Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Madonna's 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' Video Premieres Everywhere!
"Give Me All Your Luvin'," the long-waited first single from Madonna's forthcoming M.D.N.A. album, made its debut on airwaves, along with a mega-mix of tracks from the album.
The song's video, which features guest stars M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj as cheerleaders, was simultaneously released on Madonna's official YouTube channel.
The song and mega-mix will be played every hour on participating Clea...
| RnB (03/02/2012) Gym Class Heroes' New Single "Ass Back Home (feat. Neon Hitch)" Hits Top 15 As Lead Single, "Stereo Hearts (feat. Adam Levine)" Exceeds 3 Million In Sales!
Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes will take Indianapolis by storm with two back-to-back live televised performances to celebrate the biggest week in football. The alternative/hip-hop band is scheduled to perform tonight on VH1's Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam and tomorrow morning on NBC's Today (check local listings).
"Ass Back Home (featuring Neon Hitch)" - Gym Class Hero...
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RnB (03/02/2012) M.I.A Premieres "Bad Girls" Video On Noisey - Vice's New Youtube Channel
Today M.I.A.'s video for her brand new track, "Bad Girls," premieres exclusively on Noisey -- VICE's new music channel on YouTube. The video was shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco, and is directed by Romain Gavras (M.I.A. "Born Free" and JUSTICE "Stress")
"It was dope to have so many people from so many different backgrounds speaking so many different languages come together to create something that...
| Movies (03/02/2012) Sweet! Adam Sandler To Play "Candy Land"
Columbia Pictures, Happy Madison and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) are in final talks to develop Candy Land, a live action movie based on the bestselling Hasbro board game with Adam Sandler attached to star, it was jointly announced today by Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures, Hannah Minghella, President of Production for Columbia Pictures, and Brian Goldner, Hasbro President and CEO. Kevin ...
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Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Quincy Jones On Paul McCartney's New Album 'Kisses On The Bottom'
On December 19th 2011 Paul announced that February 2012 would see the release of his brand new studio album. Last month it was confirmed that the album was to be titled 'Kisses on the Bottom' - a reference to the album' opener 'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter'. Now ahead of the release music legend and long-term friend of Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones has spoken about the upcomin...
| Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Thomas White Releases Third Solo LP 'Yalla!'
Recently returned from a European Tour supporting Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds with his Electric Soft Parade, Thomas White is set to release his third and most stunning solo record to date - 'Yalla!' - through Bleeding Heart Recordings on March 19. Check out this free download album track 'Ocean Green' to feel those awesome vibes
http://soundcloud.com/cannonball_pr/thomas-white-ocean-gr...
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RnB (03/02/2012) Ziggy Marley To Host New Show On SiriusXM Radio
Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley will host a new monthly show, Ziggy Marley's Legends of Reggae.
The monthly show will launch on Sunday, February 5, the eve of the birthday of his late father, Bob Marley, at 12:00 pm ET on The Joint, channel 42. This first episode features Ziggy speaki...
| Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Cosmic Gate Mix The Next Trance Nation Series
Cosmic Gate's Trance Nation mix follows their busiest year to date where the guys released their fifth artist album 'Wake Your Mind' - peaking at #4 in the USA iTunes dance chart, with album favourite 'Be Your Sound' featuring Emma Hewitt still the track on everyone's lips. Nic & Bossi also released their early years retro-fit album 'Back 2 The Future', singles from which took up residence in Beat...
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RnB (03/02/2012) Macy Gray Returns With "Covered"! An All New Album Of Her Irrepressible Interpretations Of Handpicked Songs Set For Release On March 27, 2012
Macy Gray, newly signed with 429 Records, is preparing for the release of her stunning new album "COVERED"—a collection of all new recordings of handpicked songs she's chosen to reinterpret in her own inimitable fashion. Produced by Hal Willner (Lou Reed, Metallica), "COVERED" tackles material largely drawn from indie rock songs from the last decade - interpretations her fans will be familiar wi...
| Alternative (03/02/2012) Target Offers Deluxe Edition Of The Fray's New Album "Scars And Stories"
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced it is partnering with The Fray on the release of the exclusive deluxe edition of their third album, "Scars and Stories." The deluxe edition of "Scars and Stories" is available now for pre-order at Target.com and will be offered at Target stores nationwide beginning February 7.
"The Fray is a dynamic, unique rock band and the live sound of this al...
