MAN MADE MACHINE SIGNS WITH RAZOR & TIE
Debut Album, “Become,” Out September 27th
First Single “Victim” Available on iTunes and Impacts Active Rock Radio Today- Listen HERE
Man Made Machine to Open for Fuel on Tour This Fall
(New York, NY) – Razor & Tie is excited to announce the addition of Man Made Machine to its expanding rock roster. The Phoenix, Arizona based band will release its full length debut album, Become, on September 27th. The album was produced by Chad Grey and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne and HELLYEAH and was mixed by Jeremy Parker (Godsmack/Evanescence). The first single, “Victim,” impacts Active Rock Radio today and is available for sale on iTunes (LISTEN HERE). Man Made Machine will open for Fuel on tour this fall (dates below).
Man Made Machine – Tour Dates with Fuel, Park Lane and Pale
August 29 – Kearney, NE – The Garage
August 30 – Cedar Falls, IA – Wheelehouse
September 1- Ocean City, MD – Purple Moose
September 6 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s Pub
September 8 – Nashua, NH – Amber Room
September 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar
September 11 – Niagara Falls NY – Rapids
September 13 – Streetsboro, OH – Space Night Club
September 15 – Lexington, KY – Buster’s
September 16 – Lynchburg, VA – Phase 2
September 19 – Philadelphia, PA – The Legendary Dobbs
September 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Whisky River
September 22 – Daytona, Beach FL – Sickboys
September 23 – Pensacola, FL – Live Nightclub
September 30 – Indianapolis, IN – 8 Seconds Saloon
October 4 – Buford, GA – 37 Main
October 5 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz
October 8 – Laredo, TX – Texas A& M
October 11 – Baltimore, MD – Recher Theatre
Grace Jones to release Hurricane, first US release in 22 years
with 2nd bonus disc dub version of entire album
“Well Well Well” Dub MP3 Available Now!
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress, Grace Jones is preparing to release Hurricane, a new album of original material, in the U.S. on September 6 via [PIAS] America. Produced by Jones and Ivor Guest, Hurricane has received widespread praise in the U.K. and Europe where it was released in 2009. The tracks “Williams’ Blood” and “Corporate Cannibal” have emerged as hits as has the video for “Corporate Cannibal” directed by Nick Hooker. The release will also include a brand new bonus disc dub version of the entire album.
Listen to the brand new “Well Well Well” Dub MP3 off the dub bonus disc. The track premiered with FACT Magazine yesterday and you can download it from Soundcloud today. We encourage you to post and share.
Northern Spy is proud to announce an epic two year multi-record deal with the Brooklyn juggernaut ZS, christened with a custom double 7” limited edition vinyl & digital release out in November. Over months of negotiations, ZS and Northern Spy have meticulously planned an onslaught of special releases including a retrospective box set, a mega remix project and solo releases by Sam Hillmer, Ben Greenberg and Ian Antonio, to be announced over the coming months.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis just may have a hit on their hands.
Fresh off the release of the stunning music video for “WINGS”, Macklemore & producer Ryan Lewis are back with an energetic new single titled “Can’t Hold Us”. Already a live hallmark for the duo, “Can’t Hold Us” features hard-driving kicks, a quick flow, and larger than life instrumentation. Urgent lyrics meld with driving percussion and anthemic horns, creating a raucous summer-time anthem. The song is perfectly timed with the duo hitting the summer festival circuit, including Outside Lands, Rock the Bells, Bumbershoot, and MusicFest NW.
ACM Top New Male and Top New Artist Luke Bryan has recently released his new album, tailgates & tanlines, through Capitol Nashville/EMI Records! tailgates & tanlines features 13 brand-new tracks, 8 of which were co-written by Luke, including the Top 10 and climbing single, “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).” The lead single is quickly approaching 1 million downloads, is both the fastest-selling and fastest-rising song of Luke’s career and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
Be sure to check out the newest installment of the A.V. Club’s popular “Undercover” series featuring Gainesville’s Against Me! Performing “Janie Jones,” Against Me! crammed into the A.V. Club’s infamous circular room back in June during their previous US headline tour to take a crack at the classic from “The Only Band That Matters.” Watch the performance below.
AGAINST ME! COVER THE CLASH
http://www.avclub.com/articles/against-me-covers-the-clash,60441/
White Crosses reissue 2xCD/digital out now, 3xLP out August 30
Careful, Chromeo’s latest video might impregnate you- or so the directors, Daniels want you to think. Featuring Solange Knowles, “When The Night Falls,” is entertaining until the way end, (seriously, you don’t want to miss the final scene).
