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The Audio Fidelity release will contain two 180g translucent blue vinyl records packaged in a distinctive gatefold jacket. The album includes colorful photos from the popular cult film and generous and informative liner notes written by the composer as well as music maven, Michael Fremer. The album was mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.
Continue readingPASSING THROUGH, the new album by Washington, DC-area vocalist Grace Griffith, will be released by independent Blix Street Records on July 8, 2014. Due to the effects from Griffith’s 17-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, the album took more than two years to painstakingly record; the record’s producer Chris Biondo, who also produced and performed with the late Eva Cassidy, opened his studio to Griffith and encouraged her to work at her own pace. The result is a haunting collection of folk and Celtic material revealing the artist’s soul. Griffith’s soaring vocals are made all the more poignant by her deteriorating physical condition.
Continue readingKathleen and the Other Three, the U.S. debut EP from fast-emerging Welsh rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen, is set for release on June 3 via Communion Records. The recording will act as a preview to their debut full-length album, expected 2015 (further details to come). Already beloved in the U.K., the four-piece is being hailed by Evening Standard for their “polished, energetic piece of work,” while The Guardian praises their “surging riffs and energetically splayed choruses.”
Continue readingAmidst all his success Aiden Jude has sparked quite the debate online, are producers getting younger? Steve Aoki has given his nod of approval to 13-year-old producer Elle Morgan and Tiesto has taken 9-year-old DJ Kai under his wing, who is also the resident DJ for NYC based dance party Fuzipop, an event that is exclusively for kids 6-12. In this digital age kids are trading legos and leap frogs for CDJs and Abelton. Joining the conversation have been staples in the dance community like Deadmau5, Funtcase, and Inspector. Undoubtedly producers are getting younger but we like for the music to speak for itself.
Continue readingCapitol recording artist Jon Pardi will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Bachelorette. The episode will feature Pardi performing his song “Happens all the Time” at Mohegan Sun’s Mist, during a one-on-one date with one lucky suitor and the newest Bachelorette, Andi Dorfman. The episode is scheduled to air Monday, June 2, 2014, at 8/7c on ABC.
Continue readingGRAMMY nominated artist David Gray is proud to unveil the video for his new single “Back In The World” – the first off of his highly anticipated tenth studio album Mutineers. Fans can view the video now exclusively via USAToday.com. PRESS HERE to watch. Mutineers will be released on June 17th, 2014.
Continue reading‘Tendency” is the first collaboration between Estate and Liquid Pegasus- is an indie dance track full of smooth, ethereal vocals and 80s synth beats. With dance music now turning ultra-futuristic, a divide has grown between those who aim to cultivate vintage sounds for modern audiences, and those who want to create original sound unique to modern production techniques. Estate and Liquid Pegasus give it to listeners both ways.
Continue readingRockville, MD hard rockers Dog Fashion Disco is embarking on it’s first headlining U.S. tour in 8 years in May-June 2014 with dates booked coast to coast. Supporting the tour will be Psychostick and Bunny Bear. DFD will also be playing 2 already sold out shows in London in early September. The America F*ck Yeah tour kicks off on May 29th in Amityville, NY.
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