, I don’t really play for shit/ Kwame Brown money n****s saying, ‘I get paid to sit’.”…