Check out the video here: http://youtu.be/kkyYxAv6kB4?hd=1
From the album: Business Casual, download it here http://atlr.ec/qfcmIO
For upcoming dates on their tour, click below
9/14 DALLAS, TX – House of Blues * #
9/16 HOUSTON, TX – House of Blues * #
9/17 AUSTIN, TX – Austin City Limits
9/18 NEW ORLEANS, LA – House of Blues * #
9/20 MIAMI, FL – Fillmore * #
9/21 ORLANDO, FL – Beacham Theater * #
9/22 ATLANTA GA – Masquerade (Heaven Stage) * #
9/24 MONTREAL, QC – Metropolis (Pop Montreal)
9/26 DETROIT, MI – Majestic * #
9/27 COLUMBUS, OH – Newport Music Hall * #
9/28 PITTSBURGH, PA – Stage AE * #
9/30 CHICAGO, IL – House of Blues * #
10/3 MILWAUKEE, WI – Turner Hall * #
10/4 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – First Avenue * #
10/6 BOULDER, CO – Boulder Theater * #
10/7 DENVER, CO – Ogden * #
10/8 ASPEN, CO – Belly Up * #
10/10 SEATTLE, WA- Showbox Sodo * #
10/11 PORTLAND, OR – Roseland * #
10/12 ARCATA, CA – Arcata Community Center * #
10/13 RENO, NV – Knitting Factory * #
10/15 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Treasure Island
10/17 SAN DIEGO, CA- House of Blues * >
10/18 TEMPE, AZ – Marquee Theatre * >
10/20 KANSAS CITY, MO – Midland Theater * >
10/21 TULSA, OK – Cain’s Ballroom * >
10/22 OXFORD, MS – The Lyric * >
10/24 ST. LOUIS, MO – The Pageant * >
10/25 NASHVILLE, TN – Cannery Ballroom * >
10/27 RICHMOND, VA – The National * >
10/28 ASHEVILLE, NC – MoogFest
10/31 PHILADELPHIA, PA – Electric Factory * >
11/1 BOSTON, MA – House of Blues * >
11/2 TORONTO, ON – Sound Academy * >
11/17 LOS ANGELES, CA – The Wiltern
Having just played at Toronto’s Edgefest, the boys in Sandman Viper Command are announcing east coast, Ontario, and New York tour dates in support of their new 7-inch release Rough Love. They will be making stops at prestigious music festivals Pop Montreal, Halifax Pop Explosion, and CMJ Music Marathon as well as playing a free Toronto show on August 23rd at the Horseshoe Tavern.
Sandman Viper Command recorded the Rough Love 7-inch with acclaimed producer Jon Drew (Fucked Up, Tokyo Police Club, The Arkells) and it is currently available digitally and off stage. The title track “Rough Love” shows a different side of the band and proves them dynamic songwriters. After fall touring, Sandman Viper Command will be heading back to the studio to work on a new LP to be released next year.
The band has declared August #SVFREE month! Everyone who RT’s and follows the band on twitter will received a free download of Rough Love and they will be giving out other swag throughout the month. #SVFREE month continues when the band plays a free Toronto show on August 23rd.
KATATONIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN SHOWS
Headlining “Last Fair Day Gone Night 2011” performances scheduled for September and October
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN –Katatonia has announced several special 20th anniversary North American shows in celebration of two decades of gloom and doom from the world-renowned progressive metal titan. The headlining “Last Fair Day Gone Night 2011” performances will take place in the United States and Canada while the band is in North America for the upcoming “Heritage Tour” with fellow Swedish heavyweight, Opeth. Full dates for “Last Fair Day Gone Night 2011” and the “Heritage Tour” can be seen below.
