Leonard Friend an LA-based, NY-bred R&B/Pop singer, has just released a new track titled “Every Woman,” which you can listen to here and download here. His debut Lynyrd Frynd EP was released in January of 2012 to critical acclaim from the likes of Stereogum, Nylon Magazine, DJ Booth, Consequence of Sound and more.

The Walkmen are releasing their new album titled Heaven on May 29th. In the meantime, you can listen to the full album here on NPR’s First Listen and pre-order the album here off of iTunes. NPR praises The Walkmen’s new album: “On Heaven, The Walkmen’s seventh full-length album in 10 years, the band continues to refine and mature its increasingly stately, deliberately paced sound.”

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are streaming their forthcoming full album Here on NPR’s First Listen here. The band’s second release will be available everywhere on May 29th and is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon. The band has a few tour dates posted for the end of May and early June which can be found here on their official website. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros got their big break in 2009 with the release of their first album Up from Below which contained their first single titled “Home.”"Home” went on to be voted #15 on the largest music poll in the world, the Australian Triple J Hottest 100 countdown.

Joe Walsh’s Analog Man get its vinyl debut today. This is Joe Walsh’s first new album in 20 years and will be available for digital download and on CD starting June 5th. Analog Man features the new tracks “Analog Man” and “Wrecking Ball” with Walsh’s trademark signature guitar riffs..Joe Walsh’s official website and tour dates can be found here.

Eva Simmons, best known as the singer on Afrojack’s hit single “Take Over Control” will be releasing her new single “I Don’t Like You” in a 4 track remix EP with remixes by Fred Falke, Nicky Romero, and Nick Thayer on May 22. You can listen to all 4 tracks here: Fred Falke remix, Nicky Romero remix, Nick Thayer remix, and R3HAB remix. Eva Simmons also has a video for “I Don’t Like You” which can be viewed here.

Dirge Within, the Rocket Science/THC artist, is going on tour this July with the Shockwave Festival alongside such bands as Fear factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, and more. A listing of the band’s tour dates can be found on their official website here and the line up for the Shockwave festival can be found here.

The Sword have produced a 1,000 piece limited edition vinyl single of “Hammer of Heaven”. The vinyl picture disc will be released on June 22^nd and is available now for pre order here. Those pre-ordering will receive the single along with a 7 x 7 signed and numbered glossy insert and an exclusive T-shirt. A small quantity of the single will also be available at the band’s June dates leading to their appearance at the Orion Music and More Festival.

Matt Toka is gearing up to release his self titled debut on Warner Bros. Records on June 12th. The EP will be released digitally and physically with the digital version including lyric videos for the tracks “666″ and “Get Money.” Matt Toka is also getting ready for the Vans Warped Tour, dates can be found here.

Archers of Loaf have just been added to the Village Voice 4KnotsMusic Festival alongside The Drums, Team Spirit, Hospitality, Crocodiles, and Bleached. The 4Knots Music Festival is a free festival held by The Village Voice at the South Street Seaport on Saturday, July 14th. More information regarding the festival can be found here.

Today is the release date of the new Tedeschi Trucks Band double-album, Everybody’s Talkin’. This new live album follows up their incredibly successful debut album, Revelator, which earned them a Grammy Award for Best Blues Artist. You can click here to listen to streaming tracks from Everybody’s Talkin’.

New indie act Lunic, an all girl group out of New York, is releasing their new single “Far Away” from their sophomore album Future Sex Drama, due out in September 2012. Recommended for fans of The xx, Lykke Li, and Phantogram, you can download their single here and check out their official website here.

Pierce The Veil, the progressive post-hardcore group, is gearing up to release their third album, Collide With The Sky, on July 17, 2012. With the recent release of the track listing and cover art, the band, Alternative Press, and their fans are all highly anticipating this album. Preparing for the album’s release, Pierce The Veil will be touring all summer on the Vans Warped Tour’s main stage as well as a full European headline tour. The band’s official website can be found here.

