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    • Ray Manzarek of The Doors Has Died. May 20, 2013
        Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Passes Away at 74 Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, passed away today at 12:31PM PT at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany after a lengthy battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife Dorothy Manzarek, and his brothers Rick and Jam […]

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    • Eisley - Currents May 21, 2013
      Self-produced fourth full-length from Tyler, Texas' all-in-the-family band Eisley finds the four siblings (and a cousin) further refining and expanding their sound. A mix of off-kilter but melodic pop choruses and a dollop of arty indie rock, Currents (May 28, Equal Vision) is both smart, adventurous and, says the band's Sheree Dupree-Bemis, " […]
    • Listen: Cary Brothers - "Disappear" May 21, 2013
      L.A. singer/songwriter Cary Brothers teams up with the always wonderful Garrison Starr for "Disappear," a new song lifted from Brothers' recently released EP Let Me Be. The self-described "therapy record" following a painful breakup contains five new songs and is Brothers' first collection of new, original music since 2010' […]
    • The National - Trouble Will Find Me May 20, 2013
      Fifth full-length Trouble Will Find Me from The National finds the critically acclaimed Brooklyn band arriving at a new inner-peace mindset that probably owes more to sheer exhaustion -- tours, children -- than anything else. Not to mention the re-immersion into the deep pool of classic songwriting from the likes of Neil Young, Roy Orbison and Cat Stevens th […]
    • RADAR: Fauntella Crow May 20, 2013
      Piano-playing Sunday Lane and in-demand session and touring violinist Jessy Greene are the L.A.-based singer/songwriter duo who call themselves Fauntella Crow. Lane has released her own mostly sunny folk/pop recordings while Greene has graced the stage (and studio) with artists such as The Jayhawks, Wilco and Dave Grohl's recent "Sound City Players […]
    • Listen: The Parson Red Heads - "Times" May 17, 2013
      The list of bands looking to channel the feel and sound of '70s Laurel Canyon folk/rock is long and growing longer but few can match The Parson Red Heads in their ability to sidestep soundalike retreads and bring their own songwriting -- and instrumental -- chops to the forefront. The follow up fall full-length to the Portland, OR, outfit's excelle […]
    • The Boxer Rebellion - Promises May 16, 2013
      Over the course of their first three albums, London's The Boxer Rebellion have tweaked the sound of what their bio refers to as "grand ambition" to find critical acceptance while building upon their staunchly D.I.Y. indie strategy. This is, it should be noted, the first band to break into the U.S. Top 100 albums chart for their breakout album […]
    • Dungeonesse - S/T May 16, 2013
      Recreating the strobe-tastic, glittering energy of a 3am club scene would appear to be high on the to-do list of Dungeonesse , a dizzying, beat-heavy collaboration of Baltimore chums Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak) and John Ehrens (White Life). Marrying airy melodic hooks to some skittering drum-and-bass jolts and Wasner's headlong sprint into breathless, can-you […]
    • The Looking - Songs For A Traveler May 15, 2013
      Whatever your mind conjures up when you hear the words "traditional folk songs" is about to get turned on its head with Songs For A Traveler, a genre-bending collection of vintage folk standards, 50's country gems and random lullaby and 19th-century logging song tossed in for good measure. The man behind the remarkable project is Todd Carter, […]
    • Alpine - A Is For Alpine May 15, 2013
      The angular meets the angelic with Alpine, a Melbourne-based band of art-pop Aussies who have delivered one of the most original and eclectic albums of the year. Melding the dual-harmonied, pixie-ish vocals of frontwomen and longtime friends Lou James and Phoebe Baker with brisk, scattered beats and some ridiculously inventive guitar play, Alpine turn their […]
    • Joseph Arthur - The Ballad of Boogie Christ May 14, 2013
      Joseph Arthur is a freak of nature, a throwback to a time when musicians released more music. Consider that in just the two and a half years since his Fistful Of Mercy release with Ben Harper and Dhani Harrison, Arthur has issued two full-length solo albums (one a double-disc collection) and a set as RNDM with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Richard Stuverud. In […]