“Heritage Tour” dates 2011…
Sept. 16 – Ottawa, ON – Zaphod Beeblebrox*
Sept. 17 – Quebec City, QC – Agitee*
Sept. 18 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes*
Sept. 19 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Sept. 20 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
Sept. 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
Sept. 22 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
Sept. 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
Sept. 24 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall*
Sept. 25 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s*
Sept. 26 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Sept. 27 – Louisville, KY – Expo Five
Sept. 28 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom
Sept. 29 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
Sept. 30 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
Oct. 01 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
Oct. 02 – New Orleans, LA – Hangar*
Oct. 03 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
Oct. 04 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Oct. 05 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
Oct. 06 – Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont Club
Oct. 07 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Oct. 08 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings
Oct. 09 – Regina, SK – The Exchange*
Oct. 10 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Centre
Oct. 11 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall Ballroom
Oct. 13 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Oct. 14 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
Oct. 15 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Oct. 16 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
Oct. 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
Oct. 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Mayan Theatre
Oct. 20 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Oct. 21 – Pomona, CA – The Fox Theater
Oct. 22 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
Oct. 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Oct. 25 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
Oct. 27 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Oct. 28 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
Oct. 29 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
Oct. 30 – Guelph, ON – Guelph Concert Theatre
Oct. 31 – Millvale, PA – Mr Smalls Theatre
Nov. 01 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
* Katatonia headlining “Last Fair Day Gone Night 2011” date
The Icarus Line
Premiere New Song “We Want More” featuring Ariel Pink
New Album “Wildlife” Out August 30th on Cobraside Distribution / Roar Scratch Records!
Stream “We Want More” feat. Ariel Pink exclusively @ MTV Hive!
In support of their upcoming album “Wildlife” out August 30th on Cobraside / Roar Scratch Records, LA’s most feared and celebrated rockn’roll band The Icarus Line have premiered their new song “We Want More” featuring good friend Ariel Pink.
The song appears on the band’s upcoming album and is available to stream exclusively at MTV Hive by clicking the link above. Click below for more info
Wildlife” Track List 
1. King Baby
2. We Sick
3. Soul Slave
4. It’s Alright (feat. Annie Hardy of Giant Drag)
5. Venomous
6. No Lord
7. Bad Bloods
8. Sin Man Sick Blues
9. We Want More (feat. Ariel Pink)
10. All The Little Things
11. Tina Turner
12. Like A Scab
13. Wildlife
14. Elephants of Armageddon (vinyl bonus track)
Check out pop singer/songwriter/producer, Keo Nozari’s just launched VYou page where you can get to know him better. In one of his first videos, Keo answers the time old question… Britney or Lady Gaga?
Also, be sure to head over to Celebuzz where you can win an Apple iPod Touch pre-loaded with Keo’s album Love Boutique and his “Acceptable 2 U” remixes, including remixes by DJ Skeet Skeet and Liam Keegan, among others.Pick up Keo Nozari’s sophomore album Love Boutique available on Amazon and iTunes now!
Columbia City Theater, Seattle, WA
Doug Fir, Portland, OR
Bottom Of The Hill, San Francisco, CA
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma, CA
The Casbah, San Diego, CA08.27.2011
Sunset Junction Festival, Los Angeles, CA
13-year-old Greyson Chance did a quick interview with Best Buy for their in-store network. Watch it on BestBuyOn.comto find out how Greyson learned to play the piano, and his thoughts on his YouTube success.Hold On Til The Night debuted last week at #2 on the iTunes chart, and features singles “Unfriend You” and “Waiting Outside the Lines.” Visit Greyson-Official.com to get the latest updates about his remaining summer tour dates.
Tampa, FL natives NOT TONIGHT JOSEPHINE are in the running to win the chance to appear on next year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival! Right now, the festival has a ‘Battle of the Bands’ voting poll at their official website and NOT TONIGHT JOSEPHINE is currently ranked within the top 40! Fans can register and vote for the band at http://battle.rockstaruproar.com/u/nottonightjosephine. With only three days left the band can use a big boost, so make sure to head to the link above to help NOT TONIGHT JOSEPHINE’s win a spot at the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival next summer.
MTV BUZZWORTHY PREMIERES NIKKI JEAN’S HANDCRAFTED VIDEO “MY LOVE” – http://bit.ly/pBaGg4
PEOPLE MAG FEATURES NIKKI IN SUMMER PLAYLIST ALONGSIDE KANYE, AMY, U2, FOOS AND MORE
Yesterday, MTV’s Buzzworthy Blog premiered Nikki’s new homemade video for “My Love” from her acclaimed debut album ‘Pennies in a Jar’ (S-CURVE). They raved that Nikki’s “adorable” way of building words with objects “perfectly complements the fresh doo-wop/Motown vibe of the song.” Watch it here: http://bit.ly/pBaGg4
And check out Chuck Arnold’s “What I’m Rocking Now” feature in this week’s People Mag, where he highlights Nikki’s “enchanting debut” as part of his summer playlist that also includes Kanye West, U2, Arcade Fire, the Foo Fighters, Amy Winehouse, Aaliyah and more.