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Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Armin Van Buuren Pleads For More Female Dance Artists
We're only a few weeks into 2012, but Armin van Buuren is already busy working out his new plans and ambitions. Next to the grand A State of Trance 550 world tour kicking off in March, Armin has made it one of his personal goals to get more women to work in the dance industry. The Dutch DJ believes that the future of dance will involve a much bigger female influence. The biggest edition of the A S...
| Charts / Awards (03/02/2012) Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Set To Perform On The 54th Annual Grammy Awards
Twenty-time GRAMMY winner Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have been added to the stellar lineup for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards (www.grammy.com). Actor/recording artist Jack Black, six-time GRAMMY winner and current three-time nominee Fergie, three-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Amir "?uestlove" Thompson (The Roots), and nine-time GRAMMY winner Ringo Starr will appear as presente...
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Metal / Hard Rock (03/02/2012) Dragonforce To Release The Power Within April 17
London-based metal superstars DragonForce will release their fifth studio album, The Power Within, on April 17. The 10-track, highly varied disc (cover below) marks the band's first release with new singer Marc Hudson.
Says guitarist Herman Li, "The last two years have been the most fun we ever had making an album. Through writing, jamming and touring together, we have built this incredible e...
| Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Mary Chapin Carpenter Among Featured Performers In BSO's Wow-Baltimore Concert On March 3, 2012
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will present the WOW-Baltimore Concert on Saturday, March 3 at 8 p.m.—an evening of storytelling, music and dance, hosted by actress and comedienne Rain Pryor and featuring a special appearance by singer/songwriter and five-time Grammy Award-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter. The concert is the pinnacle of the first-ever Women of the World-Baltimore Festival (WO...
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Country (03/02/2012) Lonesome River Band Set For Performance In Asheville, NC On February 18, 2012
Lonesome River Band will perform at BLUEGRASS FIRST CLASS festival held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, NC on February 18, 2012. The event takes place February 17-18, 2012 and includes performances by other national acts including Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Seldom Scene, as well as regional acts plus workshops. Tickets can be purchased online at BluegrassFi...
| Metal / Hard Rock (03/02/2012) Prog Rock Records To Release Highly Anticipated Second Album By Prog Duo Centric Jones 'The Antikythera Method'
One of the most highly anticipated new CD releases in 2012 by prog duo Centric Jones has the music community buzzing with excitement. Slated for release on March 6th by Prog Rock Records, 'The Antikythera' is Centric Jones's sophomoric release and promises to take the listener on a sonic adventure. With influences like Rush, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, UK, YES and King Crimson, Centric Jones ha...
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Tour Dates (03/02/2012) Fireworks Announce Feb/March Australian Dates Including 5 Soundwave Appearances & Spring Tour With Set Your Goals And Cartel March 15-April 3
Fireworks will be playing a series of shows in Australia starting February 25. The band's Aussie tour consists of 5 Soundwave Festival appearances and two dates with I Am The Avalanche. A U.S. spring tour with Set Your Goals and Cartel runs March 15 through April 3 and includes stints at SXSW on March 15 and the South By So What Festival on 3/17. See dates below.
Fireworks' critically acclaim...
| Charts / Awards (03/02/2012) DJ/Producer Hardwell Nominated For International Dance Music Awards
DJ/Producer Hardwell received a nomination for the 27th International DanceMusic Awards in the category 'Best Breakthrough DJ'. IDMA are the annual awards during Miami's Music Week where the entire Dance music industry is gathered. The nomination reflects Hardwell popularity in todayshouse-scene which has gained on popularity specially in the US last year. It's no surprise Hardwell has a residency...
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Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Young Hines, The Balconies & Paper Thick Walls To Play LETSGETMESSY Austin Day Party On March 15, 2012 @ The 512
LETSGETMESSY is pleased to announce the first round of bands set to get down and dirty at their two-stage, sixteen band showcase at The 512 on Thurs. Mar. 15. Young Hines, The Balconies and Paper Thick Walls will not only play the day party, they'll be included on a MixTape featuring music by all the showcase participants on February 20th. Get updates on LETSGETMESSY: www.letsgetmessyevents.com
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| Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Release Dates Set For The Special Asia Edition Of Greyson's "Hold On 'Til The Night"!
To all of the Greyson fans in Asia, official release dates have been sent for the Special Asia Edition of "Hold On 'Til The Night!" The repackage of Greyson's Gold-certified album includes the original 11 tracks, 6 bonus tracks, and a 10-track DVD with all of his music videos and other video content!