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    • The Clash Look Back with Massive 'Boombox' Set for September May 21, 2013
      Pioneering British punk band The Clash have announced the September 16 (U.K.) release of Sound System, an expansive boombox-shaped box set that gathers up remastered versions of their first five studio albums as well as three full discs of singles, rarities and B-sides and a DVD of previously unseen performances (plus "newly commissioned Clash fanzines, […]
    • The Beatles' 'Help!' Goes HD with June 25 Blu-ray Release May 13, 2013
      The Beatles' 1965 full-length movie Help becomes the latest film from the Fab Four to get go high def with the June 25 release of Help! on Blu-ray. The Richard Lester-directed musical spy spoof follows up last year's Blu-ray releases Yellow Submarine and Magical Mystery Tour and word is that the band's final film Let It Be will also see a Blu- […]
    • Editors Return with 'The Weight of Your Love' Due July 1; Watch "A Ton of Love" May 8, 2013
      British alt-rock band Editors have announced the July 1 (UK) release of their fourth album The Weight of Your Love. The new proect follows their two previous albums -- both #1 sellers in the U.K. - 2007's An End Has A Start and 2009's In This Light And On This Evening. Lead single "A Ton of Love" is set to drop June 25 (watch video below) […]
    • Matt Nathanson's 'Last of the Great Pretenders' Dropping July 16 May 7, 2013
      San Francisco-based singer and songwriter Matt Nathanson will release his new album Last of the Great Pretenders on July 16. The new album -- see artwork below -- is the successor to his 2011 release Modern Love. Nathanson broke through with his 2007 release Some Mad Hope, a project that spawned the radio hit "Come On Get Higher" and went on to sel […]
    • Ryan Adams' New Album Scheduled for October 15 Release May 6, 2013
      Ryan Adam's eagerly anticipated follow up to his 2011 "comeback" album Ashes and Fire will be released October 15 via Capitol, according to a posted release schedule from the label. The new album -- as yet untitled -- is again produced by legendary studio man Glyn Johns (Who, Clash, Stones) who also handled Adam's Ashes and Fire. Producer […]
    • Alela Diane Addresses Goodbyes on 'About Farewell'; Stream "The Way We Fall" May 2, 2013
      Portland, OR, singer/songwriter Alela Diane will release her new album About Farewell on June 25 via her own Rusted Blue Records label. The new project is Diane's first new recordings since her 2011 album Alela Diane & Wild Divine. See the track listing and stream new song "The Way We Fall" below.
    • Michael Franti Celebrates 'All People' on New July 30 Album May 2, 2013
      Michael Franti  his eighth studio album, All People on July 30 via Capitol Records. The new project is Franti's first new music since his 2010 release The Sound of Sunshine, an album that was the highest Billboard debut of his career. Franti broke through to mainstream success with his album All Rebel Rockers and the double platinum-selling hit single […]
    • The Civil Wars Announce Self-Titled 2nd Album for Late Summer Drop May 1, 2013
      The Grammy-winning duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White -- aka Nashville-based duo The Civil Wars -- have announced that their long-awaited new album is being wrapped up now for a projected late summer release via new label home Columbia. The new self-titled project, their first since the indie-released Barton Hollow, follows months of speculation over th […]
    • Travis Returns with 'Where You Stand' August 19; Stream "Another Guy" April 25, 2013
      Scottish band Travis will release their first album in five years -- Where You Stand -- on August 19 with the new project's title track dropping August 30. New track "Another Guy" is streaming below (and available as a free download at the band's site). This is the band's seventh album since releasing their successful 1994 debut albu […]
    • Steve Earle Revisits the '90s with Reissues, Live Tracks on June 25 Box April 24, 2013
      Steve Earle has announced the release of a new box set that focuses on three albums recorded in the mid-'90s for Warner Brothers. These three reissues, along with Live at the Polk Theater, a Nashville concert recording from 1995, and a live DVD To Hell and Back taped in 1996 make up Steve Earle: The Warner Brothers Years due June 25 via Shout Factory. T […]

