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Deluxe editions of Led Zeppelin’s final three studio albums: Presence, In Through The Out Door, and Coda will be released in July. The reaction to the first six Led Zepplin album reissues has been extraordinary, with albums charting in the Top 10 around the globe whilst also garnering 5-star reviews and other critical accolades along the way.
Continue readingSpirit Family Reunion will take to the road in support of their sophomore album Hands Together, released this past April 14th. The 12-song set was mixed by Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Uncle Tupelo) and produced by the band in Coney Island, N.Y. Hands Together followed up the New York band’s critically acclaimed 2012 debut No Separation, a grassroots self-release that resulted in over 10,000 albums sold side-of-stage. Also issued on the band’s own label, Hands Together was released for the first time worldwide (through InGrooves Fontana in the U.S.)
Continue readingContinuing to celebrate the release of new album What For?, Toro y Moi will tour nationwide this fall. After a string of sold-out dates this spring and appearances this summer at Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Outside Lands, FYF Fest and more, the band will be back on the road playing two nights in Brooklyn at Music Hall of Williamsburg; Portland, OR; Athens, GA; Denver, CO and many more. Presale begins June 3 at http://toroymoi.com/shows/ with general on sale Friday, June 5.
Continue readingJason Derulo’s fourth studio album, Everything is 4, is out today, June 2nd. The 11-track album features appearances such as Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Keith Urban, Meghan Trainor, K. Michelle, Matoma, and pop-songwriter Julia Michaels.”Jason Derulo jumps into every track with equal enthusiasm, reassuring voice adapting easily to each new setting and providing continuity across the LP,” says Rolling Stone Magazine. The album release is led by hit-singles “Want To Want Me,” “Get Ugly,” “Cheyenne” and “Broke,” proving the triple threat, singer, songwriter and dancer, Jason Derulo, is unstoppable in 2015.
Continue readingVance Joy has released today the official music video for “All I Ever Wanted” from his debut album dream your life away. The video was filmed during Vance Joy’s Australian headlining tour in March and was directed by Max Fairclough.
Continue readingToday, Lenka has unveiled her music video for pop track “Unique” on Glamour.com. The video is one giant “Selfie,” made by Lenka and her fans from all over the world. It was shot on a number of tiny devices to create a unique self-dance-expression and has Glamour.com saying, “Lenka’s bright and bubbly “Unique” is just what you need on a summer day.” “Unique” was recently featured in a national Dr. Pepper TV campaign. PRESS HERE TO WATCH THAT SPOT. The song will be featured on her forthcoming album, The Bright Side, (out Tuesday, June 16th via Skipalong Records/Hickory Records/RED Distribution).
Continue readingThe Grateful Dead played 2,318 live shows, more than any other band in the history of music. For 30 years, the band’s live performances were constantly morphing and evolving, making every show a unique experience. Now, in the midst of their 50th anniversary, the Grateful Dead announce their most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions and are available now for pre-order exclusively at Dead.net for $699.98 each with a release date of September 18.
Continue readingGrammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik is heading out on a full U.S. tour this fall performing selections from his diverse back catalogue which surround the theme “Songs From New York City From Bleeker Street To Broadway.” Please see the full list of tour dates below. Tickets for select shows are available now.
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