Feb 6 - Indonesia and Singapore
Feb 8 - Malaysia
Feb 13 - Philippines
Feb 15 - HK
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Tour Dates (03/02/2012) Todd Snider Expands National Tour With 25 Additional Dates Supporting 'Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables' (March 6/ Aimless Records)
Todd Snider has added 25 headlining tour dates to his spring tour, including new stops in Seattle, Portland, and Dallas. The 40+ date will feature Snider backed by a full band and wraps up with a special hometown show at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Justin Townes Earle co-headlines two shows in Tennessee. All new April, May, and June tour dates go on sale February 3.
The spring tour su...
| Rock (03/02/2012) Ryan Montbleau Breaks The Mold On New LP 'For Higher,' Out May 15, 2012
Ryan Montbleau broke with tradition on his new album, 'For Higher' (5/15), leaving behind the comfort of his touring band for a whirlwind series of sessions in New Orleans with some of the city's best musicians. Producer Ben Ellman of Galactic assembled an all-star cast--including keyboard/B-3 player Ivan Neville, guitar master Anders Osborne, drummer Simon Lott, and Meters bassist George Porter, ...
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Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Jane Eaglen To Conduct Vocalist Master Class At National Association Of Teachers Of Singing National Conference
National Association of Teachers of Singing is privileged to announce that the Featured Opening Session Master Class at its 52nd National Conference will be presented by Jane Eaglen. Four young, professional singers will be selected to perform operatic arias or song literature and receive instruction from Ms. Eaglen on June 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the Oceans Ballroom at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWo...
| RnB (03/02/2012) K.i.d Releases "#latenightsearlymornings" Mixtape Presented By Coast 2 Coast Mitxtape Promotions
Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes presents the project, which is now available for free download. "#latenightsearlymornings" features tracks like "Not Without a Fight," "Dreamer," and "Gamblers." Production credits include ArnoldXJames, WakenBake, Audiodoctor, and B-line.
K.i.D was born in Europe, but raised in Southside Chicago. Coming up, he used to sit with his Talkboy and record songs off the radio,...
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RnB (03/02/2012) CT Artist Sees (S Double E S) Starts New Record Label, CT Corporate Takeover, And Launches New Website
Chances are you have never heard about SeeS (S Double E S), but that is about the change, and make no mistakes that is a positive thing for Hip Hop. CT's own local artist Scott Sheldon, known by stage name SeeS, is beginning to make moves in the music industry and has begun to welcome the much overdue support that his talent warrants.
In the past two years SeeS has been able to accomplish an ...
| Country (03/02/2012) Johnny Jolin Signs Extension
After a Top-10 single, sync licensing agreements, a break-through music video, a successful summer tour and a now second single shooting up the charts Country Star Johnny Jolin and Nashville songwriter/producer Andrew Scott Wills formally extend their partnership started in June 2010. The initial two-year agreement, which was set to expire this June, quickly kicked off with Johnny Jolin taking "Th...
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Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) Hemoptysis Guitarist/Front Man Masaki Murashita Featured In Providence Cables Demonstration Videos
Hemoptysis guitarist and front man Masaki Murashita has done a series of nine demonstration videos for Providence Cables, all of which can be viewed at www.providence.jp. In addition to an introductory piece, a total of eight videos are included with Murashita discussing the original concepts, ideas, and the characteristics of each specific model.
English and Japanese language versions of th...
| Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) European Cultural Ambassador, Singer/Songwriter Emine Sari
Emine Sari is a Turkish musician that has a very colorful and beautiful life story. She begin to teach herself the piano and study foreign languages as a young child because she loved music from different cultures and regions of the world.
Emine was diagnosed with blood cancer, also known as leukemia, about 10 years ago and was told she only had a few short months to live. However, she has o...
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Jazz (03/02/2012) Gico Music Celebrates The Release Of Smooth/Jazz Artist John & Gina Carey At The Claremont Forum
Gico Music's smooth soul jazz recording artist," John Carey along his wife & label mate Gina Carey, will be celebrating the releases their new CD's at the Claremont Forum February 21, 2012 at 7pm -9pm. This free upscale event is open to the public.
John Carey's" Smooth Soulful & Funky" CD was written, composed, arranged & produced by John. His last CD "New Beginnings" hit #8 on the UK Soul C...
| Pop / Rock (03/02/2012) The Two Sides Of Jefferson Thomas
After spending most of 2008 and 2009 slogging it out in his van supporting his "Western Front" release, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jefferson Thomas was burned out, and found himself taking a self-described "working vacation" by lending his talents to other artists. "I guess my name got around a little. Dave Diedrich, Matthew Foster-Moore, and a few others heard the work I'd done o...
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