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    • OTW #503: SKATERS May 21, 2013
      Rock, scheme, rock some more, eat pizza...“It was just a band name, and we needed one. I think it was just a word that sounded cool and stuck.” So explains guitarist Joshua Hubbard, previously of The Paddingtons, when asked about the moniker of his new outfit, SKATERS. He’s speaking from the back room of an east London pub, during a short UK tour for the New […]
    • Brazos - Charm May 21, 2013
      Austin native...Even within the Lone Star State, Austin stands alone. A city quite unlike any other, it has spawned a fiercely proud artistic community. Aware of their roots, Brazos - hinging on Martin McNulty Crane - are stepped in history, submerged in lore. Initially a full band project, Brazos splintered after an intense period of touring. Returning to A […]
    • The Postal Service - Live At Manchester Academy May 21, 2013
      Teasing the crowd with two new songs...The standard hubbub of pre-gig chatter at tonight's gig is even more excitable than usual, no doubt owing to the fact that tonight’s audience have been listening to the The Postal Service’s sole album for a decade, with little sign of a follow-up or live performance. But when the familiar electronic pulse of ‘The D […]
    • Congo Natty - UK All Stars May 21, 2013
      Jungle fever...Edinburgh, a long time ago. The Trojan Soundsystem are in town, the club is packed and the MCs have descended into the audience. Behind them, the speakers groan and moan, gyrate and protest while the lyrics intone: "a lotta good reggae come outta England...." Linking reggae with Jungle, soundsystem to soundsystem, Congo Natty is one […]
    • Skream Posts Two New Tracks May 21, 2013
      ...and remixes Infinity InkSkream is in an industrious mood, releasing two tracks for free online and remixing Infinity Ink. Skream barely stops to sleep. The Croydon native is currently a host of Radio 1 as well as one third of Magnetic Man, but recent diversions in his solo career appearing to be the most captivating. A dubstep pioneer, Skream launched a s […]
    • Shelf Life: The Boxer Rebellion May 21, 2013
      Their most treasured shopping hauntsThe Boxer Rebellion know a thing or two about independence. After an early experience with the major label structure left them scarred, the band simply opted to do it alone. Harnessing the power of the internet, The Boxer Rebellion were able to by-pass industry obstacles and communicate directly with their fans. Fourth alb […]
    • It's The Fall! Covering Daft Punk! May 21, 2013
      Well, almost...Comedian Peter Serafinowicz has recorded a version of Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' in the style of The Fall. Released only a few weeks ago, Daft Punk's single 'Get Lucky' has already become a pop classic. With Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers on board, the track won overwhelming praise and soared straight to number o […]
    • Jimmy Edgar Launches Label With New EP May 21, 2013
      Check out a preview of 'Hot Inside'Jimmy Edgar is set to launch his own label with new EP 'Hot Inside'. Detroit raised but Berlin based, Jimmy Edgar has always been a voice of independence. So really, it was only a matter of time before the producer cut ties and launched his own label. New imprint Ultramajic will open its doors this summe […]
    • Hey Sholay - WDYRWMTB May 21, 2013
      Adorable.It might well be grim up North, but that doesn't stop Hey Sholay from crafting something beautiful. Hailing from Leeds and Sheffield, the band's debut album '((o))' was released last year. Each track appeared perfectly formed, a droplet of melody falling freely from psychedelic clouds. An oddly idiosyncratic affair, Hey Sholay ca […]
    • Watch: Kings Of Leon Label Film May 21, 2013
      Profiling Serpents & Snakes...AllSaints have been given an exclusive glimpse into the Kings of Leon affiliated label Serpents & Snakes. Kings of Leon have always been proud of their roots. Based in Nashville, the Followills spoke lovingly of a city which remained out of the East Coast / West Coast bias. Now, though, the world is coming round to their […]

