Category Archives: Featured

Orianthi on So You Think You Can Dance + watch video

Tune in to FOX's hit show So You Think You Can Dance this Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 8/7c to see guitar goddess Orianthi rock the stage.

Orianthi
Currently on tour with American Idol's Adam Lambert, Orianthi will perform Thursday along with fellow tour-mate Allison Iraheta. Continue reading

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Rufus Wainwright 2010 US tour dates + Zebulon video

All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu out now!

Rufus Wainwright
All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu was written and produced by Rufus Wainwright with two songs produced and one co-produced by Pierre Marchand, who also mixed the album. The two last collaborated on Rufus' Poses album. Continue reading

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The Crushing review

The Crushing are a band from Oxford who claim that their songs have teeth and possess their own personas.

The Crushing
"Beasts" are what their drummer Penos calls them. I know this sounds slightly far fetched and you might laugh at such a suggestion in some circles, but after a listen to the first song they offer up off of their debut CD, 'Quickshooter' you start to understand where they are coming from and look nervously around for a way out of the building. Continue reading

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Lucy Schwartz to release new album + "Darling I Do" video from Shrek Forever After

Lucy Schwartz to release sophomore record 'Life in Letters' on August 31st + NY Show August 6th.

Lucy Schwartz
With over 30 songwriting credits that have been featured in various American TV shows including Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, ER promos and big budget films like Shrek 4, The Women, Post Grad, 20-year-old singer/songwriter Lucy Schwartz remains imaginative, evolving and wise beyond her years. Continue reading

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Karnivool 2010 New Day Tour Dates + "Set Fire To The Hive" video

Karnivool New Day North American Tour begins August 6th; UK Sonisphere Festival on August 1st.

Karnivool
Australia's Karnivool are currently wrapping up their Sold Out "New Day Tour" in Australia and are thrilled to announce that they'll be returning stateside next month for the North American leg. Continue reading

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Jody Porter releases solo debut Close To The Sun + FREE MP3, tour dates

Jody Porter Northeast dates in NYC, Boston and Philly with 'Close To The Sun'.

Jody Porter
Fountains of Wayne guitarist Jody Porter released his solo debut Close To The Sun via Engine Room Recordings in May and will be hitting the road next month for a few select Northeast dates. Continue reading

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I Am Kloot nominated for 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize

I Am Kloot nominated for 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

I Am Kloot
'Sky at Night' in running for prestigious award. Continue reading

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Peggy Sue @ Scala, London + "Yo Mama" ft The Clash, Missy Elliot covers

Peggy Sue the bluesy folk inspired trio from Brighton and London today confirm their biggest show to date headlining London's Scala on September 28, 2010.

Peggy Sue
The band who have toured relentlessly over the last 3 months from headline tours across all corners of the UK, America and Canada as well as supporting the Archie Bronson Outfit across Europe. Continue reading

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The Weepies release 'Be My Thrill' - stream tracks on SoundCloud

"Luminous" California duo The Weepies to release 'Be My Thrill' August 31 on Nettwerk Music.

The Weepies
Comprised of husband/wife duo Steve Tannen and Deb Talan, The Weepies rocketed from playing house concerts in Boston to a #31 Billboard chart debut for their last album 'Hideaway.' Continue reading

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Bearcraft to release debut album Yestreen

Werewolves, folk themes and spectral synths - Bearcraft's debut album out 16th August on Hottwerk.

Bearcraft
From the path of the werewolf we have entered the world of Bearcraft, one that combines spectral synths and electro beats with pagan, scientific, philosophical and English folk themes. Continue reading

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