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Watch Mark Tremonti's Video for "You Waste Your Time"
Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti just issued his video "You Waste Your Time" from his solo Tremonti project. His solo album All I Was drops in July. Learn more about Mark Tremonti's... Continue reading »
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The Essence Music Festival Expands to Four Days
The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans is growing and expanding. It has ballooned to a fourth day. In an era of shrinkage and recession, it's nice to see something musical expand rather than... Continue reading »
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Future of the Left to Perform at the Northside Festival in Brooklyn
Welsh rabble-rousers Future of the Left have confirmed an appearance at Northside Festival in Brooklyn, NY on June 17. Come across the pond, boys. Billed as NYC's largest and most accessible... Continue reading »
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Casey Abrams to Release Self-Titled Debut on June 26
Concord Records announced the release of the self-titled debut of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and American Idol Season 10 finalist Casey Abrams. It's out June 26. Obviously, the name... Continue reading »
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SiriusXM Pink Floyd Channel Airing This Weekend
The Pink Floyd Channel will launch on SiriusXM on Friday, May 25 at 12 Noon ET and will run through the holiday weekend. It wraps on Monday, May 28 and satellite radio subscribers can listen to it at... Continue reading »
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U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Asks Country to Accept Lady Gaga
The U.S. ambassador to Indonesia is urging the powers that be to let Lady Gaga's canceled show go on as planned. Gaga's June 3 gig, which was sold out, was canceled when the permit was revoked after... Continue reading »
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Kreayshawn to Release "Somethin 'Bout Kreay" on Aug. 14
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we want to know somethin' somethin' 'bout Kreay. Following a year full of shows, travel, press, photo shoots and personal projects, Kreayshawn (one... Continue reading »
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Brad Pitt on Engagement to Angelina Jolie: "It Made Sense"
Brad Pitt spoke about his engagement to longtime love and baby mama Angelina Jolie while promoting his new gangster flick Killing Me Softly in Cannes. They are the world's most beloved celeb couple... Continue reading »
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Rihanna's "Battleship" Flops
Despite a healthy overseas debut, Rihanna's first film Battleship didn't fare so well in the U.S. The film hit theaters on May 18, but only did about $25 million in box office receipts. That fell... Continue reading »
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The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum Lands NYC Location for Complex
The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum has scored a Midtown New York City location for the Hip Hop Museum and Educational Complex. The mid-rise site is in a prime location that is fitting for all United... Continue reading »
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Samuel L. Jackson to Host BET Awards 12
The BET 12 Awards will be "Too Big To Miss!" Actor Samuel L. Jackson will be this year's BET AWARDS host. In addition, the members of Maze & Frankie Beverly were announced to be the prestigious... Continue reading »
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Daphne's California Greek Launches Music Discovery Program
Food + music? Two of our favorite things! After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne's California Greek today launched a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and foster... Continue reading »
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Kitten to Tour in July
Meow! Los Angeles-based indie rock band Kitten will release their new EP, Cut It Out on Aug. 28. You can download both "Cut It Out" and "Sugar" for free by going visiting the band's SoundCloud page.... Continue reading »
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Listen to MS MR's "Hurricane"
Are you familiar with MS MR yet? Well, we want you to be, so we are sharing the song "Hurricane" by the New York duo, who will tour with Marina and the Diamonds in July and August. Listen to... Continue reading »
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Slacker Radio Launches Robin Gibb + Donna Summer Tribute Stations
In remembrance of two '70s era icons who passed away last week, Slacker Radio is launching seperate, dedicated tribute stations to both Robin Gibb of Bee Gees and to Donna Summer. In remembrance of... Continue reading »
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Amnesty International Announces "Toast To Freedom" Contest
"Toast To Freedom," the new and exclusive commemorative song celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International, is quickly proving an organic worldwide phenomenon, with diverse artists from... Continue reading »
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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, Black Keys Set for Austin City Limits Festival
The Austin City Limits Music Festival, now its 11th year, will take place from Oct. 12-14 in Zilker Park. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Black Keys, Jack White, Florence + The... Continue reading »
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New Michael Jackson Footage Set for Re-Release of "Bad"
Previously unseen footage of Michael Jackson will be featured in the deluxe edition re-release of 1987's Bad, which is titled Bad 25. The package will contain the original album plus two CDs of demos... Continue reading »
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Paul Simon Will Never Record With Art Garfunkel Again
The NME.com reports that Paul Simon will never reunite with songwriting partner Art Garfunkel ever again. Their last album was Bridge Over Troubled Water, which they issued before their 1970 split.... Continue reading »
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Watch Soso's Video for "I Never Thought You'd Come in Summer"
Emerging Swedish pop artist Soso wrote, recorded and self-produced each track on her new album The Time I Dug So Deep I Ended Up In China (T.T.I.D.S.D.I.E.U.I.C.) in the bedroom of her apartment. The... Continue reading »