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    • Astronaut Chris Hadfield Performs David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' -- in Space (VIDEO)
      Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Video It's being called the first music video made in space. In an online video, astronaut Chris Hadfield sings the David Bowie song "Space Oddity" while floating around in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station. The video features shots of a floating guitar that would look like a Hollywood s […]
    • Nevada High School Choir to Back the Rolling Stones on Stage
      LAS VEGAS (AP) - You can't always get what you want. Unless, perhaps, you're a member of the Green Valley High School choir and you want a chance to sing on stage with the Rolling Stones. The Henderson school's choir will join the Stones at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night for the encore performance of their hit song, […]
    • Jimi Hendrix Wanted to Create a Supergroup With Paul McCartney, Miles Davis
      Filed under: News, Holy Hell LONDON (AP) - Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans to record together in the year before Hendrix's sudden death in 1970. But less attention has been paid to the bass player they were trying to recruit: Paul McCartne […]
    • David Bowie Church Brothel Video: Singer Still Pushing Buttons With 'The Next Day' Clip
      Filed under: News, Video, New Music, New Releases David Bowie has released a new music video for the title track from his album "The Next Day" and it's causing quite the controversy. The NSFW-ish video features Marion Cotillard as a prostitute suffering from a severe case of stigmata and Gary Oldman as a perverted bishop in a church that also […]
    • The National Premiere Music Video via Reddit AMA & More -- News Roundup
      Filed under: News, Video, News Today, Oh Boy! In case you missed it, Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner of the National did an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit today. After answering a slew of fan questions, the band released a minimalist video clip for their new track "Sea of Love" off their upcoming new album Trouble Will Find Me. Che […]
    • Lonely Island Release Spring Break/Gay Marriage Video With Ed Norton, James Franco
      Filed under: News, Video, New Music, New Releases The Lonely Island released a video today for their new single "Spring Break Anthem," a video that mixes spring break hijinx with same-sex marriage and wedding planning. In a sneaky swerve the video starts off as a new edition of actor Zach Galifianakis' Funny Or Die "Between Two Ferns […]
    • Austin City Limits Festival Lineup Announced: Phoenix, Tame Impala, Depeche Mode, the Cure, Lionel Richie, & More
      Filed under: News AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Depeche Mode, the Cure, Muse -- this year's expanded Austin City Limits Festival will feature something of a European invasion with five of eight headliners at least partially coming from across the Atlantic Ocean. Also among the list of headlining performers announced Tuesday were Atoms for Peace, Phoenix, Lionel […]
    • No Doubt's Gwen Stefani Gets 'Wild Horses' Wrong in Front of Mick Jagger (VIDEO)
      Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Video, Holy Hell The Rolling Stones opened up their 2013 North American leg of their "50 And Counting..." tour Friday night in Los Angeles, but it was rather obvious special guest Gwen Stefani didn't quite get the memo. The group's 23-song set at Staples Center kicked off with the UCLA Marching Band […]
    • Adam Yauch Park: Late Beastie Boys Member Gets Brooklyn Playground Named After Him
      Filed under: News, Music Appreciation Late Beastie Boys member Adam "MCA" Yauch is getting a New York City park named after him. City officials are turning the Brooklyn Heights-area Palmetto Playground into "Adam Yauch Playground." The rapper, who died at age 47 due to throat cancer, actually used to hang out in the park. The local Brookl […]
    • Jeff Hanneman, Dead: Slayer Guitarist Passes Away At Age 49 Due to Liver Failure
      Filed under: News, R.I.P., Holy Hell LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jeff Hanneman, a founding member ofSlayer whose career was irrevocably changed after a spider bite, has died. He was 49. Slayer spokeswoman Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald said Hanneman died Thursday morning of liver failure at a Los Angeles hospital with his wife, Kathy, by his side. The guitarist had recent […]

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Video of the Day: The Lone Bellow – Bleeding Out

Posted by falconi5 on May 11, 2013

lonebellowThe new album from The Lone Bellow, one of the more delicious finds in 2013.

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Video of the Day: Heaven Earth – No Money No Love

Posted by falconi5 on May 8, 2013

heavenHeaven & Earth, our new favorite band. An organ drenched 70′s Deep Purple sounding marvel.  Don’t sleep on this video either, it has everything, rubenesque women and short people, what more could you ask for.  Simply Rock & Roll at it’s finest.

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Fiver Cool Ones – Five Uplifting Songs

Posted by falconi5 on April 11, 2013

eggsA shout out to my friends at Sound Addictions, a site that celebrates all that is good in music.  Make sure you check them out.

Huey Lewis and the News – The Heart of Rock & Roll

Wang Chung – Everybody Have Fun Tonight

Greg Kihn – The Break-Up Song

The Blasters – American Music

David Bowie and Mick Jagger – Dancing in the Street

 

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Video of the Day: The Head and the Heart – Down in the Valley

Posted by falconi5 on April 6, 2013

theheadThis song will put you in a nice Saturday kind of place.

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Mumford and Sons – Little Lion Man

Posted by falconi5 on March 20, 2013

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Video of the Day: Jimi Hendrix – Hear My Train a Comin’

Posted by falconi5 on March 11, 2013

jimiThis video is amazing.  Jimi puts out a lot of stuff for a dead guy.  His new album is also pretty cool.

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Video of the Day: David Wax Museum – Born with a Broken Heart

Posted by falconi5 on March 3, 2013

davidwaxDavid Wax Museum, “one of Boston’s hottest new bands” (The Boston Globe), fuses exuberant Mexican roots music with homegrown country, folk and rock to create a unique Mexo-Americana sound. The album Knock Knock Get Up is a unsurfaced gem

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Video of the Day: Jonathan Boulet – This Song is Called Ragged

Posted by falconi5 on February 7, 2013

jonathanbouletA somewhat under the radar artist, this Australian act well deserves your aural attention.

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Big Harp – The Other Side of the Blinds

Posted by falconi5 on February 2, 2013

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Big Harp – Nadine

Posted by falconi5 on February 2, 2013

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