The Milk Carton Kids, a harmonizing duo out of Los Angeles, CA, have announced a string of summer tour dates with KD Lang and Old Crow Medicine Show. NPR called The Milk Carton Kids “Gorgeous contemporary folk” which you can listen to on their two full albums available for free download, Prologue and Retrospect. The band’s official website and tour dates can be found here.

Texas native Sarah Jaffe has announced her first set of headlining tour dates in support of her new album, The Body Wins. The album has received critical acclaim from Vogue, Paste Magazine, and Marie Claire, and her single “Glorified High” has received airplay on Sirius XMU radio and premiered via music video on mtvU and LOGO. Check out the video here and see Sarah Jaffe’s tour dates here.

Andrew Johnston, a Montreal based artist known for his infectious melodies and catchy hooks, has released his third single “Beat Down Your Stereo” from his album The Wake of the Wonder Years. Andrew creates a combination from elements of 80′s radio hits, touches of folk flare, and the influence of his musical surroundings in Montreal to create music that is not only catchy, but also heartfelt. You can download the single here.

Amanda Palmer, heralded as “The Best New Thing In The World” on the Rachel Maddow show, is preparing to release her first new studio album in four years with her band the Grand Theft Orchestra. Since leaving her record company four years ago, Amanda Palmer has utilized outlets like Twitter and crowd funding websites like Kickstarter to engage with her fans and raise money to record and release her music. With her latest Kickstarter campaign, which can be found here, Palmer has incredibly managed to raise $783,056,  a whopping $683,056 above her goal of $100,000. Amanda Palmer and GTO have announced a six city summer tour unveiling the new album. Amanda Palmer’s official website and tour dates can be found here, as well as her new single, “Do It With A Rockstar” available for free download.

Multi-platinum selling Australian singer/songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke is scheduled to release her new album Nightflight on June 19th. Nightflight recently debuted at #2 in Kate’s home country and was previewed on a sold out Australian tour. For the U.S. release, Kate Miller-Heidke will be returning fir live shows beginning in early June in select cities, including residencies at LA’s Hotel Cafe and New York’s Rockwood Music Hall. Kate Miller-Heidke’s official website and tour dates can be found here.

Jack White has decided to try and break another Guinness World Record by having the most metaphors in a single concert. White is currently on tour for his new album Blunderbuss, which is actually in the running for the world record of “the fastest named album in history.” With the strict rules and guidelines set by  Guinness, Jack White and his crew are apprehensive about the metaphors becoming convoluted and of fans interjecting metaphors which could disqualify White. If you want to be a part of history and the making of this world record, check out a list of Jack White’s tour dates here.

Enter Shikari, a British rock group, are releasing a free download of their “Live in London NW5″ performance. The live EP features five tracks recorded live at a special intimate show in London in February of 2012. The band decided to release this performance after low quality audio rips were put online, the band wanted their fans to have access to 320kbps MP3s with artwork. You can download the performance here.

With Knives, a band composed of members from Fall Out Boy, The Damned Things, Shiner, Every Time I Die and more, are launching a U.S. summer tour in support of their new upcoming debut EP Schadenfreude. The bands EP is available through major retailers like Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify and a list of the band’s tour dates can be found here.

Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees, has died after a long and complicated battle with colon cancer, liver cancer, and intestinal problems.

Gibb, who was known as the lead singer of the Bee Gees during the early stages of their career, established himself as an accomplished singer and song writer through his solo career and his time with the group. Inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 1994, Gibb, along with the Bee Gees, is recognized as one of the most influential British pop artists of all time. Selling over 200 million albums, the Bee Gees cemented their status as one of the greatest pop groups to come out of the UK.
Gibb battled with cancer since 2010, starting with colon cancer which then spread to his liver. Around the same time, Gibb was also dealing with severe abdominal pain caused by blocked intestinal problems. Throughout 2011, Gibb had to cancel numerous concerts and appearances due to his health problems and in January of 2012, he released a statement saying that while his health had given him problems, he was working with his doctors and had experienced “spectacular” results.
On March 4, Gibb’s cancer was reported as being in remission, then, just a few weeks later on April 14, Gibb contracted pneumonia and went into a coma at a Chelsea Hospital. Gibb recovered from the coma on April 20, but just one month later on May 20, Gibb passed away in London.
With the passing of his twin brother Maurice Gibb in 2003 and his little brother Andy Gibb in 1988, Robin Gibb is survived by his older brother and co-founder of the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb.

