Grammy award winning band, Paramore, is back to the music scene with a former band member and a new sound. The band has had its ups and downs, but through music and friendship, the band keeps persisting. Paramore started in 2004 when they formed in Franklin, Tennessee. Their first album was Pop-Rock and now their newest album released…
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TOVE LO DEBUTS SHORT FILM “FAIRY DUST”
Swedish Grammy nominated artist Tove Lo has officially entered the “Lady Wood” era with the worldwide release of her sophomore album and the debut of her short film “Fairy Dust”. “Fairy Dust”, directed by Tim Erem, stars Tove Lo alongside American actress, producer, director and activist Lina Esco and was co-written by her with director…
PETE DOHERTY RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO “I DON’T LOVE ANYONE (BUT YOU’RE NOT JUST ANYONE)” IN ANTICIPATION OF NEW ALBUM
Peter Doherty has released the video for his latest single 'I Don't Love Anyone (But You're Not Just Anyone)', taken from his forthcoming album, 'Hamburg Demonstrations' to be released via BMG/Clouds Hill on Friday, December 2nd. The video was directed by Italian Luca Monterosso Whitmann using footage of Peter performing the song along with illustrations by art student…
ELLE KING WILL BE OFFICIATING WEDDINGS ON HER MINISTRY TOUR
Singer Elle King announced her newly named headlining Ministry Tour this past month. Since King is newly engaged to be married, she decided to bring one couple to the stage to officiate their wedding or renew their vows during each live show. Open to everyone, fans interested in participating submit an online form to be considered. Fans will then be directly contacted by…
MARY J BLIGE RELEASES SINGLE OFF UPCOMING ALBUM ‘STRENGTH OF A WOMAN’
Mary J. Blige unveiled her new single "Thick Of It" through Capitol Records, co-written by Jazmine Sullivan, this past week. The song promotes the impending arrival of her forthcoming full-length album, Strength Of A Woman, landing later this year. Says Blige of the new single: "This song is so personal it's almost painful to let it…
SEAN COMBS AKA P DIDDY ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION DONATION TO ALMA MATER
Sean "Diddy" Combs, formally known as P Diddy, Puff Daddy, and more, will use a donation of one million dollars to fund a scholarship in his name at alma mater, Howard University starting in Fall of 2017, the same year the institution celebrates its 150th year of operation. The pledge was made from the Verizon Center…
SKYLAR GREY’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM “NATURAL CAUSES” TO DROP SEPTEMBER 23RD
Singer/songwriter Skylar Grey is to release her newest album Natural Causes on September 23rd, the same day she will begin a twelve city tour. The tour will kick off in San Francisco at The Lodge at Regency on September 23, with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, DC, before wrapping on October 11th in New…
POTTY MOUTH FREE PERFORMANCE AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART IN NYC
Punk trio Potty Mouth is keeping busy this summer! The all-girl group, composed of musicians Ally Einbinder, Victoria Mandanas and Abby Weems, released their self-titled EP last August that was produced by John Goodmanson. Since then, the girls have lined up a slew of performances to support it. Potty Mouth will begin touring with punk rock band Beach Slang in early July to…
ANDRA DAY HEADLINES TOUR THIS FALL
California vocalist, Andra Day, announced her headlining national tour that will make coast-to-coast stops beginning in November. This isn't the only power move the soulful singer has made this year. Andra Day was nominated for two Grammy Awards in the "Best R&B Album" category for her debut alum Cheers to the Fall and "Best R&B Performance"for…
THE KILLS ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES + COACHELLA PERFORMANCE
The Kills have announced additional US tour dates in the month of April that will include appearances in Nashville, Louisville and Santa Ana. Following the release of their 2011 album, "Blood Pressures," Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart have stayed busy touring internationally and playing to sold out shows. As well as solo shows, The Kills…
SAM SMITH ON HIS METEORIC RISE TO FAME + STRUGGLES ALONG THE WAY – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"I remember being about six years old and I was panicking — I’d keep my mother awake for hours trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I felt in my head that I had to have a path, and I used to choose all of these different careers and then write out plans…
SAY LOU LOU ANNOUNCE ALBUM + NEW SINGLE
The sister duo Miranda Anna and Elektra June Kilbey-Jansson of the band Say Lou Lou will be releasing their debut album Lucid Dreaming on April 6th. The latest single from their forthcoming full-length is “Nothing But A Heartbeat” and officially drops in the U.S on Friday, February 6th. Following a year spent touring the globe,…
THE KOOKS ANNOUNCE 2015 TOUR DATES
The Kooks have announced their first North American tour dates of 2015. Members Luke Pritchard (vocals and guitar), Hugh Harris (guitar), Pete Denton (bassist), and Alexis Nunez (drummer) released their new album, Listen, on September 8, 2014. They have never tried to label themselves as "indie," but that's what they've been mostly classified as. Their…
ECHOSMITH’S “COOL KIDS” CERTIFIED PLATINUM + TOUR DATES
The four siblings of band Echosmith from LA already have a hit single, "Cool Kids," at number 13 on the charts, which they have already performed for the Conan show, for the Teen Wolf afterparty, and on the Ellen show. "Cool Kids" is about being a teen and trying to fit in, and if anyone knows what it's…
CULTURE CLUB DROPS NEW SINGLE “MORE THAN SILENCE”
Grammy Award-winners Culture Club announced this week the title of their highly anticipated sixth studio album Tribes, due for release in early 2015 in North America. Tribes was written by Culture Club and produced by esteemed producer Youth (Paul McCartney, The Verve, Primal Scream) in London. The first single from their forthcoming album is titled…
BEN HOWARD RELEASES NEW ALBUM “I FORGET WHERE WE WERE”
Ben Howard's new album I Forget Where We Were is out today on Republic Records. Produced by drummer Chris Bond at Deep Litter Studios in Devon, the album immediately debuted at #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart, and is currently in the top 10 on the overall albums chart. I Forget Where We Were follows…
SAM SMITH NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN THE WORKS
Sam Smith has announced a new tour through both the U.S. and Canada beginning in 2015. His first time playing in the U.S. was a year ago, at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. Since then, his rapid trajectory has given him the chance to play at some of the biggest arenas in the country. The…
MAYER HAWTHORNE’S VIDEO “CRIME” FEATURING KENDRICK LAMAR DIRECTED BY RASHIDA JONES
Mayer Hawthorne has premiered the official music video for “Crime” featuring Kendrick Lamar. The music video was directed by Parks and Recreation actress Rashida Jones, and her comedic tone can be seen throughout the video, which sees Mayer on a hero’s journey to reach an exclusive event. When discussing the concept behind the video, Jones says, “The video is…
LISTEN TO MILO GREENE’S NEW POP SYNTH SINGLE “WHITE LIES” + TOUR DATES
Los Angeles-based indie band Milo Greene has premiered a single called “White Lies” from their forthcoming album Control. A refreshing combo of pop and synth, "White Lies" is definitely a musical shift from the band's previous indie-folk sounds. Control follows the band's acclaimed eponymous debut, and will be out on January 27th, 2015. Milo Greene will tour in support of Control with a month of North…
USHER ANNOUNCES THE UR EXPERIENCE TOUR
Hot on the heels of a blockbuster performance at this year's MTV Video Music Awards and the release of his new single/video "She Came To Give It To You," global megastar Usher announced today he will tour North America this fall, bringing The UR Experience to fans in 27 cities. Packed with an impressive repertoire…