Daily Archives July 8, 2011

Wednesday night, PAPER Magazine held their annual Sounds Like PAPER concert in celebration of their summer music issue. The show was held at the House of Vans and included very special performances by Joe Jonas and Swizz Beatz.

From friends to fans to industry VIPs, everyone who turned out at the private event had an incredible time as Swizz played his iconic hits and Joe performed his new single “Love Slayer.” Yes, Joe just released his single “See No More,” but we’re all too happy to hear there’s another one ready for release even if we couldn’t be there to hear it in person. If you are forced to bide your time for new Joe music, as well, check out an interview he did at the show to get your Joe-fix.

Joe Jonas and Mr...

• Will Hoge’s seventh studio album, aptly titled Number Seven, is set to be released on Sept. 27 on Ryko. His single When I Get My Wings will be playing on the radio starting August 1st! Keep up-to-date with him on his website!
• Barn Burner just finished their Canadian tour and will be starting up their U.S. tour dates for July and August! Fans will be glad to hear that there will be a video shoot for Scum of the Earth!
• I Call Fives has announced their latest contest wokring with JAGK clothing company, where fans can submit designs and the winner’s designs will appear on tour. Interested? Here’s the info!
• Las Vegas pop-punks LAST CALL will be releasing their 2^nd EP Stay on the Outside via Mightier Than Sword on August 2nd. You can pre-order it now!
• Alissa White-Gluz, of The Antagonist...

JANE’S ADDICTION have now released a non-explicit version of their official video for “End To The Lies,” the first single off their upcoming album, The Great Escape Artist. The video was directed by Alex Bulkley (Robot Chicken) in Hollywood, CA at Studio 905 where the band shot live performances in front of a white back drop to be super imposed onto a women’s body. Fans can watch behind-the-scenes footage of the filming process and concept in creating the video.

For more information on Jane’s Addiction as well as updates from the band, make sure to check out their official website, www.JanesAddiction.com, as well as their Facebook and Twitter pages. Look for The Great Escape Artist releasing late this summer!

Directed by: Diane Martel

Edited by: Ed Burke and Jenke-Ahmed Tailly

The story of what happens after the prom when the high school sweetheart who broke your heart turns out to be the best thing you never had. You move on and find true happiness.

Take a sneak peek at just released photos taken from Lloyd’s new music video for “Be The One” featuring Trey Songz and Young Jeezy.  Stay tuned for the video to premiere soon!

Fans can also check out footage of Lloyd and labelmate, Timothy Bloom, performing Lloyd’s hit single “Lay It Down” at this weekend’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Lloyd’s new album King of Hearts, featuring “Lay It Down,” “Cupid,” “Be The One” and “Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)” featuring Andre 3000 and narrated by Lil Wayne, hit stores this week! Pick it up on Amazon and iTunes now.

• UK-based electronic pop group Metronomy will be releasing their third record in the US on July 26th! It’s a concept  album based on the English Riviera!
• Seattle indie-rock band Fences and Louisville, KY rocker Mansions will release a 7-inch split EP on Tuesday, July 26th!The limited-edition 7″ is available for purchase at select retail shops in Seattle, San Francisco, LA, Chicago and Louisville, as well on the bands’ websites and digitally through iTunes.
• On September 20^th, 2011 Thrice will release Major/Minor, their 7^th studio album. The band also released their  4^th installment of the behind the scenes look into the recording process. View the video here: www.THRICE.net.
• Milwaukee’s energetic pop punkers DIRECT HIT! will debut with full-length album Domesplitter, whic...