You know you are in store for a day of metal and mayhem when people are head banging to the national anthem to quote Jose from Sirus XM radio who got things off to a great start introducing the days Monster Main Stage openers Adelitas Way.

We are looking forward to blistering sets from Halestorm, Slash, Shinedown, and Incubus tonight!

We have exclusive interviews coming with Rock On The Range artists Cavo, P.O.D., Falling in Reverse, Adelitas Way, and more! Stayed tuned to PCM for more coverage and follow us on Twitter at @PCMTweet.

Jason Biehler, former guitarist and vocalist of Sagion Kick, has released two tracks from his solo project Owl Stretching. Truly an independent work, Owl Stretching does not conform to any one genre or idea of music, creating a unique and enticing environment that it can truly call it’s own. The tracks released are entitled “All At Once” and “Satellite”, which are both available for listening and downloading purposes at SoundCloud. Click here to purchase or listen to “Satellite” and click here for “All At Once”.

The increasingly popular band PK, described as “The Killers meets Vampire Weekend” are setting out to be one of the most played bands of the summer with the release of their sophomore project The Lost Boys Sessions, set to be released on May 29th of this year. The California based band is taking their album on the road as they tour the west coast. Check out the boys video to their single “Seawolves” below. You can also check out PK’s cover of Magnetic Fields’ single “I Think I Need A New Heart” here.

Saxaphonist Kenny G has teamed up with Rahul Sharma for the new album Namaste. Combining the elements of saxaphone, santoor, and cool and modern beat provided by Kid Tricky, Namaste creates a profound and moving, yet completely smooth and sophisticated album for any listener to enjoy. To stream Namaste, click here. The album is set to be released June 26th.

Singing sensation Austin Mahone was recently feeling the love this week. His New York City concert, which will take place on June 22nd, was sold out in under an hour as fans tried to purchase tickets. For those who were not able to attend the NYC concert, Mahone made an announcement on his YouTube page about an upcoming performance at the LA Palladium Theatre on June 24th, which is included below. If you’re interested in purchasing tickets, they are available here.

DJ Wolfgang Gartner is sporting a cartoon image for the music video of his latest smash hit “Redline”. The video follows an animated Wolfgang who is led from a private lair and onto a spaceship. The video also promises a bunch of far out surprises that are literally out of this world. To check out the music video, click here. The radio edit of the song is also available on iTunes, but to purchase the original mix, it is available for purchase here.

Sean Kingston has taken to Twitter to alert fans of the release of his latest single, “Back 2 Life (Live It Up)”, featuring T.I.. The song is available at Soundcloud, and to listen click here.

The Afghan Whigs have released their first single in five years with their cover of the 1970′s song entitled “See and Don’t See”. The song is now available for download on their official website, which can be found here. The band also has announced they’re going to be making various concert appearances throughout the 2012 year, such as making stops at Lollapalooza, ATP’s I’ll Be Your Mirror (New Jersey and London), Primavera Sound, and many more.

Antony and the Johnsons are releasing their album Cut the World on August 7 of this year for the United States, and August 6 for the UK. The album consists of Antony’s thoughts on meditation, femininity, a nature, containing the concert performances as well as speeches made by Antony reflecting on the issues. One of the most popular speeches, Future Feminism, can be viewed here. The album was recorded live in 2011 at the DK Concert Hall in Copenhagen. DK. For tour dates and more information, you can visit the band’s homepage here.

Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson was awarded the National Wildlife Federation’s 2012 National Conservation Achievement Award in Communications for his environmental education and communication of his environmental policies through his music. Johnson, unable to attend the event, gave an acceptance speech and performed a song via webcam as he remained in the backyard of his Hawaii home.

EI-P is releasing his third solo album Cander4Cure on Possum. You can listen to the entirety of the album here. The official trailer for the video for the innovative song entitled “Moon” can also be found here.

‘Queen of Disco’ Donna Summer passed away in Florida on Thursday at age 63,  after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.

Summer’s sultry hit, Love to Love You Baby, first placed her on the music charts. The 5-time Grammy winner rose to stardom in the ’70′s with hits such as Last Dance, Hot Stuff and Bad Girls.

Summer experimented with other genres, but in 1983, her fame approached her earlier success with the release of She Works Hard For The Money.

The Recording Academy released this statement: “Donna Summer had a dynamic voice and unique musical style that helped define the dance music genre in the ‘70s. She also was an artist who crossed many musical genres, as evidenced by her GRAMMY wins in the R&B, rock, inspirational and dance categories. Her talent was a true gift to the music industry, and our thoughts and sympathies are with her family, friends and fans throughout the world during this difficult time.”

Summer is survived by husband Bruce Sudano, and daughters Mimi, Brooklyn and Amanda.

RIP Donna. A whole generation will miss you.

For 31 years Captain Paul Watson has been at the helm of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and a leader in the fight for a clean environment and marine conservation.

The arrest of Captain Watson in Germany we believe is in part due to the fact that he uncovered an illegal shark finning operations in Costa Rica.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are longtime supporters of Sea Shepherd, Captain Watson and the wonderful work they do to save our ocean and protecting marine wildlife globally.

To our fans if you would like to learn more or find out how to support Captain Watson and Sea Shepherd please go to http://www.seashepherd.org/index.php or you can stop at the Sea Shepherd table at all of our North American concerts this year.

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• THE OTHER is considered to be Europe’s most famous Horrorpunk-Band. THE OTHER covers a wide range of fans from the Goth Scene to Rock and Metal fans. After the very successful release of New Blood in 2010 the band is now coming back with their new album called The Devils You Know. Once again THE OTHERworked with well known producer Waldemar Sorychta for this release.
• The Devils You Know will be released July 17^th in North America and will be available in a standard jewel case and digital download version. The artwork and tracklisting have been revealed today.

• Gucci Mane’s upcoming mixtape I’m Up finally gets a visual. And if the first single “Chyeah Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah” featuring Chris Brown and Lil Wayne is any indicator of what’s to come, the May 28^th freebie will be a welcomed return.

• Regina Spektor will perform a free concert presented by NPR Music on Thursday, May 31 at 10pm at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York. Fans can RSVP free today for a limited amount of tickets at http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/05/17/152911546/want-to-see-regina-spektor-in-concert . The entire show will be available worldwide live via free streaming at NPR.org/music and in the NPR Music mobile apps. The event will be hosted by World Cafe’s David Dye and Rita Houston of WFUV and will be broadcast live on air at public radio stations WFUV New York and WXPN in Philadelphia.
• Today, Spektor premieres the single “How” from her forthcoming, much-anticipated new studio album What We Saw From The Cheap Seats out May 29 on Sire/Warner Bros. Recordson The New York Times Magazine site. She can be seen tonight performing her single “All The Rowboats” on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

• With a dash of electrifying vocals, a smidgen of gravity defying choreography and a whole lot of Superhero Swag, newcomer R&B/Pop superstar Keaira LaShae is the epitome of all-encompassing talent. Having a natural flair for music, fitness and dance, the advocate for female empowerment is gearing up to make a permanent indentation in the industry with a summer release of her self-titled EP.

Recording in Rodney Jerkins’ Studios in Los Angeles, Keaira LaShae is putting the final touches on Keaira LaShae in partnership with Duane “DaRock” Ramos (The Pussycat Dolls, Nicki Minaj & LL Cool) and Sanchez Holmes (T.I, Young Jeezy) amongst others. Songs on the EP reflecting love, female empowerment & a little bit of attitude are guaranteed to connect with audiences near and far as illustrated by “Superhero”, the first single from the EP, featuring production by The Audibles (Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Yela Wolf) and now available for free download HERE. Additionally Keaira LaShae will have 3 songs featured in the upcoming motion picture, “Unattended – The Cost of Neglect” in theaters Fall 2012.

• Kings of “hood-metal” Xombie have released their brand-new video for “Excuse Me Miss” and have been announced as part of the Bamboozle 2012 line-up!  The pulsating video stars MTV darling and former cast member of “The Real World: Austin” Johanna Botta with feature cameos from burlesque dancing midgets, zombies…and other provocative creatures of the night.

• Mariachi El Bronx - the alter ego of acclaimed punk outfit The Bronx – kicks off a headlining tour tonight at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. The run, which will feature special guests Two Gallants, will include free “Sailor Jerry Presents” shows in Chicago (5/20) and Philadelphia (5/22) plus a Rocks Off cruise in New York City (5/24). The band has teamed up with RCRDLBL.com to give away a free download of the Super Guachin (ZZK)remix of its latest single, “Revolution Girls,” at: http://rcrdlbl.com/2012/05/15/premiere_mariachi_el_bronx_revolution_girls_super_guachin_remixMariachi El Bronx will appear on NPR Music’s “World Cafe” on May 22 and do a Daytrotter session in June. While on the road, Mariachi El Bronx will also support Dave Matthews Band, Gogol Bordello and tUnE-yArDs on select dates and perform at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN (6/7-10) and the inaugural Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE (7/20-22).

The “Countdown” begins! Revel premieres its $2.4 billion entertainment destination on Memorial Day weekend with 16-time Grammy Award winner and international superstar Beyoncé. In her first live concerts since 2011, Beyoncé will take the stage in Ovation Hall, Revel’s signature performance space, for four nights: Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m., Saturday, May 26 ,Sunday, May 27 at 8 p.m. and Monday, May 28 at 9:00p.m.

Designed by Cirque du Soleil veterans Scèno Plus, Ovation Hall creates an elevated concert experience for 5,050 fans by making the expansive space feel decidedly intimate. Every seat has an unobstructed view of the performer and a state-of-the-art sound system puts the audience in the center of the action with immersive audibility.

Tickets are on-sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and available online at Ticketmaster.com.

Revel opens its doors April 2 with an eight-week preview culminating in the resort premiere on May 25. Spanning 6.3 million square feet and standing 47 stories tall in Atlantic City, Revel is bringing a true resort option to the Northeastern United States. The beachfront destination is smoke-free and features 1,800 rooms with an ocean view, two performance spaces, more than a dozen restaurants, two nightclubs, a dayclub, spa, beach club, retail shops and a casino.

For more information about Revel and to start your experience, visit revelresorts.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/revel and follow @revelresorts on Twitter. Revel is located on the Boardwalk at Connecticut Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Internationally acclaimed singer Melody Gardot has released a brand new video clip about the inspiration behind her upcoming album, The Absence. The enchanting behind-the-scenes piece is narrated by Melody herself and features commentary from renowned guitarist Hector Pereira, whose Spanish guitars provide the backbone for the new record. The singer also shares how her travels in Lisbon and Brazil brought new life to her music: “I sat under a tree and I had this thought,” says Melody, “which is if you sit under a tree long enough, either somebody finds you or you find yourself. And I found myself.”

Melody made her first major UK television appearance last week, performing both “Mira” and “Amalia” on Later… With Jools Holland. Both songs appear on The Absence, which is due May 29th on jazz label Verve Records (pre-order now on Amazon). She also recently unveiled a colorful clip shot in Brazil for “Mira,” while the video for the official single, “Amalia,” is coming soon.

For more on Melody Gardot and her extraordinary journey to the stage, visit her website at melodygardot.com.