New Kingdom is headlining the El Rey on Friday, July 31. The LA based, electro-funk rock band has gained a strong following on the strength of their high-energy performances but recently they’ve been in the studio working on an EP (or maybe an album?). The show Friday night is one that you don’t want to [...] Read More…
IMissYouMJ.com is an online charity project where you can you can buy a photo plot on a giant Michael Jackson photo mosaic. After all of the photo plots are sold, a large poster will be sent to all of the people who participate. You can upload whatever photo you want for $25 and the money [...] Read More…
The Black Crowes posted a brand new track for free download on their website, BlackCrowes.com. The song, “I Ain’t Hiding” is off the upcoming album, Before The Frost, due September 2009. MP3: The Black Crowes – “I Ain’t Hiding” – Little Dragon‘s upcoming sophomore album, Berlinmaster, is due in August 2009. I’ve always thought there [...] Read More…
Beck recently announced the details of a new project called the Record Club. Beck (and friends Nigel Godrich, Joey Waronker, Brian Lebarton, Bram Inscore, Giovanni Ribisi, Chris Holmes, and Thorunn Magnusdottir) will pick an album, spend a day recording a cover of it, and then post it on the internet for all to enjoy. ”An album [...] Read More…
ArtistRise.com is a brand new online community based around the central idea that live music is king. Concerts and festivals can be the most lucrative part of an artist’s career, much more so than selling albums (especially in the post-Napster era). Live shows can also be the most meaningful and enjoyable musical experience for artists and fans alike. [...] Read More…
SoulCulture in the UK recently interviewed jazz, neo-soul singer Jose James. SoulCulture is a great place to find more news, interviews, and videos like this one. Check out the video below and more at SoulCulture.co.uk. In the interview below, Jose James shares his thoughts on today’s music and reveals some details about his upcoming album. I [...] Read More…
-Posted by Oscar M- Zee Avi is a prime example of how far a clever hook and a simple acoustic melody can go. Let’s not forget her smooth jazzy voice while listening to the many well written, simple, and light tunes to be released on her May 19th debut via Monotone/Brush Fire Records. So where [...] Read More…
The Long Road Back for John Forte -Posted by AGM - It has been over ten years since Wyclef Jean introduced John Forte to the world with the unforgettable lyric “ah huh ah huh, John Forte, grab the mic and won’t you sway it this way…” “I’m more than just a rhymer,” Forte proclaims – [...] Read More…
Fight From Above is playing the KROQ locals only show at the Roxy tomorrow night along with Glacier Hiking. FFA has always been popular with their friends, but now they’re starting to get a lot of attention from a much bigger crowd. ”Between The Curves” is the single off of the band’s full length debut, L.A. [...